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urrently an illustration
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Linda Stevens’ experi-
ence in volunteer work overseas
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tion, Linda’s secondary passion
is singing and playing guitar. Her
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is strongly narrative with images
usually featuring lovable animals
or characters.
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‘Helping Paws for the Holidays’ featuring
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Santa Paws and The Grinch’ fundraiser
ave Carlson, manager of The Pet Food Shoppe on Route 44
in Lakeville, announces that Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. will
be the recipient of the “Helping Paws for the Holidays” fund-
raiser, which will begin Saturday, Nov. 27 and run through Sunday, Dec.
19. Carlson is confident that the proceeds will vest all 20 Massachusetts
police dogs presently awaiting a bullet-protective vest.
Santa will be visiting The Pet Food Shoppe on Route 44 in Lakeville,
across from Muckey’s Liquors, to welcome all companion animals and
their family members. As an added attraction, “The Grinch” will be join-
ing the festivities on weekends and participating in the holiday photos. A
holiday photo package will be offered for children, families and their pets
each Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each holiday package
includes multiple photos on an 8x10 sheet, an abundantly stuffed pet/
person goodie bag and an e-mail of your photo directly to you, which
would make a wonderful holiday card for only $20.
Other attractions: Police dog demonstrations scheduled for Saturday,
Nov. 27, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.,
and Saturday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Party of Gold will offer
competitive rates to turn your unwanted gold into cash Sunday, Dec. 5
and Sunday, Dec.12 from noon to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Dec.18, from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. Pat the giant angora rabbits, enjoy Hilliard’s Candy bars
and more. Go by and join the festivities! Scheduled times are subject
to change. Please call 508-824-6978 to confirm or e-mail: info@vik9s.
org.
Please note that outside cameras or camera phone usage is not per-
mitted throughout the fundraiser.
Vested Interest in K9s President, Sandy Marcal, who will be photo-
graphing the pets, is hoping to provide at least 10 police dogs with bullet
protective vests with the proceeds. For more information about Vested
Interest in K9s Inc., visit vik9s.org or call 508-824-6978.
The event is being sponsored by: The Pet Food Shoppe, Lakeville,
Nestle/Purina, Canidae Corporation, Royal Canin, Merrick Pet Care,
Taste of the Wild, Wellpet, Natura Pet Products, Simple Solutions, Avon
Products Inc., Boston Costume, Cambridge, Business Incentives, Taun-
ton and Crutchfield Signs of Middleboro
Can’t make the fundraiser, but would love to support helping provide
bullet-protective vests for Massachusetts police dogs? Tax-deductible
donations are welcome via the Web site at vik9s.org or at Vested Interest
in K9s Inc., P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.
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 Top Dog of the Month
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Habitat for Cats Adoption Day
abitat for Cats is holding a Cat/Kitten Adoption
Day on Saturday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 11
Elliott Clark from 12 - 3 p.m. at 1322 Ashley Blvd., New Bed-

O
n Aug. 9, 1990, a
very special dog
was born in Warren,
R.I. Elliot celebrated his 20th
birthday on March 9 and was
honored with his own Facebook
page and article in the New
Bedford Standard Times. Elliot
currently has 1,150 friends on
Facebook. My wife and I adopt-
ed him after his previous own-
ers gave up on him. When we
bought our house in 2002, I had
my heart set on getting a Jack
Russell. I wanted a Frisbee kind
of dog I could take to the beach.
I started searching the Internet
for a Jack Russell, and a rescue group informed
me that a Rhode Island family was searching
for a new home for their dog. That’s when we
visited Elliot.  tite. When my wife gets home he follows her
We learned that he was born deaf. He had
no problem adjusting to playing in a fenced-
in yard and being taken for long walks around
a local park and car rides. I took him every-
where. I just drove in the car and made up for
all the time that he never got to do that with his
previous family. He’s very intelligent and be-
came popular with all of our friends as well as
my family cat. When we took him home, right
ford, Mass. (at the Dartmouth Dental, Sun Kissed Tanning &
Honeydew Donuts Business Center).
All cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, inoculated and
have tested negative for feline leukemia. Cats have received
medical and foster care valued at $200 or greater. Adoption
fee is $100 for adult cats and $120 for kittens five months and
younger. (Price increase due to the rising cost of vet care).
Adoption application and contract are required. Pets must
travel in a pet carrier. Bring a carrier or buy one at adoption
day. Call 508-961-2287 or visit HabitatforCats.org for more
information.
away he started chasing our cat.
I believe Elliott is probably one of the old-
est dogs in the area. I admit that while he has
slowed down a bit, he still has a great appe-
around the kitchen begging for whatever she’s
cooking. The biggest challenge we face with
Elliot is remembering to close the front gate or
else he’ll escape and explore the neighborhood
but he can’t hear approaching vehicles. It’s like
an old goat.
A veterinarian once told me when I brought
him for a checkup that his days were num-
bered but he has proved everybody wrong and
is still in good health minus a
couple missing teeth. All of his
brown markings with old age
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Method
In a medium bowl, combine the turkey and bread crumbs. Mix gently with your hands,
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Pet Gazette November 2010
 Ready for company Pet Photo of the
T
he holidays bring gatherings, and
that means putting the extra leaf in
to work instantly in a pet’s mouth and through-
out its digestive system, leaving breath kissing
Month!
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sting or funny picture
Submit it to us! Emai of your pet?
the table, dusting off the good china fresh for hours. Find Pet Kiss products online at l lindsey@petgazette
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easy to forget about a certain member of the and indoor heating can wreak havoc
family who may be less than fresh when that on skin and hair and cause old prob-
first guest walks through the door. lems to flare up. The DERMagic
Here are several products that Lemongrass Spearmint
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clean so the host can get back Bar ($7.95) is designed to
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With cool weather mov- sues in dogs such as hot
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may seem even less fun than For pets, this means
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Draw the Dog

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magine that you own two Great Danes. are so excited, and that positive energy inspires
One is very smart and curious, the other me.”
follows her big brother everywhere. DrawtheDog.com posts a cartoon every
One day, Dusty decides to open a second story day but Sunday. Kasanoff said this is not for
window and walk out onto the roof of the porch religious reasons but simply because they are
below. Dusty follows. The fire department really tired by then.
comes. What do you do next? If you love dogs, be sure to stop by Draw-
Take a photo and send it to DrawtheDog. theDog.com.
com, in the hope that your dogs’ adventure will Cynthia Baker
inspire former Disney animator Jim George to wrote, “Maggie
create a cartoon seen ’round the world. May loves to dive
Every cartoon on the site is inspired by to the bottom of the
photos and stories dog owners submit, and the pool to retrieve her
result is one of the funniest, most heartfelt sites
toy submarine. I
on the Web. There are yellow Labs who dive to
am in a photogra-
the bottom of swimming pools, a border collie
phy club and for a
who plots to steal the tennis balls off an elderly
woman’s walker, and even a pit bull so vicious recent assignment
he carries around his stuffed animal for com- I combined a shot
fort. of her diving in the
In a nice twist, every cartoon draws itself pool with a shot of
before your eyes. Half the fun is guessing what a previous (human)
will happen next. underwater dive in
Jim George started the site last September, Cozumel…”
along with Bruce Kasanoff. As it says on the
site, “Jim draws, and Bruce does everything
else. This is because Bruce can’t draw, and Jim
doesn’t want to do anything else.”
The pair are passionate supporters of dog
rescue groups, and DrawtheDog.com allows
rescues to use their cartoons free of charge to
print and sell T-shirts for fundraising purposes.
“The best part of each day,” Kasanoff said,
“is when I get to send an owner an e-mail say-
ing that her dog inspired today’s cartoon.”
Jim added, “Actually, the best part of my
day is when the owner writes us back. They

November 2010
Pet Gazette 5
 Spotlight on Veterinarians
Dr. Grace Strake
By Danielle Hennessey change careers I decided to is very comparable to human
Pet Gazette Contributor follow my intincts and try it. medical care, and it’s very

