Notes from the Grove

Just some Gratuitous photo blogging and braggin about a beautiful English Mastiff we have the honor of serving this week !

Caber is a mature well developed English Mastiff who is staying with us along with his sister Chante.

They are both so nice and full of love!  I really enjoy our daily walks together, although I am not always sure who is walking who ?

Visit our Shutterfly page for more photos from around The Grove!

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dog kennel olympia, English Mastiff, WA

Looking for a way to spruce up that old kibble? Want to pamper your pet with something special ? Or do you feel guilty you get to enjoy that delicious bottle of Chianti ?

Well, now you can get your pooch a fine bottle of “Johnny Barker Black Lab” Described as:
“A Premium Canine Spirits. Sniff the richness, lick the flavor, taste like no other. Give the gift of taste, alcohol free aus-jus to be poured over the evening meal. Enjoy Irresponsibly.”

Perhaps a bottle of White Sniff n Tail described as:  “White Zinfandel lovers eat your heart out. Imagine the unmistakable aroma of fragrant salmon, combined with all the nutrients of delectable sweet potatoes. Now imagine your loved four legged member of the family savoring every delicious drop of the sweet nectar of Bark Vineyards White Sniff-n-Tail.”

Bark Vineyards warns that you be sure to have a Licker License if you plan on hosting a Canine Wine Party and Enjoy Irresponsibly!

Super cute marketing and I am sure all my 4 legged clients would love the product!  Gonna have to look into that Licker License !

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dog food, dog treats

Announced today over at Medical News, Vetericyn Inc. launched a New wound and infection product.  According to their website:

When your dog has an open wound or infection, Vetericyn should be the product of choice because it is easy to apply into the affected area to treat infection while accelerating healing. Vetericyn works quickly to treat the infections or open wounds. In addition, it is safe as water so it will not harm your dog or the environment. Dogs typically lick their injury so any treatments applied should be non-toxic. Vetericyn is non-toxic so it will not cause injury if it happens to be ingested or licked after application. This is possible because Vetericyn works in the same way as your dog’s immune system. As such, the body recognizes it as a friendly infection-treating ally. Vetericyn also creates an optimal environment for healing.
Wounds treated with Vetericyn have demonstrated a reduction in healing time by up to 60%. Vetericyn significantly increases the oxygen content at the wound site within 30 seconds and maintains that oxygen level for up to 36 hours. This increase in oxygen along with the reduction of infection is responsible for these accelerated healing times. As a one-step cleanser and dressing, it eliminates the need for multiple products while reducing the application time and requirements.
Since it is “no-rinse”, it leaves no film or residue to clean off. And unlike traditional antiseptics and topical antibiotics it does not damage healthy tissue. Finally, it is compatible with most gauzes and acrylics and can be used prior to application of other treatments.

Indications:

• Hot spots
• Eye infections
• Skin irritations
• Rashes
• Cuts and scratches
• Outer ear infections

The Website also includes a number of testimonials and detailed product information.  Sounds like good stuff and definitely worth a try next time Rover gets a hot spot !

Hopefully you don’t have to use it but if you do we’d love to hear a review.

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dog skin treatment, Vetericyn

A new magazine hits the market this Summer, MODERN MOLOSSER, debut issue featuring the DOGUE DE BORDEAUX.

“This 100-page issue is filled with authoritative stories and features on those imposing breeds known throughout antiquity as the Molossers.“

The website promises future issues about other Molossers such as the  Cane corso, Neapolitan Mastiff, Tibetan Mastiff, Rottweiler and more.

Published quarterly for $60 US subscriptions, $65 Canada.
Big Dog lovers be sure to visit Modern Molosser.

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dog magazine, Modern Molosser

I was so not going to blog about this issue but I got all upset after reading  a blog entry over at Dolitter.  So here it goes…..

Obama killed a fly, OMG Peta is having a tissy fit…Could someone please explain to me why this organization has IRS non-profit status when they are basically a domestic terrorist group and why oh why do so many celebrities endorse them!  YUCK !

And to top it off, PETA is protesting our very own Pike Place Market and especially targeting the Fish tossing. The American Veterinary Medical Association conference is coming to Seattle on July 12th and PETA rumors say PETA is gonna protest our market.

I don’t have to tell any of you locals how important fish is in our local culture, way of life or economy.

The fish throwing has gone on here for hundreds of years in different forms when people would fish off scaffolds and throw the fish back to others etc…The Pike Place Fish have been throwing for at least 40 years -   The fish throwing attracts alot of people, education about the fish is incorporated into the presentations, they speak about conservation and sooo much more.

It is also a glimpse into the lives of traditional fishermen, they sing both thanks and a wee bit of story telling about how big the fish are but there is hard work and love and thanks for this fish everyday, alot of Seattle families entire livelihoods depend on fish.  We know how important they are.  If you sat around for any length of time and watched and listened you would hear the fishermen telling people the names of the fish, how important local fisheries are, how to buy from local fisheries, how to help preserve habitats and of course how great they are

I am attending the AVMA Seattle conference and will of course visit Pike Place while there, I would recommend the Salmon - local caught of course - If any of you decide to purchase from the mongers, if you do thanks for supporting local, sustainable fisheries and local fishermen and women…which Washington leads the way in !

hmmm..too much local pride ?  anyways the point is… it is not JUST people throwing dead fish around for sport or fun - really do you think we would disrespect something that  feeds us, nourishes us, substains us ?   PETA is wrong, very wrong.  I do hope they show up maybe I can hit one with a fish!!!

