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magazinejune/july 2014
volume 10, issue 4
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animal advocate chuck botts
saltwater intoxication
hyperbaric oxygen therapy
ask the trainer:whining & jealousy
Holy Muttrimonysouthern brides and grooms celebrate
their nuptials with furry family members
contentsPublisher
Leah England
(843) 478-0266
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Communications
Gillian Nicol
Guest Writer
Kelly Rae Smith
Accounting
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june/july 2014
animal advocate chuck botts 4
party animal 10
saltwater intoxication 10
holy muttrimony 14
calendar of events 21
training 22
Don't Worry He's Friendly
health & wellness 24
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
adoption 28
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Jennifer and Salty.
Last month, Lowcountry Dog announced
the first of four nominees for the Animal
Advocate of the Year Award. This issue
introduces readers to the second candidate
for the honor: Chuck Botts, organizer of
the annual Dorchester County “Paw”ker
Run.
When Botts is told that his “friend Bob”
has written to us, he immediately guesses
it was a certain long-time pal. “Bob Jones.
That was mighty nice of him,” Botts says.
Jones is inspired by the difference his
friend has made in the lives of animals in
Dorchester County for over a decade now.
This September, Botts will see to it that the
“Paw”ker Run is a success for the eleventh
year running. The annual 87-mile bike
ride raises funds for the Francis R. Willis
SPCA in Dorchester County, the sum of
every year’s efforts beating that of the
year before.
“Chuck Botts has found a way to
combine his love of motorcycles and his
love for animals,” Jones says. “For the past
10 years, Chuck has organized, promoted,
and chaired the “Paw”ker Run. The first
year, only 100 bikers participated because
of inclement weather and the event only
raised barely $1,000. In 2013, nearly 600
bikers raised over $26,000 for the abused,
abandoned and neglected animals of
Dorchester County.”
Over 10 years ago, Botts had been
volunteering at the SPCA when he decided
to use his previous experience with similar
runs benefiting Friends of the Hunley to
then raise money for the animal shelter.
He knew that the Dorchester animals
could use a lot more love, and so he found a
way to bring that to them while hundreds
of fellow bikers rallied along with him.
As Botts recalls the story to Lowcountry
Dog, he’s hanging out with his best friend
Marley, a yellow lab who is presently
chasing a squirrel. It’s obvious Botts has a
big heart for animals.
“I’ve been married for 45 years, and we
never did have kids, but I’ve been an
Animal Advocate Chuck Botts
TEXT BY KELLY RAE SMITH PHOTOS BY LAURA OLSEN
Top: Botts with his dog. Marley. Botts often
volunteers at the shelter. Here he walks Charlie
Brown, who is currently in search of his forever
home.
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avid animal lover since as far as I can
remember. I’ve always had dogs, but I love
cats too. My favorite animal is labs. I’ve
had labs probably the last 25 years.”
Botts talks about Wayne, the black
lab he had for 18 years before he had to
say goodbye. “That was a bad day,” he
remembers. And then his voice is lighter
when he talks about Marley. “She’s a little
overweight but that’s my fault. It’s hard
to say ‘no’ to those big, brown eyes. She’s
smart as a whip. So smart it scares me
sometimes.”
It’s his lifelong affection for these
loving, intelligent creatures that inspires
him to continue organizing the run every
year, and he doesn’t just wing it. Months
of planning and lots of legwork go into
creating a special event that people get
excited about year after year. Botts begins
work for the September run in March
with the help of volunteers from places
like his employer, Kapstone Paper and
Packaging. Together, they pinpoint the
bars and businesses that will serve as one
of the ten stops made during the near-100-
mile journey that always begins and ends
at the Dorchester Shrine Club. One of the
mandatory stops is the SPCA.
Botts has also used prizes and poker
50/50 tickets to create not only a fun
atmosphere but also even more means to
support the shelter. Last year, he and his
crew were able to round up prizes for high-
scoring bikers plus raffle prizes worth
$100-150 that are given out at the end of
the ride. Half of the 50/50 prize money
goes to the winner and the other half, to
the SPCA.
“Botts recruits volunteers from his
place of employment, his bike club, the
SPCA and the Junior Service League of
Summerville,” Jones says. “Prizes for the
event range from T-shirts and hats to
artwork to autographed NASCAR items to
dinners at local restaurants. There were
no sponsors the first couple of years. Botts
realized the opportunity for additional
funding and implemented sponsorships,
and the number of sponsors has increased
each year.”
It’s important to Botts to note that it’s
not just him. He couldn’t do it without
the volunteers. It’s also apparent in our
conversation that he certainly doesn’t do
it for any glory. It’s all about the furry
ones. He says, “It’s the gratification that
the money’s going to a good cause.”
This year’s “Paw”ker run is on
September 13 and will depart at 11 a.m.
from the Dorchester Shrine Club at 2150
Beech Hill Road, Summerville. You can
register that morning at 10 a.m. (if not
before) for $20, which gets every person
a free T-shirt and a goody bag full of cool
stuff Botts and company rounded up, too.
Botts encourages anyone with any kind of
wheels from Harleys to mopeds to pickup
trucks to participate. Afterward, plaques,
door prizes, and cash prizes will be
awarded, plus a BBQ lunch can be had for
$5. Live music will provided by the Double
Nought Spies.
This is the first article in our series on Animal
Advocates of the Lowcountry. After all nominees
are featured, we will open online voting and one
winner of the Animal Advocate of the Year will be
recognized for their outstanding work.
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Do you want your pup to be part of your big day, but wonder about how best to include them in your festivities? There are several options you may not have considered. You can have them join you as part of your engagement or save the date photos, as a ring bearer, an escort for the flower girl, or greeter at the ceremony and reception. Hire a pet sitting professional who will bring your dog to the wedding and ensure everything runs smoothly. Your dog will have as much fun at your special event as you!
Tips for having a great experience with your dog for your wedding:
First and foremost, hire a trained pet professional to handle your dog. Not only will this lift the burden off a family member or other wedding guest, but a professional will also ensure the safety and comfort of your pet. For peace of mind, your dog will be brought to the venue and taken home by the handler designated to care for your dog throughout the day.
Meet with your handler ahead of time to ensure a positive relationship between your dog and the person they will be spending the day with. Your handler should provide a free consultation and a written contract once details have been determined.
If you have not already, train your dog to sit on command, to walk calmly on a lead, and to refrain from jumping on people
who approach them. This is essential to having a good experience. Your dog should be comfortable on leash and able to respond consistently to a “sit” command. This will ensure ease with photos and other responsibilities, and will also prevent them from jumping up on your dress or the clothing of other wedding guests. Your handler should be able to arrange for walks with your pup prior to the big day to work on building these skills if necessary.
During the consultation with your handler, you should be able to determine if your dog will be able to handle the situation. After all, you do not want this to be a stressful situation for anyone involved. Be sure to arrange at least a brief visit for your pup to your wedding location prior to the big day. This will allow the dog to become comfortable with the sites and smells of the location and may help the dog to relax more on your actual wedding day.
Make sure the venue is pet friendly. Don’t be afraid to inquire about any options available. Most churches and some venues will not allow dogs inside, but can make other accommodations for your special day. Although your pup may not be allowed indoors, you may still be able to have a photography session outside. Always ask!
Arrange for a bath, or groom if needed, prior to the event. You will be looking your best and your dog should too!
If your dog is going to be a participant in the actual ceremony, do a test run. Have your handler bring the dog to the rehearsal so they familiarize themselves with their surroundings and what is expected of them.
Let your photographer know in advance. They should be aware that you will be having your pup in the photos
and schedule those sets to be done first, before any others in that session. That way your dog’s part will be finished quickly and he can rest, get hydrated, and have a potty break instead of waiting for his turn. This ensures the continued safety and comfort of your dog.
