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Your Neighborhood NEWS EXPANDING SECOND CHANCE The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the upcoming expansion of Operation Second Chance. Plans are underway to add a second Jail Dogs unit to double our rescue effort.
Sheriff Butch Conway started Operation Second Chance in February 2010 in an effort to reduce the euthanasia rate of unwanted dogs in the county. Partnering with Dennis Kronenfeld, founder of Society of Humane Friends of Georgia, the program began rescuing dogs that were nearing their expiration date at the Gwinnett Animal Shelter. The rescued dogs live at the jail with non-violent inmates who care for and train the dogs until they are adopted into suitable homes. Volunteer trainers, groomers and other animal experts visit the unit regularly, teaching the inmates how to properly care for and train the dogs utilizing positive reinforcement training techniques. Operation Second Chance has rescued more than 300 dogs to date. In October 2013, cats were added to the program, allowing female inmates to participate in animal rescue and resulting in the rescue of over 40 cats. Operation Second Chance is supported by volunteers and donations, not tax dollars. It is frequently visited by sheriff’s offices across the country who are interested in joining the animal rescue effort and creating a similar program in their own jails. To learn more about Operation Second Chance, please visit www.jaildogs.org. You can also follow them on Facebook at Gwinnett Jail Dogs Program.
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTE... Congratulations to Camp Bow Wow of Lawrenceville, who celebrated its first anniversary. Half of the proceeds from their silent auction went to Animal Alliance of Georgia!
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RECURRENT OR CHRONIC URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS Article written by DR. DESTINY PREZZANO, Apalachee River Animal Hospital Vet
Has your pet battled frequent urinary tract infections or has signs of a urinary tract infection but does not get better when placed on antibiotics? Does your pet’s frequency of urination, accidents or blood in the urine have you concerned? Recurrent urinary tract infections can be very frustrating for owners and uncomfortable for their pets. When a pet has a simple urinary tract infection, a 7-14 day course of antibiotics should resolve the problem. If the infection persists or quickly recurs, a more thorough work up is in order.
Causes Of Persistent Or Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections • INAPPROPRIATE ANTIBIOTIC SELECTION Veterinarians often choose the antibiotic that is most likely to clear a urinary tract infection based on urinalysis results, but if the bacteria is not sensitive to the chosen antibiotic the infection will not clear. • INAPPROPRIATE ANTIBIOTIC DURATION Sometimes the right antibiotic has been chosen, but has not been given for a long enough duration. A recheck urinalysis, ideally with culture should be performed to ensure the infection is resolved prior to discontinuing antibiotics. • ANATOMIC ABNORMALITIES THAT PREDISPOSE TO INFECTION Obese pets and those with a recessed or hooded vulva are predisposed to urinary tract infections because their anatomy causes urine retention and sometimes dermatitis. • BLADDER STONES Stones can disrupt the normal mucosal barrier of the bladder and can harbor bacteria.
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• DILUTE URINE Dilute urine from diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease or Cushing’s disease can decrease the urine’s ability to inhibit bacterial growth. • URINE RETENTION Neurologic disease, prostate disease or behavioral causes of urine retention can cause the bladder to remain full or inadequately empty. Urine retention promotes urinary tract infections. • KIDNEY DISEASE Kidney disease can cause dilute urine and sometimes the kidneys have stones or infection that causes urinary tract infections. • BLADDER MASSES Both benign and aggressive, malignant cancers of the bladder, prostate and urethra occur.
Comprehensive, Compassionate Care For Your Beloved Pet Treatment for recurrent urinary tract infections must be targeted at the underlying reason for chronic infections. Urine cultures are key! Once the bacteria has been identified and antibiotic sensitivity has been determined, infections should be responsive to the drug selected. Using recheck exams, urinalysis and recheck cultures to guide duration, chronic cases will usually take 2-4 weeks to achieve full resolution. If anatomic abnormalities were noted on the exam, increased hygiene to the perineal region, weight loss and occasionally surgical correction are recommended to prevent recurrence. If bladder stones are identified on abdominal radiographs or abdominal ultrasound, a special diet for dissolving stones is prescribed or surgical removal is recommended for those that will not dissolve with diet. When dilute urine is identified, blood work is reviewed to determine the cause of the dilute urine. Some pets will have dilute urine simply because of their urinary tract infection and will correct upon infection resolution. Urine retention can sometimes be addressed by better managing the neurologic or behavioral cause of disease. Patients that cannot fully void their bladder on their own may benefit from medications to relax their bladder so they can go more freely. Those with bladder cancer or prostate disease/cancer can often be significantly improved with medication and sometimes surgery. Once underlying causes of recurrent or chronic urinary tract infections are addressed, many patients will resolve their infections. Those pets that continue to have predisposing factors for chronic urinary issues can also be helped with long term probiotics, medication to decrease bacterial binding to the bladder and sometimes dietary therapy. It is our goal to clear the infections, correct or control the underlying cause so our patients can have a comfortable bladder, normal urine frequency and fewer accidents!
