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Jeff Smith
It is hard to believe the winter months are almost behind us. We kicked off this month with one of the largest cutest pet photo contests to-date. I love seeing all of the participant’s photos!
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I wasn’t able to spend quite as much time on the magazine this month. However, we did receive our first writing contribution from a local pet services business owner. It is a good start. Hopefully, we will see more writers and businesses support this project in some way, in the future. Due to circumstances beyond our control, many of us may be home a lot more. So, we shall see how things go over the next few weeks!
For those who are not familiar, Cutest Pets of Porter County Magazine is a companion project for the facebook group we started last year. The Facebook group is for folks to show off their furry family members and participate in fun and friendly photo contests.
The group postings and contests have been a nice escape from a lot of the stuff happening on social media. In future additions of Cutest Pets of Porter County Magazine, I hope to present pet owner adoption stories. I also want to put the spotlight on local organizations, volunteers and supporters. I will do my best to find helpful information, entertaining stories and, of course, we’ll feature many of the cute pet pictures that have been provided by group members.
I hope you enjoy the magazine. Be sure to join the fun by visiting our Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/cutepetspc
Thank you!
Jeff / Cutest Pets of Porter County Magazine
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Chesney Photo By Angel Miofsky Stojkovich
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Cutest Pets of Porter County Magazine is a monthly publication. It is supported by advertising from local pet related businesses and services.
Publisher / Advertising Jeffery Smith CutePetsPC@gmail.com
5 Ways To Help Keep Your Dog Happy and Healthy..................... 4-5
Why You Should Use a Professional Pet Sitter 14
Directory....................................................15
Profile: True North Training Stables............... 22
A published advertisement does not constitute an endorsement of products or services. Cutest Pets of Porter County Magazine reserves the right to refuse advertising at any time for any reason. In particular we do not accept advertising relating to the sale of animals; this is an affirmation of our commitment to pet adoption.
All content in Cutest Pets of Porter County Magazine is intended for informative and entertainment purposes. For issues relating to animal health and wellbeing, please consult your veterinarian. Information provided in this issue was obtained from sources deemed reliable, and should be considered accurate at the time of publication.
Happy & Healthy! 5 Ways To Help Keep Your Dog
There are many emotional benefits to owning a dog, such as companionship and unconditional love, but a pet can also positively affect his or her owners’ physical health, too.
According to studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spending quality time with a dog can help ease stress and anxiety for the owner and can even lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. To be able to reap the health benefits of dog ownership, it’s key to ensure you’re taking proper care of your dog with quality nutrition and plenty of exercise.
Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Werber offers these five simple ways pet owners can take the best care of their dogs, because when dogs are happy and healthy, their owners can be, too. To learn more about how dogs’ health is linked to their owners’, and for more tips for feeding your pet, visit IAMS.com. 1. Check the Labels – Creating a healthier life for your dog starts with the food you feed him or her. For optimal health, provide your dog a balanced diet with high-quality animal protein, like chicken or lamb, a combination of grains and essential vitamins and minerals. When shopping for dog food, look for those things on the ingredient panel. Also keep an eye out for the Association of American Feed Control Officials certification, which indicates basic nutritional requirements are being met with the food’s ingredients.
2. Give Them Grains – Grains are an important component of dogs’ dietary needs. They are a source of carbohydrates for healthy energy, as well as fiber, which promotes gastrointestinal health. Some grains, such as rice and wheat, provide “quick” energy, and others, like barley and sorghum, take longer to turn into energy. Dog food that has a combination of these grains, such as IAMS dog food, can provide dogs a “time-release” energy source, helping sustain their energy throughout the day.
