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Small-town Small Businesses lead to Healthier Pets

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hile most major companies are headquartered in urban hubs, here at Dee-O-Gee we appreciate the benefits that come with doing business in Small Town America. We’re not alone in this mindset. Nearly 63% of small business owners say smaller cities are better for small business, says Rocket Lawyer’s 2014 SemiAnnual Small Business Index. We also believe that pets are healthier and happier when pet owners choose to spend their pet care dollars with locally owned small businesses. The reasons behind why small towns are such boons for small business are diverse. First-class networking, minimal regulations, and high-quality talent pools are just a few of the factors which obviously stand out. In addition, a thriving local entrepreneurial culture is a major plus. Similar to small towns, urban neighborhoods can also harbor some of these benefits, making them ideal locations for small business as well. At Dee-O-Gee base camp in Bozeman, Montana we’ve found these benefits go a few steps past just marking your own turf though. Operating a business in a small town also offers small business owners an opportunity to get to know customers and other local businesses better, a chance to give back to the community in a bigger way, and internally fosters a business culture of growth and opportunity that empowers employees.

LOOK WHAT'S NEW IN THE MONTHLY! BOZEMAN HEALTH Quality, Community Healthcare

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PETS ARE PEOPLE TOO What to do when your pet gets lonely.

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Small businesses are community hubs.

Since launching in 2008, Dee-O-Gee’s headquarters in Bozeman have grown into a beloved local hub for our city’s pet loving community. We’ve done this by always putting our customers first. Whether it’s offering puppy training classes or organizing events with special

perks for customers by partnering with other local small businesses, we’ve always remained committed community See DEE-O-GEE page 7

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BOZEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 32(75< /,9( April is National Poetry Month! On Monday, April 10, our Library will host Poetry Live! in conjunction with the MSU’s Renne Library. You’re invited to read or recite either a favorite poem or one of your own. This event is from 7-9pm in the Community Room, with signups beginning at 6:30pm. For more information, call 582-2410. (;3/25,1* 7+( $576 This monthly music progam on the evening of Monday, April 17 features John Roberts on trombone and his ensemble starting at 7pm in the Community Room. Exploring the Arts is sponsored by the Library Foundation. To submit a proposal for music events at the Library, please visit www.bozemanlibrary.org and follow links under “What’s Happening.” Call 582-2425 for more information. 7+( )5,(1'6 2) 7+( /,%5$5< %22. &/8% Wednesday, April 12, 6:30-8pm in the 2nd floor Board Room to discuss Hillbilly Elegy: A Culture and Family in Crisis by J.D. Vance. All interested readers are invited. For more information, please call 582-2410. 7+( .,'6· %22. &/8% Thursday, April 27 at 4pm to talk about The Metropolitans by Carol Goodman, a mystery set in 1941. This afterschool book club welcomes readers ages 8 and up. Questions? Call 582-2404. 7+( *5($7 %22.6 $1' &/$66,& /,7(5$785( *5283 Saturday, April 15 at 10:15 am in the 2nd floor Board Room to discuss Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar . For more information, contact JeffLynch967@ yahoo.com. New members are always welcome!

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allatin Veterinary Hospital (GVH) provides cutting edge technology and professional service given with compassion, courtesy and respect. Pets are members of your family; we treat them like members of ours. Accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) since 2009, GVH was the first hospital in Bozeman to earn this distinction, which is awarded to only 12% of the veterinary hospitals in the United States and Canada. AAHA evaluates over 900 of the highest quality standards available in veterinary medicine, including: anesthesia, client service, contagious disease, continuing education, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care, examination facilities, housekeeping and maintenance, human resources, laboratory, leadership, medical records, pain management, patient care, pharmacy, referral standards, safety and surgery to ensure the best care for your pet. A significant continuing commitment in providing the best possible

care for you and your four-legged family members, AAHA accreditation is a huge undertaking, but at GVH we believe it makes us stronger.

