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08 Trick or Treat 12 Go “All In” 13 Pet Friendly Directory 14 Guide Dogs 16 Vet Case Histories 18 Ask the Vet 20 Can You Hear Me Now? 4
22 Wobbler Syndrome 24 Rescue Organizations 25 Paws On the Patio 26 Separation Anxiety 27 Ask the Trainer 28 Photo Contest Winner 30 Critical Tests
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Dr. Robert Ball Dr. Courtney Bridgeman Dr. Jocelyn Cooper Shanna Delacruz Dr. Dan Kirby Dr. Marissa Klein April Medellin Millie John Moya Dr. James Peterson Michelle Popilek Tara Tajbakhsh Texas A&M
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER The beginning of the school year is scary to many children but can even more so for your pets. Being left alone can be a traumatic experience for many pets who can exhibit negative behavior traits. Our article on pet separation anxiety gives a number of tips that can help ameliorate your pets bad behavior. Also in this issue are tips on how to communicate if your dog has hearing challenges, written by San Antonio Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Bridgeman. And with our continuing efforts to publicize the role of service dogs in our society, we have a great story from The Guide Dogs of Texas about how a service dog helped a blind person live a more normal life. Another story they featured, focuses on how a student uses his guide dog to help him acclimate to a school setting. If you have a little sporting blood, you might want to participate in SpaySA’s 3rd annual casino night October 17th. Proceeds go to a great cause. Hope you and your pets enjoy these last days of summer!
Sincerely,
Dana Raimondi
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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 is the Sales Director and graduated from the University of Missourri 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 5 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 5 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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Remembering the years of love and care given to our pets and the lifetime of companionship, devotion returned, we cherish the memories long after their brief lives have ended. They were more than just our pets, they were our best friends and are now eternal members of our families.
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rick or Treat! Yes, it seems too early to be talking about Halloween, but the Cibolo Creek Veterinary Hospital is planning for their 4th Annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Fair! This free funtastic family event will be held on Saturday, October 25th from 3:00pm-7:00pm at the Cibolo Creek Veterinary Hospital.
WRITTEN BY: DR. MARISSA KLEIN
This event is our annual tradition allowing us to show our sincere appreciation for our clients and the Boerne community for their support these last four years. The Pet Fair will have several different activities for the entire family – especially for the beloved fourlegged members! The activities for the kids include face painting, caricature portraits, and balloon artists. Of course the focus of the afternoon will be the Pet Costume Contest. Leaders from the Boerne community, including Mayor Mike Schultz, will have a difficult time deciding the winners from all of the adorably outfitted dogs. This event will start at 5pm, please know many participants go ALL out for the pet costume contest. In addition to these activities, we are excited to have the Boerne Animal Shelter and the Kendall County Animal Shelter present with dogs available for adoption. There are so many pets that are in need of a loving and caring home. We hope some of them will find that perfect family at our Pet Fair. We will also have representatives from different veterinary companies available to share information about products specific for your pet. We feel that education is key to helping your pet live as long and healthy a life as possible. As in past years, we will provide food and drink, and the awesome Derringer Band will provide the live entertainment. Even though we do this as a thank you for 8
our clients and our community we do encourage donations that we will split up and give to local shelters and rescues. Again, we are proud to be a part of this great Boerne community, and we are truly grateful that we have been able to help so many people and their pets. So bring out the entire family and we hope to have a Howling great time! Although Dr. Marissa Klein is a Colorado native, San Antonio has been her home since 1996. Upon arriving in San Antonio, she worked as a molecular biology research assistant at the University of Texas Health Science Center. She had plans to move back to Colorado to go to veterinary school, but instead, her journey took her to Texas A&M where she received her doctorate in veterinary medicine in 2003. After graduation, she joined and worked the last 11 years at a small animal practice in San Antonio. Dr. Klein married a Boerne native, George, and they have lived in Boerne since 2006. They have four young children, Mallory, Logan, Corey and Ava as well as 4 fourlegged kiddos. Outside of work, she helps teach Sunday school at St. John Lutheran Church, helps lead an American Heritage Girls troop, chauffeurs her kids to their various activities, and enjoys outdoor activities with her family.
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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. 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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Go “All In”
with Sean and Claudia Elliott at the 3rd Annual SpaySA Casino Night!
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n behalf of our Honorary Chairs, Sean & Claudia Elliott, SpaySA invites you to go “All In” at the 3rd annual SpaySA Casino Night on Friday, October 17th, 2014 at the beautiful La Cantera Resort and Spa! This year’s event will feature Casino Lounges, great food and drinks, a fabulous Silent Auction and great entertainment! All of the funds raised from this Casino Night go directly to providing spay and neutering services at little or no cost to the San Antonio community. There are more than 150,000 animals on the streets of San Antonio and many of them are not spayed or neutered so thousands of unwanted puppies and kittens continue to be born each year and wander the streets. The first step towards San Antonio to becoming a No Kill city is to Spay and Neuter. Established in 1997, SpaySA is a 501c3 organization that had provided ongoing programs such as no or low-cost spay/neutering services, a pet wellness clinic and education outreach services to areas with the greatest stray animal population. As the largest spay/ neuter clinic in San Antonio, SpaySA has performed over 133,646 surgeries and has helped tens of thousands of dog and cats each year. SpaySA is the community leader in providing and promoting accessible subsidized services for dogs and cats in San Antonio and Bexar County and all of the funds raised from Casino Night go directly to the organization! Casino Night began in 2012 with SpaySA’s very own Executive Director, Cathy McCoy. “I wanted to host an event where we could say “thank you” to our donors and create an evening of fun but also educate people on the realities of non neutered cats and dogs in San Antonio” said McCoy.
