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08 Fun In The Sun Salute To Those 09 AThat Serve & Protect 10 Spotlight Rescue 12 Pet Allergies 13 Pet Friendly Directory 14 Fostering Heroes 18 Ask The Vet 4
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Dr. Courtney Bridgeman Dr. Heather Bunting Shanna Delacruz Dr. Patricia Dinger Dr. Tessa Downey Leslie Finstein Carrye Franzel Frank Haegeland Dr. Dan Kirby Dr. Jeremiah Moorer Dr. James Peterson
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER Texas Dogs and Cats gives a shout out thank you to Pet Galaxy for all their hospitality during their cover photo shoot. This new canine resort pool is “doggone” beautiful. This issue contains a virtual potpourri of useful tips for you and your pets for the last part of summer. Pet pool protocol is included in Shanna Delacruz’s article of City Veterinary Hospital. Summer is heartworm season so we also include some worthwhile advice about the subject from Dr. Bunting of Bulverde Animal Hospital. Speaking of Bulverde, this month’s feature focus is on the Bulverde Humane Society. We also cover the military pet bond with an article from Lackland AFB. Additionally, we have our gallery of photos of the men and women of San Antonio that serve and protect us with their pets. And if summer in San Antonio is not hot enough, we feature an article on Kia, the San Antonio fire department dog that is in the running for national honors. Please help Kia achieve national recognition by voting for her at www.herodogawards.org through September 15th with one vote per day. Make certain to have a happy & safe end of summer with your pets! Also be reminded that our October cover contest entry dates are between August 15thAugust 22nd. See our Facebook for details at Texas Dogs and Cats San Antonio. Maybe your pet will grace the cover of our upcoming October issue!
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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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WRITTEN BY: SHANNA DELACRUZ: VETERINARY TECHNICIAN; CITY VETERINARY HOSITAL
We’ve all seen the signs, NO lifeguard on duty! Swim at your own risk! This doesn’t only apply to us, but to our pets as well. Although our dogs won’t be doing high dives off the board, or double back flips off the ledge they are still at risk for injuries. Here are a few tips to keep your pet happy and healthy this summer. First, take a good look at your pet and decide whether or not they may enjoy time in the water. While most breeds enjoy swimming, others may do better on the sidelines soaking up the rays, or lounging in the shade. Hey, to each their own. Right? For our dogs who love to swim in lakes or at the beach, brightly colored life jackets are a great way to provide increased visibility and additional support while in the water. Proper fitting of life jackets is essential. The jacket should fit snugly around your pets upper body without restricting their movements. Pets should be able to safely enter and exit a pool by way of stairs. In unfamiliar surroundings even the most accomplished swimmer can become frightened and panic trying to get out of deep water. This is easily avoided by properly introducing them to the pool and showing them the correct way in and out. Do not encourage your pet to jump from the sides of the pool if you are not confident that they know where the exit is. Just like children, pets need to be reminded to take breaks. Encourage your pet to spend some down time with you in the shade. Cool, fresh water should also be available at all times. Try to prevent your pet from drinking large amounts from pools,
lakes, or other bodies of water, as these may have chemicals or large amounts of bacteria or parasites. Like us, pets are susceptible to exhaustion and heat stroke. Keep an eye out for signs of fatigue or overheating. Excessive drooling, panting, or any other abnormal behavior should be evaluated promptly to avoid complications. Senior dogs should be watched more carefully as they tend to overheat faster. Lighter colored dogs can and will become sunburned easily. Pet sunscreen is sold at pet stores and is recommended for short haired or fair skinned dogs. If your pets skin is starting to become pink or irritated it may be time to take a break inside. After your day in the water make sure to bathe your dog well in an oatmeal or aloe based shampoo. This not only cleans your pets coat but also moisturizes, keeping your pet’s skin from drying out or becoming irritated. So regardless of where you pop your tent or decide to cook out, keep these water safety tips in mind, have a blast this summer, and don’t forget your cameras.
Shanna Delacruz is a veterinary technician for City Veterinary Hospital.
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asalute To those that serve & protect in San Antonio
DEPUTY CHIEF ANTHONY TREVIﾃ前 & ANUK
DETECTIVE VIRGINA GARCIA AND HER CAT LINCOLN
LT. JIMMY SIDES & SNICKERS
OFFICER DOUG GREENE AND DIESEL
SAFD BATTALION 3 A SHIFT CHIEF CHRIS VARELAS AND JADA
SAFD FIRE ENGINEER CASEY ALLRED & TILLER
SAFD FIRE ENGINEER DEBORAH FOSTER & GRENDEL
SAFD FIRE ENGINEER GINO MONTEMAYOR & TROUBLES
SAFD LT. JENNIFER CHADWICK AND LOLA
SAPD PATROL OFFICER STEPH CREGER AND CODY
SAFD FIREFIGHTER SAFD FIREFIGHTER JUSTIN HUTTO & SOPHIE STEVEN POTTER & CINDER {August 2014}
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{spotlightrescue} BY CARRYE FRANZEL BAHS VOLUNTEER/PRINT MEDIA COORDINATOR
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Providing A Better Tomorrow for Homeless Animals
he story of Bulverde Area Humane Society is a remarkable one. In 1977 longtime Bulverde resident Dolores Caldwell picked up the local phone book and started cold calling with the question, “Will you help me get an animal shelter started in Bulverde?” What began as a collection of volunteers taking stray and abandoned animals into their homes was by 1983 a 501(c)(3) nonprofit shelter. Today, BAHS is a 3.25 acre multi-use tract with 24 indoor/outdoor dog kennels, 7 quarantine pens, a cattery, nursery and surgery recovery building, agility field and fenced yards for off-lead dog play. In the past 18 months, we’ve placed 400 dogs and cats in new homes. BAHS accepts no city or county contract funds because to do so would compromise our ability to remain a no-kill shelter. We are powered by volunteers, underwritten by donations and grants and managed by a working Board of Directors. Shelter volunteers include adults, seniors, families with children and scout troops who come here to walk dogs, play with kittens and puppies, groom and spend quiet time with the animals – socializing them for better transitions into homes. How do pets end up at BAHS? They are surrendered by owners, picked up as strays, tied to our gate or tossed over our fence after hours. They come from Comal and Bexar counties and beyond. Some come from other facilities where they might otherwise be euthanized for lack of space. The vast majority are healthy, adoptable dogs and cats. Upon arrival at BAHS, each animal is examined by a veterinarian, medical conditions treated, spayed or neutered, brought current on vaccinations and microchipped. Shelter staff and volunteers assess the behaviors
of each new arrival to identify what kind of home would be the best fit. Dogs and cats vary widely in comfort with strangers, children, other dogs or cats and their exercise needs range from low to high. These factors should always be considered before deciding on a pet. BAHS is also a proud partner with Animal Rescue Connections and San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition in Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), a community program that reduces the breeding of community cats. With TNR cats are humanely trapped, taken to a vet for sterilization and after a brief recovery period returned to the area where originally captured. Data supports this as effective in reducing the number of strays. Free informational workshops are offered every 4th Sunday of the month at the Bulverde Spring Branch EMS Building to teach concerned citizens about the process and resources to be part of this important work. Bulverde Area Humane Society takes in unwanted dogs and cats, provides for their food, shelter and care while serving as each animal’s advocate in the search for a home. We are providing a better tomorrow for homeless animals. For more information visit us online at bulverdeshelter.com or find us on Facebook.
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• Vaccinations • General Surgery • Dentistry • Pharmacy/Boarding • Spay/Neuter • Laser Therapy Treatment • Digital X-Rays • Flea Control
Kirk S. Kothmann, D.V.M. Heather Bunting, D.V.M. Full Service Veterinary Hospital
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“Caring for pets is what we do; it’s as simple as that. In fact, I can’t think of anything I’d rather do. I think it comes through in the care we give.” — Kirk S. Kothmann, DVM MON – FRI 7am–9pm
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et rescue organizations are extremely busy year round here in San Antonio. There are many reasons that people may choose to surrender their pet. One common reason in families I have encountered is because someone in the family is showing signs of allergies.
If someone in your home has symptoms of pet allergies, there are many steps that can be taken to resolve the situation. The most important step is to see an allergist (medical specialists who are experts in diagnosing and treating allergies and asthma) to determine whether there is truly a pet allergy by a simple skin test. I have seen many patients in my office that are concerned they have a pet allergy and it turns out to be the pollen on the pet’s fur that is causing the symptoms! If someone in the family does show up positive to the pet, there are several steps that can be done to minimize exposure and treat the symptoms. The following research-based environmental changes (from ACAAI) can reduce the allergen levels in your home and may help stop symptoms: • Keep the pet out of the allergic person’s bedroom and restrict the pet to a specific area of the home. • Replace carpeting with hard surfaces. Carpeted floors accumulate 100 times more cat allergens than hard floors. Switch to polished surfaces like hardwood floors, polished stone or tile. • Limit or remove fabric upholstered furniture. Research shows that upholstered furniture and curtains contain significant amounts of cat dander and even more than what is found on the floor. • Wash bedding and curtains. To remove animal dander from bedding and curtains, use one of these three techniques: wash in water at least 140°F with one rinse; wash at any temperature with two rinses; or wash in a steam washing machine. • Protective “allergy” coverings for mattresses, box springs and pillows are recommended, and studies show that tightly woven fabric with pore size less than 4 microns wide can reduce allergens. • Make multiple changes for best results. Studies show that making multiple indoor environment changes is required to significantly reduce pet allergens. 12
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• Litter boxes should be placed in an area unconnected to the air supply for the rest of the home, and should be avoided by the allergic patient. Some additional tips that might be helpful are: bathing pets regularly, cleaning the walls with wet rag, using a HEPA air purifier in the room that the animal spends time for at least 4 hours a day, and using a HEPA vacuum cleaner to vacuum regularly. Pet owners with allergies should see an allergist, who will discuss treatment options, including whether allergy shots (immunotherapy) can bring pet dander allergy symptoms relief. An estimated 10 percent of the population may be allergic to animals. A higher rate of 20 to 30 percent of individuals with asthma have pet allergy symptoms. Allergy shots (immunotherapy) may be indicated for cat or dog allergies, particularly when the animal cannot be avoided - as might be the case when the patient is a small animal veterinarian (or the typical animal enthusiast!). They are typically given for at least three years and decrease symptoms of asthma and allergy. Usually after about six months of weekly injections allergy symptoms improve and less medication is required. Allergy shots are most effective and safe when administered under the supervision of an allergist-immunologist. The response is highly individual and depends on environmental avoidance as well as the initial sensitivity of the individual. Allergy drops which are not currently FDA approved to treat pet allergies, but can be made available to those unable to do injections, may give similar results and have the benefit of being done at home. Call to schedule your appointment today. Dr. Patricia Gomez Dinger 210-499-(ITCH)4824. mysaallergist@yahoo.com Advanced Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Center of San Antonio | Dr. Patricia Gomez Dinger 540 Madison Oak Dr. Suite 210 San Antonio, TX 78258 and 5000 Schertz Parkway, Building 400, Suite 400 Schertz, TX
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Raising a military working dog
BY: LESLIE FINSTEIN, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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lways watching with sharp eyes, sharp ears and all senses in tune; protecting our nation on the front-lines of Afghanistan, in our airports, on our streets and in our backyards; these warriors are fierce, powerful, highly trained and ready for action.
