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HELP!

My Cat Is Going Bald!

Tips to Help Recover Your Missing Pet Is Your Dog Coughing or Choking?

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inside Features 14: Pet Air Transport: A Quick Trip to a New Home

20: Traveling with a Cat Show Veteran

Wings of Rescue transports homeless pets to underpopulated shelters

By John Snedden

28: Mosquitos Season Is Upon Us What Is the Risk to Pets?

A harrowing tale of a lost dog

By Jill Oviatt

76: Lost Dog!

70: Spring Reminders

Cat Season, Rattlesnakes and Heat!

Health 8: When Do You Need Your Vet?

By Lillian Roberts, DVM

30: Help, My Cat’s Going Bald!

By Rebecca Diaz, DVM

58: Marijuana: If It’s Legal, Should You Give It to Your Pet?

By Robert Reed, DVM, MSES, MPA

72: Is Your Dog Coughing or Choking?

By Brittany Yates, DVM

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Training 24: Like Cats & Dogs

36: Cover Story: Meet Bogart of the Beagle Freedom Project

By Lori Carman, VSPDT

44: Does Your Dog Know Where Home Is?

By Alicia Bailey

By Valerie Masi

48–53: Resources for Pet Grooming, Boarding, Sitting, Daycare & Spas

66: Anticipation—When it Works, When it Doesn’t

By Janine Allen, CDPT

Lifestyle 13: How Clean is Your Pet’s

Water Dish?

96: News from Mayor Max

40: Rescued

82: Le Chien Masquerade Party

The Beagle Freedom Project

54: PSAS Friends Pet Project

Helping keep pets in their homes

Spring Events

86: Events!

98: Local Resources

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When Do You Need Your Vet?

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by Lillian Roberts, DVM Country Club Animal Clinic

t some point, every dog or cat, horse or parrot, pet pig, ferret or even lizard owner will need to seek veterinary care for their pet.

Some pets need more care than others, and some owners are more prepared to provide it. Veterinarians understand that not everyone has the same means or philosophy, and there is more than one “right” way to go about caring for a pet. This article is intended to explain what vets typically recommend for the typical pet that is considered healthy for its age. We will focus on dogs and cats, which are the species the author treats. Some will also apply to other species but you should seek the advice of a vet who focuses on those animals.

First, any time you adopt a new pet, they should see your vet as soon as 8

possible. This is especially true if you have other pets at home, because it can be hard to tell if your new family member might have some “baggage” in the form of a virus or parasite that could be spread to other pets in the family.

When you schedule the appointment, be sure to mention that you just adopted the pet, and from whom.

Bring along a fresh stool sample and a copy of any paperwork you received at the time of adoption. These documents should contain a record of any vaccinations the pet has received to date, whether and when it was spayed or neutered, approximate age and any other health information that is known.

Puppies and kittens (much like human children) typically see their doctors fairly often until they are around

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P 4 to 6 months old. The exact schedule will depend on what shots they already had, at what age, and what you and your vet decide they will need for their expected lifestyle. You can discuss the many choices and make a plan at that first visit. Many veterinarians offer discounted wellness “packages” for pets at various stages of life that can offer a great value.

Young adult, healthy pets are typically “low maintenance.” We recommend they be seen once a year, for a good checkup. This includes a weight check, an examination of the skin, eyes, ears, gait, glands, teeth, and heart, and it’s a good time to ask those questions you’ve wondered about. Things like, “Is it normal for her to have brown stains under the eyes?” and “My cat howls at night” can be clues to minor or, occasionally, major ailments. It’s a 10

good idea to bring a list if you have a lot of questions.

The most common issues we address with young adult pets include obesity and dental disease. In many cases, the owner had no idea there was a problem! If caught early, these can be corrected with relatively little effort and expense. In addition, it’s not uncommon to find a heart murmur, skin tumors, eye problems, and even ear infections that owners never even suspected.

As pets age (again, like humans), vets typically recommend more preventive care. Discussion of joint and digestive issues become more common, along with chronic health problems like arthritis, kidney disease, low thyroid function, and heart disease, to name a few. Though the age at which a pet is considered “senior” depends on

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breed and species, most vets now suggest basic blood tests starting between the ages of 7 and 10, based on the individual. At first this is once a year, but as they age it’s common for they to be seen more frequently. If you think about it, they age about 7 years for every one of ours, so testing once a year would be like you being tested every 7.

Though it may be possible to save money shopping vaccines at one vet, blood tests at another, etc, this can backfire. Other people need multiple vets because they live in multiple places, for example. This complicates things because it may mean that the medical records are scattered, and no one practice has all the information.

Most vets are happy to provide a copy of test results, including digital x-rays.

But you usually have to ask!

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It’s also a good idea to maintain a relationship with one practice, in case of an emergency or complicated medical problem. Regular clients tend to receive the best care, because the staff get to know them and will bend over backward to get you in for an emergency, expedite referrals if needed, and offer samples of products when available. And if you ever need a little help spreading out payments, you’ll get more consideration if they’ve known you for years!

Lillian Roberts, DVM, is the owner of Country Club Animal Clinic, which is located at 36869 Cook Street in Palm Desert. 760-776-7555 www.countryclubdvm.com.

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How Clean Is Your Pet’s Water Dish?

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study by the NSF* rated pet water bowls as the fourth dirtiest spot in a home. Water bowls are the breeding grounds for all sorts of nasty bacteria including Serratia marcescens, a pathogen found naturally in water, soil and the digestive tract of humans and animals. That’s not all that can be found in a dirty bowl—mold, yeast, Salmonella, E. coli and other coliform bacteria happily thrive there as well.

You know that slimy film you can sometimes feel on the surface of the bowl—that’s biofilm, another potentially disease-harboring substance.

So how do you help keep your pet’s water safe? Clean the bowl daily with hot soapy water (or in the dishwasher).

Refill the clean bowl with fresh water.

Serratia marcescens: the pink film that forms on the sides of water bowls can cause infections and pneumonia

Pet toys harbor germs too and should also be regularly cleaned!

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Pet Air Transport: A Quick Trip to a New Home

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by Christine Stossel

n the United States, four million pets are killed each year. Why? Because they are homeless. Even in some no-kill shelters, pets are “put down” for behavioral and health problems, many of which could be easily treated, if only they had a loving home and responsible pet owners. But did you know that in some areas of the country, animal shelters actually have a shortage of adoptable pets? It may be hard to imagine, with our local shelters bursting at the seams, but it’s true.

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pet owners wait for adoptable pets to become available. Animal shelters there (and in many other parts of the country) can’t keep enough animals on hand for the number of people wanting to adopt. They rely on overcrowded shelters such as those in our area to “feed” them our overflow of dogs, cats and other pets so they can meet their local area’s adoption needs.

But moving the shelter pets from overcrowded shelters to underpopulated ones isn’t easy. It’s costly and it takes a lot of time and effort, not to

Volunteers at work during a rescue.

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j Flying shelter pets from overcrowded shelters to underpopulated ones means more forever homes

j high-kill shelters to no-kill shelters throughout the country. By working in partnership with shelters around the country, Wings of Rescue has made the transport of shelter animals more efficient and, because they travel by air, also faster and safer. Ric Browde, board member and head of logistics for Wings of Rescue, reports that, to date, volunteers from Wings of Rescue have flown almost 25,000 pets to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, and across the country to New York, New England and even Canada.

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mention countless volunteers. Transporting shelter animals over ground is time consuming and can even put the health and safety of the animals at risk.

These long road trips—in some cases for 24 hours or more—are arduous for pets, with the animals unavoidably confined in their crates for long periods on the journey to a welcoming shelter.

Thankfully, one nonprofit organization has been working since 2009 to provide the speed and safety of air transport for thousands of pets from

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Wings of Rescue has made the transport of shelter animals more efficient and, because they travel by air, also faster and safer.

Using its own cargo plane and volunteer staff, as well as donated airplanes and pilot time, Wings of Rescue quickly flies as many as 138 pets on a single plane to safe shelters, where forever homes await. In 2016 alone, volunteers flew 130 rescue flights, carrying almost 10,000 pets (including over 1,500 cats and 70 rabbits) to safety.

Wings of Rescue only transports pets to no-kill shelters, and no local shelter pets are ever displaced by the incoming transports.

Last August, during the catastrophic flooding in Louisiana, Lafayette’s shelters were extremely overcrowded, and there were more pets arriving at their open-admission shelters every day, according to Wings of Rescue’s 16

website. The shelters were well past their capacity and had run out of options—highly adoptable pets were facing imminent death. Wings of Rescue reached out to its no-kill shelter partners throughout the Pacific Northwest who were ready to provide sanctuary and new homes for these pets. Making five flights, Wings of Rescue’s Metroliner (which they like to call their “modern version of Noah’s ark”) carried 252 dogs (mostly large-breed) and 208 cats to safety, flying them to no-kill shelters in Utah, Oregon, Idaho, Washington and San Diego.

Happily, every single one of those rescued pets has been adopted. However, thousands of homeless pets remain in Louisiana’s shelters. Sadly, the

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Ric Browde in Spokane, Washington, with a furry friend bound for a new home.

euthanasia rate for cats in Louisiana’s municipal shelters is over 99 percent and over 80 percent for dogs in many of the open-admission facilities. It costs Wings of Rescue $17,000 to fly a rescue flight from Louisiana to safety in the Pacific Northwest, but Browde says, “It’s well worth it if we can save

these precious shelter pets’ lives.”

Wings of Rescue was founded in 2009 by Yehuda Netanel and Cindy Smith, two private pilots, business leaders, and shelter pet advocates, who noticed how inefficient the systems were for transporting animals between shelters. Putting their heads

Bella the Bassett aboard the Metroliner.

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Volunteer pilot Anji Garcia aboard the Metroliner in Santa Barbara.

together, they devised a volunteer system through which donated airplane flights (and piloting services) could carry full loads of shelter animals from one location to the next. Through the years, the organization has built up a network of pilots, all of whom are volunteers. Says Browde, “During 2013 and 2014, we transformed the whole operation, using much larger planes to transport hundreds of dogs and other pets at one time.”

But flying pets from overcrowded shelters to empty ones isn’t Wings of Rescue’s only goal. “Our ultimate goal is to put ourselves out of business,” reports Browde. But to do that, he admits, “We need a responsible nation.”

Spaying and neutering, microchipping, and vaccinating pets are all important components of being a responsible pet owner. Toward that end, Browde and 18

the entire organization make education a large part of what they do.

The organization funds many spay and neuter events in southern and central California. It is also working with the Bakersfield City Shelter to provide free spays and neuters to the homeless community in that area, as well as starting a trap-and-release program for the feral cat colonies.

“We need to end the number of unwanted pets flooding our animal shelters,” says Browde. “Educating pet owners about the importance of surgically altering their pets and offering free and low-cost spay/neuter services are the only answers to this problem.”

Another problem the organization is helping to tackle is improving the health of shelter pets. Last August, it began working with noted homeopath Paddy Canales to help end the

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Wings of Rescue co-founder and pilot Yehuda Netanel (right).

epidemics of parvo and upper respiratory diseases that affect shelter pets.

Wings of Rescue has sponsored a trial program at the Kootenai Humane Society in Hayden, Idaho, and reports that already it has made strides toward ending these diseases and has helped discover ways to bring the cost of treatment “down to a few dollars rather than the hundreds it now costs.” The trial program is being expanded this year into the Bakersfield shelter and published findings are expected later this year.

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sible pet ownership is critical to helping alleviate this problem in the future.

Today, with the help of organizations like Wings of Rescue, pets are finding homes in areas where there is a shortage of adoptable pets and many loving homes ready and waiting to welcome them. But Wings of Rescue is not just a shelter pet transport organization, and transport organizations alone won’t be able to eliminate the needless deaths that take place every day in animal shelters across the country. Wings of Rescue is a model for organizations committed to the welfare of shelter animals and saving as many pets as possible through not only transport and relocation, but also health innovation and spaying/neutering.

For more information, please visit wingsofrescue.org.

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Traveling with a Cat Show Veteran Article and photography

by John Snedden

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raveling with your cat can be an enjoyable adventure and provide you with many tales (or tails) to tell.

It can also bring on those “Oh no! Now what?” moments. Planning and preparation will usually prevent the “oh no!” from happening. But sometimes, you just can’t cover all the bases no matter how well you’ve planned.

So, let’s talk about flying with your cat. Now this, in itself, can become quite the adventure. Over the years we have had the opportunity to fly around the country to compete in cat shows.

These are weekend shows that are held all across the country. Some are large shows with many competitive entries.

For us on the West Coast, some of the biggest shows are on the East Coast, in the South, or the Midwest, which means flying the friendly skies. Cats 20

seem to have two emotions about traveling. They either hate it or couldn’t care less about it. We have had both types.

Not all airlines allow in-cabin travel, so first you find those that do. There is a charge for your cat and, unlike the parent that can hold their baby in their lap for the flight, your cat has to ride under the seat in front of you! So when you book your tickets round trip, make sure you also pay and get your return ticket for the cat, too. Most airlines restrict how many in-cabin pets on each flight and you don’t want to have to worry about that return space.

Ideally, you also want to fly non-stop. If that’s not possible, look for stops that don’t include a plane change. If you have to do a plane change, be sure to allow enough time to get to the gate.

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They always seem to be at the other end or in the next terminal.

Now comes the fun stuff: traveling with kitty. It is important that your cat feels safe and has a safe place to be. For our cats, the carrier, the show cage, and pop-up tent are safe zones.

How many times have you brought out your carrier to the living room only to spend hours looking for your cat, finally catching it and trying to stuff it in and get to where you are going? All the while your cat is showing its distress by meowing and carrying on. This reaction is caused by a cat not being accustomed to its carrier.

Compare that to bringing out the carrier and having your cat climb inside and curl up. Cats want a safe place and ours have learned that they are protected and secure when inside the carriers.

The photo of the upside-down sleeping cat in his carrier was taken on a Monday after flying to the East Coast on Friday, spending the weekend at a show and then flying back to the West Coast Sunday night. Even with all that time traveling in that carrier and able to nap anywhere in the house, this is where he chose to nap.

So what happens when you have checked your luggage, have your carryon bag and your cat in the carrier, and you come to the security checkpoint?

No, the carrier and cat do not get to ride on the conveyor belt into the screening machine and out the other side and down the noisy rollers.

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notice we did not say collar, we said harness or vest. A collar slips on a cat and it slips off even faster, leaving you with a leash and an empty collar. Your cat was last seen leaping over the luggage and headed towards a window with an outside view.

We carry the cat in our arms through the detector, let the nice TSA agent wand the cat, and then back in the carrier and off to the boarding gate.

One time an agent made us walk the cat through the detector.

All right, we are finally at the gate, and final check-in and boarding pass in hand. Then the dreaded announcement comes, a three-hour delay! You quickly do the math, the drive to the airport, parking, check-in, waiting to board. That is a lot of hours in the carrier and we still have a three-hour flight. Poor kitty!

Unlike most carry-on bags, which are for people comfort, ours was

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packed ready for kitty comfort! First, out comes the rolled up pop-up tent.

Then the watertight folding litter box and water bowl go in, and then the cat is ready for the wait. Of course, this will also attract every child and pet lover in the area who are also waiting, but it sure helps to pass the time.

Finally, it is time to board. Always ask about pre-boarding, as it makes it a bit quicker and easier to get into your seat and get the cat carrier under the seat in front of you. Yes, I did say under the seat.

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During the flights we have had different experiences with different airlines, from keeping the cat and carrier under the seat the entire flight, to allowing the carrier up on a vacant seat after take off. Each flight was different, as was each fight attendant.

After landing, getting the baggage, renting the car, finding the hotel and getting into the room, one last thing before you let kitty out to jump on the beds and climb the floor-to-ceiling curtains. Please check under the beds for anything that shouldn’t be there and

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check the bathroom for any openings that allow access inside the walls. If you don’t, your cat will!

And remember, in just 48 hours you are going to do this whole adventure over again for your return trip.

The safety and comfort of your pet is the bottom line. From the carrier, to the harness/vest, to the travel shelters, to the litter boxes and bowls, having the right product for your cat and for the trip makes all the difference.

All the products mentioned in this article are from a company whose motto is, “For traveling pets and their people.” Sturdi Products is just one of many companies who make products to assist with pet travel. Find one you and your pet will enjoy, and you will find out just how much easier and less stressful your adventures will be. And don’t forget, these are great products to have for natural disasters, emergencies and evacuations.

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Like Cats & Dogs

by Lori Carman, VSPDT Dream Dogs

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e all know or have seen examples of cats and dogs living together in harmony—or, in some cases, observing an extended cease-fire. Still, many dogs and cats are not good candi24

dates for living with the other species.

And even if they are, peaceful coexistence often requires careful planning, introductions, and ongoing management.

Here are some tips to keep in mind.

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Good canine candidates for living with cats: Puppies or adult dogs that have successfully lived with a cat before.

Laid-back, relaxed, friendly dogs. Dogs that are not very predatory (i.e., don’t chase cats or squirrels when outdoors).

Good feline candidates for living with dogs: Relaxed, laid-back cats and kittens.

Cats with dog experience. (Not-so-good candidates? Shy, skittish—particularly given to running—and de-clawed cats.

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De-clawed cats are more vulnerable and are likely to behave aggressively when cornered.)

Introducing the two: Have the dog on leash, ask her to sit, and treat her near the cat. Also treat the cat. If the dog can sit and take treats, allow her to meet the cat. Good signs are gentle investigation and respect for the cat’s defensive signals. Bad signs are instant attempts to chase, straining at the leash, whining, and barking.

If this goes well, drop the leash and

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supervise closely. If the dog is friendly or cautious, don’t get involved except to praise and reward the dog for good manners. Interrupt chasing and give a time-out by removing the dog from the room. Watch closely for the first few weeks. Supervise all interactions until you see a positive pattern in their relationship.

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forward into ‘dog territory’ at her own pace. Make sure food, water, and litter are accessible in this area. Never force the cat to be close to the dog by holding her, caging her, or otherwise restricting her.

Lori Wainio-Carman, VSPDT, professional dog trainer and owner of Dream Dogs, has been successfully training for over 20 years. 760-899-7272, www.dreamdogs.com, www.Positively.com

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Mosquito Season is Upon Us What is the risk to pets?

by Jill Oviatt, M.C.D.M., Public Information Manager Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

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engue and chikungunya and Zika … oh my! In the last year, we have heard quite a lot about exotic diseases transmitted to humans by mosquitoes that are now transmitted locally in some parts of the United States.

Zika virus is the media darling and has received the most attention. What we don’t hear a great deal about is how

Keep your pets safe from mosquitotransmitted diseases with simple prevention.

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these potentially life-altering viruses affect our furry friends. One of the mosquito species that can infect humans with these viruses was detected in the city of Coachella in May 2016.

Since then, the invasive mosquito Aedes aegypti has been detected in Indio, Cathedral City and Palm Springs.

Here’s what you need to know about

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your pets and the invasive Aedes mosquito viruses:  Currently NO cases of local mosquito-transmitted dengue, chikungunya, and Zika have been reported in California.  While cats and dogs can become infected with dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, there are NO reports of pets developing disease symptoms.  Aedes aegypti CAN infect pets with Dirofilaria immitis, commonly known as heartworm, a serious and potentially fatal disease in dogs and, to a lesser extent, in cats.

Heartworm can also be transmitted to pets by two of our native mosquito species—Aedes vexans and Culex quin-

quefasciatus. The latter can also infect humans with West Nile and Saint Louis encephalitis—both viruses can make people very sick, but dogs and cats rarely develop symptoms.

Here’s what you need to know to protect both you and your pets from mosquito-borne diseases: Reduce standing water where mosquitoes lay eggs—  Empty water-filled containers in your yard.  Change outside pet water bowls daily and bird baths every five days.  Report neglected pools or standing water to your local vector control agency.

Protect yourself—  Avoid walking your dog at dawn and dusk, a favorite biting time for mosquitoes.  Wear repellent.  Dress in long sleeve shirts and pants.  Repair damaged screens so mosquitoes can’t get in the home.

Finally, talk to your veterinarian about heartworm prevention and mosquito repellant for your pets. Human insect repellants are not recommended for pets, because they are likely to ingest the insecticide when they selfgroom. You can keep both your family and your pets safe from mosquito transmitted diseases with simple prevention!

Report mosquito activity and standing water in the Valley to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District at 760-342-8287 or cvmosquito@cvmvcd.org. Learn more at cvmvcd.org.

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Help, My Cat’s Going Bald!

Reviewed by Rebecca Diaz, DVM The Cat Clinic

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ll cat owners know that cats shed … everywhere. If you own a cat, you’re resigned to finding hair in your clean laundry, on your bed, on the couch and—always—all over your best suit. Shedding is normal and healthy, but sometimes a cat loses more hair than it should, resulting in actual balding. This condition is known as cat alopecia. If your cat is losing hair more rapidly than you think she should, pay serious attention, because hair loss is always a symptom of an underlying health condition, and some of them can be serious.

What Causes Alopecia?

The list of possible causes

of alopecia in cats is long, from allergies to anxiety, so you need to be alert to possible symptoms of any of the following:  Flea allergy dermatitis: Allergy to the saliva from the flea bite.  Food allergy: Allergy to a protein in food.  Inhalant allergy: Allergy to an inhalant such as cigarette smoke.  Notoedric mange: Mange caused by spider-like parasites.  Ear mites: Tiny spider-like parasites that live in and around the ears, causing intense itching.  Psychogenic: Compulsive over grooming.

• Pyoderma: Bacterial infection of the skin.

• Abscess: A serious collection of pus located in the tissue, most often caused by a cat bite.

• Hyperthyroidism: Usually caused by a benign tumour of the thyroid gland.

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 Stress: Surgery, new pet, new baby, illness etc.  Cushing’s syndrome (hyperadrenocorticism): Excessive levels of cortisol in the blood, either caused by the adrenal glands or the administration of steroids.  Ringworm: The most common contagious fungal skin infection in cats.  Feline Acquired Symmetrical Alopecia: Believed to be a hormonal disorder.  Drug reaction, either topical or injected.  Seborrhea: Condition that causes the skin to flake and become oily.  Stud tail: Hypersecretion of the glands located at the base of the tail.  Sunburn

The Veterinarian’s Tests

If you notice excessive hair loss in your cat, get her to the vet right away to make sure that she’s not having any life-threatening health issues. To discover the cause of the hair loss, your veterinarian will pay careful attention to the location, size, and shape of the hair loss, your cat’s medical history, and her general health. The vet will need to know how long and where the cat has been scratching/itching, if she has recently been prescribed any medication (topical flea/worming products, injection etc.), and whether she’s experienced any other changes in her daily routine.

Some diagnostic tests your veterinarian may perform include:  Fungus culture: To look for ringworm.  Trichogram: A microscopic examination of the hair root, in which broken tips indicate that the hair 32

loss is self-induced.  Food elimination trial: A food trial which usually lasts between 8 and 12 weeks, during which you must adhere to a prescribed diet and refrain from giving your cat any other foods, vitamins, minerals or chewable medications. If the allergy clears up, then a food allergy is the likely cause. After the trial, the cat will be placed back on his regular food to see if it is safe to conclude that the food was the cause of the allergy.  Specific blood tests to check for hyperthyroidism and Cushing’s syndrome.  Skin scrapings: These are studied under a microscope to look for mites.

How Will It Be Treated?

Treatment of alopecia depends on the underlying cause, of course, but it may include any of the following:  Ringworm: Lime sulfur dips and/or anti-fungal drugs.  Food allergies: Switching to a new, low-allergenic diet.  Hyperthyroidism: Radioactive iodine to destroy the tumor or surgery to remove it, followed by lifelong replacement of thyroid hormones.  Cushing’s syndrome: Gradual withdrawal of corticosteroids if it is veterinary-induced, surgical removal of the affected adrenal gland if a tumor is involved, or surgical removal of both adrenal glands if a pituitary tumor is the cause.  Inhalant allergy: Avoidance of the allergen, if possible.  Notoedric mange: Clipping, weekly

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lime sulfur dips, and topical treatment such as Revolution brand medication.  Ear mites: Removal of the exudates, followed by an insecticide such as Revolution.  Psychogenic: Behavior modification, including keeping your cat in a stress-free environment and drug therapy (if other methods fail).  Pyoderma: Antibiotics and clipping the affected area.  Abscess: Draining of the abscess and prescribed antibiotics.  Feline Acquired Symmetrical Alopecia: Prescribed hormone therapy (although not all veterinarians recommend this).  Drug reaction: Switching or discontinuing medications.  Seborrhea: Shampoos, omega-3 fatty acids, and prescribed antibiotics.

 Stud tail: Anti-seborrheic shampoos and neutering.  Sunburn: Severe sunburn may be treated with topical or oral steroids.

While finding cat hair all over you and your house is perfectly normal when you’re a cat owner, don’t overlook a cat who is losing hair more rapidly than normal. Have your veterinarian give your cat a thorough check-up to determine whether your cat is suffering from an underlying, treatable condition that can put a stop to the excessive shedding. With the proper treatment, your cat will get back her normal, beautiful, shiny coat that signals that she’s healthy and happy.

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never walking on grass, never feeling sunlight on his face, never experiencing the loving touch of a human companion.

Cosmetics, household cleaning products, human drugs, industrial chemicals and many other products are tested on animals. According to BeaglePro.com, the FDA requires such testing, but acknowledges that 92% of drugs that successfully pass via animal test then go on the fail or cause harm during human clinical trials. Beagles are considered “ideal” for these purposes because of their naturally docile nature.

In 2012, the Beagle Freedom Project

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hen you meet Bogart, you meet a cool as a cucumber beagle living the lush life with a brother named Boots and humans who just can’t stop kissing him. He loves it; don’t let him tell you any different. He will work for treats, but anything else … well, he’ll think about it while he snoozes on his favorite blanket. On the couch, of course.

It’s hard to believe that Bogart had any other life before this one, but he did. His name was 5989418 and he was a laboratory research beagle. Bred specifically to be sold to a research lab, Bogart lived his entire life in a cage,

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Bogart’s first night at his new home

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(see article about BFP) rescued Bogart along with nine other beagles from a research facility. The dogs in Bogart’s rescue group had rotted teeth, wounds, and stitches all over their bodies. Animals are typically given to the rescue with no historical information on the type of testing they have endured, leav-

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ing only room to speculate what they endured living in the lab.

Kelly Selcer Phoundoulakis was volunteering for the Beagle Freedom Project when Bogart’s rescue mission took place and watched the dogs take their first steps out of their cages. “They go bananas! It is incredible to witness these dogs getting their first taste of freedom, acting silly, curious … it’s bittersweet, just amazing.” It wasn’t long before Kelly decided to adopt Bogart; she noticed that during her volunteer shifts, Bogart would watch her with his big eyes and start thumping his tail.

“That did it, he won my heart.”

Bogart has his own Facebook page where he documents his new life (i.e., tons of adorable photos) and shares information about how to take action in your community. Learn more about the Beagle Freedom Project, make a donation, read stories of recovery, download the Cruelty Cutter App, or sign up to get involved at www.bfp.org.

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he Beagle Freedom Project (BFP) is a unique program run by the Los Angeles-based nonprofit Animal Rescue, Media, and Education (ARME). BFP negotiates with laboratories across the world to secure the release of dogs and other animals and gives them a chance at a normal home life after everything they have endured for vanity and scientific curiosity.

Once safe with BFP, each dog is examined by a veterinarian and treated for any and all wounds, injuries or illnesses, and the BFP volunteers spend countless hours showing them all things dog. Walking on a leash and potty training are unknown and new endeavors. As are wildflowers, cars, hanging plants, rain, wind and all the new noises and smells that freedom brings.

Awareness of animal testing has grown through the years, as evidenced by the numerous cruelty-free products that are now available to consumers.

But, the business of lab-bred dogs— the archaic practice of animal testing and the release protocols in place for animals used for testing—still have a long way to go. BFP is willing to go the extra mile, and does. Co-founder Shannon Keith co-authored the Beagle Freedom Bill to advance legislation to SPRING 2017

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mandate their release, and in 2014, Minnesota became the first state to pass the bill. In the years that followed, California, Connecticut, Nevada and New York all passed similar bills into law. At the time of this article, Illinois is pending.

In an effort to reach more people who want to shop cruelty free, BFP created the Cruelty Cutter App. This free app includes an impressive list of cruelty-free products, and has a unique barcode scanner that allows you to scan products with your cell phone and confirm if they are indeed cruelty free.

Beagle Freedom Project FAQs: Q. How many dogs are used in labs, and how many of them are beagles?

A. About 70,000 dogs are used in research experiments every year, and of that number, approximately 96% of them are beagles.

Q. Why beagles?

A. Beagles, as a breed, are naturally very docile and trusting of humans.

Research laboratories buy them from companies who purpose-breed beagles in order to amplify these inherent traits, so that they are easier for lab technicians to handle.

Q. Does Beagle Freedom Project rescue animals other than beagles?

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Matzah playing with toy for first time.

A. Yes! Beagle Freedom Project will rescue any animal from laboratories willing to release. To date, we have rescued all breeds of dogs, cats, goats, horses, pigs, rats, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, and even fish from labs.

Q. Where do the animals BFP rescues come from, and how does the organization obtain them?

A. The rescue varies from lab to lab.

BFP reaches out to every lab in the U.S. asking to assist with post-research placements. Some facilities voluntarily work with BFP through animal care technicians and others are compelled to do so because of the Beagle Freedom Law. Often rescues are sensitive and cannot be publicly announced because the labs threaten to kill all future dogs and animals if they see their victims on our website.

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considered for placement.

Q. What can adopters expect when dogs come out of labs?

A. Every dog is different, but some of the universal traits of a newly released survivor is that they behave like puppies in full-grown dog bodies. They are not house-trained, leash-trained, understand no words, do not have a name, and are completely unfamiliar with toys, furniture, and being outside at all. Every foster is given an exhaustive tip-sheet and given 24-hour support in helping the new dog acclimate to this better life.

Beagle Freedom Project conducts many rescues each month. Visit their website (www.bfp.org) to learn how you can help support their mission and read about past rescues. Learn more about the Beagle Freedom Bill at www.bfp.org/petition/ For more information: Beagle Freedom Project: www.bfp.org Bogart’s Facebook Page: facebook.com/BogartSavedByTheBeagle FreedomProject

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Does Your Dog Know Where Home Is?

by Valerie Masi, Best Paw Forward

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o, what do you think? Does your dog know where home is? The answer is both yes and no.

I hear dog owners say all the time that they walk their dog the same way every day, just in case the dog ever gets out, so it will know how to get back home. There is logic to that, but if your dog becomes fright44

ened, it may run for miles without stopping—one thing after another continually scares the dog, keeping it in that blinding, panicked state of mind. When the dog finally finds a place it feels safe, it could be miles away from its own neighborhood.

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things quiet down and the dog feels it’s safe to come out.

If you’re worried about your dog getting lost, there are some things you can do to better the odds that your dog will make it home safely.

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posed to different sights and sounds won’t be easily spooked by the normal hustle and bustle of the outside world. If they aren’t spooked, they will have a calm and open mind, and the scents the dog passes through each day will actually be memorized by the dog’s brain, much like a computer. Then when the dog goes back

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home, it will re-read the scent trail back home. Dogs in a fearful state are literally running blind—their brain is spinning out of control and is not open to memorizing those scents.

I also hear people saying they make their dogs stop at the corners and sit; again, in the hope that if the dog gets out, it will know to cross the street at the corners and watch for traffic. This “safety” theory may sound logical to a human, but it’s been proven untrue and here’s why. About 15 years ago, a study was conducted on how dogs cross streets. Researchers put a camera on several dogs and let them loose in a controlled neighborhood. Every dog, including the ones that were trained to stop and sit at corners, all crossed in the middle of the street. Why? Because, in the middle of the street, traffic is only traveling in two directions. At corners, traffic is moving in four different directions, and it was much harder for the dogs to detect the movement of the traffic and find a safe moment to cross.

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driving around with the windows down a little, so the dog can pick up on the scents as you travel. As you move through the area, the dog is familiarizing itself to these scents and, again, storing them away in the brain.

When I lived in Santa Cruz, I would visit my mother in Sacramento, a threehour drive, all freeway travel. My dogs always had the same, telltale response a couple of exits before the one leading to my mother’s house. They knew we were getting close, and their only clue was the scent of the area. The scent cued their response, literally waking them up from sleep and making them very excited to see their grandma.

Some people believe animals have a sixth sense and that if they’re lost in an unfamiliar area, you can actually guide the dog back to you by visualizing the way home. That may sound crazy to you, and whether animals really have this sixth sense remains unproven, but I can tell you it once worked for me. My cat went

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missing after we moved to a new place and was gone for three days. I was reading a book on the psychic ability of animals, and a chapter on lost animals recommended that I picture the way home in my mind, so I did. You can call it a coincidence, but my cat came home the next day, exactly the way I’d pictured. We may never prove the existence of animal psychic ability, but I was certainly delighted to see my cat again and it made a believer out of me.

What we do know for sure is that a dog’s nose is an amazing thing, and it can track him back across the country if need be. We’ve all heard those stories, and it’s happened too many times to dispute it. So use that nose to keep

your dog safe by helping him learn where home is.

Walk your dog in several different directions away from your house so he learns the scents associated with different pathways home. (He’ll thank you for the change in routine, too.)

When driving with your dog, crack the window a little to allow scents to come in, so he gets familiar with scents further away from your home. Take your dog to obedience training so he is less likely to escape in the first place.

Finally—and most importantly— socialize your dog, exposing him to as many sights and sounds as you can so he will be a calm, confident dog in any environment.

Valerie Masi, owner of Best Paw Forward, can be reached at 760-885-9450 or visit www.bestpawforwarddogtraining.com.

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Marijuana:

If It’s Legal, Should You Give It to Your Pet?

by Robert Reed DVM, MSES, MPA VCA Rancho Mirage Animal Hospital

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he passage of Prop 64 made it legal for Californians to possess marijuana for personal use and rekindled interest in a topic that has been on many people’s minds for some time.

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With increasingly widespread acceptance of marijuana as a medicine for humans, they wonder if it can be used to benefit their pets. In fact, many Cannabis containing products have already reached the pet market claiming just that. While this article does not fully address the validity of those claims, it should provide some history to help explain why we ask the question.

Reports suggest that Cannabis use goes back 12,000 years, which if true, would make it one of humanity’s oldest cultivated crops. Plant remnants have been found in archaeological sites that date back to 3000 B.C. in Siberia and to 2500 B.C. in China. The oldest written record of Cannabis comes from China in 2727 B.C. The plant appeared in South Asia between 2000 and 1000 B.C. and Cannabis became widely used in India. It was later carried to Europe

through the Middle East—ancient Greeks and Romans were familiar with it—and it showed up in Britain during the 5th century after the Anglo-Saxon invasion. Cannabis seeds were found in Viking ships that date to the 9th century. It first appeared in the western hemisphere in the 16th century when Spaniards imported it to Chile, and in the early British colonies in the 17th century.

During most of its long history, Cannabis seems to have been universally valued for both industrial and medicinal uses. Apparently, it wasn’t until late in the modern era that people began to believe anything negative about it.

The idea of marijuana as an evil drug is a fairly recent construction, and for most of the 20th century conversations around Cannabis focused mainly on how to control it rather than under-

A Brief Biology of Cannabis Cannabis sativa is believed to have evolved in the Steppes of Central Asia in an area that is now Mongolia and southern Siberia. Two additional strains, C. indica and C. ruderalis, are also native to Asia. It is a dioecious plant, meaning it appears as separate male and female forms, although hermaphroditism (expressing characteristics of both sexes) does occur. The highest concentration of psychotropic compounds comes from the flowers of the female plants.

Cannabis produces a wide range of chemicals known as cannabinoids, of which tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most recognized and understood. When taken into the body, THC has a psychoactive effect (causes a “high”), whereas CBD does not. Both compounds, and potentially many other cannabinoids that are less well known, affect the endocannabinoid system, which consists of a group of specialized receptors in the brain and peripheral nervous system, and is found in all vertebrates. Because endocannabinoid receptors are so widespread throughout the body, numerous and diverse health benefits of Cannabis have been proposed, and because the receptors are closely associated with the nervous system, toxic effects usually appear as neurologic symptoms.

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A History of Cannabis in America (from 1600 to 2000)*

1600-1900: From early colonization through the Civil War, American production of hemp was actively encouraged by government for the production of rope, sails, and clothing.

In the late 1800s, cannabis became a popular ingredient in many medicinal products and was sold openly in pharmacies.

1906: The Pure Food and Drug Act required labeling of any cannabis contained in over-the-counter remedies.

1910-1930: After the Mexican Revolution of 1910, Mexican immigrants entering the U.S. Introduced the recreational use of cannabis into American culture, using the term “marijuana.” The “new” drug became linked to the fear and prejudice many Americans felt toward Mexican immigrants, and their anxiety fueled concerns that use of the drug was associated with criminal behavior.

1930-1932: Creation of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (FBN) and passage of the Uniform State Narcotic Act encouraged states to accept responsibility for controlling the problem.

1936: The film “Reefer Madness” was produced, stoking fear about the evils of marijuana.

1937: The Marijuana Tax Act effectively criminalized marijuana, restricting possession of the drug to individuals who paid an excise tax for certain authorized medical and industrial uses.

1951-1956: Additional federal laws set mandatory sentences for drug-related offenses.

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1960-1970: Marijuana became popular in counterculture society, reflecting a changing political and cultural climate that was more accepting of its use.

1970: Congress repealed most of the mandatory penalties for drug-related offenses and categorized marijuana separately from other narcotics with respect to federal sentencing requirements for possession.

1972: The bipartisan Schafer Commission, appointed by President Nixon at the direction of Congress, considered laws regarding marijuana and determined that personal use of marijuana should be decriminalized.

Nixon rejected the recommendation.

1973: The Controlled Substances Act created the DEA and established the Schedule for ranking substances according to their degree of danger and potential for addiction. Marijuana was classified as Schedule 1, the most restrictive.

1976-1986: A nationwide movement of conservative groups lobbied for stricter regulation of marijuana. Their efforts eventually led to the introduction of new federal penalties for marijuana possession and the creation of mandatory sentences for drug-related crimes.

1996: California voters passed Proposition 215, allowing for the sale and medical use of marijuana in people, and opened a new avenue for discussion of Cannabis use and regulation. *Adapted from material contained in the PBS Frontline documentary “Busted--America’s War on Marijuana”

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stand it, with laws that seemed to reflect societal fears and political values more than medical research and historic evidence (see sidebar “A History of Cannabis in America”).

