Pet Companion Magazine, Fall 2017

THE LOCAL MAGAZINE FOR PET LOVERS FALL 2017

Cushing’s Disease Must-Have Products for Your Cat Fall Fashions So You Think You Want a

SNAKE?

Understanding

COYOTES

Where to Sit, Stay and Play in San Diego’s Little Italy

PLUS: TRAINING, GROOMING,

DAYCARE & BOARDING RESOURCES

EVENTS Calendar

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Meet

PATCH

Opening the Door to a Whole New World

inside Features 30: How Wet Should I Get My Pet?

56: Where to Sit, Stay and Play in San Diego’s Little Italy

Bathing Basics

By Pamela Price

35: Is Your Pet Gut-Healthy?

62: Cat Expo Wrap-up

Prebiotics and Probiotics

By John Snedden

Health 8: Cushing’s Disease in Dogs

By Lillian Roberts, DVM

24: So You Think You Want a Snake?

By David Jeffrey, BSc BVMS

48: Understanding Coyotes

By Robert Reed, DVM, MSES, MPA

52: Diseases That Affect Both Dogs and Coyotes

By Robert Reed, DVM, MSES, MPA

38-43: Resources for Pet Grooming, Boarding, Sitting, Daycare & Spas

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Lifestyle 16: Must-Have Products

For Cats!

51: What to Do if a Coyote

Approaches You

18: Fall Fashion

55: Did You Know?

Boogie Shoes Top Picks

Cat Trivia

Training 44: Training Tips

By Lori Carman, VSPDT

66: Cover Story: Patch

72: Yes, You Can Pet My Dog

Opening the Door to a Whole New World

By Valerie Masi

76: Events!

84: Local Resources

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Cushing’s Disease in Dogs

by Lillian Roberts, DVM Country Club Animal Clinic

Common symptoms of Cushing’s disease include: • Excessive urination with possible incontinence • Large water intake • Ravenous appetite • Excessive panting, even at rest • Muscle wastage and weakness

• Frequent urinary tract infections (cystitis) • Pot-bellied appearance • Lethargy • Hair loss, thin skin and recurrent skin infections

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o understand Cushing’s disease, or hyperadrenocorticism (HAC), we must first examine the normal function of two little glands called the adrenals. These tiny organs are located just in front of each kidney (ad/renal). They derive their blood supply from, and even resemble tiny kidneys. And when they malfunction, the first sign of a problem may also relate to kidney function.

The adrenals are endocrine glands.

That is, they secrete hormones that affect other parts of the body. Those hormones include cortisol and adrenaline, among others. As long as they do their job well, these hormones are produced in small amounts, and help the body deal with stress, inflammation, pain, hydration and urine production, electrolyte balance, and numerous other functions. Problems come when these hormones are secreted in amounts either too low—as in Addison’s Disease—or too high, as in Cushing’s disease.

To further complicate the picture, there are two possible reasons why the adrenals might produce excess amounts of cortisol, and both look about the same at first glance. The obvious issue would be an abnormality in the gland itself, usually a tumor called adenosarcoma. Statistically, this is the case in about one in five cases of clinical Cushing’s disease, and in fact is harder to treat than the other, more common type.

At least four of five cases are what’s called pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, or PDH. The rest of this article will focus on PDH.

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Most people may recall the pituitary gland from junior high school. It is a busy little gland that lives at the base of the brain. It makes all sorts of hormones, such as growth hormone, and others that stimulate various glands in the body such as the thyroid and gonads—and of course the adrenals— to produce their assigned hormones.

It may help to think of it as a control panel. A normally-functioning pituitary gland constantly monitors levels of those secondary hormones in the blood stream, and sends out signals— stimulating hormones—when the levels get low. But sometimes this feedback loop malfunctions and something goes wrong. The result in the case of the adrenals is PDH. So how do you know if your dog might have Cushing’s disease? A diagnosis requires specialized laboratory testing, but this is typically done only when the veterinarian has a reason to suspect it. The most common complaint people have in the early stages is that the dog is drinking a lot more water than usual, and urinating more.

In fact, they may even have accidents in the house if they can’t get outside readily. Of course, there are not specific symptoms and could be related to a number of other conditions as well, but this symptom should always trigger a veterinary visit—bring a fresh, clean urine sample with you!

Longer-term signs include increased appetite, with initial weight gain but eventually muscle wasting and variable appetite; hair loss, especially on the tail and belly but ultimately affecting the entire body. Routine blood tests

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typically show an increase in the liver enzyme ALP (alkaline phosphatase), and decreased concentration (specific gravity) in the urine—neither of which is diagnostic, but together they may raise the veterinarian’s suspicion for Cushing’s Disease.

While Cushing’s isn’t fatal by itself, it does lower the body’s ability to fight infection, impairs normal healing, and can predispose to other conditions such as pancreatitis and diabetes, even heart failure. Clearly, these conditions can be fatal, even if treated. The suppressed immune system effects may also leave a dog vulnerable to severe dental disease, urinary-tract infections, liver damage and skin infections, any of which may lead to misery and complicate the diagnostic process.

So, what test is best? Unfortunately, that question has no easy answer.

Numerous tests exist involving urine, blood, and “response” tests where a hormone that normal affects cortisol secretion is injected into a vein and samples taken before and after, for comparison of cortisol values. The problem is that no one test is perfectly accurate. In general, the easier and less expensive a test appears, the less reliable it is. While most experts agree that the single most accurate test is the

“low-dose dexamethasone suppression” (LDDS), this takes 8 hours and requires three blood draws. At present, it’s the only routine lab test that differentiates between HAC and primary adrenal tumors.

Because in most cases the symptoms of Cushings are not specific, and blood tests may not be conclusive, veterinarians will often reach for abdominal ultrasound as a more comprehensive way to look not just at the adrenal glands but also the liver, kidneys and other abdominal organs. This is more expensive, and requires advance scheduling and prep in most cases, but has the advantage of being able to look at all the organs at once.

Once a diagnosis of Cushing’s disease is made, what can be done about it? At present there are two FDA-approved treatments but only one of those, trilostane (Vetoryl ) has proven very effective. In addition, may vets still prefer the more traditional medication mitotane (Lysodren ).

Lysodren works by destroying the adrenal gland tissue. This effect is dose-dependent, so the idea is to partially destroy both glands, thereby reducing the total amount of gland that is secreting cortisol. Because over suppression is actually more dangerous than Cushing’s itself, this has to be carefully monitored, with frequent testing in the initial stages of ®

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10-year-old Boxer displaying typical signs of hyperadrenocorticism.

11-year-old Dachshund displaying typical signs of hyperadrenocorticism.

treatment and ongoing monitoring for the life of the pet. While the medication is quite expensive, eventually most pets are maintained on one dose every three to ten days, making it fairly convenient and reducing long-term costs.

Trilostane, which is marketed in the United States under the name Vetoryl , was initially considered to be a very safe alternative to Lysodren , and in fact has a lower rate of severe side effects.

It is given twice daily, with food. But as we’ve gained more experience with this product, potential serious, even fatal, issues have been identified. As a result, current recommendations for long-term monitoring are fairly similar to those for Lysodren , but the incidence of serious adverse reactions are considered much lower. Nevertheless, such treatment is a serious undertaking and needs to be closely supervised by your veterinarian.

The test of choice for monitoring response to treatment is the onehour “ACTH stimulation” test. This involves collecting a blood sample initially, injecting a small quantity of ACTH (adrenal cortical stimulating ®

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hormone), and taking another blood sample an hour later. To save money, for monitoring purposes the initial blood sample is sometimes omitted.

This is recommended weekly in the initial stages of Lysodren administration, moving to every three months long term. With trilostane, this is rechecked after 30 days of treatment and if in the target range at that point, at day 30 and then every three months subsequently.

This test should always be started two to four hours after the morning dose, which should be given with food.

Additional tests will be recommended at varying intervals as well.

Signs of over regulation should be noted immediately. Unfortunately, these overlap with signs of under regulation and include lethargy, increased water consumption, vomiting, and dehydration. If your dog is being treated for Cushing’s, always be on the alert for changes in behavior. ®

Lillian Roberts, DVM, is the owner of Country Club Animal Clinic, which is located at 36869 Cook Street in Palm Desert. 760-776-7555 www.countryclubdvm.com.

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Fall Fashion

Boogie’s Top Picks Let’s face it, we dogs need to look and feel good when we’re lounging around the house, posing for selfies or taking our humans on outdoor adventures. Luckily, I got a sneak peek at some of the hottest items on the market when I attended SuperZoo this year.

I’ve put together a list of the most comfy, cozy, safe, durable and stylish items you and your human need to continue living your best life.

Bone Vivant Sidney T-Shirt

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uxuriously soft and eco friendly, the Sidney T-shirt by Bone Vivant (BV) is a must-have for dogs of all sizes. Handmade in Los Angeles from up/recycled materials, this lightweight, breathable t-shirt with signature velvet trim is perfect for shielding the sun or keeping your pup warm on cool summer nights.

The Sidney T-shirt is long sleeved, but BV offers a variety of shirts in tank styles as well.

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and Wendi Tanner, couldn’t find clothes they loved or that were comfortable enough for him, so they created their own. Bone Vivant is located in Malibu, California, but ships worldwide. bonevivant.com

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Pooch Outfitters Neckties

If you know me, you know I love bow ties! So I was thrilled to meet the folks of Pooch Outfitters in person and see that their shirt collar and bow tie selection is still growing. They have so many new designs, it’s impossible to pick a favorite.

