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Pet Gazette May 2010
 Top Dog of the Month
‘Cosmo’
T J
his is my dog Cos-
mo and I would like
to tell you the many
reasons why he is the Top
dog.
First off, here’s the story
of how he came into our lives.
I was working at a local piz-
za shop as a delivery driver,
when I was sent to a house
to deliver pizza. the lady had
answered the door holding a
puppy. of course, I cooed. He
was very cute. She had told
me she had eight pups in the
house, and would I like to see
them (of course I would, who
wouldn’t?). Then to my sur-
prise there he was, the biggest,
fluffiest, black ball of cuteness
just looking at me. I couldn’t
resist. I said, “I will take him>”
It must have been fate because
he was just brought back to her
as the other owner was allergic
to his fur. He was the only one
with long hair. “consider that
your tip” she said as I left.
Come to find out, Cosmo
is half black lab and half New-
foundland. He was going to
be a big boy. So I brought him
home to my husband who fell
in love with him instantly. He
named him Cosmo as soon as
he saw him.
Cosmo was the best pup-
py; very well behaved and
easy to train. As he got older
we did notice he was roaming
the neighborhood for long pe-
riods of time. Then one day
a car pulled in the driveway
and out came Cosmo (Weird,
I thought). So the lady started
to tell me that Cosmo would
go to her house everyday to
play with her dogs and watch
over the kids (how cute). So
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for a little while she would
drive him home everyday at
5 p.m. I think he thought that
was his job to make sure the
kids were safe and his shift
ended at 4:45.
Another reason I believe
he is Top dog is when I had my
first child. She went through
her colic stage and she would
just cry and cry. She was in
a bassinet that swung side to
side and one day the crying
had stopped. I figured she had
finally fell asleep, so I waited a
few minutes and quietly snuck
down to the room, cracked the
door, and was shocked to find
Cosmo pushing the bassinet
with his nose. My heart just
melted.
Cosmo enjoys camping and
Spa Pool
for Top Dog.
hiking. In his life he has hiked
up Mt. Washington four times.
He has canoed down the Saco
River numerous times. He is
over all the best dog.
Last year we had a scare.
We thought we were going to
lose him. His symptoms were
the same as a stroke. Devasta-
tion has hit, we thought. We
were not going to bring him
home from the vets. But to
our surprise, the prognosis was
good. He had an inner ear in-
fection, or what the vet called
“Old Man Syndrome.” Cosmo
is pushing 17. He made a full
recovery except that his head
has a tilt, which is really cute.
All in all, he is still very
healthy. He may walk a little
slower, take the stairs a little
slower, and bark five minutes
after people have already left
(which we laugh at) but he still
makes his rounds in the morn-
ing to neighbors for his cook-
ies, and he still fills our heart
with love everyday.
This is why Cosmo, my
deliver tip, should be picked
Kelly Willard
Middleboro
MARSHFIELD
ANIMAL
HOSPITAL
(781) 837-5005
Pet Gazette
First Annual
South Shore Pet Expo
oin us for the first
annual South
Shore Pet
Expo to be held
Sunday June 6
from 11am-
4pm at the
Marshfield
Fairgrounds
in Marshfield.
The festival
features quality ven-
dors of pet themed and
pet friendly products, hand
crafted items, art, jewelry,
food, live animal demonstrations, pony rides, exhibits,
sponsors products and services and a contest to crown
South Shore’s Dog Of The Year!
All funds raised will benefit Fairy DogParents
501c3 registered nonprofit organization that prevents
dogs from being surrendered to shelters by providing
temporary assistance to Sponsor Dogs and their Dog-
Parents with the need for food, medical needs and gen-
eral wellness.
The South Shore Pet Expo is a family and pet
friendly event and is free to the public. For more infor-
mation please contact Marlo Manning at 617 359-0938
or FairyDogParents.org
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Dogs Serving the
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A fresh approach
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She’s Looking to You for Help.
othing warms the human heart like
Learn how you can protect cats at alleycat.org. the bond between a beloved pet and
its owner. When it comes to the
human nose, however, pet ownership
clearly has a downside. Many
animal lovers have all but given
up on being able to eliminate un-
pleasant odors — from wet fur to
W W W. A L L E Y C AT. O R G litter boxes. One reason this has
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ow that spring
How to Participate: is here and
Shares for this location are going fast the weather
and there is a maximum amount is warming, homeowners
available for the site. will inevitably find their at-
tentions returning to their
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The Deadline is
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individual rooms, while Air/Q WHAF is in-
tegrated into the home’s heating and air con-
ditioning system to freshen the entire
home. The Air/Q units neutral-
ize odors and create scent ef-
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low concentration, meaning
users are consuming far less
product than they would with
a traditional air-freshening
system. The fragrances, which
include Clear Sky, Lemon Ver-
bena, Rose and Peony and Pink
Grapefruit, work with recyclable
cartridges. Scent intensity levels can be
set from “1” to “50” to match room or home
sizes, as well as user tastes. These devices also
can be programmed to start and stop at certain
times each day.  
The Air/Q Whole Room system costs
$199.95, plus $49.95 for refill cartridges and
is available at airq.com. The Air/Q WHAF sys-
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conditioning professionals. Refill cartridges
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sign up to get in touch with a certified dealer
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formula performs in all
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To use the product, at-
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public’s fascination with pets
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harm children or pets. A quart bottle of Rascal
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cial relationship of presidents
and their pets over the years.
Whether iconic or unknown, all
these photographs share a fas-
cination with the first family’s
pets. From FDR and his Scottie
Fala, to Richard Nixon and his
cocker spaniel Checkers, to the
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nous photo library and its online photo archive
of more than seven million images, the photo-
A half century of hospitality and caring for
graphs included in “First Pet” are considered
the pets of the South Shore “the best of the best” and memorialize the spe-
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highlights the U.S. presidents and their pets in
a way that appeals to animal lovers, regardless
of party affiliation. “First Pet,” 128 pages in pa-
perback, is due out in May. It sells for $15 and
is available at local and online bookstores.
May 2010
 Solve the mixed-breed mystery
A
s millions of Ameri-
cans take part in the
U.S. Census this year,
one member of millions house-
holds isn’t included — man’s
best friend. That’s why in 2010,
the estimated 38 million mixed
breed dogs in the United States
also will have the chance to stand
up and be counted with the na-
tion’s first ever Mars Veterinary
National Mutt Census. Mixed
breed dogs account for more than
half (53 percent) of all pet dogs in
the United States. Until now, their
breed makeup has been largely
guesswork. The National Mutt
Census, conducted by a leading
authority in dog DNA analysis,
Mars Veterinary, will provide valuable insights into
the background of the nation’s mixed breed dog pop-
ulation.
Mars Veterinary’s Wisdom Panel Insights test —
a “do-it-yourself” cheek swab test — claims to be
the most comprehensive mixed breed test on the mar-
ket, capable of detecting from among more than 170
breeds the make up a mixed breed dog with complete
Good Dog
W
hether big or small,
purebred or mutt,
household pet or
service animal, dogs touch human
lives in countless ways. They help
autistic children regain a sense of
calm and independence, they com-
fort the sick, and they bring joy to
many. As founder and executive
director of The Good Dog Foun-
dation, the largest animal-assisted
therapy organization on the East
Coast, Rachel McPherson has heard and wit-
nessed many stories about dogs doing good.
In her new book, “Every Dog Has a Gift,” she
chronicles the quietly heroic deeds of a variety
of dogs — from service and therapy dogs to the
lovable household dogs that bring their humans
happiness every day. There is the classroom
A modern dog’s life
W
hat do dogs value? Why do they
get so excited by their daily
walks? And why might dogs of
different breeds have different needs? In the
new book, “A Modern Dog’s Life: How to Do
the Best for Your Dog,” animal behaviorist, vet-
erinarian and dog lover Paul McGreevy, PhD,
MRCVS, answers these questions and offers
a new approach to owning and training a dog.
That approach — which McGreevy uses with
his own three dogs, Wally, Tinker and Neville
(pictured on the book’s cover) — is based on
humans picturing themselves as life coaches,
giving their dogs opportunities to get the best
out of life, rather than approaching their role
as that of master, alpha dog or leader. Using
humor, easy-to-follow instructions and unique
characters, McGreevy takes readers on a walk
The tale of saving Gracie
“
Saving Gracie” is a story of transfor-
mation, not only for the title animal, a

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named
Gracie, but also of the human who helped
her find her way out of a
Pennsylvania puppy bill.
The book traces Gracie’s
journey out of the puppy
mill and tells the stories
of the people who helped
her along the way: the Hu-
mane Society police offi-
Mars Veterinary is urging
dog owners to participate in the
National Mutt Census by logging
on to muttcensus.com where
they can take a brief five-minute
Census survey, which asks them
questions about the dog’s size
and weight, his feeding and ex-
ercise habits, whether he was ad-
opted from a shelter — as well as
questions about the dog’s health.
All participants will be entered
into sweepstakes to win prizes
for their dogs, such as a supply
of Pedigree nutritious dog food
or Greenies chewable, digestible
treats.
The findings of the Mars Vet-
accuracy. The test sells for $79.99 and is available erinary National Mutt Census will
ancestry report that reveals the dog’s genetic back- offer a comprehensive analysis of the nation’s mixed
ground that may help owners make sense of obvious breed dog population. Among the many insights it
and not-so-obvious physical traits plus behaviors like will offer, the findings may provide researchers a bet-
digging, herding and barking that all come from the ter understanding of the types and frequency of dis-
various breeds in a dog’s family tree.  Once an owner eases among this group of dogs that could ultimately
understands a dog’s natural tendencies, it makes it help determine health risk factors for certain breed
possible to create a tailored training, exercise and nu- mixes.
trition program to fit his one-of-a-kind needs.
where children with low literacy
scores advance through the simple act
of reading to dogs. There’s the Viet-
nam veteran with multiple sclerosis
who helps soldiers returning from
the Middle East regain their sense of
selves in the training of therapy dogs.
And there’s the mother who watch-
es her autistic son undergo positive
changes thanks to a new constant
companion, his service dog Chad.
Mixed in with these stories, McPher-
son also offers practical advice and information
on everything from how to adopt a dog to how
to have a dog certified and connect with a local
animal-assisted therapy organization. Released
in March, “Every Dog Has a Gift” is available
in hardcover at local bookstores and online. It
sells for $23.95.
in the paws of man’s best
friend to help them under-
stand the challenges and
confusions dogs face liv-
ing in the modern world.
Throughout the book,
McGreevy draws on the
latest research on dog be-
havior as well as on his
own expertise to explain
why dogs behave the way
they do, why aspects of human behavior are
mystifying to dogs, and why dogs may never
comprehend some human tendencies. Due out
in May, “A Modern Dog’s Life” sells for $15.95
and is available at local and online bookstores
or at theexperimentpublishing.com. VETERINARY EMERGENCY
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the woman who cared for the dog in a shelter (OUR%MERGENCY#ARE
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about the millions of American puppy mill • Anesthesiology • Dermatology
dogs who need help. Author Carol Bradley is • Cardiology • Emergency
an award-winning journalist who has written
• Critical Care • Internal Medicine
about many aspects of animal welfare, includ-
ing horse slaughtering, rodeos, animal hoard- • Diagnostic Imaging • Ophthalmology
ing and animal cruelty. Learn more about her • Dentistry • Surgery
book, and about puppy mills, at her Web site,
carolbradley.com. “Saving Gracie,” released in
cer who raided her kennel,
the prosecutor who took
Gracie’s breeder to court,
May 2010
March in hardcover, sells for $21.99. Find it at 3OUTH3TREETs7ALPOLE-!
local or online bookstores. www.TuftsVets.org
Pet Gazette 5
 Pet scams on the rise:
Tips to help identify frauds
T
hese days, scam-
mers are luring pet
lovers out of thou-
sands of dollars with photos of
cute puppies, heart-breaking
stories and irresistible prices
— and becoming increasingly
savvy at their work. Some-
Dr. Rachel Francis Dr. Kimberly Suh times it is difficult to deter-
mine if it is a scam, until it is
too late. Fraudwatchers.org, a
Hospital Hours: nonprofit anti-scam organiza-
Closed for lunch every day 12-1pm tion manned entirely by volun-
Monday: 8am-5pm teers, has seen an increase in
Tuesday: 8am-5pm & 6pm-8pm pet scams over the past couple
Wednesday: 11am-7pm
of years. In 2009, the number
Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday: 8am-5pm of pet scam postings on the
Saturday: 8am-12pm site more than doubled that of
Sunday: Closed past years combined.
Many scams begin with an
303 Wareham Road, Marion advertisement. Once the pro-
spective owner responds, most
508-748-1203 likely over e-mail, they will
www.marionanimalhospital.com soon learn that the animal is lo-
Full Service Veterinary Hospital
Dogs, Cats & Exotic Animals
House Calls*
Office Hours Mon-Sat by appointment
Lisa M. Teixeira, DVM
Paige Pongratz, DVM
Jennifer J. Johnson, DVM
* Limited to active clients*
cated overseas. The seller will
say that once the shipping fees
are paid, usually by Western
Union or MoneyGram, the an-
imal will be part of the family.
But additional costs will soon
follow — extra shipping costs,
customs clearance fees, vac-
cinations and insurance. After
sending thousands of dollars,
there is still no animal.
The Independent Pet and
Animal Transportation As-
sociation International Inc., a
non-profit, worldwide trade
association for animal han-
dlers, pet moving providers,
kennel operators, veterinarians
and others, offers the follow-
ing advice on identifying pet
scams and how to purchase a
pet safely:
• Always insist that the sell-
er enter into a formal contract.
The document should detail
the method of transportation,
timeframe, the airline of car-
riage, all associated costs and
copy of the health certificate.
• Check references. If the
ry at ipata.com (click on “Find
a Pet Shipper”). If they are not
in the directory, they are not a
member.
• Examine the Web site.
Scammers copy Web sites of
reputable companies — mak-
ing it harder to identify them.
Examine the site, look for poor
grammar, inconsistencies and
misspellings (especially in the
e-mail address), and confirm
international phone numbers
online at countrycallingcodes.
com/reverse-lookup.php.
• Check the phone number.
Insist on getting a phone num-
ber from the seller. Then test
the number to make sure a real
person answers, even if it’s
a long distance international
call. In order to avoid commu-
nication, scammers may claim
to be hearing impaired.
• Most important: Be wary
of sending funds by Western
Union or MoneyGram. Scam-
mers will say this is the most
inexpensive and fastest way
of doing business. Most repu-
table dealers will request that
a person wire transfer funds to
their company bank account
or will accept a credit card or
PayPal payment.
The Independent Pet and
Animal Transportation Asso-
ciation suggests that anyone
who does want to purchase
a pet work with a legitimate

seller indicates that a specific breeder or retailer in their own

company will handle the ship-
115 Mattakeesett St. ping, get complete details for
Pembroke, MA 781-293-5184 the shipping company and then
check them out. Use an online
search engine to research them
and call them to confirm that
they know the breeder.
• Check affiliations. In
order to convey authenticity,
scammers may claim to be a
member of the Independent
Pet and Animal Transportation
Association. If this is the case,
look up their company name
in the IPATA member directo-
country. If they are on a tight
budget, or really need to find
a pet quickly, consider visiting
a local pet shelter. Purchasing
an animal through legitimate
sources may be a lengthier
process or more expensive, but
it is secure and the person will
actually receive an animal.  
And anyone who has been
scammed is encouraged to re-
port it online at one of these
three Web sites: fraudwatch-
ers.org, cybercrimeops.com or
antifraudintl.org.

Habitat for Cats

plans May events
H
abitat for Cats will hold an adoption day on Sun-
day, May 2 at 1322 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.
Adoptions are always available during the week
by appointment. For information, visit haibtatforcats.org.
The nonprofit group will hold a Mother’s Day Bake Sale
on Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shaws Mar-
ket in Fairhaven. All items will be homemade, beautifully
packaged and decorated. Items will include treats, cookies,
cakes, candy and more. Pick up a goody for the mom in your
life or just treat yourself.
Habitat’s annual spring Yard Sale will be held Saturday,
May 29, rain or shine at their building at 1322 Ashley Blvd.,
New Bedford. Shop from a variety of jewelry, furniture,
knickknacks, dishware, decorations, paintings, rugs, videos,
books, sports equipment, toys and more. Stop in, browse,
buy a treasure and support a good cause. Habitat for Cats is
located across from Burger King on Route 6, at the intersec-
tion of Hathway Route and Route 6. Items may be donated
for the sale — e-mail YardSale@HabitatforCats.org to make
arrangements for dropping off items. All proceeds earned
from the sale will be used to help homeless cats.

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Pet Gazette May 2010
 By the Breed:
English Cocker Spaniel
By Diane Donovan
I
Pet Gazette Contributor
am Mira, an English
Cocker Spaniel. My
breed is not widely
popular, but once people get
to know us, they become com-
pletely loyal to the breed. We
are closely related to the Eng-
lish Springer Spaniel, who is
slightly larger and the English
Toy Spaniel who is smaller. In
fact, we were developed with
the Springer with height being
the only difference. Through-
out our history, great precau-
tions were taken to keep our
bloodlines pure and separate
from the American Cocker
Spaniel. The biggest difference
between us and the American
Cocker Spaniel is our muzzle,
which is longer than the Amer-
ican Cocker Spaniel’s. Our
physical characteristics that
are part of our standard, all
put together makes us the fin-
est of all small hunting dogs.
Our long, wavy coats protect
us through dense woods, thick
brush and marshes. Our long,
by the breed
low set ears and wide nostrils
help sweep up the scent of the
trail we are on. Our wide-set
eyes help us see as our heads
are down following the scent.
We are graceful, muscular and
compact which adds to our ex-
Throughout our history, great precautions were taken to keep our
bloodlines pure and separate from the American Cocker Spaniel.
The biggest difference between us and the American Cocker
Spaniel is our muzzle, which is longer than the American Cocker
Spaniel’s.
we should be socialized at an
early age. We do fine as a solo
dog or with other dogs.
Most of us are beloved, de-
voted, loyal companion
dogs. We are merry and
affectionate, sometimes
clownish with a quirky
sense of humor and very
athletic. We excel at agility
and obedience training. My
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New law bans devocalization
Navicular Syndrome
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of dogs and cats
ayle Fitzpatrick of Plymouth has rescued ani-
mals most of her adult life. But she never heard
A common complaint among
a dog like Logan, who had been abandoned by
his breeder when he stopped winning blue ribbons. Instead horses with a different approach
of barking, the now deceased Belgian Shepherd rasped and Dr. Bruce Indek

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wheezed, gagged and coughed relentlessly. Pet Gazette Contributor
The reason why, Fitzpatrick discovered, is because Lo- he navicular bone
gan's breeder had her dogs devocalized, a surgery in which serves two purpos-
vocal cords are cut solely to suppress or remove an animal's es. The first is that
voice. it acts as a shock absorber and
That cruel practice became illegal in Massachusetts late fulcrum for the flexor tendons.
last week, when Gov. Deval Patrick signed Logan's Law. The The second job of this bone is
law will allow vocal cord surgery on dogs and cats only to its ability to help turn on and
treat disease, injury or birth defects. off blood flow to the coffin
Sponsored by Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets, an un- bone and hoof.
funded, grassroots network of pet owners and others through- Symptoms of Navicular
out Massachusetts, Logan's Law was passed by the MA House Syndrome are: Front leg lame-
155-1 on March 3 and approved by the Senate on April 1. ness, inability to go down
It is the first effective statewide law to ban devocalization hill, hesitant to
in the United States, according to Laura Allen, Esq., execu- turn, and weight
tive director, Animal Law Coalition, noting that devocaliza- shifted behind
tion has long been illegal in the UK. front legs.
“We applaud the Governor and the Legislature for taking Common Massage for the musculature is
an ethical stand against this practice, recognizing that animals causes are shoe important to improve balance but
deserve protection from abuse, no matter what form it takes or hoof trim- often times owners ask is this mus-
or by what euphemisms it is called. Let there be no mistake: ming issues.
Subjecting animals to vocal cord surgery for convenience or cular or joint related. In reality it
This syndrome can never be just one since the
profit is animal abuse,” says Leslie Burg, spokesperson for
is not genetic muscles move the joints and the
Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets.
but rather ac- joints interfere with the nerves that
quired. A very In the above picture the navicular control the muscles.
Cape Cod MSPCA’s 9th Annual common prob- bone is circled.
lem that goes un- is of course is long before a
stated is that of teration in the front hoof will
Navicular Syndrome occurs.
A Furry Affair poor biomechanics of the rear necessitate a change in shoe- Keeping your horse well bal-
legs, pelvis and low back lead- ing and or trimming, but this is anced with periodic chiro-
ing to Navicular Syndrome. just a treatment for the symp- practic evaluations, massage,
The horse normally carries toms and not the elimination stretching and farrier visits is
Auction 65 percent of their weight on of the cause. Your Vet will also the best way to prevent
the front legs, but when the prescribe anti-inflammatory
low back, sacroiliac or pelvic medication.
Massage for the muscula-
ture is important to improve
bones do not move freely there You may be asking your-
A silent and live balance but often times own-
is a weight shift and increase self what else can be done; well
ers ask is this muscular or joint
auction to benefit in weight bearing on the front having an Equine Chiropractor related. In reality it can never
the Guardian Angel legs. This weight shift will evaluate your horse after your be just one since the muscles
Fund for homeless, cause strain on the Flexor Vet has seen him is paramount move the joints and the joints
Tendons of the front legs and to getting at the possible cause. interfere with the nerves that
sick and injured
eventual chronic inflammation If there is a Subluxation in the control the muscles. It is best
animals of the navicular bone. Chronic aforementioned regions then to always have your horse
inflammation leads to a break- the chiropractor may be able evaluated by both practioners.
Date: Saturday, May 22 down of the navicular bone to help eliminate the cause of This may be more costly but
Time: 6 - 9pm and eventual disease. This al- this syndrome. The best time in the end it will be more cost
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cart and dinner at the historic Barker Tavern for only $125. provides care throughout New
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 Parrots in the Land of Aus(tralia)
By George Sommers
T
Pet Gazette Columnist
he Pet Gazette trav-
els Down Under to
interview an Aus-
tralian aviculturist (well, into
our Facebook friends list, any-
way).
Lee-ann Simpson of
Queensland, formerly of Tas-
mania, owns a blue Quaker
Fish & fowl
parrot named Charlie – and
enjoys observing wild parrots
and exotic birds we Yankees
rarely if ever see.
“Charlie says ‘tucker’
when we give him food,” says
Lee-ann – (“tucker” being
Aussie slang).  “It sounds like
he says thank you as he snatch-
es it! He says ‘what’ and ‘good
boy’. He also “baaaa’s” like a
lamb. “On the carpet he walks
forward…. turns in a circle…
walks backwards, around in a
circle and backwards again; he
keeps doing this till he gets to
where he is going, a bit strange
I think!”
Talk about parrot fan-
cier heaven. Rainbow lori-
keets visit the mango tree in
the “neighbours’” back yard
(that’s “neighbors’” in Oz!)
“When the fruit is ripe they
are sooo noisy!  Charlie copies
their whistles,” explains Lee-
ann.
“A few cockatoos land in
the trees in my neighbour’s
yard from time to time. I hear
them before I see them! Up the
road from me there are heaps
of them morning and night.  A
neighbour feeds them.  When
driving to work I often see
May 2010
them flying overhead and they
are usually squawking as they
fly!”
Other avian visitors in-
clude pink galah cockatoos,
kookaburras, magpies, butch-
er birds, ibises, pelicans and
cockatiels. Lorikeets drop by
for leftovers when Lee-ann’s
son Luke cleans the birdcage
in the backyard; but they have
to beware of the pied cura-
wongs that swoop at Charlie
the Quaker.
The flight to bird apprecia-
tion wasn’t a smooth one. “I
used to look after the school’s
pet bird, Scruffy (which was
blind), over the holidays,“
while keeping an eye on the
cat. ”I enjoyed looking after
Scruffy but found out how
messy birds were!” Lee-ann
says. She also acknowledges
a guilty feeling about seeing
birds cooped in a cage.  “That
turned me off having a bird
as a pet.”  It didn’t help that a
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a surprise one day – a 4 foot
long fishtank including a red
devil fish, paving the way for
a Charlie.
Last year, son Luke and
his girlfriend showed up with
the Quaker. “They kept him
in their room for a couple of
days waiting for the right time
to tell me,” Lee-ann explains,
“I love pets but I don’t want
any trouble with the landlord.
Well 10 months down the
track Charlie is still here and
I wouldn’t part with him for
anything now!  The landlord
comes around and mows the
lawn and whistles to Charlie
and Charlie whistles back.  We
presume he is ok with it as
he hasn’t said anything to us
Wild pink Galah cockatoos are common sights in Australia.
Photo by George Sommers
about him.”
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and would hiss and screech at Pets aren’t technically now available. For info go to
her, and on top of that her sis- allowed in Lee-ann’s apart- georgesommers.blogspot.com
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 Sterling Impression rehab takes
a unique approach to pet care

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be a better way and wondering
By Joe Breault, Pet Gazette Contributor how those who do not have the
luxury of a workplace that al-
or many years, pet owners have inevitably been
lows pets could deal with such
faced with a difficult scenario: “My dog is having a situation.
At the time, small animal
trouble getting up and moving.” What do you do
rehabilitation was only just
when your best friend and constant companion is lagging be- beginning to become a recog-
nized sub-practice.
hind on walks or has difficulty rising in the morning? What if At age 17, Sterling suf-
they have suffered trauma and are having mobility issues due fered a stroke and died. But
McMillan remained confident
to injury? The tried and true methodology in most instances that there was a better course
would be rest and medication. But what if it persists? What for such cases than the stan-
dard practice of x-rays and
would a human being do in a similar situation? non-steroidal anti-inflamma-
tory drugs. Then in 2003, Mc-
Dr. Marjorie McMillan mal now’, but that is exactly Millan and certified veterinary
founded Sterling Impression what we do to our pets. They technician Cathy Symons both
Animal Rehabilitation Clinic need rehabilitation just like a attended the University of
of New England in response person would to fully regain Tennessee animal rehabilita-
to these questions. When a hu- their mobility and utility of the tion certification program and
man being suffers an injury affected area.” became two of the first 36 in-
or is afflicted with a chronic dividuals in the United States
condition that limits mobility Early days to be qualified for this work.
they are ordinarily prescribed Sterling Impression was “After that, we installed
rehabilitation. opened in October 2001 and an underwater treadmill and
to date is the only animal reha- never looked back,” McMillan
STERling impression bilitation center in the country said.
animal rehabilitation with a rehabilitation-certified According to Symons, the
center of new england veterinarian, veterinary tech- clients at Sterling “are mostly
nician and therapist all under geriatric dogs, overweight
Features: Physical therapy, one roof. This facility evolved pets, dogs with osteo-arthritis
range of motion exercises,
from the Windhover Veteri- and some ACL tears whose
therapeutic ultrasound, land
nary Clinic under McMillan’s owners are looking for alter-
exercises, muscle stimula-
direction. natives to traditional therapies
tion, home therapy plans
“Eventually, I would like such as drugs.” Fewer acci- Abby takes a walk on the underwater treadmill while recover-
and custom orthotics
to see this expand and encom- dent victims are seen here than ing from surgery. The treadmill is a low impact alternative to
Address: 1008 East St.
pass the veterinary clinic as might be expected, and this is traditional walks and a way for animals with mobility issues to
Walpole, MA 02081
well, so everything is available attributed to “the old school of
benefit from exercise and joint mobility by virtue of the buoy-
Telephone: 508-668-7946 under one roof,” she said. thought” that the way to treat Photo courtesy of Sterling
ancy of being partially submerged.
