{"id":13410,"date":"2021-09-02T20:57:33","date_gmt":"2021-09-03T00:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/?p=13410"},"modified":"2021-09-02T20:57:33","modified_gmt":"2021-09-03T00:57:33","slug":"features-183","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/?p=13410","title":{"rendered":"Features"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Farewell to summer with Elvis<\/strong><br \/>\nby Maralyn Fink<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZIXJJk4BlQo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Rodney B. Wilson Class of &#8217;59 enjoys reunion<br \/>\nby Maralyn Fink<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5LFaoCivGoU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>1959 Class Reunion was held at the Emerald on Sunday August 29. It was the culmination of a fun-filled weekend for the Class.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to Pat Joslyn and crew for hosting the events at Motz Park, Ryan&#8217;s Roadhouse and The Emerald. Everyone had a great time.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Remember When<\/strong> &#8211; Transit renewal passes in 3 to 1 vote<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/richards4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"301\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13413\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Bill Richards accepts the 2000 CAPIT Unity Award for his work on behalf of CRV Blue Bus and the successful passage of county-wide millage that resulted in the formation of the Clinton Area Transit System CATS while Ron Huard and Ben Munger look on.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>On August 4, 2009 voters in Clinton County decreed that the Clinton Area Transit System Blue Bus could continue the operation of a public transportation system, which includes public transportation services for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. A tax renewal of up to .20 mils for the years 2009 through 2012. The millage will raise approximately $460,000 in 2009.<\/p>\n<p>The measure passed in every precinct in the County 3508 to 965.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Maralyn&#8217;s Pet Corner<\/strong> &#8211; Food Measuring Math: Learn How Much to Feed a Dog<br \/>\ncourtesy of Jennifer Coates, DVM<\/p>\n<p>Feeding dogs seems so simple. You just offer an appropriate dry or wet dog food and never anticipate a problem.<\/p>\n<p>Except, it\u2019s really not that simple.<\/p>\n<p>As pet parents, we care about our dogs\u2019 well-being and health. We monitor how they\u2019re feeling; we take them to the veterinarian; we give them all the attention in the world. But if we\u2019re not paying attention to their diet\u2014not just what we\u2019re feeding them, but how much we\u2019re feeding them\u2014we could be doing our dogs harm.<\/p>\n<p>The question, \u201cHow much should I be feeding my dog?\u201d needs to be answered, but the answer doesn\u2019t come easily. How can you accurately determine your dog\u2019s caloric requirements? How clear are the instructions on your dog\u2019s food? Why is your dog gaining weight when you feed what\u2019s recommended on the bag?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to learn a few easy tricks to ensure that your pup is getting the right amount of dog food, then you\u2019re in the right place.<\/p>\n<p><em>How Much to Feed Your Dog<\/em><\/p>\n<p>According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, in 2017 about 56 percent of dogs in the United States were overweight or obese. To put this into perspective, that\u2019s about 50.2 million dogs that are too heavy and at risk for health problems.<\/p>\n<p>While we can\u2019t say that overfeeding based on confusion regarding how much food to feed dogs is the entire reason that dogs suffer from weight issues, it\u2019s certainly a factor.<\/p>\n<p>Learning the mathematics behind how much your dog should be eating is a powerful tool for helping your dog stay happy, healthy and trim.<\/p>\n<p>But determining the right amount of food isn\u2019t as easy as placing a dog bowl in front of him and letting him eat until he\u2019s full. Many dogs will eat what you put out, no matter what. It\u2019s up to you to figure out what\u2019s a healthy amount. So, how can you determine how much to feed a dog?<\/p>\n<p><em>Start by Talking With Your Veterinarian<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For starters, take your dog to the vet. Get your dog weighed, have the vet give him a physical examination, and talk about whether or not the amount of food you\u2019re currently serving is appropriate.<\/p>\n<p>Be honest about your dog\u2019s activity level and the amount of food he currently consumes (including dog treats, table scraps and other extras!). This way, you can get a more accurate idea not just about what you should be feeding him, but also about how much you should be feeding him.<\/p>\n<p>Next, take a look at the label on your dog\u2019s food and look for a dog feeding chart.<\/p>\n<p><em>Understanding Dog Feeding Charts<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dog feeding charts look straightforward, but they\u2019re not as cut and dry as you might think. For starters, dog food bags typically give an estimate like, \u201cfor dogs 10-30 pounds, feed \u00bd-1 \u00bd cups.\u201d An overly generalized statement like this isn\u2019t very helpful.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a 20-pound dog who lays around all day and has no interest in exercising, feeding him the maximum amount would almost certainly lead to unhealthy weight gain. Alternatively, an active dog who zips around all the time probably needs more calories than would be provided by the lower end of the range.<\/p>\n<p>Dog food labels can be confusing in other ways too. Think about the example above. What it\u2019s saying is that you should feed your dog \u00bd-1 \u00bd cups over the course of an entire day, but it\u2019s easy to understand how some pet parents could read it as \u00bd-1 \u00bd cups per meal.<\/p>\n<p><em>Portions: They\u2019re Not as Easy as You Might Think<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Only you and your vet can properly determine the number of calories your dog should be getting. Once that decision is made, it\u2019s time to figure out a good feeding schedule for your dog. Most dogs thrive on two meals a day, but it\u2019s often okay, for healthy adult dogs, to feed dogs once a day if that\u2019s more convenient. Puppies may need to eat three times a day or even more frequently depending on their size and age.<\/p>\n<p>If your vet helps you decide that your dog should eat 2 cups of a particular food per day and you want to feed two meals per day, portion that out to 1 cup in the morning and 1 cup in the afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you\u2019d like to feed your dog dry food in the morning and wet food at night. As long as you feed half of the total daily dry ration in the morning and half of what is recommended per day of the canned food at night, this should work out just fine.<\/p>\n<p><em>Forgetting Anything?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Most often, pet parents forget a few key factors when it comes to properly feeding dogs.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, a cup isn\u2019t always a cup. Remember, a true cup is 8 ounces, so it\u2019s important to use an actual measuring cup or premeasured tool like the collapsible Dexas Popware KlipScoop to portion out a dog\u2019s food instead of guessing.<\/p>\n<p>Another thing pet parents forget to account for when determining how much food to feed a dog is treats! All those extras that your dog is getting throughout the day have calories, too. A good rule of thumb is to keep treats to just 10 percent of your dog\u2019s overall caloric intake and to subtract those calories from the \u201cregular\u201d food that you offer at meal time.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there are plenty of helpful tools available on the market to help you portion out meals and regulate your dog\u2019s feeding schedule.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, the Arf Pets Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder can help you control portion size and keep track of what your dog is eating. You preset the feeder, so if you insert an amount, it\u2019s going to deliver that amount at each meal.<\/p>\n<p>The PetSafe Healthy Pet Simply Feed Programmable Pet Feeder is similar, but lets you feed your dog up to 12 meals a day, and even has a \u201cslow feed\u201d option that doles out a portion over 15 minutes to prevent gorging.<\/p>\n<p>If an automatic dog feeder isn\u2019t your style, consider purchasing dog bowls like the Bergan Stainless Steel Non-Ski Pet Bowl and the Signature Housewares Embossed Food Bowl that are sized to hold an exact amount of food. It\u2019s harder to overfeed when your dog\u2019s bowl will only hold an appropriately sized meal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Farewell to summer with Elvis by Maralyn Fink Rodney B. Wilson Class of &#8217;59 enjoys reunion by Maralyn Fink 1959 Class Reunion was held at the Emerald on Sunday August 29. It was the culmination of a fun-filled weekend for the Class. 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