Regardless of the motivation behind existing laws, we hope to believe they exist to protect us and our pets from harm. And, in reality, we have little concrete data on which to support an overhaul of current regulations. Medical professionals, including veterinarians, are trained to base decisions on information that comes through documented research. Unfortunately, evi-

dence of proven medical benefit to pets from Cannabis is still lacking. That isn’t to say that benefits don’t exist, only that research proving them has not been published. We have a lot more information on how to address the toxic effects of marijuana than we do on its therapeutic uses, and we don’t expect new information any time soon. Veterinary researchers are prohibited by federal law from possessing the material required to investigate it, and from promoting any findings that endorse the medical use of Cannabis (see sidebar “Agencies Regulating Veterinary

The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): The DEA regulates use of all controlled substances and classifies marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, which means that according to Federal law it has no recognized medical use. All medical professionals, including veterinarians who dispense controlled substances must abide by DEA rules and regulations. In states where human use of medical marijuana is authorized, physicians are granted exemption to this prohibition, but veterinarians are not, and do not have clearance to dispense Schedule 1 drugs.

The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA): The FDA approves all food and drug products for veterinary use and to date has not approved marijuana for any use in animals. The agency, therefore, does not ensure the

safety or effectiveness of any product currently being marketed and has warned that consumers should be wary of purchasing Cannabis containing products for their pets.

The California Veterinary Medical Board (VMB): The VMB issues veterinary licenses and ensures that veterinarians follow all state and federal laws and regulations. The VMB maintains that because the DEA has not authorized veterinarians to possess, dispense, or prescribe Cannabis or cannabinoid products, federal law prohibits vets from administering them. Furthermore, although California law has provided mechanisms for physicians to recommend marijuana to humans for medical use, there is nothing in state law that allows veterinarians to prescribe or even approve marijuana use in animals.

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Key Points in Understanding Cannabis Use in Pets* • Our scientific and medical understanding of the pharmacology and physiology of marijuana products is incomplete and evolving. To date, there are no known scientifically proven therapeutic uses for cannabinoids in companion animals.

• Any animal being treated with a marijuana product should be closely monitored for signs of therapeutic effect and/or toxicity.

• Preclinical studies in rodent models suggest potential therapeutic benefits in other species, including humans and companion animals.

• The effects of marijuana products can be very different in people than in animals.

• Anecdotal evidence suggests that an increasing number of companion animal owners are asking veterinarians for their recommendations on marijuana use for treatment of a variety of conditions,

including adjuncts in chronic pain management and cancer therapy.

• Anecdotally, veterinarians report that some owners are administering marijuana products to their companion animals due to frustration from results of more conventional therapy.

• The number of animals, especially dogs and cats, being seen by veterinarians for marijuana intoxication has dramatically increased over the last several years as marijuana has become more widely available and/or the willingness of companion animal owners to disclose marijuana ingestion has increased.

Ingestion of edible marijuana products is of particular concern in animals due to the higher concentrations of THC. Companion animal death from overdose has been reported. *from a Position Statement provided by the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association

Additional Resources

Medical Marijuana & Your Pet, The Definitive Guide

by Robert J. Silver, DVM, MS Available online at: http://potforpets.info/ Pages: 146 pages; color ISBN: 978-1-4834-3734-7 (sc) ISBN: 978-1-4834-3733-0 (e) Paperback Retail price: $39.75 eBook Retail price: $19.75 Publication: October 31, 2015

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Use of Cannabis�).

As long as they steer clear of actions that could be construed as abuse, pet owners in legal possession of marijuana are not prohibited from giving it to their pets. Unfortunately, veterinarians can offer very little specific guidance.

The present lack of helpful data and the existence of clearly defined regulatory restrictions put us in a difficult spot. We want to do our best for both our patients and our clients, but even if a veterinarian believes marijuana can provide medical benefit to your pet, he or she is not allowed to tell you.

Current market dynamics suggest the number of Cannabis containing products for pets will continue to increase, and on-line testimonials from happy pet owners are readily available. The best advice I can offer is to arm yourself with as much reliable information as you can collect, and to proceed with caution (see sidebar “Key Points in Understanding Cannabis Use in Pets�).

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What is the Difference Between Marijuana and Hemp?

Marijuana and hemp are different products from the same plant (Cannabis sativa). Marijuana is derived from the flowering buds, leaves, and resin, while hemp comes from plant stalks and sterilized seeds. Hemp products include both fiber and oils. The marijuana producing parts tend to have significantly higher concentrations of THC, the psychotropic component of Cannabis. From a regulatory perspective, a product can only be labeled as hemp if it contains less than 0.3% THC. All of the current, widely marketed veterinary products are derived from hemp. The DEA considers all Cannabis based products to contain some level of THC, and therefore, does not sanction the use of any hemp product that enters the body. Hemp containing fabric, shampoos, lotions, and other topical products that are not intended for ingestion are allowed.

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Anticipation

When it works, when it doesn’t

by Janine Allen

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e have all seen it in our dogs. The dog who bounces about when a visitor comes, barks when headed to the dog park, or whines when he sees a tennis ball. The dog who acts worried when he anticipates a bath, drags his feet to the vet, or gets stiff when he sees another dog. Your proper reaction to that anticipation will help reduce anxiety for both you and your dog while affirming your leadership role. More importantly, your response to your dog’s anticipation, ​before he follows through with action, will create less work for you and will receive more understanding from your dog.

First, you will have to decide if the anticipation is working for or against you. Anticipation of a treat, toy or ball is great when you are using those for rewards. We love this when training the dog to do most things. Your dog predicts he will get a treat, so he quickly sits down for his reward. It expects the ball to be launched and immediately retrieves the ball when it is thrown. On the other hand, a dog that anticipates a visitor’s attention or a neighborhood jaunt may lead to jumping on the visitor or zooming out the front door as soon as it is opened.

Then you will need to decide how to respond to the anticipation.

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some sort of procedure at the vet clinic may need some rehab exercises so he can see things more positively. To do this, drive the dog to clinic, get out of the car, play tug, eat food, go for a walk and then go home. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Progress to walking inside, hand feeding bit-by-bit (whole meals if necessary), going back outside for a walk then going home. Vet staff are always willing to help dogs overcome anxiety, so have them hand a bit of food to your dog.

Note: the vet clinic is NOT the place to obedience train an anxious dog. Nor is it a place to force your anxious dog to behave around other dogs. This will only add to anticipation and anxiety.

When a dog anticipates a walk, the likelihood of him remaining calm while you put the leash on is low and the chances of him pulling are high.

You would not want to encourage anticipation by asking him if he wants to go for a walk or by moving about quickly and joining in the excitement. You can reduce this type of anticipation by frequently, throughout the day, bringing out the leash putting it on the dog, then removing it and going about your business. If the dog delays his anticipation until you are outside the door, you can bring him back inside for a few minutes and remove the leash then put it on before going out again. Repeat as necessary until he is

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When you have found something that your dog really likes to do, and anticipates that action, you can use it as a reward for a training exercise.

calm before proceeding with the walk.

Using valuable rewards can deflect a dog from anticipating a future event.

When your dog anticipates a visitor’s arrival, step on his leash and generously toss bits of food on the floor, away from the visitor ​before he jumps on your guest. Do this consistently with each and every guest. When your dog anticipates running out an open door, tether him so that he can move freely outside and inside the door. Open door and throw several pieces of food behind him so his new anticipation will be running back inside instead of outside.

If a dog has practiced many months or many years of anticipation it will take many repetitions to change this behavior. Be consistent and be patient.

When you have found something that your dog really likes to do, and anticipates that action, you can use it as a reward for a training exercise. Instead of going outside and throwing the ball over and over again, have your dog sit or lie down before each toss. Better yet, use the ball toss as a reward for things your dog may be hesitant to do, 68

like getting in the car or having his feet handled. Anticipation can really help train a fast, reliable recall. Have someone hold your dog back at the other side of the yard while you bounce the ball and, when he is just about screaming to get to you, call his name and give him the ball. Lock up some tasty food in a crate and let your dog spend several minutes on the outside anticipating eating the food. When you open the door, he will zoom right in.

I hope this article has caused you to anticipate a better future with your dog. Please consult a certified dog trainer if you are in need of more guidance.

Janine Allen is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and is the In-House Behaviorist at Village Park Animal Hospital. To set up a consultation, call 760-564-3833 or visit Janine’s website at JanineAllen.com.

Village Park Animal Hospital is located at 51-230 Eisenhower Dr. in La Quinta.

Village Park Animal Hospital also offers grooming services for dogs and cats. (760) 564-3833 www.villageparkanimalhospital.com

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It’s Cat “Season” Fcan go into “heat” at puberty. “Heat” is

the term for when a female cat is sexually receptive and ready to mate. Normally, sexual maturity starts around six months old. Some cats, like Siamese cats for example, may go into heat as early as four months old.

Cats have multiple cycles during breeding season. Cats usually are in season from January through August/ September. However, indoor cats can sometimes go into heat all year long.

Heat lasts about seven days, then the cat goes “out of heat” for 1-2 weeks and starts all over again until she becomes pregnant or breeding season ends.

The easiest way to prevent pregnancy is to spay your female cat. Spaying is a routine operation with few complications. A cat can be spayed at eight weeks old as long as she weighs over two pounds.

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our vehicle can quickly reach a temperature that puts your pet, when left in a parked car, at risk of serious illness and even death, even on a day that doesn’t seem hot to you. And cracking the windows makes no difference.

The chart shows how quickly the temperature can rise in a parked vehicle.

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Why spay my cat?

Approximately 3.4 million cats enter U.S. animal shelters every year and annually; 1.4 million of those cats are euthanized.* There are health benefits to spaying your cat before her first heat, too. Spaying before her first heat reduces the risk of breast cancer and eliminates the risk of uterine or ovarian cancer. * Statistics from ASPCA.org

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Watch for Rattlesnakes!

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pring is here and, with the change of the season, our snake popultion becomes more active. Here are some quick tips:  Spring is the breeding season for rattlesnakes. It is also their time of greatest activity. Their drive to reproduce and feed can cause aggressive behavior. Rattlesnake bites occur frequently during this time of year and well into the summer. In the warmer parts of California, bites can occur year round.  A dead rattlesnake can still inject venom for an hour or more by reflex action.  Rattlesnake bite wounds vary from dry (no venom injected) to full envenomation. The venom contains proteins that disrupt the pet’s blood clotting abilities and damages blood vessels.  Immediate veterinary attention is required with all bites, no matter how negligible they seem. The sooner treatment is started, the more effective it will be.  Treatment for rattlesnake bites consists of intravenous fluids to prevent circulatory collapse, antibiotics, pain medication and antivenin. Antivenin contains antibodies to multiple rattlesnake venoms. This helps the pet fight the effects of the venom.

Antivenin is very expensive, often costing more than $700.00 per vial, but frequently decreases severity of symptoms and length of hospital stay. (Check with your veterinarian to see if they carry antivenin.)

So, what can you do to protect your pet? The best way to do this is to avoid

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encounters between the pet and the snake. Safe practices include:  Stick to cleared areas or open paths when hiking.  Keep your dog on a leash at all times.  Don’t let your dog explore holes, logs, or dig under rocks.  Hike during the day instead of early morning or evening.  Cats are just better left indoors at all times. If you let your cat outside, only do so during the day.  You may want to consider the rattlesnake vaccine. This vaccine is for dogs only and is made specifically for the venom of the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, though it reportedly cross-protects against multiple species of other rattlesnakes.

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Is Your Dog Coughing or Choking?

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by Dr. Brittany Yates, DVM VCA Desert Animal Hospital

hen you hear your dog cough, you worry. Is he choking? Just clearing his throat? Does he need help? In dogs, a cough can signal a number of different problems, so educating yourself on the type of cough you’re hearing, as well as your dog’s breed and behavior, will help you decide if there is cause for concern. When in doubt, always visit or call your veterinarian—don’t take chances if your dog is having trouble breathing. But familiarizing yourself with some simple in72

formation about the types and causes of coughs in dogs may set your mind at ease when you do hear your dog cough.

Different Coughs Signal Different Conditions

Dogs with canine cough, more commonly known as kennel cough, tend to have a deep, dry, hacking cough. The cough usually gets worse with exertion. If your dog has been boarded recently or has been in some other situation where he has been in contact with

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large numbers of dogs, he may have picked up this highly contagious viral or bacterial infection.

Sometimes dogs have sort of a high-pitched gagging cough. If the dog is also making swallowing motions and licking his lips, your veterinarian may diagnose a sore throat or, rarely, tonsillitis. This type of cough can also suggest that something is stuck in the throat.

The California Veterinary Medical Association warns that a “wet” cough, one in which you can hear the fluid or phlegm moving, may mean that fluid has built up in the dog’s lungs. This can be due to a respiratory infection or, worse, pneumonia. Symptoms will usually include not only coughing but also fever and epistaxis, which is bleeding from the nose. Dogs most at risk for respiratory infections and pneumonia are either very old or very young or those with a weak immune system.

Dogs can also develop pneumonia if they accidentally inhale a foreign body or liquid, referred to as aspiration. In older dogs, this is particularly dangerous, as older dogs can develop problems swallowing, which increases their chances of aspirating water as they drink.