The center is named after an animal after an accident is Impression
Web site: starcone.com
McMillan’s Labrador retriever, to crate or cage it and rest it for small animal rehabilitation, example, in addition to the var-
Sterling, who developed de- 6-8 weeks. the only options available ious forms of physical therapy
“Animals should be treated generative myelopathy at age “We are still trying to get were rest, ice, some mobility available at Sterling — tread-
no differently,” McMillan said. 14 and could no longer walk the idea of therapy across, but work and medications. mills, swimming pool, balance
“If a person has a broken hip, unassisted. McMillan carried usually it is only approached Rehabilitation can take boards, ramps and plyomet-
you don’t put them in traction Sterling to and from work if the animal’s owner knows many forms, and practices that rics — there also are an acu-
until it’s healed and then say with her for two years, all the about it and asks their vet,” have been developed to treat puncturist and an Usui Reiki
‘OK, go about your life as nor- while thinking that there must Symons said. humans can also be adapted to practitioner on site. Addition-
Prior to the emergence of the treatment of animals. For ally, Sterling works closely

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Sterling Impression Animal Rehabilitation Center of New England Lani, a three-year-old Newfoundland, works on the balance board as part of her rehabilitation
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 SWIMMING: Emmett does some laps around the Sterling
pool. Photo courtesy of Robin Fenton

One of the newer programs that has been launched by Sterling Impression is the “Slim Swim.”
This is an innovative approach to weight management that combines a carefully monitored diet
with regular swimming session in the facility’s pool. Photo by Joe Breault

with Chiropractic Health Care
Services of North Dighton and
has begun to utilize innova-
tive orthotics to non-surgically
correct deformities.
Special cases
Over the years, a variety
of clients have passed through
the doors of Sterling — each
with its own unique story and
circumstance. One interesting
case Symons recalled was the
story of Elmer, a rooster that
had suffered a neck and brain
injury.
“Elmer developed cogni-
tive issues and had difficulty
maintaining his balance and
Certified veterinary technician Cathy Symons sits at Sterling’s
front desk. Symons has been a veterinary technician since 1986
walking. His therapy went
wonderfully, but then he had
to be carefully re-introduced
to the other fowl because the
hens picked on him,” Symons
said.
A far more common prob-
lem was that which was afflict-
ing Beamer, a four-year-old-
female Doberman pinscher
that suffered from a cervical
disc herniation. This condition
is common in Dobermans and
can result in post surgical pa-
ralysis. In Beamer’s case, she
was paralyzed from the neck
down.
“When Beamer came to
us, she was very frustrated and
depressed. It took nine months
of therapy with sessions three
times per week, but at the end
she was walking,” Symons
said. “She had to re-learn ev-
erything — how to stand, sit,
lie down, get up from a prone
position, etc. But now she
walks, runs and plays with
other dogs.”
Prince was another Dober-
mann that had suffered from
a cervical disc herniation and
had also been paralyzed from
the neck down.
“Prince had been hospital- SURFING: Emmett hits the surf board as part of his workout
ized for three weeks, and when regiment. Surfing helps the animal with core strengthening
he came in he was extremely and for overall balance. Photo courtesy of Robin Fenton
frustrated. He would just let
out high-pitched whines,” Mc-
Millan said. “With therapy, it
took him four months to take
his first steps again, two more
months to walk with a little
bit of a wobble in his gait and
another four months to run —
but he can walk and run now.”
Then there was Lemon, a
Pekin duck that had cerebral
issues causing him to lose his
balance. Lemon underwent
therapy and uses an aid in or-
der to stand but can swim very
well. He also “wrote” a book
about his adventures and went WALKING: Emmett gets a cardiovascular workout in on the
on tour to promote it. underwater treadmill. Emmett entered the program weighing
Jenny from Scituate re- 26.4 lbs and currently weighs in at 22.6 which, for a cat is a
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 deceased yellow Labrador,
Penny.
“I adopted Penny from a
shelter in Mississippi when
she was six years old. She had
been hit by a car and left on the
side of the road,” Jenny said.
“After a year of therapy, she
was able to walk again. But
then her spinal cord deteriorat-
ed and she had to use a cart to
get around. She could still use
the underwater treadmill and
got up to a full 45 laps.”
Jenny had previously heard
about Sterling about 10 years
ago on the television show
“Chronicle” and brought her
black lab Molly in. Molly was
a senior dog with back issues
and McMillan recommended
the underwater treadmill to
keep her in shape with less
strain on her joints. After the
work that had been done with
Molly, Jenny did not hesitate
to bring in Penny.
Pam is another happy pet
parent whose three-year-old
Newfoundland has benefited
from the services offered at
A variety of accessories aimed at helping restore mobility in Sterling. Lani, who is currently
pets is showcased in the lobby of Sterling Impression Animal undergoing rehabilitation, was
Rehabilitation Center of New England. diagnosed with mild hip dys-
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plasia and had also pulled some
of the weight-bearing muscles
in her back while playing with
her big brother, Nimbus. Pam
had heard about Sterling Re-
habilitation through other pet
owners at training classes and
had initially brought another
pet that was having compli-
cations from an undiagnosed
case of Lyme disease, which
was greatly affecting mobility.
So, when Lani began to exhib-
it difficulty in getting around,
Pam brought her right in.
“Lani has been coming for
a couple of months now, and
she is making great progress,”
Pam said. “Her movement is
better, and I no longer have to
lift her into the house.”
Swimming for
slimming and
other
therapies
One of the newer pro-
grams that has been launched
by Sterling Impression is the
“Slim Swim.” This is an in-
novative approach to weight
management that combines a
carefully monitored diet with
regular swimming session in
the facility’s pool.
“Swimming is an excellent
form of exercise, especially
for dogs with weight issues or
mobility issues due to injury
or chronic health problems,”
McMillan said. “There is no
trauma or stress on the joints,
yet the animal has the benefit
of a cardiovascular workout.
Flotation vests are used for
safety.”
Some of the program of-
ferings include the “Moderate
Snacker” for moderately over-
weight pets, the “Couch Po-
tato” for heavily overweight
pets and the “Husky Hound”
for obese pets. Additionally,
Sterling Impression offers
the “Slim Swimmer” plan for
those pets that are only slight-
ly overweight or who have
reached their healthy weight
and are trying to maintain it.
The benefits of this program
include cardiovascular work-
outs on the underwater tread-
mill, cardiovascular workouts
in the pool, strength exercises,
a customized diet plan and
weekly goals and weigh-ins to
help keep each pet on track.
Therapeutic treatments
available at Sterling Impres-
sion also include:
• Physical therapy — In-
cludes mobility work, joint
manipulation and strengthen-
ing exercises
• Range of motion exer-
cises — Affected limbs are
guided through their normal
plane of travel to determine
how restricted their movement
is and gradually improve func-
tion
• Therapeutic ultrasound
— Sound waves moving at
specific frequencies are used
to help stimulate tissue at the
cellular level and increase
healing
•  Underwater treadmill
— A low impact alternative to
traditional walks and a way for
animals with mobility issues
to benefit from exercise and
joint mobility by virtue of the
buoyancy of being partially
submerged
• Land exercises — Uses
a variety of objects such as
balance boards or traffic cones
to help animals develop the
coordination and strength to
recover from or manage mo-
bility issues
•  Muscle stimulation —
Uses electrical impulses to
cause the skeletal muscles to
contract. This is highly ben-
eficial to an animal that has a
diminished ability to contract
a muscle due to injury or a
degenerative disorder. The
increased contractions help to
increase blood flow and speed
healing.
