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Students in the recent class range from 18-68 years old with a variety of backgrounds ranging from pet sitters and kennel technicians to psychologists, authors and bankers.

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eople often tell me, usually with great pride, “I never give my dog people food!”.

These people appear to be thinking that if the dog eats “people” food, the dog will misbehave in the future—try to get and eat more “people” food. There are two questions to consider: First, what exactly is “people” food? And second, does giving your dog “people:” food adversely affect your dog’s behavior?

I set out to determine what things were “people” food, and what things were “dog” food.

For the holidays, my family gathered to eat a large meal.

(It would not be a holiday without overeating!) We had turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, corn bread, peas, nuts and fruits. Those things must be “people” food. To

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discover what dog food was, I read the ingredient list from my dogs’ food, [ A popular, high end “dog” food ]. The ingredients: Duck, duck meal, chicken, egg, sweet potatoes, peas, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), potatoes, roasted quail, roasted duck, smoked turkey. Uh oh!

Many of those items were in my holiday meal! If I am not

going to give my dog “people” food, does that mean no more high end dog food? Alternatively, does that mean no more turkey, chicken, sweet potatoes and peas for people?

Also, what about beef? Beef should be people food, right?

Nope. Among the ingredients from another popular high end dog food are: beef and wild boar. That one bag

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of dog food took beef and pork. I am fast running out of people food.

What is left? Lettuce!

Wait a minute, don’t rabbits eat lettuce? Lettuce must be rabbit food. Ok. Cheese!

Er, um, cheese is made from milk, and milk is actually cow food. Honey! I like sweet things, honey must be people food. Foiled again, honey is bee food. Popcorn!

Corn bread! Surely there is no corn in dog food? Sigh.

Corn is very inexpensive, and is the first ingredient in cheap, poor quality dog foods. I’m running out of people food fast.

Ok, I’ll get off my soapbox here, and dial down the sarcasm. Obviously, there is some considerable overlap between what dogs can eat and what people can eat.

What you should definitely avoid feeding your dog is “people only” food. Lets take a quick look at stuff you can eat, but you should *never* give to your dog. Raisins and grapes! This is a “people only” food. Raisins and grapes cause kidney damage in dogs. Raisins and grapes are definitely “people only” food. Onions! Onions can cause hemolytic anemia in dogs. Chocolate! Chocolate is poisonous to dogs. Quick recap, because this is so important. Do NOT ever feed your dog: raisins, grapes, onions, or chocolate.

As I said before, all of the things listed on the dog food bags cannot be exclusively for dogs. So what makes some chicken people food, and some chicken dog food? Back to the drawing

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Quick recap, because this is so important. Do NOT ever feed your dog: raisins, grapes, onions, or chocolate. board. At the grocery store, where the “people” food is sold, chicken is sold raw and cooked, with and without bones, fresh and frozen.

At the pet store, where the “dog” food is sold, the “chicken” is hidden inside highly processed chunks of kibble. That’s it! Dog food is highly processed! Much of the food sold to people in the grocery stores is fresh, unaltered. Most dog food looks more like a clump of dirt and not at all reminiscent of anything edible.

So, when people tell me, “I have never fed my dog people food”, I hear “I only feed my dog highly processed foods”. Hmmm . . . fresh foods are better for people than processed foods.

How can it be that dogs, now a domesticated animal but originally from a wild animal, are best suited for highly processed food? In fact, commercially available “dog food” was difficult to find as late as the 1940s.

I often use cubes of real, fresh turkey to train dogs.

The dogs love real meat, and turkey is low in fat and calories. When a dog is trained with less-motivating treats, the dog learns to respond in a lack luster manner. When a dog is trained with highly motivating treats, the dog learns to respond quickly and eagerly. Real meat, turkey, chicken, beef or lamb, can reward your dog’s good

behavior better than store bought dog treats.

Perhaps our ideas about “people” food and “dog” food don’t matter after all.

I often feed my Belgian Malinois “people” food, yet I can eat a steak in front of her and she will not bother me. I can even leave the room, and return to find my steak just as I left it. Feeding her “people” food has not made her misbehave—she was trained to have good manners around “people” food. Training your dog

seems to be the secret to good behavior. Heavily processed food does not seem to be the key to anything good.

