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lowers are one of the most common gifts at Valentine’s Day, but did you know many different blooms can be toxic to your pet. Some of the most popular toxic flowers include all types of lilies, tulips, carnations, and the big one BABY’S BREATH. It’s hard to imagine a floral arrangement without baby’s breath! But it’s not just the blooms you need to worry about. The silica packet you receive with your floral bouquet can also be toxic! Receive roses this year? Be sure to get rid of the thorns! Biting, stepping on or swallowing their sharp, woody spines can cause serious infection if a puncture occurs. Be sure to keep candy, chocolate, and candy wrappers away from your pet’s reach, and watch your liquor. Even in small amounts liquor can cause your pet discomfort, and it poses several health risks. Be sure to put away any unfinished drinks, and be careful of spills. Lit candles are popular this time of year, be careful your
pet doesn’t accidentally burn a paw or tip over a candle and start a fire. And remember to pick up the paper and ribbon after opening up all of your Valentine presents! If you are thinking about a pet this Valentines, pick the pet out together. Remember, this is a lifetime commitment. Ditch the surprise element, and plan to spend
the day together with your special someone or the whole family picking out your new pet. And remember, adoption is the best option! Houston Humane Society is open all weekend as well as Thursday the 14th. Visit houstonhumane.org to see photos of hundreds of dogs and cats looking to find love this Valentine’s Day.
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onsider this: One pair of unsterilized cats, together with their offspring, can result in 420,000 kittens in 7 years. One pair of un-sterilized dogs, with their offspring, can result in 4,372 puppies in 7 years. Statistics also show that only one out of nine of these animals find a good home, leaving the rest to suffer abandonment and/or euthanasia.
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For years, pet owners have questioned whether or not spay or neuter their pets. However, history and research show that there are many pros to having your pets spayed or neutered. Whether your pets are kept indoors or out, there are many health and behavioral benefits associated with spaying and neutering, says Dr. Lynn Ruoff, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM). “Spaying and neutering pets results in fewer reproductive health problems and makes the treatment of epilepsy,
“Spaying and neutering pets results in fewer reproductive health problems and makes the treatment of epilepsy, diabetes, and other diseases much easier.” diabetes, and other diseases much easier,” notes Ruoff. Ruoff adds, “Spayed pets will not develop pyometra, or pus in the uterus, and they have a greatly decreased risk of developing mammary gland tumors. Neutered pets are less likely to develop testicular tumors or an enlarged prostate.” Another big benefit can be peace of mind - a spayed or neutered pet is far less likely to leave the yard in search of other animals.
“In both male and female pets, sterilization makes them far less likely to roam, which tends to safeguard against injuries due to fights and accidents,” adds Ruoff. “Neutered males are less likely to mark their territory by urinating in the house and will not be inclined to wander off in search of a mate. Spayed females are also less likely to wander and will not attract males who will fight over a female in heat.” In addition, hunting, guarding, and other skills are
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“Neutered males are less likely to mark their territory by urinating in the house and will not be inclined to wander off in search of a mate. Spayed females are also less likely to wander and will not attract males who will fight over a female in heat.” actually improved in spayed and neutered dogs because they are not distracted by hormonal urges, Ruoff believes. Pet owners concerned with the pain and cost of the actual procedure can be put at ease by talking with their veterinarian. Ruoff explains that spaying and neutering, while considered major surgery and performed under general anesthesia, involve little risk in young, healthy pets. In the past, it was believed that puppies and kittens should not be spayed or neutered until they were at least six months of age. However, recent studies conclude that sterilization of pets as young as three months of age does not increase the risks associated with surgery or the number of 10
long-term complications. Animals also recover from these procedures much faster than one might expect. Stitches are usually removed 10 days after the surgery, until which time pet owners are advised to keep the surgical area clean and to keep the animal calm. Most pets recover within a week or less, often not requiring additional pain medication. If cost has been keeping you from having a pet spayed or neutered, it is wise to consider the expenses associated with the alternative. Without
sterilization, you may find yourself paying to treat pyometra, mammary gland tumors, prostatic enlargement, or injuries caused by automobiles. “You can’t put a price tag on a family pet that becomes lost or killed,” adds Ruoff.
