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Volume 2, Issue 10

And Then There is Mishka

by Colleen Bertram, Pet Journal Staff Writer The true spelling of this little guys name is Meechkin, which means Little One in Slovakian. Mishka just turned two in September. He is a very cute and energetic Rat Terrier. He is so sweet playful and so full of the energy we wish we all had. Mishka also loves to bite, but his bites are very gentle.

He is like a two year old child saying, ‘Come play with me.’ He also jumps like a kangaroo, jumping very high without any effort, and also plays a great game of fetch.

A great life for Mishka came along after a heart breaking incident Doug and Karen Weiss came through with the help of their love for animals and humans, alike. Doug and Karen received a phone call on a very chilly day in February 2011. It was sad news from the other end of the line. Karen’s former boss’s wife, Kathy, gave Doug and Karen the sad news. Kathy’s husband, Jewels, had passed away and Kathy had a request for Doug and Karen. Kathy wanted them to take their beloved dog Mishka into their home and keep him in their loving care. With out ever meeting Mishka, Doug and Karen instantly said yes.

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Mishka quickly became a part of the family.

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Our November cover model is Cuddles, 14 years young. He was adopted from the Sheboygan County Humane Society a year ago.

His human companions are Ruth and Brad B. of Sheboygan Falls. Photo courtesy of Legacy Studios, Sheboygan, WI. See other family pets that have been adopted from Shelters and Rescues on page 11. And view those available for adoption in our Adoption Section on page 9.

November 2011

Editors Notes

Dear Readers,

have pet journal delivered to your business for you staff or clients please email Thank you for reading the November our distribution department at distribuissue of Pet Journal. This month we are tion@petjournalmidwest.com featuring pets adopted from Rescues and Shelters, like Cuddles our cover Become a friend of Pet Journal on model. See more adopted pets on page Facebook! Join the growing group of 13 and if you are looking to adopt a new Pet Journal readers following us, and pet see the Adoption section on page 9. upload a picture of your pets, it could be featured as our pet of the week!

We would like to welcome Kim Diedrich, Chief Naturalist of the Bay Beach Would you like to see your pets in Pet Wildlife Sanctuary who will be writing Journal? Email a picture of your pet(s) the Eco News column each month. In to petphotos@petjournalmidwest.com coming months look for contributions and we will feature them in our Pet from other staff members of the Bay Pictures Page. No email? No problem.

Beach Wildlife Sanctuary.

Mail a copy of the picture to the Pet Journal mailbox, listed below. All picOur columnists would love to hear tures received by mail will be returned your questions. Contact information is after scanning. found at the end of their respective columns! Please feel free to send us your Have you seen the updated events story ideas and photos. We want to page on the Pet Journal website yet? be the publication you look forward to It now features an interactive calendar reading each and every month. by goggle, as well as, the event posters and event listings it had before. To acAre you interested in Advertising in cess the events page go to the Pet JourPet Journal? For more information on nal home page and click on the events advertising in this edition of Pet Journal page link at the top of the page. email lakeshoreadvertising@petjour, Editor nalmidwest.com. If you would like to

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Table of Contents 1 - And then there was Mishka

by C. Bertram

3 - About our Cover Model Publishers Notes 4 - Holistic & Natural Options for your Pets Hosted C. Larson

Keeping Your Pets Safe During the Holidays: Thanksgiving Edition

by Pet Journal Editiors

5 - Ask Scrappy Q & A

Hosted by Scrappy the Pit Bull

Eco News:

Preparing for Fall

by K. Diedrich

6 - Calendar of Events 7 - The Truth to Easily Maintaining a Fresh Water Aquarium

by P. & M. Verner

Ask the Alpha Dog

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8 - Ask the Vet

Hosted by Dr. K. Strickfaden

10 - Heartbreak at Home: The ‘Tail’ of Lucy Lu

by T. Pool

11 - Pictures of Pets Adopted from Rescues & Shelters Keep Fido Safe from Winter Weather

from the Wis. Humane Society

12 - Photos of your Pets 13 - Your Cats’s Tail, Ear, and Eye Signals

from CatsInternational.org

Pet Product Reviews

by S. Minaker

14 - Black Beauties

by K. Ahrens

Word Search Answers for last month 15 - Grooming your Pet Hosted by D. Schmidtl

Coming in October Manifestations of Stress

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16 - Classified Ads

9 - Pet Adoption Section

17 - Event Posters

10 - Decking Your Halls and Keeping Your Ferret Safe

18 - Pet Journal Word Search

by S. Holme

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Holistic & Natural Options for Your Pets

by Cheryl Larson, Down to Earth Nutrition holistic-and-natural@petjournalmidwest.com to the stomach. The pancreas also proThe What’s and Why’s duces insulin to use or neutralize sugar, of Pet Enzymes and burn fat. As our pet’s age or their Enzymes are found in all living cells, health declines, the extra burden on the both animals and vegetable. Enzymes pancreas can cause pancreatitis or inare biologically active proteins necessary flammation and other damage. This in for life. Metabolic enzymes catalyze and turn will cause the animal to have an regulate all biochemical reactions with in even greater reduction of enzymes. This the body. Digestive enzymes turn food further reduction of available nutrients into energy preparing it for use in the makes it very difficult for the body to rebody. Our bodies produce both diges- gain its health. Therefore, enzymes are tive and metabolic enzymes as needed. very helpful with many health challenges including irritable bowel syndrome, Food enzymes are introduced allergies, arthritis,vomiting, kidney and through the raw feeds we eat or sup- liver problems, obesity, infection, supplemental enzyme products. Raw food pressed immune system and poor coat. produces enough enzymes to digest that particular food. Cooking and processing destroys all enzymes a food may contain. When the foods we eat do not have enough enzymes, our bodies must produce them causing added burden to the pancreas. Pets that eat cooked food do not have the normal assortment of enzymes, and have more difficulty extracting the vitamins from their food than a wild animal eating raw prey.

Enzyme supplements for pets are available in powdered form and have no taste so they are readily accepted by your pet. In the case of pancreatic problems (pancreatitis and diabetes) the enzymes should be given with everything that goes in your pet’s mouth.

An added bonus is that enzymes also control tarter on teeth for animals eating raw food! Enzymes are available in spray, gel or powder form to keep teeth Pets that are ill and older will also not clean. be able to produce standard amounts of Systemic enzyme formulas have enzymes. The pancreas produces dibeen used for over 200 years to heal gestive enzymes and then sends them wounds or inflamed tissues. This group of enzymes is taken on an empty stomach, so that the can move to the necessary part of the body to control chronic inflammation and enhance tissue repair by eliminating foreign proteins (scarring, fibroids, and cancer cells). Systemic enzymes have shown positive effects similar to NSAIDs without the complications for pain relief. They are useful for joint pain, arthritis, sports trauma including sprains, and hematomas, bronchitis, sinusitis, urinary tract infections, pancreatitis, as well as recovery from surgery and burns.

A young German Sheppard we treated with systemic oral enzymes had suddenly decided not to stand up. His family carried him to the vet but x-rays revealed nothing. The family suspected he may have slipped on ice. After he completely refused to stand up for a couple of days, we began the enzyme therapy. The following day, the dog was up and walking. The difference was amazing. When you pet is dealing with a chronic or acute health issue, consider enzymes as an addition to your supplement protocol.

