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CATS ANONYMOUS AND WISH UPON A PAW HOST SPAY/NEUTER CLINICS Ask any animal welfare advocate what they think feral cats want most for a Mother’s Day gift, and they’ll tell you it’s to not have to become mothers ever again! Wish Upon a Paw and Cats Anonymous, two area organizations with programs for spaying/neutering feral cats, have high-volume clinics planned for Saturday, May 4th to make that happen for 150 lucky cats. Wish Upon a Paw is scheduling 60 cats to be spayed or neutered with help from veterinarians at the Globe University campus in Appleton. Cats Anonymous is targeting 90 cats, and hosts the effort at Oak View Veterinary Hospital in Green Bay.
“The statistics are staggering – one way of illustrating the problem is the estimate that for every one human birth there are 45 kittens born, ” says Natalie Nelson, Co-Director at Wish Upon A Paw, “it’s very easy to see why any female cat outdoors who is not spayed is going to produce more kittens than people can realistically deal with.” Feral cats are members of the domestic cat species, but they have not been raised as pets. TrapNeuter-Return programs humanely trap and bring them to a veterinarian to be evaluated, spayed or neutered and vaccinated. Cats that have undergone the procedure are eartipped—while under anesthesia, a small portion of the left ear is painlessly removed for identification.
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6 - Holistic & Natural Options for You and Your Pets hosted by C. Larson
Reiki for ALL Animals by A. Noyce
7 - Pet Product Reviews by S. Minaker
Book Nook by J. Pitsch
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10 - Herpes Virus: Putting the "Crud" into Recrudescence from The Practical Pet Vet
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18 - Zoo News Spring into Songbirds! by L. Bankson
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SPECIFIC BREED DOG DIETS -- HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE BEST PROTEIN FOR YOUR DOG?
by Ann Noyce, Pet Journal Contributor “All beings seek for happi- Physically, she experiness; so let your compas- enced a lot of pain and sion extend itself to all.” limping. And during her ~ Mahavamsa 3-month recovery from surgery, she became sad One of the things I love and discouraged from most about Reiki as a not being able to go for a complementary modality walk, run and play, or just for animals is that it can be a Lab. be offered to ALL animals, and not just those that I offered Reiki to Annie we may feel comfortable as we prepared for her touching. Reiki, which surgery and continued has compassion as a foun- regularly throughout her dation, can be “extended” recovery. Annie taught to ALL animals regardless me to let go of my exof their situation. Reiki is pectations when working perfect for animals that with Reiki energy. She may be dangerous, those taught me the importance that are fearful and those of opening up my intenthat are aggressive. Reiki tion to facilitate whatalso addresses whatever ever healing she needed issues the animal may at that time, rather than need most at that mo- focusing solely on what I ment, even if that issue thought she needed. My is unknown to the prac- initial intention after Antitioner. This latter point nie’s surgery was to offer will be my focus for this her Reiki energy to help month. her leg heal. But, as I worked with her each day, Think of peeling away I unexpectedly felt that the layers of an onion. the energy was helping We may offer Reiki to an her deal emotionally with animal to address a spe- her situation of having to cific issue we think needs be calm and quiet and not healing. But there may be move around much for a other issues that need to long 3 months. Through be healed first before we Reiki, I was able to excan effectively address the tend compassion to Anoriginal issue. We may nie by helping her endure need to first peel away emotionally as her knee one or more layers of the healed physically. onion before we can address the animal’s most Next month, I will focus obvious symptoms. This on how Reiki allows us is one reason why Reiki to extend compassion to is an ideal therapy for animals that may be unanimals in a shelter, sanc- adoptable due to aggrestuary or rescue environ- sive behavior, and how we ment. We are able to as- can assist more than one sist them even if we don’t animal at the same time. know their background or the source of their issue. Editors Note: Ann One of my best Reiki Noyce is an Animal Reiki teachers is Annie Oakley, Teacher & Healing Touch my now 12-year old black for Animals® Certified Labrador Retriever. Annie Practitioner with the Ani& I first experienced Reiki mal Hearts® Wellness together after she rup- Center, a division of Two tured the ACL in her left Paws Up Bakery, LLC in knee about 5 years ago. Appleton. This was a rough time for Annie.
by Cheryl Larson, Holistic & Natural Columnist clarson@petjournalmidwest.com An article in Animal do better with high-fat Wellness magazine (Ani- diet of fish, seals, whales malWellnessMagazine. and caribou. Sweet potacom) by Kate Solisti (Feb. toes are included for car/Mar. 06) suggested that bohydrates. Grains were dogs are much like hu- nonexistent. Root vegman beings in eating for etables some berries were their blood type. In Dr. available during the very Peter D’Adamo’s work he short growing season. looked at genetic heri- These breeds consistently tage in human beings in do poorly on poultry and helping determine what green based dry foods. foods were appropri- Commercial dry foods ate to eat for their blood contain too many grains type. Kate began looking for these breeds. into what foods specific breeds would encounter German breeds inin various climates and clude: Boxer, Great in varmints all over the Danes, German Shepglobe, and wondered if herds, Doberman, diets should be developed Schnauzer, Dachswith these breeds in mind. hund, Yorkshire TerHer research revealed that riers, Staffordshire dog breeds developed and Terrier, English Bull, thrived by eating a local Mastiff, Pits, Airedale, pray and human leftovers. Old English SheepThe prey varied from area dog and the Borzoi. to area, but the human They do best with beef, leftovers’ varied consider- lamb, steamed cabably more depending on bage, steamed collards, their nationality and what steamed kale, oats and they ate. “For example, whole barley. Boxers, herding dogs were bred Danes and Shepherds to herd sheep, goats and have shorter colons and cattle. Coastal breeds as- need the right meats and sisted fisherman. Other fibrous vegetables with a dogs helped hunt deer, few use specific grains in elk, wild pigs, rabbits, order to prevent gas and birds and so on.” says life-threatening bloat. Kate. She believes that when you match the foods Coastal breeds into the areas where your clude: Labradors, breed originated from that Retrievers, Newmagical health changes foundlands, Spaniels, occur and vibrant health Portuguese Water results. Dogs and Standard Poodles. They do best Northern breeds in- with duck, chicken, fish cluding Samoyeds, Hus- (trout or salmon) and kies, Malamutes and goose. Vegetables and American Eskimo dogs fruits should include po-
tatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans and apple with occasional oats or whole barley as the grain. Bird-retrieving dogs do well on duck and fish oils for health the joints, skin and coats. Greens should include barley and oats. Sight hounds include: Greyhounds, Afghans, Whippets, Irish Wolfhounds, Scottish Deerhound, Salukis, Sloughis and Lurchers. They do best with the things they were used to hunt for like rabbit, chicken, turkey, and venison. Also add figs, apples, potatoes, brown rice, whole barley, bulgur and oats to these diets. Asian breeds include: Pekinese, Japanese Chin, Shih Tzu, Chinese Crested, Shiba Inu, Akita, Kyi Leo and the Japanese Spitz. They have a genetic memory of fish, poultry, lamb and occasionally tofu with vegetables such as beets, green beans, steamed beans and bean sprouts mixed with brown or white rice. One would think these breeds do well with soy, but they do not. English Breeds include: Shelties, Collies, Border Collies, Sky Terriers, Norwich Terriers, Welsh Terriers, Schipperkes, Miniature Poodles and Pembroke Welsh Corgis do best with fish, lamb and
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by Seth Minaker, Pet Journal Columnist, sminaker@petjournalmidwest.com Technically, spring is already here. There may still be snow on the ground for some of you, but for the most of us it's starting to feel like spring. The sun is shining, plants are starting to grow, and a lot of us are doing our spring cleaning. It's a lot of work, so once it's clean we strive to keep it that way! However, as we all know pets make messes. Whether their fault or not, cleaning after pets is always a chore. That’s why for this month I have decided to review some products that help make it easier to clean (or even prevent) messes. Enjoy!