FOSTER FAMILIES RECEIVE ALL THE SUPPLIES THEY NEED FROM THE PROGRAM WHILE RAISING THEIR PUPPIES TO INCLUDE FOOD, TOYS, CRATES, LEASHES AND COLLARS. THE PROGRAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH FOSTER FAMILIES TO ENSURE THAT THEY AND THEIR PUPPIES RECEIVE LOTS OF SUPPORT.
But before they can serve our nation, they have to stop being so darned cuddly and definitely get housebroken. Just as it takes a village to raise a child, the same goes for raising a Belgian Malinois to be a military working dog. For Dr. Stewart Hilliard, Perry “Shawn” Geurin and the breeding program team at the 341st Training Squadron on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, every day is devoted to breeding and raising America’s next generations of four-legged heroes. The Department of Defense hired Dr. Hilliard in 1998 to start the military working dog breeding
program in April of that year at then Lackland Air Force Base. Hilliard’s background in breeding and raising dogs combined with his Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience, “a fancy way of saying animal learning” said Hilliard, made him the perfect candidate to lead the program and why he’s been in the job ever since. Why start a military working dog breeding program? For years prior and through today, according to Hilliard, a tall man with salt-and-pepper hair who looks ready to work with the dogs at any time in his working boots, camo pants and layered long-sleeve shirts, the DOD
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would purchase from reaching the MWDs from breedpups. The puppies ers in Europe where themselves were they have at least visible on the moni100 years of raising tors in the corner, and breeding these playing and sleeping working dogs, such in their rooms. as police dogs. At this age, six In the late 1990’s, weeks, they had after decades of been separated from bringing in dogs their mothers in from Europe, the anticipation of their DOD saw a need to fostering that began breed and raise their the following week. own in response to When asked why the nation’s growing she loves her job, need for dogs. Davis pointed to the “Dogs are really screens above her. PUPPIES FROM THE TT4 AND UU4 LITTERS TAKING A NAP WHILE WAITING TO MEET surprisingly impor- THEIR FOSTER FAMILIES ON DEC. 11, 2013 AT JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND. “They are fun, tant to the modern cute and adorable military,” said Hilliard. “We think of this as an age of and they need someone to take care of them,” said Davis. high technology: Satellites, GPS, computers and techThey are always learning, imprinting and discovering nologies of all kinds and it is a surprising fact that dogs, things, said Davis and she gets to experience it all up close. properly trained dogs, especially explosives detecting “There is a lot of work involved too, they need feeddogs, are still the single most effective countermeasure ing, bathing, sometimes medication, have to ensure the against the kinds of things that people use to try to hurt health and welfare of these guys.” our people” “It’s a lot of work. There are many rewards to it, I “A good bomb detector dog is still the most flexible, mean, who doesn’t love puppies?” the most efficient, the most cost effective means for us to This staff is involved from day one through the day find [improvised explosive devices] and things like that.” they leave for their foster families (at 6 ½ weeks). According to Hilliard, while the MWD bloodlines Next comes the foster stage, where Geurin is the and training theories are European in origin, the DOD unit lead. models their breeding program on the way Seeing Eye Foster families have been part of the program since dogs and similar service dogs are raised. the very beginning and without the fosters, the program It’s a community approach. The DOD “essentially could not run, said Hilliard. leverages volunteer labor to get the dogs raised,” Fosters are that volunteer labor that helps the DOD said Hilliard. raise well-adjusted puppies for military service. “The puppies go through three phases of life, and During this phase in a young dog’s life, from 6 ½ there is a team of people around them every step of weeks to seven months it’s not just military personnel the way,” said Geurin, former active duty Navy and Air who play a vital role. Every potential future working dog Force police officer, and now Air Force civilian. born in the unit will spend time with a foster family. Love for the job and for these dogs permeates After the foster stage, the dogs return to base to bethe program. gin months of training and testing to become military First, the whelping staff that works with the mothers working dogs. through the pregnancy and helps with their newborn The goal of the foster program and those months pups. This team is hands on, 24/7 with the dogs through spent ‘outside the wire’ is to socialize the puppies and the first six weeks of their lives. instill some basic skills like basic obedience, playing Kimberly Davis, puppy development specialist workwith rubber balls and other toys, playing tug of war, and ing at JBSA-Lackland since 2007, has worked in all the building blocks of military training through weekend departments of the military working dog program and courses on the base. now is here in the whelping kennel. To Hilliard’s surprise, the people who have volSitting in her scrubs in the lobby of the whelping unteered to foster the puppies have become very kennels; a nondescript building with a bucket of bleach committed to the task. out front to wipe your shoes off in to prevent any germs continued on pg 16 {August 2014}
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to go away, there are continued from pg 16 plenty of past fos“Our most proters who volunteer ductive volunteer to babysit. has raised 13 or 14 “We have a great puppies for us,” said support network, Hilliard. “That’s six the fosters are never or seven years of her alone,” said Takeshita. life with one of our Asked why she puppies in her home.” does it, Takeshita According to said; “It’s very reHilliard, Geurin and warding to know that fosters interviewed the dog that I helped for this story, the foster and grow, and fosters have become learn a little bit of their own commuthe basic obedience nity with a (private) training, is going to Facebook page they go out there and save run separate from people’s lives.” the official Facebook The opportunity to page for the proMILITARY WORKING DOG, AND NEW MOM, LISA WITH HER SIX PUPPIES ON JAN. serve the nation and gram, DoD MWD 25 AT JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND. THE PUPPIES ARE THE WW4 LITTER support the military Breeding Program. WHICH IS THE 101ST LITTER BORN AT JBSA-LACKLAND UNDER THE DEPARTMENT was a common theme “It’s like a club,” OF DEFENSE MILITARY WORKING DOG BREEDING PROGRAM. talking to fosters. said Hilliard. “These What was also common was the use of the word family people are completely committed to this.” to describe the community of people who raise, foster “I think it’s a combination of being devoted to what we do, and thinking [they] are making a valuable contri- and train these dogs. A community of people forged around a common bution to the military, supporting the military, national purpose: Raising the next generation of American milidefense and all that,” said Hilliard. “It’s [their] patriotic tary working dogs, four legged heroes who are on the thing to do.” front lines every day. “And some people just love having puppies around.” Anyone living within two hours’ drive of the base is eligible to apply. Current Litters After a family/individual passes all the necessary TT4 and UU4: 13 puppies, currently fostered requirements, including a home visit by Geurin they get VV4: 9 puppies, foster period begins Monday to play a part in raising a hero. WW4 and XX4: 16 puppies, foster period begins The goal is to ensure puppy safety and that their in early March family life is supportive of raising a puppy, i.e. having no more than 3 other dogs/pets and no children Basic qualifications for fostering a military under the age of 5. working dog: Fosters then become part of the “breeding program • Must live within two hours of JBSA - Lackland family” and Geurin and his team are there every step • Must have no more than three personal dogs in of the way. the household “I always have my ‘bat-phone’ on,” said Geurin. “My • Must not have any children in the household job is to guide them through those months of fostering.” under 5 years of age The fosters also lean on each other for advice and play dates. Their Facebook group, comprised of over 100 forOther qualifications are discussed with applimer and current fosters, built a community to help them cants in consultation with the foster coordinator serve their country through this program. and breeding program staff. Marie Takeshita, a foster since 2011 and Air Force If interested and can dedicate five and a-halfMaster Sgt. working at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgimonths to foster a puppy, please send an email cal Center as an operating technician, has fostered 4 to MWD.Foster@us.af.mil. dogs of her own and “baby-sat” dozens of them. The puppies can’t leave the local area so if a foster has 16
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n 2012, the 3 branches of the Armed Forces and the Department of Veteran Affairs launched a campaign to improve the wellbeing of its personnel and those who were returning from duty by integrating holistic modalities into military medicine. Now, you could be asking yourself, what does that have to do with my relationship with my pup? This is a dog and cat magazine! True! But part of the focus of the magazine this month is our Armed Forces! So it’s my duty to point out something that veterinary medicine and the medicine practiced with veterans have in common!
BY DR. COURTNEY H. BRIDGEMAN, CHIEF VETERINARIAN, SAN ANTONIO HUMANE SOCIETY
Holistic medicine by definition is a form of healing that considers the whole person -- body, mind, spirit, and emotions -- in the quest for optimal health and wellness according to Google. In practice, this is generally accomplished by blending the more common “Western” medicine (antibiotics, other drugs, vaccinations, diagnostic bloodwork, etc.) with the “Eastern” medicines that are less common here in the states (things like acupuncture, massage therapy, reiki, and chiropractics). It also can begin to incorporate more “homeopathic” remedies in its modalities. Homeopathic medicine by Google’s definition is a medical philosophy “based on the idea that the body has the ability to heal itself. Homeopathy was founded in the late 1700’s in Germany and has been widely practiced throughout Europe.” The practice of homeopathy is centered around the idea that the things the body needs to heal itself can be found in nature and drugs and other man made ideas should be avoided. Ok, now that we have the definitions firmly in hand, let’s look at integrative medicine. Integrative medicine is a form of medicine that takes both the Western ideas and traditions and combines them with more Eastern or homeopathic treatment protocols. Some of the treatments that are being brought back seem like they come from the dark ages, but have some real benefits when used correctly. Here are some of the treatments we have used at the SAHS that are also being used in human medicine:
1. Acupuncture: I had the great fortune of being able to take a long course in acupuncture a few years back. I spent a lot of class time learning about the “Eastern” methodology and treatment protocols. The thought process is, forgive me, foreign to students trained in a Western world, but the benefits speak for themselves. I often use acupuncture needle placement right alongside the traditional medications of Western Medicine. I have seen some amazing things in patients stemming from the acupuncture alone. One of my favorite cases was a Bassett Hound who suffered from a debilitating spine disorder. She had lost the ability to use her hind limbs. MRI or other such modalities were out of our reach, so we went to acupuncture. We supported her hind end for a while and began doing treatments with acupuncture twice a week. Along with a little Western steroid treatment, the affects were noticeable almost immediately. She began to start trying to place her feet. Within two weeks she was walking again but could still not support herself. By six weeks, she was walking unaided. By three months, she went home to her new family a normal dog with a history of back issues! Now, not all acupuncture works this dramatically. And not all cases we use it on are this debilitated. One of my favorite uses of acupuncture is for kitties that won’t eat. The shelter is a stressful environment and cats can internalize that stress and go on a hunger strike. While this seems innocuous enough, one of the main concerns is something called “hepatic lipidosis” or roughly translated “angry liver fat”. An overweight kitty who stops eating will mobilize that fat in its liver. This liver fat can actu-
SUGAR - PHOTOS COURTESY OF SARAH STOCKMAN AND ANDREA YANASE
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ally, through an elaborate chain of events, poison the kitty and cause liver failure. We are constantly on the lookout, therefore, for kitties who aren’t eating, even for as short as a day or two. When we get that first alarm bell, we head out with a few acupuncture needles in hand to hit the points that stimulate appetite. Most of the time, viola! A hungry kitty.
