Adopt Me Please! September Cuties from the Frederick County Animal Control
September 3, 2010
Frederick County Animal Control
301-600-1319
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov
view our adoptable aniamls at: www.frederick.petfinder.com
Amber-5290 2 years old Female Domestic Short Hair
Amber and her kittens arrived at Frederick County Animal Control as strays from the Brunswick area. Her foster family reports that she loves to be rubbed and will purr non-stop. Amber did a great job raising her kittens and all four of them have been adopted. Doesn’t she deserve a chance at a forever home?
Cassie-5801 4 years old Female Pit Bull Mix
Poor Cassie. Cassie was adopted from Frederick County Animal Control in 2007 only to be dumped at a shelter in an adjacent county. We are sad she lost her home but happy to have her back at FCAC. Come meet Cassie….she surely will not disappoint you.
Duke-1070 3.5 years old Male Jack Russell Terrier Mix
Duke is an energetic bouncing boy. He is smart and eager to please but desperately needs a home with boundaries and rules. Duke’s adoption fee is $92.50 and includes microchip registration, vaccinations, a vet wellness visit and a county license.
Malikai-0424 2 years old Male Domestic Medium Hair
Malikai shares a similar story with many of the animals at Frederick County Animal Control…his owner could no longer afford to care for him. He’s affectionate and a good lap cat, but also curious and very interested in his surroundings. Come meet this handsome fella!
Frederick County Animal Control
301-600-1319
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov
view our adoptable aniamls at: www.frederick.petfinder.com
C&K Groomers
September 2, 2010
Kaylia & Cheryl
C&K Grooming opened their grooming business in October of 2009; all breeds are welcome. After 10 years of grooming dogs for neighbors and friends, Cheryl & Kaylia decided to open C&K Groomers. Pamper your pooch & give them a fluff!
C&K Hours:
9am to 1pm
Wed-Sat
By Appointment Only
301-271-7813
Our Services:
Any Size Dog Full Groom = $35
Senior Citizens = $28
Nail Trimmings = $5
Bath = $10
Bath & Nails = $15
Owners: Cheryl and Kaylia Bottomly
Location:
13717 Hillside Ave
Thurmont, Md 21788
Pet Time by Dr. “JB” Bramson
June 18, 2010
DOG BITE EPIDEMIC
Every year more than 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs. More than 3,000 of those bites are to mail carriers.
There are many different breeds that contribute to the dog bite epidemic. There is a distinction between canine homicides (where dogs kill people) and dog bite injuries (much more common). Note that Pit Bulls and Rottweilers are responsible for the majority of serious and fatal injuries.
Children are the ones bitten most often. Boys 5-9 yrs. old have the highest incidence. More than half of dog bites occur in the home or in a familiar place. 3/4’s of biting dogs belong to family or friends. When a child is under 4 years old, the family dog was the attacker about half the time and 90% of the time it happened at home. This is no laughing matter. It takes owners being responsible for their dogs behavior and appropriate training to prevent problems. Owners create dangerous dogs or create dangerous situations (ie. leave children alone with dogs).
How can we prevent such carnage?
Here are some basic rules:
DO NOT ever leave a baby or small child alone with a dog.
DO NOT approach an unfamiliar dog, especially on a chain. Always ask before petting a dog or reaching for a dog through or over a fence or in a car.
DO NOT run from a dog - dogs will chase and catch you.
DO NOT scream - it elevates the stress level of the dog.
DO NOT assume a certain breed will or will not bite. Any dog that is mistreated or trained to attack may bite.
DO stay still when approached by an unfamiliar dog–DO NOT reach out your hand–it gives the dog something to bite.
DO roll into a ball and lie still if knocked over.
DO put your elbows down and your fists under your chin during an attack to prevent major damage to your throat and trunk.
DO seek medical attention if you are bitten and skin is broken.
DO carefully select your new dog. Take your time, do not be impulsive
DO socialize your dog to listen to your commands.
DO neuter your dog–they are less likely to bite.
DO be a responsible pet owner.
DO find out the rabies vaccination status of any dog or other animal that bites you. Dogs have to be quarantined for 10 days even if they are current on their rabies vaccine. It is a 6 month quarantine for a non-vaccinated or non-current pet.
All dogs and cats over 3 months old must have rabies vaccine. It doesn’t matter if they are “indoor” only. For example, bats can get in the house and bite. Pets can sneak outside and get exposure, even if it’s just once.
Any dog or cat that bites a person (and is not current on rabies vaccine) has placed that person at potential risk of exposure to rabies virus. There is NO test that can be done on a live animal for rabies. Only after an animal/pet is put down can brain tissue be tested to know for sure. A human life may be at stake without an adequate rabies vaccine history. There is no cure for rabies, and preventative post exposure rabies vaccines may be necessary for a person who is bitten.
Protect your pet, your family and your community by having all mammals with exposure to people rabies vaccinated. This means dogs, cats, ferrets, goats, sheep, alpacas, horses and cows. Rabbits, gerbils, hamsters and rats are not vaccinated. Reptiles, amphibians and birds cannont contract or transfer rabies to humans.
TOP 10 MOST POPULAR DOG BREEDS IN THE USA:
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Golden Retriever
3. German Shepherd
4. Dachshund
5. Beagle
6. Poodle
7. Chihuahua
8. Rottweiler
9. Yorkie
10. Boxer
Sources: 1- Dog Bite (internet site) 2- Center for Disease Control
Dog Days of Summer!
June 14, 2010
The dog days of summer were evident at Furmont Days held on Saturday, June 12th! Catoctin Vet Clinic and Thurmont First paired up for the annual pooch fest! Dogs of all sizes and shapes were displayed by their proud owners while the dogs struted their stuff!
I Want You (and your dog) To Give Blood by Dr “JB” Bramson
May 14, 2010
Blood donation is a gift of life, whether you are a human, dog or cat.
When I look at my blood donation card, it tells me:
1) 1 human blood donation can save up to 3 lives.
2) less than 30% of those who give once give again.
3) a person can give up to 6 times per year
4) every 2 seconds a person needs blood
5) donated blood lasts 42 days
Pets Need Blood Transfusions Too
Whole blood and blood components are utilized in transfusion medicine. When blood is separated, it yields packed red blood cells (RBC’s) which carry oxygen to tissues in the body, fresh frozen plasma, or frozen plasma, and platelets. The shelf lives of those products are:
packed RBC’s - 35 days
fresh frozen plasma (FFP) - 1 year
frozen plasma (FP) - 5 years
Reasons for cats and dogs to need transfusions
1) blood loss from major trauma, bleeding internal tumors, even heavy parasite loads especially in young animals or very small sized animals. For example: internal parasites - especially hookworms, and external parasites - fleas and ticks in high numbers.
2) decreased production of RBC’s from bone marrow due to:
a) cancer of the bone marrow
b) infections i.e., Feline Leukemia virus in cats
3) coagulation disorders:
a) inherited disorders such as hemophilia (dogs can get this condition and there are different varieties)
b) acquired - ingestion of rodent bait/ poisons - most often these baits act as anti-coagulants to cause bleeding to death; pets find these baits delicious too and can be harmed (or killed) by them.
There are animal blood banks throughout the USA. One of the closest to us is Eastern Veterinary Blood Bank in Annapolis, Maryland. One of their blood donation centers is at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital in Frederick Maryland. Only “volunteer” dogs are used for donations.
Your dog can be considered for blood donating if it is:
1) a healthy 9 months to 7 1/2 year old that is at least 35 pounds.
2) available to donate every 2 months
3) on regular heartworm prevention
4) up to date on preventive health care (vaccines)
5) not taking any medicines which may preclude it from being a donor
As a donor, your dog receives:
1) blood typing
2) complete blood cell counts and chemistry panels yearly
3) heartworm and tick disease screening every 6 to 12 months
4)other testing for disorders
5) an examination at each donation
A single dog donation can save 4 lives. Donation only takes 3 to 5 minutes and no sedation is needed. Only a small amount of blood is collected and the body starts to replace it immediately.
blood typing and cross matching ( between donors and recipients) is a good idea before a transfusion. In dogs, it can be risky not to do so. In cats, it can be fatal.
Dogs and cats have their own blood groups. Dogs have 3 blood groups and cats have 2 blood groups. Blood type refers to an antigen on the surface of the RBC’s. In dogs, one major distinction is DEA 1.1 positive vs. negative. If you know that your dog is positive, it saves money on the cost for compatible blood and it saves the negative blood supply for those that really do need it.
So give blood if you’re a dog and save lives. Give blood if you’re a person and feel good knowing that you’re saving lives.
Contact the Red Cross at: 1-800-REDCROSS to schedule a donation
Call Eastern Veterinary Blood Bank at 1-800-949-3822
Column by Dr. “JB” Bramson Catoctin Vet Clinic 4 Paws Place Thurmont, MD 301.271.0156
Pet Times
May 1, 2010
Check back for the pet news….
Advertisement
