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| INTERNAL PARASITES Unbeknownst to you, your pet may have internal parasites. Of 374 parasