Northshore Pet

Fall/Winter 2014 - 2015 Issue 1

Northshore Pet

MAGAZINE

16 Gift Guide

‘Tis the season for pets and their people.

20 Pet Treats Organic Baking for your pet.

34 Directory

Local Guide to all things pet.

26 organic pet

Adjust your pet’s diet for optimum health.

Pet Insurance Guide

Seasonal Allergies?

Awesome Gift Guide

Assessing health coverage

Fall is the season for Itchy

Great gifts for lucky pets.

for your pets.

skin and watery eyes.

Holiday Hazards Our quck reference guide to

On the cover

holiday pet safety

Seasonal Allergies / Page 29

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Pet Insurance Guide / Page 28

holiday stuff

18

about food

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Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Comfort Treats

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Special Needs Pets

14 Traveling with Pets

Innovation and support make living

To grandmother’s house and back.

with special needs pets much easier.

Stress free travel with pets.

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The Fabulous Guinea Pig

15 Travel Sickness in Dogs

Sensitive, social, singers perfect

for small spaces.

Help for pets with travel sickness.

Your pet not a happy traveler?

10 Northshore Dog Parks

16

Doggie Dental Care

News and reviews of local dog

The how and why of cleaning

parks.

your pets teeth.

12 Holiday Pet Hazards

26 Organic Pet

And a few helpers to keep your pet

safe this season.

The scoop on organic pet food with DIY food recipe exclusively from

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27 DIY Organic Pet Food 34 Business Directory

Make your own pet food with organic Easily find the pet goods and ingredients.

services you need on the northshore.

28 About Pet Insurance

Is it worth it? How to shop for it.

29 Pet Allergies

Sneezing? Itching? Could be seasonal

43 Calendar of Events

allergies.

30 Dietary Supplements for Pets

What is good and what is not.

32 Antioxidants for Older Pets

Good for you, good for you pet.

Local and seasonal upcoming pet

event on the Northshore.

45 Local Pet Photos Highlighting some of our local pet

citizens.

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Northshore Pet Magazine Publisher Carole E. Vest beth@nolapet.com Art director Michael Coleman mike@nolapet.com EDITOR- IN - CHIEF Rick Coleman CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rick Coleman Jerry Brock DESIGNERS Beth Vest Michael Coleman

Editor’s welcome Welcome to the inaugural issue of Northshore Pet Magazine, the only publication in Louisiana dedicated to the local pet community. It is only fitting that our first issue come at the holiday season, a time when people seek the comfort and warmth of friends and family, and as any pet owner can tell you, family includes their pets.

Today’s pet owners express an unprecedented level of care in choosing products and services for their family pets. As such, we strive to reflect

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that care by bringing together pets, people and

BUSINESS MANAGER Christy Penton

that community. This focus includes local rescue

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the local businesses and services that make up and shelter organizations who work so tirelessly to help so many in our region.

As we work to connect our vibrant pet communities across the region, we hope that our readers find our directory and features such as our holiday gift guide and recipe pages fun and useful.

Carole “Beth” Vest Carole “Beth” Vest, Publisher, beth@nolapet.com

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Animal Legends

The Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas” has 23 birds named in it!

In Bolivia, people attend the Mass of the Rooster on Christmas eve. The first animal to herald Jesus’ birth.

Holidays, cheer and furry family

An unwed Polish woman would step out her door and listen for a barking dog. The direction that

This year, 63% of dog owners and 58% of cat

she hears the dog is where her

owners will leave something under the tree for

husband will come from.

their pets. As part of our efforts to encourage

people to shop local and towards helping our

European legend says on Christmas

readers to select gifts for pet’s and pet owners,

Eve, at the toll of midnight, animals

we have included our version of the pet products

are gifted the faculty of human

wish list and gift guide. Many of these gifts are

speech for one hour.

available locally and we encourage everyone to shop locally and support the many hard working

In Ukraine, legend says a poor

businesses that strive to bring our local pets the

women awoke Christmas morning

very best in products and services. Please stop by

and found spiders had decorated

your local pet store, groomer and day care facil-

her tree with web. When sun light

ity for you pet needs this season. We wish all our

hit them, they turned to silver and

readers a Merry Christmas , Happy Holidays and

gold.

a great new year.

In Iceland a fearsome and legendary beast, the Yule cat, eats lazy children! who do not finish their chores

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Living with Special Needs Pets New innovations and plenty of support can help.

Caring for a special needs pet has it’s challenges and it’s rewards. These pets

experience as they age

new innovations that can

can also affect your pets.

help with everything from

Pets experiencing mo-

blindness to mobility. For

need the love and care of

bility issues and balance

instance, cataract surgery

special people and in terms

problems will sometimes

is becoming more com-

of rescue are the hardest

show some hesitancy to

mon for older dogs. In the

pets to place. For pet own-

walk on hard floors, Cats

past it was common for

ers with aging, ill, disabled

can suffer balance issues

dogs to simply go blind as

or injured pets there are

and fall from high places

they aged, now, a simple

new innovations and medi-

where they are used to

surgery can prevent blind-

cal discoveries to help make

climbing, leading to bro-

ness. Special wheelchair

the job easier.

ken limbs and other types

carts and slings help pet

of injuries.

missing limbs, or para-

Aging is not strictly a disability but can be accom-

Other mobility issues

panied by many disabling

occur from accidents. Res-

conditions. Especially heart-

cue animals are especially

disabled pets now have

breaking is an aged pet

prone to having had acci-

a much higher quality of

who has been turned over

dents. Many of them come

life. Be sure to check the

after many years with one

into rescue because they

resources below for more

family or person. Older pets

have sustained injuries,

information.

lose teeth, develop arthritis,

or illness, and the owners

cataracts, vision problems

can not afford the medical

and blindness, deafness; all

costs.

the things that humans can

Today, there are many

Resources: www.specialneedspets.org www.handicappedpets.com www.entirelypets.com

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lyzed pets to walk again.

With so many options,

Things you Can Do to Help your Disabled Pet •

See your veterinarian. An animal health care professional can recognize symptoms and give the best advice on what action to take.

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Become an expert on the condition. Do your research and see what you can do to help. Stay current on new discoveries that may help your pet.

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Join online support communities. The internet offers thousans of groups, lists and support forums about nearly every condition our there.

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There are many veterinary medical supply houses today that offer every kind of medical device and support products you could need. Check for supplies and new devices that solve common problems and make life easier.

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Take a holistic approach to illness, disability and aging. A good diet, proper health care, appropriate exercise, supplements, even acupuncture and massage go a long way towards easing pain and prolonging a quality life.

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Small animals

should be no openings for cats or other predators to enter.

A high fiber diet and chewing on pieces of natural wood helps keep their teeth worn,

Guinea Pigs Do you have a pet guinea pig or are you considering getting one? Here are a few facts that may interest you.

something that is important to their health.

They should be fed twice a day with guinea pig pellets, hay, and fresh vegetables (except potatoes). Make sure the pellets have vitamin C, as this is necessary for their health. A watering bottle should always be filled and available to them.