• Home therapy plans —
A variety of programs for at-
home, ongoing care are avail-
able for clients
•  Custom orthotics —
non-invasive, custom-made
hardware to correct deformed
or misaligned areas without
the need for surgery.
As previously noted, a
large proportion of the clients
that arrive at Sterling Impres-
sion are there as a result of
weight problems. The serious-
ness of an overweight pet can-
not be overstated as this con-
dition lends itself to serious
health problems such as dia-
betes, joint damage, ligament
strains and tears, increased
blood pressure, decreased liver
function, increased anesthetic
risk, digestive disorders, de-
creased immune function, skin
and coat problems, increased
risk of cancer, decreased qual-
ity of life and a shortened life
span.
A growing
practice
Small animal rehabilita-
tion is still an up-and-coming
sub-practice within veterinary
medicine. As a result, Sterling
Impression has seen clients
come from as far away as New
Jersey and Maine to have their
pets treated and has received
phone calls from as far away
as Indiana.
McMillan is a 1974 gradu-
ate of The Ohio State Univer-
sity and performed her intern-
ship and residency at Angel
Memorial Animal Hospital
in Boston. McMillan initially
specialized in radiology and
received her certification in
small animal rehabilitation
from the University of Tennes-
see in June 2003.
Symons, CVT, has been
a veterinary technician since
1986 and began her career at
Angell Memorial Animal Hos-
pital in Boston working pri-
marily in radiology. She left in
1993 to work with McMillan
and also received her certifica-
tion in small animal rehabili-
tation from the University of
Tennessee in June 2003.
May 2010
 By Greg Mertz, DVM
I
Pet Gazette Contributor
have been a reptile
veterinarian for more
than twenty years and
I have noticed that people who
keep reptiles as pets are a little
different than the typical dog
and cat owner. When dogs
and cats come to the vet, you
can tell their owners are there
for one reason: to see the vet,
get the help they need, and get
back home.
When reptile owners go
the vet it’s a little like a party.
They are no less committed to
their pets but they are a whole
lot more interested in the other
clients and the other animals
than dog and cat people are.
the cold
blooded vet
My clients will wait an hour
for an appointment, and then
go back out to reception and
hang out for another hour talk-
ing to the other reptile own-
ers.
There is a lot of “Hey,
what’s in the bag?” and “Where
did you get that?” and “What
is that?” and even “You should
see mine, it’s way bigger than
yours.” Reptile keepers span
the demographic spectrum
from doctors and lawyers, to
children, bikers, housewives,
The reptile keeper is fascinated by biology. The reptile keeper is fascinated by exotic
places and times. Their care of their reptile is a thread that connects them to secret
places in jungles, deserts, woodlands, ponds and rivers.
musicians, bureaucrats, car-
penters, magicians, and exotic
dancers. From the homeless to
the well heeled.
The reptile keeper is fasci-
nated by biology. The reptile
keeper is fascinated by exotic
places and times. Their care
of their reptile is a thread that
connects them to secret places
in jungles, deserts, woodlands,
ponds and rivers. It also con-
nects them to the Carbonifer-
ous, the Triassic and the Paleo-
cene. When you own a dog you
get a friend; when you own a
Boa you get a companion that
can warp-speed you to another
time and place. Dog and cat
owners value the homestead;
reptile owners value Mother
Earth.
I sit in a cold, clinical exam
room and watch the parade of
reptile owners come with pets
and problems. I see more tur-
tles than lizards, more lizards
than snakes, more snakes than
frogs, more frogs than toads,
and more toads than salaman-
ders. So far, I have seen about
75,000 reptiles in my career.
And the most interesting thing
I have seen so far, are the peo-
May 2010
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ple.
I have a seventy-some-
thing client that has had her pet
turtle since she was nine years
old. Another client owns at
least a thousand reptiles in her
home. Some clients are rescu-
ers. They “rescue” pet reptiles
from pet stores like the store is
a warring country. The more
the rescuer rescues the more
the store orders in.
I have one lady client who
owns and loves three iguanas.
Each Christmas season she
dresses the iguanas in angel
costumes and takes their pic-
tures for her annual Christmas
card.
I have a client with thirty
frogs. They are mostly
White’s Tree Frogs. She
loves her frogs, each and
every one. They all have
names, mostly from TV
characters. Her sister
has thirty turtles. Most
are box turtles. She
loves her turtles, each and ev-
ery one. They all have names,
mostly from TV characters.
Another client tells me he
hopes his snake will bite me
because he would like to watch
me bleed. Another male client
travels with his snake in his
underpants. It’s a temperature
thing, he says.
Reptile keepers hunger for
information about their pets.
They like to know what makes
them tick, where they are from,
how big they will get and how
long they will live. Reptile
keepers are the only pet own-
ers who, when their animal
needs a surgery, routinely ask
if they can attend, observe or
even help do the job. They
just love biology.
Reptile keepers are often
educators. They will take their
pets into schools, to the beach,
and even onto street corners.
There they talk eagerly to peo-
ple about their pet and its biol-
ogy. They will discuss and ad-
vocate for saving habitats for
these animals in the wild.
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A Reptile Keeper: Jeff Stelmack of Norton keeps snakes,
pictured here with Violet and Moss.
Some reptile keepers are
about making statements,
others use reptiles to appear
‘normal’. One male client ar-
rived with one side of his head
shaved, wearing what looked
like an 8-penny nail through
his nose, a belt made out of
handcuffs, and a tow chain
tied in a noose around his
neck. His Boa was the most
‘normal’ thing about him.
One turtle owner of eight
or so boxes spends countless
hours watching her turtles pa-
rade her house. She keeps a
daily log of who goes where,
who visits whom, who mates
with whom, who gets jeal-
ous and challenges whom,
and who eats what and when.
When she brings them to my
office they come in seat belts
Pet Gazette
ing scratched when she sings
the song to them. They wiggle
side to side and bob in time to
the music.
One of my clients drives
her tortoise around on the
dashboard of her car, winter or
summer to give him a warm,
sunny place to bask and a lot
of things to see. One client
slept every night in bed with
her iguana. (That’s nothing-
we are talking about just rep-
tiles here, but I have a client
who slept every night in bed
with her pet tarantula.)
One client uses her two
box turtles in her spiritual
“healing arts” business. When
she first visited me she took
an aura reading of me and my
exam room to see if I was an
acceptable veterinary spirit.
What she doesn’t know
is that turtles hate me. All of
them, whether they are my
patients or not. All 252 spe-
cies have wave-lengthed with
one another and decided that
I am evil. “Don’t cooperate
with him, and if you can, pee
on him, poop on him and bite
him.”
