Podcasts about Bichon Frise

Liver shunts (technically called portosystemic shunts) are not that common in dogs, but if you are an aficionado of certain breeds or if your dog develops liver disease, you may find yourself in desperate need of information. Read on to learn all about liver shunts in dogs. What Is a Liver Shunt? First, we need to review some canine anatomy and physiology. A network of veins (called the portal system) drains blood away from the digestive tract. This blood carries nutrients, hormones, and waste material and is supposed to enter the liver before it travels to the rest of the body. The liver takes what it needs to function properly and also detoxifies the blood before sending it onward. A shunt is defined as a passage “that allows the flow of materials between two structures that are not usually connected.” A portosystemic shunt is, specifically, an abnormal blood vessel (or vessels) that connects the “portal” system draining the digestive tract to the “systemic” circulatory system feeding the rest of the body, thereby bypassing the liver. Causes of Liver Shunts in Dogs Liver shunts can be divided into two categories: those that are present at birth (congenital shunts) and those that develop later in life (acquired shunts). Congenital shunts are most common, being responsible for approximately 80 percent of cases. Dogs are usually quite young (less than 3 years old) when they start experiencing symptoms. A genetic cause is known for some breeds and suspected in others. Breeds at higher than average risk for congenital liver shunts include the Yorkshire Terrier, Dachshund, Maltese, Miniature Schnauzer, Lhasa Apso, Bichon Frise, Shih Tzu, Havanese, Toy and Miniature Poodle, Pekingese, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Irish Wolfhound, Old English Sheepdog, Samoyed, Irish Setter, Labrador Retriever, Doberman Pinscher, Golden Retriever, and German Shepherd. Acquired shunts typically develop when blood pressure within the veins connecting the digestive tract to the liver becomes elevated—most often because of diseases that cause liver scarring (cirrhosis). Dogs with acquired liver shunts tend to experience symptoms when they are older in comparison to those diagnosed with congenital shunts. Symptoms of Liver Shunts in Dogs Dogs with liver shunts generally have some combination of the following symptoms: Poor growth (congenital shunts) Poor appetite and/or eating unusual things Weight loss Increased thirst and urination Difficulty urinating or blood in the urine due to the formation of bladder stones Vomiting, which may contain blood Diarrhea, which may contain blood Behavioral changes like mental dullness, staring vacantly, poor vision, unsteadiness, circling, and head pressing   Diagnosing Liver Shunts in Dogs These symptoms are obviously not unique to liver shunts. A veterinarian will start the diagnostic process by taking a complete health history, performing a physical examination, and running some basic tests such as blood work and a urinalysis. If he or she thinks that a liver shunt is likely, additional testing will be necessary to reach a definitive diagnosis. Possibilities include bile acid tests, blood ammonia levels, abdominal X-rays, abdominal ultrasound, and advanced imaging studies. Your veterinarian can discuss the pros and cons of each test with you based on the specifics of your dog's case. Treatment for Liver Shunts in Dogs The type of liver shunt that a dog has and their age and overall condition determines what type of treatment is best. Most small breed dogs who have congenital shunts have just one abnormal blood vessel that is located outside of the liver. These are the most amenable to surgical correction. A single shunt that is located within the liver itself is more common in large breed dogs. These are still usually best treated with surgery, but the procedure is a little more difficult. Dogs with acquired shunts tend to have multiple, abnormal vessels and may be poorer candidates for surgery due to their underlying illness. Surgery for liver shunts centers on blocking the flow of blood through the abnormal vessels so that more of it travels through the liver. This can involve the application of devices specifically designed to do this (e.g., ameroid constrictors or cellophane bands) or tying off the vessels with suture material. Oftentimes, the abnormal vessels cannot be completely blocked off all at once without the dog developing serious side effects like intestinal damage. Ameroid constrictors and cellophane bands are designed to get around this problem since they cause the vessel to narrow over time, which gives the body a chance to adjust. Medical management for liver shunts can be used to improve a dog's condition prior to surgery, when surgery is not in a dog's best interests, or when surgery is unable to entirely correct the problem. Veterinarians typically prescribe a diet that has just enough protein for the dog but no “extra,” which reduces the byproducts of protein digestion (e.g., ammonia) that can make a dog's symptoms worse. Research indicates that soy protein may be a better option in comparison to meat-based sources of protein. Feeding several smaller meals throughout the day is also beneficial. Medications also play an important role in the medical management of liver shunts. Antibiotics are prescribed to reduce the number of bacteria in the gut, and enemas can be given to physically remove feces and bacteria from the colon. Oral lactulose, a type of indigestible sugar, is used to encourage rapid transit of stool through the intestinal tract and to lower the pH within the gut, which reduces the absorption of ammonia. Prognosis for Liver Shunts in Dogs Approximately one-third of dogs with liver shunts can be successfully managed with dietary changes and medications, according to Dr. Karen Tobias, professor of small animal soft tissue surgery and a board-certified surgeon at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Dogs who have liver shunts that are located outside of the liver and that are surgically corrected using ameroid constrictors or cellophane bands have the best prognosis, with around 85 percent being clinically normal several months after surgery, according to Tobias. In comparison, dogs with shunts that are located within the liver have a greater risk of complications although many still do very well after surgery.

This episode... it fought back, I tell you what. But we finally wrangled it into some sort of shape. I'mma go with "parallelogram," because it looks like it's about to fall over, but it's a shape, anyway. We meant to get this out when we were still in the throes of the holiday season, but hey, it's Winnie the Pooh Day, and I reckon that's worth celebrating. It's also National Michigan day, soooooo, go, Michigan, I guess. You've been listening to: Shannon Perry as Madeline and Olivia Lee Shackleford as Pluto for the last time, Aaron Clark as le Bichon Frise and Ben Eric Perry as Howard, Joe, and Dr von Haber Zetzer Tim Sherburn as Colin and Emily Chrisi Talyn Saje as Julie Kevin Hall as Greg David S Dear as Dr Theo Bromae Bonnie Brantley as Jessie and Donna Sarah Rhea Werner as Pipistrelle Sarah Golding as Mrs Sheffield Kyle Jones is your Narrator 2, and Chris Nadolny Gourley is your Narrator Our music is by John Faley, and our artwork is by Lucas Elliott (keep an eye out for Spy Grandma, coming from Simon & Schuster in Spring 2026!). Sarah Golding is our dialogue editor. Sound designer of this colossal mess is Shanon Perry. Oz 9 is written - apparently in her sleep - by that same Shannon Perry, which explains a lot. Oz 9 is a proud member of the Fable and Folly Network! Please check out our sibling shows at fableandfolly.com and support our sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Content warning: Depictions of abuse and violence toward women and transgender people. The atrocities committed by Buffalo Bill, a serial killer known for skinning his victims, make up only some of the injustices outlined in THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, director Jonathan Demme's adaptation of Thomas Harris's novel. Among the others: Stunted actualization, systemic removal of agency, and a culture-wide lack of empathy. In this episode, we discuss the motivations of Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins in his most iconic role) as he shepherds Clarice Starling (a thoroughly empathetic Jodie Foster) along the path to Buffalo Bill (Ted Levine in plurality). In achieving full actualization – a comprehensive marriage of form and theme – THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS casts a stylized and sensational, pointed and restrained (but not always fair or friendly) eye toward the people who are ‘allowed' to capital-B Become and those who must do it the hard way. “A Farewell to Horses” by Natalie Marlin for Perisphere, the Trylon blog: https://www.perisphere.org/2023/10/22/a-farewell-to-horses/ Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/trylovepodcast and email us at trylovepodcast@gmail.com to get in touch! Buy tickets and support the Trylon at https://www.trylon.org/. Theme: "Raindrops" by Huma-Huma/"No Smoking" PSA by John Waters. "Goodbye Horses" by Q Lazzarus as featured in THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. Timestamps 0:00 - Episode 250: THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991) 2:00 - The Patented Aaron Grossman Summary (under exclusive license from AG Enterprises 3:17 - Humanizing 8:59 - Film mechanics in concert with its themes 14:57 - Learning about the monster(s) with a sense of restraint 20:59 - Recognizing agency (or the absence of it) in others 39:21 - Clarice Starling 50:52 - Mom said it's my turn on the Actualization 58:12 - The Junk Drawer 1:05:31 - Good Grief, Give Me a GIF! 1:11:57 - Cody's Noteys: Darlove, a Movie Poo-dcast (Darla the acting Bichon Frise trivia)

Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Richard Hasselbach, pastor and SU-USA board member, as they discuss a new week's readings in Numbers. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured Guest: Richard Hasselbach, SU Board member and pastor Richard Hasselbach is pastor of Clarkstown Reformed Church in West Nyack, New York. He has pastored churches in both New York and Florida. Rev. Hasselbach is a graduate of Siena College (B.A.) and holds a Master of Divinity degree (M.Div.) from the Washington Theological Union, and advanced degrees from both Boston College Law School (J.D.) and Fordham University (Ph.D.). Active in the Community, Rev. Hasselbach currently sits on the Clarkstown, NY Board of Ethics and serves on the board of Helping Hands Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless of Rockland County. He has taught at St. Bonaventure University and Mercy College. He is an animal lover and is owned by two small dogs: Oliver, a 4-year-old Coton d'Tulear, and Enzo, a 1-year-old Bichon Frise. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scriptureunionusa/support

