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Berner BlattBerner Blatt
the newsletter of the
Bernese Mountain Dog Clubof Nashoba Valley
the club for new england berners & their families
September 2015
Fall Fun Day
Eventspage 7
Calendar of Events ............................22018 National Specialty Update .......3Retreat Weekend ................................4Fall Draft Tests ...................................5Berner-Garde Clinic at Fall Fun Day ....................................6
Fall Fun Day Events...........................7Rescue Notebook ...............................8Birthdays, Brags ...............................10It’s a Good Thing ..............................11In Remembrance .............................12
Welcoming the Fall and celebrating her 6 Month Birthday is Tessa, Four Seasons Harpswell Tessa B Treasure, owned by Linda Botti; Brunswick, ME
board of directorsboard of directorsthethe BMDCNVDirectors:
PresidentMarge [email protected]
Vice PresidentPatricia [email protected]
SecretaryCarol [email protected]
TreasurerBruce [email protected]
Karlo Laforteza • [email protected]
Sue Mahan • [email protected]
Alise Burbridge • [email protected]
Jean Michael • [email protected]
Anya Wittenborg • [email protected]
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~ 2016 ~January 16
Supported Entry • Wilmington, MA
January 17Cart Workshop • York, ME
January 23Cart Workshop • Hudson, MA
February 21Winter Walk • Ashford, CT
March 6Supported Entry • W. Springfield, MA
May 2 -7National Specialty • Michigan
May 15OFA Testing • Suffield, CT
June 4Concurrent Specialty • Wrentham, MA
June 5Supported Entry • Wrentham, MA
June 11Spring Fun Day • Westford, MA
June 25Classic Summer Picnic • Kittery, ME
July TBDVermont Summer Picnic • St. Johnsbury, VT
October 14 and 15Fall Draft Test • Westford, MA
October 15Fall Fun Day • Westford, MA
November 11Retreat Weekend • Ocean Park, ME
Berner Blatt 2016 Fee Increase Beginning in 2016, the fee for the black and white mailed paper version of the Berner Blatt will increase $5.00 to $25. per year, payable with your annual dues. The email color version of the Berner Blatt will continue to be free of charge to all members who request it. To sign up for the email color version of the Berner Blatt, to begin with the next issue, contact: [email protected]
• • • CLUB NOTICE • • •
FMI: www.bmdcnv.org/events.html
Calendar of EventsBMDCNV
~ 2015 ~September 13
BMDCNV Tracking Test • Gardner, MA
October 8Board Meeting - Conference Call
October 17 & 18BMDCNV Draft Test • Westford, MA
October 18Fall Fun Day • Westford, MA
November 6 - 9Retreat Weekend • Ocean Park, ME
December 13Holiday Gathering - Sturbridge, MA
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By Jim Todhunter, National Specialty Show ChairCome up with a theme & you may win a prize!
Announcing... 2018 BMDCA National Specialty Theme Contest
2018 BMDCA National News
Calling All Veterans! Showcase your special veteran in our
3rd Annual Veterans Issue! If your Bernese Mountain Dog will be 7 years or older on December 31st, you’re invited to include them in
the December Veterans Issue of our Berner Blatt.Submit your Veteran information and picture at
http://bmdcnv.org/veterans.html Submission Deadline is November 20th.
A wonderful way to honor your special veteran!
The Board of Directors of the BMDCNV has appointed the Nominating Committee for open Board positions: Chairperson: Diane Van Pelt ([email protected]) Members: Jean Michael ([email protected]) Martha Phelps ([email protected]) Alternates: Dennis VanPelt ([email protected]) Jeff Nowak ([email protected]) Open Positions: President: Marge Bumen is seeking another term Treasurer: Bruce Hallden is seeking another term Director: Sue Mahan is seeking another term Director: Open If you are interested in running for an open position or would like to suggest a candidate, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee before November 1, 2015. If you contact by email, please include the word “Nomination” in the subject line.