The American College of Veterinary Surgeons describes another condition found in many toy breeds: tracheal collapse. It’s a chronic, progressive disease of the trachea, or windpipe. The trachea is a flexible tube and, similar to a vacuum cleaner hose, it has small rings of cartilage that help keep the airway open when the dog is breathing, moving or coughing. In certain SPRING 2017

dogs, the rings of cartilage are either not formed correctly at birth, or they weaken and begin to change from a C-shape to more of a U-shape. As the dorsal membrane stretches, the cartilage rings get progressively flatter until eventually the trachea just collapses, leaving the dog trying to pull air through what is essentially a closed straw. Sometimes when you pick up a toy dog with tracheal collapse or if he’s pulling against his leash, his cough will sound like a goose honking.

Other dogs cough mainly at night when they’re lying down—this could be a sign of heart disease, which is prevalent in certain breeds, such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The Drake Center of Veterinary Care in Encinitas, California, also lists Great Danes, Laboradors, Boxers, Dalmatians, Dobermans and other spaniels as the breeds most prone to heart disease.

As dogs of these breeds get older, the coughing often signals that the disease is progressing.

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What to Do If your dog is coughing frequently or violently, get him to your veterinarian sooner rather than later. Don’t assume it’s nothing to worry about. While most problems are treatable or manageable, especially if caught early, you don’t want to ignore a persistent cough.

If it’s kennel cough, your veterinarian will prescribe antibiotics, and will advise you to keep your dog isolated so he doesn’t infect other dogs. If you’ve ever had a bad cough, you know how painful it can be. Help soothe your dog’s cough by running a humidifier or bringing him into the bathroom with you while you’re taking a shower.

If your dog has been playing in an area with tall grass and suddenly begins coughing, check to see if he has any small foreign objects lodged in the throat such as a grass seed. If he doesn’t cough up whatever it is, its presence can cause a bacterial infection and eventually pneumonia. Before it gets to that point, have your veterinar-

ian examine your dog and remove the object if possible.

If Your Dog is Really Choking

If you believe your dog truly is choking, the Veterinary Information Network offers these recommendations for at-home emergency care:

If Your Pet is Unconscious:

Perform a finger sweep. Open your pet’s mouth and place your finger along the inside of the mouth, sliding it down toward the center of the throat over the base of the tongue, gently sweeping toward the center to remove any foreign material. Note: If you touch something that feels like a smooth bone deep in the throat, there’s no need to be alarmed—this is Adam’s Apple.

Begin rescue breathing (CPR) by placing your mouth over your dog’s nose with his mouth closed. Breathe into the dog’s nose until you see the chest rise. If air is not entering the lungs, slap the chest wall firmly or perform the dog Heimlich maneuver by putting your pet on his back, placing your hands over the abdomen near the bottom of the rib cage and gently, but firmly, thrusting toward the spine. Perform a finger sweep and begin rescue breathing again. Repeat until the foreign object is out and the lungs can

It’s important to distinguish between coughing and choking, because giving first aid to a dog that is simply coughing is dangerous.

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be inflated. Then get your dog to the veterinarian immediately.

If Your Pet is Conscious:

Stay calm and try to keep your dog calm. If your dog is overheated, you can lower your pet’s temperature with cool water applied to the ears, feet and belly, and then head to your veterinarian’s office. Only perform a finger sweep if this doesn’t upset your dog; otherwise, he might bite you in his panic.

Be aware that difficulty breathing, medically known as dyspnea, is a medical emergency. Your dog may be making increased efforts to breathe and it may sound noisy or squeaky. A bluish shade to the lips or an inability to inhale or exhale are signs of severe distress and you should get your pet to the veterinarian immediately.

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Always Play it Safe

Many times, pet owners do confuse coughing with choking. Both look similar, but with choking, your dog will have trouble inhaling. If it’s just coughing, your dog will inhale almost normally. It’s important to distinguish between the two, because trying to give first aid to a dog that is simply coughing is dangerous. But always seek medical advice from your veterinarian if you’re not 100 percent sure, just to be on the safe side.

Sources: Veterinary Information Network, acvs.org, cvma.net, thedrakecenter.com, banfield.com, vetstreet.com.

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Lost Dog!

by Miriam Wiegel

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generally don’t write personal articles for Pet Companion Magazine.

As the creator and publisher of the magazine, however, I’m always on the lookout for articles I think our readers will find valuable, even memorable. Often these articles begin as a question or problem I’ve encountered with my own dogs or cat; then I tap into the knowledge of experienced pet professionals in our area, who write the articles. When I recently made a trip out of state for several weeks to take care of 76

family business, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to look into future topics for the magazine. As the saying goes, be careful what you wish for.

The plan was to drive 1,300 miles with my dog, Zig, stopping at rest stops along the way and camping at KOAs (with no doubt that great potential articles would be found along the way!).

Once I reached my destination in Oklahoma, I planned to stay with family.

While I attended to business there, Zig would stay with a pet sitter during the

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day—I figured having him stay with an individual sitter would be less stressful than either boarding him for three weeks or leaving him each day at an unfamiliar doggie daycare in Oklahoma. I used a national pet sitter locator website to find the sitter and prescreened her through emails and a phone call. She told me she occasionally needed to leave her home to make a 2- to 3-hour run to her office, but she assured me she wouldn’t have to do that often during Zig’s stay.

The sitter lived in a rural area and her dog yards were fenced, she had favorable reviews, and she seemed like a good match for Zig’s needs.

The first week, Zig stayed with the sitter three times. He seemed comfortable with the arrangement and wasn’t stressed when I picked him up.

On the final day of that first week, the sitter wasn’t home when I got there to pick him up but said on her return that she had to run out briefly. I was a little surprised, since she hadn’t mentioned that she would be leaving, but since the wait was short, I wasn’t too concerned. I knew she had a 600 sq. ft. dog-safe room where he stayed when she was away. And he was comfortable with the companion dog she had for his company.

In the late afternoon of the first day of the second week, I received a frantic call from the sitter. She told me someone had broken into her home and let all the dogs out—and my Zig was missing. I was stunned. I can’t begin to describe the range of emotions I felt on hearing that news—strangely, all the information I’ve read and SPRING 2017

What I Did Wrong The clarity of hindsight always reveals a good lesson or two, and I now clearly see some of the mistakes I made as I scheduled my dog’s daycare. I was lulled into complacency by the national pet sitter locator’s website and marketing information, especially this statement: “Every sitter on the site has been handreviewed and approved by the (business name omitted) team, and 95% of stays have received a perfect 5-star rating.”

I shouldn’t have let this glowing recommendation keep me from proceeding with the utmost caution. I should have added a day to my stay to make sure there was time to “meet and greet” the potential sitter and decide in person rather than simply interview her over the phone. I trusted the pet sitter locator’s online reviews instead of personally speaking with references. I allowed my dog to stay in an unfamiliar location, knowing that the sitter would occasionally leave the dog unsupervised (in a dog-safe room). I should have been more thorough in my walk-through of the pet sitter’s home and yard to make sure all entrances had some sort of secondary containment area, just in case.

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published myself about finding a lost pet virtually vanished from my mind. I was in pure panic mode. I drove to the sitter’s home and immediately started canvassing the neighborhood. I went house to house, knocking on every door, showing neighbors a photo of Zig, explaining the situation and giving them my number in case they spotted him. My brother-in-law also searched the area, driving the local streets for hours that evening. The sitter drove to the local shelters to see if anyone had turned him in.

I stopped cars in the neighborhood, too, as many as I could flag down. One kind gentleman, Fred Stevens, lived in the area and promised to keep an eye out for Zig. The national pet sitter locator I

Scent Trail

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used to book the sitter said they would send a notification to the local veterinarians, shelters and anyone who was part of their organization to let them know about my lost dog. Zig has a microchip and the microchip company (Home Again) also sent out notices to shelters, groomers, veterinarians, etc., within 25 miles.

All night long, I roamed the local streets using Zig’s special whistle (a back-up “come” command) and listening for his bark. I couldn’t find him.

Morning came and he was still lost.

Luckily, I have a brother and two sisters who live in Oklahoma and they came out to help me look for Zig. The pet sitter planned to get flyers printed and revisit the shelters.

Mid-morning, I received a call from

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Pet location services (some are fee-based)  findingrover.com  petrecognition.com  petmicrochiplookup.org  fidofinder.com  pawboost.com  petamberalert.com

My traveling pack will now also include:

 Microchip toll free number—they were an invaluable resource for contacting businesses while I looked for Zig  Business card with Zig’s photo, license, rabies verification, microchip and my contact phone number  Phone numbers / websites / apps for missing pet alerts  Flyer with Zig’s photo, my contact information and space to write in where he was last seen, ready for photocopying

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my brother—he had seen Zig. Fred also spotted Zig and had tried to call me, but in my distracted state, I had given him the wrong number. Fred told my brother, “I know that dog, a lady is looking for him!” I sped over to the location, but Zig had run away when my brother approached him. Zig was still lost, but at least we knew he was close.

My family and I tightened the search area and, again, I knocked on doors to get permission to search yards and spoke with everyone I could. My brother lucked out again, running into a woman named Pam, who said she’d seen Zig. Pam took my information and a photo of Zig and put the information on her Facebook page as well as on a local social media site. While we were talking to her, Fred stopped by to say he was still looking, too. About 10 minutes later, Fred honked and waved me down. Zig was in a yard a quarter mile away.

I drove to the home and called Zig, but he wouldn’t come—he was too frightened. I used his special whistle

and that finally got through to him. We had the happiest of reunions. He was covered in mud from the local ponds, his dog tags were missing, he was covered in burrs and stickers, and he had a slight limp, but he was otherwise okay.

Needless to say, he did not go back to the pet sitter for the remainder of our stay.

I learned a lot from this agonizing ordeal, and I want to share what I learned in hopes that if this ever happens to you, you might be better prepared than I was.

Words cannot express my gratitude for all the gracious people I spoke with in Oklahoma who patiently listened and then kept their eyes open for my dog.

Their genuine concern and helpfulness was calming in the midst of my panic and is truly the silver lining to this story. I am so grateful for my family’s tireless efforts and the kindness of Fred Stevens and Pam Wiyninger—without their help, this story might not have a happy ending.

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shelters and veterinarians handy and has a plan for how to contact them.  Make sure the pet sitter has the contact information of neighbors so she can instantly let them know if your pet is missing.  Call the microchip company immediately—they have resources to send out information while you are looking for your pet.  If you use a national service to find a sitter, know their policy for help finding

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GPS Tracking Devices One way to keep track of your dog or cat is through the use of a GPS device. There are several products available that combine GPS, cellular and Wi-Fi technology to help you track not only your pet’s location but also his activity, rest and progress—and, on some devices, even his food intake and calories burned! Look for product reviews in our Summer issue to help you choose the right GPS tracking device for your pet.

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lost pets and have their phone number on speed dial.  If you feel even the slightest concern about a pet care solution, find another option.  Any egress point of the home where your dog is staying needs to have a back-up fence in case the door is accidentally left open.  Have a back-up person who can contact all the social media businesses your pet is registered with—this is time-consuming, and you’ll want to be looking for your SPRING 2017

dog, not making calls or sitting in front of your computer.  Register your dog with as many location services as possible.  Shelters generally will not allow you to describe your pet over the phone—you must go to the shelter in person to look at the dogs they have picked up. Shelters need to be checked daily, as many shelters will not keep found dogs more than 3 to 5 days. Shelters are supposed to scan for microchips, but that is not 100% failsafe.

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his year, from March 18th to the 25th, the 12th annual Fashion Week El Paseo™, the largest fashion event on the West Coast, lights up Coachella Valley. Top designers—some known globally and some local, emerging designers—are on hand to showcase their latest designs, drawing more than 13,000 spectators to the week-long event. Among the star-studded line-up of designers holding exciting runway and trunk shows is Olga Yuditsky, with her unique and edgy dog fashion line, Orostani Couture. Canine fashion show Le Chien Masquerade Party, held on Sunday, March 19th and hosted by Palm Springs Life Magazine, is again a top draw at this premier fashion event.

Benefiting the Humane Society of the Desert, Le Chien Masquerade Party features puppies and hounds accompanying fashion models on the runway.

For 55 years, the Humane Society of the Desert has given thousands of animals a second chance at life, and proceeds from this fashion show help support their efforts in a big way. While some of the show’s participants are professional models, walking with trained dogs,

“Some of the dogs on the runway are actually the fashion models’ own pets,” says Susan Stein, creative producer/ director of the event. “Also walking the runway this year are ten of our donors and their own beloved dogs.”

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500 people gather to admire the fashions of the featured designer, Orostani Couture. Preceding the fashion show are cocktails, a silent auction, music and entertainment.

The show’s finale includes a live auction with extravagant and lavish items up for bid, as well as one lucky dog that will go home with the highest bidder with the biggest heart.

Le Chien fashion show grows increasingly popular each year, as more and more dog owners make it a practice to outfit their canine companions for both style and function. And it would seem that the sky’s the limit on the choices for chic pet fashion trends (see Functional & Fashionable sidebar, page 84).

