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COVER PHOTOGRAPHED BY RENEE SPADE PHOTOGRAPHY COVER MODELS: CALIBER AND TANK (PAGE 10)

07 Doggie Makeover-1 09 Recipes from Rita's 10 About our Cover Models 13 Ask the Vet 14 Fiesta!

16 Your First Pet Pig

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17 Spotlight-Farmers Insurance 18 Ectopicureters 20 Adoptable Pets 22 Puppy Easing Pain 24 Cedar's Story

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Tori Carroll Justine Gonzales Dr. Olga Jaimez Dr. Dan Kirby Erin Kirwan Dr. Jeremiah Moorer Luis Nunez Marlene Ring Dr. Laura Severns Texas A&M

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contributors LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER It's Fiesta time in old San Antonio!

We have our annual pictorial of furry children dressed in Fiesta garb. In addition, we have Dr. Jaimez's article about pets and Fiesta. Marlene Ring, of Pawsitive Solutions, rings in with safety tips for your pets during this Easter season. Other articles this month, include a heart warming story from Dr. Dinger about her rescue dog Max, who is being trained as a service dog. We also have tips on bringing home a pig to your family dynamic, courtesy of Texas A&M vet school.

New recipes from Rita's on the River should provide a savory delight for your dog. Finally, this months advertiser spotlight is on Justine Gonzales, of Farmer's Insurance Agency.

Have a fun Fiesta and Blessed Easter!

Dana Raimondi

DANA RAIMONDI is the publisher of Texas Dogs & Cats Magazine. She is a recent transplant to San Antonio from “the Windy City” but has become an admirer of the San Antonio cultural scene. Although a CPA, her true passion in life is the caring and welfare of animals.

FRAN SHERMAN has been a freelance creative director/graphic designer since 1985. Throughout these years, she has designed a myriad of materials for a staggering number of companies, and she has won numerous graphic design awards for her work, many of them for magazine/publication design.

RENEE SPADE is the owner of Renee Spade Photography. She has been spreading furry joy to pet parents with her photography/graphic design services and super-fun pet product line, The Jack & Spade Collection since 2005.

DR. DAN KIRBY, DVM, graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M with a degree in Biomedical Science in 1979 and earned his DVM in 1984. Dr. Kirby has been the owner and director of Alamo Heights Pet Clinic since 1997. He uses both a conventional and a holistic approach to medicine.

DAN GREENHOUSE , Sales Director, graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has been in magazine advertising sales his entire career. He currently is the “daddy” of two Bearded Collies and “grandpa” to an Italian Greyhound.

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DR. KRISTINE HAWKINS joined the San Antonio Humane Society in April of 2016. A Louisiana native, she grew up in the capitol of Baton Rouge. She attained her undergraduate degree in neurobiology at the University of Texas in Austin. She then returned home to complete her schooling at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2009.

VERONICA ARAIZA is the Communication Associate for the San Antonio Humane Society.

She is a recent graduate from UTSA and is a native to San Antonio. She currently shares her home with her Belgian Malinois, Darwin, and Shiba Inu mix, Emma.

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resenting this month’s cover models Caliber and Tank. Caliber is a 3-year-old standard poodle who often thinks he is human (Shhh! We don’t tell him otherwise) you can usually find Caliber and his feisty side kick “Tank” the mini pig, maintaining quality control at Canine Couture Pet Spa & Boarding, their home away from home. Caliber and Tank share their life of luxury with their three brothers, Jack, Sunny, Brodi, and one bossy sister “Darci Dee”. This trusty troop all call “Tori Carroll” the owner of Canine Couture, “Mom”.

Caliber enjoys his frequent spa days and can’t wait to be in the spot light. Whether it be another T.V. appearance or at a local shelter, giving back to the community Caliber and Tank have become true local celebs.

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Q: As we are into the Spring season, is there a way, you can help avoid your dog from getting fleas? Is there any spray or anything you can put on them?

—Thank You, Julie A: Flea control is very important in the springtime.

Applying flea prevention to your pet is only one step in controlling a flea problem.

