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t’s something that makes every pet owner cringe - you are giving your beloved friend a scratch or belly rub, when suddenly you notice a creepy crawly bug moving in their fur. You look a little closer, and it becomes clear - it is a tick!

Because fleas, ticks, and other ectoparasites are not as prevalent in Utah as in other parts of the country, the average Utahn often doesn’t know how to react. Does this mean that Fido now has a tick-borne illness. Does your dog need full decontamination? Should you bug-bomb your entire home?

Here is the good news: flea and tick exposure is generally preventable, and the risk of your dog or cat acquiring a disease from an ectoparasite is low. However, the risk is still there, and many people feel in the dark as to how to approach flea and tick control in Utah. The purpose of this article is to cover the basics of this surprisingly complex topic.

As a veterinarian, I try to address flea and tick control at all basic wellness visits. This year, we had a particularly wet winter and spring in Utah. Because of this, there have been more than a few clients who have recently reported finding a tick on their dog after camping in the mountains or hiking in the foothills. Here are a few of the FAQs that I get at those visits: So, what are the ectoparasites that are endemic to this area?

• Ticks: The main ticks in Utah include:

◉ Dermacentor Andersoni, or the Rocky Mountain wood tick, is the most common tick in Utah

◉ Ixodes pacificus, or the western black-legged tick

• Fleas: Fleas prefer humid environments and do not thrive in dry climates (yay for deserts!). However, I have seen a handful of animals that have a flea infestation, but it’s usually after traveling to an endemic area.

Luckily, many of the products used to control ticks also kill fleas, and these will help prevent these creepy-crawlies from spreading to your pet. The main fleas that are found in Utah are: • Ctenocephalides felis, or the cat flea. This is a bit of a misnomer as they often choose to colonize all sorts of animals, including dogs • Ctenocephalides canis, or the dog flea. This type of flea is less common but is equally undiscriminating about their host.

What are the risks if my dog does get bitten by a tick?

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• One of the risks associated with ticks is an infection at the site of attachment. If you see anything that resembles an infected bug bite, contact your vet for an exam.

• Another risk is the transmission of blood-borne diseases from the tick to the dog. These diseases include bacteria such as Ehrlichia and Anaplasma, and they can cause a variety of clinical signs, including anemia, generalized malaise, and weakness.

• There is one species of tick in Utah that has been implicated in carrying Lyme disease (Ixodes pacificus). However, it seems that the disease has only been detected in those ticks located in the North-Western states. It does not seem that Lyme disease is endemic to Utah, but studies are ongoing.

• One side effect that has been associated with tick bites in dogs is something called tick paralysis.

This is a rare physiological event that causes paralysis in dogs. This paralysis usually resolves on its own once the tick has been removed.

What do I do if I find a tick on my dog?

• Don't panic • Wear gloves in case the tick does contain a transmissible disease • Remove the tick the same way you would remove it from a human:

◉ Use tweezers to grab the tick as close to the skin as possible

◉ Use even traction to pull the tick directly upward

◉ Do not crush or burn the tick during the removal process

• Contact your veterinarian for flea and tick prevention recommendations and advice for monitoring There seem to be a lot of different products available for flea and tick prevention. When should I use them?

• There is a wide variety of products available for flea and tick prevention, including medications that you apply topically, oral medications, and collars.

• I typically recommend flea and tick prevention for all at-risk animals. Risk factors include camping, hiking, and spending time in the outdoors. If your dog fits in this category, consider using prevention during the summer months.

Spending time with your dog outside can be one of the more enjoyable experiences of owning a pet. Fleas and ticks can be scary, but don't let them dictate your summer fun. With a little knowledge and prevention, you can mediate the risks involved with ectoparasites and enjoy your summer with your furry companion.

Dr. Adrienne Pincetl grew up in the 9th and 9th area. After a decade of adventures in Colorado and Montana, she is thrilled to be working so close to home. She joined University Veterinary Hospital & Diagnostic Center in July 2018.

Dr. Pincetl completed her undergraduate education at Montana State University.

She went on to receive her Master’s in Public Health from Colorado School of Public Health and her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University.Professionally, Dr. Pincetl’s interests include internal medicine, geriatric care, and alternative medicine. Dr. Pincetl was certified in medical acupuncture for veterinarians in 2017.In her free time, Adrienne loves spending time outside with her husband Danny and their Newfie/Lab mix Frances.

