66_June 11 NW - Newfoundland Club of San Diego

June – July 2011
An official publication of the
Newfoundland Club of San Diego
A Regional Newfoundland Club
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Del Mar Outing
By Larry Anderson
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Newfy Easter Egg Hunt
By Catherine Theodore
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OH WOW!
NCSD Newf Birthdays
Membership Dues Renewal
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Splash Water Workshop
By Joan Hamilton
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Feeding Your Newfy
By Lisa Weeth, DVM
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Annual Rescue Benefit
SAVE THE DATE!
Turn ‘em loose! Yeee–Haaah!
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NCSD Board Members
Advertise In NewfWaves!
View NewfWaves In Color
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A Rescue Story
Calendar of Events
Seeking Boutique Volunteer
Del Mar Outing
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By Larry Anderson
ntermittent drizzle was predicted for Sunday morning, May 22.
It never happened. The light marine layer kept our NCSD
stalwarts and their Newfies cool and comfortable for the
on-leash stroll from Powerhouse Park in Del Mar along the
beach until we reached the off-leash area near Rivermouth.
Then the herd was released, and there was a stampede into
the water with the Shortells’ Poseidon leading the charge
and the Thomas’ Toby hot on the trail. Such exuberance!
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The material contained herein is educational, informative and entertaining in nature. It is not intended to replace competent veterinary
care, nor does it necessarily reflect the opinions of the members or boards of the NCA or the NCSD.
June – July 2011
Del Mar Outing (Continued from page 1)
The park and beach had been set up for the
cystic fibrosis fund-raiser celebration and
beach walk, so our Newfs had a backdrop
of colorful balloons and many charmed
youths in yellow T-shirts who all wanted to
pet the big dogs.
Joan McAdam brought Rincon who had
never been in the water. It didn’t take long
for Rinny to dive right in with the rest of the
group! Joan has a new job that requires her
to work on Saturday, so she regretted she’ll
miss many of our scheduled events. She
brought her temporary “sister” Serina Shoji
who is now studying at Grossmont College.
Serina and 12 other students left Japan right
after the big earthquake on one of the first
flights out. Glad you made it, Serina!
Powerhouse Park was set up for the cystic fibrosis benefit.
A young couple joined us. Ryan and Megan
Sullivan had lost their 15-year-old female
Landseer Blaise exactly one year ago on
May 22. They had seen our scheduled
event on the NCSD Web Site and came in
remembrance of Blaise to get their Newfy fix.
Megan is expecting. Nice couple.
Jen Vampola brought daughter Marina and
Sully and also Jen’s friend Karee Watts.
It was nice to see Bill and Linda Shortell
again. When we saw their Poseidon at last
year’s event, he was a six-month-old puppy.
Now he is a big 18-month-old beauty! And
boy does he love the waves!
Our Newfies had a colorful backdrop and many admirers.
Kerry Dennis brought Tommy and let it slip
that today, May 22 is the Dennis’ 29th wedding
anniversary. Congrats Kerry and Craig!
The Theodores brought Annie, Gus,
Landseer Kailee and Esther Hofer’s Tilly.
Esther was unable to join us for the outing.
Kerry’s Tommy was stricken with Kailee and
pursued her relentlessly.
The Thomases brought Toby and rescue
Duke who really seemed to enjoy himself.
Read Duke’s touching story on page 16.
After all the off-leash chasing and swimming
at dog beach, our group walked back to
Powerhouse Park. Tired and happy, we
enjoyed a picnic lunch on the lawn. Many
other visitors at the park came over to
admire, inquire and exclaim. There’s just
something magic about a Newf!
—J
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Joan McAdam brought Rinny and friend Serina Shoji.
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Kerry’s Tommy wanted to play with Sam’s Gus.
Toby and Poseidon : Wheeee!
Catherine Theodore and Jen Vampola’s guest Karee Watts
Tommy’s Invitation
Bill Shortell and pup Poseidon, now a year older and BIG!
Post-walk picnic: “Splendor in the Grass.”
