Northwest Pet Magazine by Laura Olson

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JULY 2011

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Northwest Kids Magazine... the ultimate Mom's publication.

Look for the premiere issue August 1st!

For subscription or advertising information call 208.457.7211 or visit www.northwestkidsmagazine.com.

Pets with Purpose

23 DIY

9 Community Spotlight 16

Local Artists

14 Cat Tales

Keeping Cool

World Vets

WHAT’S INSIDE Pets & Family

4th of July

Locally Produced

Bird Mobile

Feature Pet

Hedgehog

Sweet Treats Ginger Look... I’m Famous! Directory

Community Pet Photos

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PUBLISHER ZOLT Publishing EDITOR Emily Olson CREATIVE DIRECTOR Laura Olson ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Emily Olson | Laura Olson CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Emily Olson | Laura Olson | Stephanie Waltz | Tammy Trout EDITORIAL INQUIRIES OR SUBMISSIONS Northwest Pet Magazine welcomes editorial inquiries and suggestions. Please contact Emily at emily@northwestpetmagazine.com ADVERTISING INQUIRIES WASHINGTON: Please contact Emily at (509) 979-2028 or emily@northwestpetmagazine.com IDAHO: Please contact Laura at (208) 262-1234 or laura@northwestpetmagazine.com

Northwest Pet Magazine is published monthly by ZOLT Publishing 2600A E Seltice Way #306 Post Falls, ID 83854 Phone: (208) 457.7211 info@NorthwestPetMagazine.com www.NorthwestPetMagazine.com

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Every pet deserves to be loved!

Ariel | Domestic Shorthair Ariel is 2 years old and very sweet. She is looking for a forever home where she can be part of the family. Pet ID: 11-0205 • Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots • House trained • Primary colors: White, Black

For information on Ariel contact the Panhandle Animal Shelter at 208-263-6505 or info@pasidaho.org

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july

activity guide

D & S TRAIL RIDING July 2nd - 30th Newport Rodeo Grounds, Newport City Park D & S Trails-R-Us offers guided trail rides in the Newport area. We have safe, gentle horses suitable for kids and adults, beginners and experienced equestrians, or you can bring your own horse. Our trails overlook gorgeous lakes & mountain areas. 2, 4, 6, & 8 out trail rides available. Reasonable rates. Please call for more information. Thanks 509-6711232 509-447-5735 Event Website : http://calispeldnstrails.webs.com

Liberty Lake Pet Day in the Park July 9, 9am – 2pm Liberty Lake Regional Park You and your pet won't want to miss Liberty Lake Pet Day in the Park at the Liberty Lake Regional Park on Saturday, July 9th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. There will be a Free Doggy Walk, vendors and entertainment for the entire family. The Spokane Humane Society will be there with dogs available for adoption that day so please stop by our booth to choose a new furry family member. Adopted is our Favorite Breed and you just might find that adopted is your favorite breed too!

Parks Day July 9th Northshire Park Coeur d'Alene The Kootenai County Dog Park Association and Coeur d’ Alene’s Parks Department invite you to join us July 9th for our 4th annual Park’s Day Celebration. Park’s Day was established in 2007 as a way to get Coeur d’ Alene families, friends and its visitors out to enjoy our city’s beautiful parks. July 9, 2011 our Park’s Day celebration will take place at Northshire Park (home of Central Bark) between 9:00am and 1:00pm. It will be a morning of wonderful activities; dogs romping, pickleball and horseshoe games, a bounce house, live music, a pancake feed and numerous booths. We hope you will be excited to join us.

Aslin-Finch Feed & Pet Adoption Event July 9, 11am – 3pm Aslin-Finch Feed & Pet Supply, 10505 N Newport HWY, Spokane, WA 99218 The Spokane Humane Society will have cats and dogs available for adoption at Aslin-Finch Feed & Pet Supply from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. Please come see us to choose a new furry family member! Adopted is our Favorite Breed and you might find that adopted is your favorite breed too!

