Pet Journal Vol. V Issue #2 - February, 2014

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EDITORS NOTES Dear Readers, Thank you for reading the February, 2014 edition of Pet Journal. Be sure to look for Pet Journal at the Great Lakes Pet Expo, Bird Shows in Wisconsin and Illinois and other pet events this month.

Due to a copy mix-up Scrappy’s column for January did not make the printed edition. His January column can be found on his Facebook page and in the online edition of Pet Journal available on issuu.com.

Pet Journal is always looking for ways to grow, expand, and offer more to our readers, rescues/ shelters, and our loyal advertisers.

Please, do not forget your local pet business during these winter months as they make Pet Journal possible.

Coming soon, Pet Journal will be offering for sale Pet Journal branded merchandise, watch our website for more information.

© 2014 LSRB Media, LLC, all rights reserved. No part of publication may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher.

Time commitment is minimal at only a few hours per month, to deliver the paper in your area. Please contact us at editer distribution@petjournalmidwest.com or call our office at 920-393-4818 to discuss which areas area available and would work Our columnists would love to hear for you. your questions. Contact information Pet Journal has many advertising can be found at the end of their respective columns! Also, Pet Journal opertunities available for any size is looking for writers to cover ecol- business, not just pet/animal oriogy news, aquatic life, farm news, ented, but those looking to reach and general features. If you would that market. From Full page display like more information, please email ads down to Sponsorship ads area available, plus advertsing on our me. website, petjournalmidwest.com is Pet Journal is looking for help to fill available. To find out more informathe following positions A dedicated tion or to advertise with us please persons to help sell advertising in email advertising@petjournalmidPet Journal and for our website, pet- west.com or call our office. journalmidwest.com. This position is commision biased pay. Please contact me by phone or email for , more information. Volunteers to asEditor sist in the delivery of Pet Journal lschneider@petjournalmidwest.com each month.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS - FEBRUARY 2014

COLUMNS ASK SCRAPPY!

by Scrappy

ASK THE VET

Winter Safety Comfort for Outside Animals by K. Everson

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AVIAN CORNER HOLISTIC & NATURAL PRODUCT REVIEWS

Winter Bird Feeding

by E. Woulfhaus

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ZOO NEWS

You Otter Watch Those Teeth! by L. Bankson

Are You Concerened About Your Dogs Health? by C. Larson

by S. Minaker

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FEATURES ECO NEWS DNR Flagship Funding Guide for Brownfields Updated for 2014 from WI DNR Researchers Resume Search for Signs of White-Nose Syndrome in Wisconsin Bat Caves from WI DNR

OTHER FEATURES

Play Therapy - The Cure for Playful Aggression from catsinternational.org

Nutrition 101 from the Practical PetVet blog

RECYCLING INFORMATION

Recycling Continues to Gain Popularity Statewide, DNR Report Shows from WI DNR

LOCAL NEWS (PRESS RELEASES) Construction has Started on the GLAAS Expansion Project from Green Lake Area Animal Shelter

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11 EPARTMENTS 13 ABOUT THE COVER AREA SHELTER & RESCUE NEEDS 21 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 19 EDITORS NOTES INDEX TO ADVERTISERS 14 LAST MONTHS WORD SEARCH ANSWERS PET ADOPTIONS SECTION 17 PET JOURNAL WORD SEARCH READERS PETS GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

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ASK SCRAPPY!

by Scrappy, Pet Journal Columnist and Mascot askcrappy@petjournalmidwest.com Ok, let’s get right down to business. As some of you may have noticed in the January edition, my column may have looked very similar to the December edition. Well, the reason for that is quite simple, it was the same column. I wish everyone to understand that I had nothing to do with this dreadful mishap. I’m sure some of you were probably thinking “hey, he’s an older dog, it’s probably doggy dementia and he forgot to write a new column. Let’s pity him and suggest a nice farm where he can hobble around and pose no harm to anyone”. Well, to that I give you and resounding “HISS” (yes, I can speak fluent cat!)! There was a “mix up”, which I like to call a monumental human fail, in the columns and the wrong one was sent to the printer. When I questioned this, I was given the lamest excuses imaginable. I was told the weather was too cold and the computers froze up, an explosion at the print shop which caused the columns

to be switched, werewolves (yes, werewolves and nothing else!??!

This made sense due to the fact that my ghost writer kinda looks like a ginger werewolf), and so on. If you like, my January column is available on my Facebook page.

I’m hoping that everyone is surviving the nightmarish weather conditions we’re facing. The weather witches on the tv told us to expect 50 below tonight. I truly hope everyone is taking this horrible weather into consideration when letting your little friends out to play. Doggies go out, do their business, and come immediately back inside. Cats should not go out at all in temperatures like this. No excuses about how “my dog is a Alaskan Super Snow Beast Dog and my cat is a Siberian Ice Cat”, that isn’t gonna cut it. I am one third Alaskan Super Snow Beast and Misty is a pure bred Siberian Ice Cat and neither of us like the cold. Irony!! So, keep outdoor

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SCRAPPY play time to an absolute minimum in temps this harsh and when you bring us in, extra treats, brushing, tons of praise, and a steak (rare, please and no baked potato). A good general rule of thumb (this is for my human readers since we don’t have thumbs. We dogs have a dewclaw, but I don’t think humans would use the term “general rule of dewclaw”. Though neither would I, kinda sounds dorky!) is if it’s really cold for you, then it’s too cold for us.

Remember, one day we will own the world and you’ll be our pets. Hey, read Pierre Boulle people, it’s gonna happen.

