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Item: There are plenty of questions being asked, notes the London-based Economist dated September 24, "about Solyndra, a maker of cylindrical solar panels that continued to receive instalments of a generous government loan even as it hobbled towards bankruptcy. Two committees of the House of Representatives were holding hearings on the fiasco this week. The FBI is investigating the firm, as are the Energy and Justice Departments and the Treasury. The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee wants the Justice Department to open a full-scale independent investigation."
It turns out, says the publication, that "the White House staff nagged the Department of Energy and the Office of Management and Budget to approve different stages of Solyndra's application, first so that they could declare that the stimulus was off to a quick start, and then so that Mr Biden could take part in the groundbreaking ceremony."
However, the "White House says these things happen in the world of investment. It denies that it tried to steer money to particular projects or favour certain investors.... But pointing out how risky venture capital is only raises the question of why the government went into it in the first place. A far better way to promote investment in clean energy would be to raise the price of the dirty sort, through a carbon tax or cap-and-trade scheme. It is the sniggering Republicans, of course, who have prevented that from happening."
Correction: Whether it is by issuing regulations against legitimate businesses or for its buddies, the government doesn't pull its weight as much as it throws it around. Indeed, when it comes down to it, the only federal enterprise that actually makes money is the Mint.
Meanwhile, the Environmental Protection Agency, though it has tried to make excuses for its behavior, was so eager to twist the arms of industry toward its preferred ends that it didn't even follow its own rules. The agency tried to excuse its running afoul of its own Inspector General by saying that its violations were just technical matters. Oh really? Can you imagine persnickety EPA officials being magnanimous to a company that tried to duck the consequences of its actions by claiming that it had only violated "process and procedure"?
There are other major differences between private companies and federal regulators — not the least of which is that the former provide jobs and create wealth, while the latter regulate people out of work and stifle the economy while forcing taxpayers to shoulder the burden.
The violation found by the Inspector General determined that the EPA failed to meet the required standards for peer review for such a major issue as the rules governing "climate change" — the new euphemism for "global warming."
As has been pointed out by Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla.), the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, the federal Office of Budget and Management demands complete record-keeping of all documents before such a major regulatory decision is made, as well as a thorough review of the science by an unbiased panel. Yet, the EPA didn't bother. Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) senior fellow Marlo Lewis noted that the agency steered clear of "rigorous peer review of its endangerment finding Technical Support Document by not classifying it as a 'highly influential' scientific document. In fact, the TSD may be the most influential document claiming scientific content any U.S. government agency has ever produced. It is the scientific rationale for EPA's audacious — and congressionally unauthorized — project to de-carbonize the U.S. economy." The agency's finding then concluded that so-called greenhouse-gas emissions endanger public health and welfare. Accordingly, the agency maintained it was forced to regulate the emissions as a pollutant under the Clean Air Act.
That's a polite way of saying the EPA tried to justify its indefensible actions. Others were a mite more blunt. Myron Ebell, the director of the Center on Energy and Environment for CEI, observed directly: "The Inspector General's report requested by Senator Inhofe is just the latest evidence that the EPA is relying on junk science, bending the rules, and ignoring its own procedures in order to do whatever the White House wants them to do. Under President Obama, the EPA has become a lawless agency."
Overly officious bureaucrats, doing the dirty work for statist politicians, keep using allegations of "pollution" and impending disasters as economic weapons, invariably making us pay through the nose. Federal "climate change" spending, for instance, totaled an enormous $106.7 billion between 2003 and 2010, according to the General Accountability Office.
Despite the paucity of evidence backing the contention that human greenhouse gases produce extraordinary harmful global warming, government is both actively trying to boost green energy and green jobs and penalize "dirty" energy with regulations. Obama has repeatedly vowed to "invest" funding — our money, though that part wasn't emphasized — for what he dubbed "green jobs." He said he would "create 5 million 'green jobs' [and] invest over 10 years to deploy clean technologies, protect our existing manufactur[ing] base and create millions of new jobs." In an effort to keep those promises, the Obama administration has showered money on favored industries, such as the failed Solyndra solar plant.
In the meantime, not only have those green jobs been few and far between — and horribly expensive — regulations such as those churned out by the EPA are a dead weight on the struggling economy. The Small Business Administration, recounts Larry Bell in Forbes,
estimates that compliance with such regulations costs the U.S. economy more than $1.75 trillion per year — about 12%-14% of GDP.... The Competitive Enterprise Institute believes the annual cost is closer to $1.8 trillion when an estimated $55.4 billion regulatory administration and policing budget is included. CEI further observes that those regulation costs exceed 2008 corporate pretax profits of $1.436 trillion; tower over estimated individual income taxes of $936 billion by 87%; and reveal a federal government whose share of the entire economy reaches 35.5% when combined with federal 2010 spending outlays.
A U.S. Energy Information Administration economic forecasting model indicates that a proposed 70% cut in CO2 emissions will cause gasoline prices to rise 77% over baseline projections, kill more than 3 million jobs, and reduce average household income by more than $4,000 each year.
Simultaneously, the administration has been choosing those it thinks should win and those who it wants to lose in the eco-marketplace. The problem is that when the feds make a mistake, the taxpayers are often left to pay for the losses.
This is not to say there is no place for wind power or solar power in the United States. But when the government picks sides, it distorts markets. The Economist, above, offers false choices — suggesting that if we don't want the government in the energy business the only way to get "clean" energy is through taxation or what amounts to extortion from businesses. The presumption that private companies want nothing more than to despoil the Earth for profits, while public employees are altruistic because they live off the largesse of taxpayers, is phony in any number of ways.
While only a relative handful of jobs have resulted from federal boosts, the totals involving energy subsidies are overflowing. Robert Bradley, the CEO of the Institute for Energy Research, has noted that in 2010, the federal government handed out $37.2 billion in direct energy subsidies in 2010, a jump of more than $19 billion over 2007. Of the added amount, subsidies for so-called renewables totaled over $9 billion, about a 186 percent increase. "Subsidies for renewables now total $14.7 billion," he says, with wind power representing the largest recipient of the federal government's energy dollars — taking in almost $5 billion in subsidies in 2010, more than tenfold the amount received in 2007. Meanwhile, writes Bell,
Solar energy subsidies increased six times over the same period, from $179 million to $1.13 billion. And biofuels (think ethanol) saw a jump from $4 billion to $6.6 billion.
Funneling money into renewables is certainly politically popular. Officials write the checks and then (loudly) declare themselves champions of, say, "the energy economy of the future," or "the green revolution" or whatever new catchphrase has proven powerful with voters.
But, at the end of the day, someone ought to ask: What exactly do green firms have to show for all that money?
And the truth is: Not much.
Take wind power. Today, it represents a paltry 1.2 percent of total domestic energy production. Yes, that's up from 0.5 percent in 2007. But only after spending billions in taxpayer resources.
The huge costs for meager benefits are positively harrowing considering what the Obama administration is willing to fork over for its renewable friends. As we write, the Department of Energy has been considering offering federal loan guarantees of several billion dollars for a number of projects — with the department itself acknowledging the "investment" would only create 283 jobs. That's the total. That would be, as Investor's Business Daily calculated, almost $23 million per job — which is nice work if you can get it.
That is not an aberration, but rather is the designed policy of the federal government, whose apologists argue that things would be worse without such outlays. Really. For example, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner publicly declined to disagree with the estimate of a Harvard economist that concluded that each job in the White House's overall package would cost $200,000, but contended that "the price tag is the wrong way to measure the bill's worth." Is there any reason to wonder why the nation is $14 trillion in debt?
Even in the face of the Solyndra scandal, the administration rushed through four projects, committing $4.7 billion in loan guarantees, within hours of the deadline at the end of September, part of the $18 billion provided in the latest stimulus act. The guarantees, as the Washington Post blandly put it, "make it easier for businesses to secure loans because lenders known that if the company defaults, taxpayers will assume the debt." Keep in mind that the government isn't "guaranteeing" these companies will succeed in their suspect ventures, rather it is promising your money will be used should it go belly up — as happened to the half-billion dollars with Solyndra.
Here are some more figures and facts that fall into the read-'em-and-weep category. The Department of Energy, according to Paul Driessen of the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, continues to lavish tax monies on wind and solar projects
that provide minimal energy at exorbitant cost, even after two more solar companies went bankrupt, costing Americans another $1 billion and 1,900 jobs. Solyndra alone cost US taxpayers $535 million, to create 1,100 temporary jobs at $485,000 apiece. They're all gone now.
Citing Energy Department reports, the Washington Post reports that the $39-billion loan guarantee program, which President Obama promised would "create or save" 65,000 jobs, has instead spawned a measly 3,545 new, supposedly permanent jobs — after blowing nearly $18 billion, or $5 million per job.
Green jobs? Greenback jobs is more like it — taxpayer greenbacks for Obama and cronies. Worse, by draining billions from taxpayers, consumers and productive sectors of the American economy, the administration is killing two to three traditional, sustainable jobs for each greenback job it creates.
It's not that the United States is running out of energy resources, including clean resources, it's that we have been handcuffed from using much of it. Off the coasts of the United States and under our grounds, the supplies are bountiful — if only we were allowed to tap them. That would create true jobs, not expensive make-work. If Americans were allowed access to such potential domestic supplies, plus imports of oil from Canada, the results would include one million jobs by 2018 and 1.5 million by 2030, according to a new study by energy consultant Wood Mackenzie.