Editors Note: Cheryl welcomes your questions on Holistic and Natural options, please email her at holistic-andnatural@petjournalmidwest.com or by mail: Pet Journal, Attn: Holistic and Natural, 3120 S Business Dr, Suite 270, Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524

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Keeping Your Pets Safe During the Holidays by the Editors of Pet Journal

Editors Note: Keeping your pet safe column will appear in months where there is a holiday that could have items that are potentiality dangerous to your pets.

Pets and Thanksgiving This month we tackle the issues concerning the holiday of Thanksgiving and your pets. Fortunately, much of the food we consume for the holidays is good and nutritious for our four legged friends. Turkey is a staple in many pet foods on the market. Though there are a few cautions 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 to chew on 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 pets, especially the bakers or dark chocolate varieties. Even small amounts can be harmful to pets. So, when using chocolate, try to keep an eye on it. Never leave it unattended on a counter or anywhere our little friends can get access to it.

Avoid those yummy high fat treats like turkey skin, turkey juice used for stuffing, gravy, butter and so on.

Extremely high fat treats can contribute to pancreatitis and too much food, eaten too fast can cause a potentially life threatening gastrointestinal problem called bloat. The rule here is, if you decide to give you little buddy a treat, do so in moderation. A nice method I and many others have used to give treats is to put them in a Kong type chew toy.

The Kong is a heavy gauge rubber chew toy that is hollow with an opening in one end large enough 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 in their dish. Most importantly, never use human food to replace the carefully balanced food designed for your pet. Not even for one meal on a holiday.

Never leave food unattended or uncovered on the dinner table or in the kitchen. Make sure when it time to clean up to put any food waste in a covered sealed trash container. It is extremely important that turkey bones are disposed of in a manner to prevent pets getting access to them. When turkey, or any bird for that matter, is cooked it leaves the bones hollow, dry, and brittle.

This will cause them to splinter when chewed, which can cause choking and internal damage from the sharp fragments. There are those that say that raw bones are safe for dogs, but I prefer to err on the side of caution and avoid them altogether.

Using common sense and keeping any eye on your little friends, can make this a great holiday experience for the whole family and avoid an unnecessary emergency trip to the veterinary office.

Editors Note: Please join us next month when we talk about the dangers involving Christmas.

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by Scrappy, the Lovable Pit Bull askscrappy@petjournalmidwest.com

Enough complaining about my vengeful house mate and on to my review. This month I get to put a new (to me, at least) product through its paces. It’s called Fur-Zoff. My human friend, Lee, brought it home when he attended the Fox River Valley Cat Club’s annual cat show. It basically looks like a hard, porous, lava rock, but is actually made of earth friendly 90% post-consumer recycled materials. It’s hypoallergenic, odor free, extremely easy to use, and will last you a lot longer than those sticky tape roller thingys. Gently sweep it over the fabric you wish to clean and voila, the hair clumps up in a little pile, leaving your fabric nice and clean. It even removes the hair that gets intertwined into fabric and seems impossible to remove. It removed all the fur I left in my human friend’s truck, thus guaranteeing me future truck adventures.

That alone makes it a winner to me.

Even though it may look it would ruin your fabric, it won’t. It’s even gentle enough to use on us and believe me, if anything rubs me the wrong way, you’ll know about it. It took off my loose fur and left me looking smooth, like a big otter (you’d have to see me in person to completely understand that statement). When you’re done cleaning up hair, just rub your hand over the Fur-Zoff and the hair balls up for easy removal. It also comes with a terrific unconditional life time guarantee! If you try it and don’t like it, send it back and they’ll even pay for return postage. Don’t you wish there were more products out there that would make that kind of offer? Check out their website at www.furzoff.net for more information or to order.

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ASK SCRAPPY!

Greetings to all my friends! Hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween. I was really looking forward to going out, but couldn’t get anyone else interested in the idea. I’m not the least bit interested in the candy, besides candy is a major no-no for us pets. It’s the candy collection process I was looking forward to. You know, meeting new people, playing with all the kids, getting to wear cool costumes, and getting loads of attention.

I mentioned this to Misty, my on again off again kitty friend and co-author, and she seemed wholly disinterested.

Cats, they have so sense of fun. Well, at least not dog kind of fun. Though, when it comes to scratching up furniture, being aloof, and getting dogs in trouble, they’re on board with that.

Guess I should stop now before I get myself in further trouble. I have to sleep sometime and that’s when the attack usually happens.

November 2011

Preparing for Fall

by Kim Diedrich, Chief Naturalist, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary econews@petjournalmidwest.coml So far we have enjoyed a beautiful fall. Hard to believe we had a record number of 80+ degree days in early October! I know many people who wished that weather would continue on for months. Not me! My favorite weather is what I like to call “jeans and sweatshirt” days. There is nothing more comfortable than an old pair of worn, comfortable jeans and a big baggy sweatshirt; perfect attire to go for a walk in the woods, watch a football game or play with the dog.

I hope everyone is getting outside and enjoying all this great sweatshirt weather before it turns into the frozen winter wonderland. I know it’s pretty and all, but I can enjoy it just fine from the kitchen window. If you think I complain too much about the impending winter, just imagine that every time you need to use the facilities, you had to trudge through snow up to your tail to do so. Case closed. Usually at this point, Misty the cat likes to remind me that her litter box is inside the nice warm house and she has humans that take care of the mess she makes. Cats, I can’t live with them and some people can’t live without them. It’s a strange world.

Lastly, this month I want to remind everyone to have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday. Don’t eat too much and make absolutely sure we don’t either. I know we can put on a great show of looking like we’re starved to death for all the yummy holiday food, but it’s up to you to make sure that it stays on your plate and not on ours. I know that’ll make me quite a few four legged enemies, but this way they’ll be here next month to send me hate mail.

Take Care

Scrappy Editors Note: Scrappy love to get mail and questions from his readers; please email him at askscrappy@petjournalmidwest.com or by mail: Pet Journal Attn: Ask Scrappy!

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Misty, Assistant writer of Ask Scrappy!

One of my favorite poses!

Makes me wonder what the animals think. Most of us probably grew up learning that animals migrated or hibernated in the fall because of the arrival of cooler temperatures. With the warm fall we’re having are the animals confused and staying put longer? What is it that actually triggers animals to move or prepare for the change in seasons?

Temperature change is just one of the factors.

The squirrels are busy gathering nuts; chipmunks are scurrying around, filling their cheeks and spending more time underground. Some say you can predict how cold and snowy the winter is going to be by looking at how bushy a squirrel’s tail is and how high up in a tree they make their leafy nest. I’ve seen some nests 10-12 feet up in the trees! One chipmunk can hold 20-30 sunflower seeds in their cheek pouches at a time. They store these in their underground tunnels and may periodically wake up and eat some of them throughout the winter months.

Many other Wisconsin mammals are also “dormant” and not true hibernators. Our most famous hibernator is probably the woodchuck or groundhog.

They will certainly be burrowing underground in the next few weeks. Their heart rate drops from 80 beats a minute to 4-5 beats a minute and their body temperature drops to 38 degrees Fahrenheit. It will be March or April before we see them outside moving around again.