Food training for dogs is Rule #1 of my Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules, because of this simple truth: when dogs have food, they feel like they're the richest animal in the world. It's not their toys, not their new clothes, or their cozy bed that makes them feel great. It's food. For dogs, it's all about the food. In fact it's not just about the food, it's about CONTROLLING the food. Because FOOD is the most important thing for your dog, it is also THE MOST POWERFUL TRAINING TOOL. It's dog psychology 101… Food has a DIRECT INFLUENCE on your dog's behavior and we have to get this bit right before our dogs will start listening and obeying us. As dog owners we may think that as long as we're buying the food and doing all the feeding, and even using treats for positive reinforcement training, then we're all good….we must be the ones in control, right? Wrong. I can virtually guarantee you that right now, your dog thinks THEY control the food in your home… If you are letting your dog eat from the bowl whenever they want, letting them chew on bones whenever they want, and if they eat before you do… then THEY are actually in control. And whoever's in control, is in charge. Which is a bad thing, as I explain below. HOWEVER when done right, food training (or controlling the food) can completely transform your dog and improve their behavior almost overnight. Golden Rule Number One shows you how to convince your dog that YOU CONTROL the food. Key Takeaways: Food has a direct influence on your dog's behavior and we have to get this bit right before our dog's will start listening and obeying us. When you put the Five Golden Rules in place, your dog will start to acknowledge you as the Alpha, and they can start to relax. Dogs collect, hide and bury food to keep their control of the food. If they know where even one bone is hidden, they will still think they have the control. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DOGGY DAN FIVE GOLDEN RULES WITH THE DOG CALMING CODE™️ Table of Contents: But First, What Are the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules? Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules: Rule Number One — Controlling the Food — in a Nutshell Rule Number One Sounds Hard, Doggy Dan! But Does Rule Number One Of The Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules Work? Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules: The Role of Food in Dog Psychology Common Myths About Food in Dog Training How the Dog Calming Code and The Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules Help You Tap Into the Power of Food   But First, What Are the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules? The Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules are the cornerstone of my training approach. They serve as the bedrock for not only controlling dog behavior—but more importantly—building that solid, loving relationship between you and your dog. The Five Golden Rules are the principles behind my most successful training program, the Dog Calming Code™. (Watch the full video below for my introduction to the Doggy Dan Golden Rule #1)   What makes this dog training approach so successful is that it's not just based on symptom-solving techniques. Yes, it will solve almost every dog behavioral issue, like excessive barking, aggression, jumping up, running away, pulling on the leash and many more, but the way it works compared to traditional dog training is VERY DIFFERENT… How the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules Increase Dog Training Success It identifies the root cause of the behavioral problems—instead of just administering bandaid solutions. It taps into your dog's NATURAL INSTINCTS and helps you THINK LIKE A DOG to discover and solve what's really going on. The 5 Golden Rules is a revolutionary way of training dogs that defies the traditional methods so many dog owners have tried and failed with. Because it's based on dog psychology, the method I teach doesn't require constant food-bribery, or learning hundreds of games or tricks. There's also no shouting or smacking, and NO SHOCK COLLARS or other torture devices. And the beauty of it is, it won't take up any more of your time—it just shows you how to do some of things you already do with your dog in a different way, which generates massive results. Yet strangely, it's a method that very few dog trainers even know. With the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules, YOU WIN YOUR DOG'S MIND FIRST, before any “training”, by establishing the PROPER leadership in your dog's eyes. You see, when a dog can't recognize a leader in their home—through dog psychology (not human psychology)—they're forced to take on that leadership role to ensure their own survival. This is a built-in DNA driven response. The Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules Establishes You As the Leader Now I'm not talking about the kind of leader who buys the food, or whoever can shout the loudest. No, what a dog is seeking are signs that there's an Alpha present. When you put the Five Golden Rules in place, your dog will start to acknowledge you as the Alpha, as their trusted LEADER, and they can start to relax. They'll step down from over-protecting the family and property, and being on guard 24/7. They will start sleeping and chilling more (and irritating you less) because someone else is now making all the decisions. And one of the MOST powerful ways to establish this leadership is by controlling the food. I have proven it through the years, with over 88,000 dogs trained, that unless you control the food and use all Five of my Golden Rules, your dog training will most likely fail. Important note: in the following weeks, I will be talking about the Five Golden Rules one by one and how each rule impacts dog training. So stay tuned for that! DOG CALMING CODE: THE PROGRAM GUIDED BY DOGGY DAN'S FIVE GOLDEN RULES Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules: Rule Number One — Controlling the Food — in a Nutshell Notice that I used “controlling the food” instead of “how to feed your dog.” But what exactly do I mean by “controlling the food?” As I mentioned before, the common perception is that as long as you buy the food and feed your dog, you're already controlling the food. But that's not the case. You see… Even if you're the food provider but the food can easily be accessed by your dog at any time — think bowls of food left on the floor or buried bones and scraps left in corners — YOU'RE NOT in charge. Or even if you're the food source, and you give in to your dog's quips and random requests for food, YOU'RE STILL NOT in charge. Perhaps you're the one serving the meals, but your dog feels they can do whatever they want with the food, you're still not in charge. And especially, if you let your dog eat before you do, then you're DEFINITELY NOT the one in charge. Your dog should understand that you are the only one with ULTIMATE CONTROL over the food. They should know that behavior towards food is NEVER on their terms. Controlling the food is remembering that the way you deliver those two meals a day and all the other food treats, has SIGNIFICANT power to influence your dog. Why? You can teach the most powerful lessons and establish leadership during mealtimes. Dogs WILL LISTEN when food is involved. Not so much during playtime or rest time. It is during meal times when they clearly see who's in charge and who they should listen to. Following Rule Number One is realizing that food is the most influential tool in your dog training arsenal. DOG CALMING CODE: HELPING DOG OWNERS ESTABLISH LEADERSHIP Sounds Interesting…But Does Rule Number One Of The Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules Work? I've told this story before, but I think it's important to re-tell it, as it demonstrates just how powerful Rule Number One is and how it can impact even the toughest dog issues. Kelly, a woman living an hour away, contacted me in distress over her Bichon Frise, Terri. Terri had been suffering from relentless itching, self-chewing, and self-licking for over two years. Despite trying numerous medications, her vet suspected stress as the root cause. The Story of Terri and How Controlling the Food Helped Her Upon arriving at Kelly's home, I found Terri exhibiting anxious behavior, continuously chewing and licking herself, with her legs showing signs of wear from years of this self-destructive behavior. My solution was straightforward yet effective: I addressed the underlying cause by showing Terri that she was not in charge and teaching her to relax instead of stressing and licking incessantly. Understanding that dogs follow a pack mentality, Terri had taken on the role of being the leader of the pack, feeling responsible for her human family and vigilantly guarding the den (the house and property). This responsibility left her wound-up and anxious. GET THE DOG CALMING CODE AND LEARN HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DOGS THE RIGHT WAY To help solve the problem, I introduced the family to the Five Golden Rules of becoming the Pack Leader, which focused on principles of ownership rather than simply commanding Terri not to lick or chew herself. Rule Number One involved implementing a powerful feeding procedure, which totally captured Terri's attention and changed her behavior. After just two weeks of following these rules, Kelly sent me a heartwarming email, reporting that Terri's self-chewing and licking had ceased. While I was pleased to have been of help, I wasn't surprised by the success; these Five Golden Rules have consistently resolved countless issues for many dogs over the years. Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules: The Role of Food in Dog Psychology In the next few weeks, you'll hear me refer to dog psychology more frequently. We need to speak a language that really tells our dogs “Hey, I'm the one in charge here. You should listen to me.” Read on below to learn about the major role that food plays in dog psychology. Role #1: The One Who Controls the Food is The One Who Leads Bigger car, bigger house, new wardrobe — these things don't matter to your dog. Dogs are all about survival, and food is the main thing that keeps them alive. So when you control the food, AND you keep your dog alive, that is a really big deal. When you take control of the food, your dog will start to see they're not the one in charge around the house. The'll settle down and start listening to YOU. LEARN TO USE DOG FOOD FOR THE BETTER WITH THE DOG CALMING CODE Role #2: Food Is The Fastest Way To Establish The Do's and Don'ts In dog psychology, food is ALMIGHTY. It's the great motivator, so dogs understand the concept of Do's and Don'ts better when the trainer uses food. It's called positive reinforcement training where they only get their share of delicious treats when they do good. Using food training for dogs to establish the right and wrongs makes your training so much easier. With Rule Number One you also learn that once you've established the boundaries of what's okay and what's not, the trust you've built by connecting through their psychology allows you to slowly move away from relying on treats. Role #3: Food Resolves The Power Struggle Between You and Your Dog I have heard dog owners say “Well, my dog is absolutely not food motivated.” Believe me, having worked with thousands of dogs, I can say that dogs find motivation in food. Note that I'm not talking about ‘treat training', I'm talking about food in general. HOWEVER, our dogs are smart, and they want to play little mind games with their owners (also: dogs THINK they are in control – so why should they do what you want for a measly scrap of food?). Remember: the devil IS IN THE DETAILS. What seems harmless can really stall your progress. For example, let's say your dog does not eat the food that you serve. What you do next will make or break your training. My recommendation is to take the food away immediately to establish that you're in control. If we leave the food down and wait for them, it turns on the “I'm in charge” button. It shifts control from you to them. And don't worry, they won't starve. But they'll certainly be paying attention the next time you serve their meal! FOOD IS NOT JUST FOOD. LEARN THE RIGHT WAY TO CONTROL THE FOOD WITH THE DOG CALMING CODE. Role #4: Even the Most Harmless Looking Piece of Food Can Influence How Your Dog Sees Control There's no such thing as “Ahh, that's just an old bone!” when it comes to controlling the food. Dogs collect, hide and bury food to keep their control of the food. If they know where even ONE bone is hidden, they will still think they have the control. The same goes for rawhide, chew-sticks, pigs ears, hooves or any other kind of food. To your dog, food is FOOD! Role #5: Dogs Have 99.998% of a Wolf's DNA And for wolves in the wild, food dictates who is in charge. For example, in a wolf pack, the Alpha always eats first. If you follow the rule that your dog can only eat after you, it's powerfully telling your dog “I eat first because I'm the Alpha. I'm the one in charge.” How exactly do you do that? Good question… There's so many nuances to the feeding process that shows you're in charge (which would take too many articles for me to write) so I've recorded them as video lessons in my bestselling course, the Dog Calming Code. It shows how I enter people's homes and teach them Rule #1 and you'll witness the almost instantaneous change in their dog's behavior—just by altering how they feed their dog—going from over-excited and misbehaving to relaxed and watchful. Common Myths About Food in Dog Training Myth #1: Food is Just Food, It Can't Be That Useful Sure, food is important, but it's easy not to think of it as THE most important in a dog's life. Thinking “food is just food” causes dog owners to struggle with controlling negative dog behavior. Food is a life-or-death thing for our dogs. This fact emphasizes how much focus you should put on your dog's food. Myth #2: You Only Need to Give One Food for Everything Some dog owners believe that a single type of food is all a dog needs to keep them highly motivated. In reality, dogs have varying preferences and tastes. While one dog may be highly motivated by a particular treat, another dog may find it uninteresting. It's important to experiment with different types of food, including soft, chewy, crunchy, raw and cooked to determine what resonates best with each individual dog during training. You'll be amazed at how laser-focused your dog can be when you're holding a bag of small pieces of cheese and cooked chicken and bacon! THE DOG CALMING CODE: THE TRAINING PROGRAM THAT USES DOG PSYCHOLOGY Myth #3: Giving Food to Dogs is a Way to Show I Love Them, Therefore, I Should Give Food to Them Anytime They Want The truth is indulging dogs with food whenever or wherever they want can have serious repercussions. Remember that the very core of Rule Number One is to establish who is in charge. If you give in to every request for food, it sends a message to your dog that they're the one calling the shots. Imagine giving in to your child's every single whine for sweets and chocolates, it would be absolute chaos and they would run riot all over you and the household. And that can absolutely hurt training! How the Dog Calming Code and The Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules Help You Tap Into the Power of Food Now you know how CRUCIAL it is to control the food. And I'm sure you want to get this right, but it's also so easy to get it wrong! I encourage you to learn the first rule inside my course, the Dog Calming Code, because it answers questions such as: Is it okay to leave the bowl down if my dog has eaten all the food? My dog walked away and lost all their food…when do they get to try again? How long do we have to do this for? Does everyone in the house have to eat first? I have more than one dog, is it still the same process? My dog eats all his food when I put the bowl down…does this mean it hasn't worked? My dog takes the biscuits one at a time outside to eat them, what should I do? Is it okay to feed the dog at the table? Do we leave water down? (Yes – always leave clean fresh water down for your dogs. Dogs can die within 24 hours in extreme conditions without water.) I'll repeat this: the devil is in the details, and one seemingly harmless choice can actually stall or even reverse your training. It's crucial that you use the Dog Calming Code as your guide to making the right decisions around controlling the food. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DOG CALMING CODE AND DOGGY DAN'S FIVE GOLDEN RULES HERE. And I know following Golden Rule Number One CAN FEEL like more work! But it actually isn't – you just do the same things slightly differently… and listen: after working with more than 88,000 dogs, I know that Rule #1 of Doggy Dan's Five Golden Rules works. YOU. HAVE. TO. CONTROL. THE. FOOD. We must allow our overly-stressed dogs to relax. I've seen the Golden Rules transform so many ruckus dogs into calm, well-behaved ones. Yes! Even dogs with severe separation anxiety recover quickly with the help of food. And this is what I want you to know: the right feeding protocols for dogs can really help propel your training in the right direction. Now I know you have more questions about controlling the food and my Five Golden Rules, so I encourage you to check out my online program, the Dog Calming Code™️. The program goes into the nitty gritty of how to properly use food in food training for dogs, so your dogs can experience a life filled with relaxation and overflowing with happiness! You got this!   ~ Doggy Dan 

Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Richard Hasselbach, SU-US Board Member and pastor as they discuss a new week's readings in Numbers. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at www.ScriptureUnion.org Featured Guest: Richard Hasselbach, SU-US Board Member and pastor Richard Hasselbach is pastor of Clarkstown Reformed Church in West Nyack, New York. He has pastored churches in both New York and Florida. Rev. Hasselbach is a graduate of Siena College (B.A.) and holds a Masters of Divinity degree (M.Div.) from the Washington Theological Union, and advanced degrees from both Boston College Law School (J.D.) and Fordham University (Ph.D.). Active in the Community, Rev. Hasselbach currently sits on the Clarkstown, NY Board of Ethics and serves on the board of Helping Hands Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless of Rockland County. He has taught at St. Bonaventure University and Mercy College. He is an animal lover and is owned by two small dogs: Oliver, a 4 year old Coton d'Tulear, and Enzo, a 1 year old Bichon Frise. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scriptureunionusa/support

The holiday season is coming to a close. And with it comes the end of another season of It Ain’t Ogre ‘Ti It’s Ogre! But as the Ogre Crew celebrate the festivities, Chris discovers a horrible truth: the podcast has been bought by greedy businessman David Zaslav, who wants to turn the show into the […]

Dr Rob gives us some hints on helping dogs who hate bath time. Our breed of the week is the Bichon Frise and Dr Rob also tells us how the sick dogs sleeping over at the clinic stay relaxed. Plus we give an update on The Doggy Pod puppy. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What began almost 20 years ago when Fred Goldsmith failed to find an inviting, comfortable place to board his Bichon Frise, Samantha, is now a thriving destination resort for dogs & cats in 50 locations across the country.  In this download, JBJ Editor-in-Chief Tim Gibbons welcomes Pet Paradise President & CEO Fernando Acosta-Rua, who shares the company's success story and vision for growth.

Which canine breed is an internationally certified lifeguard? What pooch was worn around royalty's neck, like jewelry? Which breed came first the 'hot dog' or the dog that 'looks' like a sausage? Which canine has a fourteen-inch tongue? These questions and more will be answered on this episode of Dogs 101, where you'll take a walk in the paws of the Newfoundland, the Bichon Frise, the Dachshund, the Boxer, and the Beagle. For even more dog content, stream full episodes of Dogs 101 on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/dogs101 to start your free trial today. Terms apply.