BULL O'RAMA July 16th Newport Rodeo Grounds, Newport City Park

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An evening of bull riding sponsored by the Newport Rodeo Association. Bull riders compete in the first go-around, consisting of four sections of rides. The top eight scoring riders move on to the “short go” to determine the top winners. In between the bull ride sections, Inland Empire Barrel Racing Association members race against the clock, riding around three steel drums set up in the arena. Various organizations set up food booths on the grounds. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. CALL RANDY 509-447-5735

ALL-BREED DOG SHOW July 16th - 17th Kootenai County Fairgrounds 4056 N Government Way, CDA The Inland Empire Kennel Association is holding its annual AKC-sanctioned all-breed dog show. Show hours are 8:30 to 3:00 both days. Admission to the dog show is free. There is a $5 parking fee. For further information call 509-456-3784.

Virgil Sellers Memorial Ride July 23rd, 3pm-10pm Big Sky Tavern, 5510 North Market St, Spokane, WA 99208 Come join the fun for the 4th Annual Virgil Seller's Memorial Ride on Saturday, July 16, 2011 to benefit the animals at the Spokane Humane Society! This event is for anyone looking for a great time and all motorcycles or cars welcome. Meet up at 10:00 AM sharp at the Big Sky Tavern and travel to The Burro at Diamond Lake, then onto the Blanchard Bar and finish back at the Big Sky Tavern for a great dinner. There is a $15 ride entry fee. $10 will be donated to help the animals at the Spokane Humane Society in Virgil Seller's name. $5 will pay for your taco bar dinner after the ride. Raffle for great prizes too!

Newport Rodeo July 24th & 25th Newport Rodeo Grounds, Newport City Park Two-day Pro-West Rodeo Association sanctioned rodeo with barrel racing, bareback and bull riding, team roping, breakaway and calf roping. A carnival and fair with rides and games is starting Thursday. Rodeo performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. A parade is held Saturday at 11 a.m. down Washington Avenue. Live music and cowboy breakfast are Saturday with a Soroptimist barbecue also in the park. Vendors CALL RANDY 509-447-5735

Even the healthiest pets can suffer from dehydration, heat stroke and sunburn if overexposed to the heat. Never leave your animals alone in a parked vehicle. "On a hot day, a parked car can become a furnace in no time, even with the windows open, which could lead to fatal heat stroke. For Hot Weather Tips visit: http://www.aspca.org County 4H Dog Show July 29th & 30th - All Day Kootenai County Fairgrounds Contact the extension office for more details: (208) 446-1680

IE Tennessee Walking Horse Show July 29th - 31st Spokane Fairgrounds & Expo Center The competition will feature Walking Horses, as well as related products for sale. For more information contact Spokane Fairgrounds.

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Pets & Family | northwest pet magazine

tips to keep your pet safe during the holiday For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family—including the four-legged members of the household. While it may seem like a great idea to reward Rover with scraps from the grill and bring him along to watch fireworks, in reality some festive foods and products can be potentially hazardous to your pets. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offers the following tips: • Do not apply any sunscreen or insect repellent product to your pet that is not labeled specifically for use on animals. Ingestion of sunscreen products can result in drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and lethargy. The misuse of insect repellent that contains DEET can lead to neurological problems. • Always keep matches and lighter fluid out of your pets’ reach. Certain types of matches contain chlorates, which could potentially damage blood cells and result in difficulty breathing—or even kidney disease in severe cases. Lighter fluid can be irritating to skin, and if ingested can produce gastrointestinal irritation and central nervous system depression. If lighter fluid is inhaled, aspiration pneumonia and breathing problems could develop. • Keep your pets on their normal diet. Any change, even for one meal, can give your pets severe indigestion and diarrhea. This is particularly true for older animals who have more delicate digestive systems and nutritional requirements. And keep in mind that foods such as onions, chocolate, coffee, avocado, grapes & raisins, salt and yeast dough can all be potentially toxic to companion animals.

