Waterlog 2021 May

May 2021

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President’s Message Quinta: 2019 Top CKC Agility dog Board Meetings Minutes Holistic Vets on Cancer Supplements and Medicinal Mushrooms Flea and Tick Control and FDA Alert on Adverse Events New Members Events Pupography Shopping

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Quinta and Tammy Hibberson, top CKC Agility dog for all breeds competing in 2019. This is an amazing feat, congratulations to breeder/owners Tammy and Leslie McCracken.

2021 PWDCC membership renewal

Cover Pup Hi, I’m Oakley, and I’m 10 months old. I live with my pops, Franklin and granny, Sophie.

log onto the pwdcc.org home page and click the membership

They’re teaching me the ropes,

button. If your information hasn’t changed you can use the

and how stuff works. I counter

online form or the pdf form, just sign your name and enclose

surf like a pro already, snatched

payment with your charge card or use the PayPal option.

a kale salad the other day,

Breeders The Available Puppies Listing on the club

enjoyed the goat cheese, wal-

website is open to our breeder members for a cost of $20.00 per litter.

This program supports PWDCC Rescue and gives you the opportunity to promote your ethical breeding practices! The forms are on www.pwdcc.org from the home page click the membership button. To be eligible to post a litter, a breeder must be a member in good standing of the PWDCC for at least one year. When a bitch is owned by two or more breeders, all breeders have to be members of the PWDCC in good standing.

The exception to this rule is if the co-breeder is a resident of the United States or other international location and no party

nuts and cranberries, but left a trail of that curly kale. I’m expert at retrieving the empty packages of my raw food from the sink and clean them up nicely for recycling, don’t know why Mom doesn’t appreciate that. Other than that I’m a pretty good boy, learning about conformation stuff, what’s with the grabbing my new big boy bits? That’s private I say! but running around is nice, down and back and then around, L formation, or whatever! Soon I’ll go swimming in the pond, I hear that’s fun. Oakley is

Seabury Vulcan Cool Shades, bred and owned by Roslyn Eskind and Leo Hui.

has been sanctioned by any governing body.

The PWDCC Puppy Program is open to all

NOTICE FOR BREEDERS

PWDCC breeders, not only those who participate in the

Recommended tests for breeding:

PWDCC Available Puppies Listing. It gives puppy people an introduction to the club. Puppy membership benefits include

Each breeding pair must have final hip certification, annual

the Waterlog, club events, access to archived Waterlogs and

CAER certification.

the searchable membership directory. This gives them opportunities to meet other puppy and experienced owners to network about resources in their neighbourhood and more. For just $1.00 per puppy, the breeder can choose to purchase the

Note: CAER is deferred for 2021 due to Covid 19 shutdown.

Test must have been done in 2019 or 2020 previous to shutdown. Ophthalmologists are not available to provide the test.

membership on behalf of their owners or make this part of their purchase package. A win-win for all!

PWDCC Board of Directors and Officers effective January 1, 2021

President Mindy Selby Calgary, Alberta

Treasurer, Director Diane Dirsus Keswick, Ontario

Vice President Catherine Gadd Moncton, New Brunswick

Directors

Secretary, Director Frank Davidson London, Ontario

Jennifer Byers Montreal, P.Q. Roslyn Eskind Toronto, Ontario Shelly Johnston Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia

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Rescue Coordinators Program Coordinator and Central Region Frank Davidson London, Ontario 519-719-3394 Western Region Ian Koturbash Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 306-230-4265

Eastern Region Jennifer Byers Montreal, Quebec 514-773-9376 Website Production and Waterlog Editor Roslyn Eskind Toronto, Ontario Breeder Contact Deirdre Hall Stouffville, Ontario

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ThePresident’sLetter Happy Spring!

The warm weather is finally here in most parts of the country, but unfortunately continuing lock downs and myriad restrictions are keeping most organized events in the “hopeful” rather than “confirmed” category. Valiant efforts have been made by many dog groups across the country to set up

As some of you are more than aware, CKC 2019 year results have recently been published. We have several outstanding PWD teams including Top Agility Dog, and several top 10 placements in Agility, Rally, and Obedience Congratulations to all our hardworking PWD teams for their outstanding accomplishments!

shows and trials, but in most cases, these events have been

We try to keep our members up to date with the most recent

cancelled due to government restrictions. It looks like

health information available:

another long summer practice session this 2021.

Flea and Tick

As mentioned last issue we have surveyed our membership

The warm weather brings with it the Flea and Tick season.

and I want to extend a sincere thanks to all who participated.

Several new studies have been published regarding the effica-

The general takeaways from the response were:

cy and risks associated with past and existing treatments and some great ideas for ways to protect our animals (and our-

• Make it easier to renew and have multi year renewals. Some asked for having auto-renew but we would have to keep credit

selves) with alternative treatments.

cards on file which the Board and our erstwhile Treasurer is

Cancer

reluctant to do owing to liability issues. With all the cyberse-

We hope that you will find interesting the article on interviews

curity breakdowns aren’t in a position to be responsible for

with Holistic vets on supplements to stave off or somewhat

inadvertently disclosing credit card information. We will have

ameliorate the effects of the many possible types of cancer

options of 2 or 3 year renewals in the next renewal cycle.

• Quite a few members requested offerings to appeal to PWD parents whose dogs are primarily companions and have no interest in showing or performance events. They have asked for webinars and information, videos, instruction and mentorship for grooming, nutrition, training and information of the growth and maturation process of the PWD puppy. We will be providing more information, links to articles and websites and hopefully some fun and interesting webinars in the coming weeks and months focusing on those subjects.

that affect our beloved 4-legged companions and then delve into the Magic of Medicinal Mushrooms.

If you have an interest that you would like to see addressed in the Waterlog please contact the Board with your suggestions or requests and we will try to accommodate.

One last thing that I would like to bring to your attention is Travel Health Insurance. Many people believe that if they travel between provinces that they will still be covered for any medical treatment and medication required by their home province. Sadly this is not always the case. As such, going for-

• Several members also requested more organized “meet ups”

ward we will ask for verification of Travel Health Insurance

and community group activity to meet other PWD owners,

coverage on entry forms to all PWDCC events. While our insurance covers accidents, such as damage by a Club representa-

exchange ideas, share local product and service resources. In order to facilitate this, it would be helpful to have “Mentors”

tive to a third party’s property, we are not insured for body

in various geographic locations across the country.

injury. We would like to make members aware of the CKC

If you would like to be listed as a local Mentor for your area

Travel Health Insurance offering which provides coverage similar to other insurers in the market place at a very moderate

please contact the Board and let us know your area of interest.

This process is an ongoing project – if you haven’t already responded please feel free to send in your survey comments Click the link box..

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cost. If not already a CKC member this may well be a reason for joining. Check it out at BFL Canada | CKC With warmest and best wishes for a happy and healthy spring and summer to all our members and their 2 and 4-legged family members.

Mindy Selby President, PWDCC

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Quinta, top CKC Agility

Chipperfield Photography and Fine Art

Dog for 2019

Even though it’s taken sooooo long to

day of school. I’d never been to

It was a memorable year, meeting new

get CKC 2019 event results, I’m still

Saskatchewan before and was awestruck

people, exploring new places, and tack-

THRILLED to receive an email tonight

with the beautiful colours on the horizon

ling unique adventures with Quinta.

from the CKC, letting me know Quinta is

and the gorgeous clouds that stretched

the top all breed CKC agility dog for

for many kilometers.

2019.

These unique circumstances included a trial in Edmonton with temperatures

In September of 2019 Quinta and I trav-

between minus 40 and 50 C. Living on

In 2018 Brenda Brown and Mission

elled across Canada from Vancouver

Vancouver Island my whole life, I’ve

were the top agility team and I was so in

Island to Prince Edward Island for a

never been exposed to temperatures

awe of what they had accomplished. I

CKC agility event, where the people and

much below zero. Edmonton was a fun

was dabbling in agility and thinking

the venue could not have been more

environment for a weekend but I don’t

about a fun goal for 2019 so Mission

enjoyable. It was such fun to romp on

think I’m hardy enough to face that

and Brenda inspired me to give CKC

the red sand beaches and visit Ann of

weather for an entire season. Not to

agility a serious try as a way to reach my

Green Gables’ house, all dog friendly.

mention how long it took me to suit

goal of #1 CKC Multi Dog (titling in

Who knew that Toronto’s Pearson airport

myself and my dog up to go outside and

more than one venue).

has an indoor fire hydrant location

then do it all in reverse when we came

specifically for dogs to relieve them-

back indoors... whew, tired just remem-

selves or that the outhouses in PEI were

bering it.

