The Denver Dog Fall 2014

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FALL 2014 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2

DEPARTMENTS

EATURES F

7 Publisher’s Note/Masthead

20 Featured Veterinarian

8 Contributors 43 Calendar of Events

30 Featured Non-Profit Colorado Peke and Pom Rescue, Inc

COVER STORY

32 Featured Non-Profit

10 Media Hound: Channel 9 News Chief Meteorologist Kathy Sabine

36 Featured Event

14 Denver Picard the Corgi, Denver Pavilion’s mascot 18 Building Better Lives Campaign 38 Pet Friendly Neighborhood Downtown Littleton

FEATURES 12 Featured Dog Whimsy

16 Golden Study Celebrates One Year 6

Dr. Tracie Grubb, Veterinarian at OrthoPets

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Soul Dog Rescue and Humane Society Thrift Store Disabled Pets Rally

COLUMNS 24 Health The Beauty of Lab Work

26 Wellness Dogs and Urban Wildlife

28 Nutrition Cracking the code on your dog’s pet food label

THE DOG SCENE 34 Coins for Canine Cancer 40 Chillin’ in Colorado

publisher’s note

masthead

WELCOME TO THE FALL ISSUE OF THE DENVER DOG MAGAZINE!

Photo by Picture Your World Photography

It’s hard to believe that fall is here already.

This year has just flown by, hasn’t it? We are very excited for this issue of The Denver Dog magazine. Kathy Sabine, Chief Meteorologist for Channel 9 News was kind enough to welcome us into her home to meet her dog Fozzy. Our readers will have the opportunity to hear about Kathy’s day to day life with her amazing dog. Fozzy was a joy to meet and I forgive him for almost knocking me over, he was just trying to sit on my feet after all.

In this issue we have a feature on Denver Picard the Corgi, the Denver Pavilions mall mascot. The next time you are shopping at 16th street mall, stop by the I Heart Denver Store and you might be greeted by Denver himself! We also have a great feature on Purina’s Building Better Lives campaign. I had the opportunity to speak with singer and actress Mandy Moore when she visited Maxfund this summer to support the campaign.

THE DENVER DOG www.thedenverdog.com PUBLISHER/ EDITOR IN CHIEF Danielle Lewis info@denverdogmagazine.com EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS: Diane Roush Don Lewis MANAGING EDITOR:

Kelly Kaliszewski

ART DIRECTOR:

Aaron Tipton

COPY EDITOR:

Aaron Brachfeld

We hope that fall treats both you and your furry friends well,

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Danielle Lewis Publisher/Editor-in-Chief

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Michael Grossberg Karen Hoglund

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Danielle Lewis

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contributors

MAGAZINE DR. TOM ADDUCCI

JULIE COOPER

Dr. Tom Adducci is a Colorado native, born and raised in north Denver.

He attended Mapleton High School, graduating in 1983. He then attended Colorado State University, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, in 1991.

Julie is the president of the Colorado Peke and Pom Rescue. Her sister Connie Riddell founded the rescue back in 2007. Julie joined her in 2008. Together with a team, of volunteers, they saved over 1400 dogs and counting. Since Connie’s passing in 2013, Julie jumped into her shoes and will continue to rescue. When she is not picking up dogs from shelters, running to Vet appointments or meeting with potential adopters, Julie is working a full time job at a large Insurance firm in Denver. Julie is a Colorado native and couldn’t imagine a better place to live or work.

Dr. Adducci practiced in a mixed animal practice for four years and then joined a small animal practice in west Denver, becoming a partner.

He practiced at this hospital for 15 years. He became certified in veterinary acupuncture in 2004 at Colorado State University and went on to study advanced acupuncture at the Chi Institute in Reddick, Florida.

He has also taken classes in Chinese herbal medicine. His special interests are acupuncture and herbal medicine, along with pain management. He also enjoys surgery.

DR. KEVIN FITZGERALD

Kevin Fitzgerald has a diverse background with both veterinary medicine and comedy. Dr. Fitzgerald has appeared numerous times on Animal Planet. Additionally, he hosts a weekly segment on CW2’s morning news called Animal House, where he keeps the public informed about pet and animal related-issues. In addition to maintaining a busy practice at VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, he can frequently be seen performing comedy shows all around Denver.

KELLY KALISZEWSKI

Kelly is the founder of Wishcuit, a non-profit organization whose mission is raise funds for rescues, canine cancer research and treatment, and urgent dogs in need. Kelly became inspired to help dogs in need after losing her own dog Cain to canine cancer. The Kaliszewski’s have three dogs, one of which is Zoey the pit bull who serves as a spokesdog for Wishcuit.

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CAROLYN DAUGHTERS

Bio: Carolyn Daughters is a freelance business and marketing writer, editor and proofreader, novelist, storyteller, and wholehearted fan of minutiae.

She lives in Denver’s RiNo neighborhood, where she can ride her bike to most anywhere she wants to go. She does quite a bit of marketing work to promote the fabulous Denver Pavilions and I Heart Denver Store, and she has done her share of dogsitting for Denver Picard as well. You can reach her at www.carolyndaughters.com.

