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08 Pet Friendly Home 09 Calendar of Events 10 Rescue Organizations 11 Advertiser Spotlight 12 Dog Training-Warranty? 14 SA's Best Fur Moms 4
17 Pet Friendly Directory 18 Fracture Repair 20 Pet Urgent Care 22 Doggie Dash 24 Anyone Say Stir Crazy? 26 Our Cover Models
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Dr. Courtney Bridgeman Lisa Connolly Marie Crabb Frank Haegeland Dr. Riva Heron Beth Turner Jones Dr. Dan Kirby Barbara Maldonado Shannan Lamb Parker Cathy Vaughan Dr. Tige Witsberger
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER WOW! -Has it really been two years since we started? It seems like only yesterday that we were in the San Antonio Humane Society offices planning out this new venture. Our goals were threefold; to provide responsible information to pet owners in the San Antonio metro area, to provide awareness of the efforts of various groups that were striving to make San Antonio a no-kill city, and third, to have fun and touching stories about local people’s pets. The only missing piece of the puzzle was support from businesses, and support came through pet sitters, dog walkers, boarders, trainers, groomers, vets, pet boutiques, and just regular businesses that loved their pets. Fortunately, all came through to make our vision a reality. Numerous times we heard business owners tell us their policy was not to advertise, but they would make an exception for our magazine, which made me feel like everyone’s hard work was validated. Now, that we are firmly entrenched in the San Antonio pet community, we will not rest on our laurels , but strive to make our third year even more exciting for you-the readers. Thank You, for helping us celebrate two years in San Antonio! Sincerely, Dana Raimondi Tell our advertisers you heard about them in Texas Dogs & CatsSan Antonio! 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 confirmed the accuracy of information contained in articles.
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contributors 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.
contributing partners DR. COURTNEY BRIDGEMAN joined the San Antonio Humane Society as their first fulltime veterinarian 7 years ago and has worked to create a healthy and happy environment for all the animals there. FELICIA NIÑO is the Communication Associate for the San Antonio Humane Society. She has been with the SAHS for over 7 years and absolutely loves spending time with her 2 Dachshund Chihuahua mixes, Browny and Duke, and 2 Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Sherlock and Brutus Beefcake “Beefy”, all SAHS Alumni.
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TIP #2 Provide your agent/the company that schedules the showings with instructions regarding your pets. It’s always helpful to know if there are pets in a house, even if they are kenneled, so that we know what to expect when showing buyers. Some people are fearful of or allergic to pets, so if we are able to give buyers a heads up about pets in the home, it will make for a better experience. Additionally, if you are unable to kennel a kitty for showings, please note in the showing instructions whether or not the cat must stay inside or may go out. 8
TIP #3 If you’ve got cat litter boxes inside the home, try to scoop before showings. The last thing you want buyers walking into is a stinky house, which can be an immediate turn off for some buyers. So, try to scoop as often as you can, especially if you are getting a lot of showings. TIP #4 Steam clean your carpets and make sure your air filters are clean before listing your home for sale. Buyers that have pet allergy sensitivities will immediately notice pet odors and dander upon walking into a home, and this could very well be a reason for them to pass on your home. The fresher and cleaner your home presents, the better. Although this is certainly not an exhaustive list, these are certainly some important things you can do as a pet-owning seller to present your home in the best way possible. Happy selling! Marie Crabb is a San Antonio native and animal rescue advocate with 8 furkids of her own, plus numerous rescue fosters. She is a Realtor with Exquisite Properties, has a Master’s Degree in International Relations from St. Mary’s University and is a trained Mediator.
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calendarofevents SUNDAY, MAY 3RD SA Farmers BARKet at Luther’s Café (1442 N Main) from 125PM. There will be many vendors, farm to market, arts and crafts and plenty of pet centric vendors. TUESDAY, MAY 5TH The Big Give SA is a 24-hour day of giving that will take place from midnight to midnight on May 5, 2015. With hundreds of local nonprofits representing over a dozen counties, there is certainly a cause to fit your passion. SA Humane Society donors will have an opportunity to win prizes throughout the day - visit SAhumane.org/BigGive for more info! Several Pet rescues in San Antonio will also be part of the Big Give!
