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The Cure for a Currency Default—in Iceland and Beyond
Balance-of-payments crises will become more common in a world of mobile capital. Here's a way out.
In a world where international capital floods into and out of national markets, currency-exchange defaults will become more prevalent than government bond defaults. Faced with a demand for foreign currency it couldn't meet in October 2008, Iceland defaulted on its promise to investors to convert their kronur into dollars and euros and froze their holdings inside the economy.
Iceland's government had a tiger by the tail. Lift the restrictions and $7 billion of liberated foreign investor funds would wipe out the nation's $4 billion of international reserves and precipitate a balance-of-payments crisis. Make an offer that would satisfy all foreign speculators and the government would be bankrupt.
After six long years of financial isolation, Iceland's leaders have decided to open discussions with foreign creditors who have been locked up behind "temporary" capital controls. Iceland has found that it was easier to close the gate than to pry it open. Still, there is a way out—and it is important for policy makers to know it because currency crises will become more frequent.
The tools developed to facilitate the restructuring of sovereign debts over the past decade can be easily adapted to resolve unpayable currency exchange obligations. If executed properly, the overhang of foreign holdings of kronur can be eliminated and full convertibility of the frozen krona can be restored—all without recourse to the Icelandic taxpayer.
Collective-action clauses are now a standard element of sovereign bonds used for debt restructuring. Under these clauses, if a predetermined supermajority of bondholders accepts a restructuring offer, it is binding for the remaining creditors. The clauses stop a small minority of investors from extorting a preferential value for its claims by blocking a solution desired by the debtor and most of its creditors.
In 2012 as a part of Greece's $270 billion debt restructuring, collective-action clauses were introduced retroactively into the government's domestic bonds by the Greek parliament. The mechanism achieved 100% success in restructuring Greece's domestic debt.
A structure for the collective action of foreign holders of krona assets can be created by the Icelandic Parliament. For instance, under a new law, if a 66.7% majority of foreign investors accepts a government offer for their krona assets, all remaining foreign holders would be locked in on the same terms.
With the collective-action mechanism in place, Iceland would offer to exchange the krona assets of foreign investors for euro cash and euro-denominated government bonds. The euro-exchange prices will be set at discounts to the official exchange rate to ensure a sustainable balance of payments after controls are lifted and a manageable government debt repayment schedule is in place.
With the exchange completed, the excess supply of kronur is extinguished and the currency can be allowed to trade freely without fear of calamity.
No debt will be transferred from the private sector to the taxpayer. The government simply sells euro cash and euro-denominated government bonds at premium prices to foreign investors for these investors' kronur and krona-denominated government bonds. Iceland will honor its debts in full by accepting its bonds at face value on the same terms as cash.
The government's total debt will fall significantly after the exchange. Its euro-denominated debt will rise. But its krona-denominated debt will fall by a greater amount. If investors exchange 800 billion kronur ($7 billion) of assets and the euro exchange discount is 33%, Iceland's debt will drop by 265 billion kronur or 15% of GDP.
The actual loss for investors is much smaller than the exchange discount because of the high returns earned on krona assets. Krona interest rates have exceeded euro rates by an average 6% per annum over the 2008-14 freeze. This differential creates a relative cumulative krona gain of 40%. An investor holding krona assets over the entire period will have a 7% profit in euros even after the 33% exchange-rate loss.
In a crisis, fleeing foreign investors have to sell both their domestic bonds and the rubles, pesos, rand or rupees received from the sale. But the central bank often doesn't have enough dollars to convert all the currency offered and so imposes controls to save the exchange rate from collapse. When pressed, countries from Venezuela and Argentina to Malaysia, Thailand and Russia have all restricted outflows of funds.
But exchange controls are a broken government promise to allow the free conversion of a nation's money into foreign currency. It is little different from the broken promise when a government defaults on its debt. Both must be resolved to bring back foreign capital and economic growth.
With a well-structured collective-action mechanism, Iceland—and any country in similar circumstances—can cleanly solve a balance-of-payments problem that gnaws at its economy and isolates it from global investors. Either that, or it can continue to pursue timid measures that postpone its revival.
Mr. Lerrick is a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute who has advised European officials on debt and currency issues.


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An Elegant Container Home in Richmond, CA
Leger Wanaselja Architects, the home's construction was well documented by the home owner. Due to the rigid construction of the shipping containers, they act as a weatherproof exterior siding, come pre-insulated, and are very strong. Framing was only needed for windows, and interior partitions and waterproofing only needed around windows and doors. The house was designed to minimize energy use through passive solar design. Well placed windows, stacked plumbing, rainwater collection and solar tubes accompany other green building material:
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Dissed For Hours, Manziel Now Can Save Cleveland
For two hours and 45 minutes, this was the NFL dishing out its comeuppance, punishing Johnny Manziel for all his issues, all his naughty photos and brash Tweets, all his parties and celebrity friends, all his money-grab gestures and defiant words, all his women and nightclubs and NCAA probes. This also was the NFL?s way of expressing concerns about his wild improvisational romps on the field, its doubts that a 5-11 kid can avoid the emergency room 16 weeks a season for a dozen years, but more than that, this was about no one wanting to gamble on the gambler for most of the first round.
One by one, as Manziel tried to calmly sip from a water bottle in the green room at Radio City Music Hall, franchises rejected him Thursday night. The Texans, ignoring billboards in Houston urging the drafting of the local legend and tuning out Manziel?s threat that they?d be sorry for not taking him, selected Jadeveon Clowney with the top pick. The Jaguars, who never wanted Tim Tebow either, eschewed Manziel for Blake Bortles, a QB project without the charisma and sizzle of Johnny Football. ``He?s a down-to-earth guy, a self-made guy, a blue-collar guy and he wants to be the best he can be,?? Jacksonville general manager Dave Caldwell said of Bortles, from just down the highway at Central Florida. ``He just needs a little time.??
