June-July, 2009 -...

CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE

President’s Letter Page 2

Brags, Wins & Puppies Page 3

Bone Appetite’

STCM Annual Scottie Picnic Page 4

Elevated Liver Enzymes Page 5

In Scotties

Can Scotties Get Stoned! Page 6

Will The Real Humane Soc. Page 7

of the United Stand Up?

A Rescue Story Page 8

STCM Donors

“Almost Perfect” Page 9

Health Updates and 0

Information

Hyperthermia-What to Do Page 11

STCM Specialty 2009 Page 12

June-July, 2009

Susan Cerka, Editor Nancy Schaus, Co-Editor

5877 W. Jagger Rd. Ph. 269-424-3364

Ludington, MI 49431 [email protected]

Ph. 231-843-1811

[email protected]

From Your Editor Sue Cerka

Please enjoy the remainder of your summer and especially the latest issue of the

STCM Tartan. Thanks to all who have contributed to this publication.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

STC of Greater Denver - Fri. August 14, 2009, Greeley, CO, [email protected]

STC of Greater Louisville - August 22, 2009, Simpsonville, KY [email protected]

STC of Michigan— Fri. Sept 4, Sat. Sept 5, 2009, Detroit, MI www.scottishterrierclubofmichigan.com

(see flyer in this issue of the Tartan page 12)

Terrier Club of Michigan with Monroe Kennel Club - Sept. 25-27 . Sweeps Fri. terrierclubofmichigan.org

Scottish Terrier Club of America - Fri. Oct. 2 - Sun. Oct. 4, 2009 , National Sweepstakes and Specialty in

Pennsylvania - Montgomery County Weekend!! [email protected]

STC of Gtr Washington DC— Fri. Oct 9, 2009, Friendship, MD [email protected]

San Francisco Bay STC - Sat. Oct 7,2009, Pleasanton, CA [email protected]

STC of Northern Ohio - Sat. Oct 24, 2009, Canton, OH [email protected]

STC of Tampa Bay - Sat. Nov 7, 2009. Brooksville, FL [email protected]

A Dog is a true friend and one you can be certain will never talk about you, no matter what!!

FIRST CLASS

Artwork by Margaryta Yermoleyeva

Summer is for ―eats‖

on the grill!!!

http://www.scottishterrierclubofmichigan.com

The President’s Letter

June-July, 2009

The Michigan Tartan is the official publication of the Scottish

Terrier Club of Michigan, Inc. It is delivered to all

Members, Subscribers, Rescue Families & Regional Scottie Clubs

Subscription rate: $12.50 per year (email)

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Susan Cerka, Editor Nancy Schaus, Asst. Editor

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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

Susan Cerka - President

Pat Wooster - First Vice President

Regina Hess - 2nd Vice President

Nancy Schaus - Recording Secretary

Phyllis Harp - Corresponding Secretary

James DeArmond - Treasurer

Directors

Denise Zdyrski Tracy Wooster

Larry Cerka Diana DeArmond

(Left to Right)

P. Wooster, N. Schaus, J. DeArmond, P. Harp D.

Zdyrski, L. Cerka, S. Cerka, T. Wooster, R. Hess

(Not pictured: D.DeArmond)

Puppy Referral Coordinator: Phyllis

Harp: [email protected]

Ph. 810-632-7333

STCM TARTAN June-July, 2009

Visit us on the web at: www.scottishterrierclubofmichigan.com

Webmaster: Sue Cerka [email protected]

Dear Scottie Friends,

Please read the Anti-dog Legislation information contained in this newsletter. Many rights of dog owners and private breeders are in

serious jeopardy by an enemy that the general public and many dog owner’s would never suspect. Inch by inch the enemy is creeping

into our private lives and taking away many of the opportunities that we presently have to enjoy and ensure the future of ―man’s best

friend‖ all under the guise of animal welfare and rights. Be informed!! Don’t let this happen in your community.

News Flash!!!! New Raffle Opportunity— featuring an Oak Curio- Cabinet, hand–crafted by Jim DeArmond— this cabinet is the

same as was offered for Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex and Best of Breed at last year’s Specialty. The raffle will be open to

anyone that makes a dinner reservation for our 2009 Specialty show on September 4-5. The winner will be drawn on Saturday eve-

ning’s After-show Dinner. You will need to be present to win. Call Nancy Schaus at 269-424-3364 or make your dinner reservations

on-line at www.scottishterrierclubofmichigan.com ―2009 Specialty Info‖.

Our 39th Annual Specialty Show is almost here. A Casino Theme will highlight Friday evening’s Hospitality Party and Costume

Contest and carry through the weekend. Our Fun Match will be judged by Nancy Hurren. Sweepstakes Judge: Marcia Dawson, Regu-

lar Classes Judge: Judith Daniels. The 2 day show will be held at the Metropolitan Hotel (same venue as last year) in the Detroit

Metro Airport Complex. Hotel rooms and the Hospitality Suite will be closer to the show area this year. Complementary Breakfast

available to all Hotel guests. Please see the flyer in this issue. Have a Great Summer! Sue Cerka, President

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Summer Time…..and the livin’ is easy

mailto:[email protected]






Pat & Tracy Wooster (Cumbria Kennel)

CH Cumbria’s Winning Colors was co-winner of the STCA 2008 Pac-Man Puppy Dog Award

Dick & Carol Peterson (Dovecote Kennel)

New Puppies - One black female and 2 wheaten females born July 4, 2009 - proud parents CH Dovecote Goldfinger x CH Dovecote Solar Eclipse, Dick and Carol Peterson

Nancy Hurren (Fairway Kennel)

New Champion— CH Fairway’s Justin Time - WD, BW 5/31/09 Kennel Club of Pasadena and litter brother…...