Finally, have fun with it! Talk with your wedding planner or florist about a having a special collar or outfit made. Just as every wedding is different, your dog’s role can be customized to your big day. You can do anything from a flowered collar to pearls and a tutu! At minimum, have a good collar and leash that will compliment your wedding party’s attire for the photos. A nice leather collar and matching leash is always a classic choice that will ensure a timeless look.
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Saltwater Intoxication
Living the quintessential Charleston lifestyle for
many families and their pets includes beach time, boats
and swimming. The emergency team at Charleston
Veterinary Referral Center sees cases of saltwater
intoxication every summer, so Dr. Kristin Welch, head
of our Emergency and Critical Care Department, wants
to remind everyone about this danger to our pets.
Our ocean water has 3.5% dissolved salts, 90% of which
is sodium chloride. That means for a typical Labrador
Retriever, swallowing as little as 2-3 cups of saltwater
could be toxic; less than 1 gallon of saltwater would
be fatal. Once ingested, the salt is rapidly absorbed,
resulting in symptoms within 30-60 minutes.
Salt is an irritant and early symptoms that should
be a tipoff to saltwater intoxication are vomiting and
diarrhea. As the salt concentration in the bloodstream
increases, water is drawn out of cells, resulting in
effective “dehydration” of the brain. There is a rapid
progression to uncoordinated walking, abnormal
mentation, seizures and coma. Rapid emergency
intervention is necessary in all cases when saltwater
intoxication is suspected, as many animals with severe
salt intoxication don’t survive.
Once at the veterinarian, you should expect he/she
will want to do an exam and blood work and for many
pets, an IV catheter and fluids will be needed. Dogs that
start having seizures will need immediate medications.
All dogs with saltwater intoxication are hospitalized
for continuous IV fluid and regular monitoring of
blood values for sodium chloride levels. The duration
of hospitalization is case dependent but 5-7 days of
hospitalization would not be uncommon. As the salt
levels drop, the symptoms wane as well.
Prevention of saltwater intoxication is simple.
Always carry fresh water for your dog; for a day at the
beach, bring 1 gallon of water (an empty milk jug works
well) and a portable bowl. Make your dog take breaks
from running and playing to lay down in the shade and
have a drink to stay hydrated.
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It’s estimated that more than 47% of Americans are afraid of
dogs. I have always been one of them, due in part to one bad
encounter as a child as well as never being properly taught how
to interact with dogs. In this two part series, I open up about
suffering from such anxiety that I couldn’t even walk through
parks that allowed pets to the gut wrenching decision I made
after falling for a man with four big dogs.
People describe me in a number of colorful ways. I am a
picky eater. I am obsessed with Tiffany blue and stars. And I am
terrified of dogs. I have been terrified of them my entire life. The
earliest I can trace it back to is age five, playing in front of my
house when a stray German Shepherd came growling my way. I
still remember going stone-still and screaming for my dad. He ran
out, shooed it away and whisked me into the house. It was my
first encounter with a dog and you know what they say about first
impressions. Twenty-five years later I was still crippled with fear
by that singular moment.
You could say in part it was because I wasn’t around dogs often
as a child, and looking back that had a lot to do with it. In fact, as
odd as it may be, I can’t recall a single childhood friend who had
a canine companion, so never properly learning how to be around
dogs played a huge part in my apprehension. Every growl sent a
shiver down my back as I was unaware the noise could be good
and bad. When dogs ran and jumped on me, I misunderstood and
assumed they were attacking. People waved me off as ridiculous,
and to me it was unfair. Cynophobia is a well-documented fear
that has symptoms of anxiety when exposed to dogs, a feeling
of dread when encountering them, or heart palpitations and
excessive sweating, and is usually caused, in fact, by a negative
encounter as a child.