The cameras panned to Manziel. He was wounded, but the night was young. The so-called obvious destination of Cleveland? The Browns, with veteran players urging the pick of receiver Sammy Watkins over Manziel, traded the fourth choice down to Buffalo, which selected Watkins. Might the Browns be playing possum, waiting to take Manziel later in the round? Who knew at that point? Oakland, always an ideal destination for a renegade, rejected Manziel for linebacking phenom Khalil Mack. Tampa Bay, rumored to have interest, passed on Manziel for his favorite receiver at Texas A&M, Mike Evans. When Cleveland traded up for the No. 8 pick, a hush fell over the big theater in midtown Manhattan, and ESPN?s Jon Gruden, playing cheerleader for Manziel from the top pick on, said this had to be where his guy was headed.
Nope. The Browns selected cornerback Justin Gilbert. The Vikings, who desperately need a quarterback, opted for linebacker Anthony Barr. Didn?t the Rams, at No. 13, have a stated liking of Manziel? They preferred Aaron Donald, a defensive tackle. Suddenly, the Manziel death spiral was in progress, and suddenly, he was the biggest story again, as always, with America wondering how the kid who attracts all the attention was dealing with the rare sensation of being ignored.
``A lot of people must know something I don?t,?? Gruden moped on the set.
What was Manziel saying the other day about Jerry Jones? ``For me it would be really, really cool to go there," he said of the homestate Dallas Cowboys. ``Jerry Jones has been extremely nice to me. He's treated me very, very well and we've developed a little bit of a friendship over the past year and a half, just going to games or whatever it be." So did Jones take Manziel? Nah, he took offensive tackle Zack Martin.
Manziel was naked to the world. Might he fall completely out of the first round? Would it come down to Kansas City taking him at No. 23 to back up Alex Smith, who is on the last year of his contract? The only thing making sense, with midnight not too far off in a cold and lonely place, was the Nike ad campaign designed around Manziel. The theme: Being dissed.
``There are no sure things in the NFL draft,?? the ad read. ``But this is what we know for sure: Height is everything and sometimes nothing. Hand size is a key indicator of success, but not always. 40-times are critical, though overrated. Scouts should see it on film, unless it can?t be seen on film. Every team is looking for that special something, unless you have that something else. Just do it.??
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It?s a tantalizing story line, you must admit, Manziel trying to embarrass those who rejected him. Nine years ago, I seem to recall a California quarterback sitting in the green room seemingly forever until Green Bay, with the 24th pick, took Aaron Rodgers.
Finally, there was a break, a development. The Browns, in a deal with Philadelphia, traded up to No. 22. It would be an act of cruelty at this point if they took, oh, a lineman. Again, the crowd paused and listened to Goodell. From the card, he read the name Johnny Manziel.
Johnny Cleveland. Johnny Cuyahoga. Johnny (We Haven?t Been The Same Since LeBron Left Town) Football comes to the rust belt.
He had stolen the show. With a predictable money-grab gesture ? his F You to the teams that didn?t take him ? Manziel walked to the podium and greeted Goodell.
``I told myself from the beginning, God had a plan for me,?? he said, Browns cap on head. ``I knew it all would work out. I really thought Cleveland was where I should end up. It feels right. It?s where I was meant to be. Dog Pound, here we come.??
And what can they expect of him in a town known for its sports futility? ``A lot of heart, a lot of passion,?? he said. ``I bring a winning attitude. I?ll pour my heart out for this team and this city.??
Last time we saw wheeling and dealing like this, it was in a movie last week called ``Draft Day.?? In it, Kevin Costner plays a general manager ? of the Cleveland Browns ? who rejects a hotshot quarterback with character issues. Jimmy Haslem, Ray Farmer and Mike Pettine flipped the script in real life.
Football executives, by nature, are blithering cowards. While I?d rather draft Manziel and miss badly than reject him and watch him become Brett Favre 2.0, too many talent judges protect their jobs first, business egos second and kids? college funds third. This explains why the TEXANS, handed the tantalizing script of a ready-made legend who grew up in TEXAS and became a national phenomenon at TEXAS A&M, made the football-safe play and selected Clowney. Which is odd, because last I looked, football executives were concerned that Clowney lacks the heart and passion to reach his enormous potential as a pass-rusher, while even Manziel?s harshest critics ? too numerous to list by name ? acknowledge the size of his heart on any game day. Football people overthink these matters into pretzel knots. If Manziel is such a traumatic gamble, isn?t Clowney a traumatic gamble, too?
The most important position in all team sports, including the one whose World Cup will be contested next month assuming Rio is ready for anything but riots, remains the quarterback of an NFL team. So if we can break this down into simple rationale and not strain our brains with valuations, 15-year projections and algorithms ? I think every numbers geek should change his name to Al Gorithm ? any team that needed a QB and saw Manziel as the top-rated QB really should have drafted him. Then it would do everything in its power, from the front office to the coaching staff to the players in the locker room, to make sure Manziel?s considerable talents are given the maximum chance to succeed. If that happens, the Browns will have a player capable of winning Super Bowls, changing the feel-good quotient of a city, defining the NFL for years and continuing to be one of the most captivating athletes in the land. I?d prefer to take a stab at all that happening on my watch than handing the Johnny Pro Football silver platter to a rival team.
And if Manziel turns out to be a bust whose passer rating is in the same neighborhood as his blood-alcohol level on a Saturday night? Or if he becomes an improvisional fool who bounces around like a pinball and ends up in the hospital every other week? Then fire me as GM. But I see too much Favre and Steve Young in him not to take the chance.
On draft eve, Manziel was asked by reporters in New York if teams will regret having not taken him. You know what his answer was.