CHRISTIE PACE

I have always dedicated my life to helping animals. I am a Certified Veterinary Technician and have worked as a technician for 9 years. Now, inspired by my dog, Naki’o, I founded Nakio’s Underdog Rescue to help dogs and cats with special needs and/ or disabilities find loving homes. It is my goal to educate others that just because an animal is different doesn’t mean they deserve any less, their spirits are absolutely amazing!

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KATHY SABINE: CHIEF METEOROLOGIST AT 9NEWS KUSA

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media hound

| Photos by Spirited Images Photography

THE DENVER DOG REPORTS Kathy Sabine joined Channel 9 News in 1993. She is currently the Chief Meteorologist and lead forecaster on the 4,5,6,9 and 10 PM newscasts Monday through Friday. Kathy was recently awarded the Heartland Regional Emmy award for Best Weather Anchor/Meteorologist.

Kathy has always been an animal lover and has had dogs her whole life. She has owned a variety of different breeds throughout her life but has a special place in her heart for Bernese Mountain Dogs. “After I got married and had kids we were introduced through friends to the Bernese Mountain Dog and I fell in love! I love big dogs and these creatures are so kind, loving, quiet, and polite. They are loyal, clean and easy keepers. They will try to sit on your lap and love to lay next to you on the floor. They also make great pillows during movie time and they will try to hug you and they don’t realize they weigh more than you!” Kathy says.

Fozzy is currently the only dog in Kathy’s household. Kathy says that Fozzy has made a great addition to her family. “Fozzy Bear is a great companion dog. He will follow you room to room and lay at your feet. He is great company, a good listener and has impeccable manners. He is fun to walk with, play with on the lawn and is the type of animal that prefers to be close to humans almost all the time, he seems most comfortable by your side. He is so big you can hug and play with him and wrestle with him and you can have fun rough- housing. He is a gentle giant. He is very protective of our six year old Matthew. Fozzy has decided Matthew is HIS boy and no one gets to mess with him. If Matthew’s older siblings play too rough with him or chase him or tickle him; Fozzy will get in between them and protect Matthew from what he assumes is some type of harm! He is Matthew’s dog. Every boy should have a dog,”

Kathy states. Fozzy is very sensitive, intuitive and polite. He can sense a change in tone and demeanor and will react accordingly. We make sure to never tease him or make him think we are mad at each other or him because he truly reacts to that.

He is the first one to greet me at the door when I get home at 11:15 at night- he is the first one to wake me up at 6am with a giant paw or slobbery kiss!”

Kathy is a big believer in adopting animals from shelters. “I am a big believer in adopting shelter or rescue animals and that is always my first choice but I have also learned the importance of working with a reputable breeder when searching out a specific purebred. The Bernese have issues with cancer and hip dysplasia and good breeding is so important to help mix out the genes that cause an early death with these big dogs. Reputable breeders are also important to connect with if you are going to make a financial investment. There are so many wonderful cats and dogs in need of a good, loving forever home but there are also so many shelters and rescues that would welcome your volunteer help, donations and pet supplies. There are so many ways to help and make a difference.”

Follow Kathy on her Social Media sites: Facebook: www.facebook.com/kathysabine.9news Twitter: @KathySabine9 www.kathy.sabine@9news.com

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WHIMSY

of Freedom Service Dog trainers and volunteers she is now healthy and has overcome many fears enabling her to be comfortable in public, with people, and other dogs. Whimsy will be graduating in September 2014 and has been matched with a deserving and loving client.

People paired with service dogs show significant improvements psychologically, socially – even economically. Each person and their dog gain the independence from each other that they never could have found by themselves.

Whimsy will spend the next couple of months learning her custom commands. However, right now, she has learned over fifty including: | By Karen Morrow The mission of Freedom Service Dogs of America is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities by rescuing dogs and custom training them for individual client needs.

One of our current dogs is Whimsy. She is a 2 year old Labradoodle that came to Freedom Service Dogs from Midland, Texas in January 2014. She had been left in a back yard and abandoned. Since she was neglected for a long period of time her hair was very long and matted to the skin. She also had a terrible yeast infection in her ears.

The period of neglect left her hair so matted it was hard to pet her and caused pain to the touch from her hair pulling. She was shaved down to the skin in many areas so she could be comfortable.

She was not socialized and as a result not comfortable being around adults, children, or other animals. Through the efforts

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• Retrieve and carry dropped objects • Push handicap buttons • Turn lights on and off • Enhance balance while walking • Enhance balance up and down stairs • Provide brace for transfers ABOUT US FSD serves retired veterans and active injured military, suffering from disabilities including PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injuries, children with autism and people with spinal cord injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy and Down Syndrome.

The cost to train one dog is $25,000 and it takes 7-12 months to train the dogs. Freedom Service Dogs is a registered 501© (3) non-profit organization.

For more information www.freedomservicedogs.org

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DENVER PICARD THE CORGI, THE DENVER PAVILIONS MALL MASCOT | By Carolyn Daughters Few dogs can claim as big a fan base as Denver Picard. The corgi has his own product line, has been featured in travel guides, and has received several awards (and recognition from Congress).

Try to walk by I Heart Denver Store without stopping in. It’s pretty hard to do. While the store’s eye-catching displays and local artwork and design draw plenty of shoppers, it’s almost impossible to pass by the adorable dog in the window without saying hello.