It was such a blast to travel to new places in search of CKC trials, including driving to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and back in a weekend so I could make it back to work after Labor Day for the first

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so carefully constructed? No airport fire hydrant photo but I am posting a photo below of the outhouse from the PEI trial venue.

The other photos are also from Alberta but in much warmer fall and summer weather.

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CH AGMCH Eauchien’s Quinta, TD CDX NP JT JTX RM RI RE AGMX2 AGMXJ Chipperfield Photography and Fine Art took amazing photos, even capturing Quinta taking a jump with her newly earned AGMCH ribbon at a venue outside of Calgary.

There was a village of support from my non-dog co-workers and supervisor, to my many doggie friends and coaches it Chipperfield Photography and Fine Art

was fabulous to have such great backing. People I had just met at agility trials were extremely gracious with transporting my belongings, offering encouragement and even bringing me home made dog treats. But the very best treats were Louise Schulz’s homemade granola cookies, perfect for travel (and great when we’re at home too!)

I’m so very excited to share my agility news! Wish we could be celebrating in person but I appreciate being able to share with some of you here. Thanks everyone!

Quinta is bred and owned by Tammy Hibberson and Leslie McCracken, handled by Tammy.

Here’s a photo of us suited up to venture outside on an Edmonton winter night. Quinta has on a Back on Track coat borrowed from Christina Gilley and trail boots loaned to us by AC Gamache because the boots I brought from home were letting the cold through and Quinta’s paw pads were burning so badly she couldn’t step on the ground. Yikes! right: The outhouse in PEI.

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2019 Top PWDs Source: CKC TOP DOGS, now finally official.

Agility

Qualifying Scores

Average Score

Points

2019 was an outstanding year for PWDs in performance events. Quinta

1

Ch AgMCh Eauchien’s Quinta NP JTX

was No. 1 All Breed in Agility, No. 1

CDX TD RAE2 RMX AgMX3 AgMXJ3 ETD No. 1 All Breed, No. 1 Working Group

57

100.0

285

Working Group in Rally and No. 5 PWD in Obedience. This is an outstanding achievement, breeder/owner/handler

2. GCh AgMCh AgMChV Baywood Sask River

Tammy Hibberson and breeder/owner

Mission CGN JTV IP CDX RE AgMX3 AgMXJ3 AgMXV5 AgMXJV6

34

100.0

170

No. 4 All Breed, No. 2 Working Group

Leslie McCracken are to be congratulated. Also Brenda Brown of Baywood PWDs was well represented in Agility, Rally and Obedience as was

3. Ch Baywood Wave Of Pawz CGN JT XPV AgSCV CD RE AgXJ AgMXV

9

100.0

45

No. 4 Working Group

Ridgehaven, Pattedeau and Charbr.

Congratulations to all the wonderful working dogs, their handlers, owners

4. Ch Armada’s Lets Parti XP JT RI AgX AgXJ

9

100.0

37

11

97.6

26

6

100.00

25

9

98.9

21

and breeders.

No. 6 Working Group 5. Ch Baywood Echo Waves Reflected CD RA AgN AgNJ NP No. 7 Working Group 6. Ch Drewsar Seacrets Of The Sea NP CD AgX AgXIJ No. 8 Working Group 7. GCh Baywood Legend Of Pawz RI AgNJS AgNS JTS No. 9 Working Group

Conformation 1

Am/Can GCH Mex/Ber/PA CH Aviator’s Nobreza @ MacDuff (F) No. 16 Working Group

GR1 GR 2

GR3 GR4 BIS RBIS

Pts

0

6

15

9

0

0 1098

Am GCH Can CH Marinella’s You Give Me... Fever (M)

3

5

4

6

1

0

594

3

GCH Charbr’s Tropical Breeze (M)

1

3

6

4

0

0

445

4

GCH AGMCH Maratime Carlito Shall We Dance (M)

2

2

2

1

0

1

340

GCH Pattedeau’s Crown Jewe CGN (F)

1

1

1

1

0

1

330

2

5

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Rally

Qualifying Scores

Average Score

Points

The Top Agility Dogs point system awards points to all Qualifying Scores earned in

1. Ch AgMCh Eauchien’s Quinta NP JTX CDX TD RAE2 RMX AgMX3 AgMXJ3 ETD No. 1 Working Group

76

2. RGCh GMOTCh Ridgehaven’s Oscar the Crouch CGN NP RMX RAE8 AgN AgNJ No. 2 Working Group

26

96.5

487

both Standard and Jumpers with Weaves classes at CKC agility trials based on the following point system: Novice, 2 points; Intermediate, 3 points; Excellent, 4

98.1

183

points; and Master Excellent, 5 points.

(PAD and Steeplechase events are not included.)

3. Ch Baywood Appletini CGN IP JT CDX RE AgN AgNJ No. 6 Working Group

The Top Rally Dogs system awards points based on a dog’s score each time it quali-

4. GCh AgMCh AgMChV Baywood Sask River Mission CGN JTV IP CDX RE AgMX3 AgMXJ3 AgMXV5 AgMXJV6 No. 7 Working Group

fies in Advanced, Excellent and Master: 17

196.2

103

score of 100, 8 points; 98-99.5, 7 points; 95-97.5, 6 points; 90-94.5, 5 points; 85-89.5, 4 points; 80-84, 3 points; 75- 79, 2 points; and 70-74, 1

5. RCh Ch OTCh Pattedeau Spring Surprise CGN RMX No. 8 Working Group

16

94.6

97

point. (Novice and Intermediate scores are not included.)

The Top Obedience Dogs system awards

Obedience

Qualifying Scores

1. RGCh GMOTCh Ridgehaven’s Oscar the Crouch CGN NP RMX RAE8 AgN AgNJ No. 3 Working Group 2. RCh Ch OTCh Pattedeau Spring Surprise CGN RMX No. 5 Working Group

Average Score

HIT

Points

195-197.5, 6 points; 190-194.5, 5 14

195.6

4

59

points; 185-189.5, 4 points; 180-184.5, 3 points; 175-179.5, 2 points; and 170174.5, 1 point. (Novice and Intermediate

192.9

1

21

4

190.7

1

14

4. Ch Baywood Dora The Explorer CGN CD DD RE2

2

180.8

0

6

5. Ch AgMCh Eauchien’s Quinta NP JTX CDX TD RAE2 RMX AgMX3 AgMXJ3 ETD

2

193.0

1

5

5. GCh AgMCh AgMChV Baywood Sask River Mission CGN JTV IP CDX RE AgMX3 AgMXJ3 AgMXV5 AgMXJV6

1

190.0

0

5

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it qualifies in Open and Utility: score of 200, 8 points; 198-199.5, 7 points;

5

3. Charbr’s Parti Girl CDX No. 10 Working Group

points based on a dog’s score each time

scores are not included.)

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Chipperfield Photography and Fine Art

Above: Ch AgMCh Eauchien’s Quinta NP JTX CDX TD RAE2 RMX AgMX3 AgMXJ3 ETD. Left: GCh AgMCh AgMChV Baywood Sask River Mission CGN JTV IP CDX RE AgMX3 AgMXJ3 AgMXV5 AgMXJV6 Right: Below: RGCh GMOTCh Ridgehaven’s Oscar the Crouch CGN NP RMX RAE8 AgN AgNJ.

Portia, No. 1 PWD in Canada shown by her owner Glenda Newton at Crufts.

Note: CKC titles do not include PWDCA/PWDCC Water Titles.

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Create a project around this private Facebook group – Mindy, Roslyn & Frank (Mindy to share some rules and ideas for groups she is involved with)

PWDCC Board Meeting Minutes February 9, 2021 Roll Call Present Mindy Selby, Catherine Gadd, Diane Dirsus, Frank Davidson, Roslyn Eskind, Jennifer Byers Absent Shelly Johnston Frank made a motion to approve the PWDCC January 2021 Board meeting minutes, Diane seconded. Approved.

CASH FLOW $19,406.46

PayPal balance:

$586.20

Total

Available mentor program – regional perhaps - discussion New Business Breed content for CKC – Roslyn to lead the charge on this project. Picking the ideal picture if the challenge. Ideally a wavy and curly, maybe doing what they do… waterwork. Roslyn to search archives for pictures. Frank to advise CKC that we are working on the update. Due by March 31, 2021

Pwdcc Treasurer’s Report Jan 31, 2021 Bank balance

Welcome letter once you join the PWDCC - this is done for puppy people and/or new member. Wordpress create this automatically. We should review the current letter(s) and beef them up with a few attachments from the website. Diane currently sends these letters based on what Wordpress creates. Diane to send these letters to the board for review,

Mindy to continue working on By-Laws & Policy & Procedures manual

$19,992.66

Next meeting March 9th 2021 @ 7:30 pm EST

PAYMENTS (from Jan 01, 2021)

Motion to adjourn Frank, seconded by Roslyn, all in favour. Approved.