Well, this about wraps up another month of Scrapples. It is my sincere hope that you’re actually reading my February column and not the December column for the third time. It really doesn’t warrant a third reading. Oh yeah, a couple of people have asked about the name of our newest cat member of the Pet Journal staff. Well, sadly, a name has not been chosen. My ghost writer has nicknamed him El Gato Diablo.

From the reported actions of this cat monster, it seems like a perfect fit.

Though, when not destroying everything in his apartment, he can be a really sweet kitty. Kinda like Misty.

She can be a moderately pleasant kitty when she wants to be, but catch her on a bad day and you’d better hope you have on Kevlar body armor or your hamburger. She’ll sit there staring at you with her fangs and claws deeply embedded into your favorite teddy bear with a look like “I’m going straight to Plutonian shores of Satan and I’m taking you

MISTY, ASSISTANT WRITER OF ASK SCRAPPY! with me”! There’s no reasoning with a beast like that.

I hope you all have a great February and are looking forward to an early spring. I really don’t care what it looks like outside right now, keep thinking spring. The bunnies will love you for the support.

Bark at ya’ next month.

Take Care.

Scrappy

Editors Note: Scrappy loves ro get mail from his fans! You can either email him at the address above, leave a message for him on his facebook page (facebook.com/ pj.askscrappy), or via our mailbox: Pet Journal Attn: Ask Scrappy, 3120 S Business Dr #270, Sheboygan WI 53081-6524

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HOLISTIC & NATURAL ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR DOGS HEALTH?

by Cheryl Larson, Pet Journal Columist clarson@petjournalmidwest.com Whether he’s pint sized or larger, always on the move or forever on the couch, your canine companion adds something special to your life that you simply couldn’t live without.

So when it comes to helping him look and feel his best every day, he deserves the very best supplements. We believe ReNew Life has developed new products that are outstanding in this line of supplementation for our dogs.

What Makes This Pet Supplement Best In Show?

As a natural healthcare company whose sole focus is digestive care, ReNew Life understands the importance of optimum digestive function when it comes to helping dogs live healthier every day. That’s why each of their pet formulas is made with exclusive natural ingredients clinically proven to improve digestion and support vibrant lasting health. There are no artificial ingredients or preservatives in any of these formulas.

Flower Essence Blends -- Flower essences are often referred to as quantum healing because they heal in a gentle yet powerful way. These new supplements for pets are using flower essence remedies, except the Omega formula, combined with

powerful herbs and nutraceuticals to set them apart from other pet formulas. These unique blends of flower essences are formulated specifically for each supplement

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The Omega-3 essential fatty acids EPA (600mg) and DHA (400mg) in Veterinary Strength Omega-3 provide powerful natural anti-inflammatory properties that support the overall health of your dog. In studies, these healthy oils have been shown to support healthy kidney and nervous system function, as well as promote brain health.

Proprietary Herbal Blends -- Our natural pet formulas contain distinct herbal blends not found in any other pet supplements.

They include traditionally used herbs such as dragon’s blood, motherwort, and picrorhiza root that are both highly Health Joints -- Natural ingredients effective and guaranteed safe for support healthy joints, hips, and your pet. flexibility.

Dogs experience decreased joint flexibility and Healthy Skin & Coat -- Natural mobility as they age, and ingredients of borage oil, approximately 80 percent of older chamomile and burdock root help dogs suffer from inflammation relieve dry skin, shedding and related conditions. promote a healthy coat. Allergic inflammation is the most common Healthy Digestion -Natural cause of skin irritation for dogs, and ingredients promote healthy it can be triggered by everything digestive and immune function. from flea bites to seasonal weather Optimum digestive function is changes to poor food. Symptoms essential to maintaining your dog’s may include hot spots, itchy ears overall health. The natural fiber and and excessive licking or chewing herbal blend in Healthy Digestion of the skin. The natural ingredients helps absorb nutrients from food in Healthy Skin & Coat help relieve and adds bulk to strengthen and dry and inflamed skin and promote tone the colon muscles and promote a vibrant, healthy coat. healthy bowel function, along with healthy anal glands.

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Environmental pollutants are ever present in our modern world, and they can have a significant impact on your dog’s health. The natural ingredients in Healthy Detox & Liver, supports detoxification and healthy liver function to help dogs enjoy the vibrant health and energy they deserve.

These are safe, well formulated supplements for your pet!

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“Since the brownfields program began in Wisconsin, we have effectively demonstrated that human health and environmental protection can go hand-in-hand with economic development and job creation,” said Darsi Foss, DNR Brownfields and Outreach Section chief. “Our role is to encourage, help and support local governments and private entities as they consider and commence these projects.”

The Financial Resource Guide, which can be viewed or downloaded from DNR’s brownfields web pages, includes a quick reference chart to help communities and private developers find the right financial program for their brownfield projects.

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PET DENTAL HEALTH MONTH!

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Great Lakes 10th Annual Pet Expo, 10 am & 5 pm. Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park, Milwaukee.

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RESEARCHERS RESUME SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF WHITE-NOSE SYNDROME IN WISCONSIN BAT CAVES from WI DNR, reprinted with permission MADISON - State bat scientists are going underground starting this week to see if Wisconsin’s bat caves and mines continue to be free of white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease that has killed millions of bats in the eastern U.S. since 2007.

They also are asking the public to keep an eye out above ground for any signs of sick or dead bats.

