Las Vegas Pet Scene Magazine, September-October 2012

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Dedicated To Las Vegas Pets And The People Who Love Them

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Matthew Brooks, DVM Linda Fredericks Deborah Gwynn Kathy Schreur Gail Mayhugh

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Happy 1st Year Annivesary!

Looking back a year ago to our “premiere issue” we said that we were excited to offer pet owners an interesting and educational resource; a high-quality publication that will be a valuable asset to pet owners and lovers. Completing one year of business is definitely a milestone in any business endeavor. It is an excellent time to reflect on our mission and vision and review our goals and plans. It is also a time to celebrate “our” accomplishments. The accomplishments truly belong to all of us. Each issue represents the combined efforts of so many people. It is becoming more than a publication or resource - it is becoming a platform for our shared passion – pets. It is in partnership with our readers, advertisers, rescue & adoption groups, volunteers, pet owners and fosters, and pet lovers that we are able to publish Las Vegas Pet Scene Magazine.

Our last comment in the Welcome letter in our 1st issue was: We hope you enjoy our magazine as much as we have enjoyed creating it. We look forward to accomplishing our goals and to the experiences we will enjoy along the way. One year later we still enjoy creating it and we are still enjoying the experiences. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

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CAT TIPS

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ringing a new pet into your family is not always as easy as it sounds.

Cats are no exception. While your cat may experience anxiety about its new surroundings and the new people in its life, you and your family will be learning your cat’s personality, its habits, and its behaviors. This always takes a little time, along with patience and understanding on the part of the family.

Here are a few tips which may help make all of your lives more manageable and fulfilling with your new feline family-member: THE LITTER BOX:

If your cat is “missing” the litter box, there are several easy solutions that may help. All cat litter is not the same. If you have recently changed the brand or type of cat litter you’ve been using, your kitty may not approve. Try to avoid using litter that is overly dusty or fragrant. Changing the litter more frequently may also help. If you have multiple cats, you need to have multiple litter boxes. The rule is one cat per litter box plus an overflow litter box. Location of the litter box may also be an issue. Try different locations, keeping in mind that most cats prefer a somewhat quiet, private area like a bathroom or a laundry room. You may have to try several different locations. A trip to the veterinarian may be necessary as well, to determine if there is a medical issue. If your cat is not spayed or neutered, now is the time to get that done.

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NEW BABY: The addition of a new baby into your family will be an adjustment for everyone, your cat included. After given some time to adjust, this can be a beneficial time for your child and cat to learn the importance of gentleness and trust together. Additionally, exposure to cats at a young age can help a child develop resistance to allergens and asthma.

MOVING: It is important that you plan ahead when looking for a new place. You need to ask the right questions to determine if all members of your family will be welcome in the new home – including your cat. When looking for a new home, ask if pets are allowed before signing a lease. Most places allow pets but may require a security deposit.

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pet health Gastric Dilation with Volvulus Commonly Called Bloat By: Matthew Brooks, DVM Town Center Animal Hospital • 3565 S. Town Center Drive • Las Vegas, NV 89135

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Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV), commonly called bloat, is an emergency medical condition that is seen most commonly in large and giant breed dogs. This is a life-threatening situation that occurs when the stomach fills with gas and/or food, expands, and then rotates, trapping gas inside the stomach. As pressure in the stomach builds up and cannot be released, the stomach can twist within the abdomen. Once this occurs, the blood supply to the stomach and spleen is compromised and the tissue becomes necrotic (dies) leading to bacteria being released into the abdomen. Expansion of the stomach also has a serious effect on the heart and lungs, causing difficulty breathing and abnormal heart rhythm. Most dogs will go into shock soon after the signs of GDV are seen. Death can occur within a matter of hours (or less).

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raised platform, feeding more frequently with smaller portion sizes, and withholding exercise for several hours after eating. These methods have not been proven so bloat could still occur.

The good news is veterinarians can prevent this terrible disease with a procedure called a gastropexy. A gastropexy is where the stomach is attached to the body wall to prevent the rotation of the stomach when the stomach fills with gas. The procedure can be performed by either traditional surgery or minimally invasive techniques that are being utilized in human surgery.

GDV is a terrible life-threatening disease that gives minimal warning. If you know animals that are at risk for this condition please take precautions. Doing so will have life saving consequences.

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Get to know some of our senior dogs. These sweethearts would have been put to sleep had we not stepped in. Now they are looking for their Fur-ever homes.

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He found himself in a high kill shelter with severe ear infections. He was to be euthanized for this.

