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When totake a catto the vet

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DentalHealth forPets

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Missing visits to the dentist may lead tomore serious consequences than cavities.The advanced form of gum disease that

can cause tooth loss known as periodontitis is nowassociated with other whole-body health problems.According to the American Dental Association(ADA), cardiovascular disease, stroke and bacterialpneumonia may all result from periodontitis.

The ADA recommends adult men and womenbrush twice a day, eat balanced nutrition andschedule routine dental visits for professionalcleanings and oral exams. What pet owners arenow beginning to realize is the importance of tak-ing care of their pets’ teeth in a way similar to howthey care for their own oral health.

In an ongoing effort to educate pet owners onthe importance of routine dental care, Pet DentalHealth Campaign (PDHC) encourages veterinaryvisits, dental check-ups and home care mainte-nance. At home options include regular brushing,routine examinations of a pet’s teeth and gumsand the role specialized daily balanced nutrition.Through everyday maintenance, pet owners canhelp to control plaque and tartar buildup resultingin a healthier mouth and a happier life for theirpets.

“Dogs and cats with poor oral health can developsystemic inflammation that contributes to poorgeneral health. Systemic inflammation has the po-tential to affect various disease states as well asvarious organs such as the kidneys,” said PDHCspokesperson Linda J. DeBowes, D.V.M., MS,Shoreline Veterinary Dental Clinic, Seattle, Wash.“There is an increasing awareness and belief thatoral health is important for the overall health ofthe pet.”

Pet owners need to understand that proper oralcare requires an ongoing commitment. Accordingto the AVDS, it is estimated that more than 80percent of dogs and cats age four and older showsigns of oral disease, often indicated by bad breath,a change in eating or chewing habits, pawing atthe face and mouth and depression.

“Most affected pets, however, show no signs at

all. A thorough oral examination under light anes-thesia combined with periodontal probing anddental x-rays is the only means of detecting thetrue extent of the disease and establishing a treat-ment plan,” said Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD,DAVDC, DAAPM, president of the American Veteri-nary Dental Society.

If inflammation of the gums is left untreated, the

bone around the roots of teeth can deteriorate,and as the bone tissue is destroyed, teeth may be-come loose or fall out. Eventually, the infectioncan cause receding gums and tooth loss and bacte-ria may enter the bloodstream, potentially affect-ing the heart, liver and kidneys.

For more information on proper pet dental care,contact your veterinarian and visit PetDental.com.

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RH photos/Rhema MuncyLeft, Lori Lancaster rewards Next.Above, Q waits obediently for hisphoto. Below, puppy Chai and two-year old Dew engage in friendlyw re s t l i n g .

Featured dogbreed

Golden retrieversoffer family loyalty,quick wit and love

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Golden retrievers, fondly called“goldens” by many owners, topthe list when it comes to find-

ing a family-friendly furry best friend.Loveland resident Terri Andersonbreeds and raises national award-win-ning golden retrievers as well as someof the best pets in Northern Colorado.She said her life would not be com-plete without a golden by her side, al-though these smart dogs do need a lotof training and family time.

“When I sell puppies, I normally tell

people that the second you leave myhouse, the puppy will start trainingyou,” Anderson said. “You get out ofthe dog what you put into the dog.Yo u ’ve got to spend time trainingthem. They are very smart. They arean active dog with a very gentle dispo-sition and a very gentle mouth, butthey do like to use their mouths.”

When Anderson breeds her pups,she seeks out gentle temperament,longevity and proven breed clearances.

When the puppy is born, training be-gins right away through socializationwith the litter and simple obedienceinstruction. Lori Lancaster of Calgary,Canada travelled to Loveland to breedone of her female golden retrieverswith one of Anderson’s dogs. Lancast -er explained how to start dogs down adisciplined path.

“Bonding, playing and house break-ing is the first place I start,” L ancaster

said. “They go thorough agility equip-ment and then for car rides and differ-ent experiences. We do stuff early. Ijust slowly start everything with basicobedience and attention work.”