Guinea pigs are sweet companions, but

Do you have a pet guinea pig or have you

can become easily stressed and should be

considered having one? Here are a few facts

handled gently. They are social animals and

that may interest you. South American natives

generally get along well with others, so hav-

domesticated guinea pigs, which are really ro-

ing more than one makes them happy if you

dents, in the Andes mountains of Peru, Bolivia

can take care of them, but males and females

and Ecuador around 7000 years ago, though

should not be kept together unless you want

primarily as a food source in that protein poor

new litters, as they breed from three months

area. Obviously, people have became fond of

on!

the cute and lovable little animals, which live

Of course, like dogs and cats, guinea pigs

for five to seven years; eventually they be-

can be neutered.. Neutering can help groups

came pets. Some have short hair, wiry hair, or

of guinea pigs get along better, and prevent

even very long fine hair with myriad coloring.

fighting, especially among males. Addition-

Guinea pigs are best kept in a wooden

ally, spaying or neutering your guinea pigs to

hutch covering about eight feet per animal,

avoid unwanted populations is always ad-

including a large run, filled with interesting

visable. and an indication of responsible pet

objects—pieces of tree wood, boxes, drain

ownership.

pipes, etc.--for exercise and grazing. There should be always be separate nesting and feeding areas, with dust free sawdust litter and straw bedding, which should be changed frequently, at least twice a week. The pets should be shielded from sunlight and have moderate temperatures. Of course, there

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The Fabulous Singing Cavey Guinea pigs like to com-

happy or startled. The

owners say they have heard

municate and will make a

variety of noises range from

their guinea pigs “chip” like

variety of sounds to let you

squeaking to let you know

bird for no apparent reason

know if they are hungry,

they are hungry, to

at all. Over time, you will

purring when they

become accustomed to the

are happy. Mat-

rumbles, squeaks and purrs

ing guinea pigs

that your guinea pig makes.

will rumble when

They have an amazingly

making romantic

well-developed “vocabulary

overtures to poten-

which is just one more of

tial mates and some piggy

their many charms.

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Dog Parks on the North Shore Pelican Bark Park - Mandeville According to the park’s website:; The

Built and donated by Ethan Mayfield as

Pelican Park Bark Park opened in May 2010

his Eagle Scout project. In the summer of

thanks to the ground roots efforts by volun-

2012, lighting was installed to allow the

teers who raised money to make the park

public to use the park in the evenings.

possible. While the District’s Board of Com-

This park usually has plenty of dogs

missioners designated the four acre tract for

running and playing with a friendly atmo-

the park and staffing to construct the park,

sphere and plenty of amenities. “ There are

the funds raised by volunteers paid for fenc-

two generous areas, one for small dogs (un-

ing, water fountains, benches, signage, a ga-

der 25 pounds) and one for large dogs.

zebo and pools. Benches were

Location:

Hours

63350 Pelican Blvd Madneville, LA Phone: (985) 626-7997

Open daily from 7 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Closed for maintenance and flea prevention every first Wednesday of the month and every Tuesday and Friday from 10AM – 12PM for grass cutting

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Pretty Acres Dog Park - Covington

Coming Soon...

Pretty Acres takes it’s

ing and walking. This park

name from Louis Prima’s golf

is smaller than Pelican Bark

course that used to be part

Park with a relaxed atmo-

of the area. This one acre

sphere and a little less traf-

park is conveniently located

fic. This park was designed

The Slidell Dog Park will be

just off the interstate, not far

to serve the community of

located within Fritchie Park

behind the Petsmart store

townhouses and apartments

(901 Howze Beach Road)

at the end of Falconer drive

nearby.ments near by. There

behind the current baseball

and just to the right. This

are no

fields. The Dog Park will be

Camillia City Dog Park - Slidell

park has all the amenities of

designated areas for large

any dog park; running water,

(25lbs. and over) and small

waste bags, pools, and also

(under 25lbs) and handi-

has a quarter-mile sidewalk

capped dogs.

around the park for exercis-

Location: End of Andrew Drive Covington, LA 70433 Phone:(985) 626-7997

Hours Open Year round from dusk till dawn Closed the first Monday of every month for flea treatment and is closed for maintenance every Friday from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.

For more information, visit the parks’ websites: http://pelicanpark.com/pelican-park/dog-park/38-dog-park

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Holiday Pet Hazards

Holidays are full of hazards for pets. Avoid a holiday trip to the emergency room by following a few simple guidelines.

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Turkey Bones an

s serious problem linter and cause sp n ca s ne bo ey Turk n cause serious skin and meats ca a for any pet. Fatty uipped to digest as pets are not eq health problems lot of fats.

Tinsel and Gift Ri

Tinsel and other de

bbon

corations like ribbo

n are a chocking hazard an d if ingested can cu t up the digestive tract and cause intestinal ob struction.

Holiday Plants

c to pets and can toe are both toxi le ist M d an lly Ho is good to keep s, even death. It m le ob pr us rio as, cause se such a poinsetti all holiday plants pets away from just to be safe.

Alcohol

Never give pets alc oholic beverages.

Alcohol depresses the nervo us system and ma y cause vomiting, difficulty brea thing, seizures, de ath.

aked Goods

Chocolate and B

ould be avoided. c to pets and sh Chocolate is toxi erous and conods are also dang go d ke ba e re r-f ts Suga r also toxic to pe tificial sweetene tain xylotol, an ar

aspca national animal poison control center 1-900-443-0000 ($60.00 per case). the charge is billed directly to the caller’s phone.

Animal Poison Hotline – a joint service provided by North Shore Animal League America 1-888-232-8870 ($35.00 per incident). The charge is billed to caller’s credit card only.

Staffed 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Holiday Pet Helpers Safe toys and safe pets.

Dog Toys

Avoid toy s with sm all parts swallowe that can d. Stick w be torn a it part and h solid c that can hewable be stuffe toys like d with he a Kong althy sna cks.

Cat Toys

. Avoid such yarn and ribbons Cats love stringy ockage. A homeuse intestinal bl toys, they can ca is a winner. ffed with catnip stu ck so by ba e mad

Anchor y our Tree

Some pe

ts, espec ially cats , like to c turn them limb tree over. Be s s and can u re y our tree avoid turn it anchore ing it ove d well to r and cre ating add itional h azards.

Take care with

Candles

over, especially can be knocked s le nd ca g in rn Bu as other pets. to climb as well by cats who like tended. ing candles unat Never leave burn

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For 24/7 Emergency Pet care in the North Shore Region:

MedVet 2611 Florida St Mandeville, LA 70448 (985) 626-4862 Main

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Happy Holiday Travels with your Pet Holiday season is upon us and for many people that means travel. When traveling, or even vising with your pets, or entertaining house guests, there are a few things to consider to make life easier all-around.

If you plan on flying with pets, call ahead and make arrangements. There are fees associated with flying pets but for small pets that can be carried on board; be prepared to pay fees for you other checked baggage. Airlines have policies on how many animals can be on-board some do not allow pets to be flown as cargo. Take pets out of pet carriers when sending the carrier through an x-ray machine and you may ask to use the “family� check in line to ease the process. On broad pet carriers should be small enough to fit under your seat and allow your pet to move around comfortably.

Keep water, food and motion sickness or stomach soothing medications close by.

