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PetGazette

Asheville Area

June-July 2013

Volume 2 - Issue 3

1st

Anniversary! Free. Fetch.

Unusuals

9 Miniature Horse 10 Dogs in Weddings

Fun Events

4 Moms, Dads & Dogs 4 Dogapalooza 4 Putts for Mutts 13 Critter Camp

Health Issues

5 Itch Causes & Cures 6 Cat Obesity 7 Snakebitten? 8 Treating Pet Pain 11 Calming Dogs 12 Spay Neuter 13 Canine Massage

About Birds Pet People Remembrance Events Calendar Resource Guide

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Regularly Scheduled Events

Every Wed., Sat., Sun. ?10am. BW. The Outward Hounds Hiking Club meets at the shelter to take dogs to great hiking spots. Great 1? hour enrichment activity. Contact volunteer@ for details. Every Wed., - 7pm. AHS. Puppy Class. Six week course for puppies 9-16 weeks. Fee, registration, Puppy WIN class required. Every Wed., Sat. ? BW. PetSmart Adoption Events with many cats and kittens, some dogs and puppies. Times vary. Call. Every Sat. ? 12 noon. PAPC Puppy Playdates at its dog park. All vaccinated puppies under I year old welcome to socialize. Every Sat. ? 2pm. PAPC All Dogs Playdates - dog park.

Every Sun. ? 12 noon. PAPC Small breed playdates at its dog park. Small breed dogs under 30 lbs welcome to frolic with others. Every Sun. ? 2pm. PAPC Bullie Breed Play Party. All healthy and friendly bullies welcome to gambol with their own kind. Every Sun. ? 10am-2pm. AHS Hiking Hounds. Volunteers take shelter dogs for hikes. Applications, reservations ahshikinghounds@ Every First Sat. ? 11am-2pm. WNCBR Adoption Day at Pet Supplies Plus, Hendersonville Rd., South Asheville. Every Third Sat. ? 11am-3pm. WNCBR Adoption Day at PetSmart

JUNE

Sat.-Sun., 6/8 & 6/9. Asheville Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show at WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher. Free admission, parking $5. Great chance to see and meet dogs, breeders, vendors of canine gear and foods. Details at . Sat. 6/8 ? Noon-2:30pm. Moms&Dads&Dogs Festival at BMW of Asheville, 649 Airport Road, Fletcher, NC. All two and four legged friends welcome. Food by Acropolis Pizza and the Gypsy Queen. Music by the Tarnished Rose band. $5 plus a bag of dog food per two legged guest. All proceeds to the newly partnered Asheville Humane Society/Animal Compassion Network. 828 681-9902. Sat. 6/8 ? 7- ?pm. BW Dogapalooza at the Grey Eagle. Music by The Archrivals, Rory Kelly and Alarm Clock Conspiracy. Tickets online at the Grey Eagle, and at Harvest Records and Orbit DVD in West Asheville. Mon. 6/17 ? Fri. 6/21. 8am?4:30pm. Opening session of BW Critter Camp. For children entering Grades 3 and 4. Fri. 6/21 ? 9am-5pm. 15th Annual Take Your Dog to Work Day. (TYDTWD) Hear song, enter photo contest at . Then TYDTW. Fri. 6/21 ? 12:30?6pm. 3rd Annual Putts for Mutts at Broadmoor Golf Links in Fletcher to benefit ACN/AHS. $90 fee includes greens fee, cart, lunch, beverages, prizes, contests, more. Details or registration at 828 274-3647. Sat. 6/22 ? 1- 2:30pm. Heart 2 Heart Canine Massage Workshop at Patton Avenue Pet Company. 1- 1:45pm ? How to Massage Your Dog. 1:45-2:30pm ? Finding and Releasing Muscle Tension. Mon. 6/24 ? Fri. 6/28. 8am?4:30pm. Session 2 of BW Critter Camp. For children entering Grades 5 and 6.

Wed. 6/26 ? Brother Wolf Adoption Center Closed Sat. 6/29 ? 9am-5pm. Adoption Day at WNC Pet Spa, 415 New Leicester Highway, Asheville. Food, fun, Fox Run rabies shots. 828 782-7096 Sat. 6/29 ? Noon-3pm. AHS Adoption Event at Ace Hardware Weaverville, 61 Weaver Blvd., Weaverville. Meet, perhaps adopt, adoptable pets.

