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Spring Tips for your Pet
INDOORS
* As the old saying goes, showers bring flowers… so
check that your houseplants and flowers aren’t poisonous, should your pet nibble on one.
* Make sure to keep all the chocolate bunnies away
from the dog. Baker’s chocolate is more toxic than milk
chocolate, but dogs really should not have any of it!
* Spring cleaning? Home improvement products such
as paints and cleaning solvents can be toxic. Carefully
check labels and use sparingly around your pet and be
sure to safely store all products away from pets.
* Check with your veterinarian whether your pet requires Heartworm
t
Testing this year, and be sure to pick
up the preventative medication.
OUTDOORS
* When treating your lawn or garden with fertilizers,
herbicides, or insecticides, always keep your pets
away from the area. Pay particular attention to N-PK fertilizers (which contain nitrogen, phosphorus, and
potassium salts), which can lead to gastro-intestinal
upset and paw or skin irritation. Watch for iron content
of more than 1%, which can be fatal if ingested. Be
sure to safely store all products away from pets.
* While outdoor playtime is increased, practice safety
– protect your dog from traffic by always walking him
or her on a leash, and restrict time off the leash to safe
areas designated for free roaming.
* Keep an eye on your pet’s coat and check regularly
for fleas and ticks. Also be careful of mosquitoes, as
they can transmit heartworm to your cat or dog, which
can be fatal if not treated. Test if not on medication.
* Fishing is a popular recreational activity in spring.
However, a relaxing excursion can turn into a hazardous emergency. Remember to keep all fishing line,
hooks, and bait far away from your pet – as hooks can
easily catch on the mouth or paws of your pet, and
resilient fishing line can become an intestinal blockage
requiring surgical removal if ingested.
* In case of an accidental runaway incident of your pet,
keep an identification tag on your dog or cat that includes your current phone number. Microchip for I.D.
Special Clinic Dates
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Farley Ride - Sat. September 11, 2010
BBQ Fundraiser - Sat. September 11, 2010
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12 Reasons for 12 Months!
1. 17% of children in a Halifax study were seropositive for toxacara canis (roundworm).
2. Roundworm and whipworm eggs have
been shown to overwinter at much lower
temperatures than were originally thought
possible creating a persistent environmental hazard in your yard and potential of
parasite infection in you and your pet.
3. 2 fleas - 2 days = 200 eggs.
2 months = 2000 fleas.
4. There are approximately 300 cases of
heartworm diagnosed in Ontario every
year. Heartworm is fatal to dogs, and is
100% preventable.
5. Treating dogs that are positive for
heartworm requires consecutive injections
with an arsenic agent that has a low margin
of safety.
6. A dog infected with intestinal roundworms
will often defecate more than 20,000 eggs
per day. Although we work to clean up our
yards, eggs remain behind.
7. Raccoon roundworms can be easily
transmitted to dogs and can be extremely
dangerous to people as the larvae of these
worms tend to travel to the central nervous
system and cause severe brain damage
and, in some cases, death.
8. Fleas are a nuisance parasite that can
infest your home. Eggs, larvae and pupae
live in the environment and bury themselves into dark quiet spaces including the
base of your carpet, tile cracks and crevices, baseboard edges and places where
your pet lies (including your furniture).
9. Flea eggs and larvae are microscopic,
and appear only as “salt and pepper grains”
to the naked eye. Therefore, you may not
see them until they are really a problem.
10. Mosquitoes that go dormant in the winter months carrying heartworm, wake up in
warmer, more humid conditions carrying
heartworm, thereby creating an uninterrupted lifecycle.
11. The Companion Animal Parasite Council and the American Heartworm Society advocate for year round parasite prevention.
These expert groups advise that twelve
months of prevention has been proven to
best protect your pets and your family from
the risk of the most common parasites.
12. Twelve months of broad spectrum
parasite prevention is a key component of
a lifelong wellness approach to veterinary
care, just as important as annual exams
and appropriate vaccinations.
References:
1. Seroepidemiologic survey of Toxocara canis infection in urban and rural children.
J. Embil et al., Public Health, vol. 102, March 1988, Pages 129-133.
2. www.capcvet.org.
3. www.vita-tech.com
4. IMMITICIDE Registered (melarsomine dihydrochloride) Sterile Powder, Merial Canada, Inc.
5. Schantz PM, Stehr-Green JK, 1988 Toxocaral larva migrans. JAVMA 192: 28-32
6. www.cdc.com
7. Dwight Bowman, personal communication.
8. www.heartwormsociety.org
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Clinic News
We’re Ready for Spring at Wellington Veterinary Services!
The SNAP® 4Dx® Test is the standard of
care for annual parasite screening. It provides
accurate results. The benefits of vector-borne
disease screening go far beyond the well-being
of an individual pet.
Become aware and understand vector-borne
disease in your animal. Vector-borne diseases
are also migrating to parts of the country we
wouldn’t necessarily expect. Screening is an
accurate way to stay current with incidences
in your area.
The affordable SNAP 4Dx Test delivers accurate screening results—with at least 98%
specificity on all four diseases: heartworm
disease, ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease and anaplasmosis.
Staff Profile
We welcome Dr.Liz Ostrander, who graduated from the
Ontario Veterinary College in 1995. She started with
Wellington Veterinary Services in December 2009
to help out while Dr. Scott was on maternity leave.
We liked her so much, we thought we’d keep her
around! She is currently working 2 days a week in surgery. She’s a skilled and talented surgeon that we are
lucky to have. Dr. Ostrander is a locum in other area
clinics and also works for Dog Guides of Canada. She
lives in Rockwood with her family and numerous pets!
Adult Wellness Bundled Packages
Package Cost - $525.00 (canine) $445.00 (feline)
Many clients have taken advantage
of our Adult Wellness Bundles, and are
extremely happy with them.
SNAP®
4Dx® Test
Every dog, every year.
Approximate cost for these services
separately with nail trims and gland expressions would be close to $1000.00
Enjoy both convenience and savings
Below is a form to apply for the adult wellness bundle.
To register your pet for the bundle, simply fill out
the information and bring it with you to your next visit.
A summary of what the bundle includes:
• Annual examination and vaccinations
• Full blood wellness screening
• Urinalysis
• 4DX® Test for Heartworm, Ehrilichiosis,
Lyme Disease & Anaplasmosis screening
for dogs *
• Heartworm prevention & deworming
• Flea control ****new****
• Microchipping
• 10 % off dental cleaning
• Nail trims for 1 year
• Anal gland expression for 1 year
Adult Wellness Bundle Registration
Name:
Pet’s Name:
Species:
Canine
Phone Number:
Package cost $525.00 + GST - CANINE
Feline
(circle one)
Package cost $445.00 + GST - FELINE
I have chosen the Wellness Bundle for my pet offered by Wellington Veterinary Services. I understand this bundle is
valid for 1 year from purchasing this package and paying the amount stated above in full.
Signed:
Date: