PARKSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL e-NEWSLETTER
1780 Rufe Snow Drive
Kaye Wigginton, D.V.M
Rita Ruple, D.V.M.
Keller, Texas 76248
817-281-1111
Sandra Krall, D.V.M.
Deidra Blackmon, D.V.M.
FAX: 817-281-2917
WELCOME to the 24rd edition of the PARKSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL monthly e-Newsletter
September 2010, Vol. 3, No. 8
Look forward to health care tips and information, services available for your pet; product rebates/promotions and much more,
coordinating with the Parkside Animal Hospital website: www.parksideanimalhospital.com
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Please feel free to make suggestions on what YOU would find helpful or enjoyable!
Dear Friends, on behalf of the staff of Parkside Animal Hospital, we would like to sincerely thank you for voting us…
Best Veterinary Hospital in Keller
for the 2nd year in a row, and for also voting our groomer, Brittany
Best Groomer in Keller and Parkside Animal Hospital as the Best Place To Work in Keller.
We are honored to care for you and your pets. Our philosophy has always been to treat every pet as if it were our own
and to care for your pets while also considering the needs of the whole family.
We truly value the relationships we have built with you and your pet. Again, thank you.
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PARKSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL e-NEWSLETTER
1780 Rufe Snow Drive
Kaye Wigginton, D.V.M
Rita Ruple, D.V.M.
Keller, Texas 76248
817-281-1111
Sandra Krall, D.V.M.
Deidra Blackmon, D.V.M.
FAX: 817-281-2917
Brittany voted BEST GROOMER IN KELLER with Buddy
Reception staff: Claudia with Gus, Christine & Molly, Joanna & Maize, Sue, Nancy with Chip
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PARKSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL e-NEWSLETTER
1780 Rufe Snow Drive
Kaye Wigginton, D.V.M
Rita Ruple, D.V.M.
Keller, Texas 76248
817-281-1111
Sandra Krall, D.V.M.
Deidra Blackmon, D.V.M.
FAX: 817-281-2917
FIRST AID BASICS
HEIMLICH MANEUVER
The well known Heimlich Maneuver or “Hug of Life” for removing obstructions in human throats works for dogs and cats too. It is
an emergency first aid technique designed to help dislodge an item stuck in your pet’s throat that is impairing breathing. After success
with the Heimlich Maneuver, your pet should be examined immediately by a veterinarian in case injury has occurred.
The objective is to compress the lower chest forcibly to raise air pressure inside the chest to blow the foreign material out of the throat
or the larynx. The Heimlich Maneuver should only be used if you are sure that your dog or cat is actually choking.
IMPORTANT: we recommend you practice placing your pet in proper position and positioning your hands to perform the maneuver,
DO NOT actually perform the thrust (except in a choking emergency) as you can injure your pet. If the pet has been playing with a
small object or has been eating and suddenly acts frantic, shows breathing difficulty, is attempting to cough or hack, eyes bulging and
pawing at the face or mouth the pet may be choking. Before beginning the Heimlich Maneuver, quickly try to remove any objects
you see with your fingers. Careful! DO NOT GET BITTEN! Cats have small bones at the base of the tongue, do not mistake these for
an obstruction. Do not thrust your fingers into the throat, as your may push the obstruction further into the throat. If you cannot
remove the object safely with your fingers, perform the following steps:
DOGS
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Kneel behind your dog with the dog standing and facing away from you (small dogs might be placed on a table).
Place your arms around your dog’s waist so your hands are underneath your dog’s stomach. Use one hand to
make a fist, and place the fist, thumb-side facing up, just below your dog’s ribs. Clasp your other hand around
your fist.
Lift up and inward towards your dog’s back. Use a quick and strong motion.
Check to see if the object is expelled or is in the dog’s mouth.
If the object is expelled, take your dog to the veterinarian immediately to check for injuries.
If this action does not dislodge the object from your dog’s throat, repeat the jerks several more times.