Dr. Kirby graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M with a degree in Biomedical Science in 1979 and earned his DVM in 1984. Dr. Kirby has been the owner and director of Alamo Heights Pet Clinic since 1997. His veterinary interests are surgery, internal medicine, ultrasonography, and rehabilitation therapy. He uses both a conventional and a holistic approach to medicine. Dr. Kirby treats dogs, cats, birds and exotics. Alamo Heights Pet Clinic: (210) 821-5544. Please email all questions for Dr. Kirby to Dana.texasdogsandcats@gmail.com.

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3rd - Treating the inside of your home is important as well. Consider a reputable pest control service that uses insecticides that are pet safe. There are sprays that can be purchased at your veterinarian’s office. Ovitrol® and Frontline Spray® can be applied directly to your pet. Ultracide® is a spray you can use in the home that is also pet safe. I typically do not recommend over the counter flea collars, however Bayer® makes a collar called Seresto®. It is prescription only, and it is effective preventing fleas and ticks for 8 months. Seresto® has worked well on pets that live in rural areas where flea control is difficult.

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ver the last 10 years, Fiesta has been increasingly going to the dogs! During Fiesta, you can now find several different events to attend with your pet from the grand, royal scale of the El Rey Fido Coronation, to the intimate, but quirky Southside’s Fiesta 4 Paws Pet Pageant. There are so many things to do, that even the die-hard Fiesta pet fashionista will need a siesta or two!

BY DR. OLGA JAIMEZ

When did all the doggie fashion trend start??

In 2001, Bruiser, a Chihuahua dressed in a designer outfit was seen on the big screen, carried in the arms of the fictional character Elle Woods. In the blockbuster movie “Legally Blonde”, Bruiser became the initiator for the pet fashion trend. But the most notable doggie fashionista of current times— has to be Tinkerbell. In 2002, Paris Hilton’s trendy little Chihuahua was always seen wearing the latest in doggie couture.

Tinkerbell, made every designers A-list, and every pet owner wanted to have a matching a purse w/ small dog, wearing a matching attire…I know, I did.

Even though, Tinkerbell was possibly the first to start the doggie wear explosion, our fabulous Fiesta wearing pets can out sparkle any designer doggie model!

So what should your pet wear to their upcoming Fiesta Pawty? The rule is anything goes during Fiesta. The bigger the better and the more confetti and glitter, the brighter. In order to have those pupparrazi cameras flickering, your pet’s outfit should have a theme or represent a Royal Court of an outrageous make believe doggie treat, toy, drink or whatever you think of. The ideas are endless and the theme of your pet’s Fiesta wear is unlimited! Here are a few ideas— The Royal Court of Fiesta Chili Dogs, El Chihuahua de Cascarone, Viva El Gato en los Zapatos, and Las Pug-a-ritas.

Don’t forget the accessories! Flowers, Fiesta medals, and sombreros are a must for every Fiesta outfit. A colorfully decorated cart or wagon is the perfect accessory for the smaller or older dog that cannot walk the long distances required for some of the Fiesta events. Your pet will love being pulled around like royalty in their own personally decorated Fiesta float!

For your fur-challenged pet, you can use colorful wigs or hair barrette extensions, to create that rocking Doogie-do. To design hairstyles that would make any beauty queen jealous, use a ponytail or a bun hair extension with glue applied to a ribbon or soft elastic to tie around your pet’s head. Attach a small crown, and now your pet is the Royal King or Queen of their court!

Viva Fiesta! Viva Perritos! Viva Gatitos! And Viva to the wonderful organizations who put on these unique events for our pets to attend!

To find more information on Fiesta pet events that are available for your pet, check out the events page on page 34 of this magazine.

Dr. Olga Jaimez graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992.

She has over 20 years of experience in small animal medicine and surgery. Dr. Jaimez opened 4 Paws Animal Hospital in 2005. She enjoys giving back to the community by sponsoring family fun events like the 4 Paws Howl-o-ween Costume Contest and the Fiesta 4 Paws Pet Pageant.

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hen most people think of their ideal pet a certain breed of dog or cat instantly comes to mind. However, for those that love more exotic pets and are willing to put in a little more time and effort a pot-bellied pig can be an ideal choice.

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"Pot-bellied pigs, including mini and micro pigs, can make good indoor and outdoor pets," said Philippa Sprake, Clinical Assistant Professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM). "Pigs are social animals and each has their own personality." While pigs are unbelievably intelligent and undeniably adorable, as seen here, there are a few things petowners should know before bringing little Wilbur home to stay.