• Never leave alcoholic drinks unattended where pets can reach them. Alcoholic beverages have the potential to poison pets. If ingested, the animal could become very intoxicated and weak, severely depressed or could go into a coma. Death from respiratory failure is also a possibility in severe cases. • Do not put glow jewelry on your pets, or allow them to play with it. While the luminescent substance contained in these products is not highly toxic, excessive drooling and gastrointestinal irritation could still result from ingestions, and intestinal blockage could occur from swallowing large pieces of the plastic containers. • Keep citronella candles, insect coils and oil products out of reach. Ingestions can produce stomach irritation and possibly even central nervous system depression. If inhaled, the oils could cause aspiration pneumonia in pets. • Never use fireworks around pets! While exposure to lit fireworks can potentially result in severe burns and/or trauma to the face and paws of curious pets, even unused fireworks can pose a danger. Many types contain potentially toxic substances, including potassium nitrate, arsenic and other heavy metals. • Loud, crowded fireworks displays are no fun for pets, so please resist the urge to take them to Independence Day festivities. Instead, keep your little guys safe from the noise in a quiet, sheltered and escape-proof area at home. Courtesy of ASPCA

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Bird Mobile With a headquarters in Spokane, Bird Mobile comes by the company name honestly and travels the nation. Nathan Cottrell, the creator of these amazing houses has been perfecting his designs for about 8 years. Bird Mobiles bird houses are made from recycled wood, often fencing and are sure to catch the eye. Nathan offers small barn/church birdhouses to 6' castles... some slightly colored while others are adorned with branches, antlers or metal. Bird Mobile is sure to have a bird house that will embellish your yard and give your feathered friends a rustic place to call home. For more information please email Nathan at birdhouseman509@gmail.com.

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World Vets... reaching out across the globe

Natural disasters occur in many different forms yet the aftershock of what’s been lost is universally stupefying. We are no longer a world in which one country is insulated from the devastation of another country. Nor are we a world in which people with the ability to help willingly standby and do nothing. This new global approach to disaster relief is exemplified in an organization called World Vets. World Vets is a non-government organization (NGO) providing veterinary aid around the globe in collaboration with animal advocacy groups, foreign governments, US and foreign military groups and veterinary professionals abroad. Spanning 25 countries and 6 continents and addressing not only veterinary issues, but also human health issues impacted by zoonotic diseases in developing countries, makes World Vets an organization the world simply can’t be without. Within 72 hours of a natural disaster, World Vets can be on location with volunteers, equipment and pet supplies to address the aftermath of the disaster on local animal residents. In an emergency situation families are often separated from their pets, animals will run away in fear, and injuries from the disaster will make the situation even worse. Cathy King, a former North Idaho resident and WSU adjunct faculty member, started World Vets in 2006 and today finds herself at the helm of the leading animal disaster relief organization. "We had a first-responder team en route to Japan within 72 hours,'' said King. "We've shipped more than $100,000 in veterinary supplies, antibiotics, cages, IV fluids, cat food, dog food and thousands of leashes and collars.''

Four weeks after the earthquake, the team's mission shifted from decontaminating animals from the destruction zones to finding the owners of the thousands of pets living in shelters. World Vets has also been working with the local veterinary community near the stricken Fukushima power plant. According to the World Vets website, protocol has been established for treating and decontaminating animals rescued from areas within the radiation zone. Supplies of pet food, kennels, collapsible cages and medicine have been shipped from overseas as fuel shortages cut-off local supply routes. After the devastating earthquake in Haiti in 2010, World Vets deployed a team to provide disaster relief for animals. While disaster relief is an essential part of World Vet’s mission, it does not stop there. Scheduled trips to countries in need of basic veterinary care comprise the ongoing portion of this organization’s mission. The group operates over 40 international aid programs with the goal of improving animal welfare, alleviating animal suffering, and preventing the spread of zoonotic disease in areas of the world where resources are limited and the need is often the greatest.