PayPal Service Fees

$66.03

Bank Service Fees

3.00

Quickbooks Online (Reimbursed to D. Dirsus)

610.20

Purolator shipping costs from Y. Hould to D. Dirsus (Reimbursed to Y. Hould)

124.27

BFL Canada Risk & Insurance

501.40

Easy Hosting monthly fee (Reimbursed to D. Dirsus)

59.88

Total

$1,364.78

Payment due Feb 2021 Easy Hosting Monthly Fee $59.88 MEMBERSHIP Membership level

Dec 31 2020

31-Jan-21

Change

Single membership

84

92

8

Family membership

28

26

-2

New single membership

34

36

2

8

10

2

Puppy Program

110

113

3

Total active members

264

277

13

Expired members

234

262

28

3

0

Renewals

New Family membership

Pending members Pending member discussion

People can create their own membership through Wordpress and from time to time don’t submit their payment. It was discovered in the past that this can happen when people use PayPal to submit membership payment. Some individuals have commented on being challenged with PayPal… this could be how these pending members come to be. After a few reminders we should delete the pending members. I believe that Yolande would do this after about 3 months without payment.

Committee Reports Breeder – N/R Rescue – N/R Complaints – In Camera Session Water Trial – N/R Unfinished Business No Specialty for 2021 (so not until 2022) Website Translation Anything outstanding Membership Retention and New Membership Appeal Survey discussion – Frank had put together a bunch of ideas for value added with membership (too long). Ask members what they want. Catherine’s daughter can help create this survey.

Appropriate content for distribution – must remain cognizant of potential liability issues Private Facebook group – should puppy people be included? Given this is the target group for membership growth – yes. Should membership not be renewed, these people would need to be removed from this private group. We would need to have an admin.

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March 9, 2021 Roll Call Present Mindy Selby, Catherine Gadd, Diane Dirsus, Frank Davidson, Roslyn Eskind, Shelly Johnston, Jennifer Byers Guest Jennifer Gadd Approval of PWDCC February, 2021 Board meeting minutes Frank made a motion to approve the February 2021 board meeting minutes, Roslyn seconded. Approved.

PWDCC Treasurer's Report Feb 28, 2021 $20,122.55

PayPal balance:

$254.74

Total

$20,377.29 $53.54

Bank Service Fees

$56.54

( ) Non-resident co-breeders must be members in good standing of their national breed club where they reside.

Payment due March 02 2021 & March 28 9 Easy Hosting Monthly Fee $59.88 x 2

Seconded by Frank – all were in favour – approved

MEMBERSHIP Membership level

Dec 31 2020

28-Feb-21

Change

84 28

93 26

9 -2

New single membership New Family membership Puppy Program

34 8 110

39 10 115

5 2 5

Total active members

264

283

19

Expired members

234

252

18

3

0

Renewals Single membership Family membership

Request from new member for Litter Due Listing - Brought light to change the wording to “beef it up”.

Breeders and co-breeders ( ) I have never been deprived, suspended, debarred or expelled from the CKC, PWDCC, AKC, PWDCA or any other dog association.

3.00

Total

Ontario Executive Issue Frank to advise the Ontario branch executive to follow the Branch Bylaws with respect to replacing an executive who has stepped down.

Motion by Roslyn - I propose the following change Update to Available puppies form:

PAYMENTS (from Feb 01, 2021) PayPal Service Fees

Roslyn to redo the wording for the PWD section on the CKC website – This is due by March 31st.

Current Language on the form: “To be eligible to post a litter, a breeder must be a member in good standing of the PWDCC for at least one year. When a bitch is owned by two or more breeders, all breeders have to be members of the PWDCC in good standing. The exception to this rule is if the co-breeder is a resident of the United States or other international location.”

CASH FLOW Bank balance

New Business Several members would like to donate to our water program in memory of Lorraine Wilson.

Pending members Committee Reports Breeder – N/R Rescue – N/R Complaints – N/R Water Trial – N/R Unfinished Business

Website Translation The plug-in required has been approved. Once installed it will duplicate the entire website. Once duplicated the copy will then have the English verbiage removed and replaced with the French verbiage. This will take quite a bit of time.

Membership Retention and New Membership Appeal Survey Discussion - Jennifer Gadd guest All have read the feedback from Jenn’s survey. Lots of great ideas. Total of 15 comments.

NOTE THE FOREGOING WAS AN ONLINE VOTE VIA EMAIL Next board meeting – April 13, 2021 Mindy made a motion to adjourn, Frank seconded, and all were in favour.

Approved

April 13, 2021 Roll Call Present Mindy Selby, Catherine Gadd, Diane Dirsus, Frank Davidson, Roslyn Eskind, Shelly Johnston, Jennifer Byers Guest Karen Mathews Approval of PWDCC March 9, 2021 Board meeting minutes Frank made a motion to approve the March 2021 board meeting minutes, Jennifer seconded. Approved.

PWDCC Treasurer’s Report CASH FLOW Bank balance

$20,544.79

PayPal balance:

$229.80

Total

$20,774.59

PAYMENTS (from March 1, 2021) PayPal Service Fees

$54.94

Easy Hosting Fees (Feb. & March) Diane Dirsus

119.76

Bank Service Fees

3.00

Objectives of a survey – to grow and retain membership

Total

What’s currently happening to membership – puppy members are most at risk of dropping out. To grow the club we must do a better job of retaining this group.

Payment due April 28, Easy Hosting Monthly Fee $59.88

Who is the PWDCC for – for the betterment of the breed, educate potential new dog owners, puppy people, breeders, dog owners involved in organized activities such as performance, conformation etc. and just regular owners.

MEMBERSHIP

What are our current offerings – website, Facebook and Waterlog, water trials, boosters and shows.

Membership level Renewals Single membership Family membership

$177.70

Dec 31 2020

31-Mar-21

Change

84 28

98 26

14 -2

Jenn could do a briefing document that we could feed ideas into. That said, those ideas need to be run by somebody. Maybe a regeneration/growth committee would be wise. Also reaching out to breeder members to determine what their puppy people want/expect from the PWDCC.

New single membership New Family membership Puppy Program

34 8 110

41 13 115

7 5 5

Total active members

264

293

29

Jenn feels a more targeted approach to the survey might prove beneficial… directed to puppy members, breeder members, etc.

Expired members

234

248

14

0

0

Frank to target an email to the expired members with a link to gain their feedback. Open ended questions would prove helpful.

Pending members

Current thoughts – Website review, Facebook refresh (over 1600 following/liking)

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Committee Reports Breeder – Roslyn Eye Clinic for southern Ontario – Sharon Lapstra reached out to Roslyn to discuss organizing an eye clinic, initially for PWDCC members and/or opening it up allow other breeders to join in as well. A suitable venue needs to be found as well as a covid safe procedure plus cost to those interested. Available doctors are in Cambridge and London. Club agrees to the concept and requests more in depth information before proceeding.

Roslyn to discuss with Mindy how to set up a Facebook Group. Frank suggests a committee is created prior to the launch of a Facebook Group in an effort to have some suitable content prior to launch as well as rules of membership, determination of suitable administrators and a format of content to name a few.

New Business

Rescue – N/R

Karen Matthews (Guest) – request for funds for Achievement Awards Badge applications have been processed as of today and I am pleased to report that 49 badges were forwarded too applicants today.

Complaints – N/R

Karen has two asks of the board today:

Water Trial – Tracy Brown put in a request for a water trial for the APWDC. (Alberta Regional Club). They are responsible for their own budget, however, the PWDCC needs to review their insurance policy. Catherine waiting for their application.

1.I have forwarded to Diane (Treasurer) the Canada Post bill for $10.20 representing the mailing of badges and ask for your approval to reimburse me for this.

Unfinished Business Website Translation – still waiting for final translation. Yolande to finish the translation. Lots of work to upload and set up for the various website pages.

Membership retention and new membership appeal The most mentioned comments in the survey to non-renewed puppy member are: • Review and simplify the renewal process – both reminders and the billing process (i.e. auto billing to a credit card on file). Or offer the option to renew/join for multiple years. Diane to look into this.

• Expand the club offering to appeal more to pet owners, including more in-person meet-ups. Also consider special “new member” packages and information on how to optimise their club experience.

Mindy made a motion to approve the expenditures above. Frank seconded.

