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Summer 2010 :: Volume 1 No. 2

in this issue:Hawaii Pet Awards VotingPet Event EtiquetteCaring For Pets With CancerLatest Pet GearSummer Pet EventsGet To Know Dr. Lissa KamPoi Dogs & Popoki

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In 1975, Solid Gold introduced the fi rst natural dog food into the U.S. Then, other companies tried to copy us. Our dog food was named Hund-N-Flocken after its German name, after having been a top seller in Germany for 20 years. In 1985, Solid Gold introduced the fi rst holistic dog food into the U.S. Holistic does not mean natural. It does not mean organic – no matter what other dog food companies tell you. It means the whole body works together – mind, body and spirit. Holistic is a philosophy of life. Example: All the Oriental dogs, dogs from Ireland, Scotland (terriers, spaniels, retrievers, mastiffs), and water dogs, like labs and poodles, were fed a fi sh – based dog food and sea vegetation such as our Solid Gold Sea Meal for hundreds of years. If you don’t feed them a fish-based dog food and Sea Meal, they will chew at the root of the tail and lick their feet. Fish supports the DNA so you don’t get allergies. All of the Solid Gold dog foods and cat foods (Katz-N-Flocken and Indigo Moon Holistic Cat food) are fi sh-based. White dogs or dogs with white on them, also need a fi sh-based dog food. Think of the animals in the arctic. The polar bear is white, the American Eskimo dog, and the Samoyed dogs are white. The Siberian husky has a white undercoat and frequently has blue eyes. This permits the ultra-violet light to enter the body and boost up the hormone, enzyme and immune systems. See Tolkien’s book, “Lord of the Rings” for further details on the importance of ultra-violet light. This is part of why the Solid Gold Sea Meal must be fed twice a day. It has 60 trace minerals from sea algae. Dogs are 11% trace minerals, but only 4% vitamins. Without trace minerals, the vitamins don’t work. See previous article on why we don’t use Norwegian kelp and radiation from the explosion from the Chernobyl Russian plant. Back to the white coat – if too much blue light enters the body, it destroys the immune system. In Florida and southern California, keep white dogs inside between 10 am – 4 pm to prevent photo-aging and tear stains. Other types of dogs have “holistic” considerations. The Coton-de-Tuler was originally from the island of Madagascar near South Africa. The Havanese was originally from the island of Cuba. The Bichon Frise was developed around the coast of France. The Maltese was developed on the island of Malta. You must feed these dogs a fi sh-based dog food and Sea Meal. Our “Just a Wee Bit” dry dog food has small pieces for the little mouth. It is 28% protein, small dogs need a high protein diet their whole lives because small dogs have a high metabolism. The pink bag has a Westhighland White Terrier on the front. Recently, at a dog show, some other dog food company was next to our booth. They proudly announced that they were now holistic too. We asked them what holistic meant. They replied that they put apples in their food. They said this made the food holistic.You can add any cooked vegetables such as broccoli, carrots and green beans – but never peas. Peas cause gas in dogs. Dr. Karen Halligan, DVM warns never to give avocados to dogs. It may cause pancreatitis problems. Our food bags are hermetically sealed, like vacuumed packed. So, we don’t use any artifi cial preservatives. Never empty the bag into another container. The act of pouring exposes the food to air. Just open the top, scoop out and then seal with clothes pins or bag clips. This way, only the top layers are exposed to the air. Solid Gold sources its food in the U.S. and has it manufactured here. Two years ago 197 brands of dog food were made in China and killed 6000-7000 dogs and cats. Only about fi ve dog foods are sourced and made in the U.S. Solid Gold is one of them.Solid Gold answers to a Higher Power!

Now for a cute story -One afternoon, a lady heard a scratching at her door. She opened it to fi nd an old dog that walked right in. He was well fed and seemed friendly. He walked through the living room, curled up in a corner and went to sleep. Later on, he scratched the door to be let out and disap-peared. This routine went on for several days. Finally, the lady attached a note to his collar as he was leaving.The next day, a new note was on his collar. It read, “We have six very active children in our home. I guess the dog just need a place to rest.Tomorrow, can I come to your house too?”

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8Cover

Model Search 10Adventures inDogsitting13

Pet disasterPreparedness

18Pet Cancer

20Oahu SPCA

26Poi Dogs& Popoki30

Cesar Milan’sSummer Tips

23When “No Pets”

Rules Don’t Apply

16Accupressure

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It’s summertime! Somethingabout this time of yearjust makes me smile -- the daysare longer, the weather is fantastic andthere are so many pet events to attend!

If you’re looking for something to dowith your pet, or just want to check outwhat’s going on in the pet world, there area variety of events going on this summer

including the Hawaii Pet Expo, CanineGame Day, Hawaii Weiner Derby, PetBlessing Festival, HawaiiKai Dog Walk, Mar-maduke movie releaseand so much more. Checkout our calendar on page6 for details.

To celebrate summerand support our local pet businesses, wehave opened voting for the Hawaii PetAwards. We invite you to vote online foryour favorite pet organizations or by paperballot at our booths at this summer’s petevents. Categories include favorite petboutique, store, photographer, clothingline, accessories, treats, food, day care,

dog walker, shelter, groomer, training, toysand much more. One ballot per person, so

make sure your vote counts!Learn more on page 22.

This issue also cele-brates Hawaii Pet Maga-zine’s 2nd anniversary.We’ve published 10 issuesand have made so many pet

friends along the way. Mahalo for support-ing and encouraging the growth of our lit-tle magazine!

As always, please support our adver-tisers. They make all of this possible.

Mahalo!Mary LongPublisher, Hawaii Pet Magazine

pawspective

Summer 2010 :: Volume 3, No. 1

publisherMary Long

the packJohn Hind, Cricket Biehn, T.H. Long, Kuakini Hind,

Kamu Dickson, Molly Strode & Moki Hind

contributorsCesar Milan

Doggie Adventures & TrainingHawaiian Humane SocietyDr. Leiann LeeLoy, D.V.M.

Oahu SPCATheresa Donnelly

covermodel: Dobi (see page 8)

photo submitted by: Holly Kramer

in every issue:Pet Event Calendar.....................4Pet Pictures..................................31Pet Directory.............................28

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All events are either submitted by our readersor found on existing calendars. Submit eventsat www.hawaiipetnetwork.com or [email protected].