Diane Van Pelt
ANNUAL ELECTIONS
In 1998, we asked visitors to “Pull Into Port.” In 2008, we were “Lighting The Way.” What will be the theme for the 2018
BMDCA National Specialty? We have a new location - Sturbridge, MA and the BMDCA is celebrating it’s 50thAnniversary. Put on your creative thinking hat and help pick the theme for the 2018 National Specialty!
Please ensure that your submission is in accordance with the contest rules and deadline as stated below:
2018 BMDCA National Specialty Theme Contest Rules and Deadlines1. Submission Rules and Deadline • Theme ideas must tie in to either or both the Sturbridge, MA
location for the National Specialty or the 50thAnniversary of the BMDCA. • Entries must include the following information: Name, Mailing
Address, Phone Number, Email Address, and Theme Phrase. • Multiple Theme Ideas may be submitted in a single entry. • Multiple entries may be submitted - no limit. • By submitting an entry, contestants agree that all entries and Theme Phrases submitted along with all associated rights
become the sole property of BMDCNV. • All entries must be submitted via email to [email protected] by October 15, 2015.2. Eligibility Rules • Any BMDCA or BMDCNV member is eligible to make a
submission. • National Theme Selection Committee members and their
relatives may enter the contest, but they are not eligible to receive the contest prize.3. Judging Rules • All entries will be judged by the National Theme Selection Committee. • The decision of the National Theme Selection Committee will be final. 4. Winner Rules • There will be one winner. • In the event that the winning entry is submitted by a member
of the National Theme Selection Committee or their relatives,
the prize will be awarded by random drawing to another contest entrant who is not on the selection committee or related to a member of the committee.
• The winning submission will be announced in the January BMDCNV Berner Blatt.
5. Prize Rules • Prize is one night’s lodging free at Sturbridge Host Hotel at Cedar Lake during the 2018 National Specialty - April 30 -
May 5 - only; not good at any other establishment or on any other date(s).
• Prize is awarded as credit for one night’s lodging on prize winner’s hotel bill. Room service and/or any other extra charges are not included and are the contest winner’s responsibility.
• Prize is forfeited if not used. • Prize has no cash value and is not redeemable or exchangeable
for any other item. • Prize may be transferred to an eligible BMDCA or BMDCNV
member by written notice to the National Specialty Show Chair, no less than 30 days prior to the beginning of the National Specialty.
• Prize may not be transferred to a member of the National Theme Selection Committee or their relatives.
FMI: Jim Todhunter, National Specialty Show Chair: [email protected]
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4th Annual BMDCNV Fall Retreat Weekend
Rates: 3 nights, 7 meals: $250 per person
LAST CHANCE!
Reservation deadline
with payment in full -
October 24
Oceanwood Camp & Conference Center • Ocean Park, MaineNovember 6-9, 2015 • oceanwood.org/facilities
is available at Yahoo Group: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/BMDCNVmembers/files.
Reservation Form and check payable to BMDCNV: Melissa George 237 Rand Hill Rd Alton Bay, NH 03810.
http://www.bmdcnv.org/retreat.htmlREGISTER ON-LINE:
RESERVATION FORM:
REGISTER BY MAIL:
For those who have already made reservations and deposit:
Final payment is due October 1st . Your deposit will be
refunded if you need to cancel prior to October 1st . The club
will retain the deposit if you must cancel anytime thereafter.
Any outstanding balance not paid by October 15th, will
forfeit their reservation and deposit.
For reservations made after October 1st: entire payment is due at time of reservation.
Deposit: $80 per person will hold your reservation made before October 1st.
Includes all meals, lodging and events! Payment must be received before you can be listed for preferred housing.
chairpeoplechairpeoplethethe BMDCNVThese dedicated chairpeople provide essential services to you, our membership. Please feel free to contact them with your questions, concerns, suggestions, requests for help or offers of help. Our mission is to provide the best for Berners and their families.