Turtles and frogs will burrow down in the mud and get the oxygen they need from the air trapped with them.

Some snakes will gather together as a large group in a hole, cave or hollow log in a “hibernaculum” until spring.

Some animals just put on a heavier winter coat and extra fat to keep them warm through the winter. A fox will even use its tail like a scarf to cover their nose and face when they’re sleeping.

Birds will spend more time hiding in evergreen trees, puffing out their feathers to trap warm air against their bodies.

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Veterans Day Parade.

Downtown Milwaukee 11 AM; Starts at 4th & Kilbourn and goes to the War Memorial. March with the War Dogs group, see pg. 17.

Two Left Paws at Pet Supplies Plus, 1817 N 8th St, Sheboygan, 11 AM - 3 PM.

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Stop the Pulling - A Lesson in Loose Leash Walking at the Ozaukee Humane Society, Saukville, 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM. For more information call 262 377-7580.

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Two Left Paws at The Feed Bag, 10900 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, 11 AM - 3 PM.

Sheb. Co. Humane Society See below for more. at Pet Smart, 4013 Hwy 28 at Deer Trace, Sheboygan, 5 PM - 7 PM. Sheb. Co. Humane Society at Pet Smart, 4013 Hwy 28 at Deer Trace, Sheboygan 10 AM – 3 PM.

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Two Left Paws at Pet Smart, 4013 Hwy 28 at Deer Trace, Sheboygan, 11 AM - 3 PM.

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Two Left Paws at Pet Smart, 4013 Hwy 28 at Deer Trace, Sheboygan, 11 AM - 3 PM.

Two Left Paws at Pet Smart, 4013 Hwy 28 at Deer Trace, Sheboygan, 11 AM - 3 PM.

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Dog Behavior Seminar at the Ozaukee Humane Society, Saukville, 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM. For more information call 262 377-7580.

Holiday Pictures with Santa at the Sheboygan Dog Training Club, 10 AM - 2 PM. For more information is event poster on page 17.

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Saving Paws Animal Rescue’s Microchip Clinic, Pet Supplies Plus, Northland Ave., Appleton. 12 PM - 3 PM. See event poster on page 17 for more information..

Two Left Paws at PetCo, 4144 Harbor Town Ln, Manitowoc, 11 AM - 3 PM. See below for more.

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Saving Paws Rescue’s 2011 Holiday Miracle Event, Darboy Club, Appleton.

See event poster on pg. 17.

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Dec. 1 & 2 Dec. 1) Dog Manners Class at the Ozaukee Humane Society, Saukville, 6 PM - 6:50 PM. Dec. 1) Puppy ABC’s at the Ozaukee Humane Society, 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM. Dec. 2) Dog Behavior Seminar at the Ozaukee Humane Society, 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM. For more information call 262 377-7580

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Barking, despite popular belief, is not your dog attempting to communicate. Dog communication is all nonverbal. 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 need not know why your dog is barking in order to stop it.

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 short, sharp noise called a “correction” such as “eh” or “tssht” to break their focus and get them to focus on you and then rewarding the lack of barking. 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.

THE TRUTH TO EASILY MAINTAINING A FRESH WATER AQUARIUM Patrick and Melissa Verner, The Betta Boutique, LLC, Appleton, WI Companies want to make it more difficult than it needs to be to sell you more stuff. We have first hand experience with taking care of freshwater aquariums. We know for a fact that you do not need any fancy or expensive equipment to be able to maintain your aquarium. However you need the basics to be able to maintain your aquarium.

Never use soap or any kinds of cleaners in your aquarium.

First and foremost you need a good water conditioner as it makes tap water safe for fish. Water conditioner is important to use every time you add water to your tank, whether it is from evaporation or during your weekly water changes. Almost all city tap water contains chlorine, when you use a water conditioner it neutralizes chlorine and chloramines typically found in tap water making it safe for your fish. Lets not forget that using a water conditioner also detoxifies heavy metals, ammonia, and other elements released from fish waste. Water conditioner also aids in restoring the natural slime coat to the skin and gills of fish.

Secondly you need a good gravel vac. If you are new to the hobby you may be wondering what a gravel vac is, well, we will tell you. A gravel vac consists of a clear, wide, rigid, plastic

tube, typically about 2” in diameter, attached to a narrow, flexible, siphon tube, typically about 1/2” in diameter.

A gravel vacuum uses the action of the water flowing through the siphon (and through the gravel to get into the siphon) to loosen debris from the gravel and remove that debris and solid waste from your fish tank. If you watch the water flow through the siphon you keep siphoning the same spot until the water is clear, then you move the gravel vac to the next spot until you have gone over every inch of your aquarium. Using a gravel vac is an important part of your routine aquarium maintenance as it removes the decaying debris from the tank.

Last you need to have some filter media cartridges on hand for your filter.

Let’s talk about starting a good maintenance schedule for your aquarium to keep it healthy. You will be going in four week cycles from the time you set-up your aquarium. In the beginning you may do more water changes until your tank is established, which we will talk about in another article. Another good thing to keep in mind before we go over the maintenance schedule, is that fish do not need bright lights.

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If your dog is barking to get attention, you are stuck between the proverbial rock and a hard place. If you try to correct this behavior, they get the attention they seek. If you ignore it, chances are you will become frustrated with your dog. The best thing to do is to exercise your dog twice a day for 45 minutes each time. Remember that your dog will drain more energy if they are concentrating on walking next to you rather than yanking you down the street. Also, getting a dog into train-

ing will provide a bond between you and your dog in order to put them into a working position with you which will give him meaning.

When your dog barks at the postal carrier, they want this intruder to go away. This is a vicious cycle due to the fact that the postal worker goes away and the dog is, therein, rewarded. Introducing your dog to the postal worker is one way to go. Also, teaching your dog that it isn’t their house to protect.

Daily training practice and working with a trainer is a great way to show your dog that you are in charge and they don’t have to keep a watchful eye.

Bark collars are mostly ineffective.

They can teach a dog to fear what they are barking at instead of teaching them not to bark. This could perpetuate the problem. Take the time to work with them so they build the bond with you.

A bond of trust can go a long way in creating the “Alpha/pack” relationship in your house. If you aren’t going to take the time to work with your dog to train them properly, you should rethink having a dog at all.

Whatever you do, never hit your dog for barking, and don’t get frustrated.

Alpha Dogs never get mad...they demonstrate their authority. Be the Alpha Dog.

Editors Note: Alpha Dog, Tamara welcomes your questions on pet training, please email her at the email above or by mail: Pet Journal Attn: Alpha Dog 3120 S. Business Dr. Suite 270 Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524

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by Dr. Karen M. Strickfaden, Countrycare Animal Complex, Green Bay, WI ask-the-vet@petjournalmidwest.com

Living with Arthritis

rubbing against each other. As the condition progresses, the friction can wear The signs of arthritis in our pets often down and damage the bones themcreep up so slowly we may find it hard to selves. spot them at first. We often contribute it Treating Osteoarthritis to our pet “just getting older”. Maybe Although there is no cure for osteoyour dog takes longer to get going in the morning, or your cat just doesn’t jump arthritis, it can be well managed with appropriate medical treatment, envionto higher places like she used to. ronmental changes, diet and exercise.