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hy did you de- I’m so glad I did! costly to do so. The costs of
cide to become equipment, supplies and our
a veterinari- For those readers who highly trained support staff are
an? I always had an interest in are considering working in immense, and we try very hard
the field and an obsessive love the veterinary field, what to keep costs affordable for pet
for our pets. It wasn’t actu- advice would you share with owners.
ally my first career, but it was them? Study hard in school
always something I thought I and do your very best — it’s a If you could own any
would love doing, and when very competitive field. Try to type of animal you haven't
the opportunity came along to get some experience working so far, what animal would
at a local veterinary clinic to you choose? Probably a ferret
make sure it’s a fit for you. It’s — they’re really fun and cute.
not the glamorous job some I work on them frequently and
people think it is. find they have great personali-
ties.
Is there any specific ac-
complishment that has stuck What is a common mis-
out in your veterinary ca- conception that patients’
owners make? That the “dis-
vet of the reer thus far as something
you are especially proud of? temper vaccine” will improve
month Opening my own hospital and
building up a successful prac-
their temperament. It’s to pro-
tect their pets against danger-
tice. I started SCAH in 2006 ous diseases and will not help
The Strake File and have built up a clientele of with their attitudes.
Veterinary Degree: Free over 6,000 clients and a team
University of Berlin, Germany of four doctors and 20 suport
Years in field: 16 staff. I’m very proud of them What is it that makes
Pets you own: Bronson, golden — they’re the best. Last year South Coastal Animal Hos-
lab cross, Spencer, golden, we opened our new building pital so special? Our amazing
Tessie, yellow lab. Cats – Joey, which is truly state-of-the- staff. They are great — incred-
Alina, Mietzie and Pi. 2 aquatic art. We recently received our orchestra before switching to without having to fight them ibly caring and committed. We
turtles – rex and tex now live in American Animal Hospital veterinary medicine. I still try twice daily. develop one-on-one relation-
the waiting room at SCAH. Association (AAHA) certifi- to play when I can. ships with our clients and we
Practice: South Coastal Animal cation, which is a big honor. What do you love about really do care about their ani-
Health, Route 18 Weymouth Do you have a favorite being a veterinarian? The mals.
Phone: 781-340-0800 Something that would new product on the mar- variety and the challenges that I noticed in an article on-
Website: southcoastalah.com surprise readers about you is ket? Probably Convenia — I are presented each day. You line that you were one of sev-
.... I was a professional vio- love giving cats an injection never know what will walk in eral veterinarians to donate
linist in a full-time symphony that will clear most infections the door; it’s constant problem oxygen masks for animals
solving. I love the fact that I to a local fire department.
follow the patients through Can you tell me more about
the whole process, unlike in why these specific masks
the human field. Veterinarians are important and what led
examine the patient, review you to get involved? The
the bloodwork and x-ray, do MVMA started the program
their own ultrasounds and per- to try and get correctly sized
form the surgery. It’s so var- oxygen masks to fire depart-
ied. There are a lot of routine ments across the state. Getting
procedures, but I see a lot of oxygen to pets suffering from
very interesting and challeng- smoke inhalation is critical to
ing cases as well. their survival. The MVMA
asked us to present the masks
What misconception to a local fire department and
do many pet owners have we chose Hull as we have a
about veterinarians that you close working relationship
would like to help dispel? with the dog officer there,
That veterinary care should Deni Goldman. They were
be inexpensive if not free. We very grateful and excited to
offer animal medical care that use the new equipment.

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November 2010
 By the Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog
By Diane Donovan
Pet Gazette Contributor
Y
ou may not know my breed very well and
you may confuse me with my cousin, the
Bernese mountain dog, as we both come
from Switzerland and have similar coloring. We
were bred for many of the same jobs. I am Juno, a
greater Swiss mountain dog. I do not have the long
silky coat like a Bernese, my double coat is short and
smooth, but we both proudly carry the white Swiss
cross on our chest. At one time, we were the most
popular breed in Switzerland. The Swissy, as we are
known, is the oldest and the largest of the four Sen-
nenhund breeds. The Senn were dairy farmers and
herders that lived in the Swiss Alps. We were bred to
herd cattle on the dairy farms in the mountainous ter-
rain of the Alps. We were known as the “poor man’s
horse.” We were relied on as a draft dog — to pull
heavy carts throughout the farm, helping the farmers
with their daily work. We worked closely with the
farmers and soon became a favorite companion.
As machines took over many of our jobs in the
late 19th century, our breed became obsolete. Then
Dr. Albert Heim, a famous dog expert from Zurich,
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thought he had an unusual looking Bernese mountain with black being the ground color and rust and white
dog, Bello, and entered him in the show as a Ber- as the marking colors. A white marking on our chest
nese. Little did he know; Bello was a greater will typically form an inverted cross. Mine is kind
Swiss mountain dog. Dr. Heim identified of hard to see, but I am still growing. I weigh 85
him as a rare greater Swiss mountain pounds and will probably get to be 110-120 pounds
dog and began work on restoring the when I am full grown.
breed. He wrote the first standard I live with a family with three young kids that I
for our breed based on Bello. love to hang around with. We Swissys are very much
Heim located other examples of an active part of our family. I have a big backyard
the Swissy in the Alps and brought that I get to play around in, but I much prefer to be
the breed back before it became ex- with my family. I always make sure they know when
tinct. During World War II, we were someone is arriving at the house. I don’t want them
used as draft dogs in the Swiss Army. to be surprised so sometimes I will alert them a cou-
As we were shown in European dog ple of times, or more. I am a good watchdog and will
shows, we caught the attention of two stand my ground if threatened, but I’m not aggres-
Americans, who eventually imported sive in any way. I am friendly and enthusiastic when
us to the United States in the late I meet new people. I am a pretty mellow girl and a
1960s. We were officially recog- big sweetheart according to my teachers at school.
nized by the AKC in 1995 and were When I finally lay down for a rest, get your earplugs,
placed in the working group, along because I can snore pretty loud.
with the rottweiler and
the Saint Bernard. We
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By Lindsey Gardner
Pet Gazette Editor
Lisa Fitzsimmons is the own-
er of Backyard Birdwatchers.
H
ow did Backyard
Birdwatchers
come to be? Tell
us about the history behind
Backyard Birdwatchers. I
opened Backyard Birdwatch-
ers with my business partner,
Kathy Schneider. Both of us
wanted to escape the rat race
and start our own business.
We were both into birding and
were hoping to turn a hobby
into something fun and hope-
fully profitable. After much re-
search, we decided there was
Business of
the month
BACKYARD BIRDWATCHERS
ADDRESS: Stop & Shop Plaza, 164
Summer St., Kingston, MA
PHONE NUMBER: 781-582-2473
WEB SITE: backyardbirdwatchers.com
HOURS OF OPERATION: Tuesday-
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (closed
Sundays and Mondays)
a real need for such a store on
the South Shore. Our goal was
to have a nature-oriented, edu-
cational type of atmosphere.
We officially opened Backyard
Birdwatchers in May 1998.
Starting the store was hard
work, but business caught on
and we built up a great cus-
tomer base. Sadly, just two
years in business, my partner
Kathy became ill with cancer
and passed away in 2001.
8
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Backyard Birdwatchers
Backyard Birdwatchers sells just about everything you
could ever want or need for your backyard birds (often
referred to as your “outdoor pets.”
I have continued to oper-
ate the store on my own, with
the help of family and friends.
My customer base continues
to grow. I am very fortunate to
have a great clientele.
What kinds of products
does Backyard Birdwatch-
ers sell? Backyard Birdwatch-
ers sells just about everything
you could ever want or need
for your backyard birds (of-
ten referred to as your “out-
door pets.” I strive to stock the
store with effective, quality
products that you won’t find at
discount and big box stores. I
specialize in quality bird feed-
ers, unique birdhouses, bird-
baths, specialty hardware and
nature-oriented gifts.
I also carry a variety of
suet and bird-specific foods.
All of the seed mixes that I
sell are high quality and con-
tain no fillers or waste. Re-
member: use great seed, get
great birds! Whether you need
a bird-specific mix or a waste-
free, mess-free mix, you have
lots of choices here.
Backyard Bird-
watchers also has a
great selection of field
guides, how-to books,
bird-specific books
and a children’s book
section. The children’s
section also offers build-it-
yourself bird house kits and
educational toys and games.
I test drive most of the
products that I sell. I carry
items that are long-lasting and
durable. This includes the lat-
est in birding technology, such
as the easy clean feeders from
Droll Yankee and Aspects.
What is the most com-
mon question you receive
from customers? Most cus-
tomers ask “Is there any way to
keep the squirrels from eating
all my birdseed?” Fortunately,
the answer is yes, there are
several options available. One
option is a pole with a baffle
on it. When setting up a pole
system, the poles must be 8-10
feet away from anything so
Pet Gazette
the squirrel can’t jump to the
feeder, and the baffle should
be approximately 4-5 feet up
the pole to prevent the squir-
rel from climbing up the pole.
Another option is a weight
activated squirrel feeder such
as the Squirrel Buster. As the
squirrel lands on the feeder it
automatically shuts down, cut-
ting off the food supply. The
Squirrel Buster comes in three
different sizes and can actually
be hung in a tree.
What is your best selling
item? Besides selling tons of
seed and suet, probably squir-
rel-proof feeders are my most
requested and popular items.
The Squirrel Buster feeders
are my favorite and by far the
best sellers in feeders.
What is your favorite
product to suggest to cus-
tomers? At this time of year,
I would have to say heated
birdbaths. Most people don’t
realize how vital fresh water is
to the birds, especially in the
bitter cold when most water
sources are freezing up. Birds
need water not only for drink-
ing but also to help keep their
feathers clean. I have stand-
alone heated birdbaths, as well
as heated birdbaths that will
clamp right onto your deck.
Just plug them in and they will
keep the water ice-free up to
-20 degrees. If you have an
existing birdbath, I also sell
heaters that you can use in
them. You will be amazed at
the number of birds you will
have flocking to your yard by
simply adding a fresh water
supply.
Tell us about the differ-
ent unique birdhouses you
sell. Birdhouses are a great
addition to any yard. Not only
will birds use them in spring
and summer to nest in, but
they will also use them in the
winter months to roost in dur-
ing storms.
I carry both decorative and
functional birdhouses. Func-
tional houses provide venti-
lation, drainage and an easy
cleanout. (Most of the decora-
tive houses I sell are also func-
tional.)
Different types of houses
are available from natural
gourd birdhouses to basic,
long-lasting cedar boxes, cy-
prus boxes and handsome
PVC palaces. I also offer bird
specific houses, designed to
attract and house bluebirds,
wrens, chickadees, woodpeck-
ers, bats, owls, etc.
Is there anything else you
would like to add? Backyard
Birdwatchers is now in its
13th year. As an independent
shop owner, I appreciate my
customers’ loyalty and con-
tinued support. The compe-
tition has increased through
the years, primarily from the
Internet and big box outlets.
I feel I have kept my prices
competitive in this age of on-
line consumerism while still
providing quality items.
Ideally I want Backyard
Birdwatchers to be a fun place
to visit, and a great place to
shop. My new Web site will
be kicking off this month (No-
vember) offering e-newsletter
specials and lots of birding
tips. Please feel free to sign up
at backyardbirdwatchers.com.
Want your
business featured?
For more info.,
e-mail lindsey@
petgazette.net
November 2010
 The scoop on bird poop
the beach boardwalk with a bird on your shoul-
By George Sommers der, and you hear snickering behind you, it usu-
Pet Gazette Columnist ally means one thing — your bird has deposited
said DNA sample on your back. There are ways
of dealing — an old towel draped around your
shoulders (simultaneously improving the Polly
grip) — or a stylish bird bib — like one
from Australia’s tweetyenterprises.
Parrots can be trained to hold it
and “go” on command, but they
do have their limits. The Con-
necticut Association for
Aviculture suggests
taking the bird out
of the cage, re-
turning it to an
appropriate
“bathroom
area” ev-
ery 10
minutes,
repeating
could flush a parrot-sized potty. Viewers were spared
the first part of the act!
Like most birds, parrots are rather indiscrimi-
nate about letting the bomb drop, including, to the
owner’s dismay, their food and water dishes. Noting
where the bird’s most frequent “line of fire” is and/
or placing dishes high will alleviate this problem. A
grate above the cage bottom is standard equipment to
keep your bird from rooting around for food among
the debris.
Of course, frequent cage cleanings are an un-
pleasant but necessary part of bird ownership. Some
professionals advise cleaning thoroughly every two
days — and you’ll still be doing a lot in between for
junk the bird manages to toss outside the cage.
Pine shavings or or corn cob litter make the task a
little easier, absorb a lot of the mess and give the cage
a better appearance between cleaning. It’s also rec-
ommended that the cage be thoroughly disinfected
once a month with Lysol or diluted chlorine bleach,
after washing with soap and water — and thorough-
ly rinsed off afterwards. Vinegar diluted with water