Berner Blatt EditorLinda [email protected]
Breeder Referral ProgramMegan [email protected]
Health Liaison Chair: Karen [email protected]
[email protected] MembershipKarlo [email protected] E-List Help DeskJeff [email protected] Members List ModeratorSharon [email protected]
Public EducationMartha Phelps, Diane Smith & Karen [email protected]
Puppy ReferralLaurel [email protected]
Regional Club Rep (RCC)Karen [email protected]
RescueLinda DeCelles1-877-4BMDCNV (toll free)[email protected] Media Chair: Karlo [email protected] ResourcesPaul [email protected] Trophy ChairDonna [email protected]
Volunteer CoordinatorMartha [email protected] & MeansJudy Hartman- Web Page RetailLynne Bailey- Blatt Custom [email protected] Web MasterMimi [email protected]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!We need volunteers on both days
to help us run this event. No experience necessary.
FMI: Barbara Beck-Wilczek - [email protected]
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FMI and Premium List: http://bmdcnv.org/events.html#draft
Event Chair: Barbara Beck-Wilczek: [email protected] • 603.444.0824
Secretary:Jo Coniglio (Saturday); Jon Cons (Sunday)
Judges (both days):Kathy Berge, Indianola, Iowa &
Steve Dudley, Williams, Arizona
Entry deadline:Wednesday
October 7, 2015 • 6 pm
Saturday &
Sunday morning coffee & snacks
Saturday NightPost-trial Dinner All judges, entrants,
stewards, club members and their guests are
welcome.
FREE RV Sites Available After noon on 10/16.
No hookups.FMI: Marge Bumen at
(207) 351-5988, or [email protected]
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Berner-Garde at Fall Fun Day
Thto collect, maintain and disseminate information about genetic diseases observed in the Bernese Mountain Dog. The Berner-Garde Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt, not-for-profit corporation.
The mission of the Berner-Garde Foundation (BGF) isto ensure that all Bernese Mountain Dogs (BMD) have a long and healthy lifespan of twelve-fourteen years.
To accomplish this goal, the incidence of severalserious hereditary diseases must be decreased and, over time, eliminated. It is the hope of all who know and love a Berner that the work of the BGF will lead not only to an understanding of geneticdisease(s) in an individual dog, but also in the BMD breed as a whole.
The Berner-Garde Foundation was estab-lished to collect, maintain and disseminate information about genetic diseases ob-served in the Bernese Mountain Dog. The Berner-Garde Foundation is comprised of a voluntary Board of Directors, several com-mittees and, at its core, a computerized database. The database contains informa-tion which has been compiled over manyyears from voluntary submissions of data from owners and from other public sources of information, including the OrthopedicFoundation for Animals (OFA) and the Ca-nine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF).
Information in the Berner-Garde Founda-tion database is available to all owners, Bernese Mountain Dog clubs, both national and international, veterinarians, research-ers and other appropriate users who are working to reduce genetic disease in the BMD.
Access is through the Berner-Garde Foun-dation’s website at www.bernergarde.org. Research proposals are handled on a case-by-case basis by the Board of Directors.
A breed-specific database can reveal health trends before they might otherwise be noted by any one individual. By pooling data, it is possible to identify common concerns that would not be discernible from more limited information based on only a few dogs. This is why the breed-specific database is so valuable.
The BGF serves those who need support and in-formation on BMD health issues. Most individual breeders choose to have small kennels, making it difficult for them to collect adequate data for breeding decisions. The Berner-Garde Foundation facilitates communication among breeders and aids in the identification of carriers of inherited problems. Breeders can reduce genetic disease in their dogs by considering the health status of sib-lings and offspring at the same time they are se-lecting for good temperament and type. Only byworking together and sharing information openly can any long-term control of geneticdisease be achieved on a breed-wide basis.