Options for treatment can depend on Diagnosing Arthritis The first step is to correctly diagnose the severity of the arthritis and which your pet’s condition. Finding out where joint(s) are involved. the arthritis is located and how severe 1. Change the environment: the problem is becomes the first step · Changing the environment can toward an appropriate treatment plan. help an animal deal with their This requires at least a physical examiphysical challenges easier. nation and X-rays by your veterinarian. · Keep litter boxes, food and water dishes at a comfortable Osteoarthritis, also called degeneraheight and easily accessible tive joint disease, can affect any joint in on a non-slip surface. the body-it is most common in weight · Supply a padded surface to bearing joints such as the shoulders, cushion your pet’s joints while hips, elbows, knees and ankles. Arthritis he sits or sleeps. Place the can also affect their back/spine creating bedding in a warm, draft-free discomfort. location. · Make slippery surfaces like Common Symptoms wood or linoleum floors safer Animals can’t readily communicate with non-skid runners. their pain to us in our language. We · Ramps can help animals make have to interpret their behavior and it up and down stairs or off their response to pain. Animals with the porch or car. arthritis might avoid the activities that they used to enjoy such as jumping on 2. Exercise can go a long way toward furniture or into the car. They may have a harder time moving around or getting making your pet more comfortable. comfortable. They might have trouble Light activity can strengthen muscles, getting up from a laying position or they keep ligaments and tendons flexible, may limp on one or more legs. They prevent obesity and helps blood circumay walk or run with an altered gait, of- late to stiff joints. Do not overdo with ten resisting movements that require full strenuous exercise or you can cause extension or flexion of their legs. Other more damage to their joints. symptoms may be more vague, such as 3. Diet: Obesity makes arthritis hard being upset when touched or they become depressed. They may have less of to manage. It increases the stress on their joints and makes it harder for them an appetite or just seem grumpy. to move.

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4. Medical Treatments are helpful to Middle-age to geriatric, large breed dogs are most commonly affected with keep your pet comfortable in their goldosteoarthritis. It is most easily seen in en years. · NSAID’s (non-steroidal antilarge breed dogs because of the weight inflammatory drugs) include their frame carries, but cats and smaller Aspirin, Metacam or Deradogs are often affected as well. In fact, maxx. They can reduce pain almost all elderly dogs and cats suffer and inflammation in your from degenerative joint disease to some pet’s joints, allowing them to degree. be more comfortable. · Adequan is a PSGAG that helps What happens? to increase joint fluid and Over time, the cartilage that cushions repair cartilage in damaged joints wears down and the bones start

joints. This method can be very effective for managing arthritis. · Integrative therapies such as acupuncture and animal chiropractic can help reduce your pet’s pain and help the body heal. · Nutritional supplements such as Glucosamine, MSM, Chondroitin sulfate etc. can help your pet’s joints. There are many products available and the right one will vary with each individual pet’s condition.

5. Surgery is an option for some cases of arthritis. The joint may be replaced or reconstructed to give more stability or to remove chipped or damaged bone.

Consult with your veterinarian for the best option(s) for your pet’s specific condition.

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Lights from the house during the day is enough light for them. Keeping the lights on for long hours creates an ugly, brown algae building up on your tank’s glass, gravel and decorations. Turn the tank light on only when you want to view the fish. If you have a planted tank then is beyond the scope of this article and we will have more information on planted tank maintenance in future articles.

This is the best way to start and keep your aquarium maintenance cycle.

Week 1: Ten percent water change, wipe down inside of tank with soft cloth Week 2: Gravel vac while doing a ten percent water change, it is okay if you do a little more. Remember to take out all of your decorations before gravel vacuuming and clean them as well.

Week 3: Ten percent water change, wipe down inside of tank with soft cloth Week 4: Replace filter cartridge as well as a ten percent water change By doing the four week cycle that we have laid out for you,will help you have a healthy, clean tank.

Editors note: Patrick and Melissa are the owners of Tropical Fish by The Betta Boutique, in the KK Center Mall in Appleton. For more information please visit their website: thebettaboutique.com.

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three-legged dog appeared in our October, 2011 edition. Both of these issues With Bart, the hurricane survivor, Tri are available online at: issues.petjounalmidwest.com/r1/ Pod, the three quarters of a dog as arch_region1.html.

Doug put it when he came home with her after Karen said no more dogs for a Photos: while, Mishka fit right in and became a Left: Doug Weiss with Mishka loving part of this happy home.

Mishka from page 1.

Right: (clockwise from left) Again I would like to thank Doug And Karen Weiss, Tri-Pod, Mishka, Doug, Karen Weiss for all the love and joy they and Bart bring, not only to animals, but to humans too.

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Decking Your Halls and Keeping Your Ferret Safe

by Sue Holme, Ferret Underground Rescue and Adoption Center The holidays are approaching in the usual fast and furious manner. Most people are dressing their homes with wonderfully sparkly and shimmering decorations and bringing the outdoors in with every variety of pine imaginable. If you are a ferret owner, sharing your home for the holidays with these perpetual two-year olds can and is a real challenge. All things that catch the light also catch the eye of our furry little friends. Nothing brings out the Indiana Jones in your ferret more than a challenge of adventure. Whether it is climbing a pitch-filled, tinsel and light bedecked tree or scrambling under that strategically placed tree skirt, both of these adventures can lead to some big problems.

Your Christmas tree itself makes your home smell of the pine essence, but when your ferret breathes in those intense aromas for an extended period of time, it can irritate those small, sensitive lungs. With a real pine, this also brings the problem of the sticky pitch.

We have all experienced the difficulty of getting pine pitch off our skin. Getting it off of the fur of any small animal is a potential nightmare. Using peanut butter or mayonnaise to help loosen the pitch can be of help, but it is still quite a mess.

Along with the tree, whether it is an artificial or real comes an abundance of light strings and extension cords. If you have a ferret that has a habit of chewing on his bedding or toys, these string and cords can be another potential hazard.

The cords not only carry deadly electricity, but the outer rubber covering can hold toxic lead and these bits of rubber, if ingested, can accumulate in the stomach or intestines and cause a blockage.

In my house we try so hard to conceal these cords behind furniture and tree skirts and keep them tucked away out of sight. As most ferret owners know, out of sight, dark quiet places are right up their alley.

All the ornaments, tinsel, and garland that we pile on our tree can also bring more potential for stomach or bowel obstruction. These tiny bit of sparkle and glitz can make a serious mess of your ferret’s digestive tract.

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pinky finger and their intestines are smaller than a pencil in diameter.

Wrapping gifts is also an enticement for ferrets. They love boxes, tissue paper, and wrapping paper. Beware again of ingestion; the ribbon and metallic papers can be harmful if they are eaten. There have been many a story about a ferret crawling into a dark cozy box and being inadvertently wrapped up along with the intended gift. Watch these little guys; they are on high alert when new things are added to their daily routines. And are persistent and tenacious on their quest to explore.

With the holidays also come open houses, family and friend visits, and more potential for chaos. With the door opening and closing more frequently, keep in mind where your ferrets are.

