VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1
JANUARY 2013
PET JOURNAL FREE
WISCONSIN’S RESOURCE FOR ALL ANIMALS www.petjournalmidwest.com
WATCH THAT TAIL! by Kathy Beer Pet Journal Contributor The word, “mush” comes from the French word, marche. It’s the imperative form of marcher, which means to move forward. “To move forward over snow, usually with a dog sled,” is Webster’s explanation. The word was used by the French fur traders and trappers as they moved across the northern part of the continent with dog sleds in the early years of settlement. Dog sledding is a winter sport that allows dogs to work off excess energy by running in harness and pulling. Another winter sport that gives dogs both great exercise and pleasure is ski-joring. The dog still wears a harness. But instead of pulling a sled, the dog(s) pulls a skier. I ski-jor with either one or two dogs. When people see me on the trail, I hear one of two comments, “The dogs are doing all the work!” or “I wish my dog could do that.” The answer to the first question is, “It’s not as easy as it looks.” The answer to the second question is, “Your dog can.” Any dog can pull. Dogs like to please and they enjoy pleasing you. Before you start, be sure your dog knows verbal commands, be sure the harness fits correctly, and be prepared to do some physical work.
see TAIL on page 15 Photo Courtesy of Portraits by Design
COUPON
$400 off each 6lb bag of
VITAL ESSENTIALS FROZEN PATTIES
Family Pet Food Center
4 varieties to choose from: Beef, Chicken, Fish & Turkey
Fish Entrée Patties
Family Pet Food Center
Beef Entrée Patties
Reg. $26.99 - $29.99
NO LIMIT. Not valid with any other offer. Not valid with prior purchases. Coupon good only at Family Pet Food Center ONLY. Expires: Jauary 31, 2013
Turkey Entrée Patties
Chicken Entrée Patties
1228 S. Military Ave. Green Bay Corner of 9th & Military 920 490-9711 Hours: Mon - Fri 8 - 7 & Sat 8 - 5
2
PET JOURNAL
JANUARY 2013
BLI S
Y L L SF U
DELICIOU S
Grain Free Foods Treats Cookies Supplements The Best Chews! 1040 N Broadway, East De Pere 920 336-9525 The Place for Canine Behavor Training Offering a complete obedience curriculum provided by experienced trainer’s utilizing positive reinforcement: Puppy through Masters classes Canine Therapy Class Specialty Topics Classes In-Home Behavior Consultations Whole Life Care for Your Pet
920 921-5199
companionanimalcarefdl.com
Animal Foundation & Pet Pantry of Wis. Keeping pets at home by providing food assistance for animals.
We Are In Need Of . . . Cat, Kitten, Dog, Puppy, Rabbit, Bird, Fish, & Reptile Food Litter - Pet Toys - Trash Bags - Toweling Monetary Donations Are Appreciated With these donations we are able to assist individuals in keeping their pets fed and at home.
www.AFPPW.org
555 Fond du Lac Ave, FDL, WI
Make your reservation today......
Bus: 920-428-PETS (7387) Toll Free: 888-924-2333 E-mail: petsathome@yahoo.com
The Animal Foundation & Pet Pantry is a 501 (C) (3) not-for-profit orginization
petjournalmidwest.com
PET JOURNAL
facebook.com/petjournalmidwest
From the backyard to the barnyard, we have the feeds for all your needs!
2283 Hwy 44 Oshkosh, WI 54904 920 233-2066
+ 2 5 6 ( $ / 3 $ & $ : , / ' % , 5 '
FROMM Pet food - made in Wisconsin
' 2 * & $ 7 5 $ % % , 7 ' ( ( 5
AMERICAN NATURAL PREMIUM made in Wisconsin NUTRI SOURCE - made in Minnesota VERUS Pet food EXCLUSIVE Pet food PURINA NUTRENA TRIPLE CROWN MAZURI EXOTIC ANIMAL food
Northeastern Wisconsin’s newest all Natural Dog Treat Company WHEAT, CORN, SOY FREE & GRAIN FREE Biscuits
Chef baked and dog approved Treat your dpg to one of our Artisan Baked Biscuits
Available in these doggie approved flaVORS: bUCKY’S pEANUT bUTTER cRUNCHERS cHEESEHEADS dOOR cOUNTY aPPLE cHERR dELIGHTS bUCKY’S gRAIN fREE pEANUT bUTTER cRUNCERS Find Mr. Biscut Treats at fine retail locations in: Green Bay Fox Cities Door County Fond du Lac kARL & lANETTE rEEVES, 920-286-3907 oWNERS AND BISCUIT CHEFS EXTRAORDINAIRES
JANUARY 2013
www.mrbiscuittreats.com
gREEN bAY, wi
3
Enter weekly drawing for a free bag of food! (value up to $40)
Monday 8 - 5:30 Tuesday - Friday 8 - 6:00 Saturday 8 - noon Sunday Closed
NAME ADDRESS PHONE EMAIL
Best Friend Services, LLC
an innovative human support team servicing Sheboygan County
People Helping Animals, People, Residential Communities, and Non-Profit Organizations
A Service Business with a HEART for People and Animals General Services ¾ Companionship ¾ Errands ¾ Pet Sitting and pet care (not an hourly rate); help with behavioral issues ¾ General Home Care
¾ FREE CONSULTATION ¾ Discounts Available ¾ Reasonable Hourly Rates ¾ 5th Visit FREE! (3 Hour Maximum)
*Not CNA Certified
Give us a call - Let’s see how we can help you today! Call Susie or Jane @ 920 254 2584
bestfriendservicesllc@yahoo.com
PETS ARE FAMILY
WE GIVE...
OPTIONS & A CUSTOM PLAN
YOU GET...
HAPPIER, HEALTHIER PETS, & BETTER NUTRITION THRU A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
104 High St, Wrightstown 920 532-0638
give us a try, we’re here to help!
Now Accepting NEW Clients!
Carla D Christman, DVM Sue Roberts, DVM Laura L Oxley, DVM Office hours by Appointment Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 8 am - 8 pm Wednesday & Saturday - 8 am - 1 pm 1440 E Washington Ave., Madison
WE·RE DIFFERENT
WE KNOW...
4
PET JOURNAL
JANUARY 2013
www.krsmallanumalsanctury.com
www.petjournalmidwest.com
facebook.com/krsmallanimalsanct
Offering the Gift of Wellness to Our Animal Friends Natural Treats & Foods ͻ WĞƚ ƚƌĞĂƚƐ ďĂŬĞĚ ŽŶ ƐŝƚĞ ;ĨŽƌ ĚŽŐƐ͕ ĐĂƚƐ Θ ŚŽƌƐĞƐͿ ͻ ŝƌƚŚĚĂLJ ĂŬĞƐ ͻ 'ƌĂŝŶͲ&ƌĞĞ Θ ZĂǁ &ŽŽĚƐ ͻ Bones & Chews ͻ Toys tŚŽůĞƐĂůĞ ǀĂŝůĂďůĞ
Services for Animals & Their People ͻ Reiki & Energy Healing ͻ Healing Touch for Animals® ͻ ƐƐĞŶƟĂů KŝůƐ ͻ ůĂƐƐĞƐ Ͳ ZĞŝŬŝ Θ ƐƐĞŶƟĂů KŝůƐ
Alan & Ann Noyce, Owners
Treat Bakers ͻ Reiki Master Teachers
ŶŝŵĂů ZĞŝŬŝ dĞĂĐŚĞƌƐ Ͳ ^ŚĞůƚĞƌ ŶŝŵĂů ZĞŝŬŝ ƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶ Healing Touch for Animals® WƌĂĐƟƟŽŶĞƌƐ zŽƵŶŐ >ŝǀŝŶŐ ƐƐĞŶƟĂů KŝůƐ /ŶĚĞƉĞŶĚĞŶƚ ŝƐƚƌŝďƵƚŽƌ
920-490-9711
Mon. - Fri. 8-7 Sat. 8-5
for all your pet food and supply needs American Natural Premium BFF Bil Jac California Natural &DQLGDH &KLFNHQ 6RXS IRU WKH 6RXO 'LDPRQG 'U 7LP·V (92 (YROYH )URPP·V ,QQRYD 0HUULFN 7UHDWV &DQQHG )RRGV 1DWXUDO 3ODQHW 2UJDQLFV 1XWUL6RXUFH 3UHPLXP (GJH 3URIHVVLRQDO 3XUH 9LWD
Royal Canin Taste of the Wild Verus Vital Essentials Raw Frozen & Freeze Dried Weruva
Purina Feeds Nutrena Feeds Progressive Feeds Doctor’s Choice Products Shavings Stall Dry
Lawn Seed Kaytee Pretty Bird Wildlife Food PWI Plot Seed Sun Seed Zupreem Fertilizer Bird Toys Hu Bird Cages ge S Wild Bird Mixes o f T oys elect Wild Finch Mixes & T ion Bird Feeders rea Shepherd Hooks ts
Pulaski Warehouse, Inc.
5777 Quarry Dr. Pulaski
920-822-3536 Between Hwy 29 & Pulaski on Quarry Drive * Not all products available at Pulaski location.
Pulaski Warehouse, Inc.
1228 S. Milltary Ave Green Bay (Corner of 9th and Military)
Feeds for Every Need
HORSE DOG CAT BIRD WILD BIRD
305 E. College Ave., Appleton ͻ 920.954.1420 ͻ www.twopawsupbakery.com
Down to Earth NUTRITION
A New Kind of Pet Store
HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER
HEALTH, BEHAVIORIAL, & EMOTIONAL CONSULTATIONS SAFE TOYS-RUBBER & ORGANIC MATERIALS RAW AND BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE DIETS GRAIN FREE TREATS & FOODS ALLERGY, SKIN, & RESPIRATORY RELIEF DIGESTION, IBS & DIARRHEA RELIEF HIP, JOINT & ACL TEAR SUPPORT
2331 Velp Ave Suite M Green Bay
(920) 434-2073
facebook.com/petjournalmidwest
PET JOURNAL
JJANUARY ANUARY 2013
5
EDITORS NOTES
ABOUT OUR COVER MODEL
All creatures big and small enjoy bringing in the new year! With that in mind meet Checkers the guinea pig. On Christmas morning of 2011, Santa and his elves delivered Checkers to 4-year-old Bella. Checkers is our 1-year-old guinea pig that is absolutely adored by everyone in our family. He squeals in delight when we feed him lettuce, apples, celery, bell peppers and pomegranate and he often “popcorns” when we feed him his favorite foods. Bella’s favorite activities to do with Checkers are to take him outside to eat grass in the summertime, give him “Eskimo kisses” every day before and after school and dress him up like a reindeer! The Gonzales Family.
Dear Readers, Thank you for reading the January, 2013 issue of Pet Journal. This month you may have noticed some changes in the look of the publication. First, we have made it easier to read the page numbers by reversing the paw prints and making some changes to the title bars. Second, our Product Review column has a new home on page 7. Third, I would like to officially welcome Dr. Kim Everson of St. Bernard Medical Center as our new Ask the Vet columnist, you can find her column on page 17.
Coming in the next couple months are more articles on Reptiles from the Dane Area Herpetological Society. Work continues on writers for our book reviews, ecology news, aquatic life, and our upcoming farm section. If you would like more information, please email me. Our columnists would love to hear your questions. Contact information is found Have you liked our Facebook pages at the end of their respective columns! yet? Are you following us on twitter? Or are you part of our Google Plus Circle? If Pet Journal is looking for volunteers to you would like to like, follow or join our assist in the delivery of Pet Journal each circle see the Social Media Ad on page month. Time commitment is minimal at 17. a few hours per month, to visit locations in your area. Please contact me at either Coming up on February 2nd is the distribution@petjournalmidwest.com or Great Lakes Pet Expo at the Wisconsin 920-393-4818 to discuss which areas State Fair grounds. Look for the Febru- are available and would work for you. ary edition of Pet Journal in the lobby or on a table in the exhibit hall.
see EDITOR on page 20
Photo by Dawn Lemerond, Portraits By Design, Kaukauna, WI.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 - Watch that Tail! by K. Beer
5 - About our Cover Model Editors Notes 6 - Holistic & Natural Options for You & Your Pets hosted by C. Larson hosted by V. Rabe Harrison
7 - Pet Product Reviews by S. Minaker
8 - November Calendar 9 - Ask Scrappy!
hosted by Scrappy the Pit Bull
Pet Food Know what you are Gettinjg by N. Vandenberg
10 - How to Choose a Puppy! from The Practical Pet Vet
Alpha Dog
hosted by T. Pool
11 - Pet Adoption Section Pet Journal newspaper is publish by LSRB Media, LLC, on a monthly basis and is available free of charge to readers at various locations in the region that it is printed. The views represented by Columnists or Contributors in Pet Journal do not necessarily represent the views of Pet Journal or its parent company LSRB Media, LLC. Questions or comments regarding content can be made to petjournal@petjournalmidwest.com or by calling our offices at: (920) 393-4818. Pet Journal is always on the lookout for new advertiser’s if you are interested in advertising with us please contact our advertising department at advertising@ petjournalmidwest.com. To contact Pet Journal by mail, please send all correspondence to our mailbox at: Pet Journal, Attn: Advertising Department 3120 S. Business Dr., Suite 270, Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524. If you have any questions for a specific columnist, please contact them via the email at the end of their respective columns. If you have a questions for a specific department, please contact them via their email address list below. Event Submissions ........................... events@petjournalmidwest.com Distribution Location Requests ... distribution@petjournalmidwest.com Pet Journal Archives ....................... archives@petjournalmidwest.com Pet Photo Submissions ................. petphotos@petjournalmidwest.com
As a reminder, look for the 2013 Roamer calendar which features either adoptable or adopted Free Roamers, its cost is $12.95 from Free Roaming Felines. For more information or to order your calendar call 920-686-8899 or 920-758-3373.
12 - Eco News E-Cycle Wisconsin Electronics Collection approching 100 million pounds from WI DNR
More than 30 Candlelight events planned this Winter at Wisconsin State Park Properties
13 - St. Croix Bridge project may result in incidental take of rare mussels from WI DNR
Envoronmental officals find good compliance with First year Ballast water Regulations from WI DNR
14 - Winter Scene Pictures Coming in January 15 - Solving the Mystery
from catsinternational.org
16 - Photos of your Pets 17 - Ask the Vet
hosted by K. Everson
Pet Journal Social Media Information 18 - Zoo News Winter and Wildlife by L. Bankson
The Second ‘P’ in HIPPO: The Pet Trade by A. Kawski
19 - Word Search Answers 20 - Grooming your Pets hosted by D. Schmidt
The Definitive Guide to Saving Your Couch from Your Cat
from CatsInternational.org
from WI DNR
21 - Pet Journal Word Search
Volunteers needed for Deer Capture
22 - Pet Journal Classifieds
from WI DNR
24 - Upcoming Events 25 - Press Releases
6
PET JOURNAL
JANUARY 2013
www.petjournalmidwest.com petjournalmidwest.com
CATS COZY INN Luxur y Countr y Boarding Suites For “Cats Only” No Dogs Allowed Private Outdoor Patios, Weather Permitting Large Guest Suites with Windows No Cages
LARGE PLAY AREA www.catscozyinn.com
Family Owned & Operated Closed Sundays & Holidays for Check-in or pickups 5726 Elderberry Ln. Oshkosh
Easy Access to Hwys 41 & 45
920 426-2250
HOLISTIC AND NATURAL OPTIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR PETS WARNINGS IN THE NEWS!
