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www.thepetloversguide.com

Find us. Like us.

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PeT L VeRS

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You CanDo

TOP 10

TIPS FOR YOUR PET BESTTHING

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CHICKCARE

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As we humans try and cope with the a typical hot summer, this poses many dangers for pets. The burning question facing pet owners is “how to make summer bearable for our furry friends?” In this regard, we have chose to provide you with useful summer tips that will make your best friends more comfortable.

In this issue, we focus on the ‘’Best Thing you can do for your cat’’ by Dr Kirsten Bock, DVM at Cal West Vet Hospital. Today, there is an overwhelming variety of pet food choices but do you understand the di�erence between feeding your cat wet vs. dry food? Nutrition is an important contributor to a healthier cat.

Understanding the products you use and whether they’ve been tested on animals is a topic recommended by one of our most dedicated readers. Every year, millions of animals are poisoned and killed in barbaric tests that were crudely developed as long ago as the 1920s to evaluate the toxicity of consumer products and their ingredients. No law requires that cosmetics and household products be tested on animals. Pet Lovers and compassionate consumers who boycott products that have been tested on animals play a vital role in pushing companies and government agencies to adopt more relevant and humane non-animal testing methods. To learn how you can use cruelty free products, please read our article in this issue.

Lyme Disease, Chicken Care and how your dog can be a Blood Bank donor are other great topics in this issue.

Keep in touch with us on Facebook and visit our website for a calendar of events and important dates to remember.

Thank you for your continuedreadership and support.

Warmly,

Michelle Morris-AdamsOwner/Publisher

Please feel free to send comments, suggestions, criticisms or praises to my email: thepetloversguide@

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OWNER/PUBLISHERMichelle Morris-Adams

EDITORLauren Silva

CONTRIBUTING EDITORKirk de Verteuil

DESIGNERCrystal Scott

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSDr Kirsten Bock, DVM, Cal West Pet Hospital

Lisa Steele, Fresh Eggs DailyRob Warren, UC Davis

Camie Bianchi, Your Home NursingDr Mark Perissinotto

Niall Kennedy

COVER PHOTOPet Prints Photography, Jean Walker

The Pet Lovers Guide is free and published bi-monthly. The purpose of the magazine is to provide people with information pertaining to pet-related services, products and organizations in our local area. We also promote health, wellness and prevention by educating the public in all aspects of raising a pet. This is a complete guide to pet-related business in Solano & Napa County.

If you would like to contributeletters, stories or advertising,

please contact Michelle at:

PHONE707-731-0301 or 707-731-9775

[email protected]

ONLINEwww.thepetloversguide.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 Insights and Inspirations...

by Miss Kitty

7 Be Cruelty Free

10 In Loving Memory Pet Memorial Page

11 The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Cat

13 Lyme Disease in Dogs

15 Top 10 Summer Tips for Your Pet

18 UC Davis Veterinary Blood Bank Having Success

20 Fresh Egg's Daily Chick Care

25 Banana Mutt Cookies

27 Resource Directory

11 15

13 20

If you would like the Pet Lovers Guide be mailed to you directly, the cost is $12.00 for 6 issues. Please email your address to: [email protected].

• Physical Therapy

• Occupational Therapy

• Speech Therapy

• IV Therapy

• Wound Care

• Pain Management

• Complex Post-Surgical Needs

• Stroke, Cardiac, Diabetic Care

• Recreational Therapy

• Pet Therapy

• Daily Activities

• Community Outing

• Nintendo Wii Fit Program

• Holiday Parties

• Barber Shop

• Religious & Spiritual Services

• Multi Lingual Staff

• Volunteer Programs

• Wanderguard

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Stop Wasting Water & Install Artificial GrassInsights and Inspirations…

by Miss Kitty (By Camie Bianchi, Your Home Nursing)

“Hey Girls, Miss Kitty got home last night from her vacation in Florida… just in time to plan our 4th of July BBQ!” Fiona, Suga’ and the rest of the girls all got comfortable in the grass under the ol’ Magnolia tree and waited for Miss Kitty. “Here she comes,” called out Suga’.

“Hi Miss Kitty, how was your vacation?” they all asked at the same time. “Well girls, I’ll tell you all one thing, I’d never live in that heat. It was so hot, I just don’t know how my cousin Lilly can live there… and she’s a long haired girl! You all remember her? She was in Show Business, ‘The Diva La Cat’ show, until she gained too much weight and they �red her. I did have a nice visit, but I’m glad to be home!”

