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2018 Media Kit Spring 2018 $3.95 Fitness Fun Ideas to Help Keep Your Pet in Shape Your Pet’s Health Why Wellness Exam s and Preventive Care Mat ter Mistakes Ha ppen What to Do If You ’ve Made an Error With Your Pet’ s Healthcare Plus: Take Our Flea How much do you & Tick Quiz know about these para sites? Cover_Spring18_vFIN AL2.indd 1 1/20/18 6:40 PM
About Us We Reach Nearly 1 Million Pet Households (per issue) HealthyPet is an educational and fun magazine provided to pet owners by their veterinarians. Our mission is to promote responsible pet ownership by reinforcing the veterinarian’s position as the primary source of pet healthcare and information. We achieve this mission in two ways: •H ealthyPet offers timely and informative articles about all aspects of pet healthcare, from lifestyle and behavior to safety and medical care. • An innovative cover wrap provides readers with essential reminders about appointments and services that help maintain their pets’ health. For more information, please contact media@vetstreet.com. 2
About Us Trustworthy Content HealthyPet articles are written by top industry experts, and all content is reviewed by trusted veterinarians. Readers can be sure that they are receiving top-notch, accurate, and up-to-date information. Each HealthyPet issue includes: Seasonal issues Autumn Dangers Steering Clear of autumn reach. Acetaminophen can be extremely Many pet parents are aware that choco- Door Dashing Dangers toxic to cats, and decongestants can cause late can be toxic to pets, but bones, raw elevated blood pressure and increased bread dough, and a number of fruits and •S easonal topics (preventive care, heart rate, possibly leading to seizures, vegetables (such as grapes, raisins, and dangers in both dogs and cats. onions) can also present health risks. Likewise, hard candies, candy wrappers, The APCC also gets a lot of calls about lollipop sticks, and other items can pose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder a choking or intestinal blockage threat. summer safety & parasite prevention, (ADHD) medications, Dr. Wismer Consumption of too many fatty foods notes. “Things can be hectic when can lead not only to an upset stomach kids are getting ready for school in Some dogs and cats see an open door Vigilance Is Key to Keeping but also to a condition called pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), which the morning,” she says, “and many pets will happily lap up dropped pills.” as an escape to frolicking and freedom, and they’ll dash at every chance they Your Pet Safe Safety can be quite dangerous. “Pancreatitis Signs of toxicity include increased heart get. During Halloween and other senior wellness, dental health) holidays, the danger can increase Train Your Dog to Perform can cause severeLifesaving Commands pain, lethargy, and rate, agitation, hyperactivity, tremors, exponentially, especially if you tend By Maureen McKinney vomiting, and in some cases can be and seizures. to have guests in your home or visit life-threatening,” notes Dr. Wismer. These Critical Commands: with friends and family. Even pets 1. Down Stay Several factors need dog being able to perform the behavior to be considered 3. Come “If your animal is vomiting and doesn’t who don’t typically run for the door In the face of the unexpected, we may when she’swhenfara pet away, haswith eaten medication meant distractions, want Instilling to eat,recall a reliable you need to call your every time it opens may try to escape not always be able to physically remove and when for both humans, including pet and parentwhatare and howprovidesveterinarian right away.” during these times. So how can you It Just Might Save Her Life! our dog immediately away from a stationarymuch or the pet has ingested, the size added in motion. help keep your pet more secure? • In-depth articles on diet & nutrition, dangerous situation. In such cases, and species of the pet, and any otherprotection Also potentially dangerous are fall having our dog remain stationary until 2. Drop health It conditions the pet may have. If byagivingdecorations, you from corncobs that can “The simplest thing to do with ah, fall. 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Your at your decorations side. or even leash her before opening the veterinarians are starting to get more poison despite your best preventive spring Many and fall when working theinclud- dogs, appetite. Such insatiable curiosity and may A reliable look like “come” whentoys to your called canpets, help so be fitness, and specific diseases/conditions door,” says Dr. Jeannine Berger, a calls about pets who may have gotten efforts, you’ll be able to tell your veteri- weather is typically wetter.who ing those Thework problem with the keen appetitiveSchool interest often itemS get dogs cautious withsituation, avert a problematic the typessuch of decorations as board-certified veterinary behaviorist