ETHOXYQUIN AND YOUR PET
by Cheryl Larson, Holistic & Natural Columnist h&n-clarson@petjournalmidwest.com
by Vicki Rabe Harrison, Holistic & Natural Columnist h&n-vrabe@petjournalmidwest.com
According to PetfoodIndustry.com, early reports are confirming the presence of high levels of aflatoxin in corn crops. Aflatoxin-related pet food recalls have been increasing in recent years even without severe droughts, so this is very upsetting news.
Editors Note: While there are some very toxic ingredients in food, pet or otherwise, it is helpful to always research products and make your own decisions. With that in mind, and since Vicki references Wikipedia, I am including a couple other references from the article. It should be know that the Center for Veterinary Medicine has asked pet food manufacturers to voluntarily limit the levels of ethoxyquin to 75 ppm until further evidence is reported, most pet foods that contain ethoxyquin have never exceeded this amount. If you would like more information on ethoxyquin, please go to the EPA website to the data sheet for ethoxyquin, epa.gov/ oppsrrd1/REDs/factsheets/0003fact.pdf.
If you suspect your pet has ingested aflatoxins, even if he’s showing no symptoms of illness, get him to your vet or an emergency animal clinic as soon as possible. Bring your pet’s food with you if possible. You should also consult your holistic vet for recommendations on natural liver detox agents like milk thistle, The summer of 2012 was one of the SAMe and chlorophyll. hottest and driest on record, providing ideal conditions for the growth of Aflatoxin-related illnesses are much two types of molds that infiltrate corn more common in dogs than cats because plants -- Aspergillus flavus and Aspergil- commercially available dog foods more lus parasiticus. These molds produce often contain corn products. So if you metabolites called aflatoxins. Aflatoxins have a dog, you must be especially careare potent mycotoxins that cause acute ful about the food he eats. lethal illness and cancer in animals and humans. Aflatoxins are among the most A good start is to transition your pet carcinogenic substances on the planet. away from all dry food. Make the move Aflatoxins poison the liver, and their car- to a high quality canned food, commercinogenic properties can lead to tumor cially prepared raw pet foods or dehyformation. drated raw. Home prepared food following the guidelines for a balanced diet is Unfortunately, it’s difficult to control or also recommended. Dr. Karen Becker’s minimize aflatoxin contamination, or to book Real Food for Healthy Dogs and accurately assess the extent of the prob- Cats is a great guide for preparing your lem. New sampling protocols should own food. The next best thing is to be implemented specifically for crops carefully study the ingredients in the dry known to attract mycotoxin-producing food you buy your pet, and stay away molds. from formulas that contain grain and corn in any form, including corn gluten According to PetfoodIndustry.com: meal, whole grain corn, corn flour, etc.
“As the frequency of extreme and inconsistent weather conditions increases, we should become aware of how those events influence mold/ plant interactions and lead to mycotoxin contamination. Accordingly, mycotoxin-specific safety measures must be put in place to minimize mycotoxin concentrations in finished pet foods.” Signs of Aflatoxicosis in Animals Aflatoxicosis is primarily a disease of the liver. Signs of a problem include gastrointestinal dysfunction, reproductive issues, anemia and jaundice. Certain types of aflatoxins are associated with the development of cancer in animals. The following are symptoms you may observe: • Severe, persistent vomiting combined with bloody diarrhea • Loss of appetite • Fever and sluggishness • Discolored urine • Jaundice (yellow whites of the eyes, gums, belly)
Corn is one of the three crops most highly contaminated with aflatoxins (the other two are peanuts and cottonseed), and it’s an extremely allergenic food and difficult to digest. Other potentially dangerous cereals are maize, sorghum, pearl millet, rice and wheat. These in-
see WARNINGS on page 7
According to Wikipedia, Ethoxyquin is a food additive and pesticide. Wait. Did we just say “food additive and pesticide”?? Ethoxyquin was developed in the 1950’s as a rubber stabilizer and herbicide. Reportedly, it is very similar to Agent Orange. It was approved for use as a food additive (chemical preservative) by the FDA in the mid-20th century. The FDA has received numerous reports from dog owners attributing the presence of ethoxyquin in the dog food with a myriad of adverse effects, such as allergic reactions, skin problems, major organ failure, behavior problems, and cancer. Humans who worked with ethoxyquin in the rubber industry reported increases in numerous health problems, including liver/kidney damage,
Center for Avian Rehabilitation & Education, Inc. A 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Exotic-Bird Organization
CARE’s mission is to provide for the needs of all exotic birds. This is done through advocacy, activism, educating the public about the needs of exotic birds, providing permanent housing for any exotic birds not able to live in a typical home enviroment (excluding birds with contagious diseases), and finding a loving, responsible, and permanent home for adoptable birds.
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thru - 1 - 6 pm Saturday - 12 - 5 pm Wed, Fri, Sun - Closed
Get your copy of LIFE WITH BEN, A Story of Friendship and Feathers,
3053 Beechwood Industrial Ct. Suite 1 Hubertus, WI 53033
by Jessica Hagedorn, 10% of the proceeds go to CARE cntrforavianrehab@sbcglobal.net
Shelter Boarding Grooming Retail Store
(262) 628-3719
www.centerforavianrehab.org
cancerous skin lesions, loss of hair, blindness, leukemia, fetal abnormalities and chronic diarrhea. Safety data published by Oxford University states that Ethoxyquin “may be harmful by ingestion, inhalation and through skin contact” and labels it a skin and eye irritant. The university goes on to recommend using safety glasses and adequate ventilation for workers working with ethoxyquin. The levels of ethoxyquin present in pet foods would normally be much smaller than quantities some workers may come into contact with. Many believe that Ethoxyquin is poisonous and should not be included in pet food, period, but the FDA, lacking actual evidence that the ethoxyquin chemical is actually bad for our pets, has not banned its use in pet food. The FDA has asked pet food manufacturers to voluntarily limit the amount of ethoxyquin in the food. If ethoxyquin has been pre-added to an ingredient, however, such as fat provided to a pet food manufacturer, the manufacturer of the end product may not have to list ethoxyquin on the label. Please make note that ethoxyquin has been shown to be slightly toxic to fish. Ethoxyquin may be present in pet foods in which you wouldn’t expect it. Check the labels.
Editor’s Notes: Victoria Rabe Harrison is the owner of Victoria’s Pet Nutrition Center and Boutique in downtown Fond du Lac for over 10 years Her store specializes in all natural foods, treats and supplements.
SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS TO OUR HOLISTIC AND NATURAL COLUMNISTS! If you have a question for any of our Holistic and Natural Columnists, please use the email address at the top of their respective columns or you can mail your letter to the Pet Journal mailbox (please list an Attn: line with the columnist that you would like to answer your message: Pet Journal Attn: <insert columnists name> 3120 S Business Dr. STE 270 Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524
facebook.com/petjournalmidwest
PET JOURNAL
PET PRODUCT REVIEWS
JJANUARY ANUARY 2013
“A Fitting Tribute to a Faithful Friend” Hours: 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week extra charges after 7 pm
by Seth Minaker, Pet Journal Columnist, sminaker@petjournalmidwest.com Happy New Year! So far we’ve been pretty lucky. Even late into December, especially by the lake-shore, we have seen almost no snow, a fact for which the majority of us are happy. The temperature has also been very good to us, something that our dogs seem to take for granted. Little do they know the inevitable will happen soon enough -- winter as we know it will arrive. You probably already prepared yourself for winter, getting out the coats, gloves, jackets, and hats that we Wisconsinites ALL need. But have you prepared your pet? For indoor pets, it’s pretty simple. Make sure they have extra bedding, a nice place to warm up, and a little extra food (they’ll need more calories to stay warm). A really cool product I wrote about last month was the Pet-ZZZ-pad, a warming pad for dog beds. What makes it special is that it automatically turns on when your pet gets on it or off when he leaves. It’s reasonably priced and available online at petzzzpad.com. If you have an active dog, winter apparel for canines is actually very useful, no matter how comical it may seem. Apparel keeps your dog warm, dry, and outside longer. Our little Jack Russell Terrier, ”K9,” would hardly go out when the snow hit. However, he now dons a little snow coat by Casual Canine®.
They make VERY quality apparel at outstanding prices. K9 stays outside much longer before he gets cold, and of course is happier on his walks. Think about getting your dog winter wear.
7
If that’s not an option, a sturdy structure with protection from the wind, rain, and snow, will keep him comfortable on the cold days. Be sure to provide extra bedding and even think of insulating his “house” with a little hay or straw. Most pet stores sell heaters for dog houses. Be sure to buy one specifically designed for that purpose; any others could pose risk of fire, or burn your pet. For a very safe way to keep him warm: K&H Microwaveable Pet Bed warmer. The 9x9 inch pad heats up in the microwave in just a few minutes, yet the warmth lasts up to 12 hours. This pad is great for those chilly nights. Be sure to provide your pet with his extra calories and especially fresh water. Don’t think that the snow or ice is enough. 1 cup of snow is less than 1/3 cup of water. Not surprisingly, many dogs go dehydrated this time of year. If the water in his bowl tends to freeze, an electric bowl heater will prevent that. Mushers Secret®: Correctly hailed as the “The Invisible Boot.” Mushers Secret® is a non-toxic, non-staining, and non-allergenic wax based protectant. It not only protects and heals your pets’ paws from the cold, heat, or salty roads, but also provides soothing relief for cracked, itching, or sore paws. Mushers Secret® can also be used on your pet’s dry elbows, or anywhere else that needs relief. Just apply a thin layer, which dries in seconds, and you’re ready to go. $15.99 for a 60 gram container. Safe Paw®: What happens when your dog walks on the salty pavement? We learned the hard way last winter. Our dog did just that, and his pads ended up red, raw, sore, and even bleeding. We now try to keep him off the salt as much as possible, but there’s still the risk of him ingesting the salt, which of course is not good. Safe Paw® solves that -- it is a non-salt based ice melting alternative which is non-toxic, environmentally friendly and pet/kid safe. Safe Paw® melts the ice with 2-way time release pellets, melting faster, attracting sunlight, and keeping ice from forming for as long as 3 days. It won’t harm any surfaces, plants, trees, or shrubs. Price wise you can’t go wrong; it’s cheaper than conventional salts. It is widely available in pet, grocery, and hardware stores.
For outdoor dogs or cats, winter can When you take your dog for a walk be much harsher. Monitor your pet, if this winter, be careful. There’s plenty of the temperatures are low and he looks ice this time of year, you wouldn’t want uncomfortable, think about bringing him to get hurt! inside.
W5123 Natures Way Dr., Sherwood, WI 54169 Just southeast of Appleton on Hwy. 114, south on State Park Rd., left on Natures Way Dr., Forrest Run will be on the right just before Pigeon Rd. Phone: 920 989 2600 FAX: 920 989 2480
Patrick L. Fahrenkrug patfahrenkrug@tds.net www.forrestrun.com
Those ice treads you can put onto your WARNINGS from page 6 shoes can be lifesavers, I would recomgredients are heavily used in low-quality, mend wearing them every time you go inexpensive foods. for a walk. That’s all for this month! Once again hope you had a Happy New Pet Food Bowl Materials a Concern Year, and I’ll see you February. Now that you have checked the foods you are feeding your pets it is time to Editors Note: Have a product you look at the bowl you are putting the would like reviewed? Email Seth at the food in. Recent news indicates recalls address above or by mail: about stainless steel bowls containing Pet Journal Cobalt-60, a radioactive material. The Attn: Pet Product Reviews concern is that we recommend using 3120 S Business Dr. Suite 270 stainless steel, as one of the materials Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524 least likely to leach anything into the pet’s food; glass is the other safe material. Pet food bowls are sometimes made with inferior metals such as aluminum that can leach into the food or water. Ceramic bowls are suspect because lead has been found in the glaze, especially in the bowls that have been imported. If you do not know that a ceramic bowl is safe for human use, I would not recommend using it for your pets. Stainless steel products should come from a company routinely testing the scrap metal and final product. If this information is unavailable or not current I would look for another supplier.
Pet Journal is looking for a Commission Display Ad Salesperson.
Safe food and water bowls need not be expensive, and offer insurance that your pet is getting the cleanest food and water possible. Given the number of times a day family members handle the pet bowls that insurance extends to our family as well. Source: Dr Karen Becker, Mercola.com and truthaboutpetfood.com
Intrested? Contact us at: 920 393-4818 or contact@petjournalmidwest.com
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.
8
PET JOURNAL
JANUARY 2013
www.petjournalmidwest.com petjournalmidwest.com
SHOP at Jill’s Pet Shoppe for all your Pet needs! BIRDS REPTILES EXOTICS SMALL ANIMALS TROPICAL FISH MARINE FISH DOG SUPPLIES CAT SUPPLIES AND MORE!
715-524-2272 712 E Green Bay St. Shawano, WI 54166
Open 7 days a week! Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00pm Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
“Look for us on facebook”
Fairview Plaza, next to the Fairgrounds
J ANUARY 2013 S EE SUNDAY Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, Green Bay, WI Nature Center: 8 am - 4:30 pm Habitrek: 9 am - 4:30 pm NEW Zoo, Green Bay, WI
THE
MONDAY Lincoln Park Zoo, Manitowoc, WI
A LL N EW PJ E VENTS P AGE
TUESDAY 1
NEW YEARS DAY
WEDNESDAY 2 GLAAS Fundraiser, Memory Photography of Ripon, Tuesdays thru Fridays through March 29th, 920 7487231. See press release on
Mon - Sat: 7 am - 3 pm Sunday: Closed Menominee Zoo, Oshkosh, WI
THURSDAY 3
ON THE WEBSITE !
FRIDAY 4
poster on page 24.
Paws Awhile Boutique, 123 N Millitary Ave, Green Bay, 9 am - 2 pm. Proceeds benefit the GB Animal Rescue.
page 24.
Closed till May
7
13
8
INAUGURATION DAY
SAVE THE EAGLES DAY
event poster on page 24.
Paws Awhile Boutique, 123 N Millitary Ave, Green Bay, 4 pm - 7 pm. Proceeds benefit the GB Animal Rescue.
14
15
16
17
Paws Awhile Boutique, 123 N Millitary Ave, Green Bay, 4 pm - 7 pm. Proceeds benefit the GB Animal Rescue.
Soup & Ski, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 12 noon.
Paws Awhile Boutique, 123 N Millitary Ave, Green Bay, 4 pm - 7 pm. Proceeds benefit the GB Animal Rescue.
11
12
Soup & Ski, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 12 noon. See
Paws Awhile Boutique, 123 N Millitary Ave, Green Bay, 4 pm - 7 pm. event poster on page 24. Proceeds benefit the GB Animal Rescue.
See event poster on page 24.
18
19 Kids Reading to Canines, Kaukauna Public Library, 10 - 11 am. See press release on page 24.
More Options For Your j Pets, Plymouth Arts Center, 1 - 4 pm. See
event poster on page 24.
21
MLK JR. DAY
22
23
Animal Stories for Soup & Ski, Preschoolers, Bay Bay Beach Wildlife Beach Wildlife Sanc- Sanctuary, 12 noon. tuary, 1 pm. See event See event poster on page poster on page 24.
27
10
Animal Stories for Preschoolers, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 am. See
Pins for Pets: Bowling to Support the Dane Co. Humane Society, Middleton Sport Bowl, 11 am - 2:30 pm or 3 - 6:30 pm. For more information or to register call Jodi at 608 838-0413 ext. 118 or giveshelter.org.
20
9
5 Snowshoe Hikes, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 am and 1 pm. See event
Paws Awhile Boutique, 123 N Millitary Ave, Green Bay, 4 pm - 7 pm. Proceeds benefit the GB Animal Rescue.
Daily 9 am - 6 pm
6
SATURDAY
28 CHRISTA MCAULIFFE DAY
24
See event poster on page 24.