Approved 2. I also ask for your approval to order badges and approve payment for the following: Sprinter (1 application received), CARO Working (1 application received), Outdoor Dog and Conditioning.

The cost of ordering these badges ($7.50 per badge with minimum 25 order of each) will be @ $750 plus freight and tax and freight for a total of @ $898.35 Frank made a motion to approve the expenditures above. Mindy seconded.

Approved Next meeting May 11th, 2021, 7:30 pm EST Motion to adjourn made by Mindy, Catherine seconded. Approved.

• Optimise the website / Facebook page to broaden the club messaging – include information on “why to join” • Virtual/Online webinars on key areas of interest (grooming, nutrition, training).

Mindy to reach out to Donna about grooming video.

• More in-person activity across a wider geographic area Still considering a Facebook group to be offered to members to be used as a vehicle to share stories, create regional get-together’s, offer educational opportunities, etc. Shelly has agreed to look at one topic for the Facebook group.

2021 PWDCC Water Trials in Alberta

August 27-29 Dixon Point, Dixon Dam Innisfail Alberta Judge Amanda Ford PWDCC Waterlog www.pwdcc.org

Trial Chair Dawn Fleming Trial Secretary Tracy Brown tracyebrown68@gmail.com

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healing process.

Mind, body and spirit are all important in cancer patients, so

If your dog has cancer, no matter what kind of cancer he has

if your dog’s losing his appetite and there’s a food he loves

and what kind of treatment you choose, you can strengthen his

eating, let him have it, even if it doesn’t seem like the healthi-

immune system through food and supplements.

est option.

So we asked two holistic veterinarians, Dr Marty Goldstein

Supplements

and Dr Charles Loops, to tell us about their favorite supple-

Animals used to be able to subsist on good food alone, but the

ments for dogs with cancer.

food chain has been adulterated and depleted of nutrients.

Both these vets are leading experts in animal cancers and

Supplements are concentrated foods that can make up for the

both have many years of experience in treating cancer in pets.

deficiencies in our foods today, and Dr Goldstein believes

THE POWER OF MUSHROOMS Review Immunity is a blend of 7 organic mushrooms that are well researched for their immune-boosting properties. REAL mushrooms grown on wood and high in beta-glucans.

Dr Goldstein emphasizes the importance of feeding all dogs a natural, raw meat based diet… and it’s especially true for cancer patients.

Science is man’s way of trying to figure out what Nature has already accomplished and set forth.

every pet should be on some form of supplementation.

In cancer patients this is even more important.

The holistic approach towards cancer is to focus on the patient, rather than on the cancer, making the patient as healthy as possible so that the immune system can keep cancer at bay.

When you supplement the immune system you can often stop a tumor from spreading… and if the tumor isn’t growing, the patient can survive, even with the tumor in place.

Get Help From An Expert

If we had applied science to what a dog should be eating in

It’s not a good idea to try to choose your dog’s supplements on

nature, we wouldn’t have come up with commercial pet food.

your own. Find the best holistic or integrative veterinarian you

Cancer Patients Need Protein When Dr Greg Ogilvie was head of internal medicine and

can to help you decide on the best supplements and appropriate dosages for your dog.

oncology at Colorado State University, he researched the corre-

Dr Goldstein’s Supplement Recommendations

lation of diet to cancer. One of his big findings was that the

Here are some of Dr Goldstein’s favorite supplements for can-

byproducts of grain metabolism – glucose and lactate – feed

cer patients.

cancer cells.

Immustim Complex by Professional Formulas*. The product

Dr Goldstein strongly recommends avoiding grains and other

offers an excellent balance of glandulars and antioxidants,

carbohydrates for all dogs, but especially for cancer patients.

containing echinacea, lymph tissue, spleen tissue, thymus tis-

If your dog has cancer, he really needs a high protein, high fat diet containing raw meat and its fat, as nature intended.

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Caution: if your dog’s getting chemotherapy or radiation treat-

Dr Loops recommends a varied diet containing high quality

ment giving antioxidants when patients are going through

fresh foods, preferably with raw meat and foods that contain

these conventional treatments is very controversial

antioxidants.

Chemo and radiation work by creating huge amounts of free

One important factor in choosing supplements for dogs with

radicals that destroy the cancer.

cancer is maintaining quality of life.

But antioxidants are free radical scavengers, so, as they gob-

Some dogs don’t tolerate supplements well in their food or

ble up free radicals, they can reduce the effectiveness of

treats, while others will put up with anything. Sometimes try-

chemo and radiation.

ing to give dogs things that taste bad will keep them from eat-

While that’s scientifically correct, it’s also true that animals on chemo and radiation often do better while on antioxidants, and

ing or greatly stress them. Or at some point their stomach or bowels might reject supplements.

it can help them through the treatment. Some oncologists are

Cost is another consideration as some supplements are

starting to realize this.

extremely expensive and with a large dog you could be spend-

*The company only sells through healthcare practitioners so you will have to buy this through your vet.

ing $500 to $1,000 a month.

Compatibility With Other Treatments

Beta Thym by Doctor’s Best For Your Pets. This is one of Dr

It’s important that your dog’s supplements are compatible

Goldstein’s favorite supplements. It’s a natural plant sterol

with the primary treatment option you’ve chosen, whether

containing thymus gland and the amino acid L-ornithine. It

homeopathic, Chinese medicine or other holistic therapies –

acts as an anti-inflammatory.

or conventional.

The thymus is a lymphoid gland that plays a role in developing

The best person to advise you on supplements for your dog is

T-cells in the immune system. It sometimes atrophies as ani-

a holistic veterinarian managing your pet’s primary therapy.

mals get older so this supplement can support your dog’s immune system.

Unfortunately, if you’ve chosen conventional options like

Mushrooms. Several kinds of mushrooms are known to boost

well informed about which supplements will benefit your dog.

immunity.

Animal Medical Center in New York, the world’s largest small animal hospital, uses mushrooms for cancer patients.

chemotherapy or radiation, an oncologist is not likely to be

Ask your holistic veterinarian to advise you on dosages for the supplements she recommends for your dog.

Dr Loops’ Supplement Recommendations

Other Cancer Fighting Supplements

This is not a complete list but shows some of the supplements

Artemisinin. This Chinese herb has been used to treat malaria

Dr Loops has used extensively in his practice.

and has now been shown to destroy many types of cancer cells

Omega-3 oil. Feeding dogs oily fish such as sardines, salmon

as well. Unlike conventional cancer drugs like chemo,

or herring is the best option in healthy patients, but for cancer

Artemisinin seems to target cancer cells and leave normal

patients this isn’t enough to provide therapeutic levels of EPA

cells unharmed.

and DHA.

Poly-MVA is a lipoic acid mineral complex. It supports oxy-

Mushroom Complexes. There are many mushroom complex

genation of cells and tissues and improves cellular function.

products available. Some are extremely expensive. Most con-

Apocaps was created by Dr Demian Dressler, author of The

tain at least maitake, reishi, and agaricus mushrooms.

Dog Cancer Survival Guide. It contains the apoptogens lute-

There are many studies and anecdotal cases supporting the

olin, apigenin, curcumin and silymarin, as well as gingerols,

efficacy of mushroom supplements, which are used worldwide

beta glucans, and l-glutamine.

to treat cancer.

Apoptogens support the body’s natural process of aptoptosis –

Dosages vary with the product. Toxicity is not an issue but

the clearing out of old and damaged cells from the body.

taste can be, especially with the reishi mushroom.

Dr Loops is a homeopathic veterinarian with an emphasis on treating cancer. 60% of his new cases are cancer patients.

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Colostrum. Colostrum comes from the first milk of lactating

Herbals. If you’re consulting with an herbalist specializing in

cows. It contains immune factors that stimulate immune sys-

cancer, your practitioner may create an individualized protocol

tem development.

for your dog using Western herbs as a primary treatment.

These products may not cure cancer, but they do seem to have

Other herbal products can also be helpful for general use in

benefits as part of a cancer protocol.

treating cancer.

Astragalus. This Chinese herb is best used in combination

ESSIAC. This herbal combination has been used, modified and

with other Chinese herbs to boost the immune system.

taken in capsule, tincture and tea form for decades to treat

Ligustrum is the main other herb that can be combined with astragalus to boost the immune system and seems to also have

cancers. There are many anecdotal cases promoting its effectiveness.

tumor inhibiting effects. At Dr Loops’ clinic he uses a product

However, Dr Loops hasn’t seen significant results using it as a

with a blend of 10 Chinese herbs.

supplement in his practice.