JULY

Fri. 7/5 ? Sun. 7/7. Stars, Stripes & Stangs National Mustang Car Show hosted by Blue Ridge Mustang Club at Crowne Plaza Resort. Beneficiaries include ACN. Mon. 7/8 ? Fri. 7/12. 8am-4:30pm. Session 3 of BW Critter Camp. For children entering Grade 7 or above. Sat. 7/13 ? 1pm. Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards Adoption Event. 588 Chestnut Gap Road, Hendersonville. Enjoy mountain made wine while meeting adoptable pets from ACN. Mon. 7/22 ? Fri. 7/26. 8am-4:30pm. Session 4 of BW Critter Camp. For children entering Grades 3 and 4. Fri. 7/26 ? Sun. 7/28. AM-PM. Doggie Jail and Information Booth at Bele Chere. ACN volunteers will kennel and walk dogs for festival goers for a donation, and provide information about ACN. Jail will be by City Building next to Pack's Tavern. Volunteers are needed. Mon. 7/29 ? Fri. 8/2. 8am-4:30pm. Session 5 of BW Critter Camp. For children entering Grades 5 and 6.

August

Mon. 8/5 ? Fri. 8/9. 8am-4:30pm. Session 6 of BW Critter Camp. For children entering Grade 7 or above.

Legend: ACN=Animal Compassion Network AHS = Asheville Humane Society AKC=Asheville Kennel Club BW=Brother Wolf PAPC=Patton Avenue Pet Company WNCBR=WNC

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Table of Contents

Unusuals

9 Miniature Horse 10 Dogs in Wedding

Fun Events

4 Moms, Dads & Dogs 4 Dogapalooza 4 Putts for Mutts 13 Critter Camp

Health Issues

5 Itch Causes & Cures 6 Cat Obesity 7 Snakebitten? 8 Treating Pet Pain 11 Calming Dogs 12 Spay Neuter 13 Canine Massage

And Furthermore

7 Roaming Parrot 8 Pet People 15 Remembering Hannah 16 Pet Show Report 16 Littermate Reunion 16 Hand Stripping

PetGazette

Pet Resource Guide

Key: (N) North Asheville to Weaverville, (E) East Asheville to Black Mountain, (W) West Asheville to Candler, (S) South Asheville to Fletcher, (MA) Metro Area, (M) Mobile Service. Please refer to ads in this issue for details and contact information.

Aquarium Fish & Supplies

Blue Ridge Reef & Pet (E) pg. 6 Mountain to Sea Aquariums (MA) pg. 8

Daycare

Dog House Doggie Daycare (N) pg. 8

Food

Pet Loss

4 Paws Farewell Hospice and Home Euthanasia (M) pg. 15 Best Friends Pet Cemetery and Crematorium (W) pg. 12

Photographers

Flying Dogs Photography pg. 14

K9Kraving Dog Food pg. 5

Real Estate

Fun

Asheville Kennel Club Show (S) pg. 9 Asheville Kennel Club pg. 10 Yappy Hour (S) pg. 11 Dogapalooza pg. 10

Groomers

Animal House (N) pg. 15 Arden TLC Groomers (S) pg.13 Buckeye Kennels (E) pg. 6 Calling All Cats (M) pg. 7 Canine Shear Heaven (MA) pg. 10 Elena The Groomer (S) pg. 14 Groom With a View (E) pg. 6 Haw Creek Pet Care (E) pg. 12 K-9 Klips (N) pg. 12 Shampoodles (S) pg. 11 WNC Pet Spa (W) pg. 8

KW Real Estate (MA) pg. 6 Ken Blank, Realtor

Stores (Food, Nutrition, Supplies)

Blue Ridge Reef & Pet (E) pg. 6 Mountain to Sea Aquariums (MA) pg. 8 Patton Avenue Pet Company (W) pg. 12 The TailGait Market (W) pg. 11 Treasured Pets (W) pg. 12 Weaverville Pet Pantry (N) pg. 4 Woof in the Woods (S) pg. 4

Trainers

Asheville Dog Rehabilitation (S/M) pg. 13 Woof in the Woods (S) pg. 4

Health & Wellness

Veterinarians

Canine & Equine Chiropractic Care (MA) 4 Paws Farewell (M) pg. 15

pg. 15

All Pets Animal Hospital (N) pg. 2

Animal Acupuncture & Pain Relief Clinic (N) And Rehabilitation Center

pg. 13

Biltmore Veterinary Clinic (S) pg. 5

Heart 2 Heart Canine Massage (M) pg. 13 Cedar Ridge Animal Hospital (E) pg. 6

Kennels

and Equine Services Charlotte Street Animal Hospital (N) pg. 8

Buckeye Kennels (E) pg. 6

Pet Vet on Patton (W) pg. 7

Haw Creek Pet Care (E) pg. 12

R.E.A.C.H. Animal Emergency Hospital

(W) pg. 8

Petsitters

Vetcetera Animal Hospital (S) pg. 11

Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery

The Asheville Area Professional

(S) pg. 10

Pet Sitters Association (M) pg. 10

Lucky Day Pet Svcs (M) pg. 11

ZZag Petsitting / Taxi (M) pg. 14

Letter from the Publisher

Dear Asheville Petlovers:

Miniature Horse Show (see Calendar for

dates for these events). We'll be giving

The Pet Expo in Charlotte, which away Goody Bags with gifts from our

we visited, brought to mind a topic we advertisers so come on out!

think is directly related to PetGazette It's PetGazette's birthday! Our first

and Asheville: entrepreneurship. Here issue was June/July 2012 so we thank

in Asheville there are always new pet the contributors and all the advertisers

businesses opening or new owners buying who have made it possible for you to read

established businesses. At the Expo, there PetGazette for free. Do you want to give

were many new pet businesses of all kinds PG a birthday present? Here's how: Go

?food, t-shirts, inventions- started by to one of our advertisers, buy something,

people like you and me. See the last page and donate it to one of the local rescue

for some neat stuff, including our meeting organizations. Spring and early summer

with Shorty Rossi, pit bull advocate and is a time when rescue populations go up

star of the reality TV show Pit Boss.

so food supplies go down, and the need

Is it possible that Shorty and Hercules is great. See the Resource Guide for

will come to Asheville? Well... maybe. where to buy your gift to support local

He has asked PetGazette to keep in entrepreneurs.

touch about ideas to help shelters adopt The next issue of PetGazette will be

out more pitties, so we in turn want to out in mid-July. Read it online if you're

open it up to you, the community. Let us on vacation!

know your ideas ? 828-633-1348 or come Warm regards,

Carol and Jim meet with us at the following events:

Beemer's Moms&Dads&Dogs, Yappy

Hours, Asheville Kennel Club Dog Show,

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Moms and Dads and Dogs Festival Mark your calendar for Saturday, June

8, noon to 2:30pm at BMW of Asheville on Fletcher Road. Then go. All proceeds will benefit the newly merged Animal Compassion Network (CAN) and Asheville Humane Society (AHS).

There will be live music by the Tarnished Rose Band, lots of good food provided by Acropolis Pizza, Gypsy Queen Cuisine and Norman's Ice Cream, and many vendors of all things dog ? including your friendly local publishers of PetGazette. Plus, expert dog trainer Steve Canady of Woof in the Woods will be there to pass on training tips for your dog.

The BMW Car Club will be there to show off some classic Beemers. And, of course, you'll have the chance to check out all of the latest BMWs, especially the X1, X3 and X5 that can be just the thing for transporting spouses, kids and dogs, not necessarily in that order. (Note: It has been suggested that the folk at BMW will give a free tennis ball with the purchase of a new BMW, but that had not been confirmed by PetGazette press time.)

All that is asked to participate in the 3rd Annual Moms and Dads and Dogs Festival is a donation of $5 and a bag of dog food per person ? all of which will benefit ACN/AHS. So don't miss it.

Need more details? Call the ever ebullient Joey Beckham at 828 681-9902, or 828 6468677. If she doesn't have the answer to your question, there probably isn't one.

Dogapalooza Benefit Concert at the Grey Eagle

This bash to benefit Brother Wolf Canine Rescue will be a blast. The Archrivals, Rory Kelly and Alarm Clock Conspiracy will all add their musical talents to the evening.

Tickets are just $8, available online at The Grey Eagle (. com/GreyEagleTavernandMusicHall/ calendar.aspx). Tickets are also available at Harvest Records and Orbit DVD in West Asheville.

The Grey Eagle doors will open at 7pm for this concert, and all ages are welcome to come and have fun. The Grey Eagle is at 185 Clingman Avenue in Asheville's River Arts District, about halfway between downtown Asheville and West Asheville.

Think about it. Just $8 for a night of great live sounds, a benefit for canine friends, and a very conveniently located and well-known musical venue. It doesn't get much better.

Putt for Mutts Charity Golf ? Friday, June 21

If you golf, you should go, whether you have a single digit handicap or you're handicapped by your swing. Join other golfing animal lovers for a 1 pm shotgun start at the Broadmoor Golf Links in Fletcher. The event, the 3rd Annual, will use a Captain's Choice format and will benefit the newly merged Animal Compassion Network and Asheville Humane Society.