If you are driving, pets with motion sickness be sure to remedy that ahead of time. During long car trips make frequent comfort stops and supervise your pet at each stop. Nothing worse than losing a pet in an out-of-state rest area. Be polite and clean up after your pet at rest stops. Be sure to carry food and water for your pet.

Check ahead for pet friendly hotels when arranging out of town lodging. Whether staying home or visiting remember that unfamiliar house guests might be disturbing to any pet. If small children are visiting, keep your pet away in a safe place to avoid unwanted injuries and problems.

Let guests or hosts know there will be pets in the home some people might be allergic to pets and accommodations should be made as much as possible to help them avoid contact.

Being polite, keeping your pet comfortable and calm and thinking ahead can ease most pet travel worries.

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Dogs and Travel Sickness

by Susan M. Keenan

Many dogs exhibit signs of travel sickness

It’s important to allow your puppy to go to

when traveling in vehicles. While this can be

the bathroom prior to entering the car. This

an uncomfortable experience for both the dog will help to avoid unnecessary messes that and his master, it usually isn’t life threatening.

will not offer the correct association with

If you are one of the lucky ones, then your dog riding in the car. isn’t bothered with travel sickness.

For some puppy owners, taking the puppy on

However if your canine is bothered by travel

a longer ride when the puppy is drowsy has

sickness, there are a few strategies that you

been an excellent option. The puppy sleeps

can use to help alleviate the situation. If you

through most of the journey and doesn’t

are the new owner of a puppy, there are a few

experience any negative effects whatsoever.

strategies that you can use to acclimate him to the car and lesson the chances that he will experience travel sickness.

Travel Sickness and Dogs Unfortunately, it is difficult to help an older pet to overcome travel sickness to the point

Travel Sickness and Puppies

that it goes away forever. The greatest benefit

It is easier to prevent your puppy from

that dog owners can provide is to minimize

becoming a victim to travel sickness than it

the likelihood that travel sickness will attack

is to minimize its effects on a dog that has

your dog on short or long journeys.

already developed it. Therefore, if you have a puppy, try to begin the following strategies as

(continued page 16) Consistency will be of the utmost impor-

soon as possible.

tance while helping your dog to react on a

Start with short trips around the block even

smaller scale to traveling in the car with feel-

if you don’t need to go anywhere. A short journey of a few minutes duration shouldn’t affect your puppy adversely as long as you drive slowly and carefully.

Continue with journeys of slightly longer duration. Incorporate longer journeys with a reward at the end of them such as a short romp in the park or a game. Limited quantities of treats can also be used to reward the puppy once you arrive home, provided he has exhibited excellent behavior while in the car.

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Dogs and Travel Sickness (Continued)

Doggie Dental Care

ings of sickness. Most likely, you have been

Many people underestimate the impor-

avoiding taking your pet out in the car since

tance of good dental care for their dogs.

he experiences the unpleasantness of travel

In dogs, as well as humans, it’s critical that

sickness. However, this behavior will not help

the teeth and gums be clean and free of

him to grow out of it.

plaque and tartar. When the gums become

Instead, you should attempt to help your

inflamed due to the presence of plaque,

pet to overcome travel sickness, at least until

tartar, and bacteria, the infection can

you can determine that it isn’t possible in the

spread to other parts of the body causing

case of your pet. Follow the tips offered for

serious health consequences. Gum dis-

dealing with puppies and travel.

ease has been correlated with such seri-

If you determine after several weeks or

ous health problems as heart and kidney

months that you cannot lesson the occur-

disease. Those same little bacteria that

rence of travel sickness in your pet, ask your

set up an infection in the gums can cause

pet’s veterinarian about travel sickness pills.

an inflammatory process that affects the

Just as humans can take something to help

entire body. For this reason, it’s important

them escape the symptoms of travel sickness,

that you be informed about dog tooth

so too can dogs.

cleaning and how to do it right.

It’ is recommended that you brush your dog’s teeth at least twice a week Always approach tooth brushing in as nonthreatening a manner as possible. Try adding some peanut butter to a toothbrush and let your dog lick if off its surface for several days until he becomes comfortable with it. When you dog is comfortable with the toothbrush.

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How to Clean your Dog’s Teeth 1. Have your dog maintain a sitting position.

2. Lift your dog’s upper cheek on one side to expose his teeth and gums.

3. Isolating one tooth at a time, gently brush each tooth with the brush using an up and down motion.

4. Do the same thing to the teeth on the other side of the upper cheek.

6. Repeat this process to the lower teeth on each side.

6. Aim for anywhere from 45 second to 60 seconds devoted to brushing each tooth. You may need to start out with less time until your pet becomes comfortable with the process.

7. After the brushing is complete, praise your pet and give him a treat.

8. If you use a toothpaste, make sure it’s designed for dogs.

Human toothpaste can cause stomach upset in dogs.

9. Remember to use a toothbrush with soft bristles to avoid irritating your dog’s gums.

Other ways to help maintain your dog’s dental health include giving him dental friendly bones that can help remove plaque and tartar. You can also help to preserve your dog’s dental health by feeding him dry dog food which can help to keep the surfaces of his teeth free of tartar.

If you start dog tooth cleaning early, your pet can avoid experiencing future dental problems that may adversely affected his general health and help him to live a longer and more comfortable life.

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Toe Grips No more slipping on hard surfaces for elderly and disabled pets with these innovative grips.

Price: 26.00$ www.toegrips.com

Dog Bone Pan Bake fun shaped treats at home. Has a steel reinforced rim to keep pan from flexing while carrying.

Price: $14.99 www.bedbathandbeyond.com

Casual Canine Snowdrift Cuddler

Sterling Sil ver

Pet Love Ring

Get your pet in the holiday spirit with this sweater.

Paw prints and hearts in a sweet motif on a handcrafted sterling silver band

Price: 12.95$

Price: 49.95$

www.coolpetstuff.com

www.inthecompanyofdogs.com

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Price: $30.00 www.amazon.com

Marshall Ferrett Bed Cool suspended ferrtt bed Price: $10.99 www.drsfostersmith.com

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Blown Glass Memorial made from your pet’s cremation ashes.

Price: Starting 149.00$ www.etsy.com

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Desktop Activity Center for Birds Desktop Activity Center for Pet Birds can sit on a desk or table, or hang in your favorite room.

Price: $29.99 www.petsolutions.com

I could Chew on This Funny and entertaining poetry from the mind of dogs.

Price: $11.21 www.barnesandnoble.com

Fish Mate Automatic Feeder YOUR PET IN PLUSH!

Custom soft sculpture of your dog with ID tag. A wonderful keepsake, a very special gift.

Price: varies. www.sockdogs.com

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Feed fish automatically for up to 14 days.

Price: $24.99 www.wag.com

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Price: $14.07 www.chewy.com

The iFetch Coolest pet toy of the season. Lets fetch-loving dogs play to their heart’s content. Non-stop fetching action offer fun and exercise.

Available locally at: www.adventurepets.com Adventure Pets 2989 Hwy. 190 Mandeville LA (985) 951-8251

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Bird carrier and backpack Carry any bird anywhere. These award winning bird carriers come in all sizes and they even make strollers. Comes with handy backpack style straps.

