Our Specialty weekend is fast approaching and I look forward to seeing everybody there. There are four all-breed shows from Thursday, February 2nd through Sunday, February 5th with a solid judging panel. We have our specialty shows On Saturday, February 4th and Sunday, February 5th with a great judging panel. For our specialties, the weekend will start off with David Frederick (Twickham) judging the sweeps on Saturday followed by Mark Smith (Aranel) judging the specialty. This will be followed up by Mark Sedgwick (Pascavale) judging both the 4-6 month puppy competition followed by the specialty on Sunday. We will also have a free Italian dinner (thanks Lavada for coordinating this) catered from Olive Garden with some club members bringing other items to supplement our meal on Saturday evening at the host hotel (Drury Inn in Morrow, GA). We will also have exhibitor bags for all that have entered. There will be several gift baskets donated for our raffle at the show, we will be raffling off two free nights at our host hotel at the Saturday social (2 winners, one night each). And more.

There will be opportunities to volunteer to help and even if you haven’t volunteered and want to help, please see me at the show.

This will be a fun-filled weekend and even if you aren’t showing please stop by, watch the show and mingle with all at the show

Thanks

Jim

February 4, 2023 – Saturday Specialty Show (time TBA via MB-F); Saturday evening Italian dinner at host hotel at 7 pm

February 5, 2023 – Sunday Specialty Show (time TBA via MB-F)

February 13, 2023, *PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A MONDAY EVENING – Board meeting (zoom) 6 pm; Regular meeting (zoom) 7:30 pm

It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of Marty Ayers on January 5th. Marty is the husband of Paula Ayers and his passing was sudden and unexpected. Marty had just turned 65 and he and Paula have been married for 42 years. Please keep Paula and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Jim Utych

How To Treat UTI In Dogs: Home Remedies And Medicine Options

Kimberly Alt Updated: January 9, 2018, Canine Journal

https://www.caninejournal.com/how-to-treat-uti-in-dogs/

If your dog is prone to urinary tract infections (UTIs), you probably feel helpless at times. What can you give a dog for a urinary tract infection? Is there a dog UTI treatment over-the-counter? How can you help prevent your dog from getting UTIs? We’ll answer these questions and more.

Dog UTI Treatment

First, you’ll want to be certain that it is a urinary tract infection that your dog has. We suggest taking your dog to the vet to confirm the UTI (unless your dog suffers from regular UTIs and you have a game plan that you have gone over with your dog’s vet.) Your veterinarian may suggest some dog UTI medicine or dog UTI antibiotics.

Dog UTI Symptoms

Urinating is an unusual place

More frequent urination

Increase in water consumption

Straining to urinate

Change in the urine stream

Dog UTI Home Remedy

There are many dog UTI home treatment options to help your dog feel more comfortable and recover. Below are six dog urinary tract infection home remedy options. Please check with your vet before administering a dog urinary tract infection treatment.

1. Add one teaspoon (for small dogs) or 1-2 tablespoons (for big dogs) of apple cider vinegar to your dog’s water bowl. Repeat up to two times per day for up to seven to ten days, depending on how severe the UTI is. Be sure to have a second bowl of water without apple cider vinegar in case your dog doesn’t like the taste.
2. Have your dog soak in a hot bath (make sure it’s not too hot and the level isn’t too deep) for ten minutes to help relieve the muscles. Wash your dog with a mild soap and pay attention to the genital area. Don’t leave soap on the area for too long and be sure to rinse the area with clean, warm water. Do this every few days until the UTI is gone.
3. Encourage your dog to drink more water by placing extra water bowls around the house. Change the water once or twice a day to make sure it’s fresh.
4. Crush one 500mg Vitamin C tablet and sprinkle it over your dog’s food. Do this once per day for seven days.
5. Give your dog one to three teaspoons of citrus juice. The juice should NOT be from concentrate and SHOULD be all-natural. Make sure there is no added sugar because it could aggravate your dog’s UTI further.
6. Add about two teaspoons of chopped blueberries or cranberries to your dog’s food. Do this twice per day for seven to ten days.

Can I Give My Dog Cranberry Juice?