The girls got comfortable and started planning the 4th of July festivities. Suga’ wants a parade with Sarge leading the way, wearing a red, white and blue bow tie since his daddy brought him home from Iraq. “That’s a great idea,” says Fiona. “We could all wear red, white and blue scarves around our necks.” What about my pink sunglasses?” asked Suga’

“Suga’, pink isn’t anywhere in our country’s history, you can’t wear them!” yelled Fiona. “Well, I’ll just tell my daddy to buy me, a new pair that are red, white and blue, and you can just know that there’ll be rhinestones everywhere, Miss Fiona.”

Miss Kitty told the girls to settle down and the planning continued… “Here’s our menu:” said Miss Kitty

1st Course: Chilled Cod on a bed of sautéed bird feathers Stu�ed shrimp served in the tail of a lobster

2nd Course: All-American Cat Hotdog (Chicken Breast pounded �at and stu�ed with Roasted Halibut then rolled into a hotdog)

Dessert: Tuna-�avored ice cream in the shape of a mouse served on a chilled plate

“What a great menu!” said Suga’. “I can hardly wait! Oh, look girls, here comes Sarge!” said Fiona. The girls watched as Sarge settled himself down in the grass next to Suga’. “Well, Sarge aren’t you looking handsome today.” said Suga’. The girls told Sarge all about the plans for the 4th of July BBQ and after they �nished, Sarge said, “Well, the menu sounds tasty, what about the ceremony?” “What ceremony?” asked Fiona. “Well,” said Sarge. “Don’t we want to tell all the critters why we celebrate the 4th? We don’t want to forget the brave men, women, cats and dogs and dolphins that fought and died so that we might have the freedom to ‘meow’ or ‘bark’ when things are not as they should be… The freedom to pick the tree, we want to nap under… I don’t know about you girls, but I still get ‘goose bumps’ when I hear ‘God Bless America.’ So let’s have fun and ‘celebrate’ those who made it all possible.

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BE CRUELTY FREEDid you know that in laboratories around the country, thousands of animals are su�ering and dying to test shampoo, mascara, and other cosmetics? Terri�ed mice, rabbits, rats, and guinea pigs have substances forced down their throat, dripped into their eyes, or smeared onto their skin before they are killed. It’s the ugly secret of the beauty industry that we’re determined to stop. Join our global Be Cruelty-Free campaign and help us end animal testing for cosmetics—forever.

Animal-Friendly Shopping TipsEight ways to help animals used in harmful tests

Interested in becoming a more compassionate consumer? Making a di�erence for animals used in harmful tests has never been easier! Check out our list of eight ways to get started.

1. Leverage your legislatorsThe Humane Cosmetics Act would end cosmetics testing on animals in the U.S. Ask your representative to co-sponsor this groundbreaking legislation. TAKE ACTION: http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/cosmetic_testing/becrueltyfree/

2. Grab a guide and look for the Leaping BunnyWant to know which products are tested on animals—and which are not? A good place to start is the Leaping Bunny guide, a list of cruelty-free brands compiled by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC)*. The

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» Download the app for iPhone/iPad or Android » Request a pocket-sized guide : http://www.leapingbunny.org/order.php » Print the PDF version: http://www.leapingbunny.org/images/cciclist.pdf

3. Start sleuthingIf a brand you’re considering is not on the Leaping Bunny list, call the toll-free number on the package or contact the company through their website and ask if their products or any of the ingredients used in their products are tested on animals at any stage in the manufacturing process. You should

also ask if the company sells their products in China, a country that requires animal testing of cosmetics.

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5. Shop aroundWhen you do your shopping at crueltyfreeconsumer.com, vitacost.com/cruelty-free, whiterabbitbeauty.com, or drugstore.com/cruelty free you can be sure you’re buying cruelty-free—that’s because all of the products for sale are Leaping Bunny-certi�ed. Want to treat yourself or a friend? Check out the Vegan Cuts Beauty Boxes, monthly boxes full of cruelty-free beauty products delivered to your doorstep. To do even more to help animals, buy any of these animal-friendly goodies and a percentage of the purchase price will be donated to the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics.*

6. Connect to the causeFind us on Facebook and Pinterest and spread the word to your friends!

» Join our Animal Testing Campaign Facebook page » Follow our Be Cruelty-Free Pinterest board » Join the Leaping Bunny Facebook page

7. Snag some gearShow your support for ending cosmetics testing on animals by stocking up on Be Cruelty-Free stamps, makeup bags, stickers and more at Zazzle.com. The proceeds from these animal-friendly items support our work and help animals in laboratories!

* The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC) is a group of eight

animal protection groups—including The Humane Society of the United States—

that promotes a single comprehensive standard for cruelty-free products. Some

of the companies that meet the standard have taken the extra step of using the

internationally recognized Leaping Bunny logo on their products.