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"We work in 25 countries on six continents and provide well over a million dollars a year in veterinary aid", says World Vets founder and veterinarian Cathy King. The free programs -- many involving spay-neuter and routine veterinary care -- are carried out almost entirely by a volunteer work force of veterinarians, technicians, students and assistants. Since 2006, World Vets has provided medical treatment in countries that have limited or no access to veterinarians. While most of the organization’s 40-45 projects are located in Central America, it also sends volunteers and professionals to far flung places such as Tanzania to work with donkeys, or Romania for horses. “We are currently in the process of setting up a project in Mongolia that will have volunteers work with goats, yak, camels”, says Katie Horn, who manages the logistical details for every project, pointing out that more than 700 volunteers participated on projects last year in 24 different countries for an average stay of 8-12 days. World Vets is excited about a new program coming in August 2011 called Continuing Promise. Continuing Promise is a humanitarian civic assistance operation supported by US and international military medical personnel, government agencies and other NGOs and involves various countries in the Caribbean and South and Central America. Volunteers will live aboard a navy ship and work onshore. All programs have a strong sterilization campaign with other volunteer duties to include: deworming, rabies vaccinations, brushing teeth, sterilizing instruments and basic care education. Volunteer Positions are open to veterinarians, technicians, students and even those who have no previous veterinary experience! Scheduled upcoming trips include: Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Haiti and Tanzania. Visit www.worldvets.org for more information.

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Pet Picks | northwest pet magazine

pet picks Keeping them cool... With temps on the rise, be proactive in keeping your pet cool. Outside of water fun there are several new products on the market designed to lower your dogs temperature.

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northwest pet magazine | Program Spotlight

Cat Tales Cat Tales Zoological Park was founded in early 1991 by cofounders, Mike & Debbie Wyche. The first summer exhibit included four cats and a tour which started and ended in their home. The gift shop was half of the living room with photos on the walls. Visitors parked in what was the front yard and came through the front door to sign in. As word of their facility spread across the U.S., they began to rescue more and more cats (and other non feline animals) from the private sector. Just two years later, in the Spring of 1993, Cat Tales had three leopards, a clouded leopard, three tigers, four pumas, a serval, two lions, two bobcats, two lynx, two kinkajou, an agouti, and three prairie dogs. Cat Tales currently feeds an average of 14,000 pounds of food per month to 42 Big Cats, 2 Bears, 3 Parrots, 2 Snakes, 2 Lizards, 1 Raptor, 2 Hamsters, 3 Goats, 1 Rabbit, 2 Ferrets, 4 Dogs, 2 Geese, 5 Ducks, 10 Chickens, and 6 Domestic Cats, plus miscellaneous creatures which occasionally call the Zoo their home. Some of these animals are not on exhibit to the general public but provide additional experience for the students enrolled in the zoo school. Most of the non-felid animals arrived as "orphans" and were taken in as part of the zoo's rescue program. Cat Tales is also the home of the Zoological Training Center which is the only school of this type in North America. Students from all over the world come here to the Park to learn the profession of Zoo keeping. All residents at Cat Tales Zoological Park are available for yearly adoption. As an adoptive parent, you are making a commitment to support the chosen animal's basic food needs for one year, ranging from $20-$100/month. For more information on visiting or volunteering at Cat Tales please visit their website at www.CatTales.org 14 northwest pet magazine

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A Stroke of Genius...

I was born and raised in Spokane and graduated from Gonzaga U with an art degree about 10 years ago. I've always wanted to attempt to make a living as an artist. Last year, with the encouragement of a few friends (and the blessing of my wife!), I decided to throw caution to the wind and give it a shot. It certainly hasn't been an immediate or smashing triumph, but there have been small successes and reassurances. Faces are my favorite subject to paint because of how much expression and emotion a simple composition can convey. Whether people or horses or dogs, it's always fun trying to capture the sentiment in a passing glance or the unspoken feeling in a half smile. www.caseylynch.net

Casey Lynch

We love art. We love what art can do to shape the thoughts, perspectives and understanding in both a global and local community. But what we really love is discovering amazing artists creating work right here in our own neighborhoods. As the summer season finally comes to a start and we begin enjoying all of our wonderful outdoor festivals, it occurred to us that you might love art too. Here you will discover five great local artists who have combined their creativity and talent with a subject matter dear to our hearts, animals and pets. Be sure to visit each artists gallery, whether online or in an upcoming show, to see the full breadth of their work.

