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In This Issue

Rocky of the Free Roamers - page 4

Keeping Your Pet Safe During theHolidays - Halloween Edition - page 5

Digital Imaging - page 7

The other day I was walking along the sidewalk in downtown Milwaukee and I saw a bicycle leaning against a building. It was a bit sad looking - it’s paint was fad-ed and chipped, it’s tires looked like they needed some air, and the seat had seen better days. Poor thing. I glanced around for an owner but saw no one. It had been abandoned. I decided to take it home and give it some love. I was going to give it the life it deserved! I was going to be a hero! I was going to be a bicycle rescuer! What a wonderful thing I was doing. I would be able to tell the story for years to come to my friends and family about the poor neglected, abandoned bicycle that I had saved.

I hope you see where I’m going with this. Of course I wouldn’t take the bi-cycle. That’s called STEALING. Bicycles are property. Cars are property. A wallet is property. Dogs are property. Why do people think that it is somehow okay to keep a dog that they have found?

We very seldom have dogs intention-ally stolen (premeditated theft) in Wiscon-sin. But lately we have had a few cases of lost dogs that have been picked up and kept by well-intentioned, but misinformed Good Samaritans. These are lost dogs that have owners who are desperately looking for them. This is illegal. Let me say it again. Dogs are property. We have a very clear law* that states how lost property must be handled in Wisconsin and how you must make every effort to fi nd and return the property to its owner. The details are spelled out and I encour-age you to read them.

As we work through these cases with Lost Dogs of Wisconsin we smile and deli-cately and diplomatically negotiate the return of these dogs (if we know where they are). But behind the scenes - my head is about to explode with the words “GET YOUR OWN DAMN DOG”. It isn’t like there’s not enough dogs in our shelters and rescues that need a good home.

Finders Keepers... Not!by Kathy Pobloskie, Wis. Voters For Companion Animals

Uromastyx - page 9

Family Pet or Family Member - page 13

Evie - page 14

see Keepers on page 9.

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Dear Readers,

Thank you for reading the October Anniversary Edition of Pet Journal! This month marks the fi rst year Anniversary of the Lakeshore Edition. I want to take this moment to thank our faithful read-ers for their unwavering support of Pet Journal. The valuable input of our read-ers has allowed Pet Journal to grow and thrive. The staff of Pet Journal sincerely thanks you.

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Table of Contents 1 - Finders Keepers... Not! by K. Pobloskie

3 - About our Cover Model Publishers Notes

4 - Holistic & Natural Options for your Pets Hosted C. Larson Rocky of the Free Roaming Felines by K. Beer

5 - Ask Scrappy Q & A Hosted by Scrappy the Pit Bull Keeping Your Pets Safe During the Holidays - Halloween Edition by Pet Journal Editiors

6 - Calendar of Events

7 - Digital Imaging by B. Fisher Ask the Alpha Dog Hosted by T. Pool

8 - Ask the Vet Hosted by Dr. K. Strickfaden

9 - Uromastyx by D. Enockson Pet Adoption Section

10 - Uromastyx Care Sheet from the EWHSR

11 - Your Cats Social Life from CatsInternational.org

12 - Photos of your Pets

13 - Family Pet or Family Member from CatsInternational.org Pet Product Reviews by S. Minaker

14 - Evie by L. Ledbeter

15 - Grooming your Pet Hosted by D. Schmidtl Coming in October Litterbox Problem Solutions from CatsInternational.orgr

16 - Classifi ed Ads

17 - Event Posters

18 - Pet Journal Word Search


I usually write Roamer biographies in the fi rst person. It allows the reader to make a more personal connection with the Roamer. It doesn’t use a third party to tell a story which can be told so much better from the Roamer’s point of view. However, this biography will not be done this way. It won’t be done this way because it is diffi cult to imag-ine what trials and tribulations Rocky experienced before he was admitted to the Roamer program. In all my years of feline work, I have never seen a feline with the multiple wounds and scars that Rocky has.

Rocky came into the Roamer pro-gram last week from the City of Mani-towoc. He had been livetrapped and when the offi cer called me, I was told that the Roamer had some war wounds. War wounds are typical for street cats. I didn’t think much about it when I spoke with the offi cer and I fi gured the wounds were the normal scrapes and scratches. About two hours later, I received a call from Dr. Katz’s clinic in Two Rivers. The feline that was brought in had bite wounds so numerous and diversifi ed, it would be legally necessary to quar-antine the felinle for 180 days instead of the standard 10 day rabies hold be-cause it was diffi cult to tell what kinds of animals had attacked this feline. I was asked what should be done. My choices were either a long quarantine or eutha-nasia. I responded that I would make some phone calls. I had several things in mind. The Roamer program requires plans and backup plans. If one thing doesn’t work, we try another. I called one of our foster homes and asked if the foster was game for the situation we had. I explained that the feline would have to be “in residence” with this fos-ter for 180 days, which is six months. Without too much hesitation the foster parent agreed to take “Rocky.” This tat-tered and torn feline was

going to get a new identity through the Roamer program. Like a charac-ter in the program “Plain Sight,” Rocky would immerge as a different feline after his stretch of 180 days.

Rocky had been declawed on all four paws, but not neutered. This is almost criminal. When he found himself out on the street, he had no way of defending himself and because he was not neu-tered, he would be “stalked” by other

street Toms. He would be competition for them and they would seek to eliminate him. He also would have diffi culty in fi ghting off any other animals who might stalk him.

I don’t see alot of the Roamers that come into the program. Some of them are picked up immediately after

their surgeries by their caregiver. Horse barns and dairy farms who want to en-roll their outside felines in the Roamer program also drop off and pick up their Roamers when the surgeries are com-pleted and I don’t meet these Roamers either.

I did see Rocky. His caregiver picked him up at the veterinary clinic and stopped to chat a bit before he took Rocky home. I knew that his wounds must have been numerous because of his lengthy confi nement. However, I didn’t think 90% of his body would be covered with them. The wounds were healing nicely. There was no infection present. His coat was starting to shine and just beginning to partially cover the puncture wounds on his body.

It’s hard to imagine the terror and fear with which this Roamer has lived. Cats that are out and about have very little time to relax. They must always be on guard, especially in city neighbor-hoods where there are numerous strays that prowl about. Hunting for them is not sport, like it is for many housepets who use hunting skills when they play with a catnip mouse. Hunting for street cats means survival. While on the hunt, they must use caution and always be in tune with what is going on around them. Rocky had been a housecat at some point in his life. Casting him out is the equivalent of one of us being abandoned in a jungle.

Rocky is doing well in his foster home. He’s learning to trust again. He’s starting to “talk” to his caregiver. He’s starting to play with toys again, for the time being, when noone is looking. He’s stretching out in the sun without the fear of being pounced upon by another animal. He is a very healthy feline and his physical wounds are healing. That’s easy. A much harder task is to help heal the emotional wounds form a previous life that was not the best. His coat is starting to shine. His eyes are bright, focused, and interested in everything that’s going on around him. Rocky is a Free Roamer. He’ll be available for adop-tion in November.

To fi nd more about Rocky and the other free roamers please call 920-686-8899 or visit their website: www.freero-amingfelineprogram.com.

How can you navigate the maze of pet allergies?

Dogs, cats and other pets can be affected by every allergy that bothers humans, including reactions to drugs and chemicals, food sensitivities, pollen and mold, contact dermatitis and insect bites. The most common symptoms oc-cur as skin irritation: itching, licking and gnawing at the skin to the point of raw sores. Chronic ear infections are an-other common symptom, and occasion-ally nasal or eye discharge, coughing, sneezing, infl amed toes, or anal itch-ing. Symptoms can ultimately result in seizures, arthritis, chronic urinary tract infections, or even infl ammatory bowel disease.