``I believe they will personally," he said. ``Because I know in my heart how good I want to be and how committed I am to this game. I've tried to show them how committed I am to this game and how much this is really my life. This is what I've loved doing for a very long time now. I just wouldn't be able to sleep or just live with myself if things didn't go the way I wanted. And you never know, there's some things you just can't control in football. But I know I'm not going to go through this process and look back at it and say I wasn't successful because I didn't put in enough time or put in enough effort."
He is small, quite small. He could be abused like a pinball battered by the side flippers. But Manziel wants everyone to know that he?s all ears, contrary to the haters? profile of him. ``I see there's room for me to improve, but to say I'm just a backyard-football quarterback, I don't think you do what I did in college and do some of those things (with that style),? Manziel said. ``I don't think that's extremely fair. I hear it, but for me, I know it's all about my work ethic and my will to get better. That's very alive and inside me. I don't want to be what I was in college. Obviously, I want to be better.
``I play with a lot of heart, play with a lot of passion. I feel like I play like I?m 10-feet tall. A measurement to me is just a number. You can ask my teammates, you can go back and ask anybody ? when we needed to make a play, those guys would want the ball in my hands. The guys on my team know I?ll do anything and everything for them until there?s no time left on the clock, on or off the field, whatever it may be.??
Off the field, he said. Tell me: When was the last time you heard of Manziel, just 21, doing something unfortunate in his personal life? Any arrests? Any naughty Instagrams? Any regrettable Tweets? Not that I?ve seen. Those things were last year, after he won the Heisman Trophy, when he was enjoying the perks and meeting Drake and LeBron and playing Pebble Beach and hanging courtside at NBA teams. Yes, he was immature at times. He also was 20, dealing with jealousy and social-media nitwits. I?m impressed at how he?s grown up, how far he has come since his father worried publicly about his drinking problems and whether he?s pick up Johnny from a gutter at some point. I don?t blame teams for asking. At the combine, one team spent its entire 15-minute interview drilling him about wine, women, weed and previous issues with the law and the NCAA.
``Any football questions??? Manziel asked.
``I think I've done a great job of alleviating concerns of these guys, them getting to know me on a more personal level," Manziel said. ``And I've answered every question, anything they wanted to hear from me. So there's nothing for me to hide. I don't think it's wrong of me to enjoy my life and have fun. Throughout this whole process I've continued to work hard and do the things I need to do to try and become a better football player. That's the main thing.
``I'm not getting to this level to be complacent."
Another talented quarterback, LSU?s Zach Mettenberger, produced a diluted urine sample at the scouting combine. Other prospects failed drug tests there. Yet here is Manziel as the draft arrives, clean and ready for the real world. ``I think (the criticism) is what it is," he said. ``I'm able to handle it and able to really adapt to it. It's not something that gets to me all that much. I'm just trying to be a professional and trying to be a starting quarterback in the NFL."
If Houston would have been the perfect spot, geographically and spiritually, a depressed, desperate city in Ohio might be the place that needs him the most. Not only is Cleveland still in the throes of economic pain, its history of sports is a running tragicomedy. Between The Drive, The Fumble, The Shot, losing Game 7 of a World Series and then, ultimately, losing LeBron James, the place truly needs a guiding light in sports. Sure, Manziel could wind up plastered four nights a week in the Warehouse District.
Or, he could be the seminal sports gift that the city deserves. The Browns have two Manziel protectors in left tackle Joe Thomas and center Alex Mack. They have a gamebreaking receiver in Josh Gordon. They signed a new running back, Ben Tate. They have a good defense. They have lots of money and draft picks. They have an owner, Jimmy Haslem, who is a running punchline and continues to be investigated by a grand jury for alleged wrongdoing in his truck-stop empire. They have a new general manager, a new coach, and they need a reason to keep the fans interested when the franchise has been such a killjoy.
Now, they have him. Haslem told ESPN he was convinced he should take Manziel because a homeless person on the Cleveland streets told him so. Sometimes, you wonder if that man might know more than some of these football executives.
Anyone who says no to Johnny Manziel is saying yes to another team?s prosperity. That?s coming straight from him, and at this point, seeing who he is and where he is after all the drama, you?d be a fool to doubt him.


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The largest Montgomery County homeless shelter was full one recent day. That might surprise some, since Montgomery County has a reputation for affluence and residences big and resplendent enough to host royalty.
The people staying at the Coordinated Homeless Outreach Center on the grounds of Norristown State Hospital aren't so picky. They just want a bed, a blanket, and a meal until they can get past their troubles.
People like 51-year-old Harriett Marlin of Cheltenham Township, who sat at a table in the day room, her bag of yarn and knitting needles beside her, and the book she was reading, Crocheting for Dummies, in front of her.


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Veterinarian Shea Cox has enjoyed an indirect path through her professional life, initially obtaining degrees in fine arts and nursing. She later obtained her veterinary medical degree from Michigan State University in 2001 and has been practicing emergency and critical care medicine solely since that time. In 2006, she joined the ER staff at PETS Referral Center in Berkeley and cannot imagine a more rewarding and fulfilling place to spend her working hours. In her spare time, she loves to paint, wield her green thumb, cook up a storm and sail. Her days are shared with the three loves of her life: her husband Scott and their two Doberman children that curiously occupy opposite ends of the personality spectrum.
Dog's Life: Lifestyle
Plant and its seeds are toxic to pets
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May 30 2012
One of the highlights of my weekend was the successful treatment of an adorable puppy named Leeloo. After being hospitalized for nearly 72 hours, she thankfully fell into the percentage of dogs who survive the ingestion of this highly toxic plant: the sago palm.
