September 2010

FREE

What’s Up Doc??Featuring Dr. Lyttle

pg. 5

Pawz-itively Naturalpg. 12

While you’re away... pg. 14

SEPT.

MEETJENNY

pg. 16

2 | www.TxDogsAndCats.com

September 2010 | 3

6 • Whats Up Doc?

11 • Helping the Houston Humane Society

12 • Pawz-itively Natural

14 • While your away...

15 • Events

18 • Spotted by the Puperazzi

20 • Mutt Lunch Winery

21 • Rescue Resources

23 • Deep in the heart of Katy-Pawty Palace

24 • The Market Place

26 • Stella’s Summer

28 • Puppy 101

Publisher

Shannan Parker

Account Executives

Jeff Parker

Contributing Writers

Amy Kelly

Shannan Parker

Nadine Joli-Coeur

Lynne Singerman

Brenda Lynch

Michael Baugh

Tricia Fagen

Cover & Centerfold PhotostudioHOLLOWMAN

www.studiohollowman.com

Graphic Design & Layoutsarah standleyDESIGNS

www.sarahstandleydesigns.com513.919.5628

For Advertising & InformationContact: (281) 781-4727

what’s inside??

Next Issue:

SEPTEMBER 2010

Advertiser’s

Deadline

AUG 15th 2010


Shannan Lamb-Parker res ides in Katy, Tx with Jeff , her husband and best f r iendof 15 years . Jeff and Shannan have 2 ch i ldren, Taylor who i s 14 and Tracewho i s 10. They al l answer to the i r 2 Engl i sh bul ldogs, Maddox andBentley, and Umbrel la Cockatoo, Kinky.

Texas Cats & Dogs does not knowingly accept false or mis leading advert i s ing or edi tor ial , nor do the publ i shers assume respons ib i l i ty should such edi tor ial or advert i s ing appear .

.

from the publisher

I love September!

Truth be told it’s easily my favorite month of the year! Fall time and Football season (and of course, the kids are back in school)! For my own household September is also the month of birthdays and barbeques.

I do hope you enjoy this month’s issue of Texas Dogs & Cats! We always have a blast putting it together and getting to know the local businesses that make pampering our pets possible. From Veterinarians to Boutiques, Groomers to Pet Sitters; Katy/ Ft. Bend truly has the crème of the crop! Be sure to check out the Calendar of Events on page 15 for several fun pet friendly events in our area. Find out more about Dr. Lyttle on page 6 and get your shopping bug on with the

*goodies* in the Marketplace!

The cover this month is the perfect example of having fun while you work- Studio Holloman took these wonderful pictures of Jenny at the Houston Aquarium and as always the photo shoot turned into lots of laughing, joking and even a ride on the Farris Wheel!

Don’t forget to shop local Katy/ Ft. Bend! All businesses advertised in Texas Dogs & Cats are local to our community and have been thoroughly inspected & approved by my own Crew as VERY slobber friendly!

ShannanDon’t forget to visit us online for articles, events and MORE!

www.TxDogsAndCats.com

September 2010 | 5

Shannan Lamb-Parker res ides in Katy, Tx with Jeff , her husband and best f r iendof 15 years . Jeff and Shannan have 2 ch i ldren, Taylor who i s 14 and Tracewho i s 10. They al l answer to the i r 2 Engl i sh bul ldogs, Maddox andBentley, and Umbrel la Cockatoo, Kinky.


WHAT’S UP DOC?

Becoming a part of the Kingsland team in 1998 as a relief doctor, Dr. Jane Lyttle has become a regular face in the KBAC team! She met Dr. Croft while moving into her new house, and fate has led her to the clinic. Dr. Lyttle grew up in Georgia and went to the University of Georgia, and then she moved to Texas due to her husband transferring here with his job (so I guess we will forgive her for not being an AGGIE!)

Dr. Lyttle had always wanted to be a veteri-narian (her mom says since she was 3!) She loves working with the animals, and all of the science behind her position. Even the dramatic and/or “gross” things that can hap-pen intrigue her. When she was a teenager, she volunteered with a veterinarian, and she was even charged at by a bull! She also re-counts, “I even once saw a big, burly farmer pass out while my vet was pulling out a calf. Of course, he then had to stop and help the farmer!”

