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(ACT 90) PART 3 OF 4 by Lee J Schneider, Pet Journal Editor lschneider@petjournalmidwest.com This month we bring you the third installment of our Multi-month look at Wisconsin’s Dog Seller Law (Act 90). Originally this was to be the final installment in this series, but we have decided to extend this series one month and next month we will be bringing you some figures on breeders, rescues and shelters in Wisconsin including the number of USDA licensed breeders, which sell to Pet Shops; a look at the inspection process from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP); and lastly some useful links on where to look for more information. Due to production deadlines these items were not available at press time. This month we have two Veterinarians, Kim Everson of St. Bernard Animal Medical Center in Van Dyne and Marty Greer of Veterinary Village in Lomira; and one breeder, Jacquelyn Fogel of First Class Bassets and Bedlingtons and Cedar Creek Pet Resort, that have submitted comments regarding Act 90. The veterinarians will be disscussing the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) and the breeder will go over the good and bad points of Act 90. While we would have liked to bring you view points from several breeders, many did not want to submit comments to us as they are not affected by the law, some of these reasons are covered in Mrs. Fogel submission.
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Our first comment will come from Kim Everson of St. Bernard Animal Medical Center. The oath sworn to by U.S. veterinarians upon graduation includes the promise to promote not only animal health but also welfare and that doing so benefits society at large.
see ACT 90 on page 15.
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Dear Readers, Thank you for reading the March issue of Pet Journal. This month Pet Journal will be available at the WBAY Pet Expo in the Brown County Vetrans Memorial Arena in Ashwaubenon, WI and the Fancy Feline Fair hosted by the Free Roaming Feline program of Manitowoc. Our columists would love to hear your questions. Contact information is found at the end of their respective columns! Please feel free to send us your story ideas and photos. We want to be the publication you look forward to reading each month.
Our March cover model is Cooper. Cooper is a 7 year old purebred Irish Setter from the Fox Valley. Shortly after his third birthday, Cooper was diagnosed with canine epilepsy. In the years since the diagnosis, we have worked with the staff at Sherwood Animal Hospital to find the proper medication level that allows him to enjoy a life with minimal seizures. Cooper is looking forward for spring to arrive so he can play outside with his human companion “brothers”, Jack (three years old) and Cash (18 months). Photo courtesy of Portraits by Design, Kaukauna, WI.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 - Dog Sellers Law (Act 90) Part 3 of 4 by L. Schneider
5 - About our Cover Model Editors Notes 6 - Holistic & Natural Options for You & Your Pets hosted by K. Hoelzel hosted by C. Larson
7 - Non-Living Sources of Stress that can cause Fish Disease and Death by M. Verner
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HOLISTIC AND NATURAL OPTIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR PETS WINTER TLC by Karey Hoelzel, PTT, Critters Pet Nutrition Holistic & Natural Columnist h&n-khoezel@petjournalmidwest.com Winter in any form, whether it’s nose chilling snow storms, or the foggy wet gray days we’ve been subjected to, still have the same thing in common for all of us – the reminder of old injuries, surgeries and accumulated years. Our pets are not immune to the whims of the weather and require extra care and special seasonal comfort too. Consider what I feel is one of the must have supplements, Glucosamine. Most of us are familiar with it. Derived primarily from bovine cartilage and shellfish, glucosamine sulfate and N-Acetyl glucosamine are amino sugars that work within the body to lubricate, protect and help rebuild damaged joint tissues. Most dogs will require at least 350mg of glucosamine per day to realize the benefits of the supplement. If your dog has a pre-existing joint issue, they may need considerably more. A 65 pound dog showing symptoms of degenerative joint disease may require 1500mg or more each day. Appropriate dosage should be discussed with your holistic veterinarian. An excellent choice would be a liquid form of straight glucosamine which is more efficiently absorbed by your canine’s short digestive tract. Vitamin C would also be an excellent supplement to consider along with liquid glucosamine. Even though the canine body produces its own Vitamin C,
by Cheryl Larson, Holistic Pet Consultant, Down to Earth, Holistic & Natural Columnist h&n-clarson@petjournalmidwest.com
As a pet owner, you play a crucial role in helping your pet’s dental health through regular teeth brushing. Taking care of your dog’s or cat’s teeth is not as difficult as you might imagine. You can learn how to do it in a way that is not traumatic or extraordinarily time consuming. All it takes is some reliable Although Vitamin C is available in information and a little patience. many forms, opinions vary as to which A good start is to regularly examine form is best tolerated by dogs. Ascorbic acid, the most commonly used in supple- your pet’s teeth at home for signs of ments for humans, is not well tolerated periodontal disease: brownish teeth, by dogs and may cause stomach upset accumulation of debris along the gum line, swollen, bleeding gums, persistent and diarrhea. bad breath, loose teeth or missing teeth, Many holistic veterinarians favor cal- pus between the gums and mouth, or cium ascorbate. This PH-neutral mineral any unusual growth in the mouth may salt will not upset your dog’s stomach. be a sign of periodontal disease. Other “Ester C”, is a patented form of calcium signs of oral and dental diseases in dogs ascorbate favored by many holistic vets. and cats may include: reluctance to eat, drink cold water, or play with chew Still other holistic vets swear by sodi- toys, drooling, or dropping food from the um ascorbate, another readily available mouth, loss of appetite or loss of weight (also symptoms of a sore throat, if the and easily absorbed PH-neutral salt. teeth are fine). If you notice any of Holistically speaking, we need to con- these signs or are concerned about anysider diet the most important ground thing you see you should contact your work to well being. You can’t build a vet. good house on a lousy foundation. Periodontal (gum) disease may also Supplements, coupled with a diet of lead to more serious health problems in high quality protein, are at the nutri- both people and their companion anitional core of arthritis and joint disease mals. Keeping your pet’s mouth in good prevention. Buy the best food you can shape is as important as a healthy diet afford, food that is made with top qual- and exercise. Studies point to a defiity whole meat protein ingredients. If nite link between gum disease and heart possible, feed a home-prepared or com- disease in humans and dogs (studies on mercially produced raw or cooked diet. cats are sparse, but it’s reasonable to assume a similar link exists for felines). Don’t forget the supplements. supplements of this vitamin will help with the assimilation of lipids, optimize the body’s use of the collagen synthesis, which is critical to bone and connective tissue repair. Supplemental Vitamin C may even help slow the progression of Hip Dysplasia in predisposed dogs.
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When periodontal disease is present, the surface of the gums is weakened. The breakdown of gum tissue allows mouth bacteria to invade your pet’s bloodstream and travel throughout their body. If the immune system doesn’t kill off the circulating bacteria, it can reach the heart and infect it. Studies have shown that oral bacteria, once launched into the bloodstream, seem able to fight off attacks by the immune system. A Purdue University study points to a strong correlation in canines between gum degeneration and endocarditis, which is an inflammatory condition (infection) of the valves or inner lining of the heart. Researchers also suspect certain strains of oral bacteria may lead to heart problems.
Some types of bacteria found in the mouths of dogs produce sticky proteins which can adhere to artery walls, causing them to thicken. Mouth bacteria are also known to promote the formation of blood clots which can damage the heart. Research on the gum disease-heart disease connection in dogs is the result of similar studies with humans. Those studies suggest that people with periodontal disease are twice as likely to have coronary artery disease and other heart conditions, than people with healthy gums. Anaerobic bacteria can also be found in the mouth and cause destruction of bone in advanced cases of gum disease. Caring for your pet’s health is much like caring for your own. If you eat a wholly organic, raw, whole food diet, would it be prudent to simply throw away your toothbrush and never pay any attention to your oral health? I believe most people would agree that cleaning your teeth is still a good idea, even if your diet is perfect. There are a number of suggestions out there for diving into a tooth-brushing program. All of the good ones have one thing in common: start gradually so that you’re pet can get used to the process. If your pet is reluctant about a brush, begin by wrapping your finger in gauze. Apply your pet toothpaste to the gauze and focus on only a few teeth daily, not the whole mouth. Once your pet has accepted this gentle approach you can switch to a brush. Using the special toothbrushes and toothpastes developed specifically for dogs and cats, rather than human supplies, will make your task infinitely easier. Five Crucial Steps to Keeping Your Pet’s Mouth Healthy 1. Feed a species appropriate, preferably raw diet. Giving your dog or cat the food her body was designed to eat sets the stage for vibrant good health. When your pet gnaws on raw meat, in particular, it acts as a kind of natural toothbrush. This is especially important for kitties, since they don’t chew bones like their canine counterparts do.
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TEETH from page 6. 2. If your pet is a dog, offer a fully digestible, high quality dental dog chew like raw meaty bones, untreated bully sticks, trachea or chemical free dental bones to help control plaque and tartar on teeth. 3. Brush your pet’s teeth. 4.
Perform routine mouth inspections. Your pet should allow you to open his mouth, look inside, and feel around for loose teeth or unusual lumps or bumps on the tongue, under the tongue, along the gum line and on the roof of his mouth. After you do this a few times, you’ll become sensitive to any changes that might occur from one inspection to the next. You should also make note of any differences in the smell of your pet’s breath that aren’t diet-related.
5. Arrange for regular oral exams performed by your veterinarian. He or she will alert you to any existing or potential problems in your pet’s mouth, and recommend professional teeth cleaning under anesthesia, if necessary. What else can you do to prevent dental disease for you and your pet? While toothpaste designed for people (even the natural ones) are not appropriate for pets, many herbs, essential oils and antioxidants are effective for both. Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant that is beneficial to heart health and very effective in the mouth for gum disease. Echinacea root, myrrh gum, calendula, olive leaf, prickly ash bark and grapefruit seed are powerful anti- bacterial herbs. Goldenseal, lavender and chamomile are antiinflammatory and healing to the gums. Products containing peppermint oil, thyme oil, rosemary oil, fennel oil and clove provide benefits to tooth health as well as bad breath. Toothpastes, rubs and mouthwashes are available for people with combinations of most of these ingredients and more. Natural pet dental care includes gels, enzymes to put on food or in the water, treats and dental chews. Look for a variety so that every day you are doing something for the health of you and your friends, teeth and gums.
