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Wishing Everyone a Fun Halloween and a Happy Thanksgiving!

2 * Kennel Spotlight. * Oct/Nov’19

Want To Get More Money for Your Puppies?Puppy buyers want AKC puppies and will pay more for them.In order for you to help meet this demand I urge you to work with AKC to get your breeding stock evaluated for AKC registrability. The AKC Breeder Relations team can quickly confirm if your breeding stock can become AKC registered. Pedigree research is free and will determine registration eligibility for dogs not currently AKC registered. Dogs may qualify for registration if all dogs originate from AKC registrable stock.

There are also many other good reasons to register with the American Kennel Club:

The American Kennel Club has been a trusted brand among dog breeders and owners for over 125 years making them America’s premier dog registry

To help you succeed as a breeder your AKC Breeder Relations team provides you with superior customer service, personalized programs, breeder education through seminars and prompt, efficient service.

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Contact us for more information: AKC Breeder RelationsPO Box 900067, Raleigh, NC 27675Fax – 919-816-4232Phone – 800-252-5545 PIN 75777 Email – [email protected]

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EDITOR/AD SALESMary Rogers (417) 652-7540

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Printing by Print Shop PlusContributing Articles by:

AKC, Revival Animal Health, Nestle/Purina Breeder Enthusiast,Linda Minten (Farmers to Felons), Humanewatch.org,

NAIA, Mary Rogers (our new editor!)

Kennel Spotlight * Oct/Nov’19 * 5Kennel Spotlight * Oct/Nov’19 * 5

Photo courtesy of ‘Carrie’s Classic Frenchies’

When infectious disease runs through a kennel, especially diseases involving vomiting and diarrhea,owners may find that the source of the problem relatesto errors in kennel management. Kennel problemsassociated with environmental stress, bacteria, viruses,and parasites can magnify if they are not addressed.

Here are considerations to keep in mind to helpyou maintain a healthy kennel environment. Proper Food Storage: The primary infectious prob-lems often linked to dog food come from rodent orinsect infestations due to improper storage. Proper

food storage is critical tosanitation. Most qualitydry dog food is best ifused by 12 to 18 monthsfrom the manufactureddate. However, high heatand humidity can hastendeterioration.

A cool, dry environ-ment is preferred forstoring dog food becauseit is less hospitable toinsects. It also is lessconducive to moldingand rancidity. Unopenedfood bags should bestored several inchesoff the floor and awayfrom walls on pallets.After opening, food or bags of food should beplaced in waterproof, easily cleaned containers withtight-fitting lids, such as galvanized garbage cansor plastic containers. To facilitate kennel cleaning, itis advisable to elevate containers several inches fromthe floor.

Periodically, the entire food storage area shouldbe emptied and cleaned thoroughly. Rodent baitsmay be used only where there is no possibility ofcontact with food or dogs, and insecticides shouldnever be sprayed directly on food bags or in prox-imity to pet food. Also, food bowls should be washed,rinsed and dried daily before being reused.Sanitation & Disinfection: A healthy kennel environmentrequires vigorous kennel sanitation and disinfectionpractices to kill organisms that spread disease. Sanitationand disinfection should be integrated into a kennelmanagement program that includes other criticalcomponents, such as vaccination and deworming.

Sanitation provides a baseline for disease pre-vention. Although basic sanitation practices seemobvious, they are often overlooked. For example,kennel workers should wear gloves when removingfecal material, and they should wash their handsbetween pens when handling animals. Dogs should beremoved from kennels when they are being cleaned

SURE STEPS TO KENNEL SANITATION

Dog food should be kept in airtight containers to keep out rodents and insects.

Air quality is an important part of a kennel management program.Air from an exhaust fan, as shown above, helps to circulate airand provide a cool, comfortable environment.

to avoid putting dogs in contact with potentiallyharmful agents.

Sanitation should precede disinfection. A surfaceto be disinfected must be cleaned thoroughly sincetraces of feces, urine or soil decrease the effective-ness of many disinfectants. Disinfectants should benonirritating, nontoxic and noncorrosive.

Disinfectants also should penetrate adequately. Noone agent is completely suitable for every situation,so kennel owners should consider the organism theyare trying to eliminate and the kennel environmentwhen choosing the appropriate disinfectant. Yourveterinarian can help you with this decision.Kennel Quality Test: A good test to measure theeffectiveness of sanitation and disinfection programsassesses the quality of the air and water, the wayfood is stored, the cleanliness of the dog bedding,and the type of kennel surface.

Air quality relates to air that is properly filtered andcirculates freely. A breakdown in kennel airflow pro-motes the accumulation of odors and airborne infectiousorganisms. A ceiling exhaust fan should be used tosupplement ventilation provided by doors and win-dows, and regular and frequent changing of filterson air-handling systems is recommended.

Also impacting air quality, heaters and air condi-tioners should be cleaned and serviced regularly toprevent the harboring of insects. It is important tomaintain consistent temperatures in indoor facilities.Wide variations in temperatures and humidity aggra-vate health problems, especially in crowded or high-turnover kennels.