Essentially, allergy is the result of an immune system that has run amok, frequently it takes several years for the allergy to become evident in your pet, making it diffi cult to fi nd the cul-prit. However, well-nourished animals don’t tend to get allergies and animals that have them often get rid of them if they eat a well-balanced, natural, raw diet. So this is the single most impor-tant step you can take to improve your

Rocky of the Free Roaming Felinesby Kathy Beer, Free Roaming Felines, Manitowoc, WI

Holistic & Natural Options for Your Petsby Cheryl Larson, Down to Earth [email protected]

see Allergies on page 8.

pet’s health. Many pet foods contain low quality ingredients and grains that your pet is not designed to get nutri-tion from, however there are many new raw, grain-free, human quality options now available. Once your pet is eating a whole, natural diet, taking nutritional supplements and herbs for digestion will be the next big step. A large portion of the immune system is located in the wall of the gut and a healthy immune system will help the animal deal naturally with allergens. Aloe, dandelion root, and milk thistle help detoxify and cleanse the bowel. Adding benefi cial bugs (pro-biotics or natural bacteria) to your pets’ food will also be helpful. Essential Fatty Acids from fi sh or fl ax oil have a natu-ral anti-infl ammatory effect and licorice root or yucca may take some of the itch away.

Additionally, pure fi ltered water, din-ing from glass or stainless steel dishes, (plastic bowls are a common cause of feline acne) exercise, several hours of natural sunlight, and reduced stress im-prove your animals’ health and immune system.

This approach may seem to take lon-ger than conventional Western medicine but you will want to keep in mind that you are bringing your pet back to a state of health in which he will be better able to deal with all exposures and illness. Western medicine tends to use chemi-cal warfare to eliminate symptoms; however, they tend to shut down the immune system leaving the door open for infection and other complications. You will need to consider the adverse reactions of medication before choosing this approach. There are times when relief from scratching will be benefi cial to everyone’s sanity, but this approach should be limited and combined with improvements to the animals’ immune systems.

Here’s what you can do: enhance the immune system with high-quality food and make sure to rotate foods to prevent food insensitivities, consider nutritional support for pets already compromised in some way and don’t challenge the immune system with vac-cinations (a titer blood test can be given instead). Herbs and essential oils can be safely used to repel fl eas and ticks, vinegar and dish soap are safe cleaning supplies to limit your pets’ exposure to chemicals, don’t use pesticides on your lawn or in your home, consider mold if people and/or pets in your home are ill, and consider a quality household air fi l-ter for everyone’s benefi t.

Misty, Assistant writer of Ask Scrappy!

One of my favorite poses!


ASK SCRAPPY!by Scrappy, the Lovable Pit [email protected]

Greetings to all my two and four legged friends! I hope you’re enjoy-ing our fi rst days of glorious fall. I love it! Like I said last month, it’s my favorite time of the year. Not too hot, not too cold. Is everyone look-ing forward to Halloween like I am? Not really sure what I’m going as yet, though I’ve received many sug-gestions. My human mom had sug-gested going as Donkey from Shrek and having my cohort Misty, going as Puss in Boots. I brought this idea up to the ever temperamental Misty and all I received for my inquiry was a hiss and threats about sleeping with one eye open. Come on, how much of a stretch is it to go as a cat when you’ve already got the cat part down pat. Besides, she gets a cool hat, boots, and a sword. I would have thought the idea of carrying around sharp weapon would have appealed to her sensibilities, but alas not. Cats are so like humans, I just don’t get ‘em. I thought it might be fun to go as a hamster. You know, catch every-body off guard. Maybe as Cujo, but I fi gure my breed already has enough bad press. Whichever I choose, I hope you all have a safe and fun Hal-loween.

Now on to the meat of my col-umn. I have to have something of value or I’ll be out of a job and be-ing a homeless Pit Bull isn’t the best predicament to be in. This month I thought I would tackle a question that has been brought to my atten-tion many times. Why do dogs roll in the worst smelling stuff imaginable? Well, there are actually two very good answers to that question. First, we like the smell of it and want to share it with our loved ones; even though they may think, in their uncultured way, that it smells repulsive. Though when you consider we have over 220 million olfactory receptors in our noses compared to a human’s measly 5 million, who would you say knows more about what smells good. Be-sides, you can’t imagine what some of the stuff you spray on yourselves smells like to us. Think about that the next time you grab a bottle of that overpriced stinky water and spray far too much on yourself. I know that you do it to attract attention of pro-spective mates, but do you need to get the attention of somebody a county away. I’ll stick with checking out tails, thank you very much. The other answer is, we do because it’s an instinctual trait handed down to us by our wild wolf brethren. Wolves and other predators roll in stinky stuff to cover their own scent. So when they are hunting for dinner, the animal

Keeping Your Pets Safe During the

Holidaysby the Editors of Pet Journal

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

As we come upon another holiday season, as animal caregivers we need to be aware of the potential hazards facing our companions. I know it’s the holidays and our four footed friends are an important part of our families and you want to share the joys and yummy treats of the season with them. You just need to keep in mind the hidden dan-gers that face them. In this series of articles I will try to break them down by holiday, though many of these issues cross over to other holidays during the rest of the year.

Halloween

First off, let’s talk about costumes. I know they’re cute and when you see your little buddy all dressed up for Hal-loween, you go nuts, grab the camera and snap until your fi nger is numb. Be-fore you do this there are just a few is-sues to keep in mind. Make sure the costume fi ts properly and isn’t too tight or too loose. Elastic too tight around the neck can cause breathing problems, swelling and skin irritation on the neck or rest of the body if it works its way through dense fur down to the skin. If a costume is too loose, it could get caught on fences or scrubs and poten-tially choke an animal. Costumes with small plastic pieces can be chewed off and cause choking. A good general rule is, try to keep an eye on your pet when-ever they are dressed in a costume. If you’re like most people, it’ll be hard not to look at how cute they are.

Candy though delicious to us, can impact animal’s health dramatically. Sugar-free candies containing Xylitol (or any artifi cial sweetener) is very danger-ous and can cause hypoglycemia and liver damage.

We’ve all heard the story that choco-late is dangerous and it’s true. Depend-ing on the amount consumed, chocolate can be potentially toxic to companion pets. Theobromine is the component in chocolate that makes it toxic. Though the various kinds of chocolate have dif-ferent degrees of theobromine in them, milk chocolate having the least and bak-ers or dark chocolate having the most, they are all dangerous. Contact a veter-inarian if you believe you pet consumed any amount of chocolate.

Any candies, such as lollipops, that contain a wooden, rolled paper, or plas-tic stick can be a choking hazard and if consumed cause choking or serious in-ternal injuries to a pet.

Plastic, cellophane, or aluminum foil candy wrappers can also be a concern. Pets can fi nd discarded candy wrappers, fi nd they smell just like the candy they covered and eat them.

smells the stinky stuff and not them. Again, think about that when you’re spraying yourself with who knows what. Besides, what are you trying to cover up? At least we’ve got a legiti-mate reason to roll around in horrible things.

Next month I’ll be reviewing a product called Fur-Zoff. It’s a stone that kinda looks like lava rock, but is actually made of recycled glass and is supposed to remove fur from any sur-face, including us! It’s gotten great reviews and I’m hoping to add mine to its long list. It’s produced and marketed by Green Bay native, John Beauchaine, and I’m really looking forward to putting it through its pac-es. Though most of the fur around the house is due to a certain cat, I do get blamed for quite a bit of it. Though I will say that she does have some traits in common with Puss in Boots, she has that big eyed “who me?” thing down pat. So whenever the subject of loose fur everywhere rears its ugly head, the eyes get ab-solutely enormous and all is forgiven. Suddenly my short black fur is the source of the long white fur around the house. I swear, I just give up.

Well, that’s enough for me this month. I hope you all have a great October, I know I will. Don’t forget to send me any questions you need answered from a dog’s perspective. Remember to keep all those yummy treats out of our reach. Some of my friends are prone to eating whatever they fi nd and asking questions later.