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THAT CAN CAUSE FISH DISEASE AND DEATH - PART 1 Our pets are no less deserving of the same care and consideration we show ourselves. We, as loving and responsi- by Melissa Verner, The Betta Boutique, Appleton Pet Journal Contributor ble care givers need to be aware that our canine companions rely on our decisions Ammonia Poisoning Incorrect Temperature for their comfort and well being. Adding Ammonia poisoning is caused by the Tropical fish are used to living in wagood supplements to their diet is such buildup of organic waste due to im- ter with a small temperature variance. a small thing to do to make their lives proper cycling, overfeeding, fish or plant When the temperature drops below or more enjoyable... deaths and decay. Symptoms of ammo- exceeds this range, fish can be weaknia poisoning include sluggish behavior, ened and left more vulnerable to disease. Gain knowledge – pass it forward. panting, and gill discoloration (gill burn). The best way to prevent wide variances If you suspect ammonia poisoning get in temperature is to purchase a reliable Editor’s Note: Karey Hoelzel owns your water tested right away. Ammo- heater and keep the temperature right nia is toxic when the levels are 2 PPM or around 82 degrees. Never place your Critters Pet Nutrition, 2593 Fairview Rd, higher. If your levels are higher than 1 fish tank in a drafty area as this affects Neenah, WI. Her shop caters to those PPM do an immediate 20% water change the operation of your heater. who prefer natural and holistic free and then test the ammonia level again. range foods for dogs and cats, offering If it is still 1 PPM or higher do another Oxygen Shortage grain free, raw frozen and freeze dried 20% water change and test again. Keep A shortage of oxygen can be diagnosed foods and treats, natural supplements repeating until the ammonia is less than by rapid gill movement and fish hanging and Young Living Essential Oils. .50 PPM. Keep an eye on your tank for just below the water surface. Fish will Copyright 2012 Karey Hoelzel. the next couple of days. start to lose their color and eventually die from lack of oxygen. An oxygen shortChlorine Poisoning age can be caused by several things: inIf you have a question for any of our Chlorine affects the gills and causes sufficient aeration, a buildup of organic Holistic and Natural Columnists, please death by asphyxiation. Always remem- wastes, a high temperature, or through use the email address at the top of their ber to use a good water conditioner ev- plant respiration. An oxygen deficiency respective columns or you can mail your ery time you add water and during water can be solved by a partial water change, letter to the Pet Journal mailbox (please changes. an increase in aeration, and removal of list an Attn: line with the columnist that dead or dying fish and vegetation. you would like to answer your message: Heavy Metal Poisoning Heavy metal poisoning can result Pet Journal from old pipes and/or metal in the fish Attn: <insert columnists name> HAPPY FISH KEEPING, tank. Heavy metal poisoning is evident 3120 S Business Dr. Melissa when fish gasp at the surface for air and Suite 270 breath rapidly. Tests are available to Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524 measure the amounts of heavy metals in your water. The best way to remove heavy metals is by filtering the water through activated carbon (change your filter cartridge monthly) and using a water conditioner.
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Howdy Doodle everybody! I hope everyone had a great Valentine’s Day and spent it with someone special. I spent mine with my significant others, my camo colored squeaky toys, my tuggy rope, and did it all on my very comfy new bed. Who needs candy and flowers when you can lie on your bed and chew on something that squeaks when you bite it. Ahh, the simple pleasures of being a dog. I’m sure many of my two legged friends would gladly trade places with me.
Though that won’t matter, Max the Mastiff and I look so similar, that I’ll be grouped with him. I truly hope that everyone, especially my friends, like you, will look at this as a fluke and not indicative of all dogs like myself. Because I’m big, doesn’t mean I’m vicious. Heck, I don’t have enough toes to count the number of times, my little kitty friend Misty, has terrified me.
If you’re like me, you can’t wait for spring and summer to roll around. It’s just the best time of the year to be a dog. Warm weather means we have a lot more time to be outside and, unfortunately, brings up the need to control our movement. I don’t like it any more than you, but what happened a few weeks ago concerning a news anchor at NBC’s affiliate, KUSA in Denver, has set everyone on edge and has raised the “vicious breed” argument once again. You may have already heard the story concerning a dog that had fallen through the ice and required rescuing by a firefighter. The dog was saved, the owner was elated, and the firefighter was glad to have helped an animal in need. This heartwarming story came to the attention of veteran morning news caster, Kyle Dyer, who regularly hosts an animal related segment on the show. Soon, an interview was arranged with the owner, the heroic firefighter, and the dog, Gladiator Maximus (great name, by the way). The interview was going great, but as the show wrapped up, the anchor knelt down to give the dog a kiss on the nose and was bitten. Sadly, she required 70 stitches and extensive plastic surgery to repair the damage. This sad occurrence happened on live television and was soon covered by many national news programs and became a viral video on YouTube. There have been many speculations as to why this happened, but it doesn’t diminish the fact that it did happen. Unfortunately, it has made people a little “stand offish” around me, being a larger breed dog and all. I would never bite anyone, but because how I look, it’s assumed that I may. It is my hope that this kind of story doesn’t lead to a summer of being tethered when I’m outside in my yard and general looks of fear from people when I’m approached on my walks. I wish I could tell everybody that I’m not a mean dog, nor are any of my friends. I’m good dog who just happens to be a pit bull. Actually, the dog in the incident was an Argentine Mastiff and not a pit bull at all.
Humans have to remember that, just like you, we have bad days too. We can be scared and not understand what is happening and react poorly. It can be the way in which we’re approached that may cause us to take a defensive posture and react. There are so many variables to take into consideration that it’s hard to say what could cause an attack such as the one mentioned above. I feel this story is extremely unfortunate and very disheartening. It’s my hope that this incident won’t cause my human friends to become afraid of me or raise the specter of breed specific legislation once again. It is very important to remember that when approaching an unfamiliar dog; try to read the dog’s body language. Approach the dog in a slow, non-threating manner and extend your hand. If the dog seems frightened and backs away, becomes agitated, or acts aggressive in any manner, it’s best to leave the dog alone. Forcing yourself into the dog’s personal space will only end badly and could cause you great harm. Fortunately, Ms. Dyer is doing fine and doesn’t blame the dog for his actions. She felt it may have been something on her part that caused the dog’s reaction. She stated that she is glad Max is home with his family and didn’t require a more severe punishment than 10 days in lockup. Not many people would be as understanding in her situation and she should be commended for this. On to a happier subject, well, sort of. Sadly, while I’m writing this, the weatherperson on the news just stated that a major precipitation front is headed our way. I’m not really sure what precipitation is, but it sounds pretty awful. I was just informed by Misty, that precipitation, in this instance, means more snow. Fine, I can deal with ONE more snow storm, but that’s it. No more! Not that I put much credence into anything a weather forecaster has to say. I’ve seen these weather forecasts before and they’re usually wrong. I love when they mention that it’s currently raining and I look out the window to a cloudless, sunny sky. It must be nice to have a job where you’re wrong most of the time and remain employed.
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I just want to bask on my lawn, covered in bunnies, and soaking up all the warmth of the sun. See, I’m trying to suck up to the bunnies since Easter is on the way and I want some Easter toys to play with. My current ones are a little worse for the wear and are in desperate need of replacement. I’ve tried to make my point perfectly clear regarding the necessity of new toys, but the message is completely lost on my family. I’ve tried everything. Such as leaving bits of toy stuffing everywhere on the floor, biting one of my toys and looking alarmed that it is silent, and generally turning up my nose when said toy is thrust in my face and expected to be played with. I understand that my human, Lee, isn’t a dog and simply can’t understand the bond between a dog and his toys, but come on. So, now I have to depend on the kindness of the Easter Bunnies. It is my hope that they will take pity on me, replace my broken toys, and forget about all the nasty things I’ve said about them in the past. I’ve read that bunnies are actually quite forgiving; well at least they are in cartoons and my nephew’s story books. Well, that’s enough for this dog’s column. I hope everyone has a great March and St. Paddy’s Day. I’m looking forward to having a couple of green St. Paddy’s dog treats. Treats that are dyed green and not the ones I find under my bed that have been there for a month and are all fuzzy and interesting looking. Take Care,
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PRESS RELEASES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Veterinary chiropractic and equine dental service now available NEW HOLSTEIN, Wis. – Sara Gilbertson, DVM, announces the opening of Lake to Lake Veterinary Chiropractic LLC (www.laketolakevetchiro.com), a mobile service providing animal chiropractic care and equine dentistry as well as routine equine veterinary care. The 2005 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine had worked as an equine and dairy veterinarian for five years at a local clinic before deciding to fulfill an interest in animal chiropractic. In 2010, she attended Options for Animals, College of Animal Chiropractic, Kansas and was certified by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. She offers chiropractic services for performance and senior horses, dairy and show cattle, cats and dogs. With the official opening of her business, she has expanded her offerings to include equine dentistry. For that service, depending on the animal’s needs and client request, she uses either a hand float or an equine dental power float. The battery-operated and waterirrigated power tool with variable speeds is designed to provide the most comfort for the animal and safety for the teeth.
Lake to Lake Veterinary Chiropractic also will provide routine equine veteriEditor Note: Scrappy loves to get mail nary care such as vaccinations, Coggins and questions from his readers, please tests, lameness evaluations, and prepuremail him at askscrappy@petjournalmidchase and wellness exams. west.com or by mail: Pet Journal Gilbertson’s main service area includes Attn: Ask Scrappy! Calumet, Manitowoc, Sheboygan and 3120 S Business Dr. Fond du Lac counties but she will travel Suite 270 into Brown, Outagamie and Kewaunee Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524 counties as needed. She also handles client requests for equine chiropractic and dentistry in LaCrosse County every six to eight weeks. Dr. Gilbertson can be reached at 920286-2291 or visit www.laketolakevetchiro.com.