That adorable shop dog is Denver Picard, a Welsh Pembroke Corgi, and he’s becoming a bigger local celebrity with each passing day. Named for owner Samuel Schimek’s love of the Mile High City and all things Star Trek, the photogenic Denver Picard is quite the charmer. (He even has his own Tumblr and Pinterest.)

Denver Picard has a line of products in the store – including artwork, magnets, postcards, and buttons – and they all sell really well. How could they not, what with his being so darn cute?

He’s even immortalized in a Denver Picard felting kit made by Fancy Tiger Crafts. Not in the mood to sew? Simply pick up a Denver Picard plush toy at the store made by CHM Design.

That means that one way or the other you can take Denver Picard home with you. After all, shouldn’t everyone share in the corgi fun?

For more information Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/iheartden/denver-picard-schimek Tumblr: denverpicardschimek.tumblr.com Website: iheartdenver.info

Denver serves as the Denver Pavilions mall mascot and the official ambassador at Schimek’s I Heart Denver Store, and it’s a job he takes pretty seriously. He greets patrons as they enter the store, then jogs along by their side. Patrons see him as an energetic and joyful shopping companion.

Denver Picard is known to deck out in orange and blue for Bronco’s games, dress up for zombie fashion shows, strut about in his Captain Colorado sash, and don neckties and bowties (and a crown for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee). Suffice it to say that Denver Picard has had his share of photo shoots.

He was recently featured in the Moon Handbook for Denver and in an article in Alive Magazine. He also won Visit Denver’s Go the Extra Mile Award and received a letter from Congresswoman Diana DeGette, who congratulated him on being named Best Shop Dog in Westword’s Best of Denver 2012.

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Photos Courtesy of Carolyn Daughters

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GOLDEN STUDY CELEBRATES ITS SECOND YEAR

David Haworth and his Golden Retriever, Bridger. Photo courtesy of Tina Martinez.

| By David Haworth, DVM, Ph.D. President/CEO, Morris Animal Foundation I’m writing today while Bridger, my 16-month-old furry child, is lying on my feet. Bridger is an enthusiastic, unapologetic ball of energy and joy, all contained in a beautiful Golden Retriever body.

And, even though he doesn’t know it, he is a hero for all dogs.

Bridger is a participant in Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, which enters its third year in September.

The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is the largest, longest and most complete study ever conducted in veterinary medicine. It will unquestionably, fundamentally change the way we understand disease in dogs.

Through owner questionnaires, veterinary exams, blood tests and genetic sequencing, we will know nearly everything there is to know about each of the 3,000 Golden Retrievers in the study, and better yet, we will collect this information every year of their lives. This level of information gathering only becomes relevant later, when the dogs start to become sick. While it is nothing I want to think about while my Golden boy is lying on my feet, in time every one of these beautiful animals will get sick and eventually, pass away.

What makes these dogs heroes, however, is that when one group of them develops a disease (cancer or diabetes, for instance), there

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will be another group that doesn’t, and with the data collected we can look for and discover the differences between the two groups.

That is the real benefit of studies like this one, because you can’t identify the differences without first collecting all the data. By understanding the differences between the two groups’ nutrition, genetics and environments, we can start to piece together risk factors that cause dogs to develop a specific disease.

We now have more than 1,900 dogs enrolled in the study. That is 1,900 families who hate disease in their beloved companions so much that they are willing to participate fully in this study. It is not easy, but it is so important.

We will be conducting this study for the next 10 to 12 years, and our hope is to continue to follow these dogs’ puppies, and possibly their puppies, for much longer, but, of course, good science requires money. We’re raising that funding, and meanwhile dogs like Bridger are doing their parts—by giving of their time for the sake of all dogs.

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BUILDING BETTER LIVES CAMPAIGN Mandy about her work with the Building Better Lives campaign. According to Mandy, she first became involved with the Building Better Lives campaign after being contacted by Purina. When asked why Mandy loves cats she responded, “You have to earn trust from a cat. Dogs will always love you no matter what, but I like the fact that you have to put in effort to make a cat warm up to you.”

Mandy was pleased with the renovations at Maxfund-No Kill Adoption center. “This is one of the most impressive shelters I have ever seen,” Mandy states, “I am blown away by the amazing work that Maxfund does for the community.” The cat shelter is in a separate building from the dogs to help reduce stress to the cats. The shelter also has a wellness center where people can bring in their pets for vaccinations and other veterinary procedures.

Singer and actress Mandy Moore snuggles with a cat at Maxfund. Photo used with permission from Untitled management.

| The Denver Dog Reports Every cat has a tale, and for million their story begins at a shelter. Approximately 8 million cats enter shelters in the United States every year. Sadly, many of these cats do not make it out of the shelter. Purina Cat Chow began their “Building Better Lives” campaign in an effort to help more cats find forever homes. The campaign has raised $275,000 for 50 shelters (one in every state) across the country. Additionally, three rescues were awarded a $50,000 renovation to their shelter. One of these lucky shelters was Maxfund No-Kill Adoption Center located in Denver.

Singer and actress Mandy Moore has teamed up with Purina Cat Chow to support the Building Better Lives campaign.