Paws Awhile Boutique, 123 N Millitary Ave, Green Bay, 4 pm - 7 pm. Proceeds benefit the GB Animal Rescue.
Paws Awhile Boutique, 123 N Millitary Ave, Green Bay, 4 pm - 7 pm. Proceeds benefit the GB Animal Rescue.
Paws Awhile Boutique, 123 N Millitary Ave, Green Bay, 4 pm - 7 pm. Proceeds benefit the GB Animal Rescue.
26
Cross Country Skiing, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 12 noon.
24.
29
25
30
31
Sat., Feb. 3
Paws Awhile Boutique, 123 N Millitary Ave, Green Bay, 4 pm - 7 pm. Proceeds benefit the GB Animal Rescue.
Great Lakes Pet Expo, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 10 am - 5 pm. See ad on page 28.
Frosty Family Fun Night, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 5 - 8 pm. See event poster on page 24.
Pet Journal provides this calendar as a service to the local community. If you have an event that you would like listed please email us at: events@petjournalmidwest.com, with the following information: date(s) and time(s) of event, your contact information, a short description of what will be happening, if it is a fundraiser please list who the proceeds are going to and please enter the subject as “PJ Calendar Submission.” Please send this to us no later than the 20th of the month for inclusion into the next months issue. All Events that appear on this page also appear on the Pet Journal website’s Events page, www.petjournalmidwest.com/events.html. Events will most likely be posted on the website before going into the printed edition. Thank you.
facebook.com/petjournalmidwest
PET JOURNAL
ASK SCRAPPY! by Scrappy, Pet Journal Columnist and Mascot askscrappy@petjournalmidwest.com PJ.AskScrappy
MISTY, ASSISTANT WRITER OF ASK SCRAPPY!
SCRAPPY Happy New Year to all my friends and readers! I hope everyone started the New Year with hope and optimism for the future. It may look bleak right now, but I believe it’ll get better soon. Maybe. Hopefully. You know what I mean. I know the New Year has just started, but I hope you’re all staying on top of all those New Year resolutions. You know the ones where you resolve to lose all that extra weight by working out daily and begin that modeling career, finally cleaning out the garage (this may also cover closets, basements, kitchen cupboards, or where ever clutter (the definition for clutter, in this instance, does not pertain to members of your family) may lurk in your home), and so on. Whatever it is, make sure you stick to it. You’ll be much happier that you did. Last year I resolved to cease my battle with the yard rabbits and so I did. Unfortunately, they now completely dominate the yard. Oh well, at least I stuck with it. It is my hope that everyone had a safe and wonderful Christmas this year. I’m just glad December 21 came and went without any sign of the Mayan apocalypse. I don’t know about you, but for me, the lack of an apocalypse made Christmas a whole lot nicer. World destruction and mayhem can take a considerable amount of the fun out of any holiday. There is also the consideration that the Earth exploding, or some such something, can be very time consuming and I’m a very busy dog (yes, it’s all about me. I believe we covered this point in a previous column). I had a column to write, gifts to wrap, various local varmints to bark at, and I just didn’t have the time to deal with the end of the world. I’m pretty sure you feel the same. Wouldn’t you be upset if you spent all that time wrapping gifts, planning parties, choosing the perfect tree and decorations, and having your little buddies fluffed and primped to adorable perfection, just to have the world explode? Yeah, me too. The only person I know who was disappointed was my ghost writer. He was hoping for a zombie apocalypse or some other crazy thing. For him, fighting zombies would be like Christmas every day. What’s really scary about that statement is the amount of people that would agree with him. I blame the television and that rock and roll music. I also believe I hang around with all the wrong kinds of people.
Well, I don’t know about you, but I’m already over all this cold weather. Yeah, I know it’s really all just started and there are months of the deep freeze left, but that doesn’t mean I have to like it. I know there are many of you who love the frigid wind on your face while you skiing or snowboarding, but I’m not a Husky and flopping around in the snow like it’s a warm sandy beach is not for me. I’m hoping for an early spring, but I don’t think it’s going to happen. Though when it eventually does, it’s on. This will be the best summer ever. I’m going to get completely shaved so I can look like one of those Sphinx cats. I think they look so cool. This coming from a dog. Weird, huh? They look like something from outer space and they have that look about them like they know what you’re thinking, they have those giant ears that I’m sure could hear a sniffle from a half mile away, and huge eyes that look straight through you and into your soul. I’m pretty sure the ones that are already here are the vanguard for some space cat invasion. When that happens, I just want to blend. We already have one major trait in common; we both have an extreme dislike for the cold. Even with all of that, I still think they look pretty cool. I have to apologize to my kitty friend, Misty about all the gushing over the alien cats. I bet if I shaved her she would look just like them. Hmmm…. maybe. Boy, did I get off the subject and run with that thought. Okay, back to summer. Unlike last year, I’m going to start hitting the weights and chugging protein shakes early to get that incredible beach body. I’ll have a tail so strong; I’ll be able to break a board with it. I’ll look so good that when I hit the beach, all the other dogs can go home because all eyes will be on me. Okay, I know, but a dog can dream. Well, we’re drawing close to the end of my allotted column space. As I always mention, be sure to clean up any chemicals, especially coolant, when you’re working on your vehicle during this winter. Also, before you start your vehicle and drive off, check around your vehicle or do a short hit on the horn to scare away any kitties that may have decided to use your wheel wells or engine compartment as a shelter from the cold. Keep an eye on the temperature when letting your friends out to play or to do their business and be sure to bring them in quickly on extremely cold days. This is especially true of kitties who believe they can handle anything. Arrogant kitties! Good rule is, if you find it really cold, so do we.
see SCRAPPY on page 18
JJANUARY ANUARY 2013
9
PET FOOD: KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GETTING by Noelle Vandenberg, Pet Journal Contributor They say dog is a man’s best friend. • Fats; Putting Fat (lipids) in perspective; Fats are used and benefiToday, many are considered part of the cial for several reasons, not only do family. Statistics show that Americas they add texture and palability (flaspent an estimated $52.87 billion dolvor); they also carry the “fat soluble” lars on pet products and a variety of vitamins A, D, E and K. Because fats services in 2012! That being said, what help supply the diet with energy, should you know about the time, love they serve the purpose of supplyand choices you make reguarding your ing the body with heat and insulafavorite canine? tion as well. Surprisingly, it’s not the vitamins and minerals that are the In technical terms, the canine is classidriving force behind energy. For the fied as a carnivore (as are cats). Like evmost part, appetite can be looked erything else however, through the years at as a reflection of metabolism. our dogs have evolved. Carnivores are When it comes down to energy, this meat eaters and there’s a big difference is what our dog’s use for things like between dogs and cats when it comes general maintenance, growth and to what they eat. While dogs may not reproduction. prefer their current choice of food, when they get hungry enough they’ll give in and eat. Where cats on the other hand • Protein; In a way, protein could be compared to a wooden water barrel. will literally starve themselves if they Every piece holding the water in the don’t like and get enough out of the food barrel needs to fit and work together for their bodies. Crazy! accordingly or the barrel will tip, the water will spill, and you won’t be Similar to people, there are “dietary able to fill it up…. Like the structure requirements” for animals and what it of a water barrel, protein has its own really comes down to is balance. Dogs composure which includes ten cruneed a balanced diet that coincides with cial elements, better known as the both their age and activity. From there, “10 essential amino acids…” Argiit can be catered and tailored towards nine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, any specific health conditions, like allerLysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, gies, skin problems, weight issues and Threonine, Tryptophane and Valine. so on. BALANCING THE DIET It all starts on the inside. A key factor to keeping healthy pets begins with what they eat. Good health is a healthy pet from the inside out. So what should you know about your dog’s diet? Here’s some helpful tips and a bit of a breakdown on what some things are really about; • Carbohydrates (Carbs); There actually isn’t a required amount that dog’s need to have. However, what carbs do for our dogs is provide a great source of energy. “Energy” can be summed up as the power to perform. Some of the more desirable carbs include things like rice and barley. Beet pulp, another common ingredient used, is composed of insoluble carbohydrates (fiber) and can even help some dogs with things like treating and preventing diarrhea, a good hair coat and feeling full.
Because protein is composed of ten essential amino acids, they work in conjunction.
see BALANCE on page 17
BOARDING
GROOMING
IRISH SETTLER RESCUE
KENNEL WITH ROOM TO RUN
W6152 ROCK ROAD (CORNER
OF
ROCK RD & MAYFLOWER DR)
HORTONVILLE
920
734 6734
OWNER - MARGIE HOHMAN MANAGER - DAWN AHONEN
10
PET JOURNAL
JANUARY 2013
www.petjournalmidwest.com petjournalmidwest.com
ASK THE ALPHA DOG by Tamara Pool, Pet Journal Columnist alpha-dog@petjournalmidwest.com
HOW TO CHOOSE A PUPPY from The Practical Pet Vet blog Preparing to welcome a new dog to your family is an exciting time. Regardless of whether you will be searching shelters or interviewing breeders, it is important to do some research on what type of dog will mesh best with your lifestyle. 1. Puppy or adult? Adopting a puppy allows you to choose a dog with a temperament best suited to you and puts you in control of his early education. However, puppies require a lot of time, training and patience. If you do not have a lot of time for housetraining, socialization and obedience work, adopting an adult dog might be a better choice. 2. Breed: This is a very important consideration that requires careful thought and study. Many types of dogs have been specifically bred for certain habits and temperament. You and your future dog will be happiest if you share common interests. For example, if you are a confirmed couch potato, a high energy border collie is not a great choice. Consider also the anticipated adult size of the canine candidates. If you live in a studio apartment, a St. Bernard puppy may not be a good fit for long! 3. Temperament: A dog’s temperament is his personality. When selecting a puppy from a litter, observe how he interacts with his littermates. A confident puppy -- who stands over or chases the others -- is more likely to be strongwilled and dominant as an adult. The puppy hiding in the corner is more likely to have anxiety later on. A puppy who plays easily with his littermates, but happily follows you around when removed from the litter is a well-adjusted puppy.
Training will NOT change his personality, but his personality will affect the type of training he will need. 4. Age at Adoption: Sadly, some very serious behavior issues stem from removing a puppy too early from his mother and littermates. Just because a puppy is weaned and eating dry dog food does NOT mean he is mature enough to leave his mother. Essential neurological and social development occurs during and after the time of weaning. Pups that leave the litter before they are 8 weeks old are at much higher risk of being fearful and anxious. Trainer Maryna Ozuna describes Five Week Puppy Syndrome for International Association for Canine Professionals Safe Hands Journal (Winter 2009-10): • excessive mouthiness • lack of bite inhibition • hard biting at extraordinarily young ages • lack of tolerance to sensory stimulation: touch, noise, visual confusion • lack of tolerance about most anything in general • lack of ability to generalize • slowness of learning • difficulty sequencing concepts and learning • lack of bounce back • easily confused • highly vocal when upset or confused • high startle response (startles easily and extremely at low stimuli) In recent months I have met two puppies who fit this bill perfectly. One is a Brittany Spaniel who joined his human family at the very tender age of 5 weeks old! His owners complain that he is strangely and annoyingly vocal. He strongly resents affectionate touching, especially around his face. The other pup is a Visla who, though only a few months old, bites his humans extremely hard and viciously. He too is very vocal.
If you are considering a shelter or rescue dog, find out as much as you can about his history and socialization. How does he interact with volunteers and other dogs in the shelter? How does he If these symptoms describe your earbehave during feedings, on walks, in the ly-adopted dog, don’t despair. A good kennel, when groomed? trainer or behaviorist can help you reThe important thing to remember condition your dog through appropriate about temperament is that it is an innate handling, careful exposure to stimuli and tolerance training. part of the dog’s personality.
Do you walk your dog or does he walk you? When we watch movies and TV shows and we see people walking their dogs with their arms stretched out in front of them holding the leash, we see how happy they are and we all think that is how it’s supposed to be. WRONG!! You should never let your dog be in front of you. The dog should remain at your side or behind you. When in the correct position, you retain leadership over the dog. Think of a pack of dogs pulling a sled. The “lead dog” is in front. The lead is not turning around to say “Are you guys coming?” He leads, they follow. Who are you in the pack?
The abrupt turns and tugs on the leash will eventually teach them to pay attention. Be careful not to slow down and anticipate them pulling ahead. And don’t watch the dog either. This will only put the power in their hands and take it away from you. The lead doesn’t watch the pack, it’s the other way around.
There are several ways to teach your dog to walk beside you…but it’s more than that. Your dog needs to be on a “loose leash” at your side. This means that s/he needs to be paying constant attention to you. When you turn a corner, they should be right there with you. Not anticipating your moves, but feeling the move as it happens instead of when the leash becomes tight. The pack follows the lead because they are constantly watching and looking for small, nonverbal cues from the lead. These could be as subtle as a head turn to look in the direction of where you will be heading. The dog will see and follow.
Whatever method you use, be sure to keep it consistent and don’t give up. Even if your dog is doing better, don’t miss even one correction. This could derail everything you are trying to accomplish.
One way to teach them to pay attention is through “point-to-point” walking. This means that as you start walking, every time you feel the dog is pulling ahead, turn and go the other way while giving a correction such as “eh.” This will teach them to watch you.
Sometimes early separation from the mother dog is unavoidable due to her serious illness or death. However, if you are interviewing breeders and they routinely send pups home before 8 weeks of age, look elsewhere or insist the pup stay with the litter and mother longer.
Another method of teaching LLW is to simply stop. When walking, if your dog pulls out in front, stop dead in your tracks and wait for them to return to you and sit. This method takes a lot of patience. You still can’t look at your dog as with the other method.
Good luck and remember, the Alpha Dog leads the pack…not the other way around.
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. STE 270 Sheboygan, WI 53081-4818
However, it is essential for the health, happiness and well-being of your future relationship with your pet to choose wisely.
* In the classic novel Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White, the heroine Fern saves runt piglet Wilbur from certain death and 5. A Word About Runts: My veteri- he grows up to be “Some Pig.” nary clients frequently report to me that they intentionally sought out the runt of the litter. While a Fern-like* desire Editors Note: The Practical Pet Vet is to nurture the smallest, weakest animal a blog written by Dr. Kim Everson of St. is admirable, it can lead to heartache. Bernard’s Animal Medical Center, Van Many times the runt of the litter is tiny Dyne, WI. because there is something physically wrong with it. Congenital liver, kidney Reprinted with permission. and heart conditions, for example, can cause stunted growth and decreased vigor. While certainly every dog deserves a loving home, be prepared if choosing the runt for the increased possibility of intensive, costly veterinary care and/or a shortened life span. It is very difficult to overcome our emotional and psychological tendencies to choose a puppy based on it’s visual appeal or antics. A little ball of fluff with mournful puppy dog eyes is hard to resist. For this reason, it is nearly impossible for some of us to visit a shelter or litter without bringing home an unplanned companion.
PET JOURNAL
facebook.com/petjournalmidwest
JANUARY 2013
11
PETS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT AREA RESCUES AND SHELTERS A shy girl with a loving heart, Jazzy would be the perfect fit for anyone looking for a friendly companion. Surrendered to WCHS because her previous owner was moving, Jazzy loves being petted and quietly laying next to people. Her sweet heart shines through when she constantly seeks out affection. This special girl had all her teeth removed due to a medical condition and is feeling like a whole new girl! Help Jazzy replace her memories of loss with ones of happiness. Come meet her today and you will find that you found the perfect companion! Washington County Humane
Society, www.washingtoncountyhumane.org
The Pet Journal Adoption Section Brought to by these sponsors: To find out how to have your business listed here call our offices at: (920) 393-4818
We have many tame AND untame cockatiels at C.A.R.E. right now. The untame ones would make good pets to be let out of the cage to play on top but not handled. Untame cockatiels are $20 each and tame tiels are $50 each. We have plenty of used cages for sale at VERY reasonable prices. CARE, 262628-3719, www.centerforavianrehab. org.