For more information, please visit www.homesforpets.org or call 210-619-1980. SUNDAY, MAY 17TH Silver Solutions will have adoptable dogs and cats at the Barshop Jewish Community Center in the afternoon. SATURDAY, MAY 23RD Adoption events at Fetch & Friskers Boerne (701 South Main) from 11AM-3PM with Fetching Fur-Ever Families.
SATURDAY, MAY 9TH Adoption events at Fetch & Friskers Boerne (701 South Main) from 11AM-3PM with Fetching Fur-Ever Families.
SATURDAY, MAY 23RD Bark in the Park at Rosedale Park (340 Dartmouth St) from 10AM-3PM. Guests and their pets will have access to free spay/neuter surgeries, low cost vaccinations, microchipping as well as pet adoptions. There will also be pet contests, food trucks, and kid friendly activities.
SA Farmers BARKet at Random (11 Upper Cibolo Creek Rd., Boerne, TX) from 3PM-9PM. There will be many vendors, farm to market, arts and crafts and plenty of pet centric vendors. Plenty of food trucks for dinner for the family as well.
TUESDAY, MAY 26TH Pet Loss and Grief support hosted by S.A.P.P.Y. at the English Tea Shoppe at 6877 Bandera Rd. The gatherings are free to the public and meant for support. They are held every 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8PM.
SA Humane Society Pet Adoptions at the STAR Soccer Complex (5103 David Edwards Drive) from 8AM-12PM. Get your puppy fixed and adopt an adorable San Antonio Humane Society pet at the STAR Soccer and also, visit the SAHS info booth with all sorts of cool SAHS gear!
SATURDAY, MAY 30TH Adoption events at Fetch & Friskers Boerne (701 South Main) from 11AM-3PM with Fetching Fur-Ever Families.
SATURDAY, MAY 16TH Adoption events at Fetch & Friskers Leon Springs (24200 IH-10 West) from 11AM-3PM with SA Rocks. Adoption events at Fetch & Friskers Boerne (701 South Main) from 11AM-3PM with Fetching Fur-Ever Families. SATURDAY, MAY 16TH-14TH Annual Doggie Dash 5K Run held by Homes for Pets, at Pickrell Park in Schertz. This fun family event begins at 8:00 am, and you can walk or run with your dog, or with no canine companion at all. Teams welcome! There are vendor and food booths, a bake sale, live DJ music. There will also be an after party from 5-8PM at Bluebonnet Palace in Selma.
THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH “Foam at the Mouth” with Helotes Humane Society at Holiday Inn Northwest-SeaWorld (10135 State Highway 151) from 5:30-8PM. Vaccinations, beer tasting, taco eating and dog friendly social event. For more information call Holiday Inn Northwest at 210-451-6885 or Helotes Humane Society at 210-422-6242. SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH Beach Blanket Bow Wow at K9 Country Club ( 31305 Oak View, Bulverde ) from 11AM-3PM. There will be music, food, games, prizes, agility demos and swimming. It is open to the public and free to attend. It is open to the public and free to attend. Low cost microchipping will be offered for $25 which will include a lifetime registration with AVID.