body’s response (according to a study in New Zealand). Honey has helped us bring many animals’ wounds to closure!
3. Maggots: Yes, right out of the dark ages of medicine. Maggots and Leaches were used in wound care when there was no such science. When medicine became “sophisticated” the use of other animals in treatment 2. Honey: We protocols was all know that thrown right honey is liquid out the window. SUGAR, A 1 YEAR OLD TERRIER MIX, ARRIVED AT THE SAHS WITH WOUNDS ON HER gold in more And rightly so. MOUTH AND FRONT PAW. AS AN ALTERNATIVE THERAPY, DR. BRIDGEMAN APPLIED than just its There was no HONEY ON HER WOUNDS AND WITHIN 1 MONTH, SUGAR HEALED WONDERFULLY AND color. Long way to affecHAS SINCE BEEN ADOPTED! have the rumors tively produce circulated about its homeopathic powers. I personally sterile populations of these animals to introduce into have used it to help mitigate the effects of a powerwounds thus allowing the introduction of bacteria ful pollen allergy. Human medicine has been using as well! Not today. Colonies of sterile maggots and non-pasteurized raw local honey to treat a variety leaches are being reintroduced into medicine with of ailments among the top allergies and wounds. great results. So far we have only had one good opWe use the same honey listed above (very important portunity to try maggots on one wound. But I’m sure that it fits that description) to treat a variety of open we will have other cases in the future. wounds. The wound has to fit a certain criteria to garner the honey Dr. Courtney Bridgeman treatment. Honey is then poured attended Texas A&M school of into the wound in much the same Veterinary Medicine (‘07) as well way as a traditional western ointas College of Animal Sciences ment would be applied. As the (‘02). She joined the San Antonio honey will melt, the wound must Humane Society as their first be appropriately bandaged and full-time veterinarian 5 years ago the dressing changed frequently. and has worked to create a healthy The honey goes to work immeand happy environment for all diately, stimulating the body to the animals there. Dr. Bridgeman produce granulation tissue and enjoys her small ranch of race bred mobilize white blood cells. The Quarter Horses and raising her honey itself works as an antibacDR. COURTNEY H. BRIDGEMAN, CHIEF 2yr old twin daughters, Evellyn terial agent producing hydrogen VETERINARIAN FOR SAN ANTONIO and Jaedyn. HUMANE SOCIETY, AND FRIEND peroxide when mixed with the {August 2014}
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elbowdysplasia E It may be more than just “growing pains” lbow dysplasia is a common cause of lameness in the front legs of young (6 months old) large breed dogs. Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Newfoundlands, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and Rottweilers are the most common breeds affected.
BY JEREMIAH MOORER, DVM, DACVS
Male dogs tend to be more commonly affected than female dogs, presumably due to their larger body size and higher growth rate. The term “elbow dysplasia” encompasses several different disease processes of the elbow including medial coronoid disease (MCD), ununited anconeal process (UAP), osteochondritis dessicans (OCD), and radioulnar incongruity (RUI). Dogs can be affected by one or multiple of these conditions at the same time. The most common clinical sign of elbow dysplasia is lameness (limping) in one or both front legs. You also may notice that your dog is reluctant to rise from lying down. Your veterinarian may find pain on manipulation of one or both elbow joints. Localizing pain to the elbow and not the shoulder can be difficult in some dogs. Your veterinarian must first localize the source of the lameness to the elbow in order to suspect elbow dysplasia. There are other diseases in young, large breed dogs that can cause a similar lameness but will have different findings on physical examination and other diagnostics. Definitive diagnosis of elbow dysplasia can require advanced diagnostics such as radiographs (x-rays) and/or CT scan, depending on the condition that is suspected. Treatment varies depending on which of the components of elbow dysplasia is causing the lameness. Medial coronoid disease (MCD) and OCD can be treated minimally invasively with arthros-
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copy. During this procedure, the joint is entered with a small camera, which allows excellent visualization of the joint, instead of opening the entire joint. Arthroscopy with screw placement can be used to treat UAP, and arthroscopy combined with an ulnar ostectomy may be used to treat RUI. No matter which of the components is diagnosed and which surgical procedure is performed, long term treatment for arthritis will be beneficial and lead to a better outcome for your dog. This can be as simple as giving supplements daily or as aggressive as weekly physical therapy and injections to help treat the arthritis.
