From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov  6 11:14:17 2008
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 11:14:17 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] hi
Message-ID: <200811061941.mA6Jf7Gt004297@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

Hey everyone- 
I wanted to say hi and hope everyone is well. As for me, I am adjusting to
not having a dog with me doing the holiday season. This is the first time in
22 years that I haven't had a dog at home. Everyone enjoy your dogs doing
this season. 
Tina and who?   

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From rstigile at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov  6 11:42:39 2008
From: rstigile at sbcglobal.net (Robert Stigile)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 11:42:39 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] hi
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Hello tina,
Where did Nina and Ciscile go?
Did you give them both to someone?
Take care and let us know when you have a date for new class and what
school.
Robert
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> Hey everyone-
> I wanted to say hi and hope everyone is well. As for me, I am adjusting to
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in
> 22 years that I haven't had a dog at home. Everyone enjoy your dogs doing
> this season.
> Tina and who?
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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Wed Nov 12 07:04:03 2008
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:04:03 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] hi
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Hi Robert and All- 
Sicily is currently living on a farm in Virginia Beech having a Blast with
her puppy raisers and their children. As for Nina she is still home with me
but not working. I will be making arrangements to have her placed with a
family vary soon. As for class dates, I have been accepted at both GDB and
the Seeing Eye. GDB has given a class date of Jan. 11/09 and the Seeing eye
is currently working on confirming a winter class date for me.  That's all I
have for now. 
Tina and who?   
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Hello tina,
Where did Nina and Ciscile go?
Did you give them both to someone?
Take care and let us know when you have a date for new class and what
school.
Robert
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> Hey everyone-
> I wanted to say hi and hope everyone is well. As for me, I am adjusting to
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in
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> this season.
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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov 13 14:42:42 2008
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:42:42 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Guide Dog Day 2008
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Subject: Guide Dog Day 2008

Dear Interested Parties:

The State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind has posted the Guide Dog Day
2008 program on the homepage of the Web site at www.guidedogboard.ca.gov.
The Board's meeting agenda can also be accessed by logging on to
http://www.guidedogboard.ca.gov/about/meeting/index.shtml

Log on today!

Sincerely,
The State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind


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From julietcody at cox.net  Fri Nov 14 16:27:10 2008
From: julietcody at cox.net (juliet cody)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:27:10 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] Fw: [BeachCities] Marly had surgery again
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Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 4:19 PM
Subject: [BeachCities] Marly had surgery again



Hi Beach Citizens and all,
I spotted a lump on Marly. I took her to the vet, and he didn't like the feel of it, so she immediatly went into surgery and had it removed. We will have results next week. But she is back home with me right now, lumpless being my precious baby princess. She  has a positive smile on her face and says "HI" , I just kissed her..
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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 15 21:36:03 2008
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:36:03 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: 6 Symptomd That Your Cat or Dog is Sick
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Subject: 6 Symptomd That Your Cat or Dog is Sick





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Information and Resources

Pet Symptoms: 6 Signs of Illness in Your Dog or Cat

What our sick pets can't say in words, they'll demonstrate through physical 
symptoms and behavior changes.
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herine Kam
WebMD Feature
Reviewed by Karl Jandrey, DVM

Monty's behavior mystified his owner, Karen Mitchell. The 7-year-old dog, a 
mix of pit bull, boxer, and pointer, was long housebroken and rarely had 
indoor accidents.

So when Monty began urinating in odd places, Mitchell, 43, at first 
attributed the dog's behavior to the stress of big life changes. Mitchell 
and her husband had recently welcomed a new baby daughter and had moved 
into a new house in Alameda, Calif.

But when the urinating didn't stop, a worried Mitchell finally took Monty 
to the veterinarian after he wet himself during sleep. "He actually slept 
in his pee," she says. "He wasn't acting out by peeing in the corner 
because he's mad that we moved. This was definitely a sickness."

Monty's vet delivered a prompt diagnosis: diabetes.