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Heart Murmurs... Not Always Heartbreak! by dr. christie cornelius
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eart murmurs are common in domestic animals. Many murmurs are detected during routine examinations - at a time when the pet is not showing any clinical signs associated with heart disease. This news can be scary and confusing for pet owners. It is important to educate yourself on your pet’s condition, so you and your veterinarian can make sound decisions regarding diagnosis and treatment, should your pet require it.
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Heart murmurs are common in domestic animals. Many murmurs are detected during routine examinations - at a time when the pet is not showing any clinical signs associated with heart disease. This news can be scary and confusing for pet owners. It is important to educate yourself on your pet’s condition, so you and your veterinarian can make sound decisions regarding diagnosis and treatment, should your pet require it. What is a heart murmur? A heart murmur is an abnormal extra sound your vet hears when she/he listens to your pet’s heart with a stethoscope. A normal heart produces the sounds “Lub-dub...lubdub..lub-dub”, while a heart murmur produces a “whooshing” noise, often between the “lub” and the “dub”. Systolic murmurs, for example, occur when the heart muscle contracts. Diastolic murmurs occur when the heart muscle relaxes between beats. Continuous murmurs occur throughout all or most of the cardiac cycle. Although a heart murmur may indicate heart disease, there are lots of cats and dogs that live normal lives without needing treatment. Because of this, hearing a heart murmur is not a reason to panic. What causes a heart murmur? Heart murmurs are caused by turbulent blood flow within the heart. The turbulence is caused by a variety of diseases. Heart valve disfunction occurs when it cannot open or close properly. This causes a disturbance in blood flow through the valve itself. The turbulence that results causes the sound that your vet hears when listening to your pet’s heart. The most common heart murmurs in dogs are associated with a leaky mitral valve. In other instances, turbulence is caused by a defect (hole) between two chambers or two arteries that are
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not normally connected. Another cause is narrowing (stenosis) within a chamber or vessel. Anemia (low red blood cell count) causes thinning of the blood and resultant turbulence. When pets are excited, the heart pumps harder and faster, which can cause turbulence and an audible murmur. Grading heart murmurs Murmur grading is your veterinarian’s way to describe the loudness or intensity of the murmur. Grade I: barely audible Grade II: soft, but easily heard with a stethoscope Grade III: intermediate loudness Grade IV: loud murmur that radiates widely, often including opposite side of chest Grade V and VI: very loud, audible with stethoscope barely touching the chest; the vibration is also strong enough to be felt through the animal’s chest wall Remember, the grade or loudness of the murmur is only sometimes related to the severity of heart disease present. Diagnostics to determine the cause of a heart murmur Blood tests help rule out metabolic diseases that cause heart murmurs, such as anemia and hyperthyroidism. Heartworm tests detect the presence of heartworms, which cause damage to the heart. X-rays will show the size and shape of the heart and where it’s positioned within the chest cavity. Pulmonary vessels can also be assessed, as well as the condition of the lungs. Fluid in and around the lungs and within the abdomen can also be detected with x-rays. A doppler machine will determine the pet’s systemic blood pressure. High blood pressure is not uncommon in pets with hyperthyroidism,
kidney disease, diabetes and Cushing’s disease. High blood pressure can lead to neurological symptoms, such as seizures, disorientation, and circling. Blindness, dilated pupils, hemorrhage, and retinal detachment can occur, as well as blood in the urine, protein in the urine, nosebleeds, problems with the kidneys, heart murmurs and weakness. Measuring your pet’s blood pressure during a senior wellness exam can help detect high blood pressure before any clinical syndromes associated with hypertension are apparent. An electrocardiogram (ECG) measures the electrical activity of the heart, and is useful as an adjunct diagnostic because it helps to detect various heart diseases that can be confirmed with an echocardiogram. An Echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound) can help veterinarians assess the size and shape of the heart as well as it’s pumping capacity. In addition, echocardiography helps veterinarians estimate cardiac output, ejection fraction, and diastolic function. It can help detect cardiomyopathies, pulmonary hypertension, and blood flow abnormalities. Contact your veterinarian if you’d like more information about heart murmurs or heart disease in general. Early detection and intervention can make a big difference in your pet’s lives!
Christie Cornelius, DVM Owner of Last Wishes In-Home Pet Hospice and Euthanasia Houston, TX www.petslastwishes.com
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atching your dog do tricks is one of the best things about owning a dog. As a dog owner, the stress of “must do obedience� is absent when tricks are taught, leaving the dog and owner anxiety free when learning and performing tricks.
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Many tricks can be easily taught using “luring”. Luring is encouraging your dog to follow a piece of food in order to learn a behavior. The fun part of a trick is often in the cue. You reach out your hand and say, “shake”. The dog shakes all over like a wet, um, er, dog. You ask your dog, “Who’s a smart dog?” and your dog raises a paw. There is a walrus in a Washington state zoo that answers yes (nodding his head) to all questions. His cue is a raised pitch of the trainer’s voice at the end of a sentence. Before choosing a trick, chose your cue for its entertainment value. You must also consider the cue from the dog’s point of view. A popular trick is to teach the dog to do a play bow, however “bow” and “down” sound alike. You dog might confuse these sounds. Adding to the confusion in this particular example is the similarity of behavior. When lying down, the dog puts his front end and back end on the ground. In a play bow, the dog puts his front end on the ground and his rear end remains up in the air. I often use “take a bow” as the cue for this behavior. Yes, kinda boring. A cute cue for a woman might be, “Who’s your queen?” (and the dog takes a bow.) A play bow is an easy behavior to teach. The dog lowers his front end to the ground, elbows touching the floor. The dog’s rear end remains as if in a stand, up in the air. Many tricks can be easily taught using “luring”. Luring is encouraging your dog to follow a piece of food in order to learn a behavior. When using a piece {February 2013}
of food to lure your dog, you must place the piece of food on (touching) or nearly touching his nose or mouth. You can even allow the dog to nibble on the food while he follows the food. Move the food slowly – SLOWLY! Be patient. Do not expect the dog to perform the behavior right away. Using food, lure your dog’s nose straight down toward the ground. You might even move the lure ever so slightly toward your dog as you move it downward. When your dog bends his elbows even a little bit, reward with the treat. Then you will be ready to try again. Lure your dog again, continuing to reward a slight bend of the elbow. As your dog gets better at bending his elbows, lure a little be more of a bend before rewarding. Soon your dog will be doing a full play bow. When your dog is successfully performing the play bow, try to increase the amount of time your dog stays in the position. Voila! Your dog knows a new trick. Happy Training!
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ebruary is Pet Dental Month. Is this just a way for vets to convince pet parents to have their pet’s teeth cleaned or is there another reason? Many pets will show signs of gum disease before they hit the age of 5. Pets often will hide the fact that they have pain in their mouth so it is important to look for warning signs.
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Your pet’s gums and mouth are key health indicators for your pet. Poor dental habits can result in chronic pain, tooth loss and eroded gums. More serious medical issues include heart, kidney and liver disease. It is very important to make sure you have a yearly vet visit. For example, my Lab Callie has always had good teeth but during a vet visit we realized she had a cracked tooth that needed to be removed. If I had not noticed it, it could have easily formed a serious infection in her mouth. First signs that your pet’s teeth need attention: Bad breath and brownish tartar around gums lines More severe signs include: Problems picking up food, bleeding and/or red gums, tooth loss, very bad breath, bumps/lumps in the mouth and ropey, bloody saliva. Bacteria and plaque forming foods can cause build up on your pet’s teeth. It hardens into tartar and causes gingivitis and possible tooth loss. In addition to considering teeth cleanings, you can greatly reduce the frequency by following a few easy steps. First, and most importantly, feed your pet a healthy diet (stop feeding highly processed treats and kibble). Have you ever seen a wild {February 2013}
animal with tartar? (of course not). Why is that? If you eat a diet comprised of fresh vegetables and fruit and meat your mouth does not have to break down the processed ingredients (carbs, fillers, sugars). Secondly, you should brush their teeth at least weekly AND give them a chew toy or natural chew (Elk Antlerz, bully stick, Himalayan chew). Read the ingredients - if it has processed ingredients STAY AWAY. Also never give cooked bones or rawhide. Rawhide, as it is often treated (processed), and can cause choking. WHAT PRODUCTS DO I SUGGEST Brushing your pet’s teeth use a product that has natural ingredients. We carry a U.S. made toothpaste (yes most are not made in the U.S.) that is non-foaming, sugar free and contains tea tree for gums (this is for dogs only). For cats and dogs that may have gingivitis we carry Blutos dental (dog) or Peppermint Catty Purly Whites. In addition we have chews that are made with a Natural Toothpaste and we have several products that can be added to water for everyday maintenance. Ultimately proper nutrition is the most important base to keeping those pearly whites healthy.