Snakes like me, by and
large. Lizards are metza-met-
za about me. Frogs find me
alarming, toads do too. Sala-
manders are always in deep
in case of an accident. And not
prayer. I think my clients like
all at one time, just in case of
me. They keep coming back,
disaster, so not all is lost.
but then, they may be com-
Two clients, that I know,
ing back to see each other and
have set up trust funds for each
what’s in the other guy’s bag.
of their turtles. Another client
divorced over her turtles.
Dr. Mertz is the CEO of the
New England Wildlife Center
I have a client who kept
and the founder and veterinar-
three, now two aquatic turtles.
ian of the Odd Pet Vet. He
She has had them for 46 years.
cares for hundreds of species
For many years she sang to
them daily “They don’t wear
of willdife and exotic pets. He
believes the process of vet-
pants on the other side of
erinary medicine is an educa-
France.” She scratched their
backs while she hummed and
tional one for all concerned.
sang. Now the turtles will
He writes under the tag line of
dance like their backs are be-
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 German Shepherd Rescue of new england
978-443-2202| www.gsrne.org
Daisy is a darling black and reddish tan GSD who came from a
shelter where her owners turned her in when they were moving.
Daisy is a delight, sweet and loving,  She adores physical attention,
being cuddled, scratched and petted. Daisy is an active girl who
will  retrieve a ball over and over again, and thoroughly enjoys
daily leash walks. True to her GSD roots, Daisy is vocal when visi-
tors arrive. Adopters need continue to work with her to further  going.
command  “quiet”  when her job watching for visitors and warning
of their arrival has been a job well-done. Daisy will  need continued guidance  meeting
new people. She needs to trust that her person is in control of new situations so she
can relax when meeting strangers and enjoy the interaction. Once she “knows” a
person, she will shower them with attention and happily let them pet her.  Daisy is
ready to  have a person or family that she can call her own. Is that you?
Galen was a stray, living in the woods, when picked up by an ACO.  legs and will come to our volunteers when called.
Once in  foster care, Galen started to show his affectionate side.He
loves to play “fetch,” brings back the tennis ball every time.  He  gets
very excited when his foster Dad brings out the leash. He  knows
how to walk on the left, look to his Person for leadership and go into
a “sit” or “down” on the first command. If you looking for a smart,
affectionate and playful young GSD, please ask about Galen!
Harley is an eleven-month old  friendly and sweet red sable.  He
absolutely loves  people. When they sit where he can get close, he
likes to cuddle up next to them, and place his head on your arm or
lap, leg – whatever is closest. He falls asleep quickly this way,
clearly feeling comfortable and so happy to have a person that he
knows will care for him. Outside of the house, Harley loves to play. 
One of Harley’s  favorites is chasing balls or other toys. He loves
to play fetch with his foster family and will happily retrieve a ball. 
Harley would love to live with a sociable female dog that loves to run and play. As
a young dog, Harley will need regular and vigorous exercise to be happy.  He will
be happy to accompany you on a walk, a run, a short ride to doggy daycare, or
wherever his exercise needs will be met.  Harley is happy to come inside, curl up
in his special spot and take a lengthy snooze.
Flint, a GSD/mix is still very much a puppy and  loves meet-
ing people and will jump up to rest his front paws against their
legs, looking up eagerly to say "hello."  We're working on
teaching him "off," but it's going to take a while. He loves all
kinds of toys, especially those that squeak; and he's learning
to play fetch with a Frisbee that is thrown so it slides across
the kitchen floor. Flint gives lots of play bows,  and tries to get
you to chase him.  We've taught him to chase a Jolly ball instead and have to use
two of them so he'll drop one before we throw the other.    He races around, flat
out, and then runs back to see what you're doing; if you toss a ball, he'll pounce
on it so it doesn't get away. Being a puppy, Flint is still learning not to use his
mouth for everything.  He's  now easily diverted to a toy if he gets grabby.  As he
gets older, Flint is becoming very snuggly.  When we're sitting in the family room,
he'll put his paws up on a leg and lean into one of us for an ear massage or shoul-
der scratch. We've been doing some basic obedience  and he enjoys working for
bits of cheese. He knows "sit" very well and is pretty good with "down".   He's get-
ting the idea behind "leave it", and he comes happily when called unless he has just
snatched up a slipper and doesn't want to give it back. If you're looking for a
happy, energetic puppy and have the time and patience to work on training, play-
times, going for walks, etc., please ask about Flint!
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all paws rescue
781-749-0968 | 781-848-8065
Look at those gorgeous spots and those fabulous ears!
Otis is a spunky 6-month old neutered male and is an
absolute sweetheart. Otis has a charming disposition and
purrs up a storm. He’s especially fond of his ‘springy’ toys
and loves to carry them around in his mouth. Otis would
do well in nearly any type of home since he’s so easy
Luca is a 5-year old neutered male and is one of the
most amazing cats ever. He is Buster’s best buddy
in the whole world. Even though they arrived at the
shelter three years apart, they adore each other in a
way that is truly rare and such a joy to observe.
Luca isn’t one to be held, but he loves to rub against
He has a very sweet disposition!
Dixie is a spayed female almost 2 years old and has been
with All Paws Rescue since shortly after her birth. Sadly,
she has watched her 4 littermates find their forever
homes. Dixie is shy and needs a quiet home with no
small children but she gets along great with other cats
and kittens. She also plays a mean game of laser tag. In
the right home Dixie will do fine but it will take some time
for her to adjust. If you have room in your home and
room in your heart, Dixie would make a wonderful feline
companion.
Meet Buster…or Buster Brown as he has been fondly
nicknamed. Buster is an 8-year old neutered male and
has been at All Paws Rescue for a very long time. Buster
needs a very special home since he is very timid. He’s in
good health but does not have many remaining teeth.
Over the years, Buster has warmed up considerably to
some of the volunteers and watches everyone with so
much curiosity – he even smiles. Yes, it’s true! Buster
adores other cats and kittens, and is especially attached to his ‘shelter mate’
Luca. They are often curled up together in the same, small cat bed – and many
a time, you’ll find Buster washing Luca and loving every minute of it! There
would be bittersweet tears of joy and happiness if we could find a special for-
ever home for Buster and Luca together.
Milton Animal League
617-698-0413 | www.miltonanimalleague.org
Lulu is a 1 year old female fun-loving pit bull terrier.  She
loves to play outside and cuddle inside.  Lulu is a whiz at
training and aims to please.  Lulu came to us as an
unclaimed stray, so now she's looking for a home with
people who will commit to giving her love, structure and
lots of fun.
Mojo is a Cricket is a 3 year
young adult, old spayed female
neutered domestic short hair
German pin- dilute calico. This
scher who is sweet and affec-
very affec- tionate girl gave
tionate and birth to a litter of
playful.  Sadly kittens at a local
he had been college. All of the
abandoned in apartment and lost a lot kittens have been adopted, but Cricket
of weight.  He is looking for a stable, has been waiting for someone to adopt
fun and active home who will relish a her and take her home. 
dog with personality and spunk.
plymouth animal shelter
508-273-3472
Emily is a samoyed fixed female that is 7 years old.  She
would be best as the only pet and would be a great com-
panion for a retired woman.  She enjoys going outside for
awhile but prefers to be indoors most of the time.  She
came to us when the owner passed away suddenly.  We
have been trying to place her for awhile.  Please call our
adoption line at 508-273-3472 or email us at
HelpinghandsforthePAS@yahoo.com
May 2010
 Brockton Blue Dog Shelter
508-436-6446| www.bluedogshelter.com
Kona recently came to our shelter and is now waiting for her for-
ever home. She is about 5 years old and seems to be a Lab/
Retriever mix. Kona knows her basic obedience commands and will
be a good companion for someone who wants a companion long
walks or hiking. Kona's energy level is too high for children and she
is selective about her dog friends so she is looking for a home with
no children and maybe no other pets. If you think you are the right
family for Kona, please come to visit her during any regular shelter hours.
