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Shelter Pets by Kim – Executive Director, on August 12th, 2011

Trudy is a sweet mid-sized dog who is a definite “LeMutte” original creation! The vet called her a golden retriever mix, but she looks more like a hound/shepherd mix overall; she came in as a starving stray, all her ribs and her hipbones are prominent (but we’ll fatten her up in no time). She seems very grateful for the soft place to sleep and the regular meals.

We are estimating Trudy’s birth date as 2/8/09, making her about 2 1/2 years old – though her teeth are very white, so she may be a little younger. Trudy has an odd little “hitch” in her gait – when she gets moving fairly quickly, her rear legs sort of swing to the right side, and when she runs, she sort of “hops” with her hind legs while running normally with her . . . → Read More: New adoptable dog: TRUDY

Shelter Pets by Kim – Executive Director, on June 6th, 2011

DuQuella is named for one of our adopters/facebook friends; we chose this name because it rhymes with our other juvenile black dog, Ella – too cute! (We’ll occasionally be stealing facebook friends’ names for our pets; ideas are hard to find, ha).

DuQuella looks like a LeMutte dog, we can only guess that she may have some black Labrador and some sort of shepherd in her mix; she’s much smaller than a full Lab, approximate weight right now is 35-40 pounds, and we are guessing she was born around 12/1/10, so she’s just over 6 months old right now. She has some brown fur on the backs of her legs and her feet.

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Shelter Pets by Sean – Technical Manager, on December 5th, 2010

Our kittens have completed their ringworm treatment, so they don’t have ringworm anymore.

Two new cats, female Cybele and male Eros, were listed.

Cats Wasabe and Alameda were adopted, as were dogs Sissy, Freckles, Kaa, Nagaina, and Bagheera. They can now be seen on our Adopted page.

Shelter Pets by Sean – Technical Manager, on November 29th, 2010

Nothing happened in the week of 11/14. Oh, well.

Two new dogs were listed: Sissy and Freckles, both ~50-pound females. Sissy is an adorable ~1-year-old border collie mix, and Freckles is a cute ~2-year-old Walker Hound.

In addition, six new leMutte puppies were listed: three males and three females. The males are Baloo, ShereKhan, and Mowgli. The females are Kaa, Nagaina, and Bagheera. They were all born on September 24.

For the (almost) latest updates, check out our Cats and Dogs pages.

Shelter News by Sean – Technical Manager, on November 14th, 2010

An October ringworm outbreak at the shelter has left eighteen of our twenty-one adoptable pets infected. Infected pets include:

Alameda Adriano (adopted after infection) Acosta Aguafria SilverBelle ChiangMai Siobhan Wasabe Lambert Fantasia Doolittle Melinda Six unnamed leMutte puppies

This leaves only Cupid (who is on “longtimers discount”), Surat (currently on “adoption pending”), and Zorro uninfected.

All of these pets (except, of course, Adriano, since he’s already with his new owner) entered treatment on Monday, November 1.

It is important to understand that ringworm is nothing to be afraid of. It is, in fact, even less serious of an infection than athlete’s foot or those mushrooms in your lawn. Stay tuned for a blog about ringworm and why it’s nothing to fear.

Shelter Pets by Sean – Technical Manager, on November 14th, 2010

Three cats and a dog were adopted: Slinky on Tuesday 11/2, Cavil on Wednesday 11/3, Chili on Friday 11/5, and Adriano on Saturday 11/6. Wish them long, happy lives with their new owners!

In addition, Surat the Siamese mix is on “adoption pending” status as of Thursday 11/11.

A ringworm outbreak at the shelter has left all our adoptable kittens and six new leMutte puppies infected. They are all in treatment as of Monday 11/1. Stay tuned for more details.

For more recent information, see our main site.

Shelter Pets by Sean – Technical Manager, on October 19th, 2010

New adoptable dogs: None.

New adoptable cats: None.

Re-adoptable dogs: None.

Re-adoptable cats: None.

Dogs on “adoption pending”: None.

Cats on “adoption pending”: None.

Dogs on “hold” for medical treatment: None.

Cats on  ”hold” for medical treatment: None.

Adopted dogs (see at 2010 Adopted page): Bear the Labrador Retriever mix (adoptable 9/8, adopted 10/16) Luna the Pug mix (adoptable  9/8, pending 10/8, adopted 10/16) Molly the Australian Shepherd mix (adoptable 10/5, pending 10/7, adopted 10/11) Rhianna the Border Collie/Irish Setter leMutte (adoptable 9/25, pending 10/1, adopted 10/16) Fianna the Border Collie/Irish Setter leMutte (adoptable 9/25, pending 10/9, adopted 10/16) Brannagh the Border Collie/Irish Setter leMutte (adoptable 9/25, pending 10/9, adopted 10/16) Sinead the Border Collie/Irish Setter leMutte (adoptable 9/25, pending 10/1, adopted 10/16) Enya the Border Collie/Irish Setter leMutte (adoptable 9/25, pending 10/1, adopted 10/16) . . . → Read More: Weekly Update for the week of October 10, 2010

Shelter Pets by Sean – Technical Manager, on October 10th, 2010

NEW ADOPTABLE DOGS: None.

