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EDITORS NOTES Dear Readers, Thank you for reading the November, 2013 edition of Pet Journal. Be sure to look for Pet Journal at events around Wisconsin this month. The Free Roaming Feline program of Manitowoc/Two Rivers is once again selling calendars, see page 17 for more information. We would like to wecolme Rebekah Weiss of Aves Wildlife Alliance who will be writing articles on birds along with other members of her group. Also, in the coming months look for columns by our new Grooming columnist Rita Day of Rita’s Pawz-n-Claws!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - NOVEMBER 2013
COLUMNS ASK SCRAPPY!
by Scrappy
ASK THE VET
Hiccups by K. Everson Catching the Tail End of Migration by R. Wiess How to find a Healthy Food for Your Pet! by C. Larson
AVIAN CORNER HOLISTIC & NATURAL PRODUCT REVIEWS REPTILE CORNER TRAINING
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Keeping your Pets safe during the Holidays - Thanksgiving Edition by E. Woulfhaus Cats Just want to have Fun from catsinternational.org
Reiki helps Tropical Fish in their New Environment by A. Noyce
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ASK SCRAPPY! by Scrappy, Pet Journal Columnist and Mascot askcrappy@petjournalmidwest.com Greetings to all my friends and welcome to my November column. I hope everyone is enjoying this nice and mild fall beginning as much as I am. According to the weather human on the television, it’s supposed to stay like this for a while. Of course, by stating this, you’re probably reading my column and staring out a window at a category five blizzard while you slowly stick pins in your officially trademarked Scrappy Voodoo Doll. I just knew one day that I would regret authorizing a voodoo doll. I hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween and my human friends didn’t eat too much candy. I wanted to dress up in an awesome costume, but couldn’t decide on which one. You have your usuaI selection of monsters and so on, but which one? Misty suggested Kardashian monsters, but I thought better of it. I want to scare people, not frighten them to the point of form-
ing an angry mob with torches and pitchforks showing up looking for me. There is a limit and that suggestion crossed over it. I’m sorry for that, I’m a bad dog. It’s Thanksgiving, once again. Dang, seems like we just celebrated the Fourth of July and now we’re staring down the Christmas holiday season. As with all holidays, there are festivities, decorations, and mountains of delicious food. I’m sure you know where this is going, my yearly reminder of the evils of holiday food and your four legged buddies. I understand there is much controversy concerning this subject. There are those who believe that many foods prepared for the holidays are perfectly safe and there are those who believe that allowing your pets in the same room as a turkey results in instant death (ok, so I’m overdoing it a bit). There is an article elsewhere in this issue we ran in 2011 that pretty much covers
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SCRAPPY most of these precautions regarding food on Thanksgiving. Remember, if you’re ever in doubt; avoid giving your little buddy anything other than their carefully designed and balanced food. It’s not worth the risk and could result in an unnecessary trip to the vet. While I’m on the subject of safety and us, it’s that time of the year when vehicle winterizing is on many people’s to do list. While most of what humans do with their conveyances is of little interest to me, I feel the need to remind you to clean up after yourselves. This is especially true when it comes to antifreeze. Antifreeze smells and tastes sweet and is very inviting to animals. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which is toxic to pets in even small amounts. In 2012, manufactures of antifreeze voluntarily added a bittering agent in hope of deterring animals from drinking the fluid. Even with this additive, it’s still best to completely clean up any fluid spilled or leaked and keep containers out of reach of your little friends. Though still dangerous, propylene glycol is a safer alternative. It’s smells and tastes bitter and is generally avoided by pets. If you notice your buddy acting lethargic, groggy, disoriented, or unsteady on their feet, they may have antifreeze poising. It’s vital you take them immediately to the vet and have them checked out. The first few hours are critical. That’s about it for this month’s column. I hope everyone is looking forward to a fun Thanksgiving and the nightmarish shopping ordeal that follows. I’ve seen what happens
MISTY, ASSISTANT WRITER OF ASK SCRAPPY! on black Friday. People line up for hours to be the first ones in the store and receive some kind of thingy and grab as much sale merchandise as possible and not get trampled in the process. The person I feel the most sorry for is the poor underpaid employee who has to open the doors for the throng of rabid shoppers. It’s kinda like the Pamplona running of the bulls except these bulls have credit cards and are meaner. If you must go, it may be worth your time to invest in combat body armor. It’s lightweight, trendy looking, and can resist even the most dangerous shopping environment. Take Care and See You Next Month Scrappy
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HOLISTIC & NATURAL HOW TO FIND A HEALTHY PET FOOD FOR YOUR PET! by Cheryl Larson, Pet Journal Columist clarson@petjournalmidwest.com More pet food manufacturers now know that consumers are demanding high protein, grain-free foods for their companion animals. The bad news is that the manufacturers that were not producing that type of food, want a piece of the market share, so you can find more grainfree, “natural” foods in “natural” looking brown bags with pictures of vegetables and grains. This type of marketing does not mean that the manufacturer suddenly had a change of heart and now uses only clean sources of animal protein, low carbohydrate (not just grainfree) foods with vitamins that your pet can metabolize. The primary motive was to make money and still is. Personally, I don’t eat at fast food restaurants because I don’t believe they have my best interests at heart. Same rule applies to Big Box store pet foods looking to pick up customers looking for a healthy option for their pet. Many of the foods still use poor meat sources, genetically modified foods, and too many carbs. Carnivores don’t need carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, potatoes, peas, tapioca, rice, oatmeal, or barley. And they never need wheat, corn or soy.
as well as moisture. The protein is necessary because both dogs and cats are designed as carnivores. Dogs and cats evolved to consume living foods – unprocessed foods. Maintaining pets on diets of completely cooked and refined foods clearly has a negative impact on their health. The introduction of commercially available raw foods in the late 1990’s offered tremendous additional health benefits because many varieties combined USDAinspected meats with wholesome veggies in a much more biologically appropriate form. Several AAFCOapproved homemade recipes also became available and gave options for living foods, which was fabulous. Dogs and cats have consumed a variety of small prey for thousands of years. Fortunately, knowledgeable vets and concerned pet owners have wisely forfeited the idea that cats can become healthy vegetarians and dogs will thrive on an entirely grain-based diet.