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Lone Star Shih Tzu & Lhasa Apso Rescue by Teresa Osborn, Executive Director
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one Star Shih Tzu & Lhasa Apso Rescue is an allvolunteer dog rescue organization headquartered in Houston. Established in 1999, LSSTLAR is wellknown throughout the rescue community for taking in severely broken and battered dogs.
Their philosophy is that every dog deserves a chance and if an unlucky shih tzu or lhasa apso is in need, LSSTLAR will pull out all stops to save his or her life. Take for example, little Zenn. This sweet little shih tzu mix was left at the Harris County shelter with three broken legs. Yes, three broken legs. He was in desperate need. Not adoptable in that state, the county released Zenn to LSSTLAR on an early medical release. After spending several days hospitalized at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, Zenn’s three broken legs were pinned and plated and, thankfully, repaired. Another example, is gorgeous lhasa Mandy. After the Houston SPCA took in almost 200 breeding dogs from a breeder in Waller County, Mandy was found to have badly malformed back legs and deemed unadoptable and LSSTLAR was called in. Mandy became a wonderful special little girl when it was found that not only was she
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unable to walk, she was pregnant. Just a few short weeks later, little Mandy gave birth to six absolutely stunning little puppies. Shortly after the puppies were weaned, Mandy started a long road of multiple repairs to her legs. Today, Mandy’s legs work almost as well as any normal dog – thanks to Dr. Brian Beale at GCVS. Adopted to one of LSSTLAR’s volunteers, she’s living a very spoiled life in Dallas with one of her little babies. The third example is tiny, stunning Angie. Completely eaten up with demodex mange, Angie was surrendered to LSSTLAR by her owner. Infected, oozing sores covered her body. With the help of Dr. Michael Moore at Foster Creek Veterinary Hospital, Angie has made a fantastic recovery and will soon be healthy enough for adoption. This is what the rescue is all about – being the hero – the advocate – the guardian – of those who need the help the most.
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Natural Pawz and Merrick Pet Care team up to donate food for rescue and shelter pets in Houston
In January, Natural Pawz working with Merrick Pet Care secured a donation of 42,000 lbs. of dog food from Amarillo based company, which is a leader in the super-premium pet food category. Their mission is to create the most nutritious and wholesome food it can to help families take better care of their pets. “We are committed to ensuring that ALL dogs get the benefits of wholesome food, including those dogs that currently live in shelters,” said Donald Young, vice president of sales for Merrick Pet Food. “We are pleased to partner with Natural Pawz in making this a reality for dogs in the Houston area.” “We are grateful to Merrick for this donation and one of our core values is to give back to the local community”’ said Biff Picone co-owner of Natural Pawz. We have tried to donate food where it would do the 20
most good. Around 10,000lbs was given to the Houston Humane Society. Another overlooked and needed areas are senior meals on wheels. Another 10,000lbs was donated to two local groups who administer the program. “All too often seniors that receive meals from religious groups and give part of their food to their pets...we wanted to do what we can to relieve the pressure on seniors and ensure the pets get a good diet of pet food”, Natural Pawz co-owner Nadine Joli-Coeur. The balance was given to various non-profit local rescue groups who operate on little or no funds. They donated to at least 15 to 20 small groups making a difference in their food pantries. Way to go!!!
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appy Valentine’s month!! So peeps, you know I run this rescue program, right? It’s for little fluffy dogs like me. It’s called Lone Star Shih Tzu & Lhasa Apso Rescue (www.facebook.com/lsstlar).
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Well, I’m kinda in the dog house with Ms. Shannan of the magazine, cuz I’m really late getting the article done. I kinda got behind when three pregnant mommy dogs came into the rescue and I had to help them have babies. Yep, rescues do get puppies. Two of the mommies came from the Houston city shelter and one came from the Harris county shelter. They were HUGE and I was pretty worried about them – I thought their bellies were going to split open - having babies is hard and they were all skinny and stuff. I mean really, folks, dumping your pregnant dogs at the pound? So what, you missed the Christmas and Valentine sale timeline? GOOD GRIEF. So, I got them and after many, many nights of being up all night worrying about the mommies and when the puppies were coming, the puppies finally came! And, thankfully they were all ok. Now, there is some contro{February 2013}
versy about why in the world would my rescue allow puppies to be born when there are already so many homeless dogs. Yes, there are some that think pregnant mommies should be aborted, but we don’t think like that. If we used that thought process for all rescues, why don’t we just kill all the shelter dogs – huh – there are more out on the street! See how stupid that is? We think that when any dog comes into my rescue, we have to do whatever is best for that dog. If that dog includes little unborn puppies, we’ll do everything possible for them too. No killing baby puppies here! If we are in for one, we’re in for all. These baby puppies will be available to be adopted around the end of April, so if you are interested email me at my rescue address: Dougie@ shihtzu-rescue.com. Signing off and heading to bed! Dougie Deogi, rescue reporter
Dougie is the official mascot of Lone Star Shih Tzu & Lhasa Apso Rescue. His antics can be seen on his own facebook page, www. facebook.com/accordingtodougie and on the Lone Star page, www. facebook.com/lsstlar.
