Skywriter August 2005
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Volume 2008, Issue 5 Nov / Dec 2008
Babes in Skyland
BREEDER REFERRAL LISTINGS
BreederReferral.htm
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BABES ALREADY LANDED
4 YEAR OLD YELLOW FEMALE
Riva is very sweet and would make a great obedience prospect or for retriever work.
Easy to train and loves to please.
OFA Hips Excellent, Elbows clear, Heart Echo clear,
Eyes ACVO clear 2008 Optigen B,
Maryann Czerwinski gemar@
17 MONTH OLD YELLOW MALE
Born: May 22, 2007
Sire: Am/Can Ch. Rockycreek’s Its About Time RN JH
Dam: Am/can Ch. Broadreach give It A Go CD JH
Kathy Mines at Home 908 475-5666 or
Cell 908 319-3600 Kmines587@
19 MONTH OLD BLACK MALE
Good with children and great with other dogs. He enjoys cuddling on the sofa and in bed with you. Had some puppy obedience. Due to owner’s health reasons I have to place some of my dogs.
Sire: Am.Can.Ch. Windwood Mystical Merlin
Dam: Windwood Study's Delight
Eve Ragalia 845-883-9143 windwoodkennels@
CHOCOLATE AND BLACK PUPPIES
Born: Dec 2, 2008
Sire: Ch. Gleneries Sugar Daddy
OFA Hips good, Eyes AVCO clear May 2008, Optigen Normal/Clear
Dam: MacHenry Polly Anna Puppygirl
OFA Hips Excellent, Eyes CERF April 2008
Elizabeth Henry 518 589-5843 MacHenry1440@
BABES PREPARING FOR FLIGHT
YELLOW PUPPIES
Due: Dec 30, 2008
Sire: Ch. Sure Shot’s Baloo
OFA hips excellent, elbows normal, Heart echo normal,
CERF 2007, Optigen B
Dam: Shar- Jam’s Fashion Plate
OFA hips good, elbows normal, CERF 2008, Optigen A
Sharon Celentano 845 564-6509
sharjamlabs@hvc.
YELLOW PUPPIES
Due: Jan 5, 2009
Sire: BISS Ch. Sunset Lubberline Spinnaker
OFA hips good, elbows normal, Heart echo normal,
AVCO 2008, Optigen A
Dam: Shar- Jam’s Tapestry
OFA hips good, elbows normal, CERF 2008, Optigen A by parentage
Sharon Celentano 845 564-6509
sharjamlabs@hvc.
The breeders listed in our referral service are members in good standing of JSLRC, but under NO circumstance does JSLRC guarantee the services of said members. The buyer should review all contracts directly with the breeder.
Full members, eligible for additional benefits, wishing to list a litter in the club newsletter and on the website must do so in writing ON THE CLUB FORM.
Please send info to: Laura Dedering- JSLRC Breeder Referrals
by email: jslrcinc@
by mail: 98 Ramblewood Dr. Bangor, PA 18013-5601
Table Of Contents
Editor’s Message Page 2
Stars of the Sky Page 3
Jerky Warning Page 3
Pet Food and Vets Page 4
Holiday Party Page 5
Health Clinic Form Page 6
JSLRC Officers and Board:
President: Sharon Celentano
Vice Pres: Karen Lolli
Secretary: Donna Sevchuk
190 Asbury Anderson Rd
Asbury, NJ 08802
(908) 537-7041
Treasurer: Laura Dedering
Directors:
1 Year - Ann DeGraw 2008-2009
2 Year - Laura Muirhead 2007-2009
2 Year - Donna Forte 2007-2009
Newsletter Staff:
Newsletter Editor and Publisher:
Leslie Plank
Smithtown, NY
631-724-7593
forestwood@
Contributing Editors
and Publishers:
Gerri Kennedy-Youngblood
New Fairfield, CT
203-746-9432
Snugharbor@
Lisa Grasso
Merrick, NY
516-456-9400
lisag22@
Laura Dedering
Bangor, PA
610-599-7767
LauraDedering@
SKYWRITER is a publication of the Jersey Skylands Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. published six times a year with deadlines on the 15th of Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec. Contributions in the form of articles, news comments, wins, litter, and other items of interest to the membership are encouraged. Opinions expressed are those of the individual authors and not those of the JSLRC either in whole or in part. The Editor reserves the right to edit materials in the interest of space, literary clarity, good taste or timeliness. All deadlines will be strictly enforced. Subscriptions are available to non-members for $12.00 per year from JSLRC, through the Publisher.
