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Ever since the first farm, the rural man's brain has been enbroiled with Official journal of the Animal Health Foundation on animal care and health. unsurmountable problems. This is not to say that the rest of the human population doesn't have its problems SEPT/OCT 1974 VOLUME 5 NUMBER 5 too. We have read about and seen the days when surplus land was being put ARTICLES into "soil banks." The farmer received a bonus for not raising crops. Of Light at End of Tunnel? H. Don Mahan 8 course, this kind of shenanigan leads Dogs — Puzzle 11 to foul play. Government handouts Speaking Up on the Zoo, Barbara Sweeney 12 would be sought and granted for not Artist's View of the Veterinary Profession, Drake Seaman 14 raising crops on land that never would Everybody Into the Pool! 16 raise a crop because of poor soil Itch-Scratch Syndrome, Erwin Small, D. V.M., M.S. 18 quality. The farmer trying to make an A Halloween Tale, Snead Hearn 20 honest living was told he could not Look Who's Wearing Diapers! Phil Sperier 21 raise the crops he wanted to. Dentist ... For a Bird! Ronald E. Thomas 22 Then there is the crop subsidy Canine Nutrition, James E. Creed, D. V.M., M.S 26 program where the price is kept up by How we Handle Animals, Paul Brock 28 government funds — the government buys surplus grain to keep the price DEPARTMENTS up. The odd deal here is that the Editor's Notebook 3 farmer sells his grain to the govern­ Book Review 4 ment, takes it to town, buys it back Doctor's Advice 6 from the government at a low price Cavalcade Health News 10 and hauls it back to the farm to feed Children's Page his stock. There ought to be a short­ The Dog That Didn't Bark, Beverly Swerdlow Brown 24 cut here somehow. The trouble now is The Planter Bird, Evelyn Witter 25 that there is a shortage of gas to run How to Please a Dog - Frog - The World, Pauline Watson 25 back and forth from farm to town. Farm labor could not compete with city labor so the farm population has Stephen D. Urette Publisher dwindled and there is a shortage of C. M Baxter, D.V.M Editorial Director labor to raise the crops and animals. Norene Harris Associate Editor We are told to save gas and ride a Pamela Bradley Associate Editor horse. Now, we find that there is an Millwood A. Custer, D.V.M Small Animals Editor overpopulation of horses. We have a Charles H. Reid, D.V.M Equine Editor shortage of feed and few trails and Robert J. Schroeder, D.V.M Ecology & Public Health Editor areas to keep the beasts. Oscar W. Schalm, D.V.M Research Editor We are told to raise more crops. We Wesley A. Young, D.V.M Exotic Animals Editor raise more crops and the surplus be­ Bill Williams Art Director comes so great we cannot store the Laura Tracy Advertising Director grain, so it is sent to Russia. We develop a shortage and buy the grain back from Russia at a terrific price. Address all advertising and editorial communications to ANIMAL CAVALCADE, 11926 Now there is some talk of eliminating Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90025. Area Code 213, 826-3647. All family pets such as horses and dogs. It editorial correspondence and manuscripts must be accompanied by a stamped self-ad­ sort of looks like we are starting the dressed envelope. whole thing over. Is anyone smart enough to fool mother nature and the COVER: "The Vet" -30x40 Oil Painting by artist Drake Seaman, law of supply and demand? Williams, Arizona See Story on Page 14. There is one observation that I hope never changes. Farm or city SUBSCRIPTIONS AND CHANGE OF ADDRESS children who have their own animal friends seldom are social problems to Send subscriptions and change of address to ANIMAL HEALTH FOUNDATION, 8338 Rosemead Boulevard, Pico Rivera, Calif. 90660. Be sure to notify us of your change of the rest of the struggling society. address at least six weeks before the change is made, including an address label clipped from your latest copy. Give both your old and new address and include your ZIP CODE. CM. Baxter, D.V.M. Editorial Director ANIMAL CAVALCADE is published bi-monthly by Continental Publishing Corp. for the Animal Health Foundation, 8338 Rosemead Blvd., Pico Rivera, Calif. 90660. Single copies .60£. 12-issue subscription, $6.00; additional gift subscriptions (if ordered at same time), $4.00 each. Copyright, 1972, Continental Publishing Corp. 3 "VIGNETTE OF SUMMER"

Excerpted from A Celebration of Cats Originally published in Yankee Magazine, Dub I in, New Hampshire, Copyright 1958, re­ printed by permission of Yankee, Inc.