High moisture content is required in order to prevent organ dysfunction, A species-appropriate diet including kidney failure. Dogs and contains lots of good quality protein cats are designed to eat food that
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is about 70 percent moisture, which is what a diet of mice and rabbits would provide if your pet hunted his own food. If you feed your pet dry food only, he’s getting only about 12 percent moisture instead of the 70 percent his body demands. This is especially unhealthy for cats, because they don’t supplement their moisture intake by drinking large amounts of water like dogs do. Pets on dry food diets (kibble or pelleted) live in a state of chronic, mild dehydration that over time can cause significant stress to their organs. The absolute best way is to feed a raw-food diet. It’s grain-free, moisture rich, live, and of course, it’s fresh.
your pet’s body to provide sufficient moisture to reconstitute the food in the digestive tract. Although an animal’s body will make a noble effort to consume extra water to compensate, most pets and certainly most cats simply can’t make up the difference. According to PetfoodIndustry.com, a major industry player is losing market share because consumers are “increasingly choosing pet foods that more closely resemble their own foods.” It seems more and more pet owners are actively seeking out smaller pet food companies that sell products with higher quality ingredients.
My next recommendation is Believe it or not, there are no canned food or a gently dehydrated regulations governing the use of (air dried) raw food that can be the term “natural” on pet food (or reconstituted with water to contain human food). at least 70 percent moisture. Our see Food on page 22 carnivorous companions were designed to consume moisturerich foods. Raw foods are about 70 percent moisture. Grain-free, Visit the dry foods are about 12 percent Pet Journal moisture. The ancestral diet of dogs tumblr page! and cats is up to 70 percent water. Rabbits and mice are composed petjournalmidwest.tumblr.com primarily of water. This requires
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PRODUCT REVIEWS by Seth Minaker, Pet Journal Columist sminaker@petjournalmidwest.com Hello again readers! It’s been a great Fall up here in Wisconsin this year, I hope you’re enjoying it. I noticed I tend to focus on dog products a lot in these articles as they are a popular pet, or maybe because I’m a dog owner myself. However, considering there are an estimated 95 million cats in America, I realize that an “only cat� article is long overdue. I found so many great products; I wish I could list them all. Sadly, I cannot, but here are some of my favorites: CatHole: Just finding out about this product, I already have a few friends in mind that could use it immensely. The CatHole is essentially like a doggy door, but intended for cats. This makes it incredibly useful in a variety of ways. For example, CatHole allows you to keep the door to the litter box closed, keeping kids or dogs out, but let the cat in. The litter box can be conveniently hidden away, no longer an eyesore or smell in a main room. It’s also useful for allowing the cat access to rooms you want other dogs, children, or pets out of, such as basements or garages. Many people who own a dog and a cat find it is great for keeping the cats food away from the dog, or even just to be able to create a room where the cat can hide away undisturbed. Its uses are potentially infinite; I would imagine almost every cat owner would have a use for one. It even has brushes in the inside to groom your cat as he passes through. Sized to fit almost any cat (a larger version is available) and includes a free personalized metal name tag. Made in the U.S.A. by a small company in Michigan. $34.95
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TRAINING HOUSEBREAKING YOUR DOG by Kim Waugus, Pet Journal Columnist kwaugus@petjournalmidwest.com Q: My dog is 6 months old and is still having accidents in the house. At this age, I expected her to be housebroken. What is wrong? A: Housebreaking is an odd term. You are teaching your dog where it is acceptable to eliminate, more like potty training. Potty training any dog takes time and patience, a puppy even more so. They are babies. (How long are human babies in diapers?)
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After 8 hours, (preferably 6 hours), your dog deserves a break. If you can’t let her out, ask a neighbor, a friend, or hire a pet sitter. In the house, limit her area. The more accidents in the house, the more normal it becomes. The old adage, “out of sight, out of mind” holds true. If you can’t watch her, crate her, even for a few minutes. Set a potty break schedule and feed her on a schedule. After eating, she should eliminate shortly thereafter. Take her out frequently (every 1-2 hours) to give her an opportunity to eliminate. Take your dog out on leash (yes, go out with her) and go to the area you want her to use. It’s not play time! Remember – be patient. When she gets it right – party time!
