CITY OF SYLVANIA has annexed the property where
we are going to build our new hospital. This enables us to get sewer
and water service from the city without any hassles. We are happy
to remain a Sylvania City business.
LOTS OF FIREWOOD could be available on the
new hospital property. There are several large hardwood trees that
must be taken down before we can develop the lot. If anyone has
the expertise and equipment to fell trees and transport the wood
they can contact Dr. Bob at the office, 419-885-4421 or drbob@sylvaniavet.com
DR ROSS WILL BE ATTENDING an advanced orthopedic
course in May that will allow us to begin providing bone plating
fracture repair. This advanced care requires an investment in special
equipment and instruments. The new hospital with two surgery suites
will enable us to add this advanced surgical care. Until we gain
this expertise we will continue to refer a pet with a severe fracture
to a specialist. Currently, there is no practice in our area offering
bone plating.
PHYSICAL REHABILITATION will be the next frontier
in veterinary medicine. Many orthopedic procedures, limb injuries,
and back problems will benefit greatly from rehab. Our underwater
treadmill will be the first in NW Ohio and one of only 50 throughout
the US. There will be other patients that can benefit from the treadmill.
Over weight, arthritic dogs will be able to exercise more easily.
Winter training for working dogs is also anticipated. A session
in the hydrotub will be a special treat for dogs in boarding.
SEND YOUR FRIENDS to Sylvania Vet. We are always
looking for new clients that want only the best for the family pet.
We have a special "Thank You" program for clients that
regularly refer family, friends and neighbors. The ultimate reward
is an 11 per cent discount on all veterinary fees for all your pets
for one year. When you know of someone that just moved in, have
a new pet or would like to meet a new vet, be sure to speak right
up and say, "You should go where I go, Sylvania Veterinary
Hospital". If you would like information to introduce someone
to us before they decide, you may stop in and ask for a "Welcome
to the Practice" folder.
EUKANUBA PET FOODS made by Iams Company is
offering two months free pet insurance with their new puppy and
kitten kits. We have the kits and will be offering them to clients
with new pets. We think this is a great deal as Eukanuba is a superior
food and the VPI insurance policy is the real deal. VPI is the insurance
we encourage all clients to investigate.
RINGWORM is not a worm but a skin fungal disease.
There are several species of ringworm fungi that can cause disease
in your dog or cat. The skin disease is more common in kittens then
puppies. Adults are less frequently affected by ringworm. Ringworm
is transmissible to people. Treatment is prolonged and can take
up to six weeks to clear. Topical, oral and dip treatments are used
to clear ringworm. The disease is diagnosed by the skin lesion appearance,
a greenish glow when exposed to a black light, and a special skin
culture. Ringworm is rarely itchy and rarely causes a ring-like
lesion.
POULTRY PRICES may soar in the near future
based on information Dr. Tate has learned from her V-Mat team meetings.
An outbreak of exotic Newcastle's Disease virus in millions of California
birds has lead to their destruction. The problem is out of control
and the state and federal veterinarians are losing ground to the
advancing disease. National crisis teams, V-Mat, are being readied
to be deployed to California to help get the problem under control.
Dr Tate may be gone in March for up to two weeks if her team is
sent to California.
TOPICAL FLEA CONTROL containing Permethrins
like Hartz topical flea control, Biospot and Advantix should be
used with caution. The permethrin is highly toxic to cats and must
never be used on a feline. The permethrin is not terribly stable
when exposed to light, water or soap. Therefore, it may not last
as long as needed before it can be applied again. We still feel
that Frontline Topspot is the best and safest topical flea and tick
control available. We have great prices on all Topspot sizes. Remember
that your veterinarian is the best source of parasite control advice.
COST OF VET EDUCATION and the student's debt
load are soaring. Prospective students can expect in-state tuition
to be between $10,000-15,000 per year. Debt load for the new graduate
is expected to be over $42,000. The new grad will spend over 10%
of their income on debt service. One recent study indicated that
if the cost of education continued to rise at the same rate and
the income of veterinarians remained on the same course the cost
of debt service would take the students entire income by the year
2017. We encourage students interested in veterinary medicine and
their parents to learn about the economics of going to vet school
and the income potential of the new graduate and experienced veterinarian.
Additionally, we encourage all students to learn what veterinary
medicine is all about. It is not enough to love pets and want to
help them. Early exploration of what being a vet is all about will
help students to make intelligent career choices. Currently, we
have five high school students volunteering and learning about what
we feel is a great and rewarding career.
SYLVANIA VET STAFF is committed to continued
improvement. Each member is encouraged to read and report on all
aspects of their jobs including medical knowledge and customer service.
Each member earns "frequent flyer" points for each learning
opportunity. They can then redeem their points for cash and dinner
for two. Last year Dr. Bob awarded dinner and cash to 10 staff members.
We feel that our ability to help you and your pet is enhanced by
this individual personal learning of each team member. When we have
an occasion to call other offices for information we are surprised
how little the staff members we talk to know about the question
we ask. We encourage you to try this little comparison shopping
experiment and let us know what you learn.
WEIGHT LOSS AND EXERCISE will enable your older
arthritic dog to move more quickly and exert more force on their
limbs. Movement with less stiffness and pain was also observed in
dogs as they lost weight, and got in shape. Ten extra pounds of
body weight will increase the forces on your dog's joints by 40%.
Our physical rehabilitation department will incorporate our treadmill
with other weight control modalities in the new hospital.
AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION will honor
Sylvania Veterinary Hospital for 25 years of membership in March
2003. This is significant in that it reflects our commitment to
the highest level of patient care. AAHA standards are easy to meet
if one is willing to make a commitment to top quality medicine and
surgery. One cannot cut corners and meet AAHA standards. Our office
is the only AAHA certified practice in NW Ohio. Our membership is
a matter of great pride to the entire staff. We hope you are comforted
to know that your pet is cared for by a practice that cares enough
to meet the highest professional standards.
HYDROSURGE BATHING TECHNOLOGY is utilized by
our grooming department to give your dog or cat the most comfortable
and cleanest bath. Kelly says, "Dogs just relax and seem to
really enjoy the shower-massage-like effect of our hydorsurge".
Every pet that is cared for by Ashley and Kelly receive this special
advanced bathing technology whenever they are groomed at Sylvania
Vet. Coats are cleaner when hydrosurge is used to bathe your pet.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR PET A VALENTINE TREAT