On the cool thick grass under the sycamore Is poured Mr. Jingle, the cat, a pool of blackness So strong he seems to suck all shadow in, Himself the essence of surrounding shade. A CELEBRATION OF CATS Egypt is in the crook of his straight tail, The small carved bony triangle of face By Jean Burden Drawn out in nubian profile, immobile Published by Paul S. Eriksson, 199 W. 57th As any Pharoah 's. I'll not try St., New York, NY 10019. To guess his dreams, except he breathes out bliss 320 pages/Oct. 1974 In sweet and regular cadence, sleep distilled, $10.00 To delicately steam the air above him, Mingling with breath of wild white roses, clover, Just in time for your Christmas gift-giving. Bay, gorse, wild broom. The leaf-bruised air of summer Is honey-thick above his slumbering head, What is it about cats that inspires While close beside, a shaft of sun on grass poets? The vestige of their wild ances­ Gives him a hump of emerald on his back. try? A suspicion of black and white The scene is struck like a new-minted coin magic? Whatever the reason, poetry Upon the mind; of many such small hoards and cats have always had a strange Whole seasons reconstruct; joy's random gold Built up of such inconsequential scenes, affinity. In this intriguing volume Jean Oddly and inappropriately to bring, in cold Burden, well-known ailurophile and And sodden seasons, the scent of wild white rose, poet, has assembled the best, most And in a closed and sunless winter room Summer's spreading green stain. interesting and evocative poems ever Frances Minturn Howard written about cats, most of them from the twentieth century. Here is the cat in all its aspects — demonic, antic, angelic, mysterious, wild. UNDERDOG dog and thereby the appropriate train­ ing methods. Included in this choice anthology are Training the Mutt, Mongrel, Mutts of the world, arise! (Also, Rainer Maria Rilke, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Mixed Breed at Home Walter de la Mare, Goeffrey Chaucer, "Sit!" "Heel!" "Sit-Stay!" "Down!" By Mordecai Siegal and Matthew Marianne Moore, Thomas Hardy, John and "Come!") Underdog is your book. Margolis Keats. Ciardi is here, as are May Sarton Fetch! and Vachel Lindsay, T. S. Eliot, Ogden Published by Stein and Day, Scarborough Nash, William Carlos Williams, W. B. House, Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Yeats, Phyllis McGinley, Don Marquis, $7.95 OF FARM ANIMALS - and, in translation from the Gaelic, an by R. D. Frandson, B.S.,D.V.M.,M.S. anonymous poet of the eighth It is time we heard from the canine century. silent majority. A small but coval Published by Lea & Febiger (3/74) minority of effete pedigreed snobs has Washington Square/Philadelphia, PA 19106 Jean Burden is the author of a book of controlled the dog media long enough. 494 pages, 7" x 10" poems, NAKED AS THE GLASS, a Even the American Kennel Club (a- 257 illustrations (4 in color) book of essays, JOURNEY TOWARD dmittedly in the paws of the elite) $15.00 POETRY, four books on animal care, agrees that in the U.S. only a little A clear, concise survey of the subject. and more than 800 articles. over one million dogs are registered purebred, while nearly 31 million are Fundamental principles of anatomy mongrels or mixed breeds. and physiology as they apply to all Mordecai Siegal and Matthew Mar­ domestic animal species, are discussed golis have given these neglected gods a in this book by Dr. Frandson, Pro­ voice. In Underdog they have written a fessor, Department of Anatomy, Col­ book in praise of the mutt, mongrel, lege of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado and mixed breed, but more important, State University, Fort Collins. This is they have given the owner of the followed by discussion of species dif­ dog-in-the-street the tools to better the ferences of primarily the cow and lot of both dog and master. horse, and also the sheep, goat, hog As Siegal and Margolis demon­ and dog. strated in their book Good Dog/Bad Dog, every purebred dog has special Originally written as a text for stu­ behavioral characteristics and knowl­ dents majoring in animal sciences and edge of these makes training easier. vocational agriculture, the scope of But a mongrel is more unpredictable, this edition has been enlarged for use J and training is a different matter. The by veterinary students and practi­ Jean Burden with her cat Beckett to authors provide a text that any owner tioners. whose memory the book is dedicated. can use to ascertain the traits of his Continued on Page 30 4 Q. How can I treat my cattle for lice Q. Why does the beak on my parakeet 1 and how should I prevent a re­ grow so much faster than others? II occurrence? A. The upper and lower parts of the A. Spraying with an approved insecti­ beak must meet properly so they II cide is best, or in cold weather a will wear evenly; otherwise one part dust can be used. Either must be may become overgrown. The excess applied thoroughly, according to can be nipped off with nail clippers directions, and you should be cer­ as necessary. tain the product is recommended for use on cattle (different for beef and dairy). Be sure you read the Q. Why does my female cat (spayed) label carefully. All animals in a herd spray my curtains? Readers with health and other pet should be treated at the same time, A. Spraying is the way a cat (usually problems are invited to send in their (at intervals, and the premises toms, but some females do also) questions to ANIMAL CAVALCADE. should be cleaned and, if possible, marks its territory. Spaying prob­ Those with the greatest reader interest disinfected. ably has little or no relationship in will be handled on this page by Dr. this case; it may be that she feels J.F. Smithcors, D.V.M., Ph.D., who is Q. Is yellowing of the teeth of my dog threatened by some new event, e.g., technical editor of American Veter­ normal or should I be doing some­ proximity of a strange cat. Some inary Publications, Inc. thing about it? veterinarians suggest using a tran­ quilizer for a short time (but don't Q. Is this disease of burros, Dourine, in A. A dog's teeth are normally white. Yellowing is usually due to accumu­ give a human product) and often the Mojave Desert likely to be a the habit disappears by itself. menace to our domestic horses? lations of the products of bacterial decomposition, which lead to tartar A. It would be if adequate measures formation. Feeding dry kibbles will Q. Do veterinarians for horses have the were not taken to eradicate it, as help keep teeth clean. They can be same training as small animal doc­ federal veterinarians are doing. brushed with toothpaste, but only a tors? Dourine is a venereal disease, spread veterinarian should remove the en­ at the time of breeding, and be­ crusted tartar. A. Yes, and nearly all who expect to cause there is little contact between specialize in horse work have had these burros and domestic horses Q. Is there a good purpose for the anal additional courses and practical ex­ the risk is very slight. glands of domestic animals? Is it perience with horses. harmful to remove them? Q. As a novice horse owner, where can A. The anal glands produce a secretion I find good information, in lay­ Is your with a strong odor that is character­ man's terms, on the care of horses? istic of an individual animal, at least d 9 among dogs, so intruders into the A. Two excellent books are Harper: ° Z Y , ^ animal's home territory can be rec­ Topform Book of Horse Care. Pop­ scratching A \A r ognized. They can be removed ular Library Paperback, 85 £; and without harm to the animal, but Ensimger: Horses and Horse­ himself the only justification for doing so manship. Interstate Printers & Pub­ would be if they were diseased. lishers, $14.35. There are many to death? intermediate-priced books adver­ Q. Is there an effective method to tised in the horse journals. prevent dogs from eating their k droppings? Q. Are competitive trail rides hard for horses? There seems to be a great necessity for close observation of } new improved A. This practice is most often due to improper feeding, either an un­ the horses by a veterinarian. Itch Rid balanced diet or simply too much. from Holiday. Foods containing garlic should be A. These trail rides are very demanding Works avoided since this odor appears in of both horse and rider, but a horse wonders the droppings and is attractive. It in good condition with an experi­ on common may be just an acquired habit, in enced rider can finish a 100-mile which case the dog should be ride over steep terrain in about 11 fungus. Stops watched closely for several days hours without showing any ill ef­ CAUTIOH itching and prevented from eating its drop­ fects. In fact, some of them will instantly. pings the moment it sniffs at them, gallop the last mile as if it were the but the dropping should be left first. However, many of the horses there to "tempt" the dog. A suc­ entered are not in good condition Guaranteed or money back. cessful routine has been to replace and develop lameness, fatigue, At leading pet shops the dog's regular diet with a mix­ muscle cramps, colic, "thumps" or ture of half cooked beef and half heart conditions after a few or Mfg. by dry commercial food, supple­ many miles. Veterinary inspection mented with vitamins and minerals, at waystations is necessary to make gradually over a 4-day period. Start certain the horse is fit to continue, PET CHEMICALS. INC. with small amounts and increase and a number of horses died of overexertion in the days before Miami Springs, Fla. 33166 the allowance if the stools are too such inspection was required. firm, decrease it if too loose. LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL?

New Approach to Controlling by H. Don Mahan Pet Population Executive Director Southern California Veterinary Medical Association

