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Greetings!
 The great experiment in voting for the next Advanced Pawsitive Results class ... ended up in a tie! Unfortunately, there were not enough votes per class to hold either. So this next session, we will go ahead and hold Family Manners II. If you and your dog need to continue your education, sign up now! In this issue you'll also find information on being safe around strays, news about the South Carolina state dog, a new canine cancer treatment and some good clean fun you can enjoy with your furry pal for a really good cause. If you enjoy the newsletter, please consider passing it along to one of your fellow dog lovers. There's a convenient "Foreword e-mail" link included to make it easy! Give your dogs cookies from me!
Teoti Anderson, CPDT
Pawsitive Results, LLC
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Class Schedule
Thursday, July 23 at 8:30 p.m. - Family Manners II - Now taking registration!
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FDA Approves First Drug
to Treat Cancer in Dogs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the approval of Palladia (toceranib phosphate), the first drug developed specifically for the treatment of cancer in dogs.
Palladia is approved to treat
mast cell tumors, a type of cancer responsible for about one out of five
cases of canine skin tumors. The drug is approved to treat the tumors
with or without regional lymph node involvement.
All cancer drugs now used in veterinary medicine originally
were developed for use in humans and are not approved for use in
animals. Cancer treatments used in animals are used in an "extra-label"
manner as allowed by the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act of
1994.
"This cancer drug approval for dogs is an important step
forward for veterinary medicine," said Bernadette Dunham, D.V.M.,
Ph.D., director of FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine. "Prior to this
approval, veterinarians had to rely on human oncology drugs, without
knowledge of how safe or effective they would be for dogs. Today's
approval offers dog owners, in consultation with their veterinarian, an
option for treatment of their dog's cancer."
While canine mast cell tumors often appear small and
insignificant, they can be a very serious form of cancer in dogs. Some
mast cell tumors are easily removed without the development of any
further problems, while others can lead to life threatening disease.
The most common side effects associated with Palladia are diarrhea,
decrease or loss of appetite, lameness, weight loss, and blood in the
stool.
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Cleaning Up for a Great Cause
 Greyhound Pets of America - South Carolina (GPA-SC) and Earth Fare are teaming up to offer a fun event for you and your dog in June. All breeds welcome! Saturday, June 27
11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.Dog WashFor just $7.00 per dog, GPA-SC volunteers will give your pup a refreshing bath using organic dog shampoo courtesy of Earth Fare. Earth Fare is located at 3312 Devine Street in Columbia, SC. All proceeds from the events help more retired racing Greyhounds go from the track to loving homes. For more information, please visit the GPA-SC Web site. |
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AKC Approves
SC State Dog
Beginning December 2, 2009, the Boykin Spaniel will be eligible for full American Kennel Club (AKC) registration.
The Boykin Spaniel is a small hunting dog. It's the official dog of South Carolina.
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Is Fido Friendly?
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Here in South Carolina, the kids are out of school. This means families will be taking to the outdoors to celebrate the summer. Unfortunately, not everyone confines their dogs like they should. There is a good chance you will encounter a stray dog during your time outdoors.
Do you know how to tell if a dog is friendly? Here are some common myths:
If a dog wags his tail, he's feeling friendly.
This is a common misperception. A wagging tail is NOT a sign of friendliness -- it's a sign that the dog is excited. Excitement isn't always a good thing! A dog could be excited enough to attack.
Some breeds of dogs are going to be more friendly than others.
Some of the most dangerous dogs I've ever worked with have been popular "family" breeds. I've known marshmallow Pit Bulls and mean Labradors. Remember, all dogs have teeth.
Play it safe this summer -- never pet a stray dog, no matter how cute he may be!
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About Pawsitive Results, LLC
Pawsitive Results, LLC offers reward-based group dog training classes in Lexington and West Columbia, SC. Owner Teoti Anderson is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT), author and public speaker.
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