Dr. Moorer graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. He completed a 1 year rotating internship at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine following graduation. He then completed a 1 year surgical internship at the Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center followed by a 3 year surgical residency at Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences. Dr. Moorer stayed on for an additional year as faculty at OSU after the residency during which time he passed the ACVS certif ication examination (2014).
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ongratulations to the San Antonio Fire Department’s (SAFD) very own Arson K-9, Kai, for being named one of the eight finalists for the 2014 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards. Thanks to the public’s votes, Kai beat out more than a dozen other dogs to win the “Arson Dogs” category and she must now face off against the winners of the seven other categories.
Voting is now open for the final round that will determine which heroic hound will be named this year’s American Hero Dog, at the fourth annual Hero Dog Awards in California. The public is invited to submit one vote per day through Monday, September 15, 2014 at http://www.herodogawards.org/ vote/?nominee=89247242. Each of the eight finalists and their handlers will be flown to Hollywood to take part in the Hero Dog Awards gala on Saturday, September 27 where the winning 2014 American Hero Dog will be chosen. All eight finalists will win $1,500 for their chosen charity selected from the contest’s list of 15 charity partners. The top winner will win an additional $5,000 for their charity partner. Kai is the SAFD’s only Accelerant Detection Canine. She is a shelter rescue dog who has now been with the department for almost four years. Kai is a six-year-old female Black Labrador Retriever. She was caught by a dog catcher and placed in Animal Care Services in Central Illinois. Her owners forfeited her and she faced certain death when the McLean County Humane Society stepped in and rescued her. While at the facility, she was noticed for her drive and a call was made to State Farm’s Arson Dog Program. SAFD Arson Investigator Justin Davis and K-9 Kai were partnered together in July of 2010. Kai is trained to detect petroleum based hydrocarbons like gasoline and charcoal lighter fluid. She assists in investigations locally and around Bexar County by locating key evidence. K-9 Kai also educates the public about fire safety and fire investigation by making appearances and going to school demonstrations. Kai’s Partner Davis, states “The $1,500 they have 26
received will be made to Paws Alive. This charity helps raise money for heat alarms, ballistic vest and medical grade trauma kits for canines. If Kai wins the Hero Dog Award, the charity than receives an additional $5,000.00 dollars. Kai has gone from a shelter to now working over 200 fire investigations. Davis along with Kai talk to school kids, attend events and promote education about the Arson Bureau, the San Antonio Fire Department and fire safety. This is a nationally recognized award and shines a light on the San Antonio Fire Department and the City Kai diligently serves. Davis is proud that Kai is being recognized nationally and it is all due to the incredible support given by San Antonio. The success of Kai is a direct result of many people who recognized how special she was from her time spent in the shelter to now. It is rewarding that Kai is being recognized for being a special dog. Kai is the perfect example of what a dog can do when put into the right situation. The Accelerant Dog Program is the result of the partnership between public and private entities. State Farm Insurance is the Arson Dog Program sponsor and awarded a scholarship to Davis to attend the Accelerant Detection Canine School. Before the program ever took off, USAA and Generations Federal Credit Union donated money to fund the program. DVM Lewis Radicke is the program veterinarian and donates all his services at no cost. Nutro Natural Choice Dog food donates to the program and provides for all of Kai’s nutritional needs. The Arson Dog Program is sponsored by State Farm Insurance and you can go to http://arsondog.org/ to learn more about the program.
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eartworm disease is a condition that affects numerous dogs, wild canids, cats, ferrets, and even sea lions across the United States. Heartworm disease has been reported in all 50 states; however, most cases occur in the Southeast region and along the Mississippi river valley.
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Heartworms, or the scientific name Dirofilaria immitis, are classified as roundworms and can grow up to 14 inches in length. The adult worms live in the pulmonary artery, the artery that carries blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs. Adult worms can live in the dog for 5 to 7 years if left untreated. The heartworm requires a mosquito vector for its maturation and transmission between dogs. When there are adult female worms present, they release their young, called microfilariae into the bloodstream. The mosquito picks up the microfilariae when it bites an infected dog. When an infected mosquito bites another dog the microscopic larvae are deposited onto the dog’s skin. The heartworm matures on the dog’s skin for approximately three months before entering the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, they migrate to the heart and pulmonary arteries. It is here that they mate with other heartworms releasing microfilariae into the bloodstream that can be transmitted to another mosquito, and the cycle continues. In the early stages of heartworm disease, the dog may not exhibit any clinical signs. It is only until numerous heartworms are living in the pulmonary arteries that clinical signs develop. Owners typically notice a mild, chronic cough, lethargy, exercise intolerance, decreased appetite or weight loss. As the disease progresses, the right side of the heart has to work harder due to the presence of the heartworms, which can lead to right-sided heart failure. Heartworm disease is easily diagnosed and testing can be performed at the veterinary hospital during your routine wellness exams. Testing involves a blood test that looks for a protein secreted by adult female worms. Often, your veterinarian will also look at a drop of blood under the microscope to evaluate for young heartworms within the bloodstream. Once confirmed positive, radiographs are performed to evaluate if there is any enlargement of the pulmonary 28
arteries or the right side of the heart which would indicate a more severe infection. Treatment for heartworm disease is two-fold. First, injections are given in the muscle to kill the adult worms. It is very important during this time of treatment that the patient is kept quiet and exercise limited for up to two months. This will decrease the risk of the dying worms from causing blockages of blood flow through the lungs. The second step is focused on killing the young heartworms in the bloodstream and is typically done by administering a heartworm preventative or similar medication. Prevention is the best medicine. You can prevent heartworm disease in your dog by administering a heartworm preventative. There are a variety of heartworm preventative medications on the market today including topical, oral tablets or chews, as well as a six-month injection. By administering heartworm preventative properly and on a timely basis, you can protect your dog from this potentially fatal disease. Dr. Heather Bunting grew up in Humble, TX, and knew from the age of 5 that she wanted to be a veterinarian. She received her bachelor of science in Animal Science from Texas A&M University in 2003. She then moved to Southern California to attend veterinary school at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA. After graduating in 2009, she completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery with an emergency and specialty hospital in Los Angeles. She worked as a general practitioner in Southern California for 3 years, before deciding to move back home to Texas to be closer to family. Dr. Bunting is currently working at Bulverde Animal Hospital. Dr. Bunting’s professional interests include cardiology, wound healing, ultrasound, and preserving the human-animal bond.