As soon as she is done, do a happy dance, love her up, or offer her a little treat. The more positive reinforcement, the better. • NEVER, EVER punish a dog for having an accident. Your dog is not eliminating to spite you; dogs aren’t capable of that thought process. If she has an accident, it’s because she had to go. Yelling or worse, rubbing her nose in it, doesn’t work. Dogs live in the moment and punishing them for something they did an hour ago doesn’t compute. They don’t understand English, so we can’t explain to them what
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PARTNERSHIPS, LOCAL EFFORTS KEY TO THE STATE’S SUCCESS AGAINST INVASIVE SPECIES ACCORDING TO RECENT REPORT from WI DNR, reprinted with permission MADISON – Grants to 31 communities to help them prepare for or respond to emerald ash borer, monitoring showing that Asian carp haven’t expanded their range in Wisconsin waters, and development of a state strategic plan are among the highlights of the past year’s efforts to prevent, detect, contain and control invasive species in Wisconsin, according to a newly released report. “Invasive species management has been growing as a state priority over the past decade and we’ve made great progress in the past year as our partnerships to prevent, detect, contain and control invasive species have expanded,“ says Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp. “Our work together is making a big difference for our lakes, woods, wetlands and local economies.” The 2013 Invasive Species Report highlights many of these
partnerships as well as the successes and challenges facing the statewide invasive species program. There are now 13 regional invasive plant groups helping organize and implement efforts to prevent, contain and control terrestrial invasive plants. These regional groups encompass 38 counties and thousands of volunteers. In the world of aquatic invasive species, the Wisconsin Lakes Partnership, Wisconsin River Alliance, and county aquatic invasive species coordinators provide a foundation of cooperation across the state. As of 2013, there are 47 counties, hundreds of lake organizations, and thousands of volunteers actively participating in AIS prevention, containment and control efforts. Highlights from this year include: Emerald ash borer: • DNR provided urban forestry
Asian Carp grants to 31 communities totaling $490,000 to accomplish tree inventories, develop emerald ash borer preparedness plans, and plant for increased species diversity. Terrestrial plants: • With grant funding from the U.S. Forest Service, DNR allocated $52,000 to staff and partners for on-theground control of several early detection (priority) species, such as Japanese hedgeparsley and black swallow-wort. Asian carp: • Monitoring for Asian Carp in the 2013 fiscal year found six stray adults (five bighead carp, one silver carp) in the Lower Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers, with no range expansion from previous findings and no breeding populations.
Aquatic invasives: • DNR provided more than $4 million in local assistance and aids for aquatic invasive species management around the state. Strategic plan: • In spring 2013, DNR published Looking Forward: A Statewide Strategic Plan for Invasive Species to guide Wisconsin state agencies and partners in responding to the threat of invasive species. The strategic plan was developed by the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council in cooperation with the department and numerous stakeholders across the state. The report also highlights the challenges facing the invasive species program and where additional efforts are needed in
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COMPOSTING IS A GREAT WAY TO ENRICH YOUR LAWN AND GARDEN AND PROTECT AIR QUALITY from WI DNR, reprinted with permission MADISON – Fall is a beautiful time to enjoy Wisconsin’s outdoors. The air feels crisp and cool, and colorful leaves decorate the landscape. It’s also the time of year for raking your leaves, and state officials are reminding people that proper management of leaves and other yard materials this autumn can help maintain Wisconsin’s natural beauty. State air quality and fire rules restrict the burning of yard materials in Wisconsin. A growing number of communities also have local rules in place that further restrict or completely prohibit burning yard materials. “Methods such as mulching leaves on site and composting yard materials allow residents to protect the state’s air quality,” says Brad Wolbert, recycling and solid waste chief at the Department of Natural Resources. “They also reduce costs for local governments and households.”
Using leaves for mulch and compost can also enrich the health of lawns and gardens, save money on fertilizer and save municipalities money on yard waste collection. This fall, manage leaves, branches, grass clippings and other yard trimmings with one of the following easy methods. Mulching leaves in place Leaves are rich in carbon, phosphorus, and potassium – all essential nutrients needed by plants, including turf grasses. Mow leaves along with the grass during fall, and leave the finely chopped material on your lawn. Another option is to rake up the leaf pieces and use them as winter ground cover for gardens and around trees and shrubs. This will help insulate plants and protect them from winter freeze damage.
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she really needs our help! She was found as a tiny kitten in the corner of a horse stall all by herself. The wonderful women that found her saved her life. She fed and cared for this baby that was way too young to be without her mother. Phoenix never would have survived because she was either born or was injured shortly after birth as she only has two (2) front legs. She is now four (4) years old and is in great need of a surgery to become healthy. The volunteers at Saving Paws didn’t think twice about helping Phoenix as she has survived this long and we felt that we owed it to her to help her. Saving Paws Rescue, 920-830-2392, www.savingpaws.com.
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AVIAN CORNER CATCHING THE TAIL END OF MIGRATION by Rebekah Weiss, Pet Journal Contributor While you were enjoying those waning summer barbeques and soaking in the last glorious days of vacation many of our Wisconsin bird species were already packing their bags and winging away to their wintering areas from the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. to as far south as Argentina. The shorter days and cool nights of our Wisconsin fall signal to many of our bird species that it’s time to migrate.
right past you. In late September and early October, the sparrows, towhees, finches, grosbeaks, hawks and ducks will be stopping over. Wisconsin is home to some of the most important resting places for migrating waterfowl. Protected wetlands and clean water equals safety and food which is critical to the survival of individual birds and the overall health of the population. The beauty of watching for our winged travelers is you can catch them right in your own backyard. Birders can also check out sites like Wisconsin ebird (www.ebird.org/ wi) to see what species are showing up where. So as our sky and ears fill with the trumpeting, bugling and honking of Sandhill Cranes, Tundra Swan and Canada Geese, take a moment’s pause to wish them well on their long journey and know that they will bring the warm breath of spring when they return.