Washington has been doing just the reverse. The Obama administration has been restricting domestic oil production across the board, observes Mario Loyola of the Armstrong Center for Energy and the Environment. The President has "cancelled leases and made new ones more expensive; slowed permit approvals for exploration plans down by 85 percent; proposed to impose new taxes and take away deductions; and now sicced the EPA on the industry with a number of inordinately expensive new rules. More than 80 percent of the nation's recoverable oil reserves are off limits."
Let no one say the President doesn't care about those tossed out of work by the government. A ruinous ozone rule, which Obama favors, that would have destroyed 7.3 million jobs, according to the Heritage Foundation, was postponed, as it happens, until after the elections in 2012. Obama, you see, has his own job to consider.
— Photo of President Obama touring Solyndra: AP Images


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More Pet Health Issues
A team of local Veterinarians are answering your questions about your pets health. If you can't find the answer to your question below, send us an email.
Dog Booties for Hikes
My husband and I are thinking about going on day hikes with my six year old Boxer. She has hiked with us before and likes it very much. My question is: Is it necessary or helpful to get Dog Booties (like from Ruffwear) for my dog on these hikes? I have tried them on her and she doesn't like them, but I guess she would get used to them after a while. I am just wondering if it is necessary – wouldn't dog's feet and pads naturally be able to take the hike. I can see some safety benefits to having them too though, like nothing cutting or getting in their pads.
RE: Dog Booties for Hikes
Thank you for submitting your question regarding hiking with your Boxer. Booties are not necessary but can be helpful. The use of protective booties will help prevent unwanted pad and paw injuries while hiking especially for dogs that are novice hikers and their pads may not be conditioned. Another consideration for the use of booties is the terrain. For people who take their pet's to places that have cactus or thorny brush booties can be important to help avoid injuries.
If you decide to use the booties a proper fit is important since improper fitting booties can rub the pads raw. I would recommend short walks around the house to try and get him conditioned to the booties. If he will not tolerate them despite your efforts I would recommend going without them so he can enjoy his time with you and not stress out over his shoes.
I hope this is helpful and enjoy your hikes.
Scott Schroeder, DVM
Oldtown Veterinary Hospital
Diagnosis Of Granulomatous Meningoencphalitis
My miniature Dachshund has just been diagnosed with GME. She started Prednisone
last week, and has begun Chemotherapy treatment today. What info can you give me about the disease, and what to expect for her future. I had written to you earlier this year about a severe reaction to her Rabies vaccine... could this have been related to the GME?
Thanks - Gwen
RE: Diagnosis Of Granulomatous Meningoencphalitis
GME or Granulomatous meningoencphalitis is an idiopathic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. It primarily effects the brain and/or spinal cord. It is, by definition, idiopathic which means that no definitive cause has been estblished. Some neurologists feel that since there is an immune mediated component to the disease, that further vaccinations should be used judiciously, if at all, so that they do not worsen the condition, but there is no data to my knowledge to either support or refute this. I have seen it in both vaccinated and unvaccinated patients.
While the course of the disease varies from patient to patient, it is generally a progressive and fatal disease, varying from a few months to 2-3 years. There have been some cases of diagnosed GME that have survived longer, but the only way to confirm GME is with histopathology of the central nervous system, so it is possible that these cases may have had another form of encephalitis. The tentative diagnosis is made by signs and symptoms, spinal fluid analysis, and maybe some imaging tests to rule out other diseases.
The traditional method of treatment is using prednisone, a corticosteroid. More recent methods of treatment are cytarabine injections which have been effective in our experience. If these treatments do not work, other immunomodulating agents can be incorporated, either individually or with other drugs.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Total Care Animal Hospital
Upper Respiratory Infections
I have a kitten that has green suff in her eyes, I wash them out every day and some time she sneezes out green stuff. what can we do for her. We can not aford a vet bill right now. We rescued a week ago. We have rescued alot of dogs and cat and are taking care of alot of them now. So what can we do for her cold?
RE: Upper Respiratory Infections
Upper respiratory infections are very common in kittens. Symptoms can include sneezing, coughing, fever, discharge from the eyes and nose, and ulcers on the eyes, nose or mouth. These infections are usually viral, but there are often secondary bacterial infections. Treatment involves supportive care, antibiotics, and sometimes an amino acid called lysine.
You can clean her nose and eyes with cotton balls moistened with saline. Offer canned food to try to entice her to eat. If your kitten isn't eating or drinking, or if she is having trouble breathing, she needs to see a veterinarian immediately.
Dr. Livengood
Pfafftown Animal Hospital
Possible Seizure Activity
I have a 1 1/2 year old boxer. Recently she has had several weird actions.. this can happen while she is sleeping and walking. She will cry out in a short pain and then become very stiff and cower as if she was being hit. Her body becomes very rigid and her stomach is very tight. When this happens I lay with her and rub her and try and calm her, sometimes this rigidness will last for 10 to 20 minutes. We have had her since she was 6 weeks old and is a good dog. This seizure or whatever it is started about 2 months ago. I know it frightens her and seems confused with herself. What really is confusing she cries out in sleep and get this way. Please help, what do you think it could be?
Waiting for help - my boxer girl
RE: Possible Seizure Activity
Based upon what you describe, my first thought would be to try to rule out seizure activity. Seizures do not always manifest themselves in the "classic" fashion of urinary incontinence, paddling of legs, etc... They may just be focal and cause a localized sign or symptom. The length of time it takes for her to come out of this could be consistent with a seizure. If it is not seizure activity, then I would try to rule out cervical neck pain that could be associated with instability of the vertebrae or pinching of nerves. Another consideration might be to see if the musculoskeletal system might be at fault as in some ligament/tendon/bone instability such as a subluxation ( partially out of joint), etc.. I would have your veterinarian do a through physical examination to help narrow the search for the cause. If you could provide him or her with a video tape of one of these episodes, it could be of immense help. In nearly all of the above mentioned possibilities, there is treatment that can be beneificial.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Total Care Veterinary Hospital
Constently Licking Lips
I have a 4 yr old Yorkie that I adopted at age 3. Just recently within the last week or two, he has started constantly licking his lips like he would be lapping up water. I have water available for him and even thought that the hair around his mouth might need to be trimmed. Trimming made no difference. I have 5 other yorkies that are forever licking each other's face, eyes, and ears. But this little boy is the only one just sitting around lapping up the air around him. Is this an indication of something more serious with any of them.
Thanks - Yorkie mom
RE: Constently Licking Lips
When we see excessive licking, there are several possible causes that come to mind. The two big distinctions are: is this medical or behavioral? Some dogs can and will develop obsessive/compulsive disorders just as people do. If this is the case, it is imperative that you provide other outlets for such behavior. These should include a regular exercise program and providing certain toys that can substitute for his behavior. Some of our favorite toys are the firm rubber type into which you can place food materials or snacks. These allow the pet to have to work to get the food out and is a great distraction tool. In some cases of obsessive/compulsive problems, medication is needed. After checking for medical problems, your veterinarian may want to use a trial of medication to see if it helps. They can also help you devise behavioral programs if this becomes an attention getting activity.
On the medical front, nausea, seizures, neurological problems can cause similar signs. I would definitely have your veterinarian provide a thorough exam and if nothing is found ( such as an oral lesion or lip fold dermatitis) I would run a chemistry panel to see if any of the above may be causing this unusual licking. Petit mal seizures can sometimes manifest themselves in a strange manner as can a portosystemic shunt in the liver or nausea caused by pancreatitis, etc... These can be ruled out by certain tests. Please let me know how he does.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Total Care Veterinary Hospital
Preventing Back Problems In Dachshund
How can help to prevent back problems for my miniature Dachshund. She is only
1 1/2 year old, but she has already had two episodes of pain and inflamation.
Both times our vet gave her Metacam and Carprofen. This helps, but I would like to
prevent any future problems.
Thanks - Gwen
RE: Preventing Back Problems In Dachshund
This is an excellent question and I am glad you are being proactive in trying to prevent further recurrence. Unfortunately, there are few proven, effective methods to prevention of back problems. Historically we request that the patients be kept lean. This has been advocated by every veterinarian and I continue to advise that weight be well controlled, but no studies have shown this makes much of a difference. We advise it because it is logical to keep the weight from bearing down on the spine and its discs. I also strongly recommend that these patients be kept from jumping on and off objects such as sofas, chairs, beds, cars, etc...in order to minimize the compressive forces that are exerted on the intravertebral discs. These recommendations do not mean that your dog should be inactive. I encourage regular exercise. I feel it is important to keep the epaxial musculature (around the back) as strong as possible.
In cases where the episodes of spinal inflammation and pain are frequent or worsening in their intensity, surgical intervention may be considered. Disc fenestration is where part of the disc capsule is excised and the nucleus (soft center) is removed from some of the discs in order to prevent rupture and pain. This is, however, an involved surgery and statistics of its effectiveness are not well established. Before considering such an option, I would consult with your veterinarian and perhaps a veterinary neurosurgeon.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Total Care Veterinary Hospital
Anemic Cat
I have two indoor cats that are up to date with their shots and are
spayed. A few weeks ago the 3 year old started acting funny,she was
drinking more and very lethargic. I brought her to the vet and after a
blood test found that she was anemic. She has been on Doxycycline and
Prednisone and is back to her playful self. My question is will this
recur and what could cause this? Should I add something to her diet? I
now feed them dry food and a can of wet food daily.
C Shelton
Re: Anemic Cat
Without a diagnosis, it is impossible to say if the anemia is likely to
recur. It is certainly not associated with the diet, though a high quality
diet can aid in recovery. It is important to ask your veterinarian what the
tests ( if any were run) showed. Is it regenerative ( are new red blood
cells forming)? Did they look for or see any blood parasites? Have any viral
tests been run? Were organ function tests run (kidneys, etc...)? Any of the
above illnesses can result in anemia.