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In 2013, SpaySA Board President, Wendy Welsh, along with her firm, Outside the Box Productions, and the Board of Directors, helped Cathy and her team bring the event to the next level and in only a few short years are looking forward to a sellout crowd. “Great food and drinks, tons of Casino Games, Lounge Areas, Dance Music and Celebrity sightings are all part of a really fun night you don’t want to miss! And, we are so lucky to have Sean and Claudia Elliott, who are such compassionate animal friends, on board to support us,” said Wendy Welsh. Tickets to the event are $75 each. If guests wish to reserve a table plus added benefits – tables for ten are available at $1,600. This event does sell out, so be sure to get your tickets early at www.SpaySA.org. So, join us for this year’s Casino Night – where you can be sure to have a fun filled evening!!
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GuideDogsofTexas Guiding students in the educational system
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hey say that a dog is man’s best friend, but at Guide Dogs of Texas our highly-trained, service dogs are more than just that – they’re the “eyes” for countless, visually impaired Texans, as well as their loving and constant companions, providing them with the freedom, mobility and independence to go about their daily lives. From the moment they are born, our puppies are groomed to be future guide dogs that will be paired with their new owners, who without a guide dog might not enjoy the freedom and independence they desire.
had been using a cane for seven years, he decided to apply for a guide dog. Life has taken on a whole new meaning, he says, since Echo became his canine companion in 2009. “When you try to get through a crowd, you sometimes whack people with your cane. Now we get through so MEET JOHN & ECHO A easily,” he says. “With Echo, I say, ‘Go CLIENT/GUIDE DOG TEAM this way or that way, and she’ll find the SINCE 2009 best way to get there. She’s been 100 Before John Bramblitt lost percent correct. I can’t imagine going his sight in 2001 because of anywhere without her. I had no idea optic nerve damage possibly how great it is to have a guide dog.” related to a pre-existing seizure disorder, ironically, his John teaches classes for local artists in the Dallas area and greatest fear in life was to go blind. continues to support Guide Dogs of Texas. Most recently “I could not imagine what it would be like to live in he joined the Board of Directors so he is not only a client a world without sight,” says the 42-year-old Denton and volunteer but now an official board member! The resident. “I’ve always been a visual learner and have had relationship he made when applied for a Guide Dog has a photographic memory, having the ability to rememchanged his life. Because of Echo he continues to do what ber verbatim what I had read. I used to think that to be he loves to do and that’s art and teaching. He recently blind or to lose a limb was the worst thing that could held an event Saturday June 21st at the Meadows Museum happen to a person.” (open to the public) and taught a painting class where As the unimaginable slowly turned into reality, BramJohn put a whole new spin on the art of life studies. In the blitt slipped into depression and anger filled his days, as galleries, workshop participants were able to explore he wondered how he would survive in a world so depaintings that depict our canine friends. In the studio, pendent on sight. “It was the darkest period of my life,” they were able to touch gentle, highly-trained dogs he recalled. and learn “I thought it life study was the end techniques of my hopes to paint their and dreams. own pooch I had to learn portraits. All new skills like abilities and cooking and levels of exhow to use a perience were cane, includin the class ing crossand John will ing streets.” teach another Although event this Bramblitt JOHN & ECHO WITH HIS INSTRUCTOR SARAH MUMME October! JOHN & ECHO AT THE ALAMO
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MEET JARROD & SEYMOUR CLIENT/GUIDE DOG TEAM SINCE 2008 Being a part of a guide dog team, I am often asked many questions. One which gets asked occasionally is “would you ever go back to using your cane.“ The answer of course is “no, once a guide dog team member always a guide dog team member”, and all of my fellow guide dog people agree. I have heard it said “that using a cane is like riding a bike, and working with a guide dog is like driving a sports car”, and even though I have never driven a sports car, I agree with the saying. Working with a guide grants more independence, dignity, and comfort then a cane. This fact was made clear to me last spring when I returned to school to pursue a teacher’s certification. It has been more than a few years since I have been in school, and the first time I went through college I was a cane user. I was excited to go back to school. With my guide dog Seymour, I would not have to feel like a pin ball bouncing from person to wall zig zagging when walking down a crowded hall way or stumbling around looking for a seat in a large class room. Best of all we can get to school our own, instead of being dropped off by my mother. I love my mom and she is pretty cool as a mom goes, but there is nothing cool about having your mom pick you up or drop you off at school. Now instead of being dropped off and hearing my mom shout out in front of all the other adults “love you baby; have a great day at school.” Seymour, my guide dog and I can catch the bus, and get to class on our own. Also another great thing about working with a guide dog as opposed to a cane is the ability to get other places quickly between classes. When I was using my cane I was able to get from class to class with no time to spare. This often meant being thirsty, hungry, or needing to use the bathroom while class was in session. However now with Seymour, I am able to make quick stops, between classes, and not worry that I will show up late to my next class. Finally, there is the fact that I get to go everywhere with my best friend. Sometimes when you are blind it can be intimating to go places by yourself, but with Seymour by my side I feel that I can handle any thing. I look forward to the challenges that I will face in the future because Seymour is by my side. POPPY AT THE ALAMO {September 2014}
A BIT OF HISTORY We hope you will agree that our guide dogs are the “The Best Dogs in Sight.” Our clients certainly do! A little bit of history, Guide Dogs of Texas was incorporated on Feb. 14, 1989 in San Antonio, Texas and received non-profit [(501(c)(3)] status in June 1989. The first two years of operation were devoted to creating working relationships with local blind service organizations and developing the Puppy Walker Program (raising puppies from 8 weeks to 14 months of age). The second phase consisted of raising funds to hire a professional guide dog mobility instructor (GDMI). Until an instructor was hired, dogs graduating from our Puppy Walker Program were donated to Guide Dogs of America in California. In 1997 the first GDMI was hired and a formal guide dog training program was initiated. The first guide dog, “Harley,” was placed in November 1998 in the Houston area. We collaborate with British Columbia Guide Dog Services in Vancouver, which supplies some of our puppies, as well as with Guiding Eyes for the Blind in Smithtown, N.Y. In 2005, Guide Dogs of Texas was accredited as a full member of the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF). Guide Dogs of Texas opened its residential training center in January 2006. With six state-of-the-art kennels, we can house up to 18 dogs, and with the residential training facility. In October 2010, Guide Dogs of Texas reached a major milestone when “Poppy” delivered a litter of eight puppies as part of the organizations’ in-house breeding program, which continues today. Our Mission at Guide Dogs of Texas is to provide quality guide dogs for Texans who are visually impaired to increase their freedom, mobility and independence. We are committed to personalized service and lifelong dedication to our clients and their guide dogs. We need support from donors like you. Please go to our website at www.guidedogsoftexas.org to donate or simply call the office at (210) 3664081. You can also sign up for our newsletter to stay informed with upcoming events and ways to get JARROD AND SEYMOUR involved. 15
Veterinarian Case Histories BY DR. BALL OF BRACKEN EQUINE CLINIC
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orses possess both a submissiveness and willingness to bond or connect with people when treated in a kind, non-threatening manner. It is this aspect of their personalities that has for years endeared them to us.
While submissive, they are a textbook example of a prey species with a strong flight response. As a grazing prey animal with no real defense mechanism, they rely on their keen sense of sight and sound to alert them to flee when threatened. Behaviorists have termed this flight response as a reaction to a novel rapid movement, which is descriptive of a predator on the attack. Without horns or tusks to defend themselves their survival depends on their reaction time and speed. When dealing with stallions and elevated testosterone levels one has to be aware that they can respond aggressively when fleeing is not an option. One Saturday morning I was asked to radiograph the front hooves of a breeding stallion in order to investigate the possible development of laminitis or founder, a very painful and often degenerative condition of the hoof. When we arrived at the farm, the stallion’s manager met us and led us to the stallions stable. He assisted by holding him as we donned our lead aprons and prepared for the exam. Sedation was administered and the stallion began to relax. We allowed a few minutes for the sedation to become fully effective before commencing. We began the exam by taking radiograph’s of his left hoof and all was going well, or so I thought. As I approached his right side he unexpectedly and instantaneously lunged towards me biting through the lead apron to my upper thigh. As I began to uncoil myself from the pain and surprise of the attack, I realized that in addition to biting through the lead apron the stallion 16
had bitten through and broken two of the keys in my pocket with the sheer force of his bite. A bit shocked and amazed I realized those keys were probably the only reason I was not more seriously injured. The swelling and hematoma that ensued covered most of my thigh and took weeks to resolve. The incident was a painful but important reminder of the force and fury these animals can exhibit. I’ve been fortunate in my career to come out ahead in this and other unexpected encounters with the horses in my practice I’m not sure what exactly initiated the response of this “sedated” stallion but I can tell you I will never forget just how quick and powerful his reaction was to perceived danger. Dr. Ball has been in practice for over 25 years. He attended Texas A&M University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science and graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1981. He is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association and the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology. Although he enjoys all aspects of equine medicine, his special interest lie in lameness, imaging, and ultrasonography. He enjoys fly fishing, backpacking, and golf when not practicing veterinary medicine.
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A: We very rarely dip pets any more. After determining what the cause is for itching (pruritis), appropriate treatment is chosen by your veterinarian. Itching can be caused by mites, fleas, bacterial infection and allergies (very common, especially in three year old Yorkies). Have your vet check the skin closely, discuss safe flea control products, treat your yard with nematodes and vaccum your house. Always determine the cause before treatment. 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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canyouhearmenow? S eptember boasts many different reasons to take note: back to school, responsible dog ownership month, etc. but one thing that most don’t even remember is National Deaf Dog Awareness Week! NDDAW is the last full week of September. While it is not a “holiday” that most of us even knew existed, it does give us a great opportunity to talk about the joy and trials of adopting a deaf dog.
BY DR. COURTNEY H. BRIDGEMAN, CHIEF VETERINARIAN, SAN ANTONIO HUMANE SOCIETY
First let’s talk about deaf dogs a little. Obviously it is not as easy to tell when a dog is deaf as compared to a human being. You can’t ask them to raise a paw if they hear a sound in a pair of earphones. You can blow whistles and shout from outside their vision. Here at the San Antonio Humane Society, we do a cursory test of any dog we suspect may be deaf by going just out of their field of vision and dropping a metal food bowl. A hearing dog will jump or in the very least turn to investigate. A deaf dog, on the other hand, won’t even look around. So what causes Deafness or hearing difficulties in dogs? I heard it has something to do with the color of their eyes? Or was it their ears? Dogs and cats for that matter, can be deaf from birth (called congenitalmost often hereditary) or it can be caused by infection, trauma, or even aging (called acquired). And yes! There is some truth to the old stories that it is linked to their eye or ear color. Certain breeds possessing a “merle” coat color (think the big blue and black Great Danes or Australian Shepherds) can pass on the gene for deafness alongside that highly sought after merle gene. Two copies of that merle gene can lead to a white headed dog, and with it deafness and sometimes blindness (with or without tiny eyes). Chronic ear infections, blunt force trauma, and even chronic exposure to loud noises (just like in people) can cause deafness. Over half of all white cats with at least one blue eye, are deaf. This, of course does not mean that ALL white cats with blue eyes will be deaf but that there is a much better chance than in a normal colored cat. So what are the challenges of having a deaf pet? Is it really hard to have a pet with that physical impairment? For cats, no. As long as your cat is an indoor pet, the dif-
ficulties associated with one that is hard of hearing are few. They can be harder to rouse from sleep and sometimes harder to find since they cannot hear you calling to come out of their hiding place. But let’s face it, cats have “selective hearing” most of the time anyways, so it can be incredibly difficult to determine if your cat is just rebellious or truly deaf, unless you pull out the can opener. For dogs on the other hand, owning a deaf dog can be much more challenging than you might guess. The difficulties are variable and depend largely on the dogs’ personality but here is what you will need to be invested in to make the relationship and your pet successful: 1. Never let a deaf pet off-leash in an unconfined location. Remember, they can’t hear you call them when they get too far away. They can’t hear the sound of your footsteps if they get lost and are looking for you and most importantly they can’t hear the sound of that car when they near the street. An unstreet-savy deaf pet is very much in danger, more so than its hearing counterparts. 2. Corrections and reprimands. One thing I found while owning a deaf pet that I hadn’t anticipated was how much more difficult correction and redirection became while loose in the house. As well as praise. If your dog is loose across a room and goes to chase the cat or get into the garbage, most of us simply use a heavy “no” or buzzer sound to get them to stop what they are doing and then praise them when they obey. All this occurs long before we ever actually reach their location. But this is impossible when schooling a deaf dog or puppy. Not only can they not hear the redirection, but they may not even feel your approach, depending on your flooring, so they may be well into whatever trouble you were trying