When asked about her free-time, she chuck-led! Having 3 two-legged children keeps her very busy: from bagpipe band, to Scottish dancing and harp. She enjoys taking them to competitions and watching them shine! She also likes to go waterskiing and boating, as well as reading British literature. Along with her human family, she also has Calum (an Irish Wolfhound), Forrest (a cockatiel) and Captain Jack (a budgerigar). Imagine the brushing she has to do on her Irish Wolfhound-WOW!

Dr. Lyttle enjoys working at Kingsland for many reasons: the competitive and reason-able pricing so that she can do more to help our patients, the well-trained technical staff, knowledgeable veterinarians to work with, and the variety of medications and supple-ments that KBAC has to offer. But, most of all,

she loves the fact that all of the staff members truly care about the patients!

Another great thing about Kingsland is Mya, the clinic bird. Dr. Lyttle recounts when she walks into the clinic in the morning and she hears a “MMMEEEEOOOOWWWW” com-ing from Mya’s cage-just as if she is saying “GOOD MORNING!”

We truly appreciate having Dr. Lyttle working with us, and we know our client’s do too!

dr. jane lyttleby Amy Kelley

September 2010 | 7


Bring this ad in for a complimentary gift!

Veterinarians:Richard Croft

Susan RandlettToby ShowsAdela Rico

Jennifer SmootMolly Obergfell

Dogs, Cats, Birds & ExoticsWellness CareImmunizations

DentistryBathing

Boarding Surgery

Laser SurgeryDigital Radiology

Ultrasound

20701 Kingsland Blvd., Suite 105(across from Taylor High School)

281.578.1506 kingslandvet.com (281) 341-9005 4325 FM 359 Rd | Richmond, TX 77406-9180 Hours M-F 8 - 6pm | Sat 8-4pm | Delivery available

September 2010 | 9

Bring this ad in for a complimentary gift!

Veterinarians:Richard Croft

Susan RandlettToby ShowsAdela Rico

Jennifer SmootMolly Obergfell

Dogs, Cats, Birds & ExoticsWellness CareImmunizations

DentistryBathing

Boarding Surgery

Laser SurgeryDigital Radiology

Ultrasound

20701 Kingsland Blvd., Suite 105(across from Taylor High School)

281.578.1506 kingslandvet.com (281) 341-9005 4325 FM 359 Rd | Richmond, TX 77406-9180 Hours M-F 8 - 6pm | Sat 8-4pm | Delivery available

HIGH QUALITY SELECTION OF DOG & CAT FOOD!PET DELI TREATS | PRIEFERT DOG KENNELS

GROOMING SUPPLIES | JOINT SUPPLEMENTSCRATES & BEDS | WORMERS


September 2010 | 11

The inaugural Paws-a-thon event hosted by several Mister Car Wash locations raised a total of $48,565 in donations for local Humane Society and Rescue League organizations. Customers purchased “paws” which were then displayed on Mis-ter ’s car wash walls.

Local Houstonians helped Area Manager Bill Smith of

PAWZ-A-THONhelping thehouston humane society

Houston and his 8 stores earn the “Paws-a-thon Cup” this year for the high-est contribution among all the areas. Mister Car Wash presented the Houston Hu-mane Society with a check for the $19,188.38 raised by local Houstonians!

Go H-Town!


Over the last 10 years , I ’ve have had to deal with many pets , inc luding my own that have ear i ssues. Cal l ie , my chocolate lab I endear ingly ca l l , my “Al lergy Pet” . Ever y t ime Cal l ie has a bout of a l lerg ies, her ears are the f i rs t to show s igns, dark brown goop. Ear i ssues typical ly go unnot iced as pet goes for grooming or you star t to not ice your pet shaking thei r head or scratching thei r ears , redness and even dr ied blood. Otherwise untreated th is can develop into a ser ious problem. Untreated ear infect ions in pets can resul t in loss of hear ing and/ or surger y and can be ver y painfu l for your pet. Prevent ion is the key.