Maintaining a ready supply of fresh, cool drinkingwater is vital. Because water should be changedfrequently, many kennels use a variety of automaticwater feeders. Regardless of the type of water con-tainer used, it helps to secure the container so it doesnot topple over or become littered. Water bowls, likefood bowls, should be cleaned every day. Water fromwells, ponds and nonstandard water systems shouldbe monitored for microorganisms and mineral content.Fresh Dog Bedding: Dog bedding must be dry,odorless, insect-free, and clean. Access to beddingby rodents, birds and insects must be prevented.Bedding should be changed frequently, and for littersof puppies, multiple daily changes may be needed.

For litters, good bedding material is important forthe comfort and well-being of a bitch and her pups.Hay, straw, shavings, or materials with stiff hardparticles can cause eye and skin irritation andshould not be used. Finely shredded newspaperworks well.Choosing Kennel Surfaces: Among the critical factorsthat influence kennel cleanliness is the type of surfaceused in the dog pens and runs. For wall surfaces,concrete block walls are effective, but they shouldbe painted with an impervious, nontoxic, easily

cleaned material. Ceilings should be built with easilycleaned materials to optimize insect control. Woodwalls and flooring are best avoided in kennels becausewood may splinter or rot and is prone to termite infes-tations and harbors infectious microorganisms.

The most effective and economical flooring is aconcrete surface with a light broom-brush texturedfinish. Even a broom-brush finish requires maintenance.Cracks, rough areas and depressions in the concreteneed repair to avoid moisture accumulation and creat-ing a shelter for parasite ova and other infectiousorganisms.

Dirt floors in kennels and runs are generally unsat-isfactory because disinfection and parasite controlare virtually impossible. Water and urine produce mud,and fecal and urine contamination create a stressfuland undesirable situation.

Regardless of the type of surface in a kennel, it is important to routinely repair cracks, openings orstructural flaws to prevent rodents from getting in.In their aggressive search for food, rats and micespread disease, filth and parasites.

In addition to rodenticides and traps, other ways ofkeeping rodents out of a kennel include minimizingthe growth of vegetation around the outside byproviding a double fence with a well-maintainedgravel walkway between the perimeter and thekennel run; properly storing food and minimizingfood spoilage; and practicing good housekeepingas rodents thrive in cluttered areas.

Kennels that promote good sanitation and disinfec-tion practices along with good maintenance andhousekeeping programs are generally insect- androdent-free. These kennels are equipped to destroythe microorganisms that spread infectious disease andtherefore provide a healthy environment for dogs. ■

Cracks and holes in concrete foundations, walls and doors arean invitation to rodents and insects. Use a scraper to workepoxy into damaged areas to effectively seal cracks and holesand prevent further damage.


There are four main causes of early neonatal puppy illness and death. Once the pups are breathing well, managing

and death for your pups. The four are all intertwined, without managing one well, you will struggle to manage the other three. They will be discussed as the 4Hs for this reason.

Hypothermia in Newborn Puppies Hypothermia in puppies is low body temperature. Hypothermic pups have a four-fold increase in risk of death. Since a puppy cannot regulate his body temperature well until he is three weeks old, use a rectal thermometer and weather station to monitor the temperature and humidity. Avoid feeding until the puppy has an appropriate rectal temperature for one hour. If a puppy has a low body temperature, increase surface temperature and avoid use of a heat lamp due to risk of dehydration. A good guide to

• Room temperature = 75° F • Surface temperature = 90° to 95°F

The PuppyWarmer® system incubator allows for more intensive care and precise warming of hypothermic pups.

Hypoglycemia in Puppies Hypoglycemia is low blood glucose or sugar. Hypoglycemia in puppies is caused by lack of adequate nutrition and using too many calories for staying warm and moving around. Puppies with a glucose of less than 90 gm/dl have a four-fold increased risk of death. To manage hypoglycemia, use a glucometer and a foot pad stick to diagnose the low glucose. Start or increase calorie intake by tube or bottle feeding.

Glucose can be given orally or by IV administration. Doc Roy’s® Forti Cal can be given orally if injectable glucose or dextrose is not available.

age= normal

Hydration for Puppies

nursing. Monitor hydration by looking at urine color collected by stimulations on a dry white cotton ball or tissue. Hydration can be managed by increasing nursing, bottle feeding,

Electrolytes such as Breeders’ Edge® Puppy Lyte are useful for puppies showing signs of dehydration, or for puppies who are vomiting and/or having diarrhea. These are to be given orally.

Hypoxia in Newborn Puppies Hypoxia is oxygen deprivation or low blood oxygen. Hypoxia in newborn puppies can be managed by putting the puppy in an oxygen chamber. An oxygen tank or oxygen concentrator

percent oxygen, oxygen concentrators provide 95 percent oxygen and oxygen tanks provide 100 percent oxygen. By increasing the oxygen in the pup’s environment with a face mask, blow-by, or in an oxygen chamber/incubator, you will improve the chances of the pup’s survival until they are breathing strongly enough to survive on room air.

Our new PuppyWarmer® Oxygen Concentrator system, paired with the PuppyWarmer® incubator is the single best product on the market to manage hypoxia. Hypoxic puppies have blue to gray gums and are seen to be struggling to breathe.

Pulse oximeters are a medical device that can measure the oxygen in the blood of a puppy or adult dog by use of a clip on the toes or lip. They are widely used in human and veterinary medicine during anesthesia or in the case of respiratory distress. Pulse oximeters can also be used on newborn pups to assess their ability to move and use oxygen.