Take Care

Editors Note: Scrappy love to get mail and questions from his readers; please email him at [email protected] or by mail:Pet Journal, Attn: Ask Scrappy!3120 S. Business Dr. Suite 270Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524

Scrappy

see Safety on page 11.


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2Lincoln Park Zoo OpenManitowoc, WISundays 11:00 am - 3:00 pmFor October

10 Columbus Day

14 15Furry Bottoms Rescue at Pet Smart, 4013 Hwy 28 at Deer Trace, She-boygan 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

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43Lincoln Park Zoo OpenManitowoc, WIMonday - Saturday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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19181716 20 21Haunted Barn at Lincoln Park Zoo, Manitowoc Zoo 5 PM - 9 PMsee page 17 for more information.

22Haunted Barn at Lincoln Park Zoo, Manitowoc Zoo 5 PM - 9 PMsee page 17 for more information.

2625 27 28Haunted Barn at Lincoln Park Zoo, Manitowoc Zoo 5 PM - 9 PMsee page 17 for more information.

29Pet Supply Port’s Halloween and Cos-tume Party 10 AM – 3 PMsee ad on page 2.

Central Bark of Sheboy-gan’s “Howl-A-Ween” Party and Sheb. Co. Humane Society fund-raiser, 3513 S 32nd St., Sheboygan, 920-457-9563 12 PM - 3 PM

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Pet Journal provides this calendar as a service to the local community. If you have an event that you would like listed please email us at: [email protected], with the following information: date(s) and time(s) of event, your contact information, a short description of what will be happening, if it is a fundraiser please list who the proceeds are going to, and please list the subject as “PJ Calendar Submission.” Please send this to us no later than the 23rd of the month for inclusion into the next months issue. Thank you.

All Events that appear on this page are also available for viewing on the Events page of the Pet Journal website, www.petjournalmidwest.com. Events will be posted to our website fi rst and then add-ed to the Print Edition as space allows. If you have a smart phone with a barcode reading program you can scan the code on the facing page to right to go to the events page.

1Hounds & Sounds ben-efi t at the Ozaukee Hu-mane Society, Saukville, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMsee poster on page 17.

Julie went to the door of the restau-rant and fl agged down a waitress. She gave the description of the car and the waitress went to fi nd the owner. A man came out and listened with a blank stare as Julie explained what happened. He just gave the excuse of, “I didn’t think he’d do that.” For those of you reading this, never leave your dog in a vehicle with windows down far enough for them to even stick their head out. Vent the windows and check on them often. The fi rst step to being a responsible dog owner is seeing what could happen and being prepared for it.

“There was a time when Tucker would have retaliated and ripped this dog to shreds,” Julie said, as she recalled this horrifying incident, “Luckily, we have worked very hard at trusting each other through training, and he placed his trust in me to handle the situation.” Tucker was my student, however, Julie is the one who worked very hard for the past 2 1/2 years to gain Tucker’s trust and, in turn, gain trust in him.

Julie, you’ve done an amazing job with Tucker and I am thrilled to know you.

Whenever you are going for a walk, even if you’ve been there a hundred times, expect the unexpected and al-ways have full control over your dog. Don’t assume that everyone will have control...there are irresponsible pet owners out there. Don’t be one. A true Alpha Dog will always have their dog’s trust.

Editors Note: Alpha Dog, Tamara wel-comes your questions on pet training, please email her at the email above or by mail:

Pet JournalAttn: Alpha Dog3120 S. Business Dr. Suite 270Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524


Ask the Alpha Dog

by Alpha Dog - Tamara Pool, 4-Paws Private Training, Sheboygan, [email protected]

I’ve decided this month’s column is story time, kids. This is the story of Tucker, a 6 1/2 year old Long-Coated German Shepherd. Tucker has been a student of mine for 2 1/2 years. His Al-pha Dog, Julie, came to me in January of 2009 because Tucker had some is-sues she wanted to work on. Including accepting friendly strangers and dogs. He had some canine friends, but there was a time when Tucker couldn’t toler-ate any other dog near him. This, of course, made it very diffi cult to go on a walk or to a pet store. This caused a lot of pain and frustration for Julie. She wanted to be able to walk along the street without worrying that Tucker would attack the fi rst dog he saw, or worse, a person who only wanted to pet his fuzzy ears. Julie had moderate con-trol over him, but needed a pinch collar on walks. Even with the challenges he presented, working with Tucker and Ju-lie has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my training career.

In early September, Julie was on a walk with Tucker. They were passing by a restaurant on Sheboygan’s South side where several cars were parked along the street. This was nothing new, as Julie passed there often. Suddenly, and without warning, a large, shaggy, brown dog came fl ying out a car win-dow. He jumped right on Tucker’s back and knocked him to the ground and proceeded to attack. Seeing that this dog was leashed and connected to the inside of the car, Julie, and her quick thinking, gave Tucker the commands needed to get him clear of the dog’s reach and then into a down/stay. Know-ing that he only had a buckle collar on and his pinch collar was hanging on a hook at home she did what she could, keeping him focused on her, and out of harms way. This may very well have saved Tucker’s life...or the life of the other dog as Tucker was about twice his size.

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10 - 15 minutes before the veterinarian was able to see the resulting image and in some cases, the x-ray would have to be re-taken if the pet had moved or the positioning or contrast needed to be ad-justed.

But just as digital cameras have made photography more effi cient by eliminating fi lm and the waiting time to have your pictures developed, digital radiography eliminates the processing time—allowing immediate viewing of the images.

Since 2005 the Wisconsin Veteri-nary Referral Center (WVRC) has been utilizing digital technology for all of its diagnostic imaging. With digital tech-nology, the veterinary technician can take a digital image of your pet with-out having to wait to develop a fi lm. Not only does it require less equipment, but the time it takes from positioning to completed image takes only 4 seconds.

Because digital technology minimiz-es the time a pet would need to spend on the x-ray table, it can receive treat-ment faster. The image can be evalu-ated immediately to ensure good po-sitioning and technique of the areas in need of study.

The cause of the emergency - a chicken wing:The medical entry in the computer

tells the story: 30 minutes ago at home, Shadow, a 2 year old Black Labrador, ingested an entire chicken wing whole without chewing. Her owner brings Shadow into the emergency room where she undergoes a variety of high-tech attempts to identify where the chicken bone is.

The case of the missing sock:Sophie, a 4 year old German Short-

hair Pointer has been previously healthy except she has a history of eating socks. She had been seen at the emergency clinic last year for eating a sock and had surgery to remove another sock from her stomach nine months ago. This morning at 7 am, Sophie vomited a sock at home. The owner is concerned, as another sock may still be missing.

Pets that have illnesses, infections, wounds, and of course, those like Shad-ow and Sophie that have eaten some-thing they shouldn’t have, need special care and advanced treatments.

Most veterinary hospitals take x-ray images of pets like Shadow and Sophie using standard conventional x-ray tech-niques that require the use of an x-ray table, a fi lm cassette, a darkroom and an automatic fi lm processor with chemi-cals.

It usually meant a delay of up to

Digital Imaging

Billie Jo Fisher, Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center

see Imaging on page 8.


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Overweight PetsObesity related health problems for

people in the U.S. are estimated to be in excess of $70 billion dollars every year. Unfortunately, our pets offer a refl ection of our present society, both in life style and in physique. Obesity in our animal companions is defi ned as an excess of 15-20% body weight above ideal weight for an individual. Over 25% of dogs and cats are now considered obese, and the number is rapidly rising!

Obesity is the #1 health risk for pets!! As with people, overweight pets have a much higher incidence of health related problems. Overweight pets are much more prone to arthritic joint degenera-tion, disc disease, heart disease, diabe-tes, and Cushing’s disease.