Antioxidants. Antioxidants are the one class of supplements

Curcumin (turmeric). Curcumin is a useful supplement that

that may interfere with chemotherapy or radiation.

seems to slow the progression of tumors by various mecha-

Antioxidants attack free radicals in the body while chemother-

nisms.

apy and radiation stimulate free radical activity to kill cancer cells.

The dosage can range from 125mg to 500mg for a 25 pound dog, but some more refined products recommend a lower

For dogs treated with chemo or radiation Dr Loops recom-

dosage, so follow the package instructions. If you buy a

mends avoiding “potent” antioxidants during radiation treat-

human supplement, assume it’s for a 150 lb human and

ment periods and for several days surrounding a chemo treat-

adjust for your dog’s weight.

ment day.

Buy a supplement made for dogs (or humans) and not grocery

It’s fine to continue giving your dog foods that are rich in

store turmeric used for cooking, which contains only a small

antioxidants, and vitamins in normal doses don’t have to be

amount of curcumin.

stopped.

Hoxsey Formula.This is another herbal combination of four to

Berries, pomegranates, green tea, cruciferous vegetables (broc-

six herbs. There’s anecdotal evidence that some practitioners

coli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, etc.) and vitamins A, C, E

have seen good results with it, especially with osteosarcoma.

and selenium are all naturally occurring sources of antioxidants.

CoEnzyme Q10. This supplement can be useful in high doses.

Dr Loops suggests 300mg daily for any size dog dealing with cancer.

Grape Seed Extract. This is a potent antioxidant. Various forms

As a general rule when starting a supplement, it’s always best to begin at the lower end of a dosage range and work up to higher levels.

In an ideal world, it’s also best to start one supplement at a time, to make sure your dog will tolerate that particular product.

are available such as a pine bark extract, called pycnogenol.

The dosage is generally 1 to 2 mg per pound of body weight per day.

Glutathione. This is an important intracellular antioxidant that mostly works in the liver cells to destroy free radicals.

It can’t be taken directly by mouth because the stomach and

Take a holistic view of your dog’s cancer. Supporting his overall health with the right food and supplements, instead of focusing on the cancer, can help maintain his quality of life, whatever primary treatment option you’ve chosen.

small intestine destroy it, but components that promote metabolism of glutathione by the body can be taken orally … such as N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), found in many products that increase glutathione production.

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Medicinal mushrooms are getting a whole lot

of attention lately.

And they deserve it.

Did you know mushrooms can help prevent and reverse cancer in dogs?

Even ordinary white button mushrooms have health benefits for your dog. But certain medicinal mushrooms have some

extract to healthy Beagles for 10 weeks. In mice, testing has shown that even using extreme doses of D-fraction has no toxic effects on the body. Another study found that maitake could potentially replace chemotherapy in treating breast cancer. #2 Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) Reishi is one of the most effective immune tonics in the world. It’s one of the most popular mushrooms in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Reishi is especially powerful as a liver tonic and immune tonic. Even occasional use builds strong immunity and can reduce the risk of cancer.

special cancer-fighting properties I want to tell you about.

Most reishi research shows that it supports cancer patients by

With over half of adult dogs getting cancer, mushrooms are an

boosting the immune system. The polysaccharides (Gl-PS) in

important part of your prevention plan.

reishi provide anti-tumor support by activating lymphocytes.

Why Use Mushrooms To Fight Cancer?

Lymphocytes are white blood cells in the immune system.

Medicinal mushrooms contain unique polysaccharides called

Reishi can kill certain types of cancers. Studies have shown

beta-glucans. Every edible mushroom has beta-glucans.

they have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects on

They’re in the stalk, caps, gills, and even the underground

melanoma and certain breast cancers. So reishi mushrooms

parts (called mycelium). And beta-glucans have an important

can provide valuable immune support for your dog in fighting

role in preventing and treating cancer.

cancer.

Beta-glucans are also valuable prebiotics. That means they

Consider using reishi with shiitake as well. The two work syn-

feed the good bacteria in your dog’s gut. The good bacteria

ergistically, becoming more effective when you combine them.

strengthen your dog’s immune system and help control inflammation.

#3 Shiitake (Lentinus edodes)

Shiitake is another potent medicinal mushroom. Regular use

So let’s take a quick look at the 5 Medicinal Mushrooms that

can increase the production of cancer-fighting alpha interfer-

can help your dog’s battle against cancer.

on. Shiitake mushrooms produce lentinan, a-glucan. It can

#1 Maitake (Grifolia frondosa)

The maitake mushroom may be the most potent of all mush-

suppress and treat gastric cancer cells in humans. It can also boost the effect of conventional chemotherapies.

rooms in slowing tumor growth. Its anti-cancer properties

Researchers believe that lentinan works by boosting the

come from a bioactive extract called D-fraction. D-fraction is a

immune system… increasing production of both killer T cells

ratio of 7:3 beta-glucans to protein.

and NK cells.Shiitake can also help control inflammation

A 2004 in vitro study looked at its effect on three common types of canine cancer cells…

throughout the body. Chronic inflammation can lead to cancer and other long term disease in your dog.

• CF33- Mammary cancer cells

#4 Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)

• CF21-Connective tissue cancer cells

Often considered the ugly mushroom, chaga is a hard-to-find

• CL1- Lymphoma cancer cells

fungus found on birch trees. It’s prized by Russian herbalists.

The study showed that D-fraction concentration had a strong impact on cancer cells… and had an especially powerful effect

That’s because chaga nourishes the immune system to support whole health.

on the lymphoma cells. The researchers found that 90% of

A study on mice found that long term use slowed cancer

the cancer cells died within 24 hours! They also found that

growth… and even helped maintain healthy body weight. Long

D-fraction could control the growth of the mammary and con-

term use in humans has shown chaga is effective against

nective tissue cancer cells.

Walker 256 carcinosarcoma cells and mammary adenocarcino-

Again… this study was done on cancer cells from dogs. Future studies will be done on dogs who actually have these cancers.

ma cells. Inotodial, a constituent in chaga, provides its anticancer effects.

So far, the results are very impressive. And it’s a safe option.

Another study found no toxicity after giving the D-fraction

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Chaga is also high in antioxidants. Antioxidants help control

A 2013 study found that polysaccharides found in the stem of

free radical damage that causes long term inflammation in

shiitake and other mushrooms increased the survival rate of

your dog. Free radicals are damaged cells that steal from other

probiotics. About 80% of your dog’s immune system is in her

cells, harming the DNA of other cells in your dog. This makes

gut. So the prebiotics in mushrooms can improve her gut

chaga an important addition to your dog’s cancer diet.

health… and boost her immune system.

#5 Turkey Tail (Coriolus versicolor)

Choosing Mushrooms For Your Dog

Turkey tail is a powerhouse mushroom that helps maintain,

There are many brands of medicinal mushrooms for dogs.

protect and restore immune health. It’s one of the world’s

Finding the best one for your dog can be challenging. Your

most researched medicinal mushrooms… in both people and

holistic vet may recommend a certain mushroom for your dog’s

animals. Many studies show its potential in cancer treatments.

specific cancer. But often, vets prefer a mushroom blend…

Turkey tail mushrooms have two types of beta-glucans …

so your dog can gain the benefits of a variety of mushrooms.

Polysaccharide-K (PSK) and Polysaccharide-P (PSP). They’re

When you choose a mushroom supplement… look for one

part of the mushroom cell wall that gives the cell its structure.

that contains whole fruiting mushroom bodies. And avoid

PSK and PSP can trigger immune changes that increase

mycelium only products. Mycelium is only part of the mush-

immune cell activity.

room… and it’s grown in a lab on sterilized grains. This means

In fact, in Japan and China, PSP is available as an anti-cancer drug. And PSK is the main component in an anti-cancer drug called Krestin in Japan.

There are more than 400 animal studies showing turkey tail mushrooms’ impact on immune support.

One 2012 study on dogs with hemangiosarcoma showed some remarkable results.

mycelium has more starch… and less beta-glucans than whole mushrooms.

Remember, beta-glucans are the active medicinal compound in mushrooms. So you want maximum beta-glucans in your mushroom supplement. Look at the ingredient panel.

Mycelium products will say something like “mushroom mycelial biomass powder cultured on organic oats.”

Caution: You can also give your dog whole mushrooms. But if

Hemangiosarcoma is a deadly cancer in dogs. It metastasizes

you do, be sure to cook them. Raw mushrooms are indigestible

quickly… and prognosis is poor, even after removal of the

and can be toxic.

spleen.

It’s heartbreaking when your dog has cancer. Medicinal mush-

The researchers found that PSP from turkey tail mushrooms

rooms may help the fight… or could even help avoid it in the

slowed metastasis and lengthened the dogs’ lives.

first place.

