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Volume 80 - September 13th, 2005 Materials in this newsletter are the sole possession of the authors and Dog Company. Please do not copy or use in any fashion without written permission |
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From the Editor's Paw As you can see I don’t need them to attract the ladies! However this article is very informative. Dogs get virtual virility The 100 000 implant testicles for dogs that Gregg Miller has sold may not have done much for sex life of castrated canines, but they have worked wonders for the self-esteem of guilty owners. Miller's self-reproach at having his own dog neutered in 1993 led him to develop "neuticles" and give animals a new lease of life, at least in a virtual sense."It took two years to get developed," Miller said. "The reason why I came out with it was the trauma that I went through neutering my bloodhound 'Buck'." The dog kept running away when it scented a female and once got 48km before it was found. "It was a miracle I got him back. I was really forced to get him neutered but once I did, I felt so guilty." Concerned owner investigates options Miller asked his vet if there was any implant "so Buck can look the same afterwards". There was nothing. So after a $500 000 investment, Miller's company, Canine Testicular Implantation Corp. (CTI), carried out its first "neuticle" implant on a rottweiler named Max in 1995."Max is still alive today and still has his 'neuticles'," Miller said proudly. Since then the company has supplied 100 000 implants across America and in 36 countries around the world including Britain, China, Australia and Spain. The neuticles come in polypropylene, like firm plastic, or in softer silicone. The cost is between $60 and $130. This does not include the operation fee. "It's a male thing," said Miller. "If I lost mine, I would want them to be replaced with the implants." But some people just say they want their dog to look natural. Michael Parks, a vet in the eastern Maryland town of Charlotte Hall, recently carried out his first implant operation. "The first thing when you hear about neuticles, is it is just kind of ridiculous," he said. His client was a Boxer whose female owner was concerned about how the dog would look after being neutered. "The testicles are pretty much in plain view because there is no hair to cover everything up. And from the behind, you can see it very well, and she was worried that when we removed the testicles, he was going to look so much different." Physical, psychological loss? Parks does not believe dogs really feel "physically or psychologically" that they have suffered a major loss. "Dogs are not vain and they don't really care how they look especially between the legs, I don't think the dogs think about that. "It is much more for the human. There are a lot of people who have problems with neutering especially men, for obvious reason. 'I just can't do that to my dog'." For Parks, "If it makes a human happy, I think it is a good product." Flavia Delmastro, a veterinarian in Fulton, Maryland, also believes neuticles are more important to humans than their castrated pets. "The dogs don't worry about it. They don't see the difference. If it helps the owner to make the decision to neuter the animal, I am all for it." Miller's business has taken off so much that now he is being asked to provide implants for cats, horses and even bulls in Spain. Horses, bulls on patient list One man in Colorado wanted implants for two water buffalos and the University of Louisiana sought neuticles for 25 rats, said Miller. "We do a lot of horses, a lot of bulls. But 90 percent of our business is with dogs." But some owners go too far and seek neuticles that are too big for the dog. Miller is disgusted. One medical doctor in Indiana put large neuticles into a small dog. "The scrotum literally dragged the floor, it caused scrotal irritation. It was not fair to that pet, it was very inhumane. We really try to make sure that the pet is properly sized before we send them out," he insisted. Thank you to Jerome Bernard (COOLSCIENCE) for this info.
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Crossing Over Finnegan With sadness, we say good-bye to our friend Finnegan, the Silky Terrier, who joined in the fun and excitement of our agility club and trail walking group just three short years ago. Finnegan was 14 and had been battling cancer for the last 10 months. Finnegan had been blessed with remarkable good health and fitness up until his final diagnosis, and had been enjoying a good quality of life despite his illness, with the help of his wonderful vet, Lorie. Finnegan was born in Nova Scotia and lived in New Brunswick, the Queen Charlotte Islands, Vancouver and Sidney—a well-travelled and truly "Canadian" pooch. Finnegan was able to welcome his new little sister, Abby, to the household in late July, and got her started off on the right paw before leaving on his final journey.
