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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER Before I decided to move from Chicago to San Antonio, the only equine experience I had was my son’s pony riding. Living in San Antonio for the past year and a half, I have come to appreciate the special place that horses occupy in the hearts of most Texans. For this reason, we plan to dedicate a special issue every year to the equine culture here in South Texas. Our other theme is holiday gift giving to your pets. We have selected local San Antonio pet retailers to preview items certain to please your pet as well as yourself this holiday season. November will be part one and December will be part two. Texas Dogs & Cats-San Antonio hopes you find that certain special item that your furry friend will love. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! Sincerely,
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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.
contributing partners SEAMUS NELSON is the Director of Communication for the San Antonio Humane Society. In addition to working with the great pets at the shelter, he serves as a public affairs officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He also enjoys spending time with his wife Mary. JENNY PULS, the Communication Associate for the San Antonio Humane Society, is a Texas-native with a passion for writing and pets. She lives downtown with her husband Charles and their two rescue dogs, Turbo and Elie. SHANNAN PARKER has been publishing Texas Dogs and Cats in Houston for the past four years. She and her husband Jeff have four rescued dogs and two cats, as well as two teenage children among them.
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{ridersafety} BY DR. MEGAN LAMB
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These are warnings that the horse should not be approached. A relaxed horse tends to carry his head level with his body, ears forward or out to the side, and tail down. This friendlier body language shows that it may be safe to approach with caution. While judging the body language of the horse is helpful, having open communication with the rider offers many key benefits. Talking lets the horse know that you are approaching even before he sees you, so he is less likely to be surprised. Additionally, you may ask the rider if it is safe to pass or if they need more clearance. It is always best to ask before trying to pet a horse, as the rider can advise you if he is friendly. With these safety tips in mind, you will be well prepared for a chance meeting with a horse during your next outdoor adventure. Happy trails! Dr. Megan Lamb is an associate at Retama Equine Hospital in Selma. She is originally from Florida and attended veterinary school at the University of Florida. She then completed an internship at the New Jersey Equine Clinic in Millstone Township, NJ and a surgical residency at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, VA.
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horse is a horse, of course of course...” The tv show, of course, was Mr Ed. Before there was CG, Mr Ed was wagging his lip to have full conversations with his pal Wilbur. Humans are obsessed with their inability to effectively communicate with other species.
The thought that other animals might be able to speak English, like Mr Ed, or that a human might learn other species’ languages like Dr Doolittle is the stuff of movies and novels alike. Even communicating from equine brain to human brain has made the cut in a new ebook called MoonWillow’s Courage. The truth is far from as intimate or easy as the above stories make it seem. Horse whispering has become an artform and the subject of symposiums, how-to books, cds, dvds, etc. Communicating with horses on their level is a “revolutionary” form of training that has been sweeping the horse-loving community for more than the past 15 years. Horse whispering involves communicating with horses by using a language they are more familiar with than
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English, namely horse! The basis of the communication is to teach the horse that you understand their language and have command of them using that same language. So what do you need to know to begin your communication with your half-ton herbivore? 1. Horses are prey animals. This rule seems clear. Horses eat grass. They are not meat-eaters. Ok, sure, we call them prey, but what do they really have to fear? An average horse tips the scales at over 1000lbs. True, but their programming tells them when they are small, they are vulnerable. That programming never leaves them. Horses are flighty creatures in general, and things you will never expect can seem very dangerous to them. Dogs, cars, and dreaded plastic sacks. Very
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scary those horse eating plastic sacks. Moral of this story? The horse is always aware of its surroundings and watching every mailbox for a possible ambush. So always be on your guard as well, and expect the unexpected. 2. They have two brains. No, they don’t REALLY have two separate brains anymore than a cow really has four stomachs, but horses do seem to have a harder time making the two “sides” of their brain share information. Just because your horse is totally at ease with you catching them from the left does not mean that they will be as secure when you come from the right. Everything you teach a horse from the left, you must repeat again from the right. This is why when getting on any horse for the first time, always do so from the left, the traditional side. 3. Horses have a pecking order. Horses are herd animals. Community dwellers. Horses have pecking orders within their own communities. Why is this important to you? Two big reasons. a. They expect you to fall into their pecking order. They will want to know if they are dominant to you or submissive. Make sure you are the boss b. In a herd situation with a bunch of horses loose around you, its important to know how the chips fall. Does the horse you are petting rule the roost? Or is it the big one behind him that’s going to chomp down on his tail and send him over the top of you? Learning proper body language and know ing whose on top is imperative to keeping you safe.