S
a com- from a spray bottle is a “green” alternative. Eventu-
mand like ally, it all comes out in the end.
eems like whenever you’re talkin’ animals,
“Go potty,” waiting for Polly to deliver and then lav- Photo: This Mass. Cage Bird Association mem-
eventually the subject of their bathroom
ishing praise and returning to the play area. ber loves her feathered friends, but maybe not so
habits, or lack thereof, rears its ugly... rear.
A macaw on “Pet Star” demonstrated how he much a certain end result.
Turd seems to repulse and yet fascinate us. Either
way, it must be dealt with. Or
maybe this article is just to re-
fute critics who say this corre-
spondent doesn’t know... stuff.
For birds, No. 1 plus No.
2 equals one compact pack-
age. Droppings can range in
VCA South Shore
size and consistency from the
relatively inoffensive dry, tiny
flick-it-away budgie variety
(Weymouth)
through the nasty, messy offer-
ings of the otherwise beautiful
lorikeets due to their largely
Animal Hospital
liquid diet and the massive Internal Medicine
mudsplats of macaws and large
cockatoos.
Michael Bernstein, DVM, DACVIM,
Medical Director
595 Columbian Street
On the other hand, drop-
pings can offer vital clues to a
bird’s health. Drastic changes
Angelyn Cornetta, DVM, DACVIM,
Intern Director South Weymouth, MA 02190
in the amount or volume, color Alice Hadden, DVM, DACVIM
change, increase in water, pres-
ence of blood, increase in the
urine portion or decrease in the
Susan Morrison, DVM, DACVIM
Jerry Perry, DVM
(781) 337-6622
feces volume may be indicative Bruce Walker, DVM
of a sick bird.
In addition, DNA testing
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Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine Every Stage of Your Pet’s Life!
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November 2010
Pet Gazette 9
 Paws in the Park
O
n Sunday, Oct. 10, the Animal Protection Cen-
ter of Southeastern Massachusetts had a great
time hosting “Paws in the Park” at Borderland
State Park in Easton.  This fun-filled day allowed family,
friends and their dogs to enjoy the spectacular weather, the
natural beauty of the park and many activities including
canine agility competitions, raffles and a birthday celebra-
tion — October 2010 marks the first anniversary of the
APCSM. 
The APCSM formed from local community members
who achieved nonprofit status during the summer of
2009 and created an independent and local board
of directors. They officially opened their doors on
Oct. 3, 2009 at 1300 West Elm Street Extension
in Brockton with four staff members and a large
team of trained volunteers. These animal care
professionals focus on preventing cruelty to ani-
mals while performing education and outreach
throughout the towns and cities in this region
and offering low-cost spay/neuter options for
pet owners struggling with financial restrictions. 
Since opening last year, the APCSM has been
able to match more than 1,000 homeless pets
with their new forever families and they look
forward to continuing the trend as they enter
their second year.
Almost 200 people and countless dogs
joined the Animal Protection Center and their
many sponsors, including Brockton Animal
Hospital, Classie Canines, Lloyd’s Animal Medical Center and
the Red Dog Inn, on a walk to raise funds so that the APCSM can continue providing care
for homeless pets. Those who were not able to join the fun at Paws in the Park can learn more about
the Animal Protection Center and help support them by visiting the adoption center on the Brockton/
Easton line and by checking out the Web site at apcsm.org.  

Is your dog’s skin the same as yours?

U
nder all that hair,
did you ever won-
der what your dog’s
skin is really like? Is it just like
your skin? Yes and no. There
are similarities, and there are
also some major differences
that may surprise you.
What’s under
all that fur?
For both dogs and people,
the skin is the largest and one
of the most complex organs of
the body. It’s a natural barrier
that prevents dehydration and
protects us from the environ-
ment. The outermost skin lay-
er is often compared to bricks
and mortar. Skin cells are like
bricks, and the lipid complex
between cells is like mortar.
Your dog’s skin, which is
just three to five cells thick, is
actually much more delicate
than yours, which is at least 10
to 15 cells thick. Your dog’s
skin depends on the coat of
hair and oils to help keep it in
healthy condition.
Why do dogs have
so much hair?
About 95 percent of a
dog’s body is covered by hair.
Besides making your dog soft
and huggable, this coat of hair
helps to protect the skin and
keep it healthy. For most dogs,
the hair coat grows on a cycle
of two changes every year.
That’s why most dogs shed in
the spring as a new coat grows
in, and the same process hap-
pens in the fall.
How can you keep a
dog’s skin healthy?
If you remember that skin
is like bricks and mortar, there
are some basic steps you can
take to help keep it strong and
solid. These include proper
diet, parasite protection, regu-
lar bathing and grooming.
How often should
you wash your dog?
Opinions vary, although
many experts agree that how
often to bathe a dog depends
on a variety of factors, such
as age, breed, lifestyle, medi-
cal conditions and overall 
health.
“To keep your dog’s skin
in healthy condition, don’t al-
low any dirt or debris to build
up on the skin because these
can lead to troubles such as dry
skin, itchiness, infections and Does my dog What’s best
other problems,” said Stepha- really need a for my dog?
nie Arnold, DVM, MPH. “If special shampoo? Be sure to bathe your dog
the coat’s not dirty or smelly, Unfortunately, many pet with a pH-balanced, moistur-
it’s best to bathe no more than owners aren’t aware it can be izing shampoo made specifi-
once every two weeks. harmful to use their made-for- cally for dogs, such as AL-
people shampoo, cream rinse LERGROOM Shampoo from
or body lotion on their dog. Virbac Animal Health. If your
The pH levels of human skin pet has itchy skin, ask your
and canine skin are quite dif- veterinarian about soothing
ferent. Products made to pro- options, such as EPI-SOOTHE
tect more acidic human skin Shampoo and EPI-SOOTHE
can be troublesome for a dog’s Cream Rinse that are made
more alkaline skin. to help restore a pet’s natural
“If a shampoo formulated skin oils. An easy-to-use topi-
for human skin is used on a cal therapy, ALLERDERM.
dog, it disrupts the dog’s skin Spot-On is also available to
pH. This can create ideal con- help repair and restore a dam-
ditions for bacteria, fungi and aged skin barrier.
parasites to get out of control,” Questions lead to better
Arnold said. “As the shampoo answers.
dries out the skin, the dog For more details about how
scratches. They can nick or cut to keep your pet’s skin healthy,
their skin, which can allow mi- visit virbacvet.com.
croorganisms to enter and start  
a problematic skin cycle.”