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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ALAMO AREA PARTNERS FOR ANIMAL WELFARE (AAPAW) aapaw.org ALAMO RESCUE FRIENDS alamorescuefriends.org ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE 210-655-1481 adltexas.org ANIMAL FRIENDS HUMANE SOCIETY 830-981-2300 animalfriends4ever.org ANIMAL RESCUE CONNECTIONS 830-438-0398 animalrescueconnections.org APPLICATIONS 4 RESCUE www.gsdrescuectx.com BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY 210-306-6126 BULVERDE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY 830-980-2247 bulverdeareahumanesociety.com CANYON LAKE ANIMAL SHELTER SOCIETY (CLASS) 830-899-2527 canyonlakeanimalshelter.com CITY OF SAN ANTONIO ANIMAL CARE SERVICES 210-207-4738 saacs.net CONVERSE ANIMAL SHELTER 210-658-4821 casi.petfinder.com CRESSIE ANIMAL REFUGE AND ENRICHMENT (C.A.R.E.) 210-313-3600 caretx.org CUTE AND CUDDLIE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY 210-647-3529 DELTA PET PARTNERS OF SA (210) 858-8351 www.deltappsa.org FRIENDS OF ANIMAL CARE SERVICES 210-826-4831 friendsofanimalcare.org GOD’S DOGS’ RESCUE (210) 916-1332 www.godsdogsrescue.weebly.com HANDS4PAWS hands4pawsrescue.org HELOTES HUMANE SOCIETY 210-422-6242 hhsanimals.org HILL COUNTRY ANIMAL LEAGUE 830-249-2341 hcaltx.com
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HOMES FOR PETS/SCHERTZ HUMANE SOCIETY homesforpets.org
SAN ANTONIO FERAL CAT COALITION 210-877-9067 www.sanantonioferalcats.org
HOTK9RESCUE 830-981-2300 animalfriends4ever.org
SAN ANTONIO GUARDIAN ANGELS 210-379-9034 sanantonioguardianangels.com
HUMANE SOCIETY OF KERRVILLE 830-367-7722 humanesocietyofkerrville.com
SAN ANTONIO HUMANE SOCIETY 210-226-7461 SAhumane.org
HUMANE SOCIETY OF LIVE OAK See Humane Society of Live Oak on Facebook
SAN ANTONIO PETS ALIVE (SAPA) sanantoniopetsalive.org
HUMANE SOCIETY OF NEW BRAUNFELS 830-629-5287 hsnba.com IN DOG WE TRUST www.in-dog-we-trust.com JUST ADD LOVE DOG RESCUE justaddlovedogrescue.com KATIE’S ROADSIDE RESCUE www.krrtx.org LAS LOMOS K9 RESCUE & ADOPTION FOUNDATION dogsrus.org LOST PAW PATROL 865-742-1151 lostpawpatrol.com LOVE FOR PAWS RESCUE 210-639-4039 loveforpawsrescue.com MISSY’S HAVEN CANINE RESCUE 210-788-7420 missyshaven.org ORDINARY MIRACLES CANINE RESCUE www.omcr.org PAUSE FOR PAWS, INC. 210-378-5373 pfpsd.org PAWS FOR SERVICE Therapy Dog Organization www.pawsforservice.org PAWS 4 HEARTS WORKING THERAPY DOGS 210-325-3019 www.paws4hearts.net PAWS N CLAWS RESCUE 210-360-9933 PawsNClawsRescueSATX.com RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS ALLIANCE 210-822-6763 responsiblepetowners.org SA K9’S SERVICE DOG CLUB 210-214-0182
SAN ANTONIO R.O.C.K.S. (REAL OPTION FOR CHANGING KILL SHELTERS) sarocks.org SCHERTZ ANIMAL SERVICES 210-658-5321 SOUTH TEXAS ANGEL PAWS RESCUE 210-632-9111 SouthTexasAngelPawsRescue.com SOUTHERN ANIMAL RESCUE ASSOCIATION 830-401-0280 SPAY-NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 713-862-3863 snapus.org SPAYSA 210-351-7729 spaysa.org SPAY-NEUTER-INJECT-PROJECT OF SAN ANTONIO (SNIPSA) 210-576-3497 snipsa.org TALK ABOUT IT! SA 210-242-4720 talkaboutitsa.org TEJAS RESCUED PET ADOPTIONS 210-416-3947 tejasrescues.org TEXAS GSP RESCUE texasgsp.org THERAPY ANIMALS OF SAN ANTONIO 210-614-6734 therapyanimalssa.org WAGS Across Texas Therapy Dogs wagsacrosstexas.com/ Please email dana.texasdogsandcats@gmail.com if you are a rescue organization or a Non Profit Pet Organization of San Antonio that would like to be added to this list. All breed specific rescue groups are listed on our website.
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ccasionally I have had people ask me whether we guarantee our training, and how long our warranty is. My response is usually something like “We do excellent work, and our pride and objective is to make you feel that having us train your dog was one of the best gifts you could ever have given to your furry best friend, this we absolutely guarantee.”
