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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning dog owners of the danger that the artificial sweetener, Xylitol, can pose to their pets.  Xylitol is not considered harmful to humans, but if ingested by a dog the substance is dangerous because it triggers a sudden release of insulin which causes a dramatic drop in blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) and can lead to liver damage.

Xylitol is increasingly used as a sweetener in sugar-free chewing gum and other confectionary; it is used in dental hygiene products and is also found as an excipient in many medicines.   Of particular concern are the sugar substitute products that contain Xylitol which are used in home baking as well as in manufactured goods.  Cakes, biscuits and other goodies made with it are toxic to dogs.  Owners may not be aware of these dangers and may not associate clinical deterioration with ingestion of these foodstuffs.

Other animals such as ferrets and cats may be similarly affected and the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) is monitoring all referred cases.

BVA Past President Nicky Paull commented:

“While most dog owners are now aware that foods such as chocolate and grapes can be toxic to their pets few are aware of the dangers if their dog eats a cake or muffin containing Xylitol.

“If you think your dog may have eaten chewing gum or a sweet or cake containing Xylitol and appears unwell, perhaps vomiting or lacking coordination,  then contact your vet for advice immediately and be ready to provide information on what’s been consumed.”

The BVA Animal Welfare Foundation and the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) have produced an easy reference guide to keeping pets safe from harmful substances. The ‘Pets and poisons: keeping your animal safe’ leaflet can be easily downloaded from the BVA AWF website or you can request a copy from the Foundation.

Alexander Campbell, Head of Service at VPIS, added:

“With the increasing number of products containing Xylitol on the market the VPIS recognises the extreme importance of raising awareness of the danger to dogs of ingesting this substance, particularly in the light of a case we handled the other evening which involved a dog eating a muffin made with this sugar substitute.

“This is yet another instance where a food or food additive deemed safe for human consumption proves to be dangerous for other species. Pets should really only be given foodstuffs formulated for them.

“It is possible that other animals such as ferrets or cats might be affected similarly, but few cases are yet documented. The VPIS continues to monitor all referred cases in all animals with the aim of clarifying the situation in other species as and when more data become available.

“The VPIS would like to see manufacturers of these products provide some visible warnings and information on the packaging and to inform the retail outlets they supply of the potential risks to dogs.”

Refer to http://www.bva.co.uk/1941.aspx for more information.

Sunday 29^th August, 2010

S U M M E R   S I Z Z L E R

( The sun was out, then in, then out!  )

at Jersey Scout Centre, Five Mile Road, St.Ouen.

Match & Companion Fun Dog Show & Dog Match

Thanks to everyone who came and made it a great afternoon with our dogs

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FUN CLASSES - OPEN TO ALL DOGS - Judge Briony Price (President – Scallywags Agility Club)

Happiest Dog and Owner Jo Beldon & Jessie

Puppy (4 - 12 months) Clare Graham & Zak

Best Six Legs Steve Pallot & Yogi

Rescue Abi Williams & Benji

FANCY DRESS CLASS * (free entry) the theme is THEATRE Steven Knight & Kipper

Dog most like owner Jo Beldon & Jessie

Veteran R Louro & Roone

Dog Judge would most like to take home Jehra-Leigh Mildren & Qula

BEST IN SHOW = CLAIRE GRAHAM AND HER BORDER COLLIE PUPPY ZAK

MATCH CLASSES OPEN TO PEDIGREE DOGS, Judge MYRA ATKINS (KYNISMAR) UK

Peter Walker's Whippet  Pipinjay Neon Rainbow For Petwalk Baby Puppy (4 ½ - 6 months)

Peter Walker's Lhasa Apso  Petwalk Wen-Dy-Do That Minor Puppy (6 – 9 months)

Christine Sheppard's  Labrador Retriever  Charmiably Sweet Memory Puppy (9 – 12 months)

BEST PUPPY - Peter Walker's Whippet

Marie Claire Hannigan and Nikki Roebuck's  Afghan Hound  "India" Junior (6-18 months)

Peter Walker's  Whippet  Pipinjay Neon Rainbow For Petwalk Novice (Never having won a first out of …..Puppy)

Ruth Philippe's  Golden Retriever  Katesclan Strip The Willow Open Dog – Terrier, Gundog, Hound

Margaret Bayes'  Boxer  Docrema Champagne Charlie Open Dog – Toy, Utility, Working, Pastoral