Hello All! This week Wesley is talking all about the Bichon Frise! This cute little fluff of white comes to us from Europe and is definitely one of our favorites here at WGAD! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to us on your favorite podcast directory! Thanks for listening! © 2021 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC Visit our website! Support us on Patreon We research and fact-check every show. See our Bibliographies here! Listen to our other Podcasts! Email us your dog photos! wgad@arcadiapodcastnetwork.com EPISODE LINKS South Dakota Service Dogs from Dog News - WEBSITE Bichon Frise - Show Cut - IMAGE Bichon Frise - Regular Cut - IMAGE Maltese - IMAGE Bolognese - IMAGE Havanese - IMAGE Bichon Frise Bark - VIDEO Bichon Frise Club of America Bichon Frise Rescue of America Bichon Frise AKC Page

Welcome to Season 8 of BEAT MY GUEST, a trivia podcast where you can play along at home. This week's guest is CHEYENNE FLETCHER. My guest will face a bevy of brain-teasers in an attempt to register as high as score as he can. You, the listener, can play along and see if you can BEAT MY GUEST. Final Round List: AFFENPINSCHER, BAMBINO, BICHON FRISE, CHAUSIE, CHIHUAHUA, COTON DE TULEAR, KANAANI, LOWCHEN, PAPILLON, PEKINGESE, POMERANIAN, PUG, RUSSIAN BECOME A PATRON and get a chance to win a spot in the hotseat... Go to PATREON.COM/BeatMyGuest for details! Twitter:@BMGpod    JOIN THE FACEBOOK FAN GROUP - CLICK HERE

This one is a beast. Go to the bathroom, get some water, maybe load up on some snacks. Is your listening device charged?  Get comfy. We have a lot to tell. You've been listening to: Tim Sherburn as Colin, Buck, and Emily Richard Cowen as Leet and Percival slash Tiberius Bonnie Brantley as Donna and Jessie Eric Perry as Dr von Haber Zetzer, Howard, Joe, and Mr Southers Shannon Perry as Olivia and Captain Madeline Aaron Clark as le Bichon Frise and Ben June Clark Eubanks as the Albatros and Glenda Kevin Hall as Greg and Felonius Sarah Golding as Mrs Sheffield David S. Dear as Dr Theo Bromae and Tiberius Iri Alexander as Julie Kyle Jones as Narrator 2 Lee Shackleford as Pluto Special guest performances from: Mignon Fogarty, the Grammar Girl, as herself Beccy Stirrup as Sam, the Space Archivist Scottye Moore as the Guard Nikki Richardson as the Gated Galaxies Switchboard operator Janis Westin as the Greyhound The entire cast of that glorious podcast, Mission: Rejected Huge thanks to our Music Man, John Faley; our artist extraordinaire, Lucas Elliott; our director, the incomparable June Clark Eubanks. Oz 9 is written and produced by Shannon Perry.

Happy early summer solstice! I'm celebrating the start of summer by releasing a mini-series on MTV's Rich Girls. Calling all dads, grads, millennials and lovers of 3AM YouTube rabbit holes—this is for you. If you, like me, can't go on a fabulous summer getaway, you can at least join me each Friday for an astrology infused recap of this short lived reality show detailing BFFs Ally Hilfiger and Jaime Gleicher's adventures before heading off to college. In this first episode, we see the ladies head off to senior prom, go vintage clothing shopping, and meet zany characters like Star the Bichon Frise, Uncle Billy and a rabbit in a canvas tote bag.

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Verity Hardcastle's 'POD ON THE DOG' - S 1 E3: Georgia Fuller Join me this week to discuss the Bichon Frise, why they are shameless poopers, Instagram tips, Finding a grooming school and again we answer your doggy dilemmas so keep sending them in. PLEASE RATE AND SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW @verityhardcastle  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beth and Jen meet the delightfully adorable Bichon Frise, and take a sidebar on grieving a lost pet.Sources:https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bichon-frise/http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/bichon-frisehttps://puppytoob.com/20-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-bichon-frise/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-truisms-wellness/201608/why-losing-pet-hurts-so-muchhttps://www.rainbowsbridge.com/grief_support_center/grief_support/chrildren_and_petloss.htmhttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/08/well/family/when-a-pet-dies-helping-children-through-the-worst-day-of-their-lives.html#:~:text=Like%20adults%2C%20children%20more%20readily,as%20a%20dog%20or%20cat.https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/grieving-a-pet/https://www.hillspet.com/dog-care/dog-breeds/bichon-frisehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bichon_Frisehttp://www.animalplanet.com/pets/2-theyre-great-for-allergy-sufferers/https://www.rover.com/blog/top-bichon-frise-haircut-styles/Rescues: Small Paws Rescue   https://smallpawsrescue.org/ The mission of Small Paws® Rescue Inc., a charitable, Federal not-for-profit organization, is to rescue and supply non-aggressive Bichons, nationwide, with love, shelter, food, human companionship, and medical care, until permanent placement is secured into a pre-screened loving home, as our resources allow.Small Paws® Rescue Inc. is composed of approximately 6000 people in 26 countries, and over eight hundred volunteers across America. Their goal is to rescue as many Bichons in emergency situations as our organization is safely able to manage.Small Paws® Rescue has rescued, vetted and re-homed over 15,000 Bichons since it's inception in September of 1998. Bichon Rescue Brigade    https://bichonrescuebrigade.org/      @BichonRescueBrigadeBichon Rescue Brigade (BRB) is an all-volunteer group whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and place Bichon Frise and Bichon Frise mixed dogs into responsible and caring homes – as well as providing a resource for public education on the breed and responsible dog ownership. They are located in Southern California and focus their efforts on dogs in need in our area. They do adopt nationwide, but ask adopters to travel to Southern California to meet and adopt their new pups.Instagrams:@professor_porridge@bella_bichonfrise_rescue_dog@benji.birri@bellaundwilma

The Grief Series with Nikenya Hall: In this 6th interview of the grief series Nikenya, we again dig into grief by talking about the transition of Nikenya's mom and her passion to Normalize Grief by Bringing it into the room. Making it part of the everyday conversation.  As with our other guest this episode packed a lot of insights and ways to deal with grief and to hold space for others. We talk about her book – Letters To Grief available on Amazon. We talked expectations we have of people grieving and holding space with them especially holding space without you actually talking or having any conversation. We talk about parents pre-planning their funeral and the relief that brings when you're also trying to mourn. Ms. Nikenya Hall is a transplant New Yorker from the Midwest. As founder and CEO of Achieving Balance Counseling & Holistic Center, LLC, Ms. Hall pulls from a combined twenty years of professional mental health and intuitive work experience. She is a Mental Health Counselor, Certified Intuitive Consultant, Energy Healer, Psychic Medium, Ordained Minister, author and public speaker who possesses her Masters of Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma. As a Professional Healer, Ms. Hall's mission is to bring the mind and body back to a state of balance using various therapeutic and energetic modalities through her individual sessions, seances, Intuitive Sister Circle, Energetic Healing, Grief workshops and books. Some of Ms. Hall's passions are shoe hoarding, sitting on the cushion, and being a mom to a 15 year old Bichon Frise. She has been featured in The New Yorker, Manhattan Times and Madam Noire. Why the Grief Series Podcast? Why talk about grief?  Why the Grief Series Podcast? Why talk about grief? As early as March a lot of people lost someone they held dear to them, it wasn't until October that I too was personally and permanently affected by a death. My life changed the day I found out my dad died. Like everything else I do, I decided I wanted to find out more and share my perspective and to hear from others. That's how the grief series started, with one podcast episode as the goal, but as I spoke with people to find that one person to interview I quickly came to understand that GRIEF was very deep. Who is today's Podcast for, it really is for everyone who wants to find the tools to become better in all they do, to get to that higher version of themselves they were created to be? And this doesn't mean that there is something wrong with those of us that aspire to be better, what we do know is that to do our highest work and to show up as our highest self we need to be self-aware. A few of what we talked about: Share your grief story, your mom transitioned in 2017…. How Nikenya processed her grief.  I asked Nikenya to share tips on how people should process their grief. I asked Nikenya about her passion: why talking about normalizing grief and bringing grief into the room is so important? We talked about Nikenya's book – Letters to Grief… and so much more. Where to find Nikenya Referenced Media and Resources on This Podcast Episode To visit Nikenya's  website – https://abcholisticcenter.net/ Her book is on Amazon – Letter To Grief You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon, Audible, type in LOVING THE WORK YOU DO. _________ Change Watch: Do This – Drop everything you are doing right now and call, text, or send a letter/postcard to someone you know who just lost someone. _________ Don't forget to: subscribe, comment, like and share this post. We are on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loving-the-work-you-do/id1503836991 We are on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kO9bgeclWo6RTCrSJt9ui We are on: Google Podcast We are on Audible and Amazon Music too!! ~ Gloria The post

Humans on the receiving end of divine affections don't do so well, mythologically speaking. However, after having seen Donna in action, the smart money is on the homo sapien. Pluto better watch his gold lamé onesie, if he knows what's good for him. With this episode, we are officially halfway through Season 3 of Oz 9, so let's all take a moment to realize this crew of idiots has managed to survive this long. Well, apart from Matt, that guard in the tunnel, Lady Nibble-Biscuit, the mime, several thousand pod-occupants, 1/3 of Sweden.... never mind. As this gaggle of ninnies is still out there, do please be careful. Wear your mask, wash your hands, carry Idiot Repellant, and join us for WiFiSciFi on December 6! You've been listening to: Shannon Perry as Olivia and Madeline Tim Sherburn as Colin Eric Perry as Dr. von Haber Zetzer, Joe, and Howard Bonnie Brantley as Donna and Jessie June Clark Eubanks as the Albatros David S. Dear as Dr. Theo Aaron Clark as le Bichon Frise and Ben Kevin Hall as Greg and Tiberius Richard Cowen as Leet Iri Alexander as Julie Sarah Golding as Mrs Sheffield Lee Shackleford as Pluto and Richard Nadolny as your narrator Our music was composed and performed by John Faley. Our artwork is by Lucas Elliott. This episode was directed by June Clark Eubanks. Oz 9 is written and produced by Shannon Perry. Our thanks to Just Short of Crazy blog for the image of Pluto. Our gratitude to the very real town of French Lick, Indiana, for not issuing and cease and desist orders or otherwise objecting to us invading their home. If you are a resident of or have been to French Lick, we'd love to hear from you. Give us a shout at crew@oz-9.com. Until next time, Space Monkeys!

Remember how there was that one week you were sick or maybe just on vacation but too poor to go anywhere? And you watched daytime TV, and even though you knew it was ridiculous and cheesy, by Friday you were desperate to know if little Suzy really was Armoire's daughter and if Aristato would find Nectarina in time to stop her from marrying ... I don't know, Ponderosa Jutjaw or whatever? Just stay with me, this is relevant. What I'm saying is, it's totally possible to get swept up in a story, even if the story is kind of nonsense and the characters are slightly less intelligent than waffles.  Don't believe me? This is episode 48.  You've been listening to: Kevin Hall as Greg Aaron Clark as le Bichon Frise and Ben Eric Perry as Joe and Mr. Southers Sarah Golding as Mrs Sheffield Iri Alexander as Julie Tim Sherburn as Buck Bonnie Brantley as Donna June Clare Eubanks as Glenda and the Albatros David S Dear as Dr. Theo Bromae Shannon Perry as Olivia and Madeline, and guest starring Nikki Richardson as the Gated Galaxies Switchboard Operator. Our music was composed and performed by John Faley; our  artwork is by Lucas Elliott. This episode was directed by June Clark Eubanks. Oz 9 is written and produced by Shannon Perry. We love reviews (glowing ones, preferably), so feel free to leave us one on Podchaser, Apple Podcasts, or the podcatcher of your choice. Until next time, Space Monkeys!  

Probably the most remarkable thing that happens in this entire episode is that Le Bichon Frise pronounces "assassinate" correctly. I know. We were pretty shocked too. It happens at the bottom of page 3, so if you just want to hear that and skip the rest, I don't suppose anyone would blame you. Oh, and there's a bit about a butterfly that's funny. You might want to stick around for that. And the discount code for the chocolate. That's never a bad thing. Up to you. You've been listening to: Iri Alexander as Julie Sarah Golding as Mrs Sheffield David S Dear as Dr. Theo Bromae Bonnie Brantley as Jessie and Donna Richard Cowen as Leet June Clark Eubanks as the Albatros and Glenda Tim Sherburn as Colin and Buck Eric Perry as Dr. von Haber Zetzer, Joe, and Mr. Southers Aaron Clark as le Bichon Frise and Ben Kevin Hall as Greg Shannon Perry as Madeline and Olivia and Richard Nadolny as your Narrator Our music is composed and performed by John Faley. Our artwork is by Lucas Elliott. This episode was directed by June Clark Eubanks. Oz 9 is written and produced by Shannon Perry. Our thanks to sponsor Intrigue Chocolate. Until next time, space monkeys!

Photographer Rhian Ap Gruffydd joins Anna to chat about the art of dog photography, her new business and the loss of her beloved Bichon Frise named Otw. They also talk about taking comfort in Buddhism and its philosophy, providing hope in the face of grief.

In this episode, Nikki discusses some of the country's favorite breeds in the sporting and non-sporting groups. Learn about the Vizsla, Weimaraner, Bichon Frise, Boston Terrier and French Bulldog. Do these dogs fit into your family?

