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Making headway against a killer virus

gloucestercitynews.net | March 11, 2019

In an experiment by the School of Veterinary Medicine’s Ronald Harty and Bruce Freedman, virus-like particles of Ebola (in green and yellow), which mimic the process by which the authentic Ebola virus spreads, exit a cell along filaments of actin (in red), a structural protein. Harty and Freedman are designing compounds to block this process, increasing the likelihood an infected individual could recover. (Photo: Gordon Ruthel)

   

PHILADELPHIA, PA--Ebola just isn’t going away. Following the major 2014 outbreak in West Africa, the deadly infection came back with a vengeance last year in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it has claimed nearly 550 lives to date.

The impact has been felt closer to home as well.

Earlier this month, a patient at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) was evaluated for Ebola. Having met the screening criteria for the disease—which include symptoms such as fever, head or muscle aches, or gastrointestinal symptoms, along with recent travel to West Africa—HUP took the cautious approach. Using the various protocols and precautions that they had trained to enact, hospital staff proceeded with evaluating the patient, who was later found to have another condition. This case, along with the ongoing Central African outbreak, underscore the need for continued vigilance when it comes to this disease.

Learn About Cutting-Edge Cancer Care for Cats and Dogs

gloucestercitynews.net | March 10, 2019

By Hannah Kleckner Hall

Panel Discussion to Feature Comprehensive Approach to the Treatment of Cancer in Pets

[March 6, 2019; Kennett Square, PA] – The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) will present a free panel discussion for pet lovers on caring for companion animals diagnosed with cancer to be held at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an estimated 6 million dogs - and nearly 6 million cats - will be diagnosed with cancer this year. For the owners of pets diagnosed with cancer, navigating multiple appointments with various clinicians before deciding on a course of treatment can be overwhelming and stressful.

CNB Pet News: Pediatric Puppy Leads Her Litter

gloucestercitynews.net | March 9, 2019 | source PennVet Clinic

Limb issues are common in English and French bulldog puppies. Stock photo courtesy of Rawpixel.

   

English Bulldog Missy recently gave birth to her first litter. All puppies were healthy except one, who had a potentially mobility-limiting limb deformation. In just a few weeks, the tiny little bulldog would be the first of the brood to walk.

Setting up Foals for Success: Ten Things to Do

CNBNewsnet | March 8, 2019

From December to August, breeding and foaling season, Dr. Michelle Abraham has her hands full with pregnant mares and foals.

By: Dr. Michelle Abraham And Sacha Adorno Published: Mar 5, 2019    | Penn Vet

“During this time, my obstetric and neonatal cases fall under a few categories,” said Abraham, a staff veterinarian of Internal Medicine and Emergency and Critical Care, and a specialist in equine Neonatal Intensive Care. “There are uneventful pregnancies and births and more difficult cases. Common issues include high-risk pregnancies, difficult births, foals born to mares with placentitis, premature deliveries, and foals who develop colic, sepsis, and/or diarrhea in the days after birth.” Horses, she added, are considered foals until they are weaned, which can occur anywhere from 4–7 months of age.

Dawn Watson's Pet Tip of the Week: Finding Fido

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   If your beloved pet is missing, here are some simple ways to (hopefully) ensure his return:

 

   Social media is one of the best ways to advertise a lost pet. Include your name, phone, a picture, and offer a small reward. Ask friends to share your post.

 

   Print out pictures of the pet and post them on telephone poles, at  gas stations, the library, and multiple convenience stores. If you don’t have access to a printer grab a photo of the pet and head to the library. Make copies of the photo and hand-write informative information on the paper.

 

   Drive or walk around your neighborhood calling your pet’s name. if you are driving and your pet likes car rides, be prepared to quickly open the door of your car if you spot him. He may just take you up on the invitation.

 

   Have your pet microchipped.

   Make sure your pet is wearing an ID collar.

Dawn Watson's Pet Tip of the Week: Claiming Ownership

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   You come home from work and take your dog for a walk. Afterwards, you seek out your favorite chair, only to find that Fido has claimed it. When you instruct him to get down, he growls at you.