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by Joyce Pitsch, Pet Journal Columnist, jpitsch@petjournalmidwest.com the amount of allergens that get in the air. Many people have been thrilled to find their pet related allergy gone after using FURminator®. Considering all that, I think it's easily worth its moderate price tag. Available in Dog, Cat, Small animal, equine, and different sizes for each. Price varies on model. That’s all for this month. Once again, if you have a product you personally can't say enough good things about, please email me... I just might review it. Thanks for reading and enjoy your spring!
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For several years now, I have been enjoying watching the family next door exercise and train their border collie. This never fails to amuse and entertain me because border collies are so active and clever about fetching their precious and coveted stick, of all things. I have two little Chihuahuas that are so dormant, sometimes I'm tempted to go to our local animal shelter and rescue a border collie. This breed is especially dear to me as I once had one, and I will never forget how much fun and challenging he was. When he lost the battle of old age, I went to our local animal shelter to find a replacement, but I realized this was a no-no due to the fact that large dogs are frowned upon by the property owners where I live. So I chose the little, deserted brother and sister Chihuahuas instead. They are very sweet and cute, but they sure like to just lie around, eat and sleep. Now it is time to write another book review for the "Pet Journal" and decided to choose one that I read several years ago, "A Good Dog" by Jon Katz, a true story and one of several he's written on border collies. I really liked it because of its humor throughout as well as a good take on that breed, special in every way. I hope you will enjoy it as well. To quote from Jon Katz himself tells a lot of what to expect from border collies... "Lifetime dogs are dogs we love in especially powerful, inexplicable ways."
Reviews writes: From the moment Katz and his new border collie, Orson, meet when the dog springs from his traveling crate at Newark airport and panics the baggage claim area, their relationship is deep, stormy and loving. At two years old, Katz's new companion is a great herder of school buses, a scholar of refrigerator raiding, but a dud at herding sheep (surprise!!). Everything Katz attempts--obedience training, herding instructions, a new name, acupuncture, herb and alternative therapies (yes, you read this right), helps a little but not enough, and not for long. "Like all border collies," Katz writes, "he needed work. I didn't realize for some time I was the work Orson would find."
Border Collies are natural "nippers and workers". Chapter Five illustrates this clearly and as usual humorously. They nip people, balls, busses, and anything that moves rapidly away from them. They are controlling dogs but mean no harm while they attempt to bring their surroundings into a neat order -- for example: Orson didn't like where his Owners kept the magazines that streamed in weekly into the house. His owner and his owner’s wife kept them downstairs until they were read before transferring them to their permanent "home" upstairs. This didn't sit well with Orson, so he decided to skip the downstairs location and drag them upstairs to their proper place, a habit that A quote from the inside couldn't be broken. So jacket of the book, Kirkus the Owners gave up and
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began reading the magazines in bed. While Katz is trying to help his dog in his shepherding skills, he bought a two-hundred-year-old farm in upstate New York. There, aided by good neighbors and a tolerant wife, hip-deep in sheep, chickens, donkeys and more dogs, the man and his canine companion explore meadows, woods, and even stars, wade through snow, bask by a roaring wood stove, and struggle to keep faith with each other. There, with deep love, each embraces his unfolding destiny. A Good Dog is a book to savor. Just as Orson was the author's lifetime dog, his story is a lifetime treasure--poignant, timeless and powerful. -- Kirkus Reviews As of 2006, Jon Katz had written 15 books, six novels and nine works of nonfiction--including "A Dog Year" to mention just one but I'd wager any one of the others would be a good read and I suspect he has written even more novels since '06. Enjoy!!
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Morning Bird Walks, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 6:30 am.
Paws Awhile Boutique, 123 N Millitary Ave, Green Bay, 4 - 7 pm Proceeds benefit the GB Animal Rescue.
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Morning Bird Walks, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 6:30 am. Sweet Haven Ranch Fundraser at Tractor Supply Company,, New Holsiten, 10 - 4 pm. See page 19.
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Paws Awhile Boutique, 123 N Millitary Ave, Green Bay, 4 - 7 pm Proceeds benefit the GB Animal Rescue.
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from Lost Dogs of Wisconsin, lostdogsofwisconsin.org Puppy mill dogs and rescued dogs are often shy, undersocialized and wary of strangers. Photo credit: Frank Schemberger
MISTY, ASSISTANT WRITER OF ASK SCRAPPY!
SCRAPPY Greetings everyone and a very happy May. The weather has finally decided to sync with the calendar and begin to more spring like, the grass is green, and, yes, the bunnies are everywhere. I am content. Cinco de mayo is just around the corner and it’s one of my favorites. I can say “to heck” with the diet and eat tons of yummy Mexican influenced puppy treats. Yeah, I know it’s just regular treats, but I can eat them while listening to happy and festive Mexican music. May 1st is also my ghost writer’s birthday. So, a bark out to him on his birthday. But mostly it’s the first real month of spring and that means it’s the threshold of my fantastic summer of extreme adventure and excitement. What is that, you may ask? Well, it means a summer of parties, celebrities, exotic food and locales, fast cars, lovely lady dogs, and new chew toys. Yeah, new chew toys. I do have to stay grounded. You can’t let that stuff go to your head. Look what it did to Benji. Poor thing and so much to offer the world. Well, not really. Benji is like the Kim Kardashian of the dog world (insert irony into that statement), no talent and, really, nothing much to look at. I was performing a one dog rendition of The Merchant of Venice to packed dog parks at five months. I even considered Pinter’s Birthday Party, but thought better of it. I am a brave dog, but there are limits and my ego simply couldn’t tolerate bad press. Ok, enough Kardashian bashing. I guess I have some real issues with people who think they’re celebrities, just because they appear next to people who may or may not deserve
that title. Wow, maybe I should see a dog therapist or something. Maybe an exorcist. I hope everyone got out and did something beneficial for the planet and environment on Earth and Arbor days. I know I did. I took a long walk and enjoyed all the wonderful weather and the greenery. Hey, what did you expect? I’m a dog without opposable thumbs, not like I can grab a shovel or anything. I’m not like those dogs in movies or on television that are driving cars, solving crimes and thwarting villains, coming up with a plan for world peace, coming in at the last minute to disarm that nuclear bomb, and other exciting stuff. I mean, I could be doing all that cool stuff, cause, you know, I can, but I’m too busy writing this column. That’s a great excuse and one that I can live with. Spring is also the time of the year when people decide that want to share their homes with a new family member. I hope everyone that is planning to do this thinks very carefully. Adding another member to your family is an important lifelong decision and there are many considerations. Do you or your family have the time to integrate a little friend? Are you considering the longevity of your new four legged friend? Dogs can live a very long time and cats are like vampires that seem to have eternal life. Opps, I’m sorry. It’s really just one cat that seems that way. Most kitties I know are actually really nice, friendly, and fun to be around. Hmm, where was I, oh yeah, adoption… yes, yes. You also need to consider the size of your new friend. We all start out small, it’s just,
as we grow, some of us don’t seem to stop. That little puppy you could hold in your hand now puts a strain on the shock absorbers on your car or your cute little kitten now looks more like cougar. This is where you need to take the time to research the breed. Shelters are full of homeless, lonely animals that are there just because their former families didn’t bother to research who they were adopting and bit off more than they could chew. I know what some of you are thinking, “how can I do be informed when adopting from a rescue?” Easy, many of the volunteers who staff rescues are well versed in breeds and can help you pick the best little guy or girl for your situation. All you have to do is ask. It’s easy and, believe me, your new little friend will thank you later. I have faith in you humans. The days of Easter celebrations including baby bunnies, ducklings, and chicks that are cute when they’re little, but soon become problematic as they grow older and larger, are thankfully done. This is a rule of thumb that should be considered when adopting any new friends. Well, that’s enough for this month. I hope everyone one has a great May and, though it’s really nice outside, remembers their little friends that would to spend some time with you. Take care