Based in Santa Monica, California, Pooch Outfitters is dedicated to creating a line that keeps up with the lifestyle of today’s trendy pooches. Their fun and modern designs are of excellent quality and made to last. poochoutfitters.com

Klippo Pajamas

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og pajamas have been pretty popular for a while and it’s a trend that isn’t going away any time soon. Klippo makes adorable and soft pajamas in super cute and hip prints. Each pair is accented with two functional pockets—good for hiding those late-night snacks! A small D ring is also attached to the top snap to attach your ID tag or Klippo charm (each pair comes with a Klippo charm). My favorites are the yellow duckies and the monkey fleece pajamas shown here, but they have new designs coming out all the time, so I’m sure I’ll have some new favorites soon! Visit the Klippo website for a full list of retailers. Who’s ready for a pajama party? klippopet.com

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Gold Paw Series Rain Paw Jacket

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he Rain Paw jacket by Gold Paw Series is an elegant, allseason rain jacket in a fabric you won’t find anywhere else. Skip the excess seams, flaps, draw cords, Velcro and zippers in favor of a beautifully draped, easy-fitting design that provides a perfect balance of coverage and freedom of movement. Gold Paw’s exclusive stretchy, water- and windproof Suppletec™ is non-toxic and moves with your dog, eliminating gaps and rubbing. The Rain Paw is made in California of recycled and non-toxic materials, has reflective webbing, is machine washable and is now available in five new colors in the following sizes: 10/12, 14/16, 18/20, 22/24 and 26/28.

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Chilly Dog Sweaters

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eekend getaways to the mountains mean you’ve got to stay warm and look good doing it. While your humans are out shredding it on the mountain, you can be lounging on the sofa, enjoying a bone in front of the fire, wrapped in your Chilly Dog Sweater. These thick, 100% wool sweaters are handmade by Inca Artisans in South America, can fit sizes from teacup to Great Dane, and have designs for every style. I personally love the Nordic design, but there are so many designs you are sure to find one that fits your style. Don’t get left out in the cold! chillydogsweaters.com

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K-9 Sport Sack

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he K-9 Sport Sack was created so your pet could tag along on adventures comfortably and safely. As seen on the TODAY show, the K-9 Sport Sack makes bike rides, motorcycling, hiking, shopping and anything else you can think of a whole new experience with your best friend riding on your back. Made for dogs up to 30 pounds, the ergonomic design envelopes your pooch for a comfy ride, and the straps and D-ring hookup ensure your dog cannot jump or fall out. k9sportsack.com

Messy Mutt Silicone Feeder

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Dog socks can be a great item to have on hand for dogs who have trouble walking on tile or uncarpeted surfaces (like me), or have a paw injury that needs to heal safely. ultrapaws.com

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JCLA Diamond Cut Bag

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So You Think You Want a Snake

by David Jeffrey, BSc BVMS Village Park Animal Hospital

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lthough definitely not for everyone, snakes can make an excellent addition to any family. Personally, I have kept snakes as pets since I was a small child, in a variety of species, including garter snakes, Burmese pythons, and even venomous species. While I definitely do not advocate keeping dangerous species of reptiles without the proper experience required, the majority of snakes are completely harmless and can make excellent pets. If you are considering purchasing a snake for yourself or a family member, here are a few things to consider before making a commitment to looking after a scaled friend.

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Species.

First and foremost, you need to decide what species of snake best fits your household. Snakes vary greatly, from the fast little fish-eating garter snake to the slow, gentle giant pythons—each species requires specific care.

Research, research, research!

I cannot stress enough the importance of researching the specific needs of a reptile species before purchasing.

The majority of health problems I see in practice with reptiles are a direct result of improper husbandry (diet, lighting, humidity, etc.).

Your level of experience keeping reptiles.

If you are an entry-level reptile keeper, I recommend choosing a species that is relatively easy to take care of. For California, species like the local rosy boa or California king snake are perfect choices for beginners, as they do not require as much specialty lighting, heating, or humidity equipment.

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Snakes are obligate carnivores. That means you will be feeding them whole, dead prey. If you are not comfortable with this, then snakes are not the pet for you.

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Every animal has the potential to bite, and snakes are no different.

The first time a snake bit me, I was surprised to find that the surprise/ shock was the worst part. Nonvenomous snakes have many small teeth designed for holding onto

prey items, and they only bite people when they feel threatened, are being mishandled, or if they mistake your hand for a prey item. Overall, I would much rather be bitten by a small snake than a cat or a dog.

If you do decide to make a serpentine addition to your family, I also recommend making an appointment with a veterinarian who is comfortable treating reptiles and discussing their specific needs. There is a lot of misinformation out there, and it is much easier to correct husbandry problems before they cause health issues.

Village Park Animal Hospital is located at 51-230 Eisenhower Dr. in La Quinta.

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How Wet Should I Get My Pet?

Bathing Basics

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1 before bathing to

4 you start at the tail

Brush your pet

Pets are calmer if

remove tangles, dirt, debris and shedding hair.

and move forward wetting down and lathering the coat.

5 water to bathe your Use tepid/warm

pet—not as warm as we might like our bathwater; however, pets do not like cold water.

2 anxiety during To reduce pet

bathing, place a towel on the bottom of your tub or sink to reduce the water spray, muffle the sound and to prevent your pet from slipping.

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Pre-treat areas

applying shampoo directly onto dry fur ... surfactants in shampoo bond to dirt on contact, then proceed to wet down the coat and apply all over shampoo.

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cotton ball just under the ear flap can help keep water out of the ears, or have your pet wear a “hoodie” during bathing.

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and conditioner thoroughly, as they will attract dirt and can cause irritation and flaking if left in and on the coat.

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resources Are You a DIY Dog Bather?

Two new products were introduced recently, making bathing your pet at home a little easier for both you and your furry friend. Both showerheads can be attached to your indoor or outdoor faucet.

Pet Wand Pro by Waterpik™

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ake the stress out of bath time and give your dog a gentle but thorough wash, inside or out. With Waterpik’s new Pet Wand PRO, your dog will feel much more relaxed and comfortable during the bathing process. The shower attachment fits on a standard shower head pipe indoors or on your garden hose outdoors.

It has a professional-grade contoured wand that sprays a unique water “comb” which provides maximum cleaning coverage and power—both important for rinsing thick fur. The targeted narrow spray is perfect for hard-to-reach or sensitive areas, making this tool perfect for dogs of all sizes. The dial allows you to customize the water pressure and control the spray settings, even with one hand.

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12 sound of a blow dryer, use

If your pet will tolerate the

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Blot your pet dry with a towel; this may take more than one towel.

on NO or LOW heat, moving quickly over the coat avoiding ears and face while running a brush through the fur.

John Paul Pet provides grooming information and tips on bathingbasics.com Often cats do not like being sprayed with water.

Try using a waterless shampoo.

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Is Your Pet Gut-Healthy?

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one are the days of buying just any pet food off the shelf without considering about the ingredients.

Today, pet guardians are as concerned about what goes into their pet’s body as they are about what goes into their own. If we need super foods like quinoa, kale and blueberries to heal and supercharge our bodies from the inside out, then our pets must need them, too.

We know that fiber is important because it promotes the movement of food through the digestive system.

However, new research shows that having a variety and blend of carefully selected fiber sources can produce an environment in the digestive tract that will help lead to an optimal balance in the gut. Prebiotics and probiotics are gaining a lot of attention as the “power duo,” the keys to a healthy gut, supporting intestinal health and the duties of the intestinal tract. So, what’s the difference between those two?

Prebiotics are a form of fiber that serves as “food” for probiotics. These are fermentable fibers, like dried kelp, dried chicory root and beet pulp, and resistant starches like legumes, such as peas and other beans.

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Prebiotics are shown to reduce the duration of infectious and antibioticinduced diarrhea, reduce inflammation and symptoms of certain diseases, optimize mineral absorption, and support weight loss.

Probiotics are the “good” bacteria and yeasts that help keep the digestive system healthy. These are live bacteria naturally found in the body but also found in some dairy products and fermented foods. Probiotics also promote weight loss, and they support digestive health and immune function.

“Until recently, the importance of the gut in overall health wasn’t fully understood,” says Joey Herrick, founder and president of Lucy Pet Products.

“The latest nutritional advancements now show that the digestive tract goes far beyond just processing the food your pet eats. Just like in humans, it is very important to create a healthy en-

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vironment in the gut, because it plays a key role in strengthening your pet’s immunity to chronic diseases.”

Digestive health is key to many other bodily processes, and the digestive system does more than process the food we eat or feed our animals. The gut is the largest immune organ of the body and affects every aspect of animal metabolism, as well as behavior, mood, and cognition. Thousands of bacteria live in the gut and each has a unique role.

Your pet’s intestinal tract handles challenges every day, so it is important to ensure that your pet’s diet supports the digestive system based on the latest nutritional advancements that exist today. A diverse blend of dietary fibers provides optimal nourishment for the large bowel bacteria. These bacteria ferment the fibers to short-chain fatty acids that vary in concentration and molar proportions and serve many positive functions, not only in the large bowel but also throughout the body.

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Training Tips

by Lori Carman, VSPDT Dream Dogs

A ssess Your Puppy Readiness

Puppies are great. They spread joy, provide endless entertainment, and most could win cuteness contests all day long just by existing. But puppies are also fastgrowing, potentially havoc-wreaking little learning machines. Nature packs in as much information intake as possible in those first few months and if you’re not prepared? Your puppy may learn all the wrong things and you could spend months—or years—playing catch-

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At a minimum, you will need a puppy crate, an X-pen or a baby gate; Kongs and treat balls; and, an ID tag, a flat collar, and a harness for walks—both and long and short leashes. And don’t forget a canine toothbrush and tooth-

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paste, nail clippers, dog shampoo, brushes, and a variety of toys.

