Texas Dogs & Cats – February 2018

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contributors LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER February is National Pet Dental Health month and we have two articles that you and your pet can really sink their teeth into. Dr. Redman, of Missionvet Specialty & Emergency, advises us of the use of dental x-rays to spot problems in your pets mouth. Dr. Leslie Hopes, of the San Antonio Humane Society, gives tips on keeping your furry children's teeth in tip top shape during this sweet Valentine month.

In addition, Misia Bielicki, a Sit Means Sit trainer, informs us how to socialize your new puppy. We also included 2 pages dedicated to our Furry Sweethearts of San Antonio.

This pictorial spread shows our favorite Valentine's day pets!

Love & Kisses to all, Sincerely,

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The opinions of authors of articles in this Magazine are those of the writer or contributor and are not necessarily endorsed by the publisher, and the publisher has not conf irmed the accuracy of information contained in articles.

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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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calendarofevents PENNY PAWS, CLINIC DATES AND TIMES Penny Paws offers affordable cat and dog vaccinations, microchipping services, heartworm testing and prevention, flea and tick prevention and toenail trimming. They have a licensed veterinarian on site at each location.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD Pet Wellness Clinic at the San Antonio Humane Society 4804 Fredericksburg Rd., 78229 Help your pet stay healthy with preventative low-cost wellness clinics provided by the San Antonio Humane Society! Services are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis as time allows and include vaccinations, microchipping, nail trim, wormer, heartworm test and prevention (dogs), and flea prevention.

Find pricing and more at SAhumane.org/wellness-clinic.

Helotes Humane Society Adoption Event at Petco (11398 Bandera Road) from 12-3:30 PM.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH Paws and Balls at Bluebonnet Bunk N Biscuit (16302 North IH 35, Selma). It will be Team Ruff v Team Fluff from 2:30-4:30PM. Special treats for all furry guests and light refreshments for all pet parents. For more information, please call (210) 655-2865.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH-WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH Puppy Love is in the air at Hill Country Pet Ranch (518 State Hwy 46E, Boerne) Have your pet’s photo taken in the Valentine kissing booth. They will be accepting donations on behalf of local rescues. Food, bedding, toys, etc are all greatly appreciated. For more information, please call (830)229-5425.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH Pet Wellness Clinic at the San Antonio Humane Society 4804 Fredericksburg Rd., 78229 Help your pet stay healthy with preventative low-cost wellness clinics provided by the San Antonio Humane Society! Services are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis as time allows and include vaccinations, microchipping, nail trim, wormer, heartworm test and prevention (dogs), and flea prevention.

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Helotes Humane Society Adoption Event at Petsmart (11791 Bandera Road) from 11:30AM-3:30PM. Doggy Date Night at Polly’s Pets ( 940 Pat Booker Road, Universal City, TX) from 1-7PM. Come bring your pet for special animal encounters, treats for people and pets, Doggy “pie” eating contest at 4PM, games for kids and much more. For more information, please call (210) 658-0420.

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Paws on the Trails, event by Headwaters at Incarnate World (4503 Broadway St) from 1-3PM. A Sunday afternoon walk with your four-legged friends in the Headwaters Sanctuary! San Antonio Humane Society will have adoptable adult dogs on the walk. For more information, please call (210) 828-2224 X280.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST Rodeo Pawty Pawderosa Ranch Schertz Location – 7 Commercial Pl, Schertz, TX 78154 Dogs only event from 11a – 3p, $15 per dog (plus standard daycare charge) Dogs will participate in Barrel Racing, Tug-a-Roping, Puppin’ Bustin’ and more! All cowpups will go home with a rodeo-themed goodie bag.