Pet Health: Pay Attention to Your Pet's Symptoms

What our sick pets can't say in words, they'll demonstrate through physical 
symptoms and behavior changes.

"Dogs and cats can't tell us when something hurts or doesn't feel good. But 
the owners that see them every day will realize when they're not just being 
their regular selves," says Mark Stickney, DVM, director of general surgery 
services at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and 
Biomedical Sciences. "Any change in your pet's behavior from what it 
normally does is a reason to see your veterinarian.-"

Pay special attention to cat health, says Julie Meadows, DVM, assistant 
professor for clinical medicine in community practice at the University of 
California-Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Cats are less likely 
to show owners that they're sick, and owners may be less attentive to them 
because they are more independent.

To help you know what to look for, WebMD asked several experts to provide 
six "red flags" that should prompt a call or visit to the veterinarian 
about your pet's health. And as always, if you are concerned about anything 
at all, reach out to your vet.

Vomiting or Diarrhea

Cats and dogs vomit on occasion, often without being seriously ill. "A 
puppy who's eating and playful and has been outside eating leaves and junk 
and vomits and then goes back about his life" doesn't worry Meadows much, 
she says.

But a pet that vomits, especially several times in one day, acts lethargic, 
and lacks appetite needs a veterinarian'-s attention, according to experts.

Another serious pet symptom: blood in the vomit or throwing up digested 
blood that looks like coffee grounds. Gastric ulcers can cause bloody 
vomit, and so can swallowing a foreign object that irritates the stomach. 
Veterinarians tell WebMD that they have treated dogs and cats that have 
gulped down sharp bones, socks, underwear, mittens, towels, string, tinsel, 
corn cobs, fish hooks, and toy soldiers.

"I had a dog swallow a steak knife right off the table, like a sword 
swallow," says Sandra Sawchuk, DVM, clinical instructor at the University 
of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine.

Vomiting or diarrhea can stem from many other causes, too, including 
gastrointestinal illnesses or parasite infections that include hookworms, 
roundworms, whipworms, or giardia, Stickney says.

Blood in the stool is also a warning sign that a pet needs to see the vet.

To prevent human exposure to parasites, such as hookworms and roundworms, 
Meadows suggests regular de-worming of pets. That's especially important if 
anyone in the household has a weakened immune system, such as from HIV or 
AIDS, or if small children play in areas where pets defecate.

Lack of Appetite or Decreased Activity

These two pet symptoms are vague, but if they persist, a veterinarian 
should check for causes. Dogs and cats stop eating for a host of reasons, 
including fever, pain, or stress. "A reduced or absent appetite, especially 
if it lasts for more than 24 hours, is a reason to bring your animal to the 
veterinarian,-" says John Randolph, DVM, diplomate of the American College 
of Veterinary Internal Medicine and professor of medicine at Cornell 
University's College of Veterinary Medicine.

Typically, cats suffer more dire consequences when they stop eating, 
according to Sawchuk. "A dog may be a picky little snit and doesn't eat his 
dinner because he's waiting for human food," she says. "With cats, you've 
got to be real careful because if they just even go a couple of days 
without eating, especially an overweight cat, they can develop fatty 
liver." In this potentially fatal disease, excessive accumulation of fat in 
the liver can cause liver failure. A cat that stops eating should see a vet 
promptly because fatty liver can be treated.

What about this pet symptom: the cat or dog whose energy level drops? "It's 
just one of those very vague things that tell us that something is not 
right," Sawchuk says. Many things can cause lethargy, including major 
problems, such as heart disease.

A pet whose lethargy can't be pinned on an obvious reason, such as from an 
extra-long run at the dog park, may need to visit the vet, especially if 
other symptoms arise, such as change in exercise tolerance, weakness, 
collapse or loss of consciousness.

Urinating More or Less Frequently

As Mitchell discovered with Monty, excessive thirst and urination might 
spell diabetes. But increased urination may also signal liver or kidney 
disease or adrenal gland disease.

