July 2007 Newsletter

Lone Mountain Animal Hospital
July 2007 Newsletter

Pet of the Month
Say hello to "Taffy," our August 2007 Pet of the Month. "Taffy" is a familiar face at our hospital and always a joy to see. Visit our website to see her bio and photo at www.lmah.net.

New Doggie Weight Loss Drug
Current statistics estimate that 25-40% of all dogs in the U.S. are overweight. That accounts for over 17 million dogs across the country. Obesity not only shortens a pet's life, but also increases the risk of serious medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver disease, and orthopedic injuries. The formula for weight loss in pets includes decreasing calories using a weight loss diet, eliminating treats, and increasing exercise. And now there is a new medication called Slentrol that can help dogs loose the weight they should.

Slentrol works to decrease the pet's appetite and reduces the overall food intake. It does this by blocking fat absorption in the dog's intestinal tract and triggers a feeling of fullness for the pet. And while there is no magic cure for obesity, Slentrol is showing great promise in becoming a useful part of an overall weight management program for dogs. Slentrol cannot be used in cats, and can only be prescribed with a veterinarian's supervision. For more information call the office at 645-3116 or visit the Pfizer company's information site at www.slentrol.com.

Animal Radio Network
If you are an animal lover and listen to the radio, then you may have heard of Animal Radio Network. Animal Radio covers animal related topics 24-7 such as pet medical problems, pet products, community pet issues, and animal interest stories. And this month LMAH's Dr. Debbie White is included in their programming as she discusses "Antidepressants for Your Pets".

And although we do not have a local radio affiliate that carries Animal Radio here in Las Vegas, you can tune in via computer, cell phone, and other methods. Visit their website to learn more at www.animalradio.com.