Clinic Drive Thru
Many of our clients are aware of the recent damage to the clinic
exterior after a van drove into the south wall of our clinic.
Fortunately no people or pets were injured in the event and there
was minor damage to the facility. Soon after the event, the jokes
about the Lone Mountain Drive Thru were well in the works! Repair of
the clinic wall will begin in the first week of September. Please
pardon any noise and dust during the repair process. Then look
forward to the coming year as we freshen up our face and remodel our
front office!Dog Ball Causes Tongue Injury
Please be alerted to a recent accident that a New York dog sustained
after chewing on a ball. The ball is a Pimple ball with bell and is
made by Four Paws, Inc. When chewed, the ball created a vacuum like
effect and the dog's tongue got stuck in the ball. The ball was
removed after sedation, but unfortunately the damage to the dog's
tongue was extensive and the tongue had to be amputated. The
manufacturer recognizes a problem with the product and is working to
correct it. For the full story,
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Saving Money on Veterinary Care
There is no doubt that with many demands on the checkbook, pet
owners today are looking for quality veterinary care, with great
value. Today's veterinary medicine offers new advances and
technology offering pets longer and healthier lives. But we all know
that ultimately there will be a price tag with any veterinary care.
Beyond medical care, pet owners will encounter costs for their pet's
food, toys, and pet care items. Current industry estimates state
that the average annual cost to keep a cat is $800 and $1200 for a
dog. With this in mind, how can pet owners save money on pet care?
The best recommendation to save money on veterinary care is to
embrace preventative measures. Read on to learn what you should do
to keep the dollars low and keep your pet safe!
Wellness exams are important every 6 months to evaluate health
status, illness, and to advise on proper diet and care. Too often
pet owners opt out of important pet wellness exams in the hopes to
save money. In the long run this leads to more serious pet
illness.and ultimately greater costs for veterinary care.
Vaccinations are a low cost method of preventing costly
hospitalization and heartache due to infectious diseases such as
canine parvovirus, canine distemper, and feline panleukopenia. Ask
your veterinarian which vaccines are most appropriate for your pet's
lifestyle. Some pets may require fewer vaccinations, while others
may be more at risk for infectious disease and need expanded
protection.
Routine preventative dental care can not only help prevent future
dental infections and tooth loss, but also decrease the need for
more costly dental extractions and root canals. Over 80% of dogs and
cats over 3 years of age have some form of dental disease. And we
know untreated dental disease can lead to heart disease, kidney
disease, and liver problems. Use home dental care steps such as
teeth brushing, dental chew toys, and dental sealants like Oravet..
Keep your pet in fit condition! Studies have shown that more than
25% of pets seen by the veterinarian are obese. This extra weight
may lead to problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and worsen
arthritic problems such as hip or back problems. Proper exercise and
the right diet can do wonders for pets. Many pets with
osteoarthritis could discontinue pain medications if the extra
weight was eliminated! As for diets, be cautious of low cost diets
that are often low in energy, causing the pet to eat more to meet
their needs. That cheap bag of food will run out faster than a
similar sized high quality diet.
Keep your pets indoors. This may seem like a common sense tip, but
it is very true. Pets that roam at large run the risk of hit by car
injuries, attacks by other animals, and accidental poisonings.
Pet of the Month
All eyes are on LMAH's Guinea Pig candidate for Pet of the Month.
Meet "Chocolate," our small but mighty winner for September's Pet of
the Month at www.lmah.net
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