10
Pet Gazette November 2010
 Cataracts in dogs
eye examination by a veterinary ophthalmologist Elizabethan collar is
By Dr. William Greentree, VCA will determine if there is a cataract and help to de- worn to prevent rub-
Special to the Pet Gazette
cide whether or not the patient is a good candidate bing at the eyes and
for surgery to remove the cataract. vigorous activity is
There are currently no medications that are ef- curtailed. Weekly
fective for preventing or treating cataracts. Surgery re-evaluations are
is the only way to remove a cataract. Prior to surgery, performed to moni-
a veterinary ophthalmologist will perform an elec- tor progress and to
troretinogram and ocular ultrasound to ensure that deal with any com-
the retina is healthy; the retina is the nerve tissue plications. After two
in the back of the eye that acts much like film in a weeks, the Elizabe-
camera. If the retina is not healthy, removing than collar can gener-
the cataract will not restore vision. ally be removed and
Cataract surgery is successful the dog can resume
in approximately 90 percent of normal activity.
cases. Lasers are not used to In summary, sur- Dr. William Greentree is a
remove cataracts; the sur- gery to remove cata-
board certified veterinary
gery to remove cataracts racts in dogs is very
ophthalmologist and a mem-
uses phacoemulsifica- rewarding, as this
ber of the veterinary staff at
tion, the same procedure procedure can result
VCA South Shore Animal
that is used in people. in restoration of vi-
Hospital in South Weymouth.
Phacoemulsification is sion in the vast ma-
performed through a jority of cases. His practice is limited to oph-
small, two- thalmology.
millime-
ter wide
incision

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and uti-
ataract development is one of the most lizes ultrasonic energy to shatter the cata-
common causes of vision problems in ract and “vacuum” it out of the eye. Once
dogs. By definition, a cataract is any the cataract has been removed, it is replaced
opacity of the lens within the eye. The normally with an artificial lens. Following cataract
transparent lens focuses surgery, antibi-
light rays onto the retina in There are currently no medications that are otic eye drops
the back of the eye. Within effective for preventing or treating cataracts. are used to pre-
the retina, the light is trans- Surgery is the only way to remove a cataract. vent infection.
formed to electrical energy Prior to surgery, a veterinary ophthalmologist will Steroid drops are
and then carried by the op- perform an electroretinogram and ocular ultra- also used to pre- Dr. Rachel Francis Dr. Kimberly Suh
tic nerve to the brain where sound to ensure that the retina is healthy; vent inflamma- Dr. Nicole Cummings
vision actually takes place. the retina is the nerve tissue in the back of tion within the
Cataracts are recognized the eye that acts much like film in a camera. eye that could NEW Hospital Hours:
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trauma and intraocular inflammation. first two weeks after surgery it is of utmost Sunday: Closed

