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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel With a change in royal families, the breed declined in popularity and was replaced by the Pug. The look of the King Charles Spaniel began to change with shorter noses and an undershot jaw being the preferable appearance. The King Charles Spaniel of the type seen in the early paintings became almost extinct. In the 1920’s an American named Roswell Eldridge began the movement to return the look of the King Charles Spaniel to it’s original appearance. In 1928 the breed officially became the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Welcome Beth and Danielle Beth Stafford is from Upper Arlington. She did her undergraduate work at DePauw University and The Ohio State University, majoring in English. She entered Ohio State’s veterinary school in 2002. She and husband Matt, a regional sales manager at Buckeye Distributing in Hilliard, have two male cats, Maverick and Goose, who are one year old siblings. Beth plans to work in a small animal clinic after graduation and hopes to find a practice where she can become part-owner. Danielle Badami came to Columbus from New Jersey to attend The Ohio State University. She received her undergraduate degree in Animal Science in 2002 and will be starting her third year in veterinary school this fall. Danielle has a golden retriever named Brenna, a black lab, Bruno, and Brandy, a cat adopted from a veterinary clinic where she worked at the time. Danielle hopes to open her own small animal clinic in the central Ohio area after graduation.
Warm Weather Hazards Outdoor pets or pets that spend more than a few minutes outside in this hot and humid weather need to be kept in the shade and have fresh water available. Don’t forget, the shade will move during the day, so tying your dog in a shady place in the morning does not assure the shade will last into the afternoon. Water needs to be in a tip-proof container and refreshed regularly during the day. Some pets are susceptible to sunburn, especially those with a light-colored nose and/or a light-colored coat. Sunscreen can be used on pets, but make sure to avoid any sunscreen product that contains zinc oxide and/or para-amino benzoic acid (PABA). It is important to keep your pet from licking off the sunscreen. It is not made to be ingested. Dogs and cats that spend a lot of time outside in the summer are also prone to getting fly bites, especially on their ear tips. There are fly repellant products available which are very effective. These products must be applied at least once a day. And be sure to check your outdoor pet regularly for maggots. Flies that land on your pet may lay eggs, especially if the animal has a wound or has some stool caught up in the coat. Within 24 hours, maggots hatch out and begin to feed. They can cause considerable damage very rapidly. Pet identification is an essential part of protecting your pet. ID tags, county registration tags, and rabies tags are all traceable to help get a lost pet back home again. However, there is always a chance that your pet’s collar could be lost. Microchips (implantable pet identification) will never be lost, and all animal shelters and veterinary emergency services will scan found pets for a microchip. They then call a toll-free number to get the owner’s information and get the lost pet back home. A lost pet can be heartbreaking for the whole family. Next time you’re in the office, ask about having your pet microchipped.
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A toy spaniel is commonly seen in many paintings done in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. This popular breed was given the royal title of King Charles Spaniel in the late 1600’s. History tells us that King Charles II was rarely seen without several of his King Charles Spaniels. He was so enamored with his dogs that he wrote a decree that King Charles Spaniels should be accepted in any public place. 
They come in four colors:
Weight Loss Champions
Thornton Johnson started on the weight management program in November of 2003 at 104 pounds. At his most recent visit, in July, he had lost over 20 pounds, weighing in at a much healthier 83.6 pounds. His family says that Thornton has become very active since he lost all the weight. Good Job!!
In October of last year Bailey Homoelle weighed 70.5 pounds. He is predisposed to orthopedic problems because of his breed, so weight loss was a very high priority for him. After a couple of months of calorie restriction but minimal weight loss, the doctor recommended increasing Bailey’s exercise in order to burn more calories. At his July weigh-in, he was down to 55.8 pounds! What a great achievement!
Cyrus Altic has had problems with his weight for some time. He has been as high as 87 pounds. The veterinarian tested him for hypothyroidism, a fairly common disease in Labrador Retrievers, but the test came back normal. His owner and the doctor worked out a feeding/exercise schedule that finally began to show some results. His current weight of 72.6 pounds is in his ideal weight range. We know this has been quite a struggle and we congratulate Cyrus and his family!
Autumn Sparrow began the weight management program in February of this year at 35.3 pounds. Her family was dedicated to her achieving her goal, since her breed is predisposed to back and knee problems. In five months Autumn lost nearly 10 pounds! At her weigh-in in July she was graduated from the program at a very healthy 25.8 pounds. Autumn and her family get a well-deserved pat on the back!