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April/May 2016
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THE
MASTIFF
“The Healing
Power of Honey”
Vaccination Overload
TAKE
CONTROL
OF THE
WALK
Heartworm
JUST HOW
DEADLY IS IT?
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CONTENTS
APRIL/MAY 2016
16
REGULARS
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16
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46 Editors Message
The English Mastiff
The Bull Mastiff
Business Directory
ARTICLES & FEATURES
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Comfrey
Vaccination Overload
How deadly is Heartworm Part 2
Take Control of the Walk
Can I give my Dog a cold
Chasing the postman
Paws in the Outdoors
Dock Dogs
ISBT Bowen for Animals
The Health Benefits of Honey
Samson the gentle Giant
What do I call my dog?
Peggys Promise
The amazing health benefits of Kelp
Cleaning your dogs ears
Under Attack in the blink of an eye
Homeopathy
Tips to prevent dog attack
Zeppee Saving Lives
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COMFREY
WRITTEN BY SONIA GUNN POST GRAD CERT TCM
Comfrey (part of the borage family) is a
versatile plant that can be used for many
things including skin irritation, burns, bites
and rashes. It was traditionally used to
mend broken bones (this knit bone effect
works on a cellular level and heals the
bodies fascia) it also has wonderful anti
inflammatory properties. I used Comfrey as
a child growing up in New Zealand, its one
of those special plants that Nana had in
her garden. (horses love it) Its soothing and
safe to use for dogs (although with dogs
external only).
irritations. Bear in mind if your dog has a
rash or skin irritation it is likely that their
diet has triggered this response. Our diet is
responsible for our state of health overall.
Comfrey is especially good at relieving pain
in muscles and joints, has been known to
relieve cramp, reduce bruising and varicose
veins. It is also one of the only land plants
known to derive and store Vitamin B-12
from the soil!
• Pour into a large clean jar
The following recipe is a Comfrey infusion
that you can use on your dog to soothe
and heal rashes, bites, burns and skin
You can make this at home with fresh
Comfrey:
• 1 1/2 cups of water
• 2 cups of freshly chopped Comfrey
leaves (large)
• Bring to the boil and then simmer gently
on the stove for 15-20 minutes,
• Strain solution through a sieve
To use simply soak a cotton ball in the
solution and rub gently over the affected
area twice a day.
You should notice an improvement the next
day. This solution will keep in the fridge for
approximately one week.
There are many uses for Comfrey this is just
one to help your Dog stay comfortable
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VACCINATION OVERLOAD
DR RENEE O’DUHRING www.thenaturalvets.com.au
A chocolate Labrador presented to
her regular Veterinarian for subtle
signs of being unwell. Bloods were
taken and it was discovered she
was suffering from a blood disorder.
High doses of two immunosuppressive
drugs were prescribed, as it was thought
to be a problem with the immune system
attacking her red blood cells, but these
drugs come with many undesirable side
effects, especially at the high doses needed
to control this disease.
Her guardian decided that she was
unwilling to watch her dog deteriorate
due to side effects of drug treatment
and sought holistic veterinary advice by
telephone as there was no Holistic Vet in
her vicinity.
On close examination of the laboratory
results, and further testing done at the
regular Vet, it was realised that this dog
was not making adequate red blood cells,
rather than attacking them herself. One
of the stronger immunosuppressive drugs
was stopped, and a tapering protocol was
recommended for the second.
Diet, lifestyle, previous health history and
vaccinations were all discussed. It turned
out that this dog had been vaccinated
at the treating Vet less than a month
before presenting with the blood illness.
The owner had noted this, and when
she took her dog in to be checked had
asked if the illness could be related to the
administration of the vaccine.
continued overleaf
This was brushed off as being unlikely,
borderline ridiculous even, despite there
being mounting evidence in the veterinary
research world that adverse vaccine
reactions do happen, and in fact happen
very frequently. Dr Jean Dodds, a worldrenowned Veterinarian and Research
Scientist, reports that “recent vaccination
with single or combination modified livevirus vaccines, especially those containing
distemper virus, adenovirus 1 or 2, and
parvovirus, are increasingly recognized
contributors to immune-mediated blood
disease, bone marrow failure, and organ
dysfunction.” She has also reported that
Labradors are a breed at higher risk of
vaccine reactions.
I see this all too often in holistic veterinary
practice when going back through case
histories. Many dogs and cats present
at their Vet within a few months of being
vaccinated with disease symptoms, or
aggravation of previous symptoms, and this
seems to go unnoticed in the conventional
veterinary world.
Luckily in this case the change was noted
quickly by the Owner and the dog was
treated with therapies that support and
strengthen the body. She was changed
to an all natural, raw wholefoods diet that
included blood-building foods, treated with
homeopathics to clear the vaccine damage,
and supported with Chinese herbs to build
a healthy blood supply.
Many months later and this dog has had
two blood tests that have shown her red
cells are back in the normal range, and
she is more vibrant and healthy than ever
before. When she visited her regular Vet
recently for a check up and blood test, the
Vet asked what she was treating her with.
He looked at her strangely when she listed
all the wonderful foods her dog is eating on
a daily basis!
HOW DEADLY IS
HEARTWORM?
PART 2 PREVENTION
WRITTEN BY SHARLENE GOODSWORTH
There are so many heartworm
preventative products available on
the market today it would seem
consumers are spoilt for choice.
They range from daily tablets to monthly
chews or tablets to the almighty vet
preferred annual injection. So how do
you know what is right for your dog? And,
how does the active ingredient in all these
product effect their overall health?
I don’t have to tell you that we’re talking
about a billion dollar industry that is big
business for drug companies, veterinarians,
testing laboratories and retailers of these
preventative medications. When a potential
health risk intersects with money, there
is a lot of room for conflict of interest. By
understanding more about the business
aspect and the truth behind heartworm
transmission incorporated with product
knowledge, risk and assessment only
then can you make an informed decision
about if, when and how to best protect
your pet’s health. Veterinarians Dr David
Knight & Dr James Lok of the University of
Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
completed a study (funded by Merial
Animal Pharmaceuticals) - Seasonality
of heartworm infection and implications
for chemoprophylaxis (use of heartworm
preventative meds).
The outcomes from this study were
outstanding. They discovered the
incubation time of 10 – 14 days required
relatively consistent temperatures above
27 degrees to allow the mosquito to
continued overleaf
continued from p9
incubate the L3 stage for transmission from
mosquito to dog to occur. This finding
alone proved all dogs required a different
protocol independent of location and
weather temperatures. In other words one
treatment protocol does not fit all. It was
so black and white they issued a warning
to the veterinary industry addressing
recommendations for year round use of
meds to their clients;
“The practice of some veterinarians
to continuously prescribe monthly
Chemoprophylaxis (heartworm meds)
exaggerates the actual risk of heartworm
transmission and unnecessarily increases
the cost of protection to their client both
financially and in the health of their animal”.
In other words, due to the fact mosquitoes
can’t incubate unless the weather
conditions allow for this to happen. This fact
alone limits potential risk hotter climates
in Australia like Qld, NT and parts of WA
– meaning that prevention meds should
only be used during danger periods and
can be ceased during colder temperatures
below 14 degrees. As we indicated in How
Deadly Is Heartworm Part 1 – For 8 months
of the year it’s too cold here on the Central
Coast to host and transmit heartworm to
our dogs.
Knight and Lok also discovered the
overuse of medications were causing
growing resistance to the active ingredients
in tolerant dogs. Overuse of these
medications either continuous or too
close together meant dogs potentially
increased their risk of ineffective
preventative treatment for heartworm. So
like the push to over vaccinate, we see an
industry over medicating for something
that has been shown to be manageable
and more effective with less usage of
the preventative medications. Now the
question on everyone’s lips is; “what is the
worst possible form of prevention available
in the heartworm product range?” The
hands down winner is the annual Proheart
SR-12 Injection with the active ingredient
of Moxidectin. Why is it the worst? Because
you are using an annual medication and if
your dog reacts badly to this, there is no
way to remove it from the body as it lasts
a year. When we reviewed the Proheart
Injection we find it has a shockingly flawed
history and is not as safe and effective
as you may have been lead to believe.
Proheart SR-6 (6 monthly) was pulled
from the US market in accordance with
FDA recommendation on Sept 3, 2004
because of the high rate of deaths and
adverse reactions. It killed more dogs in
the 3 years it was on the market than all
other combined medications and some
had been out for 25 years. It was eventually
allowed back onto the market with a tonne
of warnings on the label – like not to be
given within a month of any vaccination,
not to be given to dogs with allergies.
Not to be given to dogs underweight or ill
and used carefully in dogs over 7 years of
age. The FDA made Fort Dodge Animal
Health (FDAH) make 3 label changes
the first time back out. The second label
change included Autoimmune
Haemolytic Anaemia (AIHA). The
third time death was added to
the label as a side effect.
Proheart SR-6 was so dangerous even an
FDA staff member (veterinarian) Dr Victoria
Hampshire was punished for revealing the
danger of the heartworm drug for dogs
when she became a whistle blower about
her findings. Her job was to keep count of
side effects from animal drugs for the Food
and Drug Administration. She made tallies,
analysed numbers and alerted supervisors
when something was wrong. Something
seemed very wrong in the Spring of 2004.
A big drugmaker had crafted what seemed
a star performer in Proheart 6, a 3-yearold injected drug to prevent heartworm.
Dr Hampshire’s numbers showed that
dogs were dying at alarming rates. What
happened next and the price she paid
for speaking up, spurred a US senate
inquiry, shining a spotlight on complicated
drug safety issues and the lengths a drug
company & the FDA would go to in order
to make this bad publicity go away. Now
the active ingredient in Proheart SR-6 is
moxidectin, a macrocyclic lactone launched
in June 2001. Since then, the product
has also been registered in Italy, Canada,
Japan, France, Greece, Portugal, Spain
and Korea. Proheart SR-12 which contains
approximately 3 times the amount of
moxidectin as Proheart SR-6, has been
registered and marketed in Australia since
October, 2000. WHAT THE? So the very
injection that caused a trail of death and
destruction with major health issues, that
was originally banned from the US market
sparking a US Senate inquiry when an
FDA veterinary staff member spoke out
about its ineffectiveness and high death
toll in dogs… is 3 times stronger here in
Australia with the amount of the active
ingredient… and your vet assures you it
is perfectly safe to inject into your dog
over and over every year! Please note:
Proheart SR-6 is 6 monthly injectable for
use in the USA whereas Proheart SR-12 is a
12 monthly injectable for use in Australia.
The other difference besides being 3 times
stronger with the active ingredient is the
label warnings. We have NO warnings in
Australia like the USA. Vets are able to
administer to immune compromised dogs,
old dogs over 7 years of age, dogs with skin
irritations and sensitive skin disorders, dogs
with food allergies and in conjunction with
yearly vaccination. So what are experienced
USA holistic vets saying now after decades
of dealing with heartworm disease and
the introduction of Moxidectin as a
preventative?