Cataracts may be classified by numerous meth- importance to prevent injury to the eye; an
ods including age of onset,
location within the lens and
stage of development. Incipi-
ent cataracts are small opaci-
ties that generally do not in-
terfere with vision. Immature
cataracts involve more of the
lens and usually cause some
degree of vision impairment.
Mature cataracts result in
blindness. Many dogs over the
age of six years have cloudy
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 Holiday Shopping Guide
W
By Sarah Bruno
Pet Gazette Contributor
almart and PETCO can only get
you so far. To make this holiday
season special for all of the pets
and pet lovers on your shopping list, consider the
suggestions of retailers in southeastern Massa-
chusetts and unique pet product Web sites. This
guide will shed some light on your options and
may help you find the perfect gifts for everyone
on your list.
It’s getting colder …
This holiday season, try borrowing some advice
from local and online pet fashion gurus.
We’ll start with jackets. Is your best friend pre-
pared for the harsh New England winter ahead? If
not, swing by a local retailer to check out the wide
variety of winter attire available close to home. Car-
ol Brown, the owner of Pawsitively Natural at 10
Marshfield Ave. in Humarock, recommends Doggie
Safe n’ Dry rain jackets. They are water-repellent, re-
flective, reversible and sturdy enough to withstand a
mid-February storm. “Doggie Safe n’ Dry jackets are
particularly nice for the driving rain and snow down
Bitch New York has everything from Good Girl
Ruffle T Dog T-shirts to crystal cream lace gowns
by Chien Coature for over $1,500. You’ll find
everything you need to doll up your super-pam-
pered pup. Still looking for more bling? Add in the
Bitchi Bling Swarovski crystal set for $216.
Rescue Groups
Forever Home Rescue
New England
TOUGH
BEGINNINGS.
We are a 501c3 all-breed rescue group
with a network of foster homes in the
south and in New England. Please
check out our available dogs at
www.foreverhomerescue.org
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here,” Brown said.
Besides, they are handmade with
adorable patterns. They range in
size from peewee to large and
are sold at Pawsitively Natu-
ral for $32.95-$41.95.
If your main priority
is warmth, Brown recom-
mends Fido Fleece coats,
which have a high neck to
cover the chest. They are
machine-washable and are
sold at Pawsitively Natu-
ral for $26.99-$32.99.
To keep your dog’s
feet warm and protect
his paws, Kyle Shaf-
fer of The Healthy
Animal at 808
Washington St. in
Pembroke suggests
Power Paws non-skid boo-
ties, which are sold for $20.99 at The Healthy
Animal. When your dog wears his booties, he will be
among celebrity pooches — Power Paws were given
away in goodie bags at the Oscars this year.
As you unpack your Rudolph sweater and Christ-
mas tree tie from the holiday boxes in the attic, think
about ordering a stylish sweater from Pet Flys. Dress
a dog up in festive Christmas or Hanukkah attire or
even get him ready for a big night out in a tuxedo-
patterned sweater. All sweaters are $22.95 plus ship-
ping and handling and can be ordered online at pet-
flys.com.
If the jackets and sweaters aren’t extravagant
enough for your little prince or princess, fear not.
Browse the Bitch New York Web site (bitchnewyork.
com) and I guarantee you’ll find something to fall in
love with. From the $24 Good Girl Ruffle T Dog T-
shirt to a crystal cream lace gown by Chien Coature
for over $1,500, you’ll find everything you need to
doll up your super-pampered pup. Still looking for
more bling? Add in the Bitchi Bling Swarovski crys-
tal set for $216. Enjoy!
Fido Fleece coats, which have a high neck to cover
the chest are machine-washable and are sold at
Pawsitively Natural for $26.99-$32.99.
HAPPY
ENDINGS.
Pet Gazette
The fun stuff
Give the gift of entertainment. Keep
an eye out for holiday-themed toys
that local retailers bring in. For a
cat, pick up a festively patterned
catnip toy at The Healthy
Animal for as low as
$3.19 made by Maine-
based company The
Cat’s Meow. It’s
sure to provide hours
of entertainment.
For a dog, try
picking up deer or
elk antlers for as low
as $8.
“They don’t
split and last forev-
er. They’re fantastic
for heavy chewers,”
said Diane Dew-
berry, owner of The
Healthy Animal.
Dazzle Dog Delight, a California-based com-
pany, offers unique plush toys with recycled plastic
bottles inside. Dogs enjoy crunching the replaceable
bottle. You can buy Bottle Buddies Dog Plush Toys
for as low as $9.99 and even feel good about your
purchase, because 5 percent of all Dazzle Dog De-
light profits are donated to the SPCA. Order online at
dazzledogdelight.com.
Another unique gift option is the Christmas Cat-
nip Fortune Cookie Box made by Up Country. These
“cookies” contain 100 percent organic catnip and
hold a fortune for the lucky recipient. Browse Up
Country products at local retailers or order online at
upcountryinc.com/index.cfm.
Relax, rejuvenate
and revive
If you’re looking to pamper a pet this holiday sea-
son, consider choosing spa products from local pet
supply stores. For example, J.M. Pet Resort at 1014
Pearl St. in Brockton carries a variety of health and
beauty products. Owner Jeni Mather recommends
Angels’ Glow product to eliminate tear stains from a
Carol Brown, the owner of Pawsitively Natural at 10
Marshfield Ave. in Humarock, recommends Doggie
Safe n’ Dry rain jackets. They are water-repellent,
reflective, reversible and sturdy enough to with-
stand a mid-February storm. “Doggie Safe n’ Dry
jackets are particularly nice for the driving rain and
snow down here,” Brown said.
November 2010
 Pet Photography
Duxbury-based photographer Deni Johnson can turn your photographs into Christmas cards,
canvases and even pocketbooks.
dog’s coat. It is sold at J.M. Pet Resort for $20.99. As
a gift, Mather also suggests the Spa Lavish pet line,
which offers shampoos, conditioners, colognes, paw
treatments and facial scrubs in a variety of scents.
Products range from $9.70-$11. J.M. Pet Resort also
offers a variety of in-house services to give your dog
the ultimate spa day. Information on rates and pack-
ages are available online at jmpetresort.com/home.
Don’t forget about the teeth. Trick your dog into
having a brighter smile by playing tug with Fleecy
Cleans by Dazzle Dog Delight. These specially made
soft fabric wipes clean gums and teeth to reduce
plaque build-up. You can buy Fleecy Cleans for as
low as $4.99. Terrabone, also made by Dazzle Dog
Stylish sweaters from Pet Flys are a great gift for your
dog. Dress a dog up in festive Christmas or Hanukkah
attire or even get him ready for a big night out in a
tuxedo-patterned sweater. All sweaters are $22.95
plus shipping and handling and can be ordered online
at petflys.com.
Christmas Cove Design stockings are a perfect gift. The stockings are handmade in Maine and come in
a variety of holiday and pet patterns.
November 2010
Delight, is another teeth cleaning option.
Terrabone is a healthy, edible dental chew A truly thoughtful present for a pet-owning friend would be a
bone made from easily digestible ingredi- membership card to Tracy Sheehan Photography. You receive
ents. Both products are available for or- discounts on Sheehan’s products and also receive discounts at
der online at upcountryinc.com. local businesses.
“I enjoy photographing kids and animals togeth-
er because the kids are more relaxed. They giggle at
Worth a thousand words what the dog is doing, so we get natural expressions,”
If you’re looking to do something special this Johnson said.
holiday season, think about bringing your pet in for After the session, Johnson can turn your pho-
a professional photography session. You can book a tographs into Christmas cards, canvases and even
studio or natural setting session with Duxbury-based pocketbooks. Call her at 781-934-5316 to book a sit-
Tracy Sheehan for as low as $150. She offers a variety ting.
of unique options, including a canvas gallery “woof
wrap.” In addition, for a group party you can book
Sheehan’s portable boutique, which offers a choice
of four different backdrops (down by the seaside, se-
cret garden, wild west and holiday). She’ll bring the
equipment for up to three hours of photography fun.
A truly thoughtful present for a pet-owning
friend would be a membership card to Tracy Shee-
han Photography. For $225, you receive discounts
on Sheehan’s products and also receive discounts at
local businesses such as the Lamb and Lion Inn, a
pet-friendly Bed and Breakfast in Barnstable, and A
Fox and Hounds Pet Care in Hingham. Interested?
Call Sheehan to book a session or discuss options at
781-585-7363.
Another local photographer is Duxbury-based
Deni Johnson. You can book a sitting for the whole
family either in the studio or a natural setting for as
low as $125.
Stop into The Healthy Animal and check out their
Christmas display. The top left of the display is from
Dandy Design: All breed wooden, hand painted
x-mas ornaments. They will be doing special orders
and prices range from $16.95 to $20.99. The top
right of the display features Poochie Bells: A popular
tool to train puppies and adult dogs to ding the bell
to let mom and dad know it is time go out! Fresh
Wave is featured on the bottom left of the display.
This line is an essential oil gel crystal that absorbs
animal odors, works great and comes in two sizes.
The display of Sherpa pet toys for the holiday are
also featured and assorted locally made dishes for
dogs and cats.
Pet Gazette 13

