Newsletter and Information  Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to read our newsletter. With this newsletter, we hope to provide you with important informational topics about your pets as well as update you with any hospital promotions and hospital current events. We hope to see you and your loved ones soon! Have a happy, safe and fun summer! |
Open House Last month we had our first-ever Open House! We opened the hospital doors to all of our current clients, animals, friends and people who just wanted to stop by. We had several exhibits including x-ray stations, dental demonstrations, surgical suite information, pet adoptions, vendors on-hand to answer any product information questions and more! Dawn the facepainter was also there to make the kids experience a fun one! We had food and beverages available for all. For those of you that were able to come, thank you! If you were unable to attend, don't worry - we'll be doing this again next year! |
Heat Stroke And Your Pets
Any pet that cannot cool himself off is at risk for heatstroke. Following these guidelines can help prevent serious problems.
- Keep pets with predisposing conditions like heart disease, obesity, older age, or breathing problems cool and in the shade. Even normal activity for these pets can be harmful.
- Provide access to water at all times.
- Do not leave your pet in a hot parked car even if you're in the shade or will only be gone a short time. The temperature inside a parked car can quickly reach up to140 degrees.
- Make sure outside dogs have access to shade.
- On a hot day, restrict exercise and don't take your dog jogging with you. Too much exercise when the weather is very hot can be dangerous.
- Do not muzzle your dog.
- Avoid places like the beach and especially concrete or asphalt areas where heat is reflected and there is no access to shade.
- Wetting down your dog with cool water or allowing him to swim can help maintain a normal body temperature.
A dog suffering from heatstroke will display several different signs:
- Rapid panting
- Bright red tongue
- Red or pale gums
- Thick, sticky saliva
- Depression
- Weakness/collapse
- Dizziness
- Vomiting - sometimes with blood
- Diarrhea
- Shock
- Coma
If you think that your pet may be in heatstroke, remove them from the hot area and bring them to the hospital immediately. | |
Dog Obedience
Are you looking for dog obedience classes? From in-home sessions to group classes, we have trainers available to suit your individual pets' needs. Please call us or stop by to learn more. |
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Heartworm and Flea prevention
We recommend monthly flea and heartworm prevention for your pets. There are several options available, including topical and oral medications. We currently have promotions for Heartgard, Frontline and Revolution. Please call or stop by to learn more. Free shipping is availabe directly to you. | |