 

   What now?

 

   The reason Fido growled was because you allowed him on the chair on other occasions and he has now claimed it as his own. His growl is telling you that you must sit elsewhere. 

   It is time to teach your dog that you are in charge.

 

 

 

Sports Medicine ‘Sleuths’ Unravel Lameness Mysteries during March First Tuesday Lecture

Feb 27, 2019 | CNBNewsnet

By Hannah Kleckner Hall

Kennett Square, PA] – Join Penn Vet New Bolton Center’s Elizabeth Davidson, DVM, ACVS, ACVSMR, and Liz Arbittier, VMD, CVA, as they kick-off the spring First Tuesday Lecture series with their talk "Mythbusting the Lameness Exam Part 2: Comparing Your Interpretation of Lameness to What Scientific Data Tells Us.”  

When lameness strikes and there are no ‘clues’ – no swelling, no heat, no localized area of obvious pain – where do you turn? Two of New Bolton Center’s Sports Medicine ‘sleuths’ will unravel the mystery as they discuss the common pitfalls to the lameness exam and why the naked eye is not always a reliable tool for an accurate diagnosis. Attendees can join in on cracking the case with their smartphones during this interactive presentation.

Dawn Watson's Just Sayin': My Secret Hobby

 

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  I’m thinking about taking up a really dangerous hobby. I haven’t chosen it yet but there are lots of really cool ones out there. If I discuss it with my kids they won’t let me so I’m keeping it a secret.

 

   I saw a little kid on a hover-board yesterday and she was doing about five mph down the street with her hands behind her, looking like she owned the sidewalk. I did what any normal almost sixty-eight-year old woman would do: I asked her for a ride.

 

   “No,” she said. You’re too heavy.”

 

   I sucked in my stomach and gasped, “No I’m not!” as though I could convince her I weighed no more than I did in Middle School.

CNB PET NEWS: Cat & Dog CPR

1 Check for breathing and a heartbeat…

Check to see if the pet is breathing and check for a heartbeat. If you do not see your pet’s chest moving and cannot find a heartbeat, begin CPR with chest compressions.

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2 Give chest compressions…

Place your hands on your pet as follows:

Dawn Watson's Pet Tip of the Week: The Importance of "Sit"

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      A dog must be taught, gently and respectfully, that you, the owner, is in charge. One way to accomplish this is to have Fido sit for all favors.

 

   For example, giving him the sit command (one word) before meals, treats, petting, and going outdoors will teach your dog that respecting you will be rewarded.

 

   Do not repeat—if your dog does not respond the first time you give him a command simply follow up with a sharp, “Hey!” and wait for him to follow orders. Then smile and praise him for his accomplishment.

 

If you have questions about this or any other dog-related issue, please contact me at 856.981.8957. There is never a fee for phone or email consultation.

 

Wado udohiyu, (Thank you very much in the Cherokee language)

Dawn Watson

Owner, Brother of the Wolf, LLC

Available for training and behavior evaluations in your home

Image of wolf by Caroline J Petermann

What's Age Got to Do with It? Caring for Geriatric Horses

View Penn Vet Extra - February 2019

 

By: Sacha AdornoPublished: Feb 4, 2019

Horses, like humans, are individuals. They show signs of aging at different rates.

PHILADELPHIA, PA--The idea that age is but a number is as true for animals as it is for humans. Horses, especially ponies, are routinely living to the mid-twenties and even thirties. Often, the equines still enjoy life, work, or performing into their third decade.

Joey the Senior Cat Triumphs Over Illness with Help from Friends

View Penn Vet Extra - February 2019

By: Sacha AdornoPublished: Feb 4, 2019

Considered a “senior cat,” Joey is at a time in his life when clinicians recommend wellness visits twice a year.

   

For most of his life, Joey was a happy, healthy cat—never sick and always in charge. With nary a sniffle, the scrappy domestic short hair has lived with his owner Amanda Arrowood since he was found as a kitten in West Philadelphia. But, at the age of 13, Joey started losing weight and suffering from chronic diarrhea.