If you have any questions, please call one of our Pet Care Pros at 800.786.4751 and they will be ready to help you.

-Dr. Greer Marty Greer, DVM, Director of Veterinary Services at Revival Animal Health

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4 Main Causes of Newborn Puppy Illness and Death


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The National Dog Show Presented by Purina is broadcasted nationwide in high definition on NBC on Thanksgiving Day immediately following the Macy’s Parade, reaching an audience of nearly 20 million viewers. This two hour family entertainment special has become a major event in the dog show world and is rapidly becoming an important American holiday tradition.

The show is hosted by John O’Hurley, former Seinfeld star, winner of Dancing with the Stars, and purebred owner, along with Mary Carillo, and with expert commentary by David Frei, the “dean of dog show commentators.”

What to Expect See over 2,000 of the top American Kennel Club sanctioned dogs from across the country. 205 breeds

and varieties are eligible to compete for best of Breed, First in Group and the coveted title of Best in Show. Each day brings different competitions and attractions.

Saturday is The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, taped for telecast nationwide on Thanksgiving Day by NBC. It is the most widely viewed dog show in America.

Sunday’s show offers more canine competitions, enhanced athletic dog exhibitions plus family-friendly activities and hands-on fun.

Why is a “Benched” Dog Show so special? Many who are not familiar with competitive dog shows may find themselves wondering what the

difference is between a benched dog show and a non-benched dog show. A benched show is where the participating dogs are required to be on assigned benches when they are not being shown in competition. This allows for all interested spectators, breeders, handlers and attendees to meet all of the participating

dogs, interact, ask questions, and share information about the various breeds present at the show. A non-benched dog show does not require all dogs to remain “benched” throughout the competition. The

National Dog Show is one of the few remaining and oldest benched dog shows in the United States, held annually since 1933.

Photo left:The winner of the 2018 National Dog Show, a whippet named, “Whiskey” (GCHP Pinnacle Tennessee Whiskey), poses with his handler, Justin Smithey and the show judge and offi cials of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia & Purina.

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Halloween Safety Tips for Dog Owners

by Dr. Jerry Klein, CVO (AKC)

Halloween is right around the corner and each year, veterinary clinics have frequent visits from dog and cat owners who have gotten in to trouble with candy & treats.

Many of the food and treats we enjoy on Halloween are toxic to dogs, and some can be deadly. Unlike cats, who tend to be picky eaters, many dogs will eat anything—including the wrapper in which the treat is stored. The treats below are especially dangerous to your pets, so be sure to keep them out of reach.

Chocolate- Chocolate consumption in dogs is a top ingestion problem at Halloween. Chocolate contains Theobromine, which can be harmful and sometimes fatal to your dog. Baking chocolate is exceptionally high in this chemical. The general rule of thumb is the darker the chocolate, the more danger it poses. If your pet consumes chocolate, contact your veterinarian, a veterinary emergency center or a pet poison helpline immediately. Quick treatment can minimize the danger to your dog. If your dog also ate candy wrappers or bags, it may present the additional problem of intestinal blockage. So, be sure to let your veterinarian know what was consumed.

Candies and Gum- The biggest concern with candy is the risk of the ingredient xylitol. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol commonly used as an artifi cial sweetener. Xylitol is toxic to pets. This ingredient is often used in sugar-free items but has been showing up in more and more foods every day even when they are NOT labeled as sugar-free. Most often, xylitol is found in sugar-free gum, sugar-free candy, and sugar-free baked goods. It is sometimes found in toothpaste and peanut butter as well.

Hard Candies- Hard candy can also present a problem for dogs. Large quantities of hard candies and gum can clump up in the stomach and cause a risk of an obstruction.

Raisins- Some Halloween treat-givers often choose to pass out small boxes of raisins. This option is great for children, but raisins and grapes are dangerous to dogs and can cause renal failure. Be sure that you keep raisins out of your dog’s reach at all times. If your dog consumes raisins, please call your veterinarian or veterinary emergency center immediately. Prompt action can be helpful in reducing the risk to your pet.

Candy Wrappers- Toxicity with candy is not the only concern, the wrappers can also be an issue, as they can become lodged in your pet’s throat or intestinal tract, requiring surgery to remove. Wrappers that are foil or cellophane have the potential to result in gastrointestinal irritation. Consider making your pet an ‘animal friendly’ treat for Halloween.

Halloween Costumes Décor and More

Costumes- The trend of dressing dogs in costume has increased over the years. It is quite simple to fi nd costumes created specifi cally for pets, however, that does not necessarily ensure their safety. Beads, snaps, buttons, ribbons, elastic and fabric can be all be intestinal hazards. Never purchase costumes for pets that have dangling parts or pieces that can be chewed off. In addition, costumes on your pet can result in overheating, impaired vision, and even diffi culty breathing if it covers the face or is too restrictive around the pet’s neck or chest. Never leave your dog unattended while he’s wearing clothing or other decorative items. If you decide to dress your dog up this Halloween, be sure to check out these few tips: Avoid any toxic ingredients like glitter and excessive dye; gemstones, buttons or anything else your pup could potentially swallow and choke on; and never leave your dog unattended.

Glow sticks and glow jewelry- Glow sticks are a fun Halloween trend and can help keep humans a little safer in the nighttime, but for dogs and cats these items look like toys. Glow-in-the-dark items are fi lled with a liquid that if punctured, will leak the glowing content which if ingested, causes mouth pain, irritation, and excessive salivation.