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ASK THE ALPHA DOG by Tamara Pool, 4-Paws Private Training, Pet Journal Columnist alpha-dog@petjournalmidwest.com This month, we are talking about something that I discuss with my students at the first lesson. This issue is the reason a lot of people call me to begin with. The issue of barking…
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THOUGHTS ON VACCINATING AT HOME from The Practical Pet Vet blog “I’m just here for a rabies shot. I give my dog the distemper vaccine at home myself.” This sentiment has repeated so often lately it’s become somewhat of a theme. I grew up on a farm. We gave our farm dogs distemper vaccine at home. For this budding veterinarian, it was fun to play doctor. And it certainly was economical. Now, as the Practical Pet Vet, I appreciate self-sufficiency and I understand the desire to save money. My goal as a preventative medicine practitioner is to help owners make the best decision for their animal’s care from youth until old age. Today’s blog is not meant to persuade you not to vaccinate at home. I hope to enlighten you, the reader, about aspects of vaccination you might not have considered. I believe vaccination is an important part of preventative health care. Periodically there are outbreaks of canine distemper and parvovirus that trigger
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Bark collars are mostly ineffective. They can teach a dog to fear what they are barking at instead of teaching them not to bark. This could perpetuate the problem. Daily training practice will keep you from having to use something Barking, despite popular belief, is that I feel is unnecessary and, frankly, a not your dog’s attempt at communica- little mean. tion. They bark for several reasons. They may bark to drive someone away I keep emphasizing the idea to work or make them come closer. They may with a trainer not because I am one, but bark to get attention. Or, they may bark because I know the power a training to herd a “flock.” Diagnosing a barking class can have. Bringing you and your problem is sometimes problematic in it- dog closer together and creating a sense self. A trainer or behaviorist would usu- of normalcy. Even as a trainer, I have atally have to see the cause of the barking tended training classes taught by somein order to properly ascertain why a dog one else so that I could concentrate on is barking. However, you do not need working with my own dogs instead of to know why a dog is barking to make it concentrating on working with other’s stop. It’s simply behavior modification. dogs while mine sit in the corner. Having that person looking upon what you are If you have a herding breed, the last doing with your dog can give another one is most likely the case. If your dog perspective to make sure everything is sees something they would like to herd, being taught the way it should be. Mishe may bark at it in order to intimidate communication between a human and it into moving a certain direction. Some a dog could be as simple to correct as dogs see their people as their “flock.” changing a head position. Something Others see birds or small animals outside that is hard to see if it’s your head that is as their “flock.” In any case, the best in the wrong position. way to deal with this behavior is to corMost people don’t realize this, esperect it. This means using a “correction” such as “eh” or “tssht” to stop them and cially when they have a small dog, but then rewarding the lack of barking. Be all dogs were meant to do something. careful not to attempt to “out bark” your They will always be happiest when they dog. The louder you attempt to get, the are doing what they were breed for. louder they will try to be and it turns into Whatever you do, never hit your dog for barking, and don’t get frustrated. The a game. Alpha Dog never loses control. If your dog is barking to get attention, Sincerely, you are stuck between the proverbial Alpha Dog rock and a hard place. If you try to correct this behavior, they get the attention they seek. If you ignore it, chances are Editors Note: Alpha Dog, Tamara welyou will become frustrated with your dog. The best thing to do is to exercise comes your questions on pet training, your dog twice a day for 45 minutes each please email her at the email above or time. Remember that your dog will drain by mail: more energy if they are concentrating on Pet Journal walking next to you rather than yanking Attn: Alpha Dog you down the street. Also, getting a dog 3120 S Business Dr. into training will provide a bond between Suite 270 you and your dog in order to put them Sheboygan, WI 53081-4818 into a working position with you which will give their life meaning.
rumors of “new” deadly virus strains against which current vaccines are not protective. In actuality, across the U.S. there are pockets of unvaccinated and inadequately vaccinated dogs that are highly susceptible to these preventable diseases. A dog would be inadequately protected if it did not receive vaccine boosters according to schedule as a puppy and young adult. If you’re going to vaccinate at home, PLEASE consult your veterinarian to make sure you’ve When your dog barks at the postal timed your puppy’s distemper series carrier, they want this intruder to go properly. away. This is a vicious cycle due to the An emerging sentiment among many fact that the postal worker goes away clients is that pets are over-vaccinated. and the dog is, therein, rewarded your Based on recommendations from inde- dog. Introducing your dog to the postal pendent researchers on vaccine effec- worker is one way to go. Also, teaching tiveness, many veterinarians now vacci- your dog that it isn’t their house to pronate against rabies and distemper every tect. Daily training practice and workthree years. The canine 5- and 7-way ing with a trainer is a great way to show vaccines I’ve seen for purchase at pet your dog that you are in charge and they stores are labeled to be given every year. don’t have to keep a watchful eye.
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PETS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT AREA RESCUES AND SHELTERS
My name is Felicia. I am a beautiful green eyed girl. I arrived at Happily Ever After after I decided to make my temporary home in someone’s garage. They found me and brought me to HEA. When I arrived at HEA I was very fearful and intimidated by other 2- and 4-legged creatures :-) Now I have lots of friends and am much more comfortable. I have also found snuggling to be an enjoyable pasttime. I enjoy laying in the sun on the couch and getting to the high place on the cat tree. I am still kind of quiet and respect people with similar energy to me, so a more relaxed and quiet environment would be my ideal place to call home! If you think you have what I may be looking for, come meet me and see if we are a perfect match! Affectionately yours, Felicia, PS-You can visit me at HEA’s Green Bay Adoption Center, 2065 Holmgren Way, Monday-Friday 6pm-8pm, and Saturday-Sunday 11am-4pm.
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ECO NEWS AERIAL OBSERVERS COUNT 186 BALD EAGLES IN LOWER WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEY
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Reprint from Wisconsin Natural Resources Website www.dnr.wi.gov BOSCOBEL, Wis. – An annual mid-winter aerial survey of bald eagles along the Lower Wisconsin River corridor found 186 eagles between the Petenwell dam between Adams and Juneau counties and the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers in Crawford County, a distance of 180 miles. The survey was conducted by Department of Natural Resources biologists.
“With the mild temperatures and so much open water this year, the eagles were distributed fairly evenly wherever there was open water. High concentrations were also seen near Muscoda and below the dam at Petenwell.
“In addition to the high number of eagles along the Lower Wisconsin River, we have also seen many eagles along the smaller tributaries as well as eagles Agency biologists observed 128 adults scavenging carcasses in open farm and 58 immature eagles on Jan. 4, 2012. country.” The DNR has conducted the survey each year since 1992. Once listed as an enGoltz observed several eagles at esdangered species, the bald eagle has tablished nests along the Wisconsin recovered and has been removed from River “which indicates some birds are both federal and state endangered spe- already maintaining their nests and precies lists. A special feature page on the paring for the upcoming breeding seaDNR website celebrates the bald eagle’s son. There has been a steady increase recovery in Wisconsin, and lists events in the number of active eagle nests and and places where people can see the overall productivity along the Lower Wisbirds this winter. consin River in recent years.”
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STATE RESIDENTS RECYCLING MILLIONS OF ELECTRONICS THROUGH E-CYCLE WISCONSIN Reprint from Wisconsin Natural Resources Website www.dnr.wi.gov
MADISON -- Just two years after its start, E-Cycle Wisconsin has grown to be Gathering eagle population informa- one of the most successful electronics tion includes documenting eagle deaths recycling programs in the country, acin the river valley and the public can cording to data compiled by the Departhelp. ment of Natural Resources. DNR wildlife biologists offer the following guidelines as to what the public can do if they find a sick or dead eagle:
• Don’t attempt to catch a sick bald eagle. Their talons are extremely sharp. If the eagle is dead, use gloves or a “The number of eagles on the river shovel to pick-up the bird, and place it during our survey can fluctuate greatly in a heavy garbage bag. from year to year,” said Dan Goltz, DNR wildlife biologist based at Boscobel. • Call your local DNR conservation war“They just don’t all show up on the river den or wildlife biologist. Federal law at the same time each year. The number prohibits the possession of live or sick we counted this year is close to the 20bald eagles. They must be turned year average of 196.” over to authorities within 48 hours. There was a record 614 eagles ob- • Inform authorities of when and where served in the 2004 survey and over 450 you found the bird, and if found alive, were counted in 2007 and 2011. Many any signs of injury or illness. years there are fewer than 100, with a low of 11 eagles counted in 1997 acFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: cording to survey records. Dan Goltz, Wildlife Biologist, Boscobel: 608-485-0876 or Bill Ishmael, Wildlife “The greatest concentration of eagles Supervisor, Dodgeville: 608-935-1918 along the entire survey route was observed between Spring Green and Lone Rock, where we counted 30 eagles,” said Goltz.
“We’ve received a very positive response from collectors and recyclers in the program,” Wolbert said. “The increased volume of electronics is helping recyclers in the state expand while reducing costs for local governments and From July 2010 to June 2011, E-Cycle taxpayers. E-Cycle Wisconsin is boosting Wisconsin registered collectors took in the economy without a large governmore than 35 million pounds of old tele- ment footprint.” visions, computers and other electronics from Wisconsin households and schools. Among the program’s biggest sucThis is equal to 6.2 pounds per person, cesses has been expanding the locaone of the highest rates among states tions where state residents can bring with electronics recycling laws. electronics for recycling. There are now nearly 400 permanent electronics collec“If you think about it, that’s 35 mil- tion sites and several dozen temporary lion pounds of valuable materials going collection sites registered with E-Cycle back into the production stream instead Wisconsin. That’s a 68 percent increase of sitting in someone’s basement or a from February 2010, soon after the landfill,” said Brad Wolbert, solid waste program began. Collection sites can be and recycling specialist in the DNR waste found in 68 of the state’s 72 counties. and materials management program. “ECycle Wisconsin has been good for the Properly recycling old electronics this economy and for the environment.” holiday season will help E-Cycle Wisconsin continue to grow. See the E-Cycle Wisconsin’s electronics recycling law, Wisconsin page of the DNR website for passed in 2009, bans some electron- a list of collection sites by county and ics, like televisions and computers, from more detailed program results. landfills while requiring that electronics manufacturers fund an electronics FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: recycling program for households and Brad Wolbert at (608) 264-6286. schools. To help ensure responsible recycling, collectors and recyclers participating in the program must register with the DNR and meet certain standards.
