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can ensure both kids and pets stay safe while building a strong bond and a healthy relationship. • Teach kids to protect themselves from overexcited pets. Pets, especially puppies, can easily become overexcited. This can be mistaken for aggressiveness, especially by kids who might be scared. Teach kids to protect themselves from overexcited pets, including dog bite prevention. If kids fear their dog might bite them, then teach them to roll into a ball, protect their hands and face and call for help. Running and screaming might upset
the dog, who then might go on the defensive. • Teach kids to recognize signs of aggression. Sometimes dogs will use body language to let people know they do not wish to be approached. Adults and kids alike should familiarize themselves with these mannerisms as a safety precaution. If these signals are ignored, then the dog might bite to protect itself. Signs of defensive aggression include: • ears back, pupils dilated • tail down and tensed • posture mildly crouched, weight over
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loss and damage that may force families and their pets into new living situations. Oftentimes, pets are not able to make the move and are surrendered to area shelters. A struggling economy has also taken its toll on pets. According to Hope Brustein, the executive director at the Geauga Humane Society in Ohio, many animals are brought to shelters because owners have lost their jobs or homes and tight budgets can no longer support them. Those who have lost their homes and need to relocate may not be able to bring their pets along. The ASPCA estimates 5 to 7 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Shelter intakes are generally evenly divided between animals that are relinquished by owners and those picked up by animal control. There are no firm statistics on how many animals are surrendered to shelters in Canada, but the Winnipeg Humane Society alone takes in 8,000 to 9,000 animals each year. Although the number of animals entering shelters continues to rise, so do the number of adoptions. This is in part to the publicity campaigns of many area shelters
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healthy pet is a happy pet, and responsible pet owners know that their beloved pets’ health rests largely on the owners’ shoulders. Ensuring a pet is healthy over the long haul can be quite simple. While some pets may develop medical conditions that require more attention, the following are a few simply ways pet owners can keep their pets healthy. • Don’t skip visits to the veterinarian. Unlike humans, pets can’t speak for themselves, so it’s quite possible that a pet could be hurting or dealing with a medical condition while its owner has no idea. Annual veterinary checkups can help avoid such situations, and the vet might notice a developing condition before it becomes anything serious. If a pet’s behavior suddenly changes, then schedule a veterinarian visit as soon as possible, as this behaviorial change could be indicative of a medical issue. • Prioritize vaccinations. Vaccinations can protect a pet from a host of ailments, including rabies, distemper and Lyme disease. New pet owners who adopted a pet from a rescue organization should get documentation about the animal’s past vaccinations (certified kennels typically provide such documentation at the time of adoption). If there is no such documentation or if there are documents showing the pet received certain vaccinations but not necessarily all of its vaccinations, take the pet to the veterinarian and have the animal receive those vaccinations that aren’t documented. • Spay or neuter the pet. The ASPCA notes that spaying or neutering a pet is a preventive measure that can help a pet in the long haul. Spaying, or removing the ovaries and uterus of a female dog or cat, can prevent diseases, such as breast cancer and pyometra, as well as infection and keep the animal from going into heat. Neutering a male a dog or cat before it reaches six
months can reduce the likelihood that the animal will behave aggressively while helping to prevent testicular cancer, diseases of the prostate and hernias. • Help the pet fight heartworm. Heartworm isn’t easy to treat, but it is easily prevented. Cat owners should speak to their veterinarian about heartworm and the best course of action, as cats are less likely to develop heartworm than dogs, who are natural hosts for the infection. Dogs should be tested for heartworm annually in the early spring, and the veterinarian might prescribe a preventive medication the dog will take once per month. How long the dog must take the medication depends on the dog and the veterinarian, but dog owners should heed the vet’s advice. • Get your pet off the couch. Humans should not be couch potatoes, and neither should their pets. Regular exercise burns calories while increasing muscle mass and improving cardiovascular strength. Dog owners should know that how much exercise their dog needs depends on its breed, age, sex and physical condition, so discuss a proper exercise regimen with your veterinarian. Cats need exercise, too, and cat owners should also discuss the specifics with their vet. — Metro
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the ideal weight can vary from dog to dog. A body condition score is helpful in determining a pet’s ideal body weight. Some indications a dog may not be at a healthy weight include: • a belly that hangs below the rib cage area • a belly that moves when the dog moves, unless the dog is pregnant or has just given birth • inability of the owner or vet to feel the dog’s ribs in the rib cage • a waddle of skin on the neck of dogs where excess skin isn’t indicative of the breed • no visual indication of dog’s waist • inability of the owner or vet to feel the bones near the base of the tail • a less active lifestyle, including avoiding exercise and play • excessive panting Keeping a dog in shape is one of the best things you can do for your pet. But what if your dog already has packed on a few unnecessary pounds? It’s time to start a canine fitness routine and follow some other guidelines. • Talk to your veterinarian. Obesity could be the result of eating too much or inactivity, but it also can be a sign of a serious condition. If a routine exam and blood work come up normal, then you can begin a plan for helping Fido shed the weight. • Consider a new food.There are many different types of foods on the market, including low-calorie options. Some foods contain extra fiber to help the dog feel fuller without having eaten as much. Also, umans are not the only animals look for foods with lean protein sources that may get a bit pudgy around without grains and other filler. the middle and tip the scale in the • Break up the feeding schedule. wrong direction. Man’s best friend also Instead of one large meal a day, feed your may put on some extra pounds, necessitat- dog two or three smaller portions of food, ing a workout plan to get back into shape. which will help keep his metabolism going According to the Association for Pet all day long. Obesity Prevention, 53 percent of adult • Become joint joggers. Jogging with a dogs in the United States are classified as dog can become an enjoyable pastime that overweight or obese by their veterinarians. enables you both to get exercise and stay Yet, pet owners are sometimes unaware in shape. that their prized pooches are overweight. • Take up swimming. Many dogs are Overweight dogs and cats face some of natural lovers of water, and swimming is an the same health risks as overweight men effective, low-impact exercise. and women. Musculoskeletal problems, such • Teach your dog tricks. Physical as degenerative joint diseases, and back tricks, like fetching a ball or rolling over, problems have been linked to obesity, as have can keep dogs active. heart disease and respiratory problems. • Go for long walks. Take your dog with Diabetes and heat or exercise intolerance you wherever you go. The more he or she is are other side effects of being overweight. up and moving, the less chance there is to But a pet’s weight is not the lone sleep and be lazy. indicator of how healthy the animal is, and — Metro
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office or picking up a prescription at the pharmacy. Such chores may take just a few minutes, but those few minutes in a hot car can prove deadly for pets. Pets should never be left alone in a car on a hot day, when the car can quickly reach extreme temperatures. Some regions have even made it illegal to leave pets in unattended cars on hot days. • Steer clear of asphalt on hot days. Pet owners know enough not to walk on hot asphalt without shoes on, and they should take the same precautions with their pets. The padding on pets’ feet can suffer considerably from hot asphalt, and this can prove very painful to animals. When walking pets on a hot day, avoid asphalt, which can cause pets’ body temperature to rise considerably, especially smaller pets whose bodies are closer to the ground. Stick to the grass or other surfaces that don’t get so hot under the summer sun. Pets can overheat quickly and easily in the summertime. But pet owners who take a few precautionary measures can still take their pets out for some fun in the summer sun. — Metro
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High Desert Pet Services SHELTERS • Apple Valley Animal Control & Shelter 22131 Powhatan Rd., Apple Valley Ph: 760-240-7000; Ext. 7555 for animal control/licenses; Ext. 7510 for the shelter. View adoptable animals at Website: www.applevalley.org
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• Barstow Humane Society 2480 E. Main St., Barstow Ph: 760-252-4800 Adoptions at the shelter and on weekends at Victorville PetSmart. • Hesperia Animal Control Shelter 11011 Santa Fe Avenue East, Hesperia Ph: 760-947-1700 View adoptable animals at Website: www.highdesertinsider.com • Victor Valley Animal Protective League (VVAPL) (The original
Shelter on Zuni Road) 21779 Zuni Road, Apple Valley Ph: 760-247-2102 View adoptable animals at Website: www.vvapl.com • San Bernardino County Devore Shelter 19777 Shelter Way, Devore Ph: 909-887-8055 or 800-472-5609 • San Bernardino County Shelter — High Desert 19575 Bear Valley Road, Apple Valley (next to Dog’s Day Inn boarding and grooming facility) Ph: 760-961-7535 Website: www.sbcounty.gov/acc
ADOPTION/ RESCUE GROUPS • German Shepherd Rescue of the High Desert www.gsrhd.com
E-mail: gsrhd@hotmail.com Ph: 760-565-8012. • Mustang-Spirit Equine Rescue P.O. Box 290640 Phelan, CA 92329 E-mail: info@mustang-spirit.org Website: www.mustang-spirit.org Ph: 888-267-0196 • North Star Pet Assistance E-mail: lindee33@charter.net Website: www.localrescue.org Ph: 760-953-3557
• Animal Emergency Clinic 12180 Ridgecrest Road, Ste. 122, Victorville Ph: 760-962-1122 Hours: Weekdays 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.; weekends noon Saturday through 8 a.m. Monday; holidays 24 hours
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