Dr. Martin Goldstein, is considered by
many experts – and thousands of satisfied
clients – to be America’s foremost holistic
veterinarian. “I saw and treated hundreds
of cases of heartworm disease, most with
routine medications, yet witnessed only
3 deaths (the last death was 1979). By
comparison, we’re seeing cancer kill dogs
on a daily basis. To my mind, the likelihood
that toxicity from heartworm preventative
medication (moxidectin – macrocyclic
lactone) is contributing to the tremendous
amount of immune suppression now
occurring, especially in cases of liver
disease and cancer is far greater and more
immediate than the threat of the disease
they’re meant to prevent.”
The Proheart SR-12 injection is without
question the worst, due to being slow
releasing and long acting, which is
designed to remain in your dog’s system for
a year. Even if the weather is too cold for
transmission you are effectively poisoning
your dog. However, the Proheart SR-12
is not the only product on the market
with macrocyclic lactone as the active
ingredient.
The macrocyclic lactones (avermectins
and milbemycins). The avermectins in
commercial use are ivermectin, abamectin,
doramectin, eprinomectin, and selamectin.
Commercially available milbemycins are
milbemycin oxime and moxidectin.
continued overleaf
continued from p11
microfilaria present in the body of the dog.
This also includes all monthly chews and
tablets as well. These include - Heartgard
Plus, Nuheart, RSPCA Heartworm,
Valuheart, Proheart, Advocate and
Revolution (selamectin), You also need
to evaluate other heartworm combined
treatments where the active ingredients
include milbemycin oxime like Panoramis,
Interceptor, Sentinel and Milbemax. There
is an added danger in some breeds with a
mutated gene which is seriously cautioned
with these meds but more on that in a
minute!
Heartworm “prevention” medications
are actually dangerous toxins and should
only be used as required. Continually
bombarding your pet with preventative
medications in the hope of preventing the
There is no “preventive” medicine for
Heartworm.
Despite what your veterinarian may
have told you, there is NO “prevention”
for heartworm infections; there is only
heartworm treatments. ALL heartworm
medicines including all the products above
work the same way -- they kill heartworm
heartworm threat, where there is none,
does nothing but poison your animal or
build up resistance in their body to the
active ingredient. In time that poison does
damage and the effects can be greater than
you will ever know.
Warning Caution: Does your dog have Ivermectin Sensitivity MDR1-Gene Risk?
(MDR stands for Multi Drug Resistance)
High dosages of Ivermectin are considered
questionable for any dog and even more
so in dogs with the MDR1 gene mutation
that makes them sensitive to Ivermectin
and other drugs. Commonly affected breeds
include the Collie, Australian Shepherd
(all sizes), Shetland Sheepdog, English
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health as you have been lead to believe.
Accumulatively they can cause all sorts of
disruptions to the immune systems allowing
the immune system to further weaken
and impact the gut causing microbiome
imbalance.
All dog owners need to be aware of
compounding chemicals in their dogs
system, even more so for owners with
MDR1-Gene sensitive dogs. Vets will
commonly treat demodex, sarcoptic mange,
or other parasites with very high doses of
ivermectin (macrocyclic lactone), this can
also be problematic if owners are combining
other products that contain spinosad, such
as Comfortis and Panormasis for fleas.
Spinosad is a newer flea-control ingredient
that increases the risk of neurological side
effects from ivermectin. All these products
are not the benign remedy to your dog’s
We’ve previously established that the
Central Coast doesn’t host the available
weather temperatures to facilitate active
heartworm. 8 months of the year are below
14 degrees making the mosquito retarded in
her incubation process. We recommend an
annual DNA test rather than just continuously
invading your dog with preventatives. In high
risk areas in Australia we would recommend 6
monthly DNA testing.
So what is the best way to protect your dog
from a potential heartworm threat?
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monthly (as a so called prevention) or as
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MDR1-Gene test done. This test will show
the level of sensitivity the dog has to an
ingredient like Ivermectin and other drugs
and potentially remove the risk of any
adverse reactions.
If you do decide to use any of the available
preventative products to treat heartworm or
are using any other drug therapies please
come and see us at the Canine Holistic
Wellness Centre and we will assist you with
cleansing products that support breaking
down toxins to expel them from the body
and boost the liver and kidney function.
Your pet deserves you to be an educated
owner to make an informed decision
about their health requirements. The
pharmaceutical industry displays a lot
of smoke and mirrors when it comes to
creating fear, enticing you to succumb to
year round treatments that do more harm
than good. It’s not as simple as walking
into a vet clinic or pet store buying the
product that is on special because it’s
cheap. You need to have more knowledge
on combining drugs when and how to
use them and understanding how the
body reacts to these ingredients they are
exposed to.
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THE ENGLISH MASTIFF
WRITTEN BY SYDENHAM EDWARDS in the 1800’s (exert from the Cynographia Britannica)
“What the Lion is to the Cat the Mastiff is
to the Dog, the noblest of the family; he
stands alone, and all others sink before
him. His courage does not exceed his
temper and generosity, and in attachment
he equals the kindest of his race.
His docility is perfect; the teasing of the
smaller kinds will hardly provoke him to
resent, and I have seen him down with
his paw the Terrier or cur that has bit him,
without offering further injury. In a family he
will permit the children to play with him, and
suffer all their little pranks without offence.