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THE CHYTRID FUNGUS by Angela Kawski, Education Coordinator, NEW Zoo Pet Journal Contributor Did you know that there is one single disease that is responsible for the decline of nearly 1/3 of the world’s amphibian species? These species are now facing extinction. First identified in 1998, this potentially lethal skin disease is caused by the chytrid fungus, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, which has been detected on at least 287 species of amphibians from 36 countries. The chytrid fungus is a species of fungus that thrives in moist environments such as jungles and rainforests. It feeds on keratin, which is the protein of which human hair and finger/toe nails are composed, and which is also found in the skin of many amphibians, like frogs. The effects of chytrid on amphibians are not fully understood, but the fungus is thought to produce lethal toxins or interfere with the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide through their skin, essentially suffocating the animals. When amphibians are affected by the fungus, they are said to have contracted chytridiomycosis. Chytridiomycosis has caused amphibian population declines in Australia, South America, North America, Central America, New Zealand, Europe, and Africa, and is likely responsible for over 100 species extinctions since the 1970’s. The chytrid fungus is believed to have originated in South Africa, with African clawed frogs. When these frogs were removed from their natural habitat by global trade in the mid 1930’s, they carried the disease with them to new areas. (The clawed frogs were involved in trade because they were used in human pregnancy tests!) The fungus is probably transferred by direct contact between frogs and tadpoles, or through exposure to infected water. The disease does not kill frogs immediately, so they can swim or hop to other areas before they die, spreading fungal spores to new ponds and streams. While methods exist for curing laboratory animals infected with Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, it is not currently possible to eradicate the fungus from wild amphibian populations. Nor is it possible to protect a natural wilderness area prior to the arrival of the chytrid fungus. To protect amphibians, the spread of this fungus due to human activities simply must be halted. This will require international cooperation, as countries will need to implement strict quarantine procedures and diagnostic testing, and severely limit the transportation of amphibians. Today, law enforcers around the world try to regulate the number of amphibians that are shipped between countries, and ensure that when they are transported over long distances, they undergo proper disease testing and quarantine procedures. But there is still room for improvement in these procedures. For example, one way to prevent frog trade in the United States is to remove frog legs from restaurant menus. Some bullfrogs served in the U.S. are farmraised in Asia and South America, where they could contract and become carriers
of the chytrid fungus. In fact, it’s been shown that up to 62% of these imported frogs potentially carry the fungus. Restricting these imports could prove crucial to protecting our country’s amphibians. Are you wondering why it is important to protect our amphibian species – all these cold, slimy creatures? Well – there are a myriad of reasons! From a human standpoint, frogs and toads, especially, are extremely beneficial animals. Their springtime choruses are a pleasure to hear, and most people enjoy seeing them, whether in wetlands or suburban gardens. Adult frogs and toads feed largely on insects, and destroy vast numbers of insect pests every year. It has been estimated, for example, that a single Cricket Frog, an increasingly rare species in Wisconsin, can consume about 4,800 insects in one year! A hundred frogs would thus eat about 480,000 insects, a thousand frogs, perhaps 4.8 million insects, and so on. It is clear that the loss of these tiny frogs in a wetland ecosystem would be no small matter! Scientists also observe frogs when studying an environment because they are considered an “indicator species.” In other words, if the air, water, or food source of an amphibian’s environment is polluted in any way, then the animal will show symptoms of illness and disease – often much earlier than other types of animals living in the same area. This tells the scientists that something is wrong. Therefore, losing our native frog species would not only mean destroying an important part of the ecosystem, but it would also mean destroying one of the tools we have to help us protect that very ecosystem. It’s clear that the chytrid fungus represents a global problem that will require globally-coordinated efforts to fix. However, there are things that you can do on your own to help prevent the spread of this disease and help our native amphibian species. First, don’t purchase frogs as pets – and, if you must, then be certain that they were certified disease-free by a reputable laboratory. Never eat frog legs. Never release frogs or tadpoles into any location other than that from which they came. When you are outdoors, only touch frogs when absolutely necessary – and better yet, use disposable gloves. Clean and dry all equipment and wet or muddy footwear before and between visiting frog sites. This may include cleaning the tires on your vehicle before visiting sites where threatened frog species live. Do what you can to stay educated on the subject, and teach others about the importance of protecting our amphibians. You can also consider donating to a conservation fund, such as Save the Frogs, or to the NEW Zoo. Just remember: you can make a difference!
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STUDY REVEALS BENEFITS OF NATIVE PLANTS ON WATER QUALITY, WILDLIFE AND PROPERTY VALUES Reprint from Wisconsin Natural Resources Website www.dnr.wi.gov
Lakeshore restoration projects focus on natural “makeover”
Meyer and other DNR staff also joined forces with Vilas County Land and Water Conservation Department and the Alma Moon Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District to work on 1,300 feet of shoreline, ushering in native plants and trees for erosion control that in time should support habitat for more nesting birds and fish.
VILAS COUNTY – A sign along Moon Lake’s scenic shoreline in Vilas County asks campers to take time to appreciate the flourishing native plants, revived fish populations and nesting birds – all compliments of a natural “extreme makeover” completed by public and private partners dedicated to improving water Fifty years of campsite operations had quality and wildlife habitat. caused sediment build up in the lake and erosion along the Moon Beach Camp The Wisconsin Lakeshore Restoration shoreline, leaving little native vegetation Project is a collaborative research study and putting at risk mature white and red testing how shoreline restorations at de- pine trees. To restore the area, rain garveloped sites improve water quality and dens and biodegradable erosion control revive native plants and wildlife. products were developed to halt run-off. Native trees, shrubs and ground cover “We are measuring whether these res- were planted. Local landscapers with torations will result in less pollution run- years of experience conducting riparoff to lakes and improve fish and wild- ian restoration projects helped plant and life habitat,” says Michael Meyer, project provide materials. lead and research scientist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources “I grew up in Vilas County and have Bureau of Integrated Science Services. watched the lakes change as the county population has grown. We focused our The multi-site project began in 2007 efforts where the habitat impacts are with more than $500,000 in funding significant,” Meyer says. from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Great Lakes Restoration InitiaProject researchers targeted five lakes tive, state protection grants and local in Vilas County – Found, Moon, Lost, lake organizations. Crystal and Little St. Germain. The project also worked on the DNR Crystal Lake “Our primary objective is to measure campground shoreline in Vilas County how well our efforts improve fish and as well as city of Ashland waterfronts wildlife habitat and to help fish and wild- at Chequamegon Bay and Memorial and life populations,” says Meyer. “If resto- Bayview parks. ration goals are met, this will result in cleaner water, a healthier lake and likely For every project lakefront where sciimproved property values.” entists are removing invasive species and restoring the habitat, they are comSix projects have already been com- paring their work to a nearby, developed pleted, including the 2009 project at lakefront that is not being restored. “We Moon Lake. The study focused on predict the wildlife habitat value and the Moon Beach Camp property, used wildlife populations will improve at the by about 2,000 visitors annually. Re- restored sites over the 10 years the sites searchers found willing partners with 27 are monitored,” says Meyer. lakefront property owners and groups involved including the United Church FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Camps Incorporated, which owns the Michael Meyer, DNR research scientist, Moon Beach Camp property in St. Ger- Ashland, 715-365-8858, michael.meymain Township. er@wisconsin.gov.
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SANCTUARY’S WOODCHUCK “BETTY” PREDICTS EARLY SPRING by Kim Diedrich, Chief Naturalist, Bay Beach Wildlife Sancutary Pet Journal Contributor It is true, that most people are probably more familiar with the famous Punxsutawney Phil, Philadelphia’s weather predicting woodchuck than our local Betty, but Phil is only correct 40% of the time and Betty has been correct 100% of the time. Now, keep in mind that Phil has been predicting the weather for over 100 years, while this is only the second year that Betty has done so, but I’ll take her odds any day. This year it certainly looks like she is correct in her early spring prediction! Not only is Betty’s prediction giving hope to people who don’t particularly like winter, but we’ve seen other signs of spring’s early arrival. For weeks now the number of birds spotted at birdfeeders has dropped. With a lack of snow cover and milder temperatures the birds are able to find more natural food sources rather than depending on the food in feeders. They also aren’t using as much energy to keep warm, so they may be eating less than in past colder years.
This past weekend the Great Backyard Bird Count took place throughout the country. In Wisconsin over 130 species of birds were spotted. Some of these birds aren’t normally seen here this early in the year. Over 200 bald eagles have been seen in and around the Prairie Du Chien area (normal peak population is mid March). Sandhill cranes have been seen and heard in southern Wisconsin and here at the Sanctuary this week. Large flocks of geese have been heard overhead heading north.
It’s not just the birds that are acting different. Opossums, raccoons and chipmunks have been seen moving around on warm, sunny days and buds are starting to appear on bushes and trees. With the ground barely frozen will the hibernating turtles and snakes make an early appearance? Will baby bunnies and mourning doves be far behind?
How will this mild weather affect the rest of our spring and summer? I don’t want to be a skeptic, but I don’t truly believe we have made it through the winter without one major snowstorm. At least I hope not because my skis are calling out to me every day when I walk in my office! Betty’s prediction may be right, but I for one miss winter.
RESCUED DOGS HELPING DETERMINE WISCONSIN BOBCAT POPULATION Reprint from Wisconsin Natural Resources Website www.dnr.wi.gov
UW Stevens Point partners in project involving Conservation Canines
Conservation canines follow the scent
“Most of the population estimating techniques we use rely upon data collected from harvested animals,” MacFarland said. “But, bobcats are not harvested south of Highway 64. So we had to think of another way.”
MADISON -- Dogs rescued from shelters have been trained to detect the scent of the elusive bobcat in Wisconsin to help scientists determine how many of these North American mammals are at home in the Badger State’s central reThey turned to the Conservation Cagion. nines (exit DNR) at the Center for Conservation Biology at the University of Roughly two years remain on a three- Washington. Pioneered in 1997 by Dr. year joint research project involving the Samuel Wasser, the program uses resDepartment of Natural Resources and cued dogs trained to find the feces– also the University of Wisconsin-Stevens known as scat – of various animals. The Point that started because of increasing dogs have been involved in research in interest in this nocturnal, solitary, and this country and abroad. This time they secretive animal. were trained to find bobcat scat. “We have very little information about “Once we’ve collected the samples,” the bobcat in areas south of Highway UW Stevens Point graduate student 64,” DNR Scientist David MacFarland John Clare said, “we can extract the DNA says. “And the animal is attracting a lot which lets us identify individual animals.” of attention.” Clare hopes the samples will provide Study fueled by bobcat’s popularity enough information to estimate bobcat Traditionally found in the northern density for some of the areas south of third of Wisconsin, some individuals sug- Hwy 64. This summer’s work, which gest bobcats have been expanding south covered about 100 square miles, was a in the past decade. At the same time, pilot study to see if the technique would interest in harvesting them has also in- work in Wisconsin and if enough scat creased. In 2009, 13,087 hunters and could be found to accurately estimate trappers applied for 475 bobcat permits. bobcat density.
