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"Westie News! Issue 17"

 "Thoughts from a Westie household. For West Highland White Terrier lovers everywhere! "

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IN THIS ISSUE:

1) Editor's Thoughts

2) SAVE 42% on new Westie Book

3) Readers Question:

4) Future plans - Your feedback please 


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1) EDITOR'S THOUGHTS!


Hi. 

As requested by the majority of readers, we are now back to the text format. There is a lot to cover, so I'll begin as they say.


a) As always I do hope this issue of the newsletter finds you all well. I say this because I have had a bad flu and this is why I have been a bit quiet on the forum. However it is now in good hands with posts being replied and looked after by the brilliant members.

Please remember that at times in your life, bad health will at times rock you to your foundations. That's why I try to covey that you should value your good health. 

I leave you with this following quote from "101 Kind and Positive Thoughts For Westie Owners On Rough Days!" 


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“He who has health has hope; and he who has hope 
has everything.”

………………. Arabian Proverb


http://www.madaboutwesties.com/kindthoughts.html 

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b) SAVE 42% on new Westie Product - I have launched a new Westie product called:

"Touched By A Westie - Stories Of Love and Devotion
From Westie Owners!"


Please see 2) of this newsletter for special offer for
readers of Westie News! - Please note that this offer
is time-limited.


Just a reminder to please to send in your photos, stories and quotes. The forum is really growing. Why don't you join us. Please go to:

http://www.crazyaboutwesties.com 

Post your questions, stories on the forum at:

http://www.crazyaboutwesties.com/forum/index.php 

Look forward to hearing from you.



Jeff
Editor
webmaster@madaboutwesties.com

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2) SAVE 42% On New Westie Product - "Touched By a Westie!"


How would you like a sneak peek at my new product..."Touched By A Westie - Stories Of Love and Devotion From Westie Owners"?

It's all about about as the title says - Real life stories from real life westie owners.

Check out a sample of the book right here at:-

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But I have a problem... I have only one "user comments" for the sales page. I know the product is good, but I need testimonials for the sales page... and it launches in 7 days!

So, before the official launch, you can get a copy of my hot new product for a 42% saving as long as you send me a testimonial if you like it!

Is that a deal? :-)

If so, please visit:

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This offer is for 42% off the launch price.
This offer is ONLY for the next 7 days.
This offer is ONLY for Mad About Westie/Westie News List Members.
Please do not share this offer.

With best wishes


Jeff Cuckson


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3) READERS QUESTION!

a) Question Posted On the Forum: - Itchy Puppy
Posted By Andrea, Newfoundland, Canada


Hello everyone,

Having been a Westie fanatic for years, I finally got my first ever Westie (and first ever dog) this past April. So far it has been a lot of fun, and despite years of research and preparation, Westies are  always full of surprises.


My Westie, Milo is eight months old, and seems to be itching a lot lately. We have eliminated wheat and corn from his diet through trial and error. Peanut butter also seems to be a possible culprit, since we only recently introduced it to him. 

Due to the sudden onset of itching we changed Milo's food eliminating wheat, corn and the pb all at once. After a few doses of antihistamine, Milo seemed
to get over it.

Besides these food items, Milo also seems to be irritated by clothes detergent.


Has anyone had any similar problems with their Westies? Milo's skin does not appear, red, flaky, and there does not seem to be anything wrong, 
except for the itching. We have not changed detergents, or used any new cleaners etc.

A groomer friend of mine suspects that Milo reacted to the peanut butter we gave him, and may simply have become accustomed to scratching. Milo tends to bite at his fur a little, so she thinks it may be more of a 
bad habit rather than anything else. Milo is on Sentinel once a month, so leas are not an issue... 

Any thoughts? 


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Reply by Carol

Andrea,

Just a word about Milo's itching. If it is flea bite dermatitis, a bite from one flea could cause itching. I, too, use Sentinal. While the product is great at stamping out the lifecycle of fleas, it won't keep fleas from biting Milo. It merely controls the population 
by making sure the flea that bites him cannot reproduce or lay fertile eggs. 


You may also need to add Advantage or some other flea repellant to the regimen if he is outside where a flea from a squirrel or other wildlife could find him.


If you are feeding a dry food without wheat, corn or beef, try adding some type of oil (Omega 3; cod liver; other) to his food just to make sure he isn't experiencing dry skin. Follow directions and don't use 
too much or he may have a tummy upset. I would suggest keeping the baths to a minimum and when you do bathe Milo, use a product that is detergent and soap free.

Kenic makes a shampoo called Kalaya Emu Oil Shampoo that will not dry out the skin. Their web site is: 
ghttp://www.glo-marr-kenic.com/item74.htm


Before you decide that the scratching is a habit, I would suggest trying to eliminate other possible causes as you are already doing. If it is an obsessive-compulsive issue, the vet can recommend a medication, but I would make that my choice of last resort.

There is a good chance time on a wheat-free diet and other supplements will improve the situation. Depending on where you live, if Milo has a seasonal grass allergy, you will notice the return of itchy Milo in 
Spring.


Good luck to you and keep us posted on his progress. I've had an allergic Westie before and I share your frustration at seeing him uncomfortable.

Carol
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Carol Utley
Sherwood, Arkansas, USA

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Reply by Andrea

Thanks so much for your help Carol. I have already seen a big difference in Milo since we changed his food. We changed it cold turkey without any problems. There is nothing in the new food that he has not had 
previously (it is a chicken meal, rice and oatmeal formula).


I will have to see what happens with regards to grass in spring time, since he does seem to be very itchy after playing outside in the grass.

According to our breeder and his previous vet, Milo is allergic to "shampoo for white dogs" or whiteners. Essentially those products are bleaches, so the groomer we visit uses an all natural oatmeal 
based shampoo. That is the only time we shampoo Milo. 

Other than that, water seems to keep him pretty clean. If it is absolutely necessary, then of course we shampoo Very Happy


Thanks again,
Andrea

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You are so welcome. I do hope the change in food helps. Milo is lucky to have someone who loves him and is willing to try everything to make him comfortable again.

Keep us posted on his progress and what finally provides him relief.

Take care,
Carol
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Carol Utley
Sherwood, Arkansas, USA

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4) Future Plans - Your feedback please. Extremely Important.

I plan to take the forum and other parts into a private
membership site within the next 3-6 months.

Initial plans for membership costs are $9.70 very 3 months.
With this you will get:

a) Access to the forum
b) Access to articles
c) At least 50% saving on new products.

I need to do this for the following reasons

i) To cover rising costs
ii) To cover my time 
iii) To PROTECT the developing forum from spammers
and others


I need to hear your feedback on this very important issue.

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Take care of yourselves and above good health.
      

Take care of yourselves and above good health.


Jeff Cuckson
Editor
Westie News

webmaster@madaboutwesties.com

Copyright 2005 © Jeff Cuckson. 
All rights reserved. 



Jeff Cuckson

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