• Abstract and Figures
• Public Full-text

Tribal Tales The 2013 Holiday Newsletter for the Chief Solano Kennel Club It’s that time of year again when we feel festive and generous and happy to share our time with friends and family. Chief Solano Kennel Club is happy to have a larger family this year to enjoy the seasons many activities. We need your feedback if you have any suggestions or ideas. Be prepared to vote for a reduction of club dues from $25 to $20. Also, consider nomination for the 2013 Spirit Award for above and beyond service of what is expected of an active club member. We are planning a Holiday Party at Jetta and Lester Mascon’s in Vacaville on the 15th of December. They have a huge Therapy & Dog Training Area which has served our club well for many years. We will keep you posted as to dates to attend the famous...”Decorating Party”. There will be a sign-up sheet at the next meeting so be thinking about what food item you want to bring. We all love gifts so plan to bring a gift of about $20. When we have had a fine meal and a glass of wine or beer, we will draw numbers and select a gift under the tree...then the fun begins Feedback from the problems but so do mixed a dog has a pedigree and is breeds. It is just easier to purebred does not mean that Fall Newsletter point the finger at purebreds great care was taken in because their genetics are producing that purebred. As I read the last Newsletter usually a know factor and can Many, many people still throw about breeders, rescue dogs be tracked. two dogs together to make a and mixed breeds, there was This is not usually the case quick buck with little one thing I would like to bring with mixed breeds. With a regard for genetics testing. to light. Remember, be they mixed breed it usually comes Also, the decisions reputable purebred or mixed breed, a down to the luck of the breeders make to outcross, dog is only as good as the draw. Maybe that one dog out line-breed or in-breed are genetics it inherits. At least of the litter was the one that based on a strong knowledge with a reputable breeder the got the healthy genetics while of the dogs and lines in their genetics are a know factor. I the rest of the litter was breeding program. have provided a link to a UC unlucky and inherited Sometimes it may be wise to Davis study on the health of everything bad. Reputable outcross. Sometimes it may purebred dogs verse mixed breeders try to reduce the risk be wise to line-breed. breed dogs for the next issue of producing unhealthy And sometimes in-breeding of Tribal Tales if you wish to puppies/dogs by testing their makes sense. But to say that use it. Hopefully it breeding stock for genetic in-breeding produces will help clarify the common problems. To my unhealthy dogs while myth that mixed breeds are knowledge, there is little, if outcrossing produces healthy somehow healthier than any genetic testing done on dogs is not an accurate purebreds. Hybrid vigor has the dogs that result in mixed statement. Again, it depends long been disproven in dogs. breed litters. Also the source on genetics testing and the It is true that purebred dogs of the purebred dog must be breeder's knowledge of the do have their share of questioned. Just because lines he/she is working with. Most breeders line-breed. dogs the things listed below. theobromine in chocolate And if they in-bred one litter, can cause a dog to vomit, they will usually do a line- have diarrhea, and breeding on any puppies experience rapid heartbeat, from that litter used for increased urination, muscle breeding. Please. I only 1. Rich fatty foods Rich tremors, and seizures. We’ve wish to clarify and am not holiday foods can cause heard many a tale of dogs criticizing. It is an important stomach problems (who unwrapping boxes of point because groups who wants to wake up to a chocolate left under the tree, are against breeders always “present” from the dog?) and so if you suspect a gift box to use this myth as a reason pancreatitis. The classic contain chocolate, don’t not to buy a purebred dog. problem? The dog gets into leave it where your dog can Personally, I believe that all the ham, turkey, or, worse get at it. dogs deserve forever homes yet, the Christmas goose, regardless of lineage or who gorges on it, and then gets produced them. It is terrible very sick. Signs of that so many in our society pancreatitis include vomiting, treat puppies and dogs are diarrhea, and abdominal 5. Onions Keep dishes disposable objects rather pain. loaded with onions away than treat them like the living, from your dog. Onions thinking, loving marvels that contain thiosulphate, which they really are. damages red blood cells and Thanks for listening. 