8.Study the subject

Learn more about animal testing—check out the following resources and information about animals

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What is the best thing you can do for your cat? Is it brushing his teeth? Keeping her inside? Letting him go outside? Brushing him every day? Training her to tolerate baths? No, if I could

give one recommendation to cat owners, it would be to feed your cat canned food from an early age. Why, you ask? Isn’t it bad for their teeth? Aren’t cats supposed to eat dry food? Below are four reasons why you SHOULD introduce canned food to your kitten. The key is to start early, because once their habits are established, it is di�cult to get them change.

Male cats, particularly indoor male cats, are notoriously prone to urinary tract problems, especially if they eat only dry cat food (or “kibble”). Dry cat food has almost no moisture in it, and many cats don’t drink enough water to dilute their urine. Cats are very good at creating concentrated urine, and if they only eat dry food, their urine will be too concentrated. Crystals can form in very concentrated urine and stick together to make small stones or plugs, which prevent urine from leaving the urethra. Urine then backs up into the kidneys and causes them to fail. At that point you have a very sick cat. One who is not eating, straining to urinate, and possibly vomiting. This becomes an emergency situation that requires intensive and expensive treatment and will likely reoccur. You can potentially PREVENT this from ever happening to your cat if you feed them canned food on a daily basis. I even advocate adding as much extra water to the canned food they will tolerate to keep their urine more dilute.

Older cats can become very �nicky in their dietary habits, especially if they have been fed the same brand of dry food for many years. If he or she develops a medical condition such as kidney disease, they really need to take in more moisture. Why? One of the primary jobs of the kidneys is

to conserve water. When a cats kidney’s don’t work properly, the cat will lose more water through their kidneys and urinary tract, which can lead to dehydration. Even if it seems like the cat is drinking a lot of water (and they may be drinking more to try to compensate for the increased water loss), it is NOT ENOUGH to make up for what they are losing through the kidneys. This is a confusing concept for many owners. I have heard many times, “I’m sure his kidneys are �ne. He drinks a lot of water and pees a lot.” But actually, drinking a lot of water and urinating more are signs that the kidneys are NOT working properly. We often have to teach owners how to give supplemental �uids subcutaneously (under the skin) to make up for the massive water loss; however, if they will accept canned food, you can add water and potentially delay the need for subcutaneous �uids. I guarantee it will be VERY di�cult to get an older cat that has eaten dry food all its life to begin to eat canned food. They just won’t do it. By training them to eat canned food from a young age, they will be used to it when they are older and really need it.

The Best Thing YouCan Do For Your Cat

By Kirsten Bock, DVM

Even if it seems like the cat is drinking a lot of water (and they may be

drinking more to try to compensate for the increased water loss), it is NOT

ENOUGH to make up for what they are losing through the kidneys.

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Please keep in mind – if you ever notice that your cat is drinking more water, urinating more, and maybe losing weight, do NOT just switch to canned food. You need an exam and probably a blood test and a urinalysis to identify the problem. It could be kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes or even liver disease. The signs of those conditions are similar to kidney failure, yet they are treated VERY di�erently. Please always seek the advice of your veterinarian and do not just assume that you can correct the problem by feeding your cat canned food. Additional therapy is likely needed (i.e. insulin for diabetes). If a disease is caught EARLY, the cat is more likely to have an extended good quality of life. Please have your cat evaluated right when you notice signs such as increased thirst, urination and/or weight loss.

Eating canned food can actually help keep your cat at a healthy weight. Canned food is high in protein and fat and low in carbohydrates. This is similar to the low-carb diet philosophy for humans. If your cat eats canned cat food exclusively, it is much easier to regulate their calorie intake by feeding them canned food twice a day compared to giving them access to dry food at all times. Cats that have free access to dry food tend to become overweight, which leads to a host of health problems, including diabetes. If you notice that your cat is gaining wet from canned food, you can adjust their calorie intake by reducing the portion size. Please consult your veterinarian on how best to accomplish this. It is important to make changes SLOWLY. Cats should never be put on a strict diet with too few calories, as that can cause a fatal disorder called hepatic lipidosis. You cannot put a cat on a crash diet. Your veterinarian can help you �gure out the best way to get your cat to lose weight; however, it can be

di�cult. It is always best to maintain a healthy weight for your cat from the start.

If your cat was diagnosed with diabetes, and had previously been fed a primarily dry diet, there is hope that your cat’s diabetes can actually go into remission by feeding them canned food and insulin will no longer be required. A prescription canned food would also be recommended in cases like this or canned kitten food, assuming there is no underlying kidney disease. Again, this is easier to do if your cat is already used to eating canned food in order to

phase out the dry food. Please consult with your veterinarian if you have a diabetic cat before switching diets, of course.