NEW ADOPTABLE CATS: Slinky (adoptable 10/6)

RE-ADOPTABLE DOGS: None.

RE-ADOPTABLE CATS: None.

ADOPTION PENDING DOGS: Molly the Australian Shepherd mix (adoptable 10/5, pending 10/7) Luna the Pug mix (adoptable 9/8, pending 10/8) Enya the Border Collie/Irish Setter leMutte (originally adoptable 9/25, adoption pending 10/1, fell through 10/4 and re-adoptable, adoption re-pending 10/9) Fianna the Border Collie/Irish Setter leMutte (adoptable 9/25, pending 10/9) Brannagh the Border Collie/Irish Setter leMutte (adoptable 9/25, pending 10/9)

ADOPTION PENDING CATS: Cally (adoptable 6/21, pending 10/9) Agathon (adoptable 7/2, pending 10/9)

DOGS ON HOLD FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT: None.

CATS ON HOLD FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT: Jackson (adoptable 9/25, on hold 10/6) Yokozawa (adoptable 9/25, on hold 10/6)

ADOPTED DOGS (see at 2010 Adopted page): Gizmo (adopted before listing 10/8)

ADOPTED CATS (see at 2010 Adopted page): Dionysis (adopted before listing 10/3)

. . . → Read More: Weekly Update: Week of October 3, 2010

Shelter Pets by Sean – Technical Manager, on October 1st, 2010

Simon, Abdula, and Adama, the kittens; Honshu the Siamese kitten; Rhianna and Enya the Border Collie/Irish Setter leMuttes; and Sinead the blind Border Collie/Irish Setter leMutte have been matched with their new homes and are now on “Adoption Pending” status. Wish them the best of luck in their new lives!

Shelter Pets by Kim – Executive Director, on September 25th, 2010

SPONSORS NEEDED – BLIND PUPPY – We’d like to take her to an eye specialist in Spokane, to see if anything can be done for her sight

. . . → Read More: New adoptable dog: Sinead the blind Border Collie/Irish Setter leMutte Shelter Pets by Kim – Executive Director, on September 25th, 2010 (Click photo for larger version) Clockwise from upper left: Brannagh, Enya, Rhianna, Fianna Fianna, Brannagh, Enya, and Rhianna are Border Collie/Irish Setter/Unknown “leMutte” pups, born 7/27/10, who came to us as a “Stop the Cycle” litter (we spayed the mother dog at our expense, and took the litter to find them great new homes). We expect these fuzzy gals to be pretty energetic, and probably between 40# – 55# when full-grown, though it is impossible to guarantee adult size of “leMutte” pups! They are happy, friendly girls who were kept with their momma dog until weaned; they will now stay together until we find their forever homes, and are doing all the right “puppy play” things to help them become well-socialized family pets. They are currently in a foster home together. These pups will be ready to . . . → Read More: New adoptable dogs: Fianna, Brannagh, Enya, and Rhianna the Border Collie/Irish Setter leMuttes $

How Do Dogs Get Ringworm Infections? - Welcome to the Phytozine Blog

One of the most regular ways in which humans can contract a fungal infection and need a ringworm cure is from their dogs.  Snuggling up with a dog is a wonderful thing but their hair makes it very hard to know if they have a ringworm infection.  Dogs can get a these infections in many different ways and it’s important to know this so you can help prevent it.  Review this list and you can minimize the chances for both you and your pet get ringworm:

Food – Often from food that has been left outside or thrown on the ground.  Old dog food or scraps can be a ringworm heaven because they are perfect environments for fungus growth.  It’s best to always feed dogs with fresh foods.

Soil – Fungus can grow and thrive into soil and dirt particularly if it stays damn or cool.  If your dog is a digger, it’s a good idea to have him/her tested for ringworm fairly often.  Dogs will lick their paws after digging to clean themselves up and the fungal infection will get into their bloodstream or on other parts of their body.

Mothers Milk – This is typical in puppies.  Fungal agents can live in the intestines of dogs and attach themselves to foods that pass through.  They sometimes get circulated to the mothers milk and when the puppies feed, the infection is spread.  It’s a good idea to have a mother dog tested after having a litter of puppies

Dog poop – Be sure to dispose of any dog poop that gets on your lawn rather than letting is sit for awhile. Although it’s not our favorite thing to admit, it’s a fact that dogs sometimes like to taste poop where fungal agents are very often alive and well.

Be proactive and protect your dog from these high risk situation and you will be less likely to have to seek a ringworm cure for yourself!

How to Recognize and Treat Dog Skin Infections « Whole Life Pets Blog

Your dog’s skin is actually a protective organ – the largest organ in the body.  When this barrier is compromised, the stage is set for infection.  There are three types of organisms that can cause skin infections – bacteria, fungus and yeast.  Often there will be an underlying health issue that sets the stage for skin infections, so be sure to address the primary cause when you treat for a skin disorder or you will find yourself dealing with a chronic problem that continues to return – possibly worse every time.

Underlying conditions can be allergies – particularly to parasites, hormonal imbalances such as hyperthyroidism, immune deficiencies or autoimmune conditions.  Anything that makes your dog itch intensely can set the stage for infection – if they scratch or chew their skin enough bacteria or yeasts can reach the deeper layers of skin and grow out of control – causing more itching and scratching and a vicious cycle begins.  Proper diagnosis is important so you know exactly what you are treating.

Bacterial Infection

Healthy skin is teaming with bacteria; it is only when there is an underlying health issue as discussed above that pathogenic bacteria can take over and cause infection and lesions.  Staph bacteria are the most common organisms found in infected areas of a dog’s skin.  These bacteria are not contagious to you or other pets – they are already present on the skin and only become an issue when things get out of balance.

Symptoms
Typically you will see itchy, yellowish raised areas.  The skin often looks red and irritated around the pustule.  Eventually they erupt and become crusty –  leaving a red, irritated patch of skin beneath.  As the condition progresses you will notice a foul smell and patches of missing fur.

Sores can appear anywhere on the body, but frequently appear first on the trunk – eventually spreading to the legs and neck.  Infection can also set up between the toes or in the ear.

Treatment
Both the external lesions and the internal immune imbalance must be addressed.  Allergies are often the original culprit – so be sure to follow the steps outlined for treating itchy skin: Dogs with Itchy Skin – Why They Itch and How to Help.

1. Healing the external lesions begins with a bath.    Visit your veterinarian for an anti-bacterial shampoo and rinse.


2. After the bath when the fur has dried you will need to trim the hair around every lesion to allow good air circulation.


3. Apply a topical antiseptic such as diluted Apple Cider Vinegar, Povidone Iodine, or my personal favorite – Bee Propolis Tincture mixed with coconut oil.  Treat twice a day until the lesions heal completely and watch for any developing lesions and treat before they erupt.

After the initial healing is complete, keep your pet’s skin in good health with weekly baths using a gentle, soothing shampoo such as colloidal oatmeal or itch-busting tea tree oil shampoo. Contrary to what many pet owners believe, frequent bathing will not dry out your companion’s skin if you use the proper shampoo and rinse.  For dogs with sensitive skin that are prone to infection, a weekly bath can be the one thing that prevents re-infection and the vicious cycle of the itch.

Yeast Infection

Malassezia pachydermatis is a yeast commonly found on the skin and in the ears of dogs. When a dog’s immune system becomes stressed, Malassezia yeast can multiply until it becomes pathogenic in susceptible dogs.

Symptoms
Yeast overgrowth results in itchy, oily, or scaly skin, hair loss, redness or blackening of the skin, thickening of the skin, and an offensive greasy odor.  The ears and skin can both become infected.  The dog may also be lethargic and lack energy.

Treatment
As with bacterial infections, yeast infections must be treated both internally and externally.  An anti-fungal shampoo and rinse (Selsun Blue works) along with a tea tree oil based spray or ointment to treat affected skin are the first step externally.

Internal treatment follows the same course as treatment for candidiasis – which is the same protocol we follow for allergies (see Dogs with Itchy Skin – Why They Itch and How to Help).  Grain-free food is best, and home-made would be ideal.  Invest in a high quality, high potency probiotic supplement as this will be a key component to healing the digestive tract – along with enzymes and essential fatty acids.

In addition to the above, adding anti-fungal herbs such as Olive Leaf Extract and coconut oil – which contains the yeast-killer caprylic acid, to your pet’s regimen will speed the healing process.

Detoxifying herbs are also very helpful and will ease your companion’s healing process.  As the candida organisms in the digestive tract die, they release toxins that can tax a dog’s already compromised immune system.  Herbal support to aid detoxification can hasten healing and keep your companion more comfortable through the process.

Fungal Infections

Ringworm is by far the most common fungal infection in dogs.  There is no actual “worm” involved – it is strictly a fungus.  Ringworm is contagious – both to you and other animals in the household so take precautions when treating your companion.  Don’t let children pet an infected dog until he is completely healed.

Symptoms
Ringworm infection causes circular areas of hair loss, with dry scaly skin in the center and a red ring at the outer edges. Lesions tend to gradually increase in size. In dogs, ringworm is most frequently seen on the face, ears, legs and paws, tail and/or base of the tail. Ringworm does not always cause itching and scratching, but it may.  If left untreated for long, a secondary bacterial infection can invade the irritated skin and cause further problems.

Treatment
Ringworm occurs more often in puppies with undeveloped immune systems and dogs under stress with a compromised immune system, so immune support is an essential part of treatment.

1.  Tea tree oil is effective in treating ringworm, so start with a bath using a tea tree oil shampoo.  Add additional drops off tea tree oil to the shampoo to increase the anti-fungal action.  (Tea Tree Oil should not be used on cats).


2. Rinse the affected areas with Apple Cider Vinegar, which is also anti-fungal.


3. Clip the hair around the lesion(s) and treat them directly with tea tree oil.


4. Support your companion’s immune system with herbal or nutritional remedies such as IMMUNITY by Organic Pet Superfood.

After several days you should notice the patches shrinking and looking more normal.  Once the lesions have completely disappeared, continue to treat for another day or two to prevent any lingering fungal cells from reproducing.