May5/2 & 5/8: National Pet Week

5/8 & 5/9 - Hawaii Pet Expo. Neal Blaisdell

Center Exhibition Hall., Honolulu; 10:00 am-

4:00 pm. Presented by the Hawaii Veterinary

Medical Association. Enjoy vendor booths, an-

imal demonstrations, dog shows, free samples,

tons of cool pet products and hundreds of fel-

low pets with their owners. All animals must be

leashed/contained and controlled by their own-

ers at all times. Free admission. We encourage

you to bring a nonperishable donation for the

Hawaii Food Bank.

5/14 - Hawaii Island Humane Society's TROP-

ICAL PAWS. Four Seasons Hualalai Resort,

6:00-10 pm. 14th Annual Tropical Paws benefit

for the Hawaii Island Humane Society. Silent

and live auctions, Four Seasons-style buffet din-

ner, live entertainment and dancing are antici-

pated for the evening. Tickets sell out every

year. Visit www.hihs.org for more info.

5/15 - Pet Spot Ward’s 3rd Anniversary Party.

Ward Warehouse, Honolulu; 12:00-4:00pm.

Doggie Games, sale items, prizes, vendors and

fun for your furry family!

5/15 -Waggin Tails. Kauai Marriott, Lihue. An-

nual fundraiser and silent auction to benefit

Kauai Humane Society pet adoption program.

Western themed event with country rock band.

Guaranteed good party! Palomino and Mustang

sponsorships available. Individual tickets $85

on sale now at shelter. This is their only

fundraiser of the year and they need your sup-

port! Call (808) 632-0610 or visit www.kauai-

humane.org.

5/22 - Earthdog Fun & Training Day. Training

day for is dogs that have already successfully

passed an earthdog test; fun day is for new dogs

or for dogs who need more exposure to earth-

dogs. Visit www.terriersinparadise.org or

www.hiwienerderby.com for updates.

5/23 - Paws for Pasta. Animal Care Foundation,

Hawaii Kai. The Animal Care Foundation

fundraiser at 6650 Hawaii Kai Drive. Paws for

Pasta will feature food donated by Assagios

Restaurant and a variety of entertainment, in-

cluding Amber Ricci and the DragonFly Band,

Starstruck Studios,Willow Chang, and Mehetia

Productions. Silent auction, raffle prizes, open

house, and more! Tickets are available pre-sale

at www.acfanimals.org or at the door.

5/29 - Canine Game Day. Thomas Square,

Honolulu. Join the Hawaiian Humane Society

from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Thomas Square

(King Street & 925 S. Beretania St) to ruff it up

at Canine Game day! Pooches and people of all

sizes will play and frolic at this free family

event! If you are still looking for your own ca-

nine companion, come see some of the dogs on

the side-lines available for adoption wanting to

join in the fun. Free admission. Street parking

is available and $6 flat parking rate at Neal

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5/29 - Hawaii Wiener Derby. Thomas Square,

Honolulu.Watch Dachshunds race for prizes at

the 2nd Annual Hawaii Wiener Derby. Last

year’s event was a blast! Held at the Canine

Game Day at Thomas Square from 10:00 am –

2:00 pm. Free admission for spectators. Register

your doxie today for the event and learn more at

www.hiwienerderby.com.

5/29 - Paws on the Path: Kaunala Hike. Bring

fido and join the Hawaiian Humane Society for

their monthly dog-friendly hike. 8:30 am.

www.hawaiianhumane.org

5/29 - Rise Up! A Benefit Concert: The fight

against animal cruelty. Tropic Cafe , Honolulu;

Doors open 8pm-2am. A collaboration event

between Rise Up Hawaii & The Hawaiian Hu-

mane Society to help spread awareness about

animal cruelty and to raise funds in the effort to

support The Hawaiian Humane Society in their

fight to care for abused and sheltered animals.

Featuring: The Deadbeats, Erika Elona, Ill Hill

Society, Frank Bressi, Almost Strangers, Futatsu,

4in Tongues and Darron Cambra of Youth

Speaks. $5 for 21+; $7 for 21 under. www.rise-

uphawaii.org & www.hawaiianhumane.org.

June6/5 – Marmaduke Movie Celebration. Koko

Marina, Hawaii Kai; 11am-2pm. Who doesn’t

love a talking dog? Join Hawaii Pet Magazine

and Bark Avenue to celebrate the movie release

of this loveable Great Dane. Bring your dog

down to take a picture for the Marmaduke Year-

book that will be featured in the next issue.

Enter to win great prizes and passes to the

movie courtesy of Koko Marina Theaters. Visit

www.barkavenuehawaii and www.hawaiipet-

network.com to learn more!

6/6 - 6th Annual Hawai'i Kai DogWalk. Hawaii

Kai Dog Park. Sign up for the 6th Annual Hawaii

Kai Dog Walk, a fundraiser for Hui 'Ilio Hawaii,

bringing the community together to celebrate

the human-animal bond. Enjoy a 2.3 mile walk

or mini .9 mile walk through beautiful Hawai'i

Kai with your best friend(s). Vendor booths, ex-

hibits, games and goodies. Each pre-registered

walker will receive a T-shirt and gift bag (walk-

ins too, while supplies last). $20 pre-registra-

tion at www.hui-ilio.org.

6/6 - Pet Blessing Festival. Hawaii Kotohira Jin-

sha - Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu, 1239 Olomea

Street, Honolulu; 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Leashed or

caged pets and their owners of all faiths are in-

vited to attend the annual Pet Blessing Festival

for a complimentary blessing. Take time out of

your busy lives to create a day of love and cel-

ebration honoring our faithful friends and loyal

companions. Help your pets beat the summer

heat with their special “Pet Shave Ice” and multi

flavored pet pops. Lots of street parking on

Olomea Street and in the shrine “barking” lot.

www.e-shrine.org

6/11 & 6/12 - Hawaii's 1st Annual Bully Spe-

cialty Show. Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall,

Honolulu; 11:00am- 10:00pm. Join Hawaii’s

elite bully lovers and enjoy strong dog compe-

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Congratulations Dobi! This adorable 121/2 year-old Shiba Inu won our heartswith her inquisitive stare and sandysnout.According to owner Holly Kramer,

“Dobi is new to the Hawaiian Islandlifestyle. Having recently retired to EwaBeach in Oahu, she is discovering thatbeing blind doesn't mean the fun has tostop. Here she is enjoying One'ula BeachPark with Diamond Head in the back-ground. Dobi has lived an adventurous lifefull of road trips, hiking and helicopter rides.To finally see this Shiba relax and enjoyHawaii's amazing beaches... pure bliss.”As seen in this photo, Dobi cocks her head

to the side in a perfect pose whenever Hollymakes a clicking noise in her throat. Such aham!


DobiHometown: Ewa Beach, Oahu

summer cover model search

Does your pet have star quality? Stop by the Hawaii Pet Magazinebooth at the Hawaii Pet Expo or submit one high resolution pictureof your pet on www.hawaiipetnetwork.com by July 1, 2010. Thepublic will vote online for our finalists, and the cover model will bechosen by our staff from the finalists.Photo Tips: Pets are adorable, but always on the move, so makesure you have your camera handy for photo opportunities. Try to

take photos that capture your pet’s personality.The most popular photos are taken from a pet perspective, usuallyat ground-level. Pet photography is difficult to master, so when itdoubt, turn to a professional pet photographer (see page 29).

We changed things up a bit for our lastcover model search and allowed our read-ers to vote on both Hawaii Pet Network andour Facebook fan page. With the introduc-tion of Facebook voting, our votes doubledand it was interesting to see how many petparents have embraced social media as away to connect with other pet owners.

We’d like to thank everyone who sub-mitted pet photos and voted for our sum-

mer 2010 cover model. With 199 photosubmissions, there were just too many cutepet faces that we wanted to feature includ-ing birds, cats, turtles and, of course, dogs.After a week of online voting, 13 finalistswere chosen by our readers, and our staffpicked Dobi from these finalists.

The finalists are featured on the fol-lowing page and you can view the other petphoto submissions throughout this issue

and online at www.hawaiipetnetwork.comor www.facebook.com/hawaiipetmagazineto view all of their photos and stories.

Also a big mahalo to Jennifer fromEclectic Designs for taking over 100 of ourcover model photo submissions at theGreat Aloha Run’s Pet’s & People Park onFebruary 12, 2010.

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PROPER DOGGIEETIQUETTEAT PET EVENTSI eagerly await pet events! It’s a time to

get my dogs out of the house, socialize withfriends and have fun.Before taking my pets to any public event

the first thing I consider is safety. I like to askmyself a few questions, “Is this a good eventfor my pet to attend? Is it safe for my pet tobe there? How well socialized is my pet?Can I count on my pet to behave? Can Icount on other pets to behave? Can I counton other people to behave?”You may have a small dog that you will

have to carry if the event is crowded. Youmay have a big dog that might be hard to

contain if over stimulated. Safety for mypets, others, and how I can make it the mostfun for myself and my dog are my top prior-ities.Here are some proper dog etiquette ideas

to think about while attending your next petevent.• DON’T FORGET YOUR LEASH! Your dogshould always remain on leash or in a petcarrier with proper identification on them.Remember, Hawaii has a leash law.• AVOID THE DRAGGING DOG. You mayfind that when your dog is in a new envi-ronment or around many other dogs they donot walk as well on a leash. Consider walk-ing your dog on a Gentle Leader or EasyWalk Harness to discourage your dog frompulling you from dog to dog or booth tobooth.• NO FLEAS PLEASE. Your dog should bewell groomed and free of fleas or ticks. If

you use flea/tick deterrent medications,make sure your pet is up to date. Make surethat your dog is clean before you go to theevent -- no one wants to pet a stinky pooch.• BRING POOP BAGS. Clean up after yourdog if they go potty. Many events will havea designated potty area for your dog. Scanthe event grounds upon arriving so youknow where to take your dog if they have togo. Also be very aware if your dog tends tomark objects. Do not allow your dog tomark products that are hoping to be sold.• MEET & GREET. Ask another person if yourdog can say hi to their dog instead of lettingyour dog charge up to another person ordog. This could be scary to the unsuspect-ing dog or owner. To properly meet andgreet another dog both dogs should be sit-ting, then released on the owners cue to sayhello.• KNOW YOUR PET’S LIMITS. Do not over

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Don’t miss the Hawaii Kai Dog Walk on June 6th!

stay your visit at a pet event. As your dogbecomes tired they can also become moreagitated and less tolerant of others. A dogthat is normally dog friendly and excited tobe around others can snap or growl if theyare tired or stressed.Another thing to consider when taking

your dog to a pet event is if your dog is com-fortable in that type of situation. Some signsof stress in dogs include: panting withmouth curled back, sweating through paws,tail down, scratching at themselves, shak-ing, whining, ears pulled back, pupils di-lated, and excessive smelling.If you see these signs in your dog during

pet events, do not coddle your dog at thattime, but speak confidently to your dog. Tellthem they are ok, then leave the situation orput enough space between you and othersto make your dog feel comfortable. If youfuss over your dog in stressful situations, youmay inadvertently reinforce their fear, thusthey will become more fearful during simi-lar situations.If you know your dog is shy, fearful, or be-

comes stressed in these situations, set yourdog up for success by taking them to small

events or events that are held outside whereyou can have a lot of space between youand others.Indoor events can be overwhelming for

shy dogs as the noise may echo off the wallsand there is not a lot of space for you oryour dog to move. If you would like to at-

tend an event that is indoors with your timidpooch, take your dog, but do not go inside.Hang outside with your dog and play withthem. Give them treats and love them asothers pass by. This is a great way to buildyour dog’s confidence in new settings with-out stressing them out. Make sure you bringa friend if you want to attend the event your-self and you can take turns going in and outwith one person always remaining outsidewith your dog.If you know your dog is fearful or stressed

during these events you may want to con-sider arriving to an event early or towardsthe end, when the crowds are smaller. Asmentioned above, keep your time at theevent short and leave when your dog is stillhaving fun. If you personally want more,take your dog back home and come back.But it’s not worth stressing your dog out justbecause you want to go.

Tammy Goodreau is the owner of Doggie Adventures&Training which specializes in training for puppies anddogs. We offer fun, personal classes ranging fromPuppy Kindergarten to Agility. If you do not have timeto train your dog send them to us, we'll train them foryou! Call Tammy at (808) 551-7994 or visitwww.808dogbone.com.


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Traveling interisland with your pet this summer or just need to take astay-cation in Waikiki? Check out Aqua Hotels & Resorts pet-friendly prop-erties.