me. Watch out, as we all know irritated can give way to anger. A stomping foot or head tossed with a #1 might come next. 5. A loud piercing noise with head high, called a neigh or more intense a scream “where are you?” or “don’t leave me”. This is an anxious call that is usually accompanied by pacing at the end of the lead rope. They may not be paying attention to humans underfoot because they are too concerned with where their buddies are. 6. Ears back, nose close to the ground, neck stiff- “I’m about to eat you for lunch!!!” if you hear this word uttered at you or an animal you have control over, get out! This look is reserved for alpha horses fixing to whoop up on a lesser horse who has done mighty wrong, or an alpha protecting their herd from a potential marauder. This look means business! Damage will follow. 7. Head hanging low, ears relaxed, one leg limp and cocked. “zzzzzzz”. While it is NOT true that horses never sleep lying down (the one you saw in the field was not dead, I promise), it is true that they spend a great deal of time eating and then taking a nap on their feet. Announce yourself to the dozing horse before you touch them. Remember you like a warning too! The above list is by no means comprehensive. If you have interest in learning more about horses, check out some of the new materials. If instead, you just want a feel for how a horse thinks, check out MoonWillow’s Courage on amazon ebooks. A fantasy novel it may be but plenty of horse knowledge went into its writing. (All the above cited stories are available on amazon. com, and highly recommended by this author).
Lastly- a few words in horse language that may help you build your understanding: 1. Ears back against the neck, lips tight- “I’m angry”. This is very similar to a dog growling and should never be ignored. 2. Ears forward and neck up“What’s that?” This means the horse has focused on something that they are deciding if its dangerous or not. If accompanied by a snort and a backward step, it means they decided it was going to eat them. Watch out. 3. Gentle throaty rumble- called a nicker- “hey! Glad to see you” usually when you bring food or they haven’t seen a good friend in a while 4. Swishy tail- “I’m irritated”. With DR. COURTNEY H. BRIDGEMAN, CHIEF work, with the flies, with being VETERNARIAN FOR SAN ANTONIO HUMANE pet, or with the horse behind SOCIETY, AND FRIEND {November 2013}
Dr. Courtney Bridgeman attended Texas A&M school of Veterinary Medicine (‘07) as well as College of Animal Sciences (‘02). She joined the San Antonio Humane Society as their first full-time veterinarian 5 years ago and has worked to create a healthy and happy environment for all the animals there. Dr. Bridgeman enjoys her small ranch of race bred Quarter Horses and raising her 1yr old twin daughters, Evellyn and Jaedyn. 11
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BY JENNIFER WILLIAMS, PHD
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e wandered along a deserted country road, injured, alone, and starving until someone spotted him nosing along a ditch, looking for a little food and water. That kind person didn’t have room for such a large animal, so she called the sheriff ’s department. But when a deputy arrived, he didn’t know what to do with a horse.
Fortunately, he had heard of Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society and called the organization for help. A volunteer hooked up her trailer and headed out to meet the newest member of the rescue. Sadly every year, Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society (BEHS) is called upon to help dozens of horses who have run out of options. Some, like Pilgrim above, are found wandering without an owner (called estray). A few are abused and fearful of humans, but the majority have been neglected, and some are almost near death when they arrive. Bluebonnet works through a network of foster homes and volunteers spread throughout the state. For Pilgrim, this means that one volunteer spoke with the deputy who found him while another volunteer, the Fostering Coordinator, located a foster home with space for another horse. Then a trailering volunteer picked Pilgrim up and took him to his new foster home. A veterinarian examined him, and his foster home started him on a rehabilitation program. Once Pilgrim gained weight, he required surgery to fix an injury and then moved to a new foster home who evaluated his training. Other volunteers have checked up on him at his foster home to make sure he’s doing well, and now that he’s available for adoption yet more volunteers advertise him for adoption, talk to potential
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adopters, and review adoption applications in an effort to find him the best home possible. While at Bluebonnet, Pilgrim touches many volunteers’ lives. Since Bluebonnet first began helping horses in 2005, they’ve taken in over 710 horses, donkeys, mules, ponies, and miniature horses – and each one gets the same loving care and consideration that Pilgrim received. Each one touches just as many lives, and as the members of the rescue help horses, they’re drawn together. They share joys and sorrows: crying together when they cannot save a horse and cheering on each new adopter. Unfortunately, there are always more horses needing help – and Bluebonnet needs more people on its horserescuing team! The organization always welcomes monetary donations and donations of hay, grain, or horse equipment and since Bluebonnet is a 501c3 organization, these donations are tax-deductible. The organization needs volunteers even more than donations. Volunteers help with fostering, checking out potential homes, working on neglect cases with local authorities, trailering horses to new homes, and more. If you would like to get involved, please visit Bluebonnet online at http://www.bluebonnetequine.org or call (888) 542 5163
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A: Yorkie’s are very prone to dental disease, tarter, etc. I am not sure of the age of your Yorkie, but they usually do well with quality dry diet, Oravet gel applications as needed and 6 month checkups. An annual dental cleaning will remove tartar buildup, help prevent dental disease and make the teeth appear whiter. 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, ultrasonography, and rehabilitation therapy. He uses both a conventional and a holistic approach to medicine. Dr. Kirby treats dogs, cats, birds and exotics. Please email all questions for Dr. Kirby to Dana.texasdogsandcats@gmail.com.