Median survival times without PSP were 86 days. But with PSP dogs survived time was longer: 117 or 199 days, depending on the size of dose.

A 2012 study in Hong Kong linked turkey tail to longer survival times in breast, gastric and colorectal cancers. And in 2011, a 7-year NIH breast cancer clinical study showed reduced tumor size in women with breast cancer… without any adverse effects. The FDA approved human trials for turkey tail as an anti-cancer agent in 2012. Since then, studies into its immune-boosting benefits show great promise. Adding turkey tail mushrooms to your dog’s diet can help both prevent and control cancer.

Mushroom Bonus: They’re Also Great Prebiotics!

High fiber mushrooms play a strong role in gut health.

Mushroom terpenoids are antimicrobial against pathogenic bacteria in your dog’s gut. And mushrooms are prebiotics.

Prebiotics are indigestible, soluble fiber that feeds the good bacteria (probiotics) in your dog’s gut.

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Flea and Tick Control Dr. Karen Becker Fleas and ticks are different types of

Fleas flourish in temperatures between

pests, so when considering how best to

18-29oC (65-80oF) with humidity in the

protect your dog, it’s important to make

75-85% range. In some locations, flea

that distinction.

season is year-round, but in others the types of fleas that bother pets and

The major difference between the two

Fleas 101

is that. in most cases, fleas are prima-

Fleas and ticks are very different types

rily an annoyance, whereas ticks are

of pests. Fleas are related to ants and

It’s important to note that fleas aren’t

carriers of several serious diseases.

beetles, feed on blood, and their bites

typically attracted to healthy pets.

can lead to irritation and skin allergies.

They’re drawn to the weakest animals

Before you decide to use a chemical preventive to protect your dog from

Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), which is

fleas and/or ticks, consider alternatives

actually sensitivity (allergy) to flea sali-

that are both effective and non-toxic.

va, is a very common condition in dogs.

If you do feel the need to use a chemical preventive, take precautions to protect your pet from adverse reactions and toxicity.

Heading into winter, the risk of exposure to fleas and ticks dramatically decreases in Canada, so discontinuing chemical pesticides when possible and offering periodic detoxification is a wise idea.

It’s not the bite of the flea that causes most of the itching in dogs with FAD, it’s the saliva. The saliva causes irrita-

people aren’t considered a big problem.

they can find, first, so one of the best defenses against flea infestations is to feed your dog a nutritionally balanced, species-appropriate fresh-food diet that will help keep his immune system functioning optimally.

tion way out of proportion to the actual

In addition to diet, it’s important to

number of fleas on the pup.

remove the environmental factors that

Many people assume if their pet isn’t infested with fleas, the itching can’t be

can negatively impact your dog’s immune system, including:

caused by fleas. But if your dog has

Poor water quality – make sure to pro-

FAD, the saliva of just one or two fleas

vide fluoride and chlorine free drinking

can make him miserably itchy and

wate

uncomfortable for many weeks, even

Too many vaccines – insist that your

When it comes to flea and tick protec-

after the fleas are gone. Fleas can also

tion, many veterinarians recommend

transmit tapeworms and can cause

chemical preventives as a solution (some

severe anemia, especially in young ani-

even recommend them to pets year-

mals. However, fleas are primarily an

Toxic household chemical load – elimi-

round), but the use of chemicals, espe-

annoyance, and if you live in an area

nate dog beds treated with PBDEs

cially in winter months is unnecessary.

where they thrive, it can seem like a

(flame retardants) and toxic household

constant battle to keep them under

cleaners

In deciding how to best protect your dog from fleas and ticks, you need to take

control.

veterinarian runs titer tests instead of giving unnecessary vaccinations

Yard chemicals – eliminate pesticides,

into account when pest season begins

herbicides and fertilizers around your

and ends where you live, your pet’s indi-

home

vidual risk (e.g., do you go for long walks in the woods or do a lot of hiking?), as well as the level of disease risk in your area.

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Sadly, many dogs each year are unnecessarily treated with extensive antibiotic therapy because their veterinarians panic after seeing a positive exposure.

Please don’t let your vet do this!

Up to 90% of dogs may have been exposed to tick-borne pathogens, but most are able to fight off infection on their own. In those that do not, quickly

Tick-Borne Disease

identifying the problem and creating an appropriate treatment plan is crucial. I

The best way to detect exposure to this

Ticks are a type of arachnid related to

recommend that my clients who live in

parasite is with a PCR (polymerase

mites, spiders and scorpions. They’re

tick-endemic areas or who have dogs

chain reaction) test that checks for the

resilient, increasingly resistant to pesti-

who receive multiple tick bites each year

presence of babesia DNA.

cides. Because ticks feed on many

have their pets tested every six months.

different animals (humans, dogs, cats, squirrels, mice, opossums, deer and more), and they feed for long periods of time, they’re quite good at acquiring and transmitting diseases, some of which can be life-threatening. Tick-borne diseases include: • Lyme disease

How do you make sure you’re catching

Preventive, automatically applying

possible tick-borne infections before

potentially toxic chemical agents to

they take hold? Ask your veterinarian to

your dog or around your home to kill

replace the standard heartworm test with

or repel pests be aware:

a more comprehensive annual blood test that identifies several tick-borne potential pathogens long before dogs show symptoms.

• Cytauxzoonosis • Rocky Mountain

The SNAP 4Dx Plus (from

Spotted Fever

Idexx Labs) and the

• Ehrlichiosis

Accuplex4 tests (Antech

• Anaplasmosis

Diagnostics) which screen for

• Hepatozoonosis

heartworm, Lyme disease and

• Babesiosis

two strains each of ehrlichia

• Tularemia

and anaplasma should be

Unfortunately, a single tick bite can expose your pet to multiple diseases, but exposure is not the same as

screening tests for dogs in tick-endemic areas. Completing one of these simple blood tests every 6 to 12 months is the best way to:

infection. In many cases, your pet will

• Avoid unnecessary chemical preventive

be able to fight off tick-borne diseases

application

with no treatment required. Most dogs’

Before You Reach for a Chemical Pest

The use of spot-on products may cause skin irritation, paralysis, seizures and even death if used improperly, and there are effective natural alternatives that are far safer.

In addition, ticks are growing resistant to chemical pesticides, which means your dog may still be exposed to tickborne disease. I see many canine patients who’ve been given monthly doses of pesticides for years, yet turn up positive for tick-borne illness, including many dogs with Lyme disease that have been vaccinated against it.

Discontinue pesticides during the winter, if you live where there are freezing temperatures. If, however, you choose to use

• Identify infections before chronic

these chemicals, follow these precau-

disease occurs

tions:

um enters their bodies, they mount an

• Catch cases of dogs infected as a

• Be very careful to follow dosing direc-

effective immune response.

result of pesticide resistance (a growing

tions on the label, and if your pet is at

problem)

the low end of a dosage range use the

immune systems do exactly what they’re supposed to do when a foreign bacteri-

The only way to know if a dog has effectively eliminated the bacteria (was

I also recommend that pets living in

exposed but not infected) or is currently

tick-infested areas who test positive on

infected is to follow up with a second

the SNAP 4Dx Plus or the Accuplex4

test called a QC6 (Quantitative C6) that

also be screened for babesia exposure.

next lowest dosage. Be extremely cautious with small dogs, and do not under any circumstances apply dog product to your cat.

differentiates exposure from infection.

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• Monitor your pet for adverse reactions after you apply a chemical product – especially when using one for the first

Safe, Non-toxic Alternatives to Chemicals

You can make an all-natural pest deterrent for your dog very easily at home. It

There are safe, non-toxic alternatives for

will help him avoid a good percentage of

time.

flea and tick control for dogs, and they

the pests he encounters, though not all

• Don’t depend exclusively on chemical

don’t have side effects, unlike virtually

of them.

all forms of chemical pesticides.

The recipe:

treatments. Rotate natural preventives with chemicals, including diatomaceous

Alternatives I recommend include:

earth, pet-friendly essential oil products

A safe, natural pest deterrent (see recipe

4 ounces of organic unfiltered apple

and natural deterrent collars. An every-

below)

cider vinegar and 10 drops of neem oil.