People are always amazed at how many lost dogs there are posted on our Facebook page. We commonly get the question “Are there more lost dogs now? Why?” Here is our answer: YES! There are more lost dogs now. As a nation we are saving more dogs than ever, with many more people choosing adoption as their option. This is a great thing but it comes with it’s challenges. For many people this is their first experience owning a shy, rescued dog. These dogs are often high flight risks and can quickly escape through a door or wiggle out of an ill-fitting
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collar, harness or slip lead. deprives the puppies of an important socialization These high flight risk, period and can result in a shy puppy mill and res- shy, fearful personality. cued dogs have many Shy dogs are also bevulnerable moments while they are making their way ing lost from shelters, vet through the re-homing clinics, groomers, pet sitsystem. Dogs are lost ters and kennels in record from transports, foster numbers. Education is the homes and animal shelters key! Educating people on or can be lost from their how to prevent escapes and how to catch a shy, newly-adoptive homes. lost dog (don’t chase or There are also more call him) will help more of under-socialized pet store these dogs get home safedogs than before. Pet ly. Thank you for spreadstore puppies are often ing the word and helping taken from their mothers us! and litter mates far too Reprinted with permisearly, to make it to the pet store market while sion. they are still irresistibly cute and cuddly. But this
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HERPES VIRUS: PUTTING THE "CRUD" INTO RECRUDESCENCE from The Practical Pet Vet blog For the past week I've been battling a hideous cold sore on my upper lip which puts me in the frame of mind to discuss upper respiratory infections in cats. If that seems like an incongruous association it may help to understand that both conditions are caused by a herpes virus. Human cold sores result from infection with Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) while many cats with chronic or recurrent upper respiratory infections have feline herpesvirus-1 (FHV1). Most cold sore sufferers contracted the virus in early childhood (often before the age of seven). Approximately 80% of Americans have been exposed to HSV1. Similarly, FHV1 infections are usually acquired during kittenhood with 80% of the cat population being affected. HSV1 is spread from person to person through kissing or through sharing drink glasses, utensils, lip gloss, toothbrushes, and so on. Self-infection, or spread from a primary oral location to other parts of the body (eyes, fingers, etc.), can happen by touching the sore and not washing hands properly. Yikes! In cats, FHV1 spreads by direct contact with infected ocular or nasal secretions. The virus can be transferred on a caretaker's clothing or inanimate objects (this is called "fomite" transmission) from sick cats to healthy ones which contributes to herpes virus epidemics in humane societies and shelters. Unlike Kennel Cough in dogs, feline herpes is unlikely to spread far through aerosolization of virus via sneezing or coughing. Symptoms of feline herpesvirus include fever, sneezing, nasal discharge and conjunctivitis in the eyes. Some cats are left with permanent damage in the affected eye with reduced vision from scar tissue. Occasionally infection in the eye is so severe that surgical removal of the eyeball is required! Bacterial infections secondary to the feline herpesvirus are common causing secretions to become thick and greenish.
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Pneumonia is uncommon Because herpes is a vibut possible. rus, antibiotic therapy is unnecessary and inapCold sore symptoms propriate unless a secondbegin as a tingling in the ary bacterial infection has skin then progress to blis- developed. Duration of tering and then a scabby a cold sore outbreak can wound. Cold sores usually last 8-12 days in people. occur around the mouth Several special ointments but can affect the nostrils, have been developed to chin, cheeks and even shorten the duration of eyes. Interestingly, I just the outbreak. Healthy learned that cold sores are living, sun protection and not canker sores! Canker immune boosting supplesores are non-contagious ments may help prevent ulcerations affecting the recurrence. lips and soft tissue inside the mouth caused by I have seen symptoms stress, injury, allergy or of feline herpes virus drag bacteria. on for weeks to months. A non-resolving upper reIf you've ever suffered spiratory infection in a cat from a cold sore you un- may be a warning sign of derstand that it tends an underlying illness or to reappear in the same lowered immune system. spot each time and often Unfortunately, some seemerges during times of verely affected cats are stress or illness. This is left with permanent dambecause, unlike romance, age in their eyes and naherpes lasts forever. Se- sal passages that predisriously. Once infected, pose them to a lifetime the body begins fighting a of weepy eyes, gooey guerrilla war it can't win. noses and frequent bacteThe virus goes into hiding rial infections. Several of or hibernation on a partic- the anti-viral medications ular nerve pathway until available for humans have it senses weakened im- been used to treat feline mune defenses resulting herpes virus infections: from another illness, ex- some can be effective haustion or injury. Then it while others cause sericreeps to the skin surface ous side-effects. Never to wreak havoc and repro- give your cat any human duce. medication without first checking with your veteriMany adult cats brought narian! L-Lysine is reguinto my veterinary clinic larly used in cats to inhibit for evaluation and treat- replication of the virus and ment of a "cold" actually speed recovery. While Lare showing reappear- Lysine is available overance, or "recrudescence," the-counter, check with of their herpes virus. In your veterinarian for doscats, anything from the ing instructions. stress of a new family member to serious organ People often suggest failure can lower the im- to me that their cat gave mune system awakening them a cold (or vice versa), the latent herpes virus. I but this is highly unlikely. have found that treating While cats and humans the underlying problem in may both be plagued by these cats hastens their a herpes virus, subtle gerecovery from the viral up- netic differences between per respiratory infection. the different strains dictate which animal can be Fortunately for cats, infected and how. So if vaccination against FHV1 you come down with a (also called feline rhino- cold sore, please don't tracheitis) is available to blame your kitten--even lessen severity of symp- if you have been planting toms as well as reduce lots of kisses! the spread of the virus. Vaccination for FHV1 is Editors Note: The Pracusually given as part of a combination "distemper" tical Pet Vet is a blog writvaccine, which includes ten by Dr. Kim Everson of protection against sev- St. Bernard’s Animal Medieral other feline diseases. cal Center, Van Dyne, WI. There is no vaccine availReprinted with permisable to prevent or lessens symptoms of cold sores sion. from HSV1 in people.
ASK THE ALPHA DOG by Tamara Pool, Pet Journal Columnist alpha-dog@petjournalmidwest.com This month, we are talking about something that I discuss with my students at the first lesson. This issue is the reason a lot of people call me to begin with. The issue is barking… Barking, despite popular belief, is not your dog’s attempt at communication. They bark for several reasons. They may bark to drive someone away or make them come closer. They may bark to get attention. Or, they may bark to herd a “flock.” Diagnosing a barking problem is sometimes problematic in itself. A trainer or behaviorist would usually have to see the cause and the barking in order to properly ascertain why a dog is barking. However, you do not need to know why a dog is barking to make it stop. It’s simply behavior modification. If you have a herding breed, the last one is most likely the case. If your dog sees something they would like to herd, he may bark at it in order to intimidate it into moving a certain direction. Some dogs see their people as their “flock.” Others see birds or small animals outside as their “flock.” In any case, the best way to deal with this behavior is to correct it. This means using a “correction” such as “eh” or a sharp “hey” to stop them and then praising the lack of barking. Treats should never be used for lack of a bad behavior. Only for completing a command or “cue” correctly. Simply pet and use verbal praise for lack of bad behaviors.