Our models Mimi & Zeke had a ball at the Aqua Waikiki Pearl and AquaWaikiki Wave hotels, and caused quite a stir with the hotel guests. Thesetwo frisky chihuahuas are no stranger to the limelight after being featuredon the cover of Hawaii Pet Magazine’s Spring 2010 issue, and quicklystruck a pose for our pet photographer, wag and snap.

Pets that stay at these Aqua properties receive complimentary toys andtreats, dine out of cute pet bowls and slumber on aloha print doggie beds.To learn more about Aqua Hotels & Resorts’ pet-friendly program, visitwww.aquawaikikipearl.com and www.aquawaikikiwave.com.

Photography by wag and snap :: Aloha print pet board shorts courtesy of Planet U2

This year’s tsunami alertwas a good reminder for usall to ensure we’re readyshould disaster strike. At theHawaiian Humane Society,we share your belief thatpets are part of our familyand a plan for their safety isas important as our own.Readiness includes hav-

ing an pet emergency kit inyour home now and al-ways. In fact, animals maynot be admitted to a pet-friendly emergency shelterwithout a crate or carrier(one per pet only) that’s large enough to ac-commodate the pet comfortably. Pets needan ID tag, collar and a leash, as well as aweek supply of the following: food, med-ications and litter for cats.Hawaii’s State Civil Defense Agency, the

County Disaster Emergency Departmentand all of us at the Hawaiian Humane Soci-ety share the same conviction that when itcomes to fleeing your home in an emer-gency, always take your pets with you.If your home isn’t safe for you, it isn’t safe

for your pets. That’s why 30 Oahu pet shel-ters have been designated fromWaianae to

Waimanalo. However it’s important to lis-ten to radio and television broadcasts to findout if your nearest shelter will be open. De-pending on the nature of the emergency, notall shelters may open.Pet shelters are located at public school

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need to consider other criteria. This is a per-son to whom you are entrusting the care ofyour pet in the event that something shouldhappen to you. When selecting this "fosterparent," consider people who have met yourpet and have successfully cared for animalsin the past. Be sure to discuss your expecta-tions at length with a permanent caregiver,so he or she understands the responsibilityof caring for your pet.For additional information about disaster

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The Hawaii Pet Expo is THE premiere petevent in Hawaii featuring demonstrations,pet vendors and pets of every shape andsize. What you may not realize is that thisannual event is organized by a few volun-teers that donate their time, money andsweat-equity to make the event a success.Leading this dedicated group is Dr. LissaKam, a humble and hilarious local veteri-narian that truly loves animals. Dr. Kam andher staff coordinate the event each year andit is a huge undertaking while also runninga thriving veterinary practice in Kalihi. Werecently sat down with Dr. Kam to learnmore her practice and the Hawaii Pet Expo.

Q: How did you become a veterinarian?A: My uncle, Dr. Choy, was a veterinarianand I grew up around animals. When I hadto choose a career, veterinary medicine wasa perfect fit. I’ve been practicing veterinarymedicine in Hawaii for over 26 years, first

at Kapalama, then making house calls, andI’ve been here at OhanaVeterinary Hospital

for about four years. I specialize in pocketpets like guinea pigs and rats.

Q: What type of pets do you own?A: My first pet in the 6th grade was a guineapig, and I now have 6 guinea pigs and twodogs. Taiko is a 12-year-old corgi mix andRosco is a 3-year-old jack russell mix fromthe Hawaiian Humane Society.

Q: This is the 13th year that the Pet Expo isbeing held. How did it all start?A: Dr. Hirata and the Hawaii VeterinaryMedical Association started it at Ala MoanaCenter 13 years ago, to celebrate NationalPet Week. I’ve been involved all 13 yearsand took over more duties over the years.At that time it was only 10 vendors and aone-day event.In 1990, we decided to move the event

to the NBC so that people could bring theirpets. The challenge is that we wanted to al-

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The benefits of acupuncture for ani-mals is gaining acceptance in the tradi-tional animal medical world. Manyveterinarians are now using thepractice as a successful treatmentwith grateful patients and pet own-ers.

Now comes a new alternativefor treatment, using the sameacupuncture points and meridiansbut with a less invasive approach:acupressure. Acupressure has beenused with great success for behaviormodification (particularly calming),and for positively affecting disorderssuch as arthritis, skin conditions anda variety of internal disorders.

The Tallgrass Animal Acupres-sure Institute in Larkspur, Coloradois the pre-eiminant institution pro-viding training and certification inanimal acupressure. This institutionutilizes the revolutionary TellingtonTTouch® Training program, devel-oped by Linda Tellington-Jones,PhD, who was recently granted thefirst honorary membership by theNational Board of Certification for AnimalAcupressure and Massage (NBCAAM). TheTtouch ® program has helped the physi-cal, mental, emotional and behavioral as-pects of thousands of animals and humansaround the globe for decades.

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online training programs.Check out the Testimonials Page on

the Tallgrass website at www.animalacu-pressure.com.Liz Limtiaco, a recent graduate of theTallgrass program, and the first Tall-grass-certified small animal acupres-surist in the state of Hawaii, states:“The Tallgrass experience was invalu-able. Through hands-on training attheir Colorado campus, I was able tosee first-hand the benefits of acupres-sure for both large and small animals.This therapy offers a less invasive ap-proach than acupuncture; but with thesame alternative approach to the flowof chi as it promotes health in thebody.”

How Does It Work?The goal of practicing acupressure isto restore, replenish, and maintain thenatural harmony and balance neededin animal and human bodies to createoptimal health and well-being.Chi plays a very important role in thebody of living beings. It is consideredas the vital energy that flows in a cer-

tain pre-determined direction, from onemeridian to another meridian, circulatingcontinuously through the entire body. Anyabnormality of the flow of chi is consid-ered to produce diseases or poor health.This has been known for centuries inChina and constitutes a fundamental tenet

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of their practice of medicine (henceacupuncture).

Imagine your body as a river system.Blood and chi are like the water and themeridians are the channels that they flowthrough. All the meridians are connectedto each other.Stagnation, blockages or imbalances andevelop in the meridians, affecting thebody functions and leading to poor healthand disorders.

Acupressure serves to aid in restoringhealth and maintaining free flow of chi,blood and other body fluids. Stimulationof acu-points is believed to be effective incorrecting abnormalities of the flow of chiby breaking up blockages within themeridians.