Is my Pet Overweight?One major difference exists between

people and pets when it comes to be-ing overweight: pets are not responsible for their eating habits and lifestyle ... we are! In order to make any progress toward reducing a pet’s ‘excessive bag-gage’, the fi rst and often most diffi cult step is being aware of and admitting that there is a weight problem. If you are un-sure of your pet’s ideal weight and body condition, consult your veterinarian. Dif-ferent breeds can vary considerably, and even individuals within each breed vary in their ideal weight.

Behavior Modifi cationThe second major step in pet weight

reduction is behavior modifi cation (of the humans). This requires all family members (and even the neighbors that may offer treats, etc.) be aware of the problem. There must be a commitment to the feeding schedule, quantity of food intake, and the type and amount of treats offered.

Food ChoicesNow that everyone is aware of and

committed to their pet’s weight loss program, it is not just a matter of de-creasing food intake. Most pet foods are balanced nutritionally in relation to en-ergy intake (what we want to reduce). If energy intake is reduced by decreasing food consumption, essential vitamins & minerals may become defi cient.

All pet foods and pet treats are not created equal. Fiber level, energy densi-

Ask the Vetby Dr. Karen M. Strickfaden, Countrycare Animal Complex, Green Bay, [email protected]

ty, fat content, protein source and label directions vary considerably. The con-tainer may tell you to feed six cups of the food per day, but that may be three times the calories that your pet needs based on his breed and exercise level. Also, most pet foods are high in fat content (that’s what makes them taste good). Fats are a major source of extra calories. Treats and table scraps are also very high in calories.

Exercise is ImportantLack of adequate exercise is also a big

contributing factor to overweight pets. Adequate daily physical exercise for your pet cannot be overlooked.

A Weight Loss ProgramYour pet should have a complete

physical exam and blood work prior to a weight reduction program to rule out any predisposing medical conditions.

Your veterinarian can evaluate your animal’s current nutrition and body con-dition and guide you through an appro-priate weight loss program for your pet. Proper nutrition needs to be maintained and weight loss should not exceed more than 1% of body weight weekly.

An appropriate weight reduction pro-gram requires an initial evaluation, fre-quent monitoring, and maintenance guidelines in order to be safe and effec-tive. Many options are available to keep your pet from feeling ‘starved’: less en-ergy dense foods, low calorie treats, multiple feedings, etc. Remember that proper weight is a very important part of keeping your pet healthy and happy for years to come.

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The clarity of the images are of an extremely high quality, but digital technology allows the veterinarian to enhance the image even further, if nec-essary, in order to examine the images in more detail and begin immediate and accurate treatment, something not pos-sible with conventional fi lm.

Once the digital image is taken, it is instantly routed to a high-grade com-puter server.

This allows your veterinarian to have immediate access to your pet’s radiographic images and other digital exams such as CT, ultrasound, endosco-py and fl uoroscopy from any computer with Internet access.

Thankfully, Shadow and Sophie had successful outcomes.

They both required surgery to re-solve their foreign body ingestions, but have fully recovered from their mishaps.

Digital radiography played a large part in identifying their problems quickly so they could be treated successfully.

Sophie, who is nestled between two blankets with her head resting on a pil-low, indeed looks like she appreciates being tucked in so comfortably, and in the kennel next to her sleeps Shadow, dreaming of chicken wings.

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Imaging from page 7.

Remember that anti-infl ammatory herbs and supplements are available for relief and don’t give up hope! The maze may seem long and complicated, but getting back to basics will make a big difference in your friend’s health and alternative medicine has many options to try.

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fortable. Make sure that your rocks will not collapse on top of your lizard should they burrow under them. I actually had the best luck with millet bird seed. The Uro can burrow, not get stuck and won’t get impacted if they eat some of it with their food.

Ultraviolet B (UVB) Lighting is im-perative. UVB is important to these liz-ards and direct sunlight (not through glass) is recommended. If you can’t give them direct sunlight a fl orescent UVB bulb should be used 10-12 hours a day. These bulbs should be replaced routinely every six months.

Some varieties of Uros are her-bivorous, while others are omnivo-rous. They should be offered a mixture of feeder insects and a salad. Wax worms, mealworms, crickets and super worms will suffi ce for the meat. The salad should consist of a wide variety of vegetables and fruit: greens (kale, col-lard, mustard greens, dandelion greens and fl owers, turnip greens), sweet po-tatoes, carrots, apples, strawberries, corn, split peas, green beans and a bird seed mix. You can use frozen/thawed mixed vegetables to provide a variety of good veggies. They are very effi cient at getting moisture from their food and do not need, nor should they be provided with a water bowl. A water bowl in their habitat would only serve to raise the hu-midity level of their environment which may be detrimental to their health.

If you are interested in having a Uromastyx lizard as a pet, make sure you do your homework and research everything you can about them, before you pick your pet.


from approx. $100 and up for a young individual. Color varies dramatically be-tween varieties and gender. Behavior also differs between varieties and indi-vidual lizards. Adaption to captivity is variable. Uromastyx ornatus is rumored to have a death rate of as high as 80% during the fi rst couple of months of captivity. Uromastyx aegypticus seems to be hardier and with proper treatment adapts to captivity. The Uromastyx is quite territorial and will defend their territory from other Uromastyx, other lizard species and other animals. Two males will fi ght and can have adverse effects on the loser’s health. Feeding may diminish and growth rates can be shunted. A male and a female may live comfortably together, although most keepers only introduce the two during mating season.

The Uromastyx are a deep desert lizard, so they are used to hot, arid des-ert conditions. Daytime you should of-fer a hot side at 110-120°F and the cool side at 80-90°F. Nighttime tempera-tures should be 70-80°F. Do not let the temperature drop below 65°F. These lizards live in the arid desert therefore they need NO humidity. The habitat setup should represent a desert. Sand, dirt and newspaper are often used as a substrate. Make sure that you include rocks and a hide. Uromastyx are natu-ral burrowers, and sometimes the abil-ity to do so will make them more com-

Keepers from page 1.

I have two shy, sensitive dogs. They’re also very physically fi t. They would only have to be lost a couple of days and I’m sure they would appear underfed and abused - cowering and thin. Would someone fi nd them and as-sume I was a horrible owner and didn’t deserve them back? Would they keep them and call themselves heroes - not even trying to reunite them with me?

In the big picture - this is one of the reasons that I am really happy that dogs ARE property. This protects my rights as their owner. The law is on my side if my dogs are lost. Good Samaritans take note. We appreciate that you get the lost dog safely off the street and to a warm, dry place. If you feel that a dog is neglected or abused, contact a humane offi cer or police offi cer in your community. But do not think that you are doing anybody any favors by keep-ing a dog that is not legally yours.

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The Uromastyx lizard or Uro for short is a fairly rare lizard to see in a reptile collection. I have had the pleasure of having one and becoming aquainted with the species. These liz-ards have only become popular over the last decade or so. There are approxi-mately 13 species in the genus Uromas-tyx. They are adapted to arid regions and are found from northwestern India throughout southwestern Asia, the Ara-bian Peninsula and the Sahara of Africa (Moody 1987). They are often called spiny-tailed lizards or dabb lizards. Sev-en species (U. aegypticus, U. ornatus, U. maliensis, U. ocellatus, U. acanthinu-rus, U. hardwicki, and U. benti) are oc-casionally available in the United States. The other six are hardly ever imported. The largest member of the species is U. aegypticus, which can weigh in at sever-al pounds and be 30” or more in length. Other varieties are generally less than 14” in length. The most popular being the U. maliensis or Mali for short.

The variety that I had the plea-sure of owning for several years, until he passed away from old age, was a U. hardwicki that a troop of Boy Scouts named Arnold. Arnold was shy, but gentle and a big hit at any presentation he appeared at. He had probably been captured in the wild and sold here at either a pet store or a fl ea market. I was asked to take him in when he was seized from a condemned house along with a Leopard Gecko and a Boa Con-strictor. None of them was in very good shape when I took them in, but they all recovered. I still have the Gecko and Boa.