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He was dumped in the high kill shelter when his owner died. He was to be euthanized for being morbidly obese.

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If you cannot handle responsibility of ownership, perhaps you would consider providing a foster home for senior dogs which are harder to place into permanent homes.

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NUTRITION FOR ALLERGY PLAGUED DOGS wy hG a r ebo

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What I’ve found is that there are very few dog foods available that target a sensitive animal. Most processed foods contain multiple protein sources. Red meat formulas often contain chicken, eggs, and/or salmon. Chicken formulas often contain salmon products and multiple poultry products.

With the allergy testing we do on a daily basis, we’ve found several common ingredients that can produce ill effects.

One of the most common is rice. Unbelievable as is sounds, rice is largely a culprit in candida overgrowth, excess yeast issues, itching and skin blisters. Whether it’s the hard to digest chemical makeup of the rice or the external contaminants of non organic rice is not clear. Rice is one of the most toxic

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We’ve also found is that if a dog has become sensitive to certain foods, salmon can exacerbate the problem. This does not mean a life sentence in most cases. When a dog becomes hyper sensitive, it’s very important to eliminate certain ingredients from the diet completely for a minimum of 6 months. Rebuilding the immune system is critical. When a dog gets to the hyper allergenic stage, the immune system is stressed and health issues are compounded daily. Herbs like Astragalus can help rebuild a stressed immune system very quickly and get a dog on the road to recovery. Adding coconut

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Replacing proteins from meat with grain is just not in the dogs’ best interest. Your dog also needs a healthy dose of calcium every day.

Good old fashioned bones do the trick and dogs still love them.

Many of the local pet food and supply stores have very knowledgeable staff in this area. They can help people find just the right packaged food for their dogs. They are very skilled at reading allergy reports if one is available.

oil, which is an antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial, is a very inexpensive way to guard against virus, yeast overgrowth and parasites.

Another thing to keep in mind for multiple dogs families is that all dogs are not created equal. What is great for one dog might just be making another dog quite miserable. If your dog(s) is having issues, it’s a good idea to find out where the problem lies. Sometimes the process of elimination works, sometimes not so much.

If you have a dog with serious sensitivities you might have to go the home cooked route for a while. Including fresh meats and bones, fruits and vegetables straight from the grocery store or farm is a great way to know exactly what your dog is eating.

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Animal Rescue Includes All Domesticated Animals

Please do not forget the species who people often overlook or fail to think about when they consider adding a rescued animal to their family.

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Rich emotional rewards and lifelong experiences can await those who are willing and able to welcome rescued animals of all shapes, sizes, and personalities into their homes and make lifetime commitments to them being members of their family.

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In April 2011, Arbor, a stray on the streets of Las Vegas without a family or a place to call home, was impounded at the Lied Animal Shelter. At only a year old Arbor knew she still had so much life to live and was hoping someone would take notice. Wanting to adopt, her parents, Jennifer and Bryce Henderson, visited the shelter that spring day hoping to find a life long companion. They walked from kennel to kennel, engaging various dogs, when they came across a black, white chested Border Collie mix. They had the shelter staff take her out so they could interact with her, and the three instantly connected. She was spayed the following day and brought home.

Arbor’s high intelligence and eagerness to learn soon became apparent, mastering basic and advanced obedience as well as learning a variety of tricks with ease. Jennifer thought it would be fun to try something a little different... painting. “With lots of positive reinforcement she took to it right away,” says Jennifer.

Since then, Arbor has seen her life make a total transformation going from stray to a local celebrity. Her talents have been featured on Good Morning America, yahoo.com, abcnews.com, AOL’s pawnation.com and most of the local news stations.

Through her heARTwork for Aid project Arbor sells her paintings to raise money for various animal organizations locally and across the country while raising awareness about important animal issues.

She recently auctioned one of her pieces on eBay for $453.00 while educating people about the use of gas chambers as a method of euthanasia. 100% of the net proceeds were donated to an animal advocacy group in North Carolina that still operates a gas chamber at their county shelter.

“It’s interesting to watch her masterpieces unfold as she holds the paintbrush in her mouth swishing, dotting and swirling the canvas,” says Jennifer. Sometimes people have even commented seeing images in her paintings. “After a live painting demo on KLAS news numerous people approached us wanting to see the dolphin painting,” says Bryce. “Sure enough, when we went back and looked, there it was.”

