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The point of cat cafes is for those that are cat-less to cozy up with a sweet, purring four-footed animal. The concept hails from Taiwan, who got its first cat cafe in 1998, but the idea quickly caught on in Japan, who has embraced the cat cafe trend. In this country alone, more than 150 cat cafes have opened over the last decade. What is it about cats in a cafe that is so alluring? In Japan, where many people live in small spaces, pet ownership isn't always an option. But some people want the comfort and companionship of a kitty, plus cats have been proven to have many health benefits for their owners, like lowering stress levels as well as blood pressure. A cat cafe provides the option to get all the benefits of a cat without actually having one. America's first cat cafe was in Oakland — Cat Town Cafe — which opened last fall. Since then, several have followed in Portland, Denver, New York City, and beyond. Cat Town Cafe works with Oakland Animal Services to help at-risk cats, and since they opened, more than 600 cats have been adopted by their cafe continued on page 4 >>
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customers. Come in for a coffee, leave with a cat. The trend is growing globally too. Just type in "cat cafe" on Indiegogo and you'll find a whole variety of people raising money for their new feline friendly hangout space. Cats are, of course, known for sleeping a lot, which makes one wonder if the combination of the caffeine buzz of coffee and kitties is in fact the best combination. Maybe other animals would make for a better fit? The cat cafe concept has worked so well in Japan that cafe owners have started branching out in terms of animals. Nowadays you can find owl cafes and even a falcon cafe. Regardless of how you feel about cat cafes, and animal cafes in general, for now, they're here to stay.
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HOW TO HELP WITH YOUR DOG'S SEPARATION ANXIETY
The Humane Society of the United States WHAT CAUSES SEPARATION ANXIETY It's not fully understood why some dogs suffer from separation anxiety and others don't. But remember, your dog's behaviors are part of a panic response.Your
dog isn't trying to punish you! They just want you to come home! THESE ARE SOME OF THE SCENARIOS THAT CAN TRIGGER SEPARATION ANXIETY: Being left alone for the first time. Being left alone when accustomed to constant human contact. Suffering a traumatic event, such as time at a shelter or boarding kennel. Change in the family's routine or structure, or the loss of a family member or other pet. HOW TO TREAT MINOR SEPARATION ANXIETY Don't make a big deal out of arrivals and departures — ignore your dog for the first few minutes then calmly pet them. Leave your dog with recently worn clothes that smell like you. Establish a word or action that you use every time you leave that tells your dog you'll be back. Consider using an over-the-counter calming product that reduces fearfulness in dogs. HOW TO HANDLE A MORE SEVERE PROBLEM Use the techniques outlined above along with desensitization training. Teach your dog the sit-stay continued on page 9 >>
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and down-stay commands using positive reinforcement. This training will help them learn that they can remain calmly and happily in one place while you go to another room. Create a "safe place" to limit your dog's ability to be destructive while you’re away. A safe place should: Confine the dog loosely (a room with a window and toys, not total isolation). Contain busy toys for distraction. Have dirty laundry to lend a calming scent cue or other safety cues. HOW TO COPE WHILE YOUR DOG LEARNS TO BE CALM It can take time for your dog to unlearn their panic response to your departures. To help you and your dog cope in the short term, consider the following interim solutions: Ask your veterinarian about drug therapy to reduce their overall anxiety. Take your dog to a doggie daycare facility or kennel when you have to be away. Leave your dog with a friend, family member or neighbor when you're away. Take your dog to work with you, if possible. WHAT WON'T HELP Punishment. Punishment isn't effective for treating separation anxiety and can make the situation worse. Another dog. Getting your dog a companion usually
doesn't help an anxious dog because their anxiety is the result of their separation from you, not just the result of being alone. Crating.Your dog will still engage in anxiety responses inside a crate, and they may urinate, defecate, howl or even injure themself in an attempt to escape. Instead, create other kinds of "safe places" as described above. Radio/TV noise. Leaving the radio or television on won't help (unless the radio or TV is used as a safety cue). Obedience training. While formal training is always a good idea, separation anxiety isn't the result of disobedience or lack of training. If you need more assistance resolving your dog's issues, consult a professional animal behavior specialist.