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hank you for your thoughtful question. As animal lovers, we want strong protections for every animal, no matter if she has fur, fins, or feathers. The short answer to your question is no. Not only do all species of animals not have the same protections, but some animals of the same species do not have the same protections depending on where they are or how they are being “used.”

two dogs, living just a few streets away from one another, could fall under entirely different laws if one of those dogs is being used for testing by a pharmaceutical company. (Dogs and cats are regularly used in laboratory experiments, along with rabbits, fish, guinea pigs, mice, and rats.)

Animals in labs (along with animals in puppy mills, circuses, and zoos) fall under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The AWA, signed into law in 1966, is the primary federal animal protection law. AWA regulations set minimum standards for animals’ care. The requirements under the AWA are low — so low that some would consider a facility that meets AWA requirements to be abusive (like keeping dogs in puppy mills in stacked cages with wire flooring). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is charged with enforcing the AWA, and the department has a long history of lax enforcement, allowing millions of animals’ suffering to go on unpunished. The AWA also excludes roughly 95 percent of the animals tested upon—such as fish, mice, birds, and reptiles—for use in research.

When we consider aquatic animals, the landscape is even bleaker.

There are trillions of fish, yet they are exempt from the AWA, the Humane Slaughter Act (which requires animals be stunned into unconsciousness before slaughter, though enforcement is inconsistent), and are exempted from multiple states’ cruelty laws. This is despite substantial scientific research proving that fish feel pain.

I hope my answer inspires you to think about ways you can change the law to better protect all animals. Though many of us have the deepest bonds with the cats, dogs, and the other companion animals that we share our lives with, all animals are similarly capable of feeling complex emotions like joy and fear. They all deserve legal protection.

Many animals have few protections under the law in the United States. And because laws protecting animals can be enacted at every level of government — local, state, and federal — protections vary widely depending on where you live.

The majority of animal cruelty laws exist at the state level. But the term “animal cruelty” is misleading — these laws often only protect some animals from cruelty. Across the board, dogs, cats, and other companion animals enjoy the highest levels of protection. When we hear that someone was arrested for animal cruelty in the news, most of the time, it involves an act of abuse or neglect against a dog or cat. In some states, other animals, like fish, are yexplicitly excluded from cruelty laws.

Farmed animals, such as pigs, chickens, and cows, are some of the most abused animals in the United States, yet they also have minimal legal protections. Most state animal cruelty laws exempt animals used in agriculture from their protections. The scope of the exemptions is often undefined or left up to the industry itself to determine.

As a result, those states’ laws effectively permit practices that society deems “cruel,” like cutting off an animal’s testicles or horns without anesthesia, confining animals to cages so small that they can’t turn around, and force-feeding ducks to the point of organ failure to produce foie gras.

Clearly, if you committed any of these acts on a dog or cat in most states, you’d be facing jail time.

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My dogs are protected by Maryland’s animal cruelty laws. But the state animal cruelty law exempts animals used in laboratories. In other words, 8 | PETS IN THE CITY

Elizabeth Holtz is Campaigns Manager at Animal Legal Defense Fund. Joining the Animal Legal Defense Fund is the fulfillment of a long-time dream for Elizabeth, who went to law school for the sole purpose of protecting animals through the legal system.

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By Michael Ward with contributions from Maren Gibson Arctic Rescue

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n June 14th Arctic Rescue was contacted by Heber Valley Animal Services with the following message, “We have a special needs stray here at the shelter.” “Would you be willing to rescue him from the shelter? He is emaciated but has been eating and drinking well this week.” Two photos of the dog who was about to be known as “Berry” were attached below the message. Upon seeing the photos of sweet Berry, every single volunteer in our organization had the same reaction, “we need to try to help this sweet, scared boy if we are able.”

Taking on a dog who has been dumped in the forest, with unknown health issues is a daunting task. We would have no way of knowing what we are up against financially or if and how many complications a dog may have after suffering malnourishment and near starvation.

We also needed a foster home for him because he would not be able to make a full recovery in a kennel setting. One of our amazing foster homes stepped up to the plate, and on June 16th they raced up to the Heber Valley Animal Services to rescue a frightened, malnourished and defeated white male Husky.

We knew it would take time to get him out of the kennel and into our car, so we packed extra patience along with some yummy treats. Upon seeing the Husky for the first time in person, our hearts ached for him. He was skin and bones with sunken brown eyes full of fear and sadness. We wanted to crawl in his kennel, squeeze him and tell him everything is going to be alright…but of course, this would only increase his trauma, so we had to hold back the tears and hugs for now. Instead, we sat down in front of the kennel door and talked softy and even sang to him.