The blind ferocity of the Bull Dog will often
wound the hand of the master who assists
him to combat, but the Mastiff distinguishes
perfectly, enters the field with temper, and
engages in the attack as if confident of
success: if he overpowers, or is beaten, his
master may take him immediately in his arms
and fear nothing. This ancient and faithful
domestic, the pride of our island, uniting
the useful, the brave and the docile, though
sought by foreign nations and perpetuated
on the continent, is nearly extinct where he
probably was an aborigine, or is bastardized
by numberless crosses, everyone of which
degenerate from the invaluable character
of the parent, who was deemed worthy
to enter the Roman amphitheatre, and, in
the presence of the masters of the worlds,
encounter the pard, and assail even the lord
of the savage tribes, whose courage was
sublimed by torrid suns, and found none
gallant enough to oppose him on the deserts
of Zaara or the plains of Numidia.[8]”
TAKE CONTROL OF THE WALK
WRITTEN BY TONY KNIGHT - DOG LISTENER
This month has
seen me filming
in Melbourne for
a brand new dog
show for one
of the biggest
TV channels in
Australia.
The first case was
to help a dog that was aggressive
to other dogs that she saw in the
street. She would even drag her
owner along violently, causing back
problems as well as a whole heap of
grief and anxiety.
The session went for about an hour, during
which time we were able to calm right down
and not be fusses when another pooch
dared to walk past the house (much to the
relief of her frazzled human!). The secret to
my rapid success? I took my time!!
If you can remember your first driving
lesson, hopefully you weren’t taken into
the middle of a busy city at rush hour. In
my case, my instructor took me to some
quiet roads with little or no traffic so I could
begin to learn the controls and rules. Only
when he felt I was ready did we progress to
something a little more challenging. This is
a very sensible and safe way to approach
learning a new skill of course, yet how
many people have had the same amount
of training and practice with walking the
dog before heading out into the big, wide
world?
Taking on board the idea that it is a good
idea to start somewhere quiet with no
distractions, it is a great idea to practice
walking your dog in your house and yard
exclusively for a week or even more, so
when you do venture out into the big, wide
world you can do so calmly and without
stress, with a dog that already has an idea of
how to behave. After this time, if you don’t
feel confident that your dog is responsive to
you then keep practicing until you do - it is
worth getting it right.
A really important point here is to note the
excitement level of your dog. If you can’t
even pick up the leash or put your sneakers
on without them jumping around excitedly,
then this is where you need to start your
practice. I have even been to help people
who dare not even say the word “walk” in
front of their dogs, spelling it out for fear of
creating a hyperactive monster. I ask them
to say the word “walk” out loud until the
dog realizes that this doesn’t actually have
any significance in itself. Look at it this way –
if you haven’t got control of your dog in the
home with none of the external distractions,
chances are you’ll have little joy once you
are outside. Just like driving a car, it is an
excellent idea to start somewhere quiet so
you have time to properly learn the controls.
I remember this coming up at a talk I did
near London. A gentleman told me that he
liked to walk his dog. I replied that I like to
ride my motorbike; I was so happy I knew
how to control it though.
Practice doing whatever you may need to
do at first regularly until there is only a calm
reaction from your dog. There is no need
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continued from p17
to scold your dog at any point during the
process, if they are not cooperating then
the process goes no further. You can even
walk away - they ‘lose’ your presence as a
consequence and they learn that the walk
doesn’t happen if they play up. The calmer
your dog is the more information they will
absorb, and they will also learn that in order
to continue the walk they must remain
so. By the same token, we are not after a
zombie-like state from our dogs. Of course
they can show excitement, as long as you
feel it is under control.
N.B. Another common myth is that you
can tell a dog is happy because it wags
its tail. This is what leads many to believe
that their dogs enjoy going for a walk. In
truth, a wagging tail is a sure sign that a
dog is more alert. A dog can bite you while
wagging their tail!
The next step is putting your dog on
leash. Call your dog to you, with a treat
if necessary at first to give them a good
reason. There are dogs out there that do
not like the look of the leash, or maybe they
have previously had a negative experience
with one. If this is the case, just calling the
dog to you with the leash either on the
ground near you or in your hand is a start
to breaking down their anxiety. If your dog
is OK with the leash, call them to you and
attach the leash to their collar with as little
fuss as possible. If you have a slip leash,
simply place it around their neck.
Getting a dog on the leash under control at
home is a crucial first step that many people
do not master. If the dog is out of control
before you even get the leash on, there is a
good chance that once outside, surrounded
by countless distractions and potential
problems, they are even less likely to listen
to you.
Some dogs may bite the leash when you
attach it; if so you can wait or even take the
leash off and walk away. Once the leash
is on – and your dog is calm enough -you
are ready to practice walking around your
house & garden.
Being calm does not mean that a dog acts
like a robot. Of course they can be excited.
However, it is good if you still feel that you
are happy and in control. Once your dog
is calm, it is time to walk. Walk slowly first
and with confidence, looking where you
are going. You are leading the walk; not
your dog. Move off in any direction. It is
absolutely fine for your dog to walk slightly
ahead of you, but only if the leash is slack.
As soon as the leash goes tight, stop and
smoothly turn in another direction (any
direction except the way you were going),
and continue to walk until the lead goes
slack again - a sign that your dog has
accepted your decision and is following
you. Once the lead has gone slack you can
turn around and continue to walk in the
direction you were going. Once again if
your dog moves ahead of you and the lead
goes tight, turn in another direction and
walk a few steps.