“When he first got sick, I tried medication for worms, which didn’t help,” said Arrowood, an ICU nurse at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital. Joey also saw his regular veterinarian, who couldn’t pinpoint the problem or a solution despite efforts with diet and medication.

 

Shelter medicine is on a roll

 

A new mobile unit for Penn Vet's Shelter Medicine program is getting rolling this spring, bringing state-of-the-art veterinary care into animal shelters and underserved communities. Veterinarians Brittany Watson and Chelsea Reinhard led the program’s efforts.

   

PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 2019)--(CNBNewsnet)--According to the Humane Society of the United States, nationally an estimated 70 million dogs and cats lack a home. Of those, about 6.5 million wind up in shelters each year. Ensuring that more of these pets find a loving, caring home—and receive the proper veterinary care to stay there—is a daunting challenge, one that motivates the veterinarians and students who make up the Shelter Medicine Program in Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine.

Dawn Watson's Pet Tip of the Week: Loving a Special Needs Dog

 

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People often ask why I care for elderly and special needs dogs. I generally answer by saying that they need me. But the truth is, I need them.

 

   There are many folks whose main priority in life is to nurture. We thrive only when having someone to care for. When a rescue reaches out to me, describing a small dog  abandoned because of blindness, old age, or other disabilities I step in. I can’t say no.

Dawn Watson's Just Sayin': Stranger Danger

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   GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (February 4, 2019)-- I went for a walk around my block the other day. It turned into an adventure.

 

   First of all, I live in a neighborhood where everybody knows your name. That isn’t always a good thing because they can address your indiscretions personally. Like, “Hey Dawn, I saw that your recycle bin spilled out onto the street yesterday. Switched from Blue Moon to Pabst? You okay?”

   And, “Hey Dawn, I see by your birth date that you just got your social security check. Can I borrow five bucks?” and so on.

 

   Those are just the things a small-town person deals with. But last week, it was different.

 

   My truck wouldn’t start. And I needed food for my dogs. I needed to take the Shoe Leather Express.

Dawn Watson's Pet Tip of the Week: When Fido Doesn't Fit

Trixie--a perfect fit!

 

 

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (February 2, 2019)(CNBNewsnet)--Having worked with dogs for most of my life I have discovered that a few dogs do not “fit” the families that have adopted them.

Dawn Watson's Pet Tip of the Week: Traveling With Pets

 

Dawn Watson

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (January 26, 2019)(CNBNewsnet)--  Recently, there has been an increase in individuals and families that invest in campers and vans and hit the road after selling most of their belongings. I am one of those individuals! In order to make it a joyous adventure for me—and my dogs—I’ve studied many tutorials and educated myself about caring for my pets during my travels.

 

   It is important to make sure your pets are travel-worthy. Get them up to date on shots before traveling across state lines. Take care of teeth-cleaning; remember, you’ll be living in a smaller space and smells will seem stronger! A bad tooth can be a source of bad breath!

 

   Research nearby veterinarians and keep their numbers handy in case of emergencies. Likewise, alert your home vet about your travels so he or she doesn’t think you abandoned the practice! And don't forget to pack a supply of heartworm medication, especially if you'll be traveling to rural or swampy areas where mosquitoes are prevalent.

Dawn Watson's Just Sayin': Surviving Winter

 

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I like winter.

 

I like that it gets dark at 3PM because I can convince myself it’s night-time and get into my pajamas. I like to be able to eat comfort food and then cover up my weight gain with a hoodie and a puffy coat, disregarding the spring unveiling of added “curves”.

 

   It’s wonderful making crockpot meals that are not only delicious but heat up the kitchen as they cook. And since I don’t work outside of the house, gazing at falling snow no longer conjures up feelings of dread or the necessity of scraping off my car’s windshield for that long, cold drive to the office.

Penn Vet Launches Mobile Clinic

 

Brings More Lifesaving Services to Philadelphia Area Animal Shelters

[January 18, 2019, Philadelphia, PA] In 2016, there were 50,000 animal intakes in the Philadelphia region’s animal shelters. The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) Shelter Medicine Program provides clinical care support to several of these shelters and works to reduce the number of animals entering them to begin with. The program is about to increase its regional reach and impact with the Penn Vet Mobile Clinic, a new 40-foot-long facility-on-wheels that will help more vulnerable animals.

