The Dane Dribble
A Monthly Publication for the GDCWNY
Volume
7 Issue 2
3/22/04
The Dane Dribble
A Monthly Publication for the GDCWNY
Volume
7 Issue 2
3/22/04
Editors
Note
I am always looking for articles, brags, upcoming matches or any
information you would like to see in the newsletter. If anyone has anything they would like to see in the
newsletter please send your information to:
Charlie
Vaughn
34
Hiawatha Trail
Spencerport
NY 14559
Officers
& Board of Directors
Sarah
Blakeslee President
Rosiland
Bayne ___________ 1ST Vice President
Kathy
Blakselee __________ 2nd Vice
President
Robert
Mondry Recording
Secretary
Kathy
Vaughn ___________________ Treasurer
Ruth
Piatoff _________Corresponding Secretary
Ruth
Piatoff _______________ GDCA Delegate
Jim
Richards _________________Director 2004
Kenneth
Bayne _______________ Director 2005
Charles
Vaughn Director
2006
Scott
Linderman_________________ Ex-Officio
Next
Meeting
The next meeting will be at Mark & Dayle Lewis’s house on Sun
03/21/04 @ 1:00 pm.
The address is: 175 Bastian Road
Rochester, NY
Membership
Membership
Fees
Single
Memberships: $25.00 plus $10.00 for trophies.
Family
Memberships: $40.00 plus $10.00 per person
for trophies.
There
is a one time library fee for new members of $10.00
Reinstatement
Fee $10.00
Web
Site
The web site has been taken over by Kyle Preston. If anyone wants a picture of
their dogs on the website you can email it to Kyle @ hamlinfireboy@hotmail.com or
bring it to the next meeting and he can scan it in and then get it back to you.
http://www.geocities.com/gdcwny/
Litter
Box & Brags
On Saturday, February 14, in Buffalo, New York, Mark and Dayle Lewis's 9-month-old puppy "Jubellie's Outta Da Blu Marday" (Blu) took reserve.
Today
at the Wyoming Valley Kennel Club Show in Buffalo, NY Moonlight's Round
of Applause received WD/BOW under judge Dorothy Welsh, for 1 pt. Brady
was
handled by Lori Eberl. Brady is owned by Sharyn Chevrier, Michelle L.
Chevrier
and Elizabeth Fox. Liz showed Brady in Juniors today and received her
third
win in the novice senior division. She is very excited to move into the
Open Senior group.
Thanks
for letting us brag.
Michelle
L. Chevrier LVT
Moonlight Boxers
Wilson, NY
BoxerBrat30@cs.com
Courtney Clark
reports the following:
Wyoming Valley Kennel Club, Inc.
Mothers Day, May 9, 2004
@ Alexander Firemen's Park
Rt. 98, Alexander, NY
Contact Person/Match Chairman is Marilyn Pike
E-mail Address: map1176@aol.com
Tioga County Kennel
Club, Inc.
Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2004
@ the Hickories Park, Owego, NY
Contact Person/Match Chairman is Sue Nichols
E-mail Address(es): lightfal@clarityconnect.com
NOTE: TCKC, Inc. MIGHT be offering RALLY at the match.
Kennel Club of Buffalo
Spring Match
Sunday, June 6, 2004
Hickory Park @ Erie County Fairgrounds
Hamburg, NY
If you would like any further info
Debbie Keller, Kennel Club of Buffalo Match Chair
Ph: (585) 937-8980
E-mail Address: HallmarkGR@aol.com
First Aid For Bloat
(Gastric Dilatation - Volvulous)
Adapted from
"Bloat in Large Dogs"
Published by Univelt, Inc. 1983
(ISBN 0-912183-00-4)
"The following first aid procedures have worked for me. However, I cannot be responsible for anyone misunderstanding or misusing these procedures. I highly recommend everyone discuss bloat first aid procedures with their personal veterinarians and follow their advice explicitly."