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ORPHANED SQUIRRELS “HOW TO” Raising baby squirrels is very rewarding. They are funny, curious, busy and adorable little creatures. They are very much like human babies inasmuch as they eat, sleep, pee and poo the same. Baby squirrels are not very active at 10 weeks but they are very sweet and easy to handle at that age. While in this sleepy stage baby squirrels can be kept in a very small dog crate or in a box with a ventilated lid. It’s not difficult raising a baby squirrel. However, if injured it should be taken to a veterinarian or wild life rehabilitation center for evaluation and medical treatment, if necessary. Most will take them in and request a small donation from you if you are able to give. Contrary to popular belief squirrels do not pose a significant health risk to humans. They almost never carry rabies. It is also not true that a mother squirrel will not return for her babies if they have been touched by humans. If you encounter a lost baby squirrel and the mother is not near follow the instructions in the link provided later in this article. However, chances are the baby will need your help. Warmth and rehydration are the first and most important steps in caring for a lost baby squirrel.
Rehydration: You have to assume the baby hasn’t had any fluids recently. Without being warmed and rehydrated they can’t process any foods (formula). • Pedialyte given with an eyedropper (you can get at a CVS) should be given for at least the first several feedings. The long soft tipped droppers seem to be best, and its easier to control the flow. If it comes out of their nose, slow down the flow.
Warmth: • A hot water bottle under a soft blanket is good • A heating pad set to low under a soft blanket is even better this keeps you from having to reheat. (Make sure its on low/med....and that there is a section of the crate or cage that the baby can scoot too, should it become too warm). Towels are not good as the little claws can get easily stuck in them. • For immediate warmth; put a blanket in a dryer, or place them gently under your shirt against your skin.
When to feed: • About every 3-4 hours : 8am/11am/2pm/5pm/8pm. After that they sleep though the night. Of course you can start them earlier in the morning or later in the morning as needed, but this is a basic schedule that worked for me.
What to feed at the baby stage: • Esbilac with warmed water is the best and easiest and can be found at most pet stores and vets. • If you need to have an immediate option and this is not convenient, you can use a cup of whole milk or a tblspoon of heavy whipping cream. Boil to a froth (very important) and serve warmed. Keep unused in the fridge. This will last several feedings, however, don’t make too much, it will go sour.
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• When eyes are opened and they are taking formula feeding very easily you can begin to offer fruits and veggies. Be careful of things such as grapes as they can choke on the peel. Some good choices are: avocados, spinach leaves, peeled apples, and shelled nuts. I recommend you offer them a rodent block first. If they accept it, they will always accept it making it easier later on and it has many nutrients they need.
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Feedings based on weight: This is just roughly for a very young age, or of they are weak. You will need to gently encourage them, as they get the hang of it feedings become very easy for both of you. • 10 gram baby (eyes-closed): 0.5cc per feeding* • 20 gram baby (eyes-closed): 1cc per feeding* • 40 gram baby (eyes-closed): 2cc per feeding* • 60 gram baby: 3 – 4.2cc per feeding • 80 gram baby: 4 – 5.6cc per feeding *If a baby has its eyes closed, it is probably under 5 weeks. If that is the case, after every feeding it needs to be softly stimulated to urinate. A paper towel dipped in warm water or soft cloth works well. This is what the mother does in the wild and is necessary until they begin to do it on their own so they do not bloat. After the eyes are opened and they are bit older, they no longer need your help with this. Typically it takes just a minute or two. It will be obvious that they are urinating, keep stimulating until the trickle has stopped.
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The squirrels will become more and more active and it will be obvious they need a larger cage. A large bird cage will be fine, add small branches and things for them to knaw on, as they need to grind their teeth for them to continue to grow properly. I used a small terracotta pot in the cage as well, they seemed to like that. A water bowl will need to be secured to the inside when they become more active and are regularly eating solids. As the cuties become more active it will be obvious that they do not make good pets. They are awesome, but very active and very messy. Keeping them caged would just be incredibly mean and they may begin to exhibit self harming behavior. Letting them run free in your home would obviously not work. There are several steps before you release to give your new frined the best chance of survival (and this is usually a good idea when they are around 12 weeks old ) all are listed in the link. You basically need to acclimate them to the weather and continue to water and feed for several weeks until their instincts kick in and they can forage food and build their own nest.