The best solution is to keep them in a room away from the festivities or put them safely in their cage. It takes only a few seconds for your ferret to be out on the street.

We all enjoy the extra treats and beverages that are part of our parties. Ferrets are attracted to liquors and beers, chocolate and other sweets.

Watch out for that random glass left sitting around or tray of treats. Sweets or any kind are not good for your ferret, and the even a small amount of alcohol can lead to a poisoning.

Candles create a wonderful atmosphere during the holiday season with the play of light and the fragrances they emit. Please be cautious of those open flames and dripping wax. As with all open flames and pets, extra caution is always a good idea.

Gift opening is another chaotic event. Ferrets love to hide and conceal small bits of treasure. Nothing would be more frustrating as you are putting together that much anticipated toy and you are missing the crucial small package of screws or connectors. Ferrets are notorious little thieves. They have earned their little masks.

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Heartbreak at Home: The ‘Tail’ of Lucy Lu

by Tamara Pool, 4-Paws Private Training The healing power of a dog is one of the best medicines you could ever ask for. What happens when that is ripped from you?

In Sheboygan, there is a family that has experienced the worst pain imaginable. They lost a child in May 2009.

In the midst of this pain, they had a little West Highland White Terrier puppy (Westie) named Lucy. Lucy was just a few months old when Jake died. However, they had bonded immediately and were inseparable. Little Lucy Lu, as we affectionately refer to her, was a light in the dark for this family. She helped bring them through their pain and back to a feeling of happiness.

This happiness continued with the addition of Phoenix, a Cairn Terrier from the same breeder as Lucy in McHenry Co., IL. Lucy was under contract to the breeder, Carol, to produce a litter of puppies for her before she was spayed. The Graff family went down to Illinois several times to attempt to breed Lucy. The final time it worked and the little 2 year old Lucy was finally pregnant.

The pictures never showed up in Deb’s email. She then said she wouldn’t send pictures because Lucy and her puppies were “dirty” and she didn’t want to take pictures of them like that.

On Sunday, October 2, the Graffs were planning on going to Illinois to see Lucy and her pups. Before they were able to make it down there, Deb got an email from the breeder accusing her of stealing Lucy and her puppies. The email came nearly 24 hours after Lucy and her pups went missing and it was 48 hours before the breeder called the police. Suspicion instantly grew inside the broken hearts of Lucy’s parents. They were now suspects in the abduction of Lucy and the pups. After a visit from the Sheboygan Co. Sheriffs Department, the Graffs were cleared of any connection to the case and began a case of their own.

After 3 weeks in the hands of the McHenry Co. IL Patrol division, and having no breaks in the case, it is now in the hands of Detective David Mullen with the McHenry Co. IL Sheriffs Department. He is now, 3 weeks after the abOn September 15 of this year Deb duction, the first to look into the breeder and Dan Graff took their little Lucy down as being involved with the crime. to Illinois so Lucy could have her pupLucy Lu and her puppies are still pies. They dropped her off in the supposedly capable hands of her breeder. missing. If you have any information This faith in the breeder would, however, regarding this case, please call Det. Mulbe short-lived. The puppies were born len at 815-334-4756. There is a cash the following Sunday night. A litter of 8 reward for the safe return of Lucy and puppies, including 3 males and 4 females her puppies. and 1 male that didn’t make it. Carol Photo: Lucy Lu called Deb and said she’d send pictures Photo courtesy of the Graff’s of the puppies right away for Deb to see.

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Photos of your Pets Adopted from Rescues and Shelters

L to R: Buddy, Kealy, Buttons, and Piggy.

Buddy was found on the side of a road in Alabama. Kealy was a Human Society adoption after abandonment. Buttons came from Lakeshore Human Society and chose her owners. Piggy was found in a dumpster as a kitten. Holly H., Two Rivers, Wis.

Honey was adopted from the Washington Co. Humane Society. She is sitting here looking regal, but most of time like rolling on her back wanting a tummy rub. John A., Grafton, Wis.

Pumpkin (left) and Harley (above). Pumpkin was adopted 11 -12 years ago and Harley was adopted 1.5 years ago from the Fond Du Lac Human Society. Pumpkin feels right at home this time of year with all of his pumpkins and is ready for the trick or treaters. Harley is a sweet Bombay with perfect table manners and loves corn on the cob.

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Ozzie was adopted from the Door County Humane Society in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. This is his spooky look due to his blue eyes.

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Keep Fido Safe from Winter Weather Cold Saftey Tips from the Wisconsin Humane Society MILWAUKEE – It’s soon to be the time of year Wisconsinites have come to know and love – bitter cold temperatures along with snowy and icy streets.

The Wisconsin Humane Society would like to remind people who care for animals that this time of year may pose threats to their furry friends, and suggest the following tips to avoid cold weather perils and help keep their animals safe: • Keep your animals inside. Even Northern Breed dogs like Malamutes and Chow Chows need heated, comfortable shelter away from bitter cold temperatures and high winds to stay safe. Only take your dogs outside long enough to relieve him/herself and keep cats indoors at all times.

• If you see spilled antifreeze, clean it up. The sweet taste of this lethal poison actually attracts animals.

Use more animal-friendly formulations of products if possible, such as propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.

• When your dog comes in out of the rain, snow or ice, thoroughly wipe off his or her legs, feet and stomach.

Salt and antifreeze can kill dogs, so it is very important that these harmful substances are wiped off before your dog has a chance to lick them off his or her own paws. The Wisconsin Humane Society sells booties that can be worn by dogs to help prevent salt and antifreeze from sticking to paw pads. Also, pay special attention to your canine’s paw pads. Snow and ice caught between the pads can make them bleed.

• Before you start your car, beep your horn several times. Cats often look for warm places to rest, and the hood of your car or even underneath the vehicle might be options for them. By honking your horn, cats will be alerted to run away.

• Always keep your dog leashed on snow and ice. Despite their powerful noses dogs often lose their scent in the snow and ice, and can easily become lost.

• The cold weather typically means the furnace is cranked up. It’s dangerous for animals to rest under or near a radiator or other heating system.

Consider placing an appropriate cover that is especially made for heating systems so animals can be safe from these areas. Also, find a warm place for your furry friend to sleep – away from heaters, but not near a cold draft.

• Never leave your companion animal alone in the car, especially in cold weather. The car can quickly become a refrigerator and your beloved animal can freeze to death.

For more information about the Wisconsin Humane Society, or to view a comprehensive list of animals currently available for adoption, please visit www. wihumane.org.

Charlie (left) and Sophie (above) were both adopted from Deb’s Kitten Rescue in Omro, Wis. Charlie is their ‘old man’ and is very shy, well-mannered, and likes to cuddle on his own terms. Sophie has been a very sick kitty and takes daily vitamin supplements to keep her from getting infections. Sophie like to play the piano or pluck guitar strings in the morning to let her owners know she is hungry.

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Daisy Mae was adopted from a pet rescue in Wautoma, Wis. three years ago. She came from an abusive home and was terrified of people, but that did not stop her from jumping into the arms of her new owners.

Debbie F., Location Unknown.