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Newfy Easter Egg Hunt
By Catherine Theodore
President CeCe Guyatt presented the activity plan for the day and explained how the Newfy Easter egg hunt works.
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he Easter bunny had been quite busy
the night before. Clear evidence of his
escapade was laid out in front of us. Small
pastel colored eggs could be seen peeking
out between bushes, among the blades of
grass and even in the trees. How lucky we
were to have an early delivery of the goodiefilled eggs at San Dieguito Park just in time
for our get together.
After a week of very odd weather, the sun
was beaming and the air was cool. It was
a perfect day. The first members began to
arrive, and the park was abuzz with both
people and dogs greeting their friends.
Potluck dishes were unpacked and placed
on the table, and it was easy to see that this
would be a great lunch with more selections
than would fit on one plate.
CeCe gathered us in a circle and started
the event with introductions to our new
visitors. David and Cathy Peterson stopped
by to check out the Newfoundlands, to see if
this was the breed for them. Wow – neither
flinched while drool was flung….that is the true
litmus test of a potential Newf owner! The giant
dogs left a great impression, and the next time
you see the group they will have their newest
family member Kahuna with them. Keeping
the rescue theme going were Alex Angeli, his
wife Tiffany and their rescue dog Hudson.
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Meeting and greeting
West: “And how’re YOU doin?”
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This was the Angelis’ first Newfoundland
meeting, and we were so happy that they
brought their beautiful children along for
the fun. We hope to see them at our future
events. We also had a visit from Kirsten,
her daughter and their black Lab Shadow.
Kirsten had attended to get some guidance,
and many club members reached out to her
to offer suggestions.
Sandra Younger then explained that as chief
steward for the September water test, she
was seeking volunteers to be stewards to
help run the test. Please let her know if you
can help!
First priority: Set up the lunch table!
After the introductions and announcements,
there were some brief instructions on the
egg hunt and we were off. People and dogs
spread out with their heads down looking
(and sniffing) for the pastel eggs and the
treats that were inside. Bags were filled
with the eggs which were quickly opened
to reveal their contents. Most held a great
selection of cookies in assorted shapes,
colors and textures. Some special eggs had
numbers which people traded in for dog
toys or T-shirts with the club logo. I hear that
CeCe and Karrie had helped out the Easter
bunny by filling all of the eggs so they were
ready for delivery. We appreciate the extra
effort they made!
Next came the food- wonderful selections of
chicken, jambalaya, salads, and fruit. There
were sweet treats of all kinds sugar cookies,
brownies, cake, and muffins were laid out
and available. Any thought of watching diets
went to the back of the mind for the day. It
was hard not to notice that there is a direct
correlation between the amount of food on
the plate and the conversations. As plates
were filled, conversation died down and
dogs relaxed. Then as plates emptied, the
conversations picked up again.
Many familiar faces attended the event.
CeCe Guyatt brought her beautiful pup, Piper.
Kerry Dennis arrived with Piper’s brother
Tommy. Sebastian was full of hugs and
smiles for his Dad, Steve Barkas. Steve’s
wife Linda was there with beautiful Mia.
Jack and Sherry Thomas brought their
daughter Terri along for the fun. Their big
bouncy boy, Toby, is being a very good big
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Prospective new members, the Angeli family, joined us.
Visitor Kristen with her daughter and Shadow
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brother to Duke. Mary Killian, looking lovely
in lavender, attended with her girl Pearl.
An impressive threesome, Katie Jacobson
brought Tipper and Dante.
Joe and Joanne Wucherer, who have
contributed so much to our club, attended
with Mariah. Always friendly, Tim Snyder
and Ann Warren brought their equally
friendly Obi. The amazing Sandra Younger
was there with her young pup River.
Regulars Barbara Schmidt and Elvis always
seem to be on the go. Barbara, we envy
your energy! Eric and Nancy Wolf brought
Meshkie, the apple of their eye.
Mary Milton and Oz were there. They are
such great ambassadors for the breed! Sam
and Catherine Theodore brought Gus and
Annie. Elise Savage made time to attend
with Daisy while Mike was off preparing for
a play. Sharon Gilbert, who was most helpful
in giving some suggestions, arrived with Kai.