Candles, Flashlights and Battery-Operated Décor- The fact that this holiday is primarily celebrated at night means greater use of candles and battery-operated decorations. Use candles with care. Wagging tails and sniffi ng noses can land on fl ames that may result in injury and burns. Keep all battery-operated toys and décor out of reach from curious pets, as they can be chewed or ingested resulting in a visit to the emergency vet clinic.

Behavior- Even the best behaved dogs can become skittish or overwhelmed. Know your dog and watch his body language to decide if he’s best tucked away in a crate or a quiet room as opposed to joining the family for Trick-or-Treating, greeting the costumed neighbors or participating in a Halloween party. To prevent your dog from running out, make sure his is under control as you open the door for trick or treaters.

Safety First- Walk your dog while it is still light out, if possible. Your dog may fi nd candy, wrappers or broken eggs on lawns and streets. Make sure that these tempting treats stay out of reach. Don’t leave your dog unattended outside on Halloween, even if he is behind a fence. Not only can pranksters target family pets, but all the activity and commotion can increase your dog’s stress levels unnecessarily. Also, well-meaning neighbors may give unwanted treats to your dog.

We wish you and your dog a happy and safe Halloween!

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Paralyzed... Stunned.... Shocked.... by Linda Minten

Feeling helpless as our world turns upside down. Those of us aware of the AR movement and agenda are exhausted... feeling defeated knowing it is like fi ghting a forest fi re with a squirt gun. We are late to the battle and while they sport millions of dollars - likely billions when combined together... we are still putting our shoes on. So what can and should we do? Can we raise millions - nope... we can hardly have an open conversation with an animal lover about animal rights... they get so defensive as if we hate animals and torture them gleefully. We don’t own the conversation and until we do they are going to march that ball down the fi eld for yet more touchdowns. We are on the jv team and they are professional ball players guys. Forty or more years they have practiced, trained, moved their people into powerful positions... inserted their views into the hearts and minds of our children... slowly so we wouldn’t notice. This leaves us sitting here thinking... oh my gosh.. we are doomed. Never in our lives would we have thought people would hate farmers.. hate professional animal breeders... hate police... hate freedom. I keep hoping to wake up out of the Twilight zone but it isn’t happening. My only surprise is how quickly they are advancing and with so little effort on their part. Do I think we can turn this around and regain “normal” “rational”? I don’t know but I am certainly willing to keep trying. At the very least we are a thorn in their side. Who knows, maybe enough people will catch on. Imagine if we could simply say “Hey, animal rights is about taking your right to have animals away while giving them the right not to be born” and have them gasp with “Oh my” and then never give another dime to them and then tell all their friends and so on.. Dreaming cause most folks just look at you like you are craaaazy. Funny how we can tell the truth with the AR words and are crazy but the AR groups can spin a tale and have everyone opening up their wallets. Go fi gure. But I don’t want to sit on my thumbs and it is about time we started to think collectively as a group. Together we are a lot more powerful and we need to start taking advantage of it. So what can we do....

1. Talk to people who trust you. Explain that if we do nothing then it won’t be long and there will be no animals in our lives... and food will be scarce and expensive. Encourage them to support animal welfare but fi ght against animal rights.. make sure they know the difference.

2. Research and take ownership of this group with sharing so we all know what is going on. Bone up on facts cause you are going to need them when you have those talks.

3. Understand the laws that effect us. Get involved especially when we can target new crazy legislation.

4. Support one another and never assume guilt. I would rather be wrong then help advance the AR agenda.

5. Don’t give up hope... At some point things will get bad enough for more people to notice... They will see people they love and trust accused of neglect while also fi nding it hard to fi nd a pet or afford meat. At this point you can get a little satisfaction by reminding them that you told them so.

6. Recognize that only three percent of the population are AR but most are animal welfare. The three percent needs the funding of the rest of us to do their bidding. We need to stop the fl ow of donations by educating the 97% that they are helping the “bad” guys.

We need to question our politicians. Ask straight up “Do you support animal rights?” If they say yes have them defi ne what it means to them... then correct them because they generally have taken a deep sip of AR cool-aid...and some AR donations to their campaign as well as a hearty endorsement with a framed “Approved by” to hang on their wall. Trust me... once people get it they generally change their tune. Human nature comes into play and as humans they don’t like it when they get played. Careful cause sometimes they shoot the messenger - likely embarrassed they have to admit they were duped. Now if they are total AR fanatics - then you may want to rethink giving them your vote. We need to demand for reasonable minimum care standards and remove the exemptions from the rescues regarding care and transport. We need to request a change in the law that allows the accused to give away or sell their animals prior to seizure rather than be forced to place a bond or relinquish the animals.


7. Keep learning. Keep it classy and professional and hit them with facts (they really hate that).

8. Rescues play a huge role in all of this. Before donating to any rescue let us take a good hard look at them. This group is free as in we are all here to help and give of our time so don’t be afraid to ask. Share your time and help when we do look into an organization or law, I can assure you it may be hard but it is well worth it.

9. Lastly, know that if we do nothing then our lives will change dramatically. More so for our children and grandchildren. I don’t want for my grandchildren to learn about animals as a “we used to have dogs and they looked like this”.... or worse yet, starve. Talk to them and try to undo what they are learning in school, with peers, and on TV.