Shorebirds are notorious for being some of the earliest migrants in mid-August leaving our mudflats and inland shoreline already vacant of their understated presence. The avian parade to central south America continues in early September with land birds like hummingbirds, warblers, vireos and thrushes. Already our feeders have lost the bright orange and black wings of our orioles. For those of you night owls, you may have already seen the spectacular swirling flocks of Interesting Feather Fact: migrating nighthawks and chimney Wisconsin is in the top three states swifts in the evening. However, in percentage of birdwatchers: don’t fret that the migration flew 41 percent of adults 16 and older
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KEEPING YOUR PETS SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAYS THANKGIVING TIPS by Erick Woulfhaus, Pet Journal Staff ewoulfhaus@petjournalmidwest.com This month we tackle the issues concerning the holiday of Thanksgiving and your pets. Turkey is a staple in many pet foods on the market. Though there are a few precautions to cover when letting them share in our holiday. As mentioned last month’s issue regarding Halloween, try to keep decorations up and away from our curious friends. I know with cats, this is nearly impossible. They seem to get up and into the most amazing places at times. Small decorations can cause choking hazards and can be painted with or contain materials poisonous to pets. Power cords for decorations and strings of lights have a strong appeal for pets that like to chew and should be kept up and out of the way and unplugged while unattended for extended periods. This also goes for the cord used to tie down portions of the turkey, especially after cooking when their covered in yummy turkey juice. With all the baking going on for the holidays, it is extremely important to keep chocolate away from
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for a dog’s tongue to get into to lick the treat out. This will keep a dog busy for the entire meal. Kitties on the other hand will be quite happy with a very small portion of lean meat in their dish. Most importantly, never use human food to replace the carefully balanced food designed for your pet. Not even for one meal Avoid those yummy high fat treats on a holiday. like turkey skin, turkey juice used for stuffing, gravy, butter and so on. ExNever leave food unattended or tremely high fat treats can contribute uncovered on the dinner table or in to pancreatitis and too much food, the kitchen. Make sure when it time eaten too fast can cause a poten- to clean up to put any food waste tially life threatening gastrointestinal in a covered sealed trash container. problem called bloat. The rule here It is extremely important that turkey is, if you decide to give you little bones are disposed of in a manbuddy a treat, do so in moderation. ner to prevent pets getting access Make sure any turkey meat is lean to them. When turkey, or any bird with no skin or fat. Meat only and for that matter, is cooked it leaves nothing else. A nice method I and the bones hollow, dry, and brittle. many others have used to give treats This will cause them to splinter when is to put them in a Kong type chew chewed, which can cause choking toy. The Kong is a heavy gauge rub- and internal damage from the sharp ber chew toy that is hollow with an fragments. There are those that say opening in one end large enough that raw bones are safe for dogs,
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It was raining on the day we brought you home. And you made a little 11 year old girl very happy, to have a new kitten. And even though life would part us. I never forgot that day. For 20 years you brightened my parents and my lives. As you got old and sick; we knew that we’d have to say goodbye soon. We had you in our lives for far longer than we could have hoped. And we still miss you every day.
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REIKI HELPS TROPICAL FISH ADAPT TO THEIR NEW ENVIRONMENT by Ann Noyce, Pet Journal Contributor We recently added a fish tank and tropical fish to our household. If you think about it, changing the environment for fish is really no different than introducing a new dog or a cat into the household. Just like dogs and cats, it can take fish some time to adapt to their new environment. Their world is disrupted; the water is different, the lighting may be different, their food may be different, and there are different fish that they are now living with. They will go through a period of adjustment as they settle in to their new home, and each fish will respond differently.
One evening, I decided to offer Reiki to Squiggly, actually to all of the fish in the tank. Two of the fish came forward right away and stayed right in front of me for the entire treatment. Others continued swimming around the tank, taking turns coming forward to connect with me. They would stop right in front of me and look intently at me for a couple of minutes. Similar to other animals, the fish were truly open to the energy. Squiggly was resting quietly on the bottom toward the back of the tank for most of the treatment. As I was about to finish the treatment, Squiggly began swimming around the tank; she was now swimming steadily and interacting with the other fish; this continued for the rest of the evening. And, the next morning Squiggly ate along with the other fish; she was right in there with the other bottom feeding fish making sure she got her share of the food! After a scare the next day when we could not find her in the tank, Squiggly continues to swim normally and eat regularly; she has adapted to her new home.
Our fish seemed to adapt fairly quickly; but one, a bottom-feeding albino corydora, was very stressed and did not adapt as easily as the others. “Squiggly”, as we affectionately call her, would swim (the cory swim looks like a wiggle) erratically around the edge of the tank; around and around and around, day after day. We also noticed that she didn’t seem to be eating like the others. After about a week, the erratic swimming stopped; she just rested on the bottom (corys also rest on the bottom) and didn’t swim much at all. Something just Tropical fish are really no different didn’t seem right with little Squiggly. than other animals in their openness
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LOCAL NEWS Green Lake Area Animal Shelter Receives $120K gift! submitted by Green Lake Animal Area Shelter The time has come ~ after receiving a $120,000 gift, the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter is finally able to begin the process of making our dream a reality. We are moving forward with construction of a 1,900 square foot addition to our facility!
The Green Lake Area Animal Shelter has a number of business sponsorship opportunities offering several tax-deductible options to support our organization. We are also offering naming opportunities for various rooms and areas of the new shelter.
Please join us as we continue building the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter into the best shelter in Central Wisconsin. Our full service, open admission organization offers training, boarding, low cost spay & neuter services and veterinary referrals, adoptions, and assistance with any pet-related issue. No pet or pet owner is ever turned away for any reason. It is our belief that we make life better for companion animals by helping their owners.
Please join us as we kick off construction with a Groundbreaking Extravaganza, Monday, November 4th at the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter, N6217 Busse Drive, Green Lake, 54941. GLAAS Staff, Board of Directors, and our architect will all be on hand from 4 pm til 5:30 pm to answer questions and share our excitement with you!
New Certified Equine Acupressure Practitoner submitted by Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute Larkspur, Colorado ------ Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute is very pleased to announce that Carolyn Shusta has successfully completed a comprehensive 330 unit training program in Equine Animal Acupressure and is now an Equine Acupressure Practitioner. She is available to work with you and your horses in the Northeast Wisconsin area. Carolyn has studied with Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute for the past two years. Her course work has included both hands-on and online courses in Traditional Chinese Medicine practice and theory, which covers: Yin-Yang Theory, Five-Element Theory, Assessment Techniques, Acupoint Classification, Location, Energetics and Function, plus Anatomy.