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White-nose syndrome is named after the powdery white fuzz that can develop on hibernating bats’ noses, ears and wings after infection with the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans. The disease causes bats to wake more often while they are hibernating, thus burning up the critical stores of fat they need to “We need help from the public make it through winter, he says. to save Wisconsin bats,” says Paul So for the fourth year in a row, White, a Department of Natural Resources conservation biologist. White and his colleagues will be “Bats are an important part of our looking in caves and mines for signs ecosystems and provide Wisconsin of the fuzzy white fungus. farmers up to $1.5 billion in natural “We remain cautiously optimistic pest control every year. that we will avoid the disease again “Please be on the look-out for this year, but are prepared for and report unusual bat behavior what happens if we find white-nose like finding dead bats at summer syndrome,” says White. roosts in January and February or “Fall (2013) swabbing results observing bats flying outside in January and February.” Information yielded good news in that we did on how and where to report bats not detect the fungus responsible can be found on the Wisconsin Bat for white-nose syndrome, so our

hibernacula continue to have a from enlisting volunteers to monitor clean bill of health,” he says. bat roosts or build bat houses or just enjoy the “Bat Festival” educational “But we remain on high alert event -- set for Oct. 4 this year because of the last years’ discoveries at the Urban Ecology Center in of the fungus in Minnesota and Milwaukee. white-nose syndrome in Illinois.”

“It’s hard not to look at Wisconsin DNR’s pro-active approach in on the WNS map and ask, “why managing and monitoring for white haven’t they found WNS yet?” nose syndrome WNS continues White says. “We would like to to serve as a strong model for think management efforts such as other states, White says.

DNR pre-screening cave/mine visitors added four cave bat species to to minimize the risk of human the state threatened species list, transmission of the fungus, along providing them protections and with raising awareness of bat focusing management efforts; put importance, has afforded us another in place administrative rules that year that Wisconsin can remain give the department authority to WNS free.” manage bats and establish disease prevention and control options; Read Cave Drama in the February have built working relationships 2013 issue of Wisconsin Natural with landowners of mines and caves Resources to learn more about WNS and helped them take actions to and check out the latest edition keep the disease at bay; and have of the Wisconsin Bat Program’s pursued outreach efforts ranging newsletter, Echolocator, to see how citizens are going to bat for bats, or search the DNR website dnr.wi.gov for keyword “bats.”

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RECYCLING INFORMATION RECYCLING CONTINUES TO GAIN IN POPULARITY STATEWIDE, DNR REPORT SHOWS from WI DNR, reprinted with permission MADISON - Wisconsin residents and businesses turned in another strong recycling performance in 2012, according to recent data compiled by the Department of Natural Resources.

while out and about,” said Brad Wolbert, DNR Recycling and Solid Waste Section chief.

Wolbert added that recycling tonnages have held steady over the past five years in Wisconsin, despite the continued development of lighter food and beverage packaging as well as increases in on-line publishing.

The information, available on the Recycling Studies and Reports page of the DNR website, showed the state recovered about 750,000 tons of used paper products and food and Every year, counties, towns, cities beverage containers from residents and villages send reports to the DNR and commercial establishments. with data on the amount of recyclable “Over the course of the year, paper and container products the average Wisconsin household recycled by their residents. Facilities recirculated about 630 pounds of that process these materials for paper and containers - nearly the recycling, called Material Recovery same weight as two upright pianos Facilities or MRFs, provide similar - back into the economy through reports, and include information recycling at home, at work and from commercial collections. The

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Second, Moore said more than 50 percent of the population has access to curbside collection. Communities with greater than 5,000 residents are required under state law to provide curbside collection, and “Wisconsinites have a strong many smaller communities also offer recycling ethic,” said Cynthia curbside collection as a service to Moore, DNR Recycling Program their residents. coordinator. “In addition to the 750,000 tons cited in the report, Another factor state officials many households and commercial point to for the continued growth businesses commonly recycle, reuse in recycling includes the state or compost additional materials law that requires most electronic such as scrap metal, appliances, devices to be recycled. Electronics batteries, yard trimmings, motor oil manufacturers help fund collection and filters, textiles, wood products, and processing of used household and food scraps.” and school electronics under the DNR’s E-Cycle Wisconsin program.

Moore also noted that, on average, Wisconsinites recycle Also, under a new pilot program far more discarded paper and that began in Wisconsin in 2013, containers than state law requires. the DNR is recognizing the highestOver the past five years, residents performing community recycling have collected about 143 pounds programs for excellence in reducing per person of paper and containers, costs and maximizing collection compared to the state’s per-capita amounts. standard of 82 pounds for rural areas and 106 pounds for urban In December the department gave areas. out Recycling Excellence Awards to 50 local governments and the HoAgency recycling experts point Chunk Nation last year, and intends to two important conveniences that to expand the recognition program generally lead to higher recycling in 2014 to help foster friendly participation and collection rates. competition and support local “First, more than 50 percent of recycling efforts. the population now has access to ‘single stream’ recycling collection,” For more information contact: said Moore. “This is where all Cynthia Moore, 608-267-7550 recyclables are collected in a single bin, which is later sorted

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by Erick Woulfhaus, Pet Journal Staff ewoulfhaus@petjournalmidwest.com Having bird feeders in your yard can provide you with a rewarding and relaxing hobby. It can add natural beauty to your yard by bring in many of Wisconsin’s beautiful indigenous birds and benefit the birds by giving them a regular source of food. During the winter months, this is especially true when food becomes scarce and the climate is harsh. Here are a few suggestions to maximize the benefits of your feeder during the winter months.

cold wintery winds. However, you should place the feeder at least five feet from windows or walls to avoid possible collision.

Something many people may not think about is the necessity to keep your feeder clean and sterilized during the winter months. Keeping your feeder clean will reduce mold, mildew, and unhealthy conditions that may promote disease among your visiting bird populations. A good time to perform this is when you refill the feeder. This way you Choose a feeder that has a wide can clean out the damp uneaten cover over the feeding areas to keep portions that collect in the bottom of seed relatively snow and rain free. the feeder.