Sago palms are not really palms at all; they just look like one. The sago palm is a cycad and contains the toxin cycasin and even very young plants are toxic enough to cause death in pets. Contrary to popular belief, all parts of both male and female plants are toxic, with the seeds being the most lethal component.
The reddish-orange seeds are round to oblong in shape and can be a little bigger than a golf ball in mature plants. Many dogs seem to enjoy chewing on these bitter seeds, which leads to nothing but trouble. I've even heard talk of people throwing the seeds like a ball for their dog, completely unaware of the deadly dangers!
Like Leeloo's family, many people are unaware that the plant is deadly. And even if they have heard of the toxic effects, they don't realize that the plant they are purchasing is actually a sago palm! Why is this? The plants are becoming increasingly popular in all areas of the country, and are often sold as unmarked potted plants in stores such as Target and Home Depot. They are simply labeled as a "palm tree," without any warning label, and people are not aware that they are bringing home a potentially lethal plant. Over the past five years, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has seen an increase in sago palm toxicities by 200 percent, and according to their data, 50 to 75 percent of cases result in the death of the pet. This number includes pets that are euthanized due to the cost of care; on a slightly brighter note, 68 percent of those pets that are treated early are reported to survive.
Dogs who have ingested any part of the plant soon begin vomiting, and this can be accompanied by diarrhea, depression, and lack of appetite. Liver failure generally occurs within 24-36 hours following ingestion, and in most cases, intensive treatment is necessary. If it has been 4-6 hours since ingestion, your veterinarian will attempt to induce vomiting, as well as give charcoal to help absorb the toxin. Intravenous fluids for 72 hours, medications to help support liver function, and possibly the transfusion of blood products are needed. Frequent monitoring of liver values will help to determine if your pet will survive the exposure.
Leeloo was a lucky survivor and we were able to keep her from going into liver failure with early and intensive treatment. Sadly, there was a case a couple of months ago that involved one of our police dogs, and he did not survive. The officer had a sago palm in his yard for 5 years, unknowing of the danger, and his canine partner decided to chew on a seed after leaving it alone all that time. So please, if you share your home or yard with a sago palm, now is the time to dig it up and dump it in the garbage. Make sure you are disposing of it in your "actual" garbage, and not your compost or yard waste bin, as these contents are often mulched and repurposed, putting the palm back into the environment where other pets can be exposed. If you believe that a pet may have eaten any part of a sago palm, please seek veterinary care immediately!
Wellness: Health Care
Awareness and prevention of "shake and bake" toxicity
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May 21 2012
Spring is one of my absolute favorite times of the year. The arrival of new bulbs and blossoms breaking through the earth makes me giddy. It's the official kick-off of another season in the garden and I look forward to the earth's welcoming party. But spring also brings snails, followed close behind by the perennial gardening-season danger, snail bait.
Gardeners around the country use snail bait to keep plant-munching slugs and their ilk out of gardens, and it constitutes the most common poisoning agent in my community. Unfortunately, it's extremely toxic when ingested by pets. During the spring and summer months, I treat pets poisoned by snail bait at least once a week.
The toxic substance found in snail bait is a compound called metaldehyde. Malicious poisoning is generally not the issue. The majority of toxicities are accidental, either due to lack of knowledge of its dangers or thinking that the compound has been properly stored or applied: Dogs are notorious for getting into things they shouldn't or into places you think they can't!
Snail bait is formulated in chewable pellets that are flavored with molasses, apple and bran to attract the snails. Unfortunately, our dogs find this a tasty treat as well. Snail bait is also available in liquid and powder formulations, which can get onto paws and be licked off with normal grooming. Additionally, many of these products also contain insecticides, which make the exposure potentially even more toxic.
Snail bait is highly toxic and even small amounts are enough to cause poisoning: less than a teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight can cause life-threatening clinical signs in your pet.
What are the symptoms of snail bait poisoning?
Severe twitching equates to constant muscle contractions, and this can raise the body temperature so high that permanent brain damage can result. This clinical course has lead to the colloquial emergency room term of "shake and bake syndrome." Click the link to watch a short video that demonstrates what mild clinical signs of snail bait toxicity look like.
Making the diagnosis
What is the treatment?
At home, your yard should be hosed down with water to dissolve any remaining bait and your dog should be restricted from the area for a two-week period.
Will my dog return to normal following toxicity?
I love my dog, but I also love my beautiful garden—what are alternative ways to keep snails at bay?
Wrapping self-adhesive copper barrier tape (available in many garden supply stores) around the rim of plant pots or containers deters slugs and snails with a tiny positive electric charge that is given off by the tape.
One of my favorite alternatives is to purchase predatory snails known as Decollate snails. These snails do not pose a health hazard to pets, birds or other mammals and they have been used in gardens and landscapes throughout the temperate regions of the United States for nearly 150 years. This famous predator snail comes out of the leaf mulch or soil at night and eats the eggs of slugs and snails as well as feeding on the young snails. The Decollate Snail can live for two years and lays a small amount of eggs on a regular basis so there should always be many new protectors in your garden.
You can also purchase various commercial snail traps. There are also many "home-made" snail traps options as well. For more information, watch this video demonstration of how to control slugs organically, helping to protect your garden without fear of harming your pets.
As always, prevention is better than cure and hopefully this article has raised your awareness of the dangers of snail bait. If an accident does happen, it is critical to seek veterinary attention immediately. If you suspect snail bait ingestion, please go directly to your veterinarian immediately as every minute counts!
Wellness: Health Care
Vestibular signs in dogs are often incorrectly referred to as a stroke
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April 25 2012
A fairly common reason for a veterinary visit is the concern that an older dog has had a stroke, when he suddenly starts walking like a drunken sailor with his head tilted. I know of other cases, where these sorts of symptoms are assumed to be a brain tumor and the dog is euthanized—maybe unnecessarily. (The condition plays a role in the new Hallmark movie, Duke.)