The secret to catching ear i ssues is to regular ly look ins ide your pet’s ears and regular ly c leaning them with a dr y ing solut ion. Good ai r c i rcu lat ion in the ear canal i s impor tant so that bacter ia doesn’t have a chance to grow. For example, i f you have a long hai red pet, l ike a Poodle or Shih Tzu, you should have thei r ears plucked regular ly. Hai r ins ide the ear canal can t rap debr is . Removal of ha i r a l lows a i r into the ear canal . I f you have a Cocker or Golden, thei r ear f laps can t rap in moisture which does not a l low ai r to c i rcu late and becomes a breeding ground for bacter ia . Other causes of ear i ssues are; a l lerg ies, bacter ia l in fect ion, ear mites, swimming which can get debr is in the ear canal (water, grass , di r t ) and what they eat (yes food and treats) .

Ear in fect ions can be the resul t of a bigger i ssue; Yeast Candida which is not only in the ears but can be due to yeast overgrowth in the Gut ( intest ina l t ract) . I f you pet i s constant ly scratching or l ick ing ears and feet those are usual ly the pr ime areas for the body to t r y to get yeast tox ins out of the body. Yeast can resul t in a staph infect ion which makes your pet

feel miserable and i f i t goes untreated wi l l require steroids or ant ibiot ics .

So i f your pet has chronic ear i ssues, t r y changing thei r diet and reduce the amount of products that contr ibute to yeast growth.

Step 1, you wi l l br ing a s ign i f icant amount of improvement by s imply changing your pet’s diet and us ing more natura l household c leansers . Avoid Grain-based foods loaded with starch and sugars (which is many of the commercia l brands), avoid food color ing, dyes, preservat ives other pet food “f i l lers” and non pet f r iendly c leaners . Instead, focus on h igh qual i ty proteins, f r u i ts , vegetables and whole gra ins such as bar ley (or go gra in f ree) and natura l preservat ives. Gra in f ree foods may g ive quicker re l ief as the yeast growth feeds of f of gra ins . Be carefu l on the t reats , they are notor ious for putt ing many f i l lers , sugars and carbs.

Step 2. Promote healthy bacter ia growth. Th is can be done by adding probiot ics to thei r food. Probiot ics are impor tant way to promote a healthy f lora in the intest ina l t ract which is cr i t ica l to a heal thy immune system and helps dog that have sens i t ive stomachs.

I t i s amazing how just looking ins ide your Pet ’s ear canal and address ing these issues can make a huge di f ference in thei r heal th.

For more infor mat ion on Pet Ear heal th and yeast

Nzymes ear infect ions: ht tp: / /www.nzymes.com/pc/symptomChkrResul ts .asp?condi t ion_id=1892

Pet food for yeast problems: ht tp: / /www.nzymes.com/p c / a r t i c l e s . a s p ? a r t i c l e _ i d = 4 3 & t y p e = 1 & c o n d i t i o n _id=&product_id=&panel=0Dog Ear Yeast Infect ion

ht tp: / /www.dogearyeast infect ion.com

Nadine Jol i -Coeur, Owner of Natural Pawz

Mom of Dogs Call ie, Lucky, Joey and Harold the cat .

Natural Pawz has been recognized nat ional ly and local ly as a retai l leader in natural pet care products . We are a local business to Houston with 6 locat ions in and around the Houston area. Stop by for a v is i t (pets are welcome)

by Nadine Joli-Coeur

pawz-itively natural

September 2010 | 13


Making plans for your cat/cats while you are away, is often one the biggest stresses of leaving home. Is the best idea to hire a pet sitter who will schedule to drop in once or twice a day . Could you beg a favor from a friend. Or should you board your cat? Board-ing is often considered the choice of last re-sort...but not anymore. Boarding is no longer Boring now that Catnip Inn has completed it’s new Purrfect Playroom.

Vicki Hansen the owner of the Catnip Inn, has created an enrichment experience for her cat guests. The new space allows them to have options , make choices and select alterna-tive activities ,while in a safe indoor environ-ment .

Vicki hired Lynne Singerman to create a uniquely wonderful space, the Purrfect Play-room. The goal was to take a bare room that was only 9 x 14 and create an environment that could give cats a safe indoor experi-ence that mirrors some of the challenges of being outdoors. With cat staircases , ramps , skyway paths , bridges, tunnels, and peek – a –boo window seats ,they have chance to climb, jump, hide and stalk. To view the world from many vantage points and even to take a nap 6 feet off the ground . The joy of

using their cat bodies and minds to decide where to be and how to get there.