The first thing future owners should do is check with their local homeowners association as well as their home's zoning regulations to ensure that pigs can be kept on the property. Pigs can be extremely noisy, especially when adapting to a new environment and the last thing any new pet owner wants is an angry neighbor or landlord trying to have the pet removed.

"When it comes to deciding on a piglet, it is very important to choose one that is at least 8 weeks old, weaned, and comes from a reputable breeder to ensure that it is healthy," said Sprake.

"Also, even though they are called miniature, micro pigs can still grow to around 40 pounds and full size or traditional pot belly pigs can reach 100 pounds or more so it is important to see the parents of the pig you are planning on taking home to evaluate your piglet's potential adult size."

When it comes to training your new pot-bellied pig it is important to remember that pigs can be as intensive a pet as dogs, and as such they need exercise and social interaction or they may develop health and behavioral problems. Pigs can be trained very similarly to dogs using positive reinforcement techniques such as clicker training. They are also highly food motivated so it is important to make sure that their treats are low in

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calories, such as fresh fruits or vegetables, in order to prevent obesity.

"When it comes to feed, young pigs should be fed a youth mini-pig feed until they reach around two years of age," said Sprake. "After this they can be fed adult or senior foods which are high in fiber and relatively low calorie to help curb obesity. Pigs should also have access to fresh water at all times, and should never be fed human food as the high salt content can cause salt toxicity."

When it comes to deciding where to place your pig's bedding, the first thing a pet-owner must decide is if they want to keep their new pet inside or out. Regardless, all pigs need access to the outside so they can root, which is an instinctive behavior where the pig digs in the ground with their snout searching for food and obtaining iron from the soil, which is vital to prevent anemia.

"Pigs are sensitive to both hot and cold temperature extremes," said Sprake. "Therefore they need shelter from the sun, wind and rain. If kept outside in Texas, for example, they will need fans to compensate for the hot summer months as well as a kiddie pool or shallow pond to wallow in and cool off. Pigs can also be kept inside as they are easily housetrained or litter-box trained."

Pet pigs, like their livestock counterparts, should be checked regularly by a veterinarian to ensure that they are healthy as possible.

"Pet pigs initially need to be vaccinated to avoid several diseases, and should be spayed or neutered to prevent behavioral issues, unwanted litters, and other health problems," said Sprake. "Pigs should also be wormed several times a year and need their feet trimmed regularly. The biggest problems veterinarians see in pet pigs usually comes from owners providing an inappropriate diet."

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Ectopic ureters an abnormal location are most commonly (extramural ectopic found in young ureter), then it can female dogs and the be treated with a most common signs neoureterocystostomy are urine leakage, (new ureteral and dribbling, urinary bladder opening). tract infections, and This is essentially persistent licking of where the ureter is the genital region. moved and sewn The incontinence in place into a new and leakage is location in the This is a 3D computed tomography because the ureter bladder.

(CT) reconstruction of an excretory is bypassing the Not all dogs have urogram used to diagnose ectopic normal protective a complete resolution ureter(s). In this dog, the right mechanisms that are ureter is severely enlarged, tortuof incontinence ous, and entering the bladder in an Liberty had an ectopic ureter that present in normal with surgery (~55% abnormal location (ectopic). was surgically corrected. dogs. It is important improved). Some to rule out other causes of these signs such as housedogs also have some degree of urethral sphincter breaking or behavioral problems. Commonly affected mechanism incontinence (USMI) that can contribute breeds include, Lab and Golden Retrievers, Skye to the incontinence. This sometimes requires long term Terriers, and Siberian Huskies. medications, and additional surgery in some cases.

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A&M University following graduation. He then completed Treatment of ectopic ureters depends on the a 1 year surgical internship at the Dallas Veterinary Surgical location of the ureteral opening. If the ureter enters in Center followed by a 3 year surgical residency at Oklahoma the correct location, but does not empty into the bladder State University. After Dr. Moorer completed his residency (intramural ectopic ureter), then it can be treated with he stayed at OSU for an additional year as a faculty member a neoureterostomy (new ureteral opening). This is performing soft tissue, orthopedic, and neurologic surgeries. essentially where the tissue between the ureter and the He has an interest in arthroscopic surgery as well as total bladder is incised and a new opening is made. If the joint replacements. He obtained the BioMedtrix Total Knee ureter completely bypasses the bladder and enters into Replacement certification in 2014.