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just give off sound waves but also vibrations in the to dissuade them from before you get to them. If ground that are discernible by those standing near us they know they are in the wrong, startling them in depending on the flooring that is shared) can get the the middle of their marauding can actually cause a pup’s attention. defensive nip or bite in the worst circumstances. 3. Training obedience becomes sign language. Most So is it worth it? In short, absolutely! Animals who dogs are taught a combination of verbal and sign cues while learning basic obedience. Dogs are largely are hard of hearing can be wonderful and talented pets. Many Aussie owners, contending with the double merle body language communicators and respond very gene, are out competing successfully with their deaf well to visual cues while trying to become familiar partners. Patience and dedication are all that is required, with the English language. Using the same visual cue each time you give a verbal command helps to but the same is true for any dog. As for the cats? Well, you might not even notice. solidify and clarify what you are asking for during training in case your inflection or the sound of the word varies Dr. Courtney Bridgeman each time you say it. With deaf attended Texas A&M school of dogs, you are simply removing the Veterinary Medicine (‘07) as well verbal command. The hardest part as College of Animal Sciences for most of us trainers is then get(‘02). She joined the San Antonio ting the dog to look up to receive Humane Society as their first the cue. In the hearing dog, we full-time veterinarian 5 years ago use sounds and short phrases or and has worked to create a healthy the dog’s name to get its attention and happy environment for all before giving a command. For the animals there. Dr. Bridgeman the deaf dog, those things won’t enjoys her small ranch of race bred work. A gentle touch, tap, or foot Quarter Horses and raising her DR. COURTNEY H. BRIDGEMAN, CHIEF stomp (to smooth any confusion, 2yr old twin daughters, Evellyn VETERINARIAN FOR SAN ANTONIO HUMANE SOCIETY, AND FRIEND foot stomping and steps do not and Jaedyn. {September 2014}
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What is disc-associated Wobbler syndrome (DAWS)? DAWS (also called dynamic cervical spondylomyelopathy) is a particularly devastating disease of middle-aged large breed dogs that results in degeneration of the intervertebral disc in the cervical spine, narrowing of the vertebral canal and compression of the spinal cord. Chronic impingement of the spinal cord can lead to scarring, atrophy and cavity formation (syringomyelia). Surgical management of DAWS has historically involved decompressing the spinal cord via a ventral slot and fusion with a variable combination of screws or pins, re-bar and bone cement. Surgery can be lengthy, clinical improvement is variable, and the potential for a neighboring “domino” lesion is a concern after surgery. Which breeds are at-risk for DAWS? Although any large breed dog can be affected, Doberman Pinschers, Dalmatians, Weimanarers, Retrievers, and Rottweilers are the most common breeds typically treated for this problem. What signs might my dog show? Clinical signs may include pain (yelping, hiding, decreased activity or appetite), difficulty walking, or abnormal gait (short, choppy front limb gait and long-strided pelvic limb gait). What is Cervical Disc Arthroplasty (CDA)? CDA is a new technique that is modeled after current solutions utilized in human medicine and involves removal of the damaged intervertebral disc and placement of a specialized titanium artificial disc (Adamo spinal disc®). The implant was specifically designed for canine patients and has cutting-edge biomechanical features to promote a similar amount of movement and feel as a normal disc. The procedure does not involve a wide surgi22
cal approach or implantation of the bones of the spine, which decreases invasiveness, postoperative pain and surgical risk. What are the benefits of the technique? - Because CDA is less invasive than traditional techniques post-operative recovery and hospitalization are typically shorter, and patients have lower morbidity and mortality. - Multiple sites can be addressed concurrently. - Because the implant is titanium, these patients are still able to undergo MRI in the future if necessary. Who is a candidate for CDA? Any dog with DAWS that is greater than 50 lbs. in body weight is a potential candidate. How do I find out more about CDA and whether or not my dog or patient may be a candidate? Because special training is required Mission Veterinary Specialists in San Antonio and at our sister hospital in Houston are the only hospitals in Texas that perform CDA. If you are interested in this procedure, please call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cooper. Dr. Cooper is the board-certif ied small animal neurologist at Mission Veterinary Specialists. She graduated with her DVM from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine & then completed a oneyear small animal rotating internship at the University of Missouri. Dr. Cooper completed a three-year Neurology/Neurosurgery residency at Texas A&M in 2012 and was awarded the neurosurgery certif icate in 2013. She completed certif ication for Cervical Disc Arthroplasty in 2014.
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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 or would like anything modified on this list. All breed specific rescue groups are listed on our website.
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For the convenience of their guests there will be a mobile vaccination clinic on site. You will be able to visit with some adoptable dogs and learn about how you can become involved with the lifesaving efforts of the Helotes Humane Society. Relax with a cool drink and listen to live music as you wind down your afternoon. PHOTO COURTESY OF October is a beautiful time KATHY YACCINO of year in South Texas. Make a date with your dog for Sunday Oct.5th from 12:00 until 6:00 p.m.