Training is a lifetime commitmentthat is essential for creating a bondand deepening the relationship be-tween the dog and family. Golden re-trievers learn quickly, especially whenfood is involved. Chai, Anderson’s 14-week old puppy, will now sit for a treat.

“Cookie is her favorite word in En-glish right now,” Anderson said.

Developing a routine is essential tosustaining a happy pup, as this helpsalleviate any destructive tendencies.According to Anderson, part of thatroutine building should be designatinga safe place for the dog when the fami-ly is gone or they are traveling with thefamily. She recommends utilizing ake n n e l .

“Kennel training is very important

for the dog to fit into your life and thelife of a lot of people,” Anderson said.“Dogs are good animals, and they liketheir kennels. It is a safe place forthem. It shouldn’t be used for punish-ment. I wouldn’t transport a dog without a crate. It is safer for them.”

The fun-loving spirit of the goldenretriever is packaged with a loyal heartand smart disposition.

“They are great dogs,” Andersonsaid. “They live to be with you andplease you. They follow you through ev-ery area of the house. They don’t wantyou out of their sight.”

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The swagger of a pirate captainwith a parrot on his shoulder,bird swearing up a storm right

along with the buccaneer, is the typi-cal Hollywood version of fowl talk.This intelligent species, however, uti-lizes sound to survive in the wild, notjust mimic owners. With calls andbody language, birds communicatewith family, attract mates and warnfellow birds of close danger.

At the Gabriel Foundation in Den-ver, president and founder Julie Mu-rad rescues exotic birds from inhu-

mane situations all along the frontrange. The Foundation also runs astore called the Bird Brain. Muradworks with birds of all shapes andsizes, including those who talk likehumans and those who only under-stand their specific dialect.

“All birds talk,” Murad said. “Wehave to define what we mean by talk-ing. Birds pick up different soundsand cues in their environment, andthey may incorporate those sounds in-to their communication.”

Those sounds could be a dangerousenemy, a different bird group or a pas-sionate family argument.

“To teach a bird to communicate oncue is to understand their process ofleaning and to understand how birdsrespond to different kinds of rein-forcement and to understand a bird’sb i o l o g y, ” Murad said. “We have to un-derstand what the motivators are.Just because we want somethingdoesn’t mean that is the bird’s agenda

t o o. ”In many cases, birds people often as-

sume should be able to communicatewith each other aren’t even pro-grammed to understand each other.Each bird has its own dialect. Biologi-cally, birds don’t have vocal chords, sotalking is produced through totallydifferent ways than human communi-cation.

“A bird talking really is a fantasticthing,” Murad said. “Bird brains areable to process sound far more quick-ly and efficiently than humans do.What we might hear as one word willbe broken down into so many smallsound segments that a bird’s brain isable to process them. They are able tobreak down a hello or the sound ofwater dripping.”

All of the singing and talking servesa purpose. For males, this is usually toattract a female, as most male canaryowners know. In the wild, there has tobe a motivation for birds to vocalize

— it develops with socialization.

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Birds understand communicationwith in context, according to Tim Fac-er, a store associate at Avalon Aviaryin Loveland. He teaches birds to talkthrough repetition and helping themunderstand what the words mean, amotivation for the bird to vocalizeback. This is why a bird is more likelyto pick up the clicks and mechanicalmovements of a playing cassetterather than the repeated words meantfor them to memorize.

“It will amaze you what words theypick up,” Facer said.

One time, Facer took a bird to thevet for a check up. The vet had thebird secured and toweled. The birdlooked directly at the vet and said,“Go away.” No one had taught thebird the phrase. He picked it up in anemotional context and knew how touse the phrase.

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Patience is the only way to teach abird to say what is desired. When Facerteaches phrases, he breaks the sen-tence down. He taught a bird to say,“Good morning darling, its a beautifulday” by rewarding the bird every timeit picked up a part of the phrase.Teaching a bird “nighty night” or“goodbye” will also help them compre-hend what is going on when the actionis paired with the word.