BLOAT FIRST AID
(This uses a Great Dane as an example, but, Dachshunds can and do bloat)
A. The procedures in this
document should be used to provide first aid only to dogs in a bloat condition.
They are not intended to replace prompt, professional treatment by a qualified
veterinarian. Please read and understand these instructions completely before
attempting the first aid procedures described herein
B. A bloat kit, which includes
these instructions, was prepared for use on my Danes by people entrusted with
their care and well-being. Additionally, I provide a copy of these instructions
to everyone getting a Great Dane from me. NEVER ASSUME THAT ANYONE ALREADY
OWNING OR PURCHASING A DANE KNOWS ABOUT BLOAT. Please share these
instructions with others that are concerned with bloat and what aid they can
give to dogs in a bloat condition. I strongly believe properly administered
first aid will help to ensure a dog in a bloat condition has a good chance of
survival once it gets to a veterinarian.
PROMPT,
PROFESSIONAL HELP IS ALWAYS REQUIRED IN BLOAT CASES!
C. Recommended Bloat Kit
Contents:
1.
)
Instructions for use
2.
)
Stethoscope
3.
)
Rolls of tape (3 rolls, 1 in. x 10 yd)
4.
)
Stomach tube (2) (different diameters). 5 ft. length bevelled at one end, with
two holes drilled in tube 2 & 3 inches up from the bevelled end.
Pre-measured and marked for each Great Dane in household (see page 4, NOTE 1)
5.
)
14 gauge or larger needles (2) (1 1/2" to 3" length)
6.
)
K. Y. jelly
7.
)
Gas absorbent (Digel, GasEase, etc)
D. A bloat kit should be available wherever Great Danes are located
(home, van, RV, etc).
A. Canine Bloat (GASTRIC
DILATION-VOLVULUS) is an acute disease or digestive problem believed to be
caused by excessive swallowing of air while eating, gastrointestinal
secretions, and gas for food fermenting in the stomach.
BLOAT IS A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY.
B. Some symptoms may be
anxiety, evidence of abdominal fullness after meals, heavy salivating, whining,
pacing, getting up and lying down, stretching, looking at abdomen, unproductive
attempts to vomit, labored breathing, disinterest in food, and stilted gait.
Severe symptoms, such as dark red, blue, grey or white gums, a rapid heartbeat
and a weak pulse are normally followed by prostration and death.
A.
Observing
the dog's behavior and symptoms and comparing to those listed in TABLE 1 is the
initial step in this process.
1.
)
Look at color of gums (subpara 3B. (1)).
2.
)
Determine dog's heartbeat/pulse rate (subparas 3B. (2) and 3B. (3)).
3.
)
Note the rate of abdomen distention.
B. Helpful hints in deciding the bloat phase of a dog (Practice the
following three actions on a well dog beforehand):
(1) Look at the dog's gums. If
the gums are pink to red shade and you press the gum firmly with your finger
and then let go, the color returns immediately, then the dog may be normal or
may only be in phase 1. If the gums are deep red, grey, blue, or white and, you
press with your finger, the color returns slowly or not at all, you have an
extreme situation (phase 3). You should start first aid immediately!
Recommend a copy of
this table be made readily available as a quick reference wherever Great Danes
are located (home, kennel, RV, van, etc).
PHASE1
SYMPTOMS:
1. Pacing, restlessness, panting and salivating.
2. Unproductive attempts to vomit (every 10-20 minutes).
3. Abdomen exhibits fullness and beginning to enlarge.
ACTIONS:
Call Veterinarian to advise of bloat case enroute.
Transport dog to
Veterinarian immediately.
PHASE 2
SYMPTOMS:
1. Very restless, whining, panting continuously,
heavy salivating.
2. Unproductive attempts to vomit (every 2-3 minutes).
3. Dark red gums.
4. High heart rate (80 to 100 BPM).
5. Abdomen is enlarged and tight, emits hollow sound when thumped.
ACTIONS:
Apply first aid if Veterinarian care is more than 10
minutes away.