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Cats Just Want to Have Fun from catsinternational.org, reprinted with permission Is your cat bored? Feline boredom is often at the root of a variety of behavior problems including aggression with pets as well as people, compulsive grooming, and depression. We all know feline couch potatoes--sedentary cats who tend to be chubby. A daily dose of aerobic exercise is as important for cats as it is for their owners. A couple 10-15-minute play sessions a day will improve your cat’s attitude toward life and will bring him into the land of the fit and trim. And by the way, interacting with your cat in a positive way is healthy and relaxing for you as well. Invest in a couple of well-made fishing poletype toys and take them out during the scheduled playtimes. (Cats love routine, so try to plan play sessions for the same time every day.) You can sit on the couch while kitty is getting a workout. When kitty is lying on his side and batting at the toy, it’s to end the play session and put the toys away. (If these toys are not put behind closed doors, the cat will continue to hunt for them and could get into trouble by chewing
the string or feathers.) Have fun. These play sessions are great times for bonding with your pet. More ideas to make your cat’s life (and consequently, your life) more fun: • Get a feline companion for your cat--one with a compatible personality. • Schedule at least one 15-minute interactive play session with your cat and a fishing pole-type toy each day. • Cats love to hunt for their toys, so consider getting your cat a Peek-a-Prize Toy Box from SmartCat. Be sure to rotate toys frequently so Kitty doesn’t get bored. • Install a window perch with a view of the birdfeeder. • Provide a goldfish bowl or an aquarium to watch when the birds are not at the feeder. • Drop a couple of ping pong balls in the bathtub (feline racquetball).
• Slide milk bottle rings or ice cubes across the kitchen floor (feline ice hockey). • Stuff cotton socks of varying sizes with cotton balls and catnip. • Set out something new to explore from time to time like a cardboard box or a paper grocery bag (without handles). • Flash a beam of light on the walls and floor of a dimly-lit room (use a flashlight or a laser pointer). • Provide your feline with some cat furniture--something great to climb, perch on, and to scratch.
• Get a video made for cats or a wildlife show featuring birds.
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Food from page 6 It’s important that the diet is balanced, and you should be aware that there are raw food pet diets entering the market that are not yet proven to be nutritionally complete. These foods often say “For supplementation or intermittent feeding” on the label. It’s important to understand that food has the ability to heal or harm your pet, depending on the type and quality of nutrition you provide. A species-appropriate diet for carnivores means it’s grainfree – no corn, wheat, rice, low carbohydrate, soy, or oatmeal. It is maintained in its biologically correct form – raw, whole, unadulterated, un-denatured meat. It contains all the moisture needed for your pet’s body to process the food with very little metabolic stress.
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ASK THE VET HICCUPS by Dr. Kim Everson, Pet Journal Columnist ask-the-vet@petjournalmidwest.com Q: My new puppy sometimes In people, development of sounds like he has hiccups. Is this hiccups has been linked to eating possible? Is it normal? or drinking too quickly causing the stomach to swell, swallowing A: Hiccups in puppies is a air, smoking or imbibing alcohol, common but harmless condition. emotional stress or excitement, or There are many theories as to why sudden change in temperature in this occurs in dogs. the stomach contents. These same triggers (except for, I hope, smoking A hiccup occurs when the and drinking alcohol) may also diaphragm, the large sheet of muscle cause hiccups in pets. separating the chest cavity from the Many veterinarians believe abdominal cavity, spasms suddenly. This spasm causes a sharp intake hiccups in puppies are simply an of breath which is stopped by the outward sign of a pup’s immature vocal cords snapping shut. This nervous system developing. One sudden closure causes the classic interesting theory is that a puppy’s floating 13th rib may rub against “hiccup” sound. and stimulate firing of the large
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CROCODILE MONITORS TREETOP GIANTS by Dr. Michael Wenninger, Pet Journal Contributor Crocodile monitors (Varanus salvadorii) are large semi-arboreal monitor lizards that are found in New Guinea. Their black and yellow coloration allows them to be well camoflaged. They are among the longest of lizards with reports of total lengths exceeding 13 feet. They are long and slender and the majority of length is tail. In relation to length, they are relatively light weight animals. They are equipped with very long and sharp claws which allow them to climb and move gracefully through dense vegetation. Crocodile monitors have unique teeth that are longer and sharper than many other monitor species. This adaptation is thought to have evolved for catching faster moving prey such as birds, bats, and rodents. They are considered to be a threatened species and are CITES II listed. Threats such as deforestation and hunting put their populations in jeopardy. Captive care of crocodile monitors is best left to experienced reptile keepers that can provide very large enclosures (at least 10’
long X 6’ deep X 6’ tall, larger is preferred) and can simulate their natural environment. They are being bred in small numbers in captivity but most available animals are either wild caught or farm bred in Indonesia. Captive diets should be varied and consist of rodents, large roaches, and birds/eggs. Although studies showing necessity of UVB light in this species have not been performed, I recommend giving access to UVB irradiation. A temperature gradient with a basking area that reaches temperatures of 120 degrees should be provided with a cool area of around 84-86 degrees. A mist system and large water basin are also beneficial. Deep substrate composed of a mixture of sand and soil covered in leaf litter to make a “bioactive” substrate is recommended. Substrate temperatures should also be monitored in situations where breeding and egg-laying is desired. They tend to be nervous and providing a multitude of hiding areas is needed. Crocodile monitors are large lizards capable of causing significant damage by
biting and scratching. Care must It is imperative to have a thorough be taken when handing them or examination and fecal performed on all wild-caught or farm-bred monitors working within their environments. to ensure that this magnificent Problems that I encounter in this species can be established in species include endoparasitism captive populations. (protozoans, flagellates, nematodes), trauma secondary to Editors Note: Dr. Michael escape attempts or fighting with is an Associate mates, respiratory disease including Wenninger bacterial or fungal pneumonia, Veterinarian at Spartian Animal ocular problems (infection, cataracts) Hospital in McFarland, WI. and dystocia (egg-binding).
