November
FYI
DOG JOG 2001 was a great success. Over
40 dogs and 60 humans enjoyed a beautiful fall Sunday at the Elizabeth
Scott Community. Many of the pairs were outfitted for Halloween.
The residents were overjoyed to watch the dogs, kids and adults
parade by their home. Mirza, a drug dog from the Bureau of Criminal
Investigation, demonstrated her ability to seek and find a planted
stash of heroine. Final accounting isn't in yet but we expect to
donate over $200 to Team Greyhound of Toledo. Our annual community
event to promote the bond between dogs and man was a great success.
PS to participants, we will send your t-shirts and dog's bandana
when they arrive from the printer.
BLOOD DONOR volunteers are still needed. We have signed up
our first six dogs to begin the process of becoming a blood donor.
The first step is blood typing. We are looking for universal donors
to become a life saving rung in the ladder of excellent care provided
by Sylvania Vet. There is no cost or risk to your pet if you volunteer
it to be a blood donor. We can save lives if we can get a ready
supply of blood for all the patients in our practice. If you are
interested, your dog must be 1-7 years old and weigh over 50 pounds.
For more information call Dr. Tate, 885-4421 or e-mail her at drjen@sylvaniavet.com
GRAPES AND RAISINS SHOULD NOT be fed to dogs in any quantity.
Recently, a study by the National Animal Poison Control Center determined
that several dogs had developed serious or fatal kidney failure
after ingesting large quantity of grapes or raisins. Why the grapes
or raisins caused the failure is not known. It is recommended that
until more information is known about the toxicity of these fruits,
your dog not be fed any quantity of grapes or raisins. If your dog
develops a taste for this fruit, it would have a greater chance
of overeating them if given the chance.
SENIOR AND GERIATRIC patients are going to have their own
wellness program at Sylvania Veterinary Hospital. Look for introduction
of our extensive senior and geriatric packages about mid-December.
Dr. Ross and a committee of staff members have spent over six months
developing the best possible package of exams, testing and services
for our older patients. This is an exciting innovation and will
enable us to give the very best care to the patients that most need
it. There will be plans for both dogs and cats.
SANTA IS COMING DECEMBER 8 for pictures with pets ( kids
too). This is another of our annual events to which everyone looks
forward. Jim Carroll, a local pet photographer, will be using the
latest in digital technology to take studio quality portraits of
your pets and Santa. In addition to 5x7 color portraits, Christmas
cards, key chains, wallets and other picture specialties will be
available. Sitting times are available from 2-6 PM. Call the hospital
to schedule yours. Treats for humans and pets will be available.
A donation for each portrait sitting will be made to Maumee Valley
Save-a-Pet.
OUTDOOR CATS, even if only allowed out part time should have
a felv/fiv combo test done every year. Our own statistics indicate
that over 5% of the cats we test for these fatal diseases have positive
results. Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodefeciency Virus
are serious health concerns in our area. Knowing the status of your
pet's health every year is the key to dealing with these serious
diseases. We recommend all cats stay in and reduce their risk. All
cats that get outside should have a Leukemia vaccination. Other
cats should receive this vaccine if you want to be extra careful.
Currently, we recommend all cats receive leukemia vaccine. There
is no vaccine for FIV.
DENTAL CHEW TOYS can be hazardous to your dog's teeth. Some
chew toys are too hard and can cause your pet's tooth to wear down
excessively or actually break. Obviously stones, bricks and fence
posts are harmful and not acceptable. Did you know ice cubes are
too hard and could break a tooth? Many commercial toys are also
not acceptable. Nylabone nylon bones, horse or cow hooves, and sterilized
bones are much to hard and should be avoided as chew objects. Acceptable
toys are gummy bones, rope chew toys, Havabite and Kong toys are
good choices. Sticks can also be harmful so be careful when letting
your dog chew on a stick. We carry a large variety of acceptable
chew toys for your dog.
AAHA RECENTLY SURVEYED several hundred pet owners about how
their pet fit into their life. How many of you fit into the following
groups?
