Suburban Family - Issue #2 (April 2019)

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SF_PetsQ & AFeature_0419FINAL.QXD_Layout 1 4 / 15 / 19 3 : 10 PM Page 1 Everything By Liz Hunter Pets Experts offer tips on all aspects of your pet ? s well - being , from v ’ panleukopenia ) How does walking In today’s families , pets are considered near Q : Bordetella benefit my dog ? • and dear , even referred to as a sibling of Leptospirosis Walking your dog is important • Lyme for his or her overall health and human children . When it comes time to • Influenza well - being . Not only does it • take that holiday family photo , pets are CATS : provide physical exercise but almost always included ( and sometimes I Rabies also mental stimulation . Healthy • FVRCP ( feline viral adult dogs will benefit from at • better behaved than the kids ) . They give us so much rhinotrachetitis , least two 15 - to 30 minute walks joy , and in return , owners want to make their life the parainfluenza , parvovirus ) a day . Keep in mind , every dog FeLV ( feline leukemia is different and owners should best it can be with proper training , annual checkups , • virus ) consult with their veterinarian if exercise and a fresh haircut every now and then . We Gennifer Kelling , there are age or health con - practice manager asked professionals from all walks of the pet care cerns . During walks , the safest Pennsauken Animal Hospital leash option for your dog is a 4 - industryfor their tips on caring for our four - legged fam - Pennsauken 6 - foot standard leash . Don’t PennsaukenVet.com ily members and here’s what they had to say . forget to bring water on extend - What can I expect ed walks and in temperatures ex - Q : at an annual ceeding 80 degrees . In the sum - check - up / wellness visit ? mer months , be sure to feel the HEALTH CARE At this visit , doctors will discuss temperature of walkways ; if it is What shots does my any questions or concerns that too hot for your hand , it is too Q : pet need ? you have about your pet , per - hot for their feet . At Pennsauken Animal Hospital , form a comprehensive physical Danielle Pellecchia , owner we believe prevention is the Dee’s Pet Service exam and administer any recom - best form of protection when it DeesPetService @ gmail.com mended vaccinations that are comes to common pet disease . due . Any concerning findings , Pet vaccinations are an impor - GROOMING such as dental disease , abnor - tant tool to prevent illness and What should I expect mal heart sounds or unusual Q : are recommended for all dogs from a groomer ? growths will be discussed , as and cats , even the ones that are Dog owners should expect a well as proper nutrition and mostly indoors . Viruses and good groomer to greet them and preventative measures for your bacteria can be spread a variety their pet with a warm welcome . pet’s current stage of life . A fe - of ways and there is no way to Also they should be knowledge - cal exam to check for gastroin - prevent transmission simply by able to assess your pet’s groom - testinal parasites and a blood keeping your pet inside . ing needs . Here at Floss ’ we go test that checks for heartworm Puppies and kittens start a step further ; we use a blueber - and the most common tick - their vaccines at eight weeks and ry facial to leave your pet’s skin borne diseases are also recom - get boosters at 12 and 16 weeks . and coat looking and smelling mended annually . For senior Some vaccines provide coverage fresh . For a deeper clean we of - pets , a more comprehensive for one year while others provide fer our micro bubble bath , which bloodwork may be suggested so it for three years . The veterinar - works especially well for pets that doctors can detect any dis - ian will discuss your pet’s spe - with skin issues . Lastly , your ease processes in their early cific vaccinations at their annu - pet’s finished look will be topped stages and can then initiate al visit but below are the vacci - off with bows or a bandana and treatments with more success nations we recommend : a spritz of cologne . and less expense . DOGS : Floss Gerst , owner Dr . Andrew Massaro Floss ’ Grooming Rabies • Village Vet Somerdale DHPP ( distemper , • Medford FlossGrooming.com hepatitis , calicivirus , VillageVetMedfordNJ.com 26 SUBURBAN FAMILY volume 10 issue 2 SUBURBANFAMILYMAG.COM

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SF_PetsQ & AFeature_0419FINAL.QXD_Layout 1 4 / 15 / 19 3 : 10 PM Page 2 ? m vaccinations and grooming to training and healthy habits . usually a pay - to - play option , dogs dogs ranging in both size and age . How often does my dog BEHAVIOR Q : typically have an indoor / outdoor This helps ensure each puppy will need to be groomed ? What are the qualities run of the facility . Open play is become well adapted as they All dogs should be groomed Q : of a good dog trainer ? more like doggie daycare and is grow older as well as help elimi - every four to six weeks depend - A good dog trainer will personal - ideal for the dog who has main - nate future fear , aggression and ing on hair length , even dogs with ize your training package to ad - tained its social skills . Veterinary other neurotic behaviors . Older short hair . A bath and brush - out dress your concerns and help clinics are great if you have a med - dogs exhibiting fear or aggression not only keeps your dog clean , you and your dog understand ically needy or senior dog . An in - can be rehabilitated through prop - but prevents skin and hair folli - proper behaviors . Your dog should home service should be used er behavior modification training cle problems , along with prevent - be taught simple tasks first , like with a reliable company . Relying and socialization . ing hair matting for dogs with how to sit , down , place and come on a one - person private operation Nicole Buck , owner longer hair . Regular grooming will to you on command . Buck’s Dog Training poses insurance risks and puts all stimulate new hair growth and A professional dog trainer will Mantua your eggs in one basket . The “ at better blood circulation to the let you know approximately how BucksDogTraining.com their home ” option has gained skin , along with keeping your dog long this training will take , because popularity . Think Airbnb for dogs . Which housetraining healthy , happy and smelling all dogs and owners are unique . Q : While there are some great care - methods do you amazing . Your trainer should be willing to givers operating in their homes , recommend for success ? Robin Tenuto , groomer work with you until you and your dog Camp Bow Wow dog owners should do research Never punish by pointing , hol - • havelearnedthe basics and are ready Cherry Hill to be sure they are getting qual - lering , smacking or rubbing noses to graduate to more advanced train - CampBowWow.com ity , reliable service . in poop or pee . ing , if that is what you want . Supervise your dog and keep Pat Quinn , owner • How should I maintain Karli Harris , owner , Champ’s Dog House Q : him with you in the house . If you business operations manager ( bathing / cleaning ) my Medford Alpha & Omega Working Dogs cannot , put him in his crate with pet between professional ChampsDogHouse.com Moorestown some toys . groomings ? AOWorkingDogs.com Feed your dog twice a day . What services can help • Our first suggestion for maintain - Q : Keep a log that lists the day me feel better about • ing a pet’s groomed coat starts at How will socialization and time your dog eliminates or Q : leaving my pet ? home with brushing and then help my dog through - has an accident . The biggest concern a pet parent combing . This helps our fur ba - out its life ? Take dog out on a leash and has when they’re away is that their • bies get used to being handled , It is critical within the first 18 walk to an appropriate spot . dog is in a safe and happy envi - and learning that brushing and months to properly socialize pup - Give your dog a special treat ronment . Dogs should have the • combing is a good thing . We al - pies , introducing them to many within a half - second . ability to play in a social environ - ways tell pet owners if you want different stimuli and environ - If your dog gets distracted , put ment under supervision . A web • to maintain a longer haircut , ments to avoid developing pho - him in his crate with a positive at - cam can provide the chance for maintenance is the key . We rec - bias later in life . Proper socializa - titude . Take him back out in 15 owners to check in on pets dur - ommend bringing in your pet tion includes interacting with minutes . ing the day . Pets staying overnight every five to six weeks for a full Renee Premaza , owner should have their own “ cabin ” grooming service and also a Jersey Dog Trainer where they can eat and sleep bath , brush out and nail trim in Serving South Jersey comfortably . Prices should be all between that appointment . JerseyDogTrainer.com inclusive , without extra charges Nail trimming is a very im - for feeding , giving treats or med - BOARDING portant step between ications . What are grooming . It helps to keep Q : the different Heidi Duffy , camp director the quick ( vein ) in the nail Camp Bow Wow options for boarding very short . Cherry Hill my pet ? Millie Santarpio , owner ? CampBowWow.com Millie’s Jiggles and Wiggles The canine services indus - Pet Grooming try has undergone a massive Voorhees transformation over the last JigglesWiggles.com decade . In traditional boarding , SUBURBANFAMILYMAG.COM volume 10 issue 2 SUBURBAN FAMILY 27

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