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ECO NEWS URBAN FORESTRY COUNCIL: IF YOU LIVE IN A CITY AND LIKE TREES, THIS IS YOUR GROUP from WI DNR, reprinted with permission New council members appointed by DNR Secretary Stepp to ensure urban trees able to offer financial, health and safety benefits
urban trees and rural trees. And this group offers guidance and support to help communities looking to make their urban trees a living piece of the infrastructure that all citizens may enjoy and benefit.
MADISON -- If you are looking for higher property values, more A tree is not a tree is not a tree shoppers walking in your business An urban tree is right in the thick and improvements in your health of activity and that makes its care and safety, get to know the Urban and life different from its rural Forestry Council. cousin, DNR Urban Forestry Team Leader Jeff Roe says. Never heard of them? They’ve been around since 1991. They’re “Trees in the city are dealing a hard-working group and maybe a with people pressures – pollution, bit on the quiet side. Yet, they may restricted root spaces – even people have more of an impact in your day- tearing off branches,” he says. to-day life as an urban resident than you may realize. A tough life for something that offers so much. How’s that? It’s trees. This is the group of experts and organization Roe says the state’s urban and representatives who develop community forest resources totals recommendations to help guide how 26.9 million trees and is valued at the DNR urban forestry program can $10.9 billion. best help communities in supporting this valuable natural resource which So what’s in it for you? A lot offers a lot of benefits. In fact, one according to study done by the piece of research shows a 250 U.S. Department of Agriculture, percent return on the investment of U.S. Forest Service and the Pacific a city tree. Southwest Research Station. And while Wisconsin is known nationally as a farming state with lots of working cows and cheese factories, the 2010 U.S. Census tells us there are more of us Wisconsinites living in cities, villages and towns than in homes on the rural roads and hillsides. Make that 70 percent urban to 30 percent rural.
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Area Shelter & Rescue Needs Pet Journal offers this area as a free service to the Local Humane Societies/Shelters and Rescues to post their needs list. Need lists may be submitted to classifieds@petjournalmidwest.com. Due to space contstraints, please limit your list to the 10 most needed items, by the 20th of the month for inclusion into the next edition. Please contact the respective group listed if you have questions or would like to donate and item or two.
Humane Societies/ Animal Shelters Needs Bay Area Humane Society of Green Bay, WI is looking for: • Clay Cat Litter (non-clumping) • Rawhides • Kongs • Dog Toys • Canned Cat Food • Small Litter Boxes • Cat Toys • Chew Blocks & Treats for Small Animals • Carefresh Bedding (no pine or cedar) • Leashes To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Bay Area Humane Society at: 920.469.3110 or visit their website: www. bayareahumanesociety.com. Dane County Humane Society of Madison, WI is looking for: • Doggie Delights • Canned dog and puppy food • Soft, small training treats (no hard biscuits) • Feline Fancies • Canned, ground cat and kitten food • Clay litter (unscented and non-clumping) • Cat toys, glitter balls, etc. • Critter Cravings • Timothy Hay • Rabbit Diet • Wildlife Wants • Finch & Supreme Mix wild bird seed • Rodent chow pellots • Bird feeders and baths To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Dane County Humane Society at:
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608.838.0413 or visit their website: www. giveshelter.org. Door County Humane Society of Sturgeon Bay, WI is looking for: • Animal Supplies • Purina Pro Plan Adult Chicken and Rice Formula • Purina Pro Plan Kitten Chicken and Rice Formula • Purina Dog Chow (green bag) • Purina Beneful • Dog Toys • Rawhide bones • Cat Litter (scoopable, any brand) • Office Supplies • Copy Paper • Postage Stamps • HP Ink Cartridge #60 for HP printer model# F4280 To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Door County Humane Society at: 920.746.1111, by email at: nail@dooranimals.com or you may visit their website: www.doorcountyhumanesociety.org. Eastshore Humane Association of Chilton, WI is looking for: • Non-scoopable Cat Litter • Purina Cat Chow -or• Purina Complete • Purina Dog Chow • Laundry Detergent To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Eastshore Humane Association at: 920.849.2390, by email at: ehashelter@ gmail.com or you may visit their website: www.eastshoreha.org. Fond Du Lac Humane Society of Fond Du Lac, WI is looking for: • Dog Needs • Dog toys • Peanut butter • Cheese whiz • Cat Needs • Kitty Litter (non-clumping) • Purina Cat and Kitten Chow • Chicken or Turkey baby food (human) • Toys and Cat trees • Small Animal Needs • Pellet rabbit food • Timothy Hay • Bedding & Litter (no pine or cedar please) To donate any items on this list