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departures to a minimum and non-eventful. It is recommended to perform all departure activities 30 minutes prior to leaving such as feeding, walking, and eliminating. Do not leave in a hurry because the dog will pick up on this and can be nervous when the owner leaves the home. Evaluate some of the departure activities the owner performs such as getting the car keys, picking up a wallet or purse, or getting the cell phone. Any of these can be predictors that the owner is going to depart and make the dog anxious. One can try to desensitize the dog to some of the departure of the activities by performing them at times when the owner is not leaving. Teach the pet to be left alone by providing dog bed areas in different rooms for the dog to lie down. Practice with the pet having them lie in these areas for longer periods of time each time and then begin leaving the home and increasing the length of time periods.” Certain methods of distraction can also work well to keep your pet occupied while you leave the premises. These methods include the owner leaving a treat that will take the dog a long time to consume, or leaving the television or music on in the house. Dogs may be kept in a crate which sometimes can increase or decrease the anxiety level, and may also protect the home from damage made by the unwanted behavior of the pet. You may also use a synthetic dog appeasing pheromone (DAP) throughout the household where the pet is located. The pheromone may provide some degree of calming in dogs that experience separation anxiety. “Sometimes dogs suffer from separation anxiety to a point where they need to be prescribed medication from a veterinarian or a veterinary behavior specialist” said Crist. “It is recommended that the medication and a behavior modification program go hand in hand and that the medication does not replace the modification plan. The two veterinary approved medications for separation anxiety in dogs are Clomicalm (generic name clomipramine) and Reconcile (generic name fluoxetine).”
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Q: My 7 year old alpha male Maltipoo goes wild barking at our TV when he sees any animal on it. He can be in another room and hears a commercial in which an animal is in it and comes running over like a wild animal. It limits my seeing a lot of shows or dreading if a dog or animal appears. How can I possibly break him of this annoying habit? Help, —Virginia A: Virginia, Changing the way your dog reacts to the television will take patience and consistency. To start, set up a kennel or crate in a quiet place that is far away from the room where your TV is located. When the program/commercial that elicits the negative behavior comes on, remove your dog from the room and place him in the crate or kennel. When your dog calms down you can then reward him by allowing him out of the crate and back into the TV room. If he continues to react to the television after you’ve taken him out of the crate give him another opportunity and start over. The key to success in this situation is to wait until your dog is calm and quiet BEFORE letting him out. When your dog is able to exit the crate and calm down on a consistent basis, which may take several days to accomplish, you can then move the crate slightly closer to the TV room. Repeat the same routine each time you move the crate closer to the TV room. Eventually, you will reach your goal of being able to have your dog in the same room with you without him reacting to the commercials or programs on the television.
after we return. Thanks, —Crystal A: Crystal, It appears that your dog has some separation anxiety, which is common in: single pet households, dogs that lack confidence, and dogs that are not getting enough physical and/or mental stimulation. To help your dog adjust will take some practice. Try going through the motions of preparing to leave, without actually leaving. While doing so, provide your dog with a treat. This will help change the feeling associated with you getting ready to leave from a negative into a positive. When you are ready to leave give your dog a “high value” treat. This is the treat that really makes your dog’s mouth water such as a stuffed Kong or a tasty chew. Step outside for 5-10 seconds and then re-enter your home. Practice throughout the day so that your dog can grasp that his world will not come to an end when you leave. If your dog handles being alone for 10 seconds you can increase the time spent outside by 2-3 seconds each successful session. The goal here is to stretch the time you are outside of your home while your dog is occupied with a treat. Be prepared to set aside a full day to randomly work with your dog. You should break up your training sessions into 5-20 minute sessions to avoid mental fatigue. Be patient with your dog and don’t rush. Your ultimate goal is to be able to come and go at your leisure without your dog reacting. You may also consider hiding soft, chewy treats around your home before you leave and prior to giving a “high value” treat. Doing so will keep him busy while you are out, reinforcing a positive association with you leaving and returning.
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inding answers to your pet’s health problems can be challenging since our dogs and cats can’t speak to us. Thankfully, veterinarians have an array of important blood tests that can help diagnose a variety of illnesses. The best part is…many animal hospitals can perform this blood work while you wait!
From simple heartworm tests to complex, multi-parameter chemistry profiles, blood screenings are a vital tool in your veterinarian’s arsenal for finding and treating many different diseases. Whether your pet is in the hospital because he is sick or because she needs surgery, many veterinary clinics can now decide what lab work is needed and run those tests immediately. Not only is this type of diagnostic assessment helpful with sick pets, but our healthy animals are benefiting as well. Early signs of many different illnesses will first show up in a blood profile, long before any outward, clinical symptoms are seen. Historically, veterinarians have used large reference laboratories to process their patients’ samples, but in recent years, counter top and “point of care” instruments have surged in popularity. Whether your pet is sick, needs some sort of anesthetic procedure or maybe just a senior check up, the most common set of blood work will involve a complete blood count (CBC) and a chemistry profile. CBCs are a measure of the different types and numbers of cells in the blood. Patients who have too few red blood cells are considered anemic and may have difficulty delivering precious oxygen to the body’s tissues. White blood cells are the microbial defenders of the pet. These soldier cells patrol the body and attack invading bacteria, viruses and other foreign organisms. When a CBC shows a high white count, your veterinarian may be concerned about some sort of active infection. Conversely, low white blood cell counts could mean the cells are depleted from a chronic infection or, in the case of puppies and kittens, could be a sign of a virus. 30
Chemistry panels will look at key enzymes to determine the health of internal organs. Everyone understands that a high glucose level on a chemistry panel may indicate a diabetic animal, but less well known are indicators like Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine and about two dozen others. Veterinarians can identify kidney disease, liver disease and many issues, including some cancers, from these key components of a pet’s blood work. Combined with the pet’s symptoms, environment and other factors, your pet’s doctor will use the results of blood work run in their clinic to give you a diagnosis. It’s important to know that some specific or special testing will still need to be sent to reference laboratories. In either case, diagnostic blood work is a powerful tool to help your veterinarian take the best possible care of your pet. Dr. James Peterson is a 1992 graduate of Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine. He began his career in Emergency Veterinary Medicine in San Antonio, and has practiced both Emergency and Small Animal Medicine in San Antonio for over 20 years. He is currently a director of Mission Pet Emergency in Northwest San Antonio and owns Hill Country Animal Hospital & The Palms Pet Resort in Helotes, TX.
