The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners and veterinarians to be aware of the potential for neurologic adverse events in dogs and cats when treated with drugs that are in the isoxazoline class.
Many years ago Long Island, New York was the Gold Coast of top-notch dog kennels, dog clubs and exceptional breeders. Fanciers with momore than sufficient funds housed many, many of their chosen breed together and they had the kennel help to manage such large endeavors. Those major operations are virtually gone now. Michael might have been the last of the “exclusive kennel managers” of this type. I’m not sure who houses 30-50 dogs with a full staff in what is now a highly urban area.
Yesterday, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) issued guidance to help travelers understand their rights while new regulations are being developed. The DOT is currently developing new rules to govern what types of animals will be allowed to accompany passengers on flights and what documentation will be required to determine a passenger’s legitimate need. The guidance [...]
My fellow American dogs, I’m speaking to you from the boss’ cluttered office. While it’s not oval, a good many policy decisions have been made within its walls and most of them have affected me. So, I am here to issue a warning about something that could bring a cloud to the future for some of you who are enjoying life in the field. I’m speaking, of course, of dog shows and the show ring.
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you guess the breeder and handler that is pictured in this week’s Throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer this week is Lisa Miller. Thanks Lisa and to all those who participated! Don’t [...]
Most American exhibitors know little, if anything, about Canadian dogs shows and the pleasures to be had showing their dogs north of the border. Yet, many Canadian Kennel Club events have a certain charm that one finds lacking at too many of our shows here in the United States. They also have features that the American Kennel Club should consider implementing.
Michael Shepherd had to leave the Salem, Virginia shows abruptly when he got a call that his father was seriously ill. I am very sorry to report that Michael’s father, Robert “Shep” Shepherd, peacefully passed away Thursday, August 1st while surrounded by his family. A memorial was held at the El Fenix Mexican Restaurant on Tuesday in Lewisville, TX. Long-time friend Christa Cook stepped up and took “Wilma” the Boxer’s lead in Michael’s absence. Congratulations to Christa for being such a good friend and doing a fantastic job in Michael’s absence.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, announces that Dr. Anita Oberbauer is the recipient of the 2019 Asa Mays, DVM Excellence in Canine Health Research Award. Named for Dr. Asa Mays, a member of CHF’s first Board of Directors in 1995, [...]
Del Monte show chair Hap Sutliff sent us the photo of Miss Macdonald at his shows held July 13-14 at Carmel Middle School, Carmel, CA.
Take two fingers, starting at the top of your shoulder, and trace the bone that runs horizontally from the top of your shoulder blade (scapula) to the bone (sternum) that sits vertically in the center of your rib cage.