Mandy recently visited Denver to see the renovations to Maxfund. Danielle Lewis, Publisher and Editor in Chief for The Denver Dog magazine, had an opportunity to speak with

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Mandy has been a life- long animal lover and has several pets of her own. She currently has four rescue cats and two rescue dogs at home. She and her husband Ryan found their two rescue dogs on Petfinder. Mandy describes her dog Jackson as looking like a coyote dingo mix. She hopes to spread the message that cats are just as much a part of the family as dogs.

“Cats seem to get the short end of the stick with their owners,” Mandy says, “It seems that people are much more likely to bring their dogs to the vet than their cats.”

While we are partial to dogs here at The Denver Dog magazine, we hope that the renovations to Maxfund No-Kill Adoption Center will help many cats find new homes. It is also our hope that pet owners will remember that their cats need the same love and care that their dogs do.

To find out more about Purina’s Building Better Campaign, visit: http://www.catchow.com/buildingbetterlives For more information Purina’s Building Better Campaign: www.catchow.com/buildingbetterlives Maxfund No-Kill Adoption Center: www.maxfund.org

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DR. TRACIE GRUBB, VETERINARIAN AT ORTHOPETS I am pleased to introduce myself to The Denver Dog readers as the newest veterinarian at OrthoPets Center for Animal Pain Management and Mobility Solutions. I left general practice to join this amazing team of talented individuals in July, 2013, and I have never looked back!

I have had several loves in my life. Aside from my husband, those loves include animals and fitness. I started my early college education following the fitness route. I majored in Kinesiology (the study of human movement) and received my Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Colorado-Boulder.

I truly thought that I would end up as a physical therapist or running a gym. Life managed to throw me some curves, and I ended up in various managerial roles in a large student loan organization. I can’t complain. I learned so much in terms of dealing with interesting personality types, a variety of management styles, and gained an enormous appreciation for exemplary customer service. These are all skills I can apply to my life and my cases on a daily basis.

My father instilled a love of animals in me that has only grown over the years. A passionate pursuit of becoming a veterinarian began when I decided to follow my heart. I was accepted to the Colorado State University Professional Veterinary Medicine program and graduated in 2008.

I was in general practice for five years which was essential to honing various skills after graduation. Still, something was missing. Don’t get me wrong. I loved my patients. I loved my clients. When the opportunity arose to work at OrthoPets, my life found balance. Today, I am honored to work with a team of individuals committed to the health and welfare of animals while striving to keep these animals mobile and active. Biomechanics, gait analysis, and body movement are studied and analyzed here every day with every animal that comes through our doors.

I realized that I have come full circle and found a way to encompass my love of fitness and animals in one profession. All of the deviated paths I took to get here have helped me along the way to become a stronger person and professional.

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Pets Need Emergency Plans Too! Get Your Pets Ready!

WHAT IF YOU ARE NOT AT HOME? Emergencies can happen while you are not at home. To ensure that your pets will be cared for during an emergency, make sure to choose “designated caregivers.”

Selection of a designated caregiver typically takes consid‐ erable time and thought. When you choose a temporary caregiver, consider someone who lives close to your home.

This person should be someone who is generally at home during the day while you are at work, or has easy access to your home. A set of keys should be given to this trusted in‐ dividual. A “pet caregiver” arrangement can work well with neighbors who have pets of their own—think about swapping responsibilities with neighboring pet owners.

PETS NEED TO GO KITS TOO! Pets need emergency supplies and traveling kits too. Keep your pet “to go” kit packed and handy, and make sure that everyone in the family knows where it is. The kit should be clearly labeled and easy to carry. Items to include: q Pet food and water for at least three days q Can opener, spoons q Treats q Bowls q Cat litter and litter pan q Poop scooper q Medications q Pet first aid kit q Bedding q Toys q Grooming supplies q Leashes or harnesses q Muzzle (if needed) q Leather gloves and towels (for handling upset pets) q Copies of up‐to‐date vaccination records q Collars with tags and/or microchip information q Photos of you with your pet (both digital and paper) q Current sticker on house window withpet list for fire/ emergency personnel q Paper towels, plastic trash bags, and a bottle of spray cleaner/disinfectant q Alcohol based hand sanitizer q List of important animal emergency contacts (animal control, animal shelter, veterinarians, etc.) q Other (add your unique items to the list)

EMERGENCY PLANNING FOR YOUR PET Emergencies may require that you leave your home. Do not leave your pets behind. Remember, if it isn’t safe for you, it isn’t safe for your pets. Arrange a safe haven for your pets in the event of evacuation. They may become trapped or escape and be exposed to numerous life‐threatening hazards. Note that disaster shelters do not accept pets, so it is critical that you determine where you will take your pets ahead of time. Here is a list of things to do as part of your pet prepared¬ness plan: • Contact your veterinarian for a list of preferred boarding kennels and facilities.

• Ask your local animal shelter if they provide emer¬gency shelter or foster care for pets.

• Identify hotels or motels outside of your immedi¬ate area that accept pets.

• Ask friends and relatives outside your immediate area if they would be willing to take in your pet.

PET EVACUATION If you must evacuate your home in a disaster, plan for the worst‐case scenario. For example, if you think you may be gone for only a day, assume instead that you may not be al‐ lowed to return for several weeks.

• Store an emergency kit and leashes as close to an exit as possible.