New Champion— CH Fairway Brody Laird— WD, BOS 5 point major 5/30/09 Southern Indiana Kennel Club

Phyllis Harp (Shelby Kennel)

CerScots Black Satin RN (Brydie) - passed her Canine Good Citizens (CGC) on June 20, 2009

Steve & Debi Russell (Woburn Kennel)

Woburn Royal Lineage (Lindsey) - WB Corn Belt KC 5/23/09, BW, BOB for major 5/24/09 Illinois Valley KC, WB, Best Bred-by Exhibitor, BOB 5/30/09 Fox River Valley KC. WB, BOB, G4 6/1/09 Stone City KC

Regina Hess & Nancy Schaus (HIQ Kennel)

New Puppies— Two black male and 1 black female born 5/25/09 - proud parents CH HIQ’s Bruce Almighty x CH HIQ Catherine Of Tsarskoye Selo, Charles Sayles and Regina Hess

Mistyglen Grace Amaze Me - BOB July 12, 2009 Battle Creek KC - Regina & Nancy Schaus

Barb & Glenn Zink(DanZin Kennel)

DanZin Twin H Power (Hudson) Reserve WD to major 2/13/09 Indianapolis, IN, Best Puppy, G4 Puppy Group 2/14/09

Indianapolis, IN, WD for 1st point 5/15/09 from BBE, WD,BW 6/25/09 WCKC, WD, BW 2 pts from BBE 7/24/09 Dan Emmett KC

DanZin Puttin On The Ritz (Ritzy) WB w pts from BBE 7/25/09 Dan Emmett KC

New Champion— CH DanZin Live At The Ritz (Eva) WB 2/14/09 Indianapolis, IN, WB 3 pt major 2/14/09 Indianapolis, IN

Ruth Ann Krause— is bragging that her granddaughter Jessica had a marvelous day during the Chicago Specialty...her dog Gunner Finished

His Championship and Emmy, the Wheaton bitch placed WB, BW for a 5 point major. Emmy Finished her Championship

with a 4 pt major in July, 2009 at Waukesha KC.

Reported by STCM Members

May 15. 2009—July 15.2009

STCM June-July, 2009

Frosty Paws 32 oz Vanilla Yogurt 1 Mashed Banana

2 TBS Peanut Butter 2 TBS Honey

Blend all together & freeze in either 3 oz. paper cups or ice trays. Can microwave for just a few sec-

onds before serving.

Puppy Pie (just for fun!)

Take one puppy, roll and play until lightly pampered, then add the following ingredients:

1 cup of patience 1 pinch of correction 2 cups of praise

1 cup of understanding 1 cup of hard work 1 1/2 cups of fun

Heat with warmth of your heart until raised or until puppy has doubled in size. Mix with owner

until consistency is such that owner and puppy are one.

STCM TARTAN June-July 2009

STCM Annual Scottie Picnic It was a wonderful day for a picnic, the weather perfect.

Over 40 people, almost 50 Scotties, Westies and a Poodle

gathered for the Scot- tish Terrier Club of Michigan Annual

picnic. They came from MI, IL,

OH and IND. The huge yard was

filled with Scotties running free and playing. The 4 deck, approximately 300

foot long landscaped terrace was filled with our

furry friends running on all 4 levels, looking for

any critter that dared be there. Some Scottie pups

were playing ball in the large yard below and could they make that ball

move—better than pro soccer players— as the people gathered around chat-

ting , laughing and watching the herd of Scotties with awe.

As the time for eating

approached, several Scots had to be put in X-pens as

they were determined to guard the door to the en-

closed sun room (where the food was being laid out)

from the other fur kids. Soon the humans were eating

and most of the fur kids were napping under their hu-

man’s chair with one eye open in case a scrap would fall

and they could scarf it up. After a wonderful meal

and plenty of homemade cookies for the fur kids, the games began. Musical Scots (and

Westies). Also a rally course was being conducted for both beginners and experts.

Soon the call came for the ice

cream with each fur kid getting their

own scoop, supervised by their hu-

man. After naps, while the people

chatted, the racing began again around the yard and across

all 4 levels of the terrace. After their second wind started

to wear down, people were packing up and the fur kids were choosing their ―woobie‖ to take home along

with a goodie bag with a grooming mit, leash light and lint roller. I do believe I saw as many good-bye

hugs between the fur kids as their was between humans, com-

panions, rescues, show dogs and puppies who were all tired to

the bone, talking about next year’s

picnic.

For more pictures of the Picnic visit the club website: ww.scottishterrierclubofmichigan.com click on 2009 Annual Scottie Picnic Pictures


Elevated Liver Enzymes in Scotties

New Developments

Marcia Dawson, DVM …... reprinted with permission

The mystery of elevated liver enzymes in Scotties, specifically Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), is still commonly seen and still unresolved. However, as many of

you already know, we now have not one but two important studies to report on elevated liver enzymes in Scotties! The first study, funded by the San Francisco

Bay Scottish Terrier Club, was conducted at Colorado State by Dr David Twedt. The second study, co-funded by the AKC Canine Health Foundation and the

STCA Health Trust Fund, is ongoing and is being conducted by Dr Kurt Zimmerman at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. These

studies are taking different approaches and testing different hypotheses, all of which will increase the chances of finding some useful answers.

From Dr Twedt, we have received this report, delivered to the ACVIM in June 2006:

―…in investigating 12 dogs we did not identify a significance difference in the level of sex hormones suggesting that may not be the cause of the high alkaline

phosphatase. We are currently investigating this further and actually have several littermates some with high ALP and others with normal levels. The analysis

on these is still pending. We now wonder if it in fact could be an abnormal gene that just tells the liver to produce too much ALP. This is an area we are also

collecting samples to investigate as well.

So as you can see, this is an ongoing study. What we believe now is the dogs with only ALP and no clinical signs that this condition appears to be a relative

benign but it must be differentiated from other more serious liver conditions. A clue for more serious problems might be where there is concurrent elevations

in other liver tests (ALT, AST, GGT, Bilirubin, Bile Acids) in addition to ALP.‖

And there is more to announce! In the January 15, 2006 issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) [2006;228:222-

224], there is a report from Michigan State University on elevated liver enzymes in Scotties. Entitled Serum alkaline phosphatase activity in Scottish Terriers

versus dogs of other breeds, the article describes a retrospective case-control study of elevated ALP levels in 85 Scotties and 340 age-matched controls over a

10-year period at MSU. Conducted by Drs Nestor, Holan, Schall et al, this study is the first to scientifically prove what we have all known anecdotally up to

now: Scotties do in fact have a higher serum ALP activity as a breed.

Scotties can have elevated ALP levels in the absence of any clinical disease;

This level usually increases with age.

In addition, Scotties also have a higher prevalence of diseases (liver disease, Cushings, diabetes mellitus, and pancreatitis) than other breeds;

The ALP levels in Scotties with these diseases are higher than other breeds of dogs afflicted with the same diseases.

With the two other studies currently researching the underlying mechanisms of elevated ALP in our dogs, the timing of publication of the MSU study couldn’t

be better. We are very lucky indeed!

In the meantime, what can we do right now with our dogs diagnosed with elevations in liver enzymes?

First and foremost, is your Scottie feeling OK or is he/she sick? Are there any other abnormal findings in the blood work? If the dog is sick, and the blood work

shows abnormalities, then there is no mystery involved. Your vet will know best what diagnostic steps to take and treatments to follow.

On the other hand, if an elevated ALP is the only abnormal finding, if your Scottie is feeling and acting fine, and if your vet has ruled out Cushing’s disease

with a variety of specific tests, then I would not go overboard with more diagnostics at this point.

Some Scottie owners have used liver antioxidants, such as Denosyl SD4 (a SAMe product available through your veterinarian), or Milk Thistle (active ingredi-

ent silymarin), available at the health food store. It is questionable whether these products really make a difference in Scotties with unexplained liver enzyme

elevation, but these products are known to help repair and restore the liver after bouts of hepatitis.

It is advisable to steer clear of corticosteroids like Prednisone as much as possible. Also it may be wise not to put your Scottie through elective anesthetic proce-

dures, such as teeth cleaning, when not absolutely needed. Teach your Scottie to put up with hand scaling and brushing of the teeth. Periodontal disease can be

very serious in our older Scotties especially, so you can’t ignore dental hygiene.

Discuss with your vet the vaccination schedule for your dog, and find out what he or she recommends as the basic core vaccine protocol. Consider every three

years instead of yearly vaccinations, and omit any non-core or nonessential vaccinations. Discuss with your vet any other medications that are prescribed for

the dog and the potential liver effects. In other words, treat the liver gently.

I would certainly monitor the enzymes, but excessive retesting may not be necessary. I would suggest a liver panel every 6 months to see if the antioxidants are

making any difference, or to see if other abnormalities are present which may herald a clinical disease. Your vet may periodically test for Cushing’s due to the

elevations in ALP, and this test very often will come back negative. However, I would continue to watch for increases in thirst and urination, the development

of a pot-belly, the continuous panting, the hair loss and lazy attitude of a typical Cushing’s dog.

Don’t be in a huge rush to do a liver biopsy. You can always do that later if you must. But for now, if the dog is happy, active and normal, I would just monitor

the situation.

And stay tuned! We are getting closer all the time to solving the mystery of elevated ALP in our Scotties.

© 2006 Marcia Dawson, DVM



“... From the hip” of Nancy Aaron

CAN SCOTTIES GET STONED

You Betcha! ….reprinted with permission

There was telltale blood in the urine, plus three little white “beads”, that D’Arcy had passed in her morning piddle. At the vet’s, x-rays showed four more spherical float-

ing objects in her bladder. We were at a crossroads. But, for the value of this tale, let’s take the more common road.... surgery. The stones, for that is what they proved to

be, were removed surgically and shipped to the* university [many states away], for the weeks it takes to analyze stone type. D’Arcy was sent home, with her Elizabethan

collar, to await the results... Results that found the stones to be triple phosphate stones, more commonly called struvite, a finding that would require a life-long, never to

be deviated from, prescription diet of Hills C/D.

