November 2008 Newsletter

Lone Mountain Animal Hospital
November 2008 Newsletter

Toy Drive
We invite our clients to join us in some holiday good cheer. We will be participating in local radio station, KLUC 98.5's annual toy drive starting on December 4th. Bring your new, unwrapped toy to our collection box at LMAH. Toys donated by our staff and clients will be delivered to the donation site on Friday, December 12th.

Pet of the Month
We welcome "Newt" as our December 2008 Pet of the Month. "Newt" is a winner in our hearts. Visit our website to read about her adoption success.

Holiday Hours
Please note the holiday hours for the coming season. Should medical needs arise outside our regular business hours, then check with our sister hospital which has extended office hours. (Craig Road Animal Hospital, 5051 W. Craig Rd., phone: 645-0331)

Wednesday, December 24th 7am-5pm
Thursday, December 25th closed
Friday, December 26th 7am-7pm
Wednesday, December 31st 7am-5pm
Thursday, January 1st 8am-1pm

'Tis the Season For Pet Safety!
It is the time of year for holiday shopping, cards and parties. But in the midst of this busy holiday season, take a moment to ensure your pet's safety during the holidays. Keep a look out for these common holiday items that can pose a safety danger for your pet.

Toxic Holiday Plants: The toxicity of the Poinsettias plant is overstated. In fact, poinsettias aren't much of a danger to animals. Pets that chew on a poinsettia may have some stomach upset, but not likely suffer a serious illness. However, holly and mistletoe can be very toxic to pets if ingested.

Electrical Cords: Chewing on electrical cords and holiday lights can result in oral burns or electrocution. Keep electrical cords out of your pet's view and reach. Run electrical cords thru PVC piping to hide that chewing temptation from your critters.

Those Shiny Ribbons: My how cats do love to play with that shiny tinsel and the dangling ribbons! But when cats accidentally ingest these items, it can lead to an intestinal blockage and an emergency holiday surgery. Cat owners are advised to avoid decorating with tinsel altogether and to keep the gift wrapping with the kitty in mind.

The Holiday Smells: We may know the fire danger of decorative candles, but don't expect your pets to. Cats that walk near candles on tables or counters can accidentally knock them over and pose a fire risk. The vigorously wagging tail also can knock candles off of low lying tables.

Liquid potpourri can be inviting to some pets, but can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and chemical burns to the mouth.

Christmas Tree Water: Keep your pets away from the tree stand. The fertilizers commonly added to Christmas tree water can cause stomach upset for our pets. And that old, stagnant water in the tree stand may be a home of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal upset if ingested.

Santa wants to take a photo with your pet
Saturday, December 13th 11am - 3pm Santa will be at our hospital ready to have his photo taken with your pet. Santa loves to have his picture taken with cats, dogs and all exotics, best of all you get to take home a special memory. To schedule your reservation with Santa call the office at 645-3116.