If the object still does not dislodge, rush your dog to the veterinarian.
CATS
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For cats, place them on a table, facing away from you with their back cradled against your chest.
Reach around each side to the abdomen, hold one fist with the other hand; place the fist at the upper part of
the abdomen about an inch below the center of the ribcage.
Deliver three quick thrusts inward and upward.
Check to see if the object is expelled or is in the cat’s mouth.
If the object is expelled, take your cat to the veterinarian immediately to check for injuries.
Use a quick and strong motion. If this action does not dislodge the object from your cat’s throat, repeat the jerks several
more times. If the object still does not dislodge, rush your cat to the veterinarian.
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PARKSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL e-NEWSLETTER
1780 Rufe Snow Drive
Kaye Wigginton, D.V.M
Rita Ruple, D.V.M.
Keller, Texas 76248
817-281-1111
Sandra Krall, D.V.M.
Deidra Blackmon, D.V.M.
FAX: 817-281-2917
FIRST AID BASICS
CARDIAC and RESPIRATORY ARREST (CPR)
Respiratory arrest means your pet is not breathing. Cardiac arrest means your pet’s heart is not beating;
you will not be able to feel a heart beat or pulse. Both situations are emergencies requiring immediate action.
Artificial respiration can help restore your pet’s ability to breathe.
Cardiac resuscitation can help restore your pet’s heartbeat.
CPR is an emergency technique that may give your pet a fighting chance at survival until you can reach professional veterinary care.
The aim of CPR is to provide a small but critical amount of blood flow to the heart and brain.
IMPORTANT: while we encourage you to carefully think through the following steps; DO NOT actually perform the steps unless an
emergency exits, as you may get bitten or you may injure your pet, or both.
When administering CPR, you must think and act in the following order:
A -- B -- C
A = AIRWAY
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Look in your pet’s mouth to see if anything is blocking the airway. Remove any objects you see with your fingers, if
possible, or by using the Heimlich Maneuver. PLEASE NOTE: it is important that you clear any obstruction prior to
proceeding with CPR. If obstruction remains, CPR will fail.. you MUST clear the obstruction before proceeding.
BE CAREFUL, even unconscious pets can bite by reflex.
Lay your pet on his side (not his back); tilt the head and neck back to straighten the airway passage; carefully pull the
tongue straight forward, out the mouth to open the airway.
As you proceed to the B = BREATHING, watch if your pet’s chest expands/moves as you breathe into the pet. If the
chest does not rise and fall, the airway may be obstructed (not open). DO NOT BLOW HARDER as too forceful
breaths may damage the lungs, especially in cats and small dogs. Check for obstructions, clear the airway with the
Heimlich Maneuver or adjust the head and neck to open the airway.
B = BREATHING
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Place your mouth over your pet’s nose. Make sure that you are creating a tight seal. BE CAREFUL! Even an
unconscious pet can bite by reflex.
Blow into your pet’s nose with your mouth for 1 to 1.5 seconds. Look to see if the chest expands.
IMPORTANT! Small breaths for small dogs and cats, larger breaths for bigger animals. Too large or forceful breaths
may damage your pet’s lungs, especially smaller pets. Start with small breaths.. you just want the chest to rise a bit
and fall.
If your pet’s chest expands, remove your hand from the mouth so he can exhale. If the chest is rising and falling as
you blow and the pet exhales, continue to blow into the nose every three seconds until the pet begins breathing on
its own or until you reach your veterinarian.
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PARKSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL e-NEWSLETTER
1780 Rufe Snow Drive
Kaye Wigginton, D.V.M
Rita Ruple, D.V.M.
Keller, Texas 76248
817-281-1111
Sandra Krall, D.V.M.
Deidra Blackmon, D.V.M.
FAX: 817-281-2917
C = CIRCULATION
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Check for a pulse or heart beat. If pulses and heartbeat are absent, begin cardiac resuscitation.