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m entor of mine once said that for every diagnosis we miss as veterinarians for “not knowing”, we will miss five for “not looking”! I try to remember this gem of advice as I go about my rounds. So, when you look at horse what do you see? We watch horses in motion all the time We evaluate our show horses for quality of gait and our performance horses are watched as they perform at speed. As a veterinarian, I am often called to evaluate lameness. But what about watching them stand? Have you ever thought to evaluate a horse’s posture? Maybe you noticed that your horse usually cocks his right hind leg. Maybe your mare always places her left fore foot a little ahead of her right. How does your horse stand when he or she is just being a horse? Do you take the time to watch them graze, stand in the cross ties, or rest in their stall? If so, have you noticed if the horse’s bony support columns (aka legs) are under his center of mass? Are his long bones perpendicular to the ground? Which muscles are engaged as he stands? Are they the appropriate muscles or is he or she compensating for a problem in their posture? Then, if the horse isn’t standing in
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what you believe to be an appropriate manner, WHY? Where did this problem come from? Well, one possibility is that at some point in life your horse suffered an injury. Perhaps as a foal he was playing and flipped over on his noggin. Maybe for a while after that he walked with his head tilted just a bit. This could affect his posture into adulthood. Plus, the horse gets his information about how to stand predominantly from a couple places: namely his feet and his teeth. If his feet and teeth aren’t right, then the rest of the picture is going to be askew. So, what are we as horse owners to do if our horse has poor posture? Is it really that important anyway? YES, I tell you! Improper posture in the horse caused by injury, bad teeth, and/or bad hooves can lead to a slew of other issues from poor performance to unsoundness.
How do we identify and take measures to correct poor posture in the horse? Well, the best way is to take an integrated approach. If it takes a village to raise a child, it surely takes a team to keep a horse sound. Work with your veterinarian and your farrier or barefoot trimmer. Your horse should have his teeth checked at least every 6 months. Your farrier or trimmer should collaborate with your veterinarian on your horse’s hoof shape and angle by using radiographs (x-rays) of your horse’s feet. Plus, keep an open mind. Equine chiropractors, massage therapists, and veterinary acupuncturists can make a huge difference in your horse’s well being. Dr. Tiffany Horton runs Joshua Creek Veterinary Services, an integrated veterinary practice in the Boerne area, with her husband Alan. She is certified in Postural Rehabilitation and has studied veterinary acupuncture and some chiropractic.
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here were many exciting pet events around San Antonio the end of September and early October. We captured just a sampling below. SPAYSa held their 2nd annual Casino night at the Dominion Country Club on October 5th. Helotes Humane Society held their 6th annual Paws on the Patio at the Floore’s Country store with music, vendors, food, games and fun for the whole family. Dogtober Fest was put on by Alamo Area Partners for Welfare (AAPAW) at Woof Gang Bakery on October 12th which had pet adoptions, contests, raffles, pet caricatures and fun for all.
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POP ART GALLERY WRAP CANVASES ARE PRICED STARTING AT $190. THEY COME IN STANDARD AND CUSTOM SIZES AS WELL AS MANY DOG AND CAT BREEDS. SOLD AT RENEE SPADE PHOTOGRAPHY WWW.RENEESPADEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM 210-254-4255
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{healthbeat} BY LINDSAY VAUGHN, DVM, DACVECC
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ow do I know if my pet is suffering from heat stroke? Heat stroke can be a life-threatening condition. Heat stroke occurs when an animal’s core body temperature rises to dangerously high levels.