Dawn Watson's Pet Tip of the Week: SNOW DAY

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   GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (January 19, 2019)--If your dog enjoys snow there are a few things to remember to make Fido’s winter safe.

   Long-haired breeds should not be shaved. The outer layer of fur protects him from heat and cold. With his winter coat he can safely be outdoors for an hour or so of supervised play.

Two Indicted for Animal Cruelty in Ocean County

Dawn Watson's Pet Tip of the Week: When a Pet Dies/CNBNewsnet

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When a beloved friend or relative dies people are quick to console the bereaved. However, when a pet dies the loss is often overlooked.

 

   We treasure our pets and consider them part of the family and their passing causes an inexplainable void in our lives. If someone close to you suffers this kind of loss, it is acceptable to console him or her in any way you feel appropriate. Remember that the owner is suffering and will appreciate your support.

 

If you have questions about this or any other dog-related issue, please contact me at 856.981.8957. There is never a fee for phone or email consultation.

 Pictured: Bonnie and Cosmo, the author's dogs. Bonnie died at a young age for a Beagle. Her bestie, Cosmo, died two weeks later. They were inseparable.

Wado udohiyu, (Thank you very much in the Cherokee language)

Dawn Watson

Owner, Brother of the Wolf, LLC

Located in the heart of Gloucester City, NJ

Gloucester County offering free rabies clinics in 2019 starting January 12

(Sewell, NJ) – Gloucester County Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger and Freeholder Jim Jefferson said that the Department of Health and Human Services will hold Rabies Clinics in 2019 starting in early Jan. andlasting until April, offering free rabies shots for pets.

Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger said, "Rabies is adangerous disease that can infect our pets, and lead to pets infecting humans.These free clinics offer a way for pet owners to easily comply with rabiesvaccine updates and protect our pets and our communities from this disease."

FOX 29: Dispute between dog walkers in South Philadelphia park ends with punch, fatal injury

 

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) - Authorities say a dispute between two people who were walking dogs at a South Philadelphia park ended when one punched the other, causing a fatal injury.

Police say the 38-year-year old victim and his fiancee were walking a dog at Gold Star Park when they came across another man and his unleashed dog just before 9 p.m. Saturday.

Witnesses say the victim asked the man to not let the animal run free. The other man became angry and punched the victim in the face, causing the victim to fall backward and hit his head on the ground.

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New Year' Eve Tips for Helping An Anxious Pet

Parties aren't for everyone.....Keep your pets safe this New Years Eve

The Gloucester Township Police Department released the following information about keeping your pets safe on New Year's Eve.

 

While New Year’s Eve celebrations are fun for us humans, our furry companions can easily become scared during the festivities. Many pets become scared at the sound of fireworks or noisy music, and you can risk your pet trying to run away – in fact many shelters see a greater number of lost dogs following the holidays.

Dawn Watson's Pet Tip of the Week: Puppies

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 GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 29, 2018)--  Dogs are individuals and their personalities show up shortly after birth.

 

   If you’ve ever had the opportunity to view a litter from birth to seven or eight weeks old you’ll notice that there is a definite hierarchy within the pack. Generally, a male will take the Alpha role, submitting only to its mother. He will stand or roll over other pack members over in order to show dominance. This trait will generally continue throughout his life.

Additional Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Against Shamong Woman

Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that additional charges have been filed against a Shamong Township woman who was arrested last month after New Jersey State Police found 44 deceased dogs on her property and more than 150 others that were alive but being kept in substandard, inhumane conditions.

Donna Roberts, 65, of the 500 block of Oakshade Road, was charged with three counts of Animal Cruelty (one Third Degree, two Fourth Degree) and 15 counts of Unlawful Confinement (Disorderly Persons). Roberts had a first appearance in Superior Court in Mount Holly today on the additional charges. She was not detained, but as a condition of her release she has been forbidden from owning, possessing or caring for any animals.