Cost of the radiograph, the surgery, lab analysis. et al: $1900+ Cost of the prescription diet: $31.50 per 10 pound bag... for life.

The End ~ Or ... Is it?

All of us are familiar with the proverb intended to show that small actions can result in large consequences.... “For want of the nail, the shoe, the rider, the.... Scottie [?] could

be lost...”. A lot of poetic license that, but relevant to this experience.

I doubt there is a soul amongst us who does not absolutely love his Scottie to bits! Some even freely admit to caring more about their dogs than they care for most people.

Care? Caring? What an interesting word when one stops to think about it. Caring for our Scotties is certainly manifested through our attention to food, water, walks, grooming,

shots, nail trimming, and.... lots of that lavish love. Yet, why is it that we become so non-attentive when it comes to the more anal things, rudimentary functions like peeing

and crapping... until something goes very “bump in the night”?

“The Nail” – A single 15’ roll of pH paper, includes a color chart, with dispenser: $8.99, includes shipping from: http://www.thehealthhound.com/ph.html

When you all get up in the morning, you let [or get] the dog out to pee

Every few weeks, tear off a tiny piece of PH paper, bend over, and dip it in the puddle of pee*

If the strip stays mid-color, all is OK. If the strip has turned dark or, conversely toward the lightest color, you are looking at urine that is either too alkaline [struvite stone

precursor], or too acidic [oxalate stone precursor], and something needs to be done... but what?

*Making sure the dog piddles on a non-absorbent surface!

If the paper turns dark brown, yet there have been no observable symptoms [blood, or objects], it is time to try treatment, then supplementation, to right the problem.

A Second Nail – If the “first pee of the morning” continues to read 7.2. or higher, it is time to see the vet. In dogs developing struvite stones, there is almost guaranteed to be

an underlying bladder infection that serves to set up a mechanical chain of events. The UTI should be treated. Once that is accomplished, we supplemented our Scottie’s diets

with cranberry capsules purchased at Rite Aid [or any drug, or health store]; the range can be from 400 to 425 mgs per capsule. We gave two a day and continued to do so for the rest of our struvite-prone Scottie’s lives. Not only did the urine remain within the safe zone, we have never had a urinary tract infection, and we never again had to deal

with struvite stones. We now supplement our newest clan members with one cranberry capsule a day, and check their pee on a regular schedule. We consider it preventative

action, and the “shoe” remains intact, where it rightfully belongs.

The Shoe - If you have not monitored, and controlled the pH of your Scottie’s urine, and the dog has the mechanism, possibly inherited, that has triggered the formation of

struvite bladder stones, you now are at that fork in the road mentioned earlier in D’Arcy’s story. Our vet, after examining the x-rays, and checking the urine pH [from a sample

we free caught the first thing in the morning], diagnosed struvite stones, drew the outlines showing us the image difference between struvite and oxalate, and recommended that we use the 30 day Hills S/D, the stone dissolving diet, instead of doing surgery. Not only did D’Arcy pass three of the now-smaller stones, when x-rayed following the 30

days of stone dissolving diet, her bladder was as clear as the proverbial bell! She did not have to go through surgery, and we saved $2000 by taking a simpler, and effective

course of action, following the recommendations of our vet.

The Horse - D’Arcy sailed along for over a year, on a diet of the prescribed

stone controlling diet, seemingly doing fine until the day we took her in for an ultrasound screening, done out of concern for TCC. Her bladder was loaded with stones! We

had stopped the pH testing believing that the C/D diet was doing its job. Once again, it was struvite, so again no surgery, and another 30 days of successful stone dissolving

diet... But, now, what?

The Rider[s] - Obviously, the horse was in trouble and we could no longer stay the course. Faced with the option of trying a second prescription food, addling DL Methion-

ine, or similar medical treatment, and heading to the vet every few weeks “to make doubly sure”, we opted for over-the-counter cranberry capsules. We had heard of this rem-

edy [another interesting word] to keep the urine acidified, through discussions on one of the older, smaller, more intimate Scottie e-lists, a list that includes a few sage, experi-

enced-in-many-ways, mostly retired breeder/exhibitors, who have been around Scotties for many decades. Heeding their advice, and after sharing this information with our

vet, we went back to feeding our four struvite-prone Scotties their previous delicious, nutritious, kibble, as well as their beloved treats, now accompanied with a daily “dose”

of two 400-425 mg capsules of cranberry. Our dogs have remained stone free. The battle was won!

And, now it’s the... THE END

[But for one caveat, one P.S., and one recommended reading!]

Always talk things over with your vet, and recognize that vets, by law, are required to do things “by the book”. Our vet works with us because we work with our vet.

As always, if any reader has a question, or a comment, needs more information, I am available at: < [email protected]>

http://www.marvistavet.com/index.html Open the door titled: “To the Pet Web Library”, and there is an excellent list of illustrated, well described, medical concerns, with

topics ranging from Addison’s Disease to Zinc Poisoning. The reference for Bladder Stones covers all types and is extraordinarily thorough in everything you need to know.