Almost as if my constant fear of being attacked brought it to
fruition, at the age of 27 a friend’s dog charged at me one lazy
Sunday while heading into her house for the umpteenth time.
My friend opened the door, her dog came to greet me, but before I
even stepped into through the doorway, he snapped, lunged at me
and sunk his teeth into my left bicep. I’d read the telltale signs
of a dog about to attack: stiffened tail, drawn back ears, intense
stare, tense body or, surprisingly, yawning. But there wasn’t time
to observe any body language. It happened so instantaneously.
In hindsight, I wish I had taken more time to learn what to do if
attacked so that I would have known, per the Humane Society, to
remain motionless instead of flailing around as I had; feed him
my purse, jacket or anything I could jam between us; curl into a
ball and avoid screaming or rolling around, or most importantly,
avoid eye contact. I was in such shock I didn’t even realize it was
happening until my friend yanked the dog off of me.
I tore off my jacket, sweatshirt and long-sleeve shirt, and
thanked the heavens it was a frigid winter day because without
all those layers the bite would have been much worse. As it was,
the dog’s eye teeth still punctured my bicep and blood dripped
down my arm. I nearly fainted I was shaking so hard. I tried to
sit and calm down, but I was too on edge, almost panicking. I
actually believed the snarling dog, which was now locked in the
basement, would break through the door and attack again. So I
left and bee-lined to the emergency room.
In a surreal way, it was almost relief that I was attacked. Like
I could stop holding my breath and finally shout, “See, I told you
dogs were dangerous!” Almost 4.5 million people are bitten by
dogs each year, according to the Center for Disease Control and
Prevention. One in five have injuries serious enough to require
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medical attention and I was now one of
them. If there was ever a chance I could
grow to love four-legged fur monsters, it
felt impossible after that.
From that day on, I lumped every dog
into the category of that singular beast. If
I had to head any place where there was a
dog, I panicked and would spend the day
mentally preparing myself. At times, I
still begged out with random excuses. Like
many with cynophobia, it increasingly
became challenging to take part in
routine activities if a dog was present, and
it was embarrassing to admit the truth.
I was nearly 30 years old and afraid of
everything from gangly Greyhounds to
yippy Chihuahuas. And eventually, while
sympathetic to my attack, everyone grew
exasperated by me and felt I needed to get
over it already. There was also an endless
stream of patronizing claims they could
“fix” me. “Just pet my dog. He’d never
hurt anyone!” (That’s exactly what my
friend said about her dog.) “All you have
to do is put your hand in front of his nose
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Groom Rob McEwen gathers those closest to him, his new bride Annie and their beloved dog, Eloise. Photo by Gayle Brooker .
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Holy Muttrimonysouthern brides and grooms celebrate
their nuptials with furry family members
When Courtland and John McBroom's dog could not make the trip from Texas to the Lowcountry for the wedding ceremony , the mother of the groom surprised the couple with a life size topiary replica of the pooch, which presided over the guest book. Photo by Marni Rothschild.
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Blondie celebrates with Rebecca & Yates Dew. Photo by Leigh Webber.
Katie and Eric used their dog as ring bearer. Photo by Karyn Iserman
Elissa and Charlie Haynes included their dogs, Abita and Kodi, in their Save the Date photos. Photo by Fixed Focal Photography.
Abby adoringly looks upon beautiful bride Jen McCool.
Becky and Adam Hess pose with their pup after the ceremony. Photo by Marni Rothschild.
Derby poses with his Bride and Groom, Amanda & Garrett Griffin. Photo by Leigh Webber.
Rue the Labradoodle walks the aisle with the flower girl and ring bearer in Emily and Will's picturesque outdoor wedding. Photo by Karyn Iserman.
Abby adoringly looks upon beautiful bride Jen McCool.
Ansley and Derek Feussner share a moment with their dog Indigo outside a Charleston church. Photo by Marni Rothschild.
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Henry cuddles Sally Hall. Photo by Leigh Webber.