• Make sure all pets wear collars and tags with up‐to‐date identification. Your pet’s ID tag should contain its name, telephone number, and any urgent medical needs. Be sure to also write your pet’s name, your name, and con‐ tact information on your pet’s carrier • Microchip your pet as a more permanent form of identifi‐ cation. A microchip is implanted in the animal’s shoulder area, and can be read by scanners at most animal shel‐ ters. Register the chip information and keep your contact information updated at all times.

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THE BEAUTY OF LAB WORK As your family companion begins to advance in age, yearly screening of blood and urine is recommended. These tests give us valuable information about your pet. It can serve as an early indicator of health issues that may be starting to develop, but are not yet physically notable. We encourage lab work early in your pet’s life to establish a baseline which can then give us a better chance at discovering any health issues early on.

This will enable us to make recommendations for specific diets, supplements or medications which will keep your pet as healthy as possible for as long as possible.

Parameters that are typically examined in the blood tests include: liver enzymes, kidney function values, electrolytes, blood glucose, red blood cell and white blood cell counts.

• Liver Enzymes - ALT, ALP, AST - Abnormalities in these tests can indicate toxin exposure, hepatitis secondary to immune system disorders and infections (bacterial or viral), cancer, cirrhosis, adverse response to medications (intentionally given or accidental exposure) and even diseases of other body systems.

• Renal Function Tests - BUN, Creatinine - The kidney’s job is to rid the body of these two waste compounds. When there is a loss of kidney function either or both of them become elevated. The source of impaired kidney function include; congenital kidney malformation, degeneration from aging, infection (pyelonephritis or leptospirosis), immune system disorders, toxin exposure or adverse drug reactions (intentional medications or accident exposure).

• Blood Glucose - An elevation in blood glucose may be consistent with diabetes mellitus. A decrease can indicate infection, liver disease or anorexia (especially in small breed puppies that are not eating well).

• Electrolytes - Sodium, potassium and chloride Abnormalities in these values are often associated with and secondary to vomiting, diarrhea, generalized metabolic illness and endocrine diseases such as Addison’s disease.

• Red blood cell count - Decreased red blood cells (anemia) can be associated with chronic systemic illness, hormonal imbalances (low thyroid), intestinal parasites, chronic or acute hemorrhage, autoimmune disease or disease of the bone marrow.

• An increased red blood cell count can be seen with dehydration and, in rare cases, severe lung disease, kidney cancer or bone marrow cancer.

• White blood cell count - Elevations in the white blood cell count are associated with any kind of infection, generalized inflammation, internal and external parasites, stress and rarely leukemia-type illnesses.

• Decreased white blood cell counts are seen with overwhelming infection or bone marrow diseases.

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Urinalysis Urinalysis is a very important screening test for evidence of any kind of early kidney disease, urinary tract infection, diabetes and immune mediated diseases directed at the kidneys.

Typical parameters examined with a standard urinalysis include: • Specific Gravity - A measure of the urine concentration. A normal kidney removes water from the urine and makes it very concentrated. With a loss of kidney function the kidney cannot remove water properly and the urine becomes dilute.

• Presence of red blood cells - If too many red blood cells are noted it can indicate infection, inflammation, trauma or the presence of bladder or kidney stones.

• Presence of white blood cells - If there are too many white blood cells it can indicate a bladder or kidney infection.

• Glucose - The presence of sugar in the urine is abnormal. If found in the urine it most often indicates diabetes but can also be seen with leptospirosis infection, severe stress and some hereditary kidney problems.

• Ketones - Ketones are breakdown products found in abnormal metabolism and most often occurs in the urine of patients with diabetes mellitus.

• Bacteria - Urine is supposed to be sterile. The presence of bacteria may indicate infection.

In many cases the screening comes back normal and we love nothing better than to call owners with the great news that everything looks perfect in their pet’s blood and urine tests! If your pet should ever become ill, these early baseline values that were established for your pet become invaluable.

These values are used as a comparison and can help us gauge the severity and progression of any illness.

So remember to have annual blood and urine screening for your family pet. It is a vital component of their preventative care that can really benefit in giving them the best opportunity to live a long, happy and healthy life!

For more information: Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital Website: www.wheatridgeanimal.com Phone: 303-424-3325

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DOGS AND URBAN WILDLIFE | Kevin T. Fitzgerald, PhD, DVM, DABVP Staff Veterinarian VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital Denver, Colorado In the last 25 years, Denver and the entire front range has experienced phenomenal growth. Since 1950, the population of the city of Denver and its immediate suburbs has increased nearly two and a half times. Local locations that just twenty years ago seemed “way out in the country” are now home to housing developments, businesses, and shopping malls. As a result, areas that were once the sole domain of Colorado’s rich native wildlife have been transformed by development. Some of these creatures have shown remarkable resilience, however, and have been able to adapt to and even exploit their new urban environment.

As a small animal veterinary practitioner here in Denver over the last more than 30 years, we veterinarians have seen a definite rise in encounters (not always pleasant) between our companion animals and local native wildlife. Come with me on an “urban safari” and meet the species that can be potentially hazardous to your animals.