Cedar oil (specifically manufactured for

Neem oil is not an essential oil. It’s

try people find they can successfully

pet health)

expelled or pressed oil and is effective

control ticks with two doses a year: one

Natural, food-grade diatomaceous earth,

in the spring and one in the late sum-

topically

other-month rotation works well for many pet parents. In many parts of the coun-

mer.

mix 8 ounces of pure water with

because fleas and ticks are repelled by it. It’s also great for pets who are very sensitive to odors. Catnip oil can also be

Fresh garlic (¼ teaspoon of freshly

used as a pest deterrent, since it has

• Since your pet’s liver will be tasked

chopped garlic per 15 pounds of body

been proven to be as effective as

with processing the chemicals that make

weight)

diethyltoluamide (DEET), the mosquito

it into the bloodstream, it can be very beneficial to give your dog a supplement

Feed a nutritionally optimal, species-

and tick spray humans use that has a number of toxic side effects.

to help detoxify her liver. I recommend

appropriate fresh food diet

milk thistle, which is a detox agent and

Bathe and brush your pet regularly and

also helps to actually regenerate liver

perform frequent full-body inspections

cells. Another product I recommend is

to check for parasite activity (if you

chlorella, a super green food that is a

spend a lot of time outdoors, it’s impor-

very powerful detox agent.

tant to check your pet and yourself for

Work with your integrative veterinarian to

ticks every night during tick season)

determine how much to give your pet

Use a flea and tick comb to naturally

punch of one of the essential oils I list-

depending on her age, weight and the

exfoliate your pet’s skin while removing

ed can be very beneficial.

medications she’s taking. I recommend

or exposing pests (absolutely nothing

one dose daily for seven days following

takes the place of physically checking

You can store your homemade pest

any chemical flea, tick or heartworm

for ticks).

preventive application.

If you want to add some extra punch to your dog’s pest deterrent recipe, go with five drops of lemon, lemongrass, eucalyptus or geranium oil. I use geranium oil quite a bit because I find it very effective. If you have a dog who comes in contact with ticks, adding the extra

deterrent in the fridge, which is what I do. Before your dog goes outside mist

Make sure both your indoor and outdoor

him with it, being careful to avoid the

environments are unfriendly to pests

eyes. The active ingredients, especially

All-Natural Homemade Pest Deterrent for Dogs

the oils in the recipe, dissipate in about four hours, so you may need to reapply it several times throughout the day.

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FDA-Approved Treatment Causes Reactions in 2 out of 3 Dogs In 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert to pet owners and veterinarians about the potential for neurologic adverse events in dogs and cats treated with flea and tick products containing isoxazoline, a parasiticide (chemical insecticide).

previous history of neurologic issues to

Of the 2,751 Project Jake survey

be at risk. After all, there’s no way to

responses (all involving dogs), 42%

predict a potential problem in healthy

(1,157) reported no flea treatment or

animals, and yet the FDA warns that,

adverse events, 58% (1,594) reported

“… seizures may occur in animals with-

that a pet had been treated with a flea

out a prior history.”. You can find infor-

control parasiticide, and of those, 83%

mation on additional potentially toxic

(1,325) received a product containing

flea/tick chemicals here.

isoxazoline. Of the 1,594 dogs given any

Project Jake Pet Owner and Veterinarian Survey

flea treatment, 66.6% had an adverse event (AE).

While the FDA doesn’t provide specifics

The Project Jake survey findings were

in its alert about adverse events,

compared to findings of the FDA and the

“Project Jake,” a pet owner and veteri-

European Medicines Agency (EMA). The

narian online survey about flea and tick

number of total adverse events reported

medications containing isoxazoline was

to the FDA and EMA were comparable,

wrapping up at around the same time

but there was a 7 to 10 times higher

The quite serious side effects pets have

the alert was issued in 2018. The survey

incidence of seizures and deaths report-

experienced after being given products

findings involved 2,751 respondents

ed by the EMA or from outside the U.S.

containing isoxazoline include muscle

and were released in June 2020.

In 2019, the alert was updated to include two additional products.

tremors, ataxia (loss of muscle control), and seizures. The implicated products have received FDA approval and include: • Bravecto (fluralaner) tablets for dogs • Bravecto (fluralaner) topical solution for cats and dogs • Nexgard (afoxalaner) tablets for dogs • Simparica (sarolaner) tablets for dogs • Credelio (lotilaner) tablets for dogs • Revolution Plus (selamectin and sarolaner topical solution) for cats The FDA has asked the manufacturers of these products to change the labeling “… in order to provide veterinarians and pet owners with the information they need to make treatment decisions for each pet on an individual basis.”

The agency also suggests that, “Veterinarians should use their specialized training to review their patients’ medical histories and determine, in con-

According to veterinarian Dr. Jean

logical effects, seizures and deaths in

Dodds, one of the co-authors of the

the Project Jake findings were higher

study, the Project Jake survey was

than the FDA but somewhat lower than

broadly based and included:

the EMA reports. In addition, the num-

• People who didn’t give their pets any

ber of reported deaths and seizures

flea or tick medications • Pet parents who didn’t observe any

associated with flea treatments containing lotilaner and spinosad in the Project

adverse reactions as well as those that

Jake results were considerably higher

did report them, providing a more

than product labelling suggests with

inclusive review of isoxazoline use

regard to potential neurological effects.

• Observations by pet owners pre- (3 months) and post-drug use • Questions when an adverse event occurred after use of the drug • Questions about number of doses of drug(s) given before an adverse event • Other concurrent health issues and treatments given

The Project Jake study co-authors also raise concerns about human exposure to isoxazoline, as well as exposure through the food chain. From the study: “Based on the results from the Project Jake survey and reviews of publicly available FDA and EMA AE reports

• Multiple adverse events

demonstrating that cross-species neuro-

• Recovery information and/or

toxicity exists, the following issues also

follow-ups

sultation with pet owners, whether a

It’s also important to note that the sur-

product in the isoxazoline class is appro-

vey ended before the FDA alert was

priate for the pet.”

released, so the results represent an

I’m guessing most veterinarians who rou-

Serious adverse events involving neuro-

objective review.

require further attention: Recognition of human exposure risk as delineated in package inserts, and concerns that may arise from recent proposals to repurpose isoxazoline veterinary drugs for application to vector-borne human diseases by

tinely prescribe chemical flea/tick prod-

66% of Dogs Given a Flea Treatment

treating humans (Miglianico et al.,

ucts would only consider pets with a

Suffered an Adverse Event

2018).

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Furthermore, there is a very real

New member applications

potential for food-chain associated AE,

February 25 to-May 1, 2021

since fluralaner (as Exzolt) has recently been approved for treatment in poultry in Europe (Exzolt fluralaner for chickens).”

If no objections are received by Frank Davidson, our Secretary (frank@pwdcc.org), within 30 days after publication date, membership will become effective. If an objection is received, the application must be voted on by the Board within 30 days of receipt of objection by the Secretary. The applicant is notified of the result.

The position of the Project Jake study co-authors is that as a class of drugs,

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isoxazolines “can work as intrinsic neurotoxins across species.” In addition:

sus European territories. This may reflect cultural tendencies and/or procedural methodologies for reporting of AE. Nevertheless, the national and international post-market safety survey data summarized here indicate an immediate need for continued cross-species studies and a critical review of product labelling by regulatory agencies and

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manufacturers. Moreover, this class of

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drugs had more serious AE than those

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We believe that the FDA should consider additional changes to their criteria for AE observation, and define what would be needed for future clearances of this class of drugs.”

You can find the full Project Jake survey results at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/1 0.1002/vms3.285

Dr. Karen Becker

UPCOMING

Events

Sadly, due to Covid-19, we’ve had to cancel almost all events, see page 9 for the PWDCC Water Trials in Alberta. We’ll let you know when other activities can resume.

Check for event status on www.pwdcc.org

WATERLOG EDITOR: Roslyn Eskind can be reached at roslyn@pwdcc.org or 416-580-4395 Your dog, young or old, could be featured on our cover mast-

(jpegs, tiffs, eps saved at minimum 4”x 6” 260dpi).

head or the pupography page, just send a photo and short

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story for possible selection. We also love any other general

or sent as a Word attachment along with photos to Roslyn

interest stories about your wonderful PWDs for publication in

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our next issues. Send us your photos as electronic files

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More Flea and Tick Solutions For those looking for non-toxic help with Flea and Tick season, for both humans and dogs try these sprays.

There are also available commercial spray-ons containing essential oils to repel fleas and ticks, and compounds that are non medicinal and pesticide free. They work by drying out the exoskeleton of the insects. While safe for humans, do not use on cats, and read the directions carefully before applying.

Unfortunately, conventional flea and tick products are really just chemical pesticides.

You might be thinking, “Well, OK, they’re chemicals. But can they really be that bad? After all, I get these from my vet” ...

Products containing fipronil: Frontline Plus, PetArmor, Sentry and FiproGuard 2. Pyrethrins and Pyrethroids Many people think the pyrethrins (naturally occurring compounds from the chrysanthemum plant) and pyrethroids (the synthetic counterpart) are less hazardous than fipronil. Sadly, that is not the case.