Nathan and Jennifer Williams were married at dog-friendly Boone Hall, so their dog Harper was able to enjoy the ceremony and the reception, where she was fed cupcakes by wedding guests - a far cry from her early life as a malnourished shelter pup. Photo by Kara Stovall.
Jessie McCall walks her Westie, Olive, before the ceremony. Photo by Jenna Marie.
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Our goal is simple: Pet Helpers wants
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“Oh, don’t worry, he’s friendly”, shouts
a dog parent as his charging, whining, dog
drags him towards your dog, or even worse,
his off-leash dog sprints towards your dog.
This is a recipe for disaster in many cases.
I’ll let you in on a little secret, many dogs
do not want to meet dogs they don’t know,
and there’s not a thing wrong with that.
It’s quite normal, especially after they
have reached maturity. I believe they
have the right to feel that way and we as
dog parents have the job of ensuring our
dogs feel safe.
Our culture doesn’t seem to grasp a
realistic understanding of proper dog-dog
greetings, especially for dogs that don’t
know each other, do not have the same
play style, and/or puppies vs adult dogs.
The notion that every dog should want to
play with every other dog they meet (and
forced to in some cases) is insane. An adult
dog who snaps and barks at an adolescent
puppy who rushes her is corrected by
her parent and told to “be nice.” Unless
taught what “be nice” means, which in
my experience is hardly ever the case, the
dog has no idea what that means. If forced
to play with the rude stranger after she
clearly communicated via body language
that she didn’t want to, the next time she
may escalate her communication, biting
to get her point across.
“ Animals can communicate quite well. And they do. And generally speaking, they are ignored. ~Alice Walker”
We would not abide what we expect our
dogs to endure when it comes to meeting
other dogs. Just as you wouldn’t enjoy a
stranger running up to you and hugging
you, a lot of dogs don’t enjoy or welcome
an overly zealous greeting from another
dog they don’t know. Quite frankly the
same is true with people they don’t know,
but for the sake of this article and staying
on subject, we’ll stick to canine greetings.
So, as a society, why do we expect and
sometimes even force our dogs to tolerate
this type of interaction? I think part
of the problem is that we interact with
many dogs who seem to have never met a
stranger and literally do love every other
dog. To assume that all dogs have this
personality however, is irresponsible,
unrealistic and dangerous. Take the time
to ask other dog parents how their dog
feels about meeting dogs they don’t know.
We need to stop holding our dogs to such
unrealistic expectations.
I have 5 ½ month old puppy who is by
nature rude and obnoxious around other
dogs. She goes crazy with excitement and
loses all restraint. We have been and are
still currently working on calming down
when she sees another dog. If she is calm,
she gets to meet the other dog, if she is
not, she the meeting is left for another
time. I’m also teaching her that she
doesn’t get to meet every dog she sees. As a
young and impressionable puppy, the last
thing I want is for her to be snapped at or
bitten by another dog who doesn’t care for
puppy antics. It would detrimental to her
comfort level of other dogs if that were to
happen and it’s my job to keep her safe as
well as teach her.
What to remember about dogs: They
do what works, are opportunistic and
repeat behaviors that are rewarded. So
if your puppy (or dog) goes crazy barking,
whining and pulling you to get to another
dog, and you let them meet the other dog,
you have basically, albeit unintentionally,
taught them that all those unwanted
behaviors “work.” It also means the
behavior was rewarded so your dog will
repeat the behavior. If you teach your dog
that calm behavior and a loose leash will
get him that reward of meeting the other
dog (provided the other dog is okay with
meeting dogs they don’t know) then your
dog will repeat that positive behavior.
Changing bad manners will not happen
overnight, but if you are consistent, it
won’t take as long as you may think. If
you are not sure how to do this effectively
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As a veterinary neurosurgeon in
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to help my patients recover from injuries
to their brain and spinal cord. In the past
year we have added hyperbaric oxygen
therapy to the available therapies at
Veterinary Specialty Care in Mt. Pleasant.