The circus, dog racing, carriage horses, breeders, zoos are taking a big hit... we are now seeing an attack on exotic animal ownership, rodeo, and equestrian sports. The laws are getting to a point you can’t safely own an animal for risk of being a felon. We absolutely must win the 97% to our side with the truth... or perish. Reprinted with permission from the ‘Farmers to Felons’ facebook page.

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doggie recipe:banana pumpkin treats!

Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat flour, 2 eggs, 1 cup pumpkin puree & 1 banana,

mashed.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.mix eggs, banana & pumpkin together

add flour & mix until all flour is incorporated.

lightly dust the counter and a rolling pin w/ flour, then roll out dough to approx.

1/8” and cut out treats. lay on baking sheet and bake for

approx. 20 min. cool completely before giving to

your favorite doggie!


Count Your Blessings By Mary Rogers

Thanksgiving signals the beginning of the holiday season, and it‛s such an exciting time of the year. An important part of this season is to remember to be thankful and joyful for our blessings, and we don‛t want to forget our pets when the time comes to make a mental list of everything good in our lives. Millions of people own dogs, and it‛s good to remind ourselves of the ways our pets benefi t us on a daily basis.

Dogs are good for our health—In recent years, it has become clear that dogs are more than just companions; they actually help us to stay healthy. Research suggests that there are many health benefi ts to owning a pet, such as a decreased risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, lower stress levels, and an increased immune system. Dogs are good medicine!

When you have a dog, you never feel alone—We all know that humans have a need for touch, and dogs satisfy that need when other humans aren‛t around. Owning a dog helps to raise serotonin levels, which are the “feel good” hormones that we need to be happy. Again, research suggests that pet owners are less likely to be depressed or anxious. In addition, older pet owners tend to make fewer visits to the doctor.

Pet owners are more likely to feel they have a purpose—Dog owners tend to be more schedule-oriented because their pets have certain needs at certain times; our dogs need food and water, and they need to be let outside regularly. This routine can make dog owners feel needed and important, and everyone likes to be needed!


Dog keep us in shape—When you take your dog for their regular walks, you may not be thinking about how you are exercising at the same time. Researchers at Michigan State University found that dog owners are “34% more likely to walk over 2 hours a week” than people who don‛t own a dog. Also, the same study found that if you own a dog, you are 69% more likely to engage in “leisure time physical activity.” Our dogs will get us off the couch and moving around!

Dogs are always glad to see you—Just as important as the many physical and emotional benefi ts of dog ownership are the benefi ts we receive when we get home from a long day at work or school. There is nothing quite like the feeling of opening the door and being greeted by our faithful friend. Dogs don‛t care about the fact that we were stuck in traffi c or that our boss was upset with us, but they have a special way of making the worries of the day disappear as they greet us at the door.

Dogs are playful—Once we have greeted our pets after a long day, we can always count on the fact that they will want to romp around and have fun with us. Dog owners can look forward to moving around and getting some fresh air with their dogs; we can laugh and enjoy ourselves and focus on the little things in life.

When it comes to unconditional love, there is no better example than the bond between dog and dog owner. Let‛s use this season of Thanksgiving to refl ect on our blessings and give our pets a hug and thank them for what they do for us each and every day!

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Q&A with the MO DEPT OF AGRICULTURE ACFA DEPT.

Q: At what age does a puppy require the space of an adult?

A: In All ACFA-licensed facilities, unweaned puppies are required to have 5% of the dam’s space requirement. In all ACFA-licensed facilities, weaned puppies are required to meet the USDA formula for space. In addition, in Large-scale facilities (with more than 10 intact females), the minimum space requirement (USDA formula) changes to the enhanced requirement (2016 formula) at six months of age.

Q: How much space does a bitch need before whelping? After whelping?

Before: Two weeks prior to whelping (including facilities with more than 10 intact females), the expecting dam must meet the USDA formula for space (2X that formula if they are housed individually).

After: Licensees are required to provide the USDA formula for space plus 5% of that space per puppy. The safest way to comply with the space requirement is to calculate the USDA minimum formula for space and then double the amount so that you can comply both before and after whelping. See photo opposite page.

Q: What are the requirements for dogs acquired from other states?

A: Animals transacted interstate must meet the entry requirements for state of destination. Dogs entering Missouri must be at least eight weeks of age. The dog(s) must be accompanied by a health certifi cate issued within the past ten days. And dog over four months of age must be vaccinated for Rabies by a licensed veterinarian. (Although in other states, the minimum age is 3 months).

Q: What does the state recommend for dogs acquired from other breeders?

A: Every ACFA licensee is required to establish and maintain programs of adequate veterinary care that include the use of appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries. When acquiring dogs from other breeders, you should focus on vaccination, testing and quarantine.

The fi rst step starts with your program of veterinary care. Discuss with your attending veterinarian those common diseases for which any dog should be vaccinated prior to joining your kennel. Record these into your written program of vet care and employ them so that the rest of your animals are protected.

The second step begins upon acquisition of any new animals. Discuss with your attending veterinarian quarantine procedures, record these onto your written program of veterinary care and apply them diligently. Any new animal coming into your facility should be kept in quarantine for a defi ned period. This helps protect all of your dogs by preventing exposure to new dogs which are infected or may have been exposed to a contagious disease.