After years of frustrating search for an effective means of controlling the domestic pet population, there is some cause for optimism that an early solu­ tion to this agonizing problem may be ** forthcoming. Science Diet. Although a significant deficit of census data on dogs and cats makes it difficult to accurately cite the size of the surplus dog and cat population, One type of there is a quantity of evidence sup­ porting the concern that an over­ abundance of dogs and cats relative to the number of responsible people will­ dog food ing to provide these animals with homes and minimum care does exist. Furthermore, the surplus pet popula­ tion continues to accelerate despite your grocer conscientious efforts of animal control leaders applying traditional methods of regulation. Notwithstanding con­ centrated programs of enforcement, surgical sterilization, and public educa­ doesn't hove! tion, the surplus pet population con­ tinues its uninterrupted increase. Science Diet* canine foods were developed for professional use... originally The problems resulting from the in research institutions. excess pet population weighs heavily Unlike dog foods in the grocery store... (where such factors as retail price on the entire society. Unwanted dogs range and "shelf appeal" are of prime concern), Science Diet* foods are and cats and uncontrolled pets are formulated for the sole purpose of providing optimum nutritional per­ primary sources of ecological prob­ formance. lems. These undisciplined and unre­ strained animals are a major contribu­ Now, 4 specific Science Diet* fixed formula foods are available to the pro­ tor to environmental pollution. Parks, fessional breeder or discriminating dog owner. beaches, and even urban walk-ways are often rendered unusable, or at least GROWTH for puppies LACTATION for pregnant and lactating bitches unpleasant for human use. Free- MAINTENANCE for healthy adult dogs roaming animals create public health MAXIMUM STRESS for stressed or working dogs problems by biting and by dissemi­ nating communicable diseases, damag­ Ingredients in each of these foods were chosen for their biological efficiency. ing property, and producing traffic Each diet combines high digestibility with maximum caloric density... re­ hazards. The annual loss of livestock sulting in less food intake and substantial reduction in stool volume. Mixing from packs of stray dogs number in or supplementation of any type should be avoided. Daily feeding costs are the thousands, and the economical about the same as with better dry foods...even less if you've been adding cost is in the $ millions. It is estimated supplements. by the American Humane Association that the annual cost to governmental and private agencies for impounding For more information write: SCIENCE and destroying surplus dogs and cats DIET. runs as high as $500 million. Scien­ Hill's Division Riviana Foods Inc. tists, concerned with the world's de­ Canine Fomiul.is Dept. D 401 Harrison Street pleting food supply, are unanimous in Topeka, Kansas 66603 suggesting that measures be taken to decrease the consumption of meat and grain products by animals whose con­ tribution to public welfare ranks low on the scale of necessary priorities. Research for an effective, safe and and implantation beneath the skin, The evidence is overwhelming that the inexpensive chemical contraceptive has hormonal antagonists, other chemo- American public can no longer toler­ been conducted on a hit and miss basis sterilants and immunologic methods. ate the enormous cost resulting from for a number of years, and despite As a result of the recent national overpopulation of dogs and cats. inadequate funding, some exciting in­ conference hosted by the American During the past four years, the formation has been gathered and docu­ Veterinary Medical Association, veterinary profession has turned its mented. It is the opinion of many American Humane Association, United attention increasingly towards solving researchers that a chemical contra­ States Humane Association, American the surplus pet population. A number ceptive could be available for domestic Kennel Club, and Pet Food Institute, a of programs have been suggested and pets in less than two years if research unanimous recommendation has been initiated, designed to reduce the pro­ funds were available. In discussing made that a crash program be under­ miscuous and questionable breeding of budgets with some of the more ad­ taken to obtain the necessary funds domestic pets. The results of these vanced researchers, this writer was for construction of surgical steriliza­ programs have been less than satisfac­ surprised that the required funds tion clinics. Instead, it is suggested tory, and raise misgivings as to the necessary for developing an effective, that such funds be used to support effectiveness of traditional procedures safe and inexpensive contraceptive is other forms of animal control and of animal population control. From less than it costs to equip one surgical research to find alternatives for surgi­ the profession's experiences certain facility. Why funding has not been cal sterilization. facts have emerged. For instance, voted for this project raises a number The conclusions of those attending based upon the results of a program in of speculations as to why government the national conference does not op­ which animals of low-income owners officials, animal control leaders, hu­ pose good animal control measures were surgically sterilized at no cost to mane leaders and other interested and encouraging public support for the owner, only 1% of eligible owners groups have tended to ignore, and even responsible pet ownership, but these took advantage of this service. This attempt to conceal the contribution of national leaders agree that the explod­ negative response suggests both apathy a chemical contraceptive to the over­ ing pet population cannot be diffused and a reluctance to submit their ani­ population problem. and reversed by the traditional ap­ mals to surgical sterilization by an Based upon several months of proaches currently in practice. Found­ overwhelming majority of pet owners. study, and actual involvement in var­ ed upon years of agonizing study and Since this service was performed by ious programs, the Southern California experimenting, a concensus of opinion cooperating veterinarians at no cost to Veterinary Medical Association, in a representing the more knowledgeable the pet owner, this experience tends to strongly worded resolution to a recent authorities are in accord that the deny and refute the oft proclaimed national conference, urged the immed­ ultimate and most effective approach statement that the cost of an ovario­ iate and energetic solicitation of the to solving the over-population of do­ hysterectomy (spay) is the major de­ necessary funds for the development mestic pets is the chemical contracep­ terrent to owners having their pets and marketing of a chemical contra­ tive. With this agreement, one of our sterilized. Enforcement of animal con­ ceptive for domestic pets. This Asso­ most tragic periods of irresponsibility trol ordinances — another popular ciation has unimpeachable evidence may be nearing an end. Without the suggestion for solving the over­ that such a product could be on the selfish interference of special interest population problem — is limited in its market and in use in less than two groups, the American pet owner will effectiveness. Like other ordinances years, if research funds were made be able, within two years, to prevent and laws, animal control depends upon available. his pet from promiscuously breeding. the cooperation and compliance of the Among alternative contraceptives Every American, pet owners and non- public which it serves. And in this case presently under study or being de­ pet owners, will be benefited by this the public has not responded in a veloped are a vaginal device for effective, safe and inexpensive contra­ cooperative manner. bitches, steroid hormones for oral use ceptive. 9 will be brought together, as if the cereal, vegetables, and minerals. Many horse were balancing on a small plat­ pet owners, St. Aubrey notes, see the CAMLCAVB form. As the condition worsens, the phrase "meat-by-products" on a can horse will lie down and be unwilling to and assume that their dogs are getting rise. If standing, he will resist being everything they need. Not so. The moved. The first steps are painful, but simple phrase, "meat-by-products," the pain becomes less as the horse can hide a multitude of sins. Hair, exercises. gristle, pig's feet and tails are all NEWS The affected feet will feel warm, "meat-by-products." None of these are and the pulse of the heel artery will be easily digested by the animal; none NEW STUDY ON FOUNDER fast and hard. The sole of the foot assure his minimum daily needs. IN THE HORSE drops as the disease worsens. Skin problems, urinary and bowel By James R. Coffman, D.V.M., M.S. If the case of founder is mild and failures, eye infections, poor coat, and veterinary treatment is prompt, the general irritability and weakness can Founder is a common, painful dis­ horse may fully recover. But there is all be symptoms of dietary imbalance. ease which affects the feet of equines. the possibility of permanent hoof de­ Regardless of whether a pet food It can strike suddenly from many formity and change in the position of meets basic nutritional requirements, causes and requires immediate atten­ the third phalanx, or coffin bone. the St. Aubrey pet experts recommend tion. The public Morris Animal Founda­ administering vitamins to insure a pet's Even though it is common and tion sponsors such studies into diseases nutritional vitality. Nutritive supple­ serious, founder, or laminitis as it is of the horse and other companion ments guarantee adequate vitamin also known, has been studied in depth animals at carefully selected veterinary supply during the pet's periods of by only a few scientists. Results of institutions throughout the country. susceptibility to colds and illness, and these studies have not yielded precise Contributions come from animal en­ they also help to insure the animal's curative or preventive treatments due thusiasts and their organizations. healthy day-to-day existence. to lack of standardized methods of Ed. Note: The Animal Health Founda­ Even the perfect diet requires a producing founder and because of the tion receives contributions for research supplement during certain periods of complexity of the disease. and forwards the entire amount of an animal's life, St. Aubrey notes. For Scientists at the University of designated funds to the Morris Animal instance, the St. Aubrey experts rec­ Missouri, School of Veterinary Medi­ Foundation. ommend doubling vitamin dosage for cine, have begun work to establish puppies and for pregnant and nursing methods for causing and monitoring CALIFORNIA VETERINARY animals. Older dogs, too, should be founder in research in horses. This is given vitamins. Too often, anxious pet the first step in laminitis research as MEDICAL ASSOCIATION owners overfeed these senior citizens drawn up by a planning conference for COOPERATES WITH causing dangerous weight gain. the disease sponsored by the Morris ANIMAL CAVALCADE Of course, the pet owner's decision Animal Foundation, Denver, to administer vitamins may not be the Colorado. The California Veterinary Medical ultimate course of action. Rover, and The study is designed to reproduce Association is cooperating with the Rover alone, makes the decision on the classical signs of acute founder in Animal Health Foundation in provid­ just what he will swallow, and occas­ the horse through a specially formu­ ing every veterinarian in California ionally it's not the vitamin you're lated diet. It is also seeking to define with ANIMAL CA VALCADE for his offering. additional symptoms of founder to waiting room. This joint project will But thanks to the miracle of mod­ those described in previous studies. provide the magazine to an additional ern imaginations, dog vitamins now Funding of this portion of the 20,000 to 30,000 readers PER DAY to come in more sizes, shapes, and flavors founder studies at the University of enjoy, and to be informed on latest than aspirin. Odds are your pet will Missouri is through the Morris Animal animal health news and scientific fall for one of them. Basically, dog Foundation by Burr Betts, Denver. studies for animals. Many veterinarians vitamins come in four forms: granule, Dane Frazer, a veterinary student, purchase additional subscriptions for powder, syrup, and tablet. Granules and Gary Wilson, a pre-veterinary stu­ gifts. are sprinkled over the daily meal- dent, are conducting the study under Subscriptions from individual ani­ perfect for the dog with a "crunchy the direction of Harold E. Garner, mal owners continue to expand granola" personality. Powder is admin­ D.V.M., Ph.D.; James R. Coffman, rapidly. istered on the same principle but is D.V.M., M.S., and Esther M. Brown, more readily camouflaged in dinner. Ph.D. DON'T "DOG IT" St. Aubrey manufactures a chocolate- Founder is an inflammation of the ON POOCH NUTRITION flavored multi-vitamin syrup which sensitive laminae of the equine foot. It will have most dogs licking their chops can involve one or all four feet, but BRENTWOOD, N.Y., More pet as well as their bowls. And there's most commonly affects both front food is sold in the United States than always the old standby: tablets. Most feet. Because the hoof is inflexible, the baby food or coffee, with sales pre­ dog owners who have been through pain becomes great as the soft struc­ dicted to reach $2-billion in 1974. the pop—it—in—his—mouth—hold—his- tures of the hoof swell. And that ain't chicken feed. muzzle-stroke-his-throat routine don't Acute founder comes on suddenly. The nation's 35,000,000 dogs have relish going through it every day. With Symptoms include a rise in tempera­ some 75,000 different dog food labels the help of modern science — and ture, respiration and pulse rate. The to choose from. And, according to the progressive pet product firms like St. pain may be so great that the horse St. Aubrey Pet Care Center, most of Aubrey Pet Products - they no longer sweats profusely. If only the front feet these pet foods provide the pooch have to fight Fido over vitamins. One are affected, the horse will place them with a nutritious, well-balanced diet. winning idea is to take advantage of a forward and bring the back feet under Some, however, may leave your dog dog's weakness for cheese. Wrapping the body for support. nutritionally bankrupt. the tablet in cheese helps the daily If the back feet are affected, they Dogs require regular feedings which vitamin become a daily treat rather will be placed forward and the front include vitamins A, D, E, and B-12 as than a chore. feet put under the body. All four feet well as proteins, carbohydrates, fat, Know your pet's number one ene- JO my — poor nutrition - and choose DOGS Your best friends make up this puzzle. your weapon. Don't let improper nu­ Find all 37 and it may just be — trition rob you of your pet or your pet By H. U. Stephen Larsson that you're their best friend. of his health. A little time and effort will insure a happier, healthier, longer z R N I R B F G H D 0 E S K R G relationship for you and your dog. St. Aubrey Pet Products manufac­ 0 0 A D E E P 0 0 R D N U E E R tures a wide variety of pet care prod­ ucts including "Pervinal" vitamin nu­ T D H H T A B 0 X E R G T X I E tritive supplements, shampoos, health and grooming aids. St. Aubrey Pet T A G 0 R G R E Y H 0 U N D R Y Products is a division of the Eight-in- One Pet Products Corporation, head­ E R F L E L D 0 0 P 0 P N N R M quartered at 106 Emjay Boulevard, Brentwood, N.J. 11717. R B A E I E M 0 R E Y U R A A N ANIMAL HEALTH H A K U V A S Z K H H E N L H A FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER PREPARES FOR 0 L U E S P J C S S V J A D J I STATE VETERINARY U M C T A A 0 H W MEETING I E M P N T T By Richard B. Fink, D.V.M., N A I N C L R C I N U 0 U U E A Vice President, California Veterinary Medical Association D F I K L I A R R T A I L 0 R M