What about your cat’s teeth? Some cats are prone to dental disease and will require regular dental cleanings. Cats with severe dental disease are likely to develop this problem whether they eat canned or dry food; however, I do recommend feeding your cat dry dental treats or prescription dental food as treats or in small quantities to supplement their diet. In this case, you get the best of both worlds – canned cat food, which is good for the rest of their bodies, and dental care for their teeth. Brushing your cats teeth is the best solution; however, I have yet to come across an owner willing to do it. To be honest, I do not brush my cat’s teeth. If you have a very compliant cat, it would be smart to consider

doing so, but for most owners, it is not realistic. I feed my own cats a canned food and a veterinary dental dry diet, and so far, so good.

By Kirsten Bock, DVM , Cal West Pet Hospital, Fair�eld, Ca

Reviewed by Lauren Silva, Editor

Eating canned food can actually help

keep your cat at a healthy weight.

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in DogsLyme DiseaseIt is hard to get an early diagnosis of Lyme disease in your own dog. The �rst sign of Lyme disease in humans is a rash, well; animals do not develop this rash. Lyme disease is also not one of the �rst illnesses that the veterinarian looks for when you take your dog in for a visit. Many other common illnesses can produce some of the same symptoms, so it can be hard to detect.

Lyme disease does a�ect each dog di�erent as it does with humans. Many dogs that are a�ected with Lyme disease seem to be in pain and many stop

eating. They may even run very high fevers. Lyme disease a�ects the entire body and some dogs may become lame and then even if untreated the lameness can disappear but can reappear later on. Your dog may not even show any signs of an illness for a long period of time and in fact have Lyme disease, and then the symptoms can show up a year later.

Diagnosis of Lyme disease can be done with a blood test. But, if your dog has had the illness for a long time even con�rming that it is, in fact Lyme disease can be hard to prove. In many cases, the antibodies that are present when a dog has Lyme disease may have already disappeared or have not been created yet.

So, of course, the best way to go to ensure that your dog does not contract Lyme disease is in the prevention. Always groom your dog after they have been outdoors in and around where ticks live, high grass, thick brush, or even in the woods.

LYME DISEASE TREATMENT IN PETSLyme disease can be treated with antibiotics, because the disease is caused by a bacterium that is introduced to your pet through a bite from a tick carrying the disease.

Antibiotics will be taken for a long period of time and some times and may not be very e�ective if your pet has had the disease for a long period of time. Sometimes, your veterinarian can switch the antibiotics so see if that may cure the disease. But, if your pet does get bitten again, the disease can reoccur.

So, the best treatment for Lyme disease is in the prevention. Ticks can be found in many di�erent areas and are just waiting for the next warm body.

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Pits R' Us is run by a small group of volunteers. The more dogs we have in foster homes the more we can save from death row! If you are able to foster a dog, please fill out an application on our website: www.pitsrus.org

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Keeping your pets out of thick brush and high grass will help them from getting ticks, but there are many products on the market today that can in fact keep ticks o� of your pets or kill these pests if your pet already has ticks.

Bathing your pet or grooming your pet can also help in preventing ticks the time to attach to your pet. After, your pet has been outdoors, comb him completely and check his skin. This can be a long process if you dog or cat has long hair. But, it will be well worth the time.

If you do �nd a tick on your pet and it is moving around then you will be able to remove it very easily. Be sure to kill the tick. If the tick has attached it is very important it remove it properly. You can use tweezers or your �ngernails. Grab the tick close to your pets skin and pull straight out very �rmly. Do not allow any of the contents from the tick on your skin or your pets skin. Lyme disease can be transmitted through a cut on the skin. And yes, humans can also contract Lyme disease.

❝After, your pet has been outdoors, comb him completely and check his skin. This can be a long process if you dog or cat has long hair. But, it will be well worth the time. ❞

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Summer is here and sadly this season has seen a large amount of �ooding that has brought tragedy and loss for thousands of people around Australia who have been greatly a�ected by the natural

disaster.

Temperatures are however still high in these areas and for other parts of the country that have escaped the �oods it’s important to remember that summer is the time that our pets are most at risk of overheating and su�ering from heat stroke.

Helping your pet to keep cool this summer is vital, but with these few simple tips it won’t take any e�ort at all.

1Have your pet clipped.

Daily grooming to remove unwanted hair will make your pet more comfortable and will help it to shed excess heat. Grooming aids such

as Slicker brushes and Zoom Grooms are designed to strip loose hair from your pet’s coat and are very useful.