Is your home puppy-proof? Set up a confinement area (despite the name, this is a cozy den for your puppy) for alone time and potty training. The area should be easy to clean and easy to close off with a baby gate. Think kitchen, laundry room, or bathroom.

Furnish the area with a bed or crate, a water bowl, and several toys.

Are the house rules clear? Decide on set routines and procedures for consistency before you bring your puppy home. If more than one person is responsible for puppy raising, who will be in charge of the house-training routine? Where will the puppy be allowed—on the bed? The couch? Who will walk the puppy? Take the puppy to classes? Practice homework?

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reventing Obesity in Older Dogs

A trim figure is fundamental to good health for dogs. Statistically, lean dogs live longer than their chunkier buddies and have fewer health problems.

Overweight dogs are more likely to develop pancreatitis, diabetes, heart disease, and joint pain. If the pounds have snuck on (if you can’t clearly see your dog’s waist), consult your veterinarian about any underlying problems that can contribute to weight gain and the correct amount to feed your dog.

Then get serious about increasing your dog’s exercise level. Keeping up the activity level is advisable even if your dog is in great shape—one of the best things you can do for your dog’s longterm health is to prevent future weight problems.

Get the amount right. Exercise needs vary with age, breed, size, and overall health, but a good rule of thumb is for your dog to spend between thirty minutes and two hours being active every day. Collies, retrievers, and shepherds need lots of running time; bulldogs and dachshunds can thrive with moderate daily outings.

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Change it up. Don’t limit your thinking on dog exercise to walks and throwing a ball at the park. Sign up for a fun dog class or activity like rally-o, flyball, nose work, or agility. Dream Dogs has lots of fun flexible classes to get you and your dog moving. Find a local dog group so your dog gets to play with other dogs regularly (if she enjoys canine company, of course). Or, if time is a problem, consider hiring a dog walker or joining a doggie daycare.

Ramp it up at home. Playing hideand-seek, figuring out a puzzle toy, and practicing training cues and showstopping tricks for the next party are just some of the at-home undertakings that increase your dog’s overall activity level. Five minutes here, ten minutes there; it all adds up to a healthier, happier dog.

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Understanding

Coyotes

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by Robert Reed DVM, MSES, MPA VCA Rancho Mirage Animal Hospital

or many of us, coyotes are the most recognizable wild mammals in the Coachella Valley. Whether they instill anger, fear, admiration, or just interest, we know they are out

there. Most pet owners realize that coyotes pose a threat to dogs and cats, but may not appreciate when or why.

This article opens the book on coyotes, in the hope that with better un-

derstanding we can achieve a level of coexistence that minimizes the danger to our pets.

Canis latrans

Coyotes (Canis latrans) are wild members of the dog family (Canidae) and are found only in North America.

They usually weigh between 20 and 40 pounds, with females being slightly smaller than males. They tend to live in small family groups but sometimes travel alone and occasionally in loose packs with multiple family units. One of their most recognizable features is the wide range of vocalization they use to communicate. Howling, usually between lone individuals, and yipping, which occurs when members of a pack re-unite, are the loudest, and are the cries we most often hear.

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coyotes were believed to range only on the western prairies and dry southwestern areas of North America, including Mexico. (The term �coyote� is derived from a similar word in the language of the Aztecs.) Other than people, their natural enemies are wolves and mountain lions. But where human encroachment has significantly reduced populations of wolves and mountain lions, coyotes have thrived.

They are one of the few native species that have actually expanded their range since the onset of European settlement, and now extend over most of the entire continent, from Alaska to Panama. As a species, they are very resilient. People have tried to eradicate them for decades from many livestockproducing areas, sometimes with government support, and have never completely succeeded.

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Behavior and Feeding With a basic understanding of their habits, we can make a few predictions about when and where our pets are most likely to encounter coyotes. In general, they are most active around dawn and dusk, although at certain times of the year, when food is scarce, or during breeding season, they may be seen at any time of the day. The breeding season begins in January and ends in March, a time that brings a higher number of coyote sightings, as adults wander more freely, seeking partners.

This is also a time when coyotes may act territorially and potentially more aggressively toward dogs, even larger ones.

Once paired, coyotes are strongly monogamous. Usually, only one alpha male and one alpha female within a group will breed, and they form the

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heart of a family unit that protects a defined territory. Unattached adult or yearling males often wander the fringes of established territories. Because territorial boundaries often follow recognizable landscape features, like roads or washes, we’re more likely to see coyotes in those areas.

Following breeding and a gestation of about two months, coyotes give birth to 4 to 9 pups in an underground den, most often dug beneath rocks, trees, or dense shrubs, but sometimes in the expanded dens of other animals in open areas. Weaning occurs roughly six weeks later, which puts pressure on adult coyotes to hunt more to provide food for their growing families, and means that early summer can be a time of heightened risk to our pets.

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What to Do if a Coyote Approaches You

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s with most wild animals, coyotes have a natural fear of people and will nearly always retreat whenever they sense the presence of people, but some individuals become acclimated to people and are less easily intimidated. If a coyote advances toward you: Ensure that small children are safe and that pets are leashed or otherwise restrained.

Face the coyote, do not back away, do not turn around, and do not run.

Make loud noises, wave your arms, and/or throw things to haze (not harm) the coyote.

If the coyote does not immediately move away, walk toward it and increase the intensity of your hazing.

If the coyote moves away, then stops and looks back, continue hazing until it leaves the area completely.

If you encounter a coyote that shows an unusual boldness around people, especially if it repeatedly seeks out prey around houses, report the animal to your local animal control office or the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Small dogs should be leashed and never left unattended, unless they are in a yard secured by a six foot fence that extends underground by at least six inches. one of the keys to their success. They prefer animal meat, including rabbits, rodents, deer, birds, reptiles (even rattlesnakes), amphibians (except toads), fish, invertebrates, and insects. They will also eat fruits, vegetables, and sometimes grain. They are opportunistic and resourceful, and without access

to human environments, have been known to kill and eat bobcats, as well as foxes. So, while not a desirable activity from our point of view, it is instinctive for coyotes to hunt domestic cats and small dogs, and we must expect such behavior to continue.

Our challenge lies in finding ways to

Diseases That Affect Both Dogs and Coyotes

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eliminate their access to our pets. Cats should stay indoors, especially at night, and small dogs should be leashed and never left unattended, unless they are in a yard secured by a six-foot fence that extends underground by at least six inches. It is never a good idea to feed coyotes. It brings them into contact with us, creates an association based on food, and leads them to overcome their natural fear of people. Our best protection relies on maintaining separation from coyotes, and we should refrain from all activities that invite them into our midst. In the same vein, avoid leaving pet food outside, especially at night. Pick up fruit and fallen birdseed under feeders, and remove debris or brush that might harbor rodents. Also, for anyone feeding feral cats, remem-

ber that coyotes may be drawn to both the food and the cats, so place feeding stations carefully to avoid drawing them near households.

As with most wildlife, peaceful coexistence between coyotes, humans, and pets relies on minimal contact.

Many of us have seen the sad outcome a coyote encounter can bring. It’s a tragedy we never want repeated, but the risk is going to remain because coyotes will continue to live among us.

We probably couldn’t get rid of them, even if we tried, so we might as well get to know them better. Our protection strategies should start with increased awareness.

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Cats spend about 15% of the day grooming.

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Where to Sit, Stay and Play in

San Diego’s Little Italy

Sonny, Vito & Pam check out dog-friendly Pacific Beach in San Diego

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here may be no place like Rome, but San Diego’s Little Italy comes pretty close— plus, there’s no jet lag! As much as our two little furry good fellows, Sonny and Vito Rosato, enjoy their desert stomping ground, the Maltese fratelli can’t resist a bit o’ Italy, and that’s why they felt instantly at home in this vibrant and colorful little swath of San Diego. With its year-round faultless weather, San Diego could easily be the best city in America, but Little Italy is an all-season delight for lots of reasons, not just the weather.

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According to the Little Italy Association, the 48-square-block neighborhood was founded in the 1920s by immigrant Italian-American families, many of whom worked in the tuna fishing industry up until the 1960s and, indeed, the ‘hood is adjacent to San Diego Bay. Generations of Italians planted their roots here and built its convivial culture of patio cafes, Italian groceries, European-inspired public piazzas, authentic art and more. It’s very pedestrian friendly and the array of Italian eateries, mainly along India Street, is second to none.

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Grab a Slice of Pizza … or a Cup of Gelato

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Did somebody say pizza? In San Diego, Little Italy’s the right place for it.

Not all restaurants are pet friendly, but it’s fairly easy to grab a slice and enjoy with your pets as we did at one of the outdoor tables along the main drag, India Street. Napizza, at 1702 India, has an amazing array of oven-fresh pizzas by the slice. If deep dish is your thing, cross the street to 1747 India St., home

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of the famous Filippi’s Pizza Grotto.

While the restaurant itself doesn’t allow dogs, Sonny and Vito enjoyed perusing the Italian gourmet items in the little market space in the front. And for a cup of delicious gelato to go, we popped into Solunto Restaurant and Bakery, at 1643 India Street. Chocolate and cherry gelato in hand, we were feeling more Italian by the minute— and even gave Vito a few licks (of a scoop of vanilla).

Take Them to the Harbor

San Diego’s recently spruced up Waterfront Park is at the western periphery of Little Italy and is superpet friendly. Sonny and Vito loved the wacky and colorful sculpture of “The Serpent Tree” by Niki de Saint Phalle, which they barked at in unison before indicating they wanted to catch the sea breeze and watch the boats by the bay.

