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It's hard to believe that Fall is nearly upon us. One would believe that the bimonthly schedule we began this year for Natural Awakenings Pet Magazine would end up being somewhat of a relaxed schedule. Such is not the case.

There is so much going on in our community, related to pets, that trying to keep up with all of it is an exciting challenge. Each year we see it grow. In September, for example, is the All American Pet Expo, which we participate as a media sponsor. It's being held the 21st through the 23rd at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. They have an interesting new program for non-profits. It allows them to both raise funds for charities, rescues and other orga-nizations, while incorporating exhibit space at the event. You can read about it in this month's PetBriefs section. We hope you can stop by. We plan to be there, so if you do, stop by our exhibit and say hello! The Michigan Humane Society has launched a parody promotion to increase feline adoptions called "Purr Michigan." They have videos and a website created to support this promotion and you can find out more in this issue. Those are just a couple of the many events taking place over the next couple of months. Details can be found throughout the magazine and in the Pet Calendar of Events. Make sure you visit as many as possible! We're especially pleased to bring you all the content this month related to keeping your pet happy and healthy. Whether it's Tackling Ticks or learning ways to manage pet pain, we're bringing you a good variety of articles. We hope you enjoy them and that you and your pet (or pets) benefits. There are a couple in particular that lean more toward how pets can help people that we want to point out. First, make sure you read the 5 Reasons Dogs Make Great Reading Partners article. It shows how kids can improve their read-ing skills by reading to/with dogs. Then there's the HorseTales contribution this month that describes how horses can help those who are fighting addictions. Just a couple of examples of how animals/pets can support the health and wellbeing of their "people friends and owners." Finally, we have a few recipes for you to prepare for your dogs and cats. This particular article explains, with examples, how human foods can be good for pets...when prepared correctly. So, until next issue, here's to healthy living for happy pets!


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Gibraltar Veterinary Hospital Receives Award

Gibraltar Veterinary Hospital, a downriver area facility for full service veterinary care, has been named Best Doggie Daycare for Best of Detroit 2012 by Hour

Detroit Magazine, where its readers vote online for their favorite Metro Detroit businesses and services.

“The award is a testament to the excellent work and dedication of all the team members at Gibraltar Veterinary Hospital. I would like to give a special thank you to Betsy Sickon and Lisa Farris, Pet Lodge Team Leaders, for maintaining our high standards of care and ensuring every pet is comfortable, healthy and happy during their stay. Also, we've found that our clients feel peace of mind due to the presence of our caring Medical Ser-vices Team composed of over 40 members including veterinarians and technicians," said Tom Daly, Vice President, Hospital

Operations. "It is especially exciting that we were given this honor based on our very own client feedback,” added Daly. Gibraltar Veterinary Hospital offers state-of-the-art medical, surgical, preventive- care and dental services. Clients also enjoy the convenience of an on-site pharmacy, full-service grooming and boarding in an animal-friendly environment.

Gibraltar Veterinary Hospital is located at 29503 W. Jefferson, Gibraltar. Visit GibraltarVet.com for more information.

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Cahill Veterinary Hospital, Downriver’s First Integrative Veterinary Hospital, has expanded its alternative therapies to include animal Reiki and other energy

healing techniques. Reiki is energy healing that is used to help heal, maintain, or enhance emotional, behavioral, and physical states. It is noninvasive and relaxing

for most animals and is a complement to other forms of healing. Reiki can be performed alone or in combination with other therapies including chemotherapy and acupuncture. Reiki can also be prac-ticed during euthanasia to help relax the animal and ease its passing. Cahill has also completed con-struction of its grooming salon which is open for business Monday through Friday.

Grooming is available for both dogs and cats. Appointments can be made by calling Cahill.

Cahill Veterinary Hospital is located at 27560 Cahill Road in Flat Rock. For more info, please call 734-782-3131, or visit: CahillVeterinaryHospital.com. See ad page 19.


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All American Pet Expo Launches Charitable Fund-Raising Program for 2012 Event

The 9th Annual Pet Expo, to be held in Novi September 21-23 at the Suburban Collection

Showplace, will be produced for the first time by nationally recognized event producer Steve Cantin and his team at All American Pet Expos! “The first priority with any new Pet Expo we launch is to embrace and empower the animal shelter and rescue community-- and seek out avenues to help them raise funds for all their worthy efforts,” says Steve Cantin. “For our first Novi Pet Expo, we have developed an innovative new program that allows non-profits to not only raise much needed funds for their charities, but also incorporates exhibit space at the event, so that they can maximize their education and adoption efforts. In addition, every ticket sold will be entered into a sweepstakes that will award some terrific prizes. As always our main objective is to make certain that everyone involved benefits—especially the pets!” Details, rules and prize info are available at their website: AAPetExpo.com. The 2012 All-American Pet Expo will build and expand upon the prior local Pet Expos by adding many fun additional attractions including a Giant Dog Fun Park, Petting Zoo for the littlest animal fans, plus an ultimate “World” themed experience, which will include a children’s play area–plus separate sections for patrons to visit and gain knowledge about a wide variety of creature friends, including dogs, cats, horses, reptiles, fish and birds. All American Pet Expos are currently seeking sponsors, partners and exhibitors for the new 2012 Novi event.

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Hawkfest at Lake Erie Metropark

See hawks in the sky and meet a few at Lake Erie Metropark’s “23rd Annual Hawk-fest,” a two-day celebration of the annual fall migration of birds of prey - hawks,

eagles, falcons and vultures - on Saturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16, from 10 am to 5 pm each day at the Marshlands Museum and Nature Center of Lake Erie Metropark in Brownstown. Members of the Michigan Hawking Club will bring hawks and discuss falconry. Live birds of prey will be brought out during special programs by Joe Rogers on Saturday and the Leslie Science Center on Sunday. Kids can play educational games and make crafts. The “Hawkfeast” breakfast will be held from 9 am – 10 am Sunday at a cost of $5 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Each September, tens of thousands of broad-winged hawks pass over the park, which is designated as an Important Bird Area and one of the premier hawk watch-ing sites in North America. All together, about 16 or 17 different species of migrating birds of prey fly overhead during the fall migration season. Registration is not required, and the event is free with park entry. A Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required to enter Lake Erie Metropark.

For more information, contact the museum at 734-379-5020. or visit MetroParks.com.