To accomplish the Berner-Garde Foundation’s mission, all BMDs must be included in the data-base. If you own a Bernese Mountain Dog please make it your responsibility to voluntarily submit data on each dog, regardless of whether the dog will be bred. Reporting should begin at the time of birth. Every breeder is encouraged to submit data on every puppy born. Periodically, review your dog’s data in the database to update and check for accuracy. Data submissions are made on line at the Berner-Garde website or forms can be re-quested from the Berner-Garde File Manager.
• Blood draws for Genetic Health Studies Blood draws will again be performed by
veterinarian Dr. Sara Jacobsen, as well as Dr. Laurie Brown. We’ll stay as long as we need to, to collect blood and cheek swabs from as many Berners as possible!
It is only necessary to donate blood/DNA once, so if your dog has already donated blood previously there is no need to donate again, though Berner Garde is happy to get fresh samples from our very oldest berners 10+ years old. VETERANS (7+ years old) will receive special priority treatment - they may jump to the head of the line!
Sign-up is now open for the BMDCNV Berner-Garde Repository Clinic to be held at Fall Fun Day. Use this form to sign up: http://goo.gl/forms/qD29y2gS2v
*ALL* Bernese Mountain Dogs registered in Berner - Garde are encouraged to participate!
• Register your Berner in Berner - Garde today! If your Berner doesn’t have a Berner - Garde number,
please consider registering your Berner today! Here is the Submit Data page, just fill in the “dog submission”
online form to the best of your ability. - http://bernergarde.org/home/submitdata.aspx. And if you have any questions there is a memo box on the submission form, the BG operators are super helpful and very prompt!
• FMI: Bernese Mountain Dog Genetic Health Studies Read more about the DNA and Tumor Tissue Repository
at Michigan State University: http://bernergarde.org/home/repository_p2.aspx
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the owner have to be a club member? NO—ANYBMDwithaBGnumberiswelcome! My Berner was a rescue and I don’t know the pedigree, should I enter her? EveryBerner,rescueornot,hasaspotwaitingfortheminBerner-Garde. Ifwehavesomediseasewidespreadenoughforresearch,infoaboutyour affectedrescuedogmayhelpful. My Berner has passed away, will she be removed from Berner-Garde? No;entriesareneverremovedfromthedatabase.She’llalwayshaveher placeinBerner-Garde,that’swhatmakesthedatabasesovaluable. My Berner bloated and had surgery for a ruptured cruciate, do you want that for the database, as well as her death from cancer? Yes,everybitofhealthinformationhelpsgiveusabetterpictureofthe healthofthebreed,aswellashelpingbreedersmakemoreinformedchoices. I’m looking for a puppy, and there is no health information for the dam or sire families. Does that mean they were all healthy? Notnecessarily,itsimplymeansthereisnohealthinformation;theabsence ofhealthinformationdoesnotmeantheabsenceofhealthissues.
What are we doing at Fall Fun Day? CollectingBMDbloodandcheekswabs. What is it? BlooddrawandcheekswabsfromBMDsarekeptfrozenby theMichiganStateUniversity.Theyarekeptonholdtobe immediatelyavailableforcurrentandfuturegenetichealth studiesinanefforttoincreasethelifespanofthisbreed. Who will be performing blood draws? Aveterinarianandavettech What does it cost owners? FREE...thecostsaresubsidizedbyBerner-Gardeandourclub! Which dogs need to donate? AnyBMDwhodoesn’talreadyhavebloodstoredwithMSU. What is required? ABerner-GardenumberisrequiredforeachparticipatingBMD. GetyourBerner-Gardenumberat... www.bernergarde.org How many BMDs do we need to donate? Asmanyaspossible!Anyage,anygender,NOAKC registrationnecessary. Why should I enter my dog in Berner-Garde? He was never bred. Yourdoglikelyhadsiblingsandthosebreedingtohisrelatives orpurchasingapuppyfromarelative,mayfindthat informationhelpful.
