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GMKC Paw Prints December 2019

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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



GMKC Club Meeting/Board Minutes—November 12,

2019

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.



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



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



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

https://www.wolfcreekranchorganics.com/colloidal_silver.html



Garlic (Allium sativum)

Goosefoot (Chenopodium murale)

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)

Hyssop (Hyssopus sp. with the exception of Decumbens)

Juniper (Juniperus sp. with the exception of Juniper Berry)

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)

Mustard (Brassica juncea)

Oregano (Origanum vulgare)

Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)

Red or White Thyme

Rue (Ruta graveolens)

Santolina (Santolina chamaecyparissus)

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