Call 210-404-9941 to RSVP www.WeLoveYourDog.net THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND El Rey Fido Fundraising Competition Ends SAhumane.org/ERF Vote for the 2018 Fiesta El Rey Fido and support your local shelter dogs and cats! The El Rey Fido Fundraising

Competition is in full swing. It all leads to the crowning of this year ’s top dog at the El Rey Fido Coronation in April. This annual celebration is the culmination of months of vigorous fundraising by local participants and their canine pets to raise the most for the dogs and cats at the San Antonio Humane Society. With your support, this year will be another success for homeless dogs and cats! Visit SAhumane.org/ERF to donate and find more info.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH Rodeo Pawty Pawderosa Ranch Airport Location – 923 Clydeville Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216 Dogs only event from 11a – 3p, $15 per dog (plus standard daycare charge) Dogs will participate in Barrel Racing, Tug-a-Roping, Puppin’ Bustin’ and more! All cowpups will go home with a rodeo-themed goodie bag.

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he month of February is filled with sweets and treats with both Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras to keep you happy. In recent years, February has become notable in the veterinary community for being the month where we celebrate the benefits of good dental health in our patients. Regular dental cleanings and checkups are important for human oral health and they are also important for our four-legged friends. Surprisingly, the American Veterinary Dental College states that, “by three years of age, most dogs and cats have some evidence of periodontal disease.”

BY LESLIE HOPES, ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN AT THE SAN ANTONIO HUMANE SOCIETY

So what exactly is periodontal disease?

Periodontal disease is the term that is applied to the combined conditions of gingivitis and periodontitis. The term gingivitis, which is defined as the inflammation of the gums, is probably familiar to those of us who fib somewhat to their dentist about their flossing frequency. The term periodontitis may be less familiar to many and describes the loss of bone and soft tissue around the teeth. In the cartoon world, you could equate periodontitis with teeth that flap in the wind on the face of a cute little cartoon animal. While funny in a cartoon, periodontitis in our pets is no laughing matter!

I bet you’re reading this article and thinking, “Three years? My dog is five and his breath isn’t bad so he must be one of the lucky ones!” This common assumption by pet owners leads them to delay having their pet’s oral health evaluated, but I’m going to share some free veterinary advice with you: have your pet’s oral health regularly evaluated by your veterinarian! Yearly examinations to assess oral health and address problems quickly will save you and your pet from unnecessary discomfort and suffering.

Let’s get into the nitty gritty of periodontal disease.

Plaque, the sticky substance on the surface of teeth, mixes with enzymes in saliva and hardens into calculus (tartar).

Take a peek into your pet’s mouth, particularly around the back molars, and I bet you’ll find calculus. It’s just

that common! Now consider this: the calculus you see is only the tip of the iceberg and is not the main concern regarding periodontal disease.

The most damage actually occurs below the gum line and in the bone. How is it possible to evaluate this space beneath the gum? We utilize dental x-rays to evaluate bone and the ligaments around the teeth and special probes to search for pockets beneath the gums. These procedures require pets to be still, so anesthesia is required for a complete veterinary dental oral health evaluation.

Periodontitis can be classified into four stages depending on the amount of tooth support/bone that has been lost. Stage 1 means that only inflammation is present and no bone loss has occurred. The stages progress in increments of 25% until Stage 4 where more than 50% of tooth support has been lost.

Once a patient has developed periodontitis, it is important for the veterinary team and the owner to work together to prevent progression of the disease. A common plan that is utilized incorporates annual or semi-annual dental cleanings and daily tooth brushing with supplemental dental treats. Numerous dental treats are available on today’s market and it is important to consult with your veterinarian to find the type that they recommend and believe will be most beneficial for your pet.

One of the most common dental issues that occurs in the mouths of our feline friends is a phenomenon referred to as tooth resorption. Tooth resorption is unique

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to cats and occurs when the dentin in the tooth erodes resulting in damage that cannot be repaired. While many causes for this condition have been suggested, the exact cause has not been determined. Cornell University reports that tooth resorption affects an estimated 20 percent to 60 percent of all cats. Resorptive lesions can occur in any tooth and lesions in different teeth can progress at different speeds. Resorptive lesions are painful and your cat may show signs of oral discomfort such as chewing on only one side or “chattering” their teeth when the lesion is touched. If you suspect your cat has resorptive lesion, it is important to have it evaluated by a veterinarian as the only treatment for a resorptive tooth lesion is complete extraction of the tooth.