Reprinted courtesy THE PULSE, F E A I S D T J E S K U I F R L July 1974 L L E A T E P P I H W E Z W I A The program for the 87th Annual CVMA Seminar to be held in San S A B 0 R Z 0 I K U L A S E E D Diego, October 17th-20th is complete. Each new program committee has to D R A N R E B A S E N J I N R A improve on the previous year's produc­ tion so that they can use the words A I R E D A L E S E G N I K E P bigger and better than ever. The '74 program will be no exception because A - Breed of hound reported to be 6000 years old. Hunts by sight, not smell it promises to be the most complete A - One of the largest of the terriers, 38-45 pounds meeting yet presented by the CVMA. B - Small, curly-tailed African breed that doesn't bark It will start on Wednesday, October B- This Saint accompanies monks of namesake hospice in Switzerland 17th with a special surgical seminar B- A large, angular canine also known as the Russian wolfhound and end on Saturday with a first for B- A working-class police dog of bulldog type with some terrier blood the CVMA, a workshop for animal B- Fourth-most popular dog in U.S., Elizabethan hunter of hares technicians. In between will be ses­ C - Comes as smooth-coated & more common rough-coated. Former T.V. star sions on traumatology, neurology, D- Developed to enter badger dens, there are short, long, & wirehaired types ophthalmology, virology, acupuncture, D- Fire Dept. mascot, named for islands off eastern coast of Venice exotics, bovine abortion, pleasure D- Wild dog found from Siberia to Java. Hunts in packs horse practice, evening sessions, social E- Famed sled dog, this long-haired northern breed weighs 50-85 pounds events and women's activities. F- George Washington was one of first U.S. enthusiasts of this breed In addition, two rooms will feature G - It's legal to bet on this 6000-year-old breed autotutorial carrels from 8 a.m. to 9 H - Similar but smaller than foxhound, probably brought to England by Normans a.m. Each year Dr. Wells has added I - Red-colored pointing breed, name is that of counter + setter additional films and slides to this J - An old World wild dog smaller than its wolf relative excellent presentation. K — Pure white hunter, guard, & herder developed in Hungary Last November the California L - Short-haired, usually solid black retriever Academy of Veterinary Medicine said M - Alaskan, one of the oldest of the Arctic sled dogs they were ready to assume responsi­ M - Used in England as watchdog over 2000 years, is a giant with short hair bility for the 1974 meeting in San N - Strong swimmer that carries life lines to stricken ships Diego. With the cooperation of the O - Large rough-coated hunter with 600 yr. English history program chairman, the Ad Hoc Com­ P - Medium-sized Hungarian sheepherder. Black, gray, or white in color mittee assigned session chairmen to P- One of the most popular toy breeds - from China provide programs for their specialty. P - Most popular American dog, originated in Germany, made famous by French Each one of these individuals is dedi­ P- Largest of the toy breeds, weighs up to 18 pounds cated to continuing education in their R - General dog group serving as hunter's assistant respective fields. If you give an enthus­ S- Name first printed in the Irish laws of 17 A.D. iastic DVM the chance to "run with S- Oldest known breed of dog, from Sumerian empire of 7000 B.C. the ball" you can rest assured he won't S- Leading working breed in herding, guarding, guide of blind, & police disappoint you with his performance. s- White Arctic sled dog weighing up to 55 pounds Consequently, this year's program s- Terrier that comes in giant, standard, or toy sizes committee is determined to provide T - General group that digs in earth to rout furred animals the most comprehensive seminar on W — Canis lupus, wild dog considered progenitor of domestic dogs veterinary medicine ever presented at a W - Fastest of all the small domesticated animals state meeting. Y - Small toy terrier named after area of England Answers on page 30 11 speaking up on the

By Barbara Sweeney

something of how it is to get along, by a parent. The clinic stresses the how to be friends, from having a pet. importance of this parent involvement "Zebra," she said, holding the They learn to care for something in the education of their children. In child's hand up to her face. "Zebra," living, something with feelings. A pet fact, the clinic "teachers" are the she repeated, showing a picture of the that needs to be cleaned and fed and parents themselves. black and white striped animal to the loved -just like themselves. The parents undergo a strenuous child. "Zebra," she said again, pointing For the John Tracy Clinic child, training program conducted by the to the animal in front of them. what movie or TV clip could replace clinic's small, but highly qualified This is no ordinary mother-child- the live experience of seeing seals dive staff, which helps them, first of all, to at-the-zoo dialogue. These people are for lunch, or kangaroos hopping understand and cope with their child's part of the John Tracy Clinic. They're around with babies in their pouches. handicap. Secondly, it enables them to at the zoo for more than an adventure. Or watching a camel casually munch­ actually teach their children how to For these children, the zoo is also a ing with his face right up to theirs? Of speak. Language skills cannot be language-building lesson. These chil­ actually seeing, smelling, and some­ learned in a laboratory, and, as Louise dren were born deaf. times even touching those animals? Tracy, founder of the chnic once said: The Los Angeles based John Tracy These pictures were taken at the "In order to talk, a deaf child must Clinic is a pre-school education center Los Angeles Zoo, located in Griffith have a desire to talk — something to for children with severe hearing im­ Park. Designed by a leading architect talk about and someone to talk to." pairments. The clinic likes to take in the field of zoo construction, Programs such as the zoo outing give their classes to the zoo for many Charles Luckman, its physical struc­ the children all these things. reasons. The zoo has always been a ture permits maximum visual exposure The privately funded clinic has the great place to learn for all children. In of the animals. We see them in clean advantage of many modern technolog­ fact, going to the zoo is one of the few and pleasant surroundings. The zoo ical devices to help these children with "first-hand" experiences left in our makes a real effort to keep each the laboratory part of learning lan­ world. It lets us see for ourselves. animal happy. This often includes an guage. The clinic is innovative, sensible But in addition, the John Tracy environment that is close to his natural and practical in its approach. Many of Clinic uses the zoo to help with the habitat. The zoo format follows the the children start when they are very obvious language problem of these design of the continents and each young (these children, for example, children. They begin to learn the animal is seen in his proper geographic are only 2-3 years old). The program names of the animals as words. In their location. usually lasts for about 4 years. No silent world, the zoo enables these Spanning 113 acres, the zoo is a family is charged for clinic services. handicapped children to make the pleasurable walking trip. The impec­ For these children, language was proper association of language with cable grounds host a wide variety of the main lesson of the day at the zoo. animals and their surroundings. rare plants and trees — as well as There is one big thing, however, which Children have been learning from animals. The Los Angeles Zoo has a the zoo can and does teach us all. And animals, formally and informally, for a national reputation for its care and that is: it urges and inspires the hu­ long time. The John Tracy Clinic's breeding of endangered species, and mane treatment of animals — a view outing is just one example of how operates an extensive animal exchange encouraged by the veterinary profes­ animals are used in professional physi­ program with other zoos. So it's al­ sion in general. cal and psychological therapy. But, ways changing, and there's always The Los Angeles Zoo runs many even more fundamental, what child plenty to see. daily tours for groups such as the John hasn't learned basic animal habits from The children from the John Tracy Tracy Clinic. In this way, the zoo is watching his pet? From watching a Clinic displayed the usual unbridled used not only for fun, but serves as a mother dog or cat with her children. delight that most children show at the unique teaching tool. For information Or the lucky child fortunate enough to zoo. For them, it's a fun way to learn regarding the Los Angeles Zoo, call: witness an animal birth. Children learn new words. Each child is accompanied 213-666-4650. 12 3

1 At the zoo, a deaf child can learn as words the names of animals from all over the world.

2 Words and pictures come together with the real thing for a deaf child at the Los Angeles Zoo.

3 "Zebras!" - A real live animal brings a word to life.