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hether you refer to it as “kennel cough” or more properly, “infectious tracheobronchitis”, many people are unaware of how common this illness really is.
Infectious tracheobronchitis, is a communicable bronchitis in dogs that is often found anywhere dogs congregate. Naturally, boarding kennels come to mind, but quite often, people will forget that grooming salons, dog parks, or even pet superstores can also be potential sources of infection. Dogs who contract tracheobronchitis will produce a rough, hacking cough that many owners will describe as the pet trying to cough something up or even retch. Spasms, or coughing fits, are not uncommon and some people relate that their pets seem worse at night. Kennel cough can be caused by a wide variety of organisms, including canine adenoviruses, canine distemper virus and a bacterial species that goes by the name of Bordetella bronchiseptica. Other viruses, such as canine herpesviruses or canine influenza virus may contribute to the disease, and it is not uncommon to see more than one pathogen involved. Infected dogs will spread viruses or bacteria through airborne particles where healthy dogs can inhale them. In some cases, the germs can also spread via toys or food dishes. Dogs that are exposed will generally show signs of illness within two to fourteen days and may act sick for an additional two weeks. In many cases, the disease is very mild and your pup may never run a fever or act as if anything is wrong. However, this is a disease that can progress to pneumonia and be life-threatening. What’s even worse is that a pet who has recovered from this illness could potentially infect other dogs for up to two or three months! So, that normal looking dog at the busy city dog park could, in fact, be sharing some nasty germs as he plays with his doggie pals! Like many diseases we see in pets, proactive prevention is the key to stopping kennel cough. Most dogs will receive vaccinations against canine adenoviruses and parainfluenza when they receive their canine dis-
temper and canine parvovirus vaccines. In addition, bordetella vaccine, and canine influenza vaccine are available and can help limit the severity of the illness if your pet is ever exposed. Vaccination against the Bordetella bacterium will generally provide immunity for about one year. So, pets at risk will need annual boosters and some pets who board frequently or visit grooming salons regularly may actually benefit from re-vaccination every 6 months. Experts also recommend getting your pet a booster vaccination five days or more prior to possible exposure, if more than six months have passed since the last vaccination. If your pet is dealing with any sort of cough, the best advice on treatment will come from your veterinarian. Although antibiotics may or may not be prescribed, your pet could receive a cough suppressant or even a recommendation to let the dog stand in the bathroom while you shower! Just like with kids, the warm, humid air in the bathroom can loosen congestion and help your pet to breath more easily. 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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BY FRANK HAEGELAND
Our three models are enjoying the new doggie pool at Pet Galaxy. Management at Pet Galaxy wanted to create a one-of-a-kind swimming pool that was built specifically for dogs from the ground up. That meant to engineer a pool that is as safe as possible not only for the largest dogs, but even for the smallest breeds. The most common causes for dogs drowning in swimming pools are: 1. The dog being left alone with access to the swimming pool. Hence there is no one available to rescue the dog if he decides to go swimming and an emergency should arise. 2. The dog not having been taught how to get out, and/or the pool not being equipped with a dogfriendly way to get out. 3. The dog getting his paws or even nose stuck in the opening for the skimmer basket or in other crevasses while swimming. 4. The dog succumbing to chlorine fumes from the pool, and literally getting gassed to death. Chlorine gas is poisonous to both humans and animals, and it is important to keep in mind that smaller breeds are significantly more sensitive to chlorine than larger dogs. While there are no exact statistics available, numbers from Australia, Europe and
the United States suggest that there are hundreds and perhaps as many as thousands of dogs dying every year from chlorine fumes in swimming pools. To guarantee a safe environment, Pet Galaxy’s new pool was therefore engineered with no skimmer or other crevasses where a dog could get his paws stuck while swimming. The pool has dog friendly entry and exit points, and is constructed such that it is chemical free, no need even for salt (Note: The use of salt is really just another way to add chlorine to a pool), and no worries for dogs with sensitive skin or allergies. Yet it remains completely clean and free from algae and bacteria thanks to a large UV system that effectively kills all micro-organisms and algae with a powerful dose of 60,000 – 80,000 microWatts of UV light. All water in the pool circulates every 45 minutes through multiple filter systems and the UV system to ensure that it remains completely pristine at all times. All pool equipment, including the UV system, are completely encased and located inside a locked man-made cave that also serves as a “mountain” for the pool’s large main waterfall. And last, but not least, as with all Pet Galaxy playcare sessions; there is always trained staff on hand whenever dogs are in the pool.