The Uromastyx is becoming more popular and there are breeding pro-grams for them now, although captive-bred Uros are fairly expensive, ranging

Baja is considered a “special needs” kitty because he is FIV posi-tive. He was brought to Eastshore on September 3, 2009. Baja gets along with all of the cats. In fact, he would prefer to be with another FIV positive “Friend”. He also seems very calm around the dogs. Baja loves people and loves to be help. He dose like to cuddle and to wrap his paws around your neck then rub his face against you while you hold him. He is very playful and active. If you want a special kitty, he is the one for you! Because Baja is FIV positive, his fee has been waved. He would have to be the “the only cat” or he could be adopted with another FIV positive cat. Please come to see Baja and the other Easthore feline residents at www.eastshoreha.org.

“Small in stature, but big on love, this little dog of eight pounds is ready to jump into your arms to-day! Meet Kiwi, a 3-year-old male Toy Poodle mix who is full of love to give any home. He is a little conversationalist, and happy to talk to anyone he meets! Enjoy cuddling with him on your lap on chilly fall evenings, or relaxing as you enjoy your favorite movie. Like all of the other animals avail-able at the Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus, Kiwi has been microchipped, vaccinated, and neutered. www.ozaukeehumane.org.”

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Cage décor and misc. items:The setup should represent a

desert. Sand, dirt and newspaper are often used as a substrate. Make sure that you include rocks and a hide. Uromastyx is a burrower, so make sure that your rocks will not collapse on top of your lizard should they burrow under them.

Temps:The Uromastyx are a deep des-

ert lizard, so they are used to hot, arid desert conditions. Daytime you should offer a hot side at 110-120°F and the cool side at 90°F. Nighttime temperatures should be 80-90°F. Do not let the temperature drop be-low 65°F. These lizards live in the arid desert therefore they need NO humidity. Do not put a water bowl in with your Uromastyx

Lighting:Ultraviolet B (UVB) Lighting is

imperative. UVB is important to these lizards and direct sunlight (not through glass) is recommended. If you can’t give them direct sunlight a fl orescent UVB bulb should be used 10-12 hours a day. These bulbs should be replaced routinely every six months.

Substrate:Substrate can vary greatly de-

pending on personal preference. Newspaper and butcher paper, as well other papers that can be pur-chased in large quantity, on rolls are very effective. It is generally very inexpensive and easy to clean, bot-tom line; it is very functional but not necessarily aesthetically appeal-ing. Another option is a more natu-ral substrate, such as dirt or sand. Natural substrates have a couple advantages, as well as some very serious disadvantages. All of these should be taken into consideration when deciding on a substrate. Nat-

ural substrate looks very nice; it is often used in zoos, or amongst col-lectors who display their animals. In addition Uromastyx are natural bur-rowers, and sometimes the ability to do so will make them more comfort-able.

However, one should keep in mind when using these that feeding can be very dangerous. Ingestion of substrate can often lead to an im-paction, often resulting in expensive vet bills, or worse death. In addition natural substrate has been known to cause infected hemipenes as well as infected cloacal tissue. Infection of hemipenes often occurs because males will randomly evert their hemipenes and bedding will stick to them. Both sexes may evert their cloacal tissue slightly when defecat-ing; when organs are drawn back in any stuck on bedding may cause an infection. I have had good success and no problems with using calcium sand that is commercially available at most pet stores that carry reptile supplies.

Feeding

Types of food:The Uromastyx is an omnivore.

They should be offered a mixture of feeder insects and a salad. Wax worms, mealworms, crickets and super worms will suffi ce for the meat. The salad should consist of a wide variety of vegetables and fruit: greens (kale, collard, mus-tard greens, dandelion greens and fl owers, turnip greens), sweet pota-toes, carrots, apples, strawberries, corn, split peas, green beans and a bird seed mix. You can use frozen/thawed mixed vegetables to provide a variety of good veggies. Most of their water comes from their food.

Frequency:They should be offered a fresh

salad daily and meat 2-3 times a week.

Maintenance:It is important to provide all rep-

tiles with a clean environment to live in. Always remove your animal from their habitat before cleaning with a disinfecting solution. Allow the habitat to air out after using a solution before returning them to it. Spot cleaning should be done as of-ten as needed, whenever the animal defecates or urinates. In additional a heavily diluted bleach or Listerine solution should be used to scrub the inside of the cage weekly. If using a natural substrate it should be com-pletely changed every 2-4 weeks as needed, frequency should really be based on frequency of defeca-tion and urination. It is imperative to prevent mold growth. Inhalation of mold spores can result in serious respiratory illness.

References:“Basic care for Uromastyx Liz-

ards” by Audrey Vanderlinden Edited by Susan Horton, DVM

www.exoticpetvet.com“The Lizard Lounge”www.the-lizard-lounge.com”Herp Care Collection” Melissa Kaplanwww.anapsid.org“Basic care for Uromastyx”www.angelfire/super/urozone/

info/care.html

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Species: UromastyxBinomial Name: Approximately 13 species

Introduction:These lizards have only become

popular over the last decade or so. There are approximately 13 spe-cies in the genus Uromastyx. They are adapted to arid regions and are found from northwestern India throughout southwestern Asia, the Arabian Peninsula and the Sahara of Africa (Moody 1987). Often called spiny tailed lizards or dab lizards. Seven species (U. aegypticus, U. or-natus, U. maliensis, U. ocellatus, U. acanthinurus, U. hardwicki, and U. benti) that are occasionally available in the United States. The other six are hardly ever imported. The larg-est member of the species is U. ae-gypticus, which can weigh in at sev-eral pounds and be 30” or more in length. Other varieties are generally less than 14” in length.

Distinguishing Characteristics:Color varies dramatically be-

tween varieties and gender. Behav-ior also differs between varieties and individual lizards. Adaption to cap-tivity is variable. Uromastyx ornatus is rumored to have a death rate of as high as 80% during the fi rst cou-ple of months of captivity. Uromas-tyx aegypticus seems to be hardier and with proper treatment adapts to captivity. The Uromastyx is quite territorial and will defend their ter-ritory from other Uromastyx, other lizard species and other animals. Two males will fi ght and can have adverse effects on the loser’s health. Feeding may diminish and growth rates can be shunted. A male and a female may live comfortably togeth-er, although most keepers only intro-duce the two during mating season.

Housing:Cages can consist of a glass

aquarium or a wooden box.

Friendly, relaxed, confi dent cats are not necessarily born that way, to a large degree they can be made. Genet-ics may have some infl uence on a cat’s unique individuality, but we also know that nurturing can often overcome some of nature’s fl aws. Everyone wants a cat that can be petted by friends, that can be a part of the family life, that likes to play, but not every cat owner knows that there is much that can be done to encourage the development of an out-going, confi dent personality. Cats that are talked to, cuddled, and played with, are going to be affectionate, lap-sitting companions. Cats that are ignored and seldom handled become aloof and inde-pendent.

The notion that cats are loners has persisted throughout the centuries. Per-haps this is due to the fact that cats are solitary predators, unlike dogs who are pack hunters. In the wild the dog’s sur-vival depends on his ability and willing-ness to work as a member of a team to run down prey. The cat, on the other hand, doesn’t have to associate with others to obtain a meal. In fact, the cat’s method of hunting which involves stalk, hide-and-wait, and pounce can not be successfully practiced in a group. How-ever, when cats are provided with ample food and shelter and there is no need to compete with other cats for the basic necessities of life, they have proven to be highly social animals. Their sociability is often overlooked by humans because the cat’s greetings and displays of affec-tion are so subtle. A nose touch, a slow eye blink, a tilt of the tail, is not nearly as obvious as the well understood face-lick of the dog, but it is just as sincere and deliberate.

ered head are all signs of a fearful dog. Watch for these signs and, if need be, move your dog to another room where they won’t be affected.