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Mission Pet Emergency Formerly I-10 Pet Emergency
Our Mission is to be your Premier Emergency Care Provider • Urgent/Critical Care • Major and minor injury and illness treated • Caring and experienced staff
www.missionpetemergency.com 8202 N Loop 16043 W San Antonio, TX 78249
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Grooming 5 professional groomers available to pamper your dog or cat, from basic bathing to specialized groom and the latest styling techniques. Doggie PlayCare Exercising the mind and body of your social animal with consistent direction and correction from our certified staff. Training Basic skill classes for young puppies, advance skill classes, private lessons, board and train, and interactive “fun” groups for you and your dogs.
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Boarding Certified staff around the clock every day of the year. We focus on nurturing our guests by maintaining their physical, emotional, and behavioral health.
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12410 Bandera Road @ Loop 1604 Helotes (San Antonio), Texas 78023
(210) 695-1166
info@thepalmspetresort.com www.thepalmspetresort.com
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special thanks to San Antonio Academy for providing the venue for our photo shoot. San Antonio Academy of Texas is an all-boys independent elementary school serving Pre-K through grade 8. SAA has been “educating boys for life” since 1886, www.sa-academy.org. We are also grateful to North Park Subaru for providing us a beautiful lime green hybrid for the cover shot. The 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid is the first ever hybrid from Subaru and provides exceptional efficiency and rugged capability allowing more adventures with less impact. Visit North Park Subaru at 9807 San Pedro and ask for the plasma green pearl color if interested in this specific car. Adorable Harley’s green bow tie was provided by The Pooch House. You can find bow ties of all colors and designs along with other apparel for your pooch at www. thepoochhouse.com.
Dylan is six years old and will be attending first grade. He loves to swim and play video games. Harley is a five year old male Great Pyrenees. He is originally from Longview, Washington where he was a guardian of the neighborhood. Harley was free to roam protecting the chickens and other animals. He was loved by his neighbors, their
horses and all the dogs. Harley is now a Texas dog! He loves it here, but wishes for some cooler weather. Harley’s human parents are Kelly and Mark Thurmon. Harley was trained by Marlene Ring of PAWSitive Solutions Dog & Puppy Training, LLC. He spent a month with Marlene and graduated from her Board & Train Program.
COVER & PICTURES PHOTOGRAPHED BY RENEE SPADE
www.PAWSitiveSolutionsSite.com. Marlene also has a Great Pyrenees that is Harley’s friend. Dakota was adopted from the Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue. If you are interested in learning more about this magnificent giant working breed, go to www.txpyrs.org . There are many great dogs available for adoption on this website.
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• Quality Veterinary Care • State of the art New Hospital • Veterinarian Supervised Boarding Eagle Veterinary Hospital 4701 McCullough Ave, San Antonio TX 78212 210-822-5211 Eagle-vet.com {September 2014}
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ooking for pet friendly, family entertainment? Do you enjoy shopping for your pet, pet adoptions, live music, showing off your pet and fun family activities? I bet you do, who doesn’t? The SA Urban Pet Market hosts all of this and much more, right in the heart of San Antonio at Travis Park.
WRITTEN BY SHANNA DELACRUZ AND MICHELLE POPILEK
Located at 301 East Travis Street, this historic park has recently been renovated thanks to improvement projects and grants from organizations determined to bring Travis Park back to the families of San Antonio. One of the oldest municipal parks in the United States, Travis Park has held community activities, concerts, and other gatherings since 1870! Thanks to their hardworking volunteers and amazing sponsors, the SA Urban Pet Market has put together this unique experience for you and your family at no charge. Interested yet? We knew you would be! The SA Urban Pet Market was created by Alexis Quiroga of PAWsitively Sweet Bakery to support local rescues groups and raise awareness to help San Antonio reach their goal of becoming a no kill city. When we work together there is no limit to what we can accomplish! The SA Urban Pet Market along with its vendors and community partners from all over San Antonio, are proud to come together monthly, and work side by side to make this dream a reality. Together we can raise awareness about spay and neuter, the importance of socialization and raise money for different rescue groups each month! Bring your pets by City Veterinarian Hospital’s tent for all your questions about vaccinations, parasite prevention, play care, acupuncture or diet and exercise. We would love to answer your questions while your pooch takes a dip in our kiddie pools. Adopt an animal on site 34
and receive a special welcome-home package! Door prizes and raffles are announced throughout the day and activities are scheduled for all ages. Pet photographers are available for photo shoots and groomers stand by to pamper your pets. Want to take a break and relax? No problem. Grab a snack, find a tree, and take it all in. September’s theme is Super Hero September! Was there a time that your pet was a Super Hero to you? Maybe she alerted you to an emergency or helped you recover from an illness? Has she helped you on a weight loss journey? Maybe she is always there at the end of a long day. Often times we consider our pets our best friends, we want to hear your story! More information on sponsors, volunteering, contests and dates can be found at saurbanpetmarket.com or https:// www.facebook.com/SAurbanpetmarket. September’s market will be held on Saturday the 19th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Come on out and play; we’d love to meet both you and your pets. Hope to see ya there! Michelle Popilek, Client Relations for City Veterinary Hospital, Friendship Pet Hospital and Wellness Center, and Genesis Breed-Specific Health Care.
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tipsonmoving From Millie:
Millie says about selecting a mover: 1. Obviously, I’m bias and I recommend Reliable Delivery and Moving, but if you decide not to use the best then here are some tips to select from the rest. 2. Do not use a moving company that does not have TXDOT #. All legitimate moving companies are licensed and approved by the Texas Department of Transportation and are issued a TXDOT #. 3. Check with the Better Business Bureau to determine if the moving company is accredited and what their track record has been. 4. Be careful about utilizing the internet, there are companies that pose as moving companies but actually are “Brokers”. They simply take the information from you and find the lowest bidder to do the job. You have no idea about who will be showing up at your home to move you.
Millie was a stray that wandered up to the corporate offices of Reliable Delivery and Moving. She was welcomed with open arms and quickly became friends with everyone in the office. Some close friends, Art & Janet Thompson, had just lost their rescue dog, Henry. The Thompson’s came to visit Millie and let’s just say “It was love at first sight”. Mille now resides with the Thompson’s in the land of Milk & Honey (Swimming pool, acre of green carpet grass and showered with affection 24 hours per day).