The degree of body temperature elevation is directly related to the severity of secondary organ damage. Various factors such as obesity, thick hair coat, brachycephalic conformation (“smush-faced” dogs such as bulldogs, pugs, boxers, etc), strenuous exercise, water deprivation, or exposure to hot/ humid weather, can predispose an animal to heat stroke. A common heat stroke scenario involves a dog being left in a car “for just a second.” In ambient temperatures (86° F), a car with windows partially rolled down can reach an internal temperature of 104° F within 16 minutes. These 16 minutes can be fatal to your pet. Common heat stroke symptoms: • Lethargy • Weakness • Excessive panting • Drooling • Glassy/glazed eyes • Dark red gums • Vomiting • Diarrhea • Collapse • Unresponsiveness to commands Heat stroke is a medical emergency therefore treatment should begin as soon as possible. Active cooling is recommended prior to transport but should not delay arrival to the hospital. Use a cool water source such as a hose to completely wet the animal’s haircoat. Due to the risk of drowning, it is not recommended to submerge the pet in a cold-water bath. Transport the pet to the hospital in an air-conditioned car while simultaneously cooling, if possible. If the car lacks air-conditioning or if the internal temperature of the car can not be decreased rapidly, it is recommended to drive with the windows down. After arriving at the veterinary clinic, the animal will
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be evaluated and if necessary, additional cooling measures will be instituted. Baseline blood work is typically performed to evaluate the animals underlying health status. Depending on the severity of the patient’s symptoms and blood work abnormalities, they may require multiple days of intensive care with aggressive medical management. Heat stroke patients require intravenous fluid therapy support, stomach protectants, antibiotics, and sometimes blood component therapy (plasma transfusions). Serial bloodwork evaluation is recommended to detect the systemic side effects of heat stroke including abnormal heart rhythms, liver damage, kidney failure, neurologic derangements, and abnormal blood clotting ability. The prognosis for patients with heat stroke depends on the animal’s prior medical condition, the degree and duration of heat insult, and the response to medical therapy. Overall mortality in dogs with heat stroke is approximately 50%. As heat stroke is a preventable condition, it is important to ensure that your pet has free access to both water and shade during the hot summer months. Dr. Vaughn is board-certified in small animal emergency & critical care (ECC). She received her DVM in 2007 from St. George’s University. After completing a one-year internship at VCA Aurora in Illinois, she completed a three-year small animal ECC residency at New England Animal Medical Center in 2011. Dr. Vaughn was the medical director of the ECC department of Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center of New England before joining Mission Veterinary Specialists.
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ver my career, I have had many fascinating and challenging cases. But there have been a handful of cases that you had to be there to believe. One such case occurred the summer of 1992…
I recall receiving a frantic phone call from a client on the verge of hysteria. She began telling me that her daughter’s performance horse had a “stick” in her eye and asked if I could come immediately! I had hoped her description was exaggerated but due to the urgency in her voice, I assured her that I was on my way. As I pulled onto the property, the owner and her daughter ran toward me, both visibly shaken. I got out of my truck and their mare turned toward me. To my amazement there was a large tree branch about eighteen inches long and two-anda-half inches in diameter protruding from her nostril, running under the skin along the side of her face and exiting below her left eye just millimeters from her cornea. She apparently had been running through the pasture and somehow impaled her face with the branch. Surprisingly, she didn’t appear all that upset. Her owners, however, 24
healed fully and uneventfully without were not so unaffected! damage to her eye. Knowing I might never see a case The owners were much relieved and like this again, I asked if they would subsequently hired an arborist to trim mind taking a picture of the injury their trees. The horse and rider went before I began removing the branch. on to compete successfully in spite of My clients, however, didn’t share my the nearly catastrophic encounter. enthusiasm for the case. They immeDr. Ball has been in practice diately and vehefor over 25 years. He attended mently denied my Texas A&M University where request and insisted he earned a Bachelor’s degree in I remove the branch Biomedical Science and graduimmediately! ated as a Doctor of Veterinary I sedated the Medicine in 1981. He is a mare heavily and member of the American Assonumbed the area ciation of Equine Practitioners, with a local anesthe Texas Veterinary Medithetic. I was then cal Association and the International Society of Equine able to remove the Locomotor Pathology. branch intact pullAlthough he enjoys all aspects of equine medicine, his ing it back through special interest lie in lameness, imaging, and ultrasonogher nostril with raphy. He enjoys fly fishing, backpacking, and golf when considerable effort not practicing veterinary medicine. and force. She
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but always stays in the barn. Dale is so big she doesn’t always know where her feet go and we don’t want Bruneaux to be stepped on. He is our store mascot and can be found most days at our Boerne store.” Dale is 9 years old and comes from the Budweiser clydesdale line. White clydesdales are not permitted as Budweiser horses so she was sold privately. Her original owners name was Clyde, so it made perfect sense to name her Dale. She is one of the few clydesdales that can be riden – even bareback. She regularly has young children as passengers.
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an Antonio City Council voted Thursday, May 30, 2013 to select San Antonio Pets Alive! to manage the new Paul Jolly Center for Pet Adoption. Located across from the zoo, the center is a people and animal friendly adoption center with adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. The facility has the capacity to hold 50-56 dogs and 26-30 cats. It is expected that 3,000 pets will be adopted from the center yearly.
Built on site of the former Animal Care Services location, the new center includes a Spay/Neuter Clinic and PETCO Pavilion. Partially funded with a $1M gift from the Petco Foundation, the Adoption Center is named after the former Petco Foundation Executive Director, Paul Jolly. The center features large windows, high ceilings and is surrounded by the beautiful Brackenridge Park. A covered pavilion is also located on the campus to allow for community events, fundraisers and trainings. “What was once a place where so many pets died is now a place of life” says Renee Nank, PhD, and volunteer Co-Director of Marketing. “This building is a concrete example of this new era for San Antonio and its pets. The live release rate is at a record high, hovering at an average of around 78%. And make no mistake – the country is watching as San Antonio has moved from the worst in the country for live outcomes for shelter pets to one of the best.”
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PetShotz has also partnered with the city to operate the Spay/Neuter Clinic located at the new facility. PetShotz will provide spay/neuter surgeries for both onsite animals as well as pets belonging to the public. This partnership is one more way community leaders have come together to help make this new adoption center a success for the city. “The new Paul Jolly Center for Pet Adoption is a huge step in the direction of No Kill. Our hope is that this new campus will be a physical beacon for the work that we all do to save lives in San Antonio. It exemplifies the positive idea that these pets are valued by this community and are worth the work it takes to save their lives” says Dr. Ellen Jefferson Executive Director. The center officially opened on October 26, 2013. Grand opening events included a key ceremony with Mayor Julian Castro and city officials, tours of the facility, educational seminars from various organizations and of course, adoptable pets looking for homes. The community has shown tremendous support for this adoption center as new volunteers and foster homes are signing up every day to do their part to make San Antonio the largest No Kill city in the nation Lena Scalercio has volunteered on the marketing and fundraising team for San Antonio Pets Alive! for the past year. She is constantly inspired by the acts of kindness witnessed every day. Animals have always held a special place in her heart and she feels SAPA! is working miracles in our city is proud to be a part of it.
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ith the holidays fast approaching, there is never a shortage of things to do, places to go, and people to see, but in all of the hustle and bustle of the season, don’t forget this is a special time of the year for your pets, too! Here are a few tips on how to include your pets in all of the holiday fun:
Season’s Greetings Card: If you’re sending out cards to share holiday well-wishes, make sure to include your pet! It’s easy enough to get Fido in the photo at home, but you can also head over to a professional studio that is pet friendly. For example, Renee Spade Photography is about as pet friendly as them come; her specialty is pets and she will surely capture a holiday glow on everyone’s faces! Holiday Sweets: Your pets may not be able to partake in pumpkin pies, but there are other ways to make your pet’s holiday meals a little sweeter. Visit Woof Gang Bakery on NW Military or go to PAWsitivelySweetBakery.com to order some special holiday treats that are made just for your pets! Traditional Outings: Does your family venture out together to pick out the perfect holiday wreath or Christmas tree? Or is carol-
ing more your thing? How about strolling around the neighborhood with hot chocolate in hand to look at all the lights? Whatever your holiday outing may be, bring Fido along, too! The holidays are all about spending time together and we guarantee your pet will appreciate the time spent together more than anyone! Pet Presents: This one is a no brainer! Take the holidays, and every day, to show your pets how special they are to your family. Whether it’s a rawhide with a ribbon or their very own stocking stuffed with goodies, your pet will love being a part of the present opening! If you’re going the stocking route, have a camera on hand; we guarantee one of your favorite holiday pictures will be of Fluffy or Fido diving head first into their stocking! And, as always, supervise your pet when it comes to opening presents as foil wrapping paper, ribbons and bows are not meant for our pet’s delicate tummies!