These boats include the famous old Star of India sailing ship, part of the Maritime Museum of San Diego and others.

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Take Them to the Little Italy Dog Park Little Italy’s pleasant Amici Park includes not only a theater space and bocce ball courts but The Little Italy Dog Park, too. The Rosato brothers enjoyed running around this safe, enclosed space—although after all the pizza we ate, it felt like we should be the ones doing the exercising! The park is located on West Date Street between

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State and Union streets. And if your pooch needs some pampering, too, we recommend Spawtlight Dog Salon & Spa (technically not in Little Italy itself, but at 915 E Street, it’s not far).

Then Park Them at Hotel Porto Vista

The Hotel Porto Vista is not only located in the heart of Little Italy; it’s affordable and pet friendly, too. There

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are a variety of room types and even some short-term rental options for longer stays. The views of the bay and beyond from The Glass Door restaurant and rooftop lounge spaces are mesmerizing.

…or Paradise Point

Slightly further afield, but an easy drive, is the 44-acre Paradise Point near Sea World, a self-described private island paradise that has been attracting guests since 1962. Fast forward to 2017 and the original private island resort has expanded to 460 guestrooms from bayside bungalows to spacious

suites with garden-style rooms and breezy patios. Best of all, it’s a dogfriendly property. While Sonny and Vito couldn’t access many San Diego beaches, here they had the run of the place, literally. The resort is pet friendly as long as Fido is on a leash and owners are willing to pay a one-time $150 charge. Personally, I felt it was worth every penny, as Don Vito and Sonny were reluctant to leave. Conveniently located nearby is San Diego’s popular Old Town, “The Birthplace of California,” a five-minute drive away. Sonny and Vito met other Malteses in this big pet-friendy space, too. Andiamo!

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The Benefits of Feeding Your Dog a Fresh Food Diet

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uman diets have undergone a healthy makeover, yet many of our dogs are still chowing down on crunchy kibble full of unpronounceable and indigestible ingredients.

The time to rethink what we feed our dogs is now.

“Besides our basic understanding of fresh foods being ‘better’ than processed foods, there are numerous proven benefits of a fresh dog food diet,” said Justin Shmalberg, DVM, Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist.

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Cat Expo

Annual Cat Expo Wrap-up

by John Snedden

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he 3rd Annual CatCon was held in August at the Pasadena Convention Center. I must admit, I never knew there was a CatCon, so I missed the first two held in prior years. As someone who grew up always having at least one cat and then, in my latter years, being involved in The Cat Fanciers’ Association, Inc.®, working at and exhibiting cats at shows all across the country, I wondered how this could have happened. So this year became my first annual adventure to CatCon, and it was good enough to warrant future adventures to CatCon in 2018 and beyond.

CatCon’s stated mission is “To spread joy and goodness to cats and the people who love them.” After spending a day there, I would have to say, mission accomplished! The venue included three exhibit halls and the auditorium, where the first-ever CatCon Awards were held. The categories of Biggest Newcomer Award, Freshest Loaf, Besties Award, Best Vocalist, and Video of the Year were awarded to, respectively, Sir Thomas Trueheart, Rocky, Jasmine, Phoebe, and Maverick. Kitten Lady Hannah Shaw was presented the Advocate of the Year for her dedication to helping neonatal kittens.

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ing actor Gilles Marini, Mike Bridavsky, and Lil BUB. All seemed to keep the fans entertained. Meet and Greets with the likes of Catwoman from the original Batman, Oskar the Blind Cat, Nala and her siblings, Chris Poole of Cole and Marmalade, and even Moshow the Cat Rapper gave fans the chance to get up close and purrsonal with the celebrities.

Two of the exhibit halls had over 140 vendor/exhibitors, who showed off their products in the areas of art, furniture, clothing, accessories and design, for cats and, of course, their

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people. Row after row were toys, trees, clothing, natural medicinal remedies, photos, paintings, housing options, litter, shelters, carry cases, leashes, and all types of different food and edible cat treats. I must admit, one of my favorite vendors at the show was the Litter-Robot. We will come back to that one and a few others in a minute.

Over 15,000 cat lovers came together over the weekend of feline frenzy, and over 150 cats and kittens were adopted out to their forever homes.

This area of CatCon was a very big hit.

A 4,000-square-foot adoption lounge was set up at the end of the exhibit hall.

The lounge stretched across the exhibit hall and boasted sliding glass doors on two sides and common walls between the rooms that were furnished like bedrooms, living rooms and din-

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ing rooms. The kittens and cats in the rooms were introduced to the adoptors in that home-like environment. The four-legged creatures romped on the beds, chairs, and end tables and had plenty of places to play with and attack the human creatures as they entered the rooms. The cats and kittens were provided by the Pasadena Humane Society and the SPCA. The lounge area was sponsored and created by Rachael

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Ray Nutrish. It was one of the most well attended areas in the exhibit hall and had some of the happiest faces to be found. A job well done and that alone was worth the CatCon adventure.

Now, back to the vendor side of the show—everything for the cat and lots of stuff for the humans, too. Just walking the aisles and looking and talking with the vendors took hours. Some had services to sell, such as insurance, petcare, and deliveries of food and litter.

Others had products for cats or about cats, while others had products for the people who love cats.

Litter-Robot was one of the most interesting products shown. It seems that a couple of engineers who owned cats came up with “the last litter box you

and very functional.

Another product that caught my eye was Nine Lives Twine. It was fiber art—hand-spun yarn and Meowmorials handcrafted from your pet’s hair.

You save your pet’s brushings, storing the fur in a bag or box, and then send it to the vendor. You can choose fiber art, a toy, or a hand-spun yarn piece to be made exclusively for you. The vendor even had the foot-powered hand spinner right there at CatCon and was making the yarn as we watched.

Cat trees and cat furniture are available just about anywhere cat products are sold. I found one vendor, VesperCats, that sells “real furniture for cats.”

Trees, scratching posts, litter box covers, sleeping rooms and combo-units

will ever buy,” the Litter-Robot Open Air. When fully assembled, it resembles an old-fashioned hooded hair dryer that your mother used to sit under at the kitchen table. When you take the side cover off to look at what makes it work, it looks like a small cement mixer that rotates. The cat enters the through the opening and does his/her business.

When the cat enters, the robot shuts off for 7 minutes. Then the robot begins to slowly rotate and the litter rolls around inside, dropping the clumps of #1 or #2 onto a screen that eventually dumps into a carbon-filtered drawer below. This drawer can be opened and dumped at a later time. It’s one of the safest and best operating litter systems I have seen over the years, well made

made with wood laminates, sisal, and smooth panels that would fit right in with your living room or family room.

A different part of the group, Catit, makes other creative cat products that allow cats to combine drinking, eating, and grooming with playtime. Different size water fountains, food tubes, food diggers (tubes filled with food the cat has to paw out to eat), scratch pads, and wellness centers that are a catnip relaxation spot, and grooming kits for shorthairs and longhairs.

I just have to mention a vendor that not only caught my eye but also seemed to be always busy with sales and folks just stopping by, using social media to project out. ATA, or Arm The Animals, is a charitable clothing company that

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creates killer clothing that makes a statement and generates funds for small, struggling animal rescues. The clothing stands out and creates dialog that leads to saving animals. “Speak for the Speechless! Defend the Defenseless! Arm the Animals!” This is one great group of young adults making a real difference in the animal world.

There were another 135 or more vendors in attendance. Absolutely any product, service or effort even remotely cat related can be found at CatCon. And you will just have to attend CatCon 2018 to experience them all! I guarantee you will not leave empty handed or empty hearted.

As the morning became afternoon, the hall became busier and busier with not only cat-loving people but cat people! Cat ears were on display every-

where, along with whiskers, make-up, tattoos, cat eyes, cat stockings, cat outfits, cat tails, cat nails, cat noses, costumes and more. I guess you could call it people watching, although cat people watching may be more accurate. You didn’t have to ask if they loved cats.

Just picture ComicCon, but with cats as the theme … it was the purrfect social gathering!

So, if you are a cat person, live with a cat person, or want to be a cat person, and you want to meet and greet other people of like mind and heart, watch for CatCon 2018 and make plans to be there next year. And look for me, the Retired Guy, with some kind of cat shirt on and my laminated Pet Companion Magazine business card clipped to my shirt! I’ll be having a purrfect day in furidise!

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Patch: Opening the Door to a Whole New World Annette Ramirez feels blessed to have Patch by her side

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atch the yellow lab has been on the job for just a year, but he’s already made himself indispensible, and not for the reasons you might think. Patch is a service dog for Annette Ramirez, and this past year has been transformational for both of them.

Patch has been training for this job his whole life. Canine Companions for Independence. headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, chose him when he was just 8 weeks old, sending him to a puppy raiser to learn basic social skills and command training. Canine Companions has raised and trained more than 5,000 service dogs since their founding in 1975. After 18 months, Patch was transferred to one of Canine Companions’s six regional training centers—his was located in Oceanside, California. It was there that he met Annette and her husband, during a two-week training session that pairs dogs who are ready to learn to serve with people who will be the lucky recipients of one of these very special dogs.