Then, transport dog to Veterinarian immediately.
PHASE 3
SYMPTOMS:
1. Gums are white or blue
2. Dog unable to stand or has a spread-legged, shaky stance.
3. Abdomen is very enlarged.
4. Extremely high heart rate (100 BPM or greater)and weak pulse.
ACTIONS:
Death is imminent! Apply first aid immediately.
Transport dog to
Veterinarian as soon as possible (even while applying first aid if
possible).
Recommend a copy of this table be available as a quick, ready reference
wherever
Great Danes are located (home, kennel, RV, van, etc).
(2) Listen to the dog's heartbeat using a stethoscope
if possible. If a stethoscope is not available, use your ears and eyes. The
heartbeat can be best heard on the left side of the dog's chest just behind the
elbow and is strong enough to be visible on the chest wall (figure 1). A normal
heartbeat is irregular when the dog is resting and often consists of a double
beat (thump...thump...thump-thump...thump...thump, etc). Using a timepiece with
a second hand, count the number of heartbeats for 10 seconds. Multiply the
number of heartbeats x 6 to find the Beats Per Minute (BPM) (12 beats x 6 = 72
BPM, etc.). The normal heart rate/pulse rate of a large breed dog is 60-80 BPM.
(3)
Take the pulse rate of the dog by pressing your fingers inside the dog's rear
leg just below where it joins the body. At this location, you can feel a
cord-like structure called the Femoral Artery (figure 2). Count the pulses for
a ten second period and multiply by six to determine the rate of the dog's
pulse (same procedure as discussed above). You can also observe the strength of
the pulse at this location.
A. When your dog is showing any of the bloat symptoms
you should:
1.
)
Attempt to determine the bloat phase he may be in.
2.
)
Call your veterinarian, discuss symptoms and ask for guidance.
3.
)
If you conclude your dog is in phase 1 bloat and you can reach your
veterinarian within 30 minutes, do not apply first aid procedures. Go directly
to the veterinarian.
4.
)
If you conclude your dog is in phase 2 bloat and you cannot reach your
veterinarian within 10 minutes you should attempt to insert a stomach tube
before going to the veterinarian.
5.
)For
phase 3 bloat, if you cannot reach your veterinarian within 10 minutes apply
first aid immediately. Attempt to insert a stomach tube. If this is not
acomplished quickly, you should use Trocharization procedures to relieve the
gas pressure! Death is imminent!
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
B.
DOGS MAY GO TO PHASE 3 BLOAT WITHOUT SEEMINGLY GOING THROUGH PHASES 1 OR 2.
PHASE 3 CAN BE FATAL IN MINUTES. BE ALERT!
A. In bloat Phases 2 and 3, attempt to pass a tube through the dog's mouth into the stomach. Two persons are normally required for this procedure.
NOTE 1: Pre-measure and mark each stomach tube for each Great Dane in the
household. To do this, place the dog in a sit position. Measure the stomach
tube on the outside of the dog from the front of the mouth to the last rib and
mark the tube at the front of the mouth with a piece of tape
6.
Remove
an eighteen-inch strip of tape from the tape roll. Insert the roll of tape in
the dog's mouth behind the front teeth. Ensure the tape roll hole is pointed
toward the dog's front and rear. Using the strip of removed tape, tightly bind
the do g's muzzle with the roll of tape in position (figure3).
7.
Lubricate
the beveled end of the stomach tube with K. Y. jelly (be careful not to plug up
the tube holes with the jelly).
8.
Carefully
insert the tube into the dog's mouth through the hole in the tape roll (figure
4). Some resistance will be felt when the tube reaches the dog's throat.
However, the dog will start to swallow as you push the tube deeper into the
throat and the tube should enter the esophagus with little resistance. It the
dog does not swallow the tube or the tube seems stuck, gently move the tube
back and forth until it enters the esophagus.