Hi, my name is Jake. I am a 5 year old Australian Shepherd/Lab mix. I’m big-time sweetheart that is very excited to meet my new family! I’m a gentle guy that is quiet, mellow and a total couch potato that loves to rest with you when it’s time to relax. When you get my leash, I’m excited to go for a quick walk to explore the outdoors! I’m just fine when left alone, but I’m also a big fan of car rides. I’m HOUSETRAINED and CRATE TRAINED too! My new home should be one where I can be your one and only dog. I’ll do best in a home with kids over age 12. Please contact the Dane County Humane Society at 608-838-0413 x145 to set up an appointment to meet with me!
S a s s a f ra s s , a petite little tortoise shell. Part of a group of cats that was dumped out in the middle of nowhere. She is the latest to show up looking for her previous owner. She’s a little under-weight, but has faired better than the previous arrivals. She has had kittens this past spring so she’s probably about 1 1/2 years old. VERY VERY affectionate. She will pet you the whole time you pet her, except she uses her nails. For an inside cat, declawing might be a healthy consideration. She has done ok outside though and would probably be a wonderful inside/outside pet, as long as she had a warm and dry home to turn to in foul weather. Sassafrass is being fostered at Pheasant Hill Animal Hospital in Chilton, 920-849-9025.
Don’t Shop, Opt to Adopt! (920) 467-8610 1017 Fond Du Lac Ave, Sheboygan Falls
www.sheboyganfallsbeautysalon.com
Hi there, my name is Oakley! I’m a sweet and gentle lady who found my way to Happily Ever After with my two kittens in the fall of 2012, when I was about a year old. I’m an extremely low-key and quiet lady who would prefer a lap to lay on more than just about anything! I’m very much looking forward to joining somebody’s family so that I can soak up love and attention all day long! Hope to meet you soon! Love, Oakley Oakley is currently located at HEA’s Green Bay Adoption Center, 2065 Holmgren Way, weekdays from 6-8 pm, and weekends from 11 am-4 pm.
2451 Velp Ave. Howard (920) 434-LUBE
Moon is looking for a very special, experienced family. Moon came to us after a rough start to life. She was raised by a family with many kids. They kept poor Moon outdoors in a hutch with little protection from the elements, no food, rarely giving her water and nutrition. The children often poked at her thru the cage. Her foster family says that Moon has TONS of potential but she is very reserved. She needs a family that knows all about bunny behavior. Moon would like to shine some light on your life! If you are interested in meeting Moon please contact us today! Please contact K&R Small Animal Sanctuary at kr_small_animal_sanctuary@ yahoo.com
For The Life of Charlie
Charlie Wery Farms 1748 Lenwood Ave. Green Bay
Handsome, handsome Simon! Simon loves to play with toys and chew on bones. Simon is estimated to be 3 years old but still has some puppy behaviors such as mouthing. He’s thought to be all Chi but we can’t say for sure. We have no history of Simon living with kids. He’s very happy running free and FAST in a fenced yard. His new home should be able to meet his energy needs. Simon is being fostered with other dogs but would be happy as an “only.” When first meeting other dogs he needs some time to warm up to them. Contact Labs ‘N More Rescue, http://www.petfinder. com/shelters/labsnmorerescue.html
1509 N 13th St t Sheboygan
920 451 9999 sheboyganchiropractic.com
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s SUPER Jake!! Jake is a real beauty, but along with beauty comes some baggage. He is high energy and can be very mouthy. Calm, quiet, assertive energy helps Jake settle down and behave better. Jake will need an experienced dog owner ready and willing to provide a good routine, daily exercise, and training. Jake will need a home without other dogs or cats, as he wants all of the attention for himself. He would be okay in a home with dog savvy children over 12 years old. If you are willing to put in some extra effort by adopting Jake, he promises to reward you with a life time of love and doggie kisses! Washington County Humane Society, www.washingtoncountyhumane.org
1197 W. Winneconne Ave. Neenah, WI 54956
Legend is a laid back 15 year old Standardbred wo raced several years as a 2 & 3 yr old till an injury finished his racing career. Legend is not sound for riding, due arthritis and permanent degenerative damage. While Legend will likely never be a trailhorse... he can still offer someone his heart and soul! Please consider giving this tall, dark and handsome sweetheart a forever pasture to call his own. Applications can be downloaded from our website www. rescuehorses.org.
PO Box 245 Plymouth, WI 53073 920 207-5642 allanimalrescuecenter.com
Lola is a delightful 10+ year old female black lab who was left at our shelter after hours. She is great with all people and other pets, and she has wonderful manners. Old dogs need love, too! Come see Lola at the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter, www.glaas.org
Home Decor & Hand Made Crafts
Help Sponsor the Pet Journal Adoption Section!
920 722-9600
To find out how to have your business listed here call our office at: (920) 393-4818
Josie is a lovely and petite gal awaiting her dream family. Josie was found stray wearing a pink nylon collar with rhinestones, and is very eager to return to a home environment. This little lady is playful and loving, but can be shy at the beginning stages of getting to know new people. Please give this wonderful girl the chance at a happy ending, which Josie considers a forever home, with a loving family who will never let her go! Please contact the Dane County Hu-
mane Society at 608-838-0413 to set up an appointment to meet with me!
Hi! My name is Jackson and I am a handsome two year old Australian Shepherd Mix. I would make a great addition to almost any family as I am an excellent playmate for other dogs and I love to please people. I am fully house trained, neutered, current on my vaccinations, and microchipped! I can be adopted for a low $120 fee. I have already waited months for my new home and I am hoping that someone finds it in their heart to make me a forever part of their family soon! Come and visit me at the Oconto Area Humane Society if you feel I may be the right fit for you home! I look forward to meeting you! Visit: www. ocontoareahumane.org or call the shelter at (920)835-1738 for more information.
12
PET JOURNAL
JANUARY 2013
petjournalmidwest.com
ECO NEWS E-CYCLE WISCONSIN ELECTRONICS COLLECTION APPROACHING 100 MILLION POUNDS Reprint from Wisconsin Natural Resources Website, dnr.wi.gov MADISON – During the first three years of Wisconsin’s electronics recycling program, households and schools have taken nearly 100 million pounds of old TVs, computers and other electronics to registered collection sites, keeping harmful materials out of landfills and putting valuable resources to new and productive uses.
According to E-Cycle Wisconsin’s recent annual report, recyclers in Wisconsin and nearby states process almost all of the electronics collected under the program. Nearly all of the metal, plastic and other materials in electronics can be separated and recycled into new products. Many electronics recyclers have opened new facilities, expanded exist“This is an impressive figure,” says ing facilities, added shifts or hired new Brad Wolbert, recycling and solid waste employees as a result of the increased section chief for the Department of Nat- volume of electronics being collected. ural Resources. “It shows Wisconsinites’ commitment to doing the right thing There are now more than 400 permawhen it comes to their old electronics.” nent electronics collection points in the state, many of which accept items for In 2010, Wisconsin’s electronics recy- free or a small charge. The number of cling law banned many consumer elec- registered collection sites has increased tronics from landfills and incinerators 70 percent since E-Cycle Wisconsin beand created a manufacturer-funded pro- gan in January 2010. gram, called E-Cycle Wisconsin, aimed at helping collect and recycle used elec“As we buy new TVs, tablets and othtronics. During E-Cycle Wisconsin’s er devices this holiday season, it’s immost recent program year, participating portant to remember that old electroncollectors took in 39.1 million pounds ics can have a valuable future once they of electronics, or about 6.8 pounds per leave the house and should not be put capita -- one of the highest collection in the trash,” Wolbert says. “Electronrates in the country. ics collectors around the state are ready to accept old electronics when new ones “Electronics recycling supports the lo- arrive under the tree.” cal economy, and it’s much cheaper and more convenient for Wisconsin residents The annual report and a list of colthan it used to be,” says Wolbert. “With lection sites by county is available by the recycling options that exist today, it’s searching keyword “E-Cycle” on the DNR unfortunate that a few people are still website. putting electronics in the trash.” FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sarah Wolbert said a recent DNR survey Murray, 608-264-6001. showed that landfill and transfer station operators still see electronics arrive at their facilities in trash loads daily or weekly. While the amount has decreased significantly since the electronics disposal ban took effect, recyclable materials are still being buried in landfills.
MORE THAN 30 CANDLELIGHT EVENTS PLANNED THIS WINTER AT WISCONSIN STATE PARK PROPERTIES Reprint from Wisconsin Natural Resources Website, dnr.wi.gov MADISON – Thanks to the pre-holiday Many of the events are organized by snowfall that hit Wisconsin, most of the friends groups for the parks, which prostate is reporting adequate snow cover vide the much of the volunteer labor for for the more than candlelight events the events. scheduled at Wisconsin state park properties this winter. Most of the events Candlelight events have become some offer cross-country skiing, snowshoe- of the most popular winter activities at ing, hiking, or a combination of those Wisconsin state park properties. An estiactivities along trails lit by hundreds of mated 1,500 people turned out for a cancandles. dlelight event at Blue Mound State Park last February, the largest turnout ever at Candlelight events kick off Jan. 5 with the park. About 900 people turned out events at Blue Mound, Harrington Beach for a candlelight ski and hike at the Pike and Mirror Lake state parks. The Blue Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Mound event will also feature the grand Forest and more than 800 turned out for opening of a new “Friends Shelter” at an event at Willow River State Park. The the park. The Friends of Blue Mounds Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area raised $500,000 for construction of the and Ice Age National Scientific Reserve, shelter, which will serve as a heated which does not have cross-country ski warming house in the winter for skiers trails, attracted 215 visitors for a candleand snowshoers, as well as an area for light snowshoe hike. naturalist programs in the summer. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: People should check the ‘candlelight Paul Holtan, Office of Communications ski events’ page of the Department of parks, forest and trails recreation, 608Natural Resources website for specific 235-2126 or the properties listed under activities going on at each park. Most the candlelight ski events page. events are for cross-country skiing and hiking or snowshoeing only, but a few properties only offer skiing or hiking or snowshoeing. Snowshoeing and hiking are done on separate lit trails from ski trails, as hiking is not allowed on crosscountry ski trails once they are groomed for skiing. Most of the trails lit with candles range from 1 to 2 miles in length. Many of the events held throughout the winter include additional activities, such as bonfires and hot chocolate and other refreshments for sale. Some events offer grills for cooking food or roasting marshmallows.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DEER CAPTURE Reprint from Wisconsin Natural Resources Website, dnr.wi.gov
Save this ad.
Save this ad.
Rx ID #: Rx Group #: BIN #: PCN #:
NLRX123 NL101499 009265 AG
This is NOT Insurance. Payment is due at time of service. This card never expires. Simply cut out this ad and present it to your pharmacy along with your prescription or refill to receive your discount. Over 53,000 participating pharmacies, including regional & national chains, see website below. Discounts are only available on prescription medications and savings may vary.
Local Rep: L. Murphy Member services: (888) 642-1947 Pharmacy Helpline: (800) 847-7147 More information and to print more FREE Rx Cards at: www.NuLegacyRxCard.com/murp
MADISON – Wisconsin wildlife researchers are moving into the third winter season of a five-year study into the causes of death in white-tailed deer, and they are again seeking volunteers to assist with this groundbreaking study. A wealth of data have already been collected thanks to the help of hundreds of volunteers who have helped with the capture and radio-collaring of adult deer during December and January, according to Mike Watt, the Department of Natural Resources research scientist who coordinates the project. Volunteers are needed again and can sign up online by searching for “deer research” and clicking on the link for ‘wildlife and forestry research’ and then selecting the ‘get involved’ tab or by contacting Mike Watt at 608-221-6376 or by email michael.watt@wisconsin.gov.
“For a hunter or for anyone interested in whitetail deer this is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside wildlife biologists and research scientists,” Watt said. “Volunteers are asked to give at a minimum a full day in the field checking traps, taking blood and parasite samples, performing ultrasound exams to see if the does are pregnant, installing radio collars and ear tags and releasing the animals. This is hands-on work with live animals and for most, is a once in a lifetime experience.” There are two study areas, one in northwest Wisconsin in the vicinity of Winter and one in east central Wisconsin in the vicinity of Shiocton. They were chosen for the northern forest and farmland habitat types they represent. For more information on early research findings search the DNR website for ‘Wisconsin deer research news.’
Volunteers have helped researchers capture adult deer during the past two winter capture seasons. A variety of capture methods are used including drop nets, box traps and net traps. The radio collars alert researchers that the deer wearing the collar has died. Researchers then locate the dead animal and attempt to determine the cause of death. “Determining causes of death in deer is vital to the accuracy of our deer population estimates,” Watt said “In addition to deer harvested by hunters we have a suite of predators in Wisconsin, including black bears, bobcats, coyotes, and gray wolves, that may have some impact on deer. What we are less certain of are the relative roles that each of these predators plays in deer survival.
see DEER on page 13
facebook.com/petjournalmidwest
PET JOURNAL
JANUARY 2013
13
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICIALS FIND GOOD COMPLIANCE WITH FIRST YEAR BALLAST WATER REGULATIONS Reprint from Wisconsin Natural Resources Website, dnr.wi.gov MADISON – Good news on the waterfront: the state’s first full year of inspections of ocean-going and Great Lakes ships arriving in Wisconsin ports has found good compliance with ballast water regulations and recent legal decisions have cleared the way to more fully implement those regulations to reduce the risk that ballast water will bring invasive species to Wisconsin, state water quality officials say.
Noting that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has identified more than 50 species as high risk for invading and becoming established in the Great Lakes as a result of ballast water, Sylvester says that Wisconsin is “pleased to have these issues settled and turn our attention to fully implementing proactive efforts to reduce the risk of new invaders entering the Great Lakes or existing ones spreading.”