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A native of Idaho, Mary finds inspiration for her paintings in the beautiful scenery and gardens of the Northwest. Mary works in watercolor, acrylic and oil for her landscape and still life works. Her paintings are a response to familiar subjects, seen daily and discoveries that take place through the painting process. “My subject might be wildflowers, a garden, or a fly fisherman, but in looking closer, you'll see that the subjects I paint are really light and color. Something draws my eye and initially, my work is abstract driven. I search for the visual spark that I'll convey in the work. Then I look at the formal aspects of painting, composition, etc. And, finally, I move in closer, developing subject personality.”

Melissa Cole

Mary Maxam

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I paint because I can lose myself entirely in the process. Over the last ten years I have discovered that with the most mundane ingredients — acrylic, canvas, copper, clay and wood— I am able to create something that vibrates with its own raw energy. Because of my past adventures as a naturalist guide and my marriage to a wildlife photographer, I’ve been lucky enough to snorkel with salmon, smooch baby gray whales and swim with tiger sharks. I derive much of the inspiration for my vividly colored, heavily textured and patterned acrylic paintings from these amazing encounters. I am also influenced by a childhood spent in India, extensive travels abroad as an adult, and by my background in zoology. Rather than a rendering in perfect biological detail I strive to capture a sense of movement and “personality”. www.melissacole.com

I adopted neighborhood animals, caught and brought home tadpoles, bought goldfish with my allowance, rode horses at every chance, and at camp was the child who always had a cat sleeping on her bed at night. In childhood I had vivid dreams of making art. I even dreamt of opening a dresser drawer and watching a tiny clay eskimo village that I had made come to life. It has taken many years of hard work to refine my ability to tell a story in clay and to realize my ambition to become an artist. I currently reside in Boise, Idaho with my husband, 2 cats and 1 dog.

Susan Rooke

I grew up in Connecticut and spent summers at the beach on Long Island Sound with my family. From a very early age I began to make art that focused on animals and people.

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Carole Peterson Carole's two main passions, animals and painting, blend beautifully as she creates portraits of cats, dogs, horses, goats, brahmas and the list goes on. She uses a variety of mediums... watercolor, pastel, acrylic and colored pencil. Her studio is in her home which is located out in the country north of Spokane. Here she teaches a few private students and lovingly manages her "hobby farm" which consist of goats, llamas, chickens, guineas, cats and her awesome Rottweiller. www.carolepeterson.net

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PET SPOTLIGHT

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ORIGIN: The African White-Bellied hedgehog, the most common pet species, originated in Africa. SIZE: Average adult weight is between 9-19 ounces LIFE SPAN: Hedgehogs live on average 3-6 years however have been known to live up to 9 years. TEMPERAMENT: Besides having a peaceful and humorous nature, hedgehogs readily lend themselves to just about anyone's lifestyle and schedule. Being diurnal (awake parts of both day and night) just like house cats, nearly everyone can find a time of day in which to enjoy them. Hedgehogs can coexist with other pets such as cats or dogs quite easily however your cat or dog may get a poke or two from the hedgehog before realizing that he isn’t a new chew toy. HOUSING: Minimum recommended square footage for a cage is 4 sq ft with a solid cage floor, not wired. Some common items that should be included in the hedgehog habitat include: a hedgehog wheel (flat surfaced, not wire), an empty toilet paper roll for play, small child-safe toys and certain ferret recommended toys with supervision.