Price: starting at $155.00 www.celltei.com/pakobird.html

The Cat Trapeze Previously only available in Europe, the Cat’s Trapeze unique suspended pillow design offers a challenging place for cats and kittens to play and rest.

Price: $79.99 - $99.99 Available in various colors. www.catstrapeze.us

Beyond the myth A must see documentary shedding light on Pittbulls, their loving and loyal characteristics and how they have been exploited.

Price: $17.96 www.amazon.com

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Price: starting at $210.00 www.uncommongoods.com

Praying Mantis Kits Everything you need to grow your own mantis colony. Very cool pet for aspiring entomologists.

Price: starting at $29.50 www.prayingmantisshop.com

Umbra Fish Hotel

Ultra modern and very cool modernist design fish home.

Perfect for mid-century and modernist settings.

Price: $34.99 www.wag.com

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Yum! Holiday Pet Treats

Bake up Some Holiday Fun These apple pumpkin biscuits and savory, chewy cat treats are delicious and make nice gifts for pets and their owners.

• 1/2 cup Pumpkin, canned • 2 Eggs • 1/4 cup Apple sauce (plus extra, as needed if its too dry) •1/2 cup Peanut butter • 1/2 cup Oats •2 1/2 cups Rice floue • 1/4 cup parsley, coarsely chopped • 1/4 tsp Sea salt Mix dry ingredients well. Beat egg and mix the egg, apple sauce and peanut butter untiil they form a workable dough. Roll the dough out and make cookies in the shape of bones or use a

Christmas Baking

cookie cutter.

To make the treats extra fancy, melt white almond bark in a double boiler and frost the cookies once they are cool.

Tip:

Never use chocolate in any pet treats. Chocolate contains Theobromine and is toxic to dogs and cats. Even very small amounts can cause unpleasant symptoms. To be safe, avoid giving your pet chocolate in any form.

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Savory Cat Treats

food

Any cat will love the warm, meaty flavor of these homemade treats.

• 1 large egg • 4 ounces of high quality wet cat food or meat baby food.

• 1 teaspoon olive or fish oil • 2 tablespoons water

Cooking for pets has

• 1 cup brown rice flour

become more common for

• 1/2 cup cooked rice (brown or white)

people seeking healthy

• 1/4 cup parsley, coarsely chopped

diets and organic choices .

• Optional: 1 tablespoon of catnip.

In a medium bowl wisk together egg cat food or baby food, parsley,oil and water. Stir in cooked rice and flour, mix well until the mixture is thick and spreadable. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet forming a square about 1/3 of an inch thick. Bake 15 minutes Remove from the oven and allow to cool just until the cooked dough can be handled.

Using a pizza slicer or sharp knife slice it into bite sized pieces. Return the pieces to oven and bake for another 6 - 8 minutes. Allow to cool before storing in an airtight container in the fridge.

“Warm biscuits and Catnip tea, pets like comfort foods too.

Fancy pet treats are also a welcome holiday For a quick and easy cat toy, fill a gift for pet owners.” baby sock with catnp and tie securly with colorful yarn.

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Organic Pet

food

by Jerry Brock If you prefer organic food it probably makes sense your pet may benefit from eating organic as well. There are many commercially available organic foods for dogs and cats but they are pricier. There are also numerous websites with homemade recipes if you favor that route.

Though there has been little scientific research on the benefits of feeding your pet organic food one thing is certain – you will have a better knowledge of the ingredients in your pet’s food. Generally, organic includes unprocessed meat such as beef, chicken or fish with natural fats and oils and whole grains and vegetables without artificial flavors, food preservatives and synthetic fillers. You should read the list of ingredients to make the best decision.

Organic and natural fats, oils, whole grains and vegetables are higher in antioxidants that may help prevent allergies, lethargy, tooth and gum decay, more serious illnesses and the pet becoming overweight. It can improve digestion; promote a healthy coat and better breath.

Feeding your pet an organic diet can lead to a better overall health. It also supports small independent farms and growers and a cleaner environment. As always, consult your veterinarian before making sweeping changes to your pet’s diet.

Things to look for in quality pet food: • Complete, 100% balanced nutritious ingredients. Meat, vitamins and minerals and vegetables. Avoid foods with too much wheat, corn or starch.

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The main ingredients should be listed first. The main ingredient should be meat.

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look for artificial colors, chemical preservative, or strange by-products of any kind. Aside from vitamins like Tocopherol, which is a form of vitamin E, if you wouldn’t eat it, neither should your pet.

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Go for food with ingredients you are sure have not been exposed to herbicides or pesticides, when possible.

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Avoid fillers like corn syrup or starches that fill out the food but offer no real nutrition.

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Avoid GMOs. There are pet foods that are certified GMO free.

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Organic Pet Food Take charge of your pet’s food by making it yourself using this home made pet food recipe exclusively from Northshore Pet Magazine

food

Made wit h

Love.

• 1 lb. ground, organic lamb or ground beef • 1 ½ cup uncooked brown rice • 1½ Tablespoon apple cider vinegar • 1 Tablespoon plain greek yogurt • 1 Round steak marrow bone • 1 cup of cooked lentils • 5½-6 cups of water Combine all ingredients, mixing and mashing the meat up well. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Once all ingredients are cooked soft, remove the bone and scrape out the marrow, stirring it back into the mixture. You may grind the food in a blender for older pets or pets with no teeth but avoid over mixing. Never leave bones in your dog food or allow pets to chew bones as they can splinter and cause lift-threatening internal injuries.

Keep food refrigerated in a tightly sealed container Stays fresh from 4 -5 days.

Buy organic meats and other ingredients to ensure that your home made food is organic. Never add seasonings, such as onions, to pet food as some of these can be toxic or cause an upset stomach.

Always check to be sure anything you add is safe for pets. Never give pets old or moldy food

“Check with your vet if your pet has special dietary needs.

You can still have home made food, just be sure to adjust the ingredients to your vet’s specifications.”

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Pet Insurance Checklist It pays to do some com-

.

As the cost of your pet’s health care rises, insurance and Care Credit offer options.

Advances in lifesaving treat-

.

and preventative costs. .

ments and procedures, combined Care Credit offers financing with rising drug costs mean the

payment plans to cover medi-

cost of veterinary care is going

cal emergencies for your pets.

up. Even routine care costs of-

These types of products cover

.

parison shopping to find the right insurance policy to meet you and your pet’s health and financial needs.

Be sure you understand your coverage. Check what is covered and what is not.

Does the coverage pay a percentage of your bill or go by benefit schedule?

What are the deductibles co-pays or coinsurance?

ten leave people having to post- both routine and emergency pone or make unhappy decisions care. One advantage of Care about their pet’s health. Thanks Credit is that the same card

.

to new insurance products and

also covers you, as well as

services like Care Credit financ-

your pet. Whichever type

ing pet owners can now reduce

of coverage you choose, be

the cost accidents, disease and

sure to do your research and

.

health conditions. Some policies consider which option best will even cover some routine

meets your needs and can fit into your budget. Be sure to take a look at our pet insurance checklist.

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.

Is the company licensed in your state? Check with your insurance provider to see if they offer coverage.

Are there coverage limits for each incident, yearly limits or lifetime caps?