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All Texas Dachshund Rescue - www.atdr.org American Brittany Rescue - www.americanbrittany rescue.org Austin German Shepherd Dog Rescue-www.austingerman shepherdrescue.org Best Friends FurEver - www.furever.org Boston Terrier Rescue of Greater Houston- www. houstonbostonrescue.org Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Greater Houston, Inc.www.cavalierrescuetrust.org Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief & Rescue- www.cbrrescue.org Chihuahua Rescue and Transport www.chihuahua-rescue.com Corridor Rescue, Incwww.corridorrescue.org Dakota Rescue - www.dakotarescue.org Dachshund Rescue of Houston - www.dachshundrescue ofhouston.org Doberman Rescue Group - www.dobermanrescue group.org East Texas Cocker Spaniel Rescue- www.cockerkids.org English Bulldog Rescue Network- www.bulldog rescuenetworktexas.blogspot. com English Springer Rescue America - www.springer rescue.org Friends of Rescued Mastiffswww.mastiffrescue.org
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Greyhound Pets of America Houston - www.gpahouston. org Great Dane Rescue of Southeast Texas - saveadane.org Great Pyrenees Rescue Society - www.greatpyreneesrescue society.org Gulf Coast Cocker Rescue - www.gulfcoastcocker spanielrescue.com Houston Beagle Rescue www.houstonbeaglerescue.org Houston Cocker Spaniel Rescue - houstoncockerspanielrescue. com Houston Collie Rescue - www.houstoncollierescue.org Houston Lab Rescue - www.houstonlabrescue.com Houston Sheltie Sanctuary www.houstonsheltiesanctuary. com Husky Haven Inc www.huskyhaven.org
Second Chance Poms www.secondchancepoms.org
Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue Group, Inc. - www.txpyrs.org
South Texas Aussie Rescue - www.southtexasaussierescue. org
Weimeranier Rescue of North Texas - www.weimrescuetexas. org
Southeast Texas Labrador Retriever Rescue - www.txlabrescue.org
Yorkie and Small Dog Rescue - www.yasdr.org Yorkshire Terrier Club of Houston - www.ytcgh.com
Lonestar Boxer Rescue www.lsbr.org
Texas Alaskan Malamute Rescue - www.texalmal.org
Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of Houston - www.msrh.org
Texas Collie Rescue - www.texascollierescue.org
Zeke Fund Animal Rescue - www.zfar.org
Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue- www.shihtzu rescue.com Noah’s Ark - www.noahsarksanctuary.org PugHearts, the Houston Pug Rescue - www.pughearts.com S.A.F.E. House Rescue & Adoption www.safehouserescue.org Save Our Strays - www.saveourstraysfortbend. org
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februa Show her how much she means to you with this amazing diamond and ruby necklace and earrings! These should keep you out of the dog house for awhile! Shaftel Diamonds on Richmond Ave is the place to go when you want the very best!
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Your dog will enjoy having his teeth cleaned with this EZdog toothbrush! Available at Natural Pawz!
Valentine’s Loofa Heart Dog Toy is the perfect gift for your pooch this Valentine’sDay! Available at Natural Pawz!
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aryfinds Your dog will drool over this stunning velvet collar covered in crystals! Go check out the huge selection at WOOF Pet Bakery & Boutique in Spring!
Don’t have time to brush your pets teeth - why not try a natural chew that have toothpaste in them. Safe for dogs AND cats! Available at Natural Pawz!
This is one seriously cool dog feeder. Designed to slow your dog down when eating, it also doubles as an interactive, rewardbased game! Available at Natural Pawz!
For your holiday pleasure this dress turns any pup into a princess. Available at the Pawty Palace in Katy!
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