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ave you ever wondered where your pup gets his or her curly tail, white paws, sweet temperament, or incredible stubbornness? Are you curious which “mixes” make up your mixed breed? Do you know that by knowing a dog’s genetic history, your vet can help you make better medical decisions for your pet? DNA testing, a recent addition to veterinary diagnostics, gives us the opportunity to access information that can help keep your pup happy and healthy. Let’s Talk Genetics! The genetic testing method we use here at Perrin-410 Animal Hospital, the Royal Canin Genetic Health Analysis, analyzes your dog’s DNA (the basic genetic components that makes us all the individuals we are) and determines the most likely breeds of your pup’s parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. We’ve all enjoyed playing the guessing game about our pets’ genetic history based on looks, behavior, and size, but phenotype—the way a dog looks—is not always indicative of its genetic makeup or genotype. DNA testing is a scientific means of assessing which breeds are actually present in your pup’s past, and the results are sometimes very surprising!
BY DR. TESSA DOWNEY
Let’s Talk Health! Knowing your pet’s genetic make-up can help your veterinarian establish the best prevention and early detection routines for your pup. Knowing your dog’s breed history lets your vet (and you!) be on the lookout for specific syndromes, illnesses, and injuries that your pet may be more likely to experience than other breeds. Early detection can make a world of difference in symptom prevention, treatment, and recovery. For example, did you know that some Boxers are predisposed to a unique heart condition called Boxer cardiomyopathy or that Dalmatians are more likely to develop an uncommon type of bladder stone called urate stones? Did you know that West Highland Terriers are prone to copper-storage hepatopathy, a unique type of liver disease? Did you also know that early detection of each of these conditions can help these dogs live longer, fuller lives? Knowing your pet’s potential health issues helps you and your vet prevent suffering and promote a healthier, happier life for your dog. Additionally, the Royal Canin Genetic Health Analysis specifically checks 13 DNA markers (plus other breed-specific markers) that show whether or not 34
your pet is at risk for certain genetically inherited syndromes and diseases. Let’s Talk Lifestyle! Knowing your pet’s ancestry can help your vet determine the best nutrition, exercise routine, and lifestyle habits for your pup as well. Many dog breeds were derived by selecting for specific temperaments or personality traits, which are at least partly genetically influenced. For example, Collies and Corgis have that unquenchable herding mentality, Terriers want to hunt, and Labradors love to retrieve! Knowing your pet’s unique genetic influences can help you fulfill her specific behavioral needs, which can aid in training and decrease negative behaviors. Understanding your pet’s personality may also help you provide better environmental enrichment and improve the bond between you and your pet! DNA testing for your dog is a one-time, non-invasive, affordable means of accessing valuable information for your pup’s health and wellness. As a vet, I strongly recommend every dog (even pure breeds!) be genetically tested. Dr. Tessa Downey is an associate veterinarian at Perrin-410 Animal Hospital. Originally from Attalla, Alabama, she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science at Auburn University (‘07), then continued on to Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine for her DVM (‘11). After practicing small animal medicine for over two years in Alabama, Dr. Downey moved to San Antonio and has been an integral part of the Perrin-410 team for over a year now.
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tipsonmoving From Millie:
Millie says about moving your pets: 1. Don’t panic, I moved almost every night when I was a stray. You will live thru it with competent movers. If you panic you might forget some one – Like me! 2. Don’t forget to put my food, bowls, treats, & medications in a separate box (clearly marked) so that I do not go without food, treats, etc. at the new home. 3. Do not move to the new house on the first night and leave me at the old house, with movers and all the activity, I know something big is happening. If everyone leaves and I’m left alone – I’ll panic! 4. I do not ride in moving trucks – I ride with my family in their auto.
Millie was a stray that wandered up to the corporate off ices of Reliable Delivery and Moving. She was welcomed with open arms and quickly became friends with everyone in the off ice. 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 f irst 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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AUGUST 15TH: Back to School Pet Fashion Show at Kirby Animal Care Services, 5503 Duffek Dr, Kirby, TX from 7-9PM. Pet Fashion Show, back to school goodies and adoptable pets. Hosted by Talk about It, Project Rescue Runway, HEB, adoptable animals from Kirby Animal Services and San Antonio Dusty Paws and clothing provided by The Pooch House.
SAHS-PIT BULL/PIT BULL MIX AUGUST SPECIAL Get your Pit Bull or Pit Bull Mix fixed at SAHS for $20. Call (210) 424-7595 or visit SAhumane.org/sayneuter to make an appointment.
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AUGUST 8TH: Unveiling of Randy Murdock Tree at 210 Tuleta Dr.
AUGUST 23RD: Macy’s is helping support the San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition’s cause with Macy’s shop for a cause 25% discount passes. Purchase $5 passes from SAFC from Sherry before August 23rd, either through email at sherryderdak@sbcglobal.net or by phone at (210) 877-9067.
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