Broken or chipped teeth are very common in our canine patients. Chewing on rough or hard objects often results in chipped or broken molars or premolars while trauma (rough play, automobile collisions, etc.) usually re-

sults in damage to the canine teeth. There are many ways in which a tooth can break and it is important to remember that a broken tooth is painful. Incredible advancements in the veterinary dental field have been made allowing for many treatments to be offered to our pets that were formerly only available to humans. Extraction, while still common, is not the only treatment available to our dogs and cats with broken teeth. Root canals, performed by specialized veterinarians, have become more readily available and offer a chance to salvage a broken tooth.

Hopefully I’ve provided you with a glimpse into the vast field of veterinary dentistry and given you a new perspective on your pet’s chompers. While we do celebrate veterinary oral health during the month of February, it is so important to your pet’s health and happiness to monitor oral health throughout the whole year.

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irst came Isabella (Bella), in 2010! I originally got her for my mom as a gift, but after awhile she couldn’t care for her so I inherited her. Her favorite hobby is to do what dachshunds are bred to do, hunt small vermin! She could do that all day! But the rest of her time is spent lounging and coming to work with me at Sit Means Sit! She’s chalk full of tricks and a great smuggler! Next came Charlotte! One of the best pit bulls I’ve ever had. I went with a friend to look at puppies for her that someone was giving away. I had it set in my mind that I wasn’t going to get one because puppies are a lot of work! But as soon as I saw Charlotte, I fell in love! Very mellow at heart, but loves to please! She doesn’t take her eyes off of me unless she’s asleep. She likes to help with dogs in training at Sit Means Sit by being a distraction so the other dogs have to ignore her and focus on us. She’s great at it too! She used to be terrified of a lot of things like loud sounds and going around people/dogs. After almost a year of hard work and training with Sit Means Sit, I’ve seen drastic changes. She’s definitely a happier, more confident dog!

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were not comfortable doing any type of boarding and were out of space for more grooming. By 2017 it was clear a new facility was necessary to keep up. Many of our current client were asking for overnight boarding and daycare. So, plans for expansion were developed and we started to look for a new location. We found a spot just a couple of doors down and started the planning and construction for a new salon. By November 2017 we had completed the construction were completely moved into the new space. The new location was almost 3 times the size of the old location. This allowed us to grow the grooming business and offer daycare and overnight boarding with plenty of space for the dogs to play.

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ental radiographs (also known as dental x-rays) are available for pets just as they are for humans. The film or digital sensor is placed in the mouth and requires the pet to be perfectly still without anyone holding them. For this reason, dental radiographs are generally taken when a pet is under anesthesia and are an essential part of the oral exam.

This dog has severe periodontal disease. This tooth should be extracted but it should be done very carefully to avoid fracturing the jaw.

These cat teeth looked normal, but dental radiographs show that one of them is reabsorbing and should be removed.

BY MJ REDMAN, DVM, DAVDC

Many veterinary hospitals perform dental radiographs on every patient who is getting their teeth cleaned. In dogs and cats, the roots of the teeth are as big as and often bigger than the crowns (the part of the tooth above the gum line), a significant area that can only be seen with dental radiographs. One study showed that 30-40% of dental problems in dogs and cats are missed unless dental radiographs are taken.

Dental radiographs are essential for the diagnosis of problems such as abscessed teeth, tooth resorption, periodontal disease and impacted teeth. Early diagnosis of problems like these can prevent your pet from suffering from pain and infection. Dental radiographs can help prevent accidental jaw fractures during tooth extractions by showing abnormally shaped roots and areas of bone loss around teeth. They can also be used to verify that teeth have been completely extracted.

Another study showed that tooth roots were left behind in over 80% of cases when dental radiographs were not used during routine tooth extractions. If you think that your pet has a dental problem, or even if they are just getting a cleaning, ask your veterinarian for dental radiographs.

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Dr. MJ Redman is the board certified veterinarydental specialist at MissionVet Specialty & Emergency and is the only one in the San Antonio area.

Prior to joining MissionVet in 2014, Dr. Redman owned Pacific Animal Dentistry, a mobile veterinary dentistry practice where she provided advanced dental services on a referral basis to local small animal hospitals. She then spent three years working in a practice limited to dentistry and oral surgery at a busy 3-doctor practice focusing solely on dental procedures including complex oral surgery.

