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18 Bark to School Pictures 19 Dog Treat Recipe 20 Adoptable Pets 21 Ask the Vet

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PUBLISHER/EDITOR Dana Raimondi Tel: 210-436-9009 dana.texasdogsandcats@gmail.com

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE advertising inquiries to Dan Greenhouse (630) 220-2911 or dana.texasdogsandcats@gmail.com

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Fran Sherman 314.275.2208 fran@shermanstudios.com

DESIGNER Barbara Negron

PHOTOGRAPHER Renee Spade Photography Tel: 210-254-4255 renee@reneespadephotography.com

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22 San Antonio Trainers Guide 25 Pet Directory of San Antonio 26 Pet Puzzlers Tips to Help your Pet during 28 Back to School

Veronica Araiza Dr. Kristine Hawkins Dr. Lauren Severns

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Alex Blue Dr. Jeannie Clark Dr. Leslie Hopes Dr. Dan Kirby Janice MacRossin Shannan Lamb Parker Marlene Ring

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contributors LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER It's time to FETCH our September magazine, SIT down, ROLLOVER and relax while reading our annual dog training issue. After a fun summer of play for children and furry children, it is time for back to school for everyone. Marlene Ring, of PAWsitive Solutions, provides us with tips to help your dog keep on routine and well adjusted while being trained. We also have our annual San Antonio dog training directory, where you can choose from various methods, that suit your fancy. Our loyal readers have sent in photos of their 4 legged and 2 legged kids heading back to school in our "Bark to School" pictorial section.

Not to be left out, the San Antonio Humane Society, educates us on kitten season at the shelter and Dr. Jeannie Clark, of Mission Vet Specialty and Emergency, explains the relation of diet and heart disease in your pet.

Happy Fall in Texas,

Dana

Tell our advertisers you heard about them in Texas Dogs & Cats– San Antonio!

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

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DANA RAIMONDI is the publisher of Texas Dogs & Cats Magazine. She is a recent transplant to San Antonio from “the Windy City” but has become an admirer of the San Antonio cultural scene. Although a CPA, her true passion in life is the caring and welfare of animals.

FRAN SHERMAN has been a freelance creative director/graphic designer since 1985. Throughout these years, she has designed a myriad of materials for a staggering number of companies, and she has won numerous graphic design awards for her work, many of them for magazine/publication design.

RENEE SPADE is the owner of Renee Spade Photography. She has been spreading furry joy to pet parents with her photography/graphic design services and super-fun pet product line, The Jack & Spade Collection since 2005.

DR. DAN KIRBY, DVM, graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M with a degree in Biomedical Science in 1979 and earned his DVM in 1984. Dr. Kirby has been the owner and director of Alamo Heights Pet Clinic since 1997. He uses both a conventional and a holistic approach to medicine.

DAN GREENHOUSE , Sales Director, graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has been in magazine advertising sales his entire career. He currently is the “daddy” of two Bearded Collies and “grandpa” to an Italian Greyhound.

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DR. KRISTINE HAWKINS joined the San Antonio Humane Society in April of 2016. A Louisiana native, she grew up in the capitol of Baton Rouge. She attained her undergraduate degree in neurobiology at the University of Texas in Austin. She then returned home to complete her schooling at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2009.

VERONICA PEREZ is the PR Associate for the San Antonio Humane Society and has been with the organization since 2016. She is UTSA alumni and a native to San Antonio. She currently lives under a full roof with her husband, son, two dogs, and cat, Chewie.

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Swagg ile E.Coyote (aka Joey) was found in a box on the side of the road with 6 other puppies. Luckily someone spotted them and they were brought into foster care with Helotes Humane Society. Wile has made great progress with his foster Mom in overcoming his fear of people and places. He is a funny and wonderful dog and we at are working hard to find the right fit for him in a forever family.

Blanche Deveraux the bulldog was brought to us from Helotes Animal Control as a stray. She had a horrible ear infection. It has been treated and Blanche is waiting to go to her forever home in a few weeks. We'd like to remind people that want to own bulldogs that they need to expect to encounter veterinary bills for things such as we saw in Blanche like skin and ear issues.