Sadie “Sadie McGee” was adopted from the Sheb. Co. Humane Society. She greeted her owners with a hug and a lick. She love yogurt, sunning herself, and watching rabbits, birds and squirrels.

Janet & Eric V., Plymouth, Wis.

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Spike, a Bulldog, poses for a picture, Melissa & Jason, Luxemburg, Wis.

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Your Cat’s Tail, Ear, and Eye Signals from catsinternational.org Tails When the tail is erect for its full length, it is used as a greeting to another cat or to a friendly human and is an invitation for contact rubbing. This can also be a request for food. The tail flicks of a seated cat often indicates irritation. Tail wagging can range from small irritated flicks which may express indecision--wavering between two possible courses of action--or in its most pronounced form, it can be the prelude to a fight between two male cats and undoubtedly accompanied by growling.

A tail that is held down with an elevated rump belongs to an aggressive cat that is standing sideways near another cat. A fluffed-up, arched tail is seen when a cat stands with its back arched (the “Halloween cat”) and it is torn between being aggressive or defensive. A fluffed tail that is positioned straight out or down, is seen when the decision moves toward aggression. (All of these tail positions can be observed when two kittens engage in play fighting.) The tail that is wrapped against the cat’s body may mean that the cat is contented or for a nervous cat, it is a defensive posture.

Ears If the tail alone doesn’t give you enough information about what the cat is thinking, take a look at the ears. Cats involved in a standoff will make threatening sounds, but to really understand what is happening, check the ear position. The defender’s ears will lie down flat against the head for protection. The

cat whose ears are lying flat, but with a twist, so that the tips of the back of the ear can be seen from the front, is the aggressor. Forward-pointing ears are used by confident, curious, cats to listen for sounds in front of them. A cat that is hunting prey (or playing) will also keep its ears forward to collect as much auditory information as possible in order to execute a successful pounce.

Eyes In a standoff situation the defending cat’s pupils will be dilated to provide the cat with wider peripheral vision, an advantage in anticipating an attack. The aggressor’s pupils narrow to give him better depth perception, an advantage in judging where to attack. While dilated pupils can indicate fear, they are also indicative of the light conditions. In dim light the pupils expand to allow as much light to enter the eye as possible. Perhaps one of the most wonderful of feline body signals, but one that is most often missed by even the most observant of cat owners, is the slow eye blink. According to Roger Tabor, in his interesting and informative book,Cat Behavior, a Complete Guide to Understanding How Your Cat Works, “Blinking is a very powerful communication as a reassurance signal and is commonly used between cats when they are sitting or lying in a hunchedup, sphinx-like position. I have used the blink to relax house cats, feral cats, and even tigers in the wild...

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by Seth Minaker, Pet Journal Staff Writer SMinaker@petjournalmidwest.com Brrrrrr, its getting cold. Even with all their fur, dogs and cats need to stay warm in colder months, just like us.

Older pets suffer from arthritis, which gets worse in the cold, so keeping them warm is a must. A great place to start keeping your pet warm is in your home.

Most of us set our thermostats low in winter, to keep down heating costs, but it’s the pets that often suffer. Think about buying a small heater (a pet safe one, of course), to put in your pet’s favorite room to sleep, or next to his bed.

Remember that it is much colder where he’s sleeping on the floor, than your bed.

When buying a pet bed, a good idea is to look for one with a heater pad. There are a variety; regular beds, chiropractic foam, reflective heat insulators, adjustable heat pads, and more, depending on your pet, budget, and looks. You’ll find something to suit you and your pets needs. Dogs will often head straight to their warm bed after coming in from the cold. They will use it.

small, they have them all. Remember to measure your dog before you buy. For clothes, measure from his collar to the base of his tail. Some clothes are just for looks, so try to find ones that advertise that it will keep your dog warm. Look to purchase a coat or sweater that seems strong, warm, and will dry out quickly.

If your dog wants to go out again, you wouldn’t want him wearing wet clothes.

You might even want to purchase two for that same reason. If you have a male dog, make sure the belly cut is high enough, so he doesn’t pee inside it. For boots, get a piece of paper and a pencil.

Lay his paw on the paper, and draw a line at the back of his pad, and another at the front of his claws. Allow a little extra (1/8 to 1/4 inch is usually good) and purchase the boots that match the final measurement closest. If you’re having trouble finding some, purchase boots that are a little bigger instead of smaller.

I learned that the hard way. You might want to check if the store you purchase your clothes or boots from allows reKeeping your dog warm when he turns. Sometimes, like our clothes, they goes outside, is also something to think just don’t fit right. about. Many pets won’t even go out for a walk, or to play, when it gets too cold.

That’s all for this month. Keep warm, My dog was the same, until I purchased and have fun shopping with your pet! him a sweater, and a full snowsuit. Dog clothes may seem ridiculous to some , but for a lot of dogs, especially small Editors Note: Have a product you ones, they serve a great purpose. Not would like reviewed? Email Seth at: only will your dog look adorable, but sminaker@petjournalmidwest.com he’ll go outside for a much longer time.

With that, he’ll also stay healthier and more active. Boots are also very useful, namely for dogs with long fur surrounding their paws. Because they keep the snow from sticking to the fur surrounding there paws, they keep there feet warmer. As an example, dogs’ pads have the same sensitivity as the palm of your hand, and try sticking that in the snow! Look at your local PETCO, or online, (www.petedge.com is one of my favorites) and you’ll find a HUGE variety of pet clothes and boots. Large,

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by Kristin Ahrens, K&R Small Animal Sanctuary Everyone has a different opinion about what makes a rabbit the perfect pet for them but admittedly looks do factor into the decision. Unfortunately some rabbits are often overlooked solely based upon color. The most commonly passed over rabbits are solid black.

Animal shelters have actually dubbed the problem as “black dog syndrome”. As we all know most of these animals have great personality but these tend to be the last pets adopted.

There are several possibilities to this growing problem.

One possible reason these bunnies are passed over is because they do not photograph as well as lighter-colored rabbits. Since so many people skip a visit to the local animal shelter and start their pet search online these animals have less of a chance. A black animal is harder to see in a photo. Often it is difficult to visualize their expression or see the sparkle in their eyes.

Another possibility is that since the color is so uniform they may appear plain or lacking character. People are looking for a face to fall in love with and when they can’t see the spirit of the black colored rabbit, their eye is caught by a lighter-colored bunny. People are often drawn to a lighter or brighter colored rabbit. In a group of animals the majority of people will be drawn to the lighter colored animal in the bunch.

Even with people at a fancy party; many will be dressed in muted or dark tones and the one that wears “flashy” colors will be the talk of the room.

Superstitions may also be a factor for some people. Often black dogs are seen as aggressive and black cats are seen as bad luck. Unfortunately these beliefs may have spilled over into the rabbit world.

We have seen the “black dog syndrome” to be true in our sanctuary as well. Since K&R Small Animal Sanctuary does not have an adoption center we rely on Pet Finder and Facebook for most of our adoptions. Our adopters do not get to watch all the rabbits interact before they make their decision.

They have to narrow down their choices based on pictures and the biographies written by our foster parents. We do

our best to take great pictures and write awesome bios but even then the black colored ones are the rabbits we hold onto the longest.