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By Sherri Mattheis
NEW MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATION
1st reading on 12/03/08
Jennifer Simpson
Sparta NJ
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Committee Chairs are reminded to contact new members and get them involved in JSLRC activities.
Anyone interested in becoming a member of JSLRC can contact our Membership Chair for procedures and a membership packet.
Call or write to
Sherri Mattheis -
JSLRC Membership Chair
908-689-5865
EPALMIERI@ec.
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Editors Message
I hope everyone had a very happy holiday and I hope for good things for all of you for the year to come.
In reflecting over the past year, of course dogs and dog activities had a big part in everything. I wonder what my life would be like if I did not get involved with the dogs. I would be able to sleep late on weekends! Have a much cleaner house! A lot more money! But then, on the other hand, I would not have the amazing friends that I have made through my dogs. I would not have been able to have had half the experiences I have had, like seeing every expo center in the northeast, a mother dog caring for her newborns, or recently being on national TV with my dogs. And I would not have been able to see life through the eyes of these amazing animals and feel blessed to have them in my life. Though this hobby of ours can be a hardship, at the same time we are so lucky to be a part of it.
So for the coming year, may all your ribbons be blue, good health for you, your dogs and puppies, and may you be successful in all your endeavors!
Happy New Year!
Leslie
Our Winter Health Clinic will again be hosted by the Blairstown Animal Hospital on Feb. 1, 2009, from 9:00 Am to 3:00 PM. The registration form is posted on the website and is included in this newsletter, so check your records and bring all your dogs in! Anyone who would like to help out, even for 1 or 2 hours would be much appreciated. Contact Donna Forte at Brookberry@
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Stars of the Sky
Cole Pop’s Thyme Is On My Side
Spirit of St. Louis Specialty 1 – 3rd Open Black
Spirit of St. Louis Specialty 2 – RWD
RDLRC 1 – 2nd Open Black
Owners: Becky Poppiti and Karen Day
Daycamp Special Edition
Spirit of St. Louis Specialty 1 – 3rd Open Yellow
Spirit of St. Louis Specialty 2 – 1st BBE
RDLRC 1 – 2nd Open Yellow
Owners: Becky Poppiti and Karen Day
Ch. Brookberry’s Perfect Impression
LRCP Bare Bones – JAM
Philadelphia KC - BOB
Owners: Donna Forte, Kathy Mines, Stephanie Forte
Can. Ch. Folklaur Ghostwriter
In Canada -
SD&G #2 - WD, 2 Points
SD&G #3 - WD, 2 Points
SD&G #4 - WD, BW, BOB, 4 Points
Cornwall #1 - WD, 2 pts
New Canadian Champion!
Breeder/Owner: Laura Dedering
Can. Ch. Folklaur Neverending Story
In Canada -
Valley #1 - WD,BW,BOB, 5 Points
Valley #2 - WD,BOS, 2 Points
Valley #3 – WD, 2 Points
SD&G #1 - WD,BW, 4 pts.
New Canadian Champion!
Cornwall #1 - BOB
Laura Dedering - Breeder/Owner
Can. Ch. Folklaur Storybook Ending
In Canada -
Valley #1 - 12-18 Month All-Breed Sweepstakes BOB and Sporting Group 1
Valley #2 - WB,BW,BOB, 5 pts + SPORTING GROUP 4th.
Limestone City #3 -WB, 5 pts 12 -18 Mo. under Guy Spagnolo (Driftway)
EOLBA Specialty - Best Of Opposite Sex In Sweepstakes
EOLBA Specialty - 1st 12 - 18 mo. Regular Class under Jan Granneman
Cornwall #3 - 1st 12-18 mo. WB,BW,BOS, 5 pts
New Canadian Champion!