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BY ALEX BLUE JR., MANAGER, JUPE MILLS HELOTES

elcome to Jupe Mills of San Antonio. We are a family owned and operated organization consisting of a wholesale / retail location at Adkins, TX, with additional retail outlets at Bracken,TX , Helotes, TX and Somerset, TX. Our feed milling facility is in Temple, TX. We manufacture a wide variety of livestock and wildlife

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feeds under both the Jupe Feed and Wendland’s Feed labels. Our Texas family has been in the feed business for three generations and we continue to be committed to providing quality products at fair prices. In addition to the feeds that we manufacture, we also stock just about anything you may need for lawns & gardens, farms & ranches, pet foods & supplies and a large

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selection of farm & home hardware items. We take great pride in providing friendly, personal service that you just don’t get from a “discount” superstore, while still offering quality products at fair prices. Stop by one of our locations and give us a chance to earn your business!

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BY LESLIE HOPES, SAHS ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN

Kitten Season at the Shelter Although affectionately termed “kitten season,” the influx of neonatal kittens and pregnant cat mothers during the warmer seasons of the year can cause major strains on animal shelters who regularly operate at or near full capacity. Unfortunately for South Central Texas, “warmer seasons” typically apply to four out of four seasons in the year. In other words, here at the San Antonio Humane Society, kitten season never ends completely and the need for foster homes and supplies is ongoing.

A neonate is defined as a newborn that is less than four weeks old, and neonate kittens may or may not arrive at the shelter with their mother. However, animal shelters are not often the best place to raise and wean neonate kittens.

Shelters attempting to find placement for cat moms and their litters are often forced to house them in the same areas as other older kittens and adult cats. This can be stressful for mom as she must be on constant alert due to all of the sounds, sights and smells.

In addition to environmental stressors, neonates are extremely susceptible to disease and the risk of exposure while being housed in a shelter is very high. Neonates that arrive at a shelter with their mother are suspected to have consumed the nutrient-rich colostrum, or first milk, that is full of antibodies and is important for immunity. When neonates arrive at a shelter without their mother, it cannot be assumed that they received this important colostrum and they are considered the highest risk.

The best option for a mom and her kittens or neonatal kittens is to remove them from the shelter setting and place them into a trained foster home until they are weaned.

Foster homes are able to provide one-on-one care not typically available in shelters, and trained foster parents are able to quickly identify problems that may develop within a litter. It is important that fosters are trained in the proper care of neonates prior to receiving them as fosters. If mom is with her kittens, fostering neonates is a smoother experience for foster parents as mom will do the majority of the work including feeding, bathing and socializing.

Neonate Kitten Care 101 Neonatal kittens have very little body fat and are therefore unable to maintain body heat. A heat source such as a heating blanket, a rice sock that is warmed in the microwave, or a heating disk that is warmed in the microwave and maintains heat for approximately 8-10 hours can be used to provide the kittens with external heat.

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covered with blankets to prevent direct contact with the kittens that could result in thermal burns.

If kittens do not arrive at the shelter with their mother, the amount of care required to raise them increases drastically as orphaned neonates require feedings every 2-4 hours depending on their age. KMR (kitten milk replacer) is the most commonly used formula for neonatal kittens. Cow’s milk should not be used to feed neonatal kittens. Foster parents are trained to hold the kittens in a position that is similar to the natural nursing position with their heads elevated. Feeding neonates improperly or too quickly can result in them swallowing milk into their lungs, also known as aspirating, and can result in aspiration pneumonia which can be deadly.

Neonatal kittens require stimulation from their mother or their foster in order to urinate and defecate. Fosters should be trained to stimulate each kitten to urinate and defecate after each feeding. A simple trick is to use a moist cotton ball and gently dab or rub the cotton ball on the genitals of the kitten in order to stimulate the process. This cotton ball action simulates the mother’s tongue. Grooming by mom is incredibly important and orphaned kittens require this action as well. A toothbrush can be used to gently brush each kitten in short strokes all throughout their coats in order to mom’s tongue and how she would groom them if she were present. Most kittens love this and come to enjoy their time being groomed.