Dr. Redman has extensive experience treating a variety of oral pathologies including periodontal disease, fractured teeth and jaws, malocclusions, stomatitis, masticatory myositis, gingival hyperplasia, cleft palates and oral neoplasia.

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They All Said I was Crazy for Getting a Pet Door, but Now I Have No Worries!

BY JOHN MOYA

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hen I first started talking about getting a pet door, friends and family all said I was crazy.

“Think of the animals you will be letting in! Think of the thieves that will have easy access to your home. You will not be able to sleep at night knowing that someone could crawl in and do very bad things to you or your family!”

Between 3:30 AM and 5:00 AM, I could count on being licked in the face with the sound of whimpering in the background. Sebastian, my Golden, was telling me something…. he needed to go out! Being woken up from a good dream like this was not the way I wanted to spend the rest of Sebastian’s life. Sebastian was left inside in the nice comforts of my home while I was away at work. At that time, I worked at the airport and the daily commute was 35 minutes to my doorstep. This was before all the traffic lights and development on US 281. Upon arrival from work, he would run me over on his way to relieve himself. At times, I would find out that something did not agree with his stomach. An expensive call to Stanley Steamers usually occurred afterwards.

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I received a phone call at work, “Sebastian ate the carpet—the whole carpet!” I can’t believe that I lived like this for years. I replaced door jambs from him scratching at the door wanting out. I replaced carpet due to his destruction. I have caught him in Kitty’s litter box (Yuck!). I have tried crating him only to give in to his whimpering.

The loss of sleep was the last straw! Something had to be done! installed one of the best (if not the best) pet doors on the market that had dual security features and the maximum energy efficiency of any pet door on the market. Sleeping until I had to wake up for work was the biggest satisfaction that I got from it. Even Kitty got a pet door. Her litter box was moved to an empty closet and the poop eating contest was over for Sebastian. I never got an animal in the house that wasn’t supposed to be there.

I didn’t have to rush home from work to see if there was a gift waiting for me to clean up. A would be thief would also have to think twice prior to entering. Judging from the pet door size, a German Shepard, Pit Bull, or a Rottweiler could be waiting. My friend’s and family’s concerns never occurred.

If these events sound familiar, and you would like to stop the worries and stress over your pets, you may receive free information on the type of pet door that I installed. You may contact us directly at 210-464-8953 or by email at john@alamodogdoors.com. Some of your neighbors may alreadybe satisfied customers and I am sure that they would speak highly of their pet door and our installation services.

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A Valentine Treat for Your Pet Strawberry Banana Carob Dog Treats INGREDIENTS:

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1 medium size ripe ba nana 2 eggs 3 Tbsp honey 3 Tbsp coconut or oli ve oil 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 cups oat flour (may use a little more) 1 1/2 cups rice flour (may use a little more) 1/4 oat flour 1/4 cup carob powder .

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1/3 cup reduced stra wberry puree* 2 large eggs 1 Tbsp honey 3 Tbsp coconut or oli ve oil 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 cups oat flour (may use a little more) 1 1/2 cups rice flour (may use a little more) 1 teaspoon beet powd er (for color)

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*To make puree: Cut stems from fresh strawberries and puree berries in a blender over medium to low heat in until smooth. Cook a small sauce pan until red uced and thickened.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silpat liner.

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Mash the banana in a med ium bowl. Stir in eggs, oil, and honey. Stir in baking powder each of the oat and rice flou and 1 1/2 cups rs.

Divide dough into two portion s. To the first portion add 1/4 cup oat flour. To the seco 1/4 cup carob powder. Both nd portion add should form a non-sticky dough. If sticky, work in a flours until dough is able to little more oat/rice be rolled with a rolling pin.

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Stir together puree, eggs, hon ey, and oil. To ensure no dar ker spots of color you, put through a small sifter into beet powder the liquid ingredients. Add in baking powder and 1 1/2 and rice flours. Dough should cups each of the oat be non-sticky. If sticky, wor k in a little more oat/rice flou be rolled with a rolling pin. rs until able to Note – If you don’t want to go through all the trouble of marbling the doughs, you can all the ingredients for your just combine chosen flavors into one dou gh and they will taste just .Divide the individual dough the same. flavors into smaller balls – about ping pong ball size. form a larger marbled dou Alternate colors to gh ball.

Between 2 layers of plastic wrap (this is important so you don’t have to flour the from sticking. If the dough dough to keep it is floured the finished biscuits will have a dull appearance), approximately 1/4 inch thic roll out dough to k, working it as little as pos sible. The more you work and the less marbled it will look knead the dough . By the time you have rolled out the dough multiple tim solid color. Cut into desired es it will be almost a shapes.

Place on baking sheets and bake for 18-20 minutes. If you want crunchy biscuits degrees and leave in oven 3-4 , reduce heat to 175 hours.

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Q: How long can keep out pets outside during very cold weather?

A: This is a broad question. Generally all pets should be inside protective shelter under 5.0 degrees farhenheit.

Of course, being_in the house is best but if not possible then an enclosed area protected from wind, a heat source and water that is not frozen.

My concern is older pets that require warmth for their aging bodies and arthritis. They cannot afford to be stressed and cold. Common sense is best in taking_care of your pets and you can always put yourself in their place to decide what is best for them.

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Q: My dog sometimes gets into garbage and eats human food. Is there a acid relief medicine I can give her?

A: The question of what type of antacids actually leads me to a much more important subject related to this. Foods in the trash or table foods can be deadly to your pets (rich meats, ham, old seafood, moldy foods, etc.) We just reated a lab for mycotoxin toxicity from eating old moldy food in trash (very serious}. So to answer your question, you will not need antacids. If your pets are in the trash call your veterinarian for the best treatment.

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WITH DR. KIRBY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS PET CLINIC

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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By Shannan Lamb Parker, 635 North Magazine, Tramor Media

Word Search Crossword Puzzle February is Pet Dental Month!

February is Pet Dental Month!

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2. The worst score a pet can be accessed on a dental health exam.

3. The month pet dental health is.

4. All pets need this from their owners.

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8. Do this to your pet's teeth daily to prevent dental disease.

6. The amount of teeth adult dogs have.

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Heart Facts For Valentine’s Day 9. The amount of teeth cats have.

10. Method used to put pets under to properly clean pets teeth.

• Dogs have a larger heart to body mass ratio than all other mammals.

• On average, a dogs heart beats 144,000 times per day.

• A cats heart beats between 140 and 220 times per minute.

• A dogs heart beats between 70 and 120 times per minute in comparison with a human heart which beats 70 to 80 times per minute.

photo by Renee Spade Photography

If you live in Stone Oak, Encino or any of the adjacent communities, Pet Galaxy’s new coach bus pickup and delivery service may soon be coming to a bus stop near you, or for an additional fee, directly to your home.The new offering is a subscription service customized for each individual family and canine. The company will pick up your dogs every morning and drop off your happy and satisfied best friend every evening. During the day, the dogs will be provided plenty of play time for exercise with all their canine friends, access to playing various fun enrichment games such as “Use Your Nose to Find the Treat” and retriever games such as having a staff member throw a stick, tennis ball or frisbee. If desired, dogs may even participate in formal obedience training instructed by one of the company’s professional dog trainers. Even all-important nap-time is scheduled for each dog at strategic times during the day. Each bus can safely transport over 50 dogs (and cats), which means this is a limited offering on a first come, first serve basis, especially targeting families in the Stone Oak and Encino areas.

Pet Galaxy is located about 20 minutes’ drive north of Stone Oak on Hwy 281, and has been offering daycare, lodging, grooming and training services for almost 10 years running.

The facility occupies almost 6 acres in the city of Spring Branch, and is arguably best known for their huge outdoor doggie play yards, and as Lynn Haegeland, Director of Operations, adds “Please don’t forget our fantastic staff, and our service that we work so hard to ensure is second to none.”