Once you have these answers, a reasonable prediction can be made as to
whether the anemia might recur. Be sure to talk to your veterinarian about
these questions and follow-up with them to check the red blood cell response.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Total Care Veterinary Hospital
Tumor Concern In Older Pet
I have a beautiful 14 year old German Shepherd whom we got 12 years ago at a Humane Society....she started lactating a few years ago and my vet discovered she was only partially spayed...an ovary was left in. She did develop breast cancer and, since she was only 9 or 10, I had them promptly removed.
She developed tumors again about 8 months ago and they are large...but she seems to be doing well! Still active...walks every day...energetic and has a great appetite. I am a little confused. I chose NOT to operate at age 13 as I was concerned about the quality of her life and thought removal of these tumors may expose Grace to an even greater possibility of it spreading.
Should I be concerned at this point...about anything? I am enjoying her every day and know things could take a downhill spiral soon...please advise.
Tumor Concern In Older Pet
This is a predicament that we have seen many times; not doing a mass removal because the pet is old, but then facing larger masses later when the pet is older. I think it is important to talk to your veterinarian about what the histopathology showed the previous masses to have been and to see if he/she has an idea what type of mass/tumor these are. If the masses are thought to be adenocarcinoma then the likelihood of them having spread is high, If they are the more benign adenoma type, then removal for that specific mass is curative. In either of these cases, it is unlikely that the original masses removed the first time spread to these, as the time frame is too far apart. That may make the original histopathology results less helpful.
I understand your concern about anesthesia and surgical removal with your dog's age, but if she seems to be in reasonably good health otherwise, you may end up having to remove the masses, not so much to try to prevent metastasis, but rather because they tend to get big enough to impinge upon walking, become ulcerated and infected, or outgrow their blood supply causing them to bleed profusely. The latter scenario is one that we have often faced and when the pet is otherwise in good condition we usually advocate excision for the pets quality of life.
Talk to your veterinarian about these issues so that you can both be prepared for making that decision should the tumors begin giving her problems as mentioned above.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Total Care Veterinary Hospital
Poodle Having Trouble Walking And Standing
I have a 14 yr old poodle who has problems walking and standing....we give him baby asperin. Is there anything else we can do?
RE: Poodle Having Trouble Walking And Standing
If your veterinarian has made sure that the problem is not neurological ( nervous system such as spinal problems) and the diagnosis is arthritis, you can consider giving him glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate on a daily basis. This is a medication that does not require a prescription but your veterinarian can help you choose the right type ( such as Cosequin, Cosamin, Dasaquin). and proper dosage. Another prescription medication I like to use for degenerative joint disease is Adequan. It helps to decrease the inflammation within the joints and helps with the lubrication properties of the joint fluid. There are also a number of very good non steroidal anti-inflammatories such as Rimadyl, Deramaxx, Metacam etc... that are stronger and safer than baby aspirin that your veterinarian can advise you on, and for a small dog, the expense should not be too much.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Total Care Veterinary Hospital
Puppy Mentally Developing Slow
I work in rescue. I recently came across a puppy who seems to be developing more slowly, mentally. He does not play as the other puppies do. He also does not run or move as quickly as most puppies. He seems to be healthy physically, although he is not in our rescue program at this time, and has not been examined by a vet. Is it possible for this puppy to have mental condition? If so, what are the possible conditions? Thank you!!
RE: Puppy Mentally Developing Slow
Certain neurological conditions that could cause the problems you mentioned would be loss of senses ( decreased vision or hearing) making it harder for him to interact with his surroundings. Also, central nervous conditions such as hydrocephalus ( excessive fluid in the skull), hypoplasia of parts of the brain due to viral infections when in the uterus or when first born ( ie.. distemper),or genetic deformation within the brain or its pathways. Another possibility could be metabolic and not nervous sytem related such as hypogycemic conditions ( low glucose), or portosystemic shunt ( which is where a vessel bypasses the liver resulting in toxins that couse stunted growth and or mental depression. Your veterinarian will be able to help narrow these possibilities with and exam and can specifically diagnose them with specific tests.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Total Care Veterinary Hospital
Limping Dog
My puppy has been limping a little on his back left leg. It is not crying or whining when he walks, he is just limping. I will try and move his leg back and forth and he does not cry or whine either. Should I take him to the vet with his leg problem or just wait to see what happens in a couple of days.
RE: Limping Dog
There is nothing wrong with allowing a day or two of rest if he is not in too much discomfort. If the lameness does not resolve or if it should come back, however mild, have you veterinarian see him. In the mean time look for swelling, redness, etc... that could indicate a wound. Many of the problems we see on the back legs are associated with the stifle or knee. The two most common problems are a knee cap that comes out of the groove it rides in or a hurt ligament within the knee.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Total Care Veterinary Hospital
Snake Or Spider Bite?
Dr. Goho,
How can you tell if your dog has been bit by a snake or a spider?
RE: Snake Or Spider Bite?
Various snakes and spiders differ in the potency of their bite
resulting in a number of signs. The location of the bite will also effect
what you see. However, they all have some common signs, the most obvious
being localized swelling that comes on rather quickly. These swellings are
often warm and painful to the touch. Careful examination might also reveal a
puncture or in the case of snakes, two punctures in close proximity to one
another. If the inflammation has gone on long enough, the tissue might have
some drainage and/or discoloration to the skin. Snake bites are most
commonly seen on the extremities or on the face. Spiders too, but they
frequently occur on the body itself.
The official stance is that Guilford County does not have rattlesnakes.
However, I have spoken to several emergency veterinarians who report
rattlesnake bites, particularly from the southern part of the county.
Copperheads will cause more illness than non-venomous snakes but with
proper treatment most patients will recover. Insect bite reactions other than spiders usually do not cause discoloration other then increased pinkness/redness. If you see any of the above signs, I do suggest calling your veterinarian as soon as possible
because the earlier the treatment, the better the results.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Total Care Veterinary Hospital
When Is Time To Say Goodbye?
Dr. Goho,
My 4 yr. old beagle mix was diaganosed with lymphoma 3 weeks ago. She isn't doing chemo, but we do have her on prednisone. My question is how will i know when it's time to say goodbye. She has good and not so good days now. She is still eating and playing. We've noticed when she sleeps that she makes more noises and her breathing is a little labored.
Thank You - Kim Buelin
RE: When Is Time To Say Goodbye?
Your question, while specifically about lymphoma, is applicable to many progressive diseases that we face. There is not a specific template or threshold that must be followed. Many owners look for a specific hour or day that is the right time to prevent suffering, but it is rare to find such a specific point. Rather, I always tell owners that what we should do is try to determine when it is "about the right time". The reason for this is because patients often will have a bad day but generally be feeling okay. Unless that bad day is remarkable, you wouldn't want to make the decision. However, if each week tends to be worse than the previous week, then, individual bad days may prompt a decision for euthanasia.
Now, being more specific, lymphoma effects all of the lymph nodes, not just the ones you can see. Watch for signs of continued weight loss, inappatence, or intestinal upset (vomiting or diarrhea). Watch for signs of difficulty in chewing or swallowing. Also, watch for increased respiratory problems. Is it just noise or does she seem to be exerting more effort into breathing. Look at all of these things combined and compare it with the previous week. Also, keep in contact with your veterinarian. Their clinical viewpoint and impression can be helpful. When you see that there is general deterioration of her condition and you feel that the bad days are coming more frequently than the good ones, it is time. It is important at this stage though, not to second guess yourself which is easy to do. Remember, in many instances, this is the last kindness you can show to her even though is hard on you.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Total Care Veterinary Hospital
Drinking, Urinating Excessively
My black lab mix, 5 years old, has been in perfect health. He excaped the fenced in yard this morning and now he is drinking excessively, urinating excessively and can't stand on his own 4 feet. He is running into things, falling down when trying to climb up the stairs, but isn't in pain and seems happy. What could possibly have happened that would cause these syptoms to appear out of no-where? Did he ingest something that is toxic or what?
Thank you very much for any help you can offer - Ava Sherrod
RE: Drinking, Urinating Excessively
If ingestion of a toxin is the culprit, the first thing I would think of is ethylene glycol (antifreeze) toxicity. It has an immediate and direct effect on the kidneys. When it is ingested it binds to the kidney cells resulting in kidney failure which can manifest itself in excessive drinking/urination or the opposite, lack of urine production. As toxins build up, the nervous system can be effected as well. Usually this toxin causes mental depression however, so it would be unusual for his attitude to be normal with this toxin. Other toxins that can be a culprit may be rodenticides, particularly the ones that influence calcium. Certain insecticides are known to influence the central nervous system, but usually it takes quite a bit of ingestion in a large dog to see the signs you are seeing.
If it is not a toxin, then other causes of acute renal (kidney) failure may have to be considered. With his attitude being good and having weakness in his legs, I also have to think about tick paralysis. This is where a female tick releases a toxin into the area where it is attached and the toxin causes an ascending paralyis (beginning in the rear legs and working forward). Removal of the tick brings about a fast cure but must be done quickly once the signs appear.