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calendarofevents SAFCC-FREE CLASS TO THE PUBLIC ON HOW TO HELP OUTSIDE CATS: 9/7-4804 Fredericksburg Rd (SAHS) 2-4 PM 9/13-8900 Starcrest (Church of Reconciliation-Brown Hall) 12-2 PM 9/20-4618 Thousand Oaks Drive (Thousand Oaks Branch Library) 12-2 PM 9/24-4710 State Hwy 151 (ACS) 6:30-8:30 PM 9/28-353 Rodeo Dr, Spring Branch (Spring Branch EMS) 2-4 PM
SEPTEMBER 20TH: Adoption event at Fetch & Friskers Boerne (701 South Main, Boerne) from 11-4PM with Fetching Fur-ever Families.
SEPTEMBER 4TH: Subaru More 2 Love Launch at ADL (11300 Nacogdoches Rd) from 4-8PM. Food trucks, live music and pet adoptions. Please RSVP to npsubaru.com.
SEPTEMBER 20TH/21ST: Be their Hero Adoption Special at the SAHS (4804 Fredericksburg Rd) 12-7PM both days. Get ready for the Alamo City Comic Con and wear your costume to receive a special adoption fee on your super pet. Speak with the awesome SAHS staff about the organization and get a photo with their dog mascot, Eddie!
SEPTEMBER 6TH: Rescue Rummage Sale hosted by Ordinary Miracles at 5830 FM 2538 from 8-4PM. All Proceeds benefit Ordinary Miracles Canine Rescue. 10-2 PM - Adoption Event and Best Dressed Doggy Fashion Show, hosted by Miami Clips, John Paul Pet, The Pooch House, SAPA! and Wayward Wiskers at 9355 Bandera, Suite #114. Fashion show and raffles to support the rescues. SEPTEMBER 7TH: Doggie Dip Day at Landa Park Aquatic Complex, 350 Aquatic Circle, New Braunfels. 12-4PM. $5/dog/owner and $1 additional person. nbtexas.org/aquatics for more information. SEPTEMBER 13TH: Strut your Mutt in Austin at Mueller Lake Park in Austin, TX. 8AM Registration and 9:30 AM Start. For more information, go to www.strutyourmutt.org/team/AAPAW. Adoption event at Fetch & Friskers Boerne (701 South Main, Boerne) from 11-3PM with Katie’s Roadside Rescue. SA Urban Pet Market at Travis Park from 10-2 PM. This months feature is a Dog Superhero Costume Parade. Shopping, adoptions and food to help benefit local SA rescue groups and organizations. SEPTEMBER 13TH/14TH: Petsmart National Adoption weekend. Pause for Paws, Inc. (Street Dog Rescue) will be at the 281/Bitters store AND The Rim store, along with other rescue groups. Let’s get many dogs adopted!!!!
Open House & Agility Team Demo at Bluebonnet Bunk’ n Biscuit (16302 Interstate 35 N, Selma) from 11:30-1:30PM. Come see their new Agility Team Demo. Meet trainer Steve Rum and enjoy refreshments and fun. Bring your leashed and well socialized dogs too.
SEPTEMBER 23RD: 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. SEPTEMBER 26TH-28TH: SAHS Info Booth at the Alamo City Comic Con. (Fri-8-11PM, Sat 10-8PM, Sun 11-6PM). Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center (200 E Market Street) Speak with the awesome staff of the SAHS about the organization and get a photo with their dog mascot, Eddie! SEPTEMBER 27TH: “Furry-esta” Gala benefitting SAPA! 7-11 PM, Viola’s Ventanas, 9660 Westover HIlls Blvd, Email donate@sanantoniopetsalive.org to sponsor, purchase a ticket or donate a silent auction item! SNIPSA Race for the Rescues at 8AM. For more information and to get involved, please go to www.snipsa.org. Adoption event at Fetch & Friskers Leon Springs (24200 IH-10 West) from 11-3 PM with SA Rocks. OCTOBER 4TH/5TH: Blessing of animals at many churches across San Antonio OCTOBER 5TH: Helotes Humane Society Paws on the Patio at the Helotes Festival Grounds from 12-6PM.
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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Walgreens is your one stop shop for basic Pet Foods, Pet Supplies, & Pet Medications. We can now Flavor your pet’s medications Walgreens offers the Prescription Savings Club which can save you hundreds of dollars on your pet medications We regularly stock the most common pet supplies and frequently prescribed pet medications Let us help you and your furry friends Get Well, Live Well, and Be Well…at your neighborhood Walgreens!
Find Your Local Walgreens: 1-800- WALGREENS or www.Walgreens.com
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Kids Fun True or False Facts about Dogs True or False? 1. Dogs can see Colors…. 2. Our heartbeat is faster than a dogs…. 3. Dogs cannot eat the core of apples or apple slices… 4. The first dog was sent into outer space in 1957, name Laika…. 5. The smallest breed of dogs is a Yorkie…. 6. The largest breed of dogs is an Irish Wolfhound…. 7. Humans normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees, but a dogs is 101.2 degrees…. 8. Puppies, like newborn babies are born without teeth…. 9. Dogs see much better during the day than at night… 10. Dogs can hear things that we cannot..
Facts Children & Everyone should know about Guide Dogs (Provided by Guide Dogs of Texas) 1. Guide Dogs are trained to help the Blind and Visually Impaired find their way around. 2. Guide Dogs can go anywhere your eyes can go! 3. Guide Dogs keep to a straight path avoiding people, objects and other animals 5. Guide Dogs walk on the left side of their handler. 6. Guide Dogs stop at the bottom and top of stair cases until told to move forward. 7. Guide Dogs sit if there is an obstacle overhead so the handler doesn’t run into it. 8. When the handler puts the harness on or Jacket on, the Guide Dog is working. 9. Never pet a Guide Dog in Harness or in Jacket unless given permission.