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here are a host of holiday decorations that can cause serious health problems for cats and dogs. Ornaments are one great example – another is batteries. Every year veterinarians remove batteries from the stomachs of pets. In many instances, battery acid can also cause ulcerations of the mouth, stomach and intestinal tract. Take care to secure batteries used during the holiday season. Ribbon and tinsel are especially hazardous for cats. When eaten they can form what is commonly referred to as a linear foreign body in the pet’s intestines. They are difficult to see on x-ray and almost always result in abdominal surgery to remove. This holiday season, go without tinsel and try to do gift wrapping in one sitting to minimize your curious cat’s exposure to ribbon. Did you know Christmas tree water can contain fertilizer? It’s true; fertilizers used to promote tree growth can also spill into the water used to keep them alive in our homes. The water also is the perfect environment to grow all sorts of bacterial hazards. Be sure to cover the tree stand with aluminum foil or plastic so your pet can not access the hazardous water. There are a host of holiday foods that can cause all sorts of problems for your pal. Most pet owners know about chocolate poisoning, but did you know that onions and onion powder can be toxic? Pets that sneak a snack on the counters can get into trouble, too. Yeast dough, for example, will continue to rise in the stomach causing alcohol poisoning and stomach expansion. Can you imagine? The best bet this season is to take special precautions to protect food by securely covering containers with plastic lids. In addition, refrain from sharing human food with your pal. Remember, the foods we eat can cause stomach upsetness and more severe conditions such as pancreatitis (severe and painful inflammation of the pancreas). Don’t forget about poisonous plants this holiday season, either. Lilies such as Stargazer, Casa Blanca, Easter, Tiger and many others can cause kidney failure in cats. Poinsettias can also cause problems, but are mostly over-rated according
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to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. They report Poinsettias causing irritation to the mouth and stomach and can also cause nausea and vomiting. Mistletoe and Holly should be protected as well because they can cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, lethargy and potentially heart problems. With a little bit of planning, you and your pet can enjoy the holidays without incident. In some instances, though, accidental ingestion of a toxin may occur. The best resource for immediate information on toxicities is the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. They are available for consultations twenty-four hours a day, year round. For help with accidental poisonings this holiday season, reach out to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center @ 1-888-4ANIHELP or on the web at http://www.apcc.aspca.org or contact your veterinarian. Shannon Pigott, CVPM, ACC – Owner of City Veterinary Hospital, Friendship Pet Hospital and Wellness Center, and creator of Genesis BreedSpecific Health Care™
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{petsafety} BY DR. JAMES PETERSON
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rom urban rubble to mountain avalanches, human victims of disaster often find themselves trapped and unable to call out for help. Even young children and the elderly can wander from home, only to end up lost and far away. Thankfully, man’s best friend comes to our aid yet again. There is a special brand of canine hero- the Search and Rescue Dog!
Throughout history, dogs have helped humans in many ways, but it’s only been in the last 350 years or so that our canine friends have assisted in the rescue of lost people. The most famous example is, of course, the work of hundreds of St. Bernards who are credited with saving more than 2,000 people from frigid deaths high in the Swiss Alps. Like their historical counterparts, modern day Search and Rescue dogs rely on extensive training, an unshakeable bond with their trainer and, of course, their incredible sense of smell! We all know that our dogs are great at sniffing out things, especially when food is involved. Dogs actually have a sense of smell that is about 40 times more sensitive than a human’s and its olfactory prowess that helps make a great search and rescue dog. Experts still don’t know exactly how dogs can locate an injured person or missing child, but current theories indicate that the dogs are using the dead skin cells that constantly fall off us. Search and rescue dogs are trained differently, depending on how they will be used. “Air-scent” dogs work with their nose up in the air, following a scent trail and working towards the highest concentration. This is especially useful when trying to find victims buried in an avalanche, people trapped under buildings in an urban setting or even human remains. Contrast this with the typical tracking dogs often seen in movies chasing down escaped criminals. Bloodhounds and other breeds work with their nose on the ground, following a scent trail from a known starting point. Many of these dogs also help find children that have wandered away from home and into fields, forests
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or deserts. They have even found Alzheimer patients who have strayed from their safe home. Although search and rescue dogs have been used throughout the 20th century, the teams have received more national recognition due to their work after 9-11, during the earthquakes in Haiti and Japan and in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Ike. Both handlers and dogs must meet stringent training requirements that are set forth by their organization in addition to specific standards outlined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). So, the next time that your local news shows scenes of devastation or natural disaster, remember that our canine friends, and their human partners, are also on the front lines, saving lives and bringing hope to victims of catastrophes. 