YAPPY TAILS

SUMMER Edition

Summer has arrived and so have high temperatures. Never leave your pet in your car.  
The temperature can soar to over 120 degrees within five minutes causing your dog to 
overheat and possibly die.  Heat stroke is an emergency that requires immediate attention.  
Heat stroke begins with heavy panting and difficulty breathing. The tongue and mucus 
membranes become red and the saliva is thick. They will often vomit and their temperature can 
rise to 110 degrees. When shock sets in the gums become gray and bloody diarrhea may occur . Soon after
collapse, seizures, coma and death.  A dog with heat stroke must be immediately cooled. 
In mild cases, taking him into an air-conditioned room can work. Take his temperature 
every 10 minutes, if it is over 104 put him into cold water to lower his temperature. Then 
transport him to your veterinarian.  Complications from heat stroke are Laryngeal edema,
kidney failure, spontaneous bleeding, cardiac arrhythmia, and seizures. These 
complications may not be apparent for hours or occur days later.   
To prevent heat stroke keep older dogs or dogs with breathing or airway diseases 
indoors during high heat and humidity.  Never leave your dog in the car with the windows 
closed, even in the shade.  When traveling by car without air-conditioning put your dog in 
a wire crate with all windows open.  Restrict exercise in hot weather, and always provide 
shade and water.  
 

DELAYRE KENNEL HONORS

My kennel was recently selected by the Sun Valley Area Chamber of Commerce as 
the small business of the year 2000 and was presented with a beautiful plaque from the 
United Chambers of Commerce. The award was in the name of my boarding kennel 
"Lee Ellen's Puppy Nursery". Along with the plaque I received a Certificate 
from Congressman Berman and Congressman Sherman, Senator Richard Alarcon, 
Assemblyman Richard Cardenas, Supervisor Mike Antonavich, The State Board of Equalization, 
and a Certificate from all the members of the Los Angeles City Council for the 
San Fernando Valley. It was quite a surprise.  I believe I am the first dog kennel to 
ever be awarded such an honor.  I would like to thank the nominating committee and 
all those who voted for me.   

GERMANY'S SHAME:

The German Government has just ordered a ban on all Am Staffordshire Terriers,
 Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Pitbull Terriers, Japanese Toss, White and Colored Bull
 Terriers and all mixes that in their opinion look like these breeds.  They must be 
immediately removed from Germany or be killed.  An owner may keep his dog only if he 
pays $500 (US Currency) for a State run temperament test for the dog and a background 
check on himself.  If they both pass the dog must be neutered , be kept on a leash and 
muzzled when off it's property. If the dog or the owner fails the test and background check the dog is immediately 
put to death. This was as a result of a known felon who after training his Pit Bulls 
to attack people had two of his dogs kill a six-year-old child. The blood bath has 
already begun in a small town outside of Frankfurt, where 11 dogs were killed including 
breeds not on the hit list (2 Shepherds, 2 Rottweillers and an American Bulldog).
The American Bulldog was strangled to death. The people who knew these dogs said only 
two had aggressive temperaments the rest had sweet temperaments. To get more information 
on the atrocities going on in Germany contact the American Dog Owner Assn.  I have a link to their site or 
snail mail them at : 1654 Columbia Turnpike, Castleton. NY 12033. Phone 518-477-8469. 
This is a good group and you should consider joining. They fight all laws that would 
affect your rights regarding breeding, ownership and breed specific ordinances. 
They also monitor the Airline Industry and put out a book grading the best and worst 
airlines to use for shipping your pets. They also have several very good pamphlets on dog 
ownership and dog care. The annual membership is only $15 and is well worth the money. 

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE 
I recently acquired a magazine called The Tailwagger Magazine published in Feb, 1945.  
There were two poems penned by "Archie the Wire Haired Terrier.                                                                                                                          

                                          THE FLEA
                               I marvel at the jumpy flea,
                                 A pal I seldom ever see,     
                               As pesky as a little gnat,
                           I never know just where he's at.
                        For perseverance I can't match it 
                         But only rise and try to scratch it.                                                                                           

                   	           THE ATOMIC AGE
                There was a time when dogs just scratched
                    A time when doors were left unlatched
                        But now we stay at home at night
                         And never can concoct a fight
                     Our fleas have mostly disappeared
                    (This modern age is so high-geared!)
                   For what's the chance for just one flea
                          If we are doused with D D T?

 HOT TOPIC

The City of Los Angeles has started a dog roundup for strays.  According to a 
councilperson it was due to the Democratic National Convention coming in August. 
I imagine they thought packs of roaming dogs (est. at 40,000) would not make a good 
impression to the DNC. The pounds were killing hundreds of dogs a day so that they 
could have no more than 2 dogs per run. After a major uproar they backed off.  
Their new breeder law is now in affect. Beginning in November they plan a major 
enforcement effort following a 6 month period to allow people to decide on either 
spaying or keeping  their dogs intact and pay up to $600 per year instead of  
$30 for three dogs.

PET PRODUCTS APPROVED BY BUD, BRISCO & LEE

Greenies a bone like treat for dogs that helps clean their breath and provide 
an abrasive action and a chemical to soften and remove the plaque buildup helps 
clean their teeth and reduce bad breath. Manufacture by S & M NuTec.  I rate them a B.

PRODUCTS NOT APPROVED BY BUD, BRISCO, & LEE
Any dog hoof, or pig ear toy. Not only are they disgusting to look at and smell, 
there have been recent reports that some carry salmonella.  I rate them a D.     

Nylon bones, chews etc.  I haven't found any of my dogs that like them.  
For the price it would be nice if one would like them.  My rating C