Getting to that training session was a long time coming. Before Patch went off to live with his puppy trainer for those 18 months—in fact, before Patch was even born— Ramirez was putting in her application to receive a service dog from CCI. An old friend suggested contacting Canine Companions, and so did her plastic surgeon. In 2014, she attended an in-person interview at the Oceanside center, meeting some of the dogs and talking with trainers. Then two long years passed. Two years that Ramirez spent coping with her new reality—she’d just been released from the hospital after spending nearly two years there, fighting to stay alive. In August 2012, during what was supposed to be a routine, laproscopic outpatient surgery, Ramirez had all four limbs amputated after contracting a life-threatening 66

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infection that nearly took her life. After the surgeon nicked her colon during surgery, sepsis set in and doctors had to use medicines called “pressers” to direct blood toward Ramirez’s major organs or she would die. These medicines not only cut off the blood flow to her limbs, resulting in the quadruple amputation, but they also burned her skin from the inside out over her entire body. The burns required that she 68

spend four months in a medically induced coma and another 20 months undergoing intensive skin grafting and rehabilitation. After two full years in the hospital, she was finally able to go home. But life was forever changed, and it looked like creating a new normal might be a difficult road.

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Patch is there for Annette 24 hours a day, ready to help her navigate her home, the outdoors, and public places.

es. But staying strong in her faith and resolutely determined to remain positive, Annette never let herself mourn what she had lost. Through patience, prayer and lots of support from those who love her, she forged a new kind of life that accommodated her new body. Still, the stares from people on the street were hard to take, and some of the most basic tasks could now be a frustration.

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So, by the time Annette received the call from Canine Companions that she was approved and would finally be attending training to receive a service dog, she was beyond excited. She and her husband packed up their things and headed to Oceanside to find their forever dog and learn how to handle him. The two-week training session was intense, says Ramirez. It was as much about training the people to han-

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dle the dogs as it was about training the dogs to respond to the people.

Once approved, she was enrolled in the two-week, live-in training session, during which future service dog recipients stay in dormitories on campus and spend a full 8 hours a day training to handle dogs like Patch. There are class quizzes and even a written final, on which potential recipients are required to earn a score of 92 percent or better.

The humans work with various dogs in the program, rotating through all the available dogs, while trainers and evaluators watch to see which dog is best suited to each person. After three days, the dog begins living in the dormitory with the recipient, where the new owners now learn to take care of the dogs’ needs as the dogs work to take care of theirs.

At the end of the training, Ramirez was thrilled to learn that Patch was the dog chosen to be her forever dog. After a graduation ceremony honoring the dogs, their new owners and the puppy trainers who raised them, Annette and Patch went home to start their new life together.

It was August 2016. In the year since then, Patch and Annette have forged a unique bond, one that only service dog owners and their dogs can truly understand. Patch is there for Annette 24 hours a day, ready to help her navigate her home, the outdoors, and public places. He opens doors (he pushes the automatic door button with his paw), he turns lights on and off, he picks up items from the floor, and he can even open the refrigerator.

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not the most important things Patch does for her. One of the toughest hurdles she’s had to endure is the public perception of her new body—facing the public after being holed up for two years in the hospital was tough. She knew she no longer looked like the old Annette, and she knew that her appearance sometimes alarmed people on first glance.

And that’s where Patch has given her a new confidence and greater comfort with her own physical appearance.

“Now when I go out, people don’t stop and stare at me. The first thing they see is this beautiful dog, and they are immediately drawn to him. They want to see him, sometimes they want to pet him, and they often want to know how he’s helping me.” Having the focus on Patch instead of her makes Annette feel much more comfortable being out in public and meeting new people.

“I feel so blessed to have Patch,” she says.

Now Ramirez has made it her mission to inform people of the potential dangers of even routine surgeries. Her message: It can happen to anyone, so do your research, know the potential complications of any surgery so you can recognize the symptoms if you develop any of those complications. In her case, doctors did not discover the nick in the colon that was the source of her infection, and if they had, they could have treated the problem much quicker, and Annette would not have suffered so much damage and injury. Get second opinions and ask questions before you enter into a surgery. Your life could depend on it!

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Canine Companions for Independence at Work C anine Companions for Independence has been training and matching dogs to people who need them for over 40 years. And on October 1st, Canine Companions is holding its annual Haute Dog | LA, the doggy runway fashion show fundraiser, at the Skirball Cultural Center in downtown Los Angeles. People and their friendly, posh pooches are invited to strut their stuff and model outfits of their owners’ choosing, ranging from Halloween costumes to couture with everything in between. If the runway is not for you,

sit back and watch as dogs take over the catwalk. This exclusive evening includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a high-end fashion show, silent auction, and more.

If you’re further south, DogFest Walk ‘n Roll is headed to San Diego on October 21st. Come support the 191 active graduates and 146 volunteer puppy raisers residing in Southern California. Grab your leash and get ready to have a tail-waggin’ good time while Canine Companions changes lives, four paws at a time™.

Please see page 78 for more information about Haute Dog | LA and page 79 for DogFest Walk ’n Roll.

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Yes, You Can Pet My Dog

by Valerie Masi Best Paw Forward

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or over a century, we have taught our children to extend their hands out, so the dog can smell them before they pet. Only in this current parental generation have parents really been teaching kids to ask before petting.

This is a big issue for me, because I specialize in aggressive behavior problems. I have seen so many dog bite situations that were more the fault of the person who was bitten than the dog’s.

First rule to remember with a dog is, don’t assume all dogs are friendly!

I have several rescue dogs that I work with and, due to the behavior of humans who have treated these poor pups badly via abuse, neglect and abandonment, they were taught to distrust humans.

To turn things around, these dogs need to go out in public and be ignored. It’s the best way to prove to the dog that we can be trusted.

And, surprisingly, animal lovers sometimes can be the worst offenders, because you love animals so much, you forget that not all dogs want to be petted and fussed over.

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human and not the dog. Ask the human if you can meet their dog; if the human says yes, then shift your body to a more diagonal stance (not square with the dog) and slowly move toward the dog, all while still standing tall. Is the dog backing up? If yes, then the dog is telling you they are not ready and you should stand there until the dog approaches to smell you. If the dog does not try to sniff you and remains back, then move on—this dog should not be greeted. It is clearly communicating that it does not want you to touch it.

If the dog sniffs you then stands there and shows you it no longer seems to feel concerned through a relaxed body language (mouth open, panting calmly, body is not stiff, ears are back and tail is neutral or lower but not tucked), then you can reach down without hovering over the dog and pet under the chin briefly, not on the head or over the head. When you stop does the dog step toward you as to ask for more, or does the dog move away? If the dog asks for more, then give more—but not the same affection you would give your own dog … use a calmer, lighter touch. My motto is “always leave them wanting more.”

The other reason you should always check in with the person handling the dog is that they may be training, and you may inadvertently reinforce behavior the handler may not want reinforced. Jumping, for example. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a person say it’s okay that a dog jumps on them: “It’s okay, I love dogs.” It may be okay for you, but it’s not okay for the dog to jump on the owner’s 85-year-

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old grandparent or their 5-year-old nephew. Another behavior they may be working on is greeting people calmly. If the dog is a puppy or just a happy dog, it will come up to you with excited tail in neutral position (even with the body or a little lower than the body).

Follow directions from the handler— if you don’t get any instructions, then approach the dog standing tall, do not use an excited voice when speaking to the dog. Keep your voice calm and happy while you’re petting the dog, and ensure that it has all four feet on the ground. Stop petting when the excitement starts winding up again. You must always set the tone for energy,

even if it’s somebody else’s dog—maybe especially if it is. If you go in excited, the dog will match your energy, then end up surpassing your energy. You’re not doing the pet owner any favors when you get their dog all riled up. My other motto is, “Calm gets you what you want; excited energy does not.”

In closing, next time you run into a strange dog, first ask if you can pet the dog, then follow directions if given by the handler, and if not, stay calm and listen to what the dog is telling you through its body language. Let’s help our pups and our neighbors’ pups be calm, controlled and relaxed canine citizens!

Valerie Masi, owner of Best Paw Forward, can be reached at 760-885-9450 or visit www.bestpawforwarddogtraining.com.

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Events!

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SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER 21, DogFest Walk ‘n Roll, Fundraising walk and festival supporting Canine Companions for Independence! Cci.org/ dogfestsandiego. Please see ad on page 79.

OCTOBER

October 21, Framed Spaces Home Tour benefiting Palm Springs Animal Shelter. All tour proceeds will benefit the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. The Framed Spaces Home Tour will feature a collection of modernist homes that accentuates the “art” of living in the desert. This is a self-guided driving tour in Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage. The tour will conclude with a light reception from 5-8 p.m. hosted by local artist Shawn Savage, at an iconic E. Stewart Williams designed building. Ticket information at www.modernismweek.com/

September 23, Surf City Surf Dog Competition. The event brings together the community, surfers, dog lovers, families & pets for a day of fun and “fund”raising at one of Southern California’s most pristine beaches - Huntington Dog Beach! surfdogevents.com Please see ad on page 77.

October 1, Haute Dog | LA doggie runway fashion show. Join actor/producer David Arquette, his wife, journalist Christina Arquette and a parade of posh pooches modeling everything from Halloween costumes to couture at the sixth annual to benefit Canine Companions for Independence. Take part in the runway fun or sit back and watch as the catwalk goes to the dogs! The event includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and boutique shopping — for both dogs and humans. cci.org/hautedogla See ad on page 78.

October 7-8, Santa Monica Cat Club. Cat Show (CFA). The show will feature 10 judges coming from across the country and we will have over 200 cats in competition. Over 30 vendors selling feline related products including specialty cat foods, scratching trees, pet beds, cat toys, carriers, jewelry, paintings, litter, and a feline rescue group looking to find homes for cats in need. Fairplex in Pomona. www.santamonicacats.com/ October 14-15, Purr Pourri of Kats. Cat Show (TICA). Arcadia, CA. Contact Lorraine Shelton, 951-279-7170, featherland@gmail.com October 19. Architects for Animals “Giving Shelter” Exhibit. Fundraiser for LA-based non-profit FixNation, which provides free spay and neuter services for the Culver City’s skyrocketing population of homeless cats.

