Microchip for dogs may be a must
NST, 9 Jan 2006

KUALA LUMPUR, Sun Microchip implants in pet dogs could become compulsory in 2008 if City Hall has its way in amending current laws over animal licensing.
“If a dog runs away, or if other individuals claim ownership of a dog that is not theirs, this is where the microchip can be enormously helpful,” said Dr Norhayati Shaari, head of City Hall’s Vector and Pests unit.

The microchip implant costs RM18, plus RM10 for the veterinarian’s service in injecting the chip. An annual RM10 licence fee will also be levied for registration purposes.

Norhayati said since the launch of the programme in April last year, 131 microchips had been inserted into dogs.
Most of the dog owners who have participated were from the Internet dog community portal website, www.puppy. com.my.

Khoo Boo Gee, general manager of Hileytech Sdn Bhd, which operates the website, says that at least 50 members have signed up for the microchip plan since the launch of the programme last month.

“We have 13,500 members on our forum. Although only 50 have signed up so far, we expect the numbers to grow,” he said.

Norhayati believes that microchips offer more than just identification of stray dogs or missing pets.
“In the case of dog attacks, some owners refuse to acknowledge ownership of the animal but with a microchip there will be accountability,” she said.

Norhayati and Khoo were speaking at the 3rd Malaysia K9 Day 2006, organised by puppy.com.my and sponsored by Purina PetCare (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd at Central Park, Bandar Utama today.

City Hall officially launched their dog microchipping campaign, which is expected to continue until the end of 2007.

Malaysia K9 Day was launched as an annual event by the Deputy Youth and Sports Minister in 2004.

Malaysia K9 Day was successful held on January 8th at Central Park, Bandar Utama recently. The event was attended by more than 4000 dog lovers. As usual, one of the highlight of the day include the Demonstration by the Unit K9 of the Malaysian Police Force.

This time around, the Police K9 Unit peformed a different demonstration that include 5 police dogs running through a series of obtacles and finally a fire ring. Some of the pictures as as below:-

Other demonstration include crime control and arrest with the use of a German Shepherd Dog. The Police K9 Unit also performed a demonstration on complete search on a vehicle for drug. When the suspect tried to run away, the police dog went after the suspect until he surrendered.

Malaysia K9 Day 2006

More pictures and description to follow.

In recent time, we have observed that several dogs ( up to 10 so far ) that attended our dog training classes has Hip Dysplasia problem. It occur mostly to big dogs and in our case, quite a number of them are Golden Retrievers. Hip dysplasia is considered a hereditary condition and dogs with Hip dysplasia should not be used for breeding again. We feel sad to see dogs grown up to have Hip dysplasia and those who wish to acquire large dogs should pay more attention to Hip dysplasia problem and should take action to check more before acquire one. Precaution to be taken should at least include the following:-

– Buy only from reputable breeder

– Check with the breeder on whether the Sire and Dam (father and mother) of the puppies has Hip dysplasia problem or not. It is important to view the Sire and Dam to confirm this. Ask for X-ray record of the hip of the Sire and Dam if there is any.

– Buy directly from the breeder and strike an agreement with the breeder that in the event the dog has Hip dysplasia, they should either replace a dog for you or compensate you for medical treatment require. Medical treatment on Hip Dysplasia are generally expensive.

Brief description on Hip Dysplasia

Hip dysplasia can result in a painful dislocation (subluxation) of the hip joint or an irregularly formed ball and / or socket. Eventually the dog develops degenerative joint disease, or arthritis, and a chronically painful hip. It is important to note that you may not be aware of your dogs discomfort. The problem has been present since the dog was 2-4 months old, and your pet has learned to live with the pain. Dogs with dysplasia usually do not cry out in pain. They either limp on the sore leg, or are less active than usual. Often, if both hips are painful, a dog will hop like a rabbit while running or going up stairs or stand up slowly, especially in the morning. Once the discomfort subsides after surgery, the dogs personality and activity level improve dramatically. I am often told by pet owners that their dogs play and act like puppies again.

Read More on Hip Dysplasia Here

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The Malaysia K9 Day 2005 will held on January 8th, 2006 at Central Park, Bandar Utama, Kuala Lumpur. It is an annual event dedicated to all dogs, be it a mixed breed dog or pure breed dog. All are welcome to join us at Central Park on this meaningful day.

Date : January 08, 2006
Venue : Central Park, Bandar Utama, Kuala Lumpur
Time : 8:30am to 3:00pm
Admission : Free
Open to : All dogs lovers. Owner of Mixed Breeds and Pure Breeds dog and their dogs.

More information can be read at www.puppy.com.my/k9day2006/
Register for Malaysia Dog Beauty Pageant 2006 at www.puppy.com.my/k9day2006/k9bpform.html ( Free to participate for all )

Highlights

• The 3rd Purina / Puppycom Beauty Pageant
• Police K9 Unit Demonstration with brand new demonstration.
• The Protection Dog Demonstration.
• Purina Puppycom Obedience and Agility Demonstration
• 7 Doggie Games
  • Dog Fastest Recall
  • Obe-Agi Dash Run
  • Fastest Eating Duo
  • Amazing Agility Race
  • Dog Longest Stay
  • Waggy Tail Contest
  • Dog Musical Chair
• Dog Charities
• Micro-chipping of Dogs
• Dog Parade
• Meet the Dog Breeds
• Lucky Draws
• Doggie Products’ Booth
• Vet Corner that offer free medical checkup for your furkids
• Meet the Breed Section

See all of you there !!