or if you have any questions, please contact the Fond Du Lac Humane Society at: 920.922.8873 or visit their website: www. fonddulachumanesociety.org. Fox Valley Humane Association of Appleton, WI is looking for: • Pet Supplies • Purina or Iams cat food and dog food • Purina Kitten Chow • Purina Puppy Chow • Canned cat, kitten and dog food • Pine or aspen shavings • Timothy hay • Cash sponsorships • One months’s supply of pain medication for cats and kittens after surgery - $40/ per mo. • One month’s supply of pain medication for dog s and puppies after surgery $75/per mo. • Surgical packs, 12 needed - $850 each • Sponsorship to spay or neuter a cat, 800 needed - $18.50 each • Sponsorship to spay or neuter a dog, 650 needed - $30.50 each To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Fox Valley Humane Association at: 920.733.1717, by email at: shelter@ foxvalleypets.org or visit their website: www. foxvalleypets.org. Green Lake Area Animal Shelter of Green Lake, WI is looking for: • Cat Litter, any type • Dog and Cat treats • Disinfecting Wipes, any brand • Large Garbage Bags • White Copy Paper • HP-60 Black Ink To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter at: 920.294.3042, by email at: adopt@glass. org or visit their website: www.glaas.org. Lakeshore Humane Society of Manitowoc, WI is looking for: • Purina Dry Dog and Cat Food • Dog and Cat Treats (especially dog biscuits) • Clay Cat Litter • Hard to destroy Dog Toys • Cat Toys • Creamy Peanut Butter • Small Animal Bedding • Small Animal Water Bottles
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Small Animal Supplies (Hay, Feed, Treats and Toys) To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Lakeshore Humane Society at: 920.684.5401 or visit their website at: www.lakeshorehumae.com. Neenah Animal Shelter of Neenah, WI is looking for: Most Needed items: • Pig Ears/Rawhides • Dog Treats/Biscuits • Stamps • Dry Kitten Food • Wand Type Cat Toys • Pet Same Ice Melt • Pooper Scooper with Raket Always Needed items: • Scoopable Unscented Litter such as: Tidy Cat, PetCo Brand, ScoopAway or Fresh Step • Purina Original Dry Cat Food • Cat Scratchers (www.stretchandscrach. com) To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Neenah Animal Shelter, 951 Country Rd G, Neenah, WI. Oconto Area Humane Society & Animal Shelter, Inc. of Oconto, WI is looking for: • Purina Dog/Puppy Chow • Pedigree Canned Dog Food • Purina Cat/Kitten Chow • Rawhides (Chews or Rolls) • Clay Cat Litter (Non-scooping) • Pet Toys (Stuffed Toys, Kongs, Tennis Balls, etc.) • Stamps • Printer Cartridges - HP 950 & HP 951 • Copy Paper • Cash Donations To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Oconto Area Humane Society & Animal Shelter at: 920.835.1738 or visit their website: www.ocontohumane.org. Oshkosh Area Humane Society of Oshkosh, WI is looking for: • Purina Dog/Puppy Chow • Pedigree Canned Dog Food • Purina Cat/Kitten Chow • Rawhides (Chews or Rolls) • Clay Cat Litter (Non-scooping) • Pet Toys (Stuffed Toys, Kongs, Tennis Balls, etc.)
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Stamps Printer Cartridges - HP 901 Copy Paper Gift Cards to Menards, Fleet Farm, PetSmart, PetCo, or Shopko To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Oshkosh Area Humane Society at: 920.424.2128 or visit their website: www. oahs.org. Ozaukee Humane Society of Saukville, WI is looking for: • Small Dog Training Treats • Postage stamps • Aspen Bedding • Cat-nail clippers (scissor type) • Cat toys • Dog toys (Nylabones, squeaky toys, ropes, hard rubber balls, ect.) • Lingerie bags (for washing small toys) • Rabbit pellets (no fruit or seed mix) • Soft Dog Toys • Timothy hay To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Ozaukee Humane Society at: 262.377.7580, by email at: info@ozaukeehumane.org or you may visit their website: www.ozaukeehumane.org. The Sheboygan County Humane Society of Sheboygan, WI is looking for: • Cat toys • Canned cat food • Kitty litter (non-clumping) • Litter pans • Litter scoops • Rawhide chews for dogs • Dog toys and tennis balls • Science diet pet foods • Office supplies To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Sheboygan County Humane Society at: 920.458.2012 or visit their website at: www.mySCHS.com. Washington County Humane Society of Slinger, WI is looking for: • Dog Needs • Easy Cheese • Puppy Pads • Cat Needs • Non-scoopable cat litter • Grain Free Dry Cat Food • Disposable Litterboxes • Small Animal Needs
• Reptile Sand • Lovebird Food • Vita drop • Shelter Needs • Water Softener Salt • Feliway Spay (not diffusers) To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Washington County Humane Society at: 262.677.0388, by email at: wchs@washingtoncountyhumane.org or visit there website at: www.washingtoncountyhumane.org. The Waupun Area Animal Shelter, Inc. is looking for: • Paper Towels • Bleach • HP Ink Cartridges 940 XL (Black, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta) • Large and Small Garbage Bags • Postage Stamps • Paper Cutter • Volunteers for Cleaning • Monetary Donations To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Waupon Area Animal Shelter, Inc. at: 920.324.3200 or visit their website: www. waupunareaanimalshelter.org or by email: admin@waupunareaanimalshelter.org.
