The
Polish Lowland Sheepdog (PON) is a robust sheepdog with roots in
Tibet. In fact, it is said that the heavy fur which covers the
eyes of this sheepdog is a natural adaptation to the glaring
sunlight of the region. Nomadic tribes traveled with the
ancestors of Polish Lowland Sheepdogs during their migration to
European countries and the breed became established among the
local population. Polish Lowland Sheepdogs developed a
reputation for hard work, loyalty and strong herding instincts.
The breed's herding instincts have survived for centuries and
even today, they still need a job and will attempt to herd their
human families in the absence of sheep. Polish Lowland Sheepdog
(PON) lovers will appreciate reading the PON Digest online
publication to learn more about this beloved breed.
March 2008
International
Monthly
publication for Polish Lowland Sheepdog lovers
Dedicated to the well being of our beloved
Polish Lowland Sheepdogs
I
want to inform you about a
new Database for the Polski
Owczarek Nizinny
with at the moment 21.992
PON's including a lot of
pictures.
(Japan, Poland, Germany,
Netherlands, Belgium, United
Kingdom, USA,
Finland, Sweden, Norway,
Denmark, Italy, Switzerland,
France, Austria ..)
The program I'm using is
Pedserve.
Hope this program will be
useful for all the PON-breeders
around the
world!!
When your PON is
scheduled for a tooth
cleaning or any other
surgical procedure which
requires anesthesia, it is
of utmost importance that
food is withheld at least
twelve hours prior to
surgery. Not only will this
prevent your PON from
vomiting and inhaling
stomach contents during
surgery, but it will also
reduce nausea as your PON
regains consciousness. This
advice is vital for the well
being of your PON and needs
the co-operation of all
family members.
Please click on the link
for the complete article:
Cranberries
go to the dogs ... and cats By
DUNSTAN PRIAL, Standard-Times staff
writer
The human health benefits of
cranberries have been recognized by
medical science for decades.
Now the cranberry industry hopes the
nation's millions of pet owners will
apply the same concept to their
beloved cats and dogs.
A study to be released today by
UMass Dartmouth's Center for
Business Research has identified the
$14 billion-a-year pet food industry
as a potentially wide-open market
for the slumping cranberry
Green
lipped mussels for
alleviating arthritis in dogs.
Green-lipped mussel (Perna
canaliculus) is a New Zealand
shellfish, from which an extract has
been shown to be useful in the
treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
and osteoarthritis .
Green-lipped mussel inhibits
inflammation in the body. Although
inflammation is normal under certain
conditions, consistent
inflammation can result in pain
and damage to the body, including
the joints.
Please click on the link for the
complete article:
Striving
towards a well balanced Healthy PON
digestive system
The concepts of Yin
and Yang contributed to the Chinese
scientific system, particularly in
fields like biology and medicine The
organs of the body were seen to be
interrelated in the same kinds of
ways as other natural phenomena, and
most understood by searching for
cause and effect. Illness was seen
as a disturbance in the balance of
Yin and Yang caused by
emotions, heat or cold, or other
influences. Therapy thus depended on
accurate diagnosis of the source of
the imbalance.
PON owners can readily apply Yin
and Yang to their management of PON
nutrition and ultimately to solving
digestive issues.
Please click on the link for the
complete article:
Some dogs can have
adverse reactions to drugs
such as ivermectin,
loperamide , Imodium® , and
others. It was previously
unknown why some individual
dogs were sensitive and
others were not. Advances in
molecular biology at the
Veterinary Clinical
Pharmacology Laboratory at
Washington State
University's College of
Veterinary Medicine have led
to the discovery of the
cause of multi-drug
sensitivity in affected dogs
by Lori S. Mohr (First Aid For Dogs - Tim
Hawcroft)
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is the
process of breathing life back
into an unconscious human. A similar
technique can also work effectively on dogs.
The signs that indicate the need for CPR
include unconsciousness, lack of
arousal, lack of physical movement, or eye
blinking. These symptoms can occur
from drowning, choking, electrical shock, or
a number of other situations.
The key to canine CPR is remembering the
ABCs:
European
sources have confirmed the effective
use of vinegar for flea control. To
be sure of complete protection,
please spray often (every hour) and
pour a small amount of apple cider
vinegar into your PON'S drinking
water on a regular basis.
Please click the
link for the complete article and
formulas:
If
you are one of those
conscientious PON owners who
have spent untold amounts of
money with your local
veterinarian for gunky ear
problems, then it is high
time to take matters into
your own hands and look
further than expensive
veterinary ear solutions and
ear cleaning sessions at
your vet's office.What are
the main causes of canine
ear problems ? Most
veterinarians will agree
that the most common
underlying causes of ear
problems in dogs are
allergic reactions (inhalant
and food allergies).
Occasionally, PON
owners will post to Yahoogroups
about bumps or fatty tumors they
have come across while grooming
their PONS and inquire if this is
common in the breed. The answer is
not uncomplicated, but studies
indicate that overweight dogs are
more susceptible to fatty tumors
called lipomas. These lipomas have
the consistency of a baggy filled
with water and may be found all over
a PON's body. For newbie owners this
is scary and may result in a quick
visit to the vet
Simply
type in a Polish or English word you
would like translated.
Informative
articles and photos' are warmly welcome.
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