Services Computer Tomography (CT) We are excited to bring the newest and best technology in advanced 3D imaging to GVH. We are the first veterinary hospital in the state of Montana to install the NewTom 5G Vet Cone Beam CT. The technology is so advanced, that many of these machines are placed in universities, such as The University of California at Davis, or in larger cities. Why is this important? Cone beam technology allows equal and, in some cases, better image quality when compared to traditional CT scans. It exposes our patients to less radiation and is completed in a fraction of the time, which means less time under anesthesia. All of our scans can be read by a radiologist that specializes in computer tomography and results are usually

available within 24 hours. More information, quicker scans and less anesthesia is a win for our patients. Montana Veterinary Surgical Service (MVSS) MVSS is Montana’s most skilled and experienced small animal surgery referral service. Dr. Mark Albrecht is the only small animal residency trained surgeon in Montana. He is one of the first 50 surgeons in the world to be trained by Dr. Slocum to do Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomies (TPLO) and the first person in Montana to offer TPLO surgeries. In addition, GVH was a beta test site for the Canine Unicompartmental Elbow Procedure (CUE) – a revolutionary treatment for elbow dysplasia. The results of that testing are in publication and show this procedure to significantly help patients with elbow arthritis. In fact, Dr. Albrecht has now preformed this procedure on two of his own Labradors. Dr. Albrecht is a member of the Veterinary Arthroscopy Arthrology Advancement

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GVH not only cares for our clients and patients, but also the community, state and world. In the last year, we have teamed up with K-9 Cares Montana to help a wounded warrior, pledging lifelong wellness care for this incredible team. We are also happy to be the top paw sponsor of the 2015 K9-9K, an event where the proceeds go to such worthy causes as the National Canine Cancer Foundation, which is working on ending

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BOZEMAN HEALTH At Bozeman Health, our stated mission is to “improve community health and quality of life.â€? But what do we mean when we say “community healthâ€? and “quality of life,â€? and what would improving them look like? I have spent my ÂżUVW VL[ PRQWKV DV SUHVLGHQW DQG &(2 RI WKLV SURXG RUJDQL]DWLRQ ZRUNLQJ WR UHÂżQH WKH PHDQLQJ RI WKHVH very important words, which inform and inspire everything Bozeman Health does. As a newcomer to the organization, I have dedicated myself to listening to and learning from our employees, providers, community members, volunteer board of directors, and other stakeholders, all of whom are part of Bozeman Health’s 106year legacy of providing healthcare as an essential community service to the residents of Gallatin Valley. It is clear that we all want Bozeman Health to continue its proud tradition as an independent, locally-controlled healthcare system. To succeed, we must grow and nurture relationships with our community partners, so we can use our collective strengths to better serve the communities where we live, work, and play. A consistent theme I hear is the value of care Âą ZKDW LW PHDQV DQG KRZ LW DŕľľHFWV WKRVH ZH VHUYH %R]HPDQ +HDOWK LV D QRQSURÂżW KHDOWKFDUH V\VWHP Investment in our community means more than simply driving the economy through exceptional

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treatment to embrace innovative models to make it easier to engage in healthful living and DFFHVVLQJ TXDOLW\ FDUH 5DWKHU WKDQ VLPSO\ UHDFW we strive to be pioneers in the move towards quality over quantity of care in Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky and surrounding communities. We want to support your healthy lifestyle both in and out of the hospital and clinic, to create a culture of wellness supported by traditional healthcare services when needed and maintained by good choices and smart living. We live in the ideal place to create that culture. Instead of hitting the gym, we can take advantage of the health and wellness opportunities that surround us – from snowshoeing to cross country skiing, from sidewalks and bike lanes to community trails that connect our backyards to nature. As leaders, family members, and friends, we must ask ourselves how we can create an environment where health and wellness is a priority. How can we encourage ourselves, our loved ones and our colleagues to embrace an outdoor lifestyle and live life to its fullest? By doing so, we can provide value to the people and places we serve, as well as ourselves and our families. I will know that I have succeeded when I can connect the outdoor lifestyle that we in Montana cherish to the traditional healthcare delivery model to create healthier, more empowered populations. That would truly be delivering on our mission to improve community health and quality of life. John Hill is president and CEO of Bozeman Health.

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and creating fun, unique, and enjoyable experiences for our loyal customers and their four-legged companions. And in our case, the proof is in the kibble - earlier this year we received “Best of Bozeman” awards for Best Place for Pet Supplies and Best Pet Groomer for yet another year, titles we are humbled to accept.

Small businesses have a greater impact on their community.

Another benefit we’ve discovered at Dee-O-Gee is small businesses can be powerful tools for community building and strengthening. Through collaboration with non-profits and other local benefit groups, small business offers business owners a way to have a larger impact on their surrounding community, than they would individually. Our Bozeman Dee-O-Gee stores regularly work with local organizations to rally around community-focused causes. Events like Paw-casso, Name the Dog Park Poll, In-Store Adoption Days and the annual Dogs of Bozeman Calendar are great examples of how we’ve worked with local non-profits to support efforts to create more off-leash dog areas across town and find much-needed homes for deserving pets throughout our community.