Laura Dedering - Breeder/Owner
Preliminary Animal Health Notification
December 19, 2008
FDA Continues To Receive Complaints about Chicken Jerky Products for Dogs and Cautions Consumers.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to caution consumers of a potential association between the development of illness in dogs and the consumption of chicken jerky products also described as chicken tenders, strips or treats. FDA continues to receive complaints of dogs experiencing illness that their owners or veterinarians associate with consumption of chicken jerky products. The chicken jerky products are imported to the U.S. from China. FDA issued a cautionary warning to consumers in September 2007.
Australian news organizations report the University of Sydney is also investigating an association between illness in dogs and the consumption of chicken jerky in Australia. At least one firm in Australia has recalled their chicken jerky product and the recall
notification stated the chicken jerky product was manufactured in China. FDA believes the continued trend of consumer complaints coupled with the information obtained from Australia warrants an additional reminder and animal health notification.
Chicken jerky products should not be substituted for a balanced diet and are intended to be used occasionally and in small quantities. Owners of small dogs must be especially careful to limit the amount of these products.
FDA, in addition to several veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the U.S, is working to determine why these products are associated with illness in dogs. To date, scientists have not been able to determine a definitive cause for the reported illnesses. FDA has conducted extensive chemical and microbial testing but has not identified any contaminant.
FDA is advising consumers who choose to feed their dogs chicken jerky products to watch their dogs closely for any or all of the following signs which may occur within hours to days of feeding the product: decreased appetite, although some may continue to consume the treats to the exclusion of other foods; decreased activity; vomiting; diarrhea, sometimes with blood; and increased water consumption and/or increased urination. If the dog shows any of these signs, stop feeding the chicken jerky product. Owners should consult their veterinarian if signs are severe or persist for more than 24 hours. Blood tests may indicate kidney failure (increased urea nitrogen and creatinine). Urine tests may indicate Fanconi syndrome (increased glucose). Although most dogs appear to recover, some reports to the FDA have involved dogs that have died.
Report cases of animal illness associated with pet foods to the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator
in your state.
From the Wiscoy Forum:
Thank you, members of the Jersey Skylands Labrador Retriever Club!!!
The volunteers of Labrador Life Line want to say thanks and kudos to the members of the Jersey Skylands Labrador Retriever Club for their recent generous contribution to our cause!! We -- and the families your donation will allow us to fund -- are forever grateful for your kindness. Hats off to all of you for your commitment to bettering the lives of Labs in need!!!!
If you want to feel good, check out our "Success Stories" webpage to see the results of donations like yours:-)
Thanks so very much,
Labrador Life Line's Board
Eric Moe - President
Kristin Boggs - Vice Pres.
Barb Burri - Treasurer
Teri Askew - Secretary
Margo Whitlock
Marianne Voogt
Barb Roosevelt
Heather Clapper
Luciane Raibin
Lori Lee
Stephanie Brennell
Interns
Amanda Edwards
Medical Advisor
Rachel Peeples
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Is It Ethical For Veterinarians To Recommend Pet Foods?
Editors Note: The views in this article are strictly those of the author and do not represent the opinion of the Jersey Skylands LRC
By Susan Thixton
As published on
Almost every Veterinarian Clinic across the country offers dog and cat food for sale. Some only offer prescription foods specifically for pets needing a diet to address a disease; however, many others offer for sale maintenance dog and cat foods to their clients. Do veterinarians know enough about pet food to ethically recommend a particular brand of food to their clients?
The Canadian Veterinary Journal website posts medical ethics questions from member veterinarians. In June of 2007, shortly after the deadly pet food recall, veterinarian Dr. Lea Stogdale posted the following ethical question: “Many veterinarians sell nonprescription pet foods along with prescription pet foods as a service to their clientele. Some pet food companies insist that if their products are sold through a veterinary clinic, then no other brand of pet food can be sold through that clinic. Does the exclusive marketing of only one brand of pet food by a veterinary clinic imply a professional endorsement of that product over all other products on the market? Are pet food companies indirectly using veterinarians’ good reputations to market their products?”