Lastly, make sure that any candy that comes into the house stays out of pooches reach. It’s not just chocolate that is bad for dogs, but any candy is potentially harmful. They love to get into things that they shouldn’t have. The kids will be upset, the parents will be upset and the dogs could get very sick. So take a preventative measure and keep it out of reach from the start. Of course you need to inspect the candy before it can be enjoyed. This would be a good time to work on a “Leave It” command. Encourage your dog to com-pletely ignore the candy that is laid out for inspection and they can receive a treat for their good behavior.

While problems are inevitable for some, if you follow these simple guide-lines you can look forward to a happy and fun Halloween full of great memo-ries with your canine companion. Happy Trick or Treating!!

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Safety from page 5.Wrappers can cause vomiting, choking and intestinal blockage.

Lighted decorations requiring ei-ther electricity or candles pose potential risks. Chewing on the power cords or the small bulbs can result in damage to their mouth and gums from broken glass and dangerous shocks from pow-er cords. Candles have the potential of burning little faces that get too close or tails that swish over open fl ames.

None of these hazards should pre-vent you from having a fun fi lled Hal-loween with your four legged buddy, as long as you keep potential hazards out of their reach.

As part of this article, I am re-run-ning below Tamara Pool’s “Ask The Al-pha Dog” from October 2010. I believe it covers many important points dealing with behavior of your dog and his reac-tions to the many sights and sounds of this particular holiday.

As we near the season of ghouls and goblins, I want to give you all a few tips on how to help your dog through this “All Hallows Eve” without incident. This could be a very frightening, and po-tentially harmful time. Remember that

your dog has no idea what is going on. They don’t understand the concept of dressing up, obviously. You, as the pet owner/parent, need to do everything in your power to make sure that they are not only well-behaved, but also safe.

First things fi rst. Don’t expect your pooch to know that it’s you or your kids behind that mask. Allow your dog to sniff you kids’ mask or anything else that might obstruct their identity before they put it on. This will give them a bet-ter idea of who’s in there. Dog’s work off scent. That is how they greet each other and that is how they know who their people are. If the mask already has your little one’s scent on it before the dog sniffs it…all the better. Put the mask on in front of the dog a couple times to show that it’s not something attempting to hurt the kids. Dogs can get protective over the children of the house. This will help limit the emotional issues that may arise from your four-legged friend.

If you are staying home with your dog to hand out candy, be aware that a kid that comes to your door may fright-en your dog. Think of it this way…there is a freaky-looking thing stand-ing at my door. This could cause your dog to lash out. Although it is uninten-tional, be alert to the signs of a fearful dog. Ears down, tail tucked and low-

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Pet Product Reviewsby Seth Minaker, Pet Journal Staff [email protected]

Leash pulling, almost all dogs do it. For some dogs, it’s an easily stopped habit, with a little training, he never pulls again. For others (including my dog) daily walks are needed to keep him trained. But for some stubborn dogs, it seems like nothing will stop him from taking his owner for a walk. So for this month, I am going to review a few great anti-pull products, some which will work better for certain dogs than for others. I will also provide the basic costs for each product, keep in mind though, these are only estimates and depend on the qual-ity of the product.

1. The simplest type of anti-pull de-vice is the choke chain. Though debated whether cruel or not, it works great on aggressive dogs, which will probably ignore other methods when aggressing other dogs. Choke chains, which can also be made out of rope, nylon, etc. constrict on a dogs neck when he pulls, causing “choking” until the dog stops pulling. ($1.00-10.00)

2. A more gentle approach to pull-ing is a Head collar or Non pulling har-ness. The Head collar fi ts over a dogs muzzle, and gently redirects the dogs muzzle when he pulls or jerks, caus-ing him to simply redirect his attention. These are said to work great on softer willed breeds such as Golden Retrievers, Labradors, Spaniels, and dog of those origins. Non pulling harnesses are about the same concept, except they constrict over a dogs breastbone, merely caus-ing a temporary discomfort until the dog ceases his behavior. ($10.00 &$15.00)

3. This one-of-a-kind anti-pull de-vice is taking Europe by storm. The Pat-entoPet® Dog-e-Walk is a high quality German designed product getting great results everywhere. The Dog-e-walk connects to your dogs leash, and then to your dogs collar. When it senses your dog pulling, it emits varying degrees of

ultra-sonic sounds (depending on how hard your dog is pulling), that are in-audible to human ears. Dogs dislike the sound, and promptly stop the behavior. If you purchase Dog-e-Walk premium, it can also be used as a handheld transmit-ter, allowing quick, effective corrections anywhere. One word of caution...pur-chase the Dog-e-Walk at a nearby store, or an internet seller that allows returns. The reason I advise you to do this is be-cause some dogs, especially older dogs with hearing problems, may completely ignore ultrasonic sounds, rendering the product ineffective. If you’ve used ultra-sonic products on your dog before, and he has responded, then there shouldn’t be any reason why he wouldn’t respond to the Dog-e-Walk. (Basic $31.99, Pre-mium $50.00)

These products are available at Pet-Edge.com, in their monthly catalog, or should be available at your local PETCO or PetSmart. The Dog-e-Walk can also be ordered directly from www.dog-e-walk.com.

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Family Pet or Family Memberfrom Cats International.org

A national survey of 1,049 pet own-ers conducted by the American Animal Hospital Association indicates that the pet/human bond is stronger than most individuals would openly admit.

Of the survey respondents:

• 75% of dog owners and 69% of cat owners spend at least 45 minutes to more than one hour each day engaged in activities with their pets.

• 69% of dog owners and 60% of cat owners said that they give their pets as much attention as they would to their children.

• 57% said feline family members sleep with them, while 59% said their canine family mem-bers either sleep on, under, or next to, the bed.

• 76% of pet owners surveyed said they feel guilty occasionally or frequently for not spending enough time with their pets

• 54% of survey respondents said they felt an emotional depen-dence on their pets.

• 55% and 46% of dog and cat owners, respectively, said they chose a human name for their pets.

According to Dr. Clayton Mackay, AAHA board member, “Companion ani-mals...are like permanent children. They make a place for themselves in the fam-ily by the very nature of their codepen-dence. The fact that really strengthens the pet/human bond is the animal never moves beyond their dependence--and they’re never critical of us for anything we do.”

Editors Note: Cats International was founded by Betsy Libscomb, a cat behavioral expert. If you would like more information on Cats International or for cat behavioral assistance, please visit the Cats International website, www.catsinternational.org.

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Evieby Linda Ledbeter, Animal Connections

I have been in the process of writ-ing a book on how my pets have taught me about the art of living authentically. Unlike the natural writers who seem to have a pen in hand and the words fl ow onto the paper like fresh glaze on a cake, I struggle. I struggle pick-ing up the pen, I struggle writing the fi rst word; I was told writing with the computer would be easier.... A natural writer I am not. What I do have is an endless stream of true to life stories. My life with the animals has proven to be an investment in my mental health. Some would say cheaper than a ther-apist, like many pet owners, this is a statement to laugh at. It was not my intent to discover how inept I was when I began this journey, yet it is the end result.

Last week I came face to face with the realization that I’m getting old. In my mind, I feel young even though the past few months my memory hasn’t been anything to brag about. I muddle through, blaming it on the heat, age, stress, lack of sleep, overly commited and anything else that sounds plausible. It took one small dog to blow my ex-cuses sky high.

Evie, a Jack Russell terrier mix, came into my life as a foster through Furry Bottoms Rescue. I was to evalu-ate her behavior and why she just didn’t seem to understand the concept of toi-leting outside. This didn’t appear to be a diffi cult case, and since I have a dif-fi cult time saying “no”, I said “Sure no problem.” I understand Jack Russell’s very well, they are high energy little dogs, something I have failed to except within my current lifestyle. The fi rst week, Evie was quiet, unsure of her-self and fi nding any corner available for her bathroom breaks. No matter how much time we spent outside, it never failed within fi fteen minutes back in the house, I found a prize. This is when I realized that maybe she needed to be alone, no other dogs, no humans... just her and nature. The next several days proved my theory was correct.