Small businesses, when well-run and managed, create a culture unique to themselves. Another thing we’ve learned over time at DeeO-Gee is our employees, as well as our customers, have become an extension of our family. We’ve been fortunate to hire some very talented staff members over the years. This has given us the opportunity to develop, mentor, and watch them grow personally and professionally. Most recently, one of our longest running employees left to pursue her dream of running her own photography business. The business culture of collaboration, community, and room to grow we strive to cultivate at Dee-O-Gee helped her get to that point and it’s a moment we’re proud to belong. In the end, we believe the benefits of small business far surpass beyond just making money or being your own boss. It’s about making a difference, supporting each other, and having fun along the way.

Really, how “fresh” is your pet’s food? Maybe the most important thing about small

businesses in the pet industry - they are often the best source for nutrition options that will help your furry kid THRIVE! Nutrition is the foundation of good health for our animal companions. The best diet for your dog or cat is not unlike the best diet for you – it consists of a variety of whole foods enhanced with vitamins and minerals, enzymes and supplements (when necessary) to promote optimal health and prevent disease. Ancestrally, our animal companions are hunters and carnivores. The dog at your feet (or, on your sofa) has evolved from the wolf, and his digestive system is virtually the same despite thousands of years of domestication. Dogs have very short intestinal tracts geared to the consumption and digestion of raw foods. The cat on your lap is a true or “obligate” carnivore (meat only diet) and is specially designed by nature to hunt small rodents and birds. Her digestive tract, as well, is intended to assimilate raw food. Unfortunately, commercially prepared kibble has become the standard diet for most pets in our culture, often found at big box stores and warehouse membership stores. Conscious pet owners (and, many

proactive knowledgeable veterinarians) are becoming increasingly aware of the true nutritional needs of companion animals. Resultantly, they are placing more importance on getting the highest quality ingredients and carefully controlled preparation than on cost and convenience. When determining the best diet for your furry companions please remember “the fresher, the better”. Fresh food is full of life, literally. It contains natural enzymes, probiotics, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals in their most natural state, making them more digestible and more easily assimilated. Heat is the number one enemy of nutrients in food. The fresher the food, the more “bioavailable” the nutrients in that food will be. The antioxidants in fruits and vegetables are more likely to be intact and digestible in raw food than in dry kibble or canned food, which are processed at high temperatures. This is also true for natural enzymes, probiotics, amino acids and vitamins and minerals in your pet’s food. The less heat-processed the food is, the more likely that the nutrients will be preserved in their natural state by the time you feed it to your pet … and, the more digestible those nutrients will be. So even if dry kibble is a part of your pet’s diet, adding fresher foods like fresh or frozen raw food & bones, freeze-dried, or dehydrated foods can enhance the quality of his or her overall diet. We’ve heard it said, “Your pet’s nutrition can be one of two things, either the best long-term proactive preventative medicine OR the worst slow-acting poison that your pet will encounter.” That’s an interesting thought to consider as we think about how to take the best care of the pets in our lives and where we spend our money (i.e. Small Business is better) to care for those furry kids we all love so much! If these sound like things you can get behind, consider checking out our franchise opportunities available. Our pack welcomes other communityminded, pet-loving entrepreneurs that want to start their own business in the independent pet industry. ---Josh & Holly Allen are the owners of Dee-O-Gee in Bozeman, MT. At Dee-O-Gee, they have been helping Montana locals take the utmost care of their pets since 2008. Starting in 2016, Dee-O-Gee and it’s systems and model are available nationally via franchise (www.dee-o-gee.com/franchise).

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other Brittney’s, a cat, which he is getting used to, and a home where the owners have time and energy. Not the owners fault, she didn’t understand. It’s a happy ending! Signs your pet is lonely or depressed: t Showing aggression t Under or over grooming t Going to the bathroom in the house t Not eating or drinking much t Hiding t Barking or excessively t Gets anxious t Chews and destroys things in your home Talk with your vet or a dog trainer to discuss options. Here are some helpful tips: t Train your dog by leaving them alone for short segments of time at first. See PETS page 14

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ach and his brother Cramer are available for adoption at the Beaverhead animal shelter in Dillon MT. They have been there since August 2016. They are so sweet but are very attached to each other and must go together to a new home. I really think two dogs are better than one because dogs get lonely. Humans go to work,dinner and out without their dogs some time being left alone. Please consider Zac and Cramer. So many choices in Dillon Montana to choose from. Big dogs, med size dogs and of course, small dogs. Don't forget the cats too! Most shelters are over flowing with cats and kittens.

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