A cover that extends several inches over the edge will offer protection It is important to choose the during the most severe weather. correct food for winter-feeding.

Choosing a large capacity feeder Unlike spring and summer, where will also help with needing to be there is an abundance of insects refilled less often. and fruits, you will need to subsidize this loss with feed that his high in fat Winter feeders should be placed and oil content. Many winter mix close to your home or other sheltered seeds take this into account. On locations. Having the feeder close the other hand, if you wish to make to your home also allows better your own, try adding peanuts, niger viewing and keeps the birds out of and sunflower seeds, peanut butter

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PRACTICAL PETVET BLOG NUTRITION 101: READING YOUR PET FOOD LABEL from petvet1.blogspot.com, reprinted with permission printed November 27, 2011 In this season of over-nutrition (I just enjoyed my second Thanksgiving feast in 3 days), it seems appropriate to discuss a popular topic in veterinary medicine: pet nutrition. If I only had a nickel for every time I was asked, “What brand of food should my pet eat?” There is no simple answer, but a brief response is “Whatever your pet does well on that you are comfortable feeding.”

Now prepare for the long answer...

Actually, there are no answers to this question. I’ve looked, listened and asked. In veterinary training, professional seminars and published research. And the board certified veterinary nutritionists repeatedly respond with guidelines but never any hard and fast answers. Some rules of thumb for narrowing down your pet food choices are discussed below.

Rule #1: Be skeptical of marketing.

I’ve heard “rumors” that big pet food companies are just out there to make money. Well, duh. A company has to be profitable to continue offering its products and services. I guess the boutique brands that cost twice as much as the traditional brands are in it solely for a love of animals.

Right.

Yes, there are times you get what

you pay for. And sometimes what you pay for is a pretty package and a guilt-trip. Read on for some tips for sorting through the marketing messages to find a nutritious food...

important if much of your pet’s daily nutrition comes from a can. Many canned foods are actually intended to be fed as a supplement or treat and may not be “complete and Rule #2: Find the AAFCO balanced” for lifelong nutrition! statement on the back of the bag.

Rule #4: Choose a food It’s got to be there somewhere. If not, pick a different food. AAFCO appropriate for your pet’s current is the Association of American “life stage.” A diet for all life Feed Control Officials, a voluntary stages is NOT a good thing! The membership association of local, most expensive foods seem to state and federal agencies charged tout this phrase as a selling point, by law to regulate the sale and and it drives me crazy! “All life distribution of animal feeds and stages” meets nutritional guidelines animal drug remedies. Pet food for growth and development (i.e., companies submit their foods and/ puppies and kittens). A chubby or recipes to AAFCO for nutrient spayed senior dog absolutely does analysis (good) or feeding trials not benefit from puppy nutrition. (best). Meeting AAFCO standards Juveniles need a formula for “growth means that -- among other things -- and development” and adults need your cat is getting adequate taurine a “maintenance” formula. There is (see the postscript on my Cat Carrier no such thing as a “senior” diet... post) and your St. Bernard pup has they are typically just modified adult the nutrients necessary to develop a formulas and may be a good choice for certain minor health conditions sturdy skeleton. in younger pets!

Rule #3: Make sure the AAFCO Rule #5: Don’t be suckered into statement includes a phrase about being “complete and balanced.” thinking “by-products” and “meat Dry kibble has become the mainstay meal” are disgusting fillers. First let’s of most of our pets’ diets, so it must remember that given an opportunity contain the right amounts of protein, most felines will feast on mice and fat, fiber and other necessary dogs will gorge on roadkill. Now nutrients. Checking for “complete that is disgusting! But it is “all and balanced” is especially natural” nutrition. :-)

“By-products” are the nutritional parts of the animal carcass, which Americans prefer not to eat themselves (e.g., non-skeletal meat including heart, liver, kidneys, etc.)

Many by-products such as liver offer superior taste when used in pet foods. (By-products do NOT include hair, horns, teeth and hooves per AAFCO standards.)

“Meat meal” (e.g., chicken meal) is nutritional meat with the majority of its water content removed. Meal contains the same nutrients as its whole meat source but weighs less because it is dehydrated. (Meal does NOT contain blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents per AAFCO standards.)

Rule #6: Be skeptical of phrases such as “holistic,” “gourmet,” “human grade” or “organic.” These terms have no legal definition in the pet food industry and are primarily marketing terms.

On the other hand, a pet food that claims to be “natural” must have no chemically synthesized ingredients (e.g., preservatives or artificial colors), but may contain added vitamins or minerals if stated as such on the label. Please don’t ever buy

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LOCAL NEWS Construction has Started on the GLAAS Expansion Project Press Release Submitted by the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter, Green Lake, WI. Construction on the 1,900 square foot expansion to the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter has started!

This expansion when completed will triple the space used for caregiving, storage, customer service, and cat housing!

As of January 1st the Foundation walls for Phase 1 are complete and framing will be staring soon!

GLASS is still loking for donations for both the expansion project as well as the day to day expances of caring for pets in their care. To make a donation or to volunteer your time with GLASS, please contact Janine, the shelter director at adopt@glass. net.

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Play Therapy - The Cure for Playful Aggression from catsinternational.org, reprinted with permission We can take the cat out of the jungle, but we can’t take the jungle out of the cat. There is a little tiger in every house cat, a solitary predator, that needs to exercise its hunting skills on a regular basis. We may have confined this little tiger within four walls, provided it with the finest of feline foods, but we can’t ignore its basic need to do that for which it was so perfectly designed--to hunt.

Fortunately, it is not always necessary for the prey to be alive, but it must move.