2 Provide adequate shade and water.

Make sure your pets have adequate shade to rest in at this time of year and have plenty of fresh water in the shade so that it remains

cool. Dogs can only sweat through the pads of their feet and by panting. Evaporation from the wet surfaces of their mouth and nose helps lower body temperature.

3Put ice in their water bowl.

Freeze a cup or two of water and place them in your pet’s water bowl in the morning to keep their water cool.

4Exercise in the shade.

Walk your dog in the cooler times of day, either early morning or late evening. Stop regularly to give your dog a rest and a drink, or

even better a cooling swim.

5Walk on the grass.

Asphalt gets very hot and can burn your pet’s paws. Avoid walking on hot roads and sidewalks and instead opt for a walk in a park or on

the grass if possible.

6Don’t leave your pets in the car.

Never leave your pet unattended in a hot car. Many say “I’m only going into the shop for a pint of milk - I’ll be just a minute”. The ‘just

a minute’ extends very quickly if the shop is busy or if you happen to meet a talkative friend. On a 21 degree day, the car temperature can rise above 54 degrees in only minutes. The highest temperatures are reached in dark-colored cars with large glass areas.

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7Apply sunscreen.

Pets can get sunburned too! Your pet may require sunscreen on his or

her nose and ear tips. Pets with light-colored noses or light-colored fur on their ears are particularly vulnerable to sunburn and skin cancer.

8Prepare for the beach.

Take care when taking your dog to the beach. Ensure that your pet can �nd shade or bring a beach umbrella or shade structure. Always

remember to take fresh water along as drinking salt water can dehydrate your dog.

9 Take extra care for higher risk pets.

Short nosed breeds of dogs, such as Bull Dogs, Pugs and the Pekingese, are very susceptible to heat stress, as are overweight or

thick-coated pets. Dogs or cats with poor circulation, very old animals and dogs with any respiratory disease are also at higher risk, so extra care should be taken.

Heat stress is a major concern over summer but a little common sense is all that is required to help your pets keep their cool and stay healthy!

10 Know how to treat your pet for heat stroke.

It is very important for you to be aware of the correct ways to help treat you pet if they are to su�er from heat stroke. The

information provided below gives detail on the actions to take in order to prevent your pet from becoming permanently damaged.

What do I do if my pet does get heat stroke?

Heat stroke causes incredibly severe damage. A�ected animals �rst appear excited, but then appear to lose their balance. Seizures can occur and this can lead to them slipping into a coma. Multi-organ failure can then follow and the animal will be at grave risk.

If this happens, then emergency �rst aid is vital and you will need to get them to a vet quickly. While you are contacting your vet, try to cool your pet by placing it in a room temperature (not iced) water bath or by hosing it. Then place your wet animal in front of the fan and apply ice packs to its head.

Your veterinarian will need to give medication to control seizures and to prevent further damage to your pet’s organs. They may also give it a water enema to reduce the body temperature. It is likely that your pet will be placed on an intravenous drip and your vet may also anesthetize your pet to prevent seizures.

As always, it is better to prepare your pets for the hotter weather and prevent them from getting heat stroke than to have to treat them for it later, however with early detection and professional treatment you can ensure that they will be back on their feet and are happy and healthy in no time.

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If you think your dog may be a candidate, please contact the Small Animal Clinic at 530-752-1393. Donations are done on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, as well as two Saturdays a month. All dogs who are able to donate will be given a “goody bag” full of treats in appreciation for their service,

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and will also receive blood products for life at UC Davis if they should ever be in need of a transfusion. If a donor donates at least every other month, medications for �ea, tick and heartworm will be provided for the dog as long they are enrolled in the program.

About the Veterinary Medical Teaching HospitalThe William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at the University of California, Davis—a unit of the School of Veterinary Medicine—provides state-of-the-art clinical care while serving as the primary clinical teaching experience for DVM students and post graduate veterinarian residents. The VMTH treats more than 45,000 animals a year, ranging from cats and dogs to horses, cows and exotic species. To learn more about the VMTH, please go to http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth. Timely news updates can be received on its Facebook(www.facebook.com/ucdavisvetmed) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/ucdavisvetmed) pages.

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R aising a few chickens in your backyard is fairly easy, and what you reap in fresh eggs more than makes up for the time it takes to care for them. If you are

thinking of raising chickens, �rst you will need to be sure your area will allow them. Starting with baby chicks will not only allow you to watch them grow up, but also result in friendlier hens than if you purchase your �ock as pullets (under a year old) or full-grown hens.

Once have checked to see many chickens you are allowed and have found a local feed store or mail-order hatchery to get your chicks from, you will need to set up your ‘brooder’ area for them. This is the place where they will live and grow until they are big enough to go outside into a permanent coop and run area (usually around 6-8 weeks old).