Egg Harbor Residents Charged with Death of a Dog Named "Gucci"; the Animal Starved to Death

MAYS LANDING- A man and a woman have been charged in connection to the death of a starved pit bull dog, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced.

Trent Brewer, 22, and Oniesha Noble, 23, both of 311 Booker Ave., Egg Harbor Township, are both charged with animal cruelty, causing bodily injury resulting in death to a living animal by failing to provide the dog with necessary care, a crime of the third degree.

Going out of the box to learn to treat exotic creatures

 

Staff veterinarian Peter DiGeronimo oversees students Stefan Gallini, a third-year, and Lauren Palena, a first-year, as they perform a check up on Blaze, a Mini Lop rabbit. DiGeronimo, himself a Penn Vet alum, supports students with a penchant for treating exotic species in finding opportunities to bolster their classroom and clinical training.

   

PHILADELPHIA, PA--Rebecca Revay, a fourth-year veterinary student at Penn, never had a dog growing up. Instead, her home’s animal census included “red-eared sliders, fire-bellied toads, some parrots, guinea pigs, hamsters, a lot of fish tanks, and a couple snakes,” she says.

GOOD NEWS: Trump Signs the Farm Bill Making Dog and Cat Meat Illegal in the United States

 

December 21, 2018 12:19 AM Eastern Standard Time

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On December 20th, in a groundbreaking victory for animals in the United States and across the world, the “Dog and Cat Meat Prohibition
Act” was signed into law by President Trump as a provision of the Farm Bill. The bill was spearheaded and sponsored by the Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation (AHWF), a nonprofit that rescues dogs and cats from the dog and cat meat trade abroad. The Act makes it a federal offense to slaughter, trade and import/export dogs and cats for human consumption, a practice that was previously legal in 44 states.

Dawn Watson's Just Sayin': Elder Santa

 

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 17, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Everyone in America knows the story of Christmas eve—how Santa shows up on the roof with his sled and reindeer and jumps down the chimney with toys for good little boys and girls. We get that. But what about those of us whose kids are grown and we have not been blessed with grandkids?

 

   What happens to us on Christmas eve? Do we get skipped even if we were really good? If we paid our taxes, brushed our teeth twice a day, and ate a healthy diet? Doesn’t seem fair.

 

Dawn Watson's Pet Tip of the Week: Housebreaking

Dawn Watson | CNBNewsnet

 

  GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 15, 2018)Here is the easiest way in which to housebreak your dog:

 

1.     Take the dog outside. Say, “Go potty” in a calm, firm voice.

 

2.    If the dog is successful, praise him and reward him.

 

3.    If the dog is unsuccessful bring him back into the house and crate or otherwise separate him for about ten minutes.

 

4.    If the dog urinates in the house during this period of time, say “No” and quickly take him outside. Repeat Step #1.

 

5.    If the dog does not urinate in the house take him outside within ten minutes and repeat Step #1.

 

   Always praise a successful trip outdoors.

 

 

Dawn Watson's Pet Tip of the Week: The Grieving Dog

 

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Dogs grieve. Their grief may be perceived as something different than the grief experienced by humans but when someone with whom Fido has become attached is no longer there, he will let you know his feelings.

 

   When a close member of Fido’s pack passes away he may act lethargic, whine and seem to be looking for the beloved person or animal, or stop eating. Be comforted in knowing that this behavior will recede in time.

PET VET: Pennsylvania Farm Show 2019 Jan. 5; Free Series for Horse Owners & Enthusiasts Alike

 

 

• Saturday, January 05, 2019
•  8:00 AM –5:00 PM

• Address: North Cameron and Maclay Streets
• Location: Harrisburg, PA

Pennsylvania Farm Show

Equine Field Service on the Beat for Clydesdale Cops

 

By: Sacha AdornoPublished: Dec 5, 2018

The New Castle County Mounted Patrol Unit getting into the holiday spirit. From left, Officer Annone on Warden, Officer Nicholson on Diesel, Corporal Shughart on Spartan, Officer Lockett on Seahawk, Sergeant Henasey on Elvis, and Corporal Crum on Wrangler

   

Clydesdale cops Spartan and Julio help keep the peace in northern Delaware, so the horses’ massive bodies must always be up to the task. With their human riders, the equine officers police parks, neighborhoods, and community events as members of the New Castle County (NCC) Mounted Patrol Unit.  When recent eye issues bothered both horses, their sergeant called New Bolton Center’s Equine Field Service.

