mark your calendar PET HEALTH Xylitol, A Deadly Threat to Your Pet by Janice Cha 1 Xylitol, A Deadly Threat to Your Pet 2 2009 Strut For Strays 5 Donations 6 Good for Gardeners, Bad for Pets 7 Post Adoption Bulletin 7 C.A.R.E. on Facebook and Twitter! 7 Help C.A.R.E. Save Money 8 Dog Wash Information PawPrints C.A.R.E. FOR THE EVANSTON ANIMAL SHELTER NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2009 volume 17 number 02 The sugar substitute Xylitol—commonly found in sugar-free gum, but also in candy, baked goods, chewable vitamins, throat lozenges and toothpaste—is an innocuous food additive that can actually threaten your dog’s life. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, a dog that has ingested Xylitol can suffer an immediate insulin release that leads to hypoglycemia, or dangerously low blood sugar. This can be followed by ataxia (loss of muscle coordination), collapse and seizures. These symptoms can develop within 30 minutes. At higher doses, Xylitol is thought to be toxic to the dog’s liver. How much is too much? According to Dr. E.K. Dunayer, a veterinarian affiliated with the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, as little as 0.2-0.4 grams can cause hypoglycemia. Chewing gum that is largely or only sweetened with Xylitol contains about 1-2 grams per piece. This means that one or two pieces of gum would be enough to cause hypoglycemia in a 20-lb. dog. If you suspect that your dog has eaten sugarless gum or any other product containing Xylitol, call your vet immediately. The vet will most likely have you bring your pet in for treatment, which consists of inducing vomiting and rehydrating using intravenous fluids containing glucose. If you live more than an hour away from a vet, you may have to induce vomiting at home. Veterinary treatment generally involves at least a 24-hour hospitalization and continuous IV. Some dogs will stay in the hospital for one to two days, but others will be hospitalized for up to a week. During his stay with the vet, your dog’s liver values and blood sugar will be monitored every few hours. Once your dog’s liver values, blood glucose levels and symptoms have improved, “...one or two pieces of gum would be enough to cause hypoglycemia in a twenty pound dog.” then he will be sent home. Follow-up appointments for additional rechecks of the lab work may be recommended. Prevention, of course, is best. If your dog is an “eat first, ask questions later” type, you need to be extra-hyper-vigilant about any sugar-free products in your house, or brought into your house by guests. Keep such products out of your dog’s reach—preferably under lock and key. ADDITIONAL TOXIC OR HARMFUL FOODS DOGS Avocado, Onion, Chocolate, Fruit Pits and Seeds, Raisins, Grapes, Macadamia Nuts, Raw Potato, Green Tomato, Broccoli, Raw Yeast Dough, Persimmons, Mushrooms, and Nutmeg. CATS Onion, Garlic, Green Tomato, Raw Potato, Chocolate, Milk (lactose intolerance), Raisins, Grapes, Mushrooms, and some Essential Oils. DOG WASH Saturday, September 12, 2009 Evanston Animal Shelter (see back page for complete info) HOLIDAY C.A.R.E. FAIRE Saturday, November 28, 2009 Unitarian Church of Evanston Pet Photos with Santa, Cookie Walk, Raffle, Vendors
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PET HEALTH
Xylitol, A Deadly Threat to Your Petby Janice Cha
1 Xylitol, A Deadly Threat to Your Pet
2 2009 Strut For Strays
5 Donations6 Good for Gardeners,
Bad for Pets
7 Post Adoption Bulletin7 C.A.R.E. on Facebook
and Twitter!
7 Help C.A.R.E. Save Money8 Dog Wash Information
PawPrintsC.A.R.E. FOR TH E EVANSTON AN I MAL SH E LTE R N EWSLETTE R
Thank you for one of our best Strut for Strays ever! Even with the weather (winter coats were appropriate attire) the May 9, 2009, 14th annual event raised $21,000 for the animals at the Evanston Animal Shelter. More than 188 participants turned out to walk in support of C.A.R.E. Our T-shirts were underwritten for the 14th consecutive year by Mary Summerville of Prairie Shore Properties. We want to take this opportunity to thank Mary for her loyalty and generous support of the Strut. Her donation to cover the T-shirt expenses allows us to raise more money for the animals. Also thank you to dr. Julia Weertman, ddS and Chicagoland Tails who sponsored the Goodie bags. The doggie Carnival was sponsored by Clancy’s Cookies and the refreshments were sponsored by Andrew Gallimore–Farmers Insurance. Thank you to all who supported the Strut for Strays by pledging and walking, and the sponsors who donated items for the goodie bags. We couldn’t succeed without you!
EvEnt sponsoRsMary Summerville – Prairie
Shore PropertiesChicagoland Tails MagazineDr. Julia Weertman, DDSClancy’s Cookies Andrew Gallimore – Farmer’s
Insurance
BusinEss suppoRtERsAbt ElectronicsCharter One BankChicago Jewish NewsCorner Bakery CaféCupman PromotionsDengeo’s of SkokieDevon BankDog Obedience GroupDunkin’ Donuts
(Green Bay Road)Fit & FriskyGlenview Public LibraryHair Cuttery (Fashion Square,
Skokie)Happy Husky BakeryIams Eukanuba CompanyIllinois Bone and Joint InstituteJewel Food Store
FRiEnDs (under $100)Jenny AbrahamianLawrence AbramovitzAnonymousNancy BabiarzWendy Gipson & Lisa BauerDavid BlissSteven & Colleen BoharJoseph BrozGeorgianne & Larry CarlsonWalt CarringtonRobin CemberThomas and Mary ConnollyChristine Deering
Lee DeweyAllan DiamondRichard FeistelHannah & Irving FinstonMarylou & Pat GalinskiRobert HartkeElizabeth Hennessey & Neil MahMelissa HonnGerald & Patricia HowardMarion HucykTom & Pat JamesAlice & Steve JerlingRhea KeenanKing Lab SchoolDr. Connie M. KnappBeverly KodamaMary KurzBarb and John LeeAnn LeedsMicheline LorrussoSophie McCoySherry & William NelsonDee PannierPEOO Sisterhood Chapter CVDanielle PickardBonnie PomrenzeNeil PoskaDiane RabeyBarbara RamirezThe Road/RacerThe RosenbaumsWilliam & Barbara RossMaurice RusnakCheri SaleySusan ScheibergStacey SchroederChristine SneedSharon SteinTom & Polly Stilpusbones.comLily ValavanisMary Slater-VenkataJulia Ann Weertman DDSWellpoint FoundationGloria WeissNanette White-Yong
in honoR oFThe Alford Group in honor of Tim HendricksonAnonymousin honor of Ruth BeilfussAnonymousin honor of Sharon SteinAmber Aultin honor of Corrine RodriquezJack Bannonin honor of Leika Spear
Brien Comerfordin honor of All God’s CreaturesPeg Erpeldingin honor of Martha Erpelding’s BirthdayJohn & Hallie GorupMother’s Day Gift for Sharon SteinThomas Jacobin honor of Sandy, Samantha, Toby, BlossumAnne & Drew Kentin honor of Margo & Steve ScheibergLisa Mcaleerin honor of BuddyGraham McNameein honor of Deborah WoodMary Elizabeth Minorin honor of Zuzu KittyCarrie Nutterin honor of of Carol KentMargaret Roederin honor of Jane Kelly EhrsonArona & George Sarfattyin honor of Spice’s 16th Birthday Leslie & Seymour Schwartzin honor of Ann & Marv Leiner’s 50th wedding anniversary Rita Shapiroin honor of Joan Festenstein’s birthdayJoel Shragoin honor of Hallie the CatMargaret Sleeperin honor of SimonAlan Tenpennyin honor of Chelsea Tenpenny
Laura Wilhelmin honor of Zoe StradaNancy Zordanin honor of Buddy Kier and Bosley Lalley