I hope that you were able to take him to a veterinarian quickly and that he recovered. Please let me know what transpired and what was believed to be the cause.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Total Care Veterinary Hospital
Ear Drainage
Doctor Goho,
I adopted a black lab of 8 years old. He also had heart worms, treated now he is doing great. He is having a brown drainage from his ear. The vet said put these drops in each ear and it will get better (after 2 weeks it is the same) what next ?? - Pete
RE: Ear Drainage
The underlying cause of the discharge must be determined in order to choose the right treatment. Make sure that your veterinarian takes a sample of the material and looks at it under the microscope for cytology. You will need to see if you must treat bacteria or yeast or both. If appropriate treatment is used, the ear infection should indeed improve within two weeks. If it persists, I will frequently take a sample and submit it to a laboratory for culture and sensitivity since we occasionally see bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics. Follow-up with your veterinarian for these procedures and you should see good results.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Total Care Veterinary Hospital
Dog Eating Dead Rabbit
Good Morning,
Two days ago a rabbit was hit by a car in front of my house. A bird must of cared it away and dropped it in my back yard, it was tore up by the bird in many pieces. My dogs found this and were eating on it when I found them. Do I need to be concerned? They are all caught up with their shots, should I take them to them Vet? Thanks - Terry Jo
RE: Dog Eating Dead Rabbit
Rest easy. Though this is not the most appealing thing your dogs can do, it is just nature taking place. The biggest danger is that it might cause some upset stomach since this is undoubtedly not a part of their regular diet. Watch them to make sure their attitudes and appetites remain normal. There are a few rare illnesses that could be transmitted to dogs and cats from rabbits, but unless they are acting ill, there is nothing you would want to do at this point.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Total Care Veterinary Hospital
Building Strength And Flexability In Rear Legs
Dr. Goho,
My 5 year yr old black lab had acl surgery on her rear left leg about a year and a half ago. She now has a small tear in her other acl, that sometimes causes her to limp. She has been stiff a lot lately, and is favoring her right leg. I was wondering if you would recommend anything to build stregth and flexability in her rear legs. It almost looks as if she has lost strength in her whole back end. She is home alone most of the day (8am-5pm) and mostly sleeps, until we get home to walk her. Any suggestions to get stregth back, would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks for your time! - SC
RE: Building Strength And Flexability In Rear Legs
The problem with cruciate injuries in dogs is that it is an instability problem that seldom resolves with just physical therapy alone. Exercise and therapy alone in humans is often an option if the daily activity is not great, but with dogs, it is recommended to have the cruciate injury repaired. This is generally thought to be true even in partial tears. Without surgical stabilization, there is a high likelihood of meniscal injury and further degenerative joint disease. Excercises in dogs is more difficult because most of the therapies involve weight bearing which harms the knee (stifle) joint. Please have your veterinarian make sure the injury is to the stifle alone and not involving anything in the back or hip.Your comment about the entire back end appearing weaker makes checking out those other possibilities important. If it is indeed the cruciate alone, then there is no better therapy than water. It is not often available, but when it is (hot tub, deep bath tub, pool, pond) we love to have these patients get in to level where they are just barely off the floor and have them swim on a regular basis. They gain strength and muscle mass which helps stabilize the joint, but bear little to no weight while doing so. If this is not possible, (or even if it is), there are exercises using exercise balls, massage, and balance boards that can be used to help strength & balance. If your veterinarian does not have some names of physical therapy locations for proper instruction, contact me and I will get some information to you.
Best of luck.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Total Care Veterinary Hospital
Deadly Disease And Vaccination
Dr. Goho,
I saw a story on the news this week about a deadly disease surfacing around the country called Lepto –Spirosis; a bacteria that can be passed from wild animals straight to your dog. They said there was an outbreak of this disease in Kansas, and that Veterinarians were suggesting that owners get their pets vaccinated against this deadly disease. How important is it that we get our dogs vaccinated for this in the Carolina's?
RE:Deadly Disease And Vaccination
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by a type of bacteria called a spirochete. It is a disease that can effect dogs, cats, humans, wildlife, etc..Infection is spread by animals that shed the organism in their urine for months to years after being infected. These organisms have a predilection for harming the liver and kidney and typical signs are associated with those organs as well as fever and blood clotting abnormalities. Preventing exposure to this organism is very difficult because it is shed in the urine and contact with infected bedding, water, food, etc..is the route of transmission. It is a serious disease for both pets and their owners.
Vaccinations exist for this disease but they have some serious limitations. Leptospirosis comes in different "varieties" called servovars. There is no one vaccine that contains all the servovars, so the vaccine manufacturers include those types that they deem are the most serious culprits. As a result, if a pet is exposed to a servovar that is not in that particular vaccine, they have no protection. In some ways it is similar to the way human flu vaccine tries to pick the most likely flu strain that we may be exposed to each year.. Because of the nature of these vaccines, they also do not have a long immunity. We have become accustomed to some dog and cat vaccines providing immunity for up to three years or beyond, but leptospirosis vaccine only protects about 6-8 months. In high risk areas it is recommended that vaccination be given every 4-6 months. Finally, historically the leptospirosis vaccine has been the leading cause of allergic reactions to vaccines including serious anaphylactic reactions. In past years, when leptospirosis vaccine was incorporated in the yearly vaccines dogs received, it was not unusual to have one or more moderate to serious reactions each month which required medical treatment.
The general current recommendation is that if leptospirosis is in an endemic area (present in a community consistently) then vaccination is recommended. Currently the triad is not considered to have a high rate of exposure so leptospirosis vaccination is not routinely done. We do, however, advise the vaccination for dogs that may have a higher exposure risk ( dogs on farms or in rural areas where the exposure to wild animals and rodents is high since they act as a reservoirs). If leptospirosis becomes more prevalent these recommendations may change.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Bad Breath
I have a 7 mth old puppy and he has very bad breath. I took him to the vet and had him fixed a few week ago and the pulled one of his baby k-9's. He has never had bad breath before, but now it is real bad. What can I do about his breath. He will not let you brush his teeth. The vet didn't say anything was wroung with his teeth, other then the one he pulled was in the way of his new tooth.
RE: Bad Breath
I would call your veterinarian and ask if they noted anything abnormal about the dentition when they were extracting the baby tooth. Particularly, was there any gum inflammation or irritation and were there any other baby teeth present. Often, the gums become a little inflamed when the permanent teeth are erupting and some odor may be noted until the teeth have fully emerged. If your veterinarian noted that some teeth were still erupting, then given a little time (1-2 months depending on the stage of eruption) the odor should subside. If, however, the gingiva was healthy and no inflammation was noted, then the problem may be emanating from the stomach. This may be from maldigestion or a food that disagrees with your dog's system. I often will slowly change over to another type of high quality, highly digestible food. Ask your veterinarian for food suggestions and then see if the odor diminishes.
Dr. Harvey Goho
6 Year Old Loosing Teeth
My pet miniature schnauzer is six years old, and for the last couple of months he's been losing his teeth. I found one just today, a big one from the back of his mouth.
Please can you tell me what's going on with him.
Thank-you - Linda
RE:6 Year Old Loosing Teeth
While several diseases can cause loss of teeth in a mature dog, the single most common reason by far is periodontal disease. This usually begins as gingivitis ( inflammation of the gingiva) and proceeds to periodontitis ( inflammation of the deeper tissues) resulting in the loss of tooth support and loss of structures that hold the tooth. Periodontal disease starts with plaque and bacterial buildup around the edges of the gingive ( gums) and leads to secondary inflammation which starts permanently destroying the periodontal ligament and even the alveolus ( bony socket of the teeth).
The damage caused by this is far greater than just the loss of teeth. The bacterial and inflammatory process that constitutes periodontal disease can cause inflammation and damage of the kidney, heart valve and other internal organs. It always causes discomfort or pain for a patient even if they don't show it in obvious ways. A dog's drive to eat and survive is great, so they will continue to eat in many instances, but the periodontal disease may be causing chronic low grade infection, fever and inflammation.
These conditions can be addressed with antibiotics, dental cleanings, and often times extractions of severely effected teeth. The extractions are often necessary to prevent further bone loss and infection. I strongly recommend you take your dog to your veterinarian for an evaluation and treatment immediately. It will make him a much happier, healthier pet and you may extend his life.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Polyps In Ears
Dear Dr. Goho,
I have a cat that was feral, not sure how old she is, but she has been having problems on and off for the last several years with polyps in her ears. I have had some of them removed but they come back. Sometimes they don't seem to bother her but right now in one of the ears there is a polyp that is currently aggravating her. When it scabs over it seems to bother her because the scab gets so big. If I try to clean the scab out, the polyp starts to bleed. Also in that ear there is some type of grayish black type of discharge, comes out as a soft solid on occasion. Seen couple different vets on this and each give me a different type of liquid medication to put in her ears, almost all of the products contain some type of sulfur ingredient. Do I just keeping putting this medication in her ears or should I try and keep the polyps removed?
Thanks - Cathy Brown
RE: Polyps In Ears
If the problem your cat is having has been diagnosed as aural (ear) polyps then it is likely to continue to return without more aggressive surgery. Many of these polyps extend into the middle ear or the naso-pharyngeal region. If the surgery you have been having has been by applying traction to the polyps and pulling the tissue out, it is likely to have allowed some tissue to remain and thus the recurrence. This type of technique is usually found to have at least a 50% relapse rate. The other type of surgery may involve removing tissue by way of the mouth or by performing an ear surgery called a bullae osteotomy where the surgeon goes into the deeper tissues to remove the "stalk". If financial or other constraints prevent you from having this type of procedure done, then the traction method may be repeated but I would want to have a culture and sensitivity run to determine what type of bacteria or yeast may be complicating the matter.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Excessive Vomiting
I have a shihpoo that is 11 months old. She throws up at least once a day or every other day. It is foamy yellow. She eats very little, but otherwise is a happy, playful puppy. Is this something I should get checked by my vet? Could it be serious?