Depending on the age of the kittens and the shelter, a deworming and vaccination schedule will be put into place for the litter. Deworming and vaccinating is an important part of raising healthy kittens as they are one of the most disease susceptible populations that arrive at a shelter. At the San Antonio Humane Society, foster kittens are typically housed in their foster homes until they are at least two pounds and eight weeks old.

A Rewarding Short-Term Experience Fostering a litter of kittens with or without their mother during kitten season is a huge help to local shelters! Not only does it provide the safest place for the kittens to grow, it also keeps kennel space available for cats or kittens of age who are ready to be placed for adoption. Fostering can be difficult but it is always a rewarding experience! The San Antonio Humane Society provides foster families with all necessary supplies to care for your foster pet, including food, bowls, bedding, litter, and toys. Medical care is also provided at no charge. The great thing about fostering neonatal kittens is that it is a short time period commitment and tons of fun!

For more info on fostering, please visit SAhumane.org/foster.

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e all love our pets and want them to eat the best diet. The pet food industry is large and can be overwhelming when trying to decide what food is best. Addin the trends of the pet food industry following human food trends and it can be downright daunting.

BY JEANNIE L CLARK, DVM – HEAD OF EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE

Approximately one year ago, I diagnosed a 1-yearold golden retriever with dilated cardiomyopathy or DCM. During this disease process, the heart weakens and enlarges resulting in heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms and can cause acute collapse. After digging through this pet’s history, it was discovered that he had been fed a grain-free diet since he was purchased. There was some recent chatter about young golden retrievers that were fed a grainfree diet and developed DCM; we decided to dig deeper and perform a few tests. We tested an amino acid called taurine that in cats, has been shown LENNON MEDINA to cause DCM as a result of the deficiency of that specific amino acid in cat food. His test results showed very low taurine levels. His heart disease was treated with heart medication and he was placed on taurine supplements. His food was changed to a non-grainfree diet and slowly the changes to his heart that had occurred resolved over the next 3-4 months. There have been enough cases of DCM in dogs that have been fed a grain-free diet that the FDA announced it was investigating the link between the grain-free diets and the development of DCM. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? At this time, it is not known what exactly in the diet is causing this. There is discussion that it may be due to an issue with bioavailability of the amino acids or that there is an interaction with another ingredient in the diet that is not allowing the taurine to be absorbed.

It may not even be directly related to taurine and may be a direct toxicity to the heart muscle. For these

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reasons, active research is being done.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? If your pet is currently on a grain-free diet, I would consider changing the diet and speaking with your family veterinarian.

Pets currently fed a grain-free diet should be monitored for signs of weakness, decreased ability to exercise, coughing, labored breathing and breathing faster when sleeping. If you see any of these signs, have your pet evaluated by a veterinarian.

Choosing the right food for your pet is important and if you have questions you should speak with your family veterinarian. We are here to help you take the best care of your pets.

The most important aspect of a diet is that it is wellbalanced and provides the adequate nutrition for your pet.

Dr. Jeannie Clark is the Head of Emergency and Critical Care at MissionVet Specialty & Emergency. She joins MissionVet after recently completing her three-year ECC residency at Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Clark is passionate about teaching and mentoring colleagues, providing excellent patient care and helping to build cohesive team environments. Her special interests include mechanical ventilation, envenomation, anesthesia, shock, wound management, immune mediated disease, and pain management.

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Saturday, September 8th from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Paws in the Pool hosted by the City of Schertz at Pickrell Park Pool (703 Oak St.). The dog days of summer are still hanging on so it’s time to get your pup’s paws in the pool and cool off! Join us on Saturday, September 8 at Pickrell Park Pool from 12:00 – 4:00 PM for this special event for dogs and their owners. Admission is $3 per person (cash or check only) and two dogs per person are allowed.

Saturday, September 8th 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Low-Cost Pet Wellness Clinic at the San Antonio Humane Society (4804 Fredericksburg Rd., 78229) Help your pet stay healthy with preventative low-cost wellness clinics provided by the San Antonio Humane Society! Services are offered on a first-come, first served basis as time allows and include vaccinations, microchipping, nail trim, wormer, heartworm test and prevention (dogs), and flea prevention.

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

Saturday, September 8th 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Low-Cost Pet Wellness Clinic at the Brooks Spay/ Neuter Clinic (8034 City Base Landing, 78235).