Check out all the fun events at Fashion Week El Paseo™, the premier West Coast fashion event of the season, sponsored by El Paseo Jewelers. In addition to the Le Chien Masquerade Party, this week-long extravaganza includes a fashion show with Michael Costello and Project Runway designers; The Best of Saks Fifth Avenue designer runway show; From El Paseo to Everywhere, a fashion show featuring looks from 10 boutiques on El Paseo; and the 2017 Fashion Week Finale fashion show with designer, CD Greene.

For pet lovers and fashionistas alike, Fashion Week El Paseo™ has something for everyone.

Visit fashionweekelpaseo.com for tickets and reservations.

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o you have an anxious dog? Consider the Comfort Shirt by WiggleLess—a lightweight, breathable, stretchy pullover shirt that helps dogs suffering from anxiety relax and calm down. Comfort Shirts also help to contain loose fur from dogs that shed, a bonus that any pet owner can appreciate. WiggleLess Comfort Shirts are individually hand sewn in the USA, and each one comes with a “Made With Love” charm stitched to the label. You’ll find the Comfort Shirt at wiggleless.com.

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terrain or harsh elements? Take a hike this season in comfort and style with the protection of AKC Paw Tech Dog Boots, a simple, stylish and effective solution for protecting paws from painful cuts and scratches that can often take place on the trails. The non-skid rubber soles help to keep dogs safe on their feet, while the water-resistant design keeps paws warm and dry in inclement weather. See the AKC Paw Tech Dog Boot at pawtech.com.

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for dogs to carry their own supplies, particularly during a trip to doggie daycare.

This fashionable backpack comes from a unique and inspiring company, The Underground Chic. Known for its designer style eco-conscious handbags, the company has taken the same styling and concept and established a new division: A Pet with Paws, a line of sophisticated eco-friendly pet carriers and accessories. Imparting a sense of humor, at first glance you’ll think the backpack is made of leather; but, upon closer examination, you’ll discover a fashionable designerstyle bag with a printed image on fabric, made from recycled plastic bottles. Take a look at the backpacks at apetwithpaws. com and theundergroundchic.com.

Finally, don’t let your dog be the only one walking in the rain without his

Jelly Wellies gear. Offering 100-percent waterproof protection, Jelly Wellies is a full collection of premium-quality, fashionable rain gear for your dog. Jelly Wellies rain coats come in three styles: Classic—Lightweight, breathable, waterproof, with an easy belly-band fitting.

Camo—Lightweight, reversible from camouflage to solid, and features a convenient back pocket.

Deluxe—Fleece lining for cold winter days, full underbody closure to keep your dog’s tummy clean and warm, and a reflective strip to easily seen at night on those short winter days.

Jelly Wellies boots keep paws dry with adjustable Velcro closure for a tight fit, as well as skid-proof gripping soles for extra traction. Get yours at jellywellies.com.

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March 4, Superhero 5K Run/Walk.

Benefits Animal Samaritans. For sponsorship, vendor and event information, contact Kim Laidlaw, 760601-3754.

March 4, Whales & Tails Wag-a-Thon.

34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. For more information, visit www.petprojectfoundation.org/Content/Uploads/ Parade_2017.pdf March 8, Cocktails and Canines.

Miramonte Resort and Spa in Indian Wells. Benefits Animal Samaritans. For more information call Kim, 760-6013754.

March 11, Shamrock 5K. Benefits P.S. Lions Club Eyeglass Program. Race start 8 am, 400 N. Belardo, Palm Springs. For more information or to register, visit www.palmspringsmarathonrunners.org or call 760-413-6508. See ad on page 89.

March 12, Hot Dogs & Cool K9’s. Join Barkingham Pet Hotel California for an adoption day, with free hot dogs and lots of rescue dogs. 11 am–2 pm, 34550 Spyder Cir, Palm Desert. For more information, visit www.pethotelcalifornia. com or call 760-537-1172.

March 13, Basic Obedience. 5 sessions through April 17, 11 am with trainer Lori Carman at Dream Dogs training facility, 45090 Golf Center Parkway, Unit B, Indio. Call 760-899-7272 to register for class. www.dreamdogs.com March 19, Basic Agility. 5 sessions through April 16, 9 am with trainer Jennifer Wallace at Dream Dogs training

facility, 45090 Golf Center Parkway, Unit B, Indio. Call 760-899-7272 to register for class. www.dreamdogs.com March 19, Intermediate Obedience.

5 sessions through April 16, 10:30 am with trainer Lori Carman at Dream Dogs training facility, 45090 Golf Center Parkway, Unit B, Indio. Call 760-899-7272 to register for class. www.dreamdogs.com March 19, Le Chien Fashion Show.

Benefits the Humane Society of the Desert. See ad on page 87.

March 24, Book signing, Dino Vicelli, Private Eye and Vicelli Goes to Washington, by local author Lori Weiner. A portion of book sale proceeds go to benefit nonprofit California Paws Rescue. Visit www.

DinoVicelliPrivateEye.com for more information. Barnes & Noble in Palm Desert, 2 pm.

March 25, Los Colores Cat Club Cat Show. 10 am–5 pm. Palm Springs Leisure Center, 401 S. Pavillion. See ad and coupon on page 91.

March 25, Standard Poodle Club monthly walk. Meets in front of the Gardens on El Paseo at 8:30 am.

Breakfast after walk. Standard Poodles only, please. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/standardpoodleclubofthedesert/.

March 25, Woof Walk. Registration starts at 10 am, Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown. Benefits Morongo Basin Humane Society. For more information, call 760-366-3786 or visit www.mbhumanesociety.com.

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The Palm Springs Lions Club

Shamrock 5K

Benefiting the P.S. Lions Club Eyeglass Program for the Palm Springs Unified School District

Saturday, March 11, 2017 8 A.M. Start Downtown Palm Springs – 400 N. Belardo

Come join us for a wild 5K dash in beautiful downtown Palm Springs.

Chase that pot of gold to the end of the rainbow and receive a beautiful finisher medal.

Registration includes a St. Patrick’s Day t-shirt, festive eyeglasses, green pancakes, beer and a free photo download!

Costume contest with great prizes!!! Make this your lucky day!

Sign up today at runpalmsprings.com racewire.com or active.com.

Support this “Race for Sight”

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in a safe, indoor, controlled environment with other vaccinated puppies! Dream Dogs training facility, 45090 Golf Center Parkway, Unit B, Indio. Call 760-8997272 to register for class. www.dreamdogs.com

April 8, Pet Pride Parade. Parade, costume contest, vendor booths and more.

8 am–noon. See ad on page 93 or visit www.pspride.org.

Wednesdays, Dog Romp. 6 pm with David Roos. If your dog is friendly with strangers and other dogs, come for an interactive off-leash social playgroup.

Dream Dogs training facility, 45090 Golf Center Parkway, Unit B, Indio. Call 760-899-7272 to register for class. www. dreamdogs.com

April 1, Run for Ike 5K. Benefits the Palm Springs Police Department K-9 Fund, 8 am start. For more information or to register visit www.palmspringsmarathonrunners.org. See ad on page 92.

April 14–16, Western Hound Association of Southern California Dog Show. Oak Canyon Park, 5305 Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado, CA 92676. For more information, visit www.jbradshaw. com.

April 17, Dog Day Afternoon. Historic Smoke Tree Ranch, Palm Springs. Benefits Guide Dogs of the Desert. For more information, call 760-329-6257.

April 22, Faux Fur Ball III. Benefits Palm Springs Animal Shelter. For more information, call 760-832-6231 or visit psanimalshelter.org. See ad on page 94.

April 28–30, Orange County Pet Expo.

OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The World’s Largest Pet & Pet Product Expo—Almost every kind of companion animal is on display and many are featured in educational demonstrations and seminars. Parking is $7, Hours: Friday, 10am–6pm; Saturday, 10am–7pm; Sunday, 10am–6pm.

General Admission: $15.00. Please note: Pets are not allowed at The Pet Expo. www.petexpooc.org April 29, Basic Obedience. 5 sessions through June 3, 9 am with trainer Jennifer Wallace at Dream Dogs training facility, 45090 Golf Center Parkway, Unit B, Indio. Call 760-899-7272 to register for class. www.dreamdogs.com

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Wednesdays, Drop-in Obedience. 10 am with Lori Carman. Obedience for all ages, all levels, all breeds, from basic through advanced. Dream Dogs training facility, 45090 Golf Center Parkway, Unit B, Indio. Call 760-899-7272 to register for class. www.dreamdogs.com 4th Friday of every month, Yappy Hour.

5–7 pm at Venus de Fido, 73-600 Alessandro Drive, Palm Desert. Benefits Loving All Animals. For more information, call 760-834-7000 or visit www.lovingallanimals.org.

3rd Thursday of every month, Yappy Hour. Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort in Rancho Mirage. Benefits Animal Samaritans. For more information, call Kim at 760-601-3754.

2nd Wednesday of April and May , Cocktails and Canines, at the Miramonte Resort and Spa in Indian Wells. Benefits Animal Samaritans. For more information, call Kim at 760-601-3754.

Every Sunday and Monday, LaDiDa Jewelry at the Vue Grille and Bar in Indian Wells. 20% of the jewelry sold on these two days is donated to Animal Samaritans. For more information, call Kim at 760-601-3754.

July 16, Pets on Parade. Benefits Pegasus Therapeutic Riding and Loving All Animals. For more information, visit lovingallanimals.org. See ad on page 95.

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S Sunday Sunrise Service, I am the Golden Re6:30-7:30am at Inspitriever Mayor of Idyllration Point. For more wild, California, and information about I would like to invite the Sunrise Service, you to visit Idyllwild contact the Idyllwild in the Spring—it’s a Bible Church at (951) wonderful thing!

659-4775. Idyllwild has There is so much to many other fun activities do and see in Idyllwild at as well, including the annual this time of the year. Usually, Easter egg hunt for children. our weather is the perfect sunny Mother’s Day is the perfect weekCalifornia weather, but we can still occasionally have a little rain and snow, end to honor your mom, with many loso check the weather forecast. Always cal shops offering a 10% discount for bring a nice warm coat in case of a moms or family members shopping chilly day or evening, and don’t forget a for their moms. These stores include sweater or coat for your furry compan- the Idyllwild Gift Shop, Wooley’s, and Mountain Paws, to mention a few. And ion if it isn’t used to colder weather.

Weekends, holidays, or just a trip for what better gift to get your mom than the day are all delightful. The beautiful something for her beloved pets? At drive is just an hour or two from any Mountain Paws, you can always find wonderful gifts for dogs and cats!

Southern California location.

On Memorial Day, you can attend If you plan to come for an overnight stay on a holiday weekend, make your the American Legion Post 800 service, reservations as soon as possible so you with an Honor Guard to pay tribute to can be sure to find available accom- American war dead, a moving 30-45 modations. Should you find yourself minute ceremony followed by a compliin need of lodging at the last minute, mentary luncheon. The service starts at you can always call the Mayor’s office 11:00am. For more information about at (951) 659-0283, and we will do ev- this ceremony, contact the American erything possible to find you a place to Legion Post 800 at www.post800.org.

On Memorial Day weekend, Idyllwild stay.

Every Spring, we celebrate three hol- is famous for its yard sales that go on all weekend. You will find tremendous iday weekends: bargains on everything you might need  Easter weekend (Good Friday, April or want.

14, and Easter Sunday, April 16) You will also love the Idyllwild Art  Mother’s Day (May 15) in the Park event on May 27 and 28,  Memorial Day Weekend (May 27, 10am-5pm both days. This outdoor 28, 29) Easter weekend includes Sunday event is the perfect combination of www.PetCompanionMag.com

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art and nature, offering an eclectic mix of ceramics, paintings, glass, jewelry, woodworking, photography, fibers, music and more, created by our artists for your viewing, listening and shopping pleasure. Idyllwild Art in the Park is located on Highway 243.

On any day of the year, dining at Idyllwild’s many world-class restaurants is a delicious experience, and all of the restaurants are fantastic. We also have hundreds of shopping venues that include stores, boutiques, and art galleries. I also recommend you visit the website of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild at www.artinidyllwild.org to find out about their many special art events.

The galleries of Idyllwild are a mustsee!

You can also meet me, Mayor Max, and my two Golden Retriever Deputy

Mayors Mitzi and Mikey, on any day. To arrange a visit with us, just call my office at 951.659.0283. We are in town every day. When you know when you will be arriving, we make sure we are scheduled to see you at that time. You can also call my Chief of Staff, Phyllis Mueller, at 949.525.0100 to arrange a visit or contact me on Facebook at Mayor Max Public Figure or by email at max@mayormax.com. We can’t wait to see you!

My charter is to help make the world a better place by conveying unconditional love and doing as many good deeds for others as possible. I am certain you will find Idyllwild to be a fun and loving place where you are welcome at any time.