Place your pet on its right side.
Give your pet two artificial respiration breaths as described above.
For LARGE DOGS, place the base of your palm on the ribcage right behind the elbow. Put your other hand on top
of your first hand. For SMALL DOGS or CATS, use one hand or use your fingers and use less force.
In one fluid motion, press down on your pet’s ribcage. Press down firmly but not violently and use less force for
small dogs and cats. Be careful not to use excessive force as you may fracture your pet’s ribs. The compression
should last less than 1 second.
Alternate between giving your pet two breaths via artificial respiration and then five chest compressions. Ideally,
you want to be able to deliver 15 to 20 artificial breaths and 100 chest compressions per minute. Continue doing
this until your pet begins breathing on its own or gets medical attention. Your pet must be seen by a
veterinarian even if you re-establish a heartbeat and breathing.
Two people working together and alternating tasks make CPR easier to accomplish; with a third person driving
all to emergency care with CPR on-going. While in transit, someone should call ahead to the Animal Hospital
with the following information:
* you are in transit with a choking or cardio-pulmonary emergency
* type of pet, age, name of pet & owner’s name, phone number in case of disconnect
* estimated time of arrival
* what the pet is choking on or if ingested drugs.. what they are, if known
* if Heimlich Maneuver or CPR are in progress and for how long
* answer any questions asked and listen for instructions.
Often in cases of emergency there are not enough hands-on-deck for an ideal response. Try to stay calm, and do the
best you can while transporting your pet to professional veterinary care and support. The most knowledgeable person
should provide CPR; instruct others to call, drive or help as they can.
A pdf with diagrams of CPR positions for both dogs and cats may be accessed here:
http://buffalohumane.org/library/DogCPR.pdf
Heimlich Manuever and CPR are emergency techniques, but knowing the steps to take may give your pet a chance
at survival until you can reach professional veterinary care and support.
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PARKSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL e-NEWSLETTER
1780 Rufe Snow Drive
Kaye Wigginton, D.V.M
Rita Ruple, D.V.M.
Keller, Texas 76248
817-281-1111
Sandra Krall, D.V.M.
Deidra Blackmon, D.V.M.
FAX: 817-281-2917
Seen recently at Parkside Animal Hospital:
Ranger
Tabitha
Rex
Pumpkin
Rambo
Scruffy
Gracie
Misty
Toby
Tippy
Clover
Berko
Tucker
Marley
Coco
Diego
Max
Rookie
Dusty
Bear
Isabella
Tamara
Tootsie Roll
Sasha
Stupie
Ozzie
Dexter
Sophie
Kisa
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Romeo
PARKSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL e-NEWSLETTER
1780 Rufe Snow Drive
Kaye Wigginton, D.V.M
Rita Ruple, D.V.M.
Keller, Texas 76248
817-281-1111
Sandra Krall, D.V.M.
Deidra Blackmon, D.V.M.
FAX: 817-281-2917
Technicians: (front L-R) Heather & Pistol; Ashley, Jamie & Wiley, Ludy, Practice Manager
(back L-R) Rachael, Kelly, Melissa, Steve with Chrissy
Veterinarians: Sandra Krall, D.V.M., Rita Ruple, D.V.M., Deidra Blackmon, D.V.M., Kaye Wigginton, D.V.M.
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PARKSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL e-NEWSLETTER
1780 Rufe Snow Drive
Kaye Wigginton, D.V.M
Rita Ruple, D.V.M.
Keller, Texas 76248
817-281-1111
Sandra Krall, D.V.M.
Deidra Blackmon, D.V.M.
FAX: 817-281-2917
Smiling faces... Caring hearts… PARKSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Voted:
 BEST ANIMAL HOSPITAL IN KELLER (2ND year in a row)
 BRITTANY – BEST GROOMER IN KELLER
 BEST PLACE TO WORK IN KELLER
In a recent poll by the Keller Citizen newspaper.
THANK YOU for the honor!
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