Shaking, with his tail curled between his legs, he was very tense and on full alert. Now, to get him in the crate in our car. With some solid teamwork, we were able to corral him near the back door and get him up in the crate. From kennel to crate took us just over an hour.

Once home, we lead him to another crate which we set up for him in our bedroom. He eagerly entered, positioning himself in the furthest corner of the crate - this would quickly become his safe place. We fed him right away and decided to give him some space and let him rest.

For the next few days, we worked hard on establishing a consistent routine which was crucial for a dog with this much trauma. Bathroom breaks were incredibly stressful. Berry was in constant flight mode and very disassociated from reality.

Time and patience. We knew right away this little guy, a.k.a “Slim,” was going to need special care and attention for him to get back on his paws.

We quickly developed a routine and worked hard to communicate how many times he had been to the bathroom, how many meals he’s had and any subtle changes in behavior, whether positive or negative.

We called him Slim in the beginning, but one of his now growing number of fans on social media suggested we name him “Berry” …since he was finally picked up (and brought to safety) by Strawberry reservoir and was rescued on the Strawberry full moon. We thought that name would also help bring out the true potential of his sweet personality. It had taken animal control five days to track and finally catch him and take him to a safe place.

Berry came to us incredibly malnourished and dirty and covered with insect bites – from the tips of his jagged ears to his matted little tail. He had a broken canine and bloody paws as well. Luckily for us, and Berry, he has a very hearty appetite. If he didn’t, this would be an even tougher battle.

Berry eats four small meals a day and receives as many treats as he wants.

Two steps forward, one step back. Two steps forward, one step back.

This is typical for a foster parent working with a rescue who has been mistreated, abused, neglected, or abandoned. Berry is no exception.

Berry’s story is largely unknown to us, but what we do know is that he was left to fend for himself for quite some time. Based on his current behavior, it isn’t difficult to see that he experienced some very traumatic events. He was terrified of everything.

Eventually, one of us entered the kennel and attempted to feed him treats and attach a slip lead. He was visibly uncomfortable at first, but to our surprise, he cautiously approached to get a quick sniff before retreating to the back of the kennel again. Upon the next curious sniff, the slip lead was gently placed over his head. Success! Slowly and carefully, we led him out of the kennel and outside to the lawn where he relived himself numerous times.

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Day five Berry takes a treat from our hands.

Day six foster dad calls out to foster mom in the other room, Berry begins to shake, pant and becomes stressed…one step back.

It’s amazing to see what trauma in a dog looks like. Keeping voices low, moving slowly, carefully placing objects is something we’ve had to adopt in order to help Berry feel safe.

Small strides and tiny successes are something we celebrate. When Berry would go outside to the bathroom and not panic for the first fifteen seconds, we celebrated - very quietly, of course. The first time we noticed his tail wasn’t tucked between his legs, we celebrated. Berry has suffered physical and psychological trauma but is making huge progress on his long road ahead.

Berry has been helped along the way by not only a specular foster home, the caring staff Heber Valley Animal Shelter and Arctic Rescue, but by a heartwarming number of supporters.

We have received donations from nutritional supplements, tasty treats, comfy blankets, finances, toys all the way to sardines (to help him put on some weight). At every Arctic Rescue event, we are asked about Berry and thanked for the wonderful updates on him. We are overwhelmed with gratitude by the number of caring people who just want to keep seeing Berry improve and become a healthy, happy dog.

Berry still has a lot of recovery time ahead of him but thanks to the village that is supporting him, we can see a bright, shining Strawberry Moon at the end of the tunnel.

Tough yet tender, battered yet brave, Berry is a survivor. With the tremendous amount of love and support he has received, Berry is well on his way to a wonderful new life full of Husky Zoomies, treats, delicious foods and loves for days.

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Grumpy Cat’s real name was “Tardar Sauce”. She got her delightful nickname since her face is permanently stuck in a frowning position, caused by the combination of feline dwarfism and an under-bite. After her launch to meme superstar, a website, Facebook account, and Instagram account were created for her. Grumpy Cat was more popular than many real-time celebrities, raking in nearly 9 million Facebook likes, a product endorsement with Friskies, a video game, clothing, accessories and a line of plush toys by Gund.