However, it sometimes seems that people who ask about a warranty often picture the trainer flipping some magical switch in their dog’s head that suddenly transforms their out of control, mouthy or perhaps even dangerous dog into a forever loving and obedient Lassie or Benji. Unfortunately, just like Harvard University is unable to warrant that you will forever remember everything they teach you in law school – especially if you choose to never practice law after graduation, we cannot warrant that your dog will forever remember everything we teach him or her because it depends on how well the owners follow through and practice obedience with the dog. What we can do, however, is to teach you – the dog’s family – how to keep practicing the training with your dog on a daily basis so neither you nor the dog will ever forget. Taking on the responsibility of owning a dog is very similar to taking on the responsibility of raising children. You’re stuck with the good and the bad of it for the duration of your dog’s life. Like children, dogs need to learn proper behavior for living in a human family and they need to be taught where the limits are. All this parental guidance and training needs to continue throughout the dog’s life. Just like children, dogs will test their parents and the established rules and limits every day: “I know I am not allowed to sleep on the furniture, but maybe I can sneak up in the sofa when no one is watching”,
“I know everyone gets upset if I chew on mommy’s shoes, but they smell and taste so good”. So if this lifelong guiding and parenting is the responsibility of the dog’s owners, then how can a professional trainer help? Well, first of all it is important to understand that there is much more to dog training than so called “Obedience Training”. For example, teaching a dog a list of commands such as sit, come, down and stay does not do much unless the dog is also taught that the humans of the family are in charge and that the dogs are not. Other crucial issues that tend to be ignored by most people, and quite frankly even by many professional trainers, are cases where the dog has developed phobias and other psychological complications that need treatment such as for example behavior modification training. It is also important to understand that in a household with one or more dogs, training is happening 100% of the time whether you like it or not; either you are training your dogs, or your dogs are training you. This is very similar to any household with children; either you are teaching and parenting your children – or they are training you when you allow them to get away with things they shouldn’t have. If your house rule is “no TV until the homework is done”, but the parents don’t enforce their own rules, then the children will learn that the rules don’t mean anything, and they will do what they feel like. Same thing with your dogs; if you tell your dog to sit, but when he doesn’t sit properly you tell him “oh, ok
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good enough”, then you just taught your dog that when you say “sit”, you don’t really mean it. What we at Pet Galaxy have found to be the best way our professional trainers can help you and your dog, can be summarized in the three bullet points below: 1. First treat or train your dog as required so that no matter the dog’s condition when he arrives, he will be fully trained in obedience plus even in the worst scenarios of psychological trauma – he will be well on his way to recovery. 2. Secondly train you, the dog’s parents and household members, in what to do and what not to do when you get the dog home. This training includes all foundational information so you can understand why certain things are more important than others, plus everything you need in order to keep your dog healthy and well trained going forward. 3. Third, the trainer will be available to answer questions and to help guide you and your family as you implement everything you and your dog have learned into your daily routine.
From there, however, it is up to you, the dog’s family, to take over and make sure you follow through and utilize everything you have learned. If you don’t – well then you just proved why we are unable to warrant that your dog will forever be wonderful after he or she graduates from our training. Frank Haegeland has trained dogs since he was 12 years old. He is currently the chief trainer at Pet Galaxy where he trains both dogs and their owners. Frank also treats dogs suffering from various psychological issues such as depressions, phobias, behavioral problems, etc. Frank never turns down trying to help a dog with behavioral issues, even dangerous dogs, so long as the causes are psychological in nature. Behavior problems stemming from medical issues such as a brain injury or hormone imbalances, are always referred to a veterinarian.