The DNR Furbearer Management Committee asked the department’s Bureau of Science Services to initiate research to estimate the number of bobcats south of Highway 64, the southern boundary of Photos: Upper Left: Greenwinged Teal Duck the current harvest area. Dr. Eric Anderson, wildlife professor at the University Lower Left: Sandhill Crane of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, who has Upper Right: Red Squirrel been studying bobcats for more than Middle Right: Red Headed Ducks 20 years, was invited to work with DNR Below: Wood Duck scientists to develop the ongoing joint project. Credit: Kim Diedrich, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Funding for the project stems from two sources. One portion comes from a recent permit application fee increase from $3 to $6. This fee increase was proposed by the Wisconsin Trappers Association, and supported by the department, to generate funds for bobcat research. Additional funding comes from the Pittman-Robertson Fund, a federal wildlife program supported through the sale of firearms, ammunition and archery equipment.
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A total of 91 samples were collected and are being analyzed by Clare at the Molecular Conservation Genetics Lab at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.
Trail cameras also feature in the research
In addition to using the scat-detecting dogs, the researchers are placing 16 trail cameras across 25 square mile areas to estimate the numbers of bobcats in an area. “Individual bobcats can be identified by the unique patterns on their fur,” Anderson said. “If we get images of the same animal on multiple cameras, we can use mathematical models to estimate their density.” So far, their cameras have yielded hundreds of images of bobcats. Private citizens are encouraged to report their own trail camera photos of bobcats. The observations will provide important information on the extent of bobcat range in central and southern Wisconsin. Citizens can find the online form by going to the DNR website and searching for “Wisconsin Black Bear and Bobcat Observations.” “We have completed one sampling season and we have one more year of field work,” MacFarland said. “We need to learn more about the bobcat in Wisconsin and this is an effective way to capture critical information.” FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: David MacFarland – (715) 365-8917 or Joanne Haas – (608) 267-0798
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ACT 90 from page 1. I am a veterinarian. I feel blessed that I can make a living by promoting animal health and welfare, and I take all aspects of the oath I swore very seriously. I believe Act 90 – properly implemented – has the potential to positively impact the health and welfare of dogs in Wisconsin. This month Pet Journal investigates how Act 90 affects veterinarians. I recently completed my first intrastate or Dog Seller’s Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI). It was a harrowing experience. Not because the dog examined f was in rough shape. She was obviously well cared for by the rescue group, much loved by her foster family and about to join her “forever home.” It was harrowing because the process of completing the regulatory paperwork was fraught with unnecessary complications. So how does Act 90 affect veterinarians? We are being asked to certify that dogs being sold (or adopted) are in good A health. This is an important job and the ” veterinarians I’ve spoken with are glad to play a role in any measure that may reduce animal suffering. My concern is that when I sign off on the health and f vaccination history of a dog I am signing a legal document and putting my credentials on the line. That CVI must be accurate and complete. ”
a. Name of the vaccine manufacturer b. Vaccine serial number and lot number c. Date vaccine was administered d. Name of the person/veterinarian who administered the vaccine
b. As the breeder/seller not licensed: I feel I have gotten off easy. I either sell fewer than the number regulated or have side-stepped the regulation. I am at a financial advantage over the regulated seller as I don’t need to pay for veterinary care for this or spend my time at the veterinary clinic. I also Completing my first CVI was a night- look like a “better breeder” to the petmare because I was presented with a purchasing public because I am not ligeneric rabies certificate signed by an censed. out-of-state veterinarian whose signature was illegible and not printed on the c. As the seller’s examining vetform who worked at a clinic designated erinarian, I feel worried. I am being by an acronym abbreviation! I spent asked to put my stamp of approval on a over 45 minutes on the telephone and dog that may have an infectious, containternet with rescue personnel trying to gious or communicable disease without track down all the necessary information outward signs or symptoms, or in the so I could complete the CVI. early stages – known as the pre-patent or incubation period. I am accepting the The purpose of Act 90 is not only to liability for stating this dog is healthy – protect canine welfare but also to pro- fortunately, the certificate states that the tect consumers. As acknowledged “CVI is NOT a guarantee.” In fact, the throughout Wisconsin Puppy Mill Proj- document includes a statement that “No ect’s website, a CVI is not a warranty. warranty is made or implied”. However, a thorough examination by a conscientious veterinarian can identify According to the Wisconsin Dog Sellpotential threats to canine and human ers website: “A current CVI simply veripublic health. I am proud to be a part fies that the dog has been seen recently of the process outlined by Act 90. And by a veterinarian and is not showing any I believe that most veterinarians will be signs of communicable diseases and that willing to work with reputable breed- its vaccination status is up to date. It ers, rescues and shelters to complete may record any exceptions to general the CVIs. Like most things in life, once well-being, but does NOT guarantee we all get into a rhythm on these CVIs against genetic defects or diseases that the time and costs associated with the may not be obvious, such as early stage process should be tolerable for all. And heartworm disease.” most important Wisconsin dogs and their potential families will benefit from Since no tests are required, it would our combined efforts. be easy for a disease to slip past even the most careful physical examination. Next we have Marty Greer of Veterinary Village. And I have a burden too – the burden of additional paperwork that I have to What do I think about the CVIs re- purchase, additional filing, and the burquired for licensees under the new Act den of fitting another appointment in to 90? Well, that depends on which per- an already busy schedule so the purspective I take. chase/sale can proceed.
In my practice, each dog presented for inspection receives a comprehensive wellness exam. A standard exam fee is charged for this because this patient consumes clinic time and resources just like any other animal I see during the day. The fee for completing the Dog Seller CVI depends on how much time it takes me to accurately complete the form. As a breeder or rescue worker you can save me time and yourself money by providing the following legally-required a. If I am the breeder/seller who is regulated by the law: information – LEGIBLY!!! b. If I am a breeder not licensed: 1. Name and address of the person sell- c. If I am the examining veterinarian: ing the dog (if a rescue, who is the contact person listed on your dog d. If I am the veterinarian who is the buyer’s veterinarian: seller’s license) e. If I am a buyer of an inspected 2. Dog seller’s license number puppy or dog: 3. Dog’s identification number, breed, sex (neutered, spayed or intact) and f. If I am the buyer of a non-inspected puppy or dog: age 4. Complete vaccination record! g. If I am the state: This must be provided for EACH h. If I am the puppy or dog: TYPE of vaccine given, not just the a. As the breeder/seller regulated rabies vaccine. by the law: I feel a burden. I am burdened with additional expense. I need f to pay for the veterinary visit and cost of the paperwork. I need to arrange time f for the veterinarian to visit my facility or take the time and gas to go to the veterinary clinic for an appointment with the doctor. This must be done by an accredited veterinarian, not a technician and requires a complete physical examination. How do I manage the appointments – do I have a global examination f of all dogs and puppies for sale every 30 days so I am ready for a buyer’s whim, or do I take a chance that I can have the buyer waiting in the wings while I arrange a short-notice veterinary visit? What if the buyer comes while the veterinary clinic is closed or unavailable and I miss a sale? Either way, there is an increased cost.
d. As the buyer’s veterinarian: I feel uncertain. And I am not sure if I am required to report the health problem. I cannot assume the puppy or dog is healthy for the reasons stated: they could have a new or undiagnosed infectious disease or a congenital or genetic problem that will affect the pup’s health, the buyer’s finances and their length and quality of life together. e. As the buyer of an examined puppy or dog, I feel safer. I am under the impression that the pup I am buying is healthy. However, there is no requirement for the veterinarian to assess the puppy/dog for genetic or physical abnormalities, only infectious, contagious, or communicable diseases. So not only could I purchase a dog without knowing there is a health problem, if the dog is in the early stages of an infectious disease or it is a disease that has no outward signs, I could still be buying a dog with problems, genetic, congenital or infectious. (This is a sale/purchase, not an adoption no matter what they say) f. As the buyer of an unexamined puppy or dog: I feel unprotected by the law. Although I may feel relieved that I did not buy a puppy from a large enough scale breeder who is regulated, I don’t have the inspection that says the puppy or dog I purchased is free from disease.
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VACCINES from page 10. Most likely this over-the-counter vaccine is protective for longer than a year. However, because you can’t be certain the vaccine was handled properly (meaning kept at the proper temperature during transport and on the loading dock) it may not be as effective as those carried by your veterinarian whose vaccine shipments are more precisely controlled. Boostering annually with the pet store distemper vaccine increases the odds your pet has received a potent dose at several points in time. Vaccines, like all medicines, provide many benefits to health but are not completely without risk. Most dogs and cats respond as expected to vaccination and enjoy the benefits of protection with just a moment of minor discomfort. A potential side effect of vaccination in some pets is vaccine reaction, the severity of which ranges from mild GI upset to moderate facial swelling to severe anaphylactic shock and death! I worry that owners who vaccinate at home do not anticipate a vaccine reaction in their pet. Imagine the horrific irony of vaccinating your dog at home on a Sunday night to save some money, then having to rush to an emergency clinic for treatment of a life threatening reaction. If you’re going to vaccinate at home, try to do it when your veterinarian is available to help you in the event of complications. In the end, if it comes down to choice between not vaccinating your dog at all or vaccinating at home I’m certainly in favor of home vaccination. As with any medical treatment there are risks and benefits to consider. I hope to have made some educated consumers today.
Editors Note: The Practical Pet Vet is a blog written by Dr. Kim Everson of St. Bernard’s Animal Medical Center, Van Dyne, WI. Reprinted with permission.
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Bandit, a coonhound/beagle/collie mix, sitting on the couch quietly for the picture, Karie C. & Anthony S., Omro. Wis.
Milo, a 10 month old Main Coon Mix, wondering on when to pounce on his brothers and sisters, Karie C. & Anthony S., Omro, Wis.
Diesel, a domestic shorthair, deciding what trouble to cause next, since his plans to take over the world have failed, Karie C. & Anthony S., Omro, Wis.
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ASK THE VET WHAT ARE ANAL GLANDS? by Dr. Karen M. Strickfaden, Countrycare Animal Complex, Green Bay Ask the Vet Columnist ask-the-vet@petjournalmidwest.com What are anal glands? Anal glands are two small sacs just inside your pet’s anus. Anal gland material that is secreted into these glands is thick and foul-smelling. Wild animals empty these glands voluntarily for scent marking or in self defense (like a skunk).
Diagnosing problem The first step is to correctly diagnose your pet’s condition. Verifying that the anal sacs are the problem is the first step toward an appropriate treatment plan. This requires an examination by your veterinarian.
Domestic animals (dogs and cats) do not have the ability to empty these sacs voluntarily. Walking and normal defecation can serve to empty the glands, but some pets are unable to empty their glands on their own. The sacs become impacted and uncomfortable.