In the meantime visit Peta Kills the website dedicated to divulging the truth about Peta!  And please tell a friend that Peta is bad, very bad…. Do it …Now…tell a friend !

My dog thanks you !

ps adding this blog entry to my wishlist…cause I wish PETA would implode, shrivel up and disappear…I wish …I wish…

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Peta Kills

Just finished reading “Walking in Circles Before Laying Down” by Merril Markoe. What a delightful book! An adult novel about a young woman who finds herself alone and down but with the help of a pitbull mix named Chuck, she learns to trust her instincts.

Chuck begins to talk to the woman and explain how he, as a dog, sees the world and teaches her a new outlook.

As all of us dog lovers know, we can learn alot from our dogs and this book details just how to do that!

I found myself laughing outloud at Chucks remarks and antics!  One of my favorite moments in the book is when Dawn (main character) while driving, asks Chuck what he got her for her birthday and Chuck tells her ” Pull off the road right here and throw the yellow ball.  It’s right under the seat.  I’ll bring it back so enthusiastically that I will break your heart with the pure delight I take in simple-minded minutiae.  Wait’ll you see the look in my eyes!! It’s a gift that keeps on giving.”

Everyday our dogs give us gifts, we just have to learn to pull over, stop what we are so wrapped up in and accept those gifts.

Enjoy your day !

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dog book, Merrill Markoe

Grab the dogs and head to Seattle for this weekend’s Canine Festival !

Two days - June 20th and June 21st - 10 AM to 5 PM

Saturday & Sunday

Sand Point Magnuson Park; Hanger 30

Seattle’s Canine Educational Exposition Celebrating Dogs at Work. View demos & a K9 car. An intimate opportunity for all to share with an officer, his dog and car.

• Four National Canine Association Shows
• Two Sirius All Breed Matches
• Specialty Breed Matches
• Junior Showmanship
• Phydeaux Match (any breed, any heritage)
• Be a Sponsor
• Rally (two events)
• Yuen Lui Studio - Will take Photos of you and your pet
• Best Dressed Dog contest
• Ugliest Dog contest
• Who Looks Like Their Dog Contest
• Who’s Your Daddy Race
• Demonstrations
• Free Seminars & Clinics
• Microchipping (AKC Car)
• Breed Booths
• Vendor Booths
• Show Dog Parade
• Seattle Police Dept. K9 Unit
• CGC Canine Good Citizen
• Obedience Run Through (novice, open, utility)

Visit Sirius About Dogs for more info !

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Canine Festival, Sirius about dogs

Meet Emmett, the larger than life Great Dane! We have been so fortunate to watch Emmett grow..and grow…and grow into the beautiful young man he is today!

Emmett’s parents have done an amazing job with early socialization and proper diet! With all dogs it is important to have a strong foundation of socializing, diet and yes, discipline but with a Giant Breed it is even more important that these key areas be attended to early!

Emmett is comfortable around tiny dogs, medium sized dogs and other giant dogs are fine too. Emmett loves to play ball with the other dogs and enjoys long walks in the woods with Dallas or Charlie.

Visit The Grove’s Featured Dog of the Month “Emmett”

Lean More about the Great Dane:

* American Kennel Club Great Dane Resources
* Great Dane Lady
* The Great Dane Club of America

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Doggie Daycare, Great Danes

From the FDA Website:
FDA Suspends Temporary Emergency Permit of Pet Food Maker

June 12, 2009

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today it was suspending the temporary Emergency Permit issued to Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Co., Inc.

Evanger’s, operating in Wheeling, Illinois, deviated from the prescribed process, equipment, product shipment, and recordkeeping requirements in the production of the company’s thermally processed low acid canned food (LACF) products. The deviations in their processes and documentation could result in under-processed pet foods, which can allow the survival and growth of Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum), a bacterium that causes botulism in some animals as well as in humans.

In April 2008, Evanger’s was issued an “Order of Need for Emergency Permit” after the agency determined that the company had failed to meet the regulatory requirements to process a product that does not present a health risk. In June, 2008, FDA issued Evanger’s a temporary Emergency Permit. During inspections conducted between March 2009 and April 2009, FDA determined Evanger’s was not operating in compliance with the mandatory requirements and conditions of the Temporary Emergency Permit.

“The FDA is stopping Evanger’s ability to ship pet food in interstate commerce,” said Dr. Bernadette Dunham. “Today’s enforcement action sends a strong message to manufacturers of pet food that we will take whatever action necessary to keep unsafe products from reaching consumers.”

In order for Evanger’s to resume shipping in interstate commerce, the company must document that corrective actions and processing procedures have been implemented to ensure that the finished product will not present a health hazard.

Botulism is a powerful toxin that affects the nervous system and can be fatal. The disease has been documented in dogs and cats. Signs of botulism in animals are progressive muscle paralysis, disturbed vision, difficulty in chewing and swallowing, and progressive weakness to the body. Death is usually due to paralysis of the heart or the muscles used in breathing.

While FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition is responsible for regulating all human and animal LACF processing, FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine has authority over animal feed and foods. The two centers are collaborating on this enforcement action.

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