Department of Natural Resources officials have approved general permits for more than 300 vessels that include conditions to protect water quality, such as requiring that oceangoing vessels perform open ocean water exchange or T ROIX IVER BRIDGE PROJECT MAY RESULT saltwater flushing. And DNR’s two inIN INCIDENTAL TAKE OF RARE MUSSELS spectors – the only two in the Great Lake States – have inspected more than 130 Reprint from Wisconsin Natural Resources Website, dnr.wi.gov vessels since May 2011, conducted trainMADISON – State officials plan to reloDepartment staff concluded that the ing for shipping crews, and participated cate rare mussel species out of an area proposed project will minimize the im- in ballast water research. of the St. Croix River where construction pacts to the mussels by adhering to reBallast water in the United States of a new bridge between Wisconsin and location and conservation measures; is Minnesota will disturb the river bottom. not likely to jeopardize the continued is regulated by the U.S. Environmental existence and recovery of the state pop- Protection Agency and the U.S. Coast The new bridge crossing of the St. ulations of these species or the whole Guard, but other Great Lakes states inCroix River will connect Wisconsin State plant - animal community of which they cluding Wisconsin have put in place their Highway 64 and Minnesota State High- are a part; and has benefit to the pub- own permits over concerns the federal way 36 over the St. Croix River. The new lic health, safety or welfare that justifies regulations were not protective enough. bridge will cross south of the Stillwater the action. This authorization does not A decision by a state administralift bridge, in an alignment south of cover mussels on the Minnesota side of tive law judge late last month allowed Stillwater, Minn. and Houlton, Wis. The the St. Croix River. Wisconsin to move ahead to amend its Minnesota Department of TransportaThe conservation and mitigation mea- general water quality permit for ballast tion, in coordination with the Wisconsin DOT, proposes to construct a new bridge sures to minimize the adverse effect on water discharges for those 300 vessels. the listed species will be incorporated The decision also allowed Wisconsin to crossing at this location. into the proposed Incidental Take Autho- submit its water quality certification, The presence of the state and feder- rization. Copies of the jeopardy assess- with additional water quality conditions, ally listed Higgins eye (Lampsilis higgin- ment and background information are to be included in EPA’s final federal persi), state endangered butterfly (Ellipsaria available by searching the DNR website mit regulating ballast water discharges lineolata) and state threatened buckhorn for ‘incidental take’ or upon request from for large vessels. (Tritogonia verrucosa) has been con- Rori Paloski at 608-264-6040. Public “We’re pleased with the recent legal firmed at the proposed bridge site area comments will be taken through Dec. 31, along the Wisconsin side of the river. 2012 and should be sent to Rori Paloski decisions supporting our approach as ofDNR Bureau of Endangered Resources, fering the best protection possible given To minimize impacts to the mussel PO Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921. the currently available treatment technology,” says Susan Sylvester, who leads population along the Wisconsin side of the river, mussels that occur in the river NOTE: Wisconsin’s endangered spe- the DNR Water Quality Bureau. adjacent to the Wisconsin shore will be cies law (s. 29.604, Wis. Stats.) requires relocated out of areas where the river the Department of Natural Resources to bottom will be disturbed by bridge con- notify the public when it proposes to austruction or equipment used for con- thorize the incidental taking of a state struction. Although mussels will be endangered or threatened species. relocated out of the project area, DNR staff determined that the proposed projFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ect may result in the incidental taking of Rori Paloski, DNR, Bureau of Endansome mussels outside of the relocation gered Resources, 608-264-6040 or P.O. area. Box 7921 Madison, WI 53707-7921
National and state wildlife groups had sought contested case hearings against DNR relating to ballast water discharges from vessels to Wisconsin waters. Administrative Law Judge Jeffrey D. Boldt on Nov. 29 rejected arguments advanced by the groups that DNR was required to establish numeric water quality based effluent limitations on ballast water discharges, according to DNR attorney Judy Ohm, the lead attorney on the case.
S .C
R
DEER from page 12
“Hunters are encouraged to treat these deer like any other deer in the woods, ignoring a collar or ear tag and shooting if they would normally shoot it or pass on it that is something they would normally do based on their personal hunting practices. “The data gathered though this project will be used in fine tuning deer survival and recruitment estimates in a variety of habitats and will also better define
the roles played by hunters, predators, environment and habitat in the causes of death among deer in Wisconsin,” he said. “Having a better understanding of these factors will help biologists in determining harvest recommendations and ultimately season structures.” FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Watt (608) 221-6376
The judge concluded, among other findings, that DNR’s decision to adopt the International Maritime Organization standard and not to impose additional water quality based effluent limitations was reasonable. The IMO standard is included in EPA’s vessel general permit, and is the same standard adopted by EPA’s Science Advisory Board, the National Academy of Science and the United States Coast Guard. DNR’s permit and certification include additional conditions to protect water quality, such as the open ocean water exchange or saltwater flushing, Ohm says. DNR had originally set limits on the number of living organisms allowed in ballast water to be 100 times more protective than the standard proposed by the IMO, but DNR reverted back to the IMO proposed standard after a study group of ballast water experts determined that there was no commercially available technology that could treat ballast water to reach a standard 100 times more protective than the IMO standard and no way to measure compliance with such a standard.
see BALLAST on page 15
Volunteers
OA H W
Wanted - Age 14 & up
For the REINS Summer Therapeutic Riding Program Horse Related Therapy for Disabled Adults & Children - Training provided
visit us at reinsinc.org
920-946-8599
Located between Sheboygan & Fond du Lac
14
PET JOURNAL
JANUARY 2013
petjournalmidwest.com
WINTER SCENES
C OMING
IN
F EBRUARY
We are at the point where we can’t wait for winter to be over, New Years is past. The Great Lakes Pet Expos is here and Valentines Days is coming up. Look for the February issue of Pet Journal at one of our many distribution locations. Coming in the February issue we will be bringing to you the following:
Eco News Zoo News Farm News (Coming Soon!) & more articles of Pet/Animal interest.
All-breed Dog Rescue, Doggy Daycare, Boarding, Grooming and Retail Store Hours: Monday - Friday 6 - 6 Saturday 7 - 5 Sunday 7 - 4
More from our columnists: Ask the Alpha Dog Ask Scrappy! Grooming your Pet Holistic & Natural Options for your Pets Ask the Vet Pet Journal Word Search Pictures of your Pets and more!
2300 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901 920 385 0809
newpawsibities.com
FREE ROAMING FELINES PROGRAM Is looking for Foster Homes and Forever Homes for Cats The Free Roaming Program of Manitowoc/Two Rivers is looking for people to help with fostering of indoor and outdoor cats, as well as Forever Homes for many cats in the Rescue. If you would like to help out please contact the Free Roaming Felines program at one of the numbers below. Rural Outdoor Caregivers Needed
If you can be a rural, outdoor caregiver, please contact Kathy or Monica. For more information on the ‘Foster Homes Needed!’ page on their website. Kathy 920-686-8899
Indoor Foster Homes Urgently Needed
The Free Roaming Feline Program is growing and needs volunteers and foster homes. If you would like to help please contact Kathy for a foster application.
freeroamingfelineprogram.webs.com
Monica 920-758-3373
facebook.com/petjournalmidwest
TAIL from page 1 Dogs that run in harness express their contentment with a tail that’s upright and curled just a little bit. It shows happiness. It shows pleasure. It shows satisfaction.
PET JOURNAL
Sometimes it seems you’re on the edge But we were back. Thanks to Barrie! of a cliff and when you descend, you realize it’s just a steep hill whose quick descent gets the adrenalin flowing and gives your stomach that bottomless feeling. Sometimes I think I’ve lost a dog. That’s when I look for the tail and I count to make sure the correct number of tails that are in front of me.
Nordic breeds are good pullers and their genetic blending over the centuries has kept them keen and intelligent. Several years ago, I was invited to test some new ski-joring equipment on an unfamiliar trail. I was told the trail was marked, but shortly after I started skiing, I realized that the markers were few and far between. I was ski-joring with Barrie, my first Siberian. I had done a lot of ski-joring with her. It was a beautiful, snowy, afternoon. We flew along How do dogs that run in harness dur- a riverbank, went into the forest, and ing the winter months work off energy in about a half hour, I was lost. I kept in other times of the year? They run in harness. When the trails have no snow, my dogs pull a three-wheeled cart or I run one or two of them on a trail scooter. (Snow tires can also be purchased for the trail scooter so that doing a winter trail is possible.) I’ve already run the cart on a snowless New Year’s Day. The carting season can run from March into June and again from late August into November. Dogs shouldn’t be in harness when the temperature is above 60 degrees. In Alaska, if it’s shirt sleeves weather, it’s considered too warm for a on skiing, trying to find something that dog to work in harness. June mornings looked familiar, but only became more can be quite cool, especially near the confused. It was getting dark and we Lake. Late August weather can predict came to a break in the trail where it fall temperatures, which permit good crossed a narrow country road. Barrie pulling conditions. turned and looked at me with her blue eyes and I said to her, “Barrie, I’m lost.” Night trails are roller coaster rides. She sensed my confusion, turned, and I’ve already ski-jored a trail by the light started tracking. I never experienced of the full moon and without any light at that before when I was out with her. all. That’s when you have to trust the All I had to do was to let her lead and dogs. Carting on a night trail is a real simply follow. In about fifteen minutes experience. It’s like being blindfolded on we were back at the start. It was dark. a roller coaster. People had become concerned.
BALLAST from page 13 In a separate ruling, Boldt accepted an agreement between DNR and the oceangoing shippers that pushes back the date they are required to install treatment technologies for ballast water, Ohm says. New ships were to have had that treatment technology installed by 2012, and existing ships by 2014; the judge approved pushing back the deadlines to Dec. 1, 2013 for new vessels and to 2016 for existing vessels, the same as required by the U.S. Coast Guard, or sooner if such treatment technology is available and compatible for specific vessels.
JANUARY 2013
support has been very effective at reducing the risk of new introductions of aquatic invasive species, Madsen says. “Since the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation began to require exchange in 2006, there have been no documented cases of a new aquatic invasive species being introduced to the Great Lakes system,” she says.
Ute is a Siberian-Malamute mix. She is a natural born leader. Ute is not a large dog, but she’s a Napolean. The other dogs respect her and she makes the decisions on the trail. I’ve already been thrown from both the cart and the sled and watched the tails disappear into the woods. In about 2-3 minutes, the team returns, in perfect formation, no tangles, looking for what they left behind! We’re sure Ute is the one that turns the team around. I recently carted with my three racers. They run on a fan lead. The fan lead is an older lead, used by the American Indians. It’s particularly good on ice because the weight is spread out and if a dog falls through, the dog can be pulled up by the other dogs. My “racers” prefer that to a gangline. They wear couplers and hardly ever get tangled. The forest trail was full of debris from the stormy winter weather. Twigs and branches were everywhere and at some spots it was hard to see the trail. There’s a place on the trail where you can either go straight or turn left. The left turn is the correct route. I’ve carted this trail many times. I should know that. However, the spot was somewhat disguised as a result of branches and twigs laying all about. It didn’t look like it had the last time we had carted. I wanted the team to go straight ahead, but Ute turned the team to the left and I realized she made the right decision.
Tonka is a very young Siberian. He has lots of energy and this is only his second season in harness. He wants to run. He hasn’t yet learned to pace himself like his running partners, Ute and Holle. When we start a trail, he wants to fly. However, Ute knows that if he starts too strong and doesn’t save his energy, he will wear out before the trail is completed. She’s smaller than he is, but she’s still able to hold him back and bring him into the famous Husky trot that the team can maintain for hours. Tonka is a sled dog. He hasn’t had as much experience as Ute and Holle running in harness. However, he runs with his ears flat against his head to give less wind resistance. I didn’t teach him this. His genetics gave him direction.
It’s important to know the trail. It’s more important to know your dogs and for your dogs to know you. While on the trail, Ute will occasionally look back at me with that sideways glance and check to see where I am and how I’m doing. When she’s satisfied, she resumes her business with the team. Whether you run with one dog or a dozen, whether you run the Iditarod or a couple miles at some local park, watch that tail. It’s saying a lot. Photos courtesy of Kathy Beer.
SOLVING THE MYSTERY from catsinternational.org Consider these statistics from Cat Be- 1. Find out basic information about havior and Training -- Veterinary Advice the animal (or animals) involved for Owners by Lisle Ackerman: including the sex, age, is the cat • Behavior problems are the number one killer of pets in this country. • Eight million pets are euthanized each year because of behavior problems. • Between 50% to 70% of animals in shelters are there because their owners either couldn’t or wouldn’t deal with their behavior problems.
DNR water leaders also continue to work on a regional and national basis to strengthen federal protections to avoid a patchwork of regulation. While there is no one national or bi-national regulatory body for ballast water, there have been efforts to coordinate on a bi-national basis. Sylvester is involved in the Great You can help to change these statistics Laura Madsen, who coordinates the Lakes Ballast Water Collaborative, and by sharing what you have learned about Ken Johnson, DNR’s Water Administraballast water program for DNR, says that cat behavior with others. Sometimes tor, leads the Great Lakes Commission. Wisconsin “is eager to see the Coast the simplest suggestions can save a cat’s Guard start approving ballast water life. The fi rst step is getting a detailed FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: treatment systems so that the systems history of the problem so that appropriSusan Sylvester (608) 266-1099; Judy can be installed on ships, which we want ate recommendations can be made. The Ohm (608) 266-9972 to see happen as soon as possible. It following questions will provide a good has been frustrating waiting on the techbasis for a behavior problem investiganology to be improved!” tion: In the meantime, the ballast water exchange that Wisconsin requires and that other Great Lakes states strongly
15
spayed or neutered, declawed? 2. How long has the owner had the cat? How long has the problem been going on? 3. What exactly is the problem? When and where does it occur? Under what circumstances? 4. Are there any people or animals present when the behavior occurs? What are they usually doing before, during, and after the problem happens? 5. How often does this behavior occur? Is there any pattern or regularity to it? 6. If it is sporadic, have you noticed anything in the cat’s environment that could trigger the behavior? (If the owner hasn’t observed anything in particular, suggest keeping a journal).
see BEHAVIOR on page 21
16
PET JOURNAL
JANUARY 2013
petjournalmidwest.com
PHOTO GALLERY OF READERS PETS
Moya with her lamb, Catherine H., Madison, Wis.
Puff, having fun outside, Mary & Mike Y., Sheboygan Falls, Wis.
Max, ‘The Packer Dog’ and former Pet Journal Cover Model decked out for the Holidays, Dan P., Manitowoc, Wis.
If you would like to see your pet(s) on this page, please email them to us at petphotos@petjournalmidwest.com with a short description including: your pets name, your name, city, and a little statement about what they are doing in the photo. If you do not have email and would like to mail a glossy photo, please mail it to our mailing address: Pet Journal, attn: Pet Photos, 3120 S. Business Dr. Suite 270, Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524 (all photos received by mail will be returned after they have been scanned for print.) All photos received will also be posted in our online photo gallery at http://images.petjournalmidwest.com/ gallery.html, due to space limitation’s some submissions may not be printed in Pet Journal the same month they are received.
Use your Smartphone with a barcode scanning program to go to the Pet Journal gallery section.
PHOTOS OF OUR FRIENDS WHO ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Strider, July 4th, 1976 - June 5th, 1986 Beloved companion of Cheryl L., Sheboygan, Wis.
PET JOURNAL
facebook.com/petjournalmidwest
BALANCE from page 9 Similar to the function of an assembly line, if one amino acid is missing, the whole process shuts down. A good source of protein is important because it lasts longer and burns slower. In our dogs’ diet, protein is found in things like meat and vegetables, and it’s what’s needed to build and maintain muscle. Again, finding the right balance is the key. • Minerals; In many diets, minerals can be found in the forms of “oxide, sulfate, carbonate and chloride.” These types are considered inorganic and oxide is the least “bio-available” of the group. Mineral Function; Typical functions of minerals include skeletal formation and maintenance. Depending on species, 3-5% of the animal’s weight is made of calcium, phosphorus and other minerals. • Vitamins; Vitamins aid in developing tissue and are an essential part of things like metabolic activity, growth and maintenance through different life stages and reproduction. If vitamins are out-of balance, or not being used/absorbed correctly, a vitamin specific deficiency, disease and/ or syndrome is often correlated. Vitamins are considered “fat-soluble” or “water-soluble”. A brief look into the fat soluble vitamins; A: Derived from sources like fish oil, certain plants and greens such as alfalfa. A is needed for growth, helps with disease resistance, eyesight and tissue maintenance. D: Also derived from fish oil at times, is required for efficient calcium-phosphorus metabolism in bone formation. E: Commonly sourced from seeds and other green plants and used as a preservative in many cases. E is especially important in reproduction. K: Can be found in leafy greens and fishmeal and is a factor behind bacterial synthesis within the intestinal track. About Food & decoding the label 1. INGREDIENT ORDER; the higher it is on the list means there’s more of it in the food.