Help your pet stay healthy with preventative low-cost wellness clinics provided by the San Antonio Humane Society! Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis as time allows and include vaccinations, microchipping, nail trim, wormer, heartworm test and prevention (dogs), and flea prevention.

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

Tuesday, September 11th 6:30 PM-Leashes for Life at Phil Hardberger Urban Ecology Center (8400 NW Military Hwy). To purchase tickets go to: https://safoodbank.wufoo. com/forms/daisy-cares-2018-leashes-for-life-registration/ Saturday, September 15th 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Low-Cost Pet Wellness Clinic at the San Antonio Humane Society (4804 Fredericksburg Rd., 78229) Help your pet stay healthy with preventative low-cost wellness clinics provided by the San Antonio Humane Society! Services are offered on a first-come, first served basis as time allows and include vaccinations, microchipping, nail trim, wormer, heartworm test and prevention (dogs), and flea prevention.

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

Sunday, September 16th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Texas Husky Rescue Yappy Hour at Rita’s on the River (245 E. Commerce, Suite 100) from 1-4PM. Texas Husky Rescue rehabilitates and finds qualified loving homes for neglected, abused, and unwanted huskies throughout Texas. We've rescued over 1,600 huskies since 2009. For more information, go to www.texashuskyrescue.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Sunday, September 16th 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ADL’s Artsy Barsky Art Shop from 2-5PM at Paul Jolly Center (210 Tuleta Dr.) Join us at the Paul Jolly Center for Pet Adoptions for a day of local art, pet related vendors, beer, music and pet adoptions! Your dog is welcome to join you, just make sure they’re well-behaved in crowds and updated on their {September 2018}

rabies vaccination. This event benefits the homeless cats and dogs at the Animal Defense League of Texas. Are you an artist interested in participating in this event? Sign up to register at https://adltexas.org/register-artsy-barksy/ Wednesday, September 19th - Tail Gate Pawty at the Ranch-Pawderosa Ranch, Schertz location, (7 Commercial Pl., Schertz) All pups are invited to enjoy our sideline festivities including games and fun. Drop off by 11AM for $15 per pup.

Thursday, September 20th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Adopt the Runway at Blue Stars Art Complex (108 Blue Star). Fashionable Adoptions aims to create a new "pawspective" of the beauty of animals and animal adoption by empowering every individual we come into contact with to feel fabulous in their skin, while inspiring them to be a part of eradicating euthanization around the globe.

Wednesday, September 26th - Tail Gate Pawty at the Ranch-Pawderosa Ranch, Airport location (9:00 AM - 3:00 Clydeville Rd.) All pups are invited to enjoy our sideline festivities including games and fun. Drop off by 11AM for $15 per pup.

Saturday, September 29th 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Low-Cost Pet Wellness Clinic at the Brooks Spay/ Neuter Clinic (8034 City Base Landing, 78235).

Help your pet stay healthy with preventative low-cost wellness clinics provided by the San Antonio Humane Society! Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis as time allows and include vaccinations, microchipping, nail trim, wormer, heartworm test and prevention (dogs), and flea prevention. Find pricing and more at SAhumane.org/wellness-clinic.

Saturday, September 29th 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM FREE Spay/Neuter Event at the Brooks Spay/Neuter Clinic (8034 City Base Landing, 78235).

Residency restrictions applied to the event. Thanks in part to sponsorship provided by H-E-B, the San Antonio Humane Society will be performing FREE spay/neuter surgeries to the first 80 animals who attend the event. Please visit SAhumane. org/brooks for more information and to see if you qualify!

Some Upcoming October Events….

Saturday, October 6th 6:30 - 10:30 PM Helotes Humane Society’s A Night for Rescues at Helotes 4H Activity Center. You can purchase tickets here: http://wonderlandtickets.eventbrite.com Saturday, October 15th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Hill Country Animal League Peppers for Paws at Boerne’s Main Plaza.

Saturday, October 27th-4 Paws 14th Annual Howl-OWeen Bash & Pet Costume Contest at 4 Paws Animal Hospital (3630 S.E. Military Dr., Suite 100). For more information, call (210) 337-1919.

