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“Every home doesn’t need a pug, but every pug needs a home.” ------------------------ In
this volume: Polar Pug Rescue 2010 Poster Calendars ------------------------- The next pug party happens on January 9th, 2010! For
details, see our Yahoo Group’s home page: ------------------------- |
Welcome to our newsletter!Hello everyone! Please become a member of Polar Pug Rescue! Membership gets you our monthly newsletter (and we encourage our members to participate in the making of the newsletter), discounts and coupons to our Cafe Press products, and we'll keep you informed on upcoming events!For
more information or to order, please contact
Vickie Young: (907)360-3220 or email her at
arctictails@gci.net
As usual, the holidays bring an influx of pugs, and others to our doorstep. Polar Pug Rescue has managed to take each and every one of them in. Here are a few of the stories: Butch the Pug and Cash the Beagle came to us from Dutch Harbor, AK. Background: Dutch Harbor is a 'frontier' sort of town, with many people coming and going. They either work for the fish processing plant, or are on the fishing boats themselves. If they can't leave with their dog, often that dog will get dropped off at one of the shelters, but, because there just isn't enough people to adopt them, they are frequently euthanized. A saint of a man in Dutch Harbor is trying to save some of the dogs from being killed. Polar Pug Rescue is one of the places he contacted. He has arranged for a local airline to fly rescue dogs into Anchorage for free. (Cargo space permitting). Vickie (Head of Polar Pug Rescue) said she'd take not only Butch the Pug, but Cash the Beagle. Here
is Butch: Here
is Cash: They will both make someone a wonderful companion! Check out the available pug page to see who else is up for adoption.
Peggi Sue is Vickie’s one-eyed pug girl
diva. If you have a question, please email it to Vickie at arctictails@gci.net
and Peggi will endeavor to answer it for you! Dear Peggi, I loves to scootch on my bum, but my mama worries I have worms. I try to tell her it ain't no stinkin' worms, but she ignores me. What is my problem? Signed, Toot the Scoot. Your poor bum! Many moms and dads think scootin' is worms but it is usually due to full Anal Glands. This is often accompanied by a "metallic smell". A trip to the Vet can relieve your discomfort. If this condition isn't taken care of it can lead to further complications so hopefully they will take you for a ride soon. May your New Year be filled with LESS
scootin'! --------------------------------------------------
Dear Miss Peggi, It is cold outside! My parents want me to take care of business, but it is too cold! What can they do to help me? Sincerely, Lucky Baby its cold outside...i don't like to go out barefoot either. If you are going on walks (and hopefully they are short!) Your parents can put a sweater and booties on to help but it is also hard to breath the cold air so don't stay out too long. If you have a yard they can clear a spot real close to the door so you can run out and quickly do your business. Sometimes my mom puts a piece of Astro Turf down on the porch for me and throws it away after winter. It helps that the porch is covered so it doesn't get covered in snow. I have a friend who uses a "litter box" in the winter. It is a cat box with "potty pads" in it located by the door so she doesn't have to go outside on a really cold day. Good luck and here's wishing you warm paws all year 'round!
Medical News for our Canine Friends A Complete Dental Program for Your
Dog Plaque: Dogs rarely get cavities, but are much more prone to gum disease and excess tartar build-up on the teeth. Food particles and bacteria collect along the gumline forming plaque. Routine home care can remove this plaque. Tartar: If plaque is not removed, minerals in the saliva combine with the plaque and form tartar (or calculus) which adheres strongly to the teeth. Plaque starts to mineralize 3-5 days after it forms. The tartar is irritating to the gums and causes an inflammation called gingivitis. This can be seen as reddening of the gums adjacent to the teeth. It also causes bad breath. At this point it is necessary to remove the tartar with special instruments called scalers, and then polish the teeth. Periodontal Disease: If the tartar is not removed, it builds up under the gums. It separates the gums from the teeth to form "pockets" and encourages even more bacterial growth. At this point the damage is irreversible, and called "periodontal" disease. It can be very painful and can lead to loose teeth, abscesses, and bone loss or infection. As bacterial growth continues to increase, the bacteria may enter the bloodstream. This can cause infection of the heart valves (endocarditis), liver, and kidneys. If treated by your veterinarian with special instruments and procedures, periodontal disease can be slowed or stopped. What is included in a good dental care program? A good dental care program includes:
Dental Cleaning by Your Veterinarian: To prevent dental disease, your dog needs routine dental care at home. But to perform good home care, you need to start with clean teeth. Brushing will remove plaque but not tartar. So if your dog's teeth have tartar, it is necessary for your veterinarian to remove it and polish the teeth. This professional veterinary dental cleaning is often called a prophylaxis or "prophy." A routine dental cleaning consists of:
Daily Home Oral Care: Home oral care includes routine examinations of your dog's mouth and brushing her teeth. Home oral exam: As you care for your dog's mouth, look for warning signs of gum disease such as bad breath, red and swollen gums, a yellow-brown crust of tartar around the gumline, and pain or bleeding when you touch the gums or mouth. You should also watch for discolored, fractured, or missing teeth. Any bumps or masses within the mouth should also be checked by your veterinarian. Daily brushing: Regular brushing of your dog's teeth is a very important preventive for oral and other diseases. A step-by-step procedure for providing this care is found in our article Brushing Your Dog's Teeth. Mechanical removal of plaque: Studies show that hard kibbles are slightly better than canned food at keeping plaque from accumulating on the teeth. There are veterinary dentist-approved foods and treats on the market that have shown that dogs eating these foods have less plaque and tartar build-up. Canine products that have received the Veterinary Oral Health's Council seal of acceptance are as follows:
Mechanical removal of plaque can also be accomplished by using toys such as Plaque Attacker dental toys, rope toys, or rawhide chips. Do not use toys that are abrasive and can wear down the teeth. If your dog is an aggressive chewer and likes to bite down, trying to crack the toy, you probably should not let the dog chew on that toy. For especially aggressive chewers, look for toys they cannot get their mouths around. Rawhide or other chews that soften as the dog chews are another option. What is ahead in the future? Veterinary dentistry is becoming more common and more sophisticated. Pets can have the same procedures as people: root canals, crowns, and even braces. Some veterinarians specialize in dentistry and are board-certified. New products are continually becoming available to help veterinarians and owners provide the best possible oral care for pets. February of each year is designated as Pet Dental Health Month as a way to remind owners of the importance of proper dental care. Make sure good dental care is part of your pet's present and future! Article taken from: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2089&aid=517 ------------------------------------------------------- Polar Pug Rescue has a store at Café Press. At the moment, there are 5 sections with logos that fit on a variety of products. Check us out at: http://www.cafepress.com/polarpugrescue Here is an example:
Contact
Vickie (907) 360-3220, or Maryjo (907) 230-0765 to reserve your copy! The
calendars are $7.00 each, and all proceeds go to Polar Pug Rescue’s medical
fund. Some of the pugs we have helped are on the calendar. These
calendars are 11.25” X 17.3” There
are still some calendars still available! Hurry and get yours!
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