This process of changing direction - we
call it stop-start change direction - allows
your dog to learn that you are making the
decisions about which direction you are
moving (leading the hunt) and that all they
need to worry about is being you. You will
often see people jerking the leash to try to
stop a dog from pulling, but your gestures
are smooth and relaxed. We walk using our
legs, not our arms; if you walk in a direction
with your dog on the leash, they will follow
you! Knowing this means that you can
avoid the frustrated jerking action which
will make the process more pleasant for
you and your dog.
Some dogs will resist or sit down during
this process. If this happens allow your
arm to extend behind you and keep your
elbow locked straight, so as not to yank on
the lead, keep looking straight ahead and
continue walking SLOWLY. Dogs that resist
are challenging you; in essence they are
saying “who do you think you are to tell me
where to go?” Dogs of all sizes and shapes
have resisted after just a little work on
leash in the house or garden; after all, it’s
sometimes the very first time that they have
received this information.
If you are patient and consistent your dog
will eventually get the message and they
will follow you. If in the rare event that your
dog lies down and goes dead weight, you
can wait, encourage them back onto their
feet by calling then or keep going slowly if
you think it won’t be painful to them. This is
why it is a very good idea to start practicing
this at home or in the garden. If your dog
does this, you can drop the leash and walk
away, even closing a door behind you so
the dog sees that it loses the pack for this
behaviour – a consequence that they are
not keen on.
It is important to get this process right, so
practice as much as possible around your
house and garden, where you both feel safe
and there is no pressure if it goes wrong or
your dog really starts to test you. Once you
feel your dog has really got the message,
you can head out into the big, wide world,
feeling much more in control. In the case
of my first “Bad Dog Bootcamp” inductee,
this approach actually meant that we made
huge steps forward in a short space of time.
Dogs aren’t daft…
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We have been asked the question
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CHASING THE POSTMAN
Does your Dog chase the Postman?
This type of behavior is quite
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with out early intervention.
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dog out to meet the postman and have
him on a lead and encourage him or her
to have a calm and quiet behavior when
greeting the postman at the gate, when
they settle, offer your dog a reward and
give them plenty of attention and pats for
good behavior .
If your dog becomes over excited just
move back a little until the arousal level
diminishes then reward them and then over
the next few days work towards being able
to have your dog wait quietly at the letter
box with you.
The next solution is to have a whistle or
recall so that you can call your dog away
from any repetitive barking or chasing
behavior and reward for responding to you.
Lastly you could try keeping them indoors
and desensitize to sounds that stimulate
obsessive compulsive type behavior, ie
motorbikes, lawnmowers etc…
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This is the story of Pudding, a
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Pudding is fortunate to have a loving
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And then (after seeing Dock dogs at
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He began learning how to jump into
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inch Dock into the water, chasing his ball,
which he enjoyed enormously.
In the 2015 off season, Pudding had stem
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When he started training again in 2015 his
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Between 2015 – 2016 Puddings Dock height
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On all counts, the Stem Cell Therapy has
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THE HEALTH BENEFITS
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The wonderful healing
properties of honey assist in
preventing the growth of many
types of bacteria.
The enzymes in honey produce
hydrogen peroxide which is an
antibacterial agent. Using honey
topically to heal wounds or
infection in your dog will greatly
reduce inflammation and soothe
any pain.
TO TREAT BURNS
Clip off any hair around the burned area
and wash gently with vinegar. Apply honey
liberally every 10 minutes or so until the
pain subsides, then apply a dressing to the
burned area and leave for a day or two and
monitor. The good thing about healing with
honey is that it doesn’t stick to the wound,
so newly formed tissue is not damaged or
compromised while changing dressings.
TO TREAT WOUNDS
Follow the above, but if wound is clean
just apply honey directly and leave on
depending on nature of wound. (you
may leave with out dressing or bandage
accordingly).
INTERNAL USES:
Taken internally, honey benefits dogs in
many different ways:
once or twice a day. (may also be used to
treat humans for seasonal allergies as well)
The honey desensitizes the dog’s body so
that the immune system wont over react to
larger amounts of pollens during spring and
summer.
TO TREAT GASTROINTESTINAL
PROBLEMS
The antibacterial properties in honey
benefit dogs suffering with
GI problems caused by the
overgrowth of harmful bacteria
such as gastritis, irritable bowl
syndrome and colitis.
IS HONEY SAFE FOR
ALL DOGS?
Yes, Honey is safe for dogs
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With the exception
of a Dog suffering
with Diabetes,
in this instance you
should consult
your holistic
veterinarian.
TO TREAT ALLERGIES
If your dog suffers from seasonal allergies,
try feeding him a tablespoon of local honey
SAMSON - THE GENTLE GIANT
WRITTEN BY FIONA CLYNE
I contacted a friend of mine who is the
Deputy Director of Nursing at a Central
Coast Dementia and Palliative Care Facility.
We discussed the idea of taking Samson
to visit the residents, she was open and
excited about the idea. And so the first visit
was organised.
The day was an incredible success. Let me
share with you the email I sent his breeder.
Samson, the English Mastiff, is our 16 month
old, 90kg baby, who spreads his love to all
he meets.
From the beginning of Samson's
puppyhood, we often took him out and
about with us on walks and to cafes, to give
him the opportunity to experience life in the
human world, full of different sights, sounds
and all manner of people.
English Mastiffs are a giant dog breed, so
it was our belief that he required excellent
socialisation. Everywhere he went, he would
attract attention because he was a cute
puppy, but eventually, it was because he
grew into an enormous dog.
His presence attracted all manner of people,
from the very young to the very old; loud
children, and big scary looking men. Some
would pat, some would hug, sometimes
without asking first, Samson accepted it
all. His exceptional tolerance to strangers
was incredible to us. After watching this for
sometime, it occurred to us that he would
be an outstanding therapy dog.