Does it cover pre-existing conditions or are conditions diagnosed year to year?

Itchy Skin? Watery Eyes?

Could be seasonal allergies.

Some pet owners don’t re-

sores.

to help reduce inflamma-

alize that pets have seasonal

Like us, pets also get

allergies just like you and me.

watery eyes, coughing and

Although some pets have al-

sneezing from allergies. An-

Vets recommend several

lergic reactions to food, others

other sign is anytime the fa-

supplements that fight al-

get skin irritations from pol-

cial skin, paws, or rectum is

lergies There are also sev-

lens, molds, dander, and dust

especially reddened.

eral antihistamines, ranging

tion, reduce the grains (carbohydrates) in its diet.

mites called “atopy.” Pollen al-

Of course, bathing your

from over the counter pills

lergies usually occur in spring

pet frequently is one way to

to drugs prescribed by your

or fall , while dust mite aller-

aid its recovery. And try to

vet. In severe cases, steroids

Dogs get itchy ears due to allergies, leading to scratching and infections.

Cats sometimes have asthma-like wheezing. gies occur year round. Other

keep your cat or dog from

pets have “allergic dermatitis,”

tracking in allergens from

often from flea bites. Contact

outside; cleaning their feet

allergies from proximity to

with wet wipes helps. Don’t

As always, consult your

materials such as plastic or

forget to wash their bedding

veterinarian before treating

wool are more rare.

regularly as well.

your pets for any allergies.

Of course, dogs or cats that

To make sure your pet’s

get itchy often scratch or even

immune system is at its

chew themselves, inflaming

strongest, avoid unnecessary

the affected area and lead-

vaccinations and food with

ing to hair loss, bleeding, and

fillers and byproducts. And

may be used.

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Lysine is an amino acid which may to be useful in treating Feline Herpesvirus (FHV-1) infections. Many cats are exposed to this common virus.

The symptoms can be mild and most cats will recover from the initial illness, some cats may develop chronic, ongoing symptoms. Symptoms can include congestion, sneezing and conjunctivitis and may be mild or severe.

Lysine might interfere

with the virus by locking the uptake of arganine, another amino acid.

While the research is inconclusive as the efficacy of lysine just yet, some researchers thinks there are plausible reasons to use it. Use caution as there are some yet-unproven concerns that using lysine can make cats arganine deficient.

Cranberry especially when combined with citrus juice can help with your pets blader health and is a good supplement to other medications for a urinary tract infection. Since it doesn’t interfere with medications, cranberry is excellent to help maintain health in older dogs.

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Dietary Supplements for your Pets From shiney coats to joint and uniary tract health, pets can benefit from these supplements.

Fish oil is a great

Glucosamine is

source of omega-3

a natural substance already found in

essential fatty acids.

These boost a dog’s immune

your dog’s body. This sub-

and nervous system and

stance helps repair tissues

help battle allergies and

and the cartilage in your

inflammation. Many veteri-

pet’s joints. As your dog ages

narians recommend fish oil

natural glucosimine produc-

for inflamed skin condi-

tion slows and may lead

tions since it helps reduce

to pain and joint stiffness.

swelling.

Supplements of Glucosamine, especially when used with Chondroitin supplements, are

Pets can benefit from supplements just like humans.

Excellent for treating anxiety, maintaining bladder and skin health.

Probiotics, such as found in yogurt, can help your dog‘s intestinal tract. Espcially an upset stomach or conditions like diarrhea. Probiotics can also help with a variety of ailments that affect the skin, nose and eyes.

even more beneficial to helping aged pets improve mobility while reducing the pain of ailments like arthritis.

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Are Antioxidants Healthy for an Older Dog? Some studies have shown

to slow down its progress

canines as well. A study pub-

that eating a diet rich in

when a dog is severely

lished in the FASEB Journal

antioxidants helps to slow

affected. A study published

showed that eight year old

down brain aging in humans.

in Neurobiology of Aging

Beagle dogs supplemented

Oxidative damage plays an

showed that aging canine

with the antioxidants, acetyl-

important role in the aging

brains exhibit some of the

l-carnitine and alpha-lipoic

brain and in the development

same changes seen in older

acid had an increased ability

of Alzheimer’s disease. Some

human brains including

to discriminate and complete

studies show that diets rich

evidence of oxidative dam-

spatial learning tasks. Good

in antioxidants, particularly

age that may be helped

news for dogs and dog own-

vitamin E, can help to prevent

by an antioxidant-rich diet.

ers alike.

dementia in humans. But,

The researchers concluded

humans aren’t the only ones affected by the aging process. What about our canine friends? Are antioxidant vitamins good for an older dog?

The Aging Canine: Canine Cognitive Disorder Believe it or not, dogs can become senile too. When

Antioxidants may not only help brain function in aging canines, but may help to protect your dog against disease by boosting immune function too.

Antioxidants for an Older Dog: The Bottom Line?

Although it appears that antioxidants have benefits for dogs, particularly aging canines, giving them the antioxidants they need may tricky since there are so few guidelines available. Some dog food companies such as Iams supplements their dog

senility occurs in a dog, the condition is known as canine

based on the brain changes

foods with antioxidants, and

cognitive disorder. This condi-

seen in aging dogs, antioxi-

you can also purchase anti-

tion occurs in dogs as young

dants may have benefits just

oxidant supplements for an

as age eight and causes

as they do in humans.

older dog from various online companies. In humans, anti-

changes similar to those seen in demented humans such

Antioxidant Benefits for

oxidant supplements haven’t

as confusion, altered sleep

Dogs

shown to be as effective as

Antioxidants may not

those derived naturally from

fusion. As in humans, there’s

only be beneficial for a dog

foods, and one study showed

no cure for this condition, but

with canine cognitive dys-

that antioxidant supplements

there are drugs that can help

function, but for other aging

increased the risk of lung

patterns, aggression, and con-

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Antioxidants

(continued)

cancer in human smokers. It’s not clear whether antioxidant supplements in the form of pills are as good for aging canines as those derived naturally from foods.

You may be tempted to give your aging canine antioxidant rich human foods such as fruits and vegetables, but this should be done with caution since some human foods are toxic to dogs. It may be best to talk to your veterinarian about antioxidants supplements that would be beneficial for an older dog. Antioxidants may not only help brain function in aging canines, but may help to protect your dog against disease by boosting immune function too.