With thanks to Bill Walker of “The Cat House”, Lynne and Vicki designed shapes, spaces and color to make a cat fantasy. Working with cat friendly materials, paints and finishes their talented construction crew completed the work in about a week. Lynne and Vicki re-port “We are thrilled with the results! But the best part is that the Cats love it!! Even shy cats enjoy having the space to explore. The most stunning testimonial to the success of the Purrfect Playroom is how many cats have to be encouraged to leave the playroom, when it is time to go home.”

Catnip Inn and their Purrfect Playroom is available to tour anytime…so go find out how “While You are away …your Cats will Play “.

Catnip Inn is a Cat only boarding and grooming faci l i ty located in Rice Vi l lage at 2414 Tangley Houston, TX 77005 – 713- 523-7877 www.catni-pinn.com and see us on our Fan page on Face-book .

I f you are interested in having a Purrfect Space for your cat to enjoy at home, cal l the Catnip Inn 713-523-7877 and ask Lynne for detai ls .

while your away... the cats will play!

Boarding is of ten considered the choice of last resort . . .but not anymore. Boarding is no longer Boring now that Catnip Inn has completed i t ’s new Purrfect Playroom.. . .

SEPTEMBER

September 2010 | 15

SEPT WHERE WHAT TIME4TH Blue Line Bike Lab

3302 White Oak

Houston, TX

Barks and Bikes Adoption Event 5PM - 8PM

11TH Omni Houston Hotel (4 Riverway, Houston, TX)

FIERCE & FABULOUS Houston Pet Set SorieeJoin Houston PetSet for their eighth annual soirée where we’ll celebrate to raise money for a great cause! Visit www.houstonpetset.org for tickets!

7’ISH

12TH Pet Paradise Resort, 7511 Monroe Rd, Houston,TX 77061

Cocker Spaniel Rescue ofEast Texas ReunionEveryone is welcome to drop by with or without their cocker kid to visit with foster families, meet other formercocker kids, and just have fun.

17TH THE PAWTY PALACE, 1402 EAST AVENUE, KATY 77493

Yappy Hour FOOD, FUN AND FRIENDS!! 4PM-7PM

19TH SUGARLANDNATURAL PAWZ

Yappy Hour with Sugarland Natural Pawz, NOON

19TH MINUTE MAID PARK Dog Day at Minute Maid ParkBring man’s best friend to Houston Astros Dog Day at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, September 19th and see your Houston Astros take on the Cincinnati Reds at 1:05 p.m. Visit www.astros.com/dogday for more information!

1:05 GAMETIME

24TH Animal Tales, Katy Yappy Hour 6-8PM

25TH For more details, contact JeanniceCain at 832-638-6786.

Pedal 4 Paws & Pub Crawl Benefiting The Homeless Pet Placement League

Pedal ($30) or Crawl ($20) Come join HPPL for an afternoon of pub fun at several Washington pubs. Drink specials, prize drawings, and silent auction items

12:30PM - 5:30 PM

while your away... the cats will play! things to see & places to be

SEPTEMBER


J Ye N nIn

198

8 Sh

aron

Elli

ott,

a Co

cker

Sp

anie

l en

thus

iast

, w

as c

alle

d

on t

o as

sist

in a

raid

of a

bac

kyar

d b

reed

er. S

haro

n, h

orrifi

ed b

y w

hat s

he s

aw, b

ecam

e d

eter

min

ed to

ass

ist C

ocke

r Sp

anie

ls w

ho

wer

e ab

and

oned

and

hel

ple

ss.

The

oper

atio

n st

arte

d s

mal

l with

two

volu

ntee

rs p

laci

ng a

doz

en

dog

s a

year

. With

in te

n ye

ars

this

nob

le e

ffort

att

ract

ed a

cor

e of

vo

lunt

eers

who

re-h

omed

a h

und

red

plu

s d

ogs

a ye

ar. I

n th

e la

te

1990

’s C

ocke

r Sp

anie

l Res

cue

esta

blis

hed

an

inte

rnet

pre

senc

e w

ith a

web

site

, ww

w.c

ocke

rkid

s.or

g. W

hile

the

web

site

hel

ped

re

crui

t vol

unte

ers

and

don

atio

ns, t

he n

umb

er o

f Coc

ker S

pan

iels

in

nee

d in

crea

sed

dra

mat

ical

ly. In

200

9 CS

R re

-hom

ed 3

00 d

ogs.