Most facilities located in and around the city of San Antonio offer either tiny indoor-only play areas, or in a few cases, a small outdoor play area. However, common for most of these, is that they are usually much too undersized for any real doggie play to materialize. If you have seen one of these facilities, you may have noticed how the dogs mostly stand around looking at each other, and the only break in the monotony is whenever a staff member decides to take a walk around the area. In the latter case, most of the dogs will simply follow the hu{February man to see if2018} he or she has any fun ideas.

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Pet Galaxy, in contrast, is located in the beautiful Hill Country north of San Antonio. The facility covers almost 6 acres, and provides large outdoor play yards featuring natural ground cover and plenty of oak trees with squirrels and other fun wildlife. The largest of the yards even includes a palm-tree encircled in-ground doggie swimming pool with a 7-foot water fall and a giant oyster with a pearl that spits water. Your furry friends can run, play, swim and just be a dog to their hearts’ desire. A visit would quickly convince you that these are the happiest dogs in San Antonio and beyond, bar none. But don’t simply take our word for it, take a look at some of the videos and many photos on the company’s Facebook page (http://facebook.com/PetGalaxyUSA).

“Many of these canines’ families initially told us that their dogs did not like other dogs, or did not like to play at all.”, Lynn points out. “The reason was that they had previously taken their furry friends to some other facility with much smaller, or virtually non-existent, play yards.

They could not believe their own eyes when we showed them video of their best friends running, swimming and playing uninhibited.”, Lynn affirms with a proud smile.

As all informed dog owners know, it is absolutely essential for canines large and small to get plenty of exercise. Dogs have a vast surplus of energy, referred to by experts as “predatory energy”. This is the energy store originally utilized by the animal in pre-historic times, when dogs had to hunt for their own food just like other predators.

The energy is still there, creating a very strong craving in the animal for running and serious exercise, in most cases much more than a human, even an Olympic runner, can offer. Dogs need other dogs both for socialization and friendship, and for serious play. Otherwise they take out their frustration in some other way; for example, your flowerbeds, your underwear, shoes or furniture.

For more information and to subscribe to the service, call Pet Galaxy at 830-885-5335 or 210-526-9680, check out their website at http://PetGalaxyUSA.com or their Facebook page at http://facebook.

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o you have a new puppy and you know that socializing your puppy can be an overwhelming and exciting task. But what does socialization mean? A quick search online will give you countless articles advising that owners expose their pup to as many dogs, people, and children in order to foster a well-balanced and fearless dog. However, did you know that socialization should include things such as sensations, sounds, textures, and more? What about the fact that letting your dog say hello to everyone they meet might actually be detrimental to their growth?

BY MISIA BIELICKI, TRAINER; SIT MEANS SIT

An aspect of training that is often skipped by both experienced and first-time owners is exposing your dog to specific sounds such as alarms, horns, and fans. The sounds of the human world can be very jarring to a sheltered dog, but a puppy will be curious and quickly comfortable. How about floor textures such as wood, linoleum, carpet, grass, tile, concrete, asphalt, or gravel? Perhaps you’ve seen someone attempting to walk their dog up some stairs for the first time and the dog flattens to the ground, refusing to move. These situations might be avoided if you expose your puppy early on, but presenting something to your dog is only half the battle. So how can we ensure that it’s a positive and beneficial experience?

An important part of training is tailoring your responses to your dog’s personality. For example, if your pup seems fearful of something, you shouldn’t simply expose them and give them a treat. You may end up rewarding their fear and reinforcing the wrong behavior. Instead, turn it into a game where you reward your pup for mastering their fear.

This will encourage your puppy to look to you for leadership while also helping them build trust in difficult situations.

Let’s flip the situation around. You have a fearless puppy who loves making new friends. In this case, it may actually be detrimental to let them say hi to everyone. Puppies are learning what to expect of the real world and those experiences carry into their adult lives. When you go to the grocery store, do you stop and shake every person’s hand you see? No, of 26

course not! If we teach our dogs to greet everyone and then suddenly change the rules on them, they may become frustrated and reactive.