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DIRECTORY Groomers/Salons Covington/Mandeville Animal Medical Center Veterinary Hospital & Pet Grooming 904 S Tyler St Covington, LA 70433 (985) 893-1616 Animal Medical Center Veterinary Hospital & Pet Grooming 904 S Tyler St Covington, LA 70433 (985) 893-1616 General Animal Hospital 71224 Hendry Ave Covington, LA 70433 (985) 892-1114

Covington Acres Bed & Biscuit 72236 Bunny Ln Covington, LA 70433 (985) 869-3239 Doggie In The Window 20409 Highway 36 Covington, LA 70433 (985) 893-4633 Jean’s Pet Grooming 1922 Highway 22 W Madisonville, LA 70447 (985) 792-0445 Puppy Sudz (985) 249-7839 Folsom Animal Hospital 14428 Highway 1077Folsom, LA 70437 (985) 796-5655

Maher Animal Hospital 1031 S Tyler St Covington, LA 70433 (985) 892-0113

Madisonville Animal Hospital LLC 1956 Highway 22 W Madisonville, LA 70447 (985) 218-4479

Animal Health Clinic 817 W 21st Ave Covington, LA 70433 (985) 590-4500

Willows Oak 9 Helen Dr Madisonville, LA 70447 (985) 845-9444

Hillside Veterinary Associates LLC 78290 Highway 437 Covington, LA 70435 (985) 892-5325

Madisonville Animal Hospital 1956 Highway 22 W Madisonville, LA 70447 (985) 845-4681

Woof and Purr Boarding and Grooming 202 Bayberry Dr. Covington, LA 70433 (985) 628-2360

Dee’s Pampered Pets Inc 29169 Highway 190 Lacombe, LA 70445 (985) 882-8300

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Bark Bath And Beyond 22436 Highway 40

Loranger, LA 70446 (985) 878-2284 St Tammany Pet Center 895 Robert Blvd Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 649-6436 Ark Animal Hospital 4025 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 662-1058Ozone Car and Pet Wash 1625 Collins Blvd Covington, LA 70433 (985) 892-1912 Riverside Vet Hospital Inc 2099 N Causeway Blvd Mandeville, LA 70471 (985) 626-7297 Northlake Veterinary Hospital 2480 N Causeway Blvd Mandeville, LA 70471 (985) 626-7522 Animal Care Hospital 4952 Highway 22 Mandeville, LA 70471 (985) 845-2435 Good Dog Naturally 1027 Village Walk Covington, LA 70433 (985) 871-5222 Pampered Pooch Mobile Grooming Salon 820 N Hwy 190 Covington, LA 70433 (985) 705-7297 PetSmart Park Place Dr Covington, LA 70433 (985) 875-0446

Barks N Bubbles Pooch Pawlor 305 W. 30th Ave. Covington, LA 70433 (985) 335-6078 Whitney, Alissa 904 S Tyler St Covington, LA 70433 (985) 893-1616Strain, Michael G DVMServices 19607 Highway 36 Covington, LA 70433 (985) 893-1922

Madisonville Animal Hospital LLC 1956 Highway 22 W Madisonville, LA 70447 (985) 218-4479 Willows Oak 9 Helen Dr Madisonville, LA 70447 (985) 845-9444 Bark Bath And Beyond 22436 Highway 40 Loranger, LA 70446 (985) 878-2284

Burger, Morgan 78290 Highway 437 Covington, LA 70435 (985) 892-5325

St Tammany Pet Center 895 Robert Blvd Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 649-6436

Covington Acres Bed & Biscuit 72236 Bunny Ln Covington, LA 70433 (985) 869-3239

Ark Animal Hospital 4025 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 662-1058

Doggie In The Window 20409 Highway 36 Covington, LA 70433 (985) 893-4633 Jean’s Pet Grooming 1922 Highway 22 W Madisonville, LA 70447 (985) 792-0445 Puppy Sudz (985) 249-7839 Folsom Animal Hospital 14428 Highway 1077Folsom, LA 70437 (985) 796-5655

Slidell/Lacombe Heathers Grooming Salon 104 S Military Rd Slidell, LA 70461 (985) 641-1217 Mary’s Bed & Biscuit 2318 Carey St Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 646-2345 Renee’s Groom Salon & Spa 2963 Camellia Dr Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 590-8895 High Cotton Kennels 60 Tortoise St Slidell, LA 70461 (985) 641-0929

Faust Veterinary Hospital 1935 Gause Blvd E Slidell, LA 70461 (985) 649-0660 PetSmart 290 Town Center Pkwy Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 718-3254 Cafe Du Bone Dog Bakery 2253 Carey St Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 288-5248 Fur-Babies Playpen 2992 Pontchartrain Dr. Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 265-4814 Milazo, N J Dr 2190 Gause Blvd E Slidell, LA 70461 (985) 641-3922 Gause Boulevard Veterinary Hospital Inc 2190 Gause Blvd E Slidell, LA 70461 (985) 718-5691 Ryan’s Training Ctr & K9 Boot 1713 Sgt Alfred Dr Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 649-1150 Notorious DogProducts 2146 East Gause Blvd.

Slidell, LA 70461 (985) 649-0081 Lan Yap Grooming Salon 64380 Highway 41 Pearl River, LA 70452 (985) 863-3050

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DIRECTORY Tangipahoa Parish Ann’s Grooming 29200 George White Rd Springfield, LA 70462 (225) 294-2782 Barks-N-Bubbles Pet Pawlor 46277 Laurie Dr Hammond, LA 70401 (225) 209-0870

14193 Highway 16 Amite, LA 70422 (985) 748-8294

Shelter/Rescue Organizations

Pet Care Center 799 Campbell Ln Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (985) 370-7387

St Tammany/Washington

Posh Pet Cottage 43391 S Holly St Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 340-0001

D & S Dog Grooming 102 E Olive St Amite, LA 70422 (985) 517-2908

Precious Pets Grooming Salon 41025 Rene Dr Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 386-5555

Hammond Veterinary Services 46631 River Rd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 222-2157

Royal Pets Grooming Spa 1000 N Oak St Ste C1 Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 662-0556

Hammond Animal Hospital & Pet 46225 N Morrison Blvd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 255-0966 Kritter Cuts Professional Pet Grooming 48426 Morris Rd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 542-4909 Michelle’s Pet Grooming 1064 N Haven Dr Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (985) 370-0319 Millennium’s Pet Spa 40013 Holland Rd Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (985) 467-0447 Ooh La La Dog Groomers 36

Ron’s 59707 Highway 1054 Amite, LA 70422 (985) 747-8307 Shampoochies Grooming 1901 N Morrison Blvd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 419-2221 Shear Heaven Springfield, LA 70462 (225) 414-0364 The Clip & Snip 402 S Chestnut St Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 542-0766 The Pet Oasis 15569 N Paradise Park Independence, LA 70443 (504) 621-9060

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Animal Rescue New Orleans 271 Plauche St New Orleans, LA 70123 (504) 571-1900 Dogs Wish Rescue 5705 Chopin Ct Metairie, LA 70003 (504) 908-1337 Greyhound Pets Of America 532 Normandy Dr Folsom, LA 70437 (985) 796-5500 Humane Society of Pearl River County 1700 Palestine Rd Picayune, MS 39466 601) 798-8000 Humane Wildlife Control Solutions 3015 East Causeway Approach Mandeville, LA 70448 (985) 590-5001 Ponchartrain Human Society P.O. Box 5186 Slidell, LA 70469-5186 (985) 699-9040 info@pontchartrainhumanesociety.org St Tammany Animal Resource Team Mandeville, LA 70448 (985) 727-7827 St. Tammany Humane Society 20384 Harrison Ave Covington, LA 70433 (985) 892-7387

St Tammany Parish Animal Service 31078 Highway 36 Lacombe, LA 70445 (985) 809-0183 Town Of Franklinton Desmare St Franklinton, LA 70438 (985) 839-5458