In truth I find them quite appealing. All the black rabbits I know have wonderful personalities! They are quite cute and the solid black is very flashy.

Some of them even have a sheen to their coat you won’t find in other colors.

And when they shed on my clothes I don’t even notice!!

The next time you are looking to adopt a rabbit (or a dog or cat) take personality into account. Talk to the shelter volunteers or the workers at the rescue group, and make an informed decision. When an adopter skips over the black colored bunny and meets another bunny they might find cute based solely on a picture, the black colored rabbit again loses a chance at a forever home. These rabbits have great qualities, just like their flashier counterparts.

Please won’t you give these black beauties a chance!!

Editors note: Kristin Ahrens is cofounder of the K&R Small Animal Sanctuary a rescue specializing in small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals. To find out more about K&R Small Animal Sanctuary or to see their adoptable pets go to: krsmallanimalsanctuary.vpweb.com

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The UPS Store - Sheboygan 3120 S Business Dr Sheboygan, WI 920 453-5934

Talk to the Paw 1011 Washington St Manitowoc, WI 920 684-9663

Fringe Benefits Thrift Store 725 S. Taylor Dr., Sheboygan & 223 N. Seymour St., Fond Du Lac

Happy Tails Pet Grooming & Boarding N7894 Hwy. 42 Howards Grove WI 920 912-6066

Sud-Z-Paws 2525 S. Business Dr. Sheboygan, WI 920 457-7297 Walgreen’s Drugstores Chilton, Fond Du Lac, Manitowoc, Plymouth, Sheboygan, & Two Rivers, WI Walgreen’s Drugstores Cedarburg, Grafton, Hartford, Jackson, Saukville, &West Bend, WI

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by Diana Schmidt, Happy Tails Pet Grooming and Boarding groomingyourpet@petjournalmidwest.com Maintaining a Healthy Coat longer than the guidelines below, the process becomes longer and more dif● Make sure your dog is getting ficult and your dog will hate visiting the high quality, balance nutrition. groomer. ● Brush and/or comb your dog at least twice a week (even the breeds with short coats.) ● Do not bathe a matted dog - the snarls will tighten up and become impossible to brush out. Take her or him to a professional for dematting. ● Clean your dog’s eyes daily (twice a day to avoid stains if he or she has a light coat.) Just a damp tissue or cotton ball to remove overnight eye discharge will do it!

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Coming in December With Thanksgiving behind us and fall is on its way out; the holiday shopping has started and Christmas is just ahead. Look for the December issue of Pet Journal at one of our many distribution locations. Coming in the December issue we will be bringing to you the following:

● Every 4 - 6 weeks for long coats ● Every 8 - 10 weeks for short coats

Editors note: Diana welcomes your questions on grooming; please email her at groomingyourpet@petjournalmidwest.com or by mail at: Pet Journal Attn: Grooming your Pet 3120 S Business Dr Ste 270 Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524

Keeping your Pets Safe During the Holidays Christmas Edition Eco News & more articles of Pet/Animal interest.

More from our columnists: Ask the Alpha Dog

● Keep your dog on schedule for professional grooming. If you wait

Ask Scrappy!

Grooming your Pet Holistic & Natural Options for your Pets Ask the Vet Pet Journal Word Search Pictures of your Pets and more!

Manifestations of Stress

Signals from page 13.

It is important to put them at their ease by allowing them to read the signals that tell them you are not a threat.” (It is also a great way to say “I love you” to your favorite feline companion.)

A continuous stare has the opposite effect on cats. It is threatening and unsettling and is used effectively by cats in maintaining territorial distance. This explains why a cat that enters a room of strangers, all of whom are cat lovers except for one, will choose to approach the non-cat lover, the only one who is not staring at him.

Editors Note: Cats International was founded by Betsy Libscomb, 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.

from catsinternational.org When a friendly, extroverted cat suddenly becomes nervous and reactive, it is generally obvious to the owners that the cat is stressed. Stress may not be as easily detected in the shy, introverted cat who may be manifesting stress by sitting in a fixed posture, immobile for long periods of time. Cats handle stress in different ways depending on their personalities. Eysenck (1960) who did research on the human manifestations of stress, suggested that the position of neurotic individuals on the introversion/extroversion scale determined the type of the neurotic behaviors they exhibited. He found that introverts tend to suffer from phobias or obsessional symptoms, while extroverts are more likely to engage in hysterical, antisocial, or self-destructive behavior.

The same may apply to cats.

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Common manifestations of stress in cats: Inappropriate elimination (litterbox problems) Territorial marking behaviors, including spraying Excessive grooming and self-mutilation Immobility (depression) and hiding Redirected aggression (toward people or other pets) Excessive vocalization

• Loss of appetite • Restlessness All of these behaviors can also be symptoms of illness, so it is important to take the cat to the veterinarian as soon as possible to rule out health problems as being the cause for the aberrant behavior.

Stress-related Housesoiling Problems One of the most common feline responses to stress is inappropriate elimination. The bladder is the cat’s stress target. If the source of stress is the litter or the litterbox itself (too dirty, too perfumed, too confining) then the stool or urine is often deposited right next to the litterbox. (See our recommendations for “The Prevention and Solution of Litterbox Problems”.)

If the cat is experiencing territorial anxiety over the sight of cats, dogs, or wildlife outside, then the cat may spray windows, doors, drapes or prominent objects in the room where the windows are located. Blocking the cat’s view of the outside may help to eliminate these marking problems.

It may be that the cat is stressed by another cat in the household. Perhaps he is ambushed on his way to the

litterbox or he is afraid to pass through the other cat’s territory to get to his litterbox. A systematic program of desensitization and counterconditioning is essential to reconcile the cats to each other.

When the cat urinates in front of the owner or on beds, furniture, or clothing, the message is clearly that the cat has a severe health problem, or that he is severely stressed by something in the environment. If he selects a particular person’s clothing or bedding for his toilet area, it generally means that this person is the source of his anxiety. It can be a positive or negative message.

Most likely, the cat is exhibiting separation anxiety, or a status conflict. Having this person give the cat food treats as well as extra attention may solve the problem. It is also necessary to keep clothes and other previous targets away from the cat for awhile.

Some stress-related behavior problems yield more readily to behavior modification strategies when the cat is treated with an anti-anxiety medication.

A non-sedative drug, such as Buspirone, relaxes the cat, but unlike Valium, it enables the cat to continue learning so that retraining can steadily proceed.

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PET JOURNAL CLASSIFIEDS Pet Journal classifieds are a free service for our readers. Classifieds are for free or paid services offered by individuals or families, such as a teenager looking for a dog walking job over the summer. Classifieds are also available for our Local Humane Societies/Shelters and Animal Rescues to post their needs lists.

Please contact the respective Humane Society/ Shelter/Rescue if you have questions or would like to donate an item or two. Events from our advertisers and readers will also be printed as space allows.

To place your classified ad please email Pet Journal at: petjournal@petjournalmidwest. com. Please include the following when submitting your classified: Name, Phone, email, best time to call (in case there is a problem with your classified ad), what text you would like in your ad. Please limit to 25 words and keep your wording clean. Remember this is a family paper. How many months you would like the listing to be available for, and list in the subject of your email “PJ Classified”. If you would prefer to mail it to us, you may do so, with the same items as requested above. Mail it to: Pet Journal attn: PJ Classified’s 3120 S. Business Dr. STE 270 Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524 Please submit your classified no later than the 20th of the month to make the next edition.