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Chick CareHere’s what you will need before your chicks arrive:

✓ Brooder - either homemade or store bought

✓ Heat Lamp with Two Red Bulbs

✓ Chick Starter Feed (either Medicated or Non-Medicated, I recommend Non-medicated)

✓ Chick-sized Feeder

✓ Chick-sized Waterer with Marbles

✓ Chick-sized Grit

✓ Rubber Shelf Liner/Newspaper

✓ Pine Shavings

✓ Sugar, Plain Pedialyte, Manna Pro Life-Lytes or Sav-a-Chick

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The �rst thing you will need to do is set up a brooder box. This is where your chicks will spend their �rst few weeks. It needs to be heated, draft-free,

sturdy and safe from curious house pets and children. A cardboard box or large plastic storage bin (available at Lowes, Walmart, Home Depot and other places) works well. Just cut out a ‘window’ in the top of the tote for ventilation and cover it with chicken wire or 1/2” hardware cloth, or put a screen over the open top.

Brooders should always be covered because even without the threat of cats, dogs or kids, chicks learn to �y fairly quickly and you will have escapees in no time.

You will need to line the bottom of the brooder because cardboard or plastic is too slippery, especially if it gets wet, and can cause leg problems in chicks.

Brooders should always be covered because even without the threat of cats, dogs or kids, chicks learn to fly fairly quickly and you will have escapees in no time.

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Cut some rubber shelf liner to �t the bottom of the brooder on top of several layers of newspaper The chicks can get a good grip on the shelf liner while the newspaper underneath absorbs spilled liquids. After a few days, once the chicks learn what is food and what is not, a thin layer of pine shavings can be added.

Set up your heat lamp, making sure it is secured and won’t fall or become dislodged. It should be set up at one end of the brooder so the chicks can move closer or further from the heat as they need. Add your feeder and waterer at the end away from the heat lamp and

your brooder is ready.

Now that you’ve got a nice place for your chicks to grow up, safe from your cats, dogs and kids. It’s time to go get your chicks!

ARRIVAL DAYOn the day the chicks are due to arrive (if you mail ordered them), call your post o�ce early in the morning and keep calling until the truck has arrived with your chicks. You will want to be there to pick them up as soon as they are unloaded.

Turn on the heat lamp before you leave the house to pick up the chicks so the brooder is up to temperature when you return. Fill the feeder with chick feed and �ll the waterer with some sugar water so it can warm up room temperature by the time you get back. Cold water can chill the chicks and actually possibly send them into shock. It is also a good idea to bring a small container of room temperature sugar water or plain pedialyte with you to the post o�ce so the chicks can have a much-needed drink of energy as soon as possible.

Once you get them home, check each chick one by one for ‘pasty butt’ and clean o� any poop stuck on their vent with a q-tip moistened with warm water or vegetable oil. Pasty butt literally stops up the chick so they can’t excrete their poop and can be potentially fatal. It can be caused by stress or extreme temperature changes often endured during the travel from the hatchery. Chicks should be checked each day until all are clear. Some �nely ground cornmeal or oatmeal can be sprinkled over the chick feed to help clear up the condition.

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HEAT A well-secured heat lamp will be necessary to keep the chicks warm. A red light prevents picking and stresses chicks less than a white light will. You can use a white light by day and then switch to a red light at night.

The temperature in the box should be 95 degrees the �rst week, and then reduced by 5 degrees per week. I have a thermometer attached to one wall of the brooder so I can regulate the temperature by adjusting the height of the light.

NOTE: The best way to judge the temperature in your brooder is to watch the chicks to be sure they seem comfortable. If they are cold, they will be huddled under the light, peeping loudly. If they are too hot, they might be holding their wings out or panting, and clustered as far from the heat as possible. Happy, well-regulated chicks will be scampering around the brooder, cheeping contentedly.

Rule of Thumb Temperature Chart

1st week 95o F 4th week 80oF

2nd week 90oF 5th week 75oF

3rd week 85oF 6th week 70oF

(At six weeks old, if the daytime temperatures are close to where your brooder temperature is, they can start spending time outside, at least during the day.)

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WATERDip each chick’s beak into the water when you bring them home before you put each into the brooder and make sure each takes a drink. There should be clean fresh water and dry feed in the brooder box at all times. Chicks are messy so check often to make sure they haven’t tipped over their water or feed containers, or kicked shavings into them. Chicks need constant access to fresh, clean water. Start o� with small shallow dishes (be sure put a few small stones or marbles in the water dish so the chicks don’t drown in it) and then switch to the regular chick feeders and waterers after a few days.