2. FEEDING RATES; how much to feed suggested on weight, activity, age. Unless specified, printed feeding rates do not know you may have one dog with a high metabolism that burns/uses all the calories, that your dog is on a supplement for something, maybe medication or that your dog is overweight and mostly sleeps all day. Feeding Rates are general guidelines. 3. GRAINS; Not all grains are “bad!” The buzz about grains can be misleading and confusing. To ensure better digestibility, or simply put; less food to feed and less that comes back out, get a feel for how grains break-down and what the body does with it. One example on corn is that it’s used to hold other ingredients together and depending on the form of corn, it is most often stored or passed, or a combination of. Carefully read the label; if you don’t see corn on the list, it could be in a different form like corn gluten-meal. The same is true for other grains. No matter what the ingredients are, although some are healthier than others of course, your dog will not be able to digest everything 100%, the body will often use and store what it needs too and the rest is passed. 4. FRUIT; ever wonder why on earth your dog food may have raspberries or blueberries? These two fruits provide anti-oxidants. 5. MIXED TOCOPHEROLS; this is a way to preserve the food, keep it fresh and safe from bacterias, from spoiling and getting moldy or rancid for a given time period. Vitamins E and C are commonly used to help with this. If your dog ranks near the top of the list when it comes to preferred side kicks, spend some time that you already devote to him/her, to asking questions and digging just a bit deeper to know what you’re getting out of the food and keeping a healthy happy pet to the best of your control! If you’d like to dig a little deeper into your dog’s diet, or make sense of certain ingredients, please call me or stop in for chat!
Editors Note: Noelle Vandenberg is a
Nutritionist and Owner of Animalz Outlet, Wrightstown, 920-532-0638.
JANUARY 2013
17
ASK THE VET THE “V” WORD: VACCINES by Dr. Kim Everson, Ask the Vet Columnist ask-the-vet@petjournalmidwest.com Q: I’ve heard that vaccinating It is a highly contagious virus that causes my pet is unnecessary and possibly severe immune suppression, gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms and dangerous. Is this true? death. Feline “distemper” vaccines often A: The topic of vaccinations has been protect against upper respiratory illnessheatedly debated in recent years. Used es caused by calicivirus and herpesvirus properly, vaccines save lives and pre- as well as panleukopenia. In dogs, the distemper virus causes serious to fatal serve the human-animal bond. respiratory, neurological and/or gastroVaccines have greatly reduced out- intestinal illness. Other components of breaks of diseases that have historically canine “distemper” vaccines vary but killed scores of animals. Some vaccines typically include parvovirus, parainflunot only prevent disease in an individual enza and canine adenovirus-2 (hepatitis animal, but also secondarily provide pro- and respiratory illness). tection against that disease for people. Another legitimate concern regarding This is true of dangerous or deadly zoonotic diseases -- such as leptospirosis over-vaccination is that some adult aniand rabies virus -- that can be passed mals are vaccinated repeatedly when in from wildlife through pets to people. reality they may have plenty of immunity left over from a previous vaccination. TiA big concern about vaccination is ter testing is becoming more popular to over-vaccination. One argument is that counteract this tendency. A titer test is animals are being given vaccines they a blood test to show if a pet has a sufdo not actually need. A number of vac- ficient level of protective antibodies. If cines currently available are useful and a pet’s titer comes back high enough it effective but are necessary only for cer- may not need to be vaccinated for that tain animals. These vaccines are con- particular disease again that year. Many sidered “optional” or “lifestyle” vaccines veterinarians offer titer testing. and include Lyme, Bordetella (Kennel Cough), feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and Baby animals and those with a sketchy sometimes leptosporisis. Animals with vaccine history should not be considhigh exposure to these diseases benefit ered in the “over-vaccination” argument. from being vaccinated. Interestingly, There are many scientifically proven while the “core” vaccines (discussed be- reasons for boostering more than once low) have longer duration of immunity, in these animals. Boostering increases the “lifestyle” vaccines must be given long term “memory” in the immune sysat least annually to maintain effective- tem making vaccination more effective. ness. You should discuss with your vet- Moreover, puppies and kittens need mulerinarian whether your pet needs these tiple distemper boosters in case they did vaccines each year because many pets’ not receive enough maternal antibodies needs change over time. in their mother’s colostrum (first milk) to protect them from disease over the first Core vaccines are those such as ra- months of life. Ironically, maternal antibies and “distemper” that are essential bodies interfere with the young animal’s for protecting the canine and/or feline ability to create its own antibodies until population at large (as well as humans 16 weeks of age. This is when puppies in the case of rabies virus). “Distemper” and kittens typically receive their final is the name of a disease but also the set of vaccines because their maturing broad term used to describe one of the immune system is now fully functional. core combination vaccines available for see ACCINES on page 19 dogs and cats.
V
In cats, “distemper” is also called panleukopenia.
Pet Journal Social Media Are you following our Facebook, Twitter or Goggle Plus pages yet? Use your smartphone with a barcode reader to go directly to our social media pages.
Puppy Recommended
TOP KNOT TAIL WAGGERS Pet Salon Pet Grooming at its Best Also
Raises Partie Yorkshire Terriers Karen Killips - Pet Stylist N6411 Oak Ridge Ct. j Shawano
(715) 526-3183 twitter.com/PJMidwest Pet Journal on Twitter
facebook.com/petjournalmidwest Pet Journal on Facebook
plus.goggle.com/ 115469609226024472585 Pet Journal on Goggle Plus
By Appointment only topknot@ezwebtech.com
18
PET JOURNAL
JANUARY 2013
www.petjournalmidwest.com
ZOO NEWS WINTER AND WILDLIFE by Lori Bankson, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Well, winter has arrived in full force! Here at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, animals are adjusting to the new temperatures and the snow that may be hiding food or blocking a favorite perch. We clean snow daily, provide heat spots for food and warmth, change exercise regimens that may be hindered by cold weather, and we provide wind barriers during stormy days. There are also some simple things we can all do to help our outside friends survive these chilly days: • Keep your feeders full! Snow covers natural food sources so birds and squirrels start to rely on feeders for much of the winter, keeping some in their territory as well. • Provide shelter and storm barriers for animals to hang out in! Using brush in a corner of your yard can make a big difference for songbirds and small mammals. Even putting your natural Christmas tree in the yard can be a great hiding spot — as long as all the ornaments and tinsel are taken off! • Have a water source available! Birdbath heaters and heated food dishes are a great way to have water out on most winter days. All animals can get dehydrated quickly -- just having a shallow dish of water is enough to keep their body hydrated and warm. • Think about leftover nuts and dried fruit for wildlife! Simple foods like these can last for a while in cold temperatures for critters to nibble on. Squirrels have an amazing sense of smell that they can find the food buried in snow and underground. • If you find injured animals — give us a call at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary! We receive many critters with frostbite and low body temperatures that we are able to help. Call us or bring them in to the Observation Building here at the Wildlife Sanctuary. We are open daily from 8am until 4:30pm or you can call us at (920) 391-3685. • Look at the tracks around your yard as well — it’s a fun time of year to identify who is visiting your yard! Enjoy all the fun winter has to bring and following these few simple steps can make a big difference for the wildlife of Wisconsin!
THE SECOND “P” IN HIPPO: THE PET TRADE by Angela Kawski, NEW Zoo While many animals are legally bought and sold around the world as safe, appropriate house pets, the truth is that many other animals end up as a part of the black-market, or illegal pet trade. The commercialization of exotic animals as pets is a multimillion dollar industry. In fact, the illegal trade in wildlife is second only to that of drugs in the United States, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It’s a $15 billion dollar business in the United States alone! Every year, thousands of animals enter the exotic pet trade. Some are captured from their native habitat and smuggled in or legally imported. Others are “surplus” from various roadside menageries and other zoos, or come from backyard breeders. Many are sold at auctions, pet stores, or over the Internet. Many of these animals are harmed, abused, and even killed during the process of smuggling them from their native habitats into new countries. This process not only harms and causes the suffering of these individual animals, but it can also be detrimental to each species as a whole.
It’s easy for the breeders to sell these animals online nowadays, or in magazine advertisements and the like. All anyone requires to purchase them is a valid credit card and a shipping address. Many people that purchase these exotic animals don’t know how to suitably care for them, and the animals end up suffering from improper nutrition or from being enclosed in too small of an enclosure. Even here at the NEW Zoo, we have examples of exotic animals that have been rescued from the pet trade. One is our Asian Leaf Turtle, “Arwin.” When Arwin was previously kept as a pet, he was not fed a proper diet under his owners’ care. His shell is now permanently disfigured due to the lack of calcium and protein, and other vital nutrients that he didn’t receive as a young turtle. Today, Arwin receives a very healthy diet that our zookeepers prepare for him, and he certainly seems to be a very happy turtle in his current home, but the truth is that Arwin is one of the lucky few that survive an ill-informed owner.
Do your research before getting any kind of a pet – especially when purchasing an exotic animal from a breeder. Find out about the breeder. You have the right to ask questions about the breeder’s licensing, and to know their sources for their animals. You also have the right to ask these questions of a zoological facility. If they are not AZA-Accredited (which will ensure that all their animals are lawfully obtained and bred for the benefit of the species only), then ask what happens when their animals have babies. Do they practice birth control? If not, where do the babies go when they get older? Are they growing up at their zoo? Or are they being sold somewhere as pets, or as something else?
You can also go on the CITES website and report any illegal activity you witness within the pet industry, or you can also always notify your local police department or ASPCA about unlawful wildlife activity. It’s not hard to have a hand in protecting and preserving wildlife in their natural habitat. Just be informed, and take responsibility for any animals in Another problem with the illegal pet your own home. And know that, for the trade of exotic animals is that it creates most part, wildlife should stay just that: an issue with conserving wildlife in its life in the wild. natural habitat. These animals are taken from their natural habitats and brought to completely new places. Species are quickly declining in their home ranges due to the capturing of exotic animals for the illegal pet trade. These animals are not helped by being raised by huCRAPPY from page 9 mans, despite what some individuals I know you’re going to complain when I may believe. suggest this, but be sure to have a towel
Statistics show that about 10-20% of wild-caught animals die from the initial “shock” and stress of being removed from their homes. Of those that do survive initially, about 50% will die during transport to their destination, usually overseas, from starvation, dehydration, suffocations, and disease. This means that for every 10 animals that arrive to a country as part of the black-market pet Organizations such as the US Fish and trade, as many as 25 individuals were Wildlife Service and the American Sociactually removed from the wild. ety for the Prevention of Cruelty to AniWhen any of these animals are “lucky mals (the ASPCA) can persecute people enough” to survive the dangerous smug- who participate in the illegal pet trade gling process, they are still at risk for not and smuggling of animals, but they are receiving the proper care. The same only capable of doing so much. We the problems are faced by the animals that members of the public, the consumers, are bred in captivity, in what can be con- need to do our party to discourage the ilsidered “backyard breeding.” Backyard legal pet trade. Become informed about breeding began in the 1960’s and 1970’s, which animals are illegal to keep without and is today in itself a multi-million dollar proper licensing. industry.
S
ready when we come in. Not only will it get excess snow off of us, but it will also stimulate our skin and get our blood flowing and warm us up faster. If you think that’s inconvenient, let me speak one immortal sentence of power “We’d do it for you.” Ha, works every time. Take care, have a great January, and I’ll see you again in February
Scrappy Editors note: Scrappy loves to get mail form his fans. You can either email him at the email address above, leave a message for him on his facebook page, or via postal mail: Pet Journal Attn: Ask Scrappy 3120 S Business Dr STE 270 Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524
facebook.com/petjournalmidwest ____________ REGION
PET JOURNAL
Start a conversation with your veterinarian about your pet’s vaccine requireVaccines, like all medicines, provide ments and ask if titer testing is approprimany benefits to health but are not ate for your pet. completely without risk. Most animals respond as expected to vaccination and enjoy the benefits of protection with just Editors Note: Our New Vet columnist, a moment of minor discomfort. A po- Dr. Everson welcomes your questions on tential side effect of vaccination in some general pet health topics, please email pets is vaccine reaction, the severity using the email address above or by of which ranges from mild GI upset to mail: moderate facial swelling to (rarely) sePet Journal vere anaphylactic shock. There is specAttn: Ask the Vet ulation and suspicion that some cases of 3120 S Business Dr. STE 270 auto-immune disease may be triggered Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524 by vaccination; however, multiple factors are involved in auto-immune diseases and it is extremely difficult if not impossible to pinpoint a single known trigger. Because side effects are rare, the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks for the majority of animals.
VACCINES from page 17
When it comes to vaccinating your pet, it is important to make an informed decision. Remember, vaccines were developed for a reason: to protect life. Because contagious diseases have ruined so many lives among human and animal communities, vaccines were developed to offer protection to the individual as well as the population as a whole. However, just because a vaccine is available does not mean it is necessary for your pet.
$OO 1DWXUDO )RRGV 7UHDWV 6XSSOHPHQWV Nutritional Counseling
(920) 725-9434 2593 Fairview Rd Neenah, WI 54956 Hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 6pm Saturday 10am - 2pm
k
Karey Hoelzel, PTT Pet Talk Technician Owner
&DQLGDH 7DVWH RI WKH :LOG $PHULFDQ 1DWXUDO 3UHPLXP )URPPV 6WDU 1DWXUHV /RJLF 1DWXUDO %DODQFH 6WHOOD DQG &KHZLHV 1DWXUHV 9DULHW\ %UDYR 5DZ 6RMRV Distributor #954869
DECEMBER WORD SEARCH ANSWERS t
ANUARY 2013 FJEBRUARY 2012
19
FIND PET JOURNAL AT THESE LOCATIONS Central Bark Doggy Daycare 3513 S 32nd St Sheboygan, WI 920 451-9663
Reptile Rapture 6416 Bridge Rd Monona, WI 608 221-0094
Chelstar’s Bed & Biscuit N4890 US Hwy 45 Fond Du Lac, WI 920 921-9024
Joys of Grooming 1706 N Main St West Bend, WI 262 338-2506
Cedarburg Veterinary Clinic N144 W5660 Pioneer Rd Cedarburg, WI 262 377-2460
Lincoln Tropical Fish & Pets 10 S Main St Hartford, WI 262 673-7470
The UPS Store - Sheboygan 3120 S Business Dr Sheboygan, WI 920 453-5934
Aurora Kennel & Pet Shoppe 1832 Minerva St. Oshkosh, WI 920 235-7758
Liberty K9 Lodge 1550 Cornell Rd. Green Bay, WI 920 661-0867
Critters Pet Nutrition 2593 Fairview Rd. Neenah, WI 920 725-9434
Two Paws Up Bakery 305 E. College Ave. Appleton, WI 920 954-1420
Bohn’s Town & Country 2283 Hwy 44 Oshkosh, WI 920 233-2066
Jill’s Pet Shoppe 712B E. Green Bay St. Shawano, WI 715 524-2272
Animart 4303 East Towne Way, Madison 1600 N. Spring St., Beaver Dam 608 242-4140 (Madison)
A Touch of Class Pet Resort 2275 Omro Rd. Oshkosh, WI 920 267-3333
Country General Store 611 N. Main St. Black Creek, WI 920 984-3300
Noah’s Ark Pet Center 603 N Sherman Ave Madison, WI 608 249-8646
Spartan Animal Hospital 4811 Larson Beach Rd. McFarland, WI 608 838-6115
Doggie Do’s By Lou 311 E. Main St. Chilton, WI
Traxler’s Kennel Pet Shop 5954 State Rd 21 Omro, WI 920 685-5547 (OMRO)
Marshals Convenience Stores Sheboygan, Plymouth, Glenbulah, Kewauskum, Elkhart Lake and Cascade
Starbucks Coffee Appleton, Ashwaubenon, De Pere, Fox Cities, Green Bay, Neenah, & Oshkosh, WI
Walgreen’s Drugstores Chilton, Manitowoc, Plymouth, Saukville, Sheboygan, Sturgeon Bay, & Two Rivers, WI
Starbucks Coffee Cedarburg, Fond Du Lac, Grafton, Sheboygan, &West Bend, WI
Walgreen’s Drugstores Cedarburg, Grafton, Fond Du Lac, Hartford, Jackson, Oshkosh, Waupun & West Bend, WI Walgreen’s Drugstores Appleton, Clintonville, De Pere, Fox Cities, Green Bay, New London, & Shawano, WI
For more locations please visit our website at: www.petjournalmidwest.com and click on the link “Where can I find Pet Journal..”
