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Westside news Volume 7, Number 1

Official Newsletter of the Westside at Buttercup Creek HOA

By Natural Pawz Co-Owner Nadine Joli-Coeur New pets at Christmas used to mean puppies and kittens. That is no longer the case. Many of us adopt a new family member from one of the local rescues or pet organizations. The new pet can be young, old, small or large and may also have some special needs. It’s a time of great joy but it’s challenging to determine the best food for your new pet. There are so many choices out there. Whether you get a pet from a breeder or adopt from a rescue or shelter, it’s important to ask a couple of questions: 1) What has he/she been eating? How much and how often is he/she fed? 2) How old is the pet? 3) Does the pet have any allergies or skin issues? 4) Are there any medical conditions that you should know (past or present)? A little information can help guide you on what to do next. If your pet has been on a poor diet or you have a multi-pet household, you might want to change the food. The first thing to do is find a food that meets the best needs of your pet. Should you buy canned food, dry food or something else? The answer really is that there is no one right answer. Puppies – What to Feed Feeding your pet healthy food is essential if he/she is to grow into a healthy adult. A puppy diet will provide the extra nutrients and fat needed. Additionally, other ingredients are critical such as DHA for brain development, omegas for a shiny coat and enough (but not too much) calories for energy. For small and medium breeds, you should feed puppy food for at least the first nine months. For large to giant breeds or breeds that tend to have hip and joint issues, you can feed a breed-specific puppy food for up to 18 months. (Timing is determined on when they stop growing).

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Rescue Pets – What to Feed Often newly adopted pets are stressed and may not have been on a proper diet prior to their arrival in your household. Select a diet based on needs, including overweight, dry coat, poor digestion…. POOR COAT – A better food will improve the pet’s coat. Start with a food that provides additional omegas or ingredients for the coat (such as coconut oil, fish protein, fish oil, canola oil, flax). If the pet’s ears and between the paw pads are irritated, the pet probably has allergies. Look to feed a diet formulated with limited ingredients and a protein source that they haven’t had before such as duck, rabbit or lamb. POOR DIGESTION / LOOSE STOOL – If your pet has loose stools or diarrhea, it may be due to stress, a poor diet, too fast a transition to a new diet or feeding too much. If you are feeding a good diet, you may be feeding too much during a meal. (Continued on Page 3)

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Westside at Buttercup Creek BOARD OF DIRECTORS Walt Conlin............................................................ President Dawn Harris....................................................... V. President David Jackson..........................................................Secretary Denny James........................................................... Treasurer Dennis Domanski ....................................................Director HOA WEBSITE www.westsidehoa.org

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Westside at Buttercup Creek (Continued from Cover) Either cut back or feed more often. A good diet starts with highquality ingredients as opposed to lower quality or highly processed ingredients such as glutens, starchy grains and by-products. A pet cannot be healthy without a healthy intestinal tract. To improve intestinal health, add the following to the diet: • Pre and/or probiotics: a supplement specifically designed for pets will work better than plain yogurt • Enzymes: Try a supplement, raw food or bones; Pumpkin is also a good option that’s full of fiber and minerals. Food transition Guide Day 1 & 2: 75% old food, mixed with 25% new food Day 3 & 4: Equal amounts of both food Day 5: If poop looks good, feed 75% NEW and 25% old. Otherwise, repeat the 50:50 split. Note : many less-processed will require less feeding than the directions say. Start with 3/4 the amount and add more or less, depending if your pet starts to gain or lose weight. For more details, you can pick up a Pet Food Transition Guide at Natural Pawz.

Transitioning to a New Diet OVERWEIGHT – Overweight pets are susceptible to many health issues (joint pain, heart stress). Feeding a low-fat diet often will not result in reduced weight. Your pet needs high-quality protein for optimal health. Here are some ways to lose those extra pounds: • Replace 1/3 of the diet with canned pumpkin. Feed a good senior or weight management diet. (The extra glucosamine in a senior diet helps the joints.) Cut back the current diet and slowly increase the pet’s exercise. SENIOR PETS – If you adopted a pet over seven years old, I thank you. Increasingly, old pets find themselves in shelters or rescue groups because their owners cannot take care of them. Senior pets are some of the most loving animals and with a little focus on nutrition and supplements, there is no reason why senior pets can’t live a long and happy life. As our pets age, their bodies do not process foods as efficiently, so look to feed a less-processed diet, make sure to manage their weight and increase water /moisture in their diet. As parents of a new furkid, you are responsible for what your pet eats. Not all pets are the same and not all pets like the same things. With some research and a little trial and error, you can make a difference in what your pet eats and the life your pet enjoys.

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TENNIS TIPS

In previous newsletters, I offered tips on how to hit a forehand groundstroke, a two-handed backhand, one-handed backhand and a forehand volley. In this issue, I will give you instructions on how to execute a two-handed backhand volley for a right hander. This stroke is used whenever the player is forced to hit a ball in the air. In these pictures player Robyn Fuller from the Grey Rock Tennis Club demonstrates the proper form and technique. Step 1: Ready Position: The body is facing the net. The right hand is holding the end of the racket in a forehand grip position and the left hand is next to the right hand. The left hand is holding the racket slightly tighter than the right hand. Feet are a shoulder width apart and the body is in equal balance. For beginners it is okay to use the forehand and backhand grips for the forehand and backhand volleys. As the player gets stronger and the balls come at a faster speed, it will be best to use the continental grip for both volleys. Step 2: Back Swing: Since the volley is usually executed when a player is close to the net and there is very little time to react to the