themselves into some toxic trouble. narian exactly what your pet consumed. is that many mushroom National species—both Disaster Search Dog into troublesome Petdilemmas dangers lurkwhere in school redirecting you ause, make dog’s keensure there away interest are no strings and welfare specialist who is vice If you think your dog or cat has eaten poisonous and nonpoisonous—look Foundation, are trained to they’re at risk for backpacks ingestingasoff-limits, dangling enticingly well. Items suchfrom a discarded chicken bone from the decorations, dog and president of rescue and welfare at Hazards abound at this time of year, rat poison, Dr. Wismer advises contacting very much alike and immediately often grow together. drop into a dangerous items. as To gluehelp sticks, crayons, combat and sniffs out poten- keep a close during eye on your an off-leash furry friends. outing the San Francisco SPCA. and it’s important to be aware of them, your veterinarian immediately. If you think your pet hasdown eatenposition a and stay tial ingestion ofmarkerschokingare andnot especially toxic intestinal to gaining the dog’s safe return if says Dr. Tina Wismer, a board-certified mushroom, contact your veterinarian in place to pets,asbut tract hazards, wellthey as toxic cause stomach she slipsIfout can substances your thepet has door front consumed when something More ambitious pet parents might veterinary toxicologist and medical antifreeze right away. until they’re pain andfoods, and poisonous pose a“drop choking it” ishazard. a “Lunch company potentially arrives. dangerous, don’t spend time want to ask their veterinarian about • Pet behavior advice from experts director of the ASPCA Animal Poison Antifreeze typically contains released. must-teachleftovers, behaviormedications, that offersand sugar-free a way trying to figure out if you should be using positive reinforcement training Control Center (APCC). Although both ethylene glycol, an odorless Other common fall plants that canDoing be so gum to [which maydogscontain the sweetener to teach the pet to go to a mat when for parents get their to release When itconcerned. Call your comes to teaching theveterinarian behavior, right dogs and cats are at risk for toxic expo- the door opens. Dr. Berger suggests but sweet-tasting chemical poisonous forkeep helps pets theinclude dog clematis safe as she navigates xylitol]items questionable are alsofrom potentially their mouths dangerous keep in away. mind Of thatcourse, many dogsthe best medicine don’t yukitama/Shutterstock, Javier Brosch/Shutterstock, DragonStyle/Shutterstock placing cats in a separate room or crate sures, “dogs tend to explore the world that is especially toxic to pets. Cleaning and mums.risky“Compost situationspiles and can be hazardous terrain. items Teaching when asked. that pets amay dogfind in an open reliablyiscome to willingly prevention, becauseso as you doing so prepare often for before opening the door. with their mouths, while cats tend to up spills immediately is essential because dangerous as well,” “Down stay”Dr. Wismer training warns, is also important backpack,”let and immediately says go Dr. of anWismer. item held So be results in back-to-school, decorating, winterizing, unfavorable consequences be more finicky with what they eat,” ingesting just a little ethylene glycol “becauseforthey petcan dogs, grow moldssome because that questionable in her mouth sure toiskeep all school especially items inasclosed important, from theand entertaining dog’s perspective, thisincluding fall, make sure that If your pet does escape, your best she notes, “so many of these problems can potentially lead to kidney failure, producesituations compounds arethat made may cause safer if our dog forciblybackpacks taking an or itemdesk fromdrawers a dog can where petsthe endyour pet is protected. of playtime or off-leash Check free-with your bet for being reunited is a microchip. • Tips to help keep pets safer and happier occur more commonly in dogs.” seizures, and even death in dogs and cats. tremorscan andtemporarily seizures.” Fruitsremain andinnuts place until increasedon’t have access. the dog’s urgency to swallow veterinarian dom. Improve about the recall bywhich keeping dangers it may “A microchip is critical for any animal that havethe fallen from is situation trees can also resolved growhelp or until the item before it’s taken—and can be excitingbe andmost fullprominent of favorableinoutcomes, your area, and ask to find her way back home when lost,” rodenticideS Antifreeze products made with propylene mold, and fruit pits, nuts, and acorns arrives. cause for confrontation holiday hazardS and a potential includingforapointers jackpot of about pet-proofing fabulous treat your says Dr. Berger, noting that dogs and The use of mouse and rat glycol are much less toxic than ethylene may pose a choking hazard or cause bite if the dog resource-guards Labor Day, the while rewardshome item.techni- and the so you can enjoy frequent the fall season opportunity cats are around 2.5 and 20 times more poisons increases in the fall, so glycol–based coolants. Although pro- gastrointestinal obstruction. Such situations include a hazard that’s cally a summer holiday, with your for immediate pet. and permission release likely, respectively, to get home if they have a microchip.