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n many days, Glenda Wall lives, moves, and thinks about pain. With a condition called Ankylosing Spondylitis, she suffers from neck, back, hip, and leg pain. So for over two years, Wall has been making regular visits to the pain management clinic of Dr. Stephen Dinger in Schertz, TX. Often, when she walks through his clinic doors, she says her pain is a screaming ten on a pain scale. It is sometimes so bad that Wall brings her daughter with her, with the hope that her daughter can help her focus on anything other than how she’s feeling at that moment.

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“I’m not typically smiling With as little as three or four when I come to see Dr. puppy training classes, Max has Dinger,” said Wall. already learned to sit, stay, lay Little did Wall know, down, walk on a leash, and some that her intense feeling of basic recall. When patients arrive pain was about to change at the clinic staff often takes Max - thanks to a small, fluffy, on leash in the wait room to say four-legged little guy. hello to patients.

At a recent appointment, “When you see Max, your Wall entered Advanced body changes and endorphins are Pain Management and released, almost immediately,” Rehab to find a monthssaid Jim Armstrong who sees Dr. old German Shepherd Mix Dinger for back pain. “When I puppy waiting to greet her. saw Max I thought, ‘Wow’, this is Max shuffled right over to a really friendly place.”

Wall and her daughter.

Max spends about three to “He’s so cute,” they both four days a week with Dr. Dinger said, smiling. going between his Stone Oak Yes. Smiling. and Schertz clinics. Dr. Dinger GLENDA & DAUGHTER HOLDING MAX Dr. Dinger rescued Max ultimately hopes he will be able in January from SNIPSA. Dr. Dinger knew his family to have Max trained as a therapy dog for not only his of three elementary-age children was ready for another own clinics but to make regular visits to area hospitals. dog. Dr. Dinger also knew that he wanted a dog who “Max seems to have great intuition and take in a situmight have a future as a service animal. ation well already. He’s also great with kids. We can’t “Working with people who are in some level of wait to see what the future brings for Max.” discomfort almost daily I have always had this idea of One thing is for certain: For now, Max seems to bring brining in a therapy dog to the clinic,” Dr. Dinger said. nothing but happiness, laughs, smiles, and, even the ocLaura Beth Garcia, PA-C, who works with Dr. Dinger casional kiss to nearly everyone he meets, proving he is knew this, so one day she sent Dr. Dinger a picture of not only man’s best friend, but also a pain patient’s.

Max. One look at Max, and Dr. Dinger was hooked.

He took his family to meet with Max’s foster dad and Erin Kirwan owns the connection, says Dr. Dinger, was instant.

Savvy Media MarketToday, at just 5 months old, Max has fast become a ing and Public Relacelebrity around the APM clinic. The staff takes turns tions. A former journalwalking him during the day or taking him outside as ist, Erin works with Dr. needed. Medical reps look for Max first thing. Video Dinger and Advanced or photos of Max shared on the clinic’s social media Pain Management to pages receive favorable ‘likes’ and comments. “He’s help share important quite the star,” said Billie Lujan of APM whom Max news, information, and has taken a special liking to. patient stories.

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e know spaying/neutering is important for maintaining a healthy pet population, but did you know that you expose your unaltered female cats and dogs to potential health risks if you choose to not spay them? In Cedar’s case, spaying her before her first heat cycle would have prevented her from becoming pregnant and suffering with a condition known as mastitis.

BY DR. LAUREN SEVERNS, DVM

The Merck Veterinary Manual defines mastitis as “inflammation of the mammary gland(s) associated with bacterial infection.” This can occur as a result of unsanitary conditions and/or allowing puppies with teeth and long nails to continue nursing.

Puppies that are too old to still be nursing can easily traumatize the glands and introduce bacteria from their mouths and feces on their feet. The bacteria then grow rapidly with all the milk supplying nutrients for growth. Mastitis can only occur in animals that are lactating. An animal that is spayed cannot get mastitis.

Cedar is a beautiful 1-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix and her story began when a Good Samaritan found her wandering the neighborhood alone and pregnant. They kindly took her in to let her have her puppies in a safe environment. Two weeks after the puppies were born, they noticed Cedar had stopped eating and nursing. They also discovered one of her mammary glands was abnormal, so they brought her to the San Antonio Humane Society for help.

When I first met Cedar, she was depressed and one of her mammary glands was very swollen, firm, bright red, and hot to the touch. I

knew right away she had mastitis. This disease can affect one or multiple glands, but thankfully in Cedar’s case, only one gland was infected. She was immediately started on antibiotics and antiinflammatories, along with an age-old natural remedy of a cabbage leaf compress. Due to Cedar’s infection and necessary medications, her twoweek-old puppies now had to be bottle fed.

Unfortunately, Cedar’s treatments were started too late. A few days into her stay, Cedar developed a fever and the infected gland had become necrotic and ruptured, draining a large amount of sour milk and leaving an open wound. As a result, the next step in her treatment was to place her under anesthesia and cut away all of the dead tissue. This would be difficult since all of her surrounding healthy mammary glands were full with milk from nursing her puppies. Mammary glands have many blood vessels to support milk production. This leaves the vessels vulnerable to cutting and damage during surgery leading to problems with blood loss when adjacent tissue needs to be cut away. There was a large amount of dead and dying tissue that needed to be removed, which left a very large open wound.

Cedar had to battle through bleeding complications over the next couple days after her surgery.

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She needed two more procedures under anesthesia to stop excessive bleeding, but she did well and was on her way to recovery.

Cedar now needed to undergo multiple bandage changes each week to ensure her wound was kept clean and moist to promote healing. Some dogs will not tolerate so many bandage changes and need to be sedated. Not our Cedar! She thoroughly enjoyed every single bandage change because that meant she could lay back in someone’s lap and get all the attention she deserved. Her wound began healing beautifully! With each passing week, the once large wound became noticeably smaller until about three weeks after the surgery when a bandage was no longer needed. Cedar’s wound will continue to shrink and close until there is little trace left behind that there was ever a large, gaping wound.

Cedar’s story is a prime example of why prevention is so important.

Mastitis is only one possible complications of leaving your pet intact.

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be spayed around six months of age before their first heat cycle, but talk with your veterinarian about when the best time will be for your pet. Besides the health benefits, it’s important to remember the cost of spay/neuter surgery is much less than the cost of emergency veterinary care.

Not surprisingly, everyone involved with Cedar’s care fell in love with her—including her future mommy! She has since been adopted by one of our very own staff members.

Dr. Lauren Severns has been an associate veterinarian for the San Antonio Humane Society since May 2016. She is a San Antonio native who attended Theodore Roosevelt High School (’05) and UTSA (B.S. Biology, ’09). Dr. Severns earned her D.V.M. degree from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine (’16).

She loves the company of her cats, “Derby” and “Dotty” (pictured), her Chihuahua, “Dora,” and her Mustang, “Diego,” all rescues.

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or me, Easter brings up fond memories of waking up and running outside to the front steps to see what the Easter Bunny had brought. My favorites were jelly beans, the big chocolate bunny and those delicious marshmallow peeps.

I would put on a colorful new dress for church and, then, it was off to Grandma’s.

The whole family, dogs included, would race enthusiastically around the yard while the kids tried to scoop up as many eggs as they could during our annual Easter egg hunt. I’m not sure who had the most fun, the kids or the dogs.

It was my Mom, though, who kept alert and watched to see that all of us stayed safe throughout the fun and games. She knew that, as with most holidays, changing the daily routine could pose dangers for her children including the four legged ones.

As much fun as the Easter celebration is for the whole family, a little planning will ensure that your pets have a safe holiday.

One peril that is easily overlooked are the beautiful Easter Lilies that decorate many homes at this time of year. They are extremely poisonous to pets and should be kept out of reach. Even the pollen can be very dangerous.

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Chocolate is poisonous to dogs and other candies, especially in large amounts, can make your dog very sick. These risks can be handled by simple management and supervision. Children might be responsible enough to secure their baskets, but if they forget, parents should put them up in a safe place.

While enjoying the festivities, remember that dogs love to go overboard, especially when you’re not looking.

Try and stay one step ahead of them and keep your eyes open for any unforeseen dangers of this colorful holiday. Have a wonderful Easter!

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Her Dog Training business “PAWSitive Solutions Dog & Puppy Training” has been offering positive training for 17 years.

Marlene shares her life with two rescue dogs, Dakota and Bliss.

BY MARLENE RING

Unfortunately, the sparkling Easter basket and all that it contains can be a potential source of danger to your dog too. The basket, itself, as well as the Easter grass,

plastic eggs, candy wrappers and small toys can damage the intestines or cause choking if ingested.

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Q: Is chicken soup good for your health?

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Q: What do you get when a chicken lays an egg on top of a barn?

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Q: What does an alarm cluck say?

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SATURDAY - APRIL 1ST

** Clinic 9 am Until 11 am ** O'Reilly's - 1536 Austin Highway, San Antonio, TX 78218 ** Clinic 12 pm Until 2 pm ** Camp Bow Wow - 11931 Jones Maltsberger, San Antonio, TX 78216 ** Clinic 3 pm Until 5 pm ** 99 Cent Store - 2942 Thousand Oaks Dr., San Antonio TX 78247

SATURDAY - APRIL 8TH

** Clinic 9 am Until 11 am ** Tomlinson's - 1683 TX-46, New Braunfels, TX 78132 ** Clinic 12 pm Until 2 pm ** Advance Auto - 4490 I-35 Business, New Braunfels, TX 78130 ** Clinic 3 pm Until 5 pm ** CVS - 2020 S. Walnut, New Braunfels, TX 78130

SATURDAY - APRIL 15TH

** Clinic 9 am Until 11 am ** CVS - 8268 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 ** Clinic 12 pm Until 2 pm ** CVS - 19995 Hwy 46, Spring Branch, TX 78070 ** Clinic 3 pm Until 5 pm ** 99 Cent Store - 2942 Thousand Oaks Dr., San Antonio TX 78247

SATURDAY - APRIL 22ND

** Clinic 9 am Until 11 am ** CVS - 15038 Nacogdoches, , San Antonio, TX 78217 ** Clinic 12 pm Until 2 pm ** Camp Bow Wow - 11931 Jones Maltsberger, San Antonio, TX 78216 ** Clinic 3 pm Until 5 pm ** Furniture Brains - 3435 Thousand Oaks Dr., San Antonio, TX 78247

Saturday - April 29th

** Clinic 9 am Until 11 am ** CVS - 210 I-35 Bus, New Braunfels, TX 78130 ** Clinic 12 pm Until 2 pm ** CVS - 1836 Pat Booker, Universal City, TX 78148 ** Clinic 3 pm Until 5 pm ** Dollar General - 11105 Toepperwein Rd.,Live Oak 78233 AND ** Clinic 9 am Until 11 am ** CVS - 15038 Nacogdoches, , San Antonio, TX 78217 ** Clinic 12 pm Until 2 pm ** CVS - 17307 Bulverde, San Antonio, TX 78247 ** Clinic 3 pm Until 5 pm ** Furniture Brains - 3435 Thousand Oaks Dr., San Antonio, TX 78247

TUESDAY, APRIL 4TH

Yappy Hour at Rita’s on the River Courtyard from 6-8PM (245 E. Commerce St.). Happy Hour specials, live music, giveaways, and much more. (210) 227-7482 for more details.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH 8AM - 12PM WELLNESS CLINIC SAHS, 4804 Fredericksburg Rd., 78229 Low-Income Wellness Clinic at the San Antonio Humane Society (4804 Fredericksburg Rd.) from 8am-12pm. Firstcome, first-serve basis as time allows. Various vaccinations, microchipping, nail trim, heartworm test (dogs), Advantage Multi, and much more will be available. Visit SAhumane.org for more info.

Pet Supplies Plus Camelot - 5710 Walzem Road, San Antonio, TX 78218, Spring Customer Appreciation Day from 12-4PM. Enjoy a day full of food, music, giveaways, and a Doggie Easter Egg Hunt. Rescue groups will be on site with adoptable pets looking for a forever home. San Antonio's Energy 94.1 will be Live at our event, giving away lots of goodies and playing today's top hits! Our professional groomers will be on hand providing FREE Nail Trims. **Must provide Rabies Vaccination Certificate at time of nail trim.

Pet Supplies Plus MacArthur - 3133 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, TX 78217, Second Chance Cavy Rescue Guinea Pig Adoption from 12-5PM Second Chance Cavy Rescue will have adoptable pairs of guinea pigs and will be providing health check ups and nail trims for current guinea pig owners.

Pet Supplies Plus MacArthur - 3133 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, TX 78217, Alamo City House Rabbit Adoption and Education Event from 12-4PM Description: Alamo City House Rabbits will set up their education table and hand out literature about rabbit care and answer questions. Their adoptable foster rabbits will be showing off and looking for new forever homes.

FRIDAY, APRIL 14TH

Easter Egg Hunt at Hill Country Pet Ranch (518 State Highway 46 E., Boerne, TX) from 2-4:30PM. Bring a basket to collect eggs and enjoy a fun day with your four-legged friend. Games and activities for dogs. For more information, call (830) 229-5425.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND

Helotes Humane Society Obstacle Challenge at Palms Pet Resort (12410 Bandera Rd. Helotes, TX) from 10-2PM. $10 per run or 2 for $15. All proceeds benefit the Helotes Humane Society. An adoption event and tour of the facility will also be going on.

El Rey Fido Coronation - 10am-11am Grand Hyatt SA, 600 E. Market St. 78205 The San Antonio Humane Society will be celebrating the crowning of El Rey Fido XV and the induction of the 2017 Royal Court in true Fiesta fashion at the 15th Anniversary El Rey Fido Coronation on Saturday, April 22. Please join us at the Grand Hyatt SA as we celebrate over $63,000 in donations raised by this year's topfundraising dogs! The event will include traditional folklorico dancing, costumed and festively-attired canines, and will be emceed by Magic 105.3's Adam & Jenny.

4 Paws Animal Hospital 12th Annual Fiesta 4 Paws Pet Pageant (3630 SE Military Dr., #100) from 12-2 PM. There will be prizes for best Fiesta pet costume, celebrity hosts and lots of fun. Visit www.4paws-vet.com or call (210) 337-1919 for more information.

WELLNESS CLINIC | 8AM - 12PM SAHS, 4804 Fredericksburg Rd., 78229 Low-Income Wellness Clinic at the San Antonio Humane Society (4804 Fredericksburg Rd.) from 8am-12pm. First-come, first-serve basis as time allows. Various vaccinations, microchipping, nail trim, heartworm test (dogs), Advantage Multi, and much more will be available. Visit SAhumane.org for more info.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26TH - 6PM

Bark in the Park Night Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium, 5757 U.S. HWY 90 W, 78227 Bark in the Park Night presented by Mission Veterinary Specialists and hosted by the San Antonio Missions at The Wolff Stadium is happening on April, 26 and will benefit dogs and cats currently sheltered at the San Antonio Humane Society.

Enjoy a game of baseball with your friendly pooch! The event is dog-friendly and will include special presenters and pet-related info booths on the concourse.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29TH

Fiesta Pooch Parade sponsored by North Park Subaru as best in show. This is the major fundraiser for the Therapy Animals of San Antonio. It is a 2.6 mile walk through Alamo Heights. Register at www.therapyanimalssa.org. It is at Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, 250 Viesca St.

IF YOU HAVE A PET EVENT IN SAN ANTONIO, THAT YOU WOULD LIKE ADDED TO THE CALENDAR AND/OR ON OUR WEBSITE, PLEASE EMAIL DANA.TEXASDOGSANDCATS@GMAIL.COM FOR CONSIDERATION

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SKIN ISSUES? Allergies

Itchy skin Hair loss Crusty skin Skin infections Mange Ringworm Ear disease Parasites - fleas

WE’VE GOT RELIEF! WE’RE PROUD TO HAVE SAN ANTONIO’S ONLY BOARD-CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST

Caitlin Contreary, DVM, DACVD Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist

Dermatology ● Surgery ● Neurology & Neurosurgery ● Internal Medicine ● Oncology ● Diagnostic Imaging ● Dentistry & Oral Surgery

8202 N Loop 1604 W | San Antonio, TX 78249 P: 210-737-7373 | F: 210-737-7372 www.mission.vet {April 2017}

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HAPPY FIESTA FROM PET GALAXY!

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Socialization Training Obedience Training Behavior Modification We work with even the most difficult cases

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Large Grooming Department With Experienced Pet Stylists!

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13060 US Highway 281 N, Spring Branch TX 78070, Phone: 830-885-5335