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Visit HHSAnimals.org to see more adoptable pets!

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Q: Is it dangerous for my elderly cat to have a lot of catnip?

Q: What measures can you do to protect your dog’s paws from the hot concrete when walking?

A: Catnip is very safe for all cats. As with all things, moderation is best. Catnip is a perennial herb of the mint family, if ingested it could lead to vomiting and diarrhea, but that is unlikely.

Cats tend to rub against catnip, not eat it. So let your older cat enjoy.

A: The best thing to do is to walk when it’s cool and try to keep on the grass. If you are going to be on hard surfaces outside you can try using boots, such as Ruffwear.

Dr. Kirby graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M with a degree in Biomedical Science in 1979 and earned his DVM in 1984. Dr. Kirby has been the owner and director of Alamo Heights Pet Clinic since 1997. His veterinary interests are surgery, internal medicine, ultrasonography, and rehabilitation therapy. He uses both a conventional and a holistic approach to medicine. Dr. Kirby treats dogs, cats, birds and exotics. Alamo Heights Pet Clinic: (210) 821-5544. Please email all questions for Dr. Kirby to Dana.texasdogsandcats@gmail.com.

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WITH DR. KIRBY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS PET CLINIC

BY MARY PITT

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210-520-0780 www.sanantoniodogtrainingco.com SA Dog Training offers a free initial evaluation. Their highlighted programs are a board and train for 2 weeks, or a three week off leash residency program. **Offers Boarding as well.

San Antonio Humane Society

4804 Fredericksburg Rd., 78229 Every pet is as unique as their personality! We understand that not all dogs are naturally social or obedient, and sometimes our pets need a little extra attention, patience, and education to earn their “good dog” stamp of approval. We offer a variety of social and obedience classes for you and your pet to join, so be sure to take advantage before classes fill up! San Antonio Humane Society Dog Trainer, Jenna R. has over 15 years of experience working with dogs and other animals and is ABCDT certified. Let her

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guide you in the right steps towards a solid foundation with your pet in obedience training. Training includes an introduction to all basic obedience commands such as "sit", "stay", "down" and "come". For more information and registration, please visit SAhumane. org/dogtraining. SAHS alumni are eligible for discounted pricing. All proceeds go towards benefiting the dogs and cats at the SAHS.

210-414-2788 www.SanAntonioSitMeansSit.com Sign up for a Free Evaluation & demonstration for your dog by phone or via their contract form on their website.

The Palms Pet Resort & Spa

12410 Bandera Rd, Helotes, TX 210-695-1166 www.thepalmspetresort.com New 6 week training classes, each 1 hour per week on site-shaping your Puppy & Pet Manners starts 10/2.

Trick classes start 10/1 and Rally starts 9/12. **Offers boarding as well

Ryckman Kennels

Boerne, TX 830-981-8883 www.ryckmankennelsinc.com Obedience training, pointing training, retreiver training, and snake avoidance training.

PET DIRECTORY OF SAN ANTONIO

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GRADUATES OF PAWSITIVE SOLUTIONS

ANIMAL HOSPITALS & VETERINARY SERVICES

Pawderosa Ranch (2 Locations).... 1

MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS

Pawsitive Solutions..................... 11

Dr. Patricia Dinger....................... 11

4 Paws Animal Hospital.............. 10

Pet Galaxy............................ 27, BC

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

Pet Suites................................... 24

MOVING SERVICES

Penny Paws Animal Clinic........... 11

Ryckman Kennels......................... 3

Reliable Delivery & Moving.......... 3

EMERGENCY & SPECIALTY Missionvet Specialty & Emergency................................ 15

CAR DEALERSHIPS North Park Subaru......................IFC GROOMING SERVICES

BANKS Frost Bank.................................... 9

Barbara’s Canine Clip “n" Bows.... 11 Bluebonnet Bunk n Biscuit............ 2

NOT FOR PROFIT Helotes Humane Society.............. 9 San Antonio Humane Society..... 13 OBEDIENCE TRAINERS – PLEASE SEE SPECIAL LISTING ON PAGES 22-23

