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NewsHound 007
January 11, 2007 |
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Dear urbanhounders,
We cover a lot of ground at urbanhound. We review weekend getaways, pet shops, and dog parks. We offer training and legal tips. We've got a Breed Finder and a canine's guide to airline travel.
Still, what we're most proud of is our Hound Health section. It offers advice on alternative treatments, pet insurance plans, and low-cost veterinary care.
Above all, what makes Hound Health the resource on veterinary health is our rich (and ever-growing) library of essential Q&As: What can I do about my dog's terrible breath? Do old dogs get senile? Is heartworm treatment harmful? My dog has leukemia: what's the prognosis? Do dogs need flea prevention in the winter? Do glucosamine/chondroitin sulfite supplements help dogs with hip dysplasia?
Answering all these questions (and far more) is our own Betsy Brevitz, D.V.M., a graduate of Tufts' School of Veterinary Medicine and author of the critically acclaimed Hound Health Handbook: The Definitive Guide to Keeping Your Dog Happy, Healthy & Active.
On that note: Here's to healthy dogs (and to a very happy 2007!).
Yours,
Laura Cavaluzzo
Editor, urbanhound San Francisco
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Lunchtime Adoptions at City Center
Dates Throughout January, 11 AM to 2:30 PM
City Center, 12th & Broadway, Oakland
All year long, the East Bay SPCA sets up shop at City Center on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays to find homes for pets.
Working with Fearful Dogs
Saturday, January 13, 9 AM to 5 PM
171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato
This seminar led by author and certified trainer Nicole Wilde addresses the challenges of working with dogs that have anxieties, phobias and fears. Topics include working with fearful dogs in clients' homes, skills to teach clients, desensitization and counterconditioning, appropriate training equipment and more. Registration is $100. For more information, visit the Positively Trained website.
East Bay SPCA Volunteer Orientation
Saturday, January 13, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Tri-Valley Maddie's Adoption Center, 4651 Gleason Dr., Dublin
Learn the ropes to volunteer for the East Bay SPCA. Seating is limited to the first 40 people, so plan to arrive early. The once-a-month session alternates between the organization's Dublin and Oakland sites.
Adoption Event in Marin
Saturday, January 13, Noon to 3:00 PM
Town Center, Corte Madera
The Marin Humane Society brings adoptable pets to this North Bay shopping center. Additional adoption events are scheduled throughout the month at various locations in Marin.
4th Annual Behavior Symposium
Sunday, January 14, 8 AM to 4 PM
1030 Gladys Valley Hall, UC Davis
This year's theme, "Top Behavioral Concerns Clinicians See Today," is explored in a series of talks, including a look at aggression in dogs. Sergeant Bill Herndon and his partner Officer John Denny, who oversee San Francisco's dog court, will speak on "Overseeing Dangerous Dog Trials." Advance registration is $115 for vets, $75 for others, and includes breakfast and lunch. Contact Pattie Lawler for information.
Different Faces of Aggression
Sunday, January 14, 9 AM to 5 PM
171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato
Organized by Positively Trained, this seminar features Trish King, Director of the Animal Behavior & Training Department at the Marin Humane Society. She'll discuss ways to recognize aggression and differentiate between types, as well as possible behavior modification techniques. Registration is $100.
Monthly Vaccination & Microchipping Clinic
Sunday, January 14, 10 AM to Noon
171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato
Vaccinations for $5 each, microchipping for $20, courtesy of the Marin Humane Society.
SFRAW Monthly Order Pick-up
Thursday, January 18, Noon to 5 PM
Marina District, San Francisco
This cooperative of pet owners purchases high-quality raw-diet ingredients, supplements and more at wholesale prices. Whenever possible SFRAW orders from local family farms and those that practice humane farming methods. Members can place orders from the 13th to the 21st of the month, for pick-up on the third Thursday of the following month. There are no minimum orders or membership fees, but each member must volunteer at least once per year.
D5DOG Clean-up at Alamo Square Park
Saturday, January 20, 10:30 AM to Noon
Alamo Square Park, San Francisco
The District 5 Dog Owners' Group meets at the top of the hill on Alamo Square's western side to polish up one of The City's public space gems. Bags and gloves are provided, as well as free coffee and donuts. If it rains, the clean-up will be the following Saturday.