With increased urination, housebroken pets might start wetting inside the 
house. Or a dog that usually sleeps through the night suddenly needs 
nocturnal bathroom trips, Meadows says. An owner might notice, too, that he 
or she is filling the water bowl more often.

In contrast, too little urination, or straining to urinate, often signals a 
urinary tract infection or bladder stones. These are urgent reasons, 
especially for cats, to see the vet, Meadows says. "Cats can get an 
accumulation of crystals in the bladder or stones in the bladder that 
create bladder inflammation and can cause blood in the urine." In male 
cats, this can plug up the urethra so that the cat can't urinate, which can 
become life-threatening within 24 hours.

"It's a hard thing to pick up because the only thing you might see is the 
cat making multiple trips to the litter box and just sitting there," 
Meadows says. Or cats that strain to urinate might change their habits and 
start urinating outside of their litter box, for example, into the sink or 
on bedding and furniture.

Sawchuk, who lives in Wisconsin, says that with the first snowfall, many 
people will report that their dogs have bloody urine. The problem may have 
existed for a while, but the owners didn't notice, Sawchuk says. "And now, 
[the urine] is in the snow and it's pink, so we get a lot of phone calls."

Coughing

"Coughing, especially if it's persistent, is one of those pet symptoms that 
need to be evaluated," Sawchuk says. Chronic coughing may be related to 
heart disease, heartworms, or lung diseases.

Or a dog may have kennel cough, an infectious tracheobronchitis that causes 
a harsh, hacking cough. For most dogs, kennel cough is mild -- a nuisance 
that goes away within two weeks, Sawchuk says. But for puppies, kennel 
cough can progress to fatal pneumonia.

Also, kennel cough may be more serious for dog breeds with pushed-in faces, 
such as boxers, bulldogs, pugs, and Boston terriers, Sawchuk says. Their 
unusual head anatomy can compromise their respiratory systems and create 
breathing difficulties.

If a puppy or dog with kennel cough develops more serious symptoms, such as 
fever, nasal discharge, loss of appetite, lethargy, or a productive cough, 
it may be getting pneumonia.

While any lasting cough should come to a veterinarian'-s attention, owners 
can also take protective measures by vaccinating their dogs against some of 
the organisms that cause kennel cough.

Owners should also tell a vet about persistent sneezing or discharge from 
the eyes, ears or nose. Also, "any animal that has difficulty breathing, 
rapid breathing, or choking -- those are all reasons to seek veterinary 
help," Randolph says.

Hair Loss or Itchy Skin

Fleas, ticks, mange mites, and ear mites are common reasons for hair loss 
and itching on the skin or around the ears. When cats or dogs have ear 
mites or yeast infections, they may scratch at itching ears and have 
"brown, crumbly discharge in the ears," Sawchuk says.

But hair loss or itchy skin may also result from endocrine problems, staph 
infections, fungal or yeast infections, and a host of other causes, Sawchuk 
says. "We make our diagnosis by sometimes collecting samples of hair and 
the superficial debris on the skin," she adds, "or sometimes doing 
laboratory testing to look for hormonal problems or culturing if we're 
worried about fungal infections and things like that."

Stiffness, Lameness, or Difficulty With Rising

Pets that suffer stiffness, lameness, inability to bear weight on one leg, 
or trouble rising from the ground may have hip or spine arthritis, disc 
disease, ruptured ligaments, or hip dysplasia. Tick-borne diseases, such as 
Lyme disease, can also cause arthritis.

In hip dysplasia, the hip joint develops abnormally, leading to 
degenerative joint disease. Big dogs, such as German shepherds, Labradors, 
and golden retrievers, are more likely to be affected. "The larger dogs 
tend to have more problems with inherited joint problems, like hip 
dysplasia and shoulder and elbow dysplasia that can result in them 
developing arthritis as they age," Sawchuk says. "A lot of little dogs also 
will get arthritis, but because they tend to be carried around a little 
more and pampered and not asked to do the same things that large dogs are, 
it may not be quite as evident to the owner."