Dear Jen,
I wanted to share with you the power and
magic Samson truly has. Today we visited
an aged care facility. The residents are high
care needs and dementia patients. We
were guided to a common room where
residents were listening to a ukulele band
play for them. I walked Samson past the
elderly people sitting in their chairs. I
watched their reaction as they began to
comprehend Samson, what he was.... his
size. After those initial moments, their faces
lifted, brightened, their eyes lit up and
they began smiling. I led Samson to each
person, he stopped, he licked their old
hands, he looked into their eyes and sniffed
their faces. They smiled, they laughed, they
spoke, they touched and hugged.
He was so generous, so attentive, so gentle.
I was totally caught off guard by the power
his visit would have for these people and
found myself unable to stop the emotion
that started spilling from my eyes. I was
composed of course, and able to continue
help Samson do this special work but
was so deeply moved by the gift Samson
was giving so willingly. No amount of
money could have given me the feeling of
gratitude I got from witnessing these special
interactions. The ukulele band played "How
much is that doggy in the window" (I was a
mess, but I hid it well).
This wonderful dog is more than a dog
to so many Jen. Today, he gave sick
people, beautiful moments, he gave
them compassion and attention, he gave
them joy, so willingly. Today, he was their
medicine. It was truly two hours of the most
awe inspiring time of my life, because this
dog's heart is so open and generous.
You breed amazing dogs! Thank you.
This type of work is incredibly valuable to
people who can no longer be with their
animals and I urge anyone with a dog who
would be appropriate for this type of work
to volunteer some time when you are able.
Here is a comment from Kate Simpson,
Deputy Director of Nursing, Don Leggett
House, Umina, NSW.
"Animals particularly dogs have become
and continue to be an integral part for our
residents within residential aged care. Many
residents suffer with Dementia, sight and
hearing problems that can impact on their
ability to interact as they once would.
The amazing reactions from our residents
when they see, feel and talk to a dog is
remarkable. It brings back memories, the
unconditional love dogs have for people
make our residents happy to see a wagging
tail, a lick on their hand or the feel of soft fur.
The dog is a prompt for them to engage
in conversation and we find even if our
residents with Dementia forget their visit
quickly it leaves them calm and happy for
the hours that follow.
We are so blessed to have these wonderful
creatures that bring so much happiness and
excitement to our elderly residents"
If you'd like a visit from Samson on the
Central Coast, please contact us via
Facebook private message at Samson The
English Mastiff.
Fiona Clyne
Life & Emotional Intelligence Coach
Prime Your Life
0419 295 618
WHAT DO I CALL MY DOG?
What do I call my dog?
It all comes down to what you feel
comfortable with.
Whether you want your dog to have a
cutting edge name perhaps Harley or Elvis
or Beckham often shortened to Becks…
Or, If you want your dog to be taken
seriously and treated with respect as you
would a friend or associate then you would
perhaps chose a name like Hubert or Ralph.
Some people may have the need to feel
protected and get themselves a big dog
and give him a strong and fearless name
like Goliath or Tyson. Whatever you chose
it needs to be something you can live with
and something that ultimately suits the
nature of your dog.
People with small terrier type dogs often
like names like Skip or Percie, Albert or
Legend its all a matter of taste really.
People tend to chose names that work
with their own lifestyle, people that live in
apartments and have poodles or lap dogs
may prefer names like Chanel, Coco or
Tiffany..
Workmen like builders and tradespeople
often give their dogs names like Buddy,
Bruiser, or Max, preferring to have a no fuss
name that resembles their own lives (to get
up and get on with it)
Whichever way you look at it, many people
do resemble their dogs and that is why we
are running our Look Alike competition on
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PEGGY’S PROMISE
WRITTEN BY KATTRINA SCHYNDEL
Peggy’s Promise
started assisting the
local homeless and
disadvantaged over
two years ago.
One of our first clients was
a quiet bloke called Gary. He came with his
beautiful old blue cattle Indi. After we got to
know him and built a level of trust Gary was far
more outgoing and social. Happy to become
a face to our cause. He even appeared in a
local news story on Peggy's! Sadly last year
old Indi started having fits and was prescribed
medication for epilepsy. She went downhill
fairly quickly and the day finally came where
we got THE call, Gary was on his way to the
vet with Indi in a shopping trolley so he could
get there fast. We drove quickly and picked
him up. We all sobbed when we said goodbye
as Indi had become part of our Peggy’s family.
Whilst this story was unfolding we had been
given custody of a beautiful dog whose dad
had been incarcerated and had no one to care
for her. She was dog reactive and had to be
kennelled as we had no foster carers without
pets.
Gary had begun asking about another fur
friend. If we had any needing a loving home.
Should we try this ? The team pondered all
situations and decided that we would support
this liaison should it all work out. A dog with
no other options had been given a chance
with someone we knew had so much love to
give. 2 months later the pair are inseparable.
To assist with their work with animals and the
homeless please donate to
Peggy’s Promise
Pictured: Gary and Indi
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THE AMAZING HEALTH
BENEFITS OF KELP
WRITTEN BY CAROLYN COOK
Kelp is an amazing Sea Vegetable
and is a wonderful source of
minerals including Iodine,
Magnesium, Potassium, Iron and
Calcium. Kelp has many attributes
with important implications for your
dog.
The Iodine in Kelp can assist in producing
thyroid hormones which dogs can use
to maintain healthy metabolism. Kelp is
Anti Cystic, Anti Rheumatic and has Anti
Inflammatory properties. Kelp is also great
for digestive health. The benefits to your
dog are numerous and assist in maintaining
their overall health.