9.
Once
the tube is in the esophagus, gently blow through the tube as you advance it
toward the stomach. This will expand the esophagus and allow the tube to pass
more easily.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
10.
The
tube may encounter a resistance when it reaches the stomach because of muscle
spasms in the stomach valve or twisting of the stomach (torsion). If this
happens, blow more strongly through the tube while turning the tube in a
clockwise direction. If the tube does not enter the stomach, continue blowing
and carefully turn the tube back and forth.
11.
You
will feel a quick, forward movement of the tube when it enters the stomach. Caution!
Do not insert the tube too far into the stomach and pierce the stomach wall.
12.
Immediately
remove the tube from your mouth. Gas will be expelled through the tube as it
enters the stomach (figure 5). Fluids will follow the gas.
13.
After
the gas and fluids stop, you should squeeze the dog's abdomen to remove as much
of the remaining stomach contents as possible. To do this, stand over the dog
facing the same direction as the dog. Grasp the dog with locked wrists around
the abdo men and squeeze firmly (figure 6). Continue to remove the stomach
contents for five/ten minutes.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
14.
Cover
the end of the tube with your thumb and carefully remove the tube from the dog.
Then, transport the dog to the veterinarian immediately.
Note 2: If you are unsuccessful in inserting the tube into the stomach
after five minutes, it is probably not possible to pass a stomach tube.
B. If
you are unable to pass a stomach tube and the dog displays phase 3 bloat
symptoms, you have a very short time to act to save the dog's life. By this
time, the dog will normally be gasping for air and unable to stand. The abdomen
will be very distended and sound like a drum when thumped. The heart rate will
be over 100 BPM and the gums will be white, blue or grey.
C.
Trocharization must take place immediately. This action can save your dog's
life. The veterinarian will appreciate the fact that you took the
Trocharization action and brought in a dog that has a chance of recovery.
15.
Locate
the last rib on the dog's left side. The stomach is located on the left side of
the dog's abdomen under the last few ribs (you will not have any problem
finding the stomach because it will be very distended).
16.
Remove
the cap from the 14 gauge needle.
17. Firmly grasp the blunt end of the needle and with a sharp motion, stab the needle into the dog's stomach on the left side behind the last rib (figure 7). Gas will be expelled immediately through the needle. Do not be concerned about hurting the dog because he is already in such intense pain from the bloat and torsion he will not notice the pain from the needle.
FIGURE 7
18. Squeeze the abdomen (subpara 5.A.(8) above), then remove the needle. Immediately transport to a veterinarian.
A. Veterinarians continue to study the bloat problem
and still have many unanswered questions. Researchers prepared the following
recommendations to help prevent canine bloat. You should discuss these
recommendations with your veterinarian and other Great Dane owners:
19.
Feed
the dogs two or three times daily, rather than once a day, and at times when
someone can observe them after they have eaten.
20.
Avoid
vigorous exercise, excitement and stress one hour before and two hours after
feeding. Walking is okay because it helps stimulate normal gastrointestinal
function.
21.
Feed
dogs individually and in a quiet location.
22.
Make
diet changes gradually over a 3-5 day period.
23.
Ensure
water is always available but limit the amount immediately after feeding.
24.
Watch
for any actions or behavior that may signal abdominal discomfort (abdominal
fullness, pacing, salivating, whining, getting up and lying down, stretching,
looking at abdomen, anxiety and unsuccessful attempts to vomit, etc.
25.
Establish
a good relationship with a veterinarian. Discuss emergency procedures,
preventative surgery (Gastropexy (circumcostal, tube, incisional)) and overall
medical management of your dog.
If you are interested in purchasing a
complete Bloat Kit, this can be done by contacting:
J & J Enterprises
24710 Reynolds Highway
Willits, California 95490
or by e-mailing Dr. F.S. Jacobs DVM at FredSJ5590@aol.com
Complete bloat kits are available for $60 and hard
copies of the Bloat Book are $5
Siegried Zahn D.V.M. made the content of this Web Page available for reproduction.