In addition to painting, Arbor has become Vegas’ unofficial ambassadog. Through her Facebook page, “Go Vegas Dog,” she shares pictures of herself at dog friendly Las Vegas locations and events. She also enjoys creating doggie cam videos that show people what Vegas is like from a dog’s eye view. Arbor likes to keep her Facebook page fun and entertaining, but also informative about animal issues. In the near future she will be holding a contest where you can win a limo ride around Las Vegas with Arbor the Go Vegas Dog!

Arbor hopes her story will inspire others to adopt when looking for their next companion animal.

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Remember when you were begging for a pet of your own - you promised you would take good care of your pet. You anticipated all the fun you and your dog, cat, hamster, rabbit or bird would have. Now you have to keep your promise and take good care of your pet.

It is really important to know what pets need to be happy and healthy. Here are few of their needs: FOOD – Your pet needs to be fed at least once or twice a day.

Learn all you can about their diet and feeding schedule. Also, it is important for them to have a quiet and safe place to eat.

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The Springs Preserve…

The Real Wildlife and Nightlife of Las Vegas

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The Origen Museum features the Living Collections exhibit which includes many native mammals, reptiles and invertebrates. These exhibits show how desert animals adapt to survive the extreme temperatures of the Mojave and include desert tortoises, kangaroo rats, pocket gophers, and Gila monsters as well as other wildlife. Exhibits within the Natural Mojave Gallery allow visitors to get up-close and personal as well as learn how these amazing creatures have adapted to the harsh and arid climate of the Mojave. Animal feeding experiences and tours are offered every weekend.

Those of us who live in the southwest know this region is home to some amazing animal habitats. The Springs Preserve offers a unique environment where animals can be seen up-close and in action through live animal shows and demonstrations presented twice daily on weekends and holidays. Across the Springs Preserve Park, one may observe ground squirrels, nine different species of lizards and insects of many types including tarantulas and the hairy scorpion. A roadrunner perhaps will zoom by, or you’ll spot a phainopepla foraging for mistletoe berries, or a bobcat may also come into focus. Desert cottontails can be viewed from a domed window beneath their habitat.

You can also view a harvester ant colony in three interconnected terrariums and a grotto where Gila monsters dwell.

Year round the Springs Preserve offers many amazing opportunities to learn first- hand about the animals that share our desert home. From viewing wildlife along the trails to permanent live animal exhibits, live animal shows, traveling exhibits and classes, the Springs Preserve offers opportunities to understand the animals of the Mojave and illuminates the animal world around us.

Visit us at www.springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700 for more information about the real wildlife and nightlife of Las Vegas.

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Bandit, a 3-year old Chihuahua, was orphaned when both of his elderly parents died. No one in the family was able to take him so he found a temporary home with us. He’s loving and sweet; he gets along great with older children and other dogs. Bandit is great company; he loves to walk and would love to join you on your walks. He would be great as an only dog if you’re looking for that special one to share your life with. He would, however, be the perfect dog to add to an existing family of dogs.

Mr. Bean

Snowy is a stunning bull terrier/dalmatian mix.

She is about 1.5 years old. Snowy was born deaf but that doesn’t keep her from living life to the fullest.

She has learned to communicate with humans through handsignals, body language and energy.

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And, of course, Ottis, my love who longs for a family with kids. Whenever Ottis sees a family with kids he will not budge. He longingly looks at the family and wonders if they might be his furever family. He wants to be a part of a loving family. He can be a handful because he doesn’t get out much, however, he quickly calms down. His trainer, Danny, will spend a few hours with you and show you what a great dog he is. Is your family looking for a loving dog – Ottis might be the one for you!

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Dog Daze of Summer • Desert Breeze Outdoor Water Park – 8275 W. Spring Mountain Rd. Bring your pooch for a dip and you can relax by the pool! Raffles & Pet Contests!

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VVDOC Presents… The AKC’s 10th Annual Responsible Dog Ownership Day From 6pm to 9pm • The District at Green Valley Ranch – 2240 Village Walk, Henderson This event will include obedience, rally and agility demos. Dogs are welcome! www.VVDOC.org

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1st Annual Vegas Pawcasso Charity Art Auction From 6pm to 9pm • Pet’ographic – 2525 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy #150 This wonderful evening of Silent & Live Auction, entertainment, food & spirits.

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Family, Fur & Fun Festival • Benefits the Nevada’s SPCA humane education programs.

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Halloween Costume Contest From 10am to 12pm • Paw Prints Pet Supplies – 1000 N. Green Valley Pkwy #520 Please join the store for some Halloween fun, treats and a costume contest (for the dogs).

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21st

Las Vegas Metro Police K-9 Trials • This event is FREE to the public.