We are happy to be on the cutting edge of
veterinary medicine and to be the only
veterinary hospital in South Carolina to
offer this treatment. Although hyperbaric
oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a relatively old
therapy dating back to the 1800’s, it has
recently seen a revival and expansion of
its use to help both humans and animals
with a multitude of diseases and injuries.
While HBOT use is most commonly known
for its treatment of decompression sickness
(aka “the bends”) experienced by SCUBA
divers, it has also been shown to have a
great benefit for many other conditions,
including wound healing, postoperative
pain and healing, and chronic pain.
Other conditions that may be responsive
to HBOT include carbon monoxide
poisoning, infectious and autoimmune
diseases, brain/spinal trauma, strokes,
snake bites, acetaminophen toxicity, soft
tissue trauma, some forms of cancer,
pancreatitis, chronic arthritis, and
radiation therapy-induced injury.
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detailed to be discussed in this article.
In brief, the principles of HBOT are based
upon how gases (oxygen) of different
solubilities behave under changing
pressures and volumes, and are governed
by Henry’s, Fick’s, and Boyle’s Laws of
gas behavior. These laws dictate that
increasing the pressure will result in a
greater concentration of dissolved oxygen
(Henry’s Law), increase the amount of gas
that moves from one area of the body to
another (Fick’s Law), and decrease the
volume a gas fills (Boyle’s Law).
The primary gas we manipulate in HBOT
is oxygen, which is essential to provide
energy and support of all of our cells.
Injury or disease decreases the blood’s
ability to move oxygen through the body,
increases the body’s need for oxygen, and
increases the distance that oxygen needs
to travel to get from the blood to the tissue
using it. When breathing normal air, the
concentration of oxygen that makes it into
the cells has been diluted down to about
1/4th of the concentration it was when it
entered the lungs. In HBOT we increase
the concentration of oxygen in the air
breathed (from 21% to 100%) and increase
the pressure (similar to diving below
the water to about 60 feet deep), which
increases the concentration of dissolved
oxygen in the blood stream. In theory,
HBOT could provide the body with enough
dissolved oxygen in the plasma that a
patient would not need red blood cells to
carry oxygen and still live. In addition
to increasing the body’s use of oxygen,
HBOT also improves the immune system,
has antibacterial effects, improves drug
penetrations, decreases gas bubble and
blood vessel size, and promotes new blood
vessel formation into injured tissue.
CASE EXAMPLES
1. Fred: Fred was diagnosed with
a fever (105) and diskospondylitis (an
infection of the disk space). Despite
appropriate antibiotic therapy the fever
persisted for a week. Fred was then given
HBOT and his fever resolved within 3
hours
2. Beezo: Beezo presented with
pyothorax (bacterial infection around the
lungs). Despite surgery and appropriate
antibiotics, the fluid continued to build
up around the lungs and the chest tubes
could not be removed. After 1 week
of unsuccessful treatment, HBOT was
initiated and there was an immediate
reduction in the amount of fluid around
the lungs and the chest tubes were pulled
out within 2 days.
3. Louise: Louise was diagnosed
with a severe autoimmune encephalitis
(inflammation of the brain) and required
large doses of prednisone and two
different chemotherapy. After 1 ½ years of
high dosages of these medications causing
severe side effects we started HBOT. We
were able to get her off of the prednisone
and one of the chemotherapy drugs, and
we are now tapering off the last drug.
Since stopping all of the medications she
has recovered from all of the side effects
and she and her owners are much happier!