Happy Training,

Tricia Fagan Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed DogS Gone Good www.dogSgonegood.com trainer@dogSgonegood.com (713) 557-1949

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lizabeth didn’t have a name when she came to us, or if she did it wasn’t something she would want to keep. She was found wandering around our parking lot alone with a pronounced limp and in need of help.

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We found out her “owner” left her in the back of a pickup while she went inside.

This woman told our staff she wouldn’t pick up the dog because it was too nasty and she didn’t know what the injury to the leg was but she had been pouring peroxide on it from time to time, surely adding severe pain to the poor dog. She also told us the dog was not worth spending her money on to try to save.

We knew this pup wouldn’t survive much longer without our help. The top notch veterinary team at HHS quickly went to work. She was extremely dirty and matted and could be smelled from several feet away. The injury to her back leg was so severe it made seasoned staff cry to see what she had been

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forced to endure. A swollen, bloody, infected paw with an open wound exposing her leg bones was the source of the fetid, putrid smell. Gangrene and infection had set in to an injury that had clearly been inflicted weeks, ago. The veterinary team listened to her heart and lungs and were happy to report both sounded clear. Her heartworm test was negative (much to our surprise!), and she was started on a heavy dose of antibiotics and given flea meds. She was given a new name to symbolize her fresh start. Elizabeth, a name as regal and beautiful as she is, although she’s affectionately known by Lizzie to the staff.

Due to the severity of her injuries and bones being exposed for so long, the leg had to be amputated. It was

a long, gruesome surgery, but Dr. Harkness, Dr. Padidem and Dr. Kim were able to amputate before the infection spread further. It took too many staples and sutures to count, but finally, after an exhausting surgery, she was on the road to recovery. It was important to get her cleaned up after surgery. The veterinary technicians shaved away all of the matted, filthy hair and gave her a quick mani/pedi. Afterwards, a quick bath helped wash away any lingering dirt and grime to reveal clean, pink skin. After her bath, Doctors sealed the wound and affixed an e-collar.

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We knew this pup wouldn’t survive much longer without our help. The top notch veterinary team at HHS quickly went to work. She was extremely dirty and matted and could be smelled from several feet away.

The injury to her back leg was so severe it made seasoned staff cry to see what she had been forced to endure. walks and potty breaks.

It wasn’t long before the precious pup was running, jumping and playing. It took time for her back leg muscles to adjust, but she was up to the challenge. You can’t wipe the smile off her face these days. It’s been amazing to

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see her transformation from that first frightful day. She’s grown into a confident dog that enjoys lounging on plush beds, making new friends and playing with squeaky toys. She’s also a complete treat hound. She didn’t know what toys and treats were

when she first arrived, but she learned pretty quickly.

Wondering what happened to Lizzie’s previous owner? The HHS Animal Cruelty Investigators stepped in and worked with the District Attorney’s office to press charges based on the owner’s failure to provide medical care. If Lizzie’s previous owner had sought immediate medical care at HHS, our Chief Veterinarian would have been able to save her leg. Houston Humane Society takes animal cruelty very seriously. It is our goal that no animal suffer needlessly like Lizzie. With your help, we can continue to fight animal cruelty and neglect in our community. You can report animal cruelty online at www.houstonhumane.org.

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t used to be Christmas was for new puppies and kittens, that is no longer the cas. Many of us adopt a new family member from one of the local rescues or pet organizations.

The new pet can be young, old, small, large and may also have some special needs.

It is a time of great joy but it is challenging to determine the best food for your new family member.

There are so many choices out there.

Whether you get a pet from a breeder or adopt from a rescue or a shelter it is important to ask a couple of questions.

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1) What have they been eating ? How much and how often are they feed?

2) How old is the pet?

3) Does the pet have any allergies or skin issues?

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A little information can help guide you on what to do next. If your pet has been on a poor diet or you have a multi pet household you might want to change their food.