Acupressure is very safe, noninva-sive, gentle and soothing. Pets often fallasleep during sessions.

Although acupressure is not a substi-tute for veterinary medical care, it can bea beneficial complement to medical care---and one which your pets enjoy tremen-dously. It is yet another method in ourgrowing list of treatments to ensure ourpets’ well-being and comfort.

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The U.S. Postal Service con-tinues a 50-year tradition withits latest social awarenessstamp — Animal Rescue:Adopt a Shelter Pet. The 44-cent stamps, is currently onsale nationwide, features pho-tographs of five cats and fivedogs from animal shelters andrescue groups.“As a pet owner myself, I find this cam-

paign enormously gratifying. Because ofthese stamps and the Stamps to the Rescuecampaign, more people will learn aboutthe plight of shelter animals,” said JosephCorbett, Postal Service Chief Financial Offi-cer. “More people, we believe, will adoptshelter animals, fewer people will abandontheir pets, more people will spay or neutertheir animals, and fewer animals will suf-fer.”The animals featured on the Animal Res-

cue: Adopt a Shelter Pet commemorativestamps are based on photographs of cats

and dogs from shel-ters and rescuegroups — sevenfrom an animal shel-ter in New Milford,CT — taken by vet-eran stamp photog-rapher SallyAndersen-Bruce. Allwere adopted into

loving families.The stamps were introduced to the pub-

lic on The Ellen DeGeneres Show lastmonth. The Postal Service has been work-ing with DeGeneres and HALO, a holisticpet care company she co-owns, to promotethe stamps and the Stamps to the Rescuecampaign. Created by the Postal Service toprovide additional information about thestamps and pet adoption, the campaign in-cludes posters featuring DeGeneres in postoffices nationwide as well as an Internetpresence at www.stampstotherescue.com.“If there was just a modest uptick in the

percentage of people acquiring their ani-mals from shelters, we would eliminate theeuthanasia of healthy pets in this nation,”said Wayne Pacelle, president, Humane So-ciety of the United States. “We hope thisnew Postal Service awareness campaignwill place a stamp of approval on shelterdogs and cats and help us lick the problemof pet overpopulation.”The Postal Service has been working with

the American Humane Association, HALO,Purely for Pets, the Humane Society of theUS, and Petfinder.com to promote the Ani-mal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet stamps, theStamps to the Rescue campaign and shelterpet adoption as widely as possible.“These stamps literally will be sending

the adoption message into homes andworkplaces all over the country,” said BetsySaul, Petfinder.com co-founder. “They havethe capacity to really make a difference.”

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“I DIDN’T KNOW ANIMALS HAVECANCER” How often have I heard thiscomment from a pet owner, who appearsfrightened, dazed, and confused when in-formed that his or her loving animal has acondition called Neoplasia or tumor, anabnormal growth of cells or tissue in theanimal’s body.Questions start “pouring” from

the owner immediately amid tears:Why? How did it happen? Whatcaused this condition? How muchtime do I have left with my pet? Isthe “cancer” contagious to theother animals?Because Neoplasia is a less

known disease in animals, allowme as an experienced and licensedVeterinarian to provide as much in-formation as I can to help you, as apet owner, to understand, and thento accept emotionally, this condi-tion in your pet.Neoplasia is actually very com-

mon in pet animals; and the inci-dence increases with age. Almosthalf of the deaths of pets over 10years of age are due to cancer. Ithas been documented that dogsand human beings can have cancer at“roughly” the same rate, while cats receivefewer “cancers.”

Neoplasia is categorized as being eithermalignant or benign. “Benign” Neoplasiado not grow aggressively, do not invade thesurrounding body tissues and do notspread throughout the body; whereas,“malignant” Neoplasia are rapidly growingtissue that invade and “spread” to otherparts of the body. The actual swelling of aNeoplasia is defined as a “tumor or mass;”while “cancer” is used to define a “malig-nant” Neoplasia.Neoplasia is a suspected medical prob-

lem based on a physical exam and med-ical history. Many family members informus that they feel or see a “lump” on theirpet. To confirm the diagnosis of the“growth,” the Veterinarian, based on the

physical exam, may recommend addi-tional tests such as radiographs, blood test,and ultrasound. In addition to theses tests,a biopsy is necessary to confirm the diag-nosis and this will categorize the Neopla-sia as being either malignant or benign. Abiopsy is a procedure of taking a samplefrom the Neoplasia for examination under

the microscope.Neoplasia can be found anywhere on

our pet’s body. The most common types ofNeoplasia are found in the skin, mammaryglands, testicles, oral cavity, abdomen,lymph nodes and bones. It is important toreport conditions/”growths” promptly sothat your Veterinarian can determine thecause and treatment in order to provide thebest possible care to your pet. The type ofNeoplasia identified will determine thetreatment plan by your Veterinarian. EachNeoplasia requires individual care and caninclude a combination of treatments suchas chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, im-munotherapy or cryosurgery. Today, thereare many Veterinarians who incorporate"Complimentary Medicine" (i.e. TraditionalChinese Veterinary Medicine, Massage,herbs) to help improve the chances of

overcoming this disease as well as im-proving our pets quality of life.Once your Veterinarian has given you

the diagnosis of your pet’s Neoplasia, heor she will discuss the recommended treat-ment and any potential risks and side ef-fects associated with each treatment. Toimprove your pet’s chances for improving

his or her quality of life during thetreatment, your Veterinarian mayrecommend changes to the diet andpain management.

Some types of Neoplasia can becured; however, other types mayonly be managed to decrease malig-nancy and provide comfort to yourpet’s life. The success of the treat-ment can be determined by early de-tection and the type of Neoplasiaidentified. The following are themost common signs of cancer insmall animals: abnormal swellings,sores that do not heal, weight loss,loss of appetite, bleeding from anybody opening, difficulty eating, de-creased exercise, persistent lamenessor difficulty in breathing, urinationor defecation.

We are learning more aboutNeoplasia through research and experi-ence. Animals today have a better chanceof being successfully treated for Neoplasiaand cancer than they did before. The morewe learn about this condition, the moreour pets’ lives can improve. New diagnos-tic methods can also help detect Neoplasiaat an earlier stage and improve your pet’schances. New treatment methods arebeing developed to provide better successrates with less risk of side effects.I cannot emphasize, however, that dur-

ing this illness, the petʻs owner must con-tinue the human-animal bond that ismutually beneficial to both the owner aswell as the pet animal. This dynamic rela-tionship will be influenced by behaviorsand interactions, which are essential to thehealth and well being of people and ani-mals.