* She also recom- pet parents need to ensure that pylene glycol can still be hazardous if between us and our dog, such as being “Dropisit” often considered theto go play again after your pup receives mends that all pets wear a collar with any rodenticides remain far out of reach ingested, according to Dr. Wismer, it takes houSehold separated on themedicationS other side of the street provides a safeguard kickoffforto fall. your “Barbecues Maureen McKinney, a writer and editor, her reward. their name and owner’s phone number. •Q uestions/suggestions for readers to of their pets. Many common products, about 3 times the amount of propylene As theour from weather cools dog with anand people car oncoming dogcan in bethea dangerous event thatplace efforts for pets,” has written for Vetstreet.com and Animal such as wax blocks or grain-based pellets, glycol products to be a problem. “By sheer begin spendingas approaching, more couldtime inside,with a happen toDr. Wismer says. dog-proof your“They may ingest canine’s Tales. She lives outside Philadelphia with *Lord LK, Ingwersen W, Gray JL, Wintz DJ. Charac- are highly toxic to pets and could be fatal if volume,” she says, “most animals won’t germs candogspread who slipseasily. outBeofsure her to collar and is skewers, or theyfall surroundings mayshort. get into potentially Teaching heryour family,dogincluding their twoand to consistently pups, terization of animals with microchips entering animal even a small amount is ingested. ingest enough to cause an issue.” keep cold medications running out of your loose. Keeping ourpet’s dog in a toxic foods or alcohol.” speedilyMaggie respond andtoSammy. these critical com- shelters. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2009;235(2):160-167. settled “down” can also help us to better You’ll ideally want to practice “drop it” mands is imperative and well worth the navigate potentially tense interactions, with a variety of items, including release training investment. Once Behavioryou and your 10 11 follow up with their veterinarians Vetstreet.com HealthyPet — Fall 2017 Vetstreet.com HealthyPet — Fall 2017 such as encountering an overly exuber- of toys, food, and household objects dog master these, you’ll have 3 solid ant neighborhood child during a walk. that are safe for your dog to practice behaviors to call on inLitterboxan emergency Issues to with. Pair the release of items with better keep your dog safe. Ideally, teach the dog to respond to this behavior on both a visual and audible ample, high-value rewards that are greater in value (to your dog) than Outside the BOx: 10 Ideas to Help Training our dogs is about more than teaching fun tricks or fine-tuning encierro/Shutterstock, Macrovector/Shutterstock A Behaviorist Discusses Your cue, such as a large, obvious hand signal the item the dog had to Mikkel Becker is a certified trainer polite manners. It’s also about implementing behaviors that protect and and a specific word cue or whistle. This begin with. And, when safe and certified behavior consultant who safeguard our dogs in their day-to-day lives. In particular, 3 lifesaving can help increase your dog’s under- to do so during practice specializes in training dogs and cats. Keep Your Dog in Shape Cat’s Litterbox Problems commands are critical for every dog to understand and reliably respond to: standing and ability to react to your runs, return the item She is the coauthor of 6 books and the cues if either her sight or hearing is the dog originally lead animal trainer for FearFreePets. down stay, drop it, and come. compromised in the moment, as may had; doing so can com. Mikkel is committed to helping pets occur for a dog at a distance or if turned By Wailani Sung, decrease the MS, dog’sPhD, DVM, DACVB and their people live better lives together Byon In the guide Kathleen the nextM. Reilly page, learn more about the and looking away from the parent. It’s potential reluc- through kind training and bond-building importance of each of these commands, as well as training tips also imperative that the behavior is prac- tance to let go of methods that partner closely with the pet’s for improving your dog’s speedy response. ticed with many variables, including the a desired item. veterinary team. After a long winter indoors, we’re all Get her cleared for activity with a visit behind, breathing heavily, or otherwise ready20for spring so we can get out and to the vet. While you’re there, HealthyPet ask2018 — Spring your struggling to keep going, it’s time to HealthyPet — Spring 2018 21 start moving. If we’re being honest, veterinarian for suggestions