Section 1: Individual/Family Classifieds Section 1.1: Puppies for Sale

Shih-Yzu puppies for sale. They are ACA Registered. 2 Females - 8 months old, have all shots.

2 Females and 3 Males - 8 weeks old. $500 for the females and $400 for the males. Call 920-5889113.

AKC Gordon Setter Pups Ready for forever home.

Champion show blood lines. Vet checked, shots, wormed, dew claws removed. Both parents on site. 920-757-5699/920-213-7440

Section 2: Humane Societies & Animal Rescues/Shelters Needs Lists Section 2.1: Humane Societies Eastshore Humane Association of Chilton, WI is looking for: • Non-scoopable Cat Litter • Purina Cat Chow -or• Purina Complete • Purina Dog Chow • Laundry Detergent

EASTSHORE HUMANE ASSOCIATION COLLECTS WEIGHT CIRCLES FROM PURINA CAT AND DOG FOOD PRODUCTS Please help out by sending us the weight circles. The Purina products include: Purina dog and cat food products such as Pro Plan, Purina One, Purina Cat Chow & Kitten Chow, Kit ‘N Kaboodle, Happy Cat, Purina Veterinary Diets.

These weight circles enable Eastshore to earn points toward the purchase of Purina products for the shelter animals. As an added bonus, the weight circles from Purina dog food products can also be used to help Eastshore Humane pay the veterinarian bills!

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 items - new or used • Other Needs • Bleach • Q-tips • Band-aids • First Aid & Medical supplies • Rubbing Alcohol • Laundry Detergent • Garbage Bags (20 gal or larger) • Dawn dish soap • Mop heads (heavy duty) • Paper towels • Sandwich Bags (Ziploc or fold top) • Small paper plates & paper cups • Copy paper - white or color • Stamps 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.

Ozaukee Humane Society of Saukville, WI is looking for: • Digital Camera with rechargeable battery, at least 7 megapixel preferred • Dish Soap • Small Dog Training Treats • Laundry Detergent (for High Efficiency Washers) • Postage stamps • Kongs • Fabric - large, colorful solid material • 8 oz. - 12 oz. disposable cups • 45-gallon garbage bags • Aspen Bedding • Bleach • Bottle Brushes • Cardstock paper • Cat-nail clippers (scissor type) • Cat toys • Copy paper, white & color, 8.5” x 11” • Dog toys (Nylabones, squeaky toys, ropes, hard rubber balls, ect.)

• Hand Sanitizer • Highlighters • Kitchen scrub brushes with handles • LaserJet mailing labels (Avery 5160) • Lingerie bags (for washing small toys) • Mailing envelopes, 9 x 12 or 10 x 13 • Manila folders (letter size only) • Paper towels • Peanut butter • Pens • Post-it-notes • Printer ink cartridges ◊ Canon (5PGBK, 8C, 8M, 8Y) ◊ HP (23, 45, 92, 94, 95)

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Rabbit pellets (no fruit or seed mix) Rechargeable AA batteries, with charger Scissors Soft Dog Toys Staples Steno notepads Stretch & “Scratch” cardboard scratching pads Swiffer Dusters Timothy hay Toilet paper Vinyl (non-latex) gloves Wild birdseed

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 ● “Natures Variety Instinct” or Grain free Dog Food* (for dogs with special dietary needs) ● Purina Puppy chow ● Liver Sausage (to hide medication for dogs) ◊ Cat Needs ● Non-scoopable cat litter* (we always need litter) ● “Before Grain” dry food* (for cats with special dietary needs) ● Septic Swaps* (can get at Walgreens) ● Baby Food* ● Feliway Spray ◊ Small Animal Needs ● Hamster/Gerbil food* ● Aspen bedding* (can get at Fleet Farm - called Horse Cubes) ● Timothy Hay* ● Carefresh pet bedding* (any color) ● Vita drops* ● Ferret Vite* ● Guinea Pig food ● Toys/Treats ● Plastic Slinkys ● Rat pellets ● Ferret food • Shelter Needs ◊ Nurtical* ◊ Paper plates ◊ Toilet Paper ◊ Oster shaver blades - #40 ◊ Fabuloso floor cleaner ◊ Plastic clipboards - 9” x 12” ◊ 75 to 100 ft. Industrial strength

hoses New or working Dehumidifiers New or working Chest Freezers Postage stamps Thick “Welding” leather gloves (should go to the elbow) ◊ Eraser board markers ◊ Heating Pads with temp adjustment ◊ Gift Cards (Walmart, Office Max, Fleet Farm, Menards, Gas Cards) ◊ Toner for printers: ● HP DeskJet 990cse #78 - color ● HP DeskJet 990cse #45 - black ● HP #28 - Tricolor ● HP #27 - Black ● HP LaserJet 2200d #96A - black 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. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Section 2.2: Animal Rescues & Shelters Furry Bottoms Rescue of Plymouth, WI is looking for: • 4 - 4-shelve storage units on wheels To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Furry Bottoms Rescue at: 920.449.5084, by email at: info@furrybottomsrescue.com or visit their website: www.furrybottomsrescue.com.

All Animal Rescue Center project of the Eastern Wisconsin Herpetological Society & Rescue 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.

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.

Two Left Paws of Sheboygan, WI is looking for: • Dog/Cat food (Evo, Fromm, Wellnes, Feliade, Canide) • Canned wet food (any kind) • Clumping litter (any kind, non-sented) • Litter scoops • Puppy pads • Dog/Cat treats

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To donate any items on this list or if yoou have any questions, please contact Two Left Paws Animal Sanctuary at: 920.331.0100 or via their website at: www.twoleftpaws.org.

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Eco from page 5.

Ferrets from page 10.

People are like animals in many respects; some are “snowbirds” and head to warmer climates, some spend more time inside out of the elements and some of us even put on more weight or clothing to get us through the winter. No matter what you do, winter is inevitable in Wisconsin; hope you enjoy it however you can!

Amaryllis, paper white narcissus and poinsettia plants are beautiful, but can cause some serious stomach problems, neurological symptoms, and a whole variety of nasty side effects if ingested. It could be a lot of fun for a ferret to dig around in those pots and come up with the elusive bulbs. These are just another group of potential hazards to add to the list of things to keep out of sight and away from your ferret.

Editors Note: The editors of Pet Journal would like to welcome Kim with and the staff of the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary that will be bringing Eco News to you each month. If you have a question for the staff that you would like to see in a future issue of Pet Journal please email her at: econews@petjournalmidwest.com.

I can’t stress enough the importance of being vigilant in watching and protecting your ferret or any small animal that shares your home. The holiday chaos brings a potential for disaster around every corner. Keeping your ferret confined to an area that doesn’t include all these added risks take away the temptations. Your ferret’s safety and security can be the best holiday gift of all. An extra hour or two of one on one attention away from all the hubbub is a wonderful way of saying happy holidays. You are their best toy ever!

Sue Holme Director, Ferret Underground Rescue and Adoption Center

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