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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The most frequently overlooked maintenance issue in senior pets is oral hygiene. While many people may think bad breath (halitosis) is normal, it is actually a sign of a problem. Halitosis is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria. Bacteria thrive in the oral cavity because of the moisture, warmth and constant supply of nutrients. This leads to the formation of a brown, hard, substance near the gum line called dental tartar. Using the tartar as a shelter, bacteria multiply and get under the gums and into the blood stream which may lead to infection of the heart, kidneys, liver or brain. Daily brushing of your pet’s teeth with a soft bristle toothbrush and pet tooth paste is optimal for dental tartar prevention. There are also effective dental diets, water additives and antibacterial chews available at your veterinarian’s office. If dental tartar is already present, professional dental cleaning by your veterinarian will be necessary to remove it effectively. Feeding an age appropriate diet is extremely important for the longevity of the senior pet. In general, a diet lower in protein, fat and calories is advised. The selection of a correct diet for your senior pet should be based on the recommendation of your veterinarian after a physical exam and Senior Wellness laboratory tests have been performed. It is never advised to feed a raw diet to dogs or cats, and home-made recipes are difficult to make correctly. Omega-3 fish oil and glucosamine dietary supplements may be able to improve mobility in pets with stiff joints. These supplements may be purchased individually or you may purchase a therapeutic prescription diet through yourveterinarian. As our pets reach the age of 7 years, the chance of them contracting disease or developing medical problems increases significantly. Early detection leads to {November 2013}
better response to therapy. This is what makes regular physical exams by a veterinarian in conjunction with fasting laboratory testing, and routine vaccinations so important in senior pets. As always, the prevention of disease is important, but even more so in senior pets because of their weaker immune system. Fortunately routine vaccinations help keep our pets healthy. Even pets that never go to the groomer or boarding facility need protection against accidental exposure to infectious diseases. There are multiple safe, effective vaccines available for pets. Your veterinarian can help you determine what vaccinations are needed after obtaining a history of what your pet’s activities are. As always, your veterinarian should be your primary source of information regarding the care of your senior pet. Your veterinary team can help you with good advice, based on scientific studies, which will add quality years to your pet’s life. Dr. Fernandez is a San Antonio native and graduated Texas A&M with a Doctorate in Veterinary medicine. Dr. Fernandez started the Stone Oak Veterinary Clinic in 1998 and joined the VitalPet family of clinics in 2012. He continues to inspire us all to give the best in veterinary service. Dr. Fernandez is very proud of our caring, dedicated staff that helps him everyday. He and his family have a boxer named Lucy and a Tibetan Spaniel named Kiko. 37
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uman health and animal health are amazingly similar. As we know, humans can slow the aging process by proper maintenance and nutrition. We can do the same for our senior pets through preventative care. Pets 7 years of age and above will significantly benefit from proper oral hygiene, age appropriate nutrition and routine veterinary care.
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Who is Debra Hengst: Debra Hengst is an accomplished professional angler, fishing some of the best known tournament trails on the bass fishing trail, notably the Bassmaster Central Open. Her love of the sport and some natural instincts are what make her a toplevel fisherman. Her list of national sponsors is quite impressive and consists of Strike King Lure Company, Skeeter Boats and Yamaha Motors. As born and raised pure Texas lady, Debra has become well known for her catches on some of her favorite bodies of water which are Falcon Lake, Choke Canyon, and Lake Amistad. About Her BEST Catch-Told by Debra Miss Prissy adopted me in 2007 as she wandered around the gated condo community where I live. I placed food out for several days and eventually she started trusting me, but not without hesitation. She would eat, take a look back at me with her tail swinging in the air and wander back off to areas unknown until she visited me again, thus her name “Miss Prissy” was born. After many weeks, she finally allowed me to pet her, which cemented our bond, and our journey began. I was getting ready to fish the Bass Master Central Open on Lake Amistad, and upon returning home from practicing on March 23, 2010, she was hit by a speeding visitor with their car, as we were getting my mail. My neighbor rushed both Prissy and me to the emergency clinic, as she was bleeding from her eyes and nose and meowing with pain. The first night away from her was the worst as the accident replayed in my head with no sleep and calling the clinic all night. I was told if she survived the first
24 hours, there was a good chance for her survival. Morning came and she had made it through the night, but not without injuries. I decided not to amputate her front right leg. There were no broken bones but a stretched nerve. I also had to leave for the Central Open. Leaving her in good hands of her sitter Rene at my home, I called her daily to let her hear my voice so she knew I did not abandon her. I even called and talked “kitty talk” to her before Chris Bowes, the tournament director, let us go at takeoff. I dedicated that tournament in her honor talking to the crowd on stage while weighing my fish before I was to compete. Under the stress of the circumstances that I left back at home seven days before, I missed the final day cut by just a couple pounds, but gave it my all. It was such a happy reunion to see her again, she purred for many days after. To this day, she gets along fine but drags that front leg; I still hope that the nerves will regenerate and she can use that leg again. But in the meantime you would never know as she gets around just fine on her good three legs. She is fat and sassy and enjoying life.
Debra’s Own Personal Triumphs: That same year on December 22, 2010, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had the 2011 season, starting in just a couple of months, so I got my team of doctors together, my surgeon, oncologist, radiologist, laid a big calendar out on the table and said these are my competition days so operate and treat me around these dates. The look on their faces were priceless. They said you have just been diagnosed with cancer and I said yep, but I am the boss and cancer will work around my schedule. After enduring two surgeries in January, seven days apart, I was bandaged up and competing the Bass Master Central Open in February 2011. I endured many sore and exhausting days of recuperation, followed with radiation treatments. I continued to compete for the remainder of the 2011 season, not without obstacles, but my perseverance was never ending. Current Update: Things are definitely on the up swing for both of us. Miss Prissy loves to run through the house, even with her damaged right leg, and I am testing negative for cancer. This is WHY we call ourselves the Surviving Duo! Visit her website at www.debrahengst.com.
