Barkfest at Bonhams

The AKC, American Kennel Club, as well as Bonhams Auction House are pleased to announce that they will be hosting their annual charity brunch. Barkfest at Bonhams will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2011. This charity event will benefit the AKC Humane Fund.

From 10 a.m. until noon the brunch will be held. All dog owners, dog lovers, art lovers and even dogs are encouraged to attend. You can check out the art on the 13th and on Wednesday, February 16th at 10:00 a.m. Bonham’s 29th annual sale will once again contain jewelry, dog collars, paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture and other dog-related objects.

Famous artists from the United States as well as Britain painters’ paintings will be displayed. Author Karen LeFrak will sign copies of her children’s book “Best in Show.” This is a new children’s book and is sure to be just as popular as her other children’s books that have dogs as some of the main characters. She will be bringing two of her top winning dogs along with her. All proceeds from this book signing and book sale will go to the AKC Canine Health Foundation and Take the Lead.

All proceeds from Barkfest at Bonhams benefit The American Kennel Club Humane Fund. Cost of admission is a $50 donation to The AKC Humane Fund with reservation by phone or $60 at the door. To reserve a spot on our RSVP list, please call AKC at 212-696-8225.

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Tumors in Dogs

As promised in the last blog about dog lumps, here is information on different tumors dogs can have:

Mast Cell Tumors:
Mast cell tumors are a common type of cancer. These tumors are graded on a scale of 1 to 4. If your dog has this type of tumor you hope it is a 1 which is very slow growing. Grade 4 is a rapidly growing tumor that may spread to different parts of your dog’s body fast. Your dog may have one of these tumors or multiple. These types of tumors come in different sizes.

Melanoma:
This type of lumps in dogs is just as dangerous and is a malignant tumor found most commonly in older dogs. Melanoma appears as a single nodule that will be very dark in color and usually will ulcerate.

Hematoma:
This type of lumps in dogs is a localized collection of blood that has leaked out of your dog's blood vessels. It is most commonly found with dog ear infections as well as pendulous or long ears. They look like very firm nodules, that are fluid filled, and they can come in several shapes and sizes.

Histiocytoma:
This is a benign tumor and almost always is found on very young dogs. These tumors will appear as a raised nodule and be strawberry red in color. You will find these dog tumors on a dog's legs, their head or their ears.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma:
This type of lumps in dogs is another very common malignant tumor and generally occurs when your dog's skin becomes sun damaged or is chronically irritated. There are 2 types of these lumps which are cauliflower and crusted. Cauliflower-like lesions will become ulcerated and affect your dog's lips and nose. The crusted type will appear on your dog's legs or their body.

Tail Gland Hyperplasia:
You will find this type of lumps in dogs on their tail, as your dog has a sebaceous gland on the top of their tail very near its base. This lump is very common in dog that are not neutered. These lumps in dogs can also be secondary to several diseases. The lump will produce a very oily area around the base of the tail.

When you find any type of lump or cyst on your dog it is imperative that you take him/her to your veterinarian as soon as possible.

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Different Types of Lumps in Dogs

If you found a lump on your dog surely you were immediately upset. You are worried your dog may have cancer. There are quite a few different types of dog lumps listed below:

Acral Lick Dermatitis:
Your dog may have licked himself in one area so much that a lesion or lump appears. Your dog may have done this due to boredom or stress. Hair loss is another symptom which will most likely happen on your dog’s legs. The Acral Lick dermatitis is not a tumor. Usually this lesion will drain on its own.

Apocrine Sweat Gland Cyst:
This lump is very common as well as round a very smooth. Liquid is usually filled inside of it. If there is liquid within this cyst it will have a blue tint to it. You will find these cysts on your dog’s head, neck or legs. No harm is done with these cysts. Your vet should test them just to be on the safe side.

Flea Allergy Dermatitis:
Your dog may be extremely sensitive to flea saliva. This will cause small bumps on your dog. The bumps are usually very solid without pus. Your dog may scratch himself relentlessly and may experience hair loss. You may notice the skin becoming crusty and scaly. The bumps could turn into hot spots which usually means a vet visit.

Follicular Cysts:
This is actually the most common cysts in dogs. You may hear it called sebaceous cysts. This looks like a single round nodule that is either directly on the skin, or underneath the skin. You will see a bluish tint and it may contain a yellow and grey type of material that is thick in gooey. You will see this/these cysts found on dog's heads, neck, and their truck area. DO NOT squeeze this cyst!

Granulomas:
An infection may cause this type of lump. The lump(s) will look like solid nodules and vary in size. If a foreign body caused this lump it will begin to drain and may ulcerate. When this happens it can lead to a secondary infection. Very serious.

Tomorrow we will talk about the different types of dog tumors. Any lump you find on your dog should give you a signal to call your dog’s vet to make an appointment. Your vet can treat your dog’s particular diagnosis.

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Do You Own a Welsh Springer Spaniel?

If you own a Welsh Springer Spaniel you know that they make wonderful pets for families as well as hunters. The personality traits of a Welsh Springer Spaniel is happy, active, affectionate, loyal, gentle and very loving. On the other hand this dog breed can be impulsive, mischievous, and incredibly stubborn.

This dog breed is not good if you are rarely home. The Welsh Springer Spaniel needs to be with people or it may suffer from separation anxiety. This dog loves to be with people. He or she will follow you everywhere. You will have this dog breed by your side when you sit on the couch, a chair and even the bathroom.

The “Welshie” is a high energy dog. If given the chance this dog could run all day long. Therefore, this dog needs plenty of daily physical and mental exercise. This dog breed loves to walk, run, swim, hike, jog, obedience, tracking, agility and retrieving. Your dog will do well with a fenced in yard, but make sure it is high enough as this dog can climb fences. These dogs are very intelligent. It is wise to take this dog to obedience training at a young age to get the most benefit from it.

Prepare this dog to shed in your home. You may brush this dog every so often. If you brush this dog two to three times per week it will help with the shedding around your home.

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