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Hana's What's Happened & Happening ! The Fall is here Canine Dance performances and Agility trials are on everyone’s agenda. We do work on and perfect the new dances and skits that we will be performing for the shows we will do starting Feb. and throughout 2006. The Saanich Fair was a blast! My & Swifts dance routine to "River Dance" was well received. "Helen" and her Mom did a dance to "Tennessee Waltz". Click here - [PDF 714 KB] to view all the agility pix. Also I would like to wish my friend and team-mate "Gus"”, Kibble German shorthair pointer extraordinaire! Happy First Birthday, Big Boy!
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Abby's Canine Culinary Corner CHICKEN LIVER BROWNIES
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9"x13"x2" pan with nonstick cooking spray. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Put chicken livers and egg in blender and mush. Add chicken liver/egg mixture to dry ingredients and mix with a spoon. Poor into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until firm to the touch. Cool, cut into bite sized pieces and store in refrigerator or freezer in plastic bags. For firmer treats, scatter cut treats on a cookie sheet, return to low-heat oven for 1-1 1/2 hours until crispy.
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On the Couch with “Poutine” Shoes, any kind of foot gear! I think I have a shoe fetish. When I was a puppy, I really got into this big time . I used to take shoes and slippers that belonged to Mom and Dad and I demolished them. Well, I've grown up now, and I've refined my techniques. Now I steal shoes from the neighbours but I usually don’t chew them, I just bring them home. I recently did chew up one,I just couldn’t resist. Mom took the cost of replacing them out of my new toy fund. Any suggestions , this girl friend just can’t afford to not have new toys! ”Sally the adorable Saluki” Dear “Sally” This is not a new story many of us fight this urge daily! Hello, my name is Poutine and I too have been a shoe stealer ... but it has been 12.5 years since my last shoe fetish attack. Well, you know it is our nature as canines to be the hunters (so hunting down stinky shoes is no problem; even if they don't stink, they have that fine leather smell...mmmmmmmmmmmm.... it is so irresistible!) And I might add, we are very good detectives (no wonder some of our canine brothers and sisters do well at police work.) We can tell when the humans in our life are trying to hide something. Geesh, they are so easy to read! I'm sorry to ask this, but inquiring minds just need to know....do you bring them home in pairs? So with all that said, I always hear Peni say that dogs are opportunists by nature and she is so right!! However, stealing the neighbour's shoes is even worse than your own folk's shoes. Now you're making the folks look like they don't take care of you and train you properly! On the brighter side.... Good thing the shoes don't get chewed up all the time so they are returnable. However, I think you need to look at getting your people to keep you from being able to go out of your yard without them. The biggest thing you must overcome is that you have way too much time and no training on how to stay within the boundaries of your own yard. This means not being left outside unattended until you can be trusted to stay in your own yard! Call my mom at 656-1659 or email woof@dogcompany.com for perimeter training. Keep your nose in your own back yard and out of peoples' shoes! Woof ... Poutine (reformed shoe stealer) ^..^~~!
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Monty's Movies MUST LOVE DOGS! Starring: John Cusack, Diane Lane Approx. Time: 1 hour 45 min Rating: PG SUMMARY This is a funny romantic comedy (Dad says Chick flick) what ever…the chicks in my family loved it! They said they laughed for the full 1hr.45 min. The music was terrific, Diane Lane & John Cusack were hilarious as well as the dogs in the show!
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Books by Swift & Reba The first book is for our new dog friend “Jimmy” a handsome American Fox Hound who spent his life in a shelter and has just been rescued from the southern states. Welcome home “Jimmy”. Click on the book titles to find out more. "Reading this collection of special hunting stories so deftly illustrated was a joy. The breadth of the collection encompasses many different periods in hunting lore and offers the reader the enjoyment of reading about hunting from those whose perspectives differed as greatly as did their writing styles. Mr. Mackay-Smith has arranged the collections and illustrations very cleverly, with a sure sense of rythmn and sharp editing skills. A wonderful gift, much treasured." This book is for all our kid friends out there who are going to grow up and will be the dog lovers (mom’s, Dad’s, Veterinarians, dog trainers etc. of the future. MUDDY FOUR PAWS (We Love Animals) by Jean Ure When Clara and Jilly first see the suitcase in a ditch, they don't expect it to yelp. The noise-maker turns out to be Mud, an abandoned dog--and they really want to keep him. The problem is with Mom. She plans to get a pedigreed dog, and Mud is sent to the animal shelter! woof.."Swift & Reba" ^..^~~!
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