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New are Waiting! Start your ad campaign in the Weekly today! For details, please call (704) 849-2261 or email adsales@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com Source: Readership Survey, Certified Audit of Circulations, April 2009. Animal HOUSE A new feature focusing on the latest south Charlotte pet care trends and accessories Here’s to your (pet’s) health! by Wilson Wright news@thecharlotteweekly.com Your pets may be like family members. They may eat the same food and sleep in the same bed, but to keep them in good health they have to see their own doctor. After working in a large Chicago veterinarian clinic, veterinarian William Cooper, a south Charlotte native, returned to his roots, opening St. Francis Hospital for Animals, 3928 Park Road, in 1996. “It’s pretty much just a solo practice,” Cooper said. And he prefers it that way. “I get to focus on the relationship between me and the client and the pet.” Cooper said his practice doesn’t often see exotic animals. “It’s 95 percent dog and cat. We see the occasional hamster or guinea pig, or bird sometimes here and there,” he said, noting that he’s treated snakes, turtles, iguanas and other animals over the years. But no matter what kind of pet clients have, Cooper offers the same advice: “The most important thing is that they have a regular checkup by a veterinarian.” And regular doesn’t necessarily mean annual. In fact, some animals might need more frequent care. “Often animals age 5 to 7 years for every year we do,” he said. So for older animals and animals with pre-existing conditions, more is better. Another health risk for pets is uninformed owners. “Someone will get a big dog that needs a lot of exercise and has a lot of energy, and they’re just not ready for that,” Cooper said, suggesting that people decide the type of pet they get based on their lifestyles. “Sometimes people don’t know exactly what it is they’re getting into.” The necessity of other vaccines depends on the animal’s lifestyle, but there are some that every animal should have. “As far as vaccines go, I think rabies is critical,” Cooper said. “If you see a raccoon in Charlotte, it’s probably got rabies.” Cooper stresses parasite prevention in general, because he sees parasite cases yearround. A pet needs different vaccines based on whether they live outdoors and have contact with other animals. Cooper also emphasizes heartworm prevention for dogs. “We’re in a heartworm area,” he explains. Age also can play a factor. “As an animal gets older there are certain blood tests you want to run,” he said. And with the weather getting colder every day, there are also a few seasonal precautions an animal owner should take. “If the weather gets extremely cold, most animals need Dr. William Cooper of St. Francis Hospital for Animals on Park Road says he likes being part of a small veterinarian clinic so he can spend more time with pets and their owners. Photos courtesy of St. Francis Hospital for Animals shelter,” Cooper said, cautioning that outdoor pet owners should ensure outdoor water supplies don’t freeze. In addition, all animals may need more food during the winter in order to maintain body heat. Cooper also explains that animal lumps, injuries and problems are most commonly found in the warmer months when owners are paying more attention to them. “In the wintertime,” Cooper said, “people just need to make sure they’re paying attention to the pets, especially the outdoor ones. Make sure that animal’s OK. Make sure to continue to handle and pet the animal – spend time with them, so you can see if there’s anything going on.” But if there’s an emergency, Cooper has a couple of important suggestions. “What constitutes an emergency is any issue where an animal is having trouble breathing, While Halloween can be a frighteningly good time for children and adults alike, it can also be petrifying for your pooch or terrifying for your tabby. The Humane Society of the United States is reminding pet owners that this haunting holiday may be too scary for pets. Companion animals aren’t used to the doorbell-ringing, costumed creatures and general hustle-and-bustle that come into our homes at this time of year. “For your pet’s comfort and safety, the best thing that you can do is to make sure that they have a stress-free holiday,” according to Adam Goldfarb, director of the Pets at Risk program for The Humane Society of the United States. “The noises, smells and people can be overwhelming for many pets on Halloween, so create a safe haven in one room of your home where he or she can quietly relax.” Follow these tips to keep Fido and Frisky safe and calm: • Keep pets safely indoors, away from trickor-treaters and other Halloween activities. • Make sure that all pets are wearing tags with current