TAKE A TRIP TO “PURR MICHIGAN”Parody aims to increase feline adoptions

Beautiful landscapes. Soaring vistas. Tim Allen’s voice murmuring over a soft piano. Everyone who lives in the state of Michigan is familiar with the Pure Michigan

commercials, which invite tourists and “staycationers” to see our state’s uniquely scenic beauty for themselves. The campaign has been wildly successful in marketing Michigan as a travel and tourism destination. Now, the Michigan Humane Society (MHS) is aiming to be just as successful in finding new homes for our feline friends with the launch of its “Purr Michigan” videos.

“The warmer months are extra challenging for animal shelters and res-cue groups across the country due to the high number of cats that come through the doors,” said Michael Robbins, MHS Vice President of Market-ing and Communications.

“In ‘Purr Michigan,’ we want to bring attention to a serious problem in a fresh, funny and unique way. Given how rewarding cat ownership can be, everyone will want to experience ‘Purr Michigan’ firsthand!” MHS is initially launching the two web videos detailing the benefits – and at times, the unexpected bumps in the road of life, as a pet owner. The videos can be found at the following URLs:

• 5 a.m. Feeding Times: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN14A-flb0A• Saturday Afternoons: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3ntMaOa3VY

MHS has also launched a new website located at www.purrmichigan.org. The site will include these two and all future web videos, cats available for adoption, recipes from Chef Meow-io Batali, fun cat-related facts and much more! It’s all part of an effort to get more people to adopt cats from MHS or other animal welfare organizations. All adoptable cats at MHS include spaying or neutering, microchipping, and age-appropriate vaccinations. Feline adoption fees range from $20 to $65. For more information, please call 1-866-MHUMANE (648-6263).

The Michigan Humane Society is a private, nonprofit organization which cares for more than 100,000 animals each year, while working to end companion animal homelessness, provide the highest quality service and compassion to the animals entrusted to our care, and to be a leader in promoting humane values.

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Cats are living longer than ever as a result of constant techno-logical advances and increasing

veterinary specialization. Because pets are considered to be family members, hospice programs for terminally ill pets offer an alternative to standard practices of euthanization. Instead of treatment to cure an illness, hospice care gives com-fort care to alleviate pain and suffering for humans and cats. Cats and their guardians in the met-ropolitan Detroit area have access to hospice and end-of-life care provided by The Cat Practice in Birmingham, Michigan. Their program is the first of its kind in Michigan, and is under the direc-tion of veterinary hospice nurse, Laura Kramek, Licensed Veterinary Technician, who has worked at The Cat Practice since 1993. The Cat Practice’s hospice program began in 2011 when clients asked for alternatives to standard end-of-life care. Their program is modeled upon human hospice that seeks to lessen physical

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difficulties, pet parents find the money to pay for their pets needs and that includes end-of life care. The International Asso-ciation of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care states that, “through appropriate care and the promotion of a caring com-munity sensitive to their needs, patients and their families may be free to attain a degree of mental and spiritual preparation for death that is satisfactory to them.” Pet parents who face their cat’s imminent death may wish to discuss their options with a veterinary professional. An ad-ditional resource is the Nikki Hospice Foundation, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) orga-nization that promotes veterinary hospice care to terminally ill or dying pets in the comfort of their own home. They main-tain a database of hospice veterinary and mental health professionals as well as guidelines for veterinary hospice care.

The Cat Practice is located at 875 S. Worth, Birmingham, MI. For more in-formation, call 248-540-3390 or visit TheCatPracticePC.com.

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discomfort and to provide caring end-of-life experiences for both cats and their families. The Argus Institute at Colorado State University began its veterinary hospice program in 2004 with the assistance of local practitioners and Front Range Com-munity College, Hospice, Inc. of Larimer County. Colorado State University’s pro-gram is free to those who live within a 30 mile radius of Fort Collins, Colo. They fo-cus on “caring, not curing” with the goals of pets leaving this world in a “familiar home environment.” They provide “pain control and physical comfort” to pets while giving educational and emotional support to pet parents. The Colorado State University veterinary hospice program staff are all specially trained student volunteers at their veterinary teaching hospital. They do not, however, perform euthanasia. In an April, 2012 article in the Huff-ington Post, despite current economic

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Just like with humans, good fatty acids are necessary nutrients for dogs’ bodies too. They’re part of

cell walls and help pets have a healthy coat and skin. Thus they’re important supplements for healthy dogs. In large amounts, they also contribute to natural treatment for a variety of medical con-ditions. There are two major types of fatty acids: omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids. These names refer to the nutrient’s chemical structure. In general, omega-3 fatty acids combat inflam-mation, whereas omega-6 fatty acids promote inflammation. Inflammation contributes to many illnesses, including allergies and arthritis. So the goal is to add omega-3 fatty acids to a dog’s diet and minimize omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids come from several plants, such as flax and hemp, and some coldwater fish, such as salm-on and menhaden. However, the kind most veterinarians recommend comes from fish. This is because the fatty acids contained in flaxseed oil may not be efficiently converted to the active forms needed by sick animals. Flaxseed oil is fine, though, for healthy dogs that are

just taking fatty acids for healthy skin and coats. Because the nutrients reduce inflammation, veterinarians often pre-scribe fatty acids for many conditions that commonly occur in older dogs, including arthritis, kidney disease, heart disease, skin diseases and allergies. Recently, omega-3 fatty acids also have been shown to increase longevity in dogs with some types of cancer. This may be because omega-3 fatty acids can promote weight gain. They also may work to improve a dog’s immunity, metabolism and general health. And they seem to keep tumors from forming and spreading. Finally, omega-3 fatty acids can reduce radiation damage to

Fatty Acids Help Keep Dogs Healthya dog’s skin when the dog is receiving radiation treatments for cancer. The catch with fatty acids is that it takes a high dose to help dogs with illnesses. That’s why many doctors rec-ommend giving dogs two to four times the dose on the label to treat disorders such as allergies and arthritis. If giving a dog fatty acids simply for overall health, rather than to treat a specific disease, the dose on the label is probably enough. My favorite fatty acid supplement is called Ultra EFA by Rx Vitamins for Pets. Its combination of hemp oil and fish oil makes it pleasant tasting for most pets and only a small amount is needed when compared with similar products.