The city provides a surprising array of habitat for rabbits. Parks, golf courses, lawns, green belts, etc. supply plenty of suitable environments for rabbits to flourish. As their numbers rise, they naturally attract predators and natural enemies. Foxes can be found in good numbers in many Denver neighborhoods.

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These clever hunters have also learned that a fat cat on a back porch or an unprotected small dog is easier to poach than a speedy ground squirrel. Coyotes have likewise moved into our city limits and are in fact one of the few larger mammalian predators to have actively expanded their range in the last century. Raccoons can be spotted regularly in Denver. They have become masters at raiding garbage cans and these aggressive creatures can be a handful for a curious dog. Likewise, skunks are no stranger to the Mile High city. Not only can their smell be a nuisance to our dogs, but they will fight vigorously if cornered. In addition to these animals, our canines can also blunder into bats, porcupines, and rattlesnakes within easy view of the downtown skyline. Due to the presence of these animals, and for a variety of good reasons, it is not prudent to let a dog run at large. They used to say “It is ten o’clock, do you know where your kids are?” Certainly now this must apply to our dogs as well. Aside from the serious wounds the teeth and claws of wildlife can inflict, some of these animals carry serious diseases. Raccoons are a reservoir for canine distemper.

Raccoons, bats, skunks, and foxes are the four species most commonly seen as a source of rabies in our state. To protect against the threat of urban wildlife, all of our dogs should be up-to-date on vaccines. Your veterinarian can help you if your dog is ever hurt, give you advice about areas to avoid, and is as far away as the telephone. Veterinarians can also help you assemble a first aid kit for your dog should anything happen.

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CRACKING THE CODE ON YOUR DOG’S PET FOOD LABELS | By Dave Richardson Let’s do a little experiment. In the next 30 seconds, try to list all of the dog food brands that you can think of or have purchased for your dog. Were you able to list several? Probably, and you know that list you just came up with is not even close to all of the brands and blends available on the market. To add to that there are many different diets you can follow (grain free, raw, wet food, etc.). The point being it can be both time consuming and frustrating trying to pick a good nutritious food for your pet that they will actually like the taste of with so many options to evaluate. So here are a few shopping tips from Pet’s Healthy Choice Denver.

First, you should learn to understand the ingredients list.

Many people don’t know that ingredients are listed by weight starting with the heaviest item in the food. Typically, the first five ingredients are what make up the majority of the food.

Ideally, you will find the protein source listed first, and you want to pay attention to the specific animal it came from. If the label uses vague descriptions as to what protein is used, that is a red flag. Grains will likely also be listed as one of the top ingredients, because grains such as corn, corn meal, whole wheat, barley, and rice can provide essential energy and gives the food a tasty texture. For high quality grain free foods, you will notice fillers like oatmeal or sweet potato. These give the dog the same needed amount of carbohydrates, but often have a higher amount of fiber then traditional grain fillers.

When looking at labels, it is good to be aware that percentages listed can be misleading. A brand may have a high protein percentage, but that protein could be comprised of crude animal parts like beaks and feet. To avoid this common deception, return to the ingredients list. If the protein has a high percentage, but is not listed as one of the top ingredients then you are probably being misled. All of the Pet’s Healthy Choice dog food blends have the main protein listed as the first ingredient.

Another label item to look for, is the assurance that the product is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO’s Food Nutrient Profiles. This guarantee means that the food you are considering has nutritional adequacy. Lastly, before picking a brand, do a cost per weight analysis to determine the weight value of the food. Dry food’s density can be changed by puffing it up, and wet food’s density can be recorded in varying units making comparisons challenging. Calculate the weight per dollar paid to get an accurate comparison.

After choosing a brand there are a few things to keep in mind.

Be sure to select the formula for the right life cycle stage and size of your pet. For instance, Pet’s Healthy Choice has an active dog, a senior dog, and a puppy, which are all formulated differently to meet the nutritional needs of the dog. Consult

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your vet if you are unsure which stage your dog is in. Also, read the feeding instructions on the bag. The instructions should explain the amount of calories per cup, and if you dog is overweight, underweight, or has an illness, their calorie intake is important. Again, consult your vet with any uncertainties regarding the amount of calories your pet needs on a daily basis.

Hopefully, these tips have taken some of the guess work out of picking a quality food that your dog and pocket book will love, and made the often overwhelming task of choosing a food a bit easier.

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dog and found so much love in the little one we brought. We look into the eyes of the dog we just picked up from the shelter and see gratitude.

Yes, the rewards are GREAT.

| By Julie Cooper The Colorado Peke and Pom Rescue is completing its 7th year in operation. Founder, Connie Riddell worked tirelessly for 6 years taking in dogs left at shelters or surrendered from owners, who could no longer keep them or “life just got in the way.”

Age did not matter, she never turned her back. If adoption was not an option, she kept them in her home, where they found peace in their final days. Since 2007, CPPR has placed over 1400 Pekingese, Pomeranians, and other small breeds into loving and forever homes. Connie lost her battle with Cancer in February of 2013. We are confident she joined all those little ones at the “bridge” she helped before her. She paved the way for us to continue saving as many as we can.

Rescue work can be challenging, but small sacrifices bring great rewards. The puppy mill dog we thought would stay indefinitely in foster care, finds a forever home. We receive countless emails from adopters telling us how we’ve changed their life. How they were in deep despair after the loss of their

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Fostering a rescue dog is one of the most rewarding experiences.