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ways offer free admission to the event, sowe accepted donations and invited morevendors to offset the cost of the exhibitionhall rental, booth setup fees, insurance andsupplies needed for the event. We werestill a one-day event until we partneredwith the Hawaiian Kennel Club, mergingtheir popular AKC Puppy Match with ourshow.

Q: Who are your volunteers?A: We’re luck to have so many people wholove animals and are willing to donatetheir time to help the event. Our volunteersare a mix of my staff, Hawaii VeterinaryMedical Association members, family,friends, girl scouts and seniors. They gra-ciously work at the Pet Expo as greeters,show marshals, security and keiki crafters.Each year, Animal ClinicWaimalu also do-nates 2000 poop bags, each with a foldedpaper towel inside, for the event.

Q: Tell us about the Ask-a-Vet booth.A: The Ask-a-Vet is staffed by volunteer vet-erinarians, veterinary technicians and staff,and the public is invited to stop by withquestions about their pet. Flea problems?Itchy pets? Pain problems? Dental ques-tions? Surgical procedure inquiries? We’rethere to help.

Q: What are some of the trends that you’venoticed at Pet Expo?A: Right now pet boutiques are very popu-lar and they are brining in specialty itemsto Pet Expo that most pet owners haven’tseen before. Although we are in a reces-sion, we haven’t seen a drop in what peo-ple will pay for their pets – they are part ofthe family. People also just come to showoff their dog at the event.

Q: What is the relationship between theHawaii Pet Expo and the Hawaii FoodBank?A: The Hawaii Pet Expo has always sup-ported the efforts of the Hawaii Food Bankand we started accepting non-perishablefood and monetary donation at the eventeight years ago. Last year we collected over2000 lbs. of food and about $1000 for theHawaii Food Bank. We ask that you stopby our donation booth at the event, anddrop of a non-perishable food or monetarydonation to help out this worthy cause.

Q: Who should attend the Hawaii PetExpo?A: Everyone! Current pet owners can findgreat advice and products. Make sure yourpet is well socialized and on a leash or ina carrier at all times. Do not bring dogs inheat. People looking for a pet can experi-ence different breeds and their tempera-ments at the event.Q: Finally, what is something that noteveryone knows about you?A: I enjoy Ikebana, the Japanese art of

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Have you ever wondered what hap-pened to the 432 animals in Waianae thatwere taken away from a couple in July2009? They were all, fortunately, rescuedby the Oahu Society for the Prevention ofCruelty to Animals (OSPCA). Here is onedog’s account of how fate led him towhere he is now.

The OSPCA established itself as a501c3 non-profit corporation in April of2009. Three months later, the OSPCAreceived a call requesting to take in 432animals from a single propertyovernight. This alone was no small feat.Within 24 hours, the OSPCA built 70cages in a 20,000 sq. ft. warehouse thatwas donated to the organization.

One of the 432 animals rescuedwas a male terrier-mix dog, which wasgiven the name, “Keoni”.

A month after Keoni was receivedat the OSPCA, along came volunteerLinda Vannatta, who showed up at theOSPCA to volunteer her time. JenniferKishimori, co-founder of OSPCA, toldLinda that there was a dog, Keoni,housed in the “back room” because he wasable to climb out of his 6-feet tall kennelwhich wasn’t capable of containing him.

Linda found Keoni in the back room,and Keoni, being a shy, fearful dog at thetime, would not let Linda touch him, as hewould run away whenever she tried to getnear him.

During Linda’s following visit to the

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ately that he was really happy. This was thestart of a beautiful friendship--one that ledto Linda becoming known at the OSPCAas, “Keoni’s Mom.”

During her visits as a volunteer at theOSPCA, Linda always tended to Keoni first,before any other animals. If Linda didn’thave any other dogs of her own at the time,she wouldn’t have given a second thought

at adopting Keoni. However, she had twodogs at home that were also rescue dogs, a17-year old blind female, and another dogthat looked just like Keoni. Linda was con-cerned whether or not Keoni and her twodogs would get along, so she decided to

foster Keoni.Linda’s two dogs immediately took toKeoni. It must’ve been a wonderfulmoment to have witnessed, knowingthat all three dogs were rescued fromunfavorable conditions and yet were sorespectful and appreciative of eachother.

Keoni is now close to completing a six-week Adult Dog Socialization Class,with Ho’olaka Canine Specialists inKailua, which he thoroughly enjoys.When taken to a dog park, he boltsaway from Linda and plays with hisother canine friends. At home, heloves to sleep on a bed with Linda, ap-preciating the warmth and softness ofits cushion, a luxury he was not awareof earlier in his life.There’s something to be said, of dogs

that somehow instinctively know theywere given another chance for a better life.The OSPCA offers us all the opportunity toconnect with these beautiful spirits, whoby no fault of their own, are waiting andhoping for a loving family to adopt them.View adoptable animals and learn more atwww.oahuspca.org.

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Finding housing in Hawaii can be chal-lenging. Finding housing when you have apet can be even more so. When your pet isa service animal and essential for your day-to-day living, it is important to know yourrights when and if your landlord or prop-erty manager pulls the “no pets” card.

Under the federal Fair Housing Act it isunlawful to discriminate against any personin the provision of services or facilities as-sociated with the person’s dwelling due totheir handicap. Discrimination under theAct includes a refusal to make “reasonableaccommodations” in the rules, policies,practices or services, when such accom-modations may be necessary to afford ahandicapped person an equal opportunityto use and enjoy their dwelling.

As a renter or property owner with aservice animal, it is important to under-stand, that the law does not extend a pref-erence to handicapped residents, butmerely an equal opportunity to use andenjoy a dwelling. The first thing the ownerof a service animal should do, if confrontedwith a “no pets’ rule, such as those in-cluded in a housing association’s houserules or by-laws is to request a “reasonableaccommodation” for their service animalunder the Fair Housing Act. This requestshould be made in writing.

In order to properly request a “reason-able accommodation,” a resident must es-tablish four things: 1) that they arehandicapped or disabled; 2) that the land-lord or property owner is provided with no-tice of their particular handicap ordisability; 3) that an accommodation forthe service animal is necessary to afford theresident with an equal opportunity to useand enjoy the dwelling; and, 4) that the ac-commodation is reasonable under the spe-cific circumstances of the case.