Thank you!
RE: Excessive Vomiting
I would definitely have her checked out as soon as possible, not necessarily because it is a serious problem but because a few causes could be serious. Any dog (or cat) that is vomiting daily or every other day is not normal. What you describe is liquid and bile and denotes this as true vomiting. It can have many causes including congenital problems (from birth), foreign object, delayed gastric emptying, etc... Having a pet vomit this often can result in esophagitis from the acid. In many instances the treatment or control can be simple.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Dog Snorting At Night
I have a 9yr old Mini Dachshund that has started acting like he has a cold. He snorts a lot mainly during the night or after he gets up. What could be the cause? I have had some people tell me he could be developing a heart condition. Do you have any advise?
RE: Dog Snorting At Night
Snorting may have many different causes but a heart condition is not one of the first things I would worry about. It may be as sinple as allergans or irritants in the environment but can have other inciting causes as well such as:
- a foreign material such as plant material or grass within the nasal passages ( From vomiting/regurgitation)
- a polyp (benign mass) arising withing the nasal or sinus passages
- infected tooth root tips that cause inflammation in the nasal cavity
- bacterial or fungal infection
- nasal or pharyngeal tumor or cancer
I would definitely have your veterinarian perform a thorough examination. Some tests that may be indicated are cultures/ radiographs/ scoping of the area.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Charge For Consultation?
Dr. Goho, Before I ask my question, I would like to know if you charge for the consultation. If so, do you accept V.P.I. pet insurance? Thanks!
Best Regards... A fan in High Point
RE: Charge For Consultation?
The WXII pet site has been provided to answer questions of a general nature as a service to the community and therefore there is no charge. If a consultation/exam is performed at one of our hospitals (Total Care Veterinary Hospital or Skeet Club Veterinary Hospital) we do work with VPI pet insurance as do most area hospitals.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Breeding Puppies
I have 2 puppies one male and one female. When they get older can I breed them. They have the same dad but different mothers, but the mothers are sisters. I don't want them to have any problems or there puppies to have problems. Please help.
Thanks - Debann
RE: Breeding Puppies
I'm afraid that to breed your two puppies would invite problems. The bloodlines on both the parents' side are much too close genetically and breeding these two together would GREATLY increase the chances of physical or mental defects. You should find another mate for each of them that come not only from different parents, but also from entirely different "lines".
Dr. Goho
RE RE: Breeding Puppies
I forgot to tell you the puppies were not born at the same time. The male is 6mths old and the female is 7weeks old. Will these still make a differents when she gets old enough to breed? I am the one who ask about breeding the 2 puppies with the same dad's and different mothers. I was told that it was unusual to have white chiuahiuahi with blue eyes. Both of mine have blue eyes. They are very loving and sweet. They are my babies and I wouldn't want them to have puppies with something wrong with them.
Thanks, Debann
RE RE RE: Breeding Puppies
Even if the puppies were born at different times, you do not want to breed them because they are too closely related genetically. If you were to breed them to each other they would have a MUCH higher likelihood of having problems. If you wish to breed them at all, do so with a mate that comes from a completely different genetic line.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Dog Gets Sick In Morning
I have a 2 year old cocker spaniel, for the past two Sundays she will throw up, then gag on a thick white foam. It's happened right when we get up. She's been in my bed the whole night so it's not like she's eaten anything that could have made her sick. She also chews on her paws a lot. What can we do?
Best regards, Paige
RE: Dog Gets Sick In Morning
From the description, it is hard to tell if this is true vomiting or if it is a respiratory hacking that often results in a whitish foam being expelled. From what you have said, it does not mean that the problem is very serious, but it warrants an examination. I'm afraid, to just treat symptomatically could just cover-up the signs without treating the underlying problem.
Dr. Goho
Pregnant Cat
My cat is pregnant and I don't know how to tell if she is ready to have her kittens yet. She is hugh and they are kicking like crazy but I don't know how long she has been pregnant,she got ouut awhile ago. Also should I get an enclosed container to put her in when I leave in case she has them?
RE: Pregnant Cat
Cats have a gestation period (how long they are pregnant) of 63-65 days. Most cats will seek a secluded place prior to giving birth and begin "nesting". Nursing may or may not occur until all of the kittens are born. Usually the kittens are delivered with ease. I would advise that you provide a quiet, secluded area for her to have the kittens. This may be a low box with towels or a corner of a room with towels or blankets.You should look in on her periodically but not disturb her during this time. It is important to provide her with a high quality food during her pregnancy and as long as she is nursing.
Dr. Goho
Injured Boxer Advice
I have a boxer..unfortunately he was chained,,,he got loose and got in a fight.I could not afford a vet..he is doing better,,but he has a pocket hanging from his rib cage between his front two legs...it looks like loose skin....but I am afraid it is some type of fluid,,,his leg was injured badly,,,he still limps...his appetite is well and his water intake is good, he urinates and defecates normally....any suggestions????
Sincerely - Joey Lee Sawyers
RE: Injured Boxer Advice
The "pocket" you are noticing between the front legs is likely either sterile fluid from inflammation that gravity has carried downward or from infection that has migrated downward. In the first case, the body will eventuallly absorb it and it will resolve. In the second case, it requires antibiotics and in some instances surgically opening it to allow fluid/pus to drain. In either case, your dog should be examined and treated by a veterinarian. Cantact the animal shelter or Humane Society and explain your situation; they may have some discretionary funds that can be used to help your dog receive the treatment he needs. The leg injuries may be due to torn tissue such as muscling or tendons/ligaments or may involve bone and joints, either of which should have medical attention. In the meantime, you should use warm, moist compresses over the inflamed areas for 10 minutes three times a day to help the inflammation go down.
Dr. Goho
Chihuahua Shaking
I have a chihuahua that is 11 years old. She weighs less that 5 pounds. Yesterday she had a spell where she started shaking, her legs drew up and she couldn't straighten them and her feet curled under and it seemed like her teeth were clenched. I mixed up some sugar water and took a dropper and forced her to drink some of the mixture and she seemed to come out of it and acted fine. Is this due to her blood sugar dropping or is this normal behavior? Is there something that we need to do?
Re: Chihuahua Shaking
Your chihuahua's behavior is not normal, even for a small breed dog that is known to sometimes have low blood sugars (usually as puppies). If the blood sugar level was indeed low, your treatment was appropriate and could have helped. However, low sugar (glucose) should not occur in normal situations and prompt evaluation by your veterinarian is in order. This episode could also have been a seizure and the recovery a spontaneous one. I would arrange an examination as soon as possible and make sure you describe the symptoms thoroughly to your veterinarian as that is quite helpful. Occasionally, problems with the liver or cerebrovascular insults can result in similar signs. Please have an examination performed and make notes of any similar activity (when, length of signs, severity, any possible predisposing causes)
Dr. Goho
Respiratory Infection
Can a dog get sick from being around a cat that has a upper respiratory infection?
Kindest Regards - Misty
RE: Respiratory Infection
No. The viral respiratory infections that infect cats are species specific and are not contagious to dogs. They are, however, contagious to other cats through contact and airborne through sneezing and coughing.
Dr. Goho
Dog's Underarms
My dog's underarms are really red and the fur has came off under there. Can this be due to allergies? What can I put on him so it doesn't get infected?
Kindest Regards - Misty
RE: Dog's Underarms
There can be several causes of the redness and hairloss under the legs that you describe. Allergies are probably the number one cause and often result in a secondary bacterial infection. Other causes may be mange mites or chafing from a harness. it is important to keep all harnesses off until it heals and to keep it dry. Allergies often respond to the use of certain antihistamines, anti-inflammatory and creams, but they may make it worse if it is caused by mites. I would have your veterinarian check this and prescribe the appropriate medication.
Dr. Goho
5 Month Old Deaf Puppy
Hi, I have a 5 month old mixed breed puppy whom I believe is deaf, is there any special things I need to do for this very friendly loving animal besides trying to train him using hand signals? - Thank You
RE: 5 Month Old Deaf Puppy
For a suspected deaf pet, the first thing is to confirm the deafness to make sure it is simply not just a behavioral issue. Your veterinarian should be able to help with this matter and to make sure other neurological problems don't exist that need to be treated. If it is found to be truly deaf, the training will be more difficult but can be achieved with patience. Consistent and slow approaches to training are imperative. Do not throw too much at him at one time. Hand signals will be the mainstay but you need to use other techniques as well. The use of a Gentle Leader or Haltie harness could be of significant benefit. When combined with visual cues it allows you to make gentle corrections from a distance with the provided longer lead.. Start with the basics first (No, Sit, Stay). Remember to reward him when he shows control while maintaining eye contact. It will be the bedrock upon which you will continue the training.
Dr. Goho
Should I Get My Pug Fixed?
I'm thinking about getting my male Pug fixed.I was wondering I have heard that after they are fixed they gain weight. Is this true? Also is there a certain age that he should be before I get him fixed? I currently have 2 other dogs living in the house one which is a male and the other a female. We constantly have trouble with the two males marking their territory. Will having him fixed help with that?
RE: Should I Get My Pug Fixed?