Treatments Manual expression of the anal sacs is necessary to remove impacted material and re-establish drainage. Sometimes flushing the anal sacs and/or antibiotics are necessary because of an infection. Anal glands can be expressed two different ways in order to remove the excess anal gland material.
Who has the problem? Anal sac disorders are the most common problem of the anal area in dogs. External Expression Anal gland disease in cats is much less A tissue is placed over the anal gland common than in dogs. Anal sac disor- area and the anal glands are squeezed. ders include impaction, sacculitis (infec- This can help with overflow of excess tion), an abscess or anal sac rupture. anal gland secretions but this method can be inadequate to fully empty the Symptoms? sacs. This is the method generally perDogs with impacted anal glands may formed by groomers and by people on scoot their rear end on the ground/car- their own pets at home. pet in an attempt to empty the sacs. Other dogs will lick/chew the anal area or under the tail, strain to have a bowel see ET on page 21. movement or chase their tail. Cats may lick the fur off just under their tail.
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ACT 90 from page 15. g. As the state or state inspector: I feel a sense of accomplishment. My goal is to protect the consumer from purchasing uninspected dogs. But have I met my goal? There are only 350 groups with licenses and there were 1500 predicted. So where are the rest of them? Did we miscount or are they hiding from us? And since the CVIs are not submitted to the state, only checked randomly to assess for compliance, has this met the goal of consumer protection? h. As the puppy or dog: I feel no changes. Sure, I have one more examination (yuk, the thermometer), but I don’t need any additional vaccinations or tests. But I am not any healthier or better off, just more expensive. What was the goal of the legislation? Has it been met? Lastly, we have Jacquelyn Fogel of First Class Bassets and Bedlingtons and Cedar Creek Pet Resort. A former member of the Act 90 Rules Committee. Act 90 - Not What it Appears to Be Act 90 was sold to the public as a way to stop puppy mills in Wisconsin. But that never was the premise of the law. Act 90 is a breeder licensing bill. Anyone in Wisconsin who sells more than 25 dogs in a year must now apply to be licensed, and with that licensing comes an inspection process. The proponents of the bill told the legislators and the public that there were more than 2000 breeders in the state, and the licensing of those breeders would be able to pay for the four inspectors hired by the state. In fact, just over 300 people have applied for a license, and most of the applications have come from operators of shelters and rescues, not breeders. Only 116 breeders applied for licenses. And animal control facilities have recently introduced legislation to be exempted from Act 90. If that legislation passes, that could leave less than 250 facilities to be inspected state-wide. This is an enormous financial burden placed upon an already tight state budget, and the impact of the licensing will be minimal.
nothing to ensure that the puppies coming from these places are well-bred by people who know the health issues of the dogs they breed, or do any health testing or screening. The facilities will be checked for cleanliness and recordkeeping, but the people who operate them are not required to show any proficiency in animal care or breeding. Puppies coming out of these facilities may be cleaner, but they are not likely to be healthier than before the law was passed.
available for sale. People who breed dogs solely for profit will continue to find a way to make money. They will charge more for the poor quality dogs they sell to cover the cost of their licensing and changes in their facilities, but they will not breed better dogs.
was getting with this law. We conclude this months installment of our Act 90 coverage. Please, pick up the April issue for the final installment which will include information on the numbers of licienced breeders, shelters, and rescues affected by Act 90; a comparison of the number of USDA licenced breeders this year to last year (the USDA licences breeders that sell to pet stores); and information from the DATCP on the inspection process. Also, we have breeders, members of shelters, and rescues in our Facebook group, if you have other questions.
The unintended consequences of Act 90 are astounding – fewer well-bred puppies produced by fewer people, and more poorly bred dogs that will cost more because those breeders will have to comply with a law that does not affect Most quality hobby breeders have the quality of the dogs being produced. made the decision to keep the number This is not what the public thought it of puppies they produce low enough to make sure they do not qualify for licensing. They know their homes will not pass inspections designed for kennels, and they do not have the finances to invest in larger crating and larger facilities just to satisfy an arbitrary set of rules. The burden of supplying a CVI for every puppy that leaves is daunting – hobby breeders do not sell whole litters as commercial breeders do, their puppies leave one-at-a time, often over a period of months. Requiring a CVI for every puppy that leaves their home will add at least $50 more expense to each puppy, and the cost of time spent acquiring a CVI for each puppy as it leaves will be prohibitive for the breeders who usually have “real” jobs - necessary to support their hobby. These are the breeders who care about dogs – their health and their temperaments. These are the breeders who do health screens and DNA testing, and offer guarantees and contracts. These are the breeders who will take dogs back any time, at any age, no questions asked. These are the With St. Patrick’s Day behind us, spring is here and Easter is combreeders Act 90 has put a limit on – NOT ing up fast. Look for the April issue of Pet Journal at one of our many the commercial kennels who can pass distribution locations. Coming in the April issue we will be bringing to an inspection once every two years and continue to breed inferior quality dogs. you the following: The inspectors are not asking about the health of the puppies produced, only about the condition of the facility and Final Installment on Act 90: records. The assumption is that healthy Input from the DATCP on the Inspection Process dogs will automatically be produced by facilities that appear clean and well documented, but this is not necessarily true.
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The net result of Act 90 is that it will cost taxpayers a lot of money, it will reduce the number of well-bred puppies available in this state, and it will promote the commercialization of puppy breeding by people who do not care about the long-term health of the dogs they produce. It will encourage back-yard breeders and hoarders posing as shelters and rescues, and discourage serious hobby breeders of quality dogs. It will replace yesterday’s licensed and regulated pet stores with today’s licensed and regulated shelters and rescues as the source of poorly bred dogs. And it will reduce the number of well-bred dogs available for consumers from quality hobby breeders who will avoid licensing by producing fewer puppies.
Act 90 did nothing to reduce the number of puppies produced by poor breeders in sub-standard facilities. But it will add to the cost to purchase or adopt one of those dogs. The law requires a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for all puppies sold. A CVI does not guarantee long-term health. A CVI is a health ”snapshot” that only tells you if the puppy appears healthy to a vet on that day. It cannot identify underlying hereditary problems, or even identify if an animal is harboring an incubating bacteria or virus that could make it sick within days of If the public wants to end puppy mills, bringing it home. It is also only one vet’s then they need to stop buying the dogs opinion on that day. produced by those facilities, and support The rules passed by the Department good hobby breeders. They need to unof Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Pro- derstand that most of the dogs in sheltection have little to do with making sure ters and rescues were intentionally bred the people who breed dogs have good by sub-standard breeders somewhere, animal husbandry knowledge and skills. then dumped into the shelter and rescue The rules require crate sizes three times system when they got too old to be sold. larger than current industry standards, Unfortunately Act 90 has just made findand legislate how long a dog must be ing a quality, well-bred puppy a little bit out of his primary enclosure, but they do harder since fewer good puppies will be
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USING THERAPUTIC GRADE OILS FOR YOUR PETS AND YOURSELF by Linda Ledbeter, Animal Connections Pet Columnist Contributor Early in my training, I was introduced to the importance of the oils with the animals. I was skeptical since I had spent money on products that were less than beneficial for the purpose purchased, and ultimately my checkbook. In short, I was leaning towards the term “Snake Oil.” Since I was already practicing Healing Touch for people and expanding my training in Healing Touch for Animals, who was I to place Young Living Essential Oils in these category without knowing more about the product. Money was short, my husband unemployed, and I was struggling to justify my career choice; I bit the bullet and became a distributor. The founder of Healing Touch for Animals taught the proper use of YL Oils in the advanced classes when applying to the different species, including the human animal. I needed to trust, but more importantly, I need to experience the miraculous results outside of class. As the weeks turned into months, I became a true believer.
I watched how the animals responded to the oils before my eyes, whether it was an illness, injury or behavior. Now I travel with my oils as an essential tool of my trade. Some of the most commonly used oils for; • Behavior/emotional/ nervousness: Common Sense, Grounding, Valor, Peace and Calming, Sara, Palo Santo, Trauma Life, Lavender, Joy, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Geranium. • Immune System: Frankincense, Lemon, Peppermint, Thyme, RC, Raven, Ravensara, Exodus II, Thieves, Palo Santo, Rose. Note: RC, Thieves and Purification has been proven to kill bacteria in Petri dishes. When RC or Thieves is diffused in shelters, and homes, kennel cough and other viruses including flues are less likely to spread. Healing time can be shortened up to 50%. Personally, I stopped my chronic sinus infection with the help of RC, and waved good-bye to the antibiotics!
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Many dogs (and some cats) get anxious or nervous. Whether it’s a trip to the vet, or neighbors visiting, your pet can get “out of hand”. For some pets, the owner can be the solution, talking We are here to help those who may of lost and petting him until he calms down. But their job, have poor health, or are shut-in. for many others, it’s not that easy. You Our economy has forced many to surrender may have seen calming products in pet their companions because they can’t afford stores before, and wonder if, and how to feed or get them proper health care. they work. If they do, what kind should I buy for MY pet? Well the answer is With donations we are able to assist individuals Bus: 920-428-PETS (7387) they DO work, but work most effectively in keeping their pets fed and at home. Toll Free: 888-924-2333 if used in the right situation. Not only do E-mail: petsathome@yahoo.com they calm your pet, but they can reduce The Animal Foundation & Pet Pantry is a 501 (C) (3) not-for-profit orginization accidents, chewing, and destructive behavior. There are 6 main calming products, all which work just as well as the ROOMING OUR ET other in different environment, and on different pets. I will go over the 6 with a by Diana Schmidt, Happy Tails Pet Grooming and Boarding, Howards Grove short description of what they are, when Grooming Your Pet Columnist they should be used, and how long they groomingyourpet@petjournalmidwest.com will take to effect. An asterisk * will indicate if the product can be purchased in The complexity of a salon can never be The Grooming Salon a natural form. underestimated. With the help and coIn past months I have discussed the operation of all involved, the salon may Tablets/treats* -- Tablet and treat grooming of your pet, but this month I focus on the business of producing a variety calming products, are a convewould like to focus on the salon itself. beautiful pet with safety, comfort and nient way to calm down your dog or A grooming salon is a service business, security. cat. There are many different calming and the equipment in the salon allows ingredients, try out a few varieties, and the owner to offer the best possible serbrands to find the one that suits your vice to its clients. A salon must insure Editors Notes: Diana welcomes your pet. Effects: 15-20 min. the safety and well-being of pets, clients questions on general on grooming, and staff, so that ultimately the groom please email using the email address Calming collars* -- These handy colis achieved with as little stress as pos- above or by mail: lars emit a calming pheromone, or a sible to all involved. The salon is much Pet Journal herb such as lavender, for hours on end, more than just a place where bathing, Attn: Grooming You Pet great for a lengthy stress situation (like grooming and styling occurs. Appoint3120 S Business Dr. Suite 270 holidays). These are sold for dogs and ments have to be set up, records have Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524 cats, in many sizes. Effects: Immedito be kept and a there should be a comately fortable place for client to wait for his or her pet to be groomed. The goal Sprays* -- These work well in secludis for the salon to function like a welled spots of stress (like a car, or kennel). oiled machine. That said, all machines Frequently sold for just dogs, but you sputter from time to time. Another very may be able to find one for cats, take important aspect is the communication a look. They contain pheromones or between the pet owner and the groomer. scents that leave your pet calmed down. Sometimes it takes a couple of grooms They usually don’t have a strong scent, for both to get on the same page, so to as dog can smell 25 times better than speak, and achieve exactly what the pet humans. Effects: Immediately owner wants. Keeping pets at home by providing food assistance for animals.