Once you introduce a new dog, make sure the social grouping is compatible. If any of your dogs begin showing symptoms of disease or injury, they should be isolated for observation. If symptoms are serious, contact your attending veterinarian. If symptoms are severe, the attending vet may need to examine the animals. Strict quarantine procedures protect from external risk. Timely isolation procedures protect from internal risk.

Q: How much space is required for dogs in quarantine?

A: Dogs held in quarantine as prescribed by the attending vet are considered to be under documented treatment for veterinary purposes. Breeders may comply with this space requirement by calculating the USDA minimum formula for space. Once the quarantine period has elapsed, the dog is required to meet the enhancements enacted in 2016, along with access to outdoor areas. Documentation must be provided showing the date the dog was place in quarantine and the length of the quarantine.

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Measure Dog’s Length Measure the dog from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail

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Did Your Rescue Dog Come From a Foreign Puppy Mill?

Earlier this summer we wrote about a hidden but massive problem for animal welfare: animal traffi cking. A new report just revealed how bad the issue is. Unbeknownst to many, there is little regulation over the importation of pets into the US. All you essentially need is a rabies vaccine and the dog must appear healthy. So if you wanted to import, say, purebred dogs from an Eastern European puppy mill and sell them, it’d be pretty easy to do. Recently, dozens of puppies were seized at JFK Airport under a scheme that may fi t this bill. Now, for the fi rst time, the federal government has released a report on the importation of dogs. It is estimated that over 1 million dogs were imported into the country last year. Why so many dogs? According to the American Pet Products Association, pet ownership has risen 56% over the past 30 years, with the trend

continuing upward. The rise in ownership means a rise in demand. But as more states and localities have passed laws banning pet stores from selling furry friends, it becomes harder to meet the demand for dogs. The idea behind banning pet stores from selling dogs was to stop them from selling animals from alleged “puppy mills.” But breeders in the U.S. who sell sight-unseen must have a license and abide by animal welfare regulations. Banning pet stores from selling dogs has limited the ability for humane breeders to connect with families looking for a dog. The public wants certain breeds of dogs, and shelters often don’t have them (precisely because they are in such high demand). If pet stores can’t sell them, then with nowhere to go for specifi c breeds, many (including shelters) are left to search online through shady and disreputable suppliers for a family pet. These suppliers are from outside the country in places with no regulation or care for the animals. These imported animals can be riddled with diseases–including rabies in pet dogs. In other words, banning pet stores from selling dogs from regulated U.S. breeders has created a perfect recipe for a black market for puppies from unregulated breeders in foreign countries. The 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act mandated this report detailing the amount of dogs imported into the United States over the last 3 years. Previously, the US Department of Agriculture only tracked dogs for the purpose of resale, while the CDC only tracked dogs from countries with rabies outbreaks or no proof of immunization. According to the report, less than 0.28% of the over a million dogs are regulated by USDA–only about 3,000 were marked for resale. Smugglers can import the dogs and label them as “rescues” to avoid having to set a value on the animals and pay a tax. The CDC isn’t much better. The CDC has found multiple cases of dogs bringing in rabies from Egypt in recent years. Yet, 75% of all imported dogs don’t even have to pass the CDC’s rabies requirements. Diseased and unregulated dogs are entering our country at an alarming rate while breeders who follow USDA regulations are constantly barraged with intense scrutiny. Ironically, this is a problem created by animal rights groups such as the Humane Society of the United States that have put up barriers to families getting pets from regulated sources here in America. From our Friends at Humanewatch.org

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UPDATE: HSUS-Backed Raid Unconstitutional

An elderly Mississippi couple just wants their pets back. But thanks to the Humane Society of the United States, they may never see their animals again. Several months ago we reported on the story of the Sennes, an elderly Mississippi couple who have an ongoing court battle with the Humane Society of the United States. Last year, the couple was the subject of complaints that they weren’t properly caring for some dogs on their property. The lo-cal sheriff’s department seized animals from the Sennes with the help of HSUS. The Sennes signed an agreement regarding the seizure, but specifi cally excluded the couple’s personal pets, which were not the subject of the complaints. And that’s where things get hairy. The sheriff’s offi ce and HSUS took the Sennes’ elderly dogs in addition to the other animals on the property. The Sennes are now challenging the seizure, saying it was a violation of their rights. And a court has agreed, with a judge ruling last month that the seizure of the Sennes’ pets was unconstitutional. According to court records, it had been clearly laid out in both HSUS’s surrender form and promised by a HSUS representative that the organization would not remove the Sennes’ dogs from their house. The case is now heading toward trial. But even if the Sennes win, it’s unclear if they’ll even get their dogs back courtesy of a sleazy move by HSUS. Why? Because HSUS doesn’t even have the dogs any longer, and it’s not clear that HSUS knows where the dogs are. According to an affi davit signed by Sara Varsa, a vice president at HSUS, the animals were shipped from Mississippi to a location somewhere around Washington, D.C. The affi davit fails to say if specifi cally the fi ve elderly dogs survived the trip to D.C. or if they are even presently alive.