NJA: July ‘09

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consequences

http://www.marvistavet.com/index.html

Track Dog Legislation in Your State

Track Dog Legislation in your state with the AKC Government Relations Legislation Tracking Service. This new service enables you to check the

status of all 2009 canine legislation in each of the 50 states, as well as federal legislation.

To use this service, go to the AKC Government Relations web page www.akc.org/canine_legislation and click on the large ―AKC Government

Relations 2009 Legislation Tracking‖ icon. This will bring you to a new page with a clickable map of the United States. To view federal legisla-

tion, click on the ―US Fed‖ icon to the right of the map. You can also click on any state to view that state’s pending canine legislation, the latest

legislative developments, the progress of specific bills, and, if applicable, AKC legislative alerts and messages. In addition, you can view the actual

text of the bill or read a brief official legislative summary.

The AKC does not have a position on every bill posted, rather, this service is meant as a reference tool for you to see all the issues being consid-

ered in your state. STCM TARTAN June-July, 2009

Will the Real Humane Society of the United States Stand Up?

Animal Welfare is

based on the principles of

humane care and use of

animals. When we sup-

port the idea of animal

welfare it means we be-

lieve that humans have

the right to use animals

and own them, but with

that use and ownership

must be responsibility to

provide proper and hu-

mane care and treatment.

Organizations that sup-

port animal welfare are

the ones who work to

improve the treatment

and well-being of animals.

Animal Rights is

based on the idea that

humans must not use or

own animals at all. The

organizations who support

this philosophy forward

their agenda by changing

the laws to eliminate the

raising of farm animals for

food and clothing, hunt-

ing, trapping, fishing,

rodeos, circuses, zoos, the

use of animals in lifesav-

ing research, and the

breeding and ownership of

all animals as pets and

companions.

Imagine your children and grandchildren never knowing

the love and responsibility of owning a pet, never learning

to train an animal, never riding a horse, never experienc-

ing the life on a ranch or farm, never hunting or fishing,

never visiting a zoo…….

For years many Animal Rights activists, under the guise of

Animal Welfare, have been organizing on a very large scale

trying to take away ours rights to own animals. They have

infiltrated many city councils and government organiza-

tions and influenced profoundly the introduction of laws

that would limit that right i.e., banning of particular dog

breed species (Pit-bulls), and mandatory spay/neuter laws

for all dogs and cats unless owners buy a breeder’s permit

with high fees for unaltered dogs and non-compliance

resulting in a heavy fine or misdemeanor conviction, to

name a couple. The AR movement is highly organized,

has been quietly, mostly in non-violent methods slowly

and gradually eroding the rights of U.S. citizens to own

animals. They have accumulated multi-millions of dollars

from untold millions of Americans who just want to help

animals. Most of those millions had no idea what their

money was actually going to support. You may know them

as:

Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

Animal Liberation Front (ALF)

Farm Sanctuary

Fund for Animals

Doris Day Animal League

Earth Save

Green Peace,

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Friends of Animals

In Defense of Animals

PLEASE DO NOT DONATE TO THEM!!!

The agenda of HSUS and their cohorts is simple: Stop the

pet/animal commerce - Stop the selling and buying of

animals - Stop the use of animals for any purpose.

Listen to the words of Ingrid Newkirk, the President of

PETA ―One day, we would like an end to pet shops and the

breeding of animals. [Dogs] would pursue their natural

lives in the wild...they would have full lives, not waiting at

home for someone to come home in the evening and pet

them and then sit there and watch TV.‖ -The Chicago Her-

ald, 3/1/90 and……

―In the end, I think it would be lovely if we stopped this

whole notion of pets altogether.‖ - Newsday, 2/21/88

PETA has close ties with many other organizations, such as

the HSUS . This liaison have resulted in associated splinter

groups. The HSUS who totes themselves as an ―animal

protection agency‖ does not own a single animal shelter

anywhere in the country. Many shelters have the words

―Humane Society‖ in their names, but they are not associ-

ated in any way with HSUS. The HSUS does not sponsor

any spay or neuter clinics. Their major objectives are fund

raising and legislative activity. They were founded in 1954

as an animal welfare organization. Around the time that

PETA was founded they began to change to an Animal

Rights organization. Today many of the employees at HSUS

have ties to PETA.

HSUS’s president, Wayne Pacelle is quoted in Animal Peo-

ple News , May 1, 1993: ―We have no ethical obligation to

preserve the different breeds of livestock produced through

selective breeding….One generation and out. We have no

problems with the extinction of domestic animals. They are

creations of human selective breeding.‖

Please educate yourself about this issue—for the sake of

your family pets and for the rights of individual citizen to

enjoy, love and breed the animal population of our future.

We have been too passive and silent while a few thousand

AR activists run the corporations that are intent on elimi-

nating our right to own animals. Join your fellow dogs lov-

ers in fighting this enemy.

If you wish to donate to groups that are hard at work to

protect your right and expose the true agenda of the AR

movement (HSUS/PETA) check below.