They will look to you for guidance because this has become “the norm” in their daily life. They should always look to the leader for the correct way to respond to any situaIf your dog is barking tion. to get attention, you are stuck between the proBark collars are mostly verbial rock and a hard ineffective. They can place. If you try to cor- teach a dog to fear what rect this behavior, they get they are barking at inthe attention they seek. If stead of teaching them you ignore it, chances are not to bark. This could you will become frustrated perpetuate the problem. with your dog. The best However, there is a colthing to do is to exercise lar that sprays a misting your dog twice a day for of Citronella (a calming 45 minutes each time. agent) into their face. Remember that your dog This collar is used to genwill drain more energy if tly calm your dog and prethey are concentrating on vent the barking. training or walking next to you rather than yanking Whatever you do, never you down the street. Also, hit your dog for barking, getting a dog into training and don’t get frustrated. will provide a bond be- Hitting a dog will provide a tween you and your dog whole new set of problems in order to put them into a that will take a lot more to working position with you fix than any regular trainwhich will give him mean- ing class could provide. ing. Remember that your When your dog barks energy directly relates to at the postal carrier, they how your dog acts and want this intruder to go reacts. You are the Alpha away. This is a vicious Dog, and the Alpha Dog cycle due to the fact that never loses their temper. the postal worker goes away and the dog, thereEditors Note: Alpha in, is rewarded. Introducing your dog to the postal Dog, Tamara welcomes worker is one way to go. your questions on pet Also, teaching your dog training, please email her that it isn’t their house at the email above or by to protect. Daily train- mail: ing practice and working with a trainer is a great Pet Journal way to show your dog Attn: Alpha Dog that you are in charge and 3120 S Business Dr. #270 they don’t have to keep a Sheboygan, WI 53081 watchful eye. The more training you do with your dog, the more at ease they will be with allowing Did Cats do not you to be the “master” of you have sweat the house. know? glands. Be careful not to attempt to “out bark” your dog. The louder you attempt to get, the louder they will try to be and it turns into a game.
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LEARN HOW COMPOST HELPS YOUR YARD OR GARDEN DURING INTERNATIONAL COMPOSTING AWARENESS WEEK Reprint from Wisconsin Natural Resources Website, dnr.wi.gov MADISON – Many Wis- It also saves water by consin residents perform improving the soil’s abilthe routine task of tak- ity to hold moisture and ing out the garbage once reducing water runoff. a week, but state waste Composting ultimately management specialists can save people money by say it’s likely almost 25 reducing the need for ferpercent of their trash is or- tilizers, and municipalities ganic material that could spend fewer tax dollars be composted. In other collecting yard material. words, a quarter of what is being thrown away isn’t Since state law bans garbage at all. yard materials from Wisconsin landfills, compostThat’s why the Wiscon- ing is also the preferred sin Department of Natu- method for managing ral Resources is inviting leaves, branches, grass people all over the state clippings and other yard to learn about the advan- debris. State forestry offitages of composting that cials especially encourage organic material during composting as an alternaInternational Compost- tive to open burning, since ing Awareness Week May burning of yard materials 6-12. is the number one cause of wildfires in Wisconsin. “Composting is easy, offers a lot of benefits and Home composting isn’t can be done in a variety complicated, and the of ways,” said Ann Coak- DNR website has helpful ley, director of the DNR resources for people to waste and materials man- learn more and get startagement program. “This ed. Here are some quick is a worldwide event, and tips to remember: it’s a great opportunity for • Mix it up. The key folks to start composting to a good compost at home or work to take pile is having a mix advantage of what comof “browns” – fallen post has to offer.” leaves, shredded paper, clean sawdust The theme for this and small branches – year’s Composting Awareand “greens” – grass ness Week is “Compost! clippings, green plants Nature’s Way to Grow.” and vegetable food When a household’s orscraps. Avoid meats, ganic materials – coffee oily foods, pet waste grounds, fruit and vegetaand weeds that have ble scraps, grass clippings gone to seed. and leaves, for example • Supply the basics. – are composted, they beCompost needs fresh come a useful resource in air and water to help the garden or backyard. microbes break down material and prevent “The end result of comodors. Rainfall may posting is a nutrient-rich, provide enough moissoil-like material that can ture for an uncovered be used in many ways,” compost pile, but if said Brad Wolbert, DNR your bin has a cover, recycling and solid waste add some water occachief. “People can sprinsionally. Turn the pile kle it into their lawn soil or about once a week use it in their gardens. It to make sure air gets can also be used as mulch mixed in. around trees and shrubs. • Make it a habit. Keep The benefits are great.” a bucket with a tight lid in the kitchen and Wolbert noted that comlabel it and toss fruit post provides organic maand vegetable scraps terial and nutrients to soil, in the compost bucket improving the health of instead of the trash. lawns and gardens.
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ECO NEWS WATCH OUT FOR GYPSY MOTH - AND ACT SOON Reprint from Wisconsin Natural Resources Website, dnr.wi.gov
EDITORS’ NOTE: This is the first of several articles that will be relesed between now and July regarding gypsy moth in Wisconsin. Each highlights a different strategy for managing gypsy moth populations at certain times of year. All of these strategies are effective and some readers may find one more useful than the rest for their situation. MADISON – As spring approaches, state forestry officials urge homeowners to look for signs of gypsy moths. From late April (southern Wisconsin) through May (northern Wisconsin), a new generation of gypsy moth caterpillars will hatch. “At high numbers, gypsy moth caterpillars are a tremendous nuisance and strip trees of their leaves, which puts the tree’s health at risk,” says Bill McNee, a forest health specialist with the Department of Natural Resources in Plymouth. “The insect’s favorite food is oak leaves, but it will feed on many other tree species such as birch, crabapple, aspen and willow,” said McNee. Gypsy moth populations are potentially damaging this year in Bayfield, Marinette and Iowa Counties and a few southeast counties. Individual trees elsewhere may have high populations. Everyone should be on the look-out for gypsy moth because now is the time to act. Homeowners can take action to reduce damage to their trees “As soon as possible in April, search for the tancolored egg masses and destroy any within reach,” McNee says. Egg masses are about the size of a quarter and are often teardrop shaped. They can be found on any outdoor surface including trees, houses, firewood piles, play- sets, and other objects. Before mid-April, oil the egg masses with a horticultur-
al dormant oil labeled for gypsy moth, such as Golden Pest Spray Oil. Avoid using motor oil or axle grease, which can harm the tree. If property owners prefer, they can scrape the masses into a can and drown them in soapy water for at least two days to kill the eggs. “Do NOT scrape the egg masses onto the ground, step on them, or break them apart. Many of the eggs will still survive and hatch,” McNee cautions. “You will have 500 to 1,000 fewer caterpillars for every egg mass you properly oil before mid-April or drown before hatch.” After oiling or removing all of the egg masses within reach, people can place sticky barrier bands on trees. “These bands will prevent crawling caterpillars from climbing into your trees,” says Mark Guthmiller, DNR forest health specialist in Fitchburg. At a convenient height, wrap a belt of duct tape 4-6 inches wide around each tree trunk, shiny side out. Smear the center of the band with a sticky, horticultural pest barrier available at garden centers. “Routinely sweep the caterpillars gathered under the band from the tree into a bucket of soapy water to kill them,” says Guthmiller. Professional assistance and insecticide sprays for yard trees After the caterpillars hatch, insecticides can be used to kill them. Insecticides with the active ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (Btk) are effective when sprayed on the leaves that small gypsy moth caterpillars eat. Btk is relatively nontoxic and does not persist in the environment. You can spray the leaves of small trees yourself or hire a certified arborist to do a ground-based spray for you.
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RECYCLE OLD ELECTRONICS DURING SPRING CLEANING TO GIVE GADGETS A NEW LIFE Reprint from Wisconsin Natural Resources Website, dnr.wi.gov Electronics shouldn’t be put in the trash or at the curb
“It’s unfortunate that these valuable materials are being wasted,” said Sarah Murray, DNR E-Cycle Wisconsin coordinator. “The steel, aluminum, plastic and precious metals inside our electronics are commodities that have real value if properly recycled. They do nothing for us in landfills.”