The first thing to do is to find a food that meets the best needs of your pet. Should you buy canned food, dry food or something else? The answer really is that there is no one right answer

PUPPIES – WHAT TO FEED

Feeding your pet a healthy food is essential if they are to grow into a healthy adult. A puppy diet will provide them the extra nutrients and fat needed. In addition other ingredients such as dha for brain development, omega’s for a shiny coat and enough but not too much calories for energy. For small and medium sized breeds you should feed pet food for at least the first 9 months. For Large to giant breeds or breeds that tend to have hip and joint issues you can feed a breed specific puppy food for upwards to 18months (timing is determined on when they stop growing).

RESCUE PETS – WHAT TO FEED

Often newly adopted pets are stressed and may have not been on a proper diet prior to their arrival in your household. Select a diet based on needs; overweight, dry coat, poor digestion….

POOR COAT A better food will improve the coat. You should start with a food that provides additional omegas or ingredients for the coat (such as coconut oil, fish protein, fish oil, canola oil, flax). If their ears and between the pads are irritated they probably have allergies and you should look to feed a diet formulated with limited ingredients and a protein source that they have not before such as Duck, Rabbit, Lamb.

POOR DIGESTION / LOOSE STOOL If your pet has loose stool or diarrhea, it may be due to stress, a poor diet, too fast a transition to a new diet or feeding too much. If you are feeding a good diet,you may be feeding too much during a meal, either cut back or feed more often. I consider that a good dietstarts with high quality ingredients as opposed to that is made from lower quality or highly processed ingredients –like glutens, starchy grains and by-products. A pet cannot be healthy without a healthy intestinal tract. To improve intestinal health

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you can add the following to their diet; pre &/or pro biotics (a supplement specifically designed will work better than plain yogurt), Enzymes -which you can get from a supplement or raw food or bones), Pumpkin – full of fiber, minerals.

OVERWEIGHT Overweight pet is susceptible to many health issues (joint pain, heart stress). Feeding a low fat diet often will not result in reduced weight. Your pet needs high quality protein for optimal health. Here are some ways to lose those extra pounds; replace 1/3 of the diet with canned pumpkin, feed a good senior or weight management diet (the extra glucosamine in a senior diet helps the joints), cut back their current diet and lastly slowly increase exercise.

SENIOR PETS if you adopted a pet over 7 years old I want to thank you. Increasingly old pets suddenly find themselves in a shelter or rescue group because their owners cannot take care of them. Senior pets are some of the most loving animals and with a little focus on nutrition and adding FOOD TRANSITION GUIDE supplements there is no reason that they • Day 1 & 2 75% old food live a long happy life. mixed with 25% new As our pet’s age, their food bodies do not process • Day 3 & 4 Equal amounts foods as efficiently so of both food you want to look to • Day 5 If poop looks feed a less processed good feed 75% NEW diet, make sure to :25% old, otherwise manage their weight repeat 50:50 split and increase water / moisture in their diet.

Note : many less processed As parents of a foods you likely will not new furkid, you are have to feed as much as responsible for what the feeding directions say. your pet eats. Not all Start 3/4 the amount and pets are the same and add more or less dependnot all pet’s like the ing if you pet starts to gain same things. With or lose weight. For more some research and a details you can pick up a little trial and error, Pet food Transition guide at you can make a difNatural Pawz. ference in what your pet eats.

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BY CONNIE GOEDECKE, CLIENT SERVICE AND COMMUNICATIONS, KINGSLAND BLVD. ANIMAL CLINIC

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he holidays are over, the decorations are put away, the last Auld Lang Syne has been sung, and the kids are heading back to school for the spring semester. As you look at that little 4-legged bundle of joy that was so cute on Christmas morning with the big red bow around his neck, but who is now sitting in the middle of a pile of shredded paper chewing on your shoe after having left you a ‘present’ in the middle

Never fear. For many, the decision to buy a Christmas puppy is an impulsive one, fueled by the fervent pleas of children and fed by promises of “I’ll take care of him, really, puhleeeeeze!” All too often, the reality of actually now having a small whining, peeing, pooping, sockeating ankle biter is a bit of a let-down in the weeks

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after the holidays.