By Sarah Tyler As social media outlets have come to the forefront of our lives, we spend more and more time looking at our phones. This has given rise to a very interesting phenomenon of Insta famous pets on the internet. What’s insta famous, you ask? Well, for our less social media savvy readers out there, insta famous refers to a person who has made it into the big leagues in terms of followers on Instagram.

Here in Utah, we have an insta famous pet on the rise.

This fun “furnomenon” is @ Chewbaccathepoodle. Chewbacca is a red toy poodle. She gets her name from being a doppelganger for the onscreen Star Wars hero.

Chewbacca spends a lot of time being a person living like a dog.

She tries on lots of outfits, goes on adventures, gets her hair done, and in my personal favorite, she has her ears up in a ponytail while rocking a red tutu in a vintage-inspired shoot as a showgirl in front of what appears to be a casino in the desert.

Grumpy Cat was a renaissance cat- she could do it all. Plus, she donated some of the proceeds from her sales to shelter charities. Unfortunately, Grumpy Cat passed away May of 2019 after complications from a Urinary Tract Infection. As reported by CBS. How are these pets rising to stardom? Well for starters, pets are adorable, and people love seeing these little guys pop up in their social media feeds.

Is that a tiny dog inside a cup? Love it! Is that dog ice skating? Yes Please!

Frankly, these little creatures soaring to stardom is basically the most wholesome thing on the internet and the dose of sunshine that each of us needs in the day.

There are also fun hashtags that you can get behind when sharing pics of your pets here in Utah like #petsofUtah #dogsofUtah or #catsofUtah. Start spreading the love and share your pet photos today!

Chewbacca has also been featured on our very own Pets in the City cover back in November.

Chewbacca’s fame continues to grow, along with her following. @Teacupcoconut follows a chihuahua that weighs a mere two pounds! There are countless pictures of Teacup in various tiny squeezes, like being carried in a baseball cap, riding in a small backpack of another dog, and sleeping in his mommy’s shirt. Teacup also plays with a wide variety of other, much larger pups for some heartwrenching cuteness.

Grumpy cat was an extremely well-known internet pet personality.

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Cache Humane Society One Volunteer's Experience By: Matt Folland, Pre-Veterinary Student at Utah State University

During one of my semesters at Utah State University, I volunteered for 3 months at the Cache Humane Society in Logan, UT. The experience was nothing short of incredible, and I received an increased knowledge and love for dogs and cats.

The environment at the Cache Humane Society is very friendly and inviting. I was surprised by their achievement of a “No-Kill Shelter.” This means that if the animal is healthy or treatable, it will not be subject to euthanasia, which is common at other animal shelters.

As more pets are abandoned worldwide, animal shelters must keep a clean and healthy environment for these animals to increase the rate of adoption. I was glad to see the great conditions that these animals are living in at Cache despite the stereotypes that sometimes surround animal shelters.

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My responsibilities as a clinic volunteer were to make spay and neuter packs, help give vaccinations, and check the cats and dogs for ringworm. I enjoyed helping these animals be available for adoption.

I remember a cat named Creed, who was very loving and would start purring even if you were three feet away from his cage. Animals such as Creed make non-profit animal shelters such as Cache Humane Society worth every penny.

During my time at Cache, my wife and I had the opportunity to take a dog out on a daytrip. We spent 3 hours with a dog named Bruce, a mixed breed at the park.

Creed We played with him and took pictures to publicize on social media and increase his chance of adoption. Many of the animals at the shelter have the sweetest personalities and want to be welcomed into a new home.

It’s my hope that adoption from shelters can become more popular.

Every animal deserves to be saved and loved.

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By: Temma Martin Best Friends Animal Society – Public Relations Specialist

Best Friends Animal Society Launches First-of-its-Kind Data Dashboard to Mobilize Communities Across the US Around 2025 Pet Lifesaving Goal

This is the first-ever tool for animal lovers and provides accessible information about how many dogs and cats are entering our shelters and how many are leaving alive. It will also help give people a better understanding of exactly which shelters and types of pets are most in need of help and connect them to those shelters.

So, what does this mean? A community is considered to be no-kill when every brick-and-mortar shelter serving and/or located within the community has a save rate of 90% or higher.

For the past 150 years, Best Friends Animal Society and like-minded organizations have worked in the dark to end the killing of pets in shelters because we lacked accurate information about the scale, scope, and nature of the problem we were trying to solve. How many animals are being killed? What type of animals are being killed? Where in the country, is it happening and why? We relied on best-guesses and one-size-fitsall programs that might or might not yield desired results. Today, that guesswork is over.