The court ripped into the lack of transparency, noting, “It seems somewhat curious that Ms. Varsa fails to state what ‘animal rescue organization’ the fi ve dogs were transferred to,” and that “It would seem reasonable that the ‘Vice President, Animal Rescue Team’ of The HSUS with personal knowledge of the facts of this case should know and have records of which organization the fi ve dogs were transferred to, the day the transfer occurred, and the terms and conditions of the transfer.“ As expected, HSUS is not happy with the court’s ruling and has asked the Mississippi Supreme Court to hear the case. HSUS argues that because it didn’t have the dogs at the time of the lawsuit, neither the sheriff’s department nor HSUS should be liable. This claim is made even though the agreement between the sheriff’s department and HSUS stipulated that HSUS could produce the animals taken in the raid if needed. Think about that for a second: HSUS is trying to argue that it is not its responsibility to keep track of or monitor what happens to animals it seizes. Even if it has an agreement to keep custody of the animals and produce them. Whatever happened to due process and innocent until proven guilty? Under this line of argument, it would seem that a person who is merely accused of something could have their animals seized and whisked away across the country before being found guilty of anything. That’s something that should concern any pet-owning American. And hopefully the court will recognize it.

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Fall Fun for Your Furry FriendBy Mary Rogers

Now that the dog days of summer are coming to an end, it’s finally time to think about cooler weather and all of the activities that go along with the changing of the seasons. Most of us are craving the cool breeze on our skin, and we’re ready to inhale all of the smells that fall has to offer. For many, fall is a favorite time of the year, and for pet owners, there is plenty to do with our furry friends.

1. The pumpkin patch—Pick a day and pick some pumpkins at your local pumpkin patch, but don’t forget to take you pup with you. Most outdoor businesses know that being pet friendly is a great way to increase their business, so take advantage of that and get some fresh air and exercise with your pet by your side.

2. Canoeing—Even though summer is coming to an end, the temperatures are still warm enough to hop in a canoe and take a float trip with your dog.

3. Camping—If possible, you may be able to combine your float trip with a camping trip if you can find a campground by the water. What a fabulous way to spend some quality time in the great outdoors. Build a fire and relax after a long day on the water. Listen to the sounds of the evening and sleep under the stars. Your dog will thank you.

4. Playing in the leaves—If camping and canoeing are not your thing, or if you just can’t find the time, you can always make a play date with your dog and jump into a pile of leaves. Feel like a kid again while romping with your pup, whether you have falling leaves at your house or you travel to a local park or a friend’s house.

5. Snuggling up on the couch—If outdoor activities aren’t for you, think about curling up with a good book or your favorite television show and a hot cup of cocoa. Light a candle to add to the experience. Don’t forget to let your dog snuggle in with you as you enjoy the feeling of a soft blanket draped over you and your pup.

6. Halloween Costumes—Get a good laugh out of dressing your dog up for Halloween. Think about a costume that coordinates with your costume; you’ll make a great team when you head out to a party or to take your kids trick or treating. Posting your pictures on social media is a great way to share your clever costume ideas with your friends.

No matter how you decide to enjoy this fall, make sure to include your furry friend. With these great ideas, you’ll be ready to relax and have fun during this wonderful season of the year.


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DOES A DOG KNOW WHAT IT KNOWS?

Those of us who spend our lives surrounded by the dogs we love are partial: Mine is the prettiest, the sweetest, the smartest dog in the world. Of course, “prettiest” and “sweetest” reside in the eye of the beholder; but “smartest” can be tested. A famous demonstration of canine IQ involves Chaser, a Border Collie, and her owner, the late John Pilley, a British psychologist. Pilley taught Chaser the names of a thousand different toys. Aside from her broad vocabulary, Chaser is apparently capable of reasoning. Chaser performed a demonstration of her intelligence in the episode of the PBS science series, NOVA. The show’s host, Neil deGrasse Tyson, began by planting several of Chaser’s toys behind a sofa. He then called out the names of particular toys, and Chaser retrieved them in the order called. Child’s play for the brilliant Border. Tyson then upped the stakes. He added to the selection a Charles Darwin doll, a toy Chaser had never seen. On the command, “Find Darwin,” Chaser strolled behind the sofa and considered the problem for some time before retrieving Darwin for Tyson, who exclaimed, “I can’t believe it!” Chaser had associated the single word she didn’t know, “Darwin,” with the one unfamiliar toy---a reasonable assumption worthy of human intelligence. Such dramatic proofs reinforce our belief that dogs are the Ph.D. candidates of the animal kingdom. “Another reason we may think our dogs are gifted stems from the way we view ourselves,” Michigan State psychology professor David Z. Hambrick has written. “When people are asked to rate themselves on traits such as intelligence, they tend to give above average ratings. This Lake Wobegon effect---named after the fi ctional town created by Garrison Keillor where ‘all the children are above average’---extends to pets.” Hambrick points to a study published in Basic and Applied Social Psychology, in which 137 pet owners graded their own pet and the average pet on intelligence, among other qual-ities. The results? People rated their adored pets as above average on desirable traits and below average on undesirable ones.

REALITY CHECK The supposition that dogs live on the upper tier of animal intelligence received a reality check last September, in the study “In what Sense are Dogs Special? Canine Cognition in Comparative Context,” published in the journal Learning and Behavior. Researchers reported that canine cognition is merely average when compared to “other carnivores, domestic animals and social hunters.” Their report concluded, “There is no current case for canine exceptionalism.”