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the nutritional rewards of this simple plant form. In addition to being high in fiber, it turns out that wheat grass is a source of 30 enzymes, 90 minerals, 19 amino acids, nucleic acids and vita-mins A, Bs, C, E, H and K. Since 1986, commercially tray-grown wheatgrass juice has enjoyed increasing popularity among those who

frequent health food stores and juice bars. But it wasn’t until 1996 or so that this nutritional powerhouse became a menu option for our four-legged friends. After discovering that several of his regular customers were feeding their pets wheatgrass pulp and juice, Har-ley Matsil, owner and CEO of Perfect Foods, the largest retail wheatgrass

Grass-like plants have been among the most versatile and widespread food forms on the

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Another nationally known supplier, Steve Meyerowitz, fondly known as Sproutman, sells organic seeds, sprouter kits and wheatgrass products for people, online. In Wheatgrass: Nature’s Finest Medicine, one of his six books, Meyerowitz writes about individuals who have used wheatgrass juice, freeze dried wheatgrass powder and/or pulp to heal or help pets. “I interviewed several dog breeders (of Irish Wolfhounds and Shetland Sheepdogs) and pet owners who had success-fully used various forms of wheatgrass,” advises Meyerowitz. “They administered it differently in each case; they gave it to the animals via eyedroppers, syringes or enemas, or added it to their food. Results ranged from extended longevity, in-creased vitality and improved fertility to improvement in skin conditions and restoration of color in coats.” A comment from a client alerted Meyerowitz to what he believes might potentially be a significant benefit to pets. Over time, a veterinarian used by one of the breeders feeding animals wheatgrass observed an interesting phenomenon. “None of that particular breeder’s dogs ever had any form of cancer, and the vet wanted to know what the dogs were be-ing fed,” remarks Meyerowitz. “Her observation surely gives other pet owners something to think about.”

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No one likes ticks (except the birds that love to eat them), but like fleas and cockroaches, ticks are a fact of life. After a winter break in the northern states,

they’re back with a vengeance come warmer weather and plague parts of the south all year round.

Many species of ticks can carry disease.

From the more com-mon Lyme, Erlichia and Rocky Moun-tain spotted fever to tick paralysis and

Anaplasmosis, these bugs are bad

news. Some diseases are species specific, but

some, like Lyme disease, can infect deer, dogs and humans. Cats seem to be resistant to many tick diseases like Erlichia and Rocky Mountain spotted fever; although why this is so remains largely a

mystery.

Lyme DiseaseDogs are 50 percent more likely to contract Lyme disease as humans. If left untreated it can cause seri-ous, debilitating problems. Symptoms affecting joints and organs may be hidden in the

early stages of the disease, so it’s important to have a dog tested every year and anytime the guardian suspects the dog has been exposed to ticks. The disease has been reported in every state. The good news is that Lyme disease cannot be transmit-ted directly from a pet to family members. If ticks are typical-ly found in an area, it’s wise to reduce the risk by inspecting canines and people several times a day when enjoying out-door activities. An excellent vaccine exists for pets, although not for humans.

EhrlichiosisThe second most common infectious disease in the United States, this potentially life threatening menace is spreading, carried by several common dog ticks. The parasite attacks the blood cells, rather than the joints. Intermittent fever and leth-argy (which can signal various illnesses) are the main signs. The disease can result in permanent disability or death. While there are no proven cases of direct transmission of the Ehrlichiosis parasite from dogs to people, ticks can transmit it directly to people. A simple in-office blood test can determine if a pet has this dis-ease; blood screening will often show a decreased platelet count.

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rocky Mountain Spotted FeverThis illness shows similar signs and symptoms as Lyme disease in dogs. The danger is that pet owners and vets often chalk them up to a sprained ligament or twisted knee, because the pet seems better in a day or two. Keys to diag-nosis include the appearance of fever, repeated symptoms or lameness that shifts between legs. Again, a disease-specifi c blood test is helpful.

TreatmentNo vaccine exists for Erlichia or Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and the deci-sion to vaccinate for Lyme disease depends on exposure risk. At the Al-ternative Care Center in Margate, New Jersey, we sometimes use nosodes, a homeopathic “vaccination” in the treat-ment or as a preventive measure for Lyme disease. Homeopathic treatment of active or resistant Lyme disease may use Lym D (from BioActive Nutritional) and Ledum, which can also be used in combination with antibiotics. Some holistic vets believe that such homeopathy works with the body to boost the immune system in attack-ing the Lyme organism. Yet the only prevention measure approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is the Lyme vaccine.

Primary treatment for all tick-borne diseases is the antibiotic doxycycline, taken as prescribed for three to four weeks. Using special tests after treat-ment will show if the disease is gone.

Tick ControlTicks are tough. Daily grooming and combing to search for ticks remains the best non-medical treatment. Because we have found no truly holistic alterna-tive with the desired effect, I do advise topical tick control rub-on products like Frontline and collars like Preventic. Be aware that veterinary versions of such products are both safer and more effec-tive than retail brands. Risk versus benefi t to health is always the rule in considering the best route to take. The best advice for an individual animal will come from the family’s holistic veterinarian.

Mark D. Newkirk holds a veterinary medicines directorate degree and is the owner and director of Margate Animal Hospital and Alternative Care Center, in Margate, NJ. Phone consultations are available at 609-823-3031. For more information, visit AlternativeVet.com.

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Pet Skin Allergies making veterinarians and Pet owners scratch their heads by Dr. John M. Simon

Of all the different diseases veterinarians treat, “allergic inhalant dermati-tis,” also known as “atopic dermatitis” or “atopy,” is no doubt the most frustrating for both owner and veterinarian alike. Why is this you may

ask? In this article I will explain the many difficulties veterinarians run up against when trying to diagnose and treat a dog with “atopy.” To begin with atopy must first be diagnosed and distinguished from a number of other skin diseases which have as their main symptom itching and scratching.These other conditions which must be ruled out before the diagnosis of “atopic dermatitis” can be made include mange, yeast and fungal infections, bacterial infections, food sensitivities, fleas and contact dermatitis. To further confuse the diagnosis, pets with atopy often develop the secondary problems of yeast and

petcare bacterial infections and consequently more than one problem often exists at the same time. To add to both the veterinarian’s and owner’s frustration atopy often causes intense itching, and because the pet is so uncomfortable the pet owner is desperate to find some way to pro-vide their pet “immediate” relief. When atopic dogs are scratching themselves raw, it is initially necessary to break the “itch-scratch-cycle” with some form of cortico-steroid. Although steroids are not the long term solution there is little else available that will give the neces-sary immediate relief. Anti-histamines, fatty acid supplements, oatmeal baths or crème rinses, and herbal anti inflam-matories may help some but rarely provide the immediate relief owners are expecting. In spite of the fact that long term use of steroids has unwanted side ef-fects, the short term use may be neces-sary to prevent self-inflicted skin mutila-tion which leads to secondary bacterial infections. Once the intense itching and scratching has subsided, other supple-ments and medications may be used to replace steroid therapy. Most veterinarians realize that ste-roid therapy is a stop-gap measure that is simply treating the symptoms and not the cause of the problem. However, a short term, reduced-dose course of ste-roids is often necessary until the other approaches have a chance to kick in. As a holistic veterinarian I minimize many of the unwanted side effects of steroid therapy by using “natural hydrocorti-sone” rather than synthetic steroids like prednisone or prednisolone. Another frustration veterinarian’s face in dealing with allergic inhalant dermatitis is that many animals with atopy may, at the same time, have food sensitivities. Allergic inhalant dermatitis usually starts out as a seasonal problem and progresses over several years to become year-round. Food sensitivities, on the other hand, are year-round. When animals have year-round itching and scratching your veterinarian must try to discover whether the problem is atopy, food sensitivity or a combination of both. If both airborne and food allergens are causing the dogs itching and scratching

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then both problems must be dealt with if the pet’s itching and scratching is to be minimized. Because food allergies may be due to both the food and to chemicals added to the food, such as preservatives, color-ing agents, flavor enhancers or texturizers, trying to discover the allergic component in the food is often quite difficult and requires the use of food trials that use limited-ingredient diets. A limited-ingredient diet is defined as a diet that is made with only a single carbohydrate and a single protein source, such as duck and potato. When attempting to reduce itching and scratching through a limited-ingredient diet trial there is further frustration because the effects of the new diet can take up to 12 weeks to determine if it is going to work. Adding to the owner’s frustration, successfully treating atopic dermatitis usually requires the pet be given several supportive drugs or nutritional supplements in addition to weekly baths that will help treat complicating yeast or bacterial infections. It is also important to give liver and intestinal support supplements in order to reduce the num-ber of airborne and food allergens entering the pet’s blood. Veterinarians are well aware that giving a pet all of these oral supplements, along with weekly medicated bath, requires a huge commitment on the part of the pet owner. Understand that this commitment to daily therapy must go on for months. If a pet owner makes this commitment and has consci-entiously applied the therapeutic strategy for months with poor results, then the next step would be to have the pet allergy-tested in order to find which airborne allergens are causing the intense itching. Once the offending airborne allergens have been identified a “hyposensitizing serum,” made up of these allergens, can be prepared and the owner can be taught how to give simple periodic injection just under the skin. Unfortunately allergy testing and subsequent desensitization can be expensive and is not guaranteed to work. To add to the frustration it can take up to 9 months of allergy serum injections to determine if the hypo-sensitiza-tion approach will provide the answer. By now I think it should be obvious that diagnosing and treating a dog or cat with allergic inhalant dermatitis is huge undertaking for both veterinarian and pet owner alike. A thorough exam and careful history is just the beginning. Pe-riodic recheck exams at 3 to 4 week intervals will be neces-sary to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment. Changes in treatment may be necessary depending on how the pet’s skin is responding and how uncomfortable the pet is. Following the veterinarian’s instructions to the letter is

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by Joyce Balnaves, DVM

Veterinary rehabilitation and pain man-agement professionals see many sce-narios for which pain management and rehabilitation can be extremely helpful: post-operative pain (orthopedic or soft tissue), osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia elbow dysplasia, intervertebral disc disease, muscle strain and cancer. Pain manage-ment should be a top priority in treatment because it makes therapy easier, faster and more effective and is better for the pet’s health and comfort.

Since the 1980s, veterinary science has supported the notion that animals heal more quickly when they injury-related pain is controlled because pain can cause the release of stress hormones that may lead to poor wound healing or cause the afflicted animals to become more restless and to lick, chew or bite their incisions. Chronic pain can take a toll on a pet’s body in a number of ways, including depression, excess release of the stress hormone cortisol (which cre-ates harmful inflammation), reduced immune system function, aggressive behavior, inappropriate elimination indoors (or in the case of cats, outside of their litter boxes), loss of appetite and weight gain due to inactivity. Pets in pain

can become a challenge for pet owners that often must carry them because they cannot move on their own.

Osteoarthritis is a very common form of pain treated with veterinary rehabilita-tion. As with arthritic therapy for hu-mans, treatment of the arthritic pet aims to maintain joint range of motion and muscle strength without causing pain or stressing the joints. In addition, pain man-agement is important prior to beginning an exercise program. Pain management therapies often work in conjunction with and decrease the need for pain medica-tions. This is particularly important if the pet has a secondary condition for which pharmaceuticals may be contraindicated.

Range of motion is important because if the joint is restricted and cannot function normally, an abnormal amount of stress will be placed on the cartilage and liga-ments. Gentle repetitive movements of a joint increase the flow of the fluid that lubricates it and reduces irritation.

Muscular strength is crucial for joint sta-bility and normal function because weak muscles supporting the joint allow result in extra stress on the joint and ligaments,

resulting in further damage. The trick is to exercise the muscles without causing in-creased pain or overly stressing the joint.

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For arthritic pets, rehabilitation begins with an evaluation in the presence of the pet’s guardian; this includes discussing the pet’s level of function, strength, range of motion, pain level and the guardian’s goals. Once a treatment protocol has been established, the guardian receives instructions for in-home exercises, mas-sage and stretches appropriate for that pet’s needs.

Hydrotherapy has dual benefits of pain management and rehabilitation. The buoyancy helps support the patient’s body weight so they can move with more ease. This decreases weight bearing on painful areas so they can work out more effec-tively. The warm temperature of the water improves circulation and eases pain. Through building strength and improving joint range of motion, hydrotherapy aids in pain management. Pet guardians report that pets become more active, playful and mobile after hydrotherapy—all signs of improved quality of life.

Massage therapy is an approach that re-laxes muscles and release trigger points, thereby reducing the pet’s pain. Many orthopedic conditions force muscles and joints to overcompensate for a weak area of the body, resulting in painful muscle spasms and trigger points (knots in the muscles).

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Locked inside a dark prison cell is how many people in recovery from alcoholism and substance

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Organizations all over the world are beginning to support and promote the use of horses in substance abuse and addiction therapy. Based in the US, and leading the way by networking and expanding this important work are two such organizations. The Professional As-sociation of Therapeutic Horsemanship

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On their website, PATH explains that new scientific research continues to reveal critical information about equine sentience – their abilities of perception, cognition, memory and emotions such as pain and fear. This information lays the groundwork for why horses are so effective in this work. Likewise, EAGALA describes the horses’ ability to mirror human body language. Many people working with the horses will make comments such as “this horse is stubborn” or complain that a horse doesn’t like them. However, they will soon learn the lesson that if they change themselves, the horses respond differently. Horses are honest, which makes them especially powerful mes-sengers.

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You may have heard this warning: Keep pets away from chocolate; garlic, onions and chives; Maca-

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A Sound SolutionOsborne’s professional experience, training and research validate the fact that feeding our pets homemade foods similar to those we enjoy is a sound, healthy choice. “A meal of chicken, sweet potato and broccoli, for example, is as good for pets as it is for people,” advises Osborne. “Don’t be afraid to prepare meals made of human foods for your pets. In addition to offering honest pet nutrition, it helps curb pricey pet food bills.” Her clients have found that simple recipes save time and money, help to avoid emergency room visits and promote health and wellness. Homemade canine cuisine made of equal portions of a lean protein, such as chicken, turkey, beef, veal, duck, fish or eggs; long-acting carbohydrates, like potatoes, rice, pasta or oatmeal; and fresh vegetables, including broccoli, spinach, green beans, lima beans, peas and carrots, are ideal. For “allergic” dogs, modify to 50 percent protein and 50 percent veggies, cutting the carbs. Cats require more protein than dogs, so 80 percent lean protein and 20 percent veggies is purr-fect. Owners can prepare pet meals raw or cooked. Cooking options include broiling, boiling, frying, baking and grilling. Mix ingredients together, and add a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil; the oil enhances the smell and taste of a pet’s food and is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Don’t forget to season a pet’s meal so it smells good. The three top flavors most pets enjoy are barbecue, pasta sauce and low-sodium tamari. Osborne balances homemade pet meals with a reputable vitamin-mineral, antioxidant supplement.

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You can prepare a homemade diet for your pet as easily as for your family, ac-cording to Dr. Carol Osborne, veterinar-ian extraordinaire. She notes that these recipes will help keep your family’s furry four-legged companions happy and healthy. Here are a few of Dr. Carol’s tried-and-true kitchen creations that will treat beloved pets to five-star, lip-smack-ing-good nourishment. They’ll thank you for years to come and be barkin’ and purrin’ for more.

FOR DOGSSesame Chow-Chow Chicken & Asparagus PastaMakes 6 portions

8 oz linguine3 cloves garlic, minced1 tbsp red wine vinegar1 tbsp brown sugar6 tbsp chunky peanut butter¼ cup soy sauce6 tbsp sesame oil1 tbsp hot chili oil2 boneless, skinned and cooked chicken breast halves5 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed1 small cucumber, halved, seeded and diced into ¼-inch pieces

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the linguine, cook at a rolling boil until just tender. Drain, rinse under cold water, drain again and set aside in a large mixing bowl.2. Place the garlic, vinegar, brown sugar, peanut butter and soy sauce in a food processor. Process for 1 minute. With the motor running, slowly add the sesame and hot chili oils through the feed tube and process until well-blended.3. Shred the chicken into 2-inch julienne strips, and then toss with the linguine. Add the sauce plus 4 tbsp of the sesame seeds and toss to coat well.4. Cut the asparagus on the diagonal into 1-inch lengths. Blanch in a sauce pan of boiling water for 1 minute.

Drain, rinse under cold water and pat dry.5. Place the linguine and chicken in a large, flat serving bowl and arrange the asparagus on top. Sprinkle with cucum-ber and remaining 1 tbsp sesame seeds.6. Serve at room temperature.

Shepherd’s Salmon-n-Sesame 2 tbsp fresh lime juice1 tbsp vegetable oil1 tbsp soy sauce4 salmon steaks (8 ounces each)1 tbsp sesame seeds½ tsp celery seedsSesame butter, chilled

1. Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the salmon, turning to coat well in the mixture. Let stand, loosely covered, 1 hour.2. Preheat oven to 350° F.3. Spread out the sesame and celery seeds on a baking pan. Place the pan in the oven and toast the seeds until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Check after 3 minutes; if the seeds are not done, shake the pan and continue to toast, but watch carefully to prevent burning. Remove from the oven and set aside.4. Broil the salmon steaks 8 min-utes per side. Serve with sesame butter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame and celery seeds.

FOR CATSCats are obligatory carnivores, unlike dogs and people, and most turn up their noses at anything that doesn’t offer a taste and smell to their liking. About 5.5 ounces of food per meal, twice a day, is ideal for most cats. Most cats are either meat- or fish-eat-ers, although occasionally individuals enjoy meat and fish. Cats

like chicken, chicken livers, lamb, beef, turkey, duck, veal and venison; many fish-loving cats relish salmon. Lean meat may be prepared in many ways—boiled, broiled, fried or grilled. Cats also enjoy vegetables such as puréed squash, puréed carrots, creamed corn and white asparagus tips.

Frosty Feline Fruity Delight2 tbsp organic yogurt1 tbsp raw cut oats½ cup fresh, squeezed orange juice2 oz fresh berries, mashed½ mashed banana¼ minced apple

1. Mix and blend the oats and banana. Add apples, orange juice and yogurt; mix; then add berries.2. Serve fresh. Alternately, freeze in ice cube trays and feed 1 fruit cube daily to keep kitty purring for more. Source: Recipes courtesy of Dr. Carol Osborne.


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SATurDAy, SEPTEMbEr 1Basil's Buddies Cat Adoptions - 11am-3pm. Come check out our foster class of 2012! These cats are ready and willing to go to their new permanent homes! The cats will be onsite for adoptions weather permitting. Private Residence, 2801 Toledo, Tren-Ton. 734-926-1098. Basil's Buddies Cat Graduation Party! - 12-2pm. Come join us at our Cat Graduation Party! Wish our foster class of 2012 farewell and good luck as they embark on their quest to find permanent homes! Bring the kids to play at our kid carnival – only $1 a game and a guaranteed prize every time! Eat some graduation cake! Bring a small gift (gift certificates to PetSmart and Feed Rite preferred)! Private Resi-dence, 2801 Toledo, TrenTon. 734-926-1098.

