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Pet Talk Newsletter :: November 2006Tenaker Pet Care Pet Talk is a monthly digital newsletter that is full of entertaining, interesting, and valuable information from the staff of Tenaker Pet Care Center. One of our many sections is titled "Pet of the Month," where you may even find a picture and biography of your own pet!
We would like to thank all of you for submitting your photos of your dogs for our Halloween contest. We enjoyed all of the photos. Picking a winner from each center was a difficult task. The staff from the Aurora Center chose the Highlands Ranch winner and vise-versa. We would like to congratulate Miss Lucy of the Aurora Center for her elegant, Southern Belle look and Thurza Honeybunny at the Highland Ranch Center for her stylish fire hydrant pose. They are both winners of the $50 gift certificates. Take a look at all the participants on this web page. We think they are all winners. Why Do Cats Purr?
How cats purr has long been a mystery. In a Breton folktale, cats are said to have developed the purr after spinning 10,000 skeins of linen thread to help a princess break an enchantment. It's easy to understand how a cat's purr could be compared to the whir of a spinning wheel. Today, however, the mystery has been solved. The sound a cat makes is caused by vibrating muscles surrounding the larynx. Researchers have also discovered where the purr originates: in the brain. Stimulation of a specific area in the cat's brain causes cats to begin purring. The purr is one of the first sounds newborn kittens make, no doubt as they snuggle up to their mother for suckling and warmth. As they mature, their purr becomes more complex. While young cats tend to purr in monotone, adults are capable of reaching two or three notes and sometimes as many as five. Purring can go on for hours without a break, even while a cat is eating or sleeping. In fact, it has been suggested that the purr is nothing more than a form of snore. Often, purring cats drool as well. The combination of salivation, purring, and paw kneading in an adult cat may indicate a temporary regression to feeding time in kittenhood. From Why Do Cats Do That? by Kim Thornton (BowTie Press) $6.95. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. The chow chow has been immortalized for thousands of years on Chinese pottery, rugs, and statues.
The chow has enjoyed many moments in the limelight. Its likeness has been a model for artists for many millennia. One Chinese Emperor owned 2,500 of these dogs for his massive hunting excursions. A chow was given Queen Victoria in the late nineteenth century and the Prince of Wales during that era owned one for show. In the 1920's, the chow was a popular cohort for America's emerging royalty, Hollywood's leading men and women. The chow is extremely intelligent, has a quiet demeanor, often bonds to one member of the family. The chow can make an excellent watchdog. Their reputation as an aggressive animal can be averted when a chow puppy is given lots of affection from various members of the family and especially from people outside the family circle. Chows are very loyal and make excellent companion dogs. They often require obedience training, otherwise their intelligence and independence will prompt them to try to rule the house. While the linage of many mixed breeds is merely a guess, chow mixes are unmistakable because of their blue-black tongue. The tongue is such an indicative marking that a chow entered into a dog show will be disqualified if it sports a pink tongue.
Marcie Brakel has been in the professional pet grooming industry for over 16 years and has owned two very successful salons in the Littleton area. Marcie has groomed all breeds of dogs. She groomed a dog for Betty White for a nationally televised commercial. She has groomed dogs for national magazines and for Soft Spot shoes. Whether it is a small dog, large dog, puppy, senior or even a cat, she can do it all. Marcie's love for animals shows in her style of grooming. The dogs leave looking wonderful and feeling fabulous! She has a very soft touch so to take the fear out of the grooming process. She takes great pride in pleasing our customers and pampering their pets. Xylitol--Good for You, Bad for Your Pets Thanks to Xylitol people can enjoy sugar free products like candy, gum and baked goods. Xylitol is a sweetener used as a sugar substitute and can also be found in many dental products such as mouthwash and toothpaste. This is good news for you, but it is bad news for your dog if he or she accidentally ingests it. Xylitol can cause serious and even life-threatening problems. Even though it is less likely for a pet to ingest sugar free gum then something else toxic to them, like chocolate, the number of cases are still continuing to increase. Any amount of Xylitol is considered unsafe and if consumption does occur, veterinary treatment should be sought immediately. Signs of consumption include depression, seizures and loss of coordination. These signs often develop very shortly after ingestion. Products containing this ingredient, especially if it is listed as the first ingredient in the product, should be kept far out of reach of dogs and cats. Agility is a wonderful, fun activity that both owners and dogs enjoy. It is a fast paced game where the handler directs their dog through a series of jumps, tunnels, ramps, and weave poles. Agility started in England as a demonstration at a horse event in 1978. It is now the fastest growing dog sport in the world.
Although initially most folks start agility just to have fun with their dogs with no plans to compete, after they get started, some discover they want to participate in actual trials. There are at least 8 different national organizations that sponsor agility trials throughout the US. Each organization emphasizes different aspects of agility and is designed to accommodate those desiring just a weekend of fun as well as the serious competitor. Pure breeds and All-Americans are welcome to participate. More about agility training.
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Do big cats purr? It was once believed that the big cats do not purr, but experts have discovered that wild members of felis genus, which includes bobcats, cougars, and lynxes, can purr like domestic cats. Members of the genus panthera-lions, tigers, leopards, panthers, and jaguars-can purr, but only with outward breaths, unlike domestic cats, who can purr while inhaling and exhaling. The difference may be a matter of throat construction. Visit the www.catchannel.com web site. Jessica Meyers
November Pet of the Month ~ Kasey
Policy change: NEW Policy change for dog boarding, doggie daycare, and animal grooming. All dogs must now be current on their vaccinations three days prior to grooming, daycare, and boarding with services. Dogs may now have vaccinations administered the same day as their boarding appointment, but they cannot have contact with other dogs for the first three days. For the benefit of your dog's health, we recommend all dogs have their vaccinations up to date 7-10 days prior to boarding, daycare, or grooming appointments.
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People love the sound of cat's purr, but the soothing sound is still not very well understood. You probably think a purring cat is a happy cat, but this explanation doesn't cover all the bases. Cats purr not only when they are happy but also when they are stressed. Think of the purr as the cat's equivalent of our smile, indicating that no hostile intent is meant.
According to DNA findings, it is one of the oldest breeds on record. To the untrained eye the ancient rendering of the chow chow (chow) is often confused with a lion, because of its mane and almond eyes. The chow chow is called songshi quan in Chinese, which translates to "puffy-lion dog" The western name was derived from the pidgin English word "chow-chow," used to describe miscellaneous objects brought back from the Far East.
Meet Marcie Our New Aurora Groomer
Advantages in participating in Agility
Jessica is the head veterinary technician at our Aurora facility. She has been at Tenaker for two years. Jessica really enjoys the family atmosphere at Tenaker and she loves her clients, both the animals and the people! Jessica is a very devoted employee who doesn't hesitate to jump in and cover other positions when staffing is light, she is a team player. She the Queen of multi-tasking and puts customer service ahead of all of her responsibilities. Overall, she just loves what she does. She has three cats of her own and their names are Ringo Star, Penny Lane and Tinkerbelle. Jessica's daughter, Melissa has worked at our Aurora clinic too.
Kasey is one of our frequent daycare dogs in Aurora. She is a 12 year old Chow Mix and has been coming to Tenaker for six years. She is very sweet and loves the attention of her human friends at Tenaker. Actually, she prefers their attention over other dogs! She does have a lot of fun playing with the other daycare dogs though. Her and Osa, our September Pet of the Month, are buddies at daycare.