There is still some question as to whether hormonal changes result in metabolism changes and a result being weight gain. In my experience, I have seen some weight gain in neutered males but this is definitely controllable with moderation in the food intake and keeping your dog active. You must remember that most males (and females) have their neutering/spaying done at a time when they are going to change in weight and size anyway due to age/maturity, and I think many people blame the surgery when in fact it is the dog's lifestyle/calorie intake. Many intact dogs become overweight too at this age. The traditional time for neutering/spaying is around 6 months of age or older though there are some significant reasons not to wait too long. In males, you don't want them to develop bad vices like urine marking which can become ingrained if allowed to continue too long. Older males tend to develop prostate enlargement due testosterone influence if not neutered. For females, it is important to have them spayed before they enter into heat cycles since once they have one or two heat cylcles, they are much more likely to develop mammary tumors/cancer. The neutering of your two male dogs would likely halp decrease or even eliminate the urine marking if they are young dogs.
Dr. Goho
Cronic Kidney Disease
My beloved 9-year old cat died this week. He was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in March 2006 & put on a prescription kidney diet food. In April 2006, he was put on 1/4 gram phenobarbital for seizures.He had been doing well.In January of 2008 I saw a roundworm emerging from him. Two doses of liquid Strongid-T(anthelban)a week apart were prescribed by his vet. He received the Strongid-T on January 23 and 30 of 2008. On Feb.26, my cat was not eating very much and seemed lethargic, and I took him to his vet. BUN was 130; creatinine 12.9. He was given intravenous fluids.He was better for a few days, then he completely stopped eating and drinking. On March 4, he died. Due to the closeness of the 2 doses of the Strongid-T medication to his death (when previously he had been doing well), I have wondered if the roundworm Rx was in any way responsible or related to my cat's death. Could another Rx for the roundworms have been given and/or should my cat have had an anti-inflammatory given with the Strongid-T to help his kidneys handle the stress of an anti-worm Rx? Or did his chronic kidney disease just suddenly worsen? Thanks for any insight you can give me. I greatly miss my companion.
RE: Chronic Kidney Disease
I am very sorry for the loss of your cat. Chronic kidney disease is a terrible disease of all too many cats, and while we can help alleviate the signs and symptoms for a while, it is always progressive. It sounds as if you and your veterinarian have been very attentive and have taken the proper actions. Strongid T (pyrantel pamoate) is one of the safest dewormers known. It is poorly absorbed by the intestines and therefore does not concentrate in the kidneys or require kidney excretion. It is not known to pose any risk to kidney function and would certainly be my first choice in treating a cat with worms with concurrent kidney disease. Your cat's kidney disease was fortunately controlled (compensated) for a long while, in no small part to you and your veterinarians care. Unfortunately, they reach a point where the scales tip (decompensate) as more kidney cells cease to function and they can no longer survive the higher levels of toxins (BUN/Creatinine). The dewormer would not have contributed to this and you should take solace in knowing you treated him appropriately.
Dr. Goho
Cat Fell From Tree
I have a 15 lb. cat that fell from a tree about a month ago and hurt his back leg. I took him to the vet, he did x-rays and said nothing was wrong. He said he was just sore. It has now been over a month, he still limps around and runs sideways and he has trouble jumping. Do you have any suggestions as to what could be wrong? At the same visit, he gave my cat Revolution for ear mites. My cat has since lost his hair at the spot where the Revolution was administered and has scratched himself under the neck until the hair is gone. Could that be from the ear mite medication? He is now an indoor cat, will I ever get him to go back outside?
RE: Cat Fell From Tree
You have reason to be concerned if the lameness is persisting. Bruises or soreness in a cat is similar to that in humans and should have resolved by now if that is all it was. If the Radiographs did not show a fracture, my next concern would be ligament (such as the cruciate), tendon or spinal injury. It is very important to have him examined as soon as possible since earlier intervention can prevent further damage. Don't be surprised if your veterinarian performs part of the examination under sedation to relax the muscles for palpation. The hair loss you describe may be from scratching at the ear mites but Revolution is known to have about a 1% incidence of causing temporary hairloss where applied. If this is the case the hair should regrow without any long term problems.
Dr. Goho
Puppy Possibly Pregnant?
Hello! I have a one year old Alaskan Huskie. Her name is Yvette. She is starting to form nipples on her.. Does that mean that she may be pregnate... She even started a period.. She is only a baby..What do I need to look for.... Please help me - Candace Goodson
RE: Puppy Possibly Pregnant?
It is not unusual for a dog to come into heat at one year of age. In fact, the average age for them to have their first heat (estrus cycle) is at 10-12 months. Outwardly, this manifests itself as having bloody discharge that may proceed to a more clear discharge. Also, they may attract the attention of male dogs. Nipple or breast enlargement does not mean that a dog is pregnant. As they go through estrus, their ovaries release hormones that will effect breast tissue whether they are pregnant or not and can give all the outward signs you would expect in a pregnant dog, and may last for 50-60 days. If your dog has not had any access to male dogs, these changes are called false pregnancy and will eventually go away. However, every time she goes through a heat cycle (usually every 6-8 months) the signs will return. The surest way to prevent these signs and symptoms is to have her spayed which will eliminate the hormonal influences from the ovaries. If your dog has been exposed to a male dog and may have been bred, you should have your veterinarian evaluate her 3-4 weeks later to check for pregnancy since you will need to know how to care for her if she is pregnant.
Dr. Goho
Dr. Goho,
I was reading about the 2007 veterinary breakthroughs, and was very interested in the Probiotics for Gastrointestinal Health. I have a 6 year old lab with loose stools, and would like to know more about Probiotics. Also, is this something I can buy over the counter, or do you have to get this from a vet? Can you explain more about how this works.
Thanks - Tom
RE: Probiotics
The idea of probiotics is actually not new, but recently several veterinary specific products have been marketed. The normal intestinal tract contains bacteria which benefit proper digestion in the pet (and people)and is "balanced". That is to say, various types of bacteria exist in harmony to assist in handling the food products that pass through. In certain illnesses, that balanced bacterial family can become imbalanced with some overgrowth of one type of bacteria and diminishing of others. When this occurs digestion is thrown off which may result in gas production, diarrhea, occasional vomiting and even sepsis.
The idea behind probiotics is to supplement the intestines with a balanced "good" bacterial mixture to re-establish a balanced flora again.
That is the idea. However, most controlled studies show that even if you give live bacterial cultures to your pet, the bacteria do not make it past the harsh environment of the stomach. Years ago,live yogurt cultures were used and none were found to survive.
However, some newer products are designed to be microencapsulated to protect the good bacteria past the stomach and then release in the small intestine where they should be helpful. These products theoretically can be helpful but I have not seen any good controlled studies to bear this out, though some less thorough reports have indicated they showed some benefit.
They are all considered very safe except in the case if your pet's intestinal tract is severely compromised ( having parvovirus, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, or other breakdown of the intestinal lining) in which case there is a chance the probiotics could cause a septicemia (bacteria in the bloodstream).
Most of the probiotics are not a prescription medication and one of the newer ones designed with the encapsulation technology is Fortiflora by Purina.
Dr. Harvey Goho
Eating Poop
what are your suggestions to help schnauzers from eating poop .................they are brother and sister we adopted them when they were 4 yrs old ........they are fulltime inside dogs with us as with the previous family.........needless to say their breath is always awful.
RE: Eating Poop
First make sure they are on good, high quality diet so that we don't have to worry about nutritional deficiencies. If there is any question as to their health, diet, etc... be sure to consult with your veterinarian. There are a few, rare illnesses that can predispose dogs to eat feces or even inanimate objects (pica). However, most dogs that have the problem you describe are younger dogs that simply have developed a bad habit.
Make sure feces are cleaned up and disposed of in a timely fashion. Don't allow access. Provide a few favorite toys that they can be entertained with at home when they are alone. There is also a product called Forbid that is specifically marketed for this problem and with which we have had success. It is a powder that is fed to both dogs, in their food, that imparts an unpalatable taste to the feces when eaten. It usually has to be done for several days in order for the dogs to get the idea. During that time you must allow the dogs to have access to the feces so they "learn their lesson". I hope this helps.
Dr. Goho
Doggie Backpack
I have a 6 month old,60 lb. rottie/chow mix who does not walk well on a leash. Is he too young for a doggy backpack? He is fine when its just me and him but whenever other dogs are around he thinks he does not have to listen.Will a backpack help?
RE: Doggie Backpack
This would be a great question for Amy Clear ( on the Ask Amy section). However, I will comment on a few matters. Technically she is not too young to begin with a back pack but not for the purposes of training to walk on a leash. I have found the backpacks are a great way to allow dogs to participate in an owners outdoor activities and seems to give them a sense of purpose. If and when you do introduce a pack, it is important you follow a few guidelines:
Get a good, comfortable fitting pack (recognizing that she will grow)
Get her used to it by allowing it be empty for a while. When some light weight is added to it make sure it is balanced.
There are no hard and fast rules obout maximum weight allowed but most people feel it should not be more then about 15% of their body weight.
A backpack is not to be used in lieu of proper leash training. A practical training aid is the use of a Halti or Gentle leader so that training is more effective.
Dr. Goho
New Baby
I am 31 weeks pregnant and have 2 dogs. Both pit mixes and have never shown any aggression toward me or anyone that they are familiar with or trust. They are both great and have done well with children about 2 and older. However, they are both very clingy at times. Other than bringing a blanket home from the hospital with the baby's scent on it, how can I prepare them for the arrival?
RE: New Baby
It is important that their routine be kept as normal as possible, now and when the baby arrives. Naturally, having a baby will entail many changes around the house but maintaining some semblance of normalcy is important. Before the baby arrives, allow the dogs to be around the room and furnishings that will be used by the child. Allow them to sniff the surroundings even if you've just rearranged the room or painted. Make it a comfortable place for the dogs and with little stress and help them associate the area with positive experiences. This is also a good time to work with them to reduce separation anxiety. We can send some information to you regarding this if you contact our office.