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BERNER-GARDE COMES TO FALL FUN DAY
WORKSHOPAcquiring the
right BMD for you & your family.
Educational Workshop for First Time Prospecitive
BreedersRESPONSIBLE
BREEDING
SHOPPINGLOTS OF
VENDORS
BERNERGARDE
CLINIC & DATAENTRY
BERNER, Inc.RAFFLE
& DRAFT CARTRAFFLE
BMDCADRAFT TEST
FMI...bmdcnv.org/events
FALL FUN DAYSunday, Oct. 18 • 10-3
Rain or Shine
THANKSGIVINGFOR
OUR BERNERS
4H FAIRGROUNDS – WESTFORD, MA~ Schedule ~
10am-1pm Welcome Coffee & Sign-up10am-2pm Berner Garde Clinic & Data Entry11am Responsible Breeder Workshop12pm How to find the right BMD for you1pm Lunch & Group Picture1:30pm Berner Inc Raffle Drawing2pm Conformation Tips & Handling Basics
WORKSHOPConformation
Tips & Handling Basics
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board of directorsboard of directorsthethe BERNER INCPresident & Director - Alise BurbridgeTreasurer & Director – Tom McKinneyClerk & Director – Anya Wittenborg
Director – Dawn FlahertyDirector – Linda DeCellesDirector – Beth Atkinson
...continued on page 9
Rescue NotebookRescue Notebook
WE ARE THE RESCUE ARM OF THE NASHOBA CLUBEDUCATION & RESCUE
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In 2008, the BMDCNV membership established a 501(c)(3) charitable organization to address the needs of the ever-increasing number of Berners being relinquished by their owners and to educate the public in the responsible care of this
wonderful breed. The work of BERNER, Inc. is supported by the generous
donations of people like YOU! Please consider honoring the achievements or the life of your dog (or of a friend or family member) with a tax-deductible
donation either by Paypal on the website: http://bernerinc.org/donate or by mail to: BERNER, Inc. P.O. Box 1221, Arlington, MA 02474
BERNER INC NEEDS YOU...to Get Donations from retailers you shop with on-line! When you register with igive.com and designate Berner, Inc as the cause you’d like to support, ALL your on-line purchases will automatically generate a donation from the retailer to Berner, Inc.... at NO cost to you!
It’s quick... It’s easy... and FREE!Learn more at http://igive.com//Q6w2UJmt
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$1,095earned to date!
Foster Homes Needed!Please help Berner, Inc. rehome our deserving rescued Berners!
The following are different foster opportunities that we run across. Perhaps you can provide a spot in your home for the scenario that works best for you?
Adoption-Ready BernersAdoption-ready Berners in foster care
do not need any special care or training. These Berners are “easy-care” Berners who fit into most Berner households. We get a regular stream of adoption applicants, but they may not be the right ones for the Berners we have in rescue at a given time. In this case, our adoption-ready Berners may spend just a few days to several weeks in foster care while we search for the best homes for them.
Temporary Foster StopsSome adoption-ready Berners stay in their original
homes while we look for the right adopters. In those cases, we may need only a short-term foster for a couple
of days to a week while we arrange transfer of the Berners to their new homes. Rehoming a dog involves many people with conflicting schedules and can require many travel miles. Our Temporary Fosters help us with managing those tricky situations of getting the dogs transferred to their new homes.
Special Care BernersSome of our Berners come into rescue needing special
care for health or behavior issues. Some are “quick fixes”; for example, some of our rescues just need time to recuperate from spay/neuter surgery. Some rescues are “under-two-year-olds” who need basic “good manners” training but have no major issues.
Long-term FostersMost long-term fosters are those with serious
behavior and health problems. For example, a foster
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New Members
Showcase
Are you a new Member? Tell us about yourself in our New Member Showcase. Click on this link... http://bmdcnv.org/newmember.htmlComplete the quick summary, hit submit, email your pic and you’re done! Please complete your submission by the 20th to be included in the next issue of the Berner Blatt.