A 90% total save rate for all animals in a shelter system is a simple, effective method for measuring a community’s progress toward no-kill. It’s an important metric, and it’s used in service of a core goal: saving the life of every animal who can be saved. Generally, the number of pets who are suffering from serious medical or behavioral issues that compromise their quality of life and prevent them from being rehomed typically does not make up more than 10% of all pets entering the shelter system.

Best Friends has created and recently launched a new digital lifesaving tool that will help modernize the decades-old animal welfare field. The ‘community lifesaving dashboard’ is the culmination of a two-year effort involving outreach to every shelter in America, extensive research, data analysis, and technology development. We collected data directly from shelters, state and local coalitions, government websites, and any public sources where shelter data is available.

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In Utah, for example, 84.5 percent of dogs and cats were saved, accounting for 51,393 of the 61,791 that entered the Utah shelter system.

Approximately 3,650 dogs and cats were killed in Utah, just because they did not have a home. Overall, 78 communities in Utah are no-kill.

“Individual community members have the strongest and best voice when it comes to mobilizing others to support their local shelters,” Castle continued. “We designed this new tool in a way that any individual with a smartphone or computer can easily access the information he or she needs to make a difference.”

The dashboard builds on more than three decades of lifesaving efforts from Best Friends and its network of more than 2,700 partners. Through Best Friends’ support and coordination with local shelters in communities across the country, the number of animals killed has dropped from an estimated 17 million in 1984 to less than 733,000 dogs and cats in 2018.

While Best Friends’ CEO Julie Castle recognizes the progress that has been made, closing the remaining gap in animal deaths requires a clear understanding of what shelters need help and how best to support their operations.

The dashboard is designed to mobilize the community directly in support of local shelters. “We know animal lovers want to support their local shelters and to save their pets. By using national animal shelter data, we hope to inspire community action that will truly have an impact and help us achieve our goal of no-kill by 2025,” said Castle.

These community maps are the first of their kind in animal welfare.

They represent an enormous undertaking on the part of compassionate organizations and individuals throughout the country and a commitment to collaboration and transparency from more than 3,200 shelters across the country.

With the help of the community lifesaving dashboard, Best Friends aims to continue the movement’s forward progress, empower animal lovers, and help communities throughout the country save more pets. To visit the new lifesaving dashboard, visit bestfriends.org.

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Safety concerns increase with the temperatures as more pets spend time outdoors during the summer months. The extreme heat poses dangers for people and pets alike. Pet owners should minimize outside exposure for their pets during the day to prevent heat exhaustion and heatstroke. If you notice signs or symptoms of heat-related illness in your pet, take them to your veterinarian immediately. Heatstroke can be fatal if not treated promptly.

Utah Humane shares the following hot weather and summer safety concerns with pet owners: • Pets should have access to fresh, cool water at all times.

• Do not leave pets unsupervised around water — not all pets are good swimmers. Make sure they wear flotation devices when on boats. Rinse your pet off after swimming to remove chlorine or salt from the fur. Keep your pet from drinking the swimming pool water, which contains chlorine and other chemicals.

We can’t forget to emphasize the importance of never leaving your pet unattended in a vehicle during the warm temperatures! Pets are at risk in hot weather, especially when temperatures change quickly, and the animal cannot regulate their body temperature fast enough. The temperature inside a car may increase 20-30 degrees Fahrenheit within 10 minutes in some situations, and a dog can’t cool down or sweat the way a person does.

Research shows that rolling windows down or parking in the shade does not make a substantial impact on the inside temperature and resultant risk of overheating — a car becomes a greenhouse even on a cloudy day.

Leaving a vehicle running with the air conditioning turned on also poses risks, including but not limited to the vehicle accidentally being knocked out of gear by a pet or child, increased pollution and breaking of an anti-idle ordinance in some cities, and potential engine failure.

Know the symptoms of overheating in pets, which include: • Excessive panting or difficulty breathing.

• Increased heart and respiratory rate.

• Drooling.

• Pets should have access to adequate shelter that reduces their temperature (some dog houses can cause an increase in inside temperature).

• Mild weakness, stupor, or even collapse.

• Reduce outdoor activity during extreme temperatures. Walk or exercise your dog in the early morning and evening.

• Bloody diarrhea and vomit.

• Place the back of your hand on the asphalt for 10 seconds. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your dog’s paws.