Owners are often frightened by playfully aggressive cats and kittens because they look quite dangerous.

They silently ambush feet and ankles as they pass by, surprising, upsetting, and sometimes, even hurting, the victim. In some cases the cat owners have inadvertently trained their cat to be a feline terrorist by playing with it as a kitten with their

hands or feet. Now that the pet is bigger and stronger, those playful pounces and bites puncture the skin.

The solution is to direct the cat’s playful, predatory, energies toward toys instead of body parts.

Of course, the easiest solution, and perhaps the best, is to get another cat or kitten of the same sex* and approximately the same age and activity level as a playmate for your pet. Although you will now have two mouths to feed, the wear and tear on you and your home will be greatly reduced, or eliminated.

If getting another pet is not possible, then it will be your responsibility to provide your fractious feline with scheduled sessions of controlled aerobic exercise, ie. play therapy.

a day for times when Kitty is most rambunctious. (Cats love routine, so try not to deviate from these times.) Depending on how athletic Kitty is, the sessions may last 10 20 minutes each. A fishing poletype toy enables the pet owner to be stationary while controlling the cat’s activity level with a wave of the arm. (Some of the best commercially sold toys for this purpose are Interactive Play Schedule two or three (more, if the Kitty Tease, Da Bird, and the Cat necessary) interactive play sessions Charmer.) The play sessions should not stop until the cat is exhausted, lying on his side and batting at the toy because he is too tired to chase after it.

toys to keep Kitty occupied. Be sure that the toys do not have parts that can be torn off and swallowed, or long strings that your cat might get tangled up in. The Pee k a Prize Toy Box, made by SmartCat is a safe, durable toy that keeps cats mentally stimulated. Just like people, cats can get bored with the same toys, so be sure to rotate the toys available every few days to keep Kitty interested.

* As kittens mature, the play patterns of male and females diverge.

The rough-and-tumble, pounce-andplay sequence of male play behavior may not be appreciated by the During the session make the toy female when she is older and may move as would prey -- a little mouse be greeted with hiss-and-spit. or bird. Don’t dangle it in the cat’s face. It should hide behind objects Pet Journal in the house and occasionally jump is looking for into the air. Build up Kitty’s confidence and enthusiasm by allowing Volunteers for Distribution. plenty of “captures”. Fishing pole toys should be carefully stored out of the cat’s reach after the play session as Kitty may continue to hunt for it long after you have left the room.

Solo Play Inevitably, there are times when your cat may want to play when you are not available, and owners often leave toys out for their cat to amuse itself. In these cases, it is important to have a variety of safe, interesting

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Nutrition from page 19 a “preservative-free” pet food.

It’s just plain rancid. “Natural” preservatives are less potent, so foods preserved this way need to be consumed within 2-3 months of manufacture.

In summary, your average 3-yearold kitty’s pet food label will ideally read something like this: “Brand X SuperChow Cat Food has undergone feeding trials to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) cat food nutrient profiles for adult maintenance.”

Overwhelmed? You want a quick and dirty way to pick a pet food brand? My professional preference is to choose a brand with an equivalent veterinary prescription diet. In the U.S., this means you will be frequenting the aisles holding Iams/Eukanuba, Hill’s Science Diet, Purina, and Royal Canin. (No, I do

not get a kickback to promote these brands.) As a scientifically-trained person I put more faith in companies that devote substantial time and money to research and development and have internal quality control for ingredients and accountability.

With veterinarians and nutritionists on staff, these companies have formulated diets to dissolve bladder stones, cure diabetes* and help kidney failure patients live longer, healthier lives. If these companies can accomplish the delicate balancing act of providing precise nutrition for ailing pets I’m confident they can handle puppy chow. * Most diabetic felines suffer from type-2 diabetes related to obesity and related nutritional excesses.

Managing weight and feeding an appropriate diet can reduce the amount of insulin needed to control the cat’s diabetes -- and sometimes eliminates the need for insulin altogether!

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ASK THE VET KEEPING OUTDOOR ANIMALS SAFE AND COMFORTABLE THIS WINTER

by Dr. Kim Everson, Pet Journal Columnist ask-the-vet@petjournalmidwest.com Q: I live on a large farm, and we have many barn cats and a couple of farm dogs that live outside. I always worry about these guys being warm enough in the winter time, but it is not practical to make them all “indoor” pets! Do you have any suggestions for making the cold weather more comfortable for them?

heated home — their bodies never feel cold enough to produce thick winter fur.

Even with nature’s gift of a fur coat, outdoor animals can greatly benefit from your help in other ways to make winter more comfortable.

A: Fortunately for your outdoor animals, Mother Nature has already bestowed on them a warm winter fur coat. In the fall of the year, as the days shorten and the weather cools, you may notice your outdoor canines and felines “blowing” their summer coat, or shedding excessively to make way for their heavy-duty winter coat. A fluffy undercoat covered by a more weatherproof overcoat provides amazing natural insulation against the cold. Indoor animals also go through this process, but the effect is muted because -- kept inside a

• Provide appropriate shelter against wind and moisture.

Arctic winds combined with rain and snow can lead to dangerous hypothermia and frostbite. A shelter with southern exposure for solar warmth and a doorway opposite the prevailing winds is ideal.

Bedding should be thick and kept clean and dry. Blankets that start out soft and fluffy often become damp, matted and frozen. Heaps of clean straw work well for bedding.

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• Cats are attracted to the warmth of car and machinery engines.

Check beneath the vehicle, honk the horn, or rap on the hood before starting the engine because an animal can be seriously, if not fatally, injured when the vehicle is started.

