May 2009
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We’l Be CLOSING EARLIER for Memorial Day We’ll be closing at 3 PM (instead of 6 PM) Monday, May 25, 2009 Welcome Edith Interesting External Links www.thebluedog.org The blue dog project began in the U.K. as an educational project to teach children how to approach dogs and prevent dog bites. The emphasis is on understanding how to safely interact with the family dog and to recognize situations that could potentially escalate. The web site above includes a helpful interactive computer game. A CD is available for purchase through the American Veterinary Medical Association at: www.avma.org/products/children/bluedog.asp Did You Know Thank-You for Our New Referrals What’s New in Our Web Site Libraries Go to Hospital Home Page The “What’s New” Archives

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PERIANAL FISTULAE
Most pet owners are not familiar with the view under their dog's tail and never need to be. Other than the occasional anal sac expression most dog owners never need to worry much about that area BUT things may be different for the German shepherd dog owner. The anal ulceration that goes with this condition may not be a common problem but at least 80% of affected dogs are German shepherds. The dog will lick under the tail, perhaps have odor or pain, and may strain to defecate. What to do? First take a look then see the vet and consider reading this page in The Pet Web Library for more information.