20
PET JOURNAL
JANUARY 2013
GROOMING YOUR PET by Diana Schmidt, Grooming Your Pet Columnist, groomingyourpet@ petjournalmidwest.com
Older Companions Many people wonder about grooming their older dog. They sometimes bring them in less frequently thinking that this will be less stressful on the dog. The opposite is usually true, because the less frequently they are groomed, the longer the grooming takes, and it causes more stress than necessary. Here are a few tips to keep your older friend happier. • Dogs 9 years and older should be groomed regularly for their comfort. As dogs get older, they are less willing and able to keep areas clean, and often develop skin rashes from old urine, fecal matter, or embedded natural debris like burrs. It’s very important to keep your senior dog on a regular grooming schedule to avoid stressful problems, like mats, tangles, and extra long nails. Matted dogs are really quite uncomfortable because the mats tighten over time and pull at their skin, which is quite painful. Even if your matted dog seems to be okay, he or she is NOT; he or she is just resigned to the pain! • That said, older dogs sometimes have physical limitations which a groomer must respect. A common problem is inability to stand for the time required to groom. The ideal way to groom your physically limited dog is to request an EXPRESS SERVICE. This means we do an “in/out”, a start to finish grooming without interruption to limit the stress on the dog. It may even be a good idea for dogs that have a hard time standing to do the brush-out and necessary clipping and forget the bath, to lessen the time at the groomers. The main thing to keep in mind with older dogs is their comfort. Our dogs give us so much love and loyalty, let’s be mindful of their comfort in their golden years.
Editors Note: Diana welcomes your questions on general on grooming, please email using the email address above or by mail: Pet Journal Attn: Grooming You Pet 3120 S Business Dr. Suite 270 Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524
www.petjournalmidwest.com petjournalmidwest.com
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO SAVING YOUR COUCH FROM YOUR CAT from catsinternational.org This is not “rocket science” and yet I am continually surprised by the number of feline behaviorists that have successfully kept kitty from urinating on the carpet, from biting the house guests, and cruising the countertops but when it comes to saving the couch, they go blank. On the contrary, the behavior consultants at Cats International consider this to be the easiest behavior problem to solve. Think about it… If you had just gotten a new puppy and the puppy was digging up your expensive landscaping, would your first thought be to have your puppy’s toes surgically removed? I expect that you would naturally and intelligently opt to engage in a training program. Elective mutilation, also referred to as “declawing” is never the answer. While some cat owners feel that they are solving the scratching problem with surgery, later they may discover that this choice may have pre-disposed their cat to avoiding the litter box, as well other problems such as shyness and biting problems. Take away one form of defense (the paw swipe) and the cat will use its teeth. This is just common sense. Now some people don’t realize that cats are just as easily trained as dogs. The truth is that you may have already done an excellent job training your cat to scratch the couch. Does this sound familiar? Kitty starts tearing at the couch or your favorite chair… You and other family members run from all parts of the house to chase kitty away from the scratching target. From kitty’s standpoint, this event rates high as an ego-booster (one little scratch and the family is at his feet!) Now, if the family chooses to yell and chase the cat around the house, this game is now elevated to High Priority!
In order to feel secure in their home terNo cat should have to experience the ritory, they routinely patrol the area and pain and permanent mutilation that is mark it by rubbing or scratching. The the result of the declawing procedure. scratching post offers an excellent outlet for this natural behavior. Cats International has never failed to solve an inappropriate scratching probNow the cat is in love with the post. lem. Now you can do it too! You may have rubbed some catnip on the sisal post or perhaps you just Editors Note: Cats International was scratched the post with your fingernails to entice kitty. Don’t think for a moment founded by Betsy Liscomb, a cat bethat he hasn’t forgotten his old haunts havioral expert. If you would like more and he may be interested in re-visiting information on Cats International or for the old areas. (After all, he worked hard cat behavioral assistance, please visit the Cats International website, www. to mark them!). catsinternational.org. This is our opportunity to prove that Reprinted with permission. we can be just as clever as cats. We have a rather unfair advantage, however, as there are now a multitude of very effective deterrents to help us. When kitty checks out an old spot or a brand new one, we can go to our arsenal of deterrents. The best part is that there is no yelling or running around and it works when you are sleeping or out of the house. These are our “Secret Weapons” Feliway Spray If sprayed in problem areas on a regular basis, it will give the cat the impression that the area is already marked — no need to scratch. Can be purchased through the Doctors Foster and Smith Catalog (1-800-8267206) Sticky Paws This clear, double-sided tape is inexpensive and can be applied to almost any surface. Cats dislike anything sticking to their paws. Can be found in most pet stores or in the Doctors Foster and Smith Catalog.
SSSCAT This motion detector hisses when the cat approaches the problem area. Even the most fearless of cats clear the area when it activates. This EDITOR from page 5 Now, time for the reconnaissance product can be purchased through the mission… or how to undo the damage Doctors Foster and Smith Catalog (1Are you interested in Advertising in Pet we’ve done. 800-826-7206) Journal? For more information on advertising in Pet Journal or on our website • Let’s start with an understanding Vinyl carpet runner If the back-side please email us at advertising@petjourthat scratching serves many useful of the vinyl carpet runner has a very nalmidwest.com. and healthy purposes for cats. prickly feel, it can be cut and placed in • Cats need to stretch and exercise the area that you want your cat to avoid. Become a friend of Pet Journal on and condition their nails Facebook! Join our growing group of Pet • Every cat household should have Solid Air Fresheners Cats dislike per- Journal readers following us, and upload at least two cat-appealing scratchfume. An air freshener may keep the a picture of your pet(s) to the group and ing posts in high-traffic areas. cat away from an area until it has evapo- it could be featured as our pet of the • The post should be at least 32” rated. (Never put it near the litter box week! high or a feeding area). Scented dryer sheets • It should be sturdy and unable to may have the same effect. Would you like to see your pets in Pet be tipped Journal? Email a picture of your pet(s) • Sisal material or rope are the preNow that we have given you all our to petphotos@petjournalmidwest.com ferred scratching materials (don’t secrets of success, please share them and we will feature them in our Reader use carpeting!) with others. Pet Page. No email? No problem! Mail • Place the post in front of the proba copy of the picture to the Pet Jourlem area nal mailbox, listed below. All pictures • Praise the cat every time he uses received by mail will be returned after the post (positive reinforcement— scanning. works!) • Our favorite post is the Ultimate , Editor Scratching Post made by www. lschneider@petjournalmidwest.com esmartcat.com
Lee J Schneider
Now we all know that cats are very territorial animals and marking is an important occupation for cats.
PET JOURNAL
facebook.com/petjournalmidwest
JJANUARY ANUARY 2013
LITTER from page 15
Pet Journal is looking for Volunteers for Distribution.
7.
8.
9.
Intrested? Contact us at: 920 393-4818 or
10.
delivery@petjournalmidwest.com
11.
12.
When and under what circumstances did the first problem occur? Describe subsequent occurrences. What treatment methods, if any, are the owners trying or have they tried to correct the problem? Are they punishing the cat? When was the cat last seen by a veterinarian? What tests, if any, were done at that time? Has the cat had a history of health problems? Is it currently undergoing any form of medical treatment? How would you describe the cat’s personality? Outgoing, friendly to strangers, curious about new things brought into the house, or shy, nervous, afraid of loud sounds, new people? What is the cat’s daily routine? Is it an indoor cat or does it have free or limited access to the outdoors? Is there anything in the cat’s environment that regularly frightens it? (For example, the vacuum cleaner, the doorbell, animals outside, etc.) What is the composition of the household? Are there other pets? What are the behavior and attitudes of the rest of the family towards the cat? How much attention does the cat get on a daily basis, and from whom?
During the course of the interview you will get a feeling for what life is like for this cat. Having a good, basic understanding of the needs and nature of the cat and the treatment of common behavior problems, you should be able to make recommendations to improve the situation for the cat and thereby solve the problem. If a solution is not forthcoming, please recommend that the owner contact an experienced feline behavior counselor for more advice.
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.
Any further questions will be specific to the particular behavior problem-whether it is housesoiling, aggression with people, aggression with pets, etc.
PET JOURNAL WORD SEARCH X Z B D J T Y G L Z X A R D V A O Z I K E M S Q Z V V I Y T
H E L G E R V H I D O S T R I D E R H L P S R X C O P J L C
L E A P A W P S R Y P N O Q V Z E J E V O L U N T E E R S V
G T M T H Y F G P N A T D Q P K C C S C U Y U W A G P N Z X
W H A O M F K I B S O Q E Y P M T E I J F U G N R R C Z P K
T O V D D Q K P M S Q Z U T U R C A D M L S J E G V H Q H E
U X B E O R J U Y R X R X S O C L A Q E F Y A U O D N W F C
T Y V C D P M F U U W C S N C M B H T B Y T N G W Q I E Z Z
V Q U C X C T L S G N E I U E H D M R E L G C G A L B M J I
O U R B Q A E I Y J L C H D H K W D W A M O I U D Q P D E H
R I A D E N B S O S S U I Q N I S D K T X Y I L A E L G A S
V N Z W P D B F T N U A L D B O W E Y A W S I Y T Y A P H D
D V K S V L E A G R G Z G R L X S X F A K F Q T F T M T M Q
Q V C W C E M Y L N A C W H A X L Q Q I E X R F R U V O D T
Q P H L T L K A O L G C T G D I V E R J B A S T O Q B E D R
Y P K Z C I T M R C A A H E M A Z P W L D J T C D D V C P W
T G I R T G A X Y D U S E I C J R V B E K G P S C R U U X Y
U U O T V H A W S I I R T I N N Z C Y H D V B O E H P C Q F
Q I E Z X T I K X I Y P N W V G B T N T F W M E U P R B E Q
D N X B K W J B T Q F A A X A Z P C U B S P J N I G A D P R
S E X D E B L R J S T G U W B T D O E X A M F E X X Z W V W
R A I Y C Y A K G I T O T R S Q E V S N F W S A H R K S C B
H P J L Z I H D O T C W V B T E Y R I T U Z X N L B C W G Y
G I N Z N W T N V P S A O W A M L O O P L T O T G W H L R N
X G Z I I B E H A V I O R S I D N X Y G I D R Q W S K Z O U
R C N N I N N E W Y E A R S L S Z K V H E Q U I N E I R O E
B G T P H D I S T E M P E R V G P E P S R Y P Z T Z O Z M O
W E Q H S U B F W B C A T S A N O N Y M O U S R T I X B I Y
R H E F D E X S M J E A R Z U P H C F G P N A C U E O D N V
S N M Z Q O P F W F N F V E R T F Z K I B S O U T V X N G P
ADOPTION BEHAVIOR CATSANONYMOUS DEER ELECTRONICS ETHOXYQUIN GROOMING KITTENS MUSSELS NUTRITION PUPPIES STRACHINGPOST TAIL VACINATION WILDLIFE
21
BALLASTWATER CANDLELIGHT COMPANIONS DISTEMPER EQUINE GREATLAKES GUINEAPIG MARDIPAWS NEWYEARS PETTRADE SOCIALMEDIA STRIDER TRAINING VOLUNTEERS WINTER
Words to find, they can go across, up or down, diagonally. Answers will appear in next months issue or on the Pet Journal website about the 20th of the month, in the Regions section on the Wordsearch page.
22
PET JOURNAL
JANUARY 2013
www.petjournalmidwest.com petjournalmidwest.com
Tender Care In Home Pet Sitting Where your pet is treated like it’s one of our own Serving the entire Fox Valley area from Neenah to Kaukauna, including the Greenville area
Resonable rates, insured, bonded
References available upon request www.tndrcare.com
920-729-6377
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: classifieds@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
Section 1.2: Young Adult Job Posting Ellen’s Pet Sitting Need someone to walk your dog or feed your horses while you’re away? Just give Ellen a call at 685-2094 or E-mail her at murktheratty@gmail.com Experienced High School Dog Walker I have references if needed please call Justin at 920-207-5561 for more information.
Section 2: Humane Societies & Animal Rescues/Shelters Needs Lists Section 2.1: Humane Societies Bay is • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Area Humane Society of Green Bay, WI looking for: Bleach Paper Towels Clay Cat Litter (non-clumping) Rawhides Kongs Dog Toys Canned Cat Food Small Litter Boxes Cat Toys Chew Blocks & Treats for Small Animals Carefresh Bedding (no pine or cedar) Liquid Laundry Detergent Powder-free Exam Gloves Scratching Posts, Towers or Cat Trees or consider these as a way to recycle: Blankets Bath Towels Leashes
To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Bay Area Humane Society at: 920.469.3110 or visit their website: www.bayareahumanesociety.com.
Dane County Humane Society of Madison, WI is looking for: • Doggie Delights • Canned dog and puppy food • Soft, small training treats (no hard biscuits) • Collars & Chain Leashes • Metal hanging water bowls • Gentle Leader® Easy Walk™ harness (medium, M/L, large) • Gentle Leader® head collar (medium) • Fleece beds • KONG® toys (large) • Kong Stuff ‘N Easy Treat/Squeeze Cheese • Compressed rawhide or rawhide rolls • Pig Ears • Bully Sticks • Halti (size 2 & 3) • Natural Balance dog food rolls • Nylabone® chews (large) • Squeaky toys • Feline Fancies • Canned, ground cat and kitten food • Clay litter (unscented and non-clumping) • Dry kitten food • Cat toys, glitter balls, etc. • Soft E collars for cats • Slim Cat food dispensing toy • Cushiony cat beds (small) • KMR milk replacer & nurser bottles • Litter boxes (small and medium) • Royal Canin Baby Cat food • Critter Cravings • Timothy Hay • Rabbit Diet • Plastic dish pans • Marth wood fuel pellets • Bird seed (cockatiel, finch, parrot, parakeet) • Dove Food and grit • Reptile rock bowls • Rodent wooden houses • Ferret food • Wood chews • Wildlife Wants • Finch & Supreme Mix wild bird seed • Striped sunflower seeds • Rodent chow pellots • Rabbit pellots • Humidity and temperature gauges • Large hi-corner small animal (rabbit/ ferret sized) litterboxes • Flourescent UV bulbs • Dove & pigeon food • Bird feeders and baths • Tidying Tools • Heavy duty spray bottles • Bleach • Dish detergent • Large towels • Latex house gloves • Liquid laundry detergent • Shelter Supplies • Quality white copy paper • Pens, Staplers and Post-its • Kleenex tissues • Medium binder clips • Plastic storage bins with lids To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Dane County Humane Society at: 608.838.0413 or visit their website: www.giveshelter.org. Door County Humane Society of Sturgeon Bay, WI is looking for: • Animal Supplies • Purina Pro Plan Adult Chicken and Rice Formula • Purina Pro Plan Kitten Chicken and Rice Formula • Purina Dog Chow (green bag) • Purina Beneful • Dog Toys • Rawhide bones
•
•
• • • • • • • • • •
Cat Litter (scoopable, any brand) Office Supplies Copy Paper Postage Stamps HP Ink Cartridge #60 for HP printer model# F4280 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 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. 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 brand • Large Garbage Bags • White Copy Paper • HP-60 Black Ink To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter at: 920.294.3042, by email at: adopt@glass.org or visit their website: www.glaas.org. Lakeshore Humane Society of Manitowoc, WI is looking for: • Purina Dry Dog and Cat Food • Dog and Cat Treats (especially dog biscuits) • Clay Cat Litter • Hard to destroy Dog Toys • Cat Toys • Creamy Peanut Butter • Small Animal Bedding • Small Animal Water Bottles • 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
facebook.com/petjournalmidwest
PET JOURNAL
JJANUARY ANUARY 2013
23
PET JOURNAL CLASSIFIEDS • • • • • • •
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. Oconto Area Humane Society & Animal Shelter, Inc. of Oconto, WI is looking for: • Purina Dog/Puppy Chow • Pedigree Canned Dog Food • Purina Cat/Kitten Chow • Rawhides (Chews or Rolls) • Clay Cat Litter (Non-scooping) • Pet Toys (Stuffed Toys, Kongs, Tennis Balls, etc.) • Liquid Laundry Soap • Bleach • Bounce Dryer Bars • Large Construction Garbage Bags • Mop Heads (Industrial) • Stamps • Printer Cartridges - HP 901 • Copy Paper • Gift Cards to Menards, Fleet Farm, PetSmart, PetCo, or Shopko • Single Stage Gas Snow Blower • Security System • Pressure Washer • Cash Donations To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Oconto Area Humane Society & Animal Shelter at: 920.835.1738 or visit their website: www.ocontohumane.org. Oshkosh Area Humane Society of Oshkosh, WI is looking for: • Purina Dog/Puppy Chow • Pedigree Canned Dog Food • Purina Cat/Kitten Chow • Rawhides (Chews or Rolls) • Clay Cat Litter (Non-scooping) • Pet Toys (Stuffed Toys, Kongs, Tennis Balls, etc.) • Liquid Laundry Soap • Bleach • Bounce Dryer Bars • Large Construction Garbage Bags • Mop Heads (Industrial) • Stamps • Printer Cartridges - HP 901 • Copy Paper • Gift Cards to Menards, Fleet Farm, PetSmart, PetCo, or Shopko • Single Stage Gas Snow Blower • Security System • Pressure Washer • Cash Donations To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Oshkosh Area Humane Society at: 920.424.2128 or visit their website: www.oahs.org. Ozaukee Humane Society of Saukville, WI is looking for: • 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) 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 ● Empty Unwashed Peanut Butter Jars ● Large Rawhides ● Small Bites Food ● Easy Cheese * ● Hot Dogs ● Dog Leashes (non-retractable) ● 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.