• The fur between footpads on shaggy dogs often collects rock salt and ice. Check for and remove clumps of icy snow stuck to the fur between toes, or your dog will chew it out by itself potentially leading to injury and/or toxicity. Pet-safe ice melt is available to reduce risk of poisoning if an animal eats the salt off the ground or by licking its fur.

• If clean, unfrozen water is not readily available pets are more likely to drink out of puddles or gutters. This puts animals at risk

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While animals in the northern hemisphere have evolved effective adaptations and defense mechanisms against harsh winter weather, there are some important exceptions.

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by Lori Bankson, Pet Journal Contributor Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Here at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, we have some pretty amazing animals that we work closely with. The wolves are getting big, the cougar is playing in the snow, and the eagles “talk” to the wild ones that fly into BBWLS to roost at night. It is important we get to know our animals’ behaviors and what is normal -- and this became critical one Saturday morning this past summer....

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North American River Otters are the otter species native to Wisconsin. They can be found in and near rivers, waterways, and marshes. Sammy and Sadie, our BBWLS resident otters, were found in a cranberry bog near Tomah, Wisconsin, in 2008. River otter are primarily carnivores, feasting on fish, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates. Their diet requires river otters to not only have very strong jaws to catch swimming fish, but also sharp teeth to rip through scales and blunt molars to help crush and hold onto prey.

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Otter from page 25 at his teeth like we could with a pet cat or dog. Dr. Gilbert did a great job safely sedating Sammy and finding that troublesome tooth.

After a follow-up appointment that included x-rays, antibiotics, pain management, and eventually removing the tooth, Sammy was able to get back to playing and eating normally, keeping up with sister Sadie in their pool. Thanks Dr. Gilbert and the Gentle Vet Staff!

For all animals, be sure to know what is normal and let your veterinarian know when something just isn’t right-- that can mean the difference between an uncomfortable animal now and a very sick animal later. We watch all our critters at BBWLS for leftovers to make sure they’re eating. We also observe when the animals are initially given food to see how they react- are they hungry or do they avoid it. We try to hand feed each animal as well. If animals share an enclosure, like Sammy and Sadie, our staff makes sure each one eats well every day for each meal -- and that one isn’t eating all the food from the other. Weighing all our animals regularly also helps us

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make sure our animals are eating well- -- especially with animals that are “secretive eaters”, or would rather eat without staff around or after close.

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Winter is a beautiful time to be out Raccoon Photos: and enjoy nature all around! Have Upper and Mida great day! dle Left, Baby Raccoons at Photo Credits: Bay Beach; Page 25: Bay Beach Wildlife Top Right,3 RacSanctuary Staff coon’s sleepPage 27: L. Schneider, Pet ing; Journal Staff Bottom Left, Raccoon peaking out of log; Bottom Right, 2 Raccoon’s running on tree branch.

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outside for extended periods.

With proper winter preparations on your part and their builtin adaptations to cold, your outdoor dogs and cats can enjoy a comfortable and safe winter wonderland this year.

Animals with serious health conditions such as diabetes, heart and kidney disease, and hormone imbalances as well as geriatric pets should be kept indoors even if they previously spent winters outside.

This is because ill, elderly and very Editors Note: Our Vet columnist, young animals have decreased Dr. Everson welcomes your general ability to maintain their body heat. questions on general pet health Finally, some canine and feline topics, please email her using the breeds are definitely NOT suited email address above or via our for an arctic lifestyle regardless mailbox: of their health status and winter Pet Journal conditioning.

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Area Shelter & Rescue Needs Pet Journal offers this area as a free service to the Local Humane Societies/Shelters and Rescues to post their needs list. Need lists may be submitted to rescuesubmissions@petjournalmidwest.com.

Due to space constraints, please limit your list to the 10 - 12 most needed items, by the 20th of the month for inclusion into the next edition. Please contact the respective group listed if you have questions or would like to donate items.

Humane Societies/ Animal Shelters Needs Bay Area Humane Society of Green Bay, WI is looking for: • Clay Cat Litter (non-clumping) • Rawhides • Kongs • Dog Toys • Canned Cat Food • Small Litter Boxes • Cat Toys • Chew Blocks & Treats for Small Animals • Carefresh Bedding (no pine or cedar) • Leashes To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Bay Area Humane Society at: 920.469.3110 or visit their website: www. bayareahumanesociety.com.

Dane County Humane Society of Madison, WI is looking for: • Doggie Delights • Canned dog and puppy food • Soft, small training treats (no hard biscuits) • Feline Fancies • Canned, ground cat and kitten food • Clay litter (unscented and non-clumping) • Cat toys, glitter balls, etc.

• Critter Cravings • Timothy Hay • Rabbit Diet • Wildlife Wants • Finch & Supreme Mix wild bird seed • Rodent chow pellots • Bird feeders and baths To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Dane County Humane Society at:

608.838.0413 or visit their website: www. giveshelter.org.

Door County Humane Society of Sturgeon Bay, WI is looking for: • Animal Supplies • Purina Pro Plan Adult Chicken and Rice Formula • Purina Pro Plan Kitten Chicken and Rice Formula • Purina Dog Chow (green bag) • Purina Beneful • Dog Toys • Rawhide bones • Cat Litter (scoopable, any brand) • Office Supplies • Copy Paper • Postage Stamps • HP Ink Cartridge #60 for HP printer model# F4280 To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Door County Humane Society at: 920.746.1111, by email at: nail@dooranimals.com or you may visit their website: www.doorcountyhumanesociety.org.