We look forward to meeting you!
New Members
Share photos & videos of your Berners! Join the Facebook group at
fb.com/groups/BMDCNVMembers
Christopher DrewFremont, NH 03044
Wilmin and Kathleen BartoliniAmesbury, MA 01913
Todd and Arlene ChaseWeston, MA 02493
Roberta FrenchNew Durham, NH 03855
RU on Club E List? Sign up today! Contact: [email protected]
Fosters...continued from page 8
may help a Berner with a disability go through physical therapy. Behavior issues present the most challenging of foster situations. Berners may come into rescue with behavior issues such as fear, shyness, on-leash reactivity and separation anxiety. Fosters work with these Berners, and with trainers if needed, to help them overcome their fears.
We need a home and any time you can offer!
Let us know what scenario would work best for you. Please consider fostering for Berner Inc.!
The joy of helping a rescued Berner find the perfect home is immeasurable!
For more information about fostering, please contact Linda DeCelles, Rescue Chair, at: [email protected].
Emma, our latest foster
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Zayla
Birthdays, Congratulations and Brags...Birthdays, Congratulations and Brags...
Chrissy Kayley
Ring, Ring!Since I started puppy classes, my friend in our church office thought I should have a cell phone, because all young kids seem to
have them nowadays. So she bought me one to take to school. However, I have not told anyone, I have a Newfie boyfriend who is older than me and I will use it to call him.
Zayla – Tallpine’s Fool of GraceDOB 4-1-15; BG#122936
— Nancy Stitley; Mullica Hill, NJ
Chrissy - October 19, 2008To my silly, bouncy, Christmas Bear.... Happy 7th Birthday! Where has the time gone? I remember picking out a puppy. You dragged my camera away. That was it! I love you so much! After Gita, I never thought I’d have another heart dog. You are very special, and I am quite lucky! Thank you Eileen for letting me have her!
— Heidi Oliveri; Rochester, NHRemembering Regita Noelle, our berner angel
and, we can’t forget Hunter, our black lab.
If it wasn’t for Super-sniffer Betruf Celtic Trinity with her special powers, Ariel may have been celebrating her 13th birthday in heaven instead of with us.
Lucky 13 for us, Trini’s nose knows. Trinity was constantly sniffing one area of Ariel’s mouth. They removed a malignant melanoma. But Trini kept sniffing even after that. The vet went back in, removed the lump and Ariel got a clean bill of health!
Ariel earned her NW1 title at 10, but 1-year-old Trinity saving her big sister means more than all the titles in the world.
Best gift ever!! Two sweet berner girls to hug and hold tight.Happiest of birthdays to our Amazing Ariel. Aren’t you glad we got you that nosey puppy?
— Love, Mommy (Nancy Bates) and Auntie (Linda Bates)
Happy 11th Birthday, Kayley!
Here’s to many more happy and healthy years.
We love you! — Love,
Mom, Dad and RemiLoretta Johnson; Middleton, MA
BETRUF AGILE ARIEL – DD, BNDD, CGC, NW1 September 11, 2002 SAVE THE DATE!
Holiday GatheringAll BMDCNV Club Members, their guests and their dogs are invited to attend this gathering to celebrate the holidays together with our dogs.
December 13 • 11am - 3 pmSturbridge Host Hotel, Sturbridge MA
Brunch Buffet $20 pp • Cash BarOnline: Purchase your tickets online at:
http://shop.bmdcnv.org/product/december-13-bmdcnv-holiday-event
Mail: Send your number of tickets needed and check made out to: BMDCNV by December 1st to:
Diane VanPelt, PO Box 185,West Warren, MA 01092Please include your phone number or email address for confirmation.
Event CommitteeDiane VanPelt, Carolyn Massey, Dawn Flaherty, Nancy Bates, Linda
Bates, Jo Martone, Karlo Laforteza, Linda DeCellas, Carol JensenFMI: Diane VanPelt - [email protected]
This event is for BMDCNV Members Only, their guests, and their dogs ~
Monthly Health Tip for keeping our Berners in tip-top shape!It’s a good Thing!It’s a good Thing!