Shelter Medicine Program Expands Shelter and Community Outreach

 

View Penn Vet Extra - December 2018

By: Sacha AdornoPublished: Dec 5, 2018

Dr. Brittany Watson (at right) supervises a vaccination given by Penn Vet students in the Hunting Park neighborhood of Philadelphia.

   

Every year, 6.5 million stray or surrendered animals enter shelters, 1.5 million of them are euthanized. In Philadelphia, the city’s shelter alone admitted 19,000 animals last year.

Enter Penn Vet’s Shelter Medicine program with a mission that includes keeping animals from ending up in shelters at all. The program helps improve the lives of the city’s most at-risk animals. And early next year it will start covering more ground with a mobile clinic.

 

Dawn Watson's Just Sayin': The Room-mate

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   For the first time in my life I have a female room-mate.

   Although I’ve had one or two (ahem) gentlemen as room-mates my current one is a young friend of the family whom I solicited because I need help.

 

   There’s definitely a Yin and Yang to this and we are still working on it. It goes something like this:

Roomie: Good morning! I made fresh coffee! How did you sleep? It’s cold outside…

Me: blub flof foo… (things I say when half-asleep).

 

  

   On the other hand when she comes home from a long day at work and a one-hour commute, I’m full of pent-up energy. It goes something like this:

TSA announces opportunity to become a certified cargo screening canine

 

WASHINGTON —  The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced on Tuesday in a Federal Register notice that qualified explosives detection canine teams and canine team providers now have the opportunity to become a registered Certified Cargo Screening Facility- Canine (CCSF-K9) under TSA's Certified Cargo Screening Program-Canine (CCSP-K9). The program fulfills a requirement in the TSA Modernization Act of 2018 to develop standards for the use of third-party canines for air cargo screening, and allows TSA to expand its network of certified screening canines to enhance aviation security.

Dawn Watson's Pet Tip of the Week: Moving Day

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   You're all ready to move into a new apartment or house. Boxes fill every nook and cranny and excitement is high.

   But, what about Fido?

   Dogs pick up on their family's emotions and sometimes react negatively to them. When you anticipate moving you may witness changes in your dog's habits and personality. That's because dogs have a heightened sense of instinct.

Dawn Watson's Pet Tip of the Week: SPEAKING OF DOGS

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 24, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--One of the major complaints I hear from dog owners concerns attention-seeking behavior.

   Dogs will do anything for attention. Even negative behaviors that they understand are unacceptable will be utilized if the dog has something to ‘say’.

 

   Most long-term owners recognize their dog’s individual verbalizations and respond to them. However, a newly adopted or unfamiliar dog may not be able to get his meaning across.

 

   My room-mate’s dog, Molly has a unique, clear language. She lets her owner know when she wants to go outside, when it’s time to eat, and when she needs her tummy rubbed. It’s a delightful communication system and she is never corrected when she ‘speaks’ to us!

Dawn Watson's Pet Tip of the Week: Emotions in Dogs

 

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I am often told about dogs that are “jealous”, “ashamed”, “guilty” or “spiteful”. These descriptive terms come under the example of anthropomorphisms.

 

   The simple explanation of anthropomorphism is the false idea that animals can manifest human emotions when in fact, they do not possess that capability.

 

   A scenario in which Fido appears “jealous” would be when he seeks his owner’s attention while the owner is playing with another dog. This is a case of survival and hierarchy—Fido does not wish to lose his position of favor with his owner and therefore, seeks his owner’s approval.