Into the third week, the real Evie comes prancing to the forefront. She decides she is comfortable enough with Royal, Bo and Angel to play. Royal, a three year old cock-a-poo foster, Bo, my newly adopted collie mix and Angel, my

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Lincoln Tropical Fish & Pets10 S Main StHartford, WI262 673-7470

Th e UPS Store - Sheboygan3120 S Business DrSheboygan, WI920 453-5934

Doggie Do’s by Lou311 E Main StChilton, WI

pit bull mix were more than happy to oblige. This is when I realize Evie had a strong will and desire to satisfy her ba-sic needs; running and toileting in the basement. She ran from room to room, sailing through the air with her little feet barely making contact with the back of the sofa giving her just enough boost to sail another 5 feet landing in the middle of the room. Circle around the dining room and kitchen down the hall and back into the living room.

I have fostered other Jack Russells and they are smart and ready to learn. Teach them a few tricks such as fetch and we have it made for the time they are with me. I don’t roller blade, I tried and thought better to save my body in-stead. Walking Evie is not enough, she needs to run, to feel the wind in her wiry fur, and to feel the muscles stretch with each stride. Last time I ran was from the car to the house in a down pour. Since she was learning fetch in the house, I decided we needed to take it outside. With safety as number one priority, I at-tached a long line to her harness. If she decided she wasn’t listening I could easily get to the line. The fi rst three minutes all four dogs are doing the dog sniffi ng routine. Evie was enjoying that she was no longer attached to a post. Sniffi ng another area of the yard was intriguing. Her line was a short three foot distance from me. Within a nano second, her head came up and she was off and running. Across the yard, un-der the trees through the ditch line and down the country road she ran. My frantic screaming of her name fell on deft ears as I took off running after her. With each step I took she easily picked up distance between us and all I could see was the line bouncing behind her white hind quarters. Running full speed down the blacktop road barefoot, jeans rolled up to my calves, my mind racing between turning around and getting the car to catch up to her or to continue on. If I went back to get the car, chances were she would dart into the woods and I would be none the wiser or keep run-ning and hope the line eventually gets caught before I have a heart attack. I keep running full speed ahead forget-ting about the other 3 dogs until I no-tice Royal running on my left and Bo on my right.

see Evie on page 18.

Happy Tails Pet Grooming & BoardingN7894 Hwy. 42Howards Grove WI920 912-6066


Coming in NovemberWith fall is in its full pageantry of color and Thanksgiving is just

ahead. Look for the November issue of Pet Journal at one of our many distribution locations. Coming in the November issue we will be bringing to you the following:

And Then There Was Mishka

Keeping your Pets Safe During the Holidays Thanksgiving Edition

& more articles of Pet/Animal interest.

More from our columnists:

Ask the Alpha Dog, Alpha Dog

Ask Scrappy!, Scrappy

Grooming your Pet, Diana

Holistic & Natural Options for your Pets, Cheryl

Ask the Vet, Dr. Strickfaden

Pet Journal Word Search

Pictures of your Pets

and more!

Grooming your Pet

by Diana Schmidt, Happy Tails Pet Grooming and [email protected]

A lot of my customers ask me what they can do for their pets between grooming appointments. Two things that owners can do on their own is take care of their dogs ears and nails.

Most dogs need their nails trimmed monthly, but you can trim just the tips or grind or fi le weekly at home. Most dogs adjust quickly with consistent weekly trims. If one person holds, calms, and praises the dog, the other can clip or grind. Hold them gently with reassurance and praise. Keep the ses-sions short and fun, even if you only do one nail per day, reserving the very best treats for rewarding the manicure sessions. Keep styptic powder handy in case you make a mistake. It’s available in pet supply stores.

When it comes to your dogs ears, regular cleaning will keep them smell-ing fresh. Using a cotton ball moist-ened with ear cleanser, swab out dirt and wax. For dirtier ears, fl ood the ear with ear cleanser, let your dog shake, then clean out visible areas with a cot-ton ball. If your dog behaves as if ear cleaning hurts or if the inner ear looks red or infl amed, there’s a possibility of infection, call your veterinarian.

Editors note: Diana welcomes your questions on grooming; please email her at [email protected] or by mail at:

Pet JournalAttn: Grooming your Pet3120 S Business Dr Ste 270Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524

Litterbox Problem SolutionsWhat Every Cat Owner Should know About the Solution of Literbox Problems

from Catsinternatiol.orgHave your cat examined by a vet-

erinarian for a physical problem even if there are no obvious symptoms. (Some problems can only be diagnosed through testing). Be sure to mention Kitty’s urination and defecation habits. If a cat’s elimination is painful, it may associate the litterbox with pain and choose to eliminate elsewhere. When the cat is healthy again, a careful rein-troduction to the box will be necessary.

1. Carefully check the 10 steps for preventing litterbox problems men-tioned previously. Perhaps the solu-tion is as easy as adding more lit-terboxes, cleaning more frequently, or changing the brand of litter. Try to accommodate Kitty’s preferences for litterbox location (by placing litterboxes where the “accidents” occurred) and litterbox substrate whenever possible. Special consid-eration should be given to declawed cats as paw sensitivity may be the cause for litterbox avoidance and kitty may require a box or tray with-out litter.

2. Never punish the cat for eliminating outside of its litterbox. Housesoiling

occurs when the litterbox, its con-tents, or its location is offensive to the cat or when the cat is stressed by the environment. Punishment only increases the cat’s stress. HOUSESOILING IS NEVER DONE TO SPITE THE OWNER.

3. If a health issue or aversion to the litterbox can be ruled out, consider that the problem could be anxiety-related. Has there been a change in the household? Any intrusion on the cat’s territory, whether hu-man, animal, or even a new piece of furniture, can cause a cat to feel threatened, insecure, and stressed. This may result in his need to mark his territory. This is usually accom-plished by spraying urine on verti-cal surfaces, or less frequently, by squatting and urinating or defecat-ing on horizontal surfaces. The more cats in the household, the more likely that one or more of them will spray.

4. Try to relieve or eliminate the source of the cat’s anxiety. (For ex-ample, pull the drapes so that Kitty cannot view the antics of the tom

cat next door.) If the environmen-tal cause that triggers the territo-rial behavior cannot be identifi ed or eliminated, consult with an experi-enced feline behavior counselor.

5. Whatever the cause for the inap-propriate elimination, a brief con-fi nement period may be necessary in order to clean the soiled areas, place deterrents in these spots, and to purchase more litterboxes or new litter. The confi nement room should be comfortable and equipped with two litterboxes, fresh food and water(not near the litterboxes!) and a bed and toys. Visit Kitty regularly, but don’t let him out until the home environment has been cleaned and the litterbox situation has been im-proved. (Please note that extended periods of confi nement may be det-rimental to the retraining process.)

6. In order to thoroughly clean the urine-soaked areas, an ultraviolet light may be used to identify the problem spots and a strong enzy-matic cleaner should be used to saturate and neutralize the affected areas. The Equalizer is highly effec-

tive and is available at many veteri-nary clinics. (It can also be ordered directly from Revival Animal Health via their web site or by calling them at 1-800-786-4751 - Item # 29-210)

7. To repel kitty from previously soiled areas, cover them with solid air fresheners (preferably a citrus scent) or a mini-motion detector (available from Radio Shack--Cat.No.49-425). When the carpet is dry, a vinyl carpet runner (spike side up!) can be placed over the problem ar-eas. Cats are very location-oriented so deterrents should be left in place for at least six weeks after kitty has been using the litterbox regularly to make sure that old habits have been broken.

Solving housesoiling problems is possible--with patience, persistence, and a systematic plan for retraining. If you would like help determining the cause or treatment for an inappropriate elimination problem, call Cats Interna-tional at 262-375-8852.

Humane Association at: 920.849.2390, by email at: [email protected] or you may visit their website: www.eastshoreha.org.