Section 2.2: Animal Rescues & Shelters
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. Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary of Elkhart Lake, WI is looking for: • Good used skid-steer for snow/manure removal and moving large hay bales. • Hay nets. • Large size halters. • Fleet Farm gift cards. • Bags of cracked corn. • Grocery store expired bags of apples or carrots • Wood shavings/wood pellet bedding or cross-cut only shredded paper. • Horse trailer - 3 or 4 horse with ramp load and preferably one that works with the pickup. • Bags of Senior feed • MSM w/glucosomine and/or similar supplements • Wormers • Quest/Quest plus/Strongid/Safeguard • Bales of hay - large or small or round • Bags of bedding • Electric fencers • Electric water trough de-icers • Bags of salt • Loads of limestone screenings and/or gravel for paddocks • Stall mats 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) Paper Towels, Kleenex, Toilet Paper Laundry Detergent (free and clear of dyes and smells) No. 10 Grip-seal Security Envelopes Printer Paper Gasoline Cards Lexmark Pro901 ink cartridges ° 105 (Black Ink) ° 100 (Yellow, Cyan, and Magenta Ink) Van (New or Used - needs to be reliable) 100% Cotton Material and/or 100% Fleece Material Gift Cards for WE Energy, Piggly Wiggly, Pick ‘N Save, Walmart, Menards, Home Depot, Sendiks, and Woodman’s Cash Donations Cash Donations for Vet bills - made payable to Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital Volunteers to help with cleaning and feeding - at least than 5 hours a month, mornings, afternoons and weekends Pressure Washer Volunteer - to pressure wash cages in the Summer Handyman Volunteer - for Maintenance projects at the Shelter, preferably Weekends
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 • JW Pet Good Cuz/Bad Cuz Dog Toys • Kong Wubba Dog Toys • Kong Rubber Balls • Kongs • Gift Cards to PetSmart, PetCo, Fleet Farm, Menards • Energy Star Washer and Dryer • Large Van • Cash Donation 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: 920634-9701 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 UGuard • Fly Spray, Fly Masks, and Fly Strips
continued on page 24
24
PET JOURNAL
JANUARY 2013
www.petjournalmidwest.com petjournalmidwest.com
PET JOURNAL CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 23 •
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
• • •
Cages Live traps for Small Animals Fleet Farm gift cards
To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Two Left Paws Animal Sanctuary at: 920.331.0100 or via their website at: www.twoleftpaws.org.
Section 3: Event Posters
Frosty Family Fun Night At the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Saturday, February 2nd 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Only $5 a family or carload! special night walks º horse-wagon rides º bonfire º s’mores º crafts º chocolate dipping station º live folk music!º lots of family fun!
AND… Get up close with some nocturnal animal friends! Call 920.391.3671 for more info! www.baybeachwildlife.com
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. Saving Paws Animal Rescue, Inc. of Appleton is looking for: • Cat Litter • Dry Cat Food (Please no Ol’Roy) • Dry Kitten Food (Please no Ol’Roy) • Canned Cat and Kitten Food • Dog Toys • Dog Rawhides/Chews/Bones • Bleach • Laundry Detergent • Paper Towels • Fly Traps • Any Cleaning Supplies • Bug Spay • Metal or Ceramic Bowls • Styrofoam Bowls • Folders (Red and Blue) • Any Pet Supplies To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Saving Paws Animal Rescue, Inc. at: (920) 209-PAWS (7297) or visit their website at: www.savingpaws. com. 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 • Dog/Cat toys • Dog/Cat beds • Towels • Paper towels • Disposable gloves • Kennels
T
A T
T
PET JOURNAL
facebook.com/petjournalmidwest
JANUARY 2013
25
PRESS RELEASES SEVEN YEARS AND SEVEN THOUSAND CATS
KIDS READING TO CANINES
CATS ANONYMOUS APPROACHES MILESTONE Cats Anonymous is hoping to reach a couple milestones this month: the 7,000 feral cat spayed or neutered, and registering the 1,000th person who cares for the outdoor colonies the cats belong to. Odds are good that the milestones will be reached at their monthly high-volume spay/neuter clinic hosted every month by OakView Veterinary Hospital. th
The Kaukauna Public Library in partnership with the Fox Valley Humane Association will continue the monthly Kids Reading to Canines program beginning Saturday October 20, 2012. The Kids Reading to Canines program allows beginning readers to practice reading out loud to a kid’s best friend, a dog. Two teams of registered therapy dogs will be at the Kaukauna Public Library for readers to get to know. The therapy dogs and their owners are registered through the professional organization Therapy Dog International. The dogs are gentle, calm, loving, obedient, and directed by an experienced owner.
“Since we started seven years ago, the demand for our services has steadily increased and is at an all-time high right now. People are coming to realize that not During the Kids Reading to Canines program, children in first through fourth all cats can live indoors. If they were born and raised outside, they are accustomed grade can share their favorite stories with a therapy dog. While a child is reading to to that life and are actually an important part of the community in many areas. the dog, the owner will be present; parents are asked to step away so that the child There have been barn cats and other ‘working cats’ keeping rodents under control can experience the confidence boosting company of the therapy dog. around humans for a very long time.” Says Lisa Kay Peters, Program Coordinator for Cats Anonymous. Children must be in first through fourth grade to sign up for the program. Registration for reading times begins now and is on a first come first serve basis. The Peters notes, “We are so very grateful to Dr. Lisa Lorenz and the Oak View Veteriprogram will take place in the morning on the third Saturday of every month in 15 nary Hospital staff for being pioneers in helping cats in our community. In addition minute slots from 10-11 am. Please stop by the Youth Services Department at the to their partnership, we’ve had the good fortune to have the assistance of 25 vetKaukauna Public Library or call 920-766-6346 to register. erinarians, over 30 veterinary technicians and countless other volunteers who have made it possible to attain this milestone. We could not have come this far without them.” Feral cats are members of the domestic cat species, but they have not been raised as pets. Trap-Neuter-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. ####### Cats Anonymous, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to better the lives and reduce the number of semi-feral and feral cats in Northeastern Wisconsin. They promote, educate and advocate the non-lethal reduction of the feral cat population utilizing the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) method in a safe and humane manner. For more information, visit www.CatsAnonymous.org
GLASS Funraiser Memory Photography in Ripon will be kicking off 2013 with a fantastic fundraiser for GLAAS! For a $30 donation to GLAAS, you can have a photography sitting with your pet and receive a 5x7 portrait FREE! The entire $30 is donated to GLAAS! This offer is available from January 2nd through March 29th, and appointments are made Tuesdays through Fridays. Call Memory Photography at 920-748-7231 to schedule your appointment! http://memoryphotoripon.com/
Purchase a Gift Card from America’s Best Flowers and Support DCHS! Gift cards from America’s Best Flowers make wonderful presents. They can be a wonderful gift to give for the holidays or another special occasion. They are a great way to say “thank you” to a host or hostess or that special friend, teacher or co-worker. They never expire and plants are a perfect way to color the world. Gift cards can be purchased at giveshelter.org and we will mail them to you. DCHS receives 25% of the total value of the cards sold. You can purchase America’s Best Flowers gift cards through DCHS until April 1, 2013. (America’s Best Flowers is closed from December 15-March 30.) For questions and more information, contact Jodi at DCHS at (608) 838-0413 ext. 118 or jwortsman@giveshelter.org.
The currently scheduled dates for the Kids Reading to Canines program are: January 19, 2013 February 16, 2013 March 16, 2013 April 20, 2013 May 18, 2013
26
PET JOURNAL
JANUARY 2013
petjournalmidwest.com
1415 Memorial Dr. Manitowoc, WI (920) 682-6558 http://www.memorialdrvc.vetsuite.com Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021;
Services Include: General & Preventive Medicine Surgical Services &Laser Surgery Dentistry & Digital Dental Radiography EKG with Cardiologist Consultation Exotic Medicine & Dentistry Â&#x2021; Boarding
Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021;
Digital Radiography In-house Diagnostics Ultrasonography Cold Laser Therapy Artificial Insemination
Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm Â&#x2021; Sat 8am - 12pm Emergency Service Available for Established Clients
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Full Service Care for Pets Who are Part of the Familyâ&#x20AC;? nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s el a s yg enn th unt o eb st K wi sco Sh we lity Di t i Ne Fac Pe le tip l u M
Happy Tails Pet Grooming & Boarding
Leave Them With Someone You Can Trust
Save on your Pet Medications see us for you Prescription Savings Club Card Pet Photos are Priceless
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Drop-off between 6am and 6pm Boarding Cats & Dogs
Pet breaks every 2 hours
22 kennels
Special needs services available
Indoor and Outdoor play areas
Local vet on call 24/7
On Site Pet Grooming Available / )XZ t 4IFCPZHBO t +VTU Pò * OFBS )PXBSET (SPWF )JHI 4DIPPM t $POWFOJFOU UP BJSQPSU
www.happytailspetgrooming.com
1FU 4IPQQFâ&#x201E;˘ 1FU 4VQQMJFT t Pet Bed or House t %PHHZ 4UFQ t $BSSJFS t %PH 5SBJOJOH (BNF t 5SFBUT t (JGU 4FUT t $BU 4DSBUDIJOH 1PTU
Get your Balance Rewards Card
balanceâ&#x201E;˘ rewards
Check us out online www.walgreens.com
PET JOURNAL
facebook.com/petjournalmidwest
JANUARY 2013
27
608.838.6115
spartananimalhospital.com contact@spartananimalhospital.com
Dr. Michael Wenninger
We are a Small and Exotic Animal practice that has been located in McFarland since 1987. We are committed to offering the highest quality care and services for you and your pets. Our compassionate doctors have over 30 years combined experience. Each veterinarian and team member is strongly devoted to the health and well-being of your pet.
Specializing in care of: t Reptiles (Snakes, Crocodilians, Lizards, Turtles & Tortoises) t Birds (All Species) t Small Animals (Rabbits, Rodents, Ferrets, Guinea Pigs & more) t Zoo Animals (Raccoons, Skunks, Sloths, Wallabies & more) t Dogs & Cats Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm Saturday 8:00am - noon
Diagnostic & Surgical Procedures offered: t 3PVUJOF 4VSHFSJFT t 0SUIPQFEJD 4VSHFSZ t %JHJUBM 3BEJPHSBQIZ t %JHJUBM %FOUBM 3BEJPHSBQIZ t &OEPTDPQZ t -BQSPTDPQZ "SUISPTDPQZ t 6MUSBTPOPHSBQIZ t 3FHFOFSBUJWF .FEJDJOF (Stem Cells & more) 4811 Larson Beach Rd, McFarland, WI 53558 t *O )PVTF -BC (Just off of US 51, south of the Beltline)
Lisaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Little Paws Grooming Â&#x2021; Boutique Daycare Â&#x2021; Boarding
Tamara Pool Pet Trainer
920-254-2620 www.4paws-training.com tamara@4paws-training.com
Learn how dogs communicate and how to communicate with them.
920.954.6670 lisaslittlepaws.com
3293 Highview Dr. Appleton, WI
(off Bluemound Dr., between Wisconsin Ave. and College Ave.)
Grooming
Daycare
Dayca r now O e pen!
!
$
5.00 off
Daycare, Grooming, Boarding or Nail Trim Coupon not required
Boarding
Exclusively for Small Dogs 30 lbs. or less SILDE KENNELS & GROOMING DORRIT E. DIEHL BREEDING SERVICES SILVER MINIATURES POODLES
GROOMING & BOARDING SERVICES
STANDARD POODLES
OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE
LONGHAIRED MINIATURE DACHSHUNDS
BOARDING ALL BREEDS GROOMING ALL BREEDS
CHAMPION STUD SERVICE SHOW & PET PUPPIES
N7364 LAKESHORE ROAD SHEBOYGAN, WI 53083 (920) 565-2231
28
JANUARY 2013
PET JOURNAL
petjournalmidwest.com
%DFN %\ 3RSXODU 'HPDQG 7DPP\¶V 7DFN )HHG LQ 6XDPLFR DQG 7DPP\¶V 7RR LQ 2FRQWR $UH SOHDVHG WR $QQRXQFH 6DEULQD &]DUDSDWD KDV MRLQHG WKH WHDP IXOO WLPH
Friendly Vet Care! Â&#x2021; Full Service Veterinary Â&#x2021; Classic Country Atmosphere
0DQ\ RI \RX DOUHDG\ NQRZ 6DEULQD UHFHQWO\ VKH ZRUNHG DW 3DUNVLGH $QLPDO &DUH &HQWHU DV D 6PDOO $QLPDO 9HW $VVLVWDQW 6KH LV D EUHHGHU RI $.& &KDPSLRQ $ODVNDQ 0DODPXWHV 6DEULQD DOVR VKRZV DOO EUHHGV RI GRJV DQG WUDLQV FRQIRUPDWLRQ DQG REHGLHQFH 7R VFKHGXOH D IUHH DVVHVVPHQW ZLWK 6DEULQD RI \RXU GRJ RU FDW SOHDVH FDOO 6XDPLFR RU 2FRQWR Tammyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tack & Feed tammystackandfeed.com Tammyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Too 14500 Velp Ave. Suamico 202 Main St., Oconto
Â&#x2021; 30 Minute Visits with Personalized Care Dr. Kim Everson N8545 Ridge Road Van Dyne 920 923-6608 www.PetVet1.com