4 With his usual aplomb, a camel surveys this group of children.

5 Members of the John Tracy Clinic hang over the fence for a better view.

6 This little girl "tells" us all we need to know about how the zoo works as an educational tool. f^ A 7>ETZ£ONAL ACCOUNT

-AN ARTISTS VIEW OF THE VETERINARY PROFESSION

By Drake Seaman

THEDVM 20 x 24 OIL BY DRAKE SEAMAN

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14 In Western art one of the most actions on the doctor's part — these Because of the tremendous lack of neglected, yet vital, aspects being over­ and other inherent qualities of the proficient teaching in the art schools looked today is the field of veterinary practicing veterinarian make this much today along with some aspects of medicine. neglected field a continuous challenge today's life-styles such as economic It is a tremendously exciting thing to the painter of today. affluence, abstraction through a great­ to relate today's intricate medical It has been long overdue that the er reliance on material things, and a equipment and knowledge with the vital aspects this profession has should greater reliance on time orientation, timeless heritage of man's relationship be portrayed in the fine arts today. individuals tend to be blinded to many with animals . . . Through art which focuses on the vital things, both in art and in our way The field of veterinary medicine, veterinary profession, these things de­ of life. through constant seeking of new velop: concern, reliability, involve­ The practicing veterinarian in any knowledge and more proficient care of ment, competence, and dedication — realm would, through the visual arts, animals, is one of the many reasons all as timeless as good art itself. broaden and intensify man's contact why it is hard to separate the West In a society that is so devoid of with many aspects of the structures from its animals. disciplined and proficient art that only and forces in both the natural and From a painter's point of view I large scale or "shock" art can hold civilized world which we would other­ find this profession very exciting one's attention for any time, there is a wise ignore or dimly perceive because through its many different situations, great need for proficient visual state­ of today's life-style. each of which has its unique play of ments to show the aspects of a vital light and variety of textures and edges. field such as veterinary medicine. The painter of today has an excit­ It is not these alone that interest The lack of intense and individual ing and responsible role to play in me the sureness of gesture in a vision is obvious in the fine arts today. today's way of life. The future will surgeon's hand, the awareness of trust Trendy and shallow art are prevalent surely tell whether or not today's on an animal's face through considered everywhere. painters fulfilled their responsibility.

Dr. Russell and assistant - 20 x 24 Oil by Drake Seaman

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EQUINE GYM, HEALTH FACILITIES OFFER TOP MEDICAL CARE TO TRACK'S HORSES

SAUNA, ANYONE? - A horse at The Meadows, Washington, Pa., harness track receives a whirlpool bath. Trotters and pacers at the track who may have a sprain, muscle tension or a swelling are treated in the pool, or the horse may be placed in it just for enjoyment's sake. 16 into- -fh& pool I

HORSE POOL - There are no diving boards, deck chairs, suntan lotion or bathing suits in evidence at this swimming pool for horses provided by The Meadows, harness racing track at Washington, Pa. Trainers take their horses into the, pool to relax them after a workout. The life saver on the wall is not for the trotters and pacers, but for their trainers who occasionally don't let go of the tether in time and end up in the drink.

A Health Maintenance Organization the probable area and if the horse Although radiology is employed at (HMO) for horses? It almost seems like resumes walking normally, the pain the track to diagnose equine malfunc­ it at The Meadows, the harness racing site is established and an X-ray diagno­ tions, X-rays are also made to deter­ track near Washington, Pa., where the sis is in order. Dr. Scoggins finds that mine if a new horse is mature enough pacers and trotters in residence have the Kodak X-Omatic cassette C-2 helps to commence training. access to whirlpool baths, routine him obtain the clearest X-ray pictures. A horse's physical growth some­ physicals, X-ray examinations and a Also, the cassettes are so rugged a times lags behind its chronological age swimming pool. horse can stand on one without dam­ and the veterinarian must learn if leg The Meadows, the track famed for aging it. The Meadows veterinarians development has progressed sufficient­ the $90,000 Adios Stakes, takes good usually X-ray a leg from four different ly to accomodate the strain of running care of its horses with its people-like angles, and a foot from as many as six exercises. A too early start would ruin facilities and the services of veterinar­ using 8 x 10-inch Kodak Blue Brand him for racing. Like rings in a tree, the ians; Dr. Dean Scoggins, Dr. Wesley medical X-ray film and a portable bone shows growth marks called the Parry and Dr. Jeffrey Miller. More X-ray generator. epiphyseal line. To see this, an X-ray is than 1,000 of harness racing's big If the X-ray diagnosis is arthritis or made of the radial bone of the horse's name horses board here and their a hairline fracture, then medication or knee. If it shows proper growth, he is owners see to it that the precious treatment, or both, are called for. But ready for training. sulky-pullers take advantage not only if it's just muscle strain or a cramp, the What about the swimming pool? of the medical care, but also of the horse is recommended for the whirl­ Because showers aren't in use here as "Therapeutic Spa," which is some­ pool bath. The whirlpool also is used yet, after the horse works out, it's times part of the medical regimen. like human beings use it — just to "Everybody into the pool" for a relax­ The way it works is: A horse may make the horse feel better. The Spa, ing few laps around the 155,000-gallon pull up with a limp, which means that consisting of the whirlpool bath and a pool. He is led by a long tether from to avoid pain he is not putting full 50-foot swimming pool is owned by the trainer who paces around the edge weight on the limb. To locate the Bill Reynolds. The water here is main­ trying not to get pulled in while the source of the problem, the veterinarian tained at 74 degrees and room temper­ horse tests his Australian crawl. No injects pain-deadening Novocain into ature at 55 degrees. bathing suit is needed. 17 ITCH-SCRATCH SYNDROME

By Erwin Small, D.V.M., M.S.*

Have you noticed your pet scratch­ causing skin problems. Mange is prob­ name. Ringworm, infection which ing lately? If not, you may before ably the most common. Symptoms appears as an area of hair loss and long. Warm spring and summer weath­ include hair loss, reddening of the irritation, is common in dogs and cats. er usually increases the problems of skin, swelling of irritated areas, crusty However, the cause is not a worm at external parasites for pets, especially if discharges from the skin, itching and all, but a fungus. A major concern for animals are allowed to roam freely sometimes ulcerations. Some cases can pet owners is the possibility of con­ outdoors. be quite severe and professional veter­ tracting the disease from their pets. Fleas, ticks and mites are the three inary assistance should be sought. The affected circular areas of the skin most common external parasites seen Treatments are available to eliminate are quite ugly on the human body and on the skin and hair of dogs and cats. most mites but even if successful may to avoid the embarrassment, owners While they do not cause death by take a long time before the skin should try to keep their pets from themselves, they can be highly irritat­ returns to normal, if it does so at all. contracting the infection. If your pet ing to the animal. Early detection of the problem is gets ringworm, obtain veterinary assist­ The flea's bite and remarkable abil­ essential to combat it successfully. ance for its control immediately. ity to escape by jumping can cause One species of mites, Sarcoptes Treatment takes time, so a prompt much frustration to animals. To re­ scabiei, especially common in dogs, diagnosis will lessen the danger of its duce harm from this parasite, the main can also infect the owner of the spread to other animals or to people. concern for the owner must be to infected dog or other animals. Al­ Animal patients, as does their com­ prevent their getting into the living though less severe than in dogs, the panion animal - man, suffer from quarters and breeding. Fleas reproduce itching can still be quite irritating and allergic diseases. Involved in causing rapidly in moist, warm areas such as embarrassing to affected people; in allergy are some of the group of bedding which isn't kept clean and fact, a clue which may cause the substances mentioned in earlier para­ dry. In this way they can readily veterinarian to suspect mite infestation graphs as well as pollen from plants, infiltrate an entire household in a of a dog is that the owner is scratching trees, grasses and weeds, certain foods, week or two. a lot. molds, inhalants, etc. Such allergies The species of fleas common to Another species, Otodectes cynotis, may cause itching, scratching and red­ dogs and cats will not touch or bite makes its home in the ears of dogs and dening of the skin, sniffling, and dis­ people unless they are extremely hun­ cats and causes much irritation. These charges from the nose and eyes. Mem­ gry. Also people have occasionally mites should be suspected if you see bers of the veterinary profession are developed sensitivity to the bites of your animal scratching and rubbing its able to perform skin tests to identify fleas. The blood from their dog host is ears, shaking its head or twitching its various causes of allergies and thus to the entire diet of fleas and they cannot ears. Several effective treatments are try to desensitize the involved patient. survive for long without feeding on a prescribed by veterinarians to elimi­ Additional research is needed in areas dog. nate the problem. of allergy to ultimately provide the You can prevent flea problems by Ticks also cause a localized scratch­ veterinarian with all the answers. keeping your animal's bedding clean ing and irritation, and may also serve The skin problems discussed above and dry. Commercial flea collars and as transmitters of such diseases as tick are only a small share of the many medallions are fairly successful and paralysis to a dog or Rocky Mountain which challenge talents of the veterin­ most claim to be effective for three to Spotted Fever to human beings. Cer­ ary practitioners and the welfare of four months at a time. Also, veterin­ tain agents are available from your their patients. Cooperation by all arians recommend a variety of sham­ veterinarian for tick control. However, parties concerned with human as well poos, sprays, powders and dips to kill it is wise to avoid tick-infested areas as animal health will help to achieve fleas present on the animal. and inspect one's own as well as one's the goal of eliminating the "itch- Severely infested animals have red­ dog's body at frequent intervals to scratch" syndrome. dening, swelling and sometimes ulcera­ determine whether any ticks have be­ *From the University of Illinois, tion of the skin. If this occurs, contact come attached. College of Veterinary Medicine, your veterinarian for treatment. Another skin problem of dogs and Urbana, Illinois 61801, where Dr. Many species of mites, which are cats should be mentioned because of Small is Professor and Head of Small microscopic in size, are capable of the misconception surrounding its Animal Medicine. 18 Ear Mite Allergies