From 8am to 5pm • The Orleans Arena – 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. K-9 units from all over the United States return to the Orleans Arena to compete!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25TH TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28th

Best Friends Animal Society No More Homeless Pets National Conference • Rio Hotel & Casino

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Nevada Wild Fest • Rio Hotel & Casino Southern Nevada’s Music Festival and Fair is bringing in the biggest State Fair Carnival Experience to the Las Vegas valley. Benefits the Lili Claire Foundation. www.NevadaWildFest.com

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Does your dog greet you with body wagging, tail thumping, and a joyous You’re home!! Ready to go? I’m ready to go!! Lets go!! Does your dog have excess energy to burn? Love to chase balls? Enjoys being around other dogs and their humans? Then your dog may be a Flyball dog!

box which the sport is based around.

The Flyball box is basically a tennis ball launching system. The sport involves teams of four dogs working in a relay on an indoor or outdoor course. The course consists of four hurdles placed 10 feet apart with a Flyball box at the end. There are two racing lanes sideby-side. The dogs race to the end of the course and pounce on the springloaded box which releases a tennis ball for the dog to catch. They then race back, jumping the hurdles again. Once the dog passes the start line, the next

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dog is released to show off his or her skills. These matches are accomplished with fanfare and a cacophony of sight, sound, and excitement that is thrilling to experience. To see this sport in action, go to: YouTube.com and type “What is Flyball?” You will be highly entertained and informed after watching a few of the videos posted.

Teams are generally registered with the North American Flyball Association (NAFA), which as of June had registered 214 breeds with 24,336 dogs, or the United Flyball League International Inc. (U-Fli), which was founded as an alternative to NAFA rules and sanctions. Flyball spans not only the United States, but also has a huge audience in countries such as Australia, Canada, South America, Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United Kingdom.

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sport drive, large or small, this sport may be just what the puppy ordered.

Jennifer welcomes you to come watch the Fly’N Aces practice. Some of the other Nevada teams are Rude Dogs West, Atomic Dogs, Vegas Velocity, and RDWs West Coast Syndicate.

Flyball is an exciting team sport, not only for the dogs, but for their humans. It is a great way to meet people and socialize your dog. It is also a wonderful family sport. Jennifer has seen children as young as six running their dogs. Meets are held all across the country. What a great way to spend quality time with your loved ones, dogs and humans. The next meet is October 27th & 28th at Washington County Fairgrounds in Hurricane, Utah, followed shortly by another meet here in Las Vegas. Check out the teams on their websites and become a part of this fascinating culture!

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Save a Life – Adopt a Pet Adopt • Foster • Sponsor • Volunteer • Donate • Educate

Everyone can do something, large or small, to help save a life.

Pomeranian – This adorable little guy is about 11 years old and in need of a loving home with very special people. He is awfully friendly and sweet and will make a loyal companion. He is blind and diabetic…requires insulin. Who has a heart big enough to fit this little guy inside?

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Our Dad has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and it breaks his heart that he will have to say goodbye to his girls and let us move on. As we have been together since puppies we are too bonded and need to find a home together. We are two seven year old English Cockers who are very well behaved, love everybody including other dogs.

We are spayed, up-to-date on shots, and micro-chipped.

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Corky is probably the sweetest dog I have ever met. We believe she is a sort of Sharpei/ Shepherd mix. Her personality is loving and friendly and all she wants is the same in return.

She’s between 6-8 yrs. old. She does well with older children but not other dogs or cats :) Her adoption fee is reduced to $60 if someone can take this sweet girl into their home!

Come meet her today!!

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Ottis is a 1 year old Red Nosed Pitt. He is neutered, chipped and up to date on all his shots. He longs for a family with kids… no matter where we are and he sees a family with kids, he will not move.

He is a handfull because he does not get out much but he calms down fast. His trainer Danny will spend a few hours with you and show you what a great dog he is.

“Did someone say Playtime?” Krista is fun, full of energy, spunk, charisma and personality. She adjusts quickly to any situation, and just loves toys. She can carry on a conversation with you and loves attention. She will do well in a home with other cats and even calm, friendly dogs.

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Sadie is an active & happy 7 yr. old English Springer Spaniel. She spent a lot of time alone in her backyard… bored, she climbed the fence and ran to a park. When she saw Animal Control, she would run home. She came into Senior Spaniel Rescue. She plays ball & tug-a-war with her Springer foster sister. A bonus....she TALKS... it’s the Springer talk ( wooo wooo woooo). She is looking for a home with another dog or two.

