L OCAL LIVING
District animal watch
These were among cases handled by the Washington Humane Society. The society operates its shelter at 7319 Georgia Ave. NW and the District’s at 1201 New York Ave. NE. For information or assistance, 24 hours a day, call 202-723-5730 or visit www.
washhumane.org.
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Tethered dog dies
16TH ST. NE, 1200 block, June 25. A humane society officer responding to a call found a dead bulldog tied to a tree in a common area. People in the area said that they did not know the owner and that they had seen the tied-up dog for the previous few days, which were hot. It was taken to a forensic animal specialist.
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BUENA VISTA TER. SE, 2800 block, June 29. A humane society officer met with an owner of puppies with malnutrition. The owner said she had sold the dogs’ mother but planned to keep the puppies. She was advised to take the animals to a veterinarian for treatment.
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N. CAPITAL ST. NW, 1200 block, June 25. A domestic shorthair, abandoned in an apartment, was removed after an investigation was conducted and a warrant issued. The cat was doing well and was being held by the society pending a legal investigation.
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New York Ave. NE, 1200 block, April 14. A 2-month-old domestic shorthair, which was surrendered as a stray, was made available for adoption at the shelter.
The following were among cases handled by the Washington Animal Rescue League, 71 Oglethorpe St. NW. For information, call 202-726-2556 or visit
www.warl.org.
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BUENA VISTA TER. SE, 2800 block, June 29. A woman took two 4-week- old mixed Yorkshire terriers to the league’s medical center. She said she
had gone away for a day and left the puppies in a crate with food and milk. When she returned, the puppies, which were too young to eat on their own, were sick. Despite emergency measures taken, they died at the center.
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NEBRASKA AVE. NW, 5300 block, June 30. A man surrendered a 4-year-old mixed Siamese cat to the league because he was moving to China. The cat was evaluated for adoption.
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Free clinic for pit bulls
The Washington Animal Rescue League will spay or neuter and administer vaccines to pit bulls and pit bull mixes from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. There are no income or residency restrictions, and no appointment is necessary. Space is limited, and dogs will be treated on a first-come, first-served basis. Dogs must not be fed after 10 p.m. Sunday. Dogs must be dropped off at the
adopt a pet
Jellybean, 2 months, was found as a stray. She was made available for adoption at the D.C. Animal Shelter.
The D.C. Animal Shelter, 1201 New York Ave. NE, and the Washington Humane Society Shelter, 7319 Georgia Ave. NW, offer animals for adoption. The D.C. shelter has viewing and adoption hours from noon to 8 p.m. weekdays except Wednesdays and noon to 5 p.m. weekends. Hours at the society’s shelter are noon to 7 p.m. daily. Pictures of other available animals can be seen at www.
washhumane.org. For information, call the D.C. shelter, 202-576-6013, or the society’s shelter, 202-723-5730.
league’s medical center at 8 a.m. and picked up at 3 p.m. For information, call 202-726-2256. — Compiled by Ria Manglapus
animal doctor No product can give 100 percent flea, tick, bug protection
Dear Dr. Fox: I have five dogs. There are
many deer in this area, and they come right up to the house. My dogs are on Frontline, because they often test positive for Lyme disease or ehrlichia. I haven’t seen a flea in years,
and Frontline keeps most of the ticks off. When they test strongly, we put the dogs on Doxycycline. I don’t like Frontline or antibiotics and wondered if you had a better solution.
P.A. Keswick, Va.
DF: In the seasonal war zone where you live, Frontline is generally safe and quite effective as a last resort against fleas and ticks. Some dogs can have serious adverse reactions to Frontline. No product can give 100 percent flea, tick or other bug protection. And as you have discovered, such products do not prevent insect-borne diseases. Vectra 3D for dogs and puppies from Summit VetPharm might be safer, but more data are needed for this new product. Bio Spot has a poor record in terms of cats and dogs having adverse reactions. Avon’s Skin So Soft talcum powder or indoor-use grade (not swimming-pool grade) might help as a deterrent. You might also want to try some
VICTORIA AROCHO / ASSOCIATED PRESS essential-oil products.
HYPERSENSITIVE CAT Dear Dr. Fox: My cat, Ellen, is 14 and was adopted as a stray kitten. She is an indoor cat and in excellent health.
When I try to brush her, she bites, hisses and scratches. Usually, she is affectionate and lets me hold, pet and massage her. I’ve tried all kinds of brushes and bristles, to no avail. All I want to do is control some of her shedding, but she won’t let me. A.B.
Fort Worth
DF: Inflammatory skin and connective tissue conditions can
cause cats to experience pain and show extreme discomfort, even when lightly touched. This hypersensitivity might be
related to eating too much tuna; having hyperactive thyroid disease; or being touched or brushed where painful static charges build up, especially on synthetic rugs, blankets and upholstery. I would suggest the latter possibility in your case, because she will accept a gentle massage. A soft rubber comb as she is sitting on a cotton towel beneath her might be the solution.
NO ASPIRIN FOR DOG
Dear Dr. Fox: We have a 10-year-old German
DF: Poor German shepherds top the list of breeds with the highest number of hereditary diseases. Do not give your dog any human nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; they could kill her. Liver tests are advisable because of the potential toxicity of drugs such as Rimadyl. You should give your dog a wholesome diet, ideally with organic ingredients and supplements such as
chondroitin, glucosamine, MSM, turmeric, fish oil and silica, coupled with massage therapy.
Michael W. Fox, author of a newsletter and books on animal care, welfare and rights, is a veterinarian with doctoral degrees in medicine and animal behavior. Write to him at United Feature Syndicate, 200 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016. ©2010 United Feature Syndicate
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