Salmon

Several dogs were sickened from salmon poisoning in Oregon recently. Salmon and trout carcasses may harbor bacteria in their blood that can be fatal to dogs. Without treatment, salmon poisoning in dogs is often fatal. Symptoms include severe vomiting and diarrhea. Fortunately, with treatment, most dogs will survive.

The bacteria can infect a dog after they eat, bite, or even lick an infected fish carcass. Symptoms may begin showing 5-7 days after exposure.

Dog owners should be vigilant about keeping their dogs away from dead fish, especially from September through December. If you see your dog eating a dead salmon or trout, or even around one, take them to the veterinarian right away. Don't wait for your dog to get sick as prophylactic treatments can prevent a more serious illness. The sooner your dog gets treated, the less likely they will get sick and need expensive treatments.

People should keep their dogs on a leash and in sight to prevent them from coming across fish carcasses. Collect and bag up all garbage associated with cleaning fish, clean your coolers and gear, and do not leave fish parts spread on the landscape that dogs could encounter.

Scoping class

An Observation and Glassing Class is a new addition to the Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife's Learn to Hunt Big Game series. It's designed to teach people how to become more effective at observing their environment and will build the skills needed to efficiently utilize binoculars, spotting scopes, and tripods to find game.

Whether you are new to hunting or have been at it your entire life, this class will give you new concepts and skills to make you more successful at spotting game in the field, whether it be during pre-season scouting or on the hunt.‌

Classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area in Monmouth on August 10th and 11th. The registration fee is $25 and closes on August 9th. Learn how to register at https://myodfw.com/workshops-and-events/observation-glassing-class-monmouth. Those interested in attending the class are encouraged to register early to secure a spot.

Wealthy places

What do you think are the richest locations in the U.S.? Places like San Francisco, New York, and Beverly Hills might come to mind. But prosperity and affluence aren't only thriving among the glitz and glamour of big cities.

GOBankingRates analyzed U.S. Census Bureau income data in locations in every state with 500 to 15,000 households to determine the wealthiest small towns in America and ranked them from "lowest" of the well-off to highest income. (Alaska was not included because of a lack of sufficient data.)

Oregon's highest? Stafford, a 3,900-acre "hamlet" located in a rough triangle south of Lake Oswego, east of Tualatin, that was voted into existence in 2006. It has a Median Income: $161,489, compared to the lowest on the list - Shelburne, Vermont ($96,976) and Orinda, CA ($248,984).