FEEDChicks will naturally eat whatever is at their feet, so using a paper plate or shallow dish with some feed on it works well, allowing the chicks to walk around and peck at the feed. Of course, they also will poop all over the plate, so after a few days once they recognize what is food, you can switch to a regular chick feeder. Provide some grit in a separate dish. This helps the chicks digest their food.

Medicated feed can help protect chicks against coccidiosis, the number one cause of death in baby chicks. If you go the unmedicated feed route, a bit of apple cider vinegar, such as Bragg, splashed in their water and some probiotic powder in their feed can help combat intestinal problems in chicks. Fresh minced garlic will also give their immune systems a nice boost.

TREATSChicks can be slowly introduced to soft cooked oatmeal, earthworms, chopped herbs, grass and weeds, and scrambled eggs as treats. (If you feed chicks anything other than chick feed, they NEED chick-sized grit or dirt to help digest)

TRANSITION TO THE OUTDOORSAt about 8 weeks, weather dependent, you can start letting the little ones outside in an enclosed run or pen on nice sunny days, but bring them back into the house to sleep, until the temperature in the brooder box is the same as the overnight ambient temperature outside. At this point, I hope you have given some thought to your coop and run area because your babies will soon be big enough to start living outside full time.

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SOLANO COUNTYCommunity Animals and Adolescents TogetherVallejo, Cahttp://caatrescue.webs.com/[email protected] & DOG RESCUE

Cat Tales RescueSolano [email protected]://catalesrescue.org/Cat Rescue

Humane Society of the North Bay1121 Somoma BlvdVallejo, Ca 707-645-7905http://www.bvhumane.org

Vallejo Animal Control707-645-7906

Benicia Animal Control707-745-3412

SCARF680 Vintage CourtFair�eld, CA USA 94534http://[email protected] & DOG RESCUE

Solano Feral Cat GroupPO Box 1221, Suisun, Ca707-421-5515www.solanoferals.org

4 Paws Pet RescueVacaville, CA 95688www.4pawspets.pet�[email protected] & DOG RESCUE

Premier Animal RescueP. O. Box 6763Vacaville, CA  95696707-592-4601Cat Rescue

Dog Works Doberman Rescue149 Briarwood Drive , Vacaville707-448-3850http://www.dogworks.orgJoleene: [email protected]: [email protected]

The Dog Spot RescueRehabilitation & Rehoming CenterP.O. Box 5126Vacaville, Ca [email protected]

Northern California Italian Greyhound RescueFair�eld, Ca707-446-1858 (Barb)http://www.pet�nder.com/shelters/norcal.html

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Solano County Animal Care Shelter2510 Clay Bank RoadFair�eld, CA 94533(707) 784-1356 Phonehttp://www.solanocounty.com

The Animal Place Sanctuary and Education3448 Laguna Creek Trail, Vacaville707-449-4814http://animalplace.org

SPCA of Solano County2200 Peabody RdVacaville, CA 95687707-448-7722http://www.solanospca.com

Paws for HealingA Canine Therapy Program Serving Northern Calif707-258-3486www.pawsforhealing.org

Spirit HorseTherapeautic Riding Center of SF Bay Area707-720-6360http://www.spirithorsebayarea.org

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Suisun Wildlife RescueInjured or orphaned wild animal, please call707-429-HAWK (4295)http://www.suisunwildlife.org

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Napa Humane SocietyP.O. Box 695, Napa707-255-8118http://www.napahumane.org

Napa County Animal Shelter942 Hartle Ct, Napa, Ca 94558707-253-4382http://www.countyofnapa.org/AnimalShelter/

We Care Animal Rescue1345 Charter Oak Ave., St. Helena707-963-7044http://wecareanimalrescue.orgCAT & DOG RESCUE

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SONOMA & LAKE COUNTYGolden Gate Basset RescuePOBox 4958, Petaluma707-765-2690http://www.ggbassetrescue.org

North Bay Canine Rescue and PlacementPO Box 4522, Petaluma707-763-7736http://northbaycanine.org

Petaluma Animal Services Foundation840 Hopper St, Petaluma, Ca 94952707-778-PETS (7387)www.petalumaanimalshelter.org

California Animal RescueSanta Rosa, Ca707-293-4470http://www.californiaanimalrescue.orgCAT & DOG RESCUE

Countryside Rescue3410 Guerneville Rd., Santa Rosa707-494-0491http://www.countrysiderescue.com/CAT & DOG RESCUE

Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County1814 Empire Industrial Ct  Santa Rosa, CA 95403PO Box 6672, Santa Rosa, Ca 95403707-576-7999http://www.forgottenfelines.com