It's really late. The kind of late that keeps on getting later until it circles back round to early. When I'm this blurry and tired, I'm likely to say anything. Like how much more bearable life became on this ship with we busted Dr. Theo out of his pod. Geeky never looked so good.... See, now what did I say? Stop with the questions and the "oooo tell me everything" eyes. Dr. Theo is extremely fond of his personal space, and that's all there is to it. So shut up. I'm going to bed. You're listening to: David S Dear as Dr. Theo Bromae Tim Sherburn as Colin and Emily Eric Perry as Dr. von Haber Zetzer, Joe, and Howard Aaron Clark as le Bichon Frise and Ben Kevin Hall as Greg Shannon Perry as Madeline and Olivia Bonnie Brantley as Jessie and Donna Richard Cowen as Leet June Clark Eubanks as the Albatros Iri Alexander as Julie Sarah Golding as Mrs Sheffield Richard Nadolny as your Narrator, and Kyle Jones, as Narrator 2. Our music is composed and performed by John Faley. Our artwork is by Lucas Elliott. This episode was directed by June Clark Eubanks. Oz 9 is written and produced by Shannon Perry. Thank you to our new sponsors, Intrigue Chocolate! Don't forget to use code OZ9 at checkout for a 10% discount, until November 1, 2020. STOP ASKING ABOUT DR. BROMAE. Until next week, Space Monkeys...!

Are you a gaming virgin? Let the chaps direct you to the very best starter games for those approaching the hobby, tabula rasa.This week: Minty chips through his backlog, Jonathan fills in gaps in his knowledge of 16-bit movie tie-ins, and Chris explores a parody game.23rd favourite games of all times, you say?Chris dehydrates himself talking about the hyper stylised, ultra violent Hotline Miami, a "ten out of ten game with an eleven out of ten soundtrack".Minty pogos as Scrooge McDuck in DuckTales on the NES, making special mention of its Moon theme - a chiptune classic tied indelibly to a video charting the inaugural flight of a balloon laden Bichon Frise.Jonathan hopes to do justice to two podcast faithfuls with his run down of Heroes of Might & Magic 3, a game designed for, in his words, "those who are smarter than me".Have these three games ever come up in the same conversation before? No, no they haven't.www.ourthreecents.co.uk— — — — —Massive thanks to our Patreon subscribers Andy Smith, Gene Limbrick, CJ Anderson, Debbie Booth, Guy Lochhead, Jasper Blacketer, David Boys-Layton and Darren Hughes.Watch our video content on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3dZ2gmgSubscribe to our Twitch channel: www.twitch.tv/o3cpodcastHelp support us in exchange for some incredible perks: www.patreon.com/ourthreecentsBrowse the episodes from Season 1: www.ourthreecents.co.ukJoin in the conversation with us: www.facebook.com/ourthreecentsFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/o3cpodcastReach out to us individually:Jonathan - www.twitter.com/jonathandunnChris - www.twitter.com/Chas_HodgesMinty - www.twitter.com/clement_boo

Are you a gaming virgin? Let the chaps direct you to the very best starter games for those approaching the hobby, tabula rasa.This week: Minty chips through his backlog, Jonathan fills in gaps in his knowledge of 16-bit movie tie-ins, and Chris explores a parody game.23rd favourite games of all times, you say?Chris dehydrates himself talking about the hyper stylised, ultra violent Hotline Miami, a "ten out of ten game with an eleven out of ten soundtrack".Minty pogos as Scrooge McDuck in DuckTales on the NES, making special mention of its Moon theme - a chiptune classic tied indelibly to a video charting the inaugural flight of a balloon laden Bichon Frise.Jonathan hopes to do justice to two podcast faithfuls with his run down of Heroes of Might & Magic 3, a game designed for, in his words, "those who are smarter than me".Have these three games ever come up in the same conversation before? No, no they haven't.www.ourthreecents.co.uk— — — — —Massive thanks to our Patreon subscribers Andy Smith, Gene Limbrick, CJ Anderson, Debbie Booth, Guy Lochhead, Jasper Blacketer, David Boys-Layton and Darren Hughes.Watch our video content on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3dZ2gmgSubscribe to our Twitch channel: www.twitch.tv/o3cpodcastHelp support us in exchange for some incredible perks: www.patreon.com/ourthreecentsBrowse the episodes from Season 1: www.ourthreecents.co.ukJoin in the conversation with us: www.facebook.com/ourthreecentsFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/o3cpodcastReach out to us individually:Jonathan - www.twitter.com/jonathandunnChris - www.twitter.com/Chas_HodgesMinty - www.twitter.com/clement_boo

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Something nefarious is happening on a golf course in French Lick, Indiana. Actually, several nefarious things. Well, OK, like, three... maybe four nefarious things, and then a whole bunch of naughty things. Look, we're losing the point here.  Look, just listen to the episode. It'll be easier than me trying to explain it to you. You've been listening to: Aaron Clark as Ben and le Bichon Frise; Sarah Golding as Mrs Sheffield; Iri Alexander as Julie; Richard Cowen as Tiberius and Leet; Kevin Hall as Felonius and Greg; Bonnie Brantley as Donna and Jessie; Shannon Perry as Olivia and Madeline; Tim Sherburn as Colin; June Clark Eubanks as the Albatros; David S. Dear as Doctor Theo Bromae; Eric Perry as Doctor von Haber Zetzer; and Richard Nadolny as your Narrator. This episode was directed by June Clark Eubanks. Our artwork is by Lucas Elliot. Our music is composed and performed by John Faley. Oz 9 is written and produced by Shannon Perry. This episode, number 42, is dedicated to Douglas Adams, the hoopiest frood of them all.  

Four generations of the Roberts family live in one house in central Michigan. They use the house itself, off-the-shelf technology, and other creative ways to help look after a family member with dementia, even training their very cute Bichon Frise to be a service dog.

It's the end of Season 2, and our crew are still dumb, still in space, and still hovering at the edge of death. Thanks to all the zig zagging around the galaxy, they're nearly back where they started, and the forniculator still hasn't been fixed. So, if you've been with us for the past 39 episodes, well, you probably could have skipped this bit. Let's hope Season 3 is better. In Season 2, you heard from: Iri Alexander as Julie Bonnie Brantley as Donna and Jessie Aaron Clark as le Bichon Frise and Ben June Clark Eubanks as Glenda and the Albatros Richard Cowen as Leet and Tiberius David S. Dear as Dr. Theo Bromae John Faley as Brandon the YouTube guy Sarah Golding as Mrs. Sheffield Kevin Hall as Greg, Felonius, Spotty Bosh, Tour Guide, and Radu the Handsome Eric Perry as Dr. von Haber Zetzer, Joe, Howard, and Mr. Southers Shannon Perry as Olivia and Madeline Tim Sherburn as Colin, Emily, and Buck And Richard Nadolny as your Narrator. Guest appearances in Season Two included Jessica Vest from “Cassie and the Spectral Shade,” Kyle Jones of “The Discussing Network,” Raymond Morse of “5 and Thirty with Ruk,” Karin Heimdahl of “Y2K Podcast”, Travis Hull, Susan Franzen, Eric Davis, and Barbara McGarry. Thank you all! Our theme and other music — including Madeline's Theme in this episode — were composed and performed by John Faley. Our artwork is by Lucas Elliott. Oz 9 is written and produced by Shannon Perry. Thanks so very much to all our patrons and supporters:  David S. Dear of A Ninth World Journal Alex Kirk Anthony Dallape of Cardinal Sins podcast Barry Heap Kim Cole of Chaotic Goodness podcast Corey Pfautsch Craig Edwards, "the Media Guy" D.J. Sylvis of Monkeyman Productions Diana Wittenbrock James Jamtaas of Creatorz Anon podcast Dwayne Farver of Manifestations podcast Eden and Tom Minucci Emily Swanson Eric Davis Evan Melhouse Daniel French of Fishbonius Sound Design Janis Westin Jessica Vest Julie Stewart Kari David Karin Heimdahl of Y2K podcast Kate Wallinga of Ignorance was Bliss podcast Kiyomi and Greg Yim Louisa Wagner Helo Crepaldi, otherwise known as “Madam Kittypaldi” Maissa Bessada Marnie Warner Nicole Acquavella Raymond Morse of 5 and 30 with Ruk podcast Lee and Karen Shackleford of the Relativity Podcast Rick Croft RJ Stonecipher of The Ladies of Strange podcast Shosuro Ajo Steven and Jas of Witchever Path podcast T. H. Wyman Talon Stradley of Newon's Dark Room podcast Tamsin Cheyne Michael Curtis of The Awkward Screw podcast Timothy J. Ramaekers of The Awkward Screw podcast Travis and Shannon Hull Nick Wesselman Until Season 3, Space Monkeys!

Hunde für Allergiker - Allergiker Hunde: Alle infos rund um Hunde für Allergiker | Tierhaarallergie Hier sind die 9 besten (fast) hypoallergenen Hunderassen für Allergiker mit denen sie ohne die sorge allergischer Reaktionen ihr Hund lieben werden. Ich gebe euch 3 wichtige Tipps, wenn ihr allergisch auf Hundehaare bzw. Hunde sind. In diesem Podcast werden beliebte Hunderasse für Allergiker sind unter andere Basjenji, Schnauzer, Bichon Frise und Co. vorgestellt. Weiterhin klären wir auf was genau die allergischen Reaktionen auslösen und welche Haustiere trotzdem geeignet für Allergiker sind. Oftmals ist es ja ein ganz gutes Verkaufsargument einen für Allergiker geeigneten Hund zu haben. Da der Labrador und Golden Retriver vor allem als Therapiebegleithund oder auch Blindenhund eingesetzt wird, soll er durch diese Kreuzung zum geeigneten Hund für Allergiker werden, die nicht haaren und nicht stinken Es gibt Rassen die speziell für Allergiker geeignet sein sollen, da sie kein Fell verlieren und /oder keine Unterwolle haben. Allergisch auf Hunde? Wenn ihr noch mehr zur Allergie beim Hund (Symptome Diagnose Therapie Vorbeugung) lesen wollt gibt´s hier unseren Artikel dazu: https://hundkatzeschmaus.com/de/hunde-fuer-allergiker-hypoallergene-hunderassen.html

Remember this challenge from when you were a kid? Stand in a dark bathroom, face the mirror, and voice her name three times.... Written by Shannon Perry Voice Acted by Aaron Clark You may recognize Aaron as the sometimes-goofy, sometimes-homicidal, always-creepy le Bichon Frise of Oz 9.  Michael stood in front of the bathroom mirror. “Bloody Mary” he said, in the dim, flickering light of the candle. “Bloody Mary.” His hand trembled, the candle nearly falling into the sink. He closed his eyes “Bloody Mary.”  He opened his eyes: She was there! Deathly pale and terrible! He turned to run, but she reached out and grabbed his shirt. “Don’t you wash the news?” she shrieked. “Wash your damn hands!” 

Pod poetry is generally considered to be the 3rd worst in the universe. If you have a weak liver or any sort of cheese allergy, you might want to check with a doctor before listening to this episode. You're listening to: Bonnie Brantley as Jessie and Donna Richard Cowen as Leet and Tyberius Iri Alexander as Julie Sarah Golding as Mrs. Sheffield June Clark Eubanks as the Albatros Tim Sherburn as Colin and Buck Kevin Hall as Greg Eric Perry as Joe and Mr. Southers Aaron Clark as le Bichon Frise and Ben Shannon Perry as Olivia and Madeline, and ONLY Richard Nadolny as your Narrator Our music is composed and performed by John Faley. Our artwork is by Lucas Elliott. Oz 9 is written and produced by Shannon Perry. Thanks to Allan Hopfensperger for this episode’s Naming Head One contribution. These are some crazy times, Space Monkeys, so take care and be well!

What do you do when your Otologostealth X13 runs out of charge?  That wasn't actually a rhetorical question — the manual is in Ancient Mesopotamian (we think) and none of the charging cables we have fits. Anyone? Anyway, we say goodbye to a crewmate this episode, so get your hanky ready or use your sleeve or whatever, just prepare to have your innards stepped on in the name of emotional manipulation. You're listening to: June Clark Eubanks as Glenda and the Albatros Kevin Hall as Greg Eric Perry as Mr. Southers, Dr. von Haber-Zetzer, and Joe Bonnie Brantley as Donna and Jessie Shannon Perry as Olivia and Madeline Tim Sherburn as Colin and Buck Aaron Clark as le Bichon Frise and Ben Richard Cowen as Leet With Sarah Golding as Mrs. Sheffield Introducing Iri Alexander as Julie and Richard Nadolny as your Narrator Thanks to Jessica Vest for this week’s suggestion for Naming Head One. Music by John Faley; art by Lucas Elliott; Oz 9 was written and produced by Shannon Perry.  Until next time, space monkeys!

I... we... they... Seriously? This is... It just...  SERIOUSLY? You've been listening to: June Clark Eubanks as Glenda and the Albatros Bonnie Brantley as Donna and Jessie Tim Sherburn as Colin, Buck, and Emily Eric Perry as Mr. Southers, Head 1, and Dr. von Haber Zetzer Richard Cowen as Leet Aaron Clark as le Bichon Frise and Ben Shannon Perry as Olivia and Madeline Special thanks to guest star Sarah Golding as Mrs. Clara Sheffield And Richard Nadolny as your Narrator This episode is dedicated in loving memory to Kari David and Aunt Mary Kathryn. Safe travels, space monkeys. You’ll be missed.

