HELP
Team Sylvaniavet triathlon needs sponsors. Dr. Bob and his son-in-law,
Josh and daughter, Tricia have committed to the effort to complete
the Sylvania Triathlon. Their effort is designed to raise money
for PAWS-AND-WHISKERS feline shelter. Currently, sponsorships are
lagging behind previous years. All sponsors will receive a gift
from the hospital. Five lucky sponsors of over $25.00 each will
be eligible for one of five great prizes. Call the office, 885-4421
to make your pledge.
ADOPTED
Last month the Sylvania police found a stray chocolate lab in a
local parking lot. He turned out to be both healthy and abandoned.
We could not find his family. He has now found a great home with
one of our clients.
AVAILABLE
Not to be out done by the officers in blue, the tan clad Township
police brought us a litter of kittens and their mother. They were
found in the Meijer parking lot. Our caring staff provided all the
effort necessary to nurse this beautiful group of four kittens to
adoption age. They are now available for a fee of $50.00. The mom
was spayed and is also ready to go to a new home. Call us for details.
PRO-HEART? NO!
Recently, a manufacturer of veterinary products introduced a new
heartworm preventive, Pro-Heart. This is an injectable drug that
is licensed to last 6 months. On the surface this sounds great but
what is the rest of the story? We have elected to not purchase this
product this year. All our doctors feel that Pro-Heart has several
potential problems and hasn't been used enough for the USA to endorse
this product.
There are several limitations that we are concerned about. It was
tested on less than 500 dogs before it was approved for use. It
has been used in Australia but the FDA does not recognize their
governments drug approvals. It cannot be used on dogs less than
6 months old. Deaths have been reported in aged and weakened dogs.
The product is injected under the skin of the neck. Short term localized
pain and swelling has been reported. You lose the internal parasite
control that has been achieved with the monthly medications. If
shots are not given on time there is a period of susceptibility
until the next shot is given. Fifteen years of success with the
monthly heartworm, internal parasite medications should not be cast
aside without serious consideration. It will not be less expensive,
either.
We have other reasons to advise caution before using Pro-Heart on
your dog. Don't hesitate to ask.
OVERNIGHT
Our unique and very special overnight staff has just been expanded.
Monday through Friday we have a registered veterinary technician
from 7PM to 7AM. Saturday and Sunday the night techs are in the
office from 10PM to 5AM. This level of caring service is unmatched
in any hospital in our area. Without this level of service no other
hospital can manage difficult or intensive care cases. We will be
utilizing this professional patient support in a variety of ways
including "ask-a-nurse" type after hours support for pet
owners with after hours concerns. We would like to know how important
it is to you that your pet is supervised when we are closed. Please
send your comments to drbob@sylvaniavet.com
CONGRATULATIONS
Melissa, our head groomer, is now Mrs. Wilson. In a beautiful ceremony
Melissa was married June 28. The newlyweds spent a great honeymoon
at Disney World. She is now back at work making your pets look beautiful
and smell great.
DOCTOR AMY
The sadness we all feel about Dr. Kelly Lockerman leaving for Georgia
is tempered by the arrival of Dr. Amy Estes. Amy started her first
job July 17 and hit the ground running. She is very caring, personable
and of course competent. When your are in take a minute to meet
Dr Amy.
