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Pet Talk Newsletter :: January 2007Tenaker Pet Care Center is proud to now offer you Pet Talk. 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! February is National Pet Dental Health Month Dental care for your dog and cat
Veterinarians recommend professional teeth cleaning and regular brushings for your dog or cat. If you have an older animal, start out with a teeth cleaning. Tartar cannot be removed with a toothbrush, so a professional cleaning will remove the old tartar. If you have a puppy or kitten, you can establish a teeth brushing routine right away. Only use toothpaste made for dogs and cats. Human toothpaste will upset their stomachs. Allow your pet to try the toothpaste as if it is a treat. The next day rub some toothpaste on your pet's gums. This gets them to associate the flavor of the toothpaste with you touching their teeth and gums. It is recommended that you perform the teeth brushing ritual before an enjoyable activity, like a walk or playtime. Hopefully, your pet will begin to associate oral hygiene with something pleasurable. A soft human toothbrush is recommended for brushing your pet's teeth. There are special toothbrushes you can wear on your finger for more controlled brushing. If you are uncomfortable sticking your finger in your pets mouth, try the soft tooth brush. Do not continue trying to brush your pet's teeth if you feel that your pet will bite you. Bites from dogs and cats are serious and can bring on severe complications that are a risk to your digits and limbs. Cat Breeds
They are small, with very short, soft, shiny, black fur. Their nick-name is the Parlor Panther because they were bred to have copper-gold eyes, just like a black panther. Bombay Cats have been around since the 1960s, when Nikki Horner of Louisville, Kentucky, began crossing black American short haired cats with golden eyed, sable colored Burmese. The resulting cat was small, muscular and surprisingly heavy when picked up. They were accepted by the Cat Fanciers Association for show in 1976. Affectionate and playful, Bombays are very verbal, with loud, yet pleasant voices. If you reply to them, they will carry on a conversation with you. Because they are very intelligent, they are known to play fetch and even walk on a leash. On the other hand they are also know for chewing holes through bags of food and creating other mischief. Because of their intelligence, they are easily trained and can be broken of bad habits with a bit of consistency. The Bombay loves human attention and tends to be the dominate cat in the household. They get along well with dogs. A striking appearance partners well with their confident and lovable demeanor. Puppy Kindergarten
Puppies and grown dogs can be aggressive, panicked, or intimidated when startled by loud noises, strangers, or an unfamiliar object. Puppies are especially susceptible to reacting to noises or objects that are not familiar. As puppies mature they become more self assured and often these fears diminish. Acclimating your puppy to loud noises by giving praise or treats when these situations occur can also build more confidence. This can be done by creating a controlled situation with loud noises or unusual objects, like helium balloons. Habituating and socializing your dog while they are a puppy will pay off when they are older. Puppy Kindergarten is a motivational based foundation program. This program is very comprehensive and covers all basic obedience commands and hand signals. We also will address other aspects of puppy rearing such as mouthing, housebreaking, chewing and other behavorial problems. Emphasis on grooming care and socialization projects will also be an important aspect of the puppy criteria. Class meets once weekly for four weeks. Starting the first Wednesday of each month. Class is held indoors and out, weather permitting. Call Jayne Edwards at 303-816-1032 or 720-313-0811.
How do you tell if your pet is overweight? The ideal dog or cat should have: Is your pet overweight? If yes, how much overweight? If your pet is a little overweight then you need to follow the guidelines below to control their weight. If your pet is very overweight then your pet needs to be on a diet program with guidance from a veteranairian. Weight Loss Guidelines: -Use a standard measuring cup to measure food. Check the back of the food bag to see how much they recommend. If not successful, consult with a vet for blood work. It could be a metabolic reason why your pet is not losing weight. Please give your vet a call so we can answer your questions and help create a weight loss program for your pet. Customer Appreciation Nights
Employee of the Month
Robert is the kennel facility manager at our Aurora location. He is very dedicated to his job and works as many hours as it takes to get the job done. His employees look up to him because of his knowledge, experience, and because he is always in a good mood. He has been with Tenaker for three years and has seventeen years of management experience. What he likes most about his job is being around all the animals. He knows most of the clients names and their pet's names. Robert also has pets of his own. He has a snake named Rufus, a cat named Scar Face, and a Boxer named Poopie. He also has three sons, Chris, Dustin, and Cody, a daughter Ashley, and he has a grandson named Dillon. Pet of the Month
Tenaker Kennels has new extended hours! Tenaker has extended our Monday through Saturday operation hours. As always, Tenaker is looking at our customer's best interests (people and pets). Thank you for choosing Tenaker!
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Of course cats and dogs do not eat sweets, or at least they shouldn't, but even with the perfect diet they have similar dental issues as humans. Plaque and tartar can build up in their mouths too and eventually lead to gingivitis and gum disease (sounds familiar doesn't it).
Bombay Cats
Even though dogs have been living with people for over 10,000 years, instinctually, they are still predators. Their senses are attuned to anything out of the ordinary, what their ancestors might deem as prey or potential danger. Their sense of smell and hearing are very developed, giving them an acute awareness of their environment; far better than what humans can perceive.
Pet Weight Management
-Saturday, January 6th, is family night. Tickets will be $14.75 each and will include a soda and a hot dog. Club level tickets are $40
There are a limited number of Detroit Red Wings tickets available for Tuesday, January 9th.
Send us your pet care questions and we'll print your query and our response in our new Q & A section. Be it dog or cat issues, behavorial or medical, nutritional or grooming, we'll put our heads together to answer your questions. 
Robert Hudson
Koda is the King of the teeter totter. He has incredible balance and spends almost as much time on the teeter totter as he does in Tenaker's heated pool. This Labardor Retreiver and Great Pyrenees mix has a lot of love to give to both the staff and the other daycare dogs. Koda actually prefers playing with smaller dogs. His favorite toys are tennis balls. He constantly wants people to throw them for him. He also loves his cookie treats that he gets from the kennel staff. He even knows where the cookies bin is and runs right for it when he leaves daycare at the end of the day. Some say he is the perfect dog.