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Special Pets RescueP.O. Box 1247, Lower Lake707-350-7008http://www.specialpetsrescue.org

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Sonoma Humane Society5345 Hwy 12, Santa Rosa, Ca 95407707-542-0882http://sonomahumane.org

Sonoma County Animal Care and Control1247 Century CtSanta Rosa, CA 707-565-7100http://sonoma-county.org/shelter/index.htm

California Animal RescuePO BOX 2179Healdsburg, CA [email protected]://car.rescuegroups.org/http://www.californiaanimalrescue.com/

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A Leg Up Rescue925 Lakeville Street #265Petaluma, CA [email protected] Dog Rescue

Big Dog RescuePenngrove, Ca707-665-0332http://www.homelesshounds.usDog Rescue

Chihuahua Club of Northern California, RescueRenee' Harris, 707-887-0190P.O. Box 1696Forestville, CA. 95436Email: [email protected]

Golden Gate Gordon Setter Club RescueP.O. Box 1578 , Middletown707-987-9463

CONTRA COSTA COUNTYOutcast Cat HelpPO Box 963, Martinez, CA 925-231-0639www.outcastcat.orgCat Rescue

Umbrella of Hope4080 Railroad Ave, Suite C.,Pittsburg, CA 94565(925) [email protected] www.beourpet.orgCAT & DOG RESCUE

Milo Foundation 220 South Garrard Blvd., Point [email protected]@milofoundation.orgwww.milofoundation.org

Bay Area Poodle Rescue1442 A Walnut St #204Berkeley, CA 94709www.bayareapoodlerescue.org510-286-7630bichons4evr@comcast.net

YOLO & SACRAMENTONorthern California Boxer RescueDavis, Ca866-989-NCBR (6227)http://www.ncbr.org

Small Dog RescueRoseville, CaServing Placer County, Rocklin, Lincoln, Roseville and Sacramentohttp://www.smalldogrescue.org

NorCal Cocker Rescue, Inc.     1731 Howe Ave., #264Sacramento, CA 95825(916) [email protected]://www.norcalcockerrescue.org

Russell Rescue Inc, CaKerry McAllister, [email protected]://www.russellrescueca.com

Nor Cal Aussie Rescue10556 Combie Road #6200, Auburn530-268-1600http://www.norcalaussierescue.com

Rotts of Friends Animal Rescue34505 County Road 29Woodland, CA 95695Phone: (530) [email protected]

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Small Animal Rescue & AdoptionsRats, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Mice, Chinchillaswww.northstarrescue.org

Save A BunnyMill Valley, Ca415-388-2790www.saveabunny.org

Dalmatian Club of America RescueSherry GuIdager 916-771-0282; MariIyn DromgooIe 510-708-2642

Dalmatian Club of Northern California Rescue510-886-9258; Janet Langford Gray 408-257-4301; Barb & Mike Dwyer 925-672-3980

Dachsund Rescue Northern CaliforniaChico, Ca - Monti Markel, 530 895 3148San Leandro, Ca - Vicki Ronchette, 510-483-2631

Northern California American Malamute Association800-399-8155http://ncama.org

NorCal Irish Setter Rescue208-683-2765 (Paul) or 510-524-2602 (Debra)http://ncisrescue.org/index.html

NorCal Golden Retriever Rescue405 El Camino Real Suite 420, Menlo Park650-615-6810http://www.golden-rescue.org

NorCal German Shorthair Pointer RescueP.O. Box 933, Menlo Park408-402-2092http://www.norcalgsprescue.com

Nor Cal Beagle RescueBay Area: 510-770-0208, Sacramento Area: 916-691-1817http://www.norcalbeagles.com

NorCal Collie Rescue650-851-9227http://www.calcollierescue.org

Great Dane Rescue of Northern California15255 Clydelle Ave, San Jose916-652-6444 (Colleen)http://www.gdrnc.org

Great Pyrenees Rescue of Northern CaliforniaP O Box 574, Georgetown1-877-PYRENEEShttp://www.gprnc.org/index.php

German Shephard Rescue of Northern CalifP.O. Box 1930, Cupertino1-800-728-3473http://www.savegsd.org/

Golden State German Shepard RescuePO Box 2956, Alameda , CA [email protected]

Border Collie Rescue of Northern California831-422-8176 (Ann)http://www.bcrescuenc.org

West Coast Masti� & Large Breed Rescue39252 Winchester Rd #107-253Murrieta, CA 92563http://www.wcmasti�rescue.com/[email protected]

Afghan Hound Rescue - Northern CaliforniaP.O. Box 3508, Redwood City650-678-9984

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