Cock

er S

pan

iel R

escu

e of

Eas

t Te

xas

has

man

y d

elig

htfu

l co

cker

s in

all

ages

, si

zes

and

col

ors

who

are

loo

king

fo

r fo

reve

r ho

mes

. O

ccas

iona

lly,

we

have

pup

pie

s th

at

com

e in

als

o. If

you

hav

e a

pla

ce in

you

r hom

e an

d h

eart

fo

r one

of t

hese

cha

rmin

g co

cker

s, p

leas

e gi

ve u

s a

call

on o

ur h

otlin

e at

713

-208

-131

4. W

e ar

e al

way

s in

nee

d

of f

oste

r ho

mes

, so

if y

ou w

ould

like

to

join

our

fam

ily

of v

olun

teer

s, p

leas

e gi

ve u

s a

call.

We

are

a ne

twor

k of

co

ncer

ned

fam

ilies

who

hav

e fo

rmed

a u

niq

ue b

ond

, all

bec

ause

of o

ur c

omm

on lo

ve fo

r Coc

ker S

pan

iels

. If y

ou

are

a co

cker

love

r, p

leas

e co

nsid

er b

ecom

ing

a p

art

of

our f

amily

.

Weight- 26 pounds

Height- 18 inches tall.

Aprox Age 5.

Guilty pleasure- Chasing bunniesout of the Pompus Grass!

September 2010 | 17

Cock

er S

pan

iel R

escu

e of

Eas

t Te

xas

has

man

y d

elig

htfu

l co

cker

s in

all

ages

, si

zes

and

col

ors

who

are

loo

king

fo

r fo

reve

r ho

mes

. O

ccas

iona

lly,

we

have

pup

pie

s th

at

com

e in

als

o. If

you

hav

e a

pla

ce in

you

r hom

e an

d h

eart

fo

r one

of t

hese

cha

rmin

g co

cker

s, p

leas

e gi

ve u

s a

call

on o

ur h

otlin

e at

713

-208

-131

4. W

e ar

e al

way

s in

nee

d

of f

oste

r ho

mes

, so

if y

ou w

ould

like

to

join

our

fam

ily

of v

olun

teer

s, p

leas

e gi

ve u

s a

call.

We

are

a ne

twor

k of

co

ncer

ned

fam

ilies

who

hav

e fo

rmed

a u

niq

ue b

ond

, all

bec

ause

of o

ur c

omm

on lo

ve fo

r Coc

ker S

pan

iels

. If y

ou

are

a co

cker

love

r, p

leas

e co

nsid

er b

ecom

ing

a p

art

of

our f

amily

.


I.O.R.G. Dog Show

spotted by the pupperazziFurr-tastic or flea infested! The Pupperazzi is on the scene and has your tail covered!

“Excuse me...pet me next?”

“LOOK! my tonguematches my outfit!!”

KISSY KISSY!!

September 2010 | 19

HHS Hurricane Preparedness Clinic

“Look into my eyes.. “

“UH..what arethe gloves for??

“...COOL OFF TIME!”

I hope theybrought enough

for everyone

CHEEZE!!!


One Sonoma County winery, Mutt Lynch Winery, has really gone to the dogs. Owners Christopher and Brenda Lynch have a mutual passion for dogs and “barking good” wines. Their winery was recently voted the Most Dog Friendly Winery for the second year in a row in the Beast of the Bay Awards 2010.

“Sometimes we prefer the dogs to their masters,” Christopher Lynch said with a laugh. “My wife Brenda is the winemaker and she finds the stuffy and snooty part of the business a turn off. We love dogs, and they’re so unpretentious, it seemed like the right theme for our winery.”

Chris and Brenda Lynch started Mutt Lynch Winery back in 1995 with one goal in mind. Winemaker Brenda says, “I have always wanted to produce outstanding wine from vineyards near our winery in Healdsburg, California, charge a fair price for my wines and have a blast selling them to folks around the country who love dogs and have a great sense of humor!” Their wine packaging is truly unique in the world of wine. Each la-bel sports a different name and picture of, you guessed it, dogs. With whimsical wine names like Fou Fou le Blanc Sauvignon Blanc, Unleashed Chardonnay or Merlot Over and Play Dead, Mutt Lynch is destined to be-come a “must have” wine for dog lovers.

Giving back to the animal community

Besides their efforts to make very good wines, the Lynch’s are also tireless in their efforts to support numerous animal rescue organizations around the country. Nation-ally, the winery supports North America’s largest pet adoption web service, Adopt-a-Pet.com, whose mission is simple – linking homeless pets with homes. In 2010, Mutt Lynch Winery will donate $10,000 to Adopt-a-Pet.com. But even more important, Mutt Lynch partners with wine shops, restaurants and local animal rescue groups in communi-ties across the country in support of fund-raising efforts. In 2010, Brenda and Chris are well on their way to support over 75 rescue organizations with their wine, time and con-tributions. Brenda sums up Mutt Lynch Win-ery best when she says, “Drink some wine, save a pooch… it is that simple.”

by Brenda Lynch

going to the dogs!

September 2010 | 21

rescue resourcesAdopt A Cat, Inc www.spayhouston.org

All Texas Dachshund Rescue www.atdr.org

A New Dawn Pet Adoption www.anewdawnpetadoption.org

American Brittany Rescue www.americanbrittanyrescue.org

Austin German Shepherd Dog Rescue www.austingermanshepherdrescue.org

Basset Buddies Rescue of Texas www.basset-buddies-rescue.org

Best Friends FurEver www.furever.org

Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society www.bluebonnetequine.org

Boston Terrier Rescue of Greater Houston www.houstonbostonrescue.org

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club ofGreater Houston, Inc. www.cavaliersofhouston.org

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief & Rescue www.cbrrescue.org

Chihuahua Rescue and Transport www.chihuahua-rescue.com

Cocker Spaniel Rescue www.cockerkids.org

Dakota Rescue www.dakotarescue.org

Doberman Rescue Group www.dobermanrescuegroup.org

English Bulldog Rescue NetworkEnglish Springer Rescue America www.springerrescue.org

Greyhound Pets of America Houston www.gpahouston.org

Great Dane Rescue of Southeast Texas www.saveadane.org

Great Pyrenees Rescue Society www.greatpyreneesrescuesociety.org

Houston Area Ferret Association www.houstonareaferretassociation.com

Houston Beagle Rescue www.houstonbeaglerescue.org

Houston Collie Rescue www.houstoncollierescue.org

Houston Lab Rescue www.houstonlabrescue.com

Houston Sheltie Sanctuary www.houstonsheltiesanctuary.com

Husky Haven Inc www.huskyhaven.org

Lonestar Boxer Rescue www.lsbr.org

Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of Houston www.msrh.org

Montgomery County Animal Shelter www.montgomerycountypets.com

Noah’s Ark www.noahsarksanctuary.org

PugHearts, the Houston Pug Rescue www.pughearts.com

S.A.F.E. House Rescue & Adoption www.safehouserescue.org

Save Our Strays www.saveourstraysfortbend.org

Second Chance Poms www.geocities.com/udxpom

Smiling Dog Farms www.smilingdogfarms.org

South Texas Aussie Rescue www.southtexasaussierescue.org

Southeast Texas Labrador Retriever Rescue www.txlabrescue.org

Texas Alaskan Malamute Rescue www.texalmal.org

Texas Collie Rescue www.texascollierescue.org

Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue Group, Inc. www.txpyrs.org

Treat Em Right Rescue www.cooperanimalclinic.com

Tri-State Bloodhound Rescue www.tristatebloodhoundrescue.org

Weimeranier Rescue of North Texas www.weimrescuetexas.org

Westie Rescue Houston www.dogwhimsy.com

Yorkie and Small Dog Rescue www.yorkieandsmalldogrescue.com

Yorkshire Terrier Club of Houston www.ytcgh.com

Zeke Fund Animal Rescue www.zfar.org

for a completelist go to

txdogsandcats.com


PAWTYpalace

September 2010 | 23

SERVING: Houston • Bellaire • Sugar Land • Pearland • West University • Inner Loop

Private In-HomeTraining

•

Dog Boarding School

Dog ObedienceClasses

•

Puppy TrainingClasses

• Certified Professional•

Dog Training

713.557.1949dogSgonegood.com

Since opening in May 2008, Pawty Palace has not only shown the local residents of Katy a new place to get amazing products for their pets, but they have also gone above and be-yond by creating an atmosphere where any pet, any size can enjoy the good things in life.