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IS FINALLY HERE! I am sneezing, but why is my pet scratching? Article written by Jeanne M Travis DVM MS, Abbotts Bridge Animal Hospital (A GVA Hospital)
Skin problems can be challenging to diagnose, treat, and control. For everyone who checks the internet first, it is clear many skin disorders look alike. Itching and chewing can be caused by environmental allergies, parasites (including mange mites), food allergy, bacterial, yeast, and fungal infections, even pain and metabolic disease.
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itching, hair loss, and secondary bacterial and yeast infections. Acute flare ups often occur when the allergens to which the animal is sensitized are present in large numbers. If the blooming of spring has caused a flare up of itching, chewing, hair loss or over grooming, atopic dermatitis can be a large factor. A new season has brought in a new set of allergens that may be causing your eyes to water, and your pet to scratch. Once the skin is damaged by the pet’s own trauma to the skin, it is time to forego Dr. Google and visit your Veterinarian. Veterinarians can differentiate between seasonal allergic dermatitis and parasitic dermatitis. Seasonal allergies can be identified using skin or serum testing. Sometimes the allergens can be avoided or filtered by using furnace filters, air purifiers, and using dust mite sprays. Immune therapy can be utilized once the allergens are identified. There is a traditional injection therapy and a new oral immunotherapy which decreases an animal’s response to the allergens they cannot avoid. Food allergy is now considered to be a component of atopic dermatitis. These allergies are generally not seasonal, but can worsen seasonal allergies. Your Veterinarian may recommend a 12-14 week trial of a prescription hypoallergenic food to determine if food allergy is part of the cause for the itching and hair loss. During a food trial your pet should eat no other foods or treats. Other treatments for atopic dermatitis include year round flea control of all pets in the household, judicious antibiotic use, fatty acid supplements, medicated shampoos, and topical and oral anti-itch
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Spotlight on ADOPTABLES Sugar Plum is a stunning medium haired black/white tuxedo girl. She has a wonderful personality and must be adopted with her best friend Dallas. For more info: wwwFurkids.org
Cheddar and Mindy are a bonded pair and will need to be adopted together.
Romeo came to us with a broken leg, but you’d never know that, looking at him now. He is handsome, athletic and fun!
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Gretta is stunningly gorgeous inside and out. She was relinquished because her previous owner had no time for her after having her since she was 8 weeks old. Super sweet, high energy, gets along with other dogs, kids UTD
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RESCUES Canine Pet Rescue CaninePetRescue.com Furkids Furkids.org Georgia SPCA GeorgiaSPCA.org Jail Dogs JailDogs.org Phoenix Rising Border Collie Rescue PRBCR@PRBCR.org PRBCR.org Pup & Cat Co. PupAndCatCo.com Schnauzer Love Rescue SchnauzerLoverRescue.net
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VETERINARIANS Abbotts Bridge Animal Hospital – Johns Creek 6520 Abbotts Bridge Rd 678-710-9041 MyGVAVet.com American Heritage Animal Hospital (Dr. Cat McGinnis) – Snellville 3475 Stone Mountain Hwy 770-972-7026 SnellvilleVet.com Apalachee Ridge Animal Hospital – Dacula 1250 Auburn Rd 770-962-9660 MyGVAVet.com Apalachee River Animal Hospital – Dacula 822 Dacula Rd 678-376-0503 ApalacheeRiverAnimalHospital.com
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770-339-3200 (Veterinarians continued) Hamilton Plaza Animal Hospital – Dacula DawgVet7@gmail.com 1342 Auburn Rd Ste 116 770-558-8800 HPAHospital.com Hamilton Ridge Animal Hospital – Buford 3421 Ridge Rd Ste B106 770-614-1919 MyGVAVet.com Russell Ridge Animal Hospital – Lawrenceville 738 Ridge Rd 678-407-0700 MyGVAVet.com The Cat Clinic – Cumming 415 Peachtree Pkwy Ste 235 770-888-8007 DocMeow.com