Something for everyone
If your pet-loving friend doesn’t own a dog or
cat, try shopping at Backyard Birdwatchers at 164
Summer St. in Kingston. They have everything you
need to keep your flapping friends around through
the cold winter months. Backyard Birdwatchers car-
ries heated bird baths for as low as $60 or heaters for
existing bird baths for as low as $24.99. Find beauti-
ful hand-painted birdhouses for as low as $18.99. Or
better yet, entertain both kids and birds with a bird-
house kit. Assemble the pieces and paint to create a
unique addition to your own backyard.
While you’re shopping for the kids, pick up a
bird-themed game such as Bird Bingo. You’ll also
find a variety of feeders including the weight-acti-
vated Squirrel Buster ($24.99) that keeps unwant-
ed creatures out. Before you leave, also be sure to
browse through the book section. Backyard Bird-
watchers carries a wide range of guides to suit every
bird enthusiast.
Finally, think about giving your animal-loving
Still unsure what to buy this holiday season? Try
friend a Christmas ornament made of bird seed —
The Pet Gazette is looking
for freelance contributors
We are seeking pet fans who can offer some exper- cer Foundation. A variety of photo pack-
tise in a particular aspect of the pet industry, such
as a doctor or veterinarian who can inform our
readers about pet health or a wildlife expert who
can write about non-tradi-
tional pets and animals. We
cannot offer compensation,
but we do offer recognition
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W rit d ness or organization. If inter-
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pet drawing of
the month
“my chocolate labrador
retriever named moonstone”
Isabella, 9 years old
Mail entries to: PET GAZETTE,
PO BOX 1656, DUXBURY, MA 02331
Guidelines
Open to children 14 and under. Work should be on
a 8.5 x 11 sheet of white paper with no lines. Please
use colored pencils or crayons. Entries must include
the name and age of child, parent’s name and con-
tact information, including phone. Please include a
brief description including your pet’s name.
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owner Lisa Fitzsimmons says that they are among ages will be available for purchase online. Get more
the biggest holiday sellers. information on this event at southpawsdogs.com/
If you’re looking to give decorations, you can upcoming-events.
find great products at many local retailers. Backyard Stop by the 13th annual Christmas Stroll in Hu-
Birdwatchers carries painted gourds that are sure to marock during the weekend of Nov. 26. Local ven-
make a thoughtful holiday gift. Both Pawsitively dors will display holiday products outside. Santa will
Natural and The Healthy Animal carry and highly be available for pictures. Get more information on-
recommend Christmas Cove Design stockings. The line at humarock.net (click on the calendar).
stockings are handmade in Maine and come in a va- As it gets closer to the holiday season, visit The
riety of holiday and pet patterns. The Healthy Animal Healthy Animal in Pembroke to view holiday dis-
also carries Dandy Dog ornaments. plays. While you’re there, ask about customized gift
“[The ornaments] are nice little gifts for under baskets. Given any price range (on average, custom-
$20,” Dewberry said. ers choose to spend between $25 and $35) and re-
If you’re looking to please a pet-loving child, quirements (whether it’s for a dog or cat owner), staff
check out Mix Pups, a new collection from Toys “R” will put together a gift basket containing toys, treats,
Us. There are 16 toy puppies to collect, along with accessories, pet care items, or anything else you may
hundreds of accessories to mix and match. Each pup- desire.
py costs $5.99. J.M. Pet Resort in Brockton offers 10 percent off
of the entire line of Lupine products for the month
of November. Lupine makes collars, harnesses and
Events, deals and steals leashes for cats and dogs, and offers a lifetime guar-
antee — even if the product is chewed. J.M. Pet Re-
visiting local retailers during upcoming sort also offers rock bottom prices on bully sticks and
events. On Nov. 21, South Paws Doggie pig ears. You can buy an individual bully stick for
Day Care at 196 Oldham St.,  Pembroke
will be hosting pet photos with Santa by
$3.99 or two for $6.50. All pig ears are 99 cents each.
J.M. Pet Resort also offers customized gift baskets,
Tracy Sheehan. A sitting fee of $10 will
be donated to the National Canine Can-
so be sure to ask if you are looking to add a personal
touch to a pet lover’s present.
Paws for a Cause photo benefit and contest
A
ward-winning photographer Susan White of “Furryfaceportraits.com” in Norwell is
sponsoring a benefit for “Fairy Dog Parents,” a registered nonprofit charity whose
mission is to prevent dog owners from having to give up their beloved pets because
of financial hardship in these difficult times. They provide qualified applicants with necessities
such as financial assistance for food and medical needs.
 For a limited time only (Nov. 9-13), Susan will be taking
portraits of pets and their people at a special price of only $59
that includes a studio portrait session, one 7-by-5 matted art
print (total value $150) and entry into the “Best Pet Portrait
Contest.” Fifty percent of this fee goes directly to the charity.
   At least 20 images will be presented at a projected view-
ing appointment at the studio from which to choose from.
Discounted print packages, wall portraits, photo pocketbooks,
Christmas Cards and ornaments will be offered for sale at that
time. Sessions are by appointment only and payable in advance
to reserve your time.
All purchased portraits will be posted on furryfaceportraits.
com/benefit for voting for the “best pet portrait.” Each vote
will cost $1, all of which will go to the charity. The winners
will receive a grand prize of a photo tote bag by Susan White
(value $125), a $100 gift certificate from Mayflower Mobile
vet, a free grooming session from Paws in Paradise ($40 value)
and a $50 gift certificate from The Healthy Animal pet store. More prizes to be announced.
Cartoon of the month
Pet Gazette November 2010
 The balance of both
rider and horse cascade of muscle imbalance and subluxations
Veterinarians and technicians on site 24 hours a day.
By Dr. Bruce Indek within the rider that will further cause
Pet Gazette Columnist
imbalances and abnormal pres-
sure on the saddle. Your
horse will develop
compensation with-
in its pelvis and
muscles along
with sublux-
ations. This en-
deavor will only
get worse over
time resulting in a
biomechanical mal-
function in both rider
and horse that will
be much worse than
when this whole sce-
nario started.
If you notice that your
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sit bones are uneven in the
saddle, it could be an im-
balance in you, your horse
or even the saddle. Instead
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balanced horse the rider must also be dle fitter look at the saddle if that has not been
balanced. Recently a friend brought done in a while is a great idea. Contacting an
to my attention another aid (so to speak) that a equine chiropractor who works with both rider
rider can use to even out the pressure on your and horse can often get to the so-called bottom
sit bones (slang for the of the problem (no
part of the pelvis that
When you alter the position of the rider’s pun intended). The
you sit on) so that the
pelvis artificially with the shims, you cause a chiropractor will
horse gets the proper
cascade of muscle imbalance and subluxations do a postural eval-
pressure cues. Welcome
within the rider that will further cause imbalances uation of you and
to the world of shims
and abnormal pressure on the saddle. your horse as well
for breeches. How this
is supposed to work is as possibly offer
simple — in theory that is. Shims are placed some adjustments
in the breeches on the side of the rider’s pelvis and exercises that will help stem the tide of this
that does not contact the saddle as well as the imbalance.
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Pet Gazette 15
 Red light, green light
ated by the former Gail Ela-Larsen, now Gail Mc-
By Rick Larsen Daniel, the farm never actually made money, but it
Pet Gazette Columnist did represent home for a number of gifted riders and
wonderful horses. It vaulted me into the world of rid-
ing and illustrated to me how a barn full of horses,
parents and emotional kids could run smoothly and
provide a myriad of memories for an entire
generation of riders and horses alike.
One reason for the spiritual success
of Claybank Stables was its guidelines.
They were clear, respectful and com-
prehensive. I share them with you to-
day and invite you to fit them to your
barn if you see the value as I did.
They were called the “Red Light,
Green Lights.”
Red Lights — Please do
NOT …
PLEASE DO NOT — enter an enclo-
Gail for help to get your horse to lead politely.
PLEASE DO NOT — ride alone if possible.
Like Jacques Cousteau did when he was underwater,
use the buddy system.
PLEASE DO NOT — consult or read any Clay-
bank records without express permission of the Clay-
bank staff. This includes release forms, business re-
cords, lesson books and other records. Hands off!
PLEASE DO NOT — ever play “he said/she
said.” If you have a concern about other people,
other horses, feeding, policies, schooling or anything
that upsets you, please talk to Gail about it first. Our
No.1 purpose is to provide a safe, fun and harmo-
nious place for our guests, staff and especially our
horses. Let’s keep it that way always.
Green Lights— Please DO’s …
PLEASE DO – wear a properly adjusted, ap-
proved riding helmet whenever you are riding. We
also strongly suggest that you use your helmet during

T
here is no accounting for the hidden pearls
within failure. I just spent a few days with
my father. During my visit, we reminisced
about the past, both good and bad. He bemoaned the
failure of his garden center to be profitable in the
early 1970s. He thought it was a waste of his time
and money. With high interest rates as well as the
high cost of doing business, he had eventually folded
and sold.
In protest, I reminded him that it was a large part
of my upbringing and provided employment for a
number of people who went on to do great things —
especially Duane, formerly a pig farmer and country
band drummer, and now a much beloved high school
agriculture teacher. You know not what good you do
as a result of trying something new — and suppos-
edly failing.
Another business failure in my sphere of influ-
ence was called Claybank Stables. Owned and oper-
sure without permission. Parents and/or
guardians are responsible for all children’s
activities at the barn. Be careful out there.
PLEASE DO NOT — hand-feed a horse with-
out permission. Hand-feeding can be dangerous with
some horses and confuses some horses on training
programs.
PLEASE DO NOT — allow dogs on the prop-
erty. Dogs and horses can be a lethal combination for
each other. Be kind. Keep Sparky at home or (if only
for a short visit) in a well ventilated, shaded car.
PLEASE DO NOT — allow a guest to visit with-
out a signed release. Guests are welcome, but Gail
must be notified and we are required to have them
sign a release.
PLEASE DO NOT — ride double. Horses backs
are long and sensitive. Be courteous. One human per
equine, please.
PLEASE DO NOT — put a chain over a horse’s
nose. If you feel that you must to be safe, please see
groundwork and other horse-play.
PLEASE DO — supervise children when on the
premises. This includes siblings, friends and relatives
of any students as well as students after their lesson.
PLEASE DO — use a lead rope at all times when
leading a horse… anywhere.
PLEASE DO — pick up after yourself. This in-
cludes tools, tack, hair, hoof-pickings, hoses, hay,
manure in the aisle, etc.
PLEASE DO — keep all gates closed and latched.
We are too close to car and truck traffic to risk a horse
going off-property by himself.
PLEASE DO — respect our hours of operation.
PLEASE DO — leave the barn neat and tidy.
Turn out the lights, check and fill water, sweep the
aisle and latch all doors/gates when you are last out.
(Where were you raised — a barn?)
PLEASE DO — accept our thanks. Following
these guidelines will help this barn be a wonderful
place for people and horses alike.