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THE NUMBER ONE BEHAVIOR PROBLEM from catsinternational.org Litterbox problems top the list of reasons for owners to give up their cats. Cats International is happy to report that by following some simple guidelines 80% of housesoiling problems can be easily solved. (The other 20% can be solved with a little more work.) It is essential to take into consideration the cat’s natural instincts when providing a toileting area for kitty. For example, it is instinctual for a cat to seek out a clean, easily-raked substrate in which to eliminate. (Studies show that the vast majority of cats prefer the sand-like texture of the clumping litters--though it is not recommended for kittens under the age of 4 months.) Cats also prefer to urinate and defecate in different areas. Consequently, you should have one litterbox per cat in the household, plus one. The litterboxes should be roomy (at least 16”x22”), clean and unscented, and placed in private, yet accessible areas throughout the house.
For people without a lot of extra room in their house, a corner litterbox is a space efficient way to fit in that extra box. SmartCat makes an ideal box. Many products sold in stores for cats are not suitable for cats because they do not satisfy the cat’s natural instincts. Hooded litterboxes are a perfect example. While some cats will use them, they defy the natural instinct of the cat to find a place to eliminate which has escape potential. If the cat is the slightest bit uneasy about its territory or about the people or animals who share its home, it will be reluctant to enter a box in which there is only one way out and in which it could be easily trapped. Hooded litterboxes also have an “outhouse effect”. The odor is concentrated inside. This may not be noticeable or offensive to the owner, but the cat has to step inside. The cat’s sensitive nose may reject
the litterbox in favor of the much fresher-smelling corner of the dining room. If you don’t want to spend your days cleaning carpeting, take off those hoods and keep the litterboxes clean!
Editors Note: Cats International was founded by Betsy Liscomb, a cat behavioral expert. If you would like more information on Cats International or for cat behavioral assistance, please visit the Cats International website, www. catsinternational.org. Reprinted with permission.
Infusers* -- Infusers are similar to those plug in air fresheners. They emit a light pheromone, or scent that keeps your pet calmed all the time. They work best in the room your pet spends most of its time in, as it will be exposed more to the infuser. Great long-term idea for those continuously stressed pets. Effects: 5-15 min Food/water drops or paste* -- These work well, although the pastes may give pets with delicate stomachs nausea. These are basically the same as tablets or treats, except they work better for some pets, and they take longer to work. Effects: 30-60 min Prescription medication -- Traditional veterinary wisdom dictates drugs as a last resort. These can range from sedatives to mood altering drugs, and once again should only be used if other methods have failed. Effects: Hours to days Take a look around, ask your vet, and find the best product to calm your pet. Also be sure your pet isn’t allergic to any of the ingredients in the edible calmers. Until next month, enjoy the nice weather.
Editors Notes: Haw a product you would like reviewed? Email Seth at the address above or by mail: Pet Journal Attn: Pet Product Reviews 3120 S Business Dr. Suite 270 Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524
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Surgical Intervention If the sacs need to be emptied every few weeks or months, you may have the Internal Expression A lubricated gloved finger is inserted sacs permanently removed. into the anus and the sac is squeezed Prevention into a tissue held externally. This is genA high fiber diet can help anal glands erally how anal glands are expressed at a veterinary clinic. This allows for full empty easier, try adding a spoonful of pumpkin daily to your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food. evaluation of the anal glands.
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Area Humane Society of Green Bay, WI looking for: Bleach Paper Towels Clay Cat Litter (non-clumping) Rawhides Kongs Dog Toys Canned Cat Food Small Litter Boxes Cat Toys Chew Blocks & Treats for Small Animals Carefresh Bedding (no pine or cedar) Liquid Laundry Detergent Powder-free Exam Gloves Scratching Posts, Towers or Cat Trees or consider these as a way to recycle: Blankets Bath Towels Leashes
To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Bay Area Humane Society at: 920.469.3110 or visit their website: www.bayareahumanesociety.com. Door County Humane Society of Sturgeon Bay, WI is looking for: • Animal Supplies • Purina Pro Plan Adult Chicken and Rice Formula • Purina Pro Plan Kitten Chicken and Rice Formula • Purina Dog Chow (green bag) • Purina Beneful • Dog Toys • Rawhide bones • Cat Litter (scoopable, any brand) • Office Supplies • Copy Paper • Postage Stamps
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To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Door County Humane Society at: 920.746.1111, by email at: nail@dooranimals.com or you may visit their website: www.doorcountyhumanesociety.org. Eastshore Humane Association of Chilton, WI is looking for: • Non-scoopable Cat Litter • Purina Cat Chow -or• Purina Complete • Purina Dog Chow • Laundry Detergent To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Eastshore Humane Association at: 920.849.2390, by email at: ehashelter@gmail.com or you may visit their website: www.eastshoreha.org.
EASTSHORE HUMANE ASSOCIATION COLLECTS WEIGHT CIRCLES FROM PURINA CAT AND DOG FOOD PRODUCTS Please help out by sending us the weight circles. The Purina products include: Purina dog and cat food products such as Pro Plan, Purina One, Purina Cat Chow & Kitten Chow, Kit ‘N Kaboodle, Happy Cat, Purina Veterinary Diets. These weight circles enable Eastshore to earn points toward the purchase of Purina products for the shelter animals. As an added bonus, the weight circles from Purina dog food products can also be used to help Eastshore Humane pay the veterinarian bills! Fond Du Lac Humane Society of Fond Du Lac, WI is looking for: • Dog Needs • Kong’s and kong rubber balls • Dog toys • Peanut butter • Cheese whiz • Plain yogurt • Dog Treats • Easy-walk Harnesses (all sizes) • Durable Leashes • Kuranda dog beds (check our website) • Any dog related items • new or used • Cat Needs • Kitty Litter (non-clumping) • Purina Cat and Kitten Chow • Chicken or Turkey baby food (human) • Toys and Cat trees • Kitten milk replacer • Any cat or kitten related items - new or used • Small Animal Needs • Pellet rabbit food • Timothy Hay • Bedding & Litter (no pine or cedar please) • Any small animal related items - new or used • Other Needs • Bleach • Q-tips • Band-aids • First Aid & Medical supplies • Rubbing Alcohol • Laundry Detergent
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To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Fond Du Lac Humane Society at: 920.922.8873 or visit their website: www.fonddulachumanesociety.org. Fox Valley Humane Association of Appleton, WI is looking for: • Pet Supplies • Purina or Iams cat food and dog food • Purina Kitten Chow • Purina Puppy Chow • Canned cat, kitten and dog food • Pine or aspen shavings • Timothy hay • Cleaning Supplies • Lemon Pine-sol • Dish Soap • Tall Kitchen Garbage bags • Febreeze air freshener • Bleach • Liquid laundry detergent • Garbage bags (33-gallon) • Miscellaneous • Gas gift cards to local gas stations • X-large wire and plastic crates • Cash sponsorships • One months’s supply of pain medication for cats and kittens after surgery - $40/ per mo. • One month’s supply of pain medication for dog s and puppies after surgery - $75/per mo. • Surgical packs, 12 needed - $850 each • Sponsorship to spay or neuter a cat, 800 needed - $18.50 each • Sponsorship to spay or neuter a dog, 650 needed - $30.50 each To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Fox Valley Humane Association at: 920.733.1717, by email at: shelter@foxvalleypets.org or visit their website: www.foxvalleypets.org. Lakeshore Humane Society of Manitowoc, WI is looking for: • Purina Dry Dog and Cat Food • Dog and Cat Treats (especially dog biscuits) • Clay Cat Litter • Hard to destroy Dog Toys • Cat Toys • Creamy Peanut Butter • Small Animal Bedding • Small Animal Water Bottles • Small Animal Supplies (Hay, Feed, Treats and Toys) • 8.5” x 11” Copy Paper • Post-It-Notes • Stamps (First Class and Pst Card) • Bleach • Tall Kitchen Bags & 39 Gallon Garbage Bags • Hand Sanitizer • Paper Towels • Toilet Paper • Dawn Dishwashing Soap To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Lakeshore Humane Society at: 920.684.5401 or visit their website at: www.lakeshorehumae.com. Neenah Animal Shelter of Neenah, WI is looking for: Most Needed items: • Pig Ears/Rawhides • Dog Treats/Biscuits • Stamps • Dry Kitten Food • Wand Type Cat Toys • Pet Same Ice Melt • Pooper Scooper with Rake
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Always Needed items: Scoopable Unscented Litter such as: Tidy Cat, PetCo Brand, ScoopAway or Fresh Step Purina Original Dry Cat Food Degreaser (Jungle Jake or Simple Green ect.) Small Paper Plates Printer Cartridges (HP Office Jet 6110 & L7590) Foster Homes Cat Scratchers (www.stretchandscrach.com) Empty Water Bottles (example Gatorade and Powerade bottles) Most Needed items: Resurfacing of our Parking lot