• Provide pet-safe frozen treats to help cool your pet internally.

• Ensure that your pet wears a collar with an ID tag at all times.

Microchip your pet and keep owner contact information current.

• Seizures.

• An elevated body temperature of over 104 degrees.

These tips are listed at utahhumane.org/media/summer-tips.

• Keep your pet current on vaccinations and regular vet health checks.

• Prevent your pet from falling out of open windows and do not leave them on balconies or high patios unobserved.

• Some dog breeds have a double fur coat that provides insulation and should not be shaved.

• Use pet-safe sunscreen and bug repellent.

• Check your pet for ticks, Foxtails, and grass seed awns after outdoor activity.

• Rodenticides and lawn and garden insecticides can be harmful to pets if ingested. Keep citronella candles, tiki torch products, and insect coils of out pets’ reach.

• Brachycephalic (short-nosed, flat-faced) pet breeds such as Boxers, Bulldogs, Pugs, Pekingese, Boston terriers, and Persian cats, as well as young, elderly, ill, or overweight pets, are at a higher risk of overheating and should be kept in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible.

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Is your rabbit too plump?” or “Do you have a plumb Bunny?

By Cynthia Alex Obesity in rabbits is associated with many diseases and a shorter lifespan. An overweight rabbit can’t properly clean itself, and serious infections and irreparable wounds can occur. Increased weight interferes with normal activities, and should there be any reason for surgery, an obese rabbit is at higher risk.

To check if your rabbit is a healthy weight, apply slight pressure to Their body, and it should be easy to feel their spine, ribs, and hip bones.

Overweight rabbits feel round and padded. In an obese rabbit, these bones are very hard to feel.

Female rabbits can have dewlaps (a roll of fur under the chin) that feel like a fold of skin when slightly pinched. In an overweight rabbit, the dewlap will feel like a roll of fat. Rolls of fat around the ankles, tail, and neck, and a saggy tummy are signs of obesity. When viewed from above, an overweight rabbit has no waist.

Weight varies between rabbits, even those of the same breed, so it’s important you compare your rabbit to her normal weight, not the breed average. If you’re unsure of your rabbit’s correct weight, your vet will be able to give you the ideal weight for your rabbit, or if she’s been seen before, your rabbit’s weight is likely to be recorded.

You can weigh your rabbit on normal kitchen scales. If your rabbit won’t be still, put her in a box and deduct the weight of the box. Bathroom scales may work for heavier rabbits (11 lbs. or over.) Another alternative are luggage or fishing scales, which you use by hanging a carrier with your rabbit in below them (deduct the weight of the carrier,) and are relatively inexpensive to buy.

To achieve and sustain safe weight loss, your rabbit needs a proper diet.

Discontinuing free-feeding pellets should come first. Reduction of pellets should be made slowly, especially if your rabbit isn’t eating the proper amount of hay.

85% of a rabbit’s diet should be grass hay such as timothy, orchard, or meadow. Rabbits up to seven months old should be given high calcium alfalfa hay to help growing bones. It’s wise to mix the alfalfa hay with grass hay, so she doesn’t get “hooked” on the sweet flavor of alfalfa making it harder to transition to grass hay. Straw is not good for rabbits because 22 | PETS IN THE CITY

it’s devoid of nutritional value. Even with a diet supplemented with some pellets and leafy greens, a rabbit will likely suffer muscle problems and weakness.

If your rabbit refuses to eat hay, don’t be discouraged. You can entice your rabbit by offering hay as a toy. You can stuff hay into a toilet paper tube or buy an inexpensive untreated basket or woodcraft box (or something you can stuff with hay) from a craft store. Mixing hays will provide your rabbit with a variety of flavors. Eventually, most rabbits will begin eating hay. Your rabbit should always have access to hay.

Vegetables are the second most important food. Fresh lettuce (not iceberg,) parsley, cilantro, herbs, beet and carrot tops are a few examples.

Check online for acceptable vegetables and fruits. An adult rabbit can have 2-4 cups of leafy greens per 5 pounds of body weight daily. If your rabbit isn’t eating hay, cut back on greens.

You can supplement your rabbit’s diet with pellets, but an adult rabbit only needs one-quarter cup per 5 pounds of body weight daily. Pellets with 18-20 percent fiber, and between 14-16 percent protein is ideal. Never give your rabbit pellets with dried legumes, corn, grains, or any kind of highcarbohydrate sugary treats.

