The Bichon Frise FR E Junior Handlers E Uniting Dog and Crate Throwing a Canine Birthday Party Emergency Preparedness with PETS March 2007 | Volume 4 Issue 3 In-Focus Photography P u b l i s h e r ’ s L e t t e r You can almost feel it…warmth. Spring is quickly approaching. Many of our canine companions who spent the past few weeks curled up in bed due to the nose-freezing weather are eager to stretch their legs and check out the neighborhood again. As you grab the leash for daily walks, don't for- get to take your buddy out for a little fun-on-the-town at local events. In Oak Creek, Puppy Playground will be holding their grand opening on March 31st to celebrate their new doggy day care facility. Enjoy some wine and appetizers at Wine & Whiskers, a benefit for Elmbrook Humane Society on March 24th. During March, Fetch Magazine will be breaking into the world of the web with our very own website. 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Reprinting in whole or part without written consent from the publisher is strictly Dogs Around Town prohibited. 26 27 Breed Rescue Groups 28 Event Calendar Cover photo of Jill ’s Sam courtesy of 30 K9 Kid Zone In-Focus Photography. 2007 March | Fetch Magazine 5 tion of the fecal sample will be performed after the deworming. Your veterinarian to identify the worm's eggs. may request an additional fecal sample Ask the at a later date. An annual fecal check is also good pre- ventive medicine. Once the problem is treated, it makes sense to prevent reinfection. Bowel Treatment begins once the specific parasites movements are the greatest source of VET are identified. It's important to realize that most worms. To avoid worms, keep your different parasites will require different pet away from areas where other animals Intestinal Parasites medications. Your veterinarian can admin- have relieved themselves and dispose of ister the proper treatment for your pet. bowel movements as quickly as possible Perhaps your pet will never have intestinal There are also some new preventive in your own yard. parasites. But, unpleasant as it may medicines on the market. Check with seem, pet owners should be aware of your veterinarian about whether these Under some conditions of poor hygiene, worms and other parasites that can are appropriate for your pet. worms can be transmitted to humans. affect their animals' health. Discuss the risk of human exposure with Tapeworms are of special concern. your veterinarian. Cats and dogs are the favorite nesting Tapeworm segments resemble small grounds of four principal groups of pieces of rice. They are one of the few A change in appetite, coughing, diarrhea worms and a few species of microscopic parasites that may be seen in a bowel (sometimes with blood), weight loss, a rough- protozoa. The four worms are round- movement or clinging to the hair near dry coat, or just an overall poor appearance worms, tapeworms, hookworms, and your pet's tail. If you notice these segments, are symptoms caused by intestinal worms. whipworms. Among the protozoa are coc- carefully place them in a small container If you suspect the presence of parasites, cidia, toxoplasma, giardia, and ameba. and take them to your veterinarian for consult your veterinarian immediately. positive identification along with a fecal Sometimes healthy, well-fed pets do not Proper identification is vital. Unfortunately, sample. Several types of worms may be show signs of intestinal parasites. in the case of parasites, identification involved, and it is important to identify isn't always easy because adult worms all of them for proper treatment. Always seek veterinary advice before release their eggs sporadically. Knowing deworming your pet. exactly what the problem is, is the first Once identification is made, the proper step in finding a solution.