BOARDING KENNELS & DAYCARE FACILITIES

Boerne Grooming........................ 3

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

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

PET MORTUARY AND CREMATION SERVICES/HOSPICE

Grooming by Gloria..................... 3

K9 Country Club & Training.......... 2

Bluebonnet Pet Crematory......... 21

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

North Star Animal Hospital..... 11

The Pet Loss Center.................. IBC

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Training Academy....................... 2

Pet Galaxy............................. 27,BC

RETAIL STORES /PET SHOPS

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

Pet Suites................................... 24

Jupe Mills..................................... 9

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Walgreens.................................... 7 *ALL BUSINESSES IN OUR DIRECTORY/MAGAZINE ARE PET FRIENDLY AND HELP SUPPORT THE ANIMAL COMMUNITY OF SAN ANTONIO. PLEASE PATRONIZE THESE PET FRIENDLY SA ORGANIZATIONS.

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By Shannan Lamb Parker, 635 North Magazine, Tramor Media

Pet Puzzle Crossword Puzzle

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Questions & Answers Q: What has two legs and flies?

A: A pig!

Q: Why did the unwashed chicken cross the road twice?

A: Because he was a dirty double crosser!

Q: What do you get if you cross a cow with an octopus?

A: A cow that can milk itself!

Q: What do you call a sleeping bull?

A: A bulldozer!

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Q: Why did the farmer call his pig 'Ink'?

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PET GALAXY'S NEW BUSES

If you live in Stone Oak, Encino or any of the adjacent communities, Pet Galaxy’s new coach bus pickup and delivery service may soon be coming to a bus stop near you, or for an additional fee, directly to your home.The new offering is a subscription service customized for each individual family and canine. The company will pick up your dogs every morning and drop off your happy and satisfied best friend every evening. During the day, the dogs will be provided plenty of play time for exercise with all their canine friends, access to playing various fun enrichment games such as “Use Your Nose to Find the Treat” and retriever games such as having a staff member throw a stick, tennis ball or frisbee. If desired, dogs may even participate in formal obedience training instructed by one of the company’s professional dog trainers.

Even all-important nap-time is scheduled for each dog at strategic times during the day. Each bus can safely transport over 50 dogs (and cats), which means this is a limited offering on a first come, first serve basis, especially targeting families in the Stone Oak and Encino areas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TIPS TO HELP YOUR DOG

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ack to school is upon us as summer comes to a close.

We spend much time preparing our children (and ourselves), yet this transition also affects our pets.

The freedom and attention received during summer vacation abruptly ends at the first day of school.

Without warning, schedules shift and playmates of summer suddenly have new interests and friends. All of this can create a great amount of stress and fear in our pets which can affect them in many ways causing behavioral problems such as chewing, soiling in the house and excessive barking.

More serious health problems can also occur with your pet such as vomiting, diarrhea, skin problems or eating problems ranging from not eating at all to eating strange objects such as gravel, dirt, plants, toys, etc.

Here is what you can do to help these important members of your family?

Take It Slow Where possible, make changes and adjustments slowly, over a period of time.

If Fido will be in the crate when the kids go back to school, start putting him in the crate slowly for shorter periods of time before the big day.

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Keep Them Busy Make sure to provide toys or chew sticks to help occupy his time alone.

Keep Their Routine Avoid abrupt changes especially in eating and diet habits.

The first week of school is not the time to change either the time of feeding or type of food.

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Why not Take a Dog Class?

This is a great time to brush up on obedience.

This time together will also offer mental stimulation and provide some bonding time while adjusting to the new routine.

Put Them on the Schedule Soccer practice, cook dinner, do homework…. ……..do a stimulating activity with your dog.

Let Them Join In Let your dog spend time with your kids while they do homework, practice the piano or read a book for school.

Not only will it help your dog, but your kids may enjoy homework time more since they have a friend to share it with.

Give Them Lots of Love Finally, give your pet the most love and attention you can.

Reassurance through regular walks, exercise, playtime and grooming will help your companion make a much smoother “back to school” transition.

Marlene Ring is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Professional Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). Her Dog Training business “PAWSitive Solutions Dog & Puppy Training” has been offering positive training for 18 years. Marlene shares her life with two rescue dogs, Dakota and Bliss.

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