too—he head home and decrease the duration most of our scales may be showing an or she will most likely have some great and intensity of the next outing. extra pound or two we probably want ideas based on your dog’s individual Similarly, if your pup seems sore or to lose. And our canine companions fitness level, overall health, and age. stiff the next day, it’s best to cut back. are no different—several months of Give your vet a call if you have any inactivity may have made her lose her To help ensure your pup’s fitness concerns at all. peak fitness level too. It’s just as important program is safe: for dogs to maintain an ideal weight and • Set a specific amount of time Your vet can help guide you by avoid obesity as it is for us (turn to the when you start a new activity. giving you weekly fitness goals article on page 22 to learn more about You may be in better shape than your for your dog to meet. why this matters). dog; just because you can easily make that 3-mile hike doesn’t mean your get the fun Started! But here’s the good news: There’s prob- dog can start out with that distance. Once your dog has your vet’s approval, ably no fitness companion more eager So, keep your first outings short. You it’s time to get out and start moving! than your dog, so head outdoors and can gradually increase duration over Here’s a list of ideas to get started: help her get in shape! time, depending on how your dog is Before You Begin If you’ve ever started a fitness routine, handling the activity. • Keep the pace down. Although 1 Play dates. Dog parks are fun, but they may be too rowdy and overwhelming to some pups. Arrange you know it often begins with eagerly your pup may be excited about a new a play date with a friend whose dog is gearing up and jumping in with gusto activity or setting, don’t let her natural about the same size and energy level as —and ends with every muscle in your exuberance get out of hand. She yours. If one of you has a fenced yard, Inspiring/Shutterstock, ekler/Shutterstock body aching, or worse, with you injured. could get injured by pushing herself meet there and let the pups run and Your dog is no different. She’s going to too hard and not even realize it. Play tumble under your watchful supervision. need to ease into a higher level of activ- referee, and keep things fairly calm at Be sure both pets are up-to-date on ity—especially if she’s spent the winter first until you’re positive she’s able to vaccines before you set up your date. as a warm couch potato buddy. Even handle a higher level of exertion. 2 H dogs who have continued to be physically Backyard agility. You don’t need active need to be gradually introduced • Keep an eye on your dog to make fancy equipment to do dog agility as your cat consistently used constipation, crystals in the urine, dia- Cats are one of the few species that to a new activity or intensity level. sure she’s oK. If your dog is lagging (although you can certainly purchase her litterbox but has suddenly betes, diarrhea, and inflammatory bowel prefer a particular location for elimina- started eliminating in other disease, can cause your cat to stop using tion. Whether you have a fastidious cat areas of the house? Multiple factors may the litterbox. who always uses her litterbox or a cat contribute to why your feline friend who occasionally leaves you offerings might be exhibiting this behavior. Your veterinarian can perform the neces- in unexpected places, a few items are sary diagnostic tests and provide appro- crucial to your cat’s continued use of Nalaphotos/Shutterstock First and foremost, when your cat elimi- priate treatments to resolve most medical the litterbox: fine granular litter, a large nates outside the litterbox, she needs to problems. Once your vet has determined litterbox, appropriate placement of the be examined by her veterinarian. Several that your cat is physically healthy, the next litterbox, and a clean litterbox. Read on underlying medical problems, such as an step is to make sure you’re addressing to find out why these items may make a big anal gland infection, a bladder infection, your cat’s litterbox needs. difference to your cat. Vetstreet.com HealthyPet — Winter 2017 21 6 HealthyPet — Spring 2018 CanineFitness_vFINAL-spread2.indd 1 1/21/18 9:40 PM For more information, please contact media@vetstreet.com. 3
