SE Minnesota’s Premier Animal Magazine SUMMER 2019 wags, whiskers, hooves and fins SAVE THIS ISSUE! RESTHAVEN Reference Guide HORSE RESCUE for dogs and cats DIABETES in cats and dogs From a Kentucky national forest: BOONE’S RESCUE DETECTINGDETECTING DIABETESDIABETES Milo the service dog is much more than a pet www.thewagazine.com Rochester Pet & Country Store SUMMER 2019 EVENTS: CONTENTS CAMP COMPANION • JUNE 1, JULY 6, AUG 3 Summer 2019 PLAY DATE AT NORTH STORE • JUNE 8 & 22, JULY 13 & 27, AUGUST 10 & 24 ROCHESTER ANNUAL RABIES CLINIC • JUNE 12 EVENING AT CONWAY ARABIANS • JULY 16 6 to 8pm MEET & GREET GREYHOUNDS • JUNE 15, JULY 20, AUGUST 17 MINIATURE THERAPY HORSE • JUNE 18 South Store. K-9 CARNIVAL • JUNE 29 Wellner Dr location 11-2 Vendors, food on the grounds, great sales. 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Please Return Promptly507-288-1234 office From the desk of Kate Brue/ Designer • [email protected] direct • Phone 612-961-9151 BURNET www.ShawnBuryska.com 4 | wagazine | SUMMER 2019 SE Minnesota’s Premier Animal Magazine BARKS FROM STARKS | wags, whiskers, hooves and fins SUMMER 2019 Volume 7 Issue 2 PUBLISHERS Kelvin Andow Kate Brue Ellington Starks EDITOR Ellington Starks BackBack toto BasicsBasics DESIGNER As the coordinator for a Springer Kate Brue Spaniel rescue, I’m surprised at the number of dogs who are overdue for vaccinations when they are re- MARKETING/ linquished to us. Many haven’t seen PHOTOGRAPHY a vet in years, are not taking the rec- Kelvin Andow ommended heartworm and flea/tick Jake, 3, recovers preventatives, or have medical issues that could have been prevented SALES CONSULTANT from Lyme disease. with regular checkups. Ann Indykiewicz Swollen paws Last summer, our rescue took in Jake, 3, who had lived on a large are one of the symptoms. acreage and enjoyed lots of outside time, as a dog should. In his foster WRITERS home, he began having diarrhea and vomiting blood. Then his feet Amy Brase became swollen, and he was suddenly extremely lethargic. Jake spent Donna Chicone two nights at the vet with significant gastritis and enteritis. Kevin Krein Bloodwork and tests identified low RBC and high WBC count. And Konnie LeMay Lyme disease. Louis Livingston-Garcia Jake had not been on tick preventative, and the acreage he enjoyed Terri Schlichenmeyer was full of ticks that carry this disease. Once in the bloodstream, Lyme KL Snyder disease can affect many organs, but most commonly the kidneys and joints. the wagazine is published During his illness, Jake’s feet were so painful that he hesitated to quarterly by walk on them. He slept all the time and had little appetite. He was the wagazine L.L.C. prescribed six medications and a paw cream. P.O. Box 9073 Rochester, MN 55903 Jake’s doting foster mom took time away from work to care for him. He recovered, but the illness was painful, expensive … and preventable. Yearly subscriptions $20 © the wagazine L.L.C. Writer Konnie LeMay suggested that the Wagazine print a “reference All rights reserved. No part of guide” for dogs and cats that included info on basic health, nutrition this publication may be and emergency care. Then she offered to write it. reproduced without written The result (p. 20) is an excellent guide for owners who may not permission from the publisher. realize what their pet needs in the way of basic vaccinations and preven- Printed in the USA. tatives (and how often), owners whose pet ingests something poisonous (and the 10 most common toxins), or owners who need gentle health For advertising information: reminders (A dog biscuit is the equivalent of a candy bar. Yikes. Time Ann Indykiewicz to cut back “food love” I give my dogs). 507-398-4870 If the guide helps one owner guard against an ailment like Lyme [email protected] disease, it will have done its job. Article information, ideas Speaking of health, we feature diabetes in this issue—in two ways. and comments: On p. 11, read about diabetes in dogs and cats. And on p.16, learn Ellington Starks about a service dog trained to detect low or high blood sugar in his 507-271-8107 human companion. He’s 20 minutes ahead of her diabetic sensor. And [email protected] he’s her potential lifesaver. www.thewagazine.com Here’s to a healthy summer for you and your pets! Find us on Facebook: the wagazine www.thewagazine.com | 5 | YOUR PHOTOS Want to see your pet in print? Send photos to [email protected]. 6 year old Walter warming up after America lovin' Bulldog, Lewis. { { a long Winter. ~ Ruby Flies ~ L. Churchill Tiny Ginger Cookie (aka Ms. Hamm) This is my 17-year-old beauty Frosty. My energetic kitten Misty who Sammy found a Beagle lovin' enjoying a summer treat! She is jealous of our other cat who loves going on walks on a leash. home. ~ B. Berry ~ Sidney Flies already got her picture in Wagazine. ~ Rach Elle ~ Mike Tri QUARRY HILL PARK Animal Hospital WINNER WINNER 20 19 20 18 AWARD AWARD BEST BEST VETERINARIAN VETERINARIAN QUARRY HILL PARK ANIMAL HOSPITAL in Rochester MN is committed to the very best in dog and cat health care. Our experienced team of veterinarians and technicians will help to ensure that your pets enjoy a long and healthy life. 507-285-1059 www.quarryhillvet.com 2554 Clare Lane NE., Rochester, MN Mon/Wed/Fri: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Tues: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Thurs: 7:30 am - 6:30 pm Sat - Sun: Closed 6 | wagazine | SUMMER 2019 LIVING WITH PETS | BARK AT ME PET EXPERT Q&A B y Donna Chicone NOISES OFF A CLEAN CANINE The 4th of July is a fun holiday to celebrate. Bathing and grooming our dogs can be costly, but it is However, many dogs do not enjoy the loud noises important for their overall health. Dogs need their ears that accompany fireworks. Dogs can startle and run cleaned and nails trimmed regularly. If a dog does not away. July 4 is the day the most dogs are identified as shed, it means he has hair (not fur), and if the hair is not lost. Some dogs will escape the noise by hiding under washed and brushed it will matt and cause discomfort. If a beds or a space that feels safe. They may tremble in dog sheds, regular grooming with designated products can fear and anxiousness. Thunderstorms any time of help reduce shedding. year can also be distressing for dogs. Bathing a dog outside with cold water from the hose is not a good idea.