Try this quick trick: every other time someone wants to let their dog meet yours or pet your adorable puppy, politely decline. If you have trouble saying no, explain that your puppy is in training and most people will be very understanding! This will show your puppy a balanced view of the world - “sometimes I get to meet that new person or dog and sometimes I don’t!”

As with all things regarding our furry family members, there are many nuances to their personalities which will require a personal touch. If you’re not quite sure how to get started or you’ve encountered something you don’t know how to handle, consult a canine professional.

Misia Bielicki is a dog trainer who originally began her professional career in Accounting. After living la vida cubicle for 3 years, she found herself unfulfilled and began searching for a new career path.

Along the way, she began working at Austin Pets Alive! and realized she’d found her calling: connecting families with their canine companions and teaching dogs the skills needed to live harmoniously

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PET DIRECTORY OF SAN ANTONIO ANIMAL HOSPITALS & VETERINARY SERVICES

K9 Country Club & Training Academy................ 7

4 Paws Animal Hospital................ 3

Patriot Dog Training...................... 2

Callaghan Road Animal Hospital... 9

Pawsitive Solutions....................... 3

North Star Animal Hospital........ 11

Pet Galaxy............................ 25, BC

Penny Paws Animal Clinic............. 3

Sit Means Sit............................... 13

EMERGENCY & SPECIALTY

PET DOORS

Missionvet Specialty

Alamo Dog Doors...................... 17

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GROOMING SERVICES

Frost Bank.................................... 2

Barbara’s Canine Clip “n" Bows...... 3 Barking Beauties Spa................. 11

BOARDING KENNELS & DAYCARE FACILITIES Bluebonnet Bunk n Biscuit............ 2 Callaghan Road Animal Hospital.... 9 Hill Country Pet Ranch.................. 3 K9 Country Club & Training Academy.................... 7

Bluebonnet Bunk n Biscuit............ 2 Callaghan Road Animal Hospital... 9 Hill Country Pet Ranch.................. 3 K9 Country Club & Training.......... 7 North Star Animal Hospital..... 11 Pawderosa Ranch (2 Locations)... 1

North Star Animal Hospital........ 11

Pet Galaxy............................. 25,BC

Patriot Dog Training...................... 2

The Pup Stop............................. 13

Pawderosa Ranch (2 Locations)... 1 Pawsitive Solutions....................... 3

MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS

Pet Galaxy............................ 25, BC

Dr. Patricia Dinger......................... 3

The Pup Stop............................. 13

PET MORTUARY AND CREMATION SERVICES/HOSPICE Bluebonnet Pet Crematory......... 23 The Pet Loss Center................... 27 PET PHOTOGRAPHERS Renee Spade Photography........ 13 PET STORES Polly's Pet................................... 17 RETAIL STORES /SHOPPING PLAZAS Walgreens.................................. 11 SPECIAL EVENTS: Texas Pet Sitters Conference...... 17

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San Antonio Humane Society..... 19

North Park Subaru......................IFC OBEDIENCE TRAINERS CLEANING SERVICES

Bluebonnet Bunk n Biscuit............ 2

Maid Affordable......................... 13

Hill Country Pet Ranch.................. 3

*ALL BUSINESSES IN OUR DIRECTORY/MAGAZINE ARE PET FRIENDLY AND HELP SUPPORT THE ANIMAL COMMUNITY OF SAN ANTONIO. PLEASE PATRONIZE THESE PET FRIENDLY SA ORGANIZATIONS.

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OPEN 24/7/365 FOR EMERGENCIES A true partner in your pet’s health, MissionVet is open 24/7 for walk-in emergencies, in addition to specialty care.

OUR COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES INCLUDE: Dentistry & Oral Surgery | Dermatology & Allergy | General Surgery & Orthopedics Internal Medicine | Neurology & Neurosurgery | Oncology

EMERGENCY HOURS: 24/7/365 SPECIALTY HOURS: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.* Surgery and Internal Medicine services only

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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY FROM PET GALAXY

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Pets need (and deserve) vacations too — Whether it’s for daycare, or for a longer stay!

Below are some samples of what our guests have been up to lately.

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Call us today for a free consultation with an expert dog trainer, or to customize your pet’s daycare schedule or perfect dream vacation!

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