the hedgehog NUTRITION: The average diet for a pet hedgehog will consist of dry cat or ferret food, cooked poultry and eggs (never raw), and as a supplemental treat, insects and fruits and vegetables can be added to their feeding. Hedgehogs tend to be mildly lactose intolerant so avoid incorporating dairy into their diet. FUN FACT: A hedgehog has on average 5,000-7,000 quills on their body in place of regular fur. The quills of a hedgehog are not barbed nor do they hurt the person petting them but rather are hard on the outside and filled with air on the inside. Two major muscles on either side of a hedgehog’s back are responsible for raising and lowering its quills and for curling it into a ball, the hedgehog’s only real defense mechanisms. www.northwestpetmagazine.com 21

northwest pet magazine | DIY

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items to entertain

FRUIT AND VEGGIE KABOB

BALL ON A ROPE

String up your horse's favorite fruits and vegetables! How about some that your horse has not tried... Green Beans, Lettuce, Peas, Celery, Sweet Potato Greens, Beet Greens, Parsnip, Turnip, Mango, Dates (pitted), Bananas with Peel, Citrus with Peels, Any Melon especially Watermelon with rind, Zucchini, any Squash, any fruit without their pits like Nectarine/Peach/Plum, Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Strawberries and pears. Not only is it a delicious treat but it also entertains them!

Drill two holes in opposite sides of a tennis ball. Thread a piece of extra rope or cord through the holes and tie the rope tightly just above the ball. Play fetch with this toy and your dog will go flying after it.

CARROT CONTRAPTION Take a plastic container, like a large cottage cheese container or ice cream bucket, but not too large, take a sharp knife, cut two holes at top for hay twine or small rope, turn container on side and make ” x ” holes around it, about 4-6. Fill it up with treats and hang.

SOCK BALL TOY Take a really long sweat sock and stuff it with an old tennis ball. Make sure the sock is clean and on the newer side. If your sock is really old your scent might confuse your dog into thinking that it's ok to chew up your socks. Get creative and draw a face or something that amuses you on the part of the sock covering the ball. Knot the sock to hold the tennis ball in place. Your pup will LOVE this toy and go nuts playing with it.

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northwest pet magazine | Pets with Purpose

Standard Donkey By Emily Olson

To many people the donkey is a mascot for innumerable characteristics. For some they see the donkey as a political symbol, for others he is an idol of stubbornness and self determination. What people don’t always realize is that the good nature of the donkey has helped societies and individuals around the world carve a path toward a better tomorrow. Not only is the donkey one of the most commonly utilized work animals but most towns, cities, farms and homesteads were, quite literally, built on the backs of donkeys and came into form through the combined labor of man and mule. In this country the donkey is most often used for recreational riding, packing (many backpackers use a donkey to carry the heavy load since the animals walk at about a human's foot pace and are such enjoyable companions on the trail), skidding or pulling things on the homestead such as firewood, trash, etc., and for pulling a sledge, travois or wheeled cart or anything that needs to be moved. The donkey is lesser known for its heroic role as trustworthy and steadfast companion to those living with a handicap. In many areas, especially England, the donkey is used extensively in riding and animal companion programs for the physically and mentally handicapped. Their small stature, slow and thoughtful nature and affectionate disposition make them ideal for this purpose when properly selected and trained. People around the world have found interesting and creative ways to take advantage of the great qualities the donkey possesses including: sheep protection, foal companionship, stable companionship, halter breaking and amazingly, some cultures even believe the donkey to be the best baby sitter for their children while outdoors because of its natural instinct to protect children. The donkey reigns supreme in so many areas and history would tell us that it has always been, and will continue to be, a true pet with purpose for the world as a whole.

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northwest pet magazine | Sweet Treats

GINGER

a natural choice Ginger is known to be excellent for humans and dogs. Ginger can ease nausea and is an excellent resource to combat motion sickness. Powdered ginger can be mixed into canned food or other treats your dog enjoys. Ginger snap cookies are also another option! Ginger acts as a blood thinner or anti-coagulant. In Japan and India, ginger has been found to lower blood cholesterol and to block cancer in animals. Dry ginger is also a good, natural anti-inflammatory. Consult your veterinarian for dosage amounts.