About Us What Makes HealthyPet Unique? No other pet-centric consumer magazine offers the endorsement of the pet lover’s own veterinarian. Spring 2018 $3.95 •V eterinarians pay $1.10 per issue •M ore than 1,200 practices subscribe to HealthyPet •C over wrap with personal message Fitness Fun Ideas to Help Keep • Launched in 1999 Your Pet in Shape Your Pet’s Health •G uaranteed circulation of Why Wellness Exams and Preventive Care Matter 650,000 Mistakes Happen What to Do If You’ve Made an Error With Your Pet’s Healthcare • Published 4 times a year Plus: Take Our Flea & Tick Quiz How much do you know about these parasites? Cover_Spring18_vFINAL2.indd 1 1/20/18 6:40 PM An AB C imal Clinic PRESORTED STANDARD Spring 2018, Coverwrap U.S. POSTAGE PAID AB C FirstName & PetName, ReCeiVe VETSTREET (T) im al Clin enjoy this free issue of VetClinicName An ic 10% off HealthyPet magazine from your 123 Main Street AnyTown, PA 12345-6789 friends at VetClinicName. youR Next www.vetclinicwebsite.com wellNess Visit! FirstName LastName 321 Street Lane exp. 06/30/17 (Magenta type is Make preventive care a priority. ask us what we AnyTown, PA 12345-6789 personalized variable Wellness exams and RefeR a fRieNd recommend for your pet. preventive care are important for aNd get data for the vet and pet 20% off Is YourPet Protected Against Parasites? yourPet. aNy seRViCe owner.) Although fleas, ticks, heartworms, and other parasites are active year-round We recommend regular exams to exp. 10/30/17 in some areas, spring often signals a resurgence in some of these species. help keep your pet as healthy and You can help protect YourPet by following these steps: happy as possible. Signs of illness can be subtle, and some pets are 1 3 Learn about the parasite risk in Keep your pet on safe, effective really good at hiding pain and other indicators of disease. IN THIS ISSUE dr. Vet’s our area (talk to us about which parasite preventives, following our parasites are the biggest threats). recommendations. obesity affects at Not only are wellness exams least 1 in 3 dogs aBC essential for helping us catch and 2 4 and cats in the Know the signs of heartworm ask us how to help keep your begin treating diseases early, but they also give us the chance to United States.* infection, tick-borne diseases, and pet protected at home, in your Veterinary answer questions you might have Not only is preventing flea infestation to watch for in your pet. neighborhood, and when traveling. and to alleviate or address any unwanted weight concerns. We’re always happy to gain good for your Clinic talk with you about your pet’s: • Behavior pet’s health, but it’s much easier to keep weight off nothing matters more to us than • Diet • Enrichment your pet than it is to help your pet yourPet’s health. • Exercise lose weight. Inside, you’ll learn: • Socialization • Factors that place pets at risk our staff is prepared, knowledgeable, and of obesity ready to serve you and yourPet. Vaccines and parasite preventives • Strategies to avoid overfeeding also play a crucial role in helping and manage your pet’s hunger ANURAK PONGPATIMET/Shutterstock, Albina Glisic/Shutterstock, We are devoted to providing exceptional to keep your pet healthier and • Methods for calculating your care to our patients. If anything worries protect your pet against certain INSIDE THIS EDITIoN... pet’s calorie requirements Javier Brosch/Shutterstock, Macrovector/Shutterstock Stay ConneCted diseases. We’ll work with you to you at all, just give us a call! make sure your pet receives Get up-to-date notices and Your Pet’s Health: Why Wellness Exams personalized preventive care You’ll also find advice important pet health and Preventive Care Matter based on age, breed, lifestyle, on giving your pet liquid information by following and other factors. medications, involving Fitness Fun: Ideas to Help Keep children in your pet’s care, and our social pages! VetClinicName Your Pet in Shape We’re here to help! training your dog to perform 555-555-5555 Mistakes Happen: What to Do If You Make 3 critical commands. www.vetclinicwebsite.com an Error With Your Pet’s Healthcare *According to estimates from several studies. For more information, please contact media@vetstreet.com. 4
About Us Editorial Features Focus on Health Training & Behavior An inside look at how veterinarians Tips to help prevent or manage difficult help manage diseases and conditions pet problems and help owners teach pets and why preventive care is essential. confidence and commands. Diet & Nutrition Safety First! Information on specific dietary concerns, Expert guides to help protect pets from as well as advice on feeding pets and poisons and seasonal dangers—and how to managing certain conditions nutritionally. handle unexpected emergencies. Wellness Care Vet Spotlight How routine wellness exams can help Heartwarming stories from readers about prevent diseases or catch them earlier and how their veterinarians helped their pets keep pets healthier during all life stages. and why they're forever grateful. For more information, please contact media@vetstreet.com. 5
About Our Readers 100% 99% of households own pets took their pets to the vet in the past year — + spent nearly $1,000 on common pet products 87% 87% are women, averaging 45 years old attended college; 46% obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher 86% 82% 43% of readers take action after reading own dogs own cats HealthyPet magazine Source: GFK MRI Study 2014 For more information, please contact media@vetstreet.com. 6
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