Animal cognition studies have found canine intelligence to be unremarkable when compared to wolves, cats, dolphins, apes and even pigeons. Dogs appear to be no better at learning behavior-reward associations than other species, nor are they remarkable at processing communication signals given by humans. (The literature indicates that both the bottle-nose dolphin and the gray seal are better than dogs at following human hand signals). And though the canine ability to process complex commands made dogs a mainstay of old-time circuses and vaudeville, audiences were just as delighted by troupes of whip-smart performing pigs. “During our work, it seemed to us that many studies in dog cognition research set out to ‘prove’ how clever dogs are,” says Stephen Lea, an emeritus professor of psychology at the University of Exeter (U.K.), and the study’s lead author. “In my view, the existing literature does not necessarily imply that dogs are unusually intelligent per se. Rather, much of the recent research on canine cognition simply argues that dogs’ manner of thinking and reasoning about certain components of the world is distinct.” That is to say, your dog might not be the second coming of Mr.Peabody, cartoondom’s canine genius, but he does go about problem-solving in ways different from other animals. Hardly surprising, considering the dog’s unique standing as our best friend, co-worker, and emotional support since the dawn of civilization. Eons of “together time” have no doubt imprinted the canine mind with distinctly human ways of thinking. By comparing dogs to humans and other species, Lea says, “we can better understand what makes us unique and what is shared across genetic or social lines.”

TO KNOW WHAT ONE KNOWS The idea that dogs might have a more humanlike approach to problem solving was

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put to the test last year at the Dog Studies laboratory at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History, in Jena, Germany. In the study, “Metacognition in Dogs: Do Dogs Know They Could Be Wrong?,” dogs were tested for their supposed “metacognitive” abilities—sometimes described as the ability to “know what one knows.” This particular study set out to demonstrate the dog’s metacognitive ability to be aware of when they lack suffi cient information to solve a problem and seek more information. This is characteristic of the thought of humans and our close relatives the apes. To test this, the researchers, led by Dr. Juliane Brauer, constructed two V-shaped fences. A reward, either food or a toy, would be placed by one researcher behind one of the fences while another researcher held the dog. In some cases, the dog could see where the reward was placed, while in others the dog could not. The researchers then analyzed how frequently the dog looked through a gap in the fence before choosing an option. The question was whether, like chimps and humans, the dog would “check” through the gap when he had not seen where the reward was placed. This would indicate that the dog was aware that he did not know where the reward was—a metacognitive ability—and would try to get more information before choosing a fence. Some researchers argue that particular animals, such as dogs, may look for extra information when searching only as mere instinctual behavior, and not as a result of metacognitive thinking. To control for this, Brauer and company tested whether dogs show the so-called “passport effect.” When people are searching for something important, such as a passport, they will engage in more active searching and will check for it more often (“I know it’s here someplace!) than when they are looking for something less important or easily replaces. The great apes think the same way—they will look harder and longer for a high-value reward. Thus, researchers varied whether the dogs were looking for high or low value food, in order to test whether dogs also had the searching fl exibility displayed in the passport effect. In another variation, they tested whether it made a difference to the dog when they had to search for a toy or for food.

THE RESULTS The researchers found that the dogs checked more often when they did not know where the reward was hidden. “These results show that dogs do tend to actively seek extra information when they have not seen where a reward is hidden,” the study’s co-author Julia Belger reported. “The fact that dogs checked more when they had no knowledge of the reward’s location could suggest that dogs show

metacognitive abilities, as they meet one of the assumptions of knowing about knowing.” Checking, however, did not always dramatically increase a dog’s rate of success. In variation 1, with food or a toy as a reward, when dogs checked they were correct more often than when they did not check. In variation 2, however, with high or low value food as the reward, even when dogs checked, they were not correct more than one would expect based on sheer luck. The researchers theorize that this could be due to inhibition problems—the dogs get so excited about fi nding the reward, that they can’t help but approach the closest fence even when they know that the reward is elsewhere. Also, the dogs did check more often for the toy than for the food in variation 1, suggesting that they do show fl exibility in their searching and are not just engaging in a routine behavior. They did not, though, check more often for the high-value food in variation 2, but they did look for it more quickly. It was concluded that the dogs, while showing some degree of searching fl exibility, are not as fl exible as primates. In variation 3 of the test, the dogs could always see where a food reward was placed, but were subject to a delay of 5 to 120 seconds before being permitted to fetch the reward. The dogs did not check more of-ten with a longer time delay, even though they were slightly less successful. “It’s possible that this was due to a ‘ceiling effect,’ as dogs overall selected the correct fence in 93 percent of trials in this variation, so the pressure for seeking extra information was low,” Belger says.

MORE WORK TO BE DONE The results did not allow the researchers to say defi nitely whether dogs possess metacognition, although they displayed some evidence for it. When dogs lack suffi cient information to solve a problem, they will search for more, just like humans and great apes. Brauer concludes: “For humans, vision is an important information gathering sense. In this case our experiment was based on a ‘checking’ action relying on sight, but the dogs probably also used their sense of smell when checking through the gap. We know that smell is very important for dogs, and we could see that they were using it. In future, we would like to develop an experiment investigating under what circumstances dogs decide to use their sense of smell versus sight. This may give us additional insights into their information-seeking abilities.” B.B.

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