Wayne and Joan Hamilton brought West.
Joan was the artist behind the cake that
was decorated to look like a Landseer. How
inventive! Strong work, Joan!
And most importantly, Larry Anderson was
there with his camera. Without Larry we
would not have all these nice pictures for
lasting memories. Larry lamented that he had
subsequently lost the digital images from
his camera and computer and was only able
to recover the low resolution previews. We
doubt if anyone but a purist would notice.
New members Cathy & David Peterson adopted Kahuna.
Great day, great fun, great food, great
people, great dogs. To summarize, it was
just great!
—J
Angeli youngsters: “What’s over here?”
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Nancy Wolf with “Mr. Long Tongue” Meshkie
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Quite the handfuls: Best buddies, big playful sumo wrestlers, Nancy’s Meshkie and Jack’s Toby just love to tussle!
Tommy: “This smells promising!”
Sandra: “O.K. River, let’s go find some egg treats!”
Kerry’s Tommy: “I want that chew toy!”
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Elise Savage and Daisy had a colorful egg collection.
A young family dropped by to witness our goings-on.
Barbara Schmidt conferred with Tim Snyder on a plan.
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Look what I’ve got!
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OH WOW!
We didn’t get the pictures and stories yet, so
the following items will await the next issue:
Vu and Gregs Legacy’s Sir Lucan Of Camelot
“Lucas” was judged the number one stud
dog at the National Specialty. Go Lucas!
Michelle’s Brodie is now a Grand Champion!
We’ll have his full story in our next issue.
Here’s a story we did get pieces of:
Queen is a mom! Happy Birthday Queen!
On May 5, Blair and Kymythy Schultze
corresponded they had celebrated Queen’s
third birthday and that she was pregnant.
The latest news is that Queen now has 10
beautiful, healthy Landseer pups! We’ll be
looking forward to some cute puppy pics in
our next issue!
NCSD Newf Birthdays
NewfWaves
June/July 2011
06-02-09
06-02-08
06-06-08
06-07-03
06-11- 00
06-11- 00
06-16- 10
06-16- 10
06-17- 03
06-17- 06
06-21- 04
06-21- 04
Zoie
Lucas
Gracie
Bravo
Jewel
Legend
Maia
Keiran
Rubee
Rinny
Elvis
Summer
Alpern
Dotzman/Nguyen
Alpern
McAdam
Shortell
Carr
Ballentyne
Cook
Howard
McAdam
Schmidt
Wucherer
07-05-06
07-06-05
07-08-97
07-12- 07
07-15- 08
07-08-06
07-18- 06
07-20 -10
07-20 -10
07-20 -10
07-20 -10
07-20 -05
07-30-02
Bailee
Lilo
Hutton
Brodie
Bert
Hagar
Sunshine
Spencer
Piper
Tommy
Sully
Maggie
Mariah
Alpern
Younger
Mitchell
Alpern
Duryee
Forman
Weismeier
Guyatt
Guyatt
Dennis
Vampola
Poris
Wucherer
Membership Dues Renewal
In May, NCSD membership
renewal notices were sent out by mail
for the fiscal year July 2011 – June 2012.
Queen’s first litter yielded 10 Landseer pups, all healthy!
NCSD Dog Facts by the Numbers
6.38 Average age of the Newfs in our club.
76 Black is still the most common color with 76
of our dogs sporting this velvety color coat.
12 The lively Landseer is the second most
popular coat color and this club has 12 of
these beauties.
5 The elegant Irish Spotted is gaining ground
and the numbers are up to 5
3 The luscious Bronzes with their golden eyes
29 dogs in the club are over 9 years old.
54 dogs are under 4
1.97 Average number of Newfs per household.
Dues will be: $30.00 for Family Membership
(2 adults, 18 years or older), $25.00 for
Single Membership (1 adult, 18 years or
older), and $1.00 for Junior Membership
(under age 18).
Benefits of NCSD membership include
the bimonthly newsletter “NewfWaves,”
participation in working events like water
training and drafting, education in health
and behavioral issues, and gatherings for
fun and socialization.