Still, a successful integration of a wonderful, loving addition to your family can be accomplished. Attention to a few basic realities can help you transform this adorable, if mischievous, little pup into a healthy, happy, well-behaved family member.

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The most important step is to get your new puppy checked out by a veterinarian as soon as possible. The veterinarian will be able to perform a thorough examination of your puppy to confirm his health and well-being, and assist you with making decisions about care, feeding, vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention and parasite control, as well as advising you on the appropriate time to spay/neuter your new puppy. A few basics: • Puppies eat puppy food, which is nutritionally balanced to meet the needs of a growing youngster. Avoid adult dog food, and most of all, “table scraps” and “people food,” which are not only nutritionally inadequate for your puppy, and can cause pancreatitis and metabolic bone disease, but also sets him up for later bad behaviors. Puppies eat more frequently than adult dogs do, and it is advisable to feed them in meals, rather than free-feeding, up to 3 times daily in the early weeks.

Feed as much as the puppy will eat in 20-30 minutes, then pick up the bowl. A regular feeding schedule will help with housetraining and set the pup up to avoid obesity as he grows into an adult.

• Puppies are given between 3 and 4 rounds of vaccines (protocols differ among different veterinarians) beginning at 6-8 weeks of age and then boostered every 3-4 weeks until the series is complete. A puppy should not be taken on walks through the neighborhood or to the dog park until he has completed your vet’s puppy vaccine protocol.

• In our area, heartworms are a major threat to dogs and cats, and heartworm prevention should be started early.

Your veterinarian can advise you on the best type of prevention for your puppy and when you should begin giving it.

• Sadly, fleas and/or ticks are a fact of life, and our mild winters do little to impact their life cycles. Consult your veterinarian about year-round parasite control.

• Most puppies are born with intestinal parasites, and need to be dewormed regularly as they grow. Your first vet visit will likely include a test for intestinal parasites.

and mess outside, place it on the ground and make a big deal and reward the puppy as if he/she had done it.

Carry treats to reward the puppy when they go outside correctly. Positive reinforcement is the best way to housetrain a new puppy. A crate in a valuable resource in training your puppy and a safe secure place for your dog as he grows up. Research crate training to integrate it into your housetraining routine.

Socializing your puppy properly will help him grow into a wonderful companion who can be included in all your activities when he grows into an adult, one who will accept guests, both 2- and 4-legged, readily, and one who will be confident in new situations,. The window of time to properly socialize your puppy is actually a small one, and hopefully your breeder will have started the process early. If adequate socialization opportunities have not been provided before you acquired your puppy, try to begin exposing your puppy to new situations as quickly as you can. Among some breeders, this type of socialization process is known as the “Rule of Seven.” By the time a puppy is seven weeks old he/she should have: • Been on 7 different types of surfaces: carpet, concrete, wood, vinyl, grass, dirt, gravel, wood chips • Played with 7 different types of objects: big balls, small balls, soft fabric toys, fuzzy toys, squeaky toys, paper of cardboard items, metal items, sticks or hose pieces • Been in 7 different locations: front yard, back yard, basement, kitchen, car, garage, laundry room, bathroom • Met and played with 7 new people: include children and older adults, someone walking with a cane or stick, someone in a wheelchair or walker • Been exposed to 7 challenges: climb on a box, climb off a box, go through a tunnel, climb steps, go down steps, climb over obstacles, play hide and seek, in and out of a doorway with a step up or down, run around a fence • Eaten from 7 different containers; metal, plastic, cardboard, paper,china, pie plate, frying pan • Eaten in 7 different locations: crate, yard, kitchen, basement, laundry room, living room, bathroom

Probably the biggest dread of most new puppy owners is housetraining. Housetraining is all about creating habits, and the most important part of the process is giving your puppy every opportunity to succeed. Feed your puppy on a schedule and take him out every 2-3 hours so he goes to the bathroom outside as often as possible.

Puppies that are on a feeding schedule are much easier to housetrain. Many families are on a flexible schedule during the holidays, and so accomplishing this kind of routine can be a challenge, but the earlier you’re able to implement it, the easier the process will be and the more successful the outcome will be. When a puppy has an accident in the house, pick the mess up and take puppy

As he grows, let your puppy meet lots of new people, but try to make sure each encounter is fun for the dog.