Well, I want to shed some light on a much more common and less concerning cause of these and other disturbing signs, something known as idiopathic vestibular disease, in case it is something you ever experience with your own geriatric dog.
Idiopathic (meaning unknown cause, think: idiot) vestibular disease is a syndrome that looks really, really bad, but usually gets better all on its own with little or no treatment.
The vestibular system
These videos show a dog with mild, but very typical, vestibular signs and another dog with more severe signs.
Now for the caveat: These clinical signs are unfortunately not unique, or diagnostic for, idiopathic vestibular disease and other things can cause this same presentation. These can include (yes) a brain tumor, an inner ear infection, inflammatory disease or sudden bleeds into the brain—to name a few. But with that being said, when the symptoms seemingly appear out of nowhere in an older dog, I always recommend a "wait-and-see approach," treating symptomatically and supportively, as there is a good chance of improvement.
Wait-and-see approach
I examine both ear canals, and if an infection is suspected, I discuss antibiotic therapy, as inner ear disease is one of the possible causes of vestibular signs. The inner ear (pictured below) is something you cannot see during an exam because the eardrum obscures the view to the inner ear. The eardrum is like a closed door that sits in front of the middle and inner ear. However, if there is a nasty looking outer ear and an inflamed eardrum, there is a chance that inner ear disease could be present as well.
If the dog's clinical signs are so severe that they cannot walk, I then recommend supportive care with IV fluids and injectable anti-nausea medications. Urinary catheters are sometimes placed for hygienic reasons. If clinical signs are mild, pets can often be managed at home with over-the-counter meclizine (for the feelings of "motion sickness" they experience). We also provide instructions for general nursing care as well as how to protect from falls.
The conversation ends with discussing a very loose rule of thumb: If there is gradual or complete improvement within 72 hours, it is likely idiopathic vestibular disease and additional diagnostic testing is not necessary. If there is no improvement or progression of signs, it is likely something much more serious, such as a tumor, and an MRI would be recommended to reach a definitive diagnosis. With idiopathic vestibular disease, marked improvement is usually evident in this time frame, with the pet returning to normal in 7 to 14 days (although in some dogs, a head tilt will still persist).
It should also be noted that this is not a painful condition, and my recommendations stem from the fact that euthanasia is a permanent decision, so why not wait and see, giving time a chance? There is a high likelihood that improvement will be seen and the difficult decision of euthanasia can always be made at a later date if there is no improvement or if there is a change in your pet's quality of life. I feel there is reason to hold out hope and be cautiously optimistic, as idiopathic vestibular disease is the most common form of vestibular disease in dogs. It is the direction I would take if it were my own boy experiencing this.
Please note: There are times, however, when a physical exam points undeniably to a brain tumor, but these neurological exam findings are beyond the scope of discussion, so feel free to ask me any questions.
Dog's Life: Lifestyle
The lengths we can go to preserve our precious pups
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April 18 2012
Following a recent euthanasia, the owner asked me to collect some of his Labrador's fur. I was under the assumption that he wanted a tangible fragment to remember his dog by, but when I handed him a locket of fur, he told me that he was going to "look into cloning him." He asked me if fur was enough and if I knew of any cloning resources. I was at a loss. I realize these questions were, in part, triggered by his grief, but it got me thinking about how far people go to hold on to their best friends.
Genetic cloning became popular back in 1996, when scientists were able to duplicate a sheep named Dolly. Today, this high-tech genetic engineering is becoming more accessible—for those with a spare $100,000 lying around.
Currently, the procedure is available at the Sooam Biotech Research Foundation in South Korea. The process involves collecting fresh eggs from the egg donor, removing the original nucleus and replacing it with the cell of the deceased animal. This "piece" of the original, living pet is injected into the egg, fused together, and then transferred into a surrogate mother. After the normal 63-day gestation period, two identical animals are born.
Some of the controversy arises from current overpopulation of pets and the fact that so many living in shelters need to find homes or face euthanasia. Not to mention the fact that the money it takes to clone a deceased animal could go very far to help those still living.
Another controversy stems from the fact that studies have shown that despite "identical" cloning, you are not going to end up with the same exact dog that you had before; it may "look" identical, but may not behave identically.
All that being said, however, should one judge or deny another the joy of a second life with a best friend that has meant everything and more to him or her? What if it is a therapy dog, who is a cornerstone and foundation for a dependent person? Just thinking …
Well, if cloning is not your gig, there's yet another option for preserving your pet: mummification. Believe it or not, more than 1,500 people across the world have contacted a business called Summum, which says it's the world's only mummification company. The Salt Lake City, Utah-company claims a clientele from around the world, including celebrities as well as us "common folk."
Summum's mummification process takes three months, and begins with the removal and cleansing of the organs, which are placed back inside the body, followed by hydration of the body by submersion in a tank for more than 70 days. The body is then covered with lanolin and wax, followed by layers of cotton gauze and a fiberglass finish. Lastly, the body is encased in a steel or bronze animal-shaped casket.
The body of your pet will still look like the day it died—even thousands of years later. This process is a little more affordable than cloning, at just under $24,000 for canine companions. And, to return to where we started, Summum says mummification has tremendous implications for cloning, as it is feasible to later remove DNA by drilling into the casket.
Would you ever consider cloning or mummifying your four-legged best friend?
Wellness: Health Care
Monthly flea prevention warning for homes with dogs and cats
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April 11 2012
Bayer makes two different flea control products that can easily be confused with one another, leading to potentially lethal complications in our feline family members. Advantage has formulations approved for both dogs and cats, while the product Advantix is intended for use in dogs only. Advantix causes permethrin toxicity in cats, which is a common emergency I see, especially during the spring and summer months, when fleas are at their peak of peskiness.
What exactly is the difference?