Nestled in cozy Old Katy on half an acre, Pawty Palace gives dogs an opportunity to roam free in a shaded and comfy outdoor space, fully equipped to handle any breed and even has a covered and screened area for parties or just relaxation. If you remem-ber our December issue when Jen hosted our very own bulldog birthday bash, the

event was wonderful! Private parties, Yappy hours, you name it, Pawty Palace can do it. And now you can also get your dog groomed and looking great. They offer cosmetic teeth scaling and cleaning with a holistic approach which allows them to clean without putting your dog asleep. They are also the only place in Katy where you can pick up a special treat direct from Barker Street Bakery. So please stop by and tell Jen hello for us, and make sure to browse a large assortment of clothing and pet health products including animal car safety items. They also carry Precise, Nature’s Variety and Holistic and grain free treats.

by Tricia Fagan Certified Professional Dog Trainer

PAWTYpalace


L O O K.

.

Fabuleash Put a little catwalk in your dog walk....and be the envy of the dog run, park or city streets with this doggy dazzler of a leash!

Don’t let the dainty crystals fool you though, this leash can withstand up to 100lbs of pull!

Available at The Pawty Palace in Old Katy!

The Rubit Pet Tag Clip makes easy work out of moving pet identification tags from one

collar to another. Find them in several colors at The Pawty Palace in Old Katy!

The Fling-ama-String Motorized Cat Toy:

is like a personal trainer for your cat! You’ll laugh for hours as kitty lunges, leaps, flips and climbs trying to get the string! Natural Pawz is the place to find this gem!

The Buddy Belt: is a comfortable step-in leather dog harness designed to eliminate pressure, stress, and re-sistance on the dog’s neck, trachea, and back. Grab yours at The Pawty Palace in Old Katy

The Orka Tube: is sure to bring hours of chewing fun for the dog who loves to chew! Available at Natural Pawz!

The Ruff Ruff Couture® Coco Bow® toy pet carrier howls luxury outings! Available at Funny Fur on Westheimer

Football PAWtys gone to the dogs!

Barker Street Bakery doggie footballs will be a smashing hit at any pre-game pawty! Available at The Pawty Palace in Old Katy

September 2010 | 25

.

Scamper RampKeep your pet safe in the pool this

summer with the award winning Available at Natural Pawz

The Safety TurtleThe Safety Turtle pool alarm emits a piercingalarm when a pet or child falls into a pool.Available at all Warehouse Pool Supply locations.

The Pup StrollerPerfect for those fall outings! The Jogger stroll-er has all the comforts a sporty pet could ask for when keeping pace with the parents! Available at Funny Fur on Westheimer

Orbee-Tuff® Woof. and Fetch. These balls are durable, bouncy, boyant, mint-scented and made in the U.S.A.! Fetch yours at Natural Pawz


stella’s summer....by Michael Baugh

Stella’s never played in the crisp dry leaves of Fall, never played in the season’s first snow. She’s a Texas Dog from start to stop. She’s equal part pant-in-the-sun and roll-in-the-mud. This is her first full Summer with us, and it’s drawing to a close.

This time of year has always been about things ending, and new things beginning. The lazy days get shorter. School starts up again. Dogs who used to romp with the kids now lounge at our feet. Some things start; others stop. It’s the natural way, transition. Even if we miss the crisp leaves and the fresh snow, things change.

Last year at this time, we were saying good-bye to Juno. We knew she was leaving us, but we didn’t know when. We knew another dog would follow; but we didn’t know Stel-la. Turns out she was out on her own, just a puppy, barely old enough to fend for herself. She had a hurt foot (there’s still a scar) and

a virus hiding in her blood (distemper). She was a broken dog, on her way to mend our broken hearts. Starts and stops.

There are songs and movies and poems and books, all about Summer and its end. It is reflection and hope, sentimentality. It is the romance gone and the work ahead. It is the darkness that comes before the day is really done. It is the fire we light at night, even if it isn’t really cold enough. It’s that dog by our side, beautiful in the warm glow, the one we didn’t expect to have this year even though we love her just the same.