Scott Sommer on the Owner/Professional Handlers RelationshipScott Sommer, handler of two different Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show winners is back for the third and final installment of his conversation with host Laura Reeves. Today we’re talking about owner handlers and professional handlers. Plus, Sommer talks about the most difficult trimming techniques he learned and offers invaluable tips from an experienced veteran about working with scissored coats and other tricks of the trade. Handlers compete with the best to improveDiscussing the Owner Handled competition, Sommer reflects on the past when direct competition between amateur and professional handlers forced owners to “Step up and compete with handlers, which made them better.” “Owner Handled allows them to compete against one another. I’m not opposed, but I think it separates the whole dog show world,” Sommer observed. “It takes away from people’s ability to learn. You have to compete with the better (competitor) to make your dog better. It makes a difference.“The Owner Handlers have to compete with people who can make a dog look like it isn’t. It’s a hard thing to do. I worked for Michael Kemp for 16 years. Even now, I struggle with some things. It takes a long time to learn.” Still learning after all this timeSommer said that even after 40 years, his biggest struggle is trimming a dog’s off-side front leg. “It’s horrible,” Sommer said. “The hardest thing in the world for me to get right was the neck in to shoulder. The best thing you can do is never touch the head and neck until a day after they are bathed. You can trim the body. But if you trim (the head/neck of a Bichon Frise) right after you dry, there’ll be no hair left. It needs at least a day.”Sommer noted that climate, humidity, and even water quality makes a tremendous difference in coat texture. He advised bathing a Bichon two to three days ahead of the show in order to have enough spring in their coat. “When I was in dry areas, I’d just spray water and pat the hair down,” Sommer said. “Kaz (Hosaka, legendary poodle handler and protégé of Anne Rogers Clark) taught me that. “There’s so much to tell people. (Learning all of this) doesn’t just happen overnight.” Support this podcast

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Scott Sommer: Work Hard and Never Stop TryingScott Sommer, one of only a handful of people to show multiple dogs to Best in Show at Westminster Kennel Club, offers his best advice for success. Both JR, the Bichon Frise and Stump, the Sussex Spaniel were surprise, dark horse winners at the Garden in their respective years. JR won under Dorothy MacDonald, defeating Mick, the incomparable Kerry Blue Terrier, handled by https://puredogtalk.com/podcast/26-winners-of-westminster-dog-show-bill-mcfadden-valerie-nunes-atkinson-andy-linton-2/ (Bill McFadden), in a match up of Titans in the dog world. Stump was the oldest dog to win the coveted award. He came out of retirement to celebrate surviving a nearly tragic illness, winning under Sari Tietjen, the roar of the Madison Square Garden crowd ringing in Sommer’s ears. Sommer’s family bred smooth fox terriers. In fact, his mother sold legendary dog man Bobby Fisher his first show dog. Sommer showed his first dog at five years old and was hooked. He later apprenticed for Bob and Jane Forsyth. On his 16th birthday, Sommer moved to Houston and went to work for Michael Kemp. Best adviceHis best advice? “Work hard and never stop trying. This is not something you can learn overnight. Work for it and you will get rewarded.” “I think the initial steps are taking care of the dogs, cleaning them, feeding them, from there go forward,” Sommer said. Top dogsJR was the Number One ranked dog in country in 2001. But Sommer said he’d never shown the dog to MacDonald before that Best in Show lineup. “How she decided between JR & Mick I’ll never know,” Sommer said. “I fully expected the Kerry to win. When she said ‘Bichon,’ I just ran… “JR was a great show dog. He just never let down. It could be hot, cold, wet, it didn’t matter. He was so dependable. When you show a dog at that level that is so important,” Sommer added. Both JR and Stump lived out their lives with Sommer. They were inseparable best friends and died a week apart. Run!Sommer’s best recommendations for the Garden include making sure large breed dogs have boots so the salt on the streets doesn’t hurt their feet. “Go in with all the confidence in the world, hope and pray, and do the best job you can,” Sommer said. “If (the judge) points at you, RUN!” Pure Dog Talk is sponsored by: Support this podcast

On December 4, 2019, Oz 9 did a live show at the South Side Podfest at Bar 171 in Chicago, Illinois.  It was the evening of the Annual Assassins Holiday Dinner. Of course, the Albatros and le Bichon Frise attended, with chaperone Cpt. Madeline, who was very upset to learn that no one with any sense at all ate the delicious-smelling food. Thank you to Nick Mataragas and Memoriam Development for creating this fun event and putting us on the list, thank you to Bar 171 for hosting us, and thank you to those who attended. Lady Trout’s henchmen will be visiting those who didn’t laugh enough, don’t think we didn’t see you. Special thanks to Susan Franzen and Eric Davis for traveling vast distances – though not as far as us, we’re from outer space, for crying out loud – to take on special assassin duties. You’ve been listening to: June Clark Eubanks as the Albatros Aaron Clark as le Bichon Frise Introducing Susan Franzen as the Minx and Eric Davis as the Hound dog Karin Heimdahl as Lady Trout, Bonnie Brantley as Jessie Shannon Perry as Olivia and Madeline, And Richard Nadolny as your Narrator. Until next time, Space Monkeys, Narrator out.  

Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Bichon Frise:https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/bichon-frise#/slide/1Yelling Is Bad for Dogs:https://scontent.fbne5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/76651679_2374693932841998_3492647777106657280_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_ohc=V9eIS-mOuvQAQnCtBgIZdE_JzEQ1qY29NhGn47d-3njbbKnP_zlOtb6Xw&_nc_ht=scontent.fbne5-1.fna&oh=dddf85c2d41cd309db6577c7dcb56223&oe=5E8AD11FSubscribe to us on APPLE PODCASTS, STITCHER or your podcatcher of choice.Find us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER or INSTAGRAM.

Does it sometimes seem like everything that is trying to kill you wants to talk to you about it first? I mean, I don't really feel like I need to connect with you on an emotional level when I'm just trying to keep breathing. In episode 27, a very unexpected truth is revealed — but is it good news? Or very very bad indeed? Smart money's on bad. I'm going with bad. You're listening to: Tim Sherburn as Colin and Emily Eric Perry as Head 1 and Mr. Southers June Clark Eubanks as Glenda and the Albatros Bonnie Brantley as Jessie and Donna Kevin Hall as Cal Shannon Perry as Madeline and Olivia Aaron Clark as le Bichon Frise, and Richard Nadolny as your Narrator. Special thanks this week to Jamie Price for the sensitivity read. Our music is composed and performed by John Faley, and our artwork is by Lucas Elliott. Oz 9 is written and produced by Shannon Perry. Until next time, space monkeys!

For over 18 years Jason Dowd has been the owner of Imagine-Nation Art Studios, a fine art photography and graphic studio. His work has been seen in countries across the world and from coast to coast in the US. His first major series “Dreams, Nightmares, Fears and Fantasy” launched in 2010 and he never looked back. To promote the arts he founded the AME Experience (an online magazine, TV and Radio Show) that is the voice of artists and entertainers everywhere.He’s always been an animal lover. He got his first dog in 2000 and has had dogs ever since. After his first dog died from Cushings disease, he rescued a Bichon Frise from Small Paws Rescue named Ali, and he worked to rehabilitate her to learn to trust humans again; she was a puppy mill dog. In 2013 he rescued another dog “Gladys” a dachshund who was also abused – a senior dog to boot. Despite the criticism he took for adopting an abused senior dog, he did it anyway and she’s been a pillar in his family ever since.In February 2018 his dog Ali got seriously sick almost overnight. He took her to the ER for liver failure and the same day took Gladdy to the ER for a severe pancreatitis attack. Gladdy recovered but remains on a strict diet, Ali did not survive. After her death he read the label of the treats he gave these two dogs to find extremely high fats and ethylene glycol (anti-freeze) as an ingredient. The poison destroyed Ali’s liver and the two treats he gave Gladdy caused her pancreatitis to go from controlled to acute forever changing her life.Without his ability to find treats that met the vet’s strict diet he created his own snacks. The snacks were such a hit from every dog he gave them to that he started his own dog treat company “Gladdy’s Goodies” where he sells the same treats he makes for his own dogs, great for healthy dogs and dogs with health issues. https://gladdysgoodies.comCatch other GREAT Savvy guests and #SavvyBizTips at:https://lifeunscriptedradio.com/https://www.savvybusinessradio.com/

Name three animals that can see in the dark. What happens when an animal that couldn't... suddenly can? Given that it's happening aboard the Oz 9, my guess is that it isn't good. Strange things are afoot aboard our ship, and most of them are the crew. You’ve been listening to: Bonnie Brantley as Jessie June Clark Eubanks as the Albatros Tim Sherburn as Dick, Colin, and Emily Eric Perry as Doctor von Haber Zetzer and Head 1 Aaron Clark as le Bichon Frise and Martin Richard Cowen as Leet Shannon Perry as Madeline and Olivia And Richard Nadolny as your narrator. We’d like to take a moment to tell you about WiFiSciFi, a live podcasting event coming up in April 2020. Enjoy live performances of Oz 9, Relativity, Sage & Savant, 9th World Journal, Girl in Space, and Moonbase Theta Out – two performances, one memorable night in Seattle, Washington. You can find more information at wifiscifi.org or follow event announcements on Twitter at WiFiSciFiLive. And keep an eye out for our upcoming Indiegogo; we have some amazing patron rewards planned! Oz 9 is written and produced by Shannon Perry; our artwork is by Lucas Elliott, and our theme and other music are composed and performed by John Faley. Until next time, space monkeys, Narrator out.

Ya know what they say, “while the cat* is away, the mice will play.” Or in today’s case, while Renee is away Tugboat will forget every manner he’s ever been taught. We’ve got Dana Wickens and Brett Morris (couple behind all of your favorite podcasts) here to tell us about dogsitting/wrangling Tugboat all weekend. Plus! Alexis is worried Crumb may be smarter than her, and Heather and the Hat Pack bring you a super My Mutt Minute. What are you waiting for? Get a Glechon (cross between a Bichon Frise and a Beagle) and get in there!    *Don’t worry. We put money in the cat jar for this.

You're never going to guess what's going on aboard the Oz 9... Well, yes, you're right, they are in danger of their lives... And yes, right again, they've made a bunch of dumb mistakes that got them here... Ok, FINE, I guess you can guess, smart ass, congratulations.  You've been listening to:  Tim Sherburn as Colin and Emily  June Clark Eubanks as the Albatros  Aaron Clark as le Bichon Frise  Richard Cowen as Leet  Bonnie Brantley as Jessie and Donna  Eric Perry as Joe, Dr. von Haber Zetzer, and Head 1  Shannon Perry as Olivia and Madeline,   John Faley as Brandon the YouTuber,  and Richard Nadolny, as your Narrator.  Our theme and other music was composed and performed by John Faley. Our artwork is by Lucas Elliott. Oz 9 is written and produced by Shannon Perry. Thanks as ever to our wonderful patrons. If you'd like to show your support of Oz 9, check out our sites on Etsy and TeePublic for very fun merch, or consider becoming a patron and getting some nifty rewards. 

Oz 9 podcast is on a hiatus between seasons one and two, but you didn't think you were getting off the hook that easily, did you? Goodness, no.  In this spoiler-ridden, one-f-bomb-droppin' bonus episode (and we use the word "bonus" with some optimism), four of our cast members chat about life aboard the Oz 9.  Join: June Clark Eubanks (the Albatros and Glenda) Aaron Clark (le Bichon Frise and Ben) Tim Sherburn (Colin, Emily/Head two, Buck Nubbins) and Richard Cowen (Leet) Our theme music was composed and performed by John Faley. 

'Allo, little piggies!  The notorious assassin le Bichon Frise is circling our crew like a vulture who hopes his prey drops soon because he's tired and hungry and a little cranky and frankly probably a little dehydrated and his blood sugar's low, he just knows it, and this dry desert air is doing NOTHING for his skin. He's ready to do some assassaning, but this bloody crew just will not cooperate.  Oh, and pod 666 just popped open, so it's anyone's guess what happens next.  Featuring the talents of: Bonnie Brantley as Jessie and Donna Tim Sherburn as Colin and Head 2 Eric Perry as JOe, Head 1, and Mr. Southers Richard Cowen as Leet Aaron Clark as le Bichon Frise June Eubanks as the Albatros Shannon Perry as Madeline and Olivia, and Richard Nadolny as the Narrator Our music is composed and performed by John Faley, with additional arrangement by Elliot Faley. Oz 9 is written and produced by Oz 9. Visit our website at https://oz-9.com to check out our merchandise, find links to us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and make your way to our Patreon page.  Sound effects from Freesound: https://freesound.org/people/peepholecircus/sounds/171705/

Captain Jessie is now aboard the Oz 9, which is great, except she brought her assassin with her (pro tip: don't do that), and he's managed to get a hold of some fairly crucial information about the Oz 9.  Will our pointless but slightly endearing crew survive? More importantly, who will hire the Narrator if they don't? You've been listening to: Shannon Perry as Madeline and Olivia Bonnie Brantley as Jessie Richard Cowen as Leet Tim Sherburn as Colin and Head 2 Eric Perry as Joe, Mr. Southers, and Head 1 Aaron Clark as le Bichon Frise and Richard Nadolny as your Narrator (email for rates) Our music is composed and performed by John Faley with additional arrangement by Elliot Faley.  Oz 9 is written and produced by Shannon Perry. Sound effects from Freesound: https://freesound.org/people/peepholecircus/sounds/171705/ https://freesound.org/people/Diboz/sounds/211683/

A pod has popped open, and something is roaming loose aboard the Oz 9. Something silent.... but ... deadly? Jessie, Captain of the neighboring Oz 6748, may have good reason to fear for her life,  AND Olivia explains the MRDR protocol, which is just as bad as it sounds. Not sure if you knew this yet, but Gated Galaxies is kind of crap. You've been listening to: Tim Sherburn as Colin Eric Perry as Joe Richard Cowen as Leet Shannon Perry as Olivia and Madeline Bonnie Brantley as Jessie Introducing Aaron Clark as le Bichon Frise, and Richard Nadolny as the Narrator Our theme and other music is composed and performed by John Faley. Oz 9 is written and produced by Shannon Perry. Sound effects from Freesound: https://freesound.org/people/peepholecircus/sounds/171705/ https://freesound.org/people/Diboz/sounds/211683/ Special thanks to our first patrons! Join them in supporting Oz 9 by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/Oz9podcast. 