Advantix is also a topical solution for the treatment and prevention of fleas, ticks, biting flies, mosquitoes and lice on dogs. The product's active ingredients are imidacloprid and permethrin. It is the addition of permethrin to the recipe that makes the deadly difference.
Dogs can metabolize permethrin effectively, resulting in a safe product for them. However, cats cannot metabolize this ingredient, and will suffer from toxic effects if exposed. Cats are exposed to Advantix in a variety of ways, including direct application, close contact with a dog who has been treated within 48 hours, or if they have groomed a doggy pal's fur after an application.
What are the symptoms?
What is the treatment?
Prognosis for recovery is excellent with early treatment.
Prevention tips
If you do use canine Advantix in a home with cats, apply the medicine to your dog while your cat does not have access to the area or to the dog and allow for the medicine to fully absorb into your dog's skin—when you can no longer visibly see the oily medication on the fur—before allowing your cat back into the same room. I have treated cats that were obsessive groomers and decided the fur between "their" dog's shoulder blades needed to be cleaned.
And lastly, always double-check labels and read all the fine print; you can even have someone just "double-check you" as another safety precaution.
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April 4 2012
Working in the ER, I often see dogs suffering from blood loss as a result of trauma, which can become life-threatening if not properly treated. If bleeding is severe or continuous, a dog can lose enough blood to cause shock.
Shock from blood loss is classified as hypovolemic shock, which basically means that there is not enough fluid (blood) circulating throughout the body. Without an adequate volume, organs such as the kidneys and GI tract are not being perfused (nourished), and this state can quickly turn deadly. Your veterinarian can tell if your dog is in shock by physical exam findings such as a high heart rate, a low blood pressure and weak pulses.
Did you know the loss of as little as 2 teaspoons of blood per pound of body weight can result in shock? This blog post describes ways to control bleeding in your pet during transport to your nearest veterinary hospital.
The following techniques are listed in order of preference. As a word of caution: The first rule when dealing with an injured pet is to avoid injury to yourself. Take appropriate precautions, such as the use of a muzzle, to avoid being bitten. You can create a "make-shift muzzle" by using a long piece of material such as a men's tie, non-retractable leash or piece of cloth. All too often, I see owners having to make a trip to the emergency room for themselves as well as their pet.
The best way to learn these techniques is in a pet first aid class. April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, a perfect opportunity to sign up for pet first aid classes, which are offered by local chapters of the American Red Cross, some shelters and humane organizations. Also, it's a good reminder to have a complete pet first aid kit (which includes a muzzle) among your dog supplies.
Direct pressure
If blood soaks through, do not remove the pad. This will disrupt the clot; simply add additional layers of cloth and continue the direct pressure more evenly. The compress can be bound in place using loosely applied bandage material, which frees your hands for other emergency actions. If you don't have a compress, you can apply pressure with a bare hand or finger.
Elevation uses the force of gravity to help reduce blood pressure in the injured area, slowing the bleeding. Elevation is most effective in larger animals with longer limbs because of the greater distance from the wound to the heart.
Applying pressure on the supplying artery
Use a 2-inch wide piece of cloth or leash, and wrap it around the limb twice and tie it into a knot. Then tie a short stick or similar object into the knot as well. Twist the stick to tighten the tourniquet until the bleeding stops. Secure the stick in place with another piece of cloth and write down the time it was applied. Every 20 minutes loosen the tourniquet for 15 to 20 seconds. This is potentially dangerous and can result in the need to amputate the limb. Remember, a tourniquet should only be used as a last-resort, life-saving measure.
Internal bleeding
Internal bleeding can often be more dangerous because it occurs inside the body, and being less obvious, delays evaluation by your veterinarian. There are, however, some external signs of internal bleeding, which can include any of the following:
If your pet is bleeding externally, or you suspect any internal bleeding, immediately transport your pet to your veterinarian or to your closest emergency hospital for treatment. I hope you never have to use the information in the blog, but I feel it is important for everyone with a pet to know.
Wellness: Health Care
Giardia, not muddy paws
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March 28 2012
Diarrhea. Boy, do I see lots of this, and when I say "lots," I mean lots. In fact, on some shifts, it feels like that's all I see. One of the common causes of diarrhea in dogs worldwide is giardia, a ubiquitous single-celled protozoan parasite. Giardiasis is transmitted by a fecal-oral route, meaning that the parasite is swallowed in food and water (think: puddles, lakes and streams) contaminated with feces. Note: Your pet does not have to eat feces to get the parasite!
Infection can be present without symptoms, but when signs are present, the most common one we see is large volumes of watery feces, oftentimes with blood and mucus. Weight loss, decreased appetite and vomiting can occur as well.
How is the diagnosis made?
How does one treat this parasite?
Giardiasis is generally treated with an inexpensive antibiotic called Metronidazole (Flagyl) that is readily available. In small puppies, such as Rascal, or dogs sensitive to this antibiotic, a dewormer known as Panacur can be used instead for five to ten days.
How do I prevent it?
Dog park puddles carry a higher risk than, say, fresh rainwater pooled in a birdbath or fountain. Remember, giardia is transmitted by a fecal-oral route, and what better place to have concentrated levels of feces than a dog park, especially when some pet parents are not diligent about removing their doggy's waste. Think of it this way: If a dog infected with giardia defecates on the grass, and the rain creates a puddle of water in grass, your dog is essentially drinking a giardia martini.
It may also be advisable to treat other animals in the same household while treating the infected, symptomatic pet. There is a vaccine available for giardia in dogs, but most veterinarians don't recommend it unless your dog is at really high risk or is one of those pets who gets giardiasis frequently.
Don't forget: People can get giardia too. Younger children are at a higher risk as hands often find their way to mouths during outside playtime (grass can be contaminated with giardia cysts as well). And those adorable doggy kisses we love so much? Let's just say that it is easier to accidentally ingest one of those little cysts than you might think.
