Page 8 - Martin Downs Bulletin - August '22

Page 8, Martin Downs

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Canine Behavioral Issues be manageable with an older dog, although this may require
mattErs increased effort. If your dog is already reactive or nervous
around other dogs or people you can do more harm by forcing
the interaction faster than they are comfortable. If your pet is
Otolaryngologist Ashley C. already showing fear aggression, contact your veterinarian and
they can help you find a trainer based in positive reinforcement
Mays, M.D., Joins Cleveland or a veterinary behaviorist for behavior modification.
At its core, behavior modification for any unwanted behavior
Clinic Indian River Hospital should be based in positive reinforcement. If your dog is pulling
Does your dog bark and pull on walks? Get nervous and or barking on walks, you may be tempted to get a prong and
Cleveland Clinic Indian anxious around strangers? If so, you’re not alone. Whether it’s shock collar. However, studies show that owners who use
River Hospital welcomes a result of COVID and a lack of socialization or even a lack aversive equipment have a lowered bond with their dogs and
otolaryngologist Ashley C. of breeding for temperament, there seems to be an increase are less satisfied with their behavior. This is likely because if
Mays, M.D. Dr. Mays is board in behavioral concerns with our canine companions. Over the your dog associates pain when attempting to greet another dog
certified and fellowship trained past couple of years, with their owners at home during the or person, they will eventually associate the presence of dogs
in head and neck surgical pandemic, many dogs have been overstimulated, and in some with pain. This leads to fear and possibly aggression.
oncology and total body cases under-exercised. In addition to positive reinforcement, your pet may benefit
microvascular reconstruction. So how do you modify your pet’s unwanted behavior? Or from supplements or medications to help with the fear and
After earning her medical better yet, how do you prevent it? The first step when considering anxiety of certain social situations, such as visitors to your
degree at the Brody School getting a new puppy or dog is to know your breed. Certain breeds home or visits to your vet’s office. Your veterinarian can help
of Medicine at East Carolina require a significant amount of exercise or tend to be more you determine if these would be helpful for your pet to set
University in Greenville, N.C., Mays completed her nervous or anxious than others. Choosing a breed that fits your them up for success.
otolaryngology residency at Wake Forest University in lifestyle or your family dynamic is paramount for success. Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center is
Winston Salem, N.C. She went on to complete a two-year Further strategies to minimize unwanted behavior is exercise, dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. With
fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Total although this can be difficult in the summer months due to the focuses on compassionate care in surgery, physical therapy and
Body Microvascular Reconstruction at the University of Texas heat. Mental stimulation in the form of basic and advanced rehabilitation, preventative medicine, extensive diagnostics, and
MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. training can help as well. Another aspect of behavior that was emergency service, Palm City Animal Medical Center combines
Part of an expert multidisciplinary team in the affected by the pandemic was a lack of socialization for us and exceptional medical care with a caring philosophy for pets and
Department of Otolaryngology at Cleveland Clinic Indian our canine companions. Now that society is getting back to their owners. For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit
River Hospital, Mays specializes in the treatment of head and normal, try to engage your pet by socializing them with other www.palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook
neck cancer, upper aerodigestive tract lesions and complex dogs and people. This is easier with a younger dog but can at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
reconstructive deficits.
“I chose this specialty to care for the most complex issues loCal GovErnmEnt
of the head and neck, and work as an advocate for a patient
population that requires the highest level of care,” says Mays.
“Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is dedicated to our
strong, multidisciplinary program based around providing Martin County Property Listed below are common things that may cause you to
quaternary care to the Florida region.” lose your homestead exemption:
Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Appraiser 1. Renting your home for more than 30 days per calendar
Mays was assistant professor and director of quality at the year, for two consecutive years.
Louisiana State University Department of Otolaryngology. She Homestead Exemption 2. Maintaining or obtaining an out-of-state residency-based
has made research contributions to head and neck oncology By Jenny Fields, CFA, tax exemption, reduction, benefit, credit, etc. (i.e. the STAR
and reconstructive surgery in both the clinical and translational Martin County Property in New York, a veteran’s exemption, the Massachusetts
realms, and has co-authored more than 30 peer-reviewed Appraiser Declaration of Homestead, etc.). This requirement applies to
articles and book chapters. Homestead exemption jointly held property by spouses even if only one applies for
Mays holds professional memberships in the American Head is one way to reduce the homestead here and the other applies for the out-of-state tax
and Neck Society, the American Society of Reconstructive amount of real estate credit. If you are in this category presently, you must cancel
Microsurgery and the American College of Surgeons. taxes you will pay on your your out-of-state tax benefit effective Jan. 1 of the year you
Mays sees patients at Cleveland Clinic Indian River residential property. apply for homestead exemption in the state of Florida. If
Hospital’s Scully-Welsh Cancer Center located at 3555 In the state of Florida, either spouse owns other Florida property, even individually,
10th Court in Vero Beach. To schedule a consultation, call if you own property and only one property can have the homestead exemption.
(772) 770-6830. make the property your 3. Maintaining or obtaining a driver’s license in any other
About Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital permanent residence as of state. A driver’s license is residency based.
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is a 332-bed, not- Jan. 1 of the tax year, you may qualify for homestead 4. Failing to register a vehicle in Florida if you drive it here.
for-profit hospital offering comprehensive medical services exemption and save hundreds of dollars. A common 5. Registering to vote elsewhere. The county you live in
to the Treasure Coast community. The Welsh Heart Center, misconception is that you must reside on the property must be the only place you are registered to vote. You may
Scully-Welsh Cancer Center and Scully Endoscopy Center for a certain number of months each year to qualify for elect to file a declaration of domicile instead of registering
offer full-service programs and a multidisciplinary approach. homestead exemption. There is no specified amount of to vote, but you still may not register to vote elsewhere.
Healthcare professionals represent specialties including time you have to be physically present on the property A homestead exemption is not transferable. If you move,
orthopaedic services, minimally invasive vascular surgery, to qualify for homestead exemption. However, your your homestead exemption does not
neurosurgery, stroke services, robotic surgery, a state-of- homestead property must be considered your primary follow you to your new residence. You
the-art wound healing center, bariatric surgery and the only residence. This means that your official identification must file a new homestead exemption
maternity wing in the community. The hospital features all documents must reflect your homestead property address. application for your new residence.
private rooms and is the largest private-sector employer in Homestead exemption is $25,000 deducted from your If you have questions, please contact
Indian River County. Learn more at ccirh.org. assessed value, plus an additional $25,000 is deducted your Martin County Property Appraiser
from your home’s assessed value over $75,000. at (772) 288-5608.

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