Rabbits love sweets! For an occasional treat offer healthy treats like a small (tablespoon size) piece of carrot, strawberry or banana. Never give sugary fat-filled foods like sunflower seeds, yogurt drops, or other storebought treats.

Timothy hay cubes make great playthings but shouldn’t replace loose hay. When a rabbit chews on long fibrous strands of hay, it wears down her ever-growing molars, helps her digestive system and satisfies her need to chew.

Like humans, exercise is the key to losing weight. Ideally, rabbits should live in a “rabbit proofed” room or large penned area. Dog “playpens” are nice because you can adjust the size and it can be moved. It can be moved outside for supervised playtime. If your rabbit is caged during the day, allow a couple hours for play and exercise. Remember, wild rabbits run several miles a day, so the least we can do is let them run around the house for a few hours.

Rabbits become overweight very quickly due to a bad diet and sedentary lifestyle. Feed and exercise your rabbit right, and you’ll have a happy friend who will be around for years.

Cynthia Alex has been a volunteer for several Utah pet volunteer organizations for the last 23 years as an advocate for ending pet overpopulation. During that time she developed a passion for Rabbits, adopting her first pair 22 years ago. Having Rabbits as pets for all these years has taught Cynthia a lot about the care of Rabbits, which she now loves sharing with the Readers of Pets in the City. Cynthia is married with two grown children and would be an empty nester, except for their precious house rabbits, Cooper and Lily.

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It was March of 2017; my heart was ready to accept another Rescue to Love. As I searched the classifieds online, this beautiful little lady, with those gorgeous eyes, touched my very soul. She was to be adopted out that Friday......I made sure I was first in line.

I learned she was 6 months old, a street dog picked up somewhere in New Mexico. Her Journey included several clinics and three Foster homes.

Skinny and scared, she allowed me to collar and leash her as we gently strolled thru the adoption area, getting to know each other. We both agreed we’d make a go of it together. She had absolutely no manners or training.

The Foster said they had worked solely on Trust and Acceptance.

Our first year was eventful and successful. It took months for June to realize that she didn’t have to eat all the worms on the sidewalks! She could leave them for the birds. Also, by the end of that first year, June had completed ALL obedience classes thru Advanced and earned her CGC (canine good citizen) Award.

Today we are 2+ years into our lives together, and she has not disappointed me at all. If I could take the very best quality of every dog I have ever owned and put them into ONE dog, it would be JUNE!!!!!!

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Separation Dogs are not born knowing how to be left alone; it must be taught. It is important to start teaching your dog how to be alone the length of time he will need to be alone during the school year. If your dog will be alone for 4 hours during the day when school starts, then start teaching them to be left alone for that amount of time. Your dog could panic and become vocal or destructive if you leave them alone on the first day of school, and he hasn’t been prepared to be left alone. You can still teach your dog to be left alone even if you are home, just ignore them during his alone time. Pick a room where the dog will be staying while you are away, like in a bedroom in a dog crate.

During the time when the dog will need to be left alone on the new schedule, put them in thier crate. Of course, work up to the time if he isn't used to being left alone that long. If your dog isn’t crate trained, think about teaching them to be in a crate or make sure he is safe in another part of the house, such as a bedroom.

Routine It is important to keep a routine for your dog even though your schedule is going to change. Dogs feel more secure when they know when things are going to happen, such as being fed or going for a walk.

Exercise & Teaching A tired dog is a good dog. Don’t forget to exercise your dog during the school year. Also, it is important to keep up with your dog’s education.

Enroll your dog in a dog obedience class or a dog sport to keep them learning.

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Male, 3 and 1/2 years old Ricky loves to play and can make a toy out of any household object. He likes a good snuggle and loves to nap in the sun on his foster mom's bed. He enjoys playing with other cats but can be a bit aggressive, so he needs to live with another confident cat that will keep up with him. Adopt me at CAWS.ORG

Meet Gavin! This handsome hunk is getting his second chance after transferring in from another local Utah shelter for a second chance at finding a home. At 7-years-old, this friendly fella has plenty of love to give. He uses his litter box with ease and gets along well his kitty roommates. Gavin has been waiting in our shelter for over 46 days, and even longer at his previous shelter. He's ready for a home to call his own! Visit him today at UTAHHUMANE.ORG.

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Female, 3 Years old, Californian Rabbit Hilda is a beautiful girl both inside and out! She is very loving, likes to nuzzle up against your neck, and would make a great house rabbit. She is available to adopt at Utah Humane today.