Discrimination under the Act does notoccur until a reasonable accommodationhas been properly requested and denied.It is not until after a reasonable accommo-dation has been denied that the owner of aservice animal can file a legal claim against

their property manager for the right to keeptheir animal.

This all sounds well and good, but howdoes one know if they or their pet fall underthe Act, and whether they are entitled to re-quest a reasonable accommodation in thefirst place?

Under the Fair Housing Act, the term“handicap” is defined as “a physical ormental impairment which substantially lim-its one or more of a person’s major life ac-tivities.” The individual must either have arecord of having such an impairment (asdocumented in their medical recordsand/or history) or be perceived as havingsuch an impairment. Accompanying regu-lations interpret the term “physical or men-tal impairment” rather broadly to includeany mental or psychological disorder, such

as emotional illnesses, including depressionand anxiety.

The Act does not define “service animal,”but it has been understood for purposes ofthe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)to include any guide dog, or other animalindividually trained to do work or performtasks for the benefit of an individual with adisability. The ADA defines disability thesame way the Fair Housing Act defines“handicap”.

In interpreting the term “service animal,”courts recognize that most animals are notequipped to do work or perform tasks forthe benefit of an individual with a disability.They typically require something more—evidence of individual training—that setsthe service animal apart from an ordinarypet.

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This is not necessarily a taxing require-ment, as there are no federally mandatedanimal training standards, but the owner ofa service animal must be able to establishthat their animal has had special training orpossesses unique characteristics that some-how assist them with their particular dis-ability. Under Hawaii law, the owner of aservice animal must be able to show thattheir animal is specially trained to amelio-rate the unique problems or symptoms as-sociated with their disability. Merely statingthat the animal “helps” someone or “is ben-eficial” is not enough under the law.Hawaii law makes it clear that the owner ofa service animal must be able to distinguishtheir animal from a pet or companion ani-mal.

The owner of a service animal must beable to show that the animal at issue ismedically necessary to afford them with anequal opportunity to use and enjoy theirdwelling. A landlord or property manageris not obligated to do everything humanlypossible to accommodate a disabled per-son. He must only do what is reasonableand necessary. Those seeking a reasonableaccommodation should also be aware thatby doing so they often give up some of theirrights to privacy regarding their medical in-formation.In many circumstances, waiving a no-petrule to allow a disabled resident the assis-tance of a service animal would be a rea-sonable accommodation under the FairHousing Act. Achieving this outcome,however, may require that both the dis-abled resident and the property mangermaintain some flexibility. For instance, re-questing an accommodation for more thanone service animal may not be reasonable.Or, the particular type of animal requestedmay not be reasonable under the uniquecircumstances of the case. This could occurfor example if a smaller, possibly frail per-son seeks an accommodation for a large,powerful breed of dog, which they are un-able to effectively control.In summary, individuals seeking a waiver ofa no pets rule to accommodate a serviceanimal should do the following to improvetheir chances of success:

1. Notify their landlord or propertyowner of their disability and their need to

have a service animal (remember, it mustbe necessary).

2. Provide the landlord or property man-ager with a letter from a physician thatstates the nature of the individual’s disabil-ity and how a service animal will alleviatethe effects of their disability.

3. Make a request, in writing, for a “rea-sonable accommodation” under the federalFair Housing Act.

4. Make sure the animal is specially

trained to assist the disabled person withthe specific effects of their disability. Beable to provide written proof of training.

5. Remain courteous and flexible. Re-member, a property manager is only re-quired to do what is reasonable andnecessary. An individual has no right tobring a claim until after a property managerdenies a request for a reasonable accom-modation.


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On a beautiful, sunny Saturday morn-ing, 10 volunteers eagerly walk up and downresidential roads in Ewa Beach, knocking ondoors, passing out fliers, handing out bagsfilled with dog toys, offering free micro-chipidentification, flea and tick medicine and do-nating dog food.

Surprisingly to many of the weary, sus-picious residents the volunteers are not ask-ing for money or selling a product. Instead,they are on a mission to save Hawaii’s petsfrom being surrendered to Oahu shelters.

Hawaii’s animal rescue agencies play avital role in the community by accepting an-imals from owners who can no longer carefor them. Each year, these organizations mustalso tend to the thousands of discarded, lostand stray pets, roaming the streets in desper-ate need of medical care and food.

However, one Oahu resident saw alarge gap in the services provided by localanimal rescue organizations.

“It was really clear that here in Hawaiithere was this missing piece and that is help-ing people take care of the animals that theyalready have,” said Poi Dogs and PopokiPresident Alicia Maluafiti.

Last November, Maluafiti and about adozen others joined together to form PoiDogs andPopoki, an ani-mal care organi-zation thatworks tocounter theroots of petoverpopulation and euthanasia at Hawaii’sanimal shelters. Poi is the Hawaiian term fora mixed-breed dog and Popoki stands for cat.

The group is building (literally) ways foranimal owners to keep their pets, improvingthe quality of life of the pet as well as theohana. That might mean constructing an en-closed area in an owner’s yard. Or, offeringfree tick and flea preventative medications aswell as micro-chipping Oahu’s animals inneed.

“For most people, they love their ani-mals and want to do better. They either don’t

know how or lack the resources to do better.We want to help people become better petowners so that more animals stay with theirfamilies and fewer animals are removed,”

said Maluafiti.The mission of Poi Dogs and Popoki is

to help owners provide care for their pets.Animals need a safe and contained living en-vironment, a nutritious diet and access toveterinarian care.

However, there are thousands ofHawaii’s pets that go everyday without thesebasic needs and this is where Poi Dogs andPopoki wants to help.

Using fences, kennels and catteries, Poi

Dogs and Popoki are building these enclosedareas to keep the pets safe and the commu-nities safer. According to the national or-ganization Dogs Deserve Better, a chaineddog is three times more likely to bite than anunchained dog.

Besides building enclosed areas forowner’s pets, the non-profit organization hasseveral other community outreach projects.One such project is Poi and Popoki’s can-vassing efforts, where each month Maluafitiand her team go door-to-door in Hawaii’sunder-served neighborhoods and hand out

pet food, toys and perform ear cleanings andnail clippings, among other services.