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October 22, College of the Desert Alumni Association Street Fair Pet Adoption Event.

2nd annual event includes pet adoptions, low cost vaccines, and pet-related vendors.

There’s a Pet Halloween Contest too! For more information, contact Jennifer Manzi, jmanzi@alumni.collegeofthedesert.edu October 28. 2017 Fall Corgi Beach Day. Grab your corgi and get on your corgkinis! This Fall event is sure to be a blast! socalcorgibeachday.com/

NOVEMBER

November 2, Spay-ghetti & No Balls. Loving All Animals annual fundraising event includes a pasta dinner and silent auction. The event raises important funds for the medical costs of rescued dogs and community cats.

Held at the Palm Springs Air Museum. For tickets and more information visit lovingallanimals.org or call 740-834-7000. Please see ad on page 80.

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runway fashion show that will feature dogs modeling costumes from the elegant to the outrageous. Join 150 other guests to watch dozens of runway contestants.

Event includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and boutique shopping — for both dogs and humans.

About Canine Companions Canine Companions for Independence provides expertly-trained assistance dogs free of charge to people with disabilities. Canine Companions is the largest non-profit provider of assistance dogs and is recognized worldwide for the quality of their dogs and matching capabilities.

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Join the fun at this accessible, family- and dogfriendly walk and festival, benefiting Canine Companionsfor IndependenceÂŽ and the mission of providing highly trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities free of charge.

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Time: Registration begins at 9am, walk at 10am Place: The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort 71-333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 For information and pledge sheets, please go to: www.pawandhearts.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/pawsandheartsorg Office: (760) 836-1406 82

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November 11, VETERANS DAY PATRIOTS 5K. Support organizations that serve our active duty and veterans heroes, including Team Red, White and Blue, SOS Rides and the Armed Services YMCA. palmspringsmarathonrunners.org Please see ad on page 81.

November 18-19, America’s Finest Felines. Cat Show (TICA). Arcadia, CA. Entry clerk: Alexandra Chisholm, 760-788-0562 ctcritters@gmail.com November 23, Running Wild Turkey Trot.

Pet-friendly 5K benefiting Mizell Senior Center of Palm Springs. palmspringsmarathonrunners.org Please see ad on page 81.

November 25, 17th Annual Paws & Hearts Annual Walk/Fundraiser, The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort, Rancho Mirage, CA. Please see ad on page 82. Visit www. pawsandhearts.org for more information.

DECEMBER December 3. 8th Annual Men of the Desert Fashion Show and Charity Luncheon.

Fundraiser for Animal Samaritans. Animalsamaritans.org. Please see ad on page 83.

UPCOMING/ONGOING Check out up-coming Fall classes from Dream Dogs for your loyal fur-friends busy, focused and happy. Puppy Socialization, Intermediate Agility, Scent Work - Intro to Odor, Basic Obedience, Intermediate Obedience, Loose Leash Walking, Agility Clinic: Weave Poles and Start Line, Advanced Obedience, All Around Canine - Combo Class, Total Recall, Scent Work - Intro to Search, Basic Agility, Canine Adventure Course, Puppy Obedience 2, Scent Work Clinic, Sit, Stay, or Else!, Canine Confidence & Conditioning, Advanced Agility, and more! Dream Dogs training facility, 45090 Golf Center Parkway, Unit B, Indio. Call 760-899-7272 to register for class. www.dreamdogs.com

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Save the Date!

8th Annual Men of the Desert Fashion Show and Charity Luncheon Dec. 3, 2017 11 am to 2 pm at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa Rancho Mirage tickets: $125/person includes complimentary valet parking

Dogs and Designer Fashions to benefit the animals, featuring Desert Handsome Hounds. For more event information, and to learn how you can nominate YOUR favorite man to be part of the 2017 Man of the Desert Contest, please visit animalsamaritans.org or call 760-601-3754.

Animal Samaritans is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit animal welfare organization committed to eliminating the euthanasia of adoptable animals.

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Retail & Pet Stores

Grooming

City Parks

Bones-n-Scones 577 E. Sunny Dunes Rd., Palm Springs, 760-864-1133 www.bonesnscones.com Yes, we’ll answer any questions about your pet’s diet! Raw, dehydrated, grain-free & fresh foods, also an on-site bakery offering treats & specialty cakes.

Please see ad on p 6/7.

Bath & Brush 4771 E. Palm Canyon Dr. Ste. A, Palm Springs 760-202-4494 Please see ad on p 40.

desertmountains.org

Baristo Park Located at Calle El Segundo DeMuth Park 4365 Mesquite Avenue Frances Stevens Park 555 N. Palm Canyon Drive Ruth Hardy Park 700 Tamarisk Sunrise Park Located at Sunrise Way between Ramon Road and E. Baristo Road Victoria Park 2744 N. Via Miraleste

Ongoing Activities Market Night Thursdays year-round, downtown Palm Springs

Dogs World (760) 832-7736 Cold Nose Warm Heart 189 S. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, 760-327-7747 www.coldnosewarmheart. com Cold Nose Warm Heart is an upscale pet boutique in the heart of Palm Springs Village. We carry gifts, pet supplies, treats and food.

Where Locals Go The Corridor 515 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA palmspringscorridor.com

Visit our website for additional information about the businesses listed in the directory and other local pet businesses. To be included in this list, please contact mwiegel@ petcompanionmag.com.

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Alex’s Pet Grooming (760) 327-5186

Treat Buddy 4751 E. Palm Canyon, South Palm Springs, 760-202-3600, TreatBuddy.com Treat Buddy specializes in high quality food, gourmet treats, beautiful and functional toys and accessories, all chosen to make every moment of your pet’s life perfect.

Please see ad on p 3.

PetSmart Palm Springs (760) 325-9711 Petco Pet Store (760) 864-1393 www.PetCompanionMag.com

Petco Pet Store (760) 864-1393 PetSmart Palm Springs (760) 325-9711 Puppy Luv Pet Salon (760) 322-7336

VCA - Desert Animal Hospital 4299 E. Ramon Road, Palm Springs, 760-656-6222 www.vcadesert.com Please see ad on p 53.

Veterinarians

VCA - Desert Animal Hospital 4299 E. Ramon Road, Palm Springs, 760-656-6222 www.vcadesert.com Please see ad on p 53.

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Pet Rescue Organizations

Palm Springs Animal Hospital (760) 324-0450 Banfield Pet Hospital (760) 778-2714

Doggie Daycare

Doggie’s Day Out of Palm Springs, 752 Vella Rd. S., Palm Springs, CA 92264 760-422-6259 Please see ad on p 41.

Elite Pet Care Palm Springs Elite Pet Care is locally owned & operated by Joan Demiany and her team of professional pet sitters. Doggie Daycare is located in the Movie Colony area of Palm Springs. 760-320-4710 Please see ad on p 42.

The Grand Paw 368 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 760-327-8200 Please see ad on p 43.

Humane Society of the orphanpet.com Desert 17825 N. Indian Canyon Ave., N. Palm Springs, CA orphanpet.com Dog and cat adoption and rescue. Visit 760-329-0203.

Please see ad on p 14.

See page 92 for a listing of local pet sitters, trainers and other pet service providers who serve multiple cities.

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Palm Springs Dog Park

3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way (behind City Hall) Contact Public Works, (760) 323-8117 www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us/city-services/dog-park Located directly behind Palm Springs City Hall, the Palm Springs Dog Park is a 1.6 acre park where dogs can run free and their owners can socialize in a beautiful environment.

Palm Springs Dog Park features grass, trees, awnings, a smaller fenced-off area for smaller dogs, recycled picnic benches & trash bins, pooper scoopers, 11 antique fire hydrants (canine bathroom facilities!) and dual-drinking fountains made to accommodate both the lowto-the-ground pooches and their taller owners!

Everyone is expected to clean up after their pet and see that their dogs exhibit appropriate behavior.

The park is open daily 6am–10pm & closed noon–3pm, Tuesdays and Fridays.

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Resources

Palm Springs Animal Shelter 4575 E. Mesquite Ave. Palm Springs, CA 92264 (760) 416-5718 Programs Pet Adoption & Transfers placement@psanimalshelter.org Pet Food Bank, Autumn Corrow petfoodbank@psanimalshelter.org Fix-A-Friend Spay & Neuter Clinic, info@psanimalshelter.org Animal Control can be reached at 760-323-8151.

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Retail & Pet Stores

Cathedral City

Pet Oasis

Century Park 69908 Century Park Drive Panorama Park 28905 Avenida Maravilla Second Street Park 68-752 Buddy Rogers Avenue Town Square 68-701 Avenida Lalo Guerrero Rancho Mirage Blixseth Mountain Park Located east of the Magnesia Storm Channel and the Rancho Mirage Elementary School off Mirage Road Magnesia Falls MiniPark Located north of Rancho Mirage Elementary School Michael S. Wolfson Park DaVall and Frank Sinatra Dr. (adjacent to the Whitewater wash) Rancho Mirage Community Park 71-560 San Jacinto Drive

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Pet Oasis 72877 Dinah Shore Dr. (across from Clark’s Nutrition), Rancho Mirage, 760-3240980. Our mission is to provide you with top-quality food and supplies for your pet companion.

Please see ad on p 13.

Grooming

K9 Clipper & Catamaran 67-555 E. Palm Canyon Dr. (Hwy 111), Ste. F110, Cathedral City, 760-770-7676, www. k9clipperandcatamaran. com. Ensure your pet always looks good at K-9 Clipper & CATamaran. 40-plus years of experience. New facility. Dog and cat grooming. Please see ad on p 40.