Tangipahoa Hammond Animal Shelter 15487 W Club Deluxe Rd Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 543-0215 Livingston Parish Animal Shelter 13525 Florida Blvd Livingston, LA 70754 (225) 686-7798 Tangi Humane Society 46219 River Rd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 419-9900

Dogs R Us Training Center 131 Lake Angie Dr Poplarville, MS 39470 (601) 795-6007 Fido Finishing School 240 Sandra Lee Dr Mandeville, LA 70448 (985) 626-3556 Good Dog Naturally 1027 Village Walk Covington, LA 70433 (985) 871-5222

Tangipahoa Acadiana Canine Training 28901 S Frost Rd Livingston, LA 70754 (225) 933-5638 Varnado K9 Services, LLC 18672 Providence Estates Amite, LA 70422 (985) 515-6338 Wild Wing Kennel 21608 Lacsue Ln Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 345-1075

PetSmart 61109 Airport Rd Slidell, LA 70460 (985) 781-0841 Ryan’s Training Ctr & K9 Boot 1713 Sgt Alfred Dr Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 649-1150 Willows Oak 9 Helen Dr Madisonville, LA 70447 (985) 845-9444

Training & Behaviour Specialists St. Tammany Abney Canine Training Abita Springs, LA 70420 (985) 892-6773 Course De Renard Horse & Hound 77249 Hedge Ln Folsom, LA 70437 (985) 400-4206

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Pet Supplies Slidell/Lacombe

Pets Plus Products 2132 Gause Blvd E Ste 18 Slidell, LA 70461 (985) 781-8737

Aquarium Guys Aquarium And St Tammany Pet Center Reptile Services 895 Robert Blvd Slidell, LA 70469 Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 445-7728 Cafe Du Bone Dog Bakery 2253 Carey St Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 288-5248 Dawn Pet World 150 Northshore Cir Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 641-5544 Exotics By Nature Co 74030 Highway 1077 Covington, LA 70435 (985) 893-0082 Delta Pet Center LLC 1370 Corporate Square Dr Slidell, LA 70458 Double M Feed Garden & Pet Supply 1121 Gause Blvd Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 646-0290 Feather & Fin Ranch Inc 29660 Berry Todd Rd Lacombe, LA 70445 Fins & Fur Pets & Supplies 106 Gause Blvd Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 288-4427

Covington/Mandeville Adventure Pets Inc 2989 Highway 190 Mandeville, LA 70471 (985) 951-8251 Bailey & Bailey Reptile 11202 Bollinger Rd Folsom, LA 70437 (985) 796-0366 Bourgeois Pet Boarding & Supply 69438 Highway 59 Mandeville, LA 70471 (985) 327-5978 Corals2Go Covington, LA 70433 (985) 630-2203 Exotics By Nature Co 74030 Highway 1077 Covington, LA 70435 Glit-Z Girls 155 Moores Rd Mandeville, LA 70471 Good Dog Naturally 1027 Village Walk Covington, LA 70433 Invisible Fence-Gulf South Patricia Dr Covington, LA 70433 (985) 893-3434

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Marsolan Feed & Seed Store 314 E Gibson St Covington, LA 70433 (985) 892-1433 OKeefe Feed & Seed 900 N Columbia St Covington, LA 70433 (985) 892-4101 Petcare Hidden Fence Co Covington, LA 985) 624-4974 Ponga’s Pet Palace 69160 Louisiana 59 Mandeville, LA 70471 (985) 867-8600 Saylor’s Pet Depot 70457 Highway 21 #114 & 115 Covington, LA 70433 (985) 400-5373 Zorro’s FUNzone for Dogs 924 Girod St Mandeville, LA 70448 (985) 778-2000

Hammond/Ponchatoula/Amite Petsense Inc 1818 W Thomas St Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 419-9916 Exotic Pets & Supply 209 E Thomas St Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 419-2738

Pet Care Center 799 Campbell Ln Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (985) 370-7387

Crossroads Feed & Feed 3854 Highway 26 W Poplarville, MS 39470 (601) 772-9497

Unforgettable Pets 56324 Frank Pichon Rd, Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 639-3393

Pet For US 41489 W I 55 Service Rd Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 662-4359

Pets-N-Stuff 1403 S Main St Ste C1 Poplarville, MS 39470 (601) 795-0505

Hospice

Hammond Feed & Seed Inc 102 E Robert St Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 345-1920

Pooch Pit 903A Highway 11 S Picayune, MS 39466 (601) 799-2904

Tylertown Farm Supply 120 Beulah Ave Tylertown, MS 39667 (601) 876-4157

Hills Pet Nutrition Sales Inc 41347 S Range Rd Ponchatoula, LA 70454 985) 370-0021 Pet Depot 19450 Florida Blvd Albany, LA 70711 (225) 209-9450 Ponchatoula Feed & Seed Store Inc 180 E Pine St Ponchatoula, LA 70454 Ragan & Massey Inc 100 Ponchatoula Pkwy Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (985) 386-6042 Tangi Turtle Farm Inc 13202 Highway 22 Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (225) 294-5419

Bogalusa/Franklinton Aquatic Specialities 959 Memorial Blvd Picayune, MS 39466 (601) 749-5600

Holistic

Lap of Love Dr. Angela Ledet (985) 956-8662 Drledet@lapoflove.com

Specialists Oncologists MedVet 2611 Florida St Mandeville, LA 70448 (985) 626-4862 Main

Veterinary Holistic Healing L.L.C. Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine 315 Lee Lane, Ste 104 Covington, LA 70433 (985) 639-3393

Funeral/Bereavement Cherished Pets 11300 Highway 1075 Bogalusa, LA 70427 985) 294-9134 Heaven’s Pets 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124 (504) 482-7387

Rehabiliataion South Paws Veterinary Specialists 2631 North Causeway Blvd Mandeville, LA 70471 (985) 809-1590

Eye Care Specilists Southern Veterinary Eye Care 21489 Koop Dr Ste 6 Mandeville, LA 70471 (985) 400-5333

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Veterinarians& Animal Hosptials St Tammany Parish Animal Care Hospital 4952 Highway 22 Mandeville, LA 70471 (985) 845-2435 Acadian Veterinary Clinic 36126 Highway 433 Slidell, LA 70460 (985) 641-7408

Animal Medical Center Veterinary Hospital & Pet Grooming 904 S Tyler StCovington, LA 70433 (985) 893-1616 Banfield Pet Hospital 45 Park Place DrCovington, LA 70433 (985) 231-6523 Elfert, Kara DVM Park Place Dr Covington, LA 70433 (985) 867-9224

Animal Medical Center Veterinary Hospital & Pet Grooming 904 S Tyler St Covington, LA 70433 (985) 893-1616

Pelican Veterinary Services 70457 Highway 21 Covington, LA 70433 (985) 400-5313

General Animal Hospital 71224 Hendry Ave Covington, LA 70433 (985) 892-1114

Pelican Landing Pet Hospital 70457 Highway 21 Covington, LA 70433 (985) 400-5373

Maher Animal Hospital 1031 S Tyler St Covington, LA 70433 (985) 892-0113

Ivywood 74211 River Rd (985) 234-9849

.Covington Veterinary Hospital 1102 N Lee Rd Covington, LA 70433 (985) 892-1471

Bierman James F Dr 75625 Highway 1081 Covington, LA 70435 (985) 892-7194

Lewis, Hunter S DVM 17737 Highway 40 Animal Health Clinic 817 W 21st AveCovington, LA 70433Covington, LA 70435 (985) 893-3839 (985) 590-4500 Hillside Veterinary Associates LLC 78290 Highway 437 Covington, LA 70435 (985) 892-5325

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Maher, F W Dr 1031 S Tyler StCovington, LA 70433 (985) 892-0113

Boston, Kristen B 1102 N Lee Rd Covington, LA 70433 (985) 892-1471 Daniel, Dan DVM 904 S Tyler St Covington, LA 70433 (985) 893-1616 Strain, Michael G DVMServices 19607 Highway 36 Covington, LA 70433 (985) 893-1922

Tangipahoa Countryside Animal Hospital 13219 E Adams Rd Hammond, LA 70403 (225) 294-5023 Hammond Veterinary Services 46631 River Rd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 222-2157 Hammond Veterinary Services 46631 River Rd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 222-2154 Animal Care CenterServices 14101 W Club Deluxe Rd Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 520-0517 Companion Animal Hospital 45230 Morris Rd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 345-5770

Downing, Jessica 14101 W Club Deluxe Rd Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 542-6300 Wheat, William E Jr Dr 14101 W Club Deluxe Rd Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 542-5557 Hammond Animal Hospital & Pet 46225 N Morrison Blvd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 255-0966 Tyra Davis 46225 N Morrison Blvd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 345-5157 Randall Toney DVM 46631 River Rd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 345-0440 Leger, Katherine 14101 W Club Deluxe Rd Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 222-2125 Garrett Veterinary Clinic 506 N Cherry St Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 345-5977 Peyroux, Dale 46225 N Morrison Blvd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 345-5157 Poirrier Laura DVM 46225 N Morrison Blvd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 345-5157 Ledet, Liza

14101 W Club Deluxe Rd Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 520-0517 Bondurant, Joseph Jr DVM 46631 River Rd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 345-0440 Gilbert, R W Dr 45230 Morris Rd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 345-5770 McCormick, Melissa A 46225 N Morrison Blvd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 345-5157 Pevey, Ward C Jr Dr 13219 E Adams Rd Hammond, LA 70403 (225) 294-5023

McCormick, Melissa A 46225 N Morrison Blvd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 345-5157 Pevey, Ward C Jr Dr 13219 E Adams Rd Hammond, LA 70403 (225) 294-5023 Lanier, Patrick 43244 Crouse Dr Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 345-0225 Lavergne, Melanie 14101 W Club Deluxe Rd Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 542-6300 Hickory Small Animal Hospital 40008 Hickory Ln Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (225) 294-3993

Lanier, Patrick 43244 Crouse Dr Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 345-0225 Lavergne, Melanie 14101 W Club Deluxe Rd Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 542-6300 Miceli-Russ, Lauren 14101 W Club Deluxe Rd Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 542-6300 Bondurant, Joseph Jr DVM 46631 River Rd Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 345-0440 Gilbert, R W Dr 45230 Morris Rd

Hammond, LA 70401 (985) 345-5770

Ponchatoula Animal Hospital 42133 N Hoover Rd Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (985) 386-9441 Sutherland, Amy 799 Campbell Ln Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (985) 222-2136 Brewer, Bethnay 799 Campbell Ln Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (985) 222-2136

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Tangipahoa Duhon, Bonnie L 42133 N Hoover Rd Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (985) 386-9441 Bubrig, Darryl 799 Campbell Ln Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (985) 222-2136

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McMillan Aubrey L DR Vet 525 11th Ave Franklinton, LA 70438 (985) 839-3406 Mill Creek Veterinary Clinic 52 Riley Boone Rd Carriere, MS 39426 (601) 798-5100 Steve Stafford, Dvm�

14399 Highway 21 S Bogalusa, LA 70427 (985) 839-4246

Animal Clinic Of Bogalusa 1801 Franklinton Hwy Bogalusa, LA 70427 (985) 735-6271 Animal Medical Clinic 14399 Highway 21 S Bogalusa, LA 70427 (985) 732-7460 The Animal Place Veterinary Hospital 14488 Highway 21 S Bogalusa, LA 70427 (985) 735-6320 Duenckel Todd J DR Vet 525 11th Ave Franklinton, LA 70438 985) 839-3406

Franklinton Veterinary Clinic 525 11th Ave Franklinton, LA 70438 (985) 839-3406 DR Keith Cooper Doctor 18221 McKay Ln Franklinton, LA 70438 (985) 839-9557

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Support your Local Pet Food Bank When our friends and neighbors fall on hard time so do their pets. The holiday season is especially hard on many people and their pets. Many communities have started pet food banks to help alleviate the hunger of pets of needy families. When you give food for needy families this year please include some pet food in your offering. A hungry pet and their owners will thank you.

For help or more information call your local food bank.

In Covington, call the St. Tammany SPCA for more information on their pet food bank program. (participants must have a regular food bank card)

Call: 985-892-7387

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EVENTS Calendar December 13 Sunday December 5–21, 2014 New Orleans THE AMAZING ACRO-CATS WITH TUNA AND THE WHOLE GANG presented by Marigny behind the Allways Theatre and Lounge and the Jefferson SPCA (2240 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117)

Saturday December 6 BALDWIN SUBARU HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS ADOPTION EVENT Covington (Adoptable Dogs & Cats on Site) St. Tammany Humane Society 1730 N. Hwy 190 - 10 am to 4 pm

December 6 (Saturday) to December 14 (Sunday) PAWS FOR THE CAMERA Covington PetSmart 45 Park Place Dr. (Free digital holiday pet photo) Noon - 4pm

December 12 Friday BUDDY BREAK CAMP New Orleans (People meet, greet, and walk shelter dogs), presented

by Camp Bow Wow and the Jefferson SPCA noon until 5 p.m. at Lafayette Square in the CBD.

December 13 Saturday CRITTER CINEMA New Orleans SPCA 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd New Orleans, LA 70114 (Grated critter movies for children 5-10 accompanied by shelter cats and dogs with pizza and

PET FIRST AID AND CPR COURSE New Orleans SPCA 9:00 am to noon (Certification from the American Red Cross in Pet First Aid and CPR), $65, pre-payment required; 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd New Orleans, LA 70114; go to www.la-spca.org, call 504-762-3302.

December 18 Thursday UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS PARTY Covington 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Tammany Humane Society 1730 N. Hwy 190 Covington

December 20 Saturday ST. TAMMANY HUMANE SOCIETY NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION 9 am. 20384 Harrison Avenue Covington, LA 70433 985892-7387.

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February 14 Saturday Krewe of Barkus Parade New Orleans 3 p.m.Dogs parade in full Mardi Gras attire.

Entry fee applies.

March 9 MARDI PAWS PARADE Mandeville 2 pm from Jackson Avenue (by the harbor) westward to Lakeshore Dr, to Girod Street, to the Gazebo (Lafitte St/Lakeshore Dr). Same day registration at Harbor starts at 12:30pm

popcorn) 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. $30, bring sleeping bag and pillow, contact party@la-spca. org or 504-762-3321 44

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Expresso Covington, LA

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