FIND ANSWERS ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.TEXASDOGSANDCATSSA.COM
www.PetGalaxyUSA.com
Wherever in the world you like to spend your own dream vacation ...
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PET DIRECTORY OF SAN ANTONIO ANIMAL HOSPITALS & VETERINARY SERVICES 4 Paws Animal Hospital............. 2 Amigo Animal Hospital............. 39 Bracken Equine Clinic................ 17 Cibilo Creek Veterinary Hospital................. 9 City Veterinary Hospital.......... IBC Eagle Veterinary Hospital.......... 33 Friendship Pet Hospital and Wellness Center.................. IBC Penny Paws Animal Clinic......... 27 Towne North Animal Hospital..... 7 EMERGENCY Mission Pet Emergency............ 31 SPECIALTY Mission Veterinary Specialists........................... 23 BOARDING KENNELS & DAYCARE FACILITIES Bluebonnet Bunk n Biscuit....... 11 City Veterinary Hospital.......... IBC Four Paws Inn of Converse.......................... 3 Friendship Pet Hospital and Wellness Center........... IBC Grooming By Gloria................. 11 Hill Country Pet Ranch............... 7 K9 Country Club & Training Academy.................. 2 Kara’s K9 Retreat......................... 2 Lucky Dog Pet Grooming......... 11 Pawderosa Ranch (2 Locations).................... 1, 35 Pawsitive Solutions.................. 32 Pet Galaxy......................... 41, BC The Palms Pet Resort & Spa.... 31 CAR DEALERSHIPS Jennings Ford............................ 3 North Park Subaru...................IFC CLEANING SERVICES Maid Affordable...................... 17
GROOMING SERVICES Barbara’s Canine Clip “n Bows...... 3 Bark......................................... 33 Bluebonnet Bunk n Biscuit....... 11 Boerne Grooming..................... 37 City Veterinary Hospital.......... IBC Doggie Stylez............................ 2 Grooming By Gloria................. 11 Hill Country Pet Ranch............... 7 K9 Country Club & Training Academy.................. 2 K9 Klub Dog Grooming.............. 2 Linda’s Pet Grooming.............. 39 Lucky Dog Pet Grooming......... 11 Pet Adventure............................. 7 Pet Bath & Beyond.................. 17 Pet Galaxy......................... 41, BC The Palms Pet Resort & Spa..... 31 Towne North Animal Hospital...... 7 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming........................ 39 MOBILE GROOMING Bark N Bubblez....................... 35 Carolyn’s Mobile Cat Grooming....................... 7 Pet Bath & Beyond.................. 17
PET BOUTIQUES/PRODUCTS/ SPECIALTY/STORES/SUPPLIES Bo Jangles............................... 27 Fetch & Friskers (2 Locations).... 3 Fifi & Fidos Pet Boutique........... 7 Paw Basics................................. 2 Rez Q Pets .............................. 35 The Pooch House.................... 32 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming........................ 39 PET FEED STORES Jupe Mills................................ 25 Morales Feed and Supply........ 33 PET MORTUARY AND CREMATION SERVICES/HOSPICE Bluebonnet Pet Crematory........ 7 Paws in Heaven........................ 18 Pawsitive Memories Hospice... 11 PET PHOTOGRAPHERS/ART Renee Spade Photography...... 29 PET SITTING & WALKING SERVICES Fairy Tails Pet Services............. 35
MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS Dr. Patricia Dinger.................... 28
PET WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES Bark-Yard Bomb Squad Pooper Scooper.................... 7
MOVING SERVICES Reliable Delivery & Moving...... 36
REALTORS Lowe Selling Team .................. 28
NOT FOR PROFIT/RESCUE GROUPS San Antonio Humane Society................. 19 SpaySA.................................... 44
RETAIL SERVICES Alamo Pet Fences.................... 33 SA Flooring Perfections........... 11 Shafer Services.......................... 2
OBEDIENCE TRAINERS Bluebonnet Bunk n Biscuit....... 11 Hill Country Pet Ranch............... 7 K9 Country Club & Training Academy.............. 2 Pawsitive Solutions.................. 32 Pet Galaxy......................... 41, BC The Palms Pet Resort & Spa...... 31
RETAIL STORES Walgreen’s............................... 39
*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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YOU ARE INVITED! On behalf of our Honorary Chairs, Sean and Claudia Elliott, and the SpaySA Board and Staff, join us for our 2014 SpaySA Casino Night!
Join us for Entertainment, Casino Games, Auction, Dinner, Drinks and Tons of Fun!
For Tickets or Sponsorship Information, please visit www.spaysa.org There are more than 150,000 animals on the streets of San Antonio and many of them are not spayed or neutered so thousands of unwanted puppies and kittens continue to be born each year. The first step in working to become a No Kill city is to Spay and Neuter. SpaySA provides ongoing programs such as no or low-cost spay/neutering services, a pet wellness clinic and education outreach services to areas with the greatest stray animal population. SpaySA is the community leader in providing and promoting accessible subsidized services for dogs and cats in San Antonio and Bexar County and all of the funds raised from our Casino Night go directly to the organization so we thank you for your support.
• Wellness Care (Vaccines, Spay, Neuter) • Internal Medicine/Surgery • Complete Dental Care • Full In-House Lab • Digital X-rays • Acupuncture & Laser Therapy • Genetic Testing • Online Pet Store
210-651-0100
17244 IH 35 North Schertz, Texas 78154 3009 and I-35, in front of Lowes www.friendshippethospital.com
SERVING URBAN PETS SINCE 1945
• Comprehensive Veterinary Care • Boarding • Play Care • Grooming
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210-225-6531
818 Austin Street San Antonio, Tx 78208 4 mins. from the Pearl Brewery
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Large Grooming Department With Experienced Pet Stylists! (Available Mon-Sat) Call us today for a free consultation with an expert dog trainer, or to customize your pet’s daycare schedule or perfect dream vacation! 13060 US Highway 281 N, Spring Branch TX 78070, Phone: 830-885-5335