Fosters provide that little dog with the love and trust they lost in the shelter. They become a little more confident each day. It is hard to say goodbye, but knowing they are going to their forever home makes it all worth it. There is always another dog waiting for a fosters love.

We are a non-profit, all volunteer organization. All of our dogs are in foster homes. We have two additional programs; CPPR Adopters Assistance Program, provides subsidized medical costs for adopters of special needs dogs and our Senior Dog Placement program. We receive countless requests to take in senior dogs. Financial constraints and space can limit our efforts. We wish we could take them all.

We are looking for Foster homes and volunteers for our events and fundraisers. If you are able to open your door to a loving little rescue dog, please contact us by phone or email.

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SOUL DOG RESCUE & HUMANE SOCIETY THRIFT STORE Thrift Store. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Soul Dog’s Mission Soul Dog’s Mission is to humanely control the pet overpopulation problem through focused and aggressive spay/neuter programs in underserved communities. To partner with the communities where we work, in order to create sustainable change through education and community buy-in.

After two months in business, we would like to thank everybody who has shopped, donated or supported the new thrift store!

Some of the things we have been able to help pay for thanks to your support include: | By Shelby Davis Englewood, Colorado – July 2014 – Soul Dog Rescue announces the opening of our first fundraising enterprise, Soul Dog Rescue & Humane Society Thrift Store.

Soul Dog is a nonprofit animal rescue organization founded to spay/neuter and protect animals. Soul Dog is proactive in animal welfare advancing the need for spaying and neutering pets to reduce overpopulation. Volunteers travel to rural communities on Native American reservations where spaying and neutering only happens if it is nearly free and very convenient.

The store will help fund the clinics we conduct on the reservations.

The thrift store located at 4725 South Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113. At Soul Dog’s Thrift Store, shoppers can explore aisles of gently used clothing, housewares, furniture, and more at great prices. Merchandise changes daily, so every day brings a new shopping experience. Soul Dog prides itself on quality merchandise, low prices, friendly staff, and a clean and comfortable shopping environment. Shoppers will find well displayed merchandise, organized shelves, and plenty of room to move about.

Donations of gently used, clean, and quality items are welcomed. There’s definitely something for everyone at Soul Dog

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Six additional transfers, with close to 200 additional lives saved; maintenance on our broken anesthesia machine, the lifeblood of our clinics, for $630; and, parvo treatment and hospitalization for two parvo puppies for $1,000!

Please continue to support the store! We will continue to do great things with the proceeds!

Shelby Davis, Director Phone: 720-939-2221 Website: www.SoulDogRescue.org Facebook: Soul Dog Rescue & Humane Society Thrift Store

COINS FOR CANINE CANCER | By Kelly Kaliszewski A penny saved, might be a penny earned, but thousands of pennies and coins can add up to advances in cancer care and make a dramatic difference in dogs’ lives. That’s the message behind Wishcuit’s fundraising campaign, Coins For Canine Cancer.

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Raising awareness about canine cancer became a huge part of my life when I lost my dog Cain to cancer in November 2009. Cain was my heart dog and the love that we shared has been the inspiration behind many things, including my business Wishcuit which supports comparative oncology studies that are making considerable progress in the fight against cancer. Comparative oncology is the study of cancer that naturally occurs in animals; and how it compares to human cancer in order to identify treatments and cures that can benefit both humans and animals. I attend events across the country accompanied by my trusty assistants, Zoey and Eddie, and through sales of Wishcuit Love Adds Up stickers and magnets, we raise funds for clinical trial programs, while raising awareness about how to spot the signs of cancer in pet animals. Additionally, Wishcuit hosts an annual fundraiser, Coins For Canine Cancer.

The idea behind Coins For Canine Cancer began when I came across a poem titled, ‘Pennies From Heaven’. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect as I was tossing around interesting ways to raise funds for cancer research, other than the typical walkathon or runathon. The thought occurred to me to donate coins for every “like” Zoey and Wishcuit’s Facebook pages received throughout the month of November, which is National Pet Cancer Awareness month. It seemed like a simple way to raise funds and just as importantly awareness, but what I didn’t anticipate took me by surprise. What originated with a simple post on Facebook stating our intent, blossomed and grew tremendously within a few days with 60 Facebook pages asking if they could get involved in our fundraiser! Pages were being “liked” by the hundreds, and in some cases thousands, and those likes turned into dollars raised. Our fans also came through with donations, and when it was all said and done nearly $5,000 was raised for the Colorado State University Foundation/One Cure Fund which benefits the clinical trials program at CSU Flint Animal Cancer Center.

November 2014 will mark Wishcuit’s 2nd annual Coins for Canine Cancer social media challenge, and along with our Facebook friends, we’re kicking it up a notch by partnering with retailers in the Denver area. We’re looking forward to another successful campaign which will run November 1 - 30, 2014.

Each year thousands of pets are diagnosed with cancer, and while the word ‘cancer’ can strike fear into the hearts of those who hear it, there is so much more to be said.

A diagnosis of cancer was once considered a death sentence, but not anymore. Pets are being treated effectively, and their lives are being prolonged. In many cases dogs are beating this disease and winning the war against cancer. Together we persevere and fight to win, replacing fear and dread with courage and strength, while research paves the way to a cure.