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Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival (PetWorld & Parade) April 2-3 • 10am-6pm • 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Rd • Atlanta PetWorld.BrookCherryFest.org • 770-433-1137
Pet Loss Support Group (Paws, Whiskers & Wags) 1st Tue every month • 7pm-8:30pm 2800 E Ponce de Leon Ave• Decatur 404-370-6000 • www.PawsWhiskersAndWags.com
Bark for Life April 2 • 1pm-4pm • 4770 N Peachtree Rd • Dunwoody 404-582-6100 Cats & Dogs Spring Break Camp April 6-8 • 9am-2pm • 1175 Hwy 23 NW, Ste 114 • Suwanee GeorgiaSPCA.org Bark in the Park Jasper April 9 • 10am-3pm • Stegall Drive • Jasper (Lee Newton Park) • 706-253-3303 Low Cost Vaccination Clinic April 16 • 1pm-4pm • Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative • Grayson AnimalAllianceOfGeorgia.org • 678-542-9572 PAWS Atlanta 50th Anniversary April 16 • 3pm-7pm • bHistoric Fourth Ward Park www.pawsatlanta.org Canine-ival Daze Animal Fundraiser April 22 • 6pm-9pm • Carl House • Auburn, GA PupAndCatCo.com Spring Fling (All dogs welcome!) April 23 • 12pm-4pm •165 Doug Smith Ln • Canton info@GAshepherd.org
ADOPTIONS Furkids Cat Shelter (Mon & Sat 12pm-5pm • Wed 12pm-8pm) Furkids.org • 2650 Plesantdale Rd • Atlanta Furkids Dog Shelter (Wed & Sat 12pm-5pm • Thu 12pm-7pm) Furkids.org • 1520 Union Hill Rd • Alpharetta GEORGIA SPCA (Mon-Fri 11am-7pm • Sat 11am-5pm • Sun 1-4pm) GeorgiaSPCA.org • 1175 Buford Hwy • Suwanee Gwinnett County Animal Control (Tue-Fri 8am-6pm • Sat 8am-8:30pm) GwinnettAnimalControl.com • 884 Winder Hwy • Lawrenceville Leftover Pets (Sat 12pm-5pm) LeftOverPets.org • Petsmart • Duluth Pup & Cat Co. (Sat 11:30am-3:30pm) PupAndCatCo.org • Petsmart Mall of Georgia • Buford
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SNELLVILLE Lenora Park - 4514 Lenora Church Rd
SUWANEE Settles Bridge Park - 380 Johnson Rd
ON-GOING EVENTS Caturday! (Furkids - A Cage Free Cat Shelter) Every Sat • 12pm-5pm • 2650 Pleasantdale Rd • Atlanta www.Furkids.org Hike with Your Furry Friends (Little Mulberry Park Hiking Club) Every Tue • 9am • Mulberry Park - 3855 Fence Rd • Auburn (We meet near the pavilion by the bathrooms) Low Cost Vaccination Clinic (Georgia SPCA) Twice/month • 1pm & 4pm • 1175 Hwy 23, Ste 114 • Suwanee GeorgiaSPCA.org
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Charity Motorcycle Ride and BBQ
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Saturday, June 4th 2016
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A fundraiser to help save more dogs from high kill shelters, rehabilitate & place them in forever homes
Free ai Trims Dog Contests Frisbee Demos Pet Vaccines Pack Hike 9:30AM
ABOUT THE EVENT
Two separate events rolled into one fun day a Motorcycle Ride and a BBQ - come to one or both!!!
RIDE DETAILS
The Lawrenceville Police Motorcycle Squad will escort this ride from The Gwinnett County Detention Center 2900 University Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA and ending at Big Sky Farm / Canine Pet Rescue Biker Registration 8:00 AM Escorted Ride 9:00-12:00
BBQ DETAILS
The Bikers will arrive at Big Sky Farm / Canine Pet Rescue 2625 Jones Phillips Road, Dacula, GA 30019 at approximately noon where after brief opening remarks we will kick off the BBQ activities including delicious barbeque, dog demonstrations, raffle, silent auction, live music, t-shirts, pet photos and so much more Barbeque 12:00-2:30 PM
Cost
$25 for riders (includes BBQ lunch & T-shirt) $10 for passenger (includes BBQ lunch) $15 for virtual riders (includes T-shirt) $10 Adult BBQ meal ticket $5 Child BBQ meal ticket Bring your family & join the fun! Well mannered, leashed & vaccinated pets welcome!!! Visit our website: www.caninepetrescue.com
For more information, email liz@caninepetrescue.com
It's all for the dogs!
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