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Fleas Ticks vo Major Myths Surrounding the Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus Ursinus) A HALLOWEEN TALE

By Snead Hearn

It is believed by zoologists that the no aborigines dress as tasmanian devils uniform or not. A strange footnote to tasmanian devil is the only animal, for the Corroboree. the story is that in 1944 the destroy­ other than man, that practices taxi­ er-escort U.S.S. Norton was docked in dermy. Lairs of the tasmanian devil Dutch settlers in the 18th century Tasmania for refueling, and nearly have been discovered, and they are tried to domesticate the tasmanian every sailor who came to shore was invariably decorated with crudely devil and use it as a field animal. Bjorn attacked. Breuling apologized to the stuffed chickens, small sheep and van Schuyler stated in his diary: War Department, saying, "I guess they goats, and other domestic animals. just can't make the differentiation."3 Feathers are used to pack the hides, "We had no horses or pigs to The name 'tasmanian devil' origi­ which explains why a devil will often pull the ploughs. We had to try nated with the aboriginal legend that attack a pillow, or overstuffed sofa. something. The trouble is that tasmanian devils reside in the center of For some reason, they will never use the devils would carouse all the earth during daylight hours. Ac­ the feathers of chickens that they have night, and by morning they cording to the legend, a tasmanian killed for stuffing purposes. This leads would be tired. We tried plough­ devil stole a sheep from the god of the many authorities to speculate that the ing at night, but we only stum­ trees, Zatto. Zatto, in his rage, con­ tasmanian devil follows a strict reli­ bled over the furrows. Besides, it demned the tasmanian devils to serve gious code unknown in any other took about twenty of them to the god of the underworld. Each day, species. pull a plough. There's something the tasmanian devils must go to the Tasmania was discovered in 1642 wrong with their feet. They get underworld and get instructions as to by Abel Janzoon Tasman. A crafty no traction." • what they are to steal. At night, they aboriginal shaman, fearing the take­ According to law in Hobart, the return to the surface, killing chickens, over of the island, convinced Tasman capital city of Tasmania, it is a punish­ pigs and other animals. Scientists are that there was a breed of Tasmanian able crime to speak to a group of three skeptical about this story. They feel devil that grew to weigh over 400 or more tasmanian devils. This quaint that the tasmanian devils just find pounds and attached only Dutchmen. statue was instigated to keep the na­ good hiding places in which to sleep, Tasman, fearing for his life, led his tives of the country from informing and that the aborigines are merely too small exploration to Flanders Island, the animals of the whereabouts of stupid to find them. fifty miles to the Northeast. Before his Dutch-owned chickens. Karl Van The pelts of the tasmanian devil hasty departure, he rewarded the Vlott, the first mayor of Hobart, were once used as legal tender. Particu­ shaman with beads and trinkets of instigated the law when he overheard a larly wealthy aborigines needed a litter European manufacture. Tasman native saying that the Dutch would go to transport their pelts. Unfortunately, named the island Van Dieman's land, home if their chickens disappeared. To the aborigines never perfected the art after the governor of the Dutch East date, only one man has been tried for of tanning the hides properly, with the Indies, whom he despised. Later, the the crime of speaking to tasmanian regrettable result that the hides emit­ island was re-named Tasmania as a devils. James Stuber, (1829-1891), an ted a powerful odor of decay. The tribute to gullibility. Tasman died on illiterate blacksmith, was caught in the more pelts a man had, the more he, his Finder's Island with many gambling act of addressing a small gathering of possessions, and his house would debts. tasmanians behind his shop. Stuber smell. This led to the origination of The highest religious feats of the pleaded temporary insanity, claiming the phrase "stinking rich." aborigines is the Corroboree. Practiced that no one else would listen to what At one time, stories were widely at the time of the Vernal Equinox, it he had to say. He was given a fine and circulated about "Big Paw," a huge consists chiefly of a dance in which released. tasmanian devil with a voracious appe­ the tribesmen named Abu-Abu emu­ In the early part of 1943, Dr. Otto tite and the ability to climb trees. lated the tasmanian devil so complete­ Breuling tried to teach tasmanian dev­ Aborigines continued to disseminate ly he attacked the chief's only son, ils to clamp their jaws around the this story, and forbid tribesmen to who at the time, was posing as a calves of invading Japanese soldiers. enter certain dense woods to avoid this chicken. After delivering several "They are our first line of defense," eerie creature. This continued until vicious bites to the arm and shoulder said Breuling. "A soldier can't run very April of 1965, when Dr. Lhars of the chief's son, Abu-Abu was blud­ fast with a tasmanian devil holding Hoffstadt discovered that Big Paw was geoned to senselessness. The chief onto his leg. He will be slowed down not a tasmanian devil after all, but was ruled that he should have a taste of his enough so that we can pelt him with a koala bear who disguised himself own medicine, and he was sewed stones and fruit.M* Breuling eventually every night. The bear did this, ostensi­ inside a sack with a real tasmanian gave up his idea. He found that the bly, to facilitate night feeding, but Dr. devil. Neither Abu-Abu nor the devil tasmanian devils would bite his calf Hoffstadt's psychological examination survived the encounter. To this day, whether he was wearing a Japanese indicated that the bear got a "charge" 20 i

Photo by Phil Sperier

LOOK WHO'S WEARING DIAPERS! By Phil Sperier

They've put diapers on the mules and horses pulling those sightseer carriages in New Orleans' famous French Quarter. The diapering operation came about after City Health Director , Doris Thompson, laid it on the line by decreeing that manure should not be allowed to lie on the French Quarter's streets. She ordered the carriage drivers to make on-the-spot cleanups. Some of the drivers just stop and shovel. Others are using nets. Either of these methods requires the drivers to keep a sharp eye on their steeds. However, one operator of several of the carriages has found an ideal solution: a device that, for lack of a better name, can be called an equine diaper. It's a wide piece of thick leatherlike material that's fastened to the harness at the animal's hindquarters, then draped under the tail and attached to the carriage. It's lined with a sheet of disposable plastic. The equine diaper is effective. Said one driver, "We never miss a crumb." out of scaring people. 1938 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Over it. I'm not stopping here though. The only performing tasmanian a thousand spectators watched as the I'm working on a movie script devil on record is "Ralphie - the spotlight turned to the woozy Ralphie about wombats. It's full of zany Flying Tasmanian Devil," who ap­ who clutched desperately at the eleva­ hi-jinks. Burrowing marsupials peared in the Ringling Brothers, ted stanchion on which he had been are the coming thing, and believe Barnum and Baily Circus in the latter perched. Amid boos and catcalls, you me, it's right up my alley." part of 1938. Ralphie was delivered to Ralphie was ignominiously rescued the circus by the legendary Frank and brought to earth by Ernst "Papa" Footnotes: Buck. Buck promised circus officials Wallinda, of the famous Flying 7. Bjorn van Schuyler, "The Anno­ that the tasmanian devil swung on Wallindas. tated Tasmanian Diary," Rotter­ vines in its native habitat, and that it Legend tells of a young fellow who dam Press, 1898 p. 12 would take to the trapeze and high had nothing better to do with his time 2. Dr. Otto Breuling, "Combat wire like a duck takes to water. The than think up silly things to say about Fauna." Beau-O-Press, 1952 p. 368 great wild game hunter was misin­ silly animals. 3. ibid., p. 390 formed, however, as tasmanian devil / don't really know why I did it. 4. Snead Hearn, "Major Myths Sur­ authorities know that the animal It seemed like a good idea at the rounding the Tasmanian Devil, grows nauseous when off the ground. time. When the tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus ursinus)," Olympia The circus opened in November of craze hits, I'll be right on top of Typewriter Press, 1974, p. 6 & 7 21 DENTIST.... for a bird!