Episode 10 - Bichon Frise This spunky little, white dog has been compared to a walking cotton ball. For more information and where we obtained our information, please visit: www.akc.org and www.bichon.org The book referenced is “Solving the Mysteries of Breed Type” by Richard Beauchamp

Happy Monday, everyone! Today, Ryan and Alex are trying Lindemans Strawberry by Brouwerij Lindemans. Brouwerij Lindemans is a family-driven company, aware of their corporate responsibility. They embrace the rich lambic tradition, traditional brewing methods, and the unique Senne Valley biotope. Their beers are authentic, have a very specific and quirky character and offer a unique tasting experience to every consumer with each sip. Lindemans Strawberry is a fruit lambic with the complex sweetness of the fruit made to perfectly match with the sourness of the lambic, resulting in a unique balanced marriage of sweet and sour. This week on FDB - cows get a shot at online dating, a Bichon Frise works the crowd, hear one of the best obituary jokes around, and more! Now please kick back, and enjoy another sit down with Friends Drink Beer. To support Brouwerij Lindemans and find out more about their beers, visit their website at: www.lindemans.be BEER EVENT OF THE WEEK EVENT: New England Craft Brew Summit WHERE: Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, Maine WHEN: March 1, from 7:30am till 5:30pm WHAT: More than just a trade-show of vendor booths, the New England Brew Summit is all about bringing people in the craft beer industry together to share ideas and knowledge that will move the industry forward in a sustainable way. They are planning more than a dozen workshops throughout the day with technical brewing topics, business topics, and, Front of House/ Hospitality/ Tasting Room and Pub Operations. To top it all off, they’ll have a great lunch, several pours of beer from across the region, and a happy hour to celebrate all the craft beer industry has achieved! Have a question for Ryan & Alex? Submit it today at www.friendsdrinkbeer.com, and we will answer it on the next episode! Lastly if you like the show, donate to us and show your support: www.patreon.com/friendsdrinkbeer CREDITS Alex Hobbs - Executive Producer Ryan Roope - Executive Producer Episode Written By - Jared Brody & Alexis Ashjian

The funnies come in droves as the bros + Kyle figure out how to groom a Bichon Frise, alternative ways to keep you awake, and much more. Follow us on Twitter @hyperbrolepod Ask us a question on Twitter @hyperbrolepod, email askusanything@hyperbrolepodcast.com, or visit hyperbrolepodcast.com. Support us at Patreon.com/Hyperbrole_Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hyperbrole-podcast/message