We have heard time and time again that for humans, cranberry juice can help get rid of a UTI. But what about dogs? How much cranberry juice for a dog UTI and is it safe? We recommend speaking to your dog’s vet about this. Each dog is unique and what works for one, may be dangerous for another. We strongly urge you to speak with your dog’s vet before administering any type of treatment.

Can I Give My Dog Cranberry Pills

We don’t want to sound like a politician here, but our answer is the same as above. Please check with your dog’s veterinarian before giving cranberry pills to your dog.

3 Dog UTI Prevention Tips

Below are three tips for preventing bladder infection in dogs.

1. Make sure your dog is drinking enough water.
2. Keep your dog well-groomed, especially around the genital area.
3. Encourage potty breaks for your dog; the longer urine sits in the bladder; the more opportunity for bacteria to multiply.

Dog UTI Test

Did you know you can find out if your dog has a UTI without visiting the vet? Try one of these dog UTI tests to detect a urinary tract infection in dogs as well as other illnesses. It could save you time and money at the vet’s office, especially if your dog is prone to UTIs. If the test comes back positive, you can then call your vet to get advice on how to proceed with treatment.

This month we continue a series of educational articles concerning all aspects of dog showing and breeding. Many of our members are not in the show/breeding world and have shown great interest in learning about both areas. Through this series of articles, hopefully, you will be able to learn and also determine if you might wish to take the step towards showing or breeding. if there is any specific topic you would like addressed, please let me know at Fitchpatrick@Earthlink.net. Mark Fitchpatrick, Newsletter Editor

The information below is shared from AKC.org

4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition

You already know that your puppy is the absolute cutest. So why not share his adorableness with the rest of the world? Enter him in an AKC 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition. It’s a relaxed, stress-free way to make your debut in the dog show world. Plus, it gives both of you a fun way to socialize — with other dogs and other dog lovers.

Puppyhood is such an exciting time for you and your pup. It’s when the love you’ll share forever starts. It’s when you begin developing the bond that will make you an inseparable “us.” Participating in an AKC 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition will create unforgettable memories to look back on after those puppy days are long gone and he’s all grown up! Additionally, you and your pup can work towards a Puppy of Achievement certificate or Certificate of Merit in this competition.

• Eligibility—

  
  

  COMPETITION ELIGIBILITY

  To enter, your puppy must be:

  • At least four months (but under six months) of age on the day of the event.
  • Physically sound and up-to-date on all inoculations and health check-ups.
  • Have one of the following:
    • An AKC Registration number as one of the more than 175 fully recognized breeds.
    • A Foundation Stock Service®(FSS) registration number, which is for breeds on the road to full AKC recognition.
    • A foreign registration number as defined in Chapter 11, Section 1 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows

  If you have not already spayed or neutered your puppy, you are eligible to enter this competition.

  
  

• Get Started—

  
  

  It couldn’t be easier to prepare for a fun day at an AKC 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition. Just find an event near you and contact the Show Secretary or Superintendent who will send you a “premium list” with all of the important information, including an entry form. Simply complete the form, submit it with your entry fee and get ready for you and your pup to experience some truly special time together.

  You’ll meet new people, explore new activities, and maybe even snag a blue ribbon to boot. (Or to paw? Sorry. We can’t help ourselves.)

About The Competition

The 4 to 6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition is intended to introduce new exhibitors and their puppies to the show world in a stress-free and relaxed environment. It also provides an opportunity for puppies to socialize with people and other dogs at an optimal time of their development. Puppies may earn points towards a Certificate of Merit title or Puppy of Achievement certificate at these competitions.

If you have not already spayed or neutered your puppy or if your puppy has been registered with a Full Registration you are eligible to enter this competition. If your puppy is already spayed or neutered or has been registered with a Limited Registration, you can participate in other exciting AKC events.

Additional information can be found in the Sanctioned Four-to-Six Month (Beginner Puppy) Competition Regulations.

Do you know a club member who needs some sunshine?

Our Sunshine Committee Chair is Ashley Powell. If you know of a club member that needs to be remembered or encouraged, please be in touch with Ashley.

Ashley can be reached at

770-905-7067

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB OF GREATER ATLANTA

www.ckcscatlanta.org

Mark Fitchpatrick, editor

Fitchpatrick@Earthlink.net