Peter Walkers's  Whippet  Pipinjay Spirit In The Sky For Petwalk  Open Bitch – Terrier, Gundog, Hound

Carol Pearce's Border Collie  "Flurry" Open Bitch – Toy, Utility, Working, Pastoral

Christine Marett's   Cesky Terrier  Malsville Lincoln Ridley Veteran (7 years and older)

BEST IN MATCH

Marie Claire & Nikki's Afghan Hou nd

Res Best i n Match

Peter Walker's Open Bitch Whippet

Marina Noel & Peter Walker's  American Cocker Spaniel  Macallys Happy Harry Challenge Certificate Winners

Christine Marett's  Cesky Terrier   Gayteckels Highflyer PdH Veteran Challenge Certificate Winners

There was also be a Junior Handling Class to demonstate the skills needed to show a Pedigree dogs at at show

1st - Jade Perez with Lewi

2nd - Steven Knight with Kipper

3rd Sam Le Corre with Akye

(If you want more information about handling contact Collet Allo Allen)

The KCJ wish offer our thanks to 

Pets Paradise – Le Marquand Brothers

for provinding some great Prizes

Members do not forget to login regularly & read the Secretary’s updates. I am planning to do a monthly update which will normally be published towards the end of each month, following the Committee Meetings that are normally held on the teen Wednesday of each month.

Your feedback is always welcome.

We are still looking to fill up our archive gallery.

If you have any pictures of Best in Show winners that are missing from the archive please can you email them to me, or if not able to do that may I borrow them one day to scan it and put on the web site.

Below is the oldest picture to date from March 1985 -I'm sure their must have others somewhere we can copy!

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The following were elected to Committee for 2010 at the AGM, Wednesday 24th March.

* Mr Cox has indicated that, as in previous years he will revoke his voting right at Committee Meetings as Mrs Cox has also been elected

The Committee has now finalised the Judges for 2010.

This list will also be published in the next newsletter for the benefit of those not on the internet, and is subject to change at short notice in exceptional situations.

Groups listed here are not in the order they will be judged.

CODE OF ETHICS

The Kennel Club of Jersey is committed to

the welfare of all dogs

As such its Membership has agreed to adopt this Code of Ethics

and would encourage all Jersey dog owners to do the same

As a responsible dog owner I will . . .

• abide by all aspects of the Animal Welfare (Jersey) Law 2004 with regard to dog ownership.
• properly house, feed, water & exercise all dogs under my care and arrange for appropriate veterinary attention if & when required.
• ensure that my dogs wear properly tagged collars & will be kept leashed or under effective control when away from home.
• clean up after my dogs in public places or anywhere my dogs are being exercised.
• not allow any of my dogs to roam at large or to cause a nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out official duties.
• register dogs with the Parish.
• transport my dogs securely.
• never use or endorse the use of electric collars

In addition, when wishing to breed a litter of puppies, pedigree or not, I agree to the following:

• mating will not take place between mother/son, father/daughter or brother/sister
• bitches will not be bred from until one year old, nor should they be bred from after eight years of age.
• undertake to test all breeding stock, where possible, especially for hereditary conditions relevant to their breed, and not breed using animals likely to continue such conditions.
• not to breed from a dog or bitch which could be in any way harmful to the dog or to the breed.
• not create demand for, nor supply, puppies that have been docked illegally.
• that no healthy puppy will be culled.  Puppies which may not conform to the Breed Standard should be placed in suitable homes.

When selling or re-homing puppies I also agree to . . .

• only sell dogs where there is an expectation of a happy & healthy life & will help with re-homing of a dog if the initial circumstances change.
• supply written details of all dietary requirements & give guidance concerning responsible dog ownership when placing dogs in a new home.
• not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of their breed nor falsely advertise dogs nor mislead any person regarding the health or quality of a dog.
• not rehome puppies before 8 weeks old except in exceptional circumstances
• have them vet checked before leaving my care
• ensure that all relevant Kennel Club of Jersey documents are made available to the new owner when selling or transferring a dog, and agree, in writing, to forward any relevant documents at the earliest opportunity, if not immediately available, unless another arrangement has been mutually agreed in writing.
• not sell any dog to commercial wholesalers, retail pet dealers or directly or indirectly allow dogs to be given as a prize or donation in a competition of any kind.

Any Member of the Kennel Club of Jersey found to be in wilful breach of these provisions will receive disciplinary action by the Club and/or be reported to the relevant authorities for legal action, as appropriate.

TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE CODE PLEASE EMAIL THE CLUB