We hope to see all of you back again for
more Newfie fun in 2011!
Catherine Theodore
Membership Chair
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Splish Splash Water Workshop
By Joan Hamiltom
Wow, I’m glad we met in the park instead of at the beach for our workshop. It was chilly! I can only
imagine what it would’ve been like with wet dogs shaking as they came out of the water. Brrr…
The dogs didn’t seem to mind either. Even without water they learned new behaviors, got their noses
wet and got LOTS and LOTS of treats.
When you watch the dogs and handlers at a water test, it looks so easy. NOT!
You are seeing the culmination of hours of training, bonding with your dog and a commitment. All
of our Newfs have the instinct to become water rescue dogs, but it is buried very deep in some and
others, well… they just wanna have fun! I mean who doesn’t when you’re on the beach, the sun is
shining and the water is oh so inviting.
Our workshop was aimed to share how to make those training sessions fun and successful. We were
together to learn the skills on land, so when we transfer them to water and start learning the actual
exercises, it works instead of being a frustrating unproductive “water day.”
So who was there? Well, we had dogs of various sizes, breeds, ages and colors. Some were rescues
who are thrilled to be in their forever home and want a job. There were rescues looking to learn new
tricks to audition for that forever home, young dogs that have aspirations to show off their stuff and a
few who were there to fine-tune the skills they already have.
At the other end of the leashes were first-timers to water work, seasoned folks willing to share their
experiences and a few just there to observe and see what all the hoopla is about. Didn’t matter if you
were our experienced water test judge, Jackie Helland, or our dedicated club photographer Larry
Anderson. Within a few minutes all were on their feet.
For the next 4 hours or more, we partnered up, working and teaching each dog new tricks. The recipe?
Beaucoup treats and lavish praise! It was interesting to see how the dogs reacted to the exercises.
Some jumped right in, others needed a bit of coaxing. We showed them how to “Mark” on an item
even if it was a cookie in the hand or a glob of peanut butter on an upside down bucket. Each dog was
asked to bring a favorite toy or item. “Take-Hold-Give” was next. Some caught on immediately, others
not so much, either turning their head, ignoring it or just looking for the next treat. So, another game…
each team was given a long line and item for the dog to chase, exploiting the prey instinct. Lots of
tail wagging and heavy breathing. Again, hints were given for the few dogs who were bored with this
exercise. Using meat juice on an old piece of your underwear was one of the hints I heard. {{ snicker}}
Now, back to business. At some point we do need to introduce water. So we did. Each team brought a
large bucket and were handed a jug or two of water. We explained that while all of us wipe down our
walls from slobber and have the water bucket outside because our Newfs make such a mess, not all
dogs are willing to get their face wet, or only on their terms. Remember, water work means you work
as a team. You’re the team leader giving commands and the dog responds. So this exercise teaches the
dog to ‘fish’ on command. Dropping treats in the water while slowly increasing the depth teaches the
dog to dunk, get a reward, and most important, to do it because we asked. One dog’s head was too big
for the bucket, so we improvised with a shallower but wider water bowl.
A few more exercises and games were introduced, and as the day progressed, everyone was
suggesting ways for a dog to succeed and learning that if you break the problem or exercise into baby
steps, it is a lot more fun, successful, and faster to the goal. It was amazing how much we all learned
while helping each other without the distraction of the ocean or lake.
The participants went home with resources for equipment, teaching materials and a better
understanding of a Water Dog title. Soon, when we’ve have had a chance to practice and hone these
skills, we will meet at the water for the next session.
It was a lot of fun, and I want to thank everyone who participated and especially Lois Apfel who helped
coordinate the workshop.
Participants
Jan Runnels, Lois Apfel, Joan Hamilton, Jackie Helland, Nancy Wolf, Catherine & SamTheodore, Desiree
& Reed Harlan, Chris Cameron, Hailey Cunningham, Jennifer Laurent with son Jayden and friend April
Don’t forget, if training your dog for a water title isn’t your goal, join in anyway by stewarding during
training sessions and at our September water test. You are needed, on land or in the water!
Please contact our water test chief steward, Sandra Younger at: [email protected]
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“Gus, Take!”
Joan Hamilton handed out info sheets and proceeded.
“Gus, Hold!”
Jennifer Laurent and Catherine practiced training Kailee.
Hailey & Chris trained Hudson for the underwater retrieve.
Sam trained Gus for the “Take, Hold, Give” sequence.
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Feeding Your Newfy: A Look at Your Dog’s Nutrition
Article used by permission of the author:
Lisa P. Weeth, DvM, Diplomat ACvN
Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Clinical Nutrition Department
197 Hance Avenue
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Telephone: 732-747-3636
Background on Pet Foods
In the early 1900’s dogs and cats living with families in the US were typically fed household leftovers and food production offal.
Commercial pet food got its start with the invention of Spratt’s “dog cake” in 1885 followed by what ultimately became MilkBones in 1907. These two products were the only commercial items on the market until the 1920’s and the advent of commercial
meat canning. Commercial canned dog food was introduced in 1922 (Ken-L-Ration), dry dog meal was introduced in 1925
(gaines), and dry expanded kibble was introduced in 1957 (Ralston Purina). In recent years there has been a change from feeding
primarily commercially-prepared dry or canned dog foods to feeding either a combination of commercial and home-prepared
foods, or exclusively home-prepared foods (raw or cooked, or both) for dogs. Some of these feeding strategies are promoted
through books and popular media with little to no science and without understanding of nutrient absorption, nutrient interaction,
and optimal nutrient intakes for different breeds of dogs. Other feeding recommendations, such as the feeding less grain or fresh
food ingredients, stem from a heightened awareness of health and nutrition for people again with little appreciation or inclusion
of nutritional science. The reality is that pet food and treat sales are now over $31 billion annually and it can be difficult for pet
owners (and veterinarians, too!) to separate fact from fiction.
Basic Dog Nutrition
While they are in the Order Carnivora, domestic dogs are true omnivores and can use nutrients from both plant and animal
sources. unlike their human caregivers, dogs do not need a dietary source of vitamin C (they can make this vitamin in their
livers); dogs cannot make vitamin D from uv light exposure and require it preformed in the diet; and dogs have a higher overall
protein requirement compared to people. But like people, dogs have the ability to process nutrients found only in plants, such as
B-carotene, linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid; require some amount of fiber in the diet to maintain optimal intestinal health
(though the amount varies with individual); and can absorb and utilize sugars and starches from plant sources. Dogs also have the
same flavor receptors that their human caregivers do (sweet, salt, fat, and meat) with many dogs showing definite flavor preferences
for either sweet or savory foods from an early age.
Nutrients (vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates) are required either for normal body functions or to serve as
a precursor for additional compounds, proteins or hormones produced in the body. All dogs have the same essential nutrient
requirements, but eating a complete and balance diet designed for the general dog population is not the same as optimizing intake
for a given individual and there are a number of breed-specific differences that make Newfoundland nutrient requirements unique
in the dog world.
Amino acids are the building blocks of body proteins and while all dogs require 10 essential amino acids in the diet,
Newfoundlands require higher intakes of phenylalanine (and tyrosine) to produce the required to maintain a solid black hair coat;
they also require higher intakes of methionine (and cystine) to produce taurine for normal heart function. The exception would be
for individuals with congenital cystinuria. These dogs have a defect in the kidney’s ability to reabsorb filtered cystine (a normal
process that occurs in the kidneys) and will form cystine crystals and stones if they consume excess methionine and cystine in their
diet. Animals affected by cystinuria require supplemental taurine in the diet.
The essential fatty acids linoleic acid (LA; and omega-6 long-chain fatty acid) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA; and omega-3 longchain fatty acid) are required in the diet to maintain a supple skin and haircoat, but Newfoundland dogs have a higher requirement
for these two nutrients to maintain coat quality and luster.
As giant breed dogs, Newfoundland puppies are especially sensitive to dietary imbalances during the first year of growth.
Inadequate or excessive calcium intake can lead to developmental orthopedic diseases and long-bone deformities; while too rapid
of a growth rate can lead to painful osteochondrosis lesions in the joint or inflammation of the tissue surrounding the growing
bones (panosteitis). For the rest of the essential minerals (phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, sodium, potassium, chloride,
molybdenum, selenium, zinc, copper, iron, and iodine) and vitamins thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, cobalamin, folic acid,
choline, and vitamins A, D, E and K) there is a relative consistency between Newfoundlands and other breeds both for puppies and
healthy adults.
Energy Requirements
All commercial pet food packages list a recommend food intake for a given size of dog. These amounts are reported as the 3⁄4 daily
energy requirements and are calculated for healthy dogs using the formula 1.6*(70*BWkg3/4). For the typical 110-150 lb dog
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this would equate to 2100-2700 Calories (kcal) per day, but Newfoundlands are not your typical giant breed. The problem with
calculated requirements is that individual animals will vary by up to 50% above or below these values (e.g. actual range of 10003150 kcal per day for a 110 lb dog). Newfoundlands are often in the lower requirement category and will become obese if fed at
the amounts recommended for the “average” dog and may lead a sedentary lifestyle.
What to Feed Dogs
Commercial Diets
Complete and balanced commercial diets are designed to be fed as a sole source of nutrition to dogs. Most healthy animals will eat
to meet their energy needs and the amount of essential nutrients added to commercial diets is balanced accordingly. For animals
that are prone to obesity, lower energy diets will have higher levels of protein, essential vitamins and minerals to ensure adequate
intake with a lower food volume. The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has established model guidelines
for the states regarding pet food labels, ingredient definitions, what can and cannot go into pet foods, and levels of specific essential
nutrients required for a given life-stage. Any pet food with an AAFCO label of adequacy must have met these guidelines, though
it is up to individual states to regulate and enforce these recommendations. Commercial diets are then labeled as having gone
through “feeding trials” according to AAFCO procedures to ensure nutrient adequacy or as having been “formulated” to meet
these requirements. While feeding trials only include a small number of healthy individuals (8 adult dogs in an adult maintenance
trial) and run for a limited amount of time (6 months for adult maintenance) these trials will give basic information on the longerterm acceptance of a diet, effects on stool quality and flatulence production, quality of skin and hair coat, and revel any glaring
ingredient or nutrient interactions.
Home-Prepared Diets – Cooked & Raw
Home-prepared diets have grown in popularity over the last few years. For some pet owners it is in response to concerns about the
production of commercial diets, for others feeding home-prepared foods reinforces the human-animal bond, and for still others
a home-prepared diet is required to manage a medical condition. Proponents of home-prepared foods claim that these diets are a
safe and natural way to feed animals. It is true that fresh meat whether it is fed raw or cooked is palatable to most dogs, is highly
digestible and, depending on the cut of meat selected, is higher in fat than most dry kibbles. The result is an animal that readily
eats its food, has low stool volume and a shiny coat. These positives aspects are often held up as proof of nutritional superiority to
commercial foods, while ignoring the potential negative consequences.
The negative aspects of raw diets can be disastrous for the animal and the people in the household. Any raw meat ingredients can
be a potential source of parasitic and bacterial exposure, which can include contamination with Neospora, Toxoplasma, Salmonella,
E. coli, Campylobacter, and Cryptosporidium. While healthy adult dogs may resist disease induced by these pathogens, young
or immune-compromised animals are at a risk of illness and death with exposure. Otherwise healthy adult animals fed raw meat
diets also serve as a source of contamination to people and any other animals in the household. Raw and cooked bones specifically
carry a great risk of gastrointestinal obstruction/perforation and oral pathology and are a poor source of essential minerals (such
as calcium, phosphorus and magnesium) due to the poor digestibility of larger bones within the canine and feline digestive tract.
ultimately, the animal’s acceptance of a home-prepared diet does not change significantly when the meat is cooked or when more
bioavailable sources of nutrients are used.