Grooming With Love 760-328-4523

The Canine Spa Pet Hotel & Grooming 760-328-0876 68766 Perez Rd Cathedral City, CA 92234 www.TheCanineSpa.com Since 1976, we’ve provided the finest individual care experience for your pets while you are away. Open 7 days.

Please see ad on p 42.

VCA - Rancho Mirage Animal Hospital 71-075 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, 760-346-6103 www.vcaranchomirage.com Our hospital offers grooming services to keep your pets feeling and looking their best.

Please see ad on p 53.

Veterinarians Desert Pet Grooming PAWS DOWN, THE BEST AROUND!

67850 Vista Chino, Ste. 107 (in the Rio Vista/Stater Bros.

Shopping Center) Cathedral City, 760-322-8508 www.DesertPetGrooming.net New owners. Renovated and great new groomers. Bring your furry friends.

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The Cat Clinic 67870 Vista Chino, Cathedral City, 760-325-3400 www.catcitycat.com, A feline only veterinary clinic dedicated to keeping your cats and kittens healthy with quality care in a stress-free environment. Please see ad on p 65.

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Cathedral City Dog Park VCA - Rancho Mirage Animal Hospital 71-075 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, 760-346-6103 www.vcaranchomirage.com.

Your pet’s health is our top priority.

Please see ad on p 53.

Carter Animal Hospital 760-324-8811

Southwest Veterinary Clinic 760-770-3380

Pet Boarding & Daycare

68752 Buddy Rogers Ave., Cathedral City The Cathedral City Dog Park has two sides, one for big dogs and the other for small dogs.

Both sides are spacious with plenty of room for dogs to run, play ball or catch a Frisbee.

Open every day between dawn and dusk.

Resources

Animal Control for both Cathedral City and Rancho Mirage is a function of the Coachella Valley Animal Campus.

Animal Control Riverside County Animal Services, 72-050 Petland Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644 Cathedral City dog license information only, please contact: (760) 770-0353

VCA - Rancho Mirage Animal Hospital 71-075 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, 760-346-6103 www.vcaranchomirage.com Our hospital offers dog boarding you can trust. Our doggy day care keeps your dog well cared for and supervised throughout the day, while engaging them in playful and meaningful activity.

Please see ad on p 53.

The Canine Spa Pet Hotel & Grooming 760-328-0876 68766 Perez Rd Cathedral City, CA 92234 www.TheCanineSpa.com Please see ad on p 42.

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palm desert Retail & Pet Stores 73-910 Hwy 111, Ste. C Palm Desert, 760-340-2663 www.bonesnscones.com Whether you are searching for dry or canned, raw, organic or freshly prepared items, we are your pet’s health food store!

Please see ad on p 6/7.

Cold Nose Warm Heart 77920 Country Club Drive, Suite 6-8, Palm Desert, (760) 345-8494, www.coldnosewarmheartspa.com

Desert Pampered Pets College of the Desert Street Fair, Lot 1 Space 208, Saturdays and Sundays, 7am–2pm desertpamperedpets.com shari@dgpamperedpets.com 760-341-1918 Fashion to Fun for Dogs of all sizes. Official Sports Apparel NFL, NBA, NCAA, MLB, NHL. Toys and Treats Made in America. Harnesses, Leads, Clothing, Gifts and much more for your “Pampered Pet” Please see ad on p 23.

Spoiled Dog Designs College of the Desert Street Fair, Lot 2, Space 165, Saturdays and Sundays, 7am–2pm, 760-482-1877 www.spoileddogdesigns.com, customerservice@spoileddogdesigns.com Function to Fashion For Dogs 2 to 200 Pounds. Regular and Custom Sizing. Harnesses, Clothing, Carriers, Accessories, Travel Gear, Toys, Gifts and lots more. Please see ad on p 22.

Grooming

Barking Beauties 72216 Hwy. 111, Ste. F1, Palm Desert, 760-851-4679.

Dog grooming and private DIY self-wash room.

Venus De Fido 73600 Alessandro Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 (760) 834-7050, venusdefido. com. A health and wellness luxury spa for pets and their people.

Please see ad on p 39.

Super Mutts 760-776-9201

Barkingham Pet Hotel California 34-550 Spyder Circle, Palm Desert, 760-537-1172 www.pethotelcalifornia.com

Bud Johnson Design 73-170 El Paseo, Palm Desert 760-674-1709

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The Pet Spaw 73-911 Hwy 111, Palm Desert, 760-346-3461, www. thepetspawpalmdesert.com At the Pet Spaw, we love what we do and we’re passionate about dog grooming!

Please see ad on p 38.

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Veterinarians

Country Club Animal Clinic 36869 Cook St., Palm Desert 760-776-7555 www.countryclubdvm.com Independently owned by Dr. Lillian Roberts, Country Club Animal Clinic sets the pace for exceptional care and service to our patients and their people.

Please see ad on p 11.

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Paws and Claws Urgent Care 73345 Hwy. 111, Ste. 101, Palm Desert, 760-610-2454 Veterinary care from our family to yours.

Urgent care, wellness exams and preventative care.

Please see ad on p 63.

Palm Desert Pet Hospital 760-568-9377

Pet Boarding & Daycare

Palm Desert Dog Parks Barkingham Pet Hotel California 34-550 Spyder Circle, Palm Desert, 760-537-1172 www.pethotelcalifornia.com “Your pets ultimate vacation spot!”

Pet Taxi available from the Palm Springs area to our Palm Desert Facility.

Civic Center Park Northeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue Freedom Park 77400 Country Club Drive Joe Mann Park 77810 California Drive adjacent to the Palm Desert Country Club Homeowners Association University Dog Park 74802 University Park Drive Cahuilla Hills Park 45825 Edgehill Drive

Venus De Fido 73600 Alessandro Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 (760) 834-7050, venusdefido.com Please see ad on p 39.

Compounding Pharmacy

Town Center Compounding Pharmacy 72-624 El Paseo, Ste. 1A, Palm Desert, 760-341-3984

FALL 2017

Cap Homme / Ralph Adams Park 72500 Thrush Road Visit Palm Desert’s website for information about each park: www.cityofpalmdesert. org/Index.aspx?page=543

Resources

Animal Control and licensing for Palm Desert is a function of the Coachella Valley Animal Campus.

Animal Control Riverside County Animal Services, 72-050 Petland Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644

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indian wells to indio Dog Training Facility Dream Dogs 45090 Golf Center Parkway Unit B, Indio, 760-899-7272, www.dreamdogs.com.

Scheduled classes and by appointment only A Positive Approach to Training Your Pet. We offer the highest level of professionalism, equipment and products.

Please see ad on p 45.

Desert Feed Bag 83558 Avenue 45 # 1, Indio (760) 342-6602 desertfeedbag.com

Grooming Village Park Animal Hospital 51-230 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta, 760-564-3833 www.VillageParkAnimal Hospital.com Please see ad on p 27.

Veterinarians

Village Park Animal Hospital 51-230 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta, 760-564-3833 www.VillageParkAnimalHospital.com, A full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care for the life of your pet.

Please see ad on p 27.

Retail & Pet Stores

Pet Oasis Pet Oasis 42-220 Washington St., Bermuda Dunes (next to Home Goods), 760-345-3199 Our mission is to provide you with top-quality food and supplies for your pet companion.

Please see ad on p 13.

Village Park Animal Hospital 51-230 Eisenhower Dr. La Quinta, 760-564-3833 www.VillageParkAnimal Hospital.com Please see ad on p 27.

The Grand Paw 51750 Jackson St., Indio, 760-398-9900. www.thegrandpaw.com Please see ad on p 43.

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The Grand Paw 51750 Jackson St., Indio, 760-398-9900. www.thegrandpaw.com Please see ad on p 43.

VCA All Creatures Animal Hospital 78-267 Highway 111 La Quinta, 760-564-1154, www.vcahospitals.com/allcreatures-ca Please see ad on p 74.

VCA - Valley Animal Medical Center 46920 Jefferson St., Indio, 760-342-4711, www. vcavalleyemergency.com Please see ad on p 2.

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VCA All Creatures Animal Hospital 78-267 Highway 111 La Quinta, 760-564-1154, www.vcahospitals.com/ all-creatures-ca. We provide comprehensive veterinary care for all species of critter.

Please see ad on p 74.

VCA - Valley Animal Medical Center 46920 Jefferson St., Indio, 760-342-4711, www. vcavalleyemergency.com, We are a 24-hour, full-service veterinary hospital and emergency animal medical center in Indio.

Please see ad on p 2.

Animal Samaritans 760-343-3477 Desert Dunes Animal Hospital 760-345-8227

FALL 2017

Pet Boarding & Daycare

desert hot springs Pet Boarding & Daycare

The Grand Paw 51750 Jackson St., Indio, 760-398-9900. www.thegrandpaw.com, Whether you’re looking for pet boarding or doggie day care, your precious pooch will receive the best in pet care at The Grand Paw. Please see ad on p 43.

VCA All Creatures Animal Hospital 78-267 Highway 111 La Quinta, 760-564-1154, www.vcahospitals.com/ all-creatures-ca. We provide comprehensive veterinary care for all species of critter.

Please see ad on p 74.

VCA - Valley Animal Medical Center 46920 Jefferson St., Indio, 760-342-4711, www. vcavalleyemergency.com, We offer boarding and daycare, call for information or to make a reservation.

Please see ad on p 2.

Kats Hotel for Dogs & Cats www.dssbykat.com, 760-460-1047

Furrst and Furrmost 68100 Louisan Rd. Desert Hot Springs, 760-409-9226, www.furrstandfurrmost.com, Treat your best friend to a doggone great vacation. By boarding your dog with us, you’ll be provided extraordinary service at great rates. Your dog comes home happy, healthy, and tired!

