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Paws for Thought E N S U R I N G P E T H E A LT H AT H O M E A N D O N T H E R O A D Presents for paws and claws It is hard to believe that we have arrived at that time of the year when we consider buying special holiday gifts for our furry travel companions. Kim Kilmer W Snowballs would also serve well to keep a pet off a cold floor in the winter. hile I realize that our pets don’t understand holidays, we can certainly use the season as an excuse to buy a few new products or services. Check out the list below, but always remember to make sure any new item is appropriate for your pet’s personality, age, level of training, and health status. When in doubt, ask your veterinarian. Videos from me to you Does your schedule or location prevent you from taking your dog to a trainer? Are you having problems with your dog that you can’t seem to repair? Behavior, obedience, and agility video training sessions and analysis are now available from Fairwayfox Dog Training. Click the Video Training page at www. fairwayfoxdogtraining.com for complete information on this private, personalized training program that addresses your individual training problems and specific needs. Ask Kim Is it very difficult to travel and find housing with dogs? — Dawn C. I like things simple. The best new item for this category has got to be the “Snowball Dog Toy Set” from LL Bean (www.llbean.com). Stored in a canister, these three white, dimpled balls resemble the real thing and can bounce and float. Just under $20, the gift is great for any dog that retrieves or likes to entertain himself with a ball. The only down side is that since they are white, they might best be used in weather conditions other than snow. Scratching time There are a ton of new products available for kitties this year. I have found some that are both entertaining and innovative. Again, harkening to simplicity, I found seasonally related, organic catnip enhanced scratching posts from www.catclaws.com. The posts—found under the “new” product link and made by M.A.X.—are now available in a variety of seasonal themes, like leaves for autumn and a sleigh for winter, for $7.95 to $36.95. It is best to inquire specifically with your travel company about its pet policy. Some housing complexes don’t accept animals. Those that do may have restrictions on breeds, size, and quantity of pets allowed. As an alternative, you might be able to accept a stipend and find your own housing. Any dog with which you plan to travel should have good house manners, be housebroken, and have a Canine Good Citizen certificate. I have a 10-month-old American Bulldog that is in training to become a service dog. Can he come with me when I travel? — Tiffany W. Cool cots Another of the innovative new products for dogs is the Lightweight Foldable Pet Bed found at J&J Dog Supply (www.jjdog.com). This bed, which folds like a cot, is perfect for travel and outings. It comes in three sizes and ranges from $35 to $59. While the bed may seem more of a summer item, since it allows air to circulate under it and has a pattern reminiscent of a picnic blanket, it 8 Healthcare Traveler November 2008 It depends on the type of service dog designation he will receive at the end of his training and if he will be your personal service dog. For in-depth information on service dogs and owner rights, visit www.deltasociety.org. Green play A few months back, I wrote about several online stores that offer green and organic products. I found a new one at www.purrfectplay.com. This site offers a wonderful selection of planet friendly » Attention travelers! Do you have a question for Kim? Send it to plederman@advanstar.com and it could appear in the next edition of “Paws for Thought.” www.healthcaretraveler.com http://www.fairwayfoxdogtraining.com http://www.fairwayfoxdogtraining.com http://www.llbean.com http://www.catclaws.com http://www.deltasociety.org http://www.jjdog.com http://www.purrfectplay.com http://www.healthcaretraveler.com

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Healthcare Traveler - November 2008 Editor’s Desk Contents In a Flash Paws for Thought Field Notes You Said It Perks and Preferences A Latitude Adjustment Drug Update Clinical Tips Advice of Counsel Cityscape Advertiser’s Index Name It When In. . . It’s in the Bag Contest Rules Big Deals Tax Facts Going the Distance Allied Corner Classifieds Tales from the Road

Healthcare Traveler - November 2008

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