What do you think of a smart rabbit at collage?  Many colleges allow students to keep fish in small tanks in their dorm rooms. It’s a lot more uncommon to find a college that allows more interactive pets to live with student owners. For students who feel they need a four-legged companion while they’re away at school, we have a link in the show notes to 15 pet friendly colleges. There are five reasons why you should own a rabbit: 1) The cost. Are you aware that the cost of owning a rabbit is less than owning a cat or a dog? To own a dog or a cat costs roughly $2,000 a year! That's a lot of bones. A rabbit, depending on how much you spoil it, costs roughly $400 a year. So having a rabbit even works within the most meager of college student budgets, and you still get your "warm and fuzzy" cuddle fix. 2) Their cuteness level. How can you say no to a fuzzy, cute little rabbit face? When you look up cute animals on Google, rabbits heavily dominate the internet cuteness category. Everything they do is cute no matter what. Rabbits are pretty kawaii! 3) Their social and friendly personalities. Not only are they great with people, they love hanging out with animal buddies. 4) The variety of the breeds. From the biggest Flemish Giant to smallest Netherland Dwarf, rabbits come in all shapes, colors and sizes. 5) Last but not least, you have a friend for life! Rabbits live up to 14 years and will be your buddy through all those years College students leaving the comfort and familiarity of home for the first time can experience a lonely and stressful transition, but a small number of schools across the nation are making this potentially difficult period easier by allowing students to bring their beloved pets to reside with them on campus. Schools such as MIT, Eckerd College, University of Washington and Stephens College have designated pet-friendly dorms where students can cohabitate with their furry family members. Upon seeing the success of these programs, the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley launched a pet-friendly housing program in the fall of 2014. For UNC, the stakes for success are high. Enrollment is down, the university has lost 1,000 students in the past five years, and the university is looking for new ways to attract and retain students. Jenni Brundage, assistant director of Apartment Life and Operations, expects the program to be a great recruitment and retention tool: There is already a waiting list, and the university may add additional floors next year. Americans have not only embraced the Shultz dictum that happiness is a warm puppy: They’re applying it to warm rabbits, kangaroo rats, pot-bellied pigs, cockatiels and ferrets. And for that matter, to decidedly tepid ball pythons, Cuban rock iguanas and Chilean rose hair tarantulas. The issue here isn’t the type of beastie; it’s that animals equate to happiness, whether you’re at home, in the workplace, or in the stressful milieu that is the modern academy. An increasing number of students believe they benefit from having pets for emotional support or comfort. And those with diagnosed mental health problems—including anxiety, panic attacks and depression—are asserting their right to keep them in university residences at campuses such as UC Berkeley. Although counseling or psychiatric care may be necessary to address these real and growing needs, pets can be a valuable adjunct for restoring the emotional equilibrium of troubled students. Some of the evidence for this is simply empirical: Who hasn’t felt better stroking a furry cat or feeding a carrot to an equable equine? Though still relatively scant, there is scientific evidence for the positive effects of animal propinquity. A recent article in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, for instance, concluded that “animal-assisted intervention” may prove a good complementary therapy option for trauma. Nobody claims the dorms are evolving into petting zoos. But animals are gaining a toehold (clawhold?) in Cal residences. Which is all well and good if you’re cool with critters in general—but what if you’re afraid of dogs, allergic to cat dander, or freaked out by snakes, even the benign non-venomous kind? Is the French lop rabbit down the hall just the camel’s nose under the tent, a harbinger that the residences will soon teem with—well, camels? Probably not. Berkeley allow animals in the residences under guidelines established by two laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act. But the criteria for each are fairly explicit. “The Americans with Disabilities Act covers people with psychological disabilities, and only authorizes dogs and in some cases, miniature horses,” says Aaron Cohen, a staff psychologist for Berkeley’s residential and student service programs. “And the animals must also be trained to respond to specific patient needs. For example, they can alert patients who’ve missed their medications. Or a dog could be trained to put its head in the lap of a patient with bipolar disorder who’s on the verge of a manic episode.” By contrast, emotional support animals, covered by the Fair Housing Act, can be any species, says Cohen. “You’d require a diagnosis (from a qualified professional) of your condition and documentation establishing that it would be difficult for you to live in a stable and comfortable fashion in the residences without your animal,” says Cohen. “But the animal doesn’t have to be trained to perform a specific task.” That doesn’t mean the animals are accorded carte blanche to act like utter animals, however. They are expected to conform to the same rules applied to human residents: No biting or mauling, spitting venom or defecating in hallways, let alone blasting music at 3:00 am in accompaniment to a beer pong tournament. Adam Ratliff, Cal’s critical communications manager, emailed California that “If the animal’s and owner’s behavior becomes a nuisance or danger to other community members (e.g., noise, lack of waste pick-up etc.) then we do contact students to help mitigate the community impact.” One freshman at Washington State University was allowed to bring a 95-pound pig into her dorm—and, because the pig refused to use the stairs and was stressed out by the freight elevator, wound up staying in the second-floor dorm room and using a litter box. “The other students thought the pig was kind of cool, “ Hannah Mitchell, the dorm’s residential director at the time, told The New York Times, “but less cool when it began to smell.” It’s easy to poke fun at the idea of housing swine or alpacas or Komodo dragons in the dorms, but as Ratliff indicates, requests are generally for more compact pets—felines, small dogs, and perhaps rabbits, guinea pigs or white rats. Since the beginning of this school year, he continued, the university has approved all documented requests for both service and emotional support animals: 33 so far. All are either dogs or cats, wrote Ratliff, adding, “The type of animal does not impact our process or review.” For some students, the university can be a bleak and lonely place, and that seems especially the case for top, highly competitive institutions. According to the American College Health Association, almost a third of students found themselves so depressed at some point during 2014 that they couldn’t function. Around 15 percent of Cal students used campus counseling services last year, up from 10 percent five years ago; at UCLA, that figure has spiked to 20 percent. Throughout the UC system, student demand for mental health services has jumped 37 percent in the last six years. As a way to reduce overall student stress, Berkeley’s University Health Services has partnered with Tony LaRussa’s Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) to bring pups to Sproul Plaza once a month, with bonus visits during finals. These “Pet Hugs” events are open to all passersby, and very popular. “Cal is a highly competitive campus of 37,000 students and we at UHS are always looking for ways to help students manage their stress levels,” the health services website explains. “Petting an ARF dog offers instant stress relief.” Cohen says he first heard of emotional support animals in 2004, “so that’s a long time to have a conversation about the subject.” And even now, he says, evaluation guidelines are not deeply detailed. “It’s easier to determine (qualifications) if you’re looking at psychological disability rather than emotional support,” he says. So is there potential for abuse? Can someone who is in every way well-adjusted and anxiety-free bring a kitty cat to the dorms just because he or she really, really likes cats? Of course, says Cohen. “But there’s the potential for abuse in many areas, and I really haven’t seen much of it in our system,” he says. “Emotional support animals are gaining acceptance. Even on the airlines, anyone can bring an emotional support animal for a fee, though I recall an incident where a guy with a huge pig was walked off a plane. It’s a balancing act. We need to maintain guidelines, but we also want to support students. Further, it’s the law. Under the Americans with Disabilities and Fair Housing Acts, service and support animals must be accommodated if there is documentation of need.” In Berkeley’s dorms, no one seems to be getting in much of a lather about the issue. The general attitude seems to be: As long as no roommate is allergic or otherwise severely stressed by our four-footed (or six-or-eight-footed), winged, finned or scaled planetary associates, bring ‘em on. Some students told California that a good alternative might be a separate floor for animal owners, or a “pet place” where the animals could be housed and visited regularly. “I think (students) should be able to have emotional support animals because Berkeley is a stressful place,” says Danny Chera, a freshman majoring in microbial biology. “Animals are a way of getting away from reality and kind of having something close to them. I have tons of pets at home, dogs, fish, birds. They keep me sane. I would love to have them here. I think it would help me a lot.” Even undergrads who aren’t wildly enthusiastic about the emotional support concept generally are supportive. “I personally would not want to have a pet,” says Hosefa Basrai, a freshman in pre-business. “Woofing would make me uncomfortable, especially at night. (But) I think if they need it, they should have them.” As for critics who complain that comfort animals are infantilizing students? Dorm residents apparently beg to differ. “You could be 30 years old and still want the support of animals,” says Chera, “because the bond you can share with animals you can’t really get with people. Everybody deserves whatever they need to cope.” How Pets Came to the University of Northern Colorado Exactly why did UNC create the program? “We allow our live-in staff members to have pets, and a lot of students asked for pets themselves,” Brundage says. “We were getting an increasing number of applications for students to live with emotional support or therapy pets. There is a lot of off-campus housing that allows pets, and piloting this program opens the door for more students with pets to live on campus.” My practice, Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital, serves as veterinary advisor for the program. In essence, we are the first line of care if the university has concerns about the care of the students’ pets. The hospital also provides education to students and staff about pet wellness and cares for many of the pets as patients. As a veterinarian, I was particularly curious about how this would work once the program began. Student with cat Student Sarah Hammer finds her cat, Robin, to be a great support. When Dr. Merideth Early, a colleague at Sheep Draw who is also president of the Weld County Veterinary Medical Association, sat on an advisory panel for the program at its inception, she says she was impressed with the level of care and responsibility demonstrated by the university. “The staff and students were interested in my input about making this a good experience for everybody. They really thought about everything, including not using the elevators so that students who have allergies won’t be affected by pet hair or dander in the elevator.” (Another way the school protects students with allergies: Laundry facilities have designated certain washers and dryers for the pet community. Everybody is free to use them, but the signs help pet-allergic students avoid contaminated machines.) Putting the Program Into Action The pet program encompasses the second and third floors of Lawrenson Hall, an imposing 16-story building in the middle of UNC’s campus. Students live in two-bedroom, apartment-style suites; there is a maximum of two animals per apartment. Each apartment has a sign outside the door with a picture of a dog or a cat and a number indicating how many of each pet is in the apartment. (This signage helps the UNC police department, facilities and maintenance staff know the type and number of critters to expect if they need to enter the premises.) For now, the only pets in the program are cats and small dogs, none of whom weigh more than 40 pounds. The pets must stay in the apartments at all times, unless they’re coming or going from the dorm. It’s recommended — but not required— that pets be housebroken or litterbox trained. What’s more, all pets must be spayed or neutered, vaccinated against rabies, be registered in Weld County and be on a leash when out on campus. Finally, students are required to buy liability insurance, which costs about $15 a month. Lawrenson Hall UNC's Lawrenson Hall has two floors that are pet friendly. A Tour of the Pet-Friendly Residences To see how the program is progressing, we took a midsemester tour with Corey Friend, director of Lawrenson Hall.Friendis a pet lover himself and lives in the dorm with his dog, Kirby, a tiny, happy,fluff ball mix of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Bichon Frise. Our first impression was that the pet-friendly hallways smelled clean — kind of like cranberries. Not one stray animal hair or piece of poo was spotted: Even the gated gravel outdoor dog run and elimination area was spotless. “Some of the other hall directors are jealous because they think the pet-friendly floors smell better than the pet-free ones,” Friend says about the cleanliness. “The students are very good about cleaning up after their dogs: They know that if there is a problem, they could be asked to leave the program. Our custodial staff cleans this area as well.” What Students Are Saying On the tour, we met Lawrenson resident senior Sarah Hammer and her rescue cat, Robin. Hammer is studying English with a minor in history, and her story is interesting in that it highlights the unconventional way this program is helping people succeed. She considers Robin a therapy cat. “Back in 2013 I was having a really hard time, so I got a cat, and she really helped me, made me feel like life was worth living again.” Overall, the program is going very well, according to Hammer. “The only time I heard a bunch of dogs barking and freaking out was during the fire drill, which is understandable. I think there is more community because we have to work together to make it successful.” Student with cat at UNC Morgan Monroe was thrilled that she could take her 17-year-old family cat, Bootsie, to school with her. Colorado native Morgan Monroe is another cat-loving participant in the program. She lived in Lawrenson last year. When she first went away to college, her parents cared for her 17-year-old feline, Bootsie, who experienced depression without Monroe and the cat had to go on medication. So when Monroe heard about the program, she signed up right away. “I am so happy to have Bootsie with me. I love him,” she says as she fusses over the furry senior citizen. “Everybody makes fun of me because I talk about my cat on a regular basis,” she says with a laugh. “He is like a family member. He is the unofficial mascot of my sorority, because on Tuesday nights we have dinner in the apartment and he hangs out with everyone.” So Far, So Good As far as dealing with issues with aggression or house-training, Brundage says, “We honestly haven’t had to cross that bridge yet, but the plan is to deal with issues on a case-by-case basis. The students are taking this privilege very seriously and are active advocates for this community.” When asked how they ensure that the pets aren’t abandoned at the end of a semester or left unattended for an unreasonable amount of time in the dorms, she explains, “We do have an overnight policy: If a student is going to be absent overnight, we require a pet sitter, which could be a roommate, and we require that all pets are taken home for winter break. Most of the pets come from home and are family pets, so this hasn’t been an issue yet. Again, part of the purpose of this community is teaching students how to be responsible pet owners, and responsibility doesn’t stop with the end of the term.” UNC will promote the groundbreaking program at the regional college housing conference in November. If the enthusiasm of the staff and student participants and those on the waiting list is any indication, this program will continue to grow in popularity, and we may see similar programs extend to other universities. If you’re in the market for an untraditional pet that’s still dorm-sized, here are some things that you should know about bunnies before you adopt. 1. Energizer Bunny You can’t just keep bunnies in a cage all day long. If they’re in a confined space for too long, they’ll get super wiry and start to act out. If you have an open cage, they may even attempt (and eventually succeed) to escape and get into things they shouldn’t. If you’re not home most of the day, I would recommend getting a cage with a playpen area on it, so the bunny is able to have more space. But when you are home, make sure to let them have some free roaming and exploring time. 2. Everything’s a Chew Toy Bunnies have super sharp teeth, and they need to keep them filed down, so they’ll chew on whatever they come across. Some bunnies are better than others, but when the hoppy child is exploring the house, make sure to hide all of your chargers and wires, because they’ll snap them in half with one bite. They’ll also chew on carpeting, wood and blinds, so I recommend having them confined to areas of the house where they’ll cause the least destruction, or, if that is unavoidable, keep a close eye on them while they’re out of their cage. 3. Vet Problems Yes, just like cats and dogs, bunnies need to go to the vet regularly, but many vets lack experience with rabbits. The carrot crunchers are super prone to getting cancers, especially reproductive ones, so make sure you get them fixed ASAP if they aren’t already, as doing so can extend their lives by years. If you choose not to get them fixed, don’t anticipate your rabbit living for more than three-to-five years. If you do get your furry friend snipped, they can have the life expectancy of cats and dogs, sometimes even longer, depending on the breed. 4. Tricks Are for Rabbits Rabbits can be trained to do almost anything. Litter training can be difficult before they’re fixed, but with some work, it can be done, to the point where they’ll do their business in the same corner of their cage/litter box each time. Aside from litter training, you can teach your two-eared friend commands just like you would a dog. Some respond to her name and “no,” and she can beg and “stay” for a short amount of time. They’re pretty smart animals. 5. Hidden Figures Bunnies can take a while to adjust and open up to you. Don’t be surprised if they hide in their cage for the first few days after bringing them home. If you end up moving at some point, do not be surprised if they repeat the behavior again. The bewhiskered breeders feel vulnerable in unfamiliar areas, and they’ll take a while to realize it’s safe and that they can start exploring their new area. Same goes for their owners. They’ll typically warm up to one or two people rather than the whole family. If there are younger kids in the house, they’ll typically stay away from them as well. 6. Territorial by Nature Rabbits can be very territorial and temperamental. If they’re in their space chilling and don’t want to be bothered, they’ll let you know. If you approach them, don’t be surprised if they growl and charge at you. If you ignore that, don’t be surprised if you get bit. Their moods can change instantly—one minute you can be petting them and giving them all your love, and the next they’ll want to be left alone. Don’t be surprised if they growl and charge you while you’re trying to feed them as well; if you try to remove their food bowl, they get super mad, and if you reach into their space, they may think you’re trying to pick them up (which they hate, FYI), so they’ll try to defend themselves. Eventually, they’ll know you’re not trying to hurt them, but to avoid such violent behavior, try to make sure the same people interact and feed them on a regular basis. If a stranger tries to care for them, the bunny will flip out and possibly attack, which will stress everyone out. If you go on a vacation, make sure the caretaker is introduced to your pet beforehand. 7. Eat Like a Rabbit These Easter mascots eat more than carrots. A typical diet is a small amount of rabbit feed each day, along with plenty of hay. Most foods have dried veggies in them, which are crucial to their health and make a nice snack. Fresh fruits and veggies also make great treats. Avoid iceberg lettuce though, because too much can be harmful to their diet, whereas blueberries, bananas, apples (minus the core and skin), yogurt and basil make great treats. 8. Bone Up on Bunnies Though this is general information, there are many different rabbit breeds, and they come in all shapes and sizes, so it’s best to know which breeds will work best for you. Some rabbits will grow to be the size of cats, while others will only grow to be a few pounds. Get to know a little bit about each breed before you visit the shelter, so you know you won’t be bringing home the wrong rabbit. Though bunnies take a lot of work, with some of your time, patience and love, they can become your best friend and an amazing pet. College Pets https://www.collegeraptor.com/find-colleges/articles/student-life/20-pet-friendly-college-campuses/ Rabbits, the College Girl's Best Friend: 5 Reasons Why You Should Own a Rabbit https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/rabbits-college-girls-best-friend-5-reasons-why-you-should-own-rabbit Pet Therapy: Students Increasingly Bringing “Emotional Support” Animals to College https://alumni.berkeley.edu/california-magazine/just-in/2015-11-10/pet-therapy-students-increasingly-bringing-emotional-support Are Pet-Friendly Dorms Working? http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/are-pet-friendly-dorms-working Why Rabbits May Be the Perfect College Pet https://studybreaks.com/2017/05/10/rabbits/ Word of the Week: Romp! The Young Man who was Saved by a Rabbit and a Fox. http://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/ne/al/al48.htm (Passamaquoddy.) There dwelt a couple in the woods, far away from other people,--a man and his wife. They had one boy, who grew up strong and clever. One day he said, "Father and mother, let me go and see other men and women." They grieved, but let him go. He went afar. All night he lay on the ground. In the morning he heard something coming. He rose and saw it was a Rabbit, who said, "Ha, friend, where go you?" The boy answered, "To find people." "That is what I want," replied the Rabbit. "Let us go together." So they went on for a long time, till they heard voices far off, and walking quietly came to a village. "Now," said the Rabbit, "steal up unseen, and listen to them!" The boy did so, and heard the people saying that a kewahqu', a cannibal monster, was to come the next day to devour the daughter of their sagamore. And having returned and reported this to the Rabbit, the latter said to the boy, "Have no fear; go to the people and tell them that you can save her." He did so, but it was long before they would listen to him. Yet at last it came to the ears of the old chief that a strange young man insisted that he could save the girl; so the chief sent for him, and said, "They tell me that you think you can deliver my daughter from death. Do so, and she shall be yours." Then he returned to the Rabbit, who said, "They did not send the girl far away because they know that the demon can follow any track. But I hope to make a track which he cannot follow. Now do you, as soon as it shall be dark, bring her to this place." The young man did so, and the Rabbit was there with a sled, and in his hand he had two squirrels. These he smoothed down, and as he did so they grew to be as large as the largest sled-dogs. Then all three went headlong, like the wind, till they came to another village. The Rabbit looked about till he found a certain wigwam, and then peered through a crevice into it. "This is the place," he said. "Enter." They did so; then the Rabbit ran away. They found in the cabin an old woman, who was very kind, but who, on seeing them, burst into tears. "Ah, my dear grandchildren," she cried, "your death is following you rapidly, for the kewahqu' is on your track, and will soon be here. But run down to the river, where you will find your grandfather camping." They went, and were joined by the Rabbit, who had spent the time in making many divergent tracks in the ground. The kewahqu' came. The tracks delayed him a long time, but at last he found the right one. Meanwhile the young couple went on, and found an old man by the river. He said, "Truly you are in great danger, for the kewahqu' is coming. But I will help you." Saying this, he threw himself into the water, where he floated with outstretched limbs, and said, "Now, my children, get on me." The girl feared lest she should fall off, but being reassured mounted, when he turned into a canoe, which carried them safely across. But when they turned to look at him, he was no longer a canoe, but an old Duck. "Now, my dear children," he said, "hasten to the top of yonder old mountain, high among the gray rocks. There you will find your friend." They fled to the old gray mountain. The kewahqu' came raging and roaring in a fury, but however he pursued they were at the foot of the precipice before him. There stood the Rabbit. He was holding up a very long pole; no pine was ever longer. "Climb this," he said. And, as they climbed, it lengthened, till they left it for the hill, and then scrambled up the rocks. Then the kewahqu' came yelling and howling horribly. Seeing the fugitives far above, he swarmed up the pole. With him, too, it grew, and grew rapidly, till it seemed to be half a mile high. Now the kewahqu' was no such sorcerer that he could fly; neither had he wings; he must remain on the pole; and when he came to the top the young man pushed it afar. It fell, and the monster was killed by the fall thereof. They went with the squirrel-sledge; they flew through the woods on the snow by the moonlight; they were very glad. And at last they came to the girl's village, when the Rabbit said, "Now, friend, good-by. Yet there is more trouble coming, and when it is with you I and mine will aid you. So farewell." And when they were home again it all appeared like a dream. Then the wedding feast was held, and all seemed well. But the young men of the village hated the youth, and desired to kill him, that they might take his wife. They persuaded him to go with them fishing on the sea. Then they raised a cry, and said, "A whale is chasing us! he is under the canoe!" and suddenly they knocked him overboard, and paddled away like an arrow in flight. The young man called for help. A Crow came, and said, "Swim or float as long as you can. I will bring you aid." He floated a long time. The Crow returned with a strong cord; the Crow made himself very large; he threw one end of the cord to the youth; by the other he towed him to a small island. "I can do no more," he said; "but there is another friend." So as the youth sat there, starving and freezing, there came to him a Fox. "Ha, friend," he said, "are you here?" "Yes," replied the youth, "and dying of hunger." The Fox reflected an instant, and said, Truly I have no meat; and yet there is a way." So he picked from the ground a blade of dry grass, and bade the youth eat it. He did so, and found himself a moose (or a horse). Then he fed richly on the young grass till he had enough, when the Fox gave him a second straw, and he became a man again. "Friend," said the Fox, "there is an Indian village on the main-land, where there is to be a great feast, a grand dance. Would you like to be there?" "Indeed I would," replied the youth. "Then wait till dark, and I will take you there," said the Fox. And when night came he bade the youth close his eyes and enter the river, and take hold of the end of his tail, while he should draw. So in the tossing sea they, went on for hours. Thought the youth, "We shall never get there." Said the Fox, "Yes, we will, but keep your eyes shut." So it went on for another hour, when the youth thought again, "We shall never reach land." Said the Fox, "Yes, we shall." However, after a time he opened his eyes, when they were only ten feet from the shore, and this cost them more time and trouble than all the previous swim even they had the beach under foot. It was his own village. The festival was for the marriage of his own wife to one of the young men who had pushed him overboard. Great was his magic power, great was his anger; he became strong as death. Then he went to his own wigwam, and his wife, seeing him, cried aloud for joy, and kissed him and wept all at once. He said, "Be glad, but the hour of punishment for the men who made these tears is come." So he went to the sagamore and told him all. The old chief called for the young men. "Slay them all as you choose," he said to his son-in-law; "scalp them." But the youth refused. He called to the Fox, and got the straws which gave the power to transform men to beasts. He changed his enemies into bad animals,--one into a porcupine, one into a hog,--and they were driven into the woods. Thus it was that the first hog and the first porcupine came into the world. This story, narrated by Tomah Josephs, is partly old Indian and partly European, but whether the latter element was derived from a French Canadian or a Norse source I cannot tell, since it is common to both. The mention of the horse and the bog, or of cattle, does not prove that a story is not pre-Columbian. The Norsemen had brought cattle of various descriptions even to New England. It is to be very much regretted that the first settlers in New England took no pains to ascertain what the Indians knew of the white men who had preceded them. But modern material may have easily been added to an old legend. The terms grandchildren, grandmother, etc., do not here signify actual relationship, but only friendship between elderly and young people. © Copyrighted

