Msapbt Club

08/14/2017

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United Kennel Club NAPBTA National Specialty was held October 6, 2012 in Belleville, Michigan. Congratulations to all of our winners! For more information, p...

10/31/2012

The Mississippi State APBT Club is looking into having a spring show in May, 2013. The way it looks right now, we'll be inviting 15 breeds. If you think you'd like to come to Jayess the second weekend of May, please post here or to the thread about the show on the UKC forums to ask for your breed to be invited. So far we plan to invite:

Definite:

American Eskimos
American Pit Bull Terriers
Chinooks
German Shepherd Dogs
Toy Fox Terriers

So far we have requests for:

Golden Retrievers
Japanese Chins
Welsh Corgis (Pembroke and Cardigan)

We need to get our application in to UKC, so if you don't see your breed listed here and want to attend our show in the spring, *please* make your request soon.

~K

02/24/2012

■Demodex looks worse than it is
Demodectic mange may be local or generalized and causes itching and rashes but is not contagious, a fact that clients can find hard to believe due to the sometimes severe-looking lesions, writes veterinarian Stephen Sheldon. Normally appearing in puppies around 6 to 8 months of age, demodex is easily diagnosed, and patients generally respond well to treatment. Vail Daily (Colo.)

02/16/2012

■Pet food is vital part of treating and preventing disease
Pet food is an important tool veterinarians use to address illnesses in pets, including liver and kidney disease and allergies, writes veterinarian Ann Hohenhaus. Elimination diets are used to determine allergies in pets: By removing items such as beef, chicken, corn and wheat and replacing these with kangaroo, rabbit, duck, peas and sweet potato, veterinarians can determine the source of a pet's allergy. WebMD/Tales from the Pet Clinic blog

02/07/2012

■Lawmakers urge swift FDA action on dog treats from China
Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has called on the FDA to fast-track the investigation searching for a link between chicken jerky dog treats manufactured in China and canine illnesses. Separately, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, sent a letter urging the FDA to recall the implicated products. The FDA and AVMA have previously released alerts to make veterinarians and owners aware of the illness reports; until a contaminant is identified, the treats remain on some store shelves.

02/02/2012

■Ohio is revising vicious-pet law
The Ohio Senate passed a revised vicious-dog law, allowing for animal-control officers to institute disciplinary measures, such as fines or felony charges, for any nuisance dog, regardless of its breed. The current version only allows for pit bulls to be immediately labeled as vicious, often hamstringing animal-control officers when the offending animal is not a pit bull. The bill now moves back to the state's House of Representatives. Dayton Daily News (Ohio)

02/02/2012

■Cow and bobcat in Georgia are confirmed to have rabies
A farmer and a large-animal veterinarian are undergoing rabies prophylaxis in Georgia after they were exposed to a cow confirmed to have rabies. The area also reported that a bobcat that attacked two dogs was positive for rabies. Officials are urging owners to vaccinate pets and avoid animals acting strangely.

01/27/2012

■Canine influenza hits Ohio
Canine influenza, H3N8, which generally causes mild, self-limiting respiratory symptoms but can cause serious pneumonia in some dogs, has occurred in 38 states and most recently began causing infections in dogs in Ohio. Veterinarians in the state are monitoring the situation and recommending the vaccination series for dogs regularly exposed to other dogs, such as those at parks and boarding facilities. The Plain Dealer (Cleveland) (1/26)

01/08/2012

Anyone missing a Boxer? Please share.

Found: Young male boxer, very friendly and thin. Near Walthall Co line, off hwy. 44 Jayess. (601) 248-3335
Call or post to identify marking and claim him!

12/29/2011

FDA posts more dog food recalls related to aflatoxin
The Food and Drug Administration posted two additional recall notices Wednesday listing dry dog food brands that were recalled because of high levels of aflatoxin, a fungus found on grains such as corn that can cause liver damage. Earlier this month, Cargill Animal Nutrition said it would recall dry dog food because of excess levels of aflatoxin. FoodSafetyNews.com (12/29)

12/28/2011

Overweight pets face serious health issues
Pets that pack on the pounds may be cuddly and cute, but the extra weight can lead to debilitating illnesses that are costly to treat and can shorten their lives, veterinarians say. While genetics may play a role in about 5% of cases, most overweight pets can slim down when owners cut back on calories and increase exercise, says veterinarian Frederick Schuler. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (12/27

12/07/2011

rescueme.org for pit bull rescue in MS and surounding states!