MADISON -- It’s the time of the year that many people empty basements, clean out drawers and find new homes for all the clutter that accumulated over the winter. For a growing number of Wisconsin residents that clutter includes used electronics like comMany communities are puters, cell phones or TVs. working to educate residents about the disposal A 2010 DNR survey es- ban by refusing to pick up timated that Wisconsin TVs and other electronics households had 7.4 mil- left at the curb. In Million TVs, 16 percent of waukee, for example, putwhich were unused, and ting banned electronics at 4.3 million computers, 26 the curb is an ordinance percent of which were un- violation. When garbage used. crews encounter such an item, they place a bright While it may be tempting orange sticker on it, exto toss the old cell phones plaining that the item is in the trash with the rest banned from the landfill of the basement junk, or and where to take it for haul the TV to the curb, recycling. City sanitation state law bans most elec- inspectors may also issue tronics from Wisconsin’s the property owner a citalandfills and incinerators. tion for the violation. Instead, residents can use E-Cycle Wisconsin, a DNRIn more rural areas, managed program funded communities have distribby electronics manufac- uted electronics recycling turers, to recycle electron- information in tax bills, ics at more than 400 loca- and many county and lotions around the state. cal governments have sponsored one-day collecRecently, the DNR tion events during spring, asked Wisconsin landfill summer and fall. and solid waste transfer station operators if the Collection events and 2010 ban appears to be permanent drop-off sites reducing the amount of registered with E-Cycle e-waste that shows up on Wisconsin have collected their properties. While all more than 100 million operators said they see pounds of electronics for fewer electronics than be- recycling since the profore the ban, 50 percent gram began in 2010. are still having electronics abandoned at their The DNR maintains an facilities and 80 percent up-to-date list of collecstill see electronics arrive tion sites registered with in garbage loads at least E-Cycle Wisconsin. once or twice a month. see E-CYCLE, page 21
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ECO NEWS PROPOSED EXPANSION, IMPROVEMENTS AT HIGH CLIFF STATE PARK TOPIC OF PUBLIC MEETING Reprint from Wisconsin Natural Resources Website, dnr.wi.gov MADISON – Expanding High Cliff State Park, relocating the boat launch to provide better access to Lake Winnebago, and constructing a new educational and interpretive building are among the improvements recommended over the next 10 to 15 years in a draft master plan revision for the park that will be the subject of an upcoming public meeting as part of the public comment review period running through May 10. High Cliff State Park is a 1,195-acre property located ten miles east of Appleton on the northeast shore of Lake Winnebago in Calumet County. The park is situated on the Niagara Escarpment, a dolomite ridge that parallels the eastern shore of Lake Winnebago and extends northeasterly to Door County. It is this 223 foot high ledge, with a panoramic view of the lake and surrounding countryside, which gives High Cliff its name. Year-round attendance at the park is near 417,000 making High Cliff Wisconsin’s fifth busiest state park. The master plan for the property was last updated in 1982. The current draft plan proposes expanding the park to provide enhanced
ecological, economic, and social value for the property and region. If the boundary expansion were acquired in its entirety, the property would encompass approximately 3,015 acres and would connect High Cliff State Park to Calumet County Park.
funding and the approval of the proposed improvement projects as part of the Department of Natural Resources overall capital development process.
The total cost of all three phases of the proposed park improvements is estimated at approximately Land for the expansion $11.3 million distributed would only be purchased over a period of 10 to 15 from willing sellers. Be- years or more. cause it is unlikely that all The plan is available for tracts within the boundaries would be available for review by searching the acquisition simultaneous- DNR website for “High ly, and some may never Cliff” and then clicking on be, expenditures would be the tab for Maps/publicaspread over a consider- tions and selecting the link able span of time. Lands for “High Cliff master plan purchased for addition to in progress.” The plan is High Cliff State Park would also available at the park likely be acquired using headquarters. Knowles-Nelson StewardPublic involvement has ship Program funds or a been an integral part of similar bonding fund. the planning process that Other recommenda- began in 2009 with adoptions in the plan include tion of a public involveadditional camping oppor- ment plan, outlining the tunities, including a rede- process, procedures, and signed group campground tools used throughout the and additions to the mod- planning process to enern family campground. courage public awareness, The plan also proposed interaction and input. The separating the equestrian Department of Natural Reand bike trail and develop- sources worked with local ing a new trail along the towns, non-governmental citizens, Lake Winnebago shore- organizations, and businesses to create line. the High Cliff State Park The plan recommends Draft Master Plan. Pubimplementing the pro- lic meetings were held in posed improvement proj- 2009, 2011 and 2012. ects in three phases, with the rate of development depending upon available see PUBLIC, page 20
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MADISON - Dr. Paul McGraw has been appointed State Veterinarian and Administrator for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Animal Health division. DATCP Secretary Ben Brancel made the announcement today saying, “Dr. McGraw has served the people of Wisconsin well as Assistant State Veterinarian for the past nine years and I look forward to his leadership in the years ahead. He’s very familiar with our animal health rules and regulations and he has already established good working relationships with partners, stakeholders and counterparts in other agencies.” In addition to his role as Assistant State Veterinarian, Dr. McGraw also served as Bureau Director of Animal Disease Control within the Animal Health division. “I am honored by this appointment and humbled to be following in the footsteps of Dr. Bob Ehlenfeldt who did a great job in this role for 27 years,” said Dr. McGraw. “We have a great team in the Animal Health division and we will
keep working to protect Health and Food Safety the health of the state’s Committee. $34-billion livestock industry.” The State Veterinarian is Wisconsin’s chief Dr. McGraw has always of regulatory veterinary worked with animals and medicine. He oversees agriculture starting with surveillance, prevention his days growing up on and response to diseases a dairy and swine farm in the state’s multi-billion in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. animal agriculture sector. After completing under- As administrator of the graduate studies at Uni- Division of Animal Health, versity of Wisconsin-River his oversight also includes Falls and his Doctor of Vet- the local humane officer erinary Medicine degree training program, rabies at the Wisconsin School epidemiology, and the of Veterinary Medicine, dog sellers’ licensing proUW-Madison, Dr. McGraw gram. The Division works worked in private veteri- closely with the U.S. Denary practice for sixteen partment of Agriculture years before coming to Veterinary Services and DATCP as Assistant State Wildlife Services and the Wisconsin Department of Veterinarian in 2004. Natural Resources, as well During his time at DATCP, as other state and federal Dr. McGraw has served as agencies, private practice Program Manager for the veterinarians, and local state’s Livestock Premises law enforcement. Registration program and the state’s Animal DealDr. McGraw and his wife ers, Animal Truckers and Heidi have two daughters Animal Markets programs. Kelly and Maggie. He is the USDA’s Designated Brucellosis EpideDr. McGraw begin his miologist for the State of new duties April 22. Wisconsin and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at FOR MORE INFORMAthe School of Veterinary TION CONTACT: Jim Medicine at UW-Madison. Dick, Communications DiHe’s also a past President rector, 608-224-5020 or of the Wisconsin Veteri- jim.dick@ wi.gov nary Medical Association (WVMA) and past Chairman of the WVMA’s Public
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by Dr. Kim Everson, Ask the Vet Columnist ask-the-vet@petjournalmidwest.com Question: My veterinarian says my dog has a “staph” infection on his skin. I’ve heard that people can die from “staph” infections. Is my dog at risk of dying from this? Answer: A “staph” skin infection refers to a type of bacteria that lives on the skin of many people and animals called staphylococci. There are several known species of Staphylococcus bacteria. Most live in harmony with their mammal host.
determine whether a bacterial (most likely Staphylococcus) and/or fungal infection is present so the proper medications can be given. Most “staph” skin infections respond to traditional antibiotic therapy. If the infection is limited to one or two sores, you may simply need to keep the wounds clean and apply a topical antibiotic ointment. For more widespread infections you may be asked to give an antibiotic by mouth for several weeks. Many minor skin infections begin to improve after only days of treatment, but it is very important to follow your veterinarian’s instructions and finish the entire prescription. If you stop giving the antibiotic prematurely the Staphylococcus bacteria may become resistant to the medicine.