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CHOOSING A POCKET PET healthypets.mercola.com
Popular small mammals, or “pocket pets,” include guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rats, and gerbils. In recent years, hedgehogs, chinchillas, and sugar gliders have also become trendy, but these animals require more specialized care and are illegal to own in some states. 1. RATS. Rats are very curious, intelligent animals and can make wonderful small pets.They are easily tamed and relatively easy to care for, however, they do require a fair amount of attention and exercise outside their cages – ideally at least an hour a day. Rats are a social species, so they should never be kept alone. Same sex pairs or groups are best, and males usually get along, especially when they are introduced as youngsters or are littermates. As a general rule, males are larger and less lively than females; females tend to be more active and playful. Rats live an average of two to three years.
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2. GUINEA PIGS. Like rats, guinea pigs are social beings, so you should plan to acquire a same sex pair so they can keep each other company. Females tend to get along better than males. Guinea pigs are usually quiet but can call out quite loudly. They are often active both day and night and require a large cage. They tend to be a bit shy and nervous at first but can become very tame and comfortable with frequent gentle handling. Guinea pigs have an average lifespan of five to seven years, though some live to the age of 10. 3. HAMSTERS. Syrian hamsters are solitary and must live alone (one hamster only per cage). Hamsters love to exercise, so yours will need a wheel for running. They also like to hide and sleep inside enclosures, so be sure to put a small box with an entrance hole or a small flower pot in his cage. Hamsters also like to crawl through tunnels. Another cage necessity: small pieces of paper towel or napkin that he can shred and make a nest with. Their average lifespan is one and a half to two years. 4. GERBILS. Gerbils are very curious and entertaining. They are social animals so acquiring a same sex pair at the same time is ideal. Gerbils can become very tame and generally have a mild, agreeable temperament. It’s important to never pick up a gerbil by the tail. They live two to three years on average, though some have been reported to live to the age of eight. 5. RABBITS. Rabbits are inquisitive, sociable animals that can make wonderful small indoor pets that live to be seven to 14 years old. They can be litter box trained and they even purr when they feel content! Not all rabbits like to be held, however. Rabbits enjoy playing with toys. They need natural things of their own (untreated wood) to chew on. Protect your rabbit from predators, poisons, temperature extremes, electrical cords, and rough handling.
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DRY DROWNING IN DOGS www.gopetplan.com
With summer comes some dangers for our pets. For the last few weeks, my Facebook feed has been sprinkled with posts warning friends about the risk of “dry drowning” in children, and this got me thinking about the same condition in pets. I will never forget the first case of “dry drowning” or “secondary drowning” that I ever saw. I was a fourth year student in veterinary school, working my clinical rotations. A very nice young couple came in to our emergency service with their nine-month-old Golden Retriever pup. It seems their pup found his way into their pool while they were out. Dogs love swimming, and we know that most dogs can instinctively swim. They’ll eagerly jump in the pool for some real doggy paddling, but the trouble comes in getting out. By instinct, dogs tend to approach the side of the pool to exit, only to find themselves unable to climb out. Like most dogs, the Golden Retriever pup could not get out of the pool. His owners had not taught him how to find and use the steps yet. These owners were very lucky to get home in time to see his accident; they were able to rescue him from the pool before he became so exhausted that he could no longer swim. But their dog wasn’t out of the woods yet. That’s because the pool water he may have aspirated (or
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inhaled) while struggling to keep his muzzle above sea level was acting as an irritant in his lungs.This irritation was causing pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs) to occur. As fluid built up inside his lungs, his ability to breathe became hampered. This, dear readers, is dry drowning. It can happen hours – or even days – after a near drowning accident, and it is heart breaking because even though you rescued your pet from the immediate danger of drowning, you could still lose her later due to complications. My story has a good outcome—the pup pulled through, much to everyone’s relief. But many stories do not turn out as well. If you have to rescue your pet from a near drowning episode, keep a very, very close eye on him or her in the hours after the accident. To be safe, you may want to think about just taking her to the vet for observation, especially if the accident happens in the evening hours and you need someone to watch her overnight. This summer, make sure your pets know how to get out of the pool. Teach them where the steps are and how to use them. And go one step further—never let your pet have access to the pool without supervision. It’s just not worth the risk!
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