Supplementing your dogs diet with Kelp
can improve K9 Arthritis, reduce allergies
and skin irritations like dryness and eczema.
Because the protein in Kelp is bio available
it aids in the digestion of Amino Acids
that in turn help the speedy recovery of
tissue. The Iodine content of Kelp and the
other minerals and nutrients also assist
in maintaining a well balanced glandular
system and are very beneficial for dogs with
hyper thyroidism.
Dogs that ingest Kelp regularly are less
likely to have fleas which is one of the many
reasons why we need to consider adding
this to their diet. Just as with humans it
also relieves hypertension, prevents high
blood pressure, protects against kidney and
bladder infections and other respiratory
diseases. Its powerful antioxidant
properties can also combat radiation
exposure. In older dogs Kelp can help
with treating senility, mastitis and even
cancer. The benefits are vast and Kelp is
said to be one of the secrets to providing
dogs and their owners with healthier,
happier, longer lives.
CLEANING YOUR DOG’S EARS
Dogs should have their ears
cleaned regularly, either weekly,
monthly or otherwise. Every dog
is different just like humans. Its
important to clean their ears to
remove excess wax and debris
which can build up inside the ear
and onto the outer ear.
5. Replace at intervals with a fresh cotton ball
while cleaning and dispose of them, as you
continue wiping the surface of the ear.
It isn’t always easy to do and some dogs
really don’t like it so the following tips may
help you make this process easier and less
stressful for you and your dog.
7. Continue until the area is clean thoroughly
without excessive pressure or rubbing the ear.
1. Set up somewhere outside, in the
bathroom or laundry sink depending on the
size of your dog as they may like to shake
their heads.
2. Lift the dogs ear flap and remove any
excess hair by trimming, be gentle and
careful, as some dogs are sensitive being
touched in this area.
3. Prepare the solution below and remember
that the water should be lukewarm, so this
is a recipe that needs to be mixed every
time you clean your dog’s ears.
6. With a soft clean cloth or another soaked
cotton ball, squeeze any excess fluid and
then gently wipe around the ear canal
surface going in and around no deeper
than 2 – 3 cm so as not to push into the ear
canal too far.
The alcohol used in many shop bought
products is very harsh on your dog’s ears, for
this reason we recommend using a natural
solution that will do the same job with no
harmful ingredients. This mixture is also great
for dogs with dry skin. It is easy to prepare and
has great cleaning properties, if you don’t have
apple cider vinegar, any vinegar will do.
NB: If you suspect anything is bothering your
dog inside their ear canal or there is a bad smell
it would be best to consult your veterinarian.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
MOTHER NATURES EAR CLEANER
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2/3 cup warm water.
4. Gently wipe the ear surface with the warm
vinegar solution being careful not to get
any fluid in the canal. (Contrary to many
ideas, putting any solution whether water
or oil in the dogs ear canal, can cause your
dog problems and lead to the formation
of fungus or bacteria that can lead to
infection).
THE BULL MASTIFF
Bullmastiffs were bred to catch and
pin down poachers in the forests of
England.
The English Mastiff was crossed with
the British Bulldog and a strong,
agile, obedient dog was created to
do the job, slightly more aggressive
in nature, still very loveable.
They usually live up to eight years of age, but
fed correctly and given the love and respect
they deserve Bullmastiffs generally live up to
10 years of age.
Bullmastiffs have an independent mindset
more so than many of the other guard dog
breeds. They are an impressive animal that
can be very gentle and are often inclined to
act like a clown.
If you own a Mastiff you would have seen
them curling up on the sofa watching tv or
have caught them napping with children.
They are quite affectionate, although each
Bullmastiff has a personality of its own. Their
characteristics include, dignity, alertness,
intelligence, stability and loyalty. They should
be neither too assertive or too passive, as
long as you are a strong leader and show
compassion, you will bring out the same in
your Mastiff.
The Bullmastiff’s is very territorial and will
always prefer to sit where they have a birds
eye view of their home. They have an innate
talent for distinguishing who belongs on the
property and who is an intruder so make
visitors aware that Goliath is watching their
every move and ensure your Dog is well
socialized and is supervised with strangers.
Obedience training is a must for such a large
and powerful dog, in order for it to happily
co-exist in the average household. The prime
factor in training a Bullmastiff is consistency.
Bull Mastiff males do not generally get along
well with other males. And occasionally
females will not tolerate other females.
However, there are always exceptions, it is less
likely that two dogs of the same sex will get
along, especially after sexual maturity. If you
are planning to purchase two Bullmastiffs, it is
recommended that you get one of each sex.
They have a waterproof coat that needs little
care and looks great with very little attention.
Brushing several times a week will take care
of any loose hairs and an occasional massage
is a great way to keep the coat healthy. Bull
Mastiffs require regular light exercise, but
there is no need to overdo this because of
their size.
The Bullmastiff is not a breed for everyone.
Due to their intelligence, independent
thinking, size and strength, they are best
suited to a strong leader who is committed to
developing a well behaved kind natured dog.
It is also recommended to have good strong
fencing colourbond or otherwise to ensure
these animals have sufficient security as they
can on occasion scale significant heights to
escape to greener pasture, especially if there
is a female within scenting distance.