Call Robin at
horse farm directory 781-934-2811
for more info

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Pet Gazette November 2010
 Rats!
Forget the dog and cat, get a rodent!
Female rats are easy other times it takes three and even four drugs. It is
going and rarely get a complicated problem with complicated cures and
By Greg Mertz, DVM into squabbles. Males outcomes.
Pet Gazette Contributor
are more assertive and Mammary tumors are another common malady.
have stronger likes and This is usually a female disease, although it occurs
dislikes about things like infrequently in male rats. Most mammary tumors
foods, companions and are benign, which means that the tumor that occurs
being held. If a male gets on one mammary will not spread to another mam-
nippy toward other male mary or to another organ in the body. It is rare that a
rats, a neuter will some- mammary tumor will re-grow in the same spot. The
times control the behavior. bad news is that there are 12 mammary tumors, and
One of the great things a rat that is prone to developing one tumor is likely to
about rats is that they eat grow even more tumors. I have surgically removed
everything that humans do. 10 tumors from one female rat.
I have kept rats healthy and Teeth problems are usually the result of trauma,
hardy for years feeding only decay or aging jaw malformation. Their teeth grow
leftovers. If you eat healthy, longer every day, and the healthy rat trims them by
so do your pet rats. grinding. When they stop grinding, their teeth can
There are formulated grow so long as to interfere with eating, swallowing
diets on the market and mouth cleanliness. If this happens, see your vet
made just for rats, for trimming.
too. Unless you The itchy rat is a common disease. Lice are the
want to smell a most common cause. They are easy to see. They look
rat, you need to like miniature (barely visible) grains of rice beetling
clean its cage about the hairs on the back of your rat. These are not
weekly or more the kinds of lice people get. Your dog and cat will
often. Use paper not get them either. Lice are easy to treat by using a
or wood beddings. dog and cat flea spray. Two sprays on the belly and
Room temperature is two sprays on the back. Do this once a week for
great. three weeks. If you change bedding between treat-
Most diseases fall ments, your problem will go away pretty quickly.
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 Adoption Center
Made possible by the generosity of Mary Lou’s News
people for cats
508-540-5654 | www.peopleforcats.org
SADIE is a peppery young kitten who had a tough start in life. She
is a pretty shorthaired black and white tabby who was abandoned
several times at a trailer park near Otis Air Force Base. Sadie is a small
kitty who is about two years old. She is very playful and loves to race
around with the other cats. Sadie is a little feisty, but once she is in a
permanent home she should do fine. The uncertainty of her early life
has left her a little mistrustful, so finding an owner that will show her patience and
affection will go a long way to helping her be a great companion and pet.
PEANUT is an orange and white domestic shorthaired medium
sized female cat who was surrendered with her brother Ziggy.
They were brought to our center because the family was moving
and they were not allowed to bring their cats. She has all her
shots, is spayed and litter trained. She loves to be petted and rewards whoever is
being so kind with a loud purr. Please come in and make friends with Peanut. She
is still a little shy around the other cats, but she does just fine with people!
ZIGGY is a deep orange male tabby with dark stripes and
some attractive buff markings on his face, chest and tail. He is
Peanut’s brother and a little protective of her. They were both
surrendered when their owners had to move to a place where
pets were not allowed. Ziggy is a very calm and confident cat
who has quickly become familiar with the center and the volunteers. He is very
friendly and likes to rub up against people just in case they might like to pet him a
bit. Ziggy has all his shots, is neutered and is interested in finding a comfortable
and cozy home with some great owners. Does that sound like your family? Oh, and
maybe you might have room for Peanut, too?
TUXXY is a large Tuxedo short hair black and white male who
came to People for Cats after spending a couple of years outside
fending for himself. The person who was feeding him had to move
and was not allowed to bring Tuxxy. When Tuxxy first came he
growled and hissed at everyone, both cats and volunteers. He was
scared and trying to keep everyone away from him. After a month of consistent and
gentle care, he began to get more comfortable and his scratches and cuts began
to heal and fade. He gained weight and his fur became glossy and soft to the touch.
Tuxxy has transformed from being an ex-feral tough guy to a big loveable pussycat.
He has regained his trust of people and loves to be petted and brushed. Tuxxy has
all his shots, is litter trained and is neutered.
taunton animal shelter
508-822-1463
BUSTER is a male Boxer mix, about two years old. Buster is a
friendly guy who seems to like almost everyone. We do recom-
mend no toddlers and breed knowledge. A fenced yard would be
ideal. Buster loves to go for walks and playing in the play yard
with the volunteers. He has lots of energy and could benefit from
obedience training, but would learn quickly. Buster is a big strong
guy on the outside, but inside he is a real “softie” and would love
to just snuggle with you. He would be ideally suited for an active person/family who
would include him in lots of activities.
My name is Chelsea, and I am a female Calico DSH. I was res-
cued by the ACO from living on the streets and shelter life has pro-
vided me food and safety. But this shelter is not a home and neither
is the street. I would love to find a home where I will be special all
the time, and not left to the winds of fate. I have a special adoption
fee to help me complete my journey home. My medical is scheduled
to be completed soon.
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german shepherd rescue of ne
978-443-2202 | www.gsrne.org
Black and tan Kasey is the perfect companion — a loving atten-
tive GSD who seeks to please. Kasey has been diagnosed with hip
dysplasia,  common to GSDs, and put on  Metacam, a medication
to help her dysplasia.  Kasey is responding to her weight and
medication treatment. She loves to go for walks and is happy to
return and curl up on her bed. Kasey would do best in a home with
few stairs.  While she does have limitations due to her hip dysplasia, her condition
is easily managed.
NELA is a black and tan almost two-year-old medium-large
size  female who gets along well with other dogs. Her energy level
is medium.
Killian is a large, gorgeous three-year-old, black and tan male
that came to GSRNE from a shelter.  Killian was surrendered to the
shelter because his original owners had an illness in the family and
could no longer care for him. This GSD is young, enthusiastic and
loves to play with toys and fetch tennis balls or Jolly balls.  He
adores toys that squeak and will contentedly toss them around if his
people are not ready to play. Killian will benefit from obedience
training that keeps him engaged and challenged.
BELLA: Bella’s family reported she had an injury in her right hind leg,
and had a diagnosis of a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and the
surgery would be $4,000. The family had  decided they really wanted
someone else to take over the responsibility for Bella, who is only 1.5
years old. Bella passed the behavior evaluation with no problem. She
had already lost two homes. We determined to have the surgery done
and then find her the perfect forever home; she had already been walking around
for too long on that painful leg.Tufts Animal Hospital confirmed she needed sur-
gery, TPLO, with  range of $3800- $4200. We were told that she could not play, do
stairs or walk very far after the surgery until she was pronounced fully healed. The
surgery went well. Bella endured wearing a cone, being on leash when out of her
crate, and is gradually getting  more active, able to take short walks.
brockton blue dog shelter
508-436-6446 | www.bluedogshelter.com
Buddy and Minnie are sweet seven-year-old Jack Russell
terriers who recently became victims of the economy.These
dogs need to be adopted together as they are lifelong com-
panions. Buddy is the more outgoing of the two and happily
greets people and animals alike. Minnie is more reserved
and wants to observe things first. They have been around young children without
problem. They are house-trained and crate trained and enjoy going for walks.
Buddy is noted to have some cataracts that decrease his vision slightly and both
dogs are currently being treated for a positive Lyme test but show no symptoms.
Minnie is spayed and Buddy is neutered.
Bruno is a handsome American bulldog mix who came to us as
a stray. He appears to be 3-5 years old. He is friendly with people and
enjoys attention. Because of his large size at over 90 pounds, Bruno
will need a family familiar with large dogs, with good leadership
skills and no small children. Bruno is playing well in our daycare
group with most other dogs. We don’t know if he has ever been
around any cats.
Montana is a beautiful adult female pit bull terrier who has
been at our shelter for over a year waiting for her forever
home. Although she can be somewhat timid, she has become
good friends with many of the staff and has a very playful side.
Because of her breed and size, Montana needs a family with
previous large dog experience, good leadership skills and no
small children. Montana likes to play with dogs at our doggie
daycare; we do not know if she has any experience with cats.
Sarah is a 6 pound, seven-year-old chihuahua in need of a
special home. When Sarah first came to us, she was terrified and
hid in her crate for days. With weeks of patience and loving care,
Sarah has become a more playful, cute little dog. She is still
somewhat nervous and will need a calm, quiet home but does
seek attention and plays happily with toys. She is the perfect size for a small apart-
ment or condo. Sarah will not be placed with any children but will be a good com-
panion for someone who is at home a lot. Sarah was never trained to potty out-
doors and uses “potty pads” in the house.
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 Hi my name is Chino. I am a six-year-old neutered male AST, red-
dish in color, UTD on shots, HW and Lyme negative, de worm, de flea,
weight is about 60 pounds. I am a lover of a dog; I am a happy guy with
a good disposition and have manners. I love to go for walks, play and
run around and rides in the car. I should do OK with dogs; at the shel-