Awe, BUDDY! Hello and welcome to another episode of CIPYD! Get on here and make yourself cozy, but be obvious about it, Allegra is easily startled. We can't help ya if you're looking for a pledge drive, but if you want to hear all about Alexis's workplace dogs, boy, is this the place for you. Renee's got a mutt minute on Bichon Frise (spoiler: they're terribly misspelled according to her.) Allegra tells us how her sister might have had the coolest dog job ever. And, we kick off the brand new segment, "Road to having a dog" or as Alexis suggested (and started Allegra with) "Highway to Hound!" Whatever it's called, Renee's on her way to getting a dog that you guys will get to name!    Leave us a voicemail with your Dog Victories and Dogsasers at (323) 250 - 3315! Too much pressure leaving a voicemail? We get it. Send us an email instead at canipetyourdogpodcast@gmail.com!

Today, we have a packed studio at the Food Heals Podcast studio.  Today’s topic of healing your pets through natural therapies, has compelled us to reveal the lurkers in our studio!  Not only do we have special guest, Dan Masciarelli, but we also have Obie, Jackson and Charlotte. Charlotte is an 11 year old Beagle and Jackson is a 2 year old terrier mix, and they belong to Allison.  Suzy has Obie, her 9 year old Bichon Frise that resembles an ewok.  His name is a tip of the hat to none other than Star Wars.  Our confession is that the dogs are actually always in the studio with us.  They think we are are getting together for a play date, when it is time to record a podcast.  They have no idea we are actually working here!  So, today we are letting the dogs take the spotlight. Today’s episode about healing your pets, comes as a result of us healing Jackson.  So, to help tell the story of Jackson’s healing, we have invited Jackson’s Dad, Dan Masciarelli to the show to help share the story of Jackson’s healing.  We are very excited to share this story and hope that many other beloved pets can be healed too.   Being hailed as Sex and the City for Food, The Food Heals Podcast brings together experts in the field of nutrition, health and healing to teach you the best-kept natural secrets to being a hotter, healthier, happier YOU!   The Food Heals Podcast is hosted by Allison Melody and Suzy Hardy two self-proclaimed natural chicks who will rock your world and change your beliefs about health! This sexy, savvy duo provides eco-friendly, vegan advice on a variety of issues including the healing power of nutrition, living authentically, turning your passion into your career, choosing the best natural health and beauty products, the benefits of a plant-based diet and so much more!   Upcoming and past guests include Sophie Uliano, Whitney Lauritsen, Jason Wrobel, Kimberly Van Der Beek, John Salley, Kerri Kasem, Joe Cross and MORE! Make sure to subscribe so you don t miss out on any of these incredible episodes!  

In this VETgirl podcast, we review patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and the long-term outcome. Should you be recommending your puppies for PDA closure? PDA is a congenital cardiac anomaly that allows for left-to-right shunting of blood from the descending aorta to the main pulmonary artery (in most cases). This results in volume overload to the left sided cardiac chambers, and ultimately, congestive heart failure, if left untreated. Left sided cardiac dimensions are usually significantly reduced following PDA closure and outcome is generally considered good in dogs but published data on long-term outcome is limited and factors affecting this outcome have not been well investigated. So what's the outcome? Before my client spends a few thousand for a coil, is it worth it? So, Saunders et al out of Texas A&M wanted to evaluate the long-term outcome, and the factors affecting this outcome, in a large group of dogs with PDA. In this study, they retrospectively evaluated 520 dogs (with the majority of them - 513 - having a left-to-right PDA). The top dogs represented: Bichon Frise, mixed breed, Chihuahua, Poodle, and German shepherd. The majority of dogs (87.7%) had closure attempted via catheter-based procedures (e.g., such as coils, ductal occluders, etc) or surgical ligation. The good news? The majority of dogs survived immediately post-operatively (with a 3-day post-operative mortality of 2.6%). Most importantly? This study found that it worked: PDA closure resulted in a median survival time of 12 years, as compared to only 2 years when the PDA was not surgically corrected! This study also found that not having PDA closure and presence of other congenital HD at time of diagnosis were negatively correlated with survival. Another finding? If clinical signs already exist at the time of presentation for referral, or if the dog has concurrent congenital HD, or severe mitral regurgitation within 24 hours of the procedure, there was a decreased survival. So, what's VETgirl's take on this? Diagnose the PDA fast, and encourage closure ASAP! Don't wait for clinical signs to develop, and encourage your pet owners to proceed, as the survival is dramatically longer once corrected. Overall, findings from this study are similar to previous studies in demonstrating a significant survival benefit to the PDA patient with closure of the PDA (by either method) and significant (although not always complete) reverse remodeling of cardiac enlargement in most patients following closure. With PDA closure, preload is significantly reduced but afterload actually increases, which can result in a significant decrease in left ventricular systolic function following closure. This is of particular concern for PDA patients with evidence of left ventricular dysfunction on baseline evaluation (pre-closure). What we liked about this study? This study is of relatively large size and confirms some of the previously reported survival data for dogs undergoing PDA closure. In short, PDA closure is highly successful, provides excellent long-term survival in most cases, and NOT closing a canine PDA results in markedly shortened life span. It is not surprising that the presence of concurrent other congenital heart disease, symptoms pre-closure, or significant mitral regurgitation post-operatively would correlate with worse survival as these will complicate short and long-term hemodynamics and management techniques. It is also not surprising that parameters of systolic function prior to closure were highly predictive of these same parameters prior to closure for all dogs. It's important to note that systolic dysfunction pre-closure did not appear to result in worse clinical outcome, however. This conclusion must be interpreted with caution as only a small number of dogs in the study had reduced systolic function pre-closure. Copyright, VETgirl, LLC, 2014. Suggested reading: 1. Saunders AB, Gordon SG, Boggess MM, et al. Long-term outcome in dogs with patent duct

In this VETgirl podcast, we review patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and the long-term outcome. Should you be recommending your puppies for PDA closure? PDA is a congenital cardiac anomaly that allows for left-to-right shunting of blood from the descending aorta to the main pulmonary artery (in most cases). This results in volume overload to the left sided cardiac chambers, and ultimately, congestive heart failure, if left untreated. Left sided cardiac dimensions are usually significantly reduced following PDA closure and outcome is generally considered good in dogs but published data on long-term outcome is limited and factors affecting this outcome have not been well investigated. So what's the outcome? Before my client spends a few thousand for a coil, is it worth it? So, Saunders et al out of Texas A&M wanted to evaluate the long-term outcome, and the factors affecting this outcome, in a large group of dogs with PDA. In this study, they retrospectively evaluated 520 dogs (with the majority of them - 513 - having a left-to-right PDA). The top dogs represented: Bichon Frise, mixed breed, Chihuahua, Poodle, and German shepherd. The majority of dogs (87.7%) had closure attempted via catheter-based procedures (e.g., such as coils, ductal occluders, etc) or surgical ligation. The good news? The majority of dogs survived immediately post-operatively (with a 3-day post-operative mortality of 2.6%). Most importantly? This study found that it worked: PDA closure resulted in a median survival time of 12 years, as compared to only 2 years when the PDA was not surgically corrected! This study also found that not having PDA closure and presence of other congenital HD at time of diagnosis were negatively correlated with survival. Another finding? If clinical signs already exist at the time of presentation for referral, or if the dog has concurrent congenital HD, or severe mitral regurgitation within 24 hours of the procedure, there was a decreased survival. So, what's VETgirl's take on this? Diagnose the PDA fast, and encourage closure ASAP! Don't wait for clinical signs to develop, and encourage your pet owners to proceed, as the survival is dramatically longer once corrected. Overall, findings from this study are similar to previous studies in demonstrating a significant survival benefit to the PDA patient with closure of the PDA (by either method) and significant (although not always complete) reverse remodeling of cardiac enlargement in most patients following closure. With PDA closure, preload is significantly reduced but afterload actually increases, which can result in a significant decrease in left ventricular systolic function following closure. This is of particular concern for PDA patients with evidence of left ventricular dysfunction on baseline evaluation (pre-closure). What we liked about this study? This study is of relatively large size and confirms some of the previously reported survival data for dogs undergoing PDA closure. In short, PDA closure is highly successful, provides excellent long-term survival in most cases, and NOT closing a canine PDA results in markedly shortened life span. It is not surprising that the presence of concurrent other congenital heart disease, symptoms pre-closure, or significant mitral regurgitation post-operatively would correlate with worse survival as these will complicate short and long-term hemodynamics and management techniques. It is also not surprising that parameters of systolic function prior to closure were highly predictive of these same parameters prior to closure for all dogs. It's important to note that systolic dysfunction pre-closure did not appear to result in worse clinical outcome, however. This conclusion must be interpreted with caution as only a small number of dogs in the study had reduced systolic function pre-closure. Copyright, VETgirl, LLC, 2014. Suggested reading: 1. Saunders AB, Gordon SG, Boggess MM, et al. Long-term outcome in dogs with patent duct

Lisa Gentle, 35, from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, said: “My best friend and I were living together and we bought a Bichon Frise puppy called Toby for my two-year old son who is on the autism spectrum, as we thought it would be good for him. As it turns out, it became a horrific experience that scarred him for a long time.

Host Marie Hulett talks with Marti Cowell of Bichon FurKids (Bichon Frise Rescue www.bichonfurkids.org); Mervyn Levin (www.vaccicheck.com.) of Spectrum Group on the topic of overvaccination of pets.

Ever wonder what happens to show dogs after they win the ultimate prize in the dog world? Sassy Seniors host Kelly Jackson tracked down two former Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show winners. Remember J.R. the Bichon Frise who won Best in Show in 2001? He captured our hearts with his enthusiasm when he won the title at the age of 3. Then there's Stump who made Westminster history in 2009 as the oldest dog to win Best in Show at 10 years old and the first Sussex Spaniel to ever win. The still youthful J.R. turns 13 next month and Stump will be 12 years old. Scott Sommer is the owner/handler of both champions. He talks to Kelly about what it was like to have two dogs win the distinguished award, what it's like to live with J.R. and Stump, and keeping the senior champions happy and healthy. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Westminster Winners, Where Are They Now? on Pet Life Radio

Susan Daffron talks to Gail Montgomery from Almost Home Animal Rescue in Michigan about a six-year old Bichon Frise named Gino who is available for adoption. Gino was found wandering as a stray. His home had been foreclosed upon and his family left him behind. But a kindly neighbor brought Gino to Almost Home where they groomed this fuzzy little white dog and cleaned him up, so he looks like a Bichon again. In the process, they noticed that Gino's hair was thin and that he was constantly hungry and drank a lot of water. So they took Gino to the vet. It turns out that Gino has Cushing's Disease, but fortunately it's the type of Cushing's that is treatable. Gino has been neutered and now gets a little pill in his food every day for his Cushing's. The medication is working well, Gino is feeling great, and the vet expects him to live a long life. Gino is one of those happy dogs who absolutely loves everybody: men, women, kids, cats, and other dogs are all just new friends for him. Right now, Gino is out of the shelter and doing well in his a foster home; he just needs a new family who will love him and let him love them back. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Gino - Who Would Leave This Sweet Dog Behind?! - with Susan Daffron on PetLifeRadio.com

Charlene Fix, CCAD, reading poetry from her book Flowering Bruno: a Dography as well as the James Thurber story, "The Dog That Bit People." Rick Brown, University Libraries, and editor of Naked Sunfish, will be reading the poetry of Maxi Branin (as translated from "bark" by Ms. Anita Branin), along with two tales about his Bichon Frise, Henri Richard.

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www.DogCastRadio.comBichon Frise profile - interviewWorld's tallest dog - interview8 below - film reviewTwo Minute FictionNewsWebsite review www.dogsonly.orgTop 5 cartoon dogs