Staphylococcus bacteria are considered “opportunistic pathogens.” This means that in the proper place and in the right amounts they do not cause disease. However, when there is damage to the skin barrier via a wound or incision, parasites (such as mites or fleas), allergies or other illnesses, the staphylococci may invade the tisAntibiotic resistance sue and grow rapidly. The is a very important and result is a skin infection. scary problem in human and veterinary medicine. In most pets a skin in- The types of Staphylococfection appears as a hot cus bacteria that cause spot, rash or sores. A hot death are often resisspot is a sticky, moist area tant to common antibiotof redness which may ics. MRSA (methicillinhave a foul odor and dis- resistant Staphylococcus charge. Most “staph” skin aureus) is another name infections are quite itchy. for resistant staphylococYour veterinarian may look ci. A MRSA skin infection at samples of the infection can spread like wildfire under the microscope to through the surrounding
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tissue (a.k.a. “flesh eating bacteria”) or spread via the bloodstream to the heart and lungs causing pneumonia, organ failure and death. Even though MRSA sounds terrifying, this strain of bacteria has been found on less than 5% of the human population. Healthy people carrying MRSA can pass it to their pets who in turn become carriers, but pets rarely become ill from MRSA. Fortunately, the vast majority of “staph” skin infections in pets resolve with a simple course of antibiotics. To ensure that “staph” skin infections remain treatable in our pets – not to mention our children, elderly relatives and ourselves – we must take care to follow veterinarian and physician instructions on the proper use of antibiotics!
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ZOO NEWS SPRING INTO SONGBIRDS! by Lori Bankson, Curator of Animals, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Here at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, a familiar neighbor has come back from a long winter visit — our migratory songbirds! Whether the songbirds are traveling from South America , Canada, or from the home next door, it is important to help these beautiful creatures for all the help they give us! Songbirds are vital instruments in insect control, pollination, and seed distribution. With the cold winter, these fast flyers of amazingly long distances are coming back and looking for food, water, and shelter later than they did last year. Some need seed, some need insects, and some need fruits and berries. How can you help these critters out? A few easy steps can bring birds to your yard year after year while providing a healthy haven for their summer home! • Clean your feeders! Snow and moisture getting into the feeder can cause seed to mold, which is very harmful for them. • Clean your birdhouses if they are unoccupied! A clean home prevents some parasites and insects from raiding the eggs. Also gives a healthy start for the birds. • If the bird houses are occupied, be sure to give a little distance to the nest as to not scare away the parents. • Fill the feeder with fresh seed! The type of seed you pick will help attract certain species, while deter-
ring others. • Have a source of dried mealworms for your insect eaters. • Provide a water source for the birds — a bird bath or shallow dish on a pedestal provides a safe place off the ground for fresh water to drink and bathe in. Clean the bath often and change the water daily. • Keep some of your brush in the yard near the feeder to provide a place for birds to hide and take cover from predators and bad weather. • Landscape for birds! Providing native plants in your yard gives natural foods for the birds to enjoy! • Have your favorite binoculars, bird book, and bird call cd or app handy so you may identify who is in your yard! If you find an injured bird or a young bird out of the nest and in need of assistance, call the Wildlife Sanctuary — we can help you help your feathered friends! At times, you can place young birds back in the nest, help put a fallen nest back in the tree, or relocate a nest that in is a precarious place — and we can help give you directions on how to do this! We can be reached at 920-391-3685. On Saturday, May 11, 2013, the Wildlife Sanctuary will celebrate Springs Wings, an event for International Migratory Bird Day! At this event, you
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can learn how to look and identify birds, participate in bird hikes around Northeast Wisconsin, and check out information on many bird programs in our area, including Bird City, NEW Audubon, and Bluebird Restoration! Learn about birds of prey at one of the programs or how the Green Bay Duck Hunters rescue ducklings and monitor nests in the area, transferring ducklings and mallard hens to safe waters from dangerous situations. You can find the information for Springs Wings at baybeachwildlife.com! We hope you can join us to celebrate Spring and that you are able to get out and enjoy the beauty of nature all around! Cheers
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19TH ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD PET OPEN CAT SHOW WINNERS ANNOUNCED Press Release The 19TH Annual Household Pet Open Cat Show was held by The Sheboygan County 4-H Cat Project on April 14, 2013.
gan Falls, with 75 cats in attendance. Cats came from all over Wisconsin including Appleton, Manawa, Milwaukee, and Fond du Lac.
The show, with a “Board Game Extravaganza” theme, ran from 9 am to 3pm at the Sheboygan Falls Municipal Building, 375 Buffalo St., Sheboy-
The cat show was an open show for household pet cats and their owners. Participants were anyone ages 8yrs – adult, and did not need to be 4-H mem-
bers to show cats. All cats were judged in two rings. Three Kittens, Ten longhair adults, and 20 shorthair adult cats were awarded rosettes in each ring. Each entry received a participation ribbon. The top winners were:
In Ring 1: Judge Amy Pikalek from Madison, WI Best Kitten: Mercedes -- Owner: Joni Schloseky Best Longhair Adult: Misty -- Owner: Sarah Klas Best Shorthair Adult: Princess -- Owner: Joanna Heup In Ring 2; Judge Krystyna Brzezinski from Watertown, WI Best Kitten: Jax -- Owner: Becky Markvart Best Longhair Adult: Bella in Chocolat -- Owner: Aaron Schloseky Best Shorthair Adult: Alfred -- Shown by Sarah Samse from the Sheboygan Humane Society Winners in the Spectator Choice Contest were: Purrrl, owner: Grace Baumann and Rodger, owner: Faith Miller. Entrants could also wanting pictures of their enter a cage decorating cats. contest, and a costume contest. Various vendors Our 20th Annual were also available for en- Household Pet Open Cat trants and spectators to Show is scheduled for shop. A pet photographer April 27, 2014. If you are was available for anyone interested in participat-
Pictures from the 19th Annual Houshold Pet Open Cat Show. Pictures submited by Jennifer Potter.
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EQUINE HAY MANAGEMENT 101: HOW TO MANAGE YOUR HAY DURING TIMES OF DROUGHT AND HIGH PRICES Jessica Bradley and Lodi Vet Clinic, Pet Journal Contributors When high temperatures and low rainfall occur during the summer, horse owners are concerned about a shortage of hay. With a decrease in the supply of hay, prices begin to climb, creating two problems for the horse owner: 1. Locating a source of good hay, and 2. Getting the most value out of your hay/feed budget. Implement these management ideas to stretch your feeding dollar: • Have routine dental checks up done to promote good feed efficiency • Eliminate all free choice hay and feed all hay based on the horse’s requirements (1.5-2% of their body weight per day) • Do not give your horse “sympathy feedings,” but rather be strong and stick to pre-measured amounts. • Get a forage analysis done so hay quality is known! • Watch out for extremely poor quality forage
• Group horses based on age, weight, or social pecking order • Weigh out all feedstuffs • Use modified feeders or bags to minimize waste and SLOW rate of consumption • Feed smaller meals of forage more frequently to increase efficiency and slow consumption rate • Weight tape horses monthly to determine feeding program and know what a healthy weight is for each individual horse • Reduce the amount of grain being fed if possible because grain is an expensive nutrient source
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• Hay replacements and forage extenders will follow the same increasing price trend • If needed use oil for a supplemental fat (can be put on the hay) • Feed a probiotic to enhance fiber digestion by 15%! To ensure that you are getting the biggest bang for you buck have hay tested BEFORE you purchase it. You do not want to end up with low quality forage that is going to cost you more money to supplement with grain to keep weight on your horse through the winter!
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Fundraiser for Sweet Haven Ranch at Tractor Supply Company in New Holstein Press Release Tractor Supply in New Holstein will be hosting an event by Sweet Haven Ranch on May 18th from 10-4 in their parking lot. This event will be a horse behavioral demonstration where the public can bring in their troubled horses and have Pastor Dave work with them on some of their areas of need. Sweet Haven Ranch is a Not for profit organization located at W4207 US Hwy 151 in Chilton, WI. The Ranch takes abused and neglected horses and rehabilitates them and then uses those animals to help kids and people with dis-
abilities of all kinds. We are funded from donations and my own personal income. If interested in donating to the Ranch, we need many things including: hay, grain, safety gear, saddle tack, grooming equipment, a round pen, and building materials to improve the ranch.
can be better, and can be whatever they want to make of their life.
