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LetteR fRoM the puBLisheR
Hello and welcome to the frstissue o 
Pet Me! Magazine™
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theonly publication created exclusivelyor Santa Clarita pet owners.As a dedicated pet mom o a dog,two cats, and a bunny, I’ve made itthe mission o 
Pet Me! Magazine™
 
to cover issues relevant to all types o pets, including fsh,reptiles, and exotics. Our articles are chosen to educate,inspire, and help you be the best pet owner possible.Since this issue is out during the holidays, when many o usare traveling, we’ve included an article on how to pick the perect pet sitter, as well as what types o oods you shouldavoid giving your pets this season.Ever wonder why cats eat grass? So did I. You’ll fnd outthe answer to that question, and many others, right here in
Pet Me! Magazine™
.In every issue, we will eature awesome adoptable petsavailable in the Santa Clarita Valley. Tis month, we’vehighlighted fve beautiul dogs rom Te Brittany Founda-tion, a no-kill, all-breed dog rescue in Agua Dulce.I you’re looking to bring home a pet this holiday season, please consider rescuing rom any o the many wonderul rescues and shelters in our community.At
Pet Me! Magazine™
, we strongly support adoption. AsBest Friends Animal Society points out in their campaignto bring about the day o no more homeless pets, “Puppiesaren’t products.”I would love to hear your eedback on our inaugural issue,as well as any pet-related story suggestions, especially i it’shappening here in the Santa Clarita Valley.From my our-legged amily to yours, may you have ablessed holiday season!
Sincerely,
 Bridget Alves 
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VOL.1 • ISSUE 1 • WINTER 2009
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“You can say anyfoolish thing to a dog,and the dog will give you a look that says,‘My God, you’re right! Inever would’ve thoughtof that!’” ~
 Dave Barry
“When I play with my cat, who knows whether she isnot amusing herself with memore than I with her.”~
 Montaigne
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at lie expectancy has increaseddramatically over the last ewdecades, due to care rom theirhuman owners and advancement inveterinary medicine. Nowadays a catis old when it reaches its 10th birth-day. Ater 10 years the aging processbegins. Even the most playul kittywill grow old but with some attentionrom you, a cat oten reaches 15 to 20years old.As they grow older, cats lose theirhearing ability. This can sometimes gounnoticed as the owners sometimesconuse the lack o response o theircat with simple stubbornness. But i your older cat is not coming to youwhen you call it, it can be because ithas lost the sense o hearing.When a cat gets older, it is best tokeep it inside as it can also lose itssense o smell and vision. This meansthe cat will be vulnerable to dogson the street, cars and other cats. I your cat loves resh air and likes togo outside, then it would be best tosupervise him or her outside.Also, as cats get older, their sense o taste and smell will diminish, makingthem less interested in eating. In thiscase, you need to give the cat moistood or you can also try warmingthe meals. This way the scent will beamplied and the cat will be morelikely to eat. The moist ood will alsoincrease the amount o water that isin the cat’s diet and preventdehydration romoccurring.Always keepresh water avail-able and monitordrinking habits. The thirst drivecan also ade withage and a cat caneasily becomedehydrated. I youdo not see your cat getting water, talk to the vet or some other solutions.I upon researching the conditiono your cat online, you come acrossrecommended medications, do notbuy them unless you talk rst to yourvet. Medications have side eectsand only a trained veterinarian canaccurately prescribe them ater care-ully analyzing the status o your cat’shealth.Older cats can also develop difcul-ties in swallowing. A cat can lose itsteeth and its gums can turn white. The most recent studies show thatolder cats have a problem with thepotassium. This results in poor urcoat, lethargy and loss o appetite.Low potassium levels are detrimental
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