Besides pain and stiffness, arthritis can result in other nasty 
consequences. For example, long-haired dogs that are unable to get up may 
urinate on themselves and end up with maggot infestations in their fur 
during warm weather, Meadows says.

When a dog has trouble getting up from the ground "it's one of those things 
that families just accept as a sign of aging," Meadows says. But "we know 
dogs get arthritis in their knees, hips, and lower back, and we have so 
many tools to manage that and keep the quality of their life and the 
quality of their mobility really excellent."

Treatments range from glucosamine and NSAIDs to exercise, physical therapy, 
and surgery.
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SOURCES:

Karen Mitchell, Alameda, Calif.

Julie Meadows, DVM, assistant professor for clinical medicine in community 
practice, University of California-Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching
Hospital.

Sandra Sawchuk, DVM, clinical instructor, University of Wisconsin-Madison 
School of Veterinary Medicine.

Mark Stickney, DVM, director of general surgery services, Texas A&M 
University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

John Randolph, DVM, diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal 
Medicine; professor of medicine, Cornell University's College of Veterinary 
Medicine.

Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health, Home Edition, 2007.
Reviewed on November 06, 2008
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Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:54:38 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Taiwan welcomes four-legged friends and blind people
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Taiwan welcomes four-legged friends and blind people from Japan

Taiwan News, Website Editorial Staff
2008-11-17 06:25 PM

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) ? The Taoyuan International Airport received 30 special
four-legged guests and their visually-impaired Japanese owners and their
families
yesterday as the Japanese group was set out for its Taiwan visit.

17 Taiwanese vision-impaired people and their guide dogs extended their
warmest welcome by waiting for their Japanese friends to arrive at the Grand
Hotel
in Taipei yesterday.

Anywhere a large group of guide dogs go, they inevitably become the center
of public and media attention. Unfortunately, when the Japanese visitors
went
to the Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall yesterday and the surrounding park,
including the National Concert Hall and Theater, they were blocked by
security
guards simply because of human's best four-legged friends. The Japanese
tourists told the guards that these dogs are guide dogs, but they were still
banned
from entering the park. Later the chief of the CKS memorial hall Tseng
Kun-ti apologized for the incident and explained that these security guards
mistakened these guide dogs for pet dogs. The group visited the Taiwan
Democracy Memorial Hall to day as welcomed by Tseng with a pre-arranged
guided tourist
to accompany the group and introduce the beauty of the site to the tourists.

A Japanese film "Goodbye, Kiulu" which was adapted from a true story of a
Labrador that was trained to become a guide dog and changed many blind
people's lives in Japan, by Kengo Ishiguro and Ryouhei Akimoto touched many
people. Unfortunately, guide dogs are so rare in Taiwan, which
results in the lack of public knowledge of the proper way to act around
guide dogs. Taiwan Guide Dog Association spokesperson Joyce Feng said that
it is important to learn the etiquette when seeing guide dogs. According to
the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind in the US, there are several
guidelines
people must follow when in the presence of a guide dog to allow for the
safety of the dog and its handler. Also, disregarding these guidelines can
distract
the dog, which can create a dangerous situation for the dog and its handler.
The 10 don'ts are as follows.

1. Don't touch, talk, feed or otherwise distract the dog while he is wearing
his harness. Do allow the dog to concentrate and perform for the safety of
his master.

2. Don't treat the dog as a pet. Do give him the respect of a working dog.

3. Don't give the dog commands. Do allow the master to do so.

4. Don't try to take control in situations unfamiliar to the dog or master.
Do assist the master upon his request.

5. Don't walk on the dog's left side as he may become distracted or
confused. Do walk on the owner's right side but several paces behind him.

6. Don't attempt to grab or steer the person while the dog is guiding him or
attempt to hold the dog's harness. Do ask if the owner needs your assistance
and, if so, offer your left arm.

7. Don't be over-protective or overbearing when the graduate first arrives
home with the new dog. Do be thoughtful, patient, and try to inspire
confidence
in the master. In time, you will admire the expertise of the team.

8. Don't expect too much too soon. Do remember that the dog is young and
that complete harmony and confidence take patience, perseverance and time.

9. Don't give the dog table scraps. Do respect the master's need to give the
dog a balanced diet and to maintain its good habits.

10. Don't allow children to tease or abuse the dog. Do allow it to rest
undisturbed.

11. Don't allow your pets to challenge or intimidate a guide dog. Do allow
them to meet on neutral ground when all parties can be carefully supervised.

12. Don't allow the dog on your furniture or in areas of the home mutually
agreed upon by the family and master. Do ask the master to correct any
errant
behavior or trespassing.

13. Don't let the dog out of the house unsupervised. Do understand its value
to the master.

14. Don't pat the dog on the head. Do stroke the dog on the shoulder area
but only with its owner's approval.

by Taiwan News, Website Editorial Staff

?2008 Taiwan News



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From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:33:04 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [nabs-l] Announcement: The NAGDU Board Wants Your Input!
Message-ID: <200811250559.mAP5xx1n011108@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

Subject: Announcement: The NAGDU Board Wants Your Input!

We have been asked to circulate the following:

David Andrews


Please circulate the following message as widely as possible.

 

November 24, 2008

 

            The Board of Directors of the National Association of Guide Dog
Users (NAGDU), a strong and proud division of the National Federation of the
Blind, is soliciting input from its members and potential members. We are
considering changes to our membership dues and amendments to our national
and affiliate division constitutions. In the true spirit of Federation
democracy and collective action, the NAGDU Board is asking you to provide
your input and suggestions. We especially want to hear from those of you who
are members of state affiliate Divisions, as this will have the greatest
impact on you!

            The next meeting of the NAGDU Board will be held via
teleconference on Sunday, November 30 at 8:00 pm Eastern (7:00 pm Central,
6:00 pm Mountain, 5:00 pm pacific). The call-in instructions are pasted
below my signature. Since we consider any guide dog user, future guide dog
user, or anyone who has an interest in guide dog related issues a potential
member, anyone who fits one of these categories is welcome to participate. 

            The National Association of Guide Dog Users is also planning
some dynamic, interesting teleconference discussions and training workshops
in 2009. Details of these events will be posted to the NAGDU mailing list,
so you may want to subscribe to this special interest list sponsored by the
National Federation of the Blind. To subscribe, go to

<http://www.nfbnet.org/>http://www.nfbnet.org

click on Join or drop NFB mailing lists, find the link to the National
Association of Guide Dog Users, and complete the subscription information.
Again, you need not be a member of the National Federation of the Blind or
the National Association of Guide Dog Users to be a part of our group lists.


            If you would like more information about the National
Association of Guide Dog Users or the national Federation of the Blind, you
may visit our web sites at

<http://www.nfb-nagdu.org/>http://www.nfb-nagdu.org

http://www.nfb.org

You may also get in touch with me by email or telephone. My contact
information is below my signature. Together we are changing what it means to
be blind!


Fraternally yours,

Marion Gwizdala, President

National Association of Guide Dog Users

National Federation of the Blind

813-626-2789

800-558-8261

<mailto:president at nfb-nagdu.org>president at nfb-nagdu.org

 

 

Conference Participant Instructions

  
    * At the specified time, call (641) 715-3300  
    * When prompted, enter your participant code: 560908# 

 

Please note: This conference will be recorded. Participation in the
conference implies an agreement to and authorization for such recording in
compliance with state and federal laws.

 

During the conference call, participants may use the following commands:

*3 exits the conference and puts you in the lobby.

*6 mutes the participant. Pressing the command again unmutes the
participant.




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From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:46:03 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] Happy Thanksgiving
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Hello Cagduers-I wanted to wish everyone and their dogs A happy and safe
Thanksgiving. 
Tina, retired guide dog Nina and ?  

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