Crissy Field Beach Clean-up
Saturday, January 20, 11 AM to 1 PM
Crissy Field, San Francisco
Help keep one of San Francisco's favorite off-leash beaches clean. Meet the Crissy Field Dog Owners' Group at the East Beach parking lot. Not familiar with Crissy Field? Download a free map.
2007 Canine Behavior Academy
Saturdays, January 20 to April 28, 1 PM to 4 PM
Marin Humane Society, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato
Considering working with dogs professionally? Just want to learn more about how your hound's mind works? The Marin Humane Society offers this weekly class, which covers ethology, breed differences, social and learning theory, behavioral problems and more. The cost is $600 for 12 weeks, and enrollment is limited. You can download a registration form here.
Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Shows
Saturday & Sunday, January 27 & 28, 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City
Twice the excitement: The Golden Gate Kennel Club presents two one-day dog shows, with final judging and a Best-in-Show award each day. All AKC-recognized breeds are represented, but leave your own Grand Champion home (only competing dogs are allowed in the building). Entry is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children. A family ticket (two adults, two children) is available for $25.
Fort Funston Clean-up
Saturday, February 3, 9:30 AM
Upper Parking Lot, Fort Funston, San Francisco
Show your love for the Fort. Hosted by Fort Funston Dog Walkers, the event includes free coffee and donuts. Dogs and kids are welcome, and all clean-up equipment and supplies are provided.
Monthly Low-Cost Vaccination & Microchipping Clinic
Wednesday, February 7, 6 PM to 8 PM
12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo
The Peninsula Humane Society offers vaccination for rabies, distemper and DHPP ($10 each), plus microchipping ($20). For residents of Belmont, San Mateo, East Palo Alto and the unincorporated areas of the county, microchipping is just $12.
Puppy Love: A Benefit Fashion Show & Dance Exhibition
Friday, February 9, 7 PM
Stage Dor, 10 Liberty Ship Way, Suite #40, Sausalito
Stage Dor dance and performance center hosts this fashion show and dance exhibition to benefit the Marin Humane Society and celebrate the organization's centennial. The event will also include a silent auction, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are $50 and space is limited. Call 415-339-1390 for more information.
Ceramic Tile Project
Sunday, February 11, 1 PM to 4 PM
Animal Care & Control, 1200 15th Street, San Francisco
Customize a glazed ceramic tile in honor of your hound, and support ACC's efforts to protect and assist San Francisco's lost and homeless animals. The 6" square tiles will be permanently installed on the shelter's outside wall. $25 (gift certificates are available). Contact the Friends of San Francisco Animal Care & Control for more information.
Microchipping Clinic
Sunday, February 11, 1 PM to 4 PM
Animal Care & Control, 1200 15th Street, San Francisco
San Francisco residents can have their dog or cat microchipped for free with no appointment at this clinic, sponsored by the
Friends of San Francisco Animal Care & Control. Non-residents will pay the bargain-basement price of $15.
If there's an event you'd like us to mention in the next NewsHound, please email us.
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Pill for Chubby Pups Many would lie, cheat, or steal to get a pill that would make them lose 20 percent of their body weight. Well, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has answered the call, but for dogs, not people. Their new drug, Slentrol (we're not making this up), reduces appetite and absorption of fat. In clinical trials, dogs lost about three percent of their weight a month, ultimately losing 18 to 22 percent without changing their diets. The FDA says possible side effects include "abdominal distention, abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, headache, nausea and vomiting." Unfortunately, the drug causes liver damage in humans.
New tethering law in effect. As of January 1, California's dog owners are prohibited from tethering or chaining their hounds to any stationary object for more than three hours in any 24-hour period. There are a few exceptions, and the law does permit tethering to a running line, as long as no pinch, prong or choke collars are used. Penalties can range from a warning for first-time offenders to a $1000 fine per dog and up to 6 months in jail.
New Year's Resolutions for Pet Owners. It's that time of year again. Even if you elect not to make any resolutions for yourself, the San Francisco SPCA encourages you to make some for the health of your hound. Their To Do list includes updating vaccinations, having your pet microchipped, taking a pet first aid class and more. We think it's a terrific blueprint for a healthy, happy 2007.
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