UNDER ATTACK - IN THE BLINK
OF AN EYE
WRITTEN BY LYNDALL CLYNE
A few weeks ago I
was visiting a friend
of mine who lives in
Carrington. I paused
as I got out of car,
stopping to soak in
the beautiful day. All of a sudden I heard a
growling sound that reminded me of the
Tasmanian devil in the cartoons. Quickly I
turned around to see a small, chunky brindle
dog running, growling at breakneck speed. I
have never seen anything like it.
The only comparison I could think of is when
a lioness begins to run down her prey. I
turned around the other way to see what the
dog was heading for.
There were ladies on the street talking with a
small black poodle standing at their feet and
a young woman standing on the balcony.
The brindle dog was heading straight for the
poodle and it wasn’t going to say hello!
It was as if time stood still and everything
was in slow motion. There was a little girl
coming out of her front gate. I called to a
little girl to shut her gate and stay inside.
I watched in disbelief after what seemed like
an eternity as one of the women picked up
the poodle in terror as the dog was nearing.
As the dog passed me I yelled out in a really,
deep voice NOOOOOO! NOOOOOOO!
And it stopped in its tracks and looked at
me. I continued in the same, strong tone
“Go home, you go home now” in the same
tone but it just stood there. So I changed
my tone and began speaking in a soft, lyrical
tone, “Where do you live? Where’s your
Mummy and Daddy?
The dog stopped growling, cocked its head
on the side and then turned and ran off and
into a house about 8 doors down from where
the ladies were standing.
I watched where it went. Quickly I followed
and then knocked on the door. I knew I was
at the right house because the dog came
running to the front door growling.
I wasn’t sure if the wire screen would hold.
The owner was very upset and sorry when I
relayed the story. He told me that she was
a rescue dog and had suffered incredible
treatment from her previous owner. He
never lets her out but he did not know she
had escaped as he was renovating and a
workman did not shut the gate.
The dog has escaped once again and I
managed to put her in her yard. I heard she
had since bitten someone.
This owner is a really, nice person and a
responsible pet owner; a person who has
tried to make a difference to a dog’s life. He
is now in a difficult situation, faced with what
is the best thing to do now.
I have made him a trauma remedy for the
dog for now.
This experience left me shaken and then I
began to wonder how many people know
what to do if there is the risk of being
attacked?
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HOMEOPATHY
WITH LYNDALL CLYNE
Q
Dear Lyndall, I have
a St Bernard. His name is Fred. He is 18
months, old. We enjoy going for long walks
and playing ball. I live in Newcastle and
there are many beautiful parks just by the
ocean.
We often go walking from the top of King
Edward Park down to Newcastle beach and
then around to Nobby’s beach.
I use one of those ball throwers so that Fred
can get his exercise.
I have just one problem. Fred will suddenly
decide to stop and flop down and no
amount of coaxing will make Fred move.
I try treats, pulling him but he just won’t
budge and I have to wait until he decides to
get up and resume our walk.
So our walks can take up to 2 hours. I take
water for him.
Fred is very healthy. I do not know what
to do. Help! Karen
A
Dear Karen, your dog is being very
sensible. The walks you are taking him
on are quite significant in distance.
St Bernards have a very dense coat are a
very large dog, growing up to 120kgs as an
adult male..
A dog’s only way to regulate being hot is
panting and when very hot or exhausted
simply rest. St Bernards are known also to
exhibit a stubborn streak if they are feeling
overtaxed or being asked to do something
they have simply decided they don’t want
to do; that they have had enough!
Because St Bernards are a giant breed
it is important to limit long walks
Do you have
a question
about your
pets health?
Send a photo of your dog,
info on their condition and
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especially in the first year or two as they
grow rapidly and it is imperative to protect
the dog from small injuries and stresses.
Saint Bernards, as with other giant breeds,
are prone to health issues that may affect
their enjoyment of life and their lifespan hip and elbow dysplasia and heart issues.
Karen you are obviously a very
conscientious pet owner. May I suggest
taking Fred for a walk in the early morning
or the early evening before the day really
heats up. Taking a giant dog for a walk in
the middle of a summer’s day is placing
undue stress on your animal. Have no time
limit to your walk and enjoy your time with
Fred.
There are two very good remedies for
OVER EXERTION
ARNICA 30c which is for bruising and shock
and RHUS TOXICODENDRON 30c. These
need to be giving immediately to allow
the dog to recover and not prevent further
injury. Arnica can be given to animals before
walking or exercise. It acts as a prophylactic
and assists in the protection of the animal,
supporting the animals during periods of
exertion. It is often used for racehorses
when they are exercising.
Remember, if symptoms persist take
your animal to a vet who is open to
complementary medicines as an
underlying condition maybe developing.
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TIPS TO PREVENT A DOG ATTACK
Dog Attacks happen when you
least expect it, when you are out
walking with your dog, jogging or
cycling, its unexpected and very
frightening and usually happens
before you have a chance to
prevent it.
You may find yourself in a situation where
you need to think quickly to offset a trip to
the vet.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
•Try calling the dog off guard or distracting
them with something immediately in your
reach. It could be your shoe, a ball, a
piece of food or even a piece of clothing.
•Avoid looking the attacking dog in the
eyes.
•Make it a habit
to carry a whistle
whenever you are
out with your dog,
where you are likely
to encounter other
dogs.
Dogs are not naturally inclined to attack
other dogs or humans unless they feel a
threat to themselves or their territory.
Many owners sadly are irresponsible and
have not trained their animals or socialized
them properly. We cannot always avoid
these types of problems, however, we can
arm ourselves with the knowledge that will
prevent a situation from escalating, and
minimize the damage if it does move on to
an attack. Visit www.wikihow.com (how to
handle a dog attack)
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