By Ronald E. Thomas Mrs. Toit contacted another mem­ operation, many of the dentist drills ber of the Society for the Prevention were used to form a good looking After caring for and pampering a of Cruelty to Animals, a Johannesburg beak. bird for six months, Mrs. Kay du Toit dentist. The latest report lists the bird in knew the bird would benefit from The dentist performed an operation good condition at the bird section of being able to help itself more, espe­ which used genuine acrylic fiber the SPCA's animal hospital where Mrs. cially if it could be made to eat like a hinged with pegs of real gold! The Toit is a bird nurse. However, the bird normal bird of its species. operation was done with the bird appears to be a little high strung. The bird, a tick-bird, had a short under anesthetic and lasted 1/2 hour. Anyone who has had a gold crown on top beak due to a bullet from an air In making the artificial beak the den­ a tooth may remember their thoughts gun. It could not eat properly as a tist used the same fiber as used on on flashing it in their peers' eyes! Is result. many dentures. In the course of the the bird on an ego trip?

With only half of her upper beak left, mealtimes for the tick-bird were tor- ture. Photo credit: South Africa Scope Under anesthetic, a new artificial beak was hinged on with an agglutinant and gold pegs.

The dentist used a fine drill to finish off the beak.

SEEDY PEANUT BUTTER URGENT!!! By Josephine Nobisso Please notify Animal Cavalcade when you move! Failure to do Many bird-lovers have taken to the habit of rolling balls of peanut butter this costs the Animal Health in bird seed and hanging the decorative balls in places frequented by our Foundation funds which should winged friends. be spent on caring for sick ani­ Well-intentioned though this may be, these ornaments are death-traps for mals or for veterinary medical the feeding birds. Commercial peanut butter contains harmful emulsifiers research. which, when eaten by birds, glues their beaks shut and clogs their breathing Send change of address informa­ mechanisms. tion to Animal Cavalcade, 8338 Peanut butter is not a natural part of a bird's diet, but if you must make Rosemead Blvd., Pico Rivera, the seed-balls, cut the peanut butter with one-half part dairy butter or lard in Calif. 90660. order to render the peanut butter less sticky. 23 «$eDo$2b3t Vik't dark

By Beverly Swerdlow Brown

"Mom, mom," called Anne, as she ran into the backyard. "Look what I got!" Anne's mother came outside. "I got a dog," said Anne, excitedly. "I found him on the school yard all alone. Can I keep him?" "Only until we find the owner," said her mother, kindly, as she went back into the house. The morning sun was bright as Anne ran next door to show here friend Kathy the puppy. Kathy was skipping rope in the yard. "Hi, Anne," she said, out of breath. "What's that in your arms?" "A puppy," answered Anne. "I found him on the school yard, and my mother said I can keep him ... for awhile." "I wish I had a puppy," said Kathy, scratching the little dog's ear. "He's sure cute." Anne looked worried. "I've had him for three hours, and he hasn't barked. Do you think he's sick?" "I don't know," said Kathy, "but Dr. Thomas could tell us." "That's right," said Anne. "He's a veterinarian and knows everything about animals." "Come on," urged Kathy, "let's go ask him." The girls ran quickly to the other side of the block where Dr. Thomas had his office. Anne knocked on the door. A tall man with gray hair came into the room.He smiled and said, "Can I help you?" "Where is Dr. Thomas?" asked Anne. "He's away on vacation," said the man. "I'm Dr. Mills." Anne handed Dr. Mills the puppy. "He doesn't bark. Is something wrong with him?" Dr. Mills looked at the puppy and flashed a big smile. "No, there's nothing wrong with him. He's a Basenji, and this breed of dog doesn't bark." "Isn't he supposed to?" asked Kathy. "All dogs bark." "Not the Basenji," said the doctor. "This breed of dog is a very unusual animal. He's smart and playful, too. You girls are very lucky to have such a nice pet." "I found him on the school yard today," said Anne. "Can I keep him?" "That's not for me to say," said Dr. Mills. "Why not read the Lost and Found in the newspaper for awhile. If no one reports this lost puppy, I guess he's yours." Two weeks passed and every day Anne looked in the paper. No one lost a Basenji puppy. But, the very next day, Anne found a description of the dog and a phone number. She didn't want to call; but she knew the only thing to do was the right thing. She dialed the number. "Hello," said a voice on the phone. "Hello," said Anne. "Are you the one that lost the Basenji puppy?" "Yes," replied the voice. "I was away on vacation and the gate wasn't closed. I feel badly about losing my puppy, and so does the person who was taking care of him." "Well," said Anne, "I have your puppy. Do you want me to bring him over?" "Yes, please," said the voice, "if it won't be too much trouble. This is Dr. Thomas, and my office is on Westwood Avenue." Tile After Anne hung up the phone, she gently picked up the puppy and walked slowly over to the doctor's office. When Dr. Thomas saw that Anne had his puppy he was quite surprised. As he congratulated her on taking such good care of his dog, Ptenfer the Basenji kept licking Anne's hand. "It's clear to see that he loves you Anne," said Dr. Thomas, "and that you love him, too. I think the two of you should stay together." Anne was so excited that all she could say was "Oh, boy." Bird The doctor smiled. "I know the puppy will be in a good home, and will get loving care. I hope you will bring him to my office every now By Evelyn Witter and then so that I can see him, too." "I promise," said Anne, as she scooped up her puppy and ran home to tell her mother the good news. Giles and Constance watched a brown bird. He was different from most birds because he had a tail as long as his body. "That is one of the planter ^iv {b please a Dcg-3 fro£-#e iVorW birds that comes in the spring," said Giles. "I never heard of a bird by By Pauline Watson that name," cried Constance. "His name was brown thrash­ If you have a gentle pat er. But the Pilgrims called him by and that pat is yours to give away a new name. I like their name would you give it to a friendly dog? better." That would please him "Why did they name him the if you did planter bird?" asked Constance. and when you please a dog "Because he tells all about you please the world. planting and protects the plants by eating the insects that harm Have you, perhaps, a hug that you can spare? them," said Giles. for a lonely cat who cried: "Mee . . ..uu!" "How can a bird tell all about If you do planting?" asked Constance. and if you stroke her fur and hold her near "Most birds can't talk!" that will please the cat "Father says when the planter and when you please a cat bird sings, he seems to say, you please the world. 'Hurry up, hurry up, Plow it up, plow it up, Have you a moment for a friend — Harrow it, harrow it, a little frog? Drop it, drop it, who jumps about and calls: "Ribb . . .it, ribb . . .it!" Cover it up, cover it up, If you jump about and call out: "Ribb . . .it!", too, I'll pull it up!' that will very nicely do Listen! He's singing that song to please the frog now!" and when you please a frog The children listened a while. you please the world. Then Constance decided, "I like the name the Pilgrims gave this Have you, somewhere, another moment free? bird. I like him because he helps to watch a tree stand tall against the sky people." and see its shiny leaves, wave to and fro: "Goodbye, planter bird!" "Hello! Hello!" Giles waved his hand to the little If you have a moment free brown bird with the long tail to wave back to the cheery tree who was flying away. you would please it "We'll be looking for you and when you please a tree next spring at planting time!" you please the world. Continued on Page 28 called Constance. 25 YOU'LL SAY "AH" 12 TIMES AND SO WILL YOUR FRIENDS IF YOU SUBSCRIBE TO ANIMAL CAVALCADE AND GIVE IT AS A GIFT! t*>