Love always, Mayor Max

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City Parks

Bones-n-Scones 577 E. Sunny Dunes Rd., Palm Springs, 760-864-1133 www.bonesnscones.com Yes, we’ll answer any questions about your pet’s diet! Raw, dehydrated, grain-free & fresh foods, also an on-site bakery offering treats & specialty cakes.

Please see ad on p 6/7.

Bath & Brush 4771 E. Palm Canyon Dr. Ste. A, Palm Springs 760-202-4494 Please see ad on p 50.

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Baristo Park Located at Calle El Segundo DeMuth Park 4365 Mesquite Avenue Frances Stevens Park 555 N. Palm Canyon Drive Ruth Hardy Park 700 Tamarisk Sunrise Park Located at Sunrise Way between Ramon Road and E. Baristo Road Victoria Park 2744 N. Via Miraleste

Ongoing Activities Market Night Thursdays year-round, downtown Palm Springs

Dogs World (760) 832-7736 Cold Nose Warm Heart 189 S. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, 760-327-7747 www.coldnosewarmheart. com Cold Nose Warm Heart is an upscale pet boutique in the heart of Palm Springs Village. We carry gifts, pet supplies, treats and food.

Please see ad on p 56/57.

Where Locals Go The Corridor 515 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA palmspringscorridor.com

Visit our website for additional information about the businesses listed in the directory and other local pet businesses. To be included in this list, please contact mwiegel@ petcompanionmag.com.

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Alex’s Pet Grooming (760) 327-5186

Treat Buddy 4751 E. Palm Canyon, South Palm Springs, 760-202-3600, TreatBuddy.com Treat Buddy specializes in high quality food, gourmet treats, beautiful and functional toys and accessories, all chosen to make every moment of your pet’s life perfect.

Please see ad on back cover.

PetSmart Palm Springs (760) 325-9711 Petco Pet Store (760) 864-1393 www.PetCompanionMag.com

Petco Pet Store (760) 864-1393 PetSmart Palm Springs (760) 325-9711 Puppy Luv Pet Salon (760) 322-7336

VCA - Desert Animal Hospital 4299 E. Ramon Road, Palm Springs, 760-656-6222 www.vcadesert.com Please see ad on p 59.

Veterinarians

VCA - Desert Animal Hospital 4299 E. Ramon Road, Palm Springs, 760-656-6222 www.vcadesert.com Please see ad on p 59.

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Pet Rescue Organizations

Palm Springs Animal Hospital (760) 324-0450 Banfield Pet Hospital (760) 778-2714

Doggie Daycare

Doggie’s Day Out of Palm Springs, 752 Vella Rd. S., Palm Springs, CA 92264 760-422-6259 Please see ad on p 51.

Elite Pet Care Palm Springs Elite Pet Care is locally owned & operated by Joan Demiany and her team of professional pet sitters. Doggie Daycare is located in the Movie Colony area of Palm Springs. 760-320-4710 Please see ad on p 53.

The Grand Paw 368 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 760-327-8200 Please see ad on p 49.

Humane Society of the orphanpet.com Desert 17825 N. Indian Canyon Ave., N. Palm Springs, CA orphanpet.com Dog and cat adoption and rescue. Visit 760-329-0203.

Please see ad on p 86.

See page 106 for a listing of local pet sitters, trainers and other pet service providers who serve multiple cities.

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Palm Springs Dog Park

3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way (behind City Hall) Contact Public Works, (760) 323-8117 www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us/city-services/dog-park

Located directly behind Palm Springs City Hall, the Palm Springs Dog Park is a 1.6 acre park where dogs can run free and their owners can socialize in a beautiful environment.

Palm Springs Dog Park features grass, trees, awnings, a smaller fenced-off area for smaller dogs, recycled picnic benches & trash bins, pooper scoopers, 11 antique fire hydrants (canine bathroom facilities!) and dual-drinking fountains made to accommodate both the lowto-the-ground pooches and their taller owners!

Everyone is expected to clean up after their pet and see that their dogs exhibit appropriate behavior.

The park is open daily 6am–10pm & closed noon–3pm, Tuesdays and Fridays.

Resources

Palm Springs Animal Shelter 4575 E. Mesquite Ave. Palm Springs, CA 92264 (760) 416-5718 Programs Pet Adoption & Transfers placement@psanimalshelter.org Pet Food Bank, Autumn Corrow petfoodbank@psanimalshelter.org Fix-A-Friend Spay & Neuter Clinic, info@psanimalshelter.org Animal Control can be reached at 760-323-8151.

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Cathedral City

Pet Oasis

Century Park 69908 Century Park Drive Panorama Park 28905 Avenida Maravilla Second Street Park 68-752 Buddy Rogers Avenue Town Square 68-701 Avenida Lalo Guerrero Rancho Mirage Blixseth Mountain Park Located east of the Magnesia Storm Channel and the Rancho Mirage Elementary School off Mirage Road Magnesia Falls MiniPark Located north of Rancho Mirage Elementary School

Pet Oasis 72877 Dinah Shore Dr. (across from Clark’s Nutrition), Rancho Mirage, 760-3240980. Our mission is to provide you with top-quality food and supplies for your pet companion.

Please see ad on p 11.

Grooming

Grooming With Love 760-328-4523

The Canine Spa Pet Hotel & Grooming 760-328-0876 68766 Perez Rd Cathedral City, CA 92234 www.TheCanineSpa.com Since 1976, we’ve provided the finest individual care experience for your pets while you are away. Open 7 days.

Michael S. Wolfson Park DaVall and Frank Sinatra Dr. (adjacent to the Whitewater wash) Rancho Mirage Community Park 71-560 San Jacinto Drive

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K9 Clipper & Catamaran 67-555 E. Palm Canyon Dr. (Hwy 111), Ste. F110, Cathedral City, 760-770-7676, www. k9clipperandcatamaran. com. Ensure your pet always looks good at K-9 Clipper & CATamaran. 40-plus years of experience. New facility. Dog and cat grooming. Please see ad on p 50.

VCA - Rancho Mirage Animal Hospital 71-075 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, 760-346-6103 www.vcaranchomirage.com Our hospital offers grooming services to keep your pets feeling and looking their best.

Please see ad on p 59.

Veterinarians Desert Pet Grooming PAWS DOWN, THE BEST AROUND!

67850 Vista Chino, Ste. 107 (in the Rio Vista/Stater Bros.

Shopping Center) Cathedral City, 760-322-8508 www.DesertPetGrooming.net New owners. Renovated and great new groomers. Bring your furry friends.

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The Cat Clinic 67870 Vista Chino, Cathedral City, 760-325-3400 www.catcitycat.com, A feline only veterinary clinic dedicated to keeping your cats and kittens healthy with quality care in a stress-free environment. Please see ad on p 53.

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Cathedral City Dog Park VCA - Rancho Mirage Animal Hospital 71-075 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, 760-346-6103 www.vcaranchomirage.com.

Your pet’s health is our top priority.

Please see ad on p 59.

Carter Animal Hospital 760-324-8811

Southwest Veterinary Clinic 760-770-3380

Pet Boarding & Daycare

68752 Buddy Rogers Ave., Cathedral City The Cathedral City Dog Park has two sides, one for big dogs and the other for small dogs.

Both sides are spacious with plenty of room for dogs to run, play ball or catch a Frisbee.

Open every day between dawn and dusk.

Resources

Animal Control for both Cathedral City and Rancho Mirage is a function of the Coachella Valley Animal Campus.

Animal Control Riverside County Animal Services, 72-050 Petland Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644 Cathedral City dog license information only, please contact: (760) 770-0353

VCA - Rancho Mirage Animal Hospital 71-075 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, 760-346-6103 www.vcaranchomirage.com Our hospital offers dog boarding you can trust. Our doggy day care keeps your dog well cared for and supervised throughout the day, while engaging them in playful and meaningful activity.

Please see ad on p 59.

The Canine Spa Pet Hotel & Grooming 760-328-0876 68766 Perez Rd Cathedral City, CA 92234 www.TheCanineSpa.com

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Car Dealerships

Palm Springs Subaru 67925 E/ Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City, 760-318-4700 www.palmspringssubaru. com, Subaru loves pets and pets love Subaru, stop by and see why!

Pet Friendly Resorts

The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa 71333 Dinah Shore Dr. Rancho Mirage (760) 328-5955

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Visit our website for a listing of pet-friendly lodging and dining.

Visit our website for additional information about the businesses listed in the directory and other local pet businesses.

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palm desert Retail & Pet Stores 73-910 Hwy 111, Ste. C Palm Desert, 760-340-2663 www.bonesnscones.com Whether you are searching for dry or canned, raw, organic or freshly prepared items, we are your pet’s health food store!

Please see ad on p 6/7.

Cold Nose Warm Heart 77920 Country Club Drive, Suite 6-8, Palm Desert, (760) 345-8494, www.coldnosewarmheartspa.com Please see ad on p 56/57.

Desert Pampered Pets College of the Desert Street Fair, Lot 1 Space 208, Saturdays and Sundays, 7am–2pm desertpamperedpets.com shari@dgpamperedpets.com 760-341-1918 Fashion to Fun for Dogs of all sizes. Official Sports Apparel NFL, NBA, NCAA, MLB, NHL. Toys and Treats Made in America. Harnesses, Leads, Clothing, Gifts and much more for your “Pampered Pet” Bud Johnson Design 73-170 El Paseo, Palm Desert 760-674-1709 Please see ad on p 2.

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Spoiled Dog Designs College of the Desert Street Fair, Lot 2 Space 222, Saturdays and Sundays, 7am–2pm, 760-482-1877 www.spoileddogdesigns.com, customerservice@spoileddogdesigns.com Function to Fashion For Dogs 2 to 200 Pounds. Regular and Custom Sizing. Harnesses, Clothing, Carriers, Accessories, Travel Gear, Toys, Gifts and lots more.

Grooming

Barking Beauties 72216 Hwy. 111, Ste. F1, Palm Desert, 760-851-4679.

Dog grooming and private DIY self-wash room.

The Pet Spaw 73-911 Hwy 111, Palm Desert, 760-346-3461, www. thepetspawpalmdesert.com At the Pet Spaw, we love what we do and we’re passionate about dog grooming!

Please see ad on p 48.

Venus De Fido 73600 Alessandro Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 (760) 834-7050, venusdefido. com. A health and wellness luxury spa for pets and their people.

Please see ad on p 53.

Super Mutts 760-776-9201

Veterinarians Barkingham Pet Hotel California 34-550 Spyder Circle, Palm Desert, 760-537-1172 www.pethotelcalifornia.com Please see ad on p 34/35.

Cold Nose Warm Heart 77920 Country Club Drive, Suite 6-8, Palm Desert, (760) 345-8494, www.coldnosewarmheartspa.com Please see ad on p 56/57. www.PetCompanionMag.com

Country Club Animal Clinic 36869 Cook St., Palm Desert 760-776-7555 www.countryclubdvm.com Independently owned by Dr. Lillian Roberts, Country Club Animal Clinic sets the pace for exceptional care and service to our patients and their people.

Please see ad on p 9.

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Paws and Claws Urgent Care 73345 Hwy. 111, Ste. 101, Palm Desert, 760-610-2454 Veterinary care from our family to yours.

Urgent care, wellness exams and preventative care.

Please see ad on p 79.

Palm Desert Pet Hospital 760-568-9377

Pet Boarding & Daycare

Palm Desert Dog Parks Barkingham Pet Hotel California 34-550 Spyder Circle, Palm Desert, 760-537-1172 www.pethotelcalifornia.com “Your pets ultimate vacation spot!”

Pet Taxi available from the Palm Springs area to our Palm Desert Facility. Please see ad on p 34/35.

Civic Center Park Northeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue Freedom Park 77400 Country Club Drive Joe Mann Park 77810 California Drive adjacent to the Palm Desert Country Club Homeowners Association University Dog Park 74802 University Park Drive Cahuilla Hills Park 45825 Edgehill Drive

Venus De Fido 73600 Alessandro Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 (760) 834-7050, venusdefido.com Please see ad on p 53.

Compounding Pharmacy

Town Center Compounding Pharmacy 72-624 El Paseo, Ste. 1A, Palm Desert, 760-341-3984

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Cap Homme / Ralph Adams Park 72500 Thrush Road Visit Palm Desert’s website for information about each park: www.cityofpalmdesert. org/Index.aspx?page=543

Resources

Animal Control and licensing for Palm Desert is a function of the Coachella Valley Animal Campus.

Animal Control Riverside County Animal Services, 72-050 Petland Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644

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indian wells to indio Dog Training Facility Dream Dogs 45090 Golf Center Parkway Unit B, Indio, 760-899-7272, www.dreamdogs.com.

Scheduled classes and by appointment only A Positive Approach to Training Your Pet. We offer the highest level of professionalism, equipment and products.

Please see ad on p 25.

Desert Feed Bag 83558 Avenue 45 # 1, Indio (760) 342-6602 desertfeedbag.com

Grooming Village Park Animal Hospital 51-230 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta, 760-564-3833 www.VillageParkAnimal Hospital.com Please see ad on p 69.

Veterinarians

Village Park Animal Hospital 51-230 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta, 760-564-3833 www.VillageParkAnimalHospital.com, A full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care for the life of your pet.