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Family Dog Training, located in Hudson, MA is offering the following benefits to BMDCNV, BMDCA and BMDCC members:Rescue Bernese Mountain Dogs owned by members: (verified through the rescuing organization)• Free tuition in any training classes at Family Dog Training• Free telephone/email behavioral consultation• 50% discount on in-home consultation within service areaOther Bernese Mountain Dogs owned by members• 50% discount on all Family Dog Services including training
Visit us at: http://www.family-dog-training.com
Contact Paul Emerson at [email protected] or 508-243-3922
Reminder...
Canine allergies can be caused by a bevy of different sources, but atopy, or seasonal allergies, are specific and happen at specific times of the year. For instance, if your dog is allergic to ragweed, he will most likely display allergy symptoms in the fall. Dogs with allergies to tree pollen will probably have allergy symptoms in the spring, specifically in April and May. If dust mites are the culprit, your pet is more symptomatic in winter when windows are closed up tight and less time is spent outside. If your canine friend exhibits any of the following symptoms, you'll want to get him in to the vet so he (and you) can start getting some relief.
Symptoms of Fall Canine Allergies1. Ears You may notice some discharge from the ear canal
accompanied by odor and redness. Your dog will probably spend a great deal of time scratching the affected ear or rubbing it on the furniture.
2. Face The areas around your dog’s muzzle, chin and eyes
may be red and in various stages of hairlessness due to his constant scratching. He may use his paws to rub at these delicate areas or use the furniture to find relief from the itching.
3. Skin Your dog’s skin will most likely be red and inflamed.
It may have crusty, scaly patches that look infected and smell bad. He will probably lick and scratch these spots constantly, especially the ones on his sides, belly, elbows and groin areas.
4. Hair Chances are, if your pet suffers fall allergies, his once
soft, luscious fur is stiff and brownish in color due to all the licking he does. There may be bald spots in his coat due to his scratching, licking and rubbing on the furniture to find relief.
5. Feet The feet often experience the worst of the itching
symptoms. The pads of the feet may be inflamed and red, with the fur around them discolored from the licking and biting. They may even be infected and smell bad. Your dog probably spends a great deal of time biting and chewing his feet.
Seasonal Canine AllergiesOther Types of Canine AllergiesIf your dog suffers allergy symptoms at specific times of the year, he’s probably suffering seasonal allergies. However, if he suffers allergies at random times or never seems to get better it could be that he’s suffering from another type of canine allergy.
Contact dermatitis - less common in dogs, but it does occur. This type of allergy causes symptoms when the animal comes in contact with something he’s allergic to such as carpet, cleaners or plastic.
Food allergies - a more common form of allergy in dogs, can wreak havoc in your dog’s immune system at the same time seasonal allergies rear their ugly heads. It can be difficult determining the cause of your pet’s
allergies if this is the case. One way to tell if the allergy is food related is if your pet has increased bowel movements of softer stools than normal. If you’re still unable to determine the cause, a quick trip to the veterinarian is always your best bet.
Excerpted and edited from: http://awesomepethealth.com/educational/fall-canine-allergies
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In Remembrance
TRACKING TESTSeptember 13
Gardner, MAFMI: http://bmdcnv.org/events/html#tracking
Our rescue boy Spenser passed away July 30th. He was 12 years, 2 months and 7 days old, having been born 5/23/03. We had him for 8 years and he turned into a wonderful dog. We miss him terribly, but he had been going downhill for awhile; since before the passing of our Berner girl Ebbie in February 2014. Spencer now joins her at the Rainbow Bridge, where they can play to their heart’s content.
— Jim & Karen Tompkins; Colchester, VT
Sanders Spectacular SpensirSpenser - BG # 20884