Hi, I am a 1 yr. old Lab/Heeler Mix. I was homeless and living on my own for several months at Cottonwood Cove.

I am shy because I haven’t had much human contact but I can love you if given the chance.

I am the most wonderful boy.

Do you have another dog I can play with? I LOVE other dogs! Please note that I need a special family that has time and patience, but I’m worth it!

Sadie

Springer Spaniel Rescue marys111@earthlink.net or call Mary 300-2808 www.seniorspaniels.org

Groucho is a beautiful large, gentle, Maine Coon mix. He’s 6 years old and weighs 16 lbs. He loves to be pet, brushed and have his ears played with.

He was named Groucho because of his mustache, no reflection on his super sweet, mellow disposition.

He longs for a loving, forever home, other mellow cats ok.

Groucho

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Mr. Toad is a male pit bull, about 4-5 yrs. old. He was found wandering the streets of Las Vegas. He is full of life & has tons of love to give. He likes to take walks and spend time with his humans. He would be great for a home with teenagers or anyone who has a lot of energy.

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Motivated by the tragic events of “9/11” and the heroic acts that followed at home and abroad, Las Vegas-based Horses4Heroes was created in 2006 to say “thank you” to the men and women whose daily sacrifices keep us safe and free, by making it possible for these heroes and their families to ride a horse.

Today, Horses4Heroes, through its growing national network of kid-friendly, family friendly facilities in 43 states and Canada, offers affordable horseback riding programs that emphasize fun and safe activities with horses for all ages. Participants learn valuable leadership and teamwork skills, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love of horses! The organization serves families of all servicemen and servicewomen, Veterans, First Responders and other heroes in Las Vegas and in communities across the country.

Here in Las Vegas, program participants enjoy affordable lessons, attend open houses, play days, summer camps, and participate in local horse shows. The following Health and wellness programs are offered: Back in the Saddle for adult men and women; Stay Strong for families and individuals in crisis; 8H9H10: Ride to Win: A four-week social skills workshop for kids in grades 3-5, this program partners 8, 9 and 10-year-olds with 8th, 9th and 10th graders and uses horses to teach important social and life skills that will help prepare them for middle school, high school and beyond. Operation Free Ride: This program offers weekly free, guided horseback riding sessions for all family members. Serves all active duty servicemen and servicewomen, veterans who just want to ride a horse, or hang out on the ranch playing with the dogs, goats, sheep and rabbits.

Lt. Col Richard Hampt, USMC Ret., an Iraqi War veteran, his sisters Hannah Sanchez, Antonia Best and Cali and Champ Best.

The entire family enjoys horseback riding activities at a participating facility in Las Vegas.

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Rescue Success Story…

This is Dolly Rebecca which is Dolly Parton’s birth name.

She came to our home by means of a concerned third party. She is “paralyzed” in her back legs due to either a birth defect or an injury sustained shortly after birth. She also has a broken tail.

We received a call from a groomer who found her in a back yard abandoned to fend for her self. The groomer could not tell the back of her from the front of her. Since being in our care she has improved “1,000+ percent”.

Now that she has her wheels and can get around she has no idea that she is handicapped.

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Vision Impaired Pet Recently, my 13-year-old sheltie, Maddy, went blind quite quickly.

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1. Soften all of the corners in

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unsecure exits or areas where they can fall, like a sunken room. Instead of a plain baby gate I found a beautiful iron doggie gate from Frontage.

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sight and is sleeping on the bed or sofa, you need to help them with their depth perception. There must be a contrast from where they are to the floor. I added contrast with lighting and pattern. In my bedroom, I placed rope lighting underneath the bed. It gave a soft glow and didn’t bother us at all.

In my family room I have an ottoman coffee table, so I made a slipcover in a contrasting fabric from the floor. It has to be a dramatic contrast so I’d suggest a bold print.

If you have a regular coffee, first I’d suggest moving it. I found she jumped farther out than before. Then add an

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area rug for the contrast. It doesn’t have to be a room size rug, just large enough for the front legs to sit on the rug to keep it from looking like a throw rug.

4. To help her find the back door, I

put area rugs inside and outside the door. I found they needed to be the same, but also a completely different texture from any others in the house, otherwise she got confused.

5. And this should go without saying,

but I will, do not move anything around. Even though things have been in the same place for 13 years it's hard to remember how to get there when you can't see. I tried it myself so I could see what she was experiencing and I bumped many times along the way.

They need to learn how to map their area and be able to get through the house and to their bed and food by themselves.

We all have to make adjustments when our pet’s lives change.

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