www.greatermonroekc.org Page 1 2019 Newsletter Editor: Donna Otero 4969 Friendly Farms Road Greensboro, NC 27406 [email protected]GMKC by-laws state that the newslet- ter is to be distributed 2 weeks IN ADVANCE OF THE GENERAL MEETING. Therefore, ALL articles and information for the newsletter need to be submitted by the TUES- DAY that is 2 WEEKS FOLLOWING THE GENERAL MEETING. For the January 2020 newsletter, I will need all your information by De- cember 31, 2019. Opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the views of GMKC either as a group or individual- ly. Advice or helpful hints should never be taken as substitutes for personal veterinary counsel. Contact and referral persons are in no way guaranteed by the GMKC 2019 Officers and Directors President—John Schoeneman Vice President— Wayne Kerr Secretary—Janet Broome Treasurer— Martha Milligan Board of Directors Ruth Hoffman Lynn Rowell Randy Jackson Paw Prints Greater Monroe Kennel Club this issue Volume 18, Issue 11 Next Meeting pg 1 November Mtg Minutes pg 2 Fall Canine Extravaganza pg 3 Christmas Party Info pg 4 Karen’s Korner pg 3 December 2019 There will not be a regular meeting or board meeting in December. Please join us for The GMKC Christmas Party on Wed. December 11at 6:30pm At Rolling Hills Country Club See Page 3 for Details
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There was no club meeting or board meeting for Novem-
ber 2019; therefore no minutes to report.
Fall Canine Extravaganza Report
By Martha Milligan
I would like to thank everyone who came out to the Fall Canine Extravaganza. We had
great participation from board and club members. It was a very successful week/weekend.
We had some very nice comments on our organization of these events.
We will start planning for August 2020 after the first of the year so we will be prepared for
bigger and better things.
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Greater Monroe Christmas Party
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
At Rolling Hills Country Club
2722 West Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110
Time: 6:30 pm
Dress Casual. Coat and tie not required.
Bring a wrapped gift for a Chinese gift exchange. We
will also be collecting gifts or gift cards for a family at
Turning Point, the domestic violence shelter in Mon-
roe. We do not have a specific family but there are
plenty of children who count on us to provide Christ-
mas for them.
This is the Annual Candlelight Dinner at Rolling
Hills and we know it will be an enjoyable evening.
Submitted by Martha Milligan
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All articles in this section were submitted by Karen Phillipa
Karen’s
Korner All articles in this section
were submitted by
Karen Phillips
SALT LAMPS CAN BE DEADLY TO YOUR PETS
POISONOUS TO DOGS, CATS AND BIRDS
ABOUT COLLOIDAL SILVER AS NATURAL ANTIBIOTIC
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SALT LAMPS CAN BE DEADLY TO YOUR PETS Karen Shaw Becker Himalayan salt lamps are made from large pieces of salt mined from the Himalayas
If your pet licks the salt lamp repeatedly, it can lead to salt poisoning. Initially, salt poisoning may lead to vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite and lethargy; excessive thirst or urination can also occur
Neurological symptoms, including incoordination, tremors, seizures and coma can also result from salt poi-soning
If you have a salt lamp in your home, keep it out of your pet’s reach; if this isn’t possible, and you suspect your pet is licking it, remove it.
Himalayan salt lamps are made from large pieces of salt mined from the Himalayas. If you have cats, it may be nearly impossible to place the lamp in a spot your kitty can’t access, so it’s best to avoid having one at all, unless you’re absolutely certain your cat isn’t licking it.
With dogs, it’s easier to place the salt lamp out of reach, but be sure it’s not on a counter where your dog can access when you’re not looking. Unfortunately, some pet owners may not realize that a salt lamp can be dangerous for their pet until it’s too late.
How Much Salt Is Toxic to Pets?
The amount of salt that’s poisonous depends on the size of your pet, but it’s possible that a small dog or cat could reach toxic levels by licking a salt lamp repeatedly. For example, a Yorkie or Chihuahua weighing 10 pounds or less could experience poisoning from consuming just .05 tablespoons or more. For comparison, the following amounts may be toxic in dogs of other sizes:6
Dogs weighing 11 to 25 pounds (pug, Boston terrier, poodle): 0.5 Tbsp. or more
Dogs weighing 26 to 40 pounds (beagle, Scottish terrier): 1.3 Tbsp. or more
Dogs weighing 41 to 70 pounds (boxer, cocker spaniel): 2 Tbsp. or more
Dogs weighing 71 to 90 pounds (retriever, German shepherd): 3.5 Tbsp. or more
Dogs weighing 91 to 110 pounds (great Dane, St. Bernard): 4.5 Tbsp. or more
While some cats and dogs may want nothing to do with a salt lamp on your nightstand, others may find it ir-resistible. Therein lies the problem, as your pet could be licking the lamp without you even noticing. You may not even associate symptoms your dog or cat is experiencing with the lamp.
One such story circulated the Internet in 2019, in which U.K. pet owners noticed their cat Ruby “walking real-ly strangely” with her head tilted in a strange way. They thought she was simply cold, but when they returned home from work, Ruby was unable to walk or see properly, couldn’t eat or drink and had lost control of her tongue.7
Veterinarians revealed extremely high sodium levels, which they were able to get back to normal in a few days. However, the outcome could have been much worse. “Salt poisoning is extremely deadly to animals and she is basically a miracle to still be here now. These salt lamps are addictive to animals, and if they get a taste it becomes just like potato chips are to us,” Ruby’s owner said.
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ABOUT COLLOIDAL SILVER AS NATURAL ANTIBIOTIC COLLOIDAL SILVER aka CS or more appropriately called EIS - Electrically Isolated Silver is our preferred natural antibiotic of choice. We use Colloidal Silver for any and all viral, bac-terial, fungal, or single celled organism (protozoan) infections amongst our own 100 animal guardians and all incoming rescues and foster animals with excellent success. Colloidal sil-ver is an effective natural antibiotic alternative that works for all beings - people, pets, ani-mals, and plants. COLLOIDAL SILVER tastes almost like pure water with just a slight minerally taste, so it is easily administered orally to rabbits, goats, dogs, cats, horses, birds, ferrets, people, and other beings. Colloidal silver can be administered orally, in the eyes (for eye allergies, con-junctivitis, keratitis, etc.), in the nose (for sinusitis), sprayed on wounds, it doesn't sting or burn, via IV, Subcue, in the ears, and nebulized into the lungs. There is no natural antibi-otic alternative like it for ease of administration and effectiveness. And no traditional antibi-otic comes close to the effectiveness of our Colloidal Silver - EIS. COLLOIDAL SILVER (CS/EIS) is known to kill over 650 known pathogens - viruses, bacte-ria, fungi, and protozoan. Colloidal silver has been in use for thousands of years. Here are some links to information about the wonderful natural health benefits of colloidal silver: WOLF CRREEK RANCH - Home of Whispering Winds Wholistic Animal Sanctuary https://www.wolfcreekranchorganics.com/colloidal_silver.html
POISONOUS TO DOGS, CATS AND BIRDS
Here is a list of essential oils not to use if you have a dog at home
Anise (Pimpinella anisum)
Birch (Betula)
Bitter Almond (Prunus dulcis)
Boldo (Peumus boldus)
Calamus (Acorus calamus)
Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
Cassia (Cassia fistula)
Chenopodium (Chenopodium album)
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) Return to Karen’s Korner