Fond Du Lac Humane Society of Fond Du Lac, WI is looking for:

• Dog Needs• Kong’s and kong rubber balls• Dog toys• Peanut butter• Cheese whiz• Plain yogurt• Dog Treats• Easy-walk Harnesses (all sizes)• Durable Leashes• Kuranda dog beds (check our website)• Any dog related items - • new or used

• Cat Needs• Kitty Litter (non-clumping)• Purina Cat and Kitten Chow• Chicken or Turkey baby food (human)• Toys and Cat trees• Kitten milk replacer• Any cat or kitten related items - new or used

• Small Animal Needs• Pellet rabbit food• Timothy Hay• Bedding & Litter (no pine or cedar please)• Any small animal related items - new or used

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

To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Fond Du Lac Humane Society at: 920.922.8873 or visit their website: www.fonddulachumanesociety.org.

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

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


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• Rabbit pellets (no fruit or seed mix)• Rechargeable AA batteries, with charger• Scissors• Soft Dog Toys• Staples• Steno notepads• Stretch & “Scratch” cardboard scratching

pads• Swiffer Dusters• Timothy hay• Toilet paper• Vinyl (non-latex) gloves• Wild birdseed

To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Ozaukee Humane Society at: 262.377.7580, by email at: [email protected] or you may visit their website: www.ozaukeehumane.org.

The Sheboygan County Humane Society of She-boygan, WI is looking for:• Monetary donations• Gift cards for gas• Gift cards for pet supplies• Gift cards from retail stores• Cat toys• Canned cat food• Kitty litter (non-clumping)• Litter pans• Litter scoops• Laundry soap• Non-clorox bleach• Dish detergent• Paper towel• Scotch scrubbing pads• Rawhide chews for dogs• Dog toys and tennis balls• Science diet pet foods• Copy paper• Offi ce supplies• Foster Homes• Volunteers

To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Sheboygan County Humane Society at: 920.458.2012 or visit their website at: www.mySCHS.com.

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

◊ New or working Dehumidifiers◊ New or working Chest Freezers◊ Postage stamps◊ Thick “Welding” leather gloves (should go to

the elbow)◊ Eraser board markers◊ Heating Pads with temp adjustment◊ Gift Cards (Walmart, Office Max, Fleet Farm,

Menards, Gas Cards)◊ Toner for printers: ● HP DeskJet 990cse #78 - color ● HP DeskJet 990cse #45 - black ● HP #28 - Tricolor ● HP #27 - Black ● HP LaserJet 2200d #96A - black To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Washing-ton County Humane Society at: 262.677.0388, by email at: [email protected] or visit there website at:www.washingtoncountyhumane.org.

Section 2.2:Animal Rescues & Shelters

Furry Bottoms Rescue of Plymouth, WI is looking for:• 4 - 4-shelve storage units on wheels

To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Furry Bottoms Rescue at: 920.449.5084, by email at: [email protected] or visit their web-site: www.furrybottomsrescue.com.

All Animal Rescue Center project of the Eastern Wisconsin Herpetological Society & Rescue of Plymouth, WI is looking for:• Reptile Cage Thermostats• Storage Space• Cargo Tailers• Livestock Trailers• Tow behind RV• Mini Van or Full Size Van• Kennel Fencing• Commercial/Large Capacity Washers/Dryers• Chest Freezers/Walk-in Coolers• Animal Control Equipment• Offi ce Furniture• Gift Cards for Hardware or Home Improv-

ment Stores• Lumber and 3/4” Plywood• Cash Donations

To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the EWHSR at: 920.207.5642, by email at: [email protected] or visit their website: www.allanimalrescuecenter.com.

Mecca’s Pit Bull Rescue of Sheboygan, WI is looking for:• Paper towels• Lysol Spray• Dog toys• Puppy food - moist and dry• Bowls• Leashes• Collars• Volunteers• Wisconsin Foster Homes

To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Mecca’s Pit Bull Rescue at: 920.627.6727, by email at: [email protected] or visit there website at: www.meccapitbullrescue.com.

Two Left Paws of Sheboygan, WI is looking for:• Dog/Cat food

(Evo, Fromm, Wellnes, Feliade, Canide)• Canned wet food (any kind)• Clumping litter (any kind, non-sented)• Litter scoops• Puppy pads• Dog/Cat treats• Dog/Cat toys• Dog/Cat beds• Towels

Section 1:Individual/Family Classifi edsSection 1.1: Puppies for Sale

HavaMalt Pups non shed darlings ready for for-ever homes. Vet checked, shots, both parents on site, $600. Call 262.424.3238

AKC Gordon Setter Pups Ready for forever home. Champion show blood lines. Vet checked, shots, wormed, dew claws removed. Both parents on site. 920-757-5699/920-213-7440

Section 2:Humane Societies & Animal Rescues/Shelters Needs Lists

Section 2.1: Humane Societies

Eastshore Humane Association of Chilton, WI is looking for:• Non-scoopable Cat Litter• Purina Cat Chow -or-• Purina Complete• Purina Dog Chow• Laundry Detergent

To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Eastshore

EASTSHORE HUMANE ASSOCIATION COLLECTS WEIGHT CIRCLES FROM PURINA

CAT AND DOG FOOD PRODUCTS

Please help out by sending us the weight circles. The Purina products include: Purina dog and cat food products such as Pro Plan, Purina One, Purina Cat Chow & Kitten Chow, Kit ‘N Kaboodle, Happy Cat, Purina Veteri-nary Diets.

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

• Paper towels• Disposable gloves• Kennels• Cages• Live traps for Small Animals• Fleet Farm gift cards

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

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Evie from page 14.

The smiles on their faces told me they were loving this game. Before I had a chance to linger on the thought of what to do next, I round the bend in the road to see several cars coming up the hill and Evie is now in the middle of the road, still running. As I pick up my pace I let out one more scream E-V-I-EEEEE! At this point I wasn’t sure if I picked up speed because I was running down hill or pure adrenalin. The fi rst car stopped, the second car stopped and there was Evie wagging her tail at the driver’s door thinking she was the cutest little dog on the planet. Evie sees me coming and decides she just might be in trouble and begins to dance around the road. I step on her line to pick it up at the same time I am mouthing THANK YOU to the driv-er. She did not look pleased or even hu-mored at the sight of a gasping 55 year old woman running bare foot with rolled up jeans screaming down the middle of the road with two dogs at her side and ahead of her the smallest dog creat-ing the scene. Barely breathing, I then notice the other two are meandering around holding up traffi c and attempted to call them to my side. The second car was my neighbor who stopped making a comment on the style of dogs I had. It was a far cry from huskies to this mixed pack. He smiled when I said between breaths, “Fosters.” As he began to drive away, I noticed he had stopped at the top of the hill; there in the middle of the road was Angel. Oh Lord, will this ever end? I said to myself. A-N-G-EEEE-LLLLL get out of the road!!!! She sees me, her tail wags and trots to me.

This is what I learned, I can still run but I need to work on my lung capacity AND Evie does not deserve me. She needs someone who will roller blade or run with her. Her sharp mind and en-ergetic body needs a human to match her’s. My assessment, the toilet training is a result of an inactive mind and body and I am not the person for the job.

Fostering is an amazing and re-warding aspect of my life. I love each and every dog that comes through my doors. This experience is a lesson for all of us who foster or for those ques-tioning if they could; you are not ev-ery dog’s perfect family. Helping them to fi nd their perfect family is what this work is all about. Evie is still waiting for her forever home through Furry Bottoms Rescue and remains with me. Royal however has found his forever home. If anybody is wondering, we have not attempted fetch outside again.

I will be co-teaching with Dr. Dan Huber and therapist Pam Kachelmeier at the UW Sheboygan, Wednesday eve-nings in October 2011. Fee is $65.00 For more information please contact me at 920 892-6180 or by email at [email protected].


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