Location: Mark and Dale Lewis
Present: Pete, Kathy
and Sarah Blakeslee, Crysear Linderman, Mark and Dale Lewis, Kyle Preston,
Scott Linderman, Jim Richards, Ken and Roz Bayne, Charlie and Kathy Vaughn,
Courtney Clark, Marilynn Kellogg
Guests: Kathy Schaeffer,
Jonna Anne
Called to order at
1:20 pm
Reports:
Corresponding Secretary
(Ruth): No report
Recording Secretary:
corrections to the minutes concerning paying Ruth. This payment for out of
pocket expenses for specialty show and not for membership to parent club.
Motion by PB KV seconded passed.
Treasurer (Kathy
Vaughn): handed out report A $25 donation was made to guide dogs and we have
received a thank you note from them. Motion by KB sec by SL accepted
Show (Ruth) Sarah did first draft. She will have people look it
over to see if there are any corrections. Final corrections must be in by March
20th.
Education: no Report
must have two activities for public education before show this year. Will
contact R.C. Steele for available dates.
Delegate: no report
Library: Jim has it with him
Membership: Doree
was voted in last month
Kathy Schaffer has a Harl coming
Jonna Ann 3 dogs and a business of dog
treats
Memorial /Sunshine no
report
Picnic: Debbie wants
it next year
Raffle: Business card
holder, 2 shirts, and a Dane head plaque
Newsletter: some are
still having problems with e-mail, needed more mailing labels, more information
on bloat or other topics. Cost of stamps and labels $ 26. 85. Motion made to
pay Charlie Vaughn made by SL
Seconded by PB passed
Show: paperwork was
mailed, signed and approved.
Judges for 2005
Eddie Lyons verbally says yes for 2005
Rodger Ritzman was mentioned for sweepstakes as was Fran
Atridge and Julie Ford
Scott has two people interested for 2006 Anita Dunn &
Joe Ferrara
Advertising: no report
RSA: $1400.00 in
account
PB moved to have Sweeps
at show seconded by KB passed Sweeps on Thurs and Sat.
Dawn King is Hospitality chair for GVKC
Beth Sherman is new Show chair
Anyone who helps set up for
show will get free parking Raffle
table and picnic for raffle maybe under the shelter
Next Rsa meeting April 29
and June 21
Disaster plan
Trophies: all have been sponsored
thanks everyone
Web site: pictures are
still coming in. Kyle is still working
on the web site.
Old Business:
Match: We have application forms (no
fee) Total cost roughly $1100. Date
available June 20th would be held at Niagara County Fairgrounds. RB moved to have the match seconded by SL
passed we have a list of possible judges.
Rescue: has been dissolved for two years. Some money has been
transferred to General Fund. RB talked with Pookie Richards. We are responsible
to take of those dogs as long as they live. Courtney will contact people about
these dogs that were placed to see if they are still around.
New Business:
insurance policy renewal give to KV. Cost $381.00. PB moved to pay and seconded
by KB passed
Champion plaques are 1 per dog. One suggestion is a Kennel Name
with a plate added for each Champion. Decided that this is not a good idea.
Another suggestion made by DL a framed certificate motion by DL
seconded by PB passed DL will look into it.
Christmas Party- agreed same time and same place. KB will reserve
The Red Osier.
Up coming matches
please contact Charlie.
March 25 Elmira at South Side H.S.
April 25 Tonawanda KC at ORLEANS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
May 2 Casadaqa at Canandaigua
Next Meeting March 21 at
the Lewis’s
Brags: Mark is now a US citizen
Tory (Kyle Preston) graduated from obedience school
Motion to adjourn made
seconded as passed Meeting Adjourned
Minutes take by KB
Respectfully submitted
Bob Mondry
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