National Animal Interest Alliance:

http://www.naiaonline.org

Sportsmen’s and Animal Owners’ Voting Alliance

http://saova.org

American Dog Owners Association

http://www.adoa.org

US Sportsman Alliance http://www.ussportsmen.org/

By S. Cerka— Editor, STCM Tartan

http://www.akc.org/canine_legislation

http://www.naiaonline.org

http://saova.org

http://www.adoa.org

http://www.ussportsmen.org/

STCM TARTAN June-July, 2009 page 8

A RESCUE STORY Regina Hess - STCM Rescue Coordinator

Agility Video: Check this out! Awesome!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeT9nAeOAxs&feature=channel_ page

This is Oatie with his new name and new life!!! Oatie was found wondering the streets of Jack-

son, MI. He was brought into the Animal Shelter— a kill shelter where Vet students practice on the

animals. A worker of 5 years stated that she had never seen a Scottie come in. He was loaded with

ticks, scabs and was diagnosed with heartworm. An older couple came in a few times and just cried

because they wanted him so badly, but they couldn’t afford the medicine that was needed to care for

him. His future looked very grim!!

STCM Rescue was contacted by Lisa Putnam, who went to visit him every day and made sure that Oatie was held for STCM Rescue.

She stated that he was a very happy little guy considering his circumstances. Then our STCM’s Rescue Team went to work. Diane

Nevins, a STCM member and past Director on the STCM Board lives in Jackson. She and her husband Mike are faithful and benevolent

contributors to the Cascades Humane Society. Diane had been in a dog class with the Director of Adoption at Cascades, Sue. Diane

made a call. Yes, Sue knew exactly the dog and had been over to see him as well. She wished that she too could take him but was not

really Cascade’s policy to take in ill animals from the shelter and try to adopt them out. Diane gave her the good news that STCM Rescue

would pay for the care if Sue could just get him out of the kill shelter by the end of that day as that was when Oatie was to meet his demise

and be put down. Sue is such a caring, strong woman and saw the need— and she met it. Sue sent a volunteer to get Oatie and tail –a-

waggin’ he got out of there! Cascades Humane Society treated him for ailments, neutered him and put him in a foster home for over a

month for a very reasonable fee.

At the STCM Summer Picnic in June STCM Member Ann Grogg and her daughter Sarah agreed to foster ―Oatie‖ as he would need to

be kept quiet and calm after his treatment for heartworm and Sarah would adopt him once he was well. Ann and Sarah have a heart for

Rescue dogs as Ann has had Rescue dogs from STCM in the past. Sarah has been vigilant about Oaties treatment and after care. Oatie

has found his forever home!

Thank you Lisa Putnam for checking on Oatie everyday and keeping me informed. A Big Thank You to Diane Nevins for arranging

Oatie’s care and fostering with Cascade Humane Society and Many Thanks to Anne and Sarah Grogg who have committed to caring for a

wonderfully sweet Scottie boy! Thanks to all who contribute in any way contribute to our rescue program! —Regina

The Scottish Terrier Club of Michigan would like to express our heartfelt thanks to those of you who donated to

our organization this year. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and commitment to our “die-hard” breed. You

contributions will be wisely used!!

