July
2001
Welcome to this month's Sylvania Veterinary Hospital
newsletter. As always we are anxious for your input about all aspects
of our web site. Please take a few minutes to send comments to our web
master, www.info@sylvaniavet.com.
We are anxious to spread the word about Sylvaniavet.com. Remember, there
are great gifts for every new client you send us.
IT'S PARTY TIME! Friday,
July 27 we are all gathering at Wildwood Metropark, from 6:30 to 9:00
PM, to say goodbye to Dr Kelly and hello to Dr. Amy. Look for the
signs directing you to our picnic site. The hospital will provide
all the food and drink. Bring a book of your favorite pet pictures
to share with others. The entire family is invited. Please let us
know how many will attend by July 24. Call 885-4421 to make reservations.
PICTURES OF YOUR KIDS AND YOUR PETS!
Dr Bob asks that you submit pictures of your
kids and your pets to be included in his Ask the Vet column in Parents
Newspaper. He would also like your feed back on the column. He answers
questions about pet care and pet ownership. Feel free to e-mail your
questions to Dr. Bob at Drbob@sylvaniavet.com
PAWS-AND-WHISKERS NEEDS HELP! July
20 PAWS-AND-WHISKERS Feline Shelter has the opportunity to raise funds
for their shelter at the Rally by the River. They will be serving
refreshments to the partygoers. To maximize their receipts they need
over 100 volunteers to fill numerous jobs at the Rally's refreshment
stands. You can help by volunteering to work at the rally. You must
be 21 years old. Call 885-4421 or call PAWS at 536-1914 to help.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LEPTOSPIROSIS!
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease caused
by an organism called a spirochete. The organism can be spread by
a large number of wild animals common to all our neighborhoods. Rodents,
deer, squirrels, opossums, raccoons are but a few of the carriers
of Leptospirosis. Lepto can be deadly to dogs that are infected. Depending
on the strain of Lepto, the dog's blood, liver or kidneys can be infected.
It is not felt that cats are at risk from Leptospirosis. Lepto can
be transmitted to humans.
DHLPPC, the multiple disease vaccine we have given to your dogs has
contained two strains of Leptospirosis bacterin. Until recently, this
has been adequate to protect your pet against this potentially serious
disease. However, recent reports have shown an upsurge of Leptospirosis
disease in our area. Additionally, new serovars (strains) of the disease
have been implicated. We have added these new strains of Leptospirosis
to your dogs annual vaccine program. The two new serovars, grippotyphosa
and pomona, need to be boostered 3-4 weeks after the initial vaccination.
This booster is given by our techs, at a scheduled appointment. You
pay only for the vaccine, no office call, if the booster is given
at a tech visit.
THERE IS NOT AN EPIDEMIC OF LEPTO IN OUR AREA BUT IS HAS BEEN REPORTED.
WE HAVE SEEN TWO CASES.
YOU MAY HAVE THE Lepto gp BOOSTER GIVEN SEPARATELY FROM YOUR DOGS
ANNUAL DHLPPC BOOSTER. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU STRONGLY CONSIDER THIS
OPTION. THERE WILL BE A WELLNESS CALL FOR THE FIRST OF TWO SHOTS.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH! June
was a repeat honor for Brenda. She works in the kennel and gives every
one of your pets boarded and hospitalized with us tender loving care.
To paraphrase Allstate, your pet is in good hands with Brenda.
Help us elect each employee of the month. If any of our team gives
you or your pet extraordinary service you may cast a vote for that
employee. Ask any employee for a ballot.
LABMED! There
are many worthy animal related charities. One rescue organization,
LABMED, provides funds to care for sick or injured rescued Labs. They
can be contacted at info@labmed.org.
More can be learned about LABMED at their web site, www.labmed.org
SYLVANIA TRIATHLON! It
is not too late to support Dr. Bob and Team Sylvaniavet in this year's
Triathlon. Everyone that pledges a minimum of $25.00 to PAWS will
receive a gift from the office. All those that make that pledge will
also be eligible for one of five great prizes to be drawn randomly
from the triathlon supporters. This year's team will be a family affair.
Josh Saum, Dr Bob's son-in-law, will swim, biking will be Dr. Bob
and Tricia Saum will run. All proceeds will be applied to PAWS medical
bill. A corporate sponsor will match $1.00 for each $3.00 pledged.
Lets spend a lot of those corporate dollars by pledging generously
to PAWS.
CONGRATULATIONS! MELISSA
FRANCISCO, OUR GROOMER, IS GETTING MARRIED THIS MONTH. WE ARE HAPPY
TO SHARE HER JOY ON THIS VERY SPECIAL DAY. BE SURE TO PASS ON BEST
WISHES THE NEXT TIME YOU HAVE YOUR PET GROOMED.
FLEAS! July is
the unofficial beginning of flea season. Now until Thanksgiving will
be seeing many pets with a flea infestation. If you wish to exclude
you dog or cat from the ranks of "fleafestation" we recommend
starting Frontline Topspot now. Ask any team member about flea control
advice.
You may find Frontline at pet stores and Andersons. They are not legally
selling this product. The manufacturer will not stand behind the product
when not purchased through a veterinarian. Also, you will pay more
for each dose than if you buy it from us. We will also be here to
stand behind our recommendations. When you buy six doses of Frontline
from us you get a seventh dose free. Stores or mail order sources
cannot match this offer.
SYLVANIA VETERINARY HOSPITAL SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST STOP FOR FLEA CONTROL
ADVICE OR PRODUCTS.