It is important that you work with both dogs now to train them to relax on cue. Attention should not be paid to them upon their demand; only when they are relaxed or settled. Right now your dogs are your "babies" and they probably receive alot of attention. Often, when a child arrives, parents ignore the dogs and show attention to them only when the baby is asleep or gone. This sends the wrong message to the dogs. Sort of "when the baby is gone, this is good, and when the baby is present, this is bad". This is exactly opposite of what we want to achieve. You want the dogs to associate the baby with positive things, be that attention, rewards, etc.... While you are retraining the dogs in this manner, obviously you should keep some separation/control over them when around the baby for safety sake.
For further helpful suggestions or help with training you may wish to contact an experienced trainer such as Amy Clear (Ask Amy section on this site) Best of luck and congratulations in your expanding family. Having a healthy companionship between children and dogs is a wonderful thing.
Dr. Goho
Sleeping Changes
Wendy is 10 years old. She is an aussie/shep mix. Her bed is in the floor beside my bed. Just recently, she has started sleeping with her head under my bed while her body is on her bed. When I look under the bed, she is just smiling and happy. Why would she do this?
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My own dog, a border collie mix, does the same thing sometimes when resting. She puts most of her body under a bed and all we see is a wagging tail. It is likely a harmless habit that may be soothing for our dogs or even fun. Make sure that the behavior did not start with some traumatic occurrence such as a loud noise, lightning, or unexpected event in the household (disruptive guests, etc...) that would suggest it is from anxiety or fear. If nothing like that has occurred I would let her enjoy her new found resting spot.
Dr. Goho
Cat Scratching
How do you stop cats from scratching and destroying carpet? My male and female indoor cats(both fixed) are seem to love scratching the carpet rather than the numerous scratching post I have provided for them throughout the house. I've tried water guns, scent deterent and "no". The water gun and telling them "no" works but only when I witness the event. Cats are smart-they just wait until they know I'm gone or somewhere else in the house to do it. Do you have any suggestions? I refuse to have them declawed, as I feel this is cruel.
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Scratching is a normal cat behavior. It is a method to condition claws, mark territory and sometimes to stretch. If this activity occurs excessively with indoor cats, it can be annoying and destructive. Usually these scratching problems occur on vertical surfaces and not the flooring.
Altering this behavior is not only by dissuading the bad behavior but also redirecting the natural tendency to scratch to an appropriate site. As you have discovered, deterrence must be implemented not only when you are around but also when you are not. Try altering the surface where they scratch to a less pleasant surface such as a sheet of plastic, long sheets of aluminum foil or double sided sticky tape. I've had success with using those slightly sticky mats that are used to hold carpet runners down on slippery floors. In any case, you must provide an appropriate alternative site for scratching. Try to place a post in the area where the problem scratching is occuring and make it of a similar consistency as that of the carpet. Some cats prefer the post to be the underside of a piece of carpeting. It may not look as pretty, but they seem to like the texture.Using play toys at the post or some cat nip will often entice the cats to begin to interact with the desired scratching post.
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Hello, my dog has been pregnant for about 68 days now. How do I know when she is ready to have her puppies? What signs will she show when shes getting ready to have them?
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If she is indeed pregnant for 68 days, you need to get her to your veterinarian as soon as possible. The normal gestation (pregnancy) for dogs is 63-65 days. If it is longer than this, she may have some medical issues that need addressing for both her and the puppies sake. Your veterinarian can determine if she is pregnant or if she is undergoing pseudopregnancy (false pregnancy) which is where her body's hormones act like she is pregnant but without the fetus. Try to pinpoint the exact date she mated so your veterinarian can determine the length of gestation.
If she is, or gets pregnant, there usually are some changes you might notice prior to her having puppies. Some dogs show nesting behavior, restlessness and a desire to be away from the hustle and bustle of household activity. It is not uncommon for dogs to have a decreased appetite within one day of whelping. Also, milk may be able to be expressed from her nipples just before giving birth though this is not a reliable indicator. Many breeders will also monitor rectal temperatures for several days prior (in the morning and evening) to get a normal temperature since the normal body temperature tends to drop about 1-2 degrees 12-24 hours prior to whelping.
A general rule of thumb is once they begin to have a puppy, the normal interval between pups is 15-30 minutes. If the length of time exceeds 1 1/2 -2 hours, medical attention should be sought. Likewise, if she seems to "give up" with labor and puppies remain, she may need medical or surgical attention.
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I have a 15 year old male spaniel/mix that weighs about 38 pounds. He is suffering from arthritis and is having trouble walking at times. I know that aspirin is okay for a dog, but I don't know how much is okay to give him. Can you advise me on the dose, and how often I can give him aspirin? Other than the pain, he appears to be really healthy. Thank You
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Before we discuss the appropriate dosage of aspirin for your dog, it is important to make sure the difficulty in walking is indeed arthritis. There are several other causes of apparent stiffness and difficulty rising that may be present. Some of these causes may be spinal/disc problems, soft tissue problems, neuropathies (nerve), myopathies (muscle), and even internal organ/metabolic issues. If your veterinarian has confirmed arthritis or degenerative joint disease and has run tests to make sure the liver and kidneys can safely handle NSAIDS ( non steroidal antiinflammatory drugs) such as aspirin, a dog your size might be tried on 1/4 to 1/2 tablet of a 325mg regular strength buffered aspirin once a day with food as a trial. However, as with any NSAID, aspirin may cause upset stomach or gastric ulcers and must be used judiciously. At your dogs age, it is especially important to have his kidney and liver function assessed prior to using NSAIDs. There are other NSAID's that have come out over the past several years for dogs that are generally more effective and designed to be easier on the stomach than aspirin. You can contact your veterinarian for more information on these products. Also, I would encourage you to contact your veterinarian about a series of prescription injections called Adequan that we have had success with in treating degenerative joint disease. On the non prescription level, the use of certain glucosamine HCl/ Chondroitin sulfate products is thought to be effective in slowing arthritis. However, because these are not regulated by the FDA, many do not contain what the labels state they contain and you should have your veterinarian give you some brand names that are more likely to be effective. Finally, if your dog is overweight, try to lose those extra pounds, as it always helps in arthritic conditions.
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Dr. Goho is right about making sure you are treating arthritis and not something else. I had been treating my dog with Chondroitin/Glucosamine for a few years when her arthritis appeared to have gotten worse. I added a low dose aspirin a day and thought I was helping her. Little did I know that her problem was much more serious than arthritis. In my dogs case, I do not think the outcome would have been any different, but I wish I had taken her to the vet before I added the aspirin to her daily diet.
Miniature Schnauzer
Hi, I have been considering getting a Miniature Schnauzer. Is this a good dog to have around children? I was afraid they might be too nervous.
Any suggestions? Thanks
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You are showing good judgement in researching dog breeds before selecting one. If more people would be as diligent, there would be far fewer dogs relinquished to animal shelters due to "not fitting in with the family".
Several questions to be answered in choosing a pet are what type of house or yard do you have? Will your work schedule allow you to exercise and interact with your pet? Feeding requirements? ( large dogs require much more food), Health issues for each breed? Age of children and family members?
Miniature schnauzers are generally a healthy breed but some do tend to have more issues with high triglycerrides and cholesterol levels and suffer a higher rate of pancreatitis.
They are a very active and intelligent dog and will require daily exercise/walks and constructive play time to channel that energy. Most of the schnauzers we see are good family dogs but as with all breeds, obedience training is advised and proper rearing of them as puppies goes a long way in preventing biting, pulling and destructive behavior. This is especially important if your children are small as this breed is more energetic than many others and pehaps not as tolerant to the type of play little children may impose.
If these attributes and requirements are suitable to your situation, you should then look at the prospective puppies parents. They should be well socialized, friendly and easily approached. This is because there is some genetic influence on temperament as well as how they are raised.
If you have a veterinarian, I encourage you to present the traits you desire in a dog and ask them to give several suggestions that may be suitable.
Dr. Goho
What are the advantages and needs of neutering a male dog that is not going to procreate? My male stays with me at all times inside or on a lead. Is it necessary to still have him neutered? - Thank you
RE: Neutering
First of all, let me congratulate you on the control and monitoring of your dog's activity. By not allowing him to have access to breed, you have eliminated the number one reason for neutering a male dog: to prevent overpopulation. This benefit of neutering alone is of immense value and if performed on more pets, would greatly reduce pet euthanasias and pet suffering. In your case, other benefits may apply as follow (behaviorally and medically):
Decreasing mounting or urinary marking behavior
Decreasing or eliminating prostate and testicular disease
Possibly decreasing roaming
In a few select cases, lessening aggressive tendencies.
The medical risks for a male that is not neutered are less serious than that of an intact female but as you can see, do exist. As long as he is kept from mating behavior, it really becomes a matter of weighing the health/behavior benefits in each situation.
Dr. Goho


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The NFL is a joke. A disgrace. An embarrassment.
Specifically, Commissioner Roger Goodell and the owners.
They are playing the fans for suckers.
They are playing the players for suckers.
They are playing the coaches for suckers.
They are playing their broadcast partners for suckers.
Goodell and his band of village idiots are forcing two-bit officials on a $9 billion monopoly.
They have locked out the real officials over a comparatively piddling sum, showing that money can't buy brains. But it can cost you integrity.
Because the NFL is a monopoly, Goodell and the clown owners can choose to piddle away their credibility any way they want to.
Because it's on national television and will be replayed everywhere all the time, Goodell presides over a joke.