DOUBLE GINGER DOG BISCUITS

GINGER SNAP & CARROT BALL

Dog Treat

Horse Treat

Ingredients: 2 1/2c Whole wheat flour 1/2 c powdered milk 1/2 t salt 1/2 c butter 1 T sugar 2 T ground ginger 3 T chopped crystallized ginger 1 egg 1/2 c water

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup bran 1 cup crushed ginger snaps 1 cup molasses 1 cup grated carrot or apple Brown sugar (for dipping) Vegetable oil (for greasing the cookie sheets)

Put first seven ingredients into food processor, pulse until mixture looks like cornmeal. Add egg and water, process until dough forms a ball (you may need a little more water).

Preheat oven to 375º and use oil to grease cookie sheets. Place brown sugar in small bowl. Mix flour, bran, ginger snaps, molasses and carrot together in a large bowl. The mixture should stick together. If the ingredients aren't sticking together, add more flour, which will make the mixture more firm and dry.

Roll to 1/3 – 1/2 inch thick on floured board, cut to desired shapes, gather together and re-roll scraps. Place on cookie sheet with non stick foil on it or spray sheet with Pam.

Roll the mixture into balls, and set onto the cookie sheets, approximately 1 1/2 inches apart. The larger the balls you roll, the more time they'll take baking in the oven.

Bake at 350º for 30-35 minutes until firm and dried out. For biscuits to keep well they must be baked until dry and hard. You can also leave them overnight in the oven with door ajar to dry out further.

Grease the bottom of a glass with oil, dip each piece into the small bowl of sugar and flatten the balls slightly into patties. Bake for 10 minutes, or until crunchy. Makes about 25 cookies, depending on the size. Store in refrigerator.

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L o o k ! I’m Famous... Check out this month’s famous local friends! To submit your pet photos for consideration in the August issue, visit us online at www.NorthwestPetMagazine.com

"Cheyenne & Charlie"

"Mokie"

"Haggis"

"Pitchy Poo"

"Izzy & Willy"

"Tilly & Lucy"

"Lia"

"Cloey"

"Memphis"

"Haley & Otis"

"Shanti"

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"Dunquin"

This month's winner:

"Reggie" "Lady"

"Willow" "Max & Mika"

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Coeur d’Alene Pet Resort 125 E Hazel Ave Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 667-4606 cdapetresort.com

Camp K9 2179 W Seltice Way Post Falls, ID (208) 773-3203 campk9postfalls.com

Deer Park Animal Medical Center 31207 N Short Rd Deer Park, WA 99006 (509) 276-6016 deerparkanimalvet.com

Dog Day Care/Boarding Doggyland 11712 E Montgomery Dr, Suite C-1 Spokane Valley, WA (509) 924-5263 doggylanddaycare.com Northwest Pet Resort 1717 Northwest Blvd Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 292-4394 northwestpetresort.com Paradise Pet Resort 11420 E Jackson Spokane Valley, WA (509) 290-6024 paradisepetresort.org Ruff ‘n It Dog Day Camp W 212 South Ave Deer Park, WA (509) 276-3339 ruffnitdogdaycamp.com

End of Life Care All Pets Cremation Services 12928 E Indiana, Suite 8 Spokane Valley, WA (509) 922-1285 allpetscremationservices.com Family Pet Memorial (509) 467-4248 familypetmemorial.com

Grooming Bark’R Boutique-The Cat’s Meow 15701 E Sprague Ave, Suite E Spokane Valley, WA (509) 340-2410 barkerboutique.com Bark & Snip LLC 626 W Garland Spokane, WA (509) 443-4746 barknsnip.com Grrs ‘n’ Purrs Grooming W 113 Crawford Deer Park, WA (509) 276-2799 Lil Bit O'Grooming Pet Salon 4422 N Wall St Spokane, WA (509) 290-6787 lilbitogrooming.biz Pretty Pooch Grooming 310 N Herborn Pl Post Falls, ID (208) 773-9198

Health Services A-1 Animal Clinic 101 N Argonne Rd Ste F Spokane, WA (509) 927-7367 a-1animalcare.com

Health Services

Pet Supplies

Health Services

Animal Pain Management 11901 N Division Spokane, WA 99218 (509) 468-0443 animalpainmanagement.com

