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  1. Peter Maniate

    Cruciate Ligament Injury - Conservative Management

    When it comes to cruciate injuries I have long been an advocate of trying conservative management before considering surgery. Here is a link to a video where a veterinarian makes the same point and also gives good info on braces...
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    Well I got told...

    Best read from bottom up to get context. Wow if id known it was so difficult to adopt a dog I wouldn't even have bothered. I think there are fewer stipulations when buying a Cadillac. That's really too much. I feel sorry for the dogs. Talk about anal retentive!! Thanks but no thanks. Have a...
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    Gander Bear

    Hannibal's Gander Bear February 16, 2002 - December 24, 2014 Unfortunately Gander Bear passed on Christmas Eve. Despite the clean bill of health (except for being too boney) that he got from my vet two weeks earlier, Gander started to become weaker in the rear end and...
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    Turmeric and my old guy

    Hi Folks, Gander Bear, at 12 years, 10 months of age, had his semi-annual vet exam and wellness check (blood tests) today. Only thing vet noted was that Gander felt more "boney" than six months ago which is not surprising as he has lost about five pounds. Dr. Rick wants me to fatten him up a...
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    Gander Bear in Newfstock Parade

    12.5 year old Newfoundland dog Gander Bear will be walking in the parade at Newfstock on Sept. 13, 2014. In September, 2013 he suffered serious weight loss, down to 86 lbs. Vet figured he had some form of cancer but he was too old for treatment. Well Gander & I didn't give up & he has regained...
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    French Toast for Dogs

    As some of you know I have been doing research and testing of diets for Newfoundlands since 1982. My illness this week caused me to clear my calendar for the balance of the week and this enabled me time to go to mass this morning. When I go to mass I reward myself afterwards with my favourite...
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    Coming in from the cold

    In the last couple of days four of my puppy adopters have reported excessive drooling when their Newfs have come in from the cold outdoors. Checks in their mouths have revealed nothing abnormal. All four are spayed females, two years or older and normally do not drool significantly. This...
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    Oldest Living Newf Nominations

    The Newfoundland Club of America's Oldest Living Newf Award nominations are due by February 15th and can be sent in by e-mail. Here are the details: Each year the NCA recognizes the oldest living Newfoundland. This program will recognize any Newfoundland who has reached the age of 14, with a...
  9. Peter Maniate

    Baby's First Christmas

    This is four week old Katie Bear celebrating her first Christmas.
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    Gander - we'll never forget!

    The Newfoundland dog I admire the most is a rescue, Gander, the mascot of the Royal Rifles of Canada in World War II. My precious boy, Gander Bear, was named in his honour. You can see a photo of this incredible dog and read his story in the link below...
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    Missing Landseer

    Hi Folks, Amalfi, a Landseer that I bred was spooked by fireworks yesterday while at a cottage in Quebec north of Ottawa/Gatineau. If you know anyone in the area of Notre-Dame-du-Pontmain or Notre-Dame-du-Laus please ask them to be on the lookout. Any sightings should be phoned in to Stephen...
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    Modified breast stroke - beautiful!

    A lake in British Columbia that is crystal clear enabling Parker to show how a Newfoundland dog does a modified breast stroke: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhZNzmQ-pBI&feature=youtu.be This is the first video that I have seen that shows one of the most unique features of our breed. Parker...
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    Orijen 6-Fish communication

    Below is the latest exchange of e-mails that I have had with Champion Petfoods regarding Orijen 6-Fish. Read from the bottom up to get the context. This food is good but could be better. Time will tell if my efforts have any effect but no matter what I will never stop trying. From: Bonnie CC...
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    Diabetes in dogs

    While I have never encountered this disease, I found this article extremely interesting. It also gives another reason to avoid feeds containing a lot of grain as excess carbs are a major cause of the development of Type 1 diabetes in canines...
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    Police officer saves Newf

    A Newfoundland dog trapped in the ice was saved by a police officer. Police have had some bad press regarding Newfoundlands but let us look at all sides. This policeman sure has my respect and admiration...
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    Early spay/neuter

    Dr. Zink has issued a revised version of her 2005 paper on early spay/neuter http://www.caninesports.com/uploads/1/5/3/1/15319800/spay_neuter_considerations_2013.pdf One aspect that I find particularly interesting is not only does she mention that the risk of ruptured crucia is higher with...
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    Oldest Living Newf Award nominees

    Angela has already announced that Gypsy (Finnegan's Fortune Teller) owned by Sandy McFarlane & Nancy Wheeler has been declared the Newfoundland Club of America's Oldest Living Newfoundland for 2012. She was born on November 15th, 1997 and is wonderfully still alive at 15 years, 3 months...
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    Visiting Newf requested in London, Ontario

    A lady in London, Ontario who has been home bound for a year has contacted me regarding a Newfoundland coming to visit in her home. She contacted St. John Ambulance who are into therapy dogs but with no luck. The other organization in Canada that provides therapy dog visits does not have any...
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    Why grain free?

    The article in the link below gives a good explanation of why a dog's primary diet should not contain grain and why corn and soy, in particular, should be avoided entirely...
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    Whelping chart

    This whelping chart will help count the 63 days. In a leap year you may have to adjust for February 29.
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