Have visitors sit on the floor and let the puppy approach at his own pace. Provide visitors with treats or toys to engage the pup in enjoyable ways.

Consider puppy classes at a local training facility for your new puppy. Not only are they great socialization opportunities for your pup, the attention and focus on each other provide a great bonding experience for the two of you.

A dog isn’t just for Christmas, it’s for life. Be sure to get your Christmas puppy started off on the right paw!

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he weather in Texas is extremely unpredictable. One day it’s 60 degrees and raining, the next it’s 80 degrees with sunshine. Winters can be even worse with unexpected cold fronts. With extremely cold temperatures, hypothermia is a possibility for dogs.

Hypothermia, occurring in both humans and pets, is a condition characterized by abnormally low body temperatures. There are three phases of hypothermia: mild, classified as a body temperature of 90-99 degrees Fahrenheit; moderate, classified as a body temperature of 82-90 degrees Fahrenheit; and severe, classified as a body temperature of less than 82 degrees Fahrenheit.

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much time outside in the cold. Although there is not a specific time limit for a given temperature a dog should be left outside, Dr. Stacy Eckman, lecturer at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, said time spent outside in the cold should be restricted.

“The amount of time a pet should spend outside varies based on how acclimated the pet is to cooler temperatures,” Eckman said. “Typically, we do not recommend indoor pets to spend considerable amounts of time outdoors in cold temperatures without supervision.”

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Hypothermia should be considered when taking any pet into the cold for long periods of time, but some are more susceptible to the illness than others. Smaller, younger dogs, for example, are likely to lose their body heat faster resulting in hypothermia, Eckman said.

“Geriatric patients may take medications that alter their ability to regulate their temperature and blood flow making them also more susceptible,” she said.

She added that Arctic breeds such as Huskies or Malamutes can be less prone to hypothermia than other breeds because of their thicker coats.

If a dog is left in the cold for an extended period of times, signs of hypothermia to look for are shivering, lethargy, weakness, and shallow breathing. The more severe the case of hypothermia, the worse the signs will appear.

“After a period of time, the shivering stops and they become more neurologically affected,” Eckman said.

“Their heart rates may drop to dangerous levels, and it can be fatal.”

It is important to take the pet to the veterinarian or seek a veterinarian’s advice if hypothermia is suspected.

Once there, the veterinarian can monitor the pet’s heartbeat, breathing, and temperature. If the temperature falls below 98 degrees Fahrenheit, Eckman said the veterinarian will start “active warming” on the pet. Active warm-

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ing includes placing warm blankets or heating pads on the animal and feeding it warmed oats or rice. Eckman cautioned that owners should not perform these methods of treatment before consulting a veterinarian.

“Items such as heating pads should never be applied directly to pets as this can cause thermal burns,” she said.

For severe cases, the veterinarian may give warmed IV fluids or warm water enemas to the pet.

Another result from leaving a dog in the cold for long periods of time is frostbite. Frostbite occurs on areas least covered by fur such as ears and tails. Signs of frostbite include red, swollen areas or pale, white areas. As with hypothermia, it is important to consult a veterinarian if frostbite is suspected.

To prevent hypothermia and frostbite, it is recommended that pets, particularly smaller, younger or older pets, are not in the cold for extended periods of time.

Eckman also recommended putting sweaters or booties on the pet to keep them warm.

“Dogs with coats and booties may look cute, but this ‘fashion statement’ may protect from hypothermia,” she said.

This winter, whether staying in Texas or traveling to Colorado, remember to monitor the temperature if your pet is spending extended periods of time in the cold.

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FERRET FISH FOOD Q: Why are fish so smart?

A: Because they live in schools. GERBIL HAMSTER KITTEN Q: What happened when the lion LEASH ate the comedian?

LIZARD A: He felt funny!

MOUSE PARROT Q: What do you get when a chicken lays an egg on top PUPPY a barn?

RABBIT RAT A: An eggroll!

TRAINING TREATS Q: What animals are on legal documents?

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A: Seals!

Q: What do you call a bear with no ears?

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A: An udder failure.

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