Please see ad on p 69.

Retail & Pet Stores

Pet Oasis Pet Oasis 42-220 Washington St., Bermuda Dunes (next to Home Goods), 760-345-3199 Our mission is to provide you with top-quality food and supplies for your pet companion.

Please see ad on p 11.

Village Park Animal Hospital 51-230 Eisenhower Dr. La Quinta, 760-564-3833 www.VillageParkAnimal Hospital.com Please see ad on p 69.

The Grand Paw 51750 Jackson St., Indio, 760-398-9900. www.thegrandpaw.com Please see ad on p 49.

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The Grand Paw 51750 Jackson St., Indio, 760-398-9900. www.thegrandpaw.com Please see ad on p 49.

VCA All Creatures Animal Hospital 78-267 Highway 111 La Quinta, 760-564-1154, www.vcahospitals.com/allcreatures-ca Please see ad on p 23.

VCA - Valley Animal Medical Center 46920 Jefferson St., Indio, 760-342-4711, www. vcavalleyemergency.com

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VCA All Creatures Animal Hospital 78-267 Highway 111 La Quinta, 760-564-1154, www.vcahospitals.com/ all-creatures-ca. We provide comprehensive veterinary care for all species of critter.

Please see ad on p 23.

VCA - Valley Animal Medical Center 46920 Jefferson St., Indio, 760-342-4711, www. vcavalleyemergency.com, We are a 24-hour, full-service veterinary hospital and emergency animal medical center in Indio.

Animal Samaritans 760-343-3477 Desert Dunes Animal Hospital 760-345-8227

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Pet Boarding & Daycare

desert hot springs Pet Boarding & Daycare

The Grand Paw 51750 Jackson St., Indio, 760-398-9900. www.thegrandpaw.com, Whether you’re looking for pet boarding or doggie day care, your precious pooch will receive the best in pet care at The Grand Paw. Please see ad on p 49.

VCA All Creatures Animal Hospital 78-267 Highway 111 La Quinta, 760-564-1154, www.vcahospitals.com/ all-creatures-ca. We provide comprehensive veterinary care for all species of critter.

Please see ad on p 23.

VCA - Valley Animal Medical Center 46920 Jefferson St., Indio, 760-342-4711, www. vcavalleyemergency.com, We offer boarding and daycare, call for information or to make a reservation.

Kats Hotel for Dogs & Cats www.dssbykat.com, 760-460-1047 Please see ad on p 52.

Furrst and Furrmost 68100 Louisan Rd. Desert Hot Springs, 760-409-9226, www.furrstandfurrmost.com, Treat your best friend to a doggone great vacation. By boarding your dog with us, you’ll be provided extraordinary service at great rates. Your dog comes home happy, healthy, and tired!

Please see ad on page 52.

Veterinarian

Animal Hospital of Desert Hot Springs 13700 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs 760-251-1400, www.animalhospitaldhs.com

Dog Parks Mulligan Dog Park - Indio 45355 Van Buren St., Indio Pioneer Dog Park - La Quinta 45-130 Seeley Dr., La Quinta Fritz Burns Park - La Quinta Corner of Calle Sinaloa (Ave. 52) and Avenida Bermudas near the tennis courts

Resources

Animal Control and licensing is a function of the Coachella Valley Animal Campus.

Animal Control Riverside County Animal Services, 72-050 Petland Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644

Pet Rescue Organizations The Pet Rescue Center 83-496 Avenue 51, Coachella, (760) 398-7722, coachellapetrescuecenter.org. ”Celebrating 16 years of life saving love!”

Please see ad on p 65.

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valleywide services

The list below includes businesses that do not necessarily have a brick & mortar location but provide services for the Coachella Valley.

Pet Clubs

Kennel Club of Palm Springs kennelclubpalmsprings.org The Coachella Valley Dog Club www.cvdogclub.com Standard Poodle Club www.spoodles.org

Pet Sitters & Pet Waste Removal Service

Elite Pet Care Palm Springs Elite Pet Care is locally owned & operated by Joan Demiany and her team of professional pet sitters. Doggie Daycare is located in the Movie Colony area of Palm Springs. 760-320-4710 Please see ad on p 53.

Got Dooky?

866-229-9289, www.gotdooky. com. Founded in 2007, Got Dooky? provides homeowners and their communities with year round professional pet waste removal service. Browse our site to learn more.

Please see ad on p 52.

Animal Attraction Tim Sally, 760-673-7370, www. animal-attraction.info In-home cat care Please see ad on p 52.

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Pam’s Pet Service Pam Walters, 831-521-3620, Walks, Day visits, overnight at your home & concierge services.

Please see ad on p 50.

Trainers

Grooming School

Best Paw Forward Valerie Masi, 760-885-9450 www.BestPawForwardDogTraining.com Please see ad on p 47.

Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy 760-289-8217 Please see ad on p 48.

Mobile Grooming for Cats Downtown Tabby 760-658-2229, downtowntabbyinc.com Particular, professional & passionate about cat grooming.

Services

Paws & Hearts, 760-836-1406 www.pawsandhearts.org Pets at Rest, 818-388-8867 www.rabbisally.com Multipure Water Filtration System www.multipureusa.com/ tsally 760-673-7370 USA, 604-484-8457 Canada Please see ad on p 13.

Toni’s Animal Art tonisanimalart.weebly.com 505-690-3996 Please see ad on p 12.

Trupanion trupanion.com 855-900-8638 Please see ad on p 3.

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Dream Dogs Lori Wainio-Carman 45090 Golf Center Parkway Unit B, Indio, 760-899-7272 www.dreamdogs.com Please see ad on p 25.

PS Dog Training Ellen Wade, 760-365-2628. www.psdogtraining.com Please see ad on p 75.

Resources Loving All Animals 73550 Alessandro Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260, (760) 8347000, lovingallanimals.org Pet adoption, rescue and more.

Please see ad on p 95.

Living Free Animal Sanctuary 54250 Keen Camp Road, PO Box 5, Mountain Center, CA 92561 (951) 659-4687 living-free.org SNIP 855-559-8894, www.snipbus.org Mobile spay and neuter Please see ad on p 110/111.

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yucca valley Boarding

VCA Yucca Valley Animal Hospital 57185 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, 760-365-0641 www.vcahospitals.com/yucca-valley

Blue Barn Ranch (Horse Boarding Stable) 3070 Yucca Mesa Rd, Yucca Valley, 760-965-6019, bluebarnranch.com

VCA Yucca Valley Animal Hospital 70513 Twentynine Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, 760-367-9511 www.vcahospitals.com/29-palms

Joshua Tree Pet Resort 63381 Quail Springs Rd, Joshua Tree, 760-9740218, www.joshuatreepetboarding.com

Grooming

The Posh Pooch 56734 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, 760-369-0528, theposhpoochsalon.com Dirty Dog-O-Mat 7305 Apache Trail, Yucca Valley, 760-365-7985, dirtydogomat.com Sandy Paws Pet Grooming 7324 Pioneertown Rd, Yucca Valley, 760-228-1233, sandypawsgrooming.org Doggie Style Pet Grooming 55595 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, 760-820-1240, doggroomingyv.com Josie’s Dog Grooming 56881 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, 760-228-2127 Petco Pet Store 58713 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, 760-228-3264

Retail & Pet Store

Big Morongo Feed & Tack 49742 29 Palms Hwy, Morongo Valley, CA (760) 363-2175 Fins and Fangs 57466 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA (760) 418-5345

Veterinarians

Companion Animal Clinic 7332 Pioneertown Rd, Yucca Valley 760-228-1474 www.companionanimalclinicca.com SPRING 2017

Training

PS Dog Training, Ellen Wade, 760-365-2628, Providing positive, individually tailored dog training services to California’s High and Low Desert areas. Please see ad on page p 75.

Dog Park

8490 Warren Vista Ave, Yucca Valley

Resources

Morongo Basin Humane Society (760) 366-3786 www.mbhumanesociety.com Animal Action League (760) 366-1100 Joshua Tree National Park Dogs in Parks Regulations: Although many national park visitors enjoy the companionship of their dog pets when on vacation, dogs are not a beneficial addition to natural ecosystems such as those found in Joshua Tree National Park.

While dogs, when accompanied by their owners, are allowed in the park, their activities are restricted by the Code of Federal Regulations: Pets must be restrained on a leash that does not exceed six feet in length, or otherwise be physically confined at all times.

36CFR 2.15 (b)(2): Leaving a pet unattended and tied to an object is prohibited.

36CFR 2.15 (b)(3): Pets are prohibited on trails and beyond 100 feet from legally open roads and campgrounds. Excerpted from: www.us-parks.com/joshua-tree-nationalpark/dogs-in-parks.html

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Los Angeles Area Resources

Idyllwild Area Resources

Retail & Pet Stores

Retail & Pet Stores

Pussy & Pooch Beverly Hills www.pussyandpooch.com

Mountain Paws Pet Boutique 54380 N Cir Dr, Idyllwild, CA 92549 (951) 468-4086

D.O.G. Pet Boutique www.dogpetboutique.com

Grooming/Boarding

Grooming/Boarding

Love On A Leash 54585 N Circle Dr. Idyllwild, CA 92549 (951) 659-9020

Citydog! Club Play Park www.citydogclub.com

Dog Parks

Laurel Canyon Dog Park 8260 Mulholland Dr. Barrington Dog Park 333 S Barrington Ave. William S. Hart Park 8341 De Longpre Ave. (right off the Sunset Strip) Century City Westfield Mall Dog Park 10250 Santa Monica Blvd.

If you’re looking for a day at the beach, you’ll have to head out of LA. The Dog Beach at Huntington Beach and Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach are great for a little sand between your paws adventuring.

Social

Randi’s Rascals (951) 659-0439

Services

Natural Monarch Pet Food Store 25880 CA-243 Idyllwild, CA 92549 (760) 666-2724

Art/Pet Portraits

Let It Shine Terri French 54585 North Circle, Ste. B Idyllwild, CA 92549 (619) 933-2306 Please see ad on p 97.

Adoption/Rescue

PupScout www.meetup.com/Beverly-HillsPupscouts/

Living Free Animal Sanctuary 54250 Keen Camp Rd Mountain Center, CA 92561 (951) 659-4687 www.living-free.org

Services

Hollywood Paws Hollywoodpaws.com

Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild (951) 659-1122 http://arfidyllwild.weebly.com

Training

Love for Paws www.loveforpaws.com

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Lake Arrowhead Area Resources Lake Gregory Regional Park

Boarding Double Dog Ranch, Crestline, CA www.DoubleDogRanch.com (909) 338-8383 Groomers Doggie Styles, 23833 Lake Dr, Crestline, CA 92325 (909) 338-5329 Head To Tail Pet Grooming, 23966 Springwater Rd., Crestline, CA 92325 (909) 338-5407 Lauren’s Grooming, 27219 CA-189, Blue Jay, CA 92317 (909) 337-5077 Jeani’s Mobile Grooming (909) 522-0111 Retail & Pet Stores Three Dog Bakery, 28200 CA-189, Suite T240, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 www.threedog.com/three-dog-bakerylake-arrowhead (909) 337-3157 Open 7 days

Veterinarians Rimforest Animal Hospital, 1299 Bear Springs Road, Rimforest, CA 92378 www.rimforestanimalhospital.com (909) 337-8589 Hours: M-Sat 8am-5pm Arrowhead Animal Hospital, 27244 CA-189, Blue Jay, CA 92317 www.arrowheadanimalhospital.com (909) 336-6800 Hours: M-F 7:30am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm Hiking http://lakearrowheadchamber.com/ leads/hiking-guide/ Guide to hiking trails, rules and regulations, and parking pass information.

Lake Gregory Regional Park/Dog Park, South Shore, Crestline, CA 92325 (909) 338-2233 2.7 mile fitness trail.

Dogs must be on a leash.

Tommy’s Pet Studio, 27177 CA-189, Blue Jay, CA 92317 www.tommyspetstudio.com (909) 336-1061 Open 7 days

Dog Parks Cedar Glen Dog Park, 512 SR 173, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 Fully fenced off-leash dog area with dog poop bags, surrounded by hiking trails.

Pet Shelters & Adoptions Mountains’ Humane Society, PO Box 452, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 mountainshumanesociety@hotmail.com (909) 337-6422

Lake Gregory Regional Park/Dog Park, South Shore, Crestline, CA 92325 (909) 338-2233 Half-acre fenced, offleash area split for large and small dogs.

SNIP has spay/neutered over 2000 animals in the past 9 months!

Coachella Valley’s, low cost, mobile, spay and neuter SNIP Bus began its journey throughout the valley in June 2016. SNIP invites and challenges our local businesses and residents to be a part of making an impact by funding the bus!!

All of SNIP Mobile Spay & Neuter board members are volunteers and receive zero compensation for their efforts, allowing for 100% of all proceeds to go directly to helping provide no-cost or low-cost spay and neutering for the pets of Coachella Valley.

Visit us online to find out about our next clinic location, date and time. Or call to get more information.

855-559-8894 SnipBus.org