2. Bones Bones can can cause anemia in dogs. Susan splinter and puncture the stomach or intestines. http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/sear Poultry bones pose a ch/news_detail.lasso?id=10613#. particular threat as they Uiz4nA7jVIM.email become brittle when cooked. 6.Grapes and raisins Dogs should only be given Grapes and raisins can 12 Surprising raw meaty bones intended cause kidney failure in dogs, for them, not the bones left so make sure they’re not left DANGERS for pets over from a holiday feast. where your dog can help during the himself, like in a bowl on a coffee table. Holidays 3. Booze Even small amounts of alcohol, beer included, can be toxic. Ah, guests with good 7. Bread dough Yeast intentions. Well-meaning dough expands. When visitors are often the worst ingested by a dog, offenders when it comes to expanding dough produces 4. Chocolate Chocolate giving dogs all manner of gas in the digestive system, toxicity can occur within 24 things that will upset their causing pain, and possibly hours and the effects can be stomachs—or worse. As they rupture of the stomach and very serious. The darker the say, an ounce of prevention intestines. chocolate, the greater the is worth a pound (or amount in relation to body gargantuan vet bill) of cure. weight, the more harmful. Be sure to stress the The caffeine and importance of not giving your 8. Snacks from the table (or the oddest inedibles "beef" or "chicken" there snatched from the counter!) consumed by our darling are often other fillers, such are only one source of dogs. So make sure you pick as corn or fish, that may danger. Be aware of the up wrapping paper as soon cause problems for following risks as well. as the gifts are open to sensitive pets. prevent Fido from making short work of all the ribbon and tissue. Toys to Avoid - See more at: 9. Garbage a.k.a “leftovers” http://moderndogmagazine.com/article Toys that resemble Most dogs will take any s/surprising-holiday-dangers- common items opportunity afforded them to dogs/24519#sthash.vl4S3QlA.dpuf get into the garbage and see Caution is advised when what “leftovers” they can find purchasing toys that are and scarf down. Spoiled, stuffed animals or resemble moldy food can make them Safety "regular" items such as sick. Bones from the holiday Considerations for shoes. Pets may not turkey can splinter and cause differentiate between their serious internal damage. Doggy Toys toys and human toys (or Secure the garbage shoes). This is especially immediately to prevent While it may be tempting important in a house with gastric upset or worse. for some to get that small children - stuffed gigantic chew bone or the animals abound and the brightly colored squeaky shoes are about the same toy, some caution is size as the 'toy' ones. 10. Candles Keep lit candles advised before shopping for Dyes and preservatives out of reach of sweeping tails pets. Pets don't care what color it and use a screen around the Know your pet recipient is, the colors added to treats fireplace, particularly if your As with a gift for a human, and chews are for the dog has unsupervised run of realize that each pet has people. (Think of the stuff the house their preferences (chewer, dogs eat in the yard.) In ball player, etc.) and some addition to not being may have health conditions healthful, dyes may stain that warrant special bedding and carpet where attention when deciding on your pet is consuming the 11. Holiday plants Greenery a gift.Food allergies are treat. can be toxic to pets, Flimsy construction and particularly poinsettia, holly, common in pets, so tuna treats are not the gift for dangerous materials and mistletoe. Thin rubber squeak toys and the fish-allergic feline. Mylar ribbon cat toys are Some pets have special colorful and fun, but left dietary needs. Fatty or unsupervised, a pet may sugary treats are not chew and consume parts of 12. Wrapping paper Dogs, appropriate for the diabetic these toys, with potentially especially puppies, can and or overweightpet.Whenever very serious consequences. sometimes will eat anything. buying food or treat gifts String Alert Just ask the good people at for animals that are on a Given the chance, many cats the pet insurance companies: special diet or allergic to will continue to consume a a stomach full of rocks? Yep. certain foods, remember to ribbon or string (tree tinsel, Several pairs of pantyhose? check the labels carefully - gift wrap, or cat 'fishing pole' Check.

Load more

  6

Copy Link