To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Neenah Animal Shelter, 951 Country Rd G, Neenah, WI. Oshkosh Area Humane Society of Oshkosh, WI is looking for: • Purina Kitten Chow • Purina Cat Chow • Purina Puppy Chow - regular flavor • Purina Dog Chow • Caned Cat Food - pate type only (please no shredded or sliced in gravy) • Canned dog food • Canned kitten food • Romaine Lettuce (for rabbits) • Rolled Raw Hide Chews - Larger sizes only, please • Soft Dog Treats • Scoopable cat litter • Bleach • Tall Kitchen garbage bags • Dryer Sheets • Paper Toweling • Swiffer Dry Mops • Small paper plates • Degreaser - like Jungle Jake • Micro Fiber Cloths • Cotton Swabs & Cotton Balls • Copy Paper To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Oshkosh Area Humane Society at: 920.424.2128 or visit their website: www.oahs.org. Ozaukee Humane Society of Saukville, WI is looking for: • Digital Camera with rechargeable battery, at least 7 megapixel preferred • Dish Soap • Small Dog Training Treats • Laundry Detergent (for High Efficiency Washers) • Postage stamps • Kongs • Fabric - large, colorful solid material • 8 oz. - 12 oz. disposable cups • 45-gallon garbage bags • Aspen Bedding • Bleach • Bottle Brushes • Cardstock paper • Cat-nail clippers (scissor type) • Cat toys • Copy paper, white & color, 8.5” x 11” • Dog toys (Nylabones, squeaky toys, ropes, hard rubber balls, ect.) • Hand Sanitizer • Highlighters • Kitchen scrub brushes with handles • LaserJet mailing labels (Avery 5160) • Lingerie bags (for washing small toys) • Mailing envelopes, 9 x 12 or 10 x 13 • Manila folders (letter size only) • Paper towels • Peanut butter • Pens • Post-it-notes • Printer ink cartridges ◊ Canon (5PGBK, 8C, 8M, 8Y) ◊ HP (23, 45, 92, 94, 95) • Rabbit pellets (no fruit or seed mix) • Rechargeable AA batteries, with charger • Scissors
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To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Ozaukee Humane Society at: 262.377.7580, by email at: info@ozaukeehumane.org or you may visit their website: www.ozaukeehumane.org. The Sheboygan County Humane Society of Sheboygan, WI is looking for: • Monetary donations • Gift cards for gas Gift cards for pet supplies &• • Gift cards from retail stores • Cat toys • Canned cat food • Kitty litter (non-clumping) • Litter pans • Litter scoops • Laundry soap • Non-clorox bleach • Dish detergent • Paper towel • Scotch scrubbing pads • Rawhide chews for dogs • Dog toys and tennis balls • Science diet pet foods • Copy paper • Office supplies • Foster Homes • Volunteers To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Sheboygan County Humane Society at: 920.458.2012 or visit their website at: www.mySCHS.com. Washington County Humane Society of Slinger, WI is looking for: Items marked with a * are priority needs. • Animal Needs ◊ Dog Needs ● “Natures Variety Instinct” or Grain free Dog Food* (for dogs with special dietary needs) ● Purina Puppy chow ● Liver Sausage (to hide medication for dogs) ◊ Cat Needs ● Non-scoopable cat litter* (we always need litter) ● “Before Grain” dry food* (for cats with special dietary needs) ● Septic Swaps* (can get at Walgreens) ● Baby Food* ● Feliway Spray ◊ Small Animal Needs ● Hamster/Gerbil food* ● Aspen bedding* (can get at Fleet Farm - called Horse Cubes) ● Timothy Hay* ● Carefresh pet bedding* (any color) ● Vita drops* ● Ferret Vite* ● Guinea Pig food ● Toys/Treats ● Plastic Slinkys ● Rat pellets ● Ferret food • Shelter Needs ◊ Nurtical* ◊ Paper plates ◊ Toilet Paper ◊ Oster shaver blades - #40 ◊ Fabuloso floor cleaner ◊ Plastic clipboards - 9” x 12” ◊ 75 to 100 ft. Industrial strength hoses
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New or working Dehumidifiers New or working Chest Freezers Postage stamps Thick “Welding” leather gloves (should go to the elbow) ◊ Eraser board markers ◊ Heating Pads with temp adjustment ◊ Gift Cards (Walmart, Office Max, Fleet Farm, Menards, Gas Cards) ◊ Toner for printers: ● HP DeskJet 990cse #78 - color ● HP DeskJet 990cse #45 - black ● HP #28 - Tricolor ● HP #27 - Black ● HP LaserJet 2200d #96A - black To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Washington County Humane Society at: 262.677.0388, by email at: wchs@washingtoncountyhumane.org or visit there website at: www.washingtoncountyhumane.org.
Section 2.2: Animal Rescues & Shelters All Animal Rescue Center project of the Eastern Wisconsin Herpetological Society & Rescue of Plymouth, WI is looking for: • Reptile Cage Thermostats • Storage Space • Cargo Tailers • Livestock Trailers • Tow behind RV • Mini Van or Full Size Van • Kennel Fencing • Commercial/Large Capacity Washers/Dryers • Chest Freezers/Walk-in Coolers • Animal Control Equipment • Office Furniture • Gift Cards for Hardware or Home Improvment Stores • Lumber and 3/4” Plywood • Cash Donations To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the EWHSR at: 920.207.5642, by email at: info@allanimalresourcecenter.com or visit their website: www.allanimalrescuecenter.com. Care (Center for Avian Rehabilitation & Education) of Hubertus, WI is looking for: • 1/2” or 3/4” Plexiglass (10 4’ x 8’ panels) • First Class Postage Stamps • Hefty 39 Gallon Garbage Bags • Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags • Gloves for cleaning, doing dishes, ect. • Large Rubbermaid or equivalent containers • Used towels, hand towels and wash cloths in good condition • 1cc syringes, vet wrap, 2x2’s, 4x4’s (veterinary supplies) • Cheerios, especially Honey Nut • Fresh Fruits and Veggies (no Avocados) • Frozen Mixed Vegetables • Mixed Nuts (Unsalted in Shells) • Ground Walnuts (found in the bakers section of your local grocery store) • Paper Towels, Kleenex, Toilet Paper • Laundry Detergent (free and clear of dyes and smells) • No. 10 Grip-seal Security Envelopes • Printer Paper • Gasoline Cards • Lexmark Pro901 ink cartridges ° 105 (Black Ink) ° 1000 (Yellow, Cyan, and Magenta Ink) • Van (Now or Used - needs to be reliable) • 100% Cotton Material and/or 100% Fleece Material • Gift Cards for WE Energy, Piggly Wiggly, Pick ‘N Save, Walmart, Menards, Home Depot, Sendiks, and Woodman’s • Cash Donations • Cash Donations for Vet bills - made payable to Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital
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To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact CARE at: 262.628.3719 or by email at: cntrforavianrehab@ sbcglobal.net. Furry Bottoms Rescue of Plymouth, WI is looking for: • 4 - 4-shelve storage units on wheels To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Furry Bottoms Rescue at: 920.449.5084, by email at: info@ furrybottomsrescue.com or visit their website: www.furrybottomsrescue.com. Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary, Inc. of Marion and Green Bay is looking for: • Liquid Laundry Detergent • Anti-bacterial Liquid Dish Soap • Garbage Bags • Bleach • Anti-bacterial Hand Soap • Blankets (new or used) • Sheets (used) • Bath Towels (new or used) • White Multipurpose Printer Paper (8.5 x 11) • Purina Kitten Chow • Caned Cat Food (Friskie’s Plate) • Purina Cat Chow Original • Rubbermaid Pets High Sided Litter Pan (can be found at PetSmart) • Metal Litter Scoops (Durascoop Large Cat Litter Scoop, found at PetSmart) • Large Ceramic Dog Food Dishes • The Loops 2 Leashes (can be found at Fleetfarm or PetSmart) • Canned Dog Food (Lamb and Rice, cans with pop tops only, please) • Dog Treats (Snausages, Liver Treats, Beggiin’ Strips, T’ Bonz, ect.) • Dog Chewies (Rawhides, Dingo Bones, Pressed Bones, ect.) • Dog Toys • Tuffies Ultimate Dog Toys • The Almost Indestructible Ball • Air Kong Squeeker Dog Toys • Jolly Pets Tug and Toss Ball • JW Pet Good Cuz/Bad Cuz Dog Toys • Kong Wubba Dog Toys • Kong Rubber Balls • Kongs • Gift Cards to PetSmart, PetCo, Fleet Farm, Menards • Energy Star Washer and Dryer • Large Van • Cash Donation To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary, Inc. at: 920634-9701 or visit their website: www.happilyeverafterinfo.org.
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Small Animal Sanctuary is looking for: Baby Blankets Fleece Blankets Stuffed Animals Hard Plastic Baby Toys or Rattles Bunny/Guinea Pig Toys Natural Small & Large Wicker Baskets Natural Wicker Craft Wreaths PLAIN Rabbit Pellets (no seeds or treats mixed in!) Bagged Hay 16oz or 32oz Water Bottles Ceramic Dishes Treats
To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the K&R Animal Sanctuary by email: kr_small_animal_sanctuary@yahoo.com or visit their website at: www.krsmallanimalsanctuary.vpweb.com. Mecca’s Pit Bull Rescue of Sheboygan, WI is looking for: • Paper towels • Lysol Spray • Dog toys • Puppy food - moist and dry • Bowls • Leashes • Collars • Volunteers • Wisconsin Foster Homes To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Mecca’s Pit Bull Rescue at: 920.627.6727, by email at: mecca@ meccapitbullrescue.com or visit there website at: www.meccapitbullrescue.com. Saving Paws Animal Rescue, Inc. of Appleton is looking for: • Cat Litter • Dry Cat Food (Please no Ol’Roy) • Dry Kitten Food (Please no Ol’Roy) • Canned Cat and Kitten Food • Dog Toys • Dog Rawhides/Chews/Bones • Bleach • Laundry Detergent • Paper Towels • Fly Traps • Any Cleaning Supplies • Bug Spay • Metal or Ceramic Bowls • Styrofoam Bowls • Folders (Red and Blue) • Any Pet Supplies To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Saving Paws Animal Rescue, Inc. at: (920) 209-PAWS (7297) or visit their website at: www.savingpaws. com. Two Left Paws of Sheboygan, WI is looking for: • Dog/Cat food (Evo, Fromm, Wellnes, Feliade, Canide) • Canned wet food (any kind) • Clumping litter (any kind, non-sented) • Litter scoops • Puppy pads • Dog/Cat treats • Dog/Cat toys • Dog/Cat beds • Towels • Paper towels • Disposable gloves • Kennels • Cages • Live traps for Small Animals • Fleet Farm gift cards To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Two Left Paws Animal Sanctuary at: 920.331.0100 or via their website at: www.twoleftpaws.org.
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