4. Bubba: Bubba is a Bulldog who
presented for surgery for upper airway
commonly seen in brachycephalic
(flat face) breeds. This surgery entails
shortening the soft palate, removing
membranes that block the wind pipe, and
enlarging the nostrils. These dogs have
difficulty breathing in normal conditions,
and then have a high risk of difficulty
breathing immediately postoperatively
due to swelling. After Bubba’s surgery he
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Your PetsBy Peter Brofman, DVM, MS, ACVIM (Neurology & Internal Medicine)Veterinary Specialty Care, Mt. Pleasant, SC
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was having so much trouble that he was
at risk of passing away, despite the more
traditional treatment with steroids, a
regular oxygen cage, and sedation. He
was quickly placed in the HBOT tank and
within 5-10 minutes of breathing 100%
oxygen and decreased swelling from the
increased tank pressure he fell asleep.
When he was removed from the tank he
was breathing quietly and was very happy
and relaxed. We have now started placing
many brachycephalic patients in the HBOT
tank post anesthesia, regardless of the
surgery they are here for and have had
great results.
5. Spirit: Spirit was abandoned by
her owner and was unable to stand due
to severe vertigo from an infection of her
brain. She had been treated elsewhere for
a week with no improvement and the new
foster owners were contemplating what to
do next for her. We treated her with HBOT
and the next day she stood up and walked
on her own for the first time in weeks (see
her story at http://vimeo.com/92411043).
6. Pearl: Pearl is a dachshund
who had spinal surgery for a ruptured
disk in Raleigh, NC and was completely
paralyzed. Her owner is a nurse in the
oncology department at Duke University
Hospital and had seen firsthand the
benefits of HBOT in humans for many
years. She drove Pearl down to our facility
in Charleston for days so that she could
receive HBOT to help her incision and her
spinal cord heal. We are happy to say she
is up and walking again!
7. RJ: RJ is my own dog. She had
a torn cruciate ligament and needed
surgery to repair it. Following surgery
I administered several HBOT sessions
to help with the postoperative pain and
healing. When she came out she was
obviously less painful. HBOT has been
shown to be as effective as aspirin in
the management of arthritis in animals
(Wilson, HD, et al. Hyperbaric Oxygen
Treatment Is Comparable to Acetylsalicylic
Acid Treatment in an Animal Model of
Arthritis The Journal of Pain, Vol 8, No 12
(December), 2007: pp 924-930).
8. Chico: Chico suffered from
severe pancreatitis and had developed a
pancreatic abscess. Despite surgery and
traditional management he would not eat
and was very painful. After not eating for
5 days he was placed in HBOT and happily
ate his first meal immediately after he
was taken out and was able to go home the
next day. In this case, the HBOT helped by
reducing inflammation of the pancreas
and reducing the gas build up in his
intestinal tract.
9. Tango: Tango was bitten by a
rattlesnake and had severe trauma to
his face. Antivenin was not available at
the time so he was administered HBOT.
Following treatment the swelling was
markedly improved and he was much
more comfortable. We have treated many
snake bite cases with HBOT alone and they
do very well at a fraction of the cost of
antivenin.
-If you have any questions regarding
HBOT please feel free to contact Dr. Peter
Brofman at [email protected],
or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
drpeterbrofman
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and let him smell you.” (Why not just ask
him to eat me alive?!) “You know what you
need? Immersion therapy. Spend 24-hours
with my dog and you’ll love it!” (Excuse
me. I’m going to faint.)
In the summer of 2013, my unease over
dogs caused a rift in my relationship.
Things were getting serious with the man
I believed I’d someday marry—a man
who had four big dogs at his mother’s
house. Just as owning a pup was never in
my future, having a pack of his own was
never in question for him either. It was an
endless, taxing conversation on both of us.
While he was supportive of my hesitation
with dogs, he also didn’t think it was
impossible to get over. And as happens
in relationships, one of us would have to
compromise. There were a lot of sleepless
nights, wondering if I could ever get over
it for him, and in a way, for myself.
A year later I’m still losing sleep. But
that’s because my puppy loves cuddling
with his favorite squeaky toy at night.