Please see ad on page 42.

Veterinarian

Animal Hospital of Desert Hot Springs 13700 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs 760-251-1400, www.animalhospitaldhs.com Please see ad on p 15.

Dog Parks Mulligan Dog Park - Indio 45355 Van Buren St., Indio Pioneer Dog Park - La Quinta 45-130 Seeley Dr., La Quinta Fritz Burns Park - La Quinta Corner of Calle Sinaloa (Ave. 52) and Avenida Bermudas near the tennis courts

Resources

Animal Control and licensing is a function of the Coachella Valley Animal Campus.

Animal Control Riverside County Animal Services, 72-050 Petland Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644

Pet Rescue Organizations The Pet Rescue Center 83-496 Avenue 51, Coachella, (760) 398-7722, coachellapetrescuecenter.org. ”Celebrating 19 years of life-saving love!”

Please see ad on p 29.

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valleywide services

The list below includes businesses that do not necessarily have a brick & mortar location but provide services for the Coachella Valley.

Pet Clubs

Kennel Club of Palm Springs kennelclubpalmsprings.org The Coachella Valley Dog Club www.cvdogclub.com Standard Poodle Club www.spoodles.org

Pet Sitters & Pet Waste Removal Service

Elite Pet Care Palm Springs Elite Pet Care is locally owned & operated by Joan Demiany and her team of professional pet sitters. Doggie Daycare is located in the Movie Colony area of Palm Springs. 760-320-4710 Please see ad on p 42.

Got Dooky?

866-229-9289, www.gotdooky. com. Founded in 2007, Got Dooky? provides homeowners and their communities with year round professional pet waste removal service. Browse our site to learn more.

Please see ad on p 42.

Grooming School Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy 760-289-8217 Please see ad on p 38.

Mobile Veterinarian Veterinarian on the Run Mobile veterinarian 760-898-2627 vetontherun.com

Services

Paws & Hearts, 760-836-1406 www.pawsandhearts.org Please see ad on p 82.

Multipure Water Filtration System www.multipureusa.com/ tsally 760-673-7370 USA, 604-484-8457 Canada Richard Lewis Pet tracking services 760-772-6885 Please see ad on p 54.

Trupanion trupanion.com 855-900-8638 Please see ad on back cover.

Products

Lucy Pet lucypetproducts.com Please see ad on p 37.

Neko Flies nekoflies.com Please see ad on p 17.

NomNomNow nomnomnow.com Please see ad on p 61.

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Best Paw Forward Valerie Masi, 760-885-9450 www.BestPawForwardDogTraining.com Please see ad on p 75.

Dream Dogs Lori Wainio-Carman 45090 Golf Center Parkway Unit B, Indio, 760-899-7272 www.dreamdogs.com Please see ad on p 45.

PS Dog Training Ellen Wade, 760-365-2628. www.psdogtraining.com Please see ad on p 21.

Resources Loving All Animals 73550 Alessandro Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260, (760) 8347000, lovingallanimals.org Pet adoption, rescue and more.

Please see ad on p 79.

Animal Samaritans Shelter and Adoption Center 72307 Ramon Road, Thousand Palms, CA 92276 760-343-3477. animalsamaritans.org SNIP 855-559-8894, www.snipbus.org Mobile spay and neuter

FALL 2017

yucca valley Boarding

VCA Yucca Valley Animal Hospital 57185 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, 760-365-0641 www.vcahospitals.com/yucca-valley

Blue Barn Ranch (Horse Boarding Stable) 3070 Yucca Mesa Rd, Yucca Valley, 760-965-6019, bluebarnranch.com

VCA Yucca Valley Animal Hospital 70513 Twentynine Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, 760-367-9511 www.vcahospitals.com/29-palms

Joshua Tree Pet Resort 63381 Quail Springs Rd, Joshua Tree, 760-9740218, www.joshuatreepetboarding.com

Grooming

The Posh Pooch 56734 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, 760-369-0528, theposhpoochsalon.com Dirty Dog-O-Mat 7305 Apache Trail, Yucca Valley, 760-365-7985, dirtydogomat.com Sandy Paws Pet Grooming 7324 Pioneertown Rd, Yucca Valley, 760-228-1233, sandypawsgrooming.org Doggie Style Pet Grooming 55595 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, 760-820-1240, doggroomingyv.com Josie’s Dog Grooming 56881 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, 760-228-2127 Petco Pet Store 58713 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, 760-228-3264

Retail & Pet Store

Big Morongo Feed & Tack 49742 29 Palms Hwy, Morongo Valley, CA (760) 363-2175 Fins and Fangs 57466 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA (760) 418-5345

Veterinarians

Companion Animal Clinic 7332 Pioneertown Rd, Yucca Valley 760-228-1474 www.companionanimalclinicca.com FALL 2017

Training

PS Dog Training, Ellen Wade, 760-365-2628, Providing positive, individually tailored dog training services to California’s High and Low Desert areas. Please see ad on page p 21.

Dog Park

8490 Warren Vista Ave, Yucca Valley

Resources

Morongo Basin Humane Society (760) 366-3786 www.mbhumanesociety.com Animal Action League (760) 366-1100 Joshua Tree National Park Dogs in Parks Regulations: Although many national park visitors enjoy the companionship of their dog pets when on vacation, dogs are not a beneficial addition to natural ecosystems such as those found in Joshua Tree National Park.

While dogs, when accompanied by their owners, are allowed in the park, their activities are restricted by the Code of Federal Regulations: Pets must be restrained on a leash that does not exceed six feet in length, or otherwise be physically confined at all times.

36CFR 2.15 (b)(2): Leaving a pet unattended and tied to an object is prohibited.

36CFR 2.15 (b)(3): Pets are prohibited on trails and beyond 100 feet from legally open roads and campgrounds. Excerpted from: www.us-parks.com/joshua-tree-nationalpark/dogs-in-parks.html

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Los Angeles Area Resources

Idyllwild Area Resources

Retail & Pet Stores

Retail & Pet Stores

Pussy & Pooch Beverly Hills www.pussyandpooch.com

Mountain Paws Pet Boutique 54380 N Cir Dr, Idyllwild, CA 92549 (951) 468-4086

D.O.G. Pet Boutique www.dogpetboutique.com

Grooming/Boarding

Grooming/Boarding

Love On A Leash 54585 N Circle Dr. Idyllwild, CA 92549 (951) 659-9020

Citydog! Club Play Park www.citydogclub.com

Dog Parks

Laurel Canyon Dog Park 8260 Mulholland Dr. Barrington Dog Park 333 S Barrington Ave. William S. Hart Park 8341 De Longpre Ave. (right off the Sunset Strip) Century City Westfield Mall Dog Park 10250 Santa Monica Blvd.

If you’re looking for a day at the beach, you’ll have to head out of LA. The Dog Beach at Huntington Beach and Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach are great for a little sand between your paws adventuring.

Social

PupScout www.meetup.com/Beverly-HillsPupscouts/

Services

Randi’s Rascals (951) 659-0439

Services

Natural Monarch Pet Food Store 25880 CA-243 Idyllwild, CA 92549 (760) 666-2724

Art/Pet Portraits Let It Shine Terri French (619) 933-2306

Adoption/Rescue Living Free Animal Sanctuary 54250 Keen Camp Rd Mountain Center, CA 92561 (951) 659-4687 www.living-free.org

Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild (951) 659-1122 http://arfidyllwild.weebly.com

Hollywood Paws hollywoodpaws.com

Training

Love for Paws www.loveforpaws.com

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Lake Arrowhead Area Resources Lake Gregory Regional Park

Boarding

Veterinarians

Double Dog Ranch, Crestline, CA www.DoubleDogRanch.com (909) 338-8383

Rimforest Animal Hospital, 1299 Bear Springs Road, Rimforest, CA 92378 www.rimforestanimalhospital.com (909) 337-8589 Hours: M-Sat 8am-5pm

Groomers

Doggie Styles, 23833 Lake Dr, Crestline, CA 92325 (909) 338-5329 Head To Tail Pet Grooming, 23966 Springwater Rd., Crestline, CA 92325 (909) 338-5407 Lauren’s Grooming, 27219 CA-189, Blue Jay, CA 92317 (909) 337-5077 Jeani’s Mobile Grooming (909) 522-0111

Retail & Pet Stores

Arrowhead Animal Hospital, 27244 CA-189, Blue Jay, CA 92317 www.arrowheadanimalhospital.com (909) 336-6800 Hours: M-F 7:30am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm

Hiking

http://lakearrowheadchamber.com/ leads/hiking-guide/ Guide to hiking trails, rules and regulations, and parking pass information.

Three Dog Bakery, 28200 CA-189, Suite T240, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 www.threedog.com/three-dog-bakerylake-arrowhead (909) 337-3157 Open 7 days

Lake Gregory Regional Park/Dog Park, South Shore, Crestline, CA 92325 (909) 338-2233 2.7-mile fitness trail. Dogs must be on a leash.

Pet Shelters & Adoptions

Lake Gregory Regional Park/Dog Park, South Shore, Crestline, CA 92325 (909) 338-2233 Half-acre fenced, off-leash area split for large and small dogs.

Tommy’s Pet Studio, 27177 CA-189, Blue Jay, CA 92317 www.tommyspetstudio.com (909) 336-1061 Open 7 days

Mountains’ Humane Society, PO Box 452, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 mountainshumanesociety@hotmail.com (909) 337-6422

Dog Parks Cedar Glen Dog Park, 512 SR 173, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 Fully fenced off-leash dog area with dog poop bags, surrounded by hiking trails.

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