SuNDAy, SEPTEMbEr 2Vaccine Clinic - 3:30-5pm. Will be holding a low cost vaccine clinic along with VIP Petcare. FREE. Pet Supplies Plus, 8703 W. Grand River, BrIGHTon.

FriDAy, SEPTEMbEr 7Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchipping Clinic for Pets - 4:30-8pm. Protect your pets from illness even in this economy! Top quality vaccines, heartworm meds, and flea and tick preventatives for dogs and cats at low prices. Microchips available for $25. Nail trims available for $5.Clinic brought to you by Basil's Buddies. Tiny Paws Pet Grooming, 13498 Dix Rd, SouTHGATe. 734-926-1098.

SATurDAy, SEPTEMbEr 8Highland Hey Days! - 7-9pm. Highland Hey Days! Come join the fun! Square Dancing! Fun activities, food, entertainment,live horses and much more! FREE. Highland Feed & Water, 217 East Livingston, HIGHLAnD. Debbie 248-887-4100.Pug rescue event - 10am-4pm. Pug rescue net-work will be there with our available pugs for you to visit & our great PRN merchandise will be for sale. Details for volunteer & foster FREE. Motor CityHarley Davidson/PRN, 34900 Grand River, FArMInGTon. 248-432-0102.Dogfest 2012 - 10am-3pm. Dogs on parade in cos-tume, singing dogs, dog contests, kids games,face painting, live music, dog themed vendor booths, demonstrations and speakers. $10 per vehicle. Arise Church Community Dog Park, 11211 Dexter-Pinck-ney Rd, PInCkney. Karen Vaden 734-878-1928.

SuNDAy, SEPTEMbEr 9Dog Swim & Fido Fest - 12am-5pm. Dogs swim & owners watch their pooch! Pet expo, activities & games for dogs & owners, must show dog license & proof of vaccinations, pet adoptions av. $10/15. Red Oaks Waterpark, 1455 E. 13 mile Rd, MADI-Son HTS.Doggie Day at the Pool – 11am-2pm. The pool will be open for “dogs only” to swim or play in the water.

Dog owners can escort their pets into the pool area, but will not be allowed to swim in the pool. Dog owners must bring their dog’s current license and proof of current rabies vaccination. Admission $5/dog, owner free. A Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required. Lake Erie Metropark in Brown-STown. 734-379-5020.

TuESDAy, SEPTEMbEr 11reiki for Pets - Informational Session - 7-7:30pm. Join Cahill Veterinary Hospital's new animal Reiki practitioner for a free informational session on Reiki for pets, including a Reiki demonstration. There will be plenty of time for Q&A. Reiki is one form of energy healing. It is noninvasive and relaxing for most animals. It can help heal, maintain, or enhance emotional, behavioral, and physical states. It is often used as a complement to other forms of healing. If you are not able to attend the session and would like information, or if you would like to book an appointment, please call 734-782-3131. Cahill Veterinary Hospital, 27560 Cahill Rd, FLAT roCk. See ad page 19.

WEDNESDAy, SEPTEMbEr 12Pet Food Bank - 3-5:30pm. Bring proof of your ani-mals for which you are seeking assistance, copy of your vet records or city license paperwork that also shows whether your animal is spayed or neutered. If your animals are not fixed, you will receive food one time until they have been spayed or neutered. We will provide you with low-cost options for spaying and neutering. You will also need to show proof of low income or unemployment. You may bring any of the following: -Check stub from unemployment, disability, or social security checks -Bridge card or other type of public assistance card -Last year's tax return showing that you meet the state or federal definition of low income You will also need to bring your driver's license or state identification card. We also require that you volunteer with our organiza-tion once a month for four hours for every month that you receive assistance. We will provide you with a copy of our volunteer guidelines at the food bank. We will consider extenuating circumstances. TrenTon/wooDHAVen Animal Shelter, 21860 Van Horn Rd, Woodhaven. 734-926-1098.

THurSDAy, SEPTEMbEr 13Spay & neuter - By Appointment. Detroit clinic is offering to spay and neuter pets for whatever dona-tion amount the owner can make. Appointments are required and can be made online by clicking here or by calling 586-879-1745. Pets will be fixed aboard the mobile spay/neuter unit by licensed veterinar-ians. DeTroIT.

FriDAy, SEPTEMbEr 14Pet Adoptions - 12-4pm. Also Sat 9/15. Join Basil's Buddies for the National Pet Adoption Weekend at PetSmart Woodhaven. We have many available cats waiting for their fur-ever homes! PetSmart, 23470

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Allen Rd, wooDHAVen. 734-926-1098. national Adoption weekend - 10am-9pm. & Sat 9/15. Charities National Adoption Weekend! FREE. PetSmart, 1116 S. Rochester Rd, roCHeSTer HILLS. 248-652-6537.Adoption weekend - 10am-9pm. Also Sat 9/15. Charities National Adoption Weekend. FREE. PetSmart, 7260 Orchard Lake Rd., BLooMFIeLD HILLS. 248-737-8728.Adoption weekend - 10am-9pm. Also Sat 9/15. Charities National Adoption Weekend. FREE. PetSmart, 385 Haggerty, CoMMerCe. 248-624-4752.

SATurDAy, SEPTEMbEr 15Meet the Critters - 10am-9pm. Also Sun 9/16. Get up close & personal with our lovable inquisitive ferrets & learn what great pets they make! FREE. Petco, All eAST MICHIGAn locations.Vaccine Clinic - 3:30-5pm. Will be holding a low cost vaccine clinic. FREE. Pet Supplies Plus, 5348 Dixie Hwy, wATerForD.Homefurever rescue Dog & Puppy Adoption - 10am-4pm. Puppy Love Pet Adoption Fair FREE. Ford Field, Downtown norTHVILLe. Marilyn 313-897-4931.rattlesnake recogition - 11am-1:30pm. Rattle-snake recognition for dog owners. Eastern Mas-sasauga Rattlesnake will be featured. Dog owners learn how to respond if you are encountered. FREE. Lyon Oaks County Park, 52221 Pontiac Trail, wIXoM. Kathleen Dougherty 248-858-0704.