in MEMoRy oFAnonymousin memory of StanziLynn Besserin memory of Justice & VictorHarlen Blumreichin memory of CubbyMary Beth Egnerin memory of my precious boy CubbyAnn & Jerry Gaffin memory of BoomerLinda Gelbin memory of LolaLinda Gelbin memory of MaxGail & Marty Lovinger-Goldblattin memory of DukeVictoria Horbergin memory of Jack the parrotGayle Washlow-Kaufmanin memory of MaxAnne & Drew Kentin memory of Lola Benitez-LambrosBill Kinsellin memory of Virginia Dickson of EvanstonEdith Lovingerin memory of ElmoJerry Martinin memory of Miss MollyKarrie Mrazekin memory of Layla AdamsMallory Neubergin memory of DaisyPeggy Pecsin memory of Teddy AbramsKathleen Penakin memory of GabbyMarilyn Richmanin memory of KobeyAlan & Patricia Rubinin memory of DelilahSteven & Margo Scheibergin memory of Tonya HealeySteven & Margo Scheibergin memory of JavaSteven & Margo Scheiberg in memory of Lola, beloved companion of Elizabeth Lambros & Zeyleka BenitezFrank Suginoin memory of Winnie (June 1993 – April 2009)
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Raymond Szumain memory of YukonPatricia Thrashin memory of CoCoJoe & Lyn Wardin memory of ShebaNancy Zordanin memory of Beba Rosenfeld
MatChingAbbott Labs Employee Giving
Campaignin honor of Thomas HartmanAcxiom Corporationin honor of John StevensAllstate Giving Campaignin honor of William LandgrafAllstate Giving Campaignin honor of Laura ScrineCNA Foundation Matchin honor of Joel SternsteinDiscover Financial Services
Matching Giftsin honor of Liz Drummond, John Robinson, & Patricia RidenboughITW Foundation 3-for-1
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PET HEALTH
Good for Gardeners, Bad for PetsBy Janice Cha
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Dear C.A.R.E. It is with great, great sadness that I must tell you that my cat, my precious boy, Cubby, passed away on February 20, 2009. I adopted him from you on July 13, 1995, and he was then known as Roscoe. Cubby was, indeed, my precious boy. He brought so much love and affection to the whole family. When my mother and father were living their last days Cubby and I would move into their house every weekend. Cubby spent almost every moment with them in their hospital beds. Cubby made difficult days comforting, and my parents loved him as much as I. Of course, not to leave her out, my parents’ dog, Honey, (adopted from the Anti-Cruelty Society) was a permanent resident under their beds. The last five years of his life Cubby suffered from diabetes and a hyper-thyroid condition. Although he needed two injections of insulin and pills each day for his conditions, he never failed to appear for his “treats” whenever I called him. Cubby never complained. He was my brave, precious boy, who loved everyone including his veterinarian.
Thank you for my precious boy!Mary Beth Egner
Quatro Kitty has won our hearts! He was adopted from C.A.R.E. in January. All we knew about him was that he had come from a home with other cats, but that he was very shy. Today he romps through the house tossing a plastic bottle cap around. He runs after my seven year old daughter when they are playing hide-and-seek. He comes when he is called. We pick him up, hold him and he purrs. He delights us with his endless antics. Maybe his favorite member in our household is our nine year old orange tabby, Simon. When he is finally exhausted, he snuggles up real close, sometimes they groom each other, then falls asleep. We love our Quatro-Kitty, he certainly seems to love us!
Note from Chris Irwin, C.A.R.E.’s Feline Medical Director: Quatro was the most scared, shy, nervous un-socialized cat. No volunteer at the shelter was able to pick him up (not even our cat whisperer Dr. Geoff Ball!) I am constantly amazed at how well our cats adjust once in loving homes.
Quatro & simon
Community Animal Rescue EffortF O R T H E E VA N STO N A N I M A L S H E LT E R
2310OaktonStreetEvanston,Illinois60202
voICE MAI l 847–705–2653wE b www.care-evanston.org