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ON WITH THE SHOW! ... "ALMOST PERFECT" ... RON HEVENER ...reprinted with permission Her master had waited patiently. Carefully, he had planned the birth of the puppies that were to be his greatest achievement. Week after week, he had watched the changes overtaking her, as the beautiful Collie approached this night. She was a champion. Tracing all the way back to the best dog he had ever known, she carried the hope of her bloodline and the honor of a kennel name going all the way back to 1940. Her master smiled with hope as she neared the special moment when new life would enter the world, and refresh their lives. Things would be good. Things would be beautiful. Things would be perfect. It wasn't always like this. The birth of puppies wasn't always quite so important. But, things had changed. Her master spoke more softly to her as he caressed her face. Not that he didn't always pet her and play with her. He did. But, this time, there was something more gentle in their time together. Their walks together, lingering over a leaf, or a stone or a feather, were almost timeless ... Their con-versations, in which he poured out his soul, were becoming longer and more intense. The bond between them, between the master she had known from the moment of her own birth, and which her mother had known before that, and her mother before that – for genera-tions – had strengthened and taken on a new meaning. Something was happening out there, in his world. With the love a dog has for the most important one in her life, she could sense it. She could feel it. Except for something bothering him, their time together now was more important than ever. She would fix things for him. Tonight, she would give him her greatest gift. As the birth of her puppies approached, the faithful dog grew restless. Understanding the signs which he had seen so many times be-fore, her master waited beside the whelping box with her favorite blanket, patiently reading the newspaper. Not far from her box, fresh water called to her. Outside, in the shimmering moonlight, a dove cooed it's lullaby. And then it began. Wave after wave from deep within her, like the ocean of her ancestors cascading to the shores; her master's voice comforting her; her master's hands cradling each puppy as it came forth. A bunch of puppies! Wiggling, squealing puppies to be cared for and loved. Nobody saw it right away. As she lay there nursing her sons and daughters, her master examined each puppy, making sure they were happy. Making sure everything was OK. He touched each little face. He ran each tail through his fingers. He counted every toe. A healthy litter of puppies. Whose lives would they touch? What faraway places might they live in? Over the years, the dogs had brought him many friends as they went forth into their life adventures. But, why is that one puppy crying? As the days went by, the puppies grew strong. Their eyes opened and they became more alert. .... But, why wasn't that one puppy try-ing to stand up like the others? Maybe he was just slower than the others. Not all puppies are the same. He would catch up. The brothers and sisters, future ambassadors for their breed, looked around at each other and the world into which they were born. Ah! So that's what the master's hands look like. So that's what his face is like ... so that's Momma! They wondered all the normal things that puppies are curious about. But, they didn't wonder nearly as much about the brother who couldn't keep up with them, as the master did. One day, as their mother watched, the master gathered the puppies up. Placing them in a box, he carried the box to a car and drove away. Restless, the mother dog waited, pacing back and forth, whining softly, balancing worry for her puppies against the trust that her master would not harm them. He arrived at the veterinarian's clinic on time, got past the friendly amenities with the staff – Puppies! – and entered the sterile room that always smelled of antiseptic. Placing each puppy on the slippery examining table, he waited silently for the young veterinarian, a recent college graduate, to make her pronouncement: Four Perfects and an "Almost." "Poor baby! There's something wrong with his legs," the vet said. "Can't you tell? I don't know for sure without an X-Ray. But, there's definitely something wrong." "I'd like to know," said the master. As they studied the X-Ray on the lighted panel on the veterinarian's wall, it was clear that something was wrong. "He's not going to make it," said the vet. "There's no way he can walk with legs like that. It's up to you, but he'll never be normal." "Maybe he doesn't have to be," said the master. "Maybe he just needs a chance." In the weeks that followed, the master had many things to consider. What had caused this defect? From years of experience, he knew there had never been such a problem in his kennel. He had known and raised the puppy's parents, grandparents, great-grandparents for decades and never before had such a puppy been born. What had happened? What had gone wrong? Was it something he gave the mother? Could it have been a chemical with which he had treated her for fleas or other parasites? Maybe he had given her the wrong thing too early in her pregnancy and the puppy was affected in this way. He must try everything in his power to understand and make things right. As the puppy grew, the master seemed to forget about his own troubles. Perhaps it was the puppy's bright mind, his curiosity about everything around him, or his determination to catch up with his litter-mates no matter how far away they ran. That's life, little fella," his master said, wrapping the puppy's legs in splints made of tape and Popsicle sticks. You'll get used to it." But, the little puppy didn't get used to it. Instead, the little puppy grew stronger and discovered that he could smack his brothers on the head with his front leg bandaged in the Popsicle stick cast. He learned that he could pivot his body on a back leg and spin in any di-rection faster than his litter-mates. By pulling himself forward, his chest and back had developed muscles and strength. "Good boy!" his master would say. "Keep going!" Day after day, the master and his puppy worked together. Day after day, the mother dog watched the man and the puppy, and, with the uncanny sixth sense of a Collie, she knew her son would live to have great adventures and see many things. She knew, because their beloved master had a secret of his own. As a young boy, he, too, had once been told he would never walk again, and Lady Luck had smiled on him.

"Keep trying!" the master laughed. "You can do it! You can show them! You can show them all!

They were beautiful. They were wise. They were almost perfect.

STCM TARTAN June-July, 2009 page 9

Heath Updates & Information ………...

Home-made Bug Repellent Spray

1 Large Lemon

2 Sprigs of Fresh Rosemary

1 Quart Boiling Water

Interesting Whelping Study:

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Dangerous House Plant:

Recently the home improvement stores have stocked their shelves with a plant called the “Sago Palm” This is a decorative houseplant that you may be tempted to purchase. If your pet ingests ANY part of this plant it will cause liver failure. Even with aggressive veterinary treatment 70% of these pets will die. Get a look at this plant at www.burnthillsvetthosp.com

Rainy Weather Danger: Do not let your pet drink stagnant water

June’s near-constant rains may have helped make dogs in New York City critically ill. Several otherwise healthy dogs are believed to have died from leptospirosis, a bacterial infection that occurs worldwide and is transmitted through bites, contact with the urine of an infected animal, or exposure to contaminated soil, food or bedding. Outbreaks increase during periods of heavy rainfall because the Leptospira family of bacteria thrives in stagnant or slow-moving water. Dog runs with poor drainage that also lack a source of fresh drinking water create ideal conditions for catching the disease. Symptoms: fever, vomiting, poor appetite, lethargy, coughing and labored breathing. Infected dogs may become jaundiced or stop urinating if disease is severe. Leptospirosis is treatable with antibiotics but prompt medical attention is vital as the disease can be fatal and is transmissible to humans. There is a letospirosis vaccine—talk to your vet. There may be a higher rate of adverse reactions in small-breed dogs. The vaccine should be administered separately from other vaccinations and in two stages—one shot followed by a booster tow or three weeks later.

Tips for traveling with pets: When you can’t leave Fido at home

1. Never, under any circumstances, leave your pet (or child) alone in a parked car, no matter how brief you think the stop will be. Even in mild temperatures with the windows cracked, temperatures inside a car can reach deadly levels in a little as 15 minutes.

2. Don’t let your dog ride with his head out the window. Flying objects can get into his eyes, nose, and ears and cause injury.

3. Use a well-ventilated crate or carrier that is large enough for the animal to sit, stand, lie down, and turn around in if possible.

4. Avoid feeding him in the car while it’s moving.

5. Carry plenty of water in plastic water bottles.

6. Make sure your pet is wearing a flat (not choke) collar with an ID tag that has your phone number, address, and other important information.