Eastshore Humane Association of Chilton, WI is looking for: • Non-scoopable Cat Litter • Purina Cat Chow -or• Purina Complete • Purina Dog Chow • Laundry Detergent To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Eastshore Humane Association at: 920.849.2390, by email at: ehashelter@ gmail.com or you may visit their website: www.eastshoreha.org.

Fond Du Lac Humane Society of Fond Du Lac, WI is looking for: • Dog Needs • Dog toys • Peanut butter • Cheese whiz • Cat Needs • Kitty Litter (non-clumping) • Purina Cat and Kitten Chow • Chicken or Turkey baby food (human) • Toys and Cat trees • Small Animal Needs • Pellet rabbit food • Timothy Hay • Bedding & Litter (no pine or cedar please) To donate any items on this list

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

Fox Valley Humane Association of Appleton, WI is looking for: • Pet Supplies • Purina or Iams cat food and dog food • Purina Kitten Chow • Purina Puppy Chow • Canned cat, kitten and dog food • Pine or aspen shavings • Timothy hay • Cash sponsorships • One months’s supply of pain medication for cats and kittens after surgery - $40/ per mo.

• One month’s supply of pain medication for dog s and puppies after surgery $75/per mo.

• Surgical packs, 12 needed - $850 each • Sponsorship to spay or neuter a cat, 800 needed - $18.50 each • Sponsorship to spay or neuter a dog, 650 needed - $30.50 each To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Fox Valley Humane Association at: 920.733.1717, by email at: shelter@ foxvalleypets.org or visit their website: www. foxvalleypets.org.

Green Lake Area Animal Shelter of Green Lake, WI is looking for: • Bleach • Laundry Detergent • Large Garbage Bags • Kitty Litter, Non-Clumping • Disinfecting Cleaner w/Bleach • Disinfecting Wipes w/Bleach • Epson 200 Series Printer Ink To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter at: 920.294.3042, by email at: adopt@glass. org or visit their website: www.glaas.org.

Lakeshore Humane Society of Manitowoc, WI is looking for: • Purina Dry Dog and Cat Food • Dog and Cat Treats (especially dog biscuits) • Clay Cat Litter • Hard to destroy Dog Toys • Cat Toys • Creamy Peanut Butter • Small Animal Bedding

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Neenah Animal Shelter of Neenah, WI is looking for: Most Needed items: • Pig Ears/Rawhides • Dog Treats/Biscuits • Stamps • Dry Kitten Food • Wand Type Cat Toys • Pet Same Ice Melt • Pooper Scooper with Raket Always Needed items: • Scoopable Unscented Litter such as: Tidy Cat, PetCo Brand, ScoopAway or Fresh Step • Purina Original Dry Cat Food • Cat Scratchers (www.stretchandscrach. com) To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Neenah Animal Shelter, 951 Country Rd G, Neenah, WI. Oconto Area Humane Society & Animal Shelter, Inc. of Oconto, WI is looking for: • Purina Dog/Puppy Chow • Pedigree Canned Dog Food • Purina Cat/Kitten Chow • Rawhides (Chews or Rolls) • Clay Cat Litter (Non-scooping) • Pet Toys (Stuffed Toys, Kongs, Tennis Balls, etc.)

• Stamps • Printer Cartridges - HP 950 & HP 951 • Copy Paper • Cash Donations To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Oconto Area Humane Society & Animal Shelter at: 920.835.1738 or visit their website: www.ocontohumane.org.

Oshkosh Area Humane Society of Oshkosh, WI is looking for: • Purina Dog/Puppy Chow • Pedigree Canned Dog Food • Purina Cat/Kitten Chow • Rawhides (Chews or Rolls) • Clay Cat Litter (Non-scooping) • Pet Toys (Stuffed Toys, Kongs, Tennis

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Ozaukee Humane Society of Saukville, WI is looking for: • Small Dog Training Treats • Postage stamps • Aspen Bedding • Cat-nail clippers (scissor type) • Cat toys • Dog toys (Nylabones, squeaky toys, ropes, hard rubber balls, ect.)

• Lingerie bags (for washing small toys) • Rabbit pellets (no fruit or seed mix) • Soft Dog Toys • Timothy hay To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Ozaukee Humane Society at: 262.377.7580, by email at: info@ozaukeehumane.org or you may visit their website: www.ozaukeehumane.org.

The Sheboygan County Humane Society of Sheboygan, WI is looking for: • Cat toys • Canned cat food • Kitty litter (non-clumping) • Litter pans • Litter scoops • Rawhide chews for dogs • Dog toys and tennis balls • Science diet pet foods • Office supplies To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Sheboygan County Humane Society at: 920.458.2012 or visit their website at: www.mySCHS.com.

Washington County Humane Society of Slinger, WI is looking for: • Monetary Donations for Medical Needs • #40 Shaver Blades • Ultra Bright Colored Paper • Gift Cards (Walmart, Office Max, Fleet Farm, Friends of Nature Pet Store, BP/ Tripar/Kwik Trip Gas Cards) • White Postcards (Avery #5689)

All Animal Rescue Center of Plymouth, WI is looking for: • Reptile Cage Thermostats • Storage Space • Livestock Trailers • Kennel Fencing • Animal Control Equipment • Office Furniture • Gift Cards for Hardware or Home Improvment Stores • Lumber and 3/4” Plywood • Cash Donations To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the AARC at: 920.207.5642, by email at: info@allanimalresourcecenter.com or visit their website: www.allanimalrescuecenter. com.

Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary of Elkhart Lake, WI is looking for: • Pole building for indoor arena

Care (Center for Avian Rehabilitation & Education) of Hubertus, WI is looking for: • Suede lacing for toy makeing (found at Michaels) 1/8”, beige or medium brown only • Zupreem or Lafeber pellets - all sizes • Gift Certificates to Michaels • 1/2” or 3/4” Plexiglass (10 4’ x 8’ panels) • 1cc & 3cc syringes, vet wrap, 2x2’s, 4x4’s (veterinary supplies) • Cheerios, especially Honey Nut • Fresh Fruits and Veggies (no Avocados) • Mixed Nuts (Unsalted in Shells) • Ground Walnuts (found in the bakers section of your local grocery store) • Stamps & Printer Paper • Lexmark Printer Ink: • Black #105XL & Color #100 To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact CARE at: 262.628.3719 or by email at: cntrforavianrehab@sbcglobal.net.

Go Cheese Rescue Alliance of West Bend is looking for: Purina Kitty Chow Purina Cat Chow Canned Cat Food Scoopable Litter Puppy Pads Cat and Dog Toys Blankets Copy Paper Cash To donante any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Go Cheese Rescue Alliance at 262.388.8634 or by email at: gocheeserescuealliance-cats@ outlook.com.

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Iveloharele Horse Retirement Sanctuary is looking for: • Hay, Grains, and Treats • Bedding - Eqine - Fresh • Mats - for horse stalls • Box fans • Grooming Supplies • Round Pen • Gates 14 - 16 ft • Supplements - MSM, Glucosumine, and U-Guard • Fly Spray, Fly Masks, and Fly Strips • Cash donation To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Iveloharele Hourse Sanctuary by email: iveloharele@frontier.com.

K&R Small Animal Sanctuary is looking for: • Baby Blankets • Fleece Blankets • Stuffed Animals • Hard Plastic Baby Toys or Rattles • Bunny/Guinea Pig Toys • PLAIN Rabbit Pellets (no seeds or treats mixed in!)

• Bagged Hay • 16oz or 32oz Water Bottles • Ceramic Dishes • Treats To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the K&R Animal Sanctuary by email: kr_small_animal_sanctuary@yahoo.com or visit their website at: www.krsmallanimalsanctuary.vpweb.com.

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Area Shelter & Rescue Needs Mecca’s Pit Bull Rescue of Sheboygan, WI is looking for: • Paper towels • Lysol Spray • Dog toys • Puppy food - moist and dry • Bowls • Leashes • Collars • Volunteers • Wisconsin Foster Homes To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Mecca’s Pit Bull Rescue at: 920.627.6727, by email at: mecca@meccapitbullrescue. com or visit there website at: www.meccapitbullrescue.com.

Orphan Animal Rescue and Sanctuary (OARS) of Neenah is looking for: • Most Need Items • Scoopable Cat Litter • 13 & 33 Gallon Garbage Bags • Hole-Free Store Bags (Festival or Menards preferred) - used for ‘dirty’ litter • Royal Canin Baby Cat Food • Postage Stamps (Forever & Postcard) • Febreeze Pet-Safe Fabric Refresher Spray • Gift Gards for Fleet Farm, Pet Supplies Plus, PetCo, PetSmart, Festival Foods, Copps/Pick ‘n Save, Menards or Wal Mart • Volunteers for Fundraising Team • Monetary Donations (tax-dedcutible) • Commercial Grade High-Efficiency, Large-Capacity Washer & Dryer • Always Needed Items • Canned Cat & Kitten Food (pate style; no store brands, please) • Small Paper Plates • Facial Tissue (Kleenex or Puffs • Bleach • Cat Scratchers (www.strechandscratch. com) • Folders (Purple two-pocket) • Donate Your Time, become an OARS • Weekday Morning/Weekend Cleaning Cat Care Volunteer

• Foster Home Volunteer • Craft-Making Volunteer (Large & Small Fleece Pet Beds, Cat Wands, Dog Toys, ect.)

• Lawn Care Volunteer To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Orphan Animal Rescue at info@orphananimalrescue.org. If you are interested in volunteering with OARS, please email coordinator@orpananimalrescue.org or call 920.558.4430.

Saving Paws Animal Rescue, Inc. of Appleton is looking for: • Cat Litter • Dry Cat Food (Please no Ol’Roy) • Dry Kitten Food (Please no Ol’Roy) • Canned Cat and Kitten Food • Dog Toys • Dog Rawhides/Chews/Bones • Metal or Ceramic Bowls • Styrofoam Bowls • Folders (Red and Blue) • Any Pet Supplies To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Saving Paws Animal Rescue, Inc. at: (920) 209-PAWS (7297) or visit their website at: www.savingpaws.com.

Two Left Paws of Sheboygan, WI is looking for: • Dog/Cat food (Evo, Fromm, Wellnes, Feliade, Canide) • Canned wet food (any kind) • Clumping litter (any kind, non-sented) • Litter scoops • Puppy pads • Dog/Cat treats • Dog/Cat toys • Dog/Cat beds • Live traps for Small Animals • Fleet Farm gift cards To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Two Left Paws Animal Sanctuary at: 920.331.0100 or via their website at: www.twoleftpaws.org.

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Reading to Dogs Program, Ripon Public Library Rita’s Paws-n-Claws Pet Grooming....................

Settlers Run Kennel & Irish Settler Rescue.............

Silde Kennels & Grooming.....

Sit & Stay Pet Resort.............

Silver Lake Country Store.......

Spirit Horse Healing.............

Spring Bird Show Kenosha Exotic Bird Club...

St. Bernard Animal Medical Center.................

Stary Beads.........................

Tammy’s Tack & Feed, LLC.....

Tender Care In-Home Pet Sitting.........................

Traxler’s Kennel & Pet Shop...

Two Paws Up Bakery, LLC......

Veterinary Village.................

VIP Lube, Inc........................

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Wisconsin Humane Society....

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