“Our birds learn what differentwords mean, all through reinforce-ment,” Murad said. “Birds are incredi-bly brilliant and adaptive animals.They can utilize new social and flocksituations. It is not because they loveus, but they respond to the zillions ofdifferent signals we send themthrough the course of the relationship.Understanding how birds talk andwhat motivates birds to talk is quite atime investment.”

The training doesn’t happen in largechunks of time. Repetition is key.

“What the bird hears all of the timeis what it is going to repeat,” Muradsaid.

Some birds that should be able totalk don’t, and others develop thepropensity to talk even when theirbreed is not known to, possibly be-cause of communication motivations.

One African Grey sold by AvalonAviary instructed a wife how to fry

hamburgers. She was prepar-ing dinner and told her hus-band in the other room, “Thehamburgers won’t all fit inthe pan.” The bird replied,“Try the square one.” Whenshe did, they all fit, Facersaid. Other birds follow a per-sonal routine and ask towatch a favorite T.V. show every day.

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When a bird decides to adopt im-proper habits, reversing those wordsand tendencies requires consistent re-training.

“When a bird starts using thosekinds of words, the most importantthing is to not reinforce it at all,” Mu -rad said. “The bird is not going toknow what it can or cannot say. Yellingor squirting water can break the rela-tionship down. Later, find a word closeto [the bad word] or ring a bell or sub-stitute a laugh. You are both learningat the same time.”

Teaching a bird to talk has morebenefits than entertainment value.Training is bonding for the bird, espe-cially when touching is not involved.Humans grow in intimacy thoughtouching, but birds only respond thatway to their mate. Captivity takes awaythe job of the bird to survive on theirown, so many thrive with a job all their

own, such as talking, Murad said.Developing a routine with the bird

will create an environment where theywill hear, understand and adapt.

“Talk with them like you are talkingwith a child,” Facer said. “Relate tothe bird and explain things to it. Theyknow when you are talking with them,and they will react with you.”

To find out more about owning abird, attend the free seminars offeredby Avalon Aviary every Sunday morn-ing in March. Call 970-663-5004 fortimes and to reserve a spot. Topics willc o v e r:

• Learning the facts — do you reallywant a companion bird?

• Physical care of birds — groom -ing, bathing, diet and restrain

• Environmental care — Cage care,household hazards

• Psychological care — Interactingwith the bird, reading bird body lan-guage, playing with toys.

RH photos/Paul LitmanTim Facer works with a youngAmazon at Avalon Aviary.

“Birds are incredibly brilliant andadaptive animals. They can utilizenew social and flock situations ...Understanding how birds talk and

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Allergy is a disease in which your im-mune system reacts abnormally to every-day substances such as pollens, animal dander(s), mold spores, mites and cer-tain foods. These offending substances are known as allergens and you can be exposed by inhalation, ingestion or direct contact.

Many of our pets are allergic to the exact same allergens we are and chronic exposure may cause your pet to suffer with symptoms that ultimately affect their quality of life. Pets may lick their feet, scratch their face or belly, or inces-santly bite at the base of their tail. With repeated exposure to the allergen(s), your pet may gradually experience prolonged periods of itchiness and changes in the texture and color of their skin. Not all scratching is due to allergies but allergy should always be considered in pets with unexplained hair loss, recur-rent ear infections, or when showing signs of excessive self grooming.

How are allergies diag-nosed and treated?Only your veterinarian can properly diagnose allergy in your pet and they should always be consulted. Before testing for allergies, your veterinarian will likely have ruled out a large number of conditions that can cause itchiness including parasites (fleas, lice, mites and intestinal parasites), skin infec-tions (bacterial, yeast and fungal) and even some metabolic diseases.

If your veterinarian makes a diagnosis of allergy, there are a number of differ-ent treatment options available. A mild allergy may only require avoidance of the offending allergens in conjunction with environmental control. Your veterinarian may also prescribe medications such as steroids, antihistamines or a special food to control the clinical signs.

In pets with more severe allergies, or in pets where allergies occur year-round, specific allergy treatments such as immu-notherapy (allergy shots) may be needed. Immunotherapy is often recommended because prolonged use of certain medica-tions (especially steroids) to reduce itch may also produce serious side effects potentially decreasing the quality and length of your pet’s life. Immunotherapy is one of the safest, most effective long-term treatments for allergy and is the

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Using patented ALLERCEPT technology, your veterinarian can accurately identify the specific allergens that cause your pet to react. The ALLERCEPT test requires only a single blood sample, whereas skin testing requires your pet to be shaved, sometimes sedated, and then have their skin exposed to a battery of allergens.

If allergy shots are the treatment option your veterinarian recommends, the ALLERCEPT program provides immunotherapy that builds up the immune system, desensitiz-ing your pet to the offending allergens. And now, Heska has created new, easy-to-use kits for both veterinarians and pet

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It is important to remember that any allergy treatment program should be tailored to your pet’s specific needs and response; therefore, regular re-evaluation or “re-checks” by your veterinarian are key to achieving the best results.

Ask your veterinarian about the ALLERCEPT Allergy Assessment and Treatment Program today.

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Cats possess an uncanny knackfor hiding health problems.Subtle cues can alert owners to

a possible problem. An untouched foodbowl, hiding under a bed or cessationof grooming — all are signs that kittymight be fighting sickness.

“It is important to remember tobring your cat to the vet every year,”said Rebecca Ruch-Gallie, an assistantprofessor in clinical services at CSU.“Cats in particular are really good athiding disease.”

Knowing when to take a cat into thevet can be tricky to decipher. Thereare a few tell-tale signs, though, andowners need to watch out for them.

Holly Mims, DVM, DIP ACVIM, an in-ternal medicine specialist at VCA Vet-erinary Specialists of Northern Col-orado, red flags cats who hover overthe water bowl. She also said to keep aclose eye on the litter box.

“For cats, the litter box is key,” Mimssaid. “If they are in and out of a lot,that is something we want to know.Those symptoms can be a myriad ofdiseases.”

The most common thing ob-served by Dr. Matt Jones, own-er of Loveland Veterinary Clin-ic, is lethargy, or a reduction inplayful activity.

And, as cats get older, otherproblems arise.

“A very common thing is re-nal insufficiency, one of the topcauses of mortality in cats,”Jones said. “The kidneys aren’tworking as well as they used to.We can diagnose this easily by check-ing the blood work.”

Another common problem that bothJones and Ruch-Gallie see in felinehealth is excessive weight.

“Proper nutrition is really impor-tant,” Jones said. “Keep them healthyin the long run by giving them goodquality food and not letting them getover weight.”

“It puts a lot of strain on their joints,so we are seeing more arthritis in kit-ties,” Ruch-Gallie said.

One signal of possible arthritis in kit-ties is to observe if they hesitate whenjumping up on areas they usually jumpto. Diabetes is another weight relatedissues. To help cats lose weight and re-duce risk for these diseases, Ruch-Gal-

lie helps clients manage kitty weightthrough diet and exercise.

“If you don’t have dogs in the house,have them chase a laser pen or a feath-er dancer,” Ruch-Gallie said. “I recom-mend feeding in a treat ball wherethey have to push the ball around untilit falls out.”

Unintentional weight loss can alsosignify health issues, such as thyroiddisease, Mims said.

The best way to keep on top of all ofthese risks is to asses cats regularly.Start with the initial vaccinations rec-ommended by the vet and then keepthe annual ones up, Jones said, indoorcats included.

“Some of the viruses can live in theenvironment for a long time and wecan bring those things in very inno-cently, such as handling another cat,”Jones said of indoor cat disease risk.“That is why vaccines are recommend-ed, as well as annual checks for para-sites.”

If visits to the vet are emotionallytraumatic for cats, Mims recommend-ed owners bring them in with a carrier.

“With blankets that smell like home,when we place them in the waitingroom, they feel home,” Mims said.“Vets can be quiet, not make big move-ments, be gentle with them and thenkeep them in a place separate fromdogs so they aren’t stressed out by oth-er animals.”

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