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SABRINA

Meet gorgeous Sabrina! When Sabrina isn't working as a beautician, she's collecting crystals to enhance her spirited life. Sabrina would be best in a home with older children or adults. Come on into our Lifesaving Center at 2005 S. 1100 E. in Sugar House to meet Sabrina in person or contact utahadoptions@bestfriends.org for more information.

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RAIDER

Male, 1 Year old, Husky Mix Raider has been off leash trained to fully enjoy the great outdoors. He also loves to snuggle on the couch with you. Raider is shy of new people and not a fan of kids. He craves attention and affection and loves to be told he's a good boy. Raider loves most other dogs but needs to be fed separately. He does well with cats. He will need a home with a securely fenced yard. Adopt me at CAWS. ORG

Contact Best Friends in Utah at utahfoster@bestfriends.org.

LOKI

Male,7 years old, Pit bull Terrier/Black Labrador Mix

Meet gentle Loki, a kind old soul who would love to be a part of your family. Loki doesn't ask for much, he'll do well in an apartment or house as long as he has his family to snuggle with on the couch. Loki loves walks (they're his favorite thing) and he does really well on a leash. This seven-year-old enjoys the company of other calm dogs and children. Come meet this nice old boy and fall in love with his gentle nature. Contact utahfoster@bestfriends.org for more information about this guy.

SVETLANA

Female, 4 Years old, Domestic Short Hair Svetlana is a shy girl who loves to play. This threeyear-old needs a quiet, calm home where she is the only pet so she can relax and give love rubs to her humans to her heart’s content. Contact Best Friends in Utah at utahfoster@bestfriends.org.

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CLIQUOT

Female, 1 Year old, Lab Mix

Female, 9 years old, Buff Tabby 9-year-old buff tabby, female Like a fine wine, Clicquot is a chill and classy lady.

She loves laps and enjoys the love of people, and is an independent girl who loves walking on her leash!

This nine-year-old is young at heart and loves to play with toys and sit in her fruit tart bed. Clicquot loves scratching posts and would be a wonderful addition to your calm home. Come meet this lovely lady at our Lifesaving Center, 2005 S. 1100 E. in Sugar House.

Contact utahadoptions@bestfriends.org.

GRANDPA SHARKY

Male, 11 year old, Gray and White Shorthair Grandpa Sharky is a wise, sweet, laid back guy who would love nothing more than some tasty food and a warm spot to sleep. This older gentleman does have special needs, so please contact utahfoster@bestfriends.org to learn more about how to care for this senior boy.

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This girl can be fearful with new people and in new situations, but once she warms up she loves to play and go on walks. She prefers to be the only pet so she doesn't have to share your attention, and she would do best in a home with older children. Come and meet this adorable gal today!

Call Nuzzles & Co (435-649-5441)

VOODOO

Female, 2 years old, Long Haired Tortoiseshell Spayed Voodoo hasn't visited the dark side and doesn't dabble in the dark arts, but she's really into playing with toys and sleeping on human beds at night. This gorgeous long-haired is at our Lifesaving Center in Sugar House, so come meet this princess, take her home and spoil her!

Contact utahadoptions@bestfriends.org for more information about Voodoo.

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SAYING GOODBYE Lola: 7/18/2007 - 7/19/2019 Lola Lee Lou was our beloved Yorkshire Terrier for 12 years. She always liked to jump around, eat, go to the park, eat, be loving, and eat again!

Lola was a little angel and always brought a smile. She learned tricks very quickly, but shaking your hand was her favorite, and she repeated it every day. She only had about three teeth so her tongue would always hang out of her mouth in the cutest way.

She'd get so excited whenever someone said, "Want to go for a walk?" Or "Do you wanna treat?"

During winter Lola absolutely loved leaping around in the snow. She'd sneak stuffed animals from everybody then leave them slobbery in the hall.

Her absolute favorite thing to do was play “hide and seek”! If you asked, "wanna play hide and seek?" she would go running to her wait post and then when you said peep really loud she would take off looking for you while barking excitedly and then occasionally stop barking for you to say peep again so she could find you.

She was everyone's princess, and she'll be greatly missed by the whole family. Her birthday was July 18, and she passed away on July 19. Thank you to everyone who showed Lola love and thank you to Lola for being so unconditionally loving to everyone she met.

We love you, Lola, and miss you so very much.

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