Yes, you read that right: I own a dog. I was
the one who compromised. And I couldn’t
be more in love with little Luke Bryan
Skywalker. I never thought I’d get over
my fear of dogs, let alone own one. But I
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I’m extremely well behaved, a perfect gentleman in the house, and I like hanging out with foster dad and just chillin’. Foster dad says that I’m a great companion and I’ll make someone very happy! I can’t wait to find my forever family. Learn more at www.daisysplace.org
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The Problem: How can I stop my dog from whining?! -Reba Kah
The Solution:STOP WHINING, someone might yell when the dog is whining. But
why should be the first question. Why and when is the dog whining? Perhaps the cause is the desire to go outside to potty or play. Maybe the dog has learned this is how attention is gained – good or bad. Perhaps he’s hurting or begging for food. Obviously, when the cause is determined the fix is easier. But let’s do a process of elimination.
Make sure the dog has had a veterinary examination based on his age, lifestyle and breed. If you see he’s whining when you touch him or he moves a certain way, make an appointment with your veterinarian. Make sure your dog is being fed the appropriate dog food to meet his age, lifestyle and breed. Make sure he is given proper exercise and attention from you. Make sure his collar is a properly adjusted buckle or snap collar.
If health reasons have been eliminated and the dog has been outside to eliminate, the problem could be he has trained you to get attention. My hound mix would whine for attention. This is common with dogs who have become attached to their owners or who have been rescued and are insecure.
First, know that yelling, yanking or anything that is forceful punishment to the dog, will not be helpful and may make matters worse. If this behavior has just begun, the fix is relative easy and quick. If the dog has a long history of whining, it will take longer to correct. Re-directing and focusing the dog with positive encouragement and training will help give the confidence needed to eliminate this behavior.
Help the dog avoid situations when and where he is whining. Ignore his whines. Re-direct and focus the dog with positive encouragement and training. Teach calming behaviors.
Jill Lundgrin is a specialist with clicker training and owner of Coastal Canine Academy. Jill has worked with dogs more than 25 years in the dog arena of shows and competitive obedience while she attained her Associate Degree in Applied Science in Veterinary Medicine. She's an instructor for Pet CPR/First Aid. And an active member of the Charleston Dog Training Club. She was accepted into the internationally acclaimed Karen Pryor Academy for specialized clicker training. Learn more at coastalcanineacademy.com
The Problem: How should I work with a dog with jealousy issues? I have encountered dogs that I work with at a local shelter that lash out at other dogs out of jealously when being petted by someone. Also dogs that have been returned for issues wit small children. - Brian J Foster
The Solution:Brian, dogs that are competitive with other dogs need to learn
behaviors that keep them focused on their handler, and that are incompatible with lunging at other dogs. Some helpful skills for them to learn would be looking immediately at their handler when their name is said, leave it, and sit stay. When beginning to work with these dogs, it should be with all the dogs leashed and the other dogs at least 10 feet away. The skills need to be practiced and heavily reinforced -- so that they'll be useful when the situation is at its most difficult. For these dogs, visiting the dog park is not helpful. The owner will have no control of the environment, and therefore no control of their dog.
Dogs who have a healthy relationship with their owners are less likely to display this problem. Healthy relationships are those based on mutual respect, with the owner communicating clear expectations and providing guidance and structure.
Your second question has to do with jealousy and small children. This question is more complex and the amount of risk involved potentially greater. Every dog who has issues with children needs to be individually evaluated, with a history carefully taken. The dog could be unsocialized to children, have had negative experiences with children, and/or have a poor relationship with his owner. A detailed history will determine the training plan, and whether or not the dog should be in a home with small children at all. Learning obedience skills can give the dog structure and clear expectations -- which reduce anxiety --and using methods that condition the dog to enjoy children can help as well.
Susan Marett has 14 years of full time dog training experience. She has appeared on local radio show Pet Docs, the South Carolina Public Radio Business Review, and local TV Channels 4 and 5 to present training methods and answer questions on dog behavior. Learn more at purelypositive.com
Ask the Trainer:Whining and Jealousy