There are also environmental control measures that can be taken to prevent reinfection. People should be vigilant in clearing fecal material from the environment. If your pet has been diagnosed with giardia, it is often recommended that you wash as many areas of your environment as possible, followed by disinfection with a solution of bleach diluted in water (another measure that is easier said than done).
As with anything medical, there is no one clinical sign that equals a definitive disease, and diarrhea happens to be of the most common clinical signs of any disease process. Because of this, if your pet has diarrhea that persists beyond 24 hours, or is very sudden and severe, a veterinary exam is in order.
And, on that note, I'll leave you with this closing mantra: No drinka da puddle, no snout in da bay. Pick up poop in da yard, quickly throw it away!
Wellness: Health Care
Bad breath may not be a sign of dental disease
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March 21 2012
Halitosis is the fancy word for bad breath, and that odor is nearly always a sign of a bigger problem. Just this week, I noted a slightly foul odor coming from my own little girl, Dharma. On closer inspection, I noted that the very top of her canine tooth is beginning to turn brown. Overall, the tooth and gumline appear pretty much normal, but I am suspicious of a tooth root infection lurking below.
As in Dharma's case, the cause of halitosis is most often attributed to dental disease, but there are many other sources of odor that should be considered and put on your mental checklist. These can include:
Metabolic causes:
Respiratory causes:
Dermatologic causes:
Dietary causes:
Diseases of the mouth, in addition infection of gums and teeth, your "basic" dental disease:
Trauma causes:
Infectious causes:
Miscellaneous causes:
Halitosis is a diagnosis that is easily made: Just smelling your dog's breath at home is the first step. If there is a disagreeable odor, halitosis is present, and there's a problem. As the list above illustrates, a full spectrum of potential sources of "yuck mouth" exist, and interestingly, as varied as these potential causes can be, sometimes the first clinical sign observed in many of them is odor.
If the diagnosis is not obvious from a peek in the mouth (such as a bad tooth), further steps will be needed check for other disease. Once the reason of the bad breath is discovered, therapy can then be directed at correcting the cause.
The major take-away message is that halitosis is not a disease in of itself, but a sign of disease. While bad breath generally indicates an unhealthy mouth, there are many other potential causes to consider, and evaluation of this symptom by your veterinarian is recommended.
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The importance of canine blood donors
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March 14 2012
Not long ago an adorable Dachshund-mix puppy named Sunny was brought into my ER because he was having trouble breathing and was coughing up blood. A quick blood test determined that he had eaten rat poison. A blood transfusion was required to save his life. He made a full recovery.
The need for blood or plasma transfusions is a frequent occurrence in our referral hospital, and can be crucial in many situations including trauma, immune diseases, blood-loss during surgery or, as in the case of Sunny, for eating rat bait.
When a lifesaving transfusion is recommended, the natural question by worried pet parents is, "Where do you get this from?" People are generally surprised when I answer, that just like for us people, there are canine blood banks.
Canine blood banks
Community-based donor programs rely on volunteers to bring in their pets for blood donation. There are several veterinary schools that participate in this kind of program, including University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine. Incentives to volunteers can include free annual health exams and blood work, heartworm prevention and food. Some programs even offer a return gift of blood at no cost if the donor ever needs it during his or her lifetime.
Animal Blood Resources is an example of the second type of blood bank. It obtains donors through partnerships with rescue groups, providing a working solution for unwanted adult dogs and cats.
These donors are given a temporary home where they can frolic and play, including getting trained for agility! Additionally, there is a force of volunteers who groom, cuddle, walk and play with them. After one year of providing their lifesaving service, every animal is adopted into a permanent home in great health and well socialized.
Could your dog donate?
Next, their blood type is determined. Dogs have six major (but up to 13 different) blood types. The preferred donor is antigen 1.1 negative. In the dog world, they are considered "universal donors" and are similar to type-O universal human donors.
Donor dogs can "roll up their fur sleeves" every 2 to 3 months, but this varies by blood bank. Sedation is not needed—just plenty of head rubs and treats. The blood draw takes about 10 minutes.
A single donation can be used to save up to four lives, because the blood can be separated into two components, red blood cells and plasma.
People understand how important it is to donate blood, and the same holds true for our pets. In the case of canine donations, one dog can give the gift of life to many others. One more reason to add to my list of why dogs are my heroes.
Interested in having your dog become a donor or adopting a retired donor? If you live in California, contact the University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at (530) 752-1393. Or ask your veterinarian or local shelter.
Wellness: Health Care
Company explores pain-relief potential for pets
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March 7 2012
Last year, a company called Medical Marijuana Delivery Systems, LLC (MMDS) acquired the rights to a patent for a transcutaneous (through the skin) delivery of medical marijuana to humans and animals. Since our pets suffer from many of the same debilitating illnesses that we do, and with many states legalizing the use of medical marijuana, it doesn't seem like such a stretch to apply this concept of care to our pets. This "pot patch for pups" has been given the trade name Tetracan, and the goal is for public availability by the end of 2012.
At first blush, the thought of canine cannabis sounded a bit over the top to me. However, current research shows this new marijuana patch is a very reliable delivery system. The maker of this product ensures that only the pain relieving effects are transmitted to the patient and that it will not make your pet "high." (See my earlier blog post about dogs brought into the ER after eating marijuana.)
This transcutaneous patch is being developed to help patients manage pain, nausea and anxiety but without the psychotropic effect of marijuana. Seattle-based MMDS is also working on topical applications for animals in place of the patch; it would be similar to applying the monthly flea and tick treatment with which many pet parents are familiar.