identification. Opening the door repeatedly for trick-or-treaters creates where they’re bleeding, where they collapse, or have obvious trauma,” he said, noting if any of those symptoms are observed pet owners should call a vet and tell them they’re on the way. If it’s nighttime, he added, it’s much faster to go to one of the emergency clinics in Charlotte. Overall, apply the same advice your own doctor gives you to your pet. “The checkups I can’t stress enough,” said Cooper, who sees more successful early detection than when he started practicing, and that’s contributed to the extended lifespan of a lot of animals. “I’d much rather screen for diseases and catch them early than wait until it’s too late,” he says. “Animal health and human health – it’s pretty amazing how there are a lot of similarities.” q Visit www.stfrancispetdoc.com or call 704- 527-2030 for more information about St. Francis Hospital for Animals. Save pets from a hair-raising Halloween Humane Society tips for a safe, healthy holiday plenty of escape opportunities. • Keep candy out of pets’ reach. Chocolate and other ingredients can be toxic to them. • Most pets are happiest wearing nothing but their birthday suits. Costumes and masks can make pets uncomfortable or even cause injury. • Decorations can be dangerous, so be sure to keep them safely away from pets. Candle flames can set fire to a pet’s fur. Hanging or dangling decorations can be an entanglement or choking hazard to some animals. • Use fake cobwebs sparingly, if at all. Pets can choke on fake cobwebs set up indoors. Outdoors, fake webs may be a hazard to birds and wildlife. • When trick-or-treating, leave your dog at home. Dogs can be easily excited by the Halloween commotion and a dog bite or lost dog will quickly end the evening’s fun. Don’t forget about wildlife on Halloween, either. Nocturnal animals, such as raccoons, opossums and foxes will be out looking for food. If you come across a wild animal while trick-or-treating, keep your distance (and keep your pets away from wild animals, too). q Our service is not just providing pet cremation. Our family is dedicated to helping all families find closure in a very difficult time. • Individual pet cremationsonly your pet in the cremation unit (never multiple pets with dividers) • Specially designed containers (no plastic bags) 3325 Carolina Avenue Suite H Charlotte, NC 28208 Phone: (704) 399-0400 Page 22 • Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 2009 • South Charlotte Weekly www.thecharlotteweekly.com www.thecharlotteweekly.com South Charlotte Weekly • Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 2009 • Page 23 Serving Charlotte and Surrounding Area • Same day transportation and cremation (no freezer storage) • Cremains returned to your home or clinic within 24 hours (never a one or two week process) www.faithfulcompanion.com
10.31.09 Saturday Third annual Runway 5K Run/Walk, 8 a.m. The Runway 5K takes place at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Last year’s event drew more than 600 runners and walkers and raised more than $10,000 for LifeSpan’s Community Activities Employment Transition Program. LifeSpan provides education, employment and enrichment opportunities to people with developmental disabilities. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. Race begins at 8. Register before Oct. 23: 5K run, $20; 5K walk, $15. After Oct. 23 rates increase $5. 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway, Charlotte Visit www.charlotteairport.com to register. 11.1.09 Sunday Blackmore’s Night, 7 p.m. Home from their sold-out European tour, the minstrels of Blackmore’s Night are touring before returning to the recording studio. Blackmore’s Night, the musical, renaissance-folk-rock project of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and award-winning singer-songwriter Candice Night, will showcase their unique melodies using contemporary rhythms and instruments. McGlohon Theatre, 345 N. College St., Charlotte Cost: Prices vary Kids’ Night at Blumenthal’s Beatles tribute, 7 p.m. Kids’ Night at the Blumenthal will stage six shows for children age 14 and under; the first of the six is RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles. Children will receive half-price entry with a paying adult, and the first 70 children get admission to a pre-show activity. 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte Cost: $21 For more information, call 704-372-1000 or visit www.BlumenthalCenter.org/Kids. 11.2.09 Monday Cash for candy for the troops, 4-6 p.m. Warrier Family Dentistry in south Charlotte is offering trick-or-treaters a pretty sweet deal and a chance to give back. The dentistry office will give $1 per pound of donated excess candy. Donors also will receive electric glowing toothbrushes. All collected candy will be shipped to U.S. troops overseas. All candy must be unopened and uneaten. 