Animal wellness
october/november 2010
Animalwellness For a long, healthy life!
Special issue
nutrition
Living pawsitive!
How safe
HAITI’S
heroes
is his food?
The changing face of
Since Haiti’s devastating earthquake in January, an astounding 27,000 animals have been treated. Who are the heroes behind this effort and what has it meant to the people of Haiti?
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10
tips for a
long life
Can your dog get
depressed? 6 ways to keep her off the shrink’s couch
The deal with grains Should he eat them or not?
A case of
Cushings How nutrition, herbs & acupuncture helped Tess back to health
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features 18 A case of Cushing’s
How nutrition, herbs and acupuncture helped Tess regain her health and vitality after a diagnosis of Cushing’s disease.
22 10 tips for a long life
You want your furry friend to be with you as long as possible. Incorporating these suggestions into his care will help ensure his health and longevity.
26 As the dust settles
Since last January’s earthquake in Haiti, a coalition of animal organizations has been working tirelessly to give aid to the country’s dogs, cats and other animals, and to rebuild and improve its veterinary services.
30 Factoring in safety
One good thing came out of the pet food recall three years ago – it urged manufacturers and regulatory bodies to pay more attention to the ingredients that go into products.
36 8 steps to healthy snacking
What better way to love your dog than by giving him treats? The trick is choosing
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something that won’t pack on the pounds.
40 How are his chakras?
70 It’s the law!
If your dog seems stressed or out of sorts, perhaps his chakras are out of balance. Learn what this means and what you can do to help him.
Not long ago, many animals had little or no legal protection. But animal law has become a burgeoning field in recent years, with more and more professionals showing an interest in it.
42What’s for dinner?
74 Is your dog depressed?
52 Organic matters
76 “Who, me… disabled?”
Premium freeze dried and dehydrated pet foods offer the perfect combination of optimal nutrition and convenience.
If you’re like a lot of people, you probably have some questions about organic pet food. What does the term actually mean, and how can you be sure the food you’re buying for your dog or cat is really organic?
56 The massage controversy
In many states, animal massage can only be done under veterinary supervision. It’s a requirement that has caused more than a few conflicts, but things are starting to change.
59 Healing with superfoods
Cranberries form the basis of these organic whole food supplements for dogs and cats.
Here are 6 simple ways to keep him off the shrink’s couch.
Visit a special rescue where physically challenged animals find a caring home -and teach people they can still love and enjoy life.
82 What’s the deal with grains? Should you feed them to your companion or not? It depends on the grain, and whether it’s whole or not.
85 For earth and animals
Quality and sustainability come together at this unique eco-friendly pet supply company.
26 Columns 14
Yakkity yak
46 Warm & fuzzy 60
Communication
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64 Dr. Martin Goldstein 86 Passages
Departments
88 Book reviews
8 Editorial
98 Tail end
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12 Mail bag 39 Product picks 48 Animal Wellness resource guide
80 The scoop 90 Ad spots 95 Classifieds 97 Events calendar animal wellness
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Since last January’s earthquake in Haiti, a coalition of animal organizations has been working tirelessly to give aid to the country’s dogs, cats and other animals, and to rebuild and improve its veterinary services. by Ann Brightman
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t’s been eight months since Haiti was devastated by a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake – the worst in 200 years. Since then, dozens of organizations from around the world have been helping the people of Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas to rebuild their lives and homes. Along with the millions of people affected by the catastrophe were many thousands of dogs, cats, livestock and other animals. Just days after the quake hit, the World Society for the Protection of Animals and the International Fund for Animal Welfare founded the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti. Also known as ARCH, the coalition has numerous partners including the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Best Friends Animal Society, the American Humane Association and many more. To date, ARCH has treated at least 27,000 animals in Haiti and is helping rebuild the country’s veterinary infrastructure.
...he said his dog’s name was in his heart only, and he didn’t want anyone else to know it because he loved him so much. “We formed ARCH in an effort to better coordinate the work of animal welfare groups,” says Dr. Gerardo Huertas, a veterinarian and Disaster Operations Director for the Americas at WSPA. “As one coalition, we worked very closely with Haitian government officials, the United Nations and other international agencies to define the country’s most pressing animal-related problems. That first step…was critical to ARCH being able to deliver aid quickly to as many animals as possible. And it has enabled us to work together in developing a long-term plan for Haitians to better protect themselves – and their animals – against future disasters.” After the earthquake, ARCH’s project manager Keven Degenhard, and Haiti-based veterinarian Dr. Jean Francois Thomas, trained a local team of three veterinarians, three vet techs and two security personnel. The backbone of the operation is ARCH’s mobile veterinary clinic, which allows the team to travel into earthquake-stricken neighborhoods and provide aid and vaccinations to thousands of dogs, cats, horses, cattle, goats and other animals. “Our original goal was to treat 14,000 animals in one year,” says Keven. “But in the first two months, our team of ten people had already treated 12,700 animals. Today, we’ve far surpassed the 25,000 mark. I’m just so impressed with the way we all came together as a team.” One of the many animals helped was a dog named Dick. “He was badly injured by a falling wall,” says Dr. Huertas. “He couldn’t walk when we saw him, but after treatment he was back on his feet. His family was very happy to see him walk again.” Another dog showed up at the clinic in the arms of a young boy who wouldn’t tell anyone animal wellness
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