Of course, to buy the patches or ointment, you'd need to be a medical marijuana patient yourself since dogs can't get authorization from a veterinarian. That is, at least, not yet. The company is pressing for changes in state laws to permit veterinarians to prescribe medical cannabis for pets.
What does the American Veterinary Medical Association think of Tetracan? At this time, the association has not released a position statement on the use of medical marijuana on animals, but it has done extensive studies on the use of fentanyl patches for pain relief. Dispensing fentanyl, a highly controlled substance and potent synthetic narcotic, is well within normal veterinary practice standards.
Fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine and needs to be used cautiously in geriatric, very ill or debilitated pets, especially those with underlying respiratory issues. This leads the medical devil's advocate to ask, "Why not try to integrate a more natural, plant-based approach?" Harnessing the pain relieving effects of marijuana may prove to be a safer alternative for these pets.
While the patch does conjure up visions of pups frolicking in fields of poppies and wanting extra helpings of kibble, I have to say that I can see several potential benefits if it is carefully researched and brought to market. It will be interesting to see how the medical and legal aspects of its use develop. It may prove to be a potential alternative to chronic pain in our pets, especially when some chemical pharmaceutical painkillers can be harmful, sometimes even fatal, in weakened pets.
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It looks like the battle between Randall Terry and Troy Newman over who owns the rights to the name "Operation Rescue" just might be a battle over a worthless commodity as Newman is warning that the organization is about to go out of business:
Operation Rescue has told its supporters it is facing a "major financial crisis" and is very close to shutting down unless emergency help arrives soon.
Troy Newman, the anti-abortion group's president, blamed the economic downturn for its money woes in a desperate plea e-mailed Monday night to donors. But the Wichita-based organization has also been under attack from both fringe anti-abortion militants and abortion rights supporters since the May 31 shooting death of Dr. George Tiller.
"We're now so broke (as the saying goes), we can't even pay attention," Newman wrote.
Newman told The Associated Press in an interview after the mailing that the group has only four paid employees left, compared to nine a year ago. The group typically has an annual budget of $600,000, but donations this year have been down 30 to 40 percent. Newman, who earns $60,000 annually, said he hasn't been paid in two months.
Operation Rescue's fundraising letter hinted at a secret project it hoped to launch in the next 30 days that would be a "new phase in the pro-life fight." But while the group's fundraising efforts are often tied to some new anti-abortion activity, its latest letter had an unprecedented tone of desperation.
"Seriously. We struggle to pay every bill," Newman wrote supporters. "I had to borrow money just to send you this letter, in hopes that you will come to our rescue so that we can continue to rescue babies."
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Take inexpensive frames and scrap paper and you'll have stylish Easy Decoupage Frames for your home! If you're looking for decoupage ideas, this homemade picture frame is a simple afternoon project that add a pop of color to a wall or coffee table. One you learn how to decoupage using plain frames from your local craft store, you'll never want to buy the pre-made version ever again. Best of all, this project doesn't take long to complete. Plus, it's perfect for beginners, so you don't have to worry about the look of the finished product.
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- Position the frame on the paper where you want it and then trace it lightly with a pencil. Trace the outside of the frame and the inside. Then cut it out.
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I love picture frames like this. It is great to see such an easy and well written instructions on how to make them. I do have a question I have hearx
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Clearly someone who works over at ESPN Classic caught wind of the Hoopennium 1000 hour experiment, got in their executives ears, and threw Hoopennium a bone with their NBA Finals Marathon they aired today giving Hoop a nice start into the video gathering campaign. These were the games that ran today in case you missed them:
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1998 Bulls vs. Jazz Game 6 - 2 hours of MJ.
2008 Celtics vs. Lakers Game 4 - Nice symetry here as they are starting and ending the marathon with Lakers/Celtics game 4's which were played 28 years apart.
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Libertarian Drew Carey & Reason.tv take on Pinal Co.'s retarded dancing ban.
Seems libertarian comedian Drew Carey took time off from his new gig at The Price Is Right recently, and delved into Pinal County's vindictive and ass-backwards dancing ban aimed at the San Tan Flat restaurant and owner Dale Bell. Check this video from Reason.tv, an offshoot of the libertarian rag Reason Magazine:
The segment, titled Footloose in Arizona, for obvious reasons, repeats much of what New Times journo John Dickerson reported in his September 13 article Dance Gestapo.
Dickerson really ripped Pinal Co. officials a new one in that piece. Read this excerpt where he exposes the blatant Harper Valley PTA-like hypocrisy of these dumbass county functionaries:
In return for Bell's $1 lawsuit, Pinal County Attorney James Walsh has asked the court to award the county a lien on Bell's land and restaurant if he doesn't pay all dance fines, an unspecified lawsuit amount for "damages," and the County Attorney's legal fees.
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So if Bell doesn't pay what could total $189,000 in dancing fines as well as a lawsuit payout and the legal fees of county-paid attorneys, the county could take ownership of his mountainside property and buildings.
Officials claim San Tan Flat isn't a restaurant but a dancehall. And by Pinal ordinance, outdoor dancehalls are illegal.
"Outdoor dancing is not allowed in any zone in our county," deputy director of planning Dennis Rittenback said during Bell's January hearing. In a New Times interview last week, Deputy County Attorney Chris Roll contradicted that: "I've never heard that it's illegal to dance outside in Pinal County."
What a bunch of assholes. Anyway, Carey's video does the trick, showing how benign this San Tan Flat place is, and how it even won over its one critical neighbor. Dickerson got linked to on the Web page for the item, which is cool. The only way to get bureaucratic boneheads like these in Pinal to back off is to embarrass the fuck out of them.
Anyway, kudos to Dickerson for helping to pique the interest of the Reason Magazine crowd. Now all we need is a 60 Minutes piece, and I suspect the polecats in Pinal might drop the whole dang thing to make it go away.
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