SuNDAy, SEPTEMbEr 16reiki for Pets - Informational Session -- 1-2pm. Join Cahill Veterinary Hospital's new animal Reiki practitioner for a free informational session on Reiki for pets, including a Reiki demonstration. She will also discuss natural remedies for stress relief in pets. There will be plenty of time for Q&A.Reiki is one form of energy healing. It is noninvasive and relax-ing for most animals. It can help heal, maintain, or enhance emotional, behavioral, and physical states. It is often used as a complement to other forms of healing. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, wyAnDoTTe. 734-246-1208. See ad page 19.Vaccine Clinic - 10-11:30am. Will be holding a low cost vaccine clinic along with VIP Petcare. FREE. Pet Supplies Plus, 42241 Garfi eld, CLIn-Ton TwP.

FriDAy, SEPTEMbEr 21

Michigan no kill Conference - 7:30am-6 pm. Join shelters, rescues, animal control workers, vet-erinarians, students, volunteers, policy makers, and compassionate community members to learn ways to save lives in your community by implementing the No Kill strategy. $79. Michigan Pet Fund Alliance, 2210 Lancaster, BLooMFIeLD HILLS. Deborah Schutt 877-387-7257. See PetBrief page 6.

SATurDAy, SEPTEMbEr 22

Detroit Adoption Event - 10am-5pm. & Sun 9/23. Come meet your best friend at the Detroit Zoo. Pet Smart Charity, 8450 West 10 mile Rd, royAL oAk.

SATurDAy, SEPTEMbEr 29

Pet Adoptions and nail Trims - 11am-3pm. Basil's Buddies has many available cats waiting for their fur-ever homes! Come meet your new best friend today! Nail trims will also be available for $5. The Pet Emporium, 2394 E Stadium Blvd, Ann ArBor. 734-926-1098.

SuNDAy, SEPTEMbEr 30

The Secret Lives of Skunks - 6pm. Skunks are one of the chief interpreter’s favorite nocturnal animals, and he can’t wait to tell you more about these fascinating mammals that roam around our woods and neighborhoods during the night. Indoor program with outdoor hike. $4/person. Preregister. Nature Center of Oakwoods Metropark near FLAT roCk, please call 734-782-3956.

FriDAy, OCTObEr 5

Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchipping Clinic for Pets - 4:30-8pm. Protect your pets from illness even in this economy! Top quality vaccines, heartworm meds, and fl ea and tick preventatives for dogs and cats at low prices. Microchips available for $25. Nail trims available for $5.Clinic brought to you by Basil's Buddies. Tiny Paws Pet Grooming, 13498 Dix Rd, SouTHGATe. 734-926-1098.

SATurDAy, OCTObEr 6

Pet-Themed Craft Sale at Huron Township's Applefest - 10am-6pm. & Sun 8am-6pm. Come visit Basil's Buddies at Huron Township's Applefest! We will have a booth inside St. Stephen's School where we will be selling pet-themed crafts made by local crafters. St. Stephen's School, 18800 Huron River Drive, new BoSTon. 734-926-1098.

Sunday, October 7

Mega March for Animals - 10am-?. March for animals at kenSInGTon MeTroPArk. Spon-sored by the Michigan Humane Society, registration begins at 9am,

WEDNESDAy, OCTObEr 10

Pet Food Bank - 3-5pm. See description on Sep-tember 12th. Trenton/Woodhaven Animal Shelter, 21860 Van Horn Rd, wooDHAVen. 734-926-1098.

SATurDAy, OCTObEr 13

Pet Adoptions - 3-5pm. Basil's Buddies has many available cats waiting for their fur-ever homes! . PetSmart Woodhaven, 23470 Allen Rd, wooD-HAVen. 734-926-1098.

SuNDAy, OCTObEr 21

Cancer in Pets - Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treat-ment - 1-2pm. Join Dr. Kristine Butto-Brownlee, DVM, CVA, for a free informational session on cancer in pets. Learn about prevention, diagno-sis, and treatment using an integrative veterinary medicine approach that combines conventional veterinary methods with alternative therapies. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, she will also talk briefl y on breast cancer in dogs. Free. Total Health Foods, 2938 Biddle Ave, wyAnDoTTe. 734-246-1208. See ad page 19.

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Sundays

Toenail Sundays - Noon-4pm every Sunday. In-store nail trim. Bring in your dog, cat, small animal or reptile and have their nails trimmed. Price is $5 per Pet. wASHInGTon TownSHIP Pet Supplies Plus, 64920 Van Dyke. Info: 586-752-2800.

Pet Vaccination Clinic - 10am-2pm. 3rd Sundays only. Midtown Veterinary Services will be in store every 3rd Sunday hosting a Pet Vaccination Clinic. Get rabies/distemper vaccinations at our low cost vaccination clinic. Prices range from $12 to $63 depending on individual/packages. Fees do not include pet's booster vaccines, taxes or county tax fees. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier. TAyLor Pet Supplies Plus, 20725 Ecorse Rd. Info: 313-295-6500.

Pet Vaccination Clinic - 10am-2pm. 1st Sundays only. Midtown Veterinary Services will be in store every 3rd Sunday hosting a Pet Vaccination Clinic. Get rabies/distemper vaccinations at our low cost vaccination clinic. Prices range from $12 to $63 depending on individual/packages. Fees do not include pet's booster vaccines, taxes or county tax fees. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier. wooDHAVen Pet Supplies Plus, 19295 West Rd Info: 734-671-6936.

Adoptions - 12pm-4pm. We do adoptions each Sat. & Sunday every month. FREE. PetSmart, BrIGHTon.

Tuesdays

Senior Citizen Day - 9am-9pm. Every Tuesday. Seniors (55 and older) will receive a 10% discount on total purchase. Excludes sale items and live animals. wASHInGTon TownSHIP Pet Supplies Plus, 64920 Van Dyke. For more information call 586-752-2800.

Wednesdays

Senior Citizen Day - 9am-9pm. Every Wednesday. Seniors (55 and older) will receive a 10% discount on total purchase. Excludes sale items and live animals. orTonVILLe and LAPeer Pet

Supplies Plus, For more information, contact store at 248-627-7900 and 810-245-2200.

Senior Citizen Day - 10am-9pm. If you are age 60 or over, you are entitled to an additional discount of 10% off of your purchase. FREE. Pet Supplies Plus, 873 S. Main St, LAPeer.

Thursdays

Low Cost wellness and Vaccine Clinic - 5-7pm. The Canton Pet Supplies Plus, located at 43665 Ford Road, will be hosting a Low Cost Wellness and Vaccine Clinic every Thursday from 5 until 7. Dr. John Hermann will be administering the vaccinations. For info on vaccines contact Dr. Hermann at 313-686-5701. CAnTon Pet Supplies Plus, 43665 Ford Road. Store: 734-981-9191.