Veterinary Surgical Specialists, PS 21 E Mission Ave Spokane, WA 99202 (509) 324-0055 vssspokane.com

Northwest Seed & Pet, Inc. 2422 E Sprague Ave Spokane, WA (509) 534-0694 thegardenpet.com

The Cat’s Meow Feline Veterinarian Clinic 1017 S Perry St Spokane, WA 99202 (509) 535-6369 catsmeowspokane.com

Wandermere Animal Hospital 12519 N SR395, Suite 1 Spokane, WA 99218 (509) 464-1414 wandermereanimalhospital.com

Pampurred Pet Boutique 920 N Spokane St, #4 Post Falls, ID (208) 777-3190 pampurredpet.net

Deer Park Animal Medical Center 31207 N Short Rd Deer Park, WA 99006 (509) 276-6016 deerparkanimalvet.com Fairwood Animal Hospital 317 W Hastings Rd Spokane, WA 99218 (509) 467-0566 Hometown Animal Hospital 830 S Main St Deer Park, WA 99006 (509) 276-8387 hometownvet.com Kootenai Animal Hospital 1704 E Seltice Way Post Falls, ID (208) 773-6000 Lake City Spay & Neuter Clinic 902 Lincoln Way Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 664-5629 lakecitypethospital.com Legacy Animal Medical Center 1318 N Stanford Ln Liberty Lake, WA (509) 926-8387 legacyamc.com Northwoods Veterinary Hospital 30425 N Meadow St Athol, ID (208) 683-2708

Mobile Health Services Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic Jerome I. Leise DVM Call for dates, times & places (509) 991-8629 jnjleise@integrity.com Pet Mobile Michelle Ward, DVM (888) 696-6258 Serving Ponderay & Bonner County

Pet Related Products Carole Peterson (509) 276-1188 carolepeterson.net

Pet Sitting & Moore (208) 699-9255 petsittingandmoore.com

Pet Supplies Aquarium Solutions 9516 E Montgomery Ave, Suite 18 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 891-7050 aquariumsolutions.org

Dr. Tracy Ridgeway 920 N Spokane St Post Falls, ID (208) 819-6472

Duncan’s 1302 N Government Way Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 667-0618

River City Animal Hospital 310 N Herborn Pl Post Falls, ID (208) 777-9178

GoodDog 3115 Government Way, #3 Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 664-4364 gooddog-us.com

SouthCare Animal Medical Center 2915 E Palouse Hwy Spokane, WA 99223 (509) 448-4480 southcarevet.com

Nature’s Pet Market 12208 N Division St, Suite B Spokane, WA (509) 464-3400

Spokane Tack Trunk 11515 E Trent Spokane Valley, WA (509) 927-5891 spokanetacktrunk.com

Urban Canine 9222 N Newport Hwy Spokane, WA (509) 465-9663 theurbancanine.com

The Pet Tech Pet Sitting in Post Falls 208-620-0175 the pettech.com

PetVet 510 S Sullivan Rd Spokane Valley, WA (509) 928-7387

Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile 2917 E Palouse Hwy Spokane, WA (509) 443-9663 prairiedogmercantile.com

Urban Canine 1220 S Grand Blvd Spokane, WA (509) 744-9663 theurbancanine.com

Pet Sitting

Dogtown Company 518 S Thor Spokane, WA (509) 434.4880 dogtownco.com

Pet Vittles 919 N Argonne Spokane Valley, WA (509) 927-0675 petvittles.com

Yuppy Puppy 9423 N Newport HWY Spokane, WA (509) 467-8221 yuppypuppyspokane.com

Pet Training All Breed K9 Academy Training Dogs... Teaching People (208) 755-4090 allbreedk9academy.com Canine Behavior Consulting Eric Hess CPDT~KA Certified Professional Dog Trainer 208-691-1720 ericsk9consulting.com Trails Inn Kennel - Dave Byer 2888 W Diagonal Rathdrum, ID (208) 687-7024

Waste Management Poo Police (800) DOG-POOP (208) 773-6824 poopolice.goods.officelive.com