At the Ranch we teach people how to do many things such as tame and train horses, gardening, carpentry skills, and life lessons that will benefit them later in life. Our goal is to use horses as a way to bond with people and show them that life
If interested in Sweet Haven Ranch can do for you or someone you know please call Pastor Dave at 920-645-9241 or visit their website at fight4freedom13.wix.com/ sweethavenranch.
We offer a down to earth family environment that is comfortable and basic. If folks want to learn more about horses or take riding lessons, we offer those classes also.
Horse-A-Rama Press Release Manitowoc - Horse-ARama celebrates 25 years of “Horsin’ Around the Lakeshore” with another great event at Manitowoc County Expo in 2013. Two full days of horserelated education and entertainment will give attendees opportunity to “make” and “take” - make friends and contacts and take away great purchases and information.
Rider Awards, Waak will offer 4 two hour “ride with” sessions for 5-6 riders each session, grouped by skill level and experience. Each rider is guaranteed individual as well as group time with Waak. :”Ride With” sessions are tentatively scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 4-5. The cost is $250 per horse/rider and reservations are accepted on a first come/first served basis. Auditors are free. Check the Horse-A-Rama website for enrollment details.
Keynote presenters include Classical Dressage Instructor Joan LeuckWaak of Angels Flight Farm, Manitowoc. An “L” Western Dressage indressage judge and holder struction will be provided of USDF Silver and Bronze by Wisconsin Western
Dressage Club President Heather Lekan, Edgerton, and Ute Nielsen, owner and instructor at Nielsen Equine Training, West Bend. Repeating their popular offering of 2012, Lekan and Nielsen offer 4 one hour mini-clinics of four riders each session on Saturday and Sunday, with additional demonstrations offered throughout the two days. Cost is $45 per horse/rider, again available on a first come, first served basis. Enrollment forms can be found on the HAR website.
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Here at Down To Earth we are excited to offer these suggestions to help those of you struggling to formulate the best diet for your individual pet. We have seen great success for people who are following the blood type diet. Cheryl is trying the Schnauzer program with her dogs and has already noticed positive results. We are testing one dog with Blood Microscopy and will have more information in the future. Stop in to learn more about using the Blood Type Diet to help your dog.
While there is some conInsecticide treatments are most effective when done cern that giving your cat a taste of the great outin May and early June. doors will turn him into a “Spray while the cater- demanding puss who sits pillars are small. If Btk is by the door meowing inused, they will die when cessantly to go out, many they eat treated leaves, so feline experts believe that they don’t become a nui- the greater danger lies in sance or strip all the tree’s providing a living environleaves,” McNee says. “Ar- ment for the cat that is borists are busy in the unchanging and unstimuspring, so determine lating -- just plain boring. whether this is an option The stress of boredom can for you and then make ar- be a contributing factor in a number of destructive rangements soon.” behavior problems (eg., You can find certified furniture scratching) as arborists in your area by well as in some physical searching the Wisconsin and psychological probArborist Association Web lems (eg., obesity, oversite at waa-isa.org. Also grooming, feline depreslook in the phone book sion). While much can be done to make the home under “tree service.” environment more interAerial spraying may be esting for the cat, nothan option for property ing can compare to the owners with gypsy moth excitement of the everacross many wooded changing outdoors. acres. For more informaOf course, allowing Kittion on this and other gypsy moth details, visit ty to roam outside freely would be irresponsible gypsymoth.wi.gov. in most cases. UnsuperFOR MORE INFORMA- vised, your cat faces the TION CONTACT: DNR for- very real dangers of road est health specialists: Bill traffic, irate neighbors, McNee, southeast Wiscon- disease, and other predasin, 920-360-0942; Mark tory animals. Leash trainGuthmiller, south-central ing can add a new dimenWisconsin, 608-275-3223; sion to both of your lives. Brian Schwingle, northern Cats look forward to their Wisconsin, 715-536-0889. outings just as much as dogs enjoy their walks. If taken out at approximately the same time every day, Kitty will learn that this is the only time he can go out and there's no point in pestering the owner at other times. UBLIC
Editors Note: Cheryl Larson is the Holistic Pet Care Consultant at Down To Earth Nutrition located in Howard. Stop in and check out their large assortment of supplements, organic grocery and pet supplies.
There are more than 100 species of Did gerbil and you know? they range in colors from browns, grays, and cream.
COMPOST continued from page 12 When it’s full, dump the contents onto your compost pile. See the DNR’s webpage for a complete list of food scraps acceptable for composting.
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continued from page 13 There will be a public meeting to present the draft master plan and listen to comments from the public about the future for High Cliff State Park on Tuesday, May 7, from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Sherwood Community Center, W489 Clifton Road, Sherwood. Public comments will be accepted until May 10, with Natural Resources Board approval later this year.
To find more information about composting, visit dnr.wi.gov and search “Compost.” The DNR also has a poster titled "Garbage to Gardens: Compost Grows". For free copies, contact Elisabeth Olson at 608-264-9258 FOR MORE INFORMAor by email: elisabeth.olTION CONTACT: Carolyn son@wisconsin.gov. Morgen, High Cliff State FOR MORE INFORMA- Park State Park SuperinTION CONTACT: Brad tendent, 920-989-1106, ext. 223 Wolbert, 608-264-6286
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It's always easiest to introduce new experiences to kittens who tend to view life as a big adventure. However, even older cats can be trained to accept a harness and leash if the owner is patient, persistent, and sensitive to the cat's body language. Each small step of progress toward the ultimate goal is rewarded with praise and food treats. At no time should the cat be punished or scolded. It may take weeks of conditioning for the adult cat to feel comfortable with this procedure, but the result is well worth the effort involved. A strong advocate for leash training your cat, Warren Eckstein, devotes 15 pages to this subject in his wonderfully entertaining and instructive book,
How to Get Your Cat to Do What You Want. Here
is a brief summary of the steps involved in training your cat to walk on a leash: Step 1. Purchase a harness that is designed to pull from the chest, not from the throat. A harness is preferable to a collar because if properly fitted, it will provide less opportunity for Kitty to wriggle out of it. You should be able to slip two fingers between the harness and the cat. If it is too loose, the little escape artist will be out of it in no time. The leash should be lightweight and detachable and have a clip that closes tightly. We do not recommend from ‘figure eight’ style harnesses, as these can pinch Kitty and make the harness uncomfortable. Instead, the preferred design should be an “H-style” design, with two independently adjustable loops connected by a third piece of material. SmartCat has a comfortable and easily adjustable harness. Step 2. Let your cat get used to the harness and leash by leaving them near his favorite sleeping place for a few days. The training process begins in the home. Before placing the harness on the cat, prepare Kitty's favorite meal -- something so delectable that it makes him forget about everything else. Immediately after placing the harness on him put the food in front of him. Praise him profusely. After he is finished eating, let him walk around for awhile. Distract him with toys if he seems unhappy with the harness. After he has visibly relaxed, the harness can be removed. Step 3. Attach the leash to the harness. Don't try to walk Kitty at this point, just let him walk where he pleases, dragging the leash
behind him. Always supervise these sessions in case the leash gets caught on something. Most cats will accept the addition of the leash readily, but if yours becomes agitated, divert his attention, as before. Encourage Kitty to walk, and when he does, shower him with praise. Keep these daily training sessions short and positive. Step 4. Once your cat is at ease with the harness and leash, pick up the leash and walk around the house behind him, being careful to keep the lead slack. At this point you do not want to restrict the cat's movement, just let him get used to having you follow him. Practice this for a few days. Step 5. Now its time to teach Kitty to go where you want him to go. Using a sweet, high-pitched voice, encourage him to follow you. (Kittens have a natural follow-Mom response.) Don't expect him to walk like a dog. Allow Kitty to wander from side to side within the confines of the length of the leash, but do not veer off your predetermined course. When the cat feels resistance, he will either walk in your direction, or lie down. Patience and persuasion are the key words here. Never pull or jerk the lead to force your cat back in line. One bad experience may turn your cat against leash training forever.