For those looking to contribute, or wanting to get involved through Facebook, additional information can be found at www.wishcuit.com, or on Facebook at, Zoey Says Stick It To Canine Cancer. There’s no time like now to begin looking under those couch cushions for loose change!

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THE 3RD ANNUAL DISABLED PET RALLY | By Christie Pace Do you want to see inspiration at its best? Check out the upcoming 3rd Annual disABLED Pet Rally 2014 hosted by Nakio’s Underdog Rescue on Nov. 1, 2014 at the Colorado Springs City Auditorium from 10am-4pm with a $5 entry donation going directly to helping disabled animals in the rescue.

The goal of this one of a kind event is to raise awareness for disabled animals and to educate the public about modern day options now available that can help improve your disabled animal’s life. Sadly, there is a stigma surrounding animals with disabilities and thoughts that these animals should be euthanized is an old fashion way of thinking. With education we hope that we can change that mentality by hosting this yearly inspirational event.

Many people still haven’t seen a dog in a wheelchair or a prosthetic leg so being a room full of these happy disabled animals will be life changing! To physically see how these dogs move around and the smiles on their face is priceless and will change the hearts and minds of anyone who attends. We show these

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dogs don’t just lay down all day depressed. Rather, they are active, they are full of life and we see all the potential that they emanate through their beautiful spirits. This events main features is our doggie agility course because what better way to see how abled disabled animals are then to see them accomplish each obstacle on the agility course? And our disabled doggie fashion show featuring Disabled Pet Essentials Bowtique and DOGonGEAR, where fashion meets mobility solutions. The day will also be filled with entertainment, a silent auction, vendors with amazing products, sponsors that make this day possible, holiday photos, educational talks by groups like OrthoPets and and so much more! Join us in raising awareness for disABLED animals and see how these dogs, formerly labled as “unwanted”, have turned into inspirational beings with stories that will melt your heart.

For more information: www.nakiosunderdogrescue.org

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PET-FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD

DOWNTOWN LITTLETON | The Denver Dog Reports Downtown Littleton has grown a quite a bit over the years. You can find many neighborhood shops and it has a cozy small town feel. There is a good chance you will see several people walking their dogs around the streets of Downtown Littleton. This area has an array of pet-friendly shops where you dog will be welcome to join you.

To find out more about Downtown Littleton, visit: www.downtownlittleton.com

LEWIS AND BARK DOG AND CAT GOODS 5623 South Prince Street Littleton, CO 80120

Lewis and Bark is a pet boutique located in the heart of Downtown Littleton. They carry a wide range of products for dogs and cats. They specialize in natural food for dogs and cats, toys, bones, accessories and more. They carry products from popular brands including Kong, Solid Gold, Canidae, Earthborn, and Ruff Wear. They are open Monday through Friday from 10 AM-7PM and Saturdays from 9 AM-5PM.

SPUR COFFEE 5624 South Prince Street Littleton, CO 80120

Spur Coffee is located right across the street from Lewis and Bark Dog and Cat Goods. This neighborhood coffee shop offers espresso, tea, and pastries. They also offer free Wi-Fi and have a patio which allows dogs.

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YOUR DOG CAN BECOME

A LIFE SAVER

Canine blood donors save countless lives. Like humans, dogs need blood donors when they sustain traumatic injuries or because of illnesses that cause blood loss.

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital has the only 24-hour veterinary blood bank in the Denver metro area. Canine blood donors must: • Not take any medications except for heartworm preventative or thyroid medication • Never have received a blood transfusion • Weigh over 55 pounds

• Be between one and six years old • Have a friendly disposition • Be in good health • Be current on vaccinations

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Join Freedom Service Dogs for their third annual red carpet event honoring veteran client Paul and his service dogs “Poppy.” Catered by the Ivy at the Glenn, enjoy sumptuous food, the opulence of Mercedes-Benz, live music and the now famous diamond flutes of champagne. For a $50 donation, choose your flute.

Join Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue for this fundraising event. There will be adoptable animals, a wine and beer garden, doggie treat stations, a silent auction, and more. Proceeds benefit dogs under care at RMCR. The Denver Dog will have a booth here so stop by and say Hello!

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.freedomservicedogs.org

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9:00 AM This holiday season, help raise money for the animals at DAS by joining our Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K Team! This is a flat, family friendly 5K/10K that is open to not only runners and walkers – but their dogs too!

The races are Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 9:00 & 10:30 AM in Denver’s City Park.

All finishers will receive a piece of delicious pumpkin pie, as well as topnotch chip timing, a race logo shirt, and access to the finish line expo with vendors and food. When you register as part of the Denver Animal Shelter team, $10 of your registration fee will be donated back to DAS to support their animals!!

Here’s what you do: • Register at www.winterdistanceseries.com/Pumpkin/ • Choose “Denver Animal Shelter” as your team

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9 COLORADO GIVES DAY – 24 HOURS STARTING AT 12 AM For the fifth year, Community First Foundation and FirstBank are partnering to present Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. And for the first time ever, it features a $1 Million Incentive Fund created by the partners, one of the largest gives-day incentive funds in the country. We encourage our fans to donate to their favorite non-profit!

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