ter kennel there are all kinds of dogs and I am OK with that. I would do best as the
only pet, but I am a social guy that wants to get out there and meet and greet. No
cats or small toddlers, but older adult kids are fine. I was abandoned at the MHS
shelter. I did nothing wrong to be forgotten and dumped — I am not a commodity.
Moving forward I am now looking for a loving caring family that will keep me for
good this time. Come and see me at the MHS shelter — come on down to the
shelter to meet me — I am waiting!
Gus is a toy terrier chihuahua mix, two-year-old male, brown
color, neutered and UTD on shots, HW- Lyme tested negative, de
worm and de flea. He weighs about 18-20 pounds and loves to
play ball in the yard; he can fly through the air and has lots of fun.
He is a loyal dog that loves to be with you and go for leash walks.
He is very smart and willing to please you. Gus would do best as
the only pet in the household and no cats or small toddler kids -- he should go to
an adult family or person. Gus could use some basic training and socializing and
he needs more house training. His former owner had a baby and no longer wants
Gus. Unfortunately, the former owner did not do too much with Gus, so he is now
learning to be a dog, having fun and trusting people. Gus will be a good member
of the family for somebody that wants to give him that big change in life. He is at
the shelter now; you can call MHS at 781-335-1300 or e-mail masshumane@aol.
com.
Quincy animal shelter
617-376-1349 | www.quincyanimalshelter.org
AMANDA:  She is a mult-colored tabby with lovely yellow
eyes.  She seeks affection and enjoys a warm lap and a
gentle hand.  About one and a half years old, she started
life as a stray and has been patiently waiting for her forever
home.  We think she would do best as an only pet.  Come
meet Amanda and discover for yourself what a wonderful
addition she would make to your life.
At 3 years of age, Bennie is a big boy.  Not all of that is the
result of food (although he never says ‘No’ to a treat).  He’s part
Maine Coon, a handsome long haired black feline. His first
owner returned him to the shelter when she moved to a “no
pets” apartment.  A gentleman loved him for two years and had
to recently return him, again for housing reasons.  Bennie is a
loveable lug, who enjoys being petted and being treated like a prince.  He could be
happy as the only pet, but we feel he would do well with a feline friend.
hilltop humane society
781-963-7289 | www.hilltophumane.org
Pretty Elky was abandoned with a litter of kittens.  Her moth-
erly duties are done and she is spayed, vaccinated and vet-
checked and ready for a forever home of her own.  She is a
medium-small gray and brown tabby with extra toes on her front
feet.  She loves attention and will give you loads of affection.
Adorable Rusty is a character—full of pep, friendly and vocal.  Bob is a very cute one-year-old boy. The landlord in his last
A great choice for a family with children especially if there is
another cat or kitten to play with.  He is neutered, healthy, and has
his shots.  Please call foster mom Cathy at 781-963-5500 or
e-mail tootsie84@msn.com to arrange an introduction to this little
orange and white domestic shorthair charmer.
Dunkin is beautifully-marked, and her soft and shiny tuxedo coat
makes her a standout.  She is about four months old, spayed, vac-
cinated and vet checked.  She loves people and playing with other
cats.  Her sister was recently adopted and she is lonely.  Please make
her part of your family.
Named for the factory where she was found, Chase was obviously
abandoned or lost as she was already neutered and very friendly.  She
is a 4-5 year old black tuxedo with symmetrical markings.  She has
all her shots.  Quiet and a little shy, she would love to be someone’s
adored pet again.  Won’t you consider making her yours?
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Who can resist this adorable white and  grey beauty? Lucy has
gorgeous light grey swirls mixed in with darker grey. We have had
Lucy and her brother, Desi, since they were about four weeks
old.  Not only does Lucy purr when petted, she’s been known to purr
while watching her brother being petted, too!  She loves her toys and is abso-
lutely delighted when toys are “hidden” in shoes and flip flops.  She is a very
affectionate and loving kitty.
Desi is a stunning white and brown tiger with lighter shades
of brown swirled into darker brown. Desi was in a foster home
with his sister, Lucy, since they were about four weeks old.
They are now at our shelter happily playing with the other kit-
tens. Desi  is a very sweet and playful boy and will make a purr-fect pet in a loving
home. He loves chasing cat wands and laser lights and is a joy to watch because
of his playful and happy disposition.
Jemma could also have been named “Snuggles” because she is
really good at that. Jemma is an adorable torti with really short hair
that feels like silk. She loves attention and will give nose kisses to
show how much she loves you. She’s a playful girl and has a great
time playing with her brother, Jinxie.  And we can’t wait to see her when she grows
into those ears!
Jinxie is wonderful male tuxedo with no tail (probably because
there is Manx in his genes). Jinxie is a total lap kitten, although he
also really loves to play and will certainly keep you entertained with
his antics. After serious play time he will seek you out for his “lap
nap” time.  He even gives hugs to thank you for loving him.  He’s a joy!
a helping paw
508-291-PAWS | www.ahelpingpaw.org
Pixie is a small adult girl with tons of charm — best in adult
home. She gets along well with other kitties and doesn’t seem
to mind most dogs. She will even greet you at the door.
Ash & Giz are a sister pair of gorgeous longhair grays. These
girls are very calm and well-behaved. They would make great
couch potatoes — keeping your lap warm in the winter.
Our bottle babies have surely grown and now are
ready for their new home. Mojo and Moxie are a
brother pair  — so very gentle and interactive. Lots
more kittens will be arriving soon, so check our site.
Gi Gi is so ready for her new home, she’s even boxed her-
self up just waiting for you to come get her.
animal protection center of se ma
508-586-2053 | www.apcsm.org
home said he had to go, so he is here to find a new home. He
has a lot of personality and is super friendly.
Willa is a gorgeous one-year-old French lop female rabbit. Her
owner was allergic, so this beautiful bun is here waiting for a fam-
ily to take her home. She is very friendly.
Bently is a handsome nine-month-old neutered male
ferret. This young boy is very friendly and playful! He is
looking for a home that will give him all the love he
deserves.
Fluff is a very cute male parakeet. He is part of a pair looking
for a home to call their own. These cute birds chirp and whistle
and are very sweet.
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Internal Medicine
Michael Bernstein, DVM,
DACVIM, Medical Director
Angelyn Cornetta, DVM,
DACVIM, Intern Director
Alice Hadden, DVM,
DACVIM
Susan Morrison, DVM,
DACVIM
Jerry Perry, DVM
Bruce Walker, DVM
Cardiology
Susan Morrison, DVM,
DACVIM
(Internal Medicine)
Bradley L. Moses, DVM,
DACVIM (Cardiology)
Neurology
Stephanie Kube, DVM,
DACVIM (Neurology)
Dermatology
Klaus Earl Loft, DVM
Emergency/Critical Care
Angelyn Cornetta, DVM,
DACVIM
Angela Girello, DVM
Alison R. Gaynor, DVM,
DACVIM, DACVECC
Cindy Lopes, DVM
Ophthalmology
Bill Greentree, DVM, DACVO
Surgery
David Diamond, VMD,
DACVS
Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging
Lori Hartzband, DVM,
DACVR
Diana Rosenstein, DVM,
DACVR
Avian and Exotic Animal
Medicine
Stephen Dyer, DVM,
DABVP (Avian)
Dentistry
Michelle Politano, DVM
Sheri Procious, DVM
November 2010
VCA South Shore
(Weymouth) Animal Hospital
595 Columbian St., South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 337-6622
www.vcasouthshore.com
Dermatology
Chronic Ear Disease In
Dogs & Cats
If your dog has had two or more ear infections in his or her life, you might have been told that
“all dogs gets ear infections,” or “it is normal for dogs with long, hanging ears to get ear infec-
tions,” or “all dogs that swim get ear infections,” or even that “it is because your dog is digging
in the dirt that he gets ear infections.” These are common misconceptions that Dr. Klaus Earl
Loft, who runs the Dermatology Service at VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in South
Weymouth, MA, has heard from owners who bring him their pets with chronic ear problems.
In reality, a dog that suffers from recurrent ear infections may actually have an underlying
allergic skin condition that, if diagnosed and treated properly, could eliminate or reduce the
incidence of future ear infections.
If your dog has had ear problems that began when he or she was younger than 3 to 4 years of
age, it is likely that the ear problem is secondary to allergies. Older animals that develop their
first ear infection later in life may have problems other than allergies that are the cause for the
ear infection.
In veterinary medicine, it is often the dermatologist who deals with chronic ear diseases in
dogs and cats. This is very understandable, since the ear and the skin are one and the same
organ, and clinical signs associated with the ears are often part of a generalized dermatologic
condition. Some dogs that present with an ear infection will have other clinical symptoms that
are suggestive of allergies, such as foot licking and chewing, itchy skin, reoccurring skin infec-
tions in the groin or elbow area, greasy and scaly hair coat, and/or patchy hair loss. These
symptoms can seriously affect the quality of life in these pets, and managing patients afflicted
with chronic allergic ear disease has become a passion for Dr. Loft. Using the videotoscope at
VCA South Shore for both the diagnosis and treatment of these frustrating chronic ear prob-
lems has increased Dr. Loft’s ability to determine the best therapeutic options for these
patients, and to help deal with the often severe discomfort associated with ear infections.
If Dr. Loft suspects that allergies are the underlying cause for a patient’s chronic skin or ear
issues, he can offer either intradermal or serologic testing for both cats and dogs. Once a spe-
cific allergic cause is identified, he will treat the patient with Allergen Specific Immunotherapy
(commonly known as “allergy shots”). This hypo-sensitization is very similar to what is offered
to humans with atopic dermatitis.
If your dog or cat suffers from reoccurring ear problems or other chronic skin conditions, ask
your regular veterinarian for a referral, or feel free to call VCA South Shore Animal Hospital,
to schedule a consultation with Dr. Loft. In Dr. Loft’s opinion, “Until proven otherwise, a
pet with chronic ear disease is an allergic pet.”
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