By USPTA/PTR Master Professional Fernando Velasco Owner, Manager and Director of Tennis Grey Rock Tennis Club, Austin, TX

incoming ball, the back swing is very short. The left hand will make a slight change of the grip and the right hand will be relaxed and lose. The left shoulder should take a short turn and the head of the racket should align to the flight of the ball. The left wrist should be “cocked” back slightly and the head of the racket should be above the wrist. Eyes are still focused on the incoming ball. Step 3: Point of Contact: The right foot is now taking a step forward and the racket is making contact with the ball. It is important to keep the left shoulder closed and not rotate the right hip too early. Flexing the right knee will allow more flexibility to find the proper point of contact and give power to the ball. Step 4: Follow Through: Once the racket has made contact with the ball, the follow through is very short to allow the player to immediately get back to the ready position. The right arm should be close to the body. Look for in the next Newsletter: The Serve

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Fabulous Foxes

Members of the Canidae family are all dog-like mammals, and in the United States that includes wolves, coyotes, domestic dogs, and true foxes. They are adapted to running swiftly over open terrain, and typically have long muzzles, upright ears, bushy tails, and teeth

that can crack bones. The family is further divided into two tribes, with the wolves, coyotes, and dogs in the Canini tribe, and the true foxes in the Vulpini tribe. In central Texas, two species of true foxes exist, the native Common Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) and the introduced Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes). Most active at night, and sometimes in late afternoon or early morning, the Gray Fox is a medium-sized fox with grayish upperparts, tawny sides, and reddish-brown legs. It has a whitish throat with a distinct black patch on the sides of its muzzle and lower jaw. Often confused with the Red Fox, the main distinction is the black tip on the tail and the fact that it is found throughout Texas. Gray Foxes are adept tree climbers, highly unusual for Canids, and they use their rounded claws to ascend trees much like bears. Once up in the canopy, they can hunt birds, escape predators, bask in the sun, or jump from branch to branch like a cat. Also active at night, and frequently at dawn and dusk, the Red Fox is similar in size to the Gray Fox, but differs mainly in its coloring. While its typical coloration is generally rusty red, this fox can exhibit several other color forms, from black to silvery gray, but it always has a pattern of darker fur along the spine and down across each shoulder blade, forming a cross. The most distinct difference from the Gray Fox is the bushier tail that ends in a white tip. The Red Fox

is found throughout most but not all of Texas, absent from the far western and southern portions of the state. Not native to Texas, it was introduced for sport around 1895 in the eastern and central regions. Both species of fox are social animals, and their primary unit consists of a family with an adult male (or Reynard or dog), adult female (or vixen), and the juveniles (or kits, cubs, or pups) that were born that year. These foxes are thought to mate for life, with breeding beginning in December and extending into February. They can use a variety of places for denning sites, but most commonly they reuse underground burrows dug by other animals. Both the male and female care for and feed their young, and their diets consist of small mammals, birds, berries, and occasionally insects. Foxes are usually seen in mixed woodlands and edges of forests, and while hunting they often use old roads or open trails while traveling the same routes. Their activity peaks with the activity of their prey, and if you get the chance to watch the cunning way in which they hunt, using their night vision, acute hearing, and high pouncing attacks, you’ll begin to understand why they are called fabulous foxes! Send your nature-related questions to naturewatch@austin.rr.com and we’ll do our best to answer them. If you enjoy reading these articles, check out our book, Nature Watch Austin (published by Texas A&M University Press), and our blog at naturewatchaustin. blogspot.com.

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Westside at Buttercup Creek The goal is to fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. Each digit may appear only once in each row, each column, and each 3x3 box.

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Gardening Tips for January January is the perfect time to work off some of the calories that were available during the Holidays. Now is the time to refresh your flower beds with new organic matter. Organic matter in the soil helps maintain soil moisture while giving your plants a slow -release fertilization. Some forms of organic matter must be worked into the soil, i.e. commercial Garden Soils, Peat Moss, Compost, or well-aged manure. Put down a 1 to 2 inch layer of your chosen organic matter, and till or fork it in to the top 6 to 8 inches of your soil. All but Peat Moss can also be used as a top dressing; however, it is more beneficial to work it into the soil. In January our plants are at least semi-dormant, it is time to do your major pruning. Remove dead wood, crossing branches that rub and any limbs that are broken. If you need to lower the overall height of any shrubs, a good rule of thumb is not to lower it more than 1/3 of the total height. Roses need to be pruned before Feb. 15th. Remove any dead wood and any crossing branches. When trimming Roses, use a good sharp pair of bypass pruners and be sure to make an angle cut above a leaf scar.

Chicken Tortilla Soup Total Time: 35 minutes/ Preparation: 10 minutes/ Cook: 25 minutes. 4-6 servings Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 small onion, diced • 2 tablespoons minced garlic • 2 jalapenos, finely diced • 6 cups low-sodium or regular chicken broth • 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes or similar • 1 (14.5-ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained or similar • 3 chicken breasts boneless &skinless • 2 limes, juiced, plus wedges for garnish • Salt & freshly ground black pepper • 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves • 1 (8-inch) flour tortilla, grilled, cut into thin strips or corn tortilla • 1 avocado, pitted, sliced • 1 cup shredded Monterrey cheese Directions: In a large sauce pan heat the vegetable oil. Add the onions & cook for 2 minutes. Once the onions have softened add the garlic & jalapenos & cook for another minute. Pour the chicken broth, tomatoes & beans into the pot & bring to a boil. Once at a boil, lower heat to simmer and add chicken breasts. Cook the chicken is cooked remove from pot. When cool enough to handle, shred chicken & set aside. Add lime juice & fresh cilantro to the pot. In a serving bowls add a mound of shredded chicken. Ladle (gradually pour) soup over chicken & top with lime wedge, grilled tortilla strips, avocado slices & cheese.

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