There will be prizes for the top 30%

of the field, including golf packages and rounds at exclusive courses. (Golfers can increase their winning chances by purchasing mulligans and free throws. They are totally illegal under USGA rules, but totally recommended under ACN/AHS rules. They add to the fun and the benefit total for the animals.)

In addition to team prizes, there will be a hole-in-one contest on one of the par threes, and closest to the pin contests on three others. Every golfer will get a goody bag, and a boxed lunch to eat on the course with complimentary beer, water and soda. One lucky golfer will win a bunch of cash in a 50-50 raffle.

The low fee for all this fun is $85 per golfer registered before June 1st, $90 per golfer after June 1st. Twosomes cost $170 before June 1st, $180 after June 1st. Foursomes can register for $310 before June 1st, $340 after that. The registration fee includes green fees, cart, lunch and beverages. Plus the chance to meet some highly adoptable dogs from AHS.

Prestige Subaru, Broadmoor Golf Links, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, Happy Tails Country Club, and PetGazette are all supporters of the 3rd Annual Putt for Mutts. Join them in making the event the best ever for sponsors, participants and animals alike.

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New Year, New Itch--

Maybe!

by James E. Guenther, DVM, MBA, MHA, CVPM, AVA

Welcome to Spring 2013! The trees are blooming, the grass is growing, and a lot of animals have started to scratch, dig, lick, and self-mutilate, again! What's causing pets to do this? The answer is--it depends!

Itching, the common name for pruritus, is the most common symptom in skin problems. Itching may demonstrate itself by being a sharp discomfort and well localized, or it may be generalized over a larger portion of the skin. (Don't forget the ears are extensions of the skin). The urge to scratch starts with some chemical mediator within the host. Currently there are at least 18 different mediators that can start and/or perpetuate the itching cycle. But the real question is: What is causing one of these mediators to start the cycle?

The causes can range from skin parasites to anxiety. As with any pet medical condition, have it checked by your family veterinarian as soon as it is noticed. Be prepared for the visit with a history of when the symptoms started and when they occur. Does itching occur at a particular time of day? Does it seem to be seasonal? Have you changed food? Or, in short, what change in your pet's life could be the trigger for the itch? Common Triggers for Itching Skin Parasites:

Fleas are a constant and common source of skin irritation and itching for most pets. Have you put your pets on any of the monthly flea killing products? The many products available all do very well, but be sure to have your veterinarian confirm that your choice is the proper size and/or strength for your pet.

Another group of skin parasites are mites (Sarcoptic and Demodex). Sarcoptic is spread from dog to dog via contact, i.e. socializing with an infected animal. Demodex is not contagious and appears to be related to a stressed, immune compromised puppy. Both mites cause an intense itch and can be treated once diagnosed by your veterinarian.

Food Allergies:

Veterinarians are seeing more and more

pets with food allergies. The initial symptoms

of itching and licking appear to start around the

rear end and can also be seen with licking of

the feet. In addition, the coat might appear dull,

lifeless, and possibly dry. If you notice any of

these signs contact your veterinarian for his/her

advice, which may include a diet change.

Pollen:

This is a common trigger. It may be

seasonal and can demonstrate itself by the

pet itching a lot, or

even having runny

eyes, or continuous

licking of his/her feet

(contact allergy).

Once again, if you

notice any of these

signs have your

veterinarian check

your pet out.

The

above

are not the only

causes for an itchy

pet, but they are the most common ones

veterinarians will see. Any time your pet is

scratching, licking an area, or is vomiting or

has diarrhea, contact your veterinarian, as

these may be signs of an allergy. Make a

list of any and all symptoms you notice, as

well as any changes in their environment,

diet changes, or even previous histories of

possible allergy attacks. And be prepared to

aid in the discovery and cure for your pet's

itchy skin.

Dr. Jim Guenther is a 1970 graduate

of The Ohio State University College of

Veterinary Medicine. After serving as an

associate in a Thoroughbred racetrack

practice in Cleveland, Ohio, he set up

an equine/companion animal practice in

Asheville in 1973. In 1999 he helped establish

REACH Hospital. Since then he has done

management consulting for veterinarians

and started Biltmore Veterinary Clinic,

where he now practices. Dr. Guenther and

his wife Mary have a rescue Springer Spaniel

named Libby. Their daughter is completing

her PhD at the University of Texas.

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