Fridays

No Ongoing Events for Fridays in this issue.

Saturdays

Vet Clinic - 9am-12pm. 3rd Saturdays only. Monroe Pet Supplies Plus, 859 Telegraph Road. Info: 734-384-9888.

Vet Clinic - 9am-12pm. 1st Saturdays only. Vet Clinic with Value Pet. reDForD Pet Supplies Plus, 14835 Telegraph Road. Info:313-255-1633.

Pet Therapy at Town Village - 11am-12pm. Meet in a large room with residents who are interested in seeing, hearing about and interacting with your dog. Your dog should be people friendly, not just interested in other dogs. Town Village, 4500 Dobry Drive, STerLInG HeIGHTS.

Adoptions - 11am-3pm. We do adoptions every Saturday. FREE. Peters True Value Hardware Store, 3455 W. Highland, MILForD.

Adoptions - 12pm-3pm. We do adoptions every Saturday! FREE. Pet Provisions, 5757 Whitmore Lk Rd., ste 200, BrIGHTon.

Homefurever Dog and Puppy event - 12-4pm.

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1st, 3rd & 5th Sat's. Noon-4pm. We have dogs and puppies for adoption every Saturday. Petco, 1217 Coolidge between 14-15 Mile, Troy. 248-643-0694. Rescue phone: 313-897-4931.

Homefurever Dog and Puppy event - 2nd & 4th Sat's. Noon-4pm. We have dogs and puppies for adoption every Saturday. Seaworld/Gardenworld, 29800 Gratiot Ave at 12-1/2 Mile Rd, roSeVILLe, Store phone 586-771-7000. Rescue phone: 313-897-4931.

Adoptions - 12pm-4pm. We do adoptions each Sat. & Sunday every month. FREE. PetSmart, BrIGHTon.

Horse-Drawn Hayrides - Weekends, noon-4pm. Take a relaxing horse-drawn hayride past the fields and through the woods. Hayrides are $3 per child, $5 per adult. Kensington Metropark Farm Center located near MILForD/BrIGHTon. For more information, please call 248-684-8632.

Last Chance rescue Adoption - 12-3pm. Adoptions are being done right on site, lots of animals all shapes and sizes!Recurring event. Pet Provisions, Whitmore Lake Rd, Suite 200, BrIGHTon. 810-227-0967

Vet Clinic - 2-5pm. 1st Saturdays only. A vet clinic from Value Pet. DeTroIT Pet Supplies Plus, 18956 Livernois. Info: 313-863-5660.

Dog Adoption Day - Every Saturday. Cat adoptions every day. Working with Happy Homes Rescue, Almost Home Animal Haven and Companion Pet Rescue. Premier Pet Supply, 31215 Southfield Rd., BeVerLy HILLS. Info: 248-647-4310. See ad page 11.

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woodside animal clinic27452 Woodward Ave, ROYAL OAK248-545-6630Doc4Pets.com

Dr. Simon is the owner of Woodside Animal Clinic in Royal Oak, where he practices both alternative and conventional medicine on dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and rodents. He is the author of 4 pet care books. See ad page 15.

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humane societY oF genesee countYG-3325 S. Dort Hwy - BURTON810-744-0511GeneseeHumane.orgOur mission is to provide shelter and adoption of companion animals, reduce overpopulation, extend humane education, prevent cruelty, and provide those services that promote its goals and policies.

michigan humane societY Adoption Center - 3600 W Auburn RdROCHESTER HILLS - 248-852-7420MichiganHumane.orgThe Michigan Humane Society is a private, nonprofi t animal welfare organization and is the largest and oldest such organization in the state, caring for more than 100,000 animals each year.

greYheart greYhound rescueGreyHeart.org866-438-4739

animal welFare societY oF southeastern michigan27796 John R. Rd., MADISON HEIGHTS248-548-1150

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adoPt-a-Pet13575 N Fenton Rd., FENTON810-629-0723

FurrY Friends rescueBRIGHTON/SOUTH LYON AREA248-860-5688

take mY Paws rescueFowlerville/Howell area • 517-618-7042TakeMyPaw.org

humane societY oF livingston countY2464 Dorr Rd - HOWELL517-552-8050

humane societY oF macomb11350 22 Mile Rd. - SHELBY TWP586-731-9210

bio-turF, llc • 810-348-7547Serving Oakland, Livingston and GeneseeLawn/tree care program that offers organic-based fertilizers. Free lawn analysis. Visit Bio-Turf.com.

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a-1 organic lawns, llcComplete Natural Lawn ApplicationProducts and programsPO Box 174 - Highland - 248-889-7200A-1OrganicLawns.comWe believe in protecting and preserving your family and home environment with natural fertilizers that use the power of nature to beautify your property. See ad page 9.

GrOOMiNG

Jan's Pet grooming25940 Five Mile Rd., Redford313-532-3070Tuesday through Saturday

We have several highly qualifi ed stylists to suit everyone's individual needs. We groom all breeds & cats (large & smal l ) . Crea t ive grooming and coloring.

PET STOrES & SuPPLiES

Premier Pet suPPlY31215 Southfield Rd., BEVERLY HILLS248-647-4310PremierPetSupply.comOur product focus is on natural & holistic foods,

treats and supplements for all pets. We carry many hard to fi nd and unique items. We invite you to come in and be pleasantly surprised by our service and selection! See ad page 11.

PamPered Pet salon, llc28515 Five Mile Rd. • LivoniaIn the Livonia Plaza734-266-2738 • PamperedPetSalon.bizWe professionally groom dogs of all breeds. We use all natural, non-toxic, biodegradable shampoos and conditioners, all of which are made in Michigan. Providing quality service to the Livonia area since 1974. Have you pampered your pet today?

celebritY Pet comPanY, llc~ Downtown Northville • 248-344-1700124 N. Center St, Northville~ Laurel Park Place • 734-464-588837670 W. Six Mile, LivoniaCelebrityPetsCompany.com

Where you can help your pet feel like a star! Shop for Dogs, Cats and Owners. Voted #1 Best Pet Couture in Detroit. See ad page 9.

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4-legged Friends daYcare12615 Stark Rd • Livonia 734-522-PAWS (7297)4-LeggedFriendsDaycare.com

Dog Dayca re . Cage-less, safe, s u p e r v i s e d , indoor/outdoor all day play. Dog & Cat Boarding. Next time you

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