Pet Disaster Relief Trailer Prepared for Emergencies

 

(Lindenwold, NJ)(November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)-– Camden County is now equipped with a state-of-the-art AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer that will be available to dispatch to any disaster scenes that need assistance sheltering pets.

Pets Sniffing for Science Helping Humanity

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Bonnie, a sleek border collie mix, is practically vibrating with excitement. After getting a signal to start her search, her owners release her. She bounds, snuffling and wriggling, to a stainless-steel wheel, roughly 4 feet in diameter, with 12 numbered ports along its edge. Upon locating her target, she crouches down to signal her find, only to spring back up as she hears a mechanical click and cries of, “Good girl! Well done!” She finds her owner to receive a treat, and then gets ready to do it all over again.

Dog-Fighter Damiane Buehrer Gets 46 Months In Federal Prison

Buehrer, A West Michigan Resident, Continued to Participate in Underground Pit Bull Terrier Fighting Even After Serving State Prison Time for Dog-Fighting Offense

          GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - Damiane Buehrer, 40, of Jonesville, Michigan, was sentenced yesterday to serve 46 months in the Federal Bureau of Prisons for participating in a dog-fighting conspiracy between November 2016 and December 2017. The Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division and U.S. Attorney Andrew B. Birge of the Western District of Michigan made the announcement.

Dawn Watson's Pet Tip of the Week: The Very Young Puppy

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   I have often witnessed puppies that, due to unfortunate circumstances, are abandoned immediately or shortly after birth.These puppies need special care if they are to survive.

Not only do very young puppies need to be fed every two or three hours but they also need to understand social cues and proper behavior. From the moment of birth, a puppy's mother teaches her baby how to get along with litter-mates, how to be assertive, and the importance of hierarchy. A dog that is removed from the litter may suffer life-long emotional and social damage. He may be unable to read other dogs' cues and will be attacked or be unwelcome in a group of dogs, resulting in him responding with aggression in social situations.

PetSmart Supports Groomer Licensing

 Comments on New Jersey Pet Groomers Licensing Act

October 29, 2018 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PetSmart, Inc. (“PetSmart”) commends the objectives of the “Pet Groomers Licensing Act,” designated as “Bijou’s Law,” to require pet grooming licenses, a law which will potentially serve as a model for future legislation.

PetSmart President and Chief Executive Officer J.K. Symancyk commented, “PetSmart recognizes that the interests of pets must always come first, and we support the continual pursuit of improvement in the grooming industry. PetSmart maintains and continues to raise the bar with the highest grooming standards in the industry. We believe a balance of state and groomer responsibility will underline the importance of health and safety in grooming, increasing public trust and supporting a better experience for pet parents and pets.”

Dawn Watson's Pet Tip of the Week: Guarding Behavior

 

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GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (October 27, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--A friend of mine was walking her dog the other day and suddenly, her dog began barking and lunging at a stranger who was coming from the other direction. They were new to the area and previously, the dog had not shown any such tendencies. My friend was puzzled at her usually-calm dog’s behavior so I explained my opinion on the topic.

  

Molly (the dog) lived in a suburban setting with few neighbors before moving to the city. She was accustomed to the relative quiet of her former neighborhood. Due to a sad family situation she moved miles away with one of her owners (the other owner passed away, suddenly).

  

 

Defendants in Dog Fighting Case Convicted

Four Defendants Convicted In Multi-State Dog Fighting Case After Three-Week Jury Trial

New Jersey, New Mexico, and Indiana Defendants Convicted As Part of Operation Grand Champion

TRENTON, N.J. – Four men were convicted at trial in connection with their respective roles in a multi-state dog fighting operation, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito and Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Clark of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division announced today.

Dawn Watson's Just Sayin': Living the Dream

 Dawn Watson | CNBNewsnet
 

 

  

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ(October 22,2018)(CNBNewsnet)--When I was a child I dreamed of becoming someone special. The criteria for success changed weekly depending on the resources surrounding me. 

 

For example I often dreamed of becoming a figure skater but even at a young age I didn’t have the figure for it. I thought of teaching but did not possess the confidence or temperament. Besides, I was afraid I’d favor the dorky kids and start punishing the bullies.