Step 6. Once Kitty is walking comfortably on the leash inside, you can introduce him to the outdoors. It may be best to simply sit with Kitty on the stoop outside for the first few jaunts. Let him become used to the sights and sounds of this new, and somewhat scary, world. You'll know when Kitty has adapted to this new environment. He will look relaxed, nervous tail twitching will stop, and he will show an interest in exploring. Let him. Now find a quiet location that will present as few frightening elements as possible and follow the same procedure you used to accustom Kitty to walking on a leash indoors. (Remember, never leave the cat outside unattended.) Now your feline friend can join you for walks around the neighborhood, picnics, even window shopping. Trips away from home (eg.to the vet) will also be easier for you and less traumatic for your cat.
Editors Note: Cats International was founded by Betsy Liscomb, a cat behavioral expert. If you would like more information on Cats International or for cat behavioral assistance, please visit the Cats International website, www.catsinternational.org. Reprinted with permission.
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HAR continued from page 19 A third opportunity for hands-on riding experience will be offered by Jack Curtis, owner and instructor at Jack and Paula Curtis Equine north of Manitowoc. Jack’s popular clinics drawn on a number of disciplines to create the harmony desired between horse and rider. Again, these sessions will be offered Saturday and Sunday and are available at $250 per horse/rider session for a limited number of lucky attendees. Enrollment is available on a first come basis and forms can be
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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 • Cleaning Supplies • Bleach • Paper Towels • Towels • Blankets • Toilet Tissue • High Efficiency Laundry Detergent 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 • Kong’s and kong rubber balls • Dog toys • Peanut butter • Cheese whiz • Plain yogurt • Dog Treats • Easy-walk Harnesses (all sizes) • Durable Leashes • Kuranda dog beds (check our website) • Any dog related items - new or used • Cat Needs • Kitty Litter (non-clumping) • Purina Cat and Kitten Chow • Chicken or Turkey baby food (human) • Toys and Cat trees • Kitten milk replacer • Any cat or kitten related items - new or used • Small Animal Needs • Pellet rabbit food • Timothy Hay • Bedding & Litter (no pine or cedar please) • Any small animal related
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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 • Cleaning Supplies • Lemon Pine-sol • Dish Soap • Tall Kitchen Garbage bags • Febreeze air freshener • Bleach • Liquid laundry detergent • Garbage bags (33-gallon) • Miscellaneous • Gas gift cards to local gas stations • X-large wire and plastic crates • 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
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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 • Small Animal Supplies (Hay, Feed, Treats and Toys) • 8.5” x 11” Copy Paper • Post-It-Notes • Stamps (First Class and Pst Card) • Bleach • Tall Kitchen Bags & 39 Gallon Garbage Bags • Hand Sanitizer • Paper Towels • Toilet Paper • Dawn Dishwashing Soap 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 Rake • Resurfacing of our Parking lot Always Needed items: • Scoopable Unscented Litter such as: Tidy Cat, PetCo Brand, ScoopAway or Fresh Step • Purina Original Dry Cat Food • Degreaser (Jungle Jake or Simple Green ect.) • Small Paper Plates • Printer Cartridges (HP Office Jet 6110 & L7590) • Foster Homes • Cat Scratchers (www. stretchandscrach.com) • Empty Water Bottles (example Gatorade and Powerade bottles) 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.
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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: • Monetary donations • Gift cards for gas • Gift cards for pet supplies • Gift cards from retail stores • Cat toys • Canned cat food • Kitty litter (non-clumping) • Litter pans • Litter scoops • Laundry soap • Non-clorox bleach • Dish detergent • Paper towel • Scotch scrubbing pads • Rawhide chews for dogs • Dog toys and tennis balls • Science diet pet foods • Copy paper • Office supplies • Foster Homes • Volunteers 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: Items marked with a * are priority needs. • Animal Needs ◊ Dog Needs ● Empty Unwashed Peanut Butter Jars ● Large Rawhides
● Small Bites Food ● Easy Cheese * ● Hot Dogs ● Dog Leashes (nonretractable) ● Pig Ears ● Kuranda Pet Beds ● Puppy Pads * ◊ Cat Needs ● Non-scoopable cat litter * ● Grain Free Dry Cat Food * ● Caned Cat Food (loaf style only) ● Urinary Tract Prescription Cat Food ● Purina Cat Chow ● Tuna * ● Meat Flavored Baby Food ● Liquid Fish Oil ● Pate Canned Cat Food * ● EVO - 95% Beef or Lamb canned food * ● Nature’s Variety Instinct (Grain Free) - Lamb, Rabbit canned food * ● Disposable Litterboxes * ◊ Small Animal Needs ● Rat Blocks ● Reptile Sand * ● Lovebird Food * ● Spray Millet (for Birds) ● Vita drops* ◊ Shelter Needs ● Water Softener Salt * ● Plastic Watering Cans * ● Colored Paper - Astro Brights ● Latex Gloves (S, M, L sizes) * ● Mop Heads * ● Zzzero Cleaning Supplies ● Saline Eyewash for Emergencies ● Postage Stamps ● Fans ● White Copy Paper Letter Size ● White Cardstock - Letter Size - 65lb * ● Toilet Bowl Cleaner * ● Toilet Paper * ● Heavy Duty Plastic Spray Bottles ● Laundry Detergent * ● Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags * ● 33 Gallon Garbage Bags * ● Paper Plates * ● Feliway Spay (not diffusers) * ● 75 to 100 ft. hoses (not black) ● Gift Cards (Walmart, Office Max, Fleet Farm, Menards, Gas Cards) ● Toner for printers: ● HP28 - Tricolor ● HP27 - Black ● HP LaserJet 2200d #96A - black ● HP22 - Tricolor ● HP21 - Black ● HP61XL Black ● HP61XL Color 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.
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• Section 2.2: Animal Rescues & Shel• ters All Animal Rescue Center of Plymouth, WI is looking for: • Reptile Cage Thermostats • Storage Space • Cargo Tailers • Livestock Trailers • Tow behind RV • Mini Van or Full Size Van • Kennel Fencing • Commercial/Large Capacity Washers/Dryers • Chest Freezers/Walk-in Coolers • 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 EWHSR 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 • 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) • First Class Postage Stamps • Hefty 39 Gallon Garbage Bags • Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags • Gloves for cleaning, doing dishes, ect. • Large Rubbermaid or equivalent containers • Used towels, hand towels and wash cloths - in good condition • 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)
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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: • Liquid Laundry Detergent • Anti-bacterial Liquid Dish Soap • Garbage Bags • Bleach • Anti-bacterial Hand Soap • Blankets (new or used) • Sheets (used) • Bath Towels (new or used) • White Multipurpose Printer Paper (8.5 x 11) • Purina Kitten Chow • Caned Cat Food (Friskie’s Plate) • Purina Cat Chow Original • Rubbermaid Pets High Sided Litter Pan (can be found at PetSmart) • Metal Litter Scoops (Durascoop Large Cat Litter Scoop, found at PetSmart) • 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 Treats (Snausages, Liver Treats, Beggiin’ Strips, T’ Bonz, ect.) • Dog Chewies (Rawhides, Dingo Bones, Pressed Bones, ect.) • Dog Toys • Tuffies Ultimate Dog Toys • The Almost Indestructible Ball • Air Kong Squeeker Dog Toys • Jolly Pets Tug and Toss Ball
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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 • Paint - White • Water hoses • Water and Grain Buckets • 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 • Natural Small & Large Wicker Baskets • Natural Wicker Craft Wreaths • 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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