Published reviews of the nutritional adequacy of home-prepared (cooked and raw) diet recipes in recent years found that less than
half of the recipes used by the pet owners provided a complete and balanced source of nutrients. unless someone with veterinary
nutrition training has developed the diet, there are a few consistent deficiencies found in most home-prepared recipe irrespective of
the ingredients used. Most home-prepared diets for dogs are lacking a sufficient source of calcium, a source of trace minerals (such
as iodine, selenium, copper, and zinc), a source of linoleic acid, and a source of essential fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins.
While the perceived benefits of home-prepared diets are reinforced daily to the owner, nutrient deficiencies in adult animals are
insidious and can lead to long-term complications, which can vary from poor skin and coat health to chronic diarrhea, osteopenia,
anemia, and altered drug metabolism depending on the specific nutrients lacking in the diet.
Summary
What and how to feed healthy dogs will vary with the life-stage, and individual energy and nutrient requirements. The optimal
way that these calories and nutrients are provided will vary with the individual. Some dogs require a consistent intake of nutrients
each day with each meal, while others can readily adapt to fluctuation in fat and fiber content. Some animals do best with highly
digestible diets (commercial or home-prepared), while others have lower energy requirements than expected and are easily overfed
and gain weight home-prepared foods. The form of food offered less important than ensuring that all essential nutrients are being
met, that there are no potential harmful effects of the diet, and that animal is doing well with the food selected. Any animal eating
a home-prepared diet should have an annual physical exam and health screening, including serum biochemistry, hematology and
urinalysis profiles. While blood work and urinalysis results will give you a general overview of the animal’s health status, it will
not pick-out specific deficiencies or excesses and a complete diet history (all foods and supplements) should be reported to the
veterinarian at each visit.
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     
    
    
    
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     
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     
       
      
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    
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
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     
      
     
      
      
  
    
    
     
      
   
     
       
 
      
   
[email protected]   
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15
June – July 2011
A Rescue Story
By Catherine Theodore
The call came, and we would have
to make arrangements to pick up
a dog, because today was his last
day at the animal shelter. He was
an older male that had been found
wondering the streets and was turned
in by a concerned citizen. He was an
unregistered Newfoundland that had
been bounced around, adopted and
returned. This was his third time in the
shelter, and it would be his last.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 23, 2011 (Saturday)
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING and
PLAY DAY WITH BARBECUE
Fiesta Island, San Diego, CA
Contact: Steve Barkas
August 28, 2011 (Sunday)
NEWF RESCUE BENEFIT PARTY
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Home of Pam Morgan & Joyce Rowland
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
See page 14 for details
Clearly, he had been given attention
and training at some point, but his
health was now a problem. Chronic
ear infections, a suspicious lump and
vomiting made him a poor candidate for
adoption through the shelter.
September 18, 2011 (Sunday)
NCSD WATER TEST
Glorietta Bay
Coronado, CA
Linda Barkas, Test Chair
Here is where the breed rescue
groups come in and can really make a
difference.
October 29, 2011 (Saturday)
NEWF HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
Aandiamo! Ristorante
5960 Santo Road
San Diego, CA
The dog was picked up from the shelter,
bathed and taken to the vet. The lump
was tested, and the samples were sent
to the lab for review. Finally, the dog was
taken to his new foster parents where he
promptly made himself at home. A few
days later the test results came back: No
cancer!
So what happened to the stinky, matted
boy? Somewhere along the line this
temporary foster dog made himself a
permanent part of a family. You know
him as Duke, Jack and Sherry Thomas’
nice boy.
December 3, 2011 (Saturday)
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS and
NEWFY GIFT EXCHANGE
San Dieguito Park, Solana Beach, CA
Contact: Catherine Theodore
WANTED
NEW HEAD OF THE NCSD
NEWF BOUTIQUE!
Special thanks to the County Animal
Shelters and to Jack and Sherry for
fostering and then formally adopting
Duke.
Job description: Maintain an
inventory of NCSD tee shirts,
sweatshirts and pins for purchase
by NCSD Members.
Might you be interested in being a part
of Newf Rescue? If so, please contact
Catherine Theodore at:
For more info please call:
Sherry Thomas 619-466-0143
or e-mail at: [email protected]
[email protected]
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