Things change. Summer starts and stops. Cool winds will blow from the panhandle to-wards the Gulf. Our Texas Dogs, good and strong, see us through, into the winter and past it. It’s the natural way of things, crea-tures steady and wise, bound to us for gen-erations. Last year it was Juno. This year it’s Stella. I love them the same.

Stella’s head seems to bob in time with a country song playing in the distance. It’s what’s left from the distemper (neither of us cares for country music). She’s been out in the September Sun, rolling in the mud. Juno was golden, thick coated, built for crisp leaves and snow. Stella is lean and long, thin-ly furred, giant-tongued for panting. She’s a leggy blond, built for Summer. Her first has passed. Stop.

And start.

Michael Baugh, CPDT is the director of training and behavior at Rover Oaks Pet Resort in Houston and Katy. [email protected]

September 2010 | 27

by Michael Baugh


I recently received an e-mail from one of my clients. Her incredibly cute fluffy puppy, not yet one year old, has two luxating patellas (dislocating kneecaps). Unless Molly receives two expensive surgeries, she will suffer more as she ages. Molly is very lucky, and she has had her first surgery, with her second sched-uled in the next few months. Her owner is several thousand dollars poorer. Another client had a boxer puppy. While the puppy seemed healthy, she did drink a lot of water. The puppy was eventually diagnosed with re-nal dysplasia, a fatal condition, and did not live to see her first birthday.

When you are choosing a breeder, you should be prepared to ask about diseases and con-ditions common in the breed. Some condi-tions are fairly common among certain sizes of dogs. Luxating patellas and liver shunts are not uncommon in small dogs, while large and giant breeds often experience hip dys-plasia. Other diseases, like renal dysplasia, occur frequently to specific breeds, such as soft-coated Wheaton Terriers, Shih Tzus, Lha-sa Apsos and Boxers. Some things are spe-cific to one breed, such as the high uric acid found in all Dalmatians.

Luckily, there are some organizations that help prospective puppy buyers choose healthy parents for their new puppy. OFA, or the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, de-termines the quality of adult dogs’ hips and elbows. The Canine Eye Registry Foundation, CERF, tests the eyes of dogs that have been registered with CERF. Some breeds have or-ganizations that track genetic diseases. Un-fortunately, there is not a registry to cover

puppy 101: choosing your puppy..

by Tricia Fagan

every dog disease. Research your chosen breed and related health issues carefully.

A good breeder will test her breeding stock. You will often see dogs tested for hip and elbow problems (OFA), eyes (CERF), heart tests, and thyroid tests. The breed and size of the dog will determine the problems a breeder and puppy purchaser should check. A reputable breeder will contact the own-ers of her puppies, to determine if they are mentally and physically healthy. If you do not have the contact information for the breed-er, you are purchasing from a source that is not reputable.

It is fairly easy to breed an apparently healthy eight week old puppy. It is a bit more dif-ficult to breed a healthy adult dog. If you intend to purchase a puppy, do your home-work. Give yourself the best chance of own-ing a healthy, happy dog by choosing your puppy carefully.

Resources:

Orthopedic Foundat ion for Animals:

ht tp: / /www.offa .org/

Canine Eye Regis try Foundat ion:

ht tp: / /www.vmdb.org/cerf.html

Tricia Fagan CPDT-KA

DogS Gone Good

www.dogSgonegood.com

[email protected]

September 2010 | 29

Pet Sitting • Dog Walking • Pet Taxi •Canine Massage • Aromatherapy, and much more!

713.253.7890Serving the Katy Area!

SPECIALIZING IN:Reiki • Canine Massage

• Bach Flower Essences • & Aromatherapywww.thecrownepawza.com

Caring for our Community’s Pets for 45 Years

2203 Thompson Road • Richmond, TX 77469(281) 342-3727 • (281) 232-3727 [email protected] • www.roserichvet.com

281-342-3727

Rose-Rich VeteRinaRy clinic

noW oPen

• small animal medicine and suRgeRy • BoaRding and gRooming


September 2010 | 31

Date post:	28-Mar-2016
Category:	Documents
Upload:	texas-cats-dogs-magazine
View:	212 times
Download:	0 times

September 2010

Documents