The Center for Public Integrity found that from 2002 through 2007 at least 1,600 pet deaths from pyrethroid spot-on treatments were reported to the EPA. That’s nearly double the number of reported fatalities linked to flea and tick products without pyrethroids. CPI’s project was based on an analysis of 90,000 adverse reaction reports. Keep

4 Common Ingredients Found In Flea & Tick Products

in mind that many adverse reactions are not reported so the

You’ve probably been told that common flea & tick preventa-

actual number could be much higher, according to Khalsa.

tives like chewables, sprays and spot ons are safe for your dog.

Pyrethroid spot-on products also accounted for more than half

But there is more and more evidence that ingredients in these

of the major pesticide pet reactions, including brain damage,

products can do more harm than good.

heart attacks and seizures.

Watch for these common ones.

An EPA survey of poison control centers found pyrethrins

1. Fibroin Dr Deva Khalsa VMD, citing the EPA’s Pesticide Division, says that fipronil enters the body and can be contained in the fat, organs, urine and feces of dogs.

Plus, according to Khalsa, lab tests have shown that with longterm exposure at low doses, fipronil has the potential to cause:

cause more insecticide poisoning incidents than any other class of insecticides except the organophosphates. Symptoms include headaches, dizziness, and difficulty breathing.

Pyrethrins can trigger life-threatening allergic responses including heart failure and severe asthma, brain damage and seizures.

• nervous system and thyroid toxicity

Pyrethrins can cause anemia and disrupt the normal function-

• thyroid cancer

ing of sex hormones.

• altered thyroid hormone levels

The EPA classifies pyrethrins as “likely to be human carcino-

• liver toxicity

gens” because they cause thyroid tumors in laboratory tests.

• kidney damage

Farmers who use pyrethrins have an increased risk of develop-

• convulsions

ing leukemia.

• whining • barking or crying • loss of appetite • locomotor difficulty • reduced fertility

Products containing pyrethrins and pyrethroids like permethrin, pyriproxyfen and etofenprox: BioSpot Active Spot-on, Defend EXspot Treatment, Zodiac FleaTrol Spot On and K9 Advantix II

• fetus mortality

3. Imidacloprid

• smaller offspring

Imidacloprid is a systemic insecticide found in flea and tick

• loss of hair

products that acts as an insect neurotoxin and belongs to a

• moist inflammation

class of chemicals called the neonicotinoids, says Khalsa.

• chemical burn • itching When exposed to light, fipronil breaks down into a molecule called fipronil-desulfinyl which, according to the EPA, is ten times more toxic than the fipronil itself. This means you don’t want to put the plastic vials of fipronil products in the sun, don’t let your dog bake in the sun after application and avoid the sun for short-haired dogs using fipronil products.

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Neonicotinoids are a class of insecticides acting on the central nervous system of insects with lower toxicity to mammals.

In lab studies, imidacloprid has been found to cause thyroid lesions and liver toxicity, increase cholesterol levels (which is commonly seen in the bloodwork of hypothyroid dogs), and has the potential to damage the kidneys, liver, thyroid, heart, lungs, spleen, adrenal, brain and gonads.

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Not to mention, after its introduction in 1994, researchers

Animals: A Comprehensive Guide to the Use of Essential Oils

found an increase in the frequency of birth defects when it

and Hydrosols with Animals by Kristen Leigh Bell.

was tested on rats, mice and dogs.

Flea Free Essential Oil Blend

Products containing imidacloprid: Advantage II, Seresto Flea

1 ½ oz base oil such as hazelnut or sweet almond

and Tick Collar and K9 Advantix II

4 drops clary sage essential oil

4. Amitraz

7 drops peppermint essential oil

Amitraz is used in flea and tick collars.

It kills ticks by interfering with their nervous systems and can be deadly to dogs who eat their tick collar!

1 drop citronella essential oil 3 drops lemon essential oil Blend all oils and store in a dark glass dropper bottle. Apply 2 to 4 drops topically to the neck, chest, legs and base of tail.

Other side effects include low blood pressure, decreased body

You can also add the drops to a bandana or cotton collar.

temperature, high blood glucose, dilated pupils, slow heart

Flea Free Spritz

rate, vomiting, diarrhea or seizures.

Amitraz has also been classified as a potential carcinogen.

Products containing amitraz: flea and tick collars like Preventic.

1 tsp vegetable glycerin ½ oz grain alcohol or vodka 1 tsp sulfated castor oil 10 drops grapefruit seed extract 7 oz distilled or spring water

Keep Your Dog Healthy To Prevent Fleas & Ticks

4 drops clary sage essential oil

A big holistic motto is: healthy dogs attract less fleas. While

1 drop citronella essential oil

that may be frustrating when you’re in the middle of a serious

7 drops peppermint essential oil

flea infestation, it’s a good place to start. Here are some ways

3 drops lemon essential oil

to get there, according to Dr Khalsa:

Blend the ingredients and shake well before use.

Feed a raw, whole foods, species-appropriate diet.

This will make 8 oz of spritz. Store in a dark or opaque glass

Avoid chemicals, including pesticides, fertilizers and toxic

spritz bottle. A spritz makes it easy to apply the repellent but

cleaners.

some dogs don’t like the sound of the bottle. In this case, you

Minimize vaccines and pharmaceutical drugs.

may need to apply the formula with your hands.

Give finely diced fresh organic garlic every day. Allow it to sit

Goodbye Ticks Essential Oil Blend

for 10 minutes before adding it to your dog’s meal. A large dog can eat two decent-sized cloves of garlic daily while a small dog can have one small clove. Also, use a non-detergent shampoo like a Castile soap-based dog shampoo so that you don’t strip the garlic essence out of his fur.

For dogs who are more at risk for fleas and ticks because of their environment, try amber collars, electromagnetic tags,

1 ½ oz base oil such as hazelnut or sweet almond 2 drops geranium essential oil 2 drops rosewood essential oil 3 drops lavender essential oil 2 drops myrrh essential oil 2 drops opoponax essential oil 1 drop bay leaf essential oil

spray your dog’s underside lightly with a natural protective

Blend all oils and store in a dark glass dropper bottle. Apply 2

spray or sprinkle food-grade diatomaceous earth into your

to 4 drops topically to the neck, chest, legs and base of tail.

dog’s coat.

You can also add the drops to a bandana or cotton collar.

Natural Flea And Tick Repellent Recipes Essential oils can often come to the rescue when it comes to repelling fleas and ticks. The two kinds of insects are repelled by different oils, so if your dog needs protection against both, use one of the following blends in the morning and the other in the afternoon to avoid over-application.

Application frequency depends on how healthy your dog is.

Extremely healthy dogs eating a natural raw diet may only need an application once a week.

These essential oil recipes are from Holistic Aromatherapy for

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PUPOGRAPHY P ET P EEVE : There are never enough treats FAVOURITE N ON - CONSUMABLE : I love my nylabone, socks are fun, also my bedding and a few toilet paper rolls.

S PECIAL S KILLS : I can ring the bell to outside and then steal whatever toy my sister has. but it’s like flying.

B IGGEST C ATASTROPHE : I destroyed my bed. Now I get a tough crate mat.

BATHING AND G ROOMING T OLERANCE : I do not mind being brushed. I once fell asleep on the grooming table.

Bathing is ok but I’d rather be swimming.

FAVOURITE D ESTINATION : I really like going to the lake.

T OYS

OF

C HOICE : I love my tug toys.

M OST A SHAMED

OF : Bugging my sister Sunni. She is

really patient with me.

M OST P ROUD

OF : I learned a few tricks in lock down.

W HAT I WOULD L IKE

TO BE

W HEN I G ROW U P :

I hope to do conformation, rally and water work. \I want to go to the National with my mom.

I live in St. Andrews Manitoba with my sisters Ruby (13) Min Schnauzer and Sunni (8) PWD. We have to listen to Judy and Noel as they pay the bills. We enjoy our backyard, walks

NAME : Baywood’s White Water Lily.

around the neighborhood, and the snow. Hopefully, we will

N ICKNAMES : Lily Bean.

you at the shows or trials.

DATE

OF

L EADER

be able to travel soon. Keep safe everyone and hope to see

B IRTH : May 6, 2020.

OF MY

PACK : Judy and Noel Along with my sisters

Ruby and Sunni.

E DUCATION : I was lucky to attend 2 puppy and part of a handling class before shut down due to the virus. Mom is also training me at home to do some tricks.

L EISURE T IME ACTIVITIES : We are doing walks around the neighborhood with my sister Sunni. Outdoor visits with some great pwd’s. Trying to make friends with the new neighbor’s dogs.

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