Rescue Needs All Animal Rescue Center of Plymouth, WI is looking for: • Reptile Cage Thermostats • Storage Space • Livestock Trailers • Kennel Fencing • Animal Control Equipment • Office Furniture • Gift Cards for Hardware or Home Improvment Stores • Lumber and 3/4” Plywood • Cash Donations To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the AARC at: 920.207.5642, by email at: info@allanimalresourcecenter.com or visit their website: www.allanimalrescuecenter. com. Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary of Elkhart Lake, WI is looking for: • Pole building for indoor arena • Hay elevator. • Good condition wheelbarrows • Plastic pitchforks
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Hay Nutrena Senior feed. Strongid/Quest/Safeguard wormers Round bale feeder Heavy duty skidsteer with points for moving large round hay bales • Three (3) horse ramp trailer • Rope halters To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary at: 262.627.0582, or visit their website: www. rescuehorses.com. Care (Center for Avian Rehabilitation & Education) of Hubertus, WI is looking for: • Suede lacing for toy makeing (found at Michaels) 1/8”, beige or medium brown only • Zupreem or Lafeber pellets - all sizes • Gift Certificates to Michaels • 1/2” or 3/4” Plexiglass (10 4’ x 8’ panels) • 1cc syringes, vet wrap, 2x2’s, 4x4’s (veterinary supplies) • Cheerios, especially Honey Nut • Fresh Fruits and Veggies (no Avocados) • Frozen Mixed Vegetables • Mixed Nuts (Unsalted in Shells) • Ground Walnuts (found in the bakers section of your local grocery store) To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact CARE at: 262.628.3719 or by email at: cntrforavianrehab@sbcglobal.net. Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary, Inc. of Marion and Green Bay is looking for: • Purina Kitten Chow • Caned Cat Food (Friskie’s Plate) • Purina Cat Chow Original • Large Ceramic Dog Food Dishes • The Loops 2 Leashes (can be found at Fleetfarm or PetSmart) • Canned Dog Food (Lamb and Rice, cans with pop tops only, please) • Dog Toys • Tuffies Ultimate Dog Toys • The Almost Indestructible Ball • Air Kong Squeeker Dog Toys To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary, Inc. at: 920-634-9701 or visit their website: www.happilyeverafterinfo.org.
Iveloharele Horse Retirement Sanctuary is looking for: • Hay, Grains, and Treats • Bedding - Eqine - Fresh • Mats - for horse stalls • Box fans • Grooming Supplies • Round Pen • Gates 14 - 16 ft • Supplements - MSM, Glucosumine, and U-Guard • Fly Spray, Fly Masks, and Fly Strips • Cash donation To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Iveloharele Hourse Sanctuary by email: iveloharele@frontier.com. K&R Small Animal Sanctuary is looking for: • Baby Blankets • Fleece Blankets • Stuffed Animals • Hard Plastic Baby Toys or Rattles • Bunny/Guinea Pig Toys • PLAIN Rabbit Pellets (no seeds or treats mixed in!) • Bagged Hay • 16oz or 32oz Water Bottles • Ceramic Dishes • Treats To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the K&R Animal Sanctuary by email: kr_small_animal_sanctuary@yahoo.com or visit their website at: www.krsmallanimalsanctuary.vpweb.com. Mecca’s Pit Bull Rescue of Sheboygan, WI is looking for: • Paper towels • Lysol Spray • Dog toys • Puppy food - moist and dry • Bowls • Leashes • Collars • Volunteers • Wisconsin Foster Homes To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Mecca’s Pit Bull Rescue at: 920.627.6727, by email at: mecca@meccapitbullrescue. com or visit there website at: www.meccapitbullrescue.com.
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Area Shelter & Rescue Needs Orphan Animal Rescue and Sanctuary (OARS) of Neenah is looking for: • Most Need Items • Scoopable Cat Litter • Canned Cat & Kitten Food (pate style; no store brands, please) • Postage Stamps (Forever & Postcard) • Febreeze Pet-Safe Fabric Refresher Spray • Monetary Donations towards OARS ‘Raise the Roof’ Capital Campaign (taxdedcutible) • Royal Canin Baby Cat Food • Always Needed Items • Cat Scratchers (www.strechandscratch. com) • Folders (Purple two-pocket) • Donate Your Time, become an OARS • Foster Home Volunteer • Craft-Making Volunteer (Large & Small Fleece Pet Beds, Cat Wands, Dog Toys, ect.) To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Orphan Animal Rescue at info@orphananimalrescue.org. If you are interested in volunteering with OARS, please email coordinator@orpananimalrescue.org or call 920.558.4430. Saving Paws Animal Rescue, Inc. of Appleton is looking for: • Cat Litter • Dry Cat Food (Please no Ol’Roy)
Forestry from page 27 City of Menasha; Arthur Ode, Volunteer Forester, Bayfield; Kelli Tuttle, Bluestem Forestry Consulting, Drummond; Marla Eddy, was elected chair and David Sivyer, Forestry Services Manager for Milwaukee was selected as vicechair. Retiring Urban Forestry Council members include: John Gall, Wachtel Tree Science representing the Wisconsin Arborist Association, Ken Ottman, First Choice Tree Care, Bryan Spencer, Superintendent of
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Dry Kitten Food (Please no Ol’Roy) Canned Cat and Kitten Food Dog Toys Dog Rawhides/Chews/Bones Metal or Ceramic Bowls Styrofoam Bowls Folders (Red and Blue) Any Pet Supplies To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Saving Paws Animal Rescue, Inc. at: (920) 209-PAWS (7297) or visit their website at: www.savingpaws.com.
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Luxemburg Pet Grooming 25 years Experience Grooming for all Dog Breeds Two Great Groomers on Staff: Paula Simonar Kay Detampel 30 Pet Journal November 2013
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608.838.6115
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We are a Small and Exotic Animal practice that has been located in McFarland since 1987. We are committed to oering the highest Dr. Michael Wenninger quality care and services for you and your pets. Our commpasionate doctors have over 30 years combined expeprience. Each veterinarian and team member is strongly devoted to the health Specializing in care of: and well-being of your pet. t Reptiles (Snakes, Crocodilians, Lizards, Turtles & Tortoises) t Birds (All Species) t Small Animals (Rabbits, Rodents, Ferrets, Guinea Pigs & more) t Zoo Animals (Raccoons, Skunks, Sloths, Wallabies & more) t Dogs & Cats OďŹƒce Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm Saturday 8:00am - noon
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