16143 Lancaster Highway, Suite 101, Charlotte Visit www.warrierdentistry.com or call 704-544-5500 for more information. 11.4.09 Wednesday Florence Crittenton Night at Brio, 6-9 p.m. An evening of live music and drink specials will help raise funds for Florence Crittenton Services and will kick off the Etcetera Trunk show. Ten percent of the proceeds will benefit Florence Crittenton Services, a nonprofit that provides single mothers and their babies with comprehensive medical and prenatal care; social; educational; adoption and parenting support services; as well as substance abuse intervention, treatment and prevention. Brio Tuscan Grille, 4720 Piedmont Row, Suite 150, Calendar Charlotte E-mail bmaybach@fcsnc.org for more details and to RSVP. 11.5.09 Thursday Ikebana International meeting, 9:30am The Charlotte chapter of Ikebana International will meet at Southpark Christian Church for a workshop entitled “Ohara with a Twist.” All are invited. Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging. 6650 Park South Drive, Charlotte For more information, call 704-542-1879. 11.6.09 Friday Ballantyne Arts Forum After-Dark Mixer, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Local artists will display their work during a mixer at Gallery Bar. Art will be available for purchase. 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte For more information, visit www. ballantyneartsforum.com. 11.7.09 Saturday Chocolate and Confections Cooking Demonstration, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn to make homemade chocolates and truffles during this class at Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge. Wine and cheese will be served. 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte Cost: $45 To make reservations, call 704-248-4100. Patriot Gala, 6 p.m. The Patriot Gala, an annual black-tie event that raises money for nonprofits that support military troops injured in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, will feature live and silent auctions, a 21- gun salute to honor fallen soldiers, a special military guest speaker, a color guard procession, dinner and live entertainment at Quail Hollow Country Club. 3700 Glen Eagles Road, Charlotte Cost: $200 For tickets or more information, visit http:// patriotgala. com/index.html. Charlotte Children’s Choir performs ‘Peace Song,’ 7 p.m. The Charlotte Children’s Choir will perform “Peace Song,” featuring songs by Mozart, David Brunner and others, at Providence United Methodist Church. 2810 Providence Road, Charlotte Cost: $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. All tickets will be $12 at the door. For tickets, visit www.charlottechildrenschoir.org. 11.8.09 Sunday Providence Chamber Music Series, 7 p.m. The third concert in this year’s Providence United Methodist Church’s Chamber Music Series will feature music by Franz Schubert and Philippe Gaubert, including Schubert’s “Trio in Bb Major, Op. 99” and Gaubert’s “Three Watercolors for Flute, Cello and Piano.” 2810 Providence Road, Charlotte Dance-A-Thon honors a teacher’s brave fight by Sean O’Connell sean@thecharlotteweekly.com Joanna Nichols’ dance students may remember their instructor’s mantra: “Go for it! Life is not a dress rehearsal.” It’s fitting, then, that next week the proverbial curtain will open on Dance for the Cause’s first annual Dance-A-Thon held in Nichols’ honor. The longtime south Charlotte dance instructor passed away on Dec. 10 from her fight with colon cancer. All of the money raised from the event, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8, will go to the American Cancer Society, earmarked for colon cancer research. Nichols taught dance in the area for more than 30 years. She started her teaching career at the Belmont Recreation Department before opening her own studio – Dance Specialties – on Catawba Street in Belmont. She was a member of the Greensboro Civic Ballet and certified by Dance Masters of America and Carolina Dance Masters. She most recently taught at Dreamweavers Studio in Forest City, and had a longstanding professional relationship with Jami Masters, who teaches dance in the SouthPark neighborhood. Masters’ school, located behind the Park Road Shopping Center, will host one of three Dance- A-Thon events on Nov. 8, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The Dance-A-Thon is a dance workout that any healthy person can do. It’s an aerobic exercise, but is geared toward any skill level. To participate, arrive at Jami Masters’ studio beginning at 1:30 p.m. The facility is located at 1425 Queens Road West, Charlotte. q Page 24 • Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 2009 • South Charlotte Weekly www.thecharlotteweekly.com
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