7. Protect your dog’s paws when you get out of the car. If the sidewalk or street is too hot for your bare feet, it’s too hot for your dog’s paws.


Remove water from stove or microwave. Slice lemon as thin as possible and place in water with the fresh rosemary. Cover with a towel and let it steep overnight. Strain and pour into spray bottle. Spray liberally onto pets as you rub the hair in both directions or for pet’s sensitive/afraid of the spray bottle, soak a washcloth and rub it on. Use as needed. Works for fleas, gnats, flies and mosquito’s. You can find fresh rosemary at your local grocery in the organic section of the produce depart-ment. Keep refrigerated.

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STCM TARTAN June-July 2009

Hyperthermia (Heat Stroke, Heat Prostration)

Summertime Emergency …….printed with permission

The definition of hyperthermia is the elevation of body temperature above normal. It is sometimes indicative of a fever, but it can also be associated with severe conditions such as heat stroke or heat prostration. Any time the body temperature is higher than 106 degrees, a true emergency exists.

Sadly every year, we hear about dogs being left in cars in the summer heat. Even with a window or two cracked open, temperatures in a locked car can build up to lethal levels in a matter of just a few minutes. But heat stroke can happen when dogs are outdoors as well and are exposed to high temperatures with high humidity. Some individual dogs with anxious or very excitable temperaments are at a higher risk for heat stroke when they are in hot environ-ments. Other breeds such as Bulldogs, Pugs, and Lhasas with anatomical breathing problems have a very high risk for heat stroke due to their inability to dissipate heat effectively. Other causes for abnormally high spikes in body temperature are certain poisons and drugs, eclampsia (milk fever) and prolonged seizures. Whatever the cause, once hyperthermia is underway, a dangerous and life threatening cascade of events takes place with potentially catastrophic effects on all the organ systems in the body, including: cardiac, respiratory, circulatory, gastrointesti-nal, renal, neurological, and acid-base balance.

The most common sign of heat prostration or heat stroke in a dog is vigorous panting. You may discover the dog lying on its side, unable to stand, but in early stages, some dogs become restless and agitated. There may be thick, ropy saliva in the mouth, or froth coming from the mouth and/or nose. Often the dog seems to be rigid, extending its head, neck, and limbs. The mucous membranes in the mouth are often red but may be pale or "muddy." The pet may show signs of shock. He may stagger, seem unresponsive and his eyes may be glazed. He may have seizures and he may collapse.

What to Do

* Remove the pet from the environment where the hyperthermia occurred.

* Move the pet to the shade or air conditioning and direct a fan on him.

* If possible, determine rectal temperature and record.

* Begin to cool the body by wetting with cool (not cold) water on the belly, armpits and footpads. It is helpful to use rubbing alcohol on the skin of the stomach and allow the fan to speed evaporation.

* Transport to a veterinary facility ASAP!

What NOT to Do

* Do not use cold water or ice for cooling.

* Do not overcool the pet.

* Do not attempt to force water orally.

* Do not leave the dog unattended for any length of time.

Rapidly cooling the dog is extremely important. BUT! Although ice or cold water may seem logical, its use is not ad-vised. Using ice or cold water on the surface of the body will cause superficial blood vessels to shrink, effectively forming an insulating layer of tissue to hold the heat inside. Therefore, cooling the innermost structures of the body will actually be delayed. Tap water or room temperature is more suitable for effective cooling.

Severe hyperthermia is a disease that affects nearly every system in the body. Simply lowering the body tempera-ture fails to address the potentially catastrophic events that often accompany this disorder. A pet suffering from hy-perthermia should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible.

Marcia Dawson, DVM © 2009

The Scottish Terrier Club of Michigan

39th Annual Specialty Show - September 4-5, 2009

Metropolitan Hotel in the Detroit Metro Airport Complex

3150 Wick Rd., Detroit, MI 48174

734-467-8000 or 866-909-STAY

Ask for the STCM special rate

Easy access—shuttles to hotel

Complimentary Breakfast for Hotel Guests

All Breed Show in the area on Sunday

Friday Evening Activities: 4-9 PM Saturday Activities: 8A-7PM

Casino Hospitality Party—Hotel Theatre Room Sweepstakes Judged by:

AKC Sanctioned “B” Match Marcia Dawson

Judged by: Nancy Hurren Regular Classes Judged by:

Casino Theme’s Scottie/Owner Costume Contest Judith Daniels

Photographer Available both days

Show Chairman: Pat Wooster Rescue Parade

616-874-8813 [email protected] Buffet Lunch & Sit-Down Dinner

Show Secretary: Phyllis Harp Scottie Boutique—Silent Auction

810-632-7333 [email protected] Dinner Auction

Health Trust Raffle

***** Special Dinner Raffle - 1 ticket for each Dinner Reservation made

Hand-Crafted glass and oak Curio-cabinet by Jim DeArmond (similar to trophies given at 2008 STCM Specialty for BOB, BOS,,BW)

Must Be Present to Win!!!!!

Donations for the STCM Boutique gratefully accepted by Denise Zdyrski PH. 586-286-6534 or [email protected]


On-Line Show Entries, Dinner Reservations, Fun Match and Costume Contest Entry, Hotel Directions, Raffle

Tickets and much, much more available at www.scottishterrierclubofmichigan.com “2009 Specialty Info”






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