 |
|
Volume 7
|
October 2009 |
Hello from Gentle Care Animal Hospital! It has been a busy summer at Gentle Care Animal Hospital - and things are no different as we enter the fall season! In this month's eNews, we're highlighting some big changes that have taken place over at the Gentle Care Animal Hospital website - PetRepair.com, voting for the 2010 Maggy Awards, checking in on Spotty the Goat, and getting you and your pets ready for the quickly approaching holiday season. As always, thank you for taking the time to read this email newsletter. Not only do we hope that you find it helpful, but that you enjoy all that's in store. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to get in touch with us anytime! Wags & Shakes, |
In This Newsletter They're Back: New This Month: Coming Next Month: |
They're Back: Voting for the 2010 Maggy Awards!
This year, Gentle Care Animal Hospital has been nominated in the Maggy Award Categories of Best Veterinary Hospital and Best Grooming - we sincerely appreciate your thoughtful nominations! We invite you to join us in voting for your local favorites - now through October 31st! Restaurants, shopping, services, and lifestyles are just some of the categories you'll find to vote on. As always, thank you for your support! We truly take great pride in becoming one of your local favorites! Click here to cast your votes for the 2010 Maggy Awards today!
There are way too many new and improved features to show in one short email newsletter. To get the whole scoop on the new PetRepair.com, jump on over by clicking here and take a look. While you're there, be sure to explore the in-depth look at the services provided at Gentle Care Animal Hospital, our Daycare, Boarding, and Grooming services, all of the great bios on our doctors, connect with us on facebook, and so much more! The goal of our new look is to not only provide you the information you need about the Gentle Care Animal Hospital practice, in a manner that's convenient and available to you 24/7, but also to make it easy for you to connect with us! Just like you, we're reading some great blogs from our favorite websites and checking out what all of our friends and family are up to on facebook... so be sure to join in the fun! Click here to get started on the new PetRepair.com!
Medications: $300
There are truly some things money cannot buy! This was a pro bono case made possible by volunteers and friends from Gentle Care Animal Hospital. Check out the videos of Spotty - from sickness to health - on facebook or YouTube! You can also join the Spotty the Goat (and Buddy, Too!) group on facebook to keep up to date on the adventures.
Fall Reminders: Canines Can Come Down with the Flu, Too!
The first recognized outbreak of canine influenza is believed to have occurred in racing greyhounds in January 2004 at a track in Florida. Since then, canine influenza has been documented in 30 states and Washington, DC. At this time, CIV is endemic (very prevalent) in areas of in Colorado, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. Canine influenza is spread via respiratory secretions and contaminated objects (surfaces, food and water bowls, collars and leashes) and people moving between infected and uninfected dogs. The virus can remain viable (alive and able to infect) on surfaces for up to 48 hours, on clothing for 24 hours, and on hands for 12 hours. The incubation period is usually two to four days from exposure to onset of clinical signs. Virtually all dogs that are exposed become infected with the virus, but approximately 80% develop clinical signs of disease. The approximately 20% of infected dogs that do not exhibit clinical signs of disease can still shed the virus and can spread the infection. As for all viral diseases, treatment is largely supportive. Good husbandry and nutrition may assist dogs in mounting an effective immune response. In the milder form of the disease, a thick green nasal discharge most likely represents a secondary bacterial infection that usually resolves quickly after treatment with a broad-spectrum bactericidal antibiotic. Pneumonia in more severely affected dogs responds best to a combination of broad-spectrum bactericidal antibiotics (to combat secondary bacterial infections) and maintenance of hydration via intravenous administration of fluids. Most dogs recover from canine influenza within 2-3 weeks. There is a vaccine available but we are NOT recommending it at this time. The vaccination does not prevent the disease just lessens the clinical signs and the dogs become positive for the disease by laboratory testing. In addition we are not in a “hot zone” for infection. Please feel free to call if you have any questions! Coming Next Month: The Holidays and Your Pets We hope you are enjoying the e-newsletter and would love your input on things you would like to see and read about! Please feel free to email us your suggestions, ideas, and pictures at Info@PetRepair.com. Join us next month as we share our tips and tricks for keeping your pets happy and safe during the holidays. As always, boarding fills up fast - so be sure to start checking your holiday schedule and contact us for reservations! Wags & Shakes,
|
|
Gentle Care Animal Hospital | www.PetRepair.com |
|
Spotty the Goat first made his appearance at Gentle Care Animal Hospital in the Spring of 2009. The baby goat, down on his luck, came into the hospital with his neighbor, Dr. Holman.
Seeing the video of Spotty playing outside: PRICELESS.
Canine influenza virus (CIV) is caused by a highly contagious infection caused by a novel virus first discovered in 2004. Although the virus spreads readily from dog to dog, there is no evidence to support that it can be transmitted from dogs to humans.