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ALAMO AREA PARTNERS FOR ANIMAL WELFARE (AAPAW) aapaw.org
HOTK9RESCUE 830-981-2300 animalfriends4ever.org
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ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE 210-655-1481 adltexas.org ANIMAL FRIENDS HUMANE SOCIETY 830-981-2300 animalfriends4ever.org ANIMAL RESCUE CONNECTIONS 830-438-0398 animalrescueconnections.org
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BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY 210-306-6126
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CITY OF SAN ANTONIO ANIMAL CARE SERVICES 210-207-4738 saacs.net
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CONVERSE ANIMAL SHELTER 210-658-4821 casi.petfinder.com CRESSIE ANIMAL REFUGE AND ENRICHMENT (C.A.R.E.) 210-313-3600 caretx.org
MISSY’S HAVEN CANINE RESCUE 210-788-7420 missyshaven.org ORDINARY MIRACLES CANINE RESCUE www.omcr.org PAWS FOR SERVICE pawsforservice.org
CUTE AND CUDDLIE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY 210-647-3529
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FRIENDS OF ANIMAL CARE SERVICES (FACS) 210-826-4831 friendsofanimalcare.org
PROTECTING ANIMALS WITHIN SAN ANTONIO (P.A.W.S.) 210-445-8586 sapaws.weebly.com
HELOTES HUMANE SOCIETY 210-422-6242 hhsanimals.org
RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS ALLIANCE 210-822-6763 responsiblepetowners.org
HILL COUNTRY ANIMAL LEAGUE 830-249-2341 hcaltx.com
SA K9’S SERVICE DOG CLUB 210-214-0182
HOMES FOR PETS/SCHERTZ HUMANE SOCIETY homesforpets.org
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HUMANE SOCIETY OF NEW BRAUNFELS 830-629-5287 hsnba.com
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VETERINARY SERVICES 4 Paws Animal Hospital........... 36 Bracken Equine Clinic.............. 44 City Veterinary Hospital.......... IBC Friendship Pet Hospital and Wellness Center.................. IBC Joshua Creek........................... 17 Penny Paws Animal Clinic......... 19 Retama Equine Hospital............ 9 SpaySa...................................... 9 VCA Animal Hospitals................ 3 Vital Pet Heubner Oaks and Vital Pet Stone Oak......... 9 EMERGENCY Mission Pet Emergency............ 35 SPECIALTY Mission Veterinary Specialists.. 23 BOARDING KENNELS & DAYCARE FACILITIES Alamo Heights Kennel Club & Salon....................... 13 All About the Dog................... 29 Bluebonnet Bunk n Biscuit....... 13 City Veterinary Hospital.......... IBC Double Diamond Equestrian Center.................... 17 Four Paws Inn of Converse......... 2 Friendship Pet Hospital and Wellness Center........... IBC Grooming By Gloria................. 15 K9 Country Club & Training Academy.................. 2 Mrs. Goodiecookie’s Pet Resort........................... 13 Pawderosa Ranch (2 Locations)......................... 1 Pawsitive Solutions.................. 27 Pet Galaxy......................... 41, BC Retama Equestrian Center......... 9 Ryckman Kennels..................... 29 Sharon Griswald...................... 15 The Palms Pet Resort & Spa.... 35 CAR DEALERSHIPS Jennings Ford............................ 3 North Park Subaru...................IFC
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PET MORTUARY AND CREMATION SERVICES/HOSPICE Paws in Heaven........................ 14 Pawsitive Memories Hospice... 27 PET PHOTOGRAPHERS/ART Fur Kids Art............................. 29 Renee Spade Photography...... 31 PET SITTING AND WALKING SERVICES Happy at Home Pet Sitting...... 13 PET WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES Bark-Yard Bomb Squad Pooper Scooper.................... 9 REAL ESTATE SERVICES Lowe Selling Team................... 27 RETAIL STORES Walgreens (Multiple Locations)............. 15 VETERINARY TECH PROGRAM Palo Alto College..................... 13
NOT FOR PROFIT/RESCUE GROUPS San Antonio Humane Society.. 33 SpaySa...................................... 9 PET BOUTIQUES/PRODUCTS/ SPECIALTY/STORES/SUPPLIES Fetch & Friskers (2 Locations)....................... 25 Fifi & Fidos Pet Boutique......... 29 Madero Air & Heating............... 2 Morales Feed & Supply........... 29 Paw Basics............................... 15 Rez Q Pets................................. 2 The Pooch House.................... 15 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming........................ 36 43
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