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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL April 8, 2015 7A Vets: Two exams a year ideal for older pets Dog Runs Straight To His Destiny “ When our family’s ‘fi rst ever’ and much loved Malamute died,” said Sue, “we all knew that she was not going to be our last. That special dog taught us many things about Malamutes and life in general! The Alaskan Malamute Help League (AMHL — our adoption agency), was aware of our loss and knew we were anxious to adopt again. Kabluk, a male Malamute, had been in their custody for months after he was found wandering the streets of Victoria, Vancouver Island, B.C. and taken to the humane soci- Courtesy Photo ety. The AMHL learned that his stay Kabuluk has the heart of a kitten even though he weighs 85 was to be “short lived” as he was on their ‘to euthanize’ list. Fortunately pounds. Here he is cat-napping with his two new kittens, Dolly for Kabluk, the AMHL placed him in riding horseback and Molly nestled beside him. a wonderful foster home with young children (his favorite) and other mal- Malamute, Jura, waiting for us. We gentle with them. We had had a cat were concerned if she would share previously, so he knew about them. amute playmates. The rescue group knew that Kab- her space? We took Kabluk for a He was generous with his big bed luk (his name derives from an Es- long walk on a country road and he and the kittens used to love to sleep kimo, Inuit word) was a good fi t for quickly assured us that he was all on it and him! Nowadays, he loves our family because I am a runner, that we thought on fi rst sight. What cat treats, sometimes more than dog and he craves running. I was pre- a great dog! It would be crazy not to treats! Malamutes are known for vocaliz- pared to make sure he had a daily adopt him. Jura insisted on teaching Kabluk ing, and Kabluk ‘talks’ a blue streak. run! Labrador dogs have one thing on their mind ‘water’! Their one the house rules and initiating him His top two favorite activities are thought is ‘count me in!’ Retrievers into the ‘Malamute code of ethics’. running along mountain trails and are often seen ‘retrieving’ and have We followed Jura’s lead and with hanging out with his family. For the last two years, he has sticks, toys and balls in their mouth. lots of running, walking, obedience Huskies have a one-track mind; their and loving, we were soon bonded as been involved in a special assign- ment. Once a week, we visit seniors brain screams ‘Gotta run!’ This may a family. In the nine years since his adop- in a care facility. His presence and be why Huskies are amongst the top tion, Kabluk has proven himself time huge Husky smile brings joy to their two dogs turned into humane societ- ies along with the other dog born to and again to be a special being. He hearts. They are pre-warned that we loves children. He can’t wait to greet are arriving because as we enter the run, the Dalmatian. The moment we met Kabluk, it them on their way to and from school building Kabluk announces us in was love at fi rst sight! He was ‘the or when we come upon them on our his loud continuous ‘woo woo’ dog- one’: big, tall, unmannerly, out-of- walks. He is a child magnet. They talk. The male residents especially control, handsome and most of all, love him. When he sees children he like his tall size and refer to him as immediately lowers his huge-fl uffy a ‘real dog’! Most visiting dogs tend gentle and loveable! The visit was eye-opening as this frame onto the ground, inviting them to be small, so his beautiful breed crazy, big, energetic dog greeted us. over to pile on him like a pack of pup- and personality make him a huge hit. Last year, at their annual dog show We loved him but wondered if we pies. They love this cuddly goof. A year ago we adopted two fl uffy he won the best ‘DOG-anality’ prize. could handle such a handful? At kittens. Kabluk was curious and Also, during exam week, to help re- home, we had our very alpha senior duce students’ tensions, Kabluk was invited to visit several university and college campuses. We were recently accepted for another special pet assignment. Our hospice and palliative care program has dogs visit patients. Kabluk’s huge brown eyes, smile, and willing- ness to make others smile lightens many hearts. For a rescued dog, one on the road to be euthanized, he has a very important destiny and role to play in this world. His presence and personality helps us make friends wherever he goes. He is my constant companion and hero. I was not surprised when Mary Ellen drove by us in a rainstorm, stopped and came over to interview us. Her reaction to know more about this magnifi cent and handsome dog is the same for everyone who walks by us, rain or shine! Thanks for stopping us, Mary El- len. By sharing Kabluk’s informa- tion, you’ve made me look at Kabluk in a new light. Our meeting must have been written in the stars.” TIPS Giving a pet your time, healthy food, and exercise makes it a happier and healthier pet, so your family can love it longer. Share your pet tips and tales. angelscribe@msn.com “LIKE” Pet Tips ‘n’ Tales https://www.facebook.com/Pet- TipsandTales Adopt Loving Pets www.PetFinder.com Humane Society for Neuter/Spay Assistance Program. (541) 942- 2789 O regon veterinarians recommend that senior pets have veterinary exams twice a year to help detect and treat illness or disease as early as possible in order to maintain their quality of life. Generally speaking, most cats and dogs are considered to be seniors around age seven, although large-breed dogs may expe- rience age-related health issues earlier than that. Your veterinarian can tell you at what age your pet is considered to be a senior. Health issues common in senior pets As they age, pets may develop some of the same health concerns seen in aging humans, such as: Diabetes Arthritis Heart disease Cancer Kidney or liver disease Thyroid issues Behavior changes (senility) Semi-annual veterinary care is recom- mended. “A veterinary exam twice per year, along with lab work, will enable your veterinarian to diagnose and treat disease as early as pos- sible in order to maintain your pet’s quality of life. Your veterinarian can recommend the appropriate diet for your senior pet’s nu- tritional needs as well as discuss behavior and mobility issues,” says Marla McGeorge DVM of The Cat Doctor, a feline veterinary clinic in Portland. What to watch for in senior pets Your senior pet should be seen by its vet- erinarian if it shows any of these symptoms, as they can be indicators of illness or dis- ease: Increased or decreased appetite Weight gain or loss Urination issues, such as accidents in the house Vomiting Changes in grooming habits or behavior, such as disorientation New “lumps or bumps” that persist or grow Sores that do not heal Lameness or stiffness T RIPPER Continued from page 6A cess, daddy was going to have to put her on the fi sh. The pressure mounted as I yanked back a bit too early on a nibbly trout, then pulled the hook from out of the mouth of another fi sh. It was about this time that my childhood memories began to fl esh themselves out more completely — where I fi rst re- called only the gratifi cation of a fi sh well caught, I now began to recollect what seemed like the interminable hours between bites, the struggle to stay in- terested when things got slow and the strain in my parents’ voices as they tried to simulta- neously catch fi sh and keep me from tumbling headlong into the pond. Looking back, it’s a wonder we caught many fi sh at all back then, an even greater miracle that mom and dad kept bringing us back to the pond each spring and summer. (Next time I talk to them, I’m going to have to thank them for their Job- like patience.) There was little time for rev- erie on Saturday (as is pretty common these days), and as the kiddo hightailed it to wherever she’d decided to run, I quickly reeled in and abandoned the notion of a trout dinner, then rushed off to catch up with her. 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