“We pick communities to canvass thatwe feel are at greater risk and in most needof the types of services we provide. This way,we can use our limited resources strategi-cally to make the greatest impact on the livesof pets and their people,” Maluafiti ex-plained.

There is also a nomination process viathe website to elect a pet owner who mayneed a little help with their animals. Insteadof complaining about the neighbor with theout-of-control dog, the nomination projectsallow residents to come together and workwith the pet owner on ways to build afford-able shelter, or fencing for a chained animal.Poi Dogs and Popoki also works with localcommunity associations and regional legis-lators to identify future nominations.

Char Naone, a resident of Nanakuli,had three 9-by-17 foot kennels built for herthree mixed-breed dogs. Prior to construct-ing this enclosure, Naone relied on smallwire crates to keep her animals safe, makingit difficult for her animals to move freely.With six feet high fencing, she is less worriedabout her dog’s safety and says she is confi-dent she has improved their quality of life.

“My dogs nowhave space to run. Ican attend my col-lege classes with-out having to worryabout them. It hasmade my life so

much easier and I can tell my dogs are sohappy. They also brought me food four dif-ferent times and sterilized my dogs. I am sograteful to Poi Dogs and Popoki,” saidNaone.

Education and resources like what wasgiven to Naone demonstrate compassion fornot only the animal that needs the care andservices, but is a way for the owner to learnhow they can better care for their animals.

The group hopes their efforts will leadto less animals winding up in Oahu’s shel-ters where most pets, according to local and

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Poi Dogs and PopokiOpens Doors for Pets and People

Volunteers unload supplies & prepare to canvass Ewa Beach.President Alicia Maluafiti & volunteer vet tech insert a microchip ID.

Stacie Welsch & Jackie Gravener trim the nails of a dog.

Volunteer Lizzie Ley leaves a pet goodie bag for a pet owner.

national statistics, will eventually be euth-anized. According to the organization’swebsite, more than 70 percent of all ad-mitted animals to Hawaii’s shelters are putdown.

And Maluafiti knows this reality first-hand, having worked at the Hawaiian Hu-mane Society and as one of the originalfounders of the Oahu SPCA. Working inanimal rescue for so many years gave herthe understanding that people needed analternative to just giving up their animalswhen they no longer could care for them.However, Maluafiti is quick to point outthat the owners must be willing to work atkeeping the animals as well.

“We don’t help someone unless theyare ready to help themselves and steriliza-tion is a big part of that so we provide thatto owners we help. They have to embracethe process, so we can help people helptheir pets,” she emphasized.

Poi Dogs and Popoki needs supportfrom Hawaii’s ohana to make their out-reach efforts a success. Volunteers canhelp with the monthly canvases, assistwith building shelters, or donate supplies.What is also needed are more vet techni-cians to install microchips on the can-vasses.

“Poi Dogs and Popoki has openedmy eyes to a need that was previouslyneglected. Most pet owners can find re-sources to drop off their animals, but notmany resources help keep the animal andfamily together through education, food,micro-chipping, sterilization, fencing andcatteries,” said Stacie Welsh, a vet techni-cian and volunteer.

Additionally, any donation to expandtheir outreach efforts is deeply appreci-ated. On May 8-9, Poi Dogs and Popokiwill have a booth at the 2010 Pet Expo atthe Neil S. Blaisdell Center ExhibitionHall.At the expo, the team of volunteers will beon-hand, and can explain how you canmake a difference in the lives of countlesspet owners and their animals.

“It is such a rewarding experience –to see the surprise or joy on their faceswhen we offer help; it makes it all worth-while,” said Welsh.

For additional information, visitpoidogsandpopoki.org or find them underPoi Dogs and Popoki on Facebook.


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2. Use doggieboots. You can findthese at your localpet supply store. Ifyou can't walk yourdog during the earlyand later hours ofthe day, this is agood way of protect-ing him. Heat risesfrom the ground, es-pecially on surfaceslike cement and as-phalt, and dogs ab-sorb and releaseheat through theirfeet. Just like bootsprevent the dog fromabsorbing the cold in the winter, they alsoisolate heat.

3. Watch for signs of dehydration. Dogscan't sweat. They cool off by panting, so anoverheated dog will drool excessively. It willbecome lethargic, its eyes will be bloodshot,and it may appear a little pale. If you lift itsskin, it will take longer than usual for the skinto fall back into place.

4. Keep your dog hydrated! Different dogshave different needs when battling the heat.Keep in mind that darker coats absorb moreheat than lighter coats. Also, overweight dogsare at higher risk for dehydration. Carry a bot-tle of water when going on a walk with yourdog. Better yet have your dog carry it for youin a backpack or a vest! The water in the bot-tles will keep the dog cooler and also give thedog a sense of purpose.

5. Find innovative ways to cool your dog.Don't have air conditioning? No problem!Find a spot in the shade and set up a kiddiepool. Lay down a wet towel for your dog to

lie on. Or simply set up a fan in front of a panof ice. At the Dog Psychology Center, wehave sprinklers that spray the dogs with a gen-tle mist of water.

6. Dogs cool from the bottom up. Makesure to spray the paws and stomach, not just

the top of the dog, whenspraying it with water. Awet towel does more goodon the bottom of your dogthan when laid on the topof its coat.7. Let your dog dig! Yourdog may resort to findinghis own way to avoid theheat. Dog in nature digtheir dens not out of frus-tration but to find food,hide, give birth--or keepcool! If it's possible, locatea shady area where it'sokay for your dog to dig.

8. Let your dog check theweather. Dogs don't have

the Weather Channel, so they don't knowwhy they are being denied a long walk for theday. Allow your dog to step outside and feelfor itself that it is too hot, too wet, or too coldto go on a long walk. Instinctually, the dogwill understand that it has to shorten its walk,or simply come back inside where it's safe.

9. Never leave your dog in a parked car.The car retains more heat than an open area,even if it is in the shade. Plus, a dog may getoverexcited in the car due to passersby orpanic from claustrophobia, making dehydra-tion more likely. On longer trips, make sureyou have water for the dog and keep the ACrunning.

10. Use hot weather as an excuse to swimmore often! The best activity you can do insummertime or hot weather is swimming. In-stead of walking the dog, take the dog on aswim! If you hold on and allow your dog totake you around the pool, it becomes a pow-erful bonding experience for the two of you,similar to the walk.

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