Her question received two replies from veterinarians on the website. Dr. Marion Smart responded: “When a client purchases any product or service from his or her veterinarian, he or she trusts that the veterinarian has knowledge of its efficacy and safety. Advertisements by the pet food companies and magazine and newspaper columns invariably advise pet owners to “ask their veterinarian” for correct nutritional information. The recent recalls involving Diamond Pet Foods, Medi-Cal, and other pet foods manufactured by Menu Foods has made it clear how complex the pet food industry is, and that blind faith in pet food manufacturers can be a
mistake. If a veterinarian is selling pet food, he or she must accept a degree of responsibility for the products’ efficacy and safety. This is particularly true if a veterinarian is endorsing one brand of pet food exclusively at his or her practice.”
The next reply posted to the ethical question, is from veterinarian Dr. Clayton MacKay – Directory of Veterinary Affairs, Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada – one of the most commonly recommended pet diets by veterinarians, Science Diet: “Professional endorsement of any product or service could take place when the veterinarian has investigated the particular product or service to the best of his or her ability. The professional should use an “evidence-based approach” matched with his or her own knowledge, use, and experience. In fact, most clients want exactly this kind of recommendation, that is why they seek advice from a professional. Pet food companies (like pharmaceutical/biological/equipment companies, etc.), do indeed believe that appropriate recommendations of their products/services are of value in the compliance use by the public/client. However, I am unaware of nutrition companies that demand exclusivity of their product in a particular clinic. For certain, demanding exclusivity is not the practice of Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.”
Dr. MacKay’s response, again, a representative of Science Diet pet foods, is interpreted to tell veterinarians that clients WANT the recommendation of a pet food brand from their veterinarian. However, most veterinarians are NOT animal nutritionists. At almost every Vet School across the U.S., dog and cat nutrition classes are known to be very brief, most lasting only a couple of hours in total. Furthermore, most of these classes are taught by representatives from Science Diet, Iams/Eukanuba, and/or Purina pet foods. In other words, most veterinarian’s knowledge of pet food, ingredients, use of chemical preservatives, and so forth – is extremely limited.
Dr. MacKay also recommends to veterinarians to use an ‘evidence-based approach matched with his/her own knowledge, use, and experience’ in recommending a dog food or cat food. Most pet owners would find this statement close to ridiculous. Would ‘evidence’ be countless pets dying from melamine tainted imported ingredients? Would evidence be photos of prime choice cuts of meat on pet food labels when NO prime cuts of meat are contained within the pet food?
While US pet owners continue to seek pet food advice from veterinarians, Europe has taken legal steps to prevent veterinarians from misleading clients into pet food purchases. New European Consumer laws put into effect in June of 2008, veterinarians must not hard sell pet food, vaccinations, or drugs and must not make any health claims for anything they sell, unless they have veterinary research to back it up.
Pet owners DO want their veterinarian to recommend a healthy pet food for their dog or cat, unfortunately many pet owners have learned the hard way that most vets do not understand the ‘truth’ of many commercial pet foods. The continued veterinarian recommendations of dog foods and cat foods that contain by-products, chemical preservatives, and various risky ingredients has caused countless pet owners to ignore the advice of a ‘should be’ trusted partner in their pet’s care, and search for healthier options on their own. What a shame for the veterinarian/client bond.
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Holiday Party 2008
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Jersey Skylands Labrador
Retriever Club Newsletter
Leslie Plank
Editor/Publisher
15 Thrush Drive
Smithtown, NY 11787
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JSLRC Upcoming Events
Jan 24, 2009 Canine Learning Experience
We will be hosting a booth
FMI: Contact Sherri Mattheis cedarmarsh@
Jan 28, 2009 Board Meeting
7:30 PM
Feb 1, 2009 Winter Health Clinic for All Breeds
Blairstown Animal Hospital
FMI: Contact Donna Forte brookberry@
Feb 25, 2009 Board Meeting
7:30 PM
March 25, 2009 Board Meeting 7:30 PM
General Meeting 8:00 PM
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