Goodell's brilliant idea of fake officials for real games has created real problems at an exponential rate. Most recently, Goodell's goofballs cost the Packers a win late Monday night in Seattle in perhaps the most laughable example of this fraud.
Goodell obviously doesn't care. Or he's an idiot. Maybe both, and he has a lot of company in the owners who are encouraging this joke or standing idly by while their NFL gets pantsed by fake officials whose chief qualifications appear to be owning a fantasy team.
The fake officials hosed the Packers with the last call of the game, which ought to be the last call these fake officials make. They were wrong and bad on so many levels on just one call.
It's not just that Seattle's Golden Tate got away with pass interference on a Hail Mary. It's not just that Green Bay's M.D. Jennings leaped to grab the ball and came down with it against his chest to seemingly preserve a Packers win. It's not just that the fake officials looked at each other as if neither had a clue and then slowly, tentatively raised their arms, guessing it was a touchdown.
No, it's not even all of that rolled into one mind-boggling incident of idiocy. It's that the fake officials upheld their own stupidity upon review. The fake ref had a chance to get it right a second time. The fake ref and his crew blew it a second time.
And Goodell and the idiot owners are blowing a season.
Goodell rounded up some goofs who who ill-equipped for the speed of the NFL game. They're equally ill-equipped to make decisions at that speed, and man, are they ever toast when it comes to tricks and dirty play.
Players and coaches are pushing the fake officials to see how much they can get away with, and it has become a jailbreak.
Then, when faced with tough decisions under tense conditions, the fake officials choke. They aren't prepared, but they are affecting hundreds, if not thousands, of futures because Uncle Roger said they could.
You might be a Bears fans who's happy that the Packers got hosed. Fine, but listen up: You ought to hate Goodell and his stupidity more because what happened to the Packers in Seattle could easily happen to the Bears in Dallas. Bad officials are even worse if the you're the road team.
Goodell has yet to listen to reason. He stubbornly refuses to believe his eyes. But you know what he believes?
Money, that's what.
Money is Goodell's God. Money is the God of these chucklehead owners. So, if Goodell wants to lock out the real officials, then fans ought to lock out the NFL's corporate sponsors who represent a big chunk of the NFL's God.
Here's my idea: Make the corporate sponsors question their investment in this clown college.
Stay away from the people who happily identify themselves as official NFL sponsors. Boycott them and let everybody know it on every social media outlet.
Swoosh this, Nike.
Stick it, Pepsi.
From Twitter to Facebook, it's not that hard to make this boycott work. Bring sanity back to the NFL 140 characters at a time.
If the NFL continues to insist on forcing fake officials into deciding the season, then we all need to tweet that we're officially buying the competing product of the NFL's official sponsors.
I'm going Goodyear, Bridgestone.
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Corona is taking me miles away from the ordinary, Bud.
The idea is to make the money train run over Goodell and the inert idiots running the teams. It's the only thing they understand, so it's worth a shot to make them understand how much we hate what they've done to the game in this situation.
I don't know if a boycott of NFL sponsors could work. But it's only a couple sentences at a time and not even that if we all start retweeting.
We have to get their attention, and the threat of losing money does that, believe me.
And believe me about this: I love Coke. Coming to a tweet near you.


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Tim Koschuetzki has posted this tutorial today about how to create form fields with combined information from more than one database column.
Two days ago, someone on #cakephp had the problem of getting combined values out of the Model->generateList() function in CakePHP. I advised him on doing some Set::extract() things, which at the end of the day got rather complicated. As a result, I was conscience-stricken. Here is a much more elegant solution I could come up with.
He introduces the generateList function first, showing how to use it to create a simple select list in your form. Unfortunately, it only understands using one field at a time, so he worked around it, creating a solution - his myGenerateList function - that handles things similarly and returns the same kinds of results (so it can be used with the set() function as well).


text: mattwallace24 2 Posted July 29, 2013 This is my first time uploading a photo for critique. Looking for some feedback and constructive criticism. This was shot with a Nikon D90/Tokina 10-17 FE using ISO 320, f/8, and 1/250 shutter speed. Twin YS-1D strobes set to 1/4 power or less. Picture was shot mid-afternoon at surface in dark green water (Rhode Island). Shark was approximately 7 feet long, so struggled lighting entire shot during these "nose in" approaches. Also was my first time shooting with twin strobes, so I'm sure I still have a lot to learn. The original picture was shot in RAW (~12 MP), but had to use a much smaller jpeg to get below the 1000k file attachment limitation. Let me know what you think. Regards, Matt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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(a) An applicant for a license to engage in practice as a licensed dietitian shall submit to the board written evidence, verified by oath, that he or she:
(1) Complies with the code of ethics adopted by the board;
(2) Has completed a major course of study in human nutrition, dietetics, food systems management or the equivalent thereof and possesses a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree; and
(3) Has completed a planned continuous professional experience component in dietetic practice of not less than nine hundred hours under the supervision of a registered or licensed dietitian.
(b) Each applicant is required to pass a written examination demonstrating competence in the discipline of dietetics and nutrition. Each written examination may be supplemented by an oral examination. The board shall determine the times and places for examinations.
(c) When an applicant successfully passes an examination or examinations, the board shall issue to the applicant a license to engage in practice as a licensed dietitian. In the event an applicant has failed to pass examinations on three occasions, the applicant shall, in addition to the other requirements of this section, present to the board other evidence of his or her qualifications that the board prescribes.
(d) Upon application and submission of the applicable fee, the board may waive the examination requirements of this section and issue a license to practice as a licensed dietitian to an applicant who is registered by the commission on dietetic registration or who has been duly licensed as a nutritionist or dietitian under the laws of another state if the standards for licensing in that state are no less stringent than those required under the provisions of this article.
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Outdoor Soccer Schedule – Coed
2019 Outdoor Soccer Schedule – Coed
Team Colour & Roster List
Schedule subject to change, please check schedule weekly to verify correct game time and field location. All games are played Sunday evenings. Rain out's (if any) will be made up on any days a field is available.
WE play Rain or Shine, assume there is a game unless you hear otherwise from NRS. Notifications will first be on the website, and we will send an email if possible.
Playoff Schedule Can Be Found Here.
No games on long weekends unless we need them for rain out make up games.
Outdoor Soccer Standings Quick Link
Team Colour & Roster List
For field locations follow this link.
Outdoor Soccer Schedule 2019
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2019 B Division Schedule
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Work in Progress
This website was created one week ago on January 17th, 2014. Since then the traffic has taken off and I expect that to grow substantially in the coming weeks. I will do my best to add information as fast as it comes in and am also using resources like the Brewers Association, website and other sites like VTbeer.org that keep regional lists of breweries in planning.
While I build out the site please feel free to give me a like in Facebook, follow me on Twitter, share the site with others and send me information that may be helpful. This could be breweries that you know are in planning, other local or regional sites that track breweries in planning or just interesting craft beer info.
1,744 Breweries in planning
In 2011 I started a blog to track the beer I drank. Two and half years later this blog gets thousands of hits and one of the most popular posts has been the "Coming Soon" post which included info on breweries in planning for Maine and New Hampshire. Due to the success of this post and my ever expanding appetite for craft beer I decided to start this site to keep track of breweries in planning across the country.
This will be a challenge as the Brewers' Association estimates there are 1,744 breweries in planning at the end of December 2013. I don't think I will ever have them all but with your help I hope to get close.
Please share this post with friends, fill out my form with brewery information, like my Facebook page and spread the word as this site should be a big help to craft beer drinkers all over the country.


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The "Vacation" isn't over just yet.
The Chevy Chase franchise, previously under the "National Lampoon" banner, will be revived at New Line with a new generation of stars, according to Variety.
The reboot will reportedly be penned by Jonathan Goldstein and former "Freaks and Geeks" star John Francis Daley, and will focus on franchise character Rusty Griswold, all grown up and heading out on a road trip of his own to Wally World.
The trade mag reported that Chevy, who reprised his role as Clark Griswold in a HomeAway.com Super Bowl ad earlier this month alongside fellow franchise star Beverly D'Angelo, is not currently attached to the new film.
The original series included 1983's "National Lampoon's Vacation," directed by Harold Ramis and written by John Hughes, as well as "European Vacation," "Christmas Vacation" and "Vegas Vacation," as well as made-for-TV movie "Christmas Vacation 2" (which did not include series stars Chevy and Beverly).
And "Vacation" isn't the only '80s hit that's being freshened up. Also according to Variety, a new take on the 1982 musical "The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas" is in development at Universal, with a script by "The Ugly Truth" and "Legally Blonde" writers Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith.
As with "Vacation," it's unknown if the original's biggest star – "Whorehouse" madame Dolly Parton – will appear in the reboot.
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CLANDESTINE: Unit 61398 of the People's Liberation Army has been recruiting computer experts for at least a decade. Its apparent purpose became clear only when a U.S. Internet security firm accused it of conducting a massive hacking campaign against North American targets.
FROM THE SHADOWS: Hackers with the Chinese unit have been active for years, using online handles such as "UglyGorilla," Virginia-based firm Mandiant said Tuesday as the U.S. prepared to crack down on government-backed cyber espionage. The Mandiant report plus details collected by The Associated Press depict a highly specialized community of Internet warriors working from a blocky white building in Shanghai.
JOB FAIR: Unit 61398, alleged to be one of several hacking operations run by China's military, recruits directly from universities. It favors high computer expertise and English language skills. A notice dated 2003 on the Internet said the unit was seeking master's degree students from Zhejiang University's College of Computer Science and Technology. It even offered a scholarships.


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