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Most are dry foods, and there may help to change his ration. How­ In a partial self-feeding program, a are some canned. They differ from ever, he should be checked by your bowl of dry food is always available, other dry foods in two aspects: 1) veterinarian before the diet is arbitrar­ but this can be supplemented with They have greater caloric density; the ily changed. canned food, cottage cheese, liver, average pound of dry dog food pur­ meat, etc. chased in a store has about 1,500 Feeding Your Dog Water should always be available. calories per pound, and Science Diet^ Some people feed a pup less than The principal determining factor in has about 1,900 calories per pound. 2) six months of age three to four times a how much a dog will drink, if he is a The average dry dog food is about 65% day. Others say if he is less than three house pet, is the type of food being digestible, while Science DietR is months he should be fed four times a fed. 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After he food, there will be few times when he Determining Quality of Food has finished all his food for about will require vitamin supplements. To determine the quality of dog three days, and his appetite is picking There is far more emphasis on vitamins food, the first thing to look at is the up, increase the ration. today than is necessary. It is fine to label. But if you use the analysis on The best evidence of satisfactory give a dog vitamins, but it should be a the label to determine what kind of progress in a growing puppy is a steady balanced vitamin-mineral supplement. food to buy, you will be disappointed. weight gain and the condition of his What he does not need can be ex­ You must convert all analyses to a dry stools. If his stools are constantly creted. matter basis to compare different loose, he may be eating too much. If Mineral supplementation is seldom types of dog food. his stools are a nice consistency but he indicated except in the fast-growing The label on a can of food indicates is not gaining weight as he should, he breeds such as Great Danes, St. Ber­ 10% protein, while a dry dog food may not be eating enough. Each pup is nards, Irish Wolfhounds. They start label indicates 23% protein. But the an individual as to how much he really growing at age three to four content of the canned food on a dry should be fed. months. Thus I suggest these giant matter basis is 40% protein. Since the Dry dog food is cheaper, and it is breeds be put on a balanced mineral dry food is 90% dry matter, it contains good, though it has some shortcomings supplement. By balanced, 1 mean one 26% protein. in some instances. It does not have containing a calcium-phosphorus ratio The list of ingredients will not help enough fat for some dogs. A fat of about 1.2 to 1. You might use that you determine the quality of the food. supplement may be needed if the coat same supplement in the pregnant and What do you use as an indicator becomes dry. There may be times lactating bitch because her demands then? Over the long run, price can be a when a little animal protein is needed. for calcium and mineral are heavy. good index. A lot of faith should be Self-feeding has some marked ad­ It is probably a good idea to give a placed in the manufacturers. vantages. It requires less labor, and the young dog or a pregnant or lactating From a good quality commercial dog does not have to be fed at specific bitch a bit of extra animal protein. dog food, a dog probably derives times. I find it convenient to fill the Continued on Page 30 27 HOWWE SHOULD HOW TO PLEASE A DOG - A FROG - THE WORLD HANDLE ANIMALS Continued from page 25

If you have a bit of time By it would be somewhat grand Paul Brock if you could spend it on a rose or use a tiny tip of it One time when former President Lyndon Johnson lifted his pet Beagle to watch a bird dogs by their lone and floppy ears, he or look at snow drew worldwide attention to the a little of your time would please, indeed, question of how animals should be and if each lovely thing you see properly handled. could win a smile from you Although animals are very popular, either as pets or as a means of profit to that would very nicely do their owners, few people know much to please the world. about handling them without hurting And when you please the world them. you please In many cases the idea exists that it a dog does not matter how an animal is picked up, and this is particularly so a cat with livestock. The feelings of the a frog animal are not studied, and so injury is a tree sometimes inflicted — unwittingly. a rose A canary should not be grasped like a bird a puppy, nor a nervous little mouse like a vigorous young kitten. The and snow plumage of birds kept for show purposes can easily be disarranged by You please careless handling and the prize-winning things that hatch (little chicks) chances reduced. things that grow (wild flowers) Canaries and budgies are such fragile members of the feathered tribe When you please the world that they should receive gentle treat­ you please ment all the time. They are very easily people you know. frightened, and in removing them from It would be somewhat grand their cages the hand should be placed swiftly over the body to keep the if you would please wings down and leave the head just one of these perfectly free. for then Great care should be taken to grasp that would very nicely do the bird quite lightly. No undue to please the world. pressure should be exerted, or internal And when you please the world - injury will result. In the handling of chickens famil­ like a happy elf iarity often breeds contempt, un­ you will find fortunately. So long as the bird is you've pleased yourself. caught — by the leg, or the wing, whichever is handiest — other con­ siderations are ignored. The correct way to lift or hold a neath the forepart of the animal's Mice should never be held up by chicken is to grasp the bird's wings body. Thus, ample support is given to their tails. This is cruel, for it causes firmly just where they join the back, the weight of the puppy or kitten the tail to peel. The correct way is to with one hand. It can be lifted in this without undue strain on any particular grasp the skin at the back of the neck way without any harm coming to it part. between the finger and thumb. and without inflicting pain. This grasp A popular method of lifting a The smaller varieties of lizards and also stops unnecessary struggling. rabbit is to hold it up by its ears; yet newts require careful handling to Puppies and kittens are delightful this, in the case of a heavy animal, is prevent injury. They should be held by little creatures, but they are often cruelty even though it is inflicted the finger and thumb just behind the dragged about in a way which is bound unintentionally. Great pain is caused forelegs. With larger varieties the hand to cause them needless pain. The to the animal when the entire weight should be placed gently round their popular idea is that very young of the body is supported only by the bodies, thus giving them plenty of puppies and kittens should be held by ears. support. the scruff of the neck, but this is not A rabbit should be grasped by the The two main points to remember correct. loose skin in the middle of its back. in the handling of all animals are The shape of a puppy — a most When taken up in this position, it will gentleness and quickness. We are important point in case of a show remain quite docile and suffer no perhaps too apt to forget that animals animal — is often spoiled by such discomfort. are as sensitive to pain as human handling, and injury to its internal Hamsters should be grasped just beings. We should try to handle them organs may result. behind the forelegs with the head with the minimum of discomfort to The hand should be placed under- facing away from the hand. the animals themselves. 28 DOGS . . . ANSWERS from page 11 BOOK REVIEW Continued from page 4

YOUR PET'S HEALTH FROM A to Z

ByDonal B. McKeown, D.V.M. & Earl 0. Strimple, D.V.M.

Published by Robert B. Luce Co., Inc. Washington, D.C. $7.50

Do you own a bird, cat, dog, gerbil, guinea pig, hamster, lizard, rabbit, snake, or turtle? If so, you are one of the 80 million Americans who does, and, naturally, you want to keep your pet in the best of health.

Drs. McKeown and Strimple, well- known Washington veterinarians, have compiled a dictionary based on ques­ tions they are most frequently asked EC ft, E about pet illnesses. Concise, alpha­ betical, cross-referenced entries will A CEEES E G tell you what to do when you notice symptoms, when to call the doctor, and give you a better understanding of Afghan Malamute how to follow the doctor's advice. Airedale Mastiff Basenji Newfoundland Your Pet's Health from A to Z in­ Bernard Otterhound cludes information on Borzoi Puli • vaccinations every pet should have Boxer Pekingese pills, and how to get them down a Beagle Poodle reluctant pet's throat Collie Pug • parasites and how to get rid of Dachshund Retriever them Dalmatian Spaniel • rabies Dhole Saluki • allergies and skin diseases Eskimo • normal and abnormal behavior Shepherd • tumors Foxhound Samoyede • poisons commonly found in house Greyhound Schnauzer and garden Harrier Terrier • and much more of the latest re­ Irish Wolf search in animal health. Jackal Whippet Kuvasz Yorkshire Your Pet's Health from A to Z is a Labrador must for every responsible pet owner.

CANINE NUTRITION pork chop and other bones that can be him. It is not easy, and you should chewed up and swallowed. start by consulting your veterinarian. Continued from page 27 A hormonal balance could be involved, Obesity and he should ascertain the cause of Obesity is a common problem in obesity. Fatty acids need not be used rou­ dogs, and the most common cause is tinely but may be worthwhile if the too much food. If a dog's weight is dog on dry food has a dull coat. First normal with a trim body, and if the Summation consult your veterinarian to see if diet hair coat looks good, whatever he is There is a vast array of dog foods is responsible. Maxola Oil is an excel­ being fed is right. If he is obese, his available today and price, as well as lent source of non-saturated, essential daily food intake probably should be reliability of the manufacturer, should fatty acids. reduced. be of help in deciding which brand to It is fine to give dogs bones occa­ An obese dog is more likely to have buy. A self-feeding program has much sionally because they provide exercise problems with his heart, skin and hair merit as long as the dog does not for the teeth. The bones should be coat; he is more apt to break down become obese. The condition of a dog uncooked and large, such as beef ligaments in his stifle joint. For his and his stools reflect the quality of the knuckle bones. Never feed chicken, sake, you should get some weight off feeding program he is receiving. 30 The best reason to feed your w

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