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Happy Mother's Day! to some of SA's best Fur-Moms
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e did a contest on Facebook in early April to see who are the best Fur mom(s) in San Antonio. Winning with the most likes were Barbara Maldonado and Monica Sauceda with their spoiled pooch Osito. However, we know all our readers are Paw-some fur moms and dads :-)
BY BARBARA MALDONADO
From the night we brought Osito home we knew we had a special little guy. He was playful, energetic, and loved to be around people. If they say each dog should have a purpose we had just discovered that his natural gift was to bring comfort and happiness to those he came in contact with. My partner and I then made it our purpose to bring as much or more comfort and happiness to Osito as he was giving us. We started off by dedicating a room in our home just for him. The room was to be a place where he could watch Dogtv, play with his box full of toys, or just relax in his own bed. Not sure when or how, but he then slowly took over our
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living room, office, and even our bed. He also now takes over what we do on weekends, where we vacation, and even where we eat. It’s crazy how many great places we would have never discovered if we had not brought Osito along for the ride. He’s seen aliens and UFO’s in Roswell, been center court at a Silver Stars game, and has frequented a Starbucks from time to time for a cold puppaccino. These days our trips and plans are mainly to nursing homes and hospitals were Osito provides therapy. It’s great to see how such a small little dog can spread so much love and joy to those he meets. Here’s to many more years to come…
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arkley the Labrador loves squirrels! One day, he snuck around his mom and ran out the front door. She watched as he ran joyously into the street, focused on the squirrel in the neighbor’s yard…and was hit by a car! Luckily the car was moving slowly and Barkley’s injuries weren’t life-threatening. When his mom got to him, however, she noticed that his rear leg was dangling at a very awkward angle. After a trip to the vet and then a consultation with a board-certified surgeon, Barkley’s rear leg fracture was diagnosed (Image 1) and surgically repaired (Image 2). Eight weeks later, he was back to normal!
Unfortunately, this is a more common scenario than many pet owners realize. Fractured bones can occur in a variety of situations – from a run-in with a car to a fall off of a deck. If you suspect that your pet has fractured a bone, a veterinarian should evaluate your pet and take radiographs (x-rays) as soon as IMAGE 1: PRE-OP possible. Fractures are considered an emergency situation, particularly if your pet is a puppy or kitten. Young animals tend to heal much more quickly than adults, and a fracture that has begun healing is much more difficult to repair than a fresh break. Every fracture is unique and requires individual evaluation to determine the best treatment. For the majority of cases, surgical intervention is required to ensure the patient’s recovery and return of function to the affected limb. Occasionally minor fractures can be set and casted without incident, as similarly done for people. Unfortunately, unlike humans, many times animals with fractures that are splinted can have complications such as a fracture that will not heal together or bandage sores from prolonged cast usage. When a fracture is repaired surgically, veterinary surgeons now have a wide variety of tools at their disposal. Many of the same companies that produce human orthopedic implants, such as plates, screws, pins, and wire, are also producing the highest quality veterinary
orthopedic implants. Minimally invasive fracture repair has now moved from human to veterinary medicine, and involves smaller incisions and less pain for patients post-operatively. This type of fracture repair attempts to leave the blood supply and soft tissues around the site of the trauma intact to accelerate healing and improve your pet’s long-term prognosis. Luckily, many pet IMAGE 2: POST-OP owners don’t ever have to deal with the trauma of a fracture. However, if your pet is ever faced with a broken bone, talk to your veterinarian about all of your options, and consider a consultation with a board-certified surgeon. Barkley’s mom did, and he has never felt better! Dr. Witsberger is boardcertif ied in small animal surgery. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Illinois with a DVM in 2006. After graduation, Dr. Witsberger completed a small animal rotating internship at the University of Missouri. He then completed his surgical residency at Texas A&M University in 2010. Dr. Witsberger was a small animal surgery faculty member at Texas A&M for two years before he moved to San Antonio in 2012 to open Mission Veterinary Specialists.
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et owners know what a pet medical emergency is. Whether it is a pet that is struck by a vehicle, attacked by a dog, bitten by a rattlesnake, accidentally given the wrong medication, or having seizures… all of these situations make people seek emergency care for their pets.
While an emergency is usually obvious, what you may not know is that veterinary emergency clinics provide urgent care services for pets too. Often seeking care early in the course of a disease or injury can prevent a lengthy hospitalization and can sometimes prevent the need to hospitalize at all. Here are some general guidelines about when urgent care is needed (and there are many more situations – when in doubt, visit the ER!): VOMITING Repeated vomiting can lead to dehydration. If your pet vomits more than 3 times in a 24 hour period, has both vomiting and diarrhea or becomes lethargic have your pet examined by a veterinarian. Please seek veterinary care immediately if large amounts of blood are present or if you see flaky, black appearing material resembling coffee grounds in the vomitus. STOOL Mild diarrhea alone may not need urgent veterinary care. You should seek veterinary care, however, if your pet’s stool is very watery, appears dark black or contains a large amount of red blood, or occurs much more frequently than his usual bowel movements. If your pet also becomes lethargic or the diarrhea lasts for more than 24 hours – seek veterinary care right away! ATTITUDE If your pet is extremely lethargic, you have difficulty waking your pet, or your pet seems extremely depressed or non-responsive, please seek veterinary care immediately. DEHYDRATION Signs of dehydration include dry, sticky mucous membranes (gums), depression, and skin tenting (skin stands up when you pull on it). Any dehydrated pet needs to be seen as soon as possible by a veterinarian.