Dixie is a beau- Montana is a
tiful 8 year old beautiful adult
mixed breed dog female who has
who was relin- been at our shleter
quished to Blue for over 6 months
Dog. Her previ- waiting for her for-
ous family had ever home.
her for about 5 years and loved her to Although she is
death, but Dixie doesn't get along somewhat timid, she has become good
well with small dogs and that became friends with many of the staff and has a
a problem. Dixie is a wonderful dog very playful side. Because of her breed
and would do very well in a home and size, Montana needs a family with
with no other dogs. Dixie needs a previous large dog experience, good
family with a quieter lifestyle and leadership skills and no small children.
previous dog experience. Dixie is at Montana likes to play with dogs at our
the shelter now, waiting to meet her doggie daycare; we do not know if she
new forever family. has any experience with cats.
Emerson is a beautiful dog with a sad story. Emerson is a
white dog and he is deaf as are many other white dogs. We
think he is about 2 years old but we don't know for sure because
he was found loose on a busy highway with no collar or tags.
He weighs about 58 lbs and is now neutered and up-to-date
with his vaccines. We don't know yet how Emerson is with
other dogs but we will start socializing him this week. Emerson
is a very strong dog and will need a family with large dog expe-
rience, good leadership skills and time to learn how to work
with a deaf dog. If you think you are the right person, for
Emerson, please come to meet him during any regular shelter hours.
Quincy animal shelter
617-376-1349 www.quincyanimalshelter.org
ABBY:  A pretty gray CHLOE:  Almost a
and white tabby with year old, Chloe is a
green eyes, Abby is beautiful calico. She
not quite two years is also a very active
old.  She was a stray young lady!   She
found and brought loves to play with
into the shelter by a her toys and loves
Good Samaritan.  She attention from shel-
is always ready to play and loves to be ter volunteers.  We feel she would do
petted. She would probably do best in best in a busy, active household devot-
a quiet home.  Abby has been at the ed to giving her lots of attention and
shelter for almost a year, and would love.
love her own family!
Mass HumanE
781-335-1300 - www.masshumane.org
Gus is a toy terrier chihuahua mix, 1 1/2 year old male, brown
color, will be neutered and UTD on shots, HW tested, he is de
worm and de flea. He weights 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 house hold 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 is having a
baby and no longer wants Gus.
My name is Stella I am a 6 year old DSH White Spotted with
Gray Tiger markings / spayed female and up to date on all
shots, combo tested negative. I am a lovable girl that will cud-
dle with you and love to be with you. I am a dainty style girl with
lots of affection. I will greet you when you come home and give
you a BIG MEOW ! I do best as the only pet, I am a real people
cat, no cats, dogs or small toddlers, I am an indoor cat that loves windows to look
out. I prefer an adult home because my previous owners pushed me out of my
home because they had a baby, I did nothing wrong.
May 2010
Pet Gazette
People for cats
508-540-5654| www.peopleforcats.org
DIAMOND is a small CASEY is a
female short hair 5-year-old male
muted calico who is o r a n g e
about 20 months declawed cat,
old. She and her who with his
sister Snickers were companion
surrendered when Antonio, lived
the landlord would not let their own- with a woman
ers keep the kitties. Diamond's face is who just passed away. Casey is more
triangular shaped much like a Siamese timid than Tony but will warm up to the
cat. She is also very svelte and sleet. patient volunteer or visitor who rubs
Diamond is a quiet indoor cat and under his chin until they find the spot
would make a wonderful companion. where his purrer is located. Casey will
Stop in the shelter to meet them dur- purr forever just as long as you don't
ing our adoption hours on Wednesday stop! Casey has all his shots, is neu-
from 4:00 - 6:00 pm or on Saturday tered and ready to take up a quiet life
from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. If theses with just the right owner. He and Tony
hours don¹t work for you, call our Hot make a great team. Come in and meet
Line (508-540-5654) to set up an them. You will be won over by this beau-
appointment. tiful and lovable duo!
ANTONIO is a handsome neutered male with long Tiger
white, buff and black fur. His face is very sweet and out-
lined in white. Tony is 9 years old and has spent his life
with his friend Casey being a companion their sweet
owner who just passed away. The boys are lonely and
taking their time getting used to life at the shelter with
many other cats. In quiet moments with volunteers, Tony
will direct you to a special spot under his chin where he loves to be petted. You
won't be sorry if you take the time to meet Tony and Casey.
SQUIRRELY is a six-year-old female long hair who is a grey
and brown tortoiseshell. She came to the shelter when her
owner had to put his house on the market due to changes in
his job, which will put him on the road a lot. Squirrely was a
very loved kitty and was perhaps indulged a little too much
in the food department. She could stand to lose a couple of
pounds. Squirrely is a friendly, lap cat who loves to be petted and combed.
Occasionally when she is not getting enough attention she may nip just a love
bite! Squirrely has all her shots, was spayed a while ago and is used to the finer
things in life. Won't you come in to meet her and find out if you meet her qualifi-
cation for a special owner?
Taunton animal Shelter
508-822-1463
Nina is an adorable Am Staff mix, about 9 years old.
Nina is such a sweet senior gal. Surrendered due to a
change in living arrangements, Nina is hoping to have
a new home and family soon. She has quickly become
a favorite among many of the volunteers. Nina loves to
go for walks and walks well on the leash. She is affec-
tionate and loves to give lots of "doggie kisses". She is
good with cats, most other dogs and children; although
we do recommend no toddlers. Nina enjoys playing in
the play yard, and her favorite past-time is playing
fetch with tennis balls. If you are looking for a warm
and loving companion to make your life complete, a companion who could be
happy just relaxing and spending quiet times with you - look no further. Nina is
the one for you!
My name is Amelia, and I am a black and
white female DLH. Yes that is a heart on my
nose! Brought to the shelter as a "found" cat,
I just shook because I was so scared and
confused. Now I am doing much better and
feel safe in my bed watching shelter life. I
hope though that my stay here is short and
that my adoptive family comes soon. My
medical will be completed soon. My coat is
soft and fluffy. Hope my "heart" goes out to yours. Please call the Taunton Shelter
at 508-822-1463 or e-mail ds4paws@hotmail.com Our website is  www.taunton-
shelter.petfinder.com
Pet Gazette Adoptions:
Please send a photo and a brief description to
adopt@petgazette.net
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Michael Bernstein, DVM,
DACVIM, Medical Director
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DACVIM, Intern Director
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DACVIM
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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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