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PAIN There are many signs of pain. If your pet is painful and you do not have medication from your regular veterinarian to help alleviate his pain, please see a veterinarian as soon as possible. Signs of pain can include vocalizing, being reluctant to move, having a decreased appetite, changes in expression or movement patterns, and/or an unwillingness to move. No pet should have to suffer without relief. Please see a veterinarian right away! APPETITE A sudden change in your pet’s appetite can be an indicator of pain, disease or both. While any pet with an appetite change should be evaluated promptly by a veterinarian, cats should never go more than three days without eating. Cats that are not eating require immediate veterinary attention! Veterinary Emergency Clinics work as an extension of your regular veterinary clinic. Much as everyone would rather see their family veterinarian, these hard working doctors need time away from their busy clinics to rest and recharge so they can continue to provide your pet with stellar veterinary care. Rest assured that detailed records of your pet’s urgent care (or emergency) visit are always sent to your regular (aka primary care) veterinarian. ER veterinarians and primary care veterinarians are a team that together offer you the best care for your cherished family member! Dr. Riva Heron attended the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (’95) and is also a retired Naval Intelligence Officer. She has practiced Small Animal Medicine in Virginia, Minnesota and Florida and Emergency medicine in San Antonio at I-10 Pet Emergency. She is currently the Director of Medical Services for Mission Pet Emergency in San Antonio.
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BY LISA CONNOLLY
Our largest fundraiser is the Doggie Dash, a 5 K Walk/Run held each May. We can use any and all 2 legged assistance for our 4 legged furry friends that day! The 14th Annual Doggie Dash 5 K Run/ Walk is May 16, 2015, at Pickrell Park in Schertz. There is a Superhero theme this year, since after all, aren't all dogs our super heroes? Feel free to run with this idea (pun intended) and wear your fav superhero cape, shirt, mask - match your furry friend. (Keeping in mind that you both are running or walking a 5 K. :)) This fun family event begins at 8:00 am, and you can walk or run with your dog, or with no canine companion at all. Teams welcome! There are vendor and food booths, a bake sale, lively DJ music. For the first time, we are having an After Party! From 5-8 pm, that evening, at the Bluebonnet Palace in Selma, we will have food, a silent auction, and more enjoyable music (After the humane society party, the popular 80's band Spazmat22
ics will be playing at the Bluebonnet, and they are amazing all by themselves!) All proceeds benefit homeless, abused and neglected animals. More info at our site: homesforpets.org We would love to see you there! Our volunteers change, because of life changing situations (military family moves, and so on), so we are always in need of good responsible animal lovers who like to work with dogs, cats, with web sites, helping foster parents or the public with their pets, or in an office environment. There are endless opportunities, weekdays, weekends, day and night! We hold adoption days on varying weekends at the Forum Petsmart, the New Braunfels Petsmart, Petco near Ingram, Petco Unleashed on Nacogdoches, and at Raising Cane's in Schertz the first Saturday of each month. Don't forget to check out our home page (www. homesforpets.org) on May 5, 2015 if you would like to donate to our group. If you donate through the Big Give SA fund, they will match your donation to us on May 5 online only!
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o summer is just around the corner, you are starting to feel it, that itch. Call it what you want, senioritis, stir crazy, death by cubicle, rainy day blues. This is a short list of the millions of names people give the stress caused by being locked indoors.
BY DR. COURTNEY H. BRIDGEMAN, CHIEF VETERINARIAN, SAN ANTONIO HUMANE SOCIETY
But humans are not the only ones who suffer from this disorder. Compulsion behaviors and mental deterioration caused by looking at the same four walls day in and day out can affect our four-legged friends as well. And while our buddies living in a shelter are the most at risk, those living in your home can be just as affected without the proper care. Take a look at the symptoms and breeds below to see if your pet might be due for some R and R out in the open skies and what you can do to help. 1. Breed predilection. While all dogs, all animals for that matter, can suffer from anxiety caused by confinement the ones that are notorious for high energy and high intelligence are the ones that suffer most. Breeds like the Border Collie, Jack Russell Terrier, and Heelers are predisposed to turning the internal engines up and burning out the pilot if given little outlet to burn off the heat. These breeds need not only space to run and exercise to keep them fit, but mental stimulation like a good thinking job to keep their mind from stressing and turning normal behaviors into pathologic ones. This isn’t saying that your border collie is going to turn into a serial killer, but it may be that your once loving and easy going dog develops obsessive compulsive behaviors as seen below. 2. Energy demands set to low. Dogs that are chronically underexposed to the outside world are most prone to this disorder. True, shelter dogs fall victim
even in the best of circumstances if they are in the category above just based on the nature of the beast (both shelter and dog breed), given enough time, a dog with a breed predilection and in a shelter will begin to show symptoms of the stress. Some sooner than others. But a dog that lives in a home environment can succumb as well. Dogs that never see the end of the leash for more than the 2 seconds it takes to go potty. Or dogs whose sole view of the outside world is through the slats in their privacy fence are those most at risk. Mental exercise and acuity is more than just doing some math or reading a good book, its working out problems and taking in new stimuli and interpreting it. Dogs that never have the opportunity to do that begin to take in stimuli that may be otherwise dismissed and dwell on it. Unhealthy behaviors can result. 3. Miscellaneous stressful events. Whether it’s a new baby, a new job, a new house, or a new pet. Perhaps there is discord in the home between people or even between the other pets. Maybe the home is near a fire station, police station, or a noisy bar. Maybe a new cat moved in the neighborhood. Most of these things may be somewhat stressful or uneventful to us, but our pets notice. And sometimes they notice with overly serious reactions. If your pet suddenly begins acting peculiar in what looks like out of the blue, take a look at this list and see if there are any
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potential stressors on board you may have overlooked. BEHAVIORS THAT MIGHT SHOW YOUR DOG IS ON THE LIST OF ANXIETY SUFFERERS: 1. Inappropriate licking/biting/ chewing of himself or objects 2. Sudden inappropriate signs of fear/aggression 3. Seemingly repetitive compulsive behaviors like circling, jumping on and off or up and down, licking, air snapping, etc. 4. Missing hair or random injuries to his body not caused by trauma or contagion 5. Excessive focus on a task including escape to the point of bodily injury So if your pet meets one or more of the categories above and is suspect for performing any of the behaviors in list two, it may be time to intervene. Dogs, and cats to a lesser degree, rely on us to enrich them. For most dogs, simply living in the free moments that people have between work and sleep is not enough. They need quality time and behavior enrichment. This proves to be a great motivator to get people outdoors and enjoying nature or on the treadmill! (Yes, dogs can be taught to run on a treadmill, please speak with your veterinarian or local behaviorist for tips and to find out if your pet is healthy enough for this activity) What can you do to help? 1. Exercise, Exercise, Exercise. They crave it. They NEED it. At least 30 minutes a day, and preferably more if you can make it happen. A jog. A leash walk. Outside the confines of the backyard, not just tossing the ball around, although that might do in a pinch. 2. Mental games. Find it. Leave it. Obedience commands and {May 2015}
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DR. COURTNEY H. BRIDGEMAN, CHIEF VETERINARIAN FOR SAN ANTONIO HUMANE SOCIETY, AND FRIEND
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Rugby is approximately responsible pet parent. 7 years old and loves runThey always need good ning the packs at Bluefood and fresh water, bonnet Bunk’n Biscuit in veterinary care, check Selma. He is a testament ups, spaying,/neuterto the PAWsome family ing, exercise, training members adopted dogs and to be a true part of are ! Since his adoption, the family. he has earned an AKC Our photo shoot Canine Good Citizen was held at Pickrell certification and is acPark in Schertz, TX. complished at agility and The ties on Indy & INDY good manners obedience. RUGBY Rugby were provided Rugby is part of the Vaughan family and was adopted courtesy of Leslie Cox, owner of The Pooch House the day Bluebonnet Bunk’n Biscuit opened in November (www.thepoochhouse.com). of 2010. He was heartworm positive and a stray when Corgis & Critters rescued him. He was treated for heartworms, fully vetted and started on a healthy lifestyle. He is the heart of the Vaughan pack and household. THE BLUEBONNET BUNK’N BISCUIT is the realization of a decade long Indy-named Miss Independence dream to provide quality, pet supportive boarding, exercise and interaction for the San Antonio community. We believe that the human-pet bond is one and accurately so, was born on the 4th that should be nurtured to maximize the benefits to both human and pet. of July! She is truly an independent spirit and always full of energy. She • Boarding with Doggie Daycare • Covered drop off/pick up Play Included! • Eco Friendly Pet Care has lots to say in her big Corgi voice! • 1 Acre Outdoor Playscape/yards • Luxurious private Dog Suites She is a super fast runner and loves to • 9000 sq. feet indoor play area • Raintree Cat Condos herd just about anything! She is a true • Grooming & Training cuddle bug and really loves nothing • Open 7Days/Week 6:30am-6:30pm more than a day including a car ride, • Pet Taxi run at the park, snacks and a belly 210.655.2865 rub. Indy has been with the Vaughan family since 2013 and has been a great addition of energy and Corgi spirit. Both Rugby and Indy are avid readers of Texas Dogs & Cats and watch out, Corgis are plotting to take over the world! We are certain Rugby and Indy are part of the underground Corgi network! Think adoption! There are many dogs just like Indy and Rugby looking for the FURever homes. If you 16302 North IH 35, | Selma, TX 78154 (North Bound Access of I35 at FM 1518) already have a furry family member, www.mybunknbiscuit.com | info@MyBunknBiscuit.com remember they count on you to be a
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AWS for Service celebrated 20 years of Therapy Dog Service to San Antonio and surrounding areas at their annual banquet on April 9. Over 100 people were in attendance recognizing facilities they visit and receiving recognition for commitments from 50 to over 400 visits to facilities. Dan Greenhouse, Vice President for Sales at Texas Dogs & Cats San Antonio was honored to be a guest speaker at this great event. More information about PAWS for Service can be found on their website: www.pawsforservice.org.
13th annual El Rey Fido (ERF) Coronation H istory was made on Saturday, April 18, 2015 for the San Antonio Humane Society (SAHS) - the 13th annual El Rey Fido (ERF) Coronation is now recognized as an official Fiesta® event! With hundreds of people in attendance and tons of adorable pooches ready to celebrate, cameras were on and ready, the anticipation was high, and the drums were rolling, as our El Rey Fido XIII and the Royal Court made their grand entrance out of the beautiful pet-friendly Grand Hyatt San Antonio! ERF XIII and the Royal Court are all rescue pets and they have honed the title “The Royal Court Of Second Chances,” as they are representing all of the pets in need of a forever home at the SAHS. As a result of the hard work of all of the 2014 contestants; $88,854.29 was raised for pets at the SAHS. Stay tuned to see ERF XIII and the Royal Court on their “El Rey Fido In The City” tour!.
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Q: I have a Corgi and we keep him short for the summer months. I worry about him getting sunburned. Is there anything I can put on him when he is outside to help prevent him from getting burned? Or if I notice him getting red, is there anything to apply? —Thank You, John A: Many of my clients shave their pups with no issues, be aware that some dog’s coats will not grow back or it grows back rough or a different color. Just be careful how much sun your dog is exposed to, avoiding the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when radiation levels are the highest. There are pet sunscreens on the market; I can’t speak to the effectiveness of them. Some people do put infant safe sunscreens on areas that have little to no hair such as the belly, armpits and noses.l.
A: Many cats that seem to “over” groom with excessive licking, etc., tend to lick more on their sides or abdomen. Causes include: • Allergy to food, fleas or airborne pollen • Psychogenic alopecia • Metabolic causes An appointment with your veterinarian for an examination, bloodwork and possible skin scraping will give the best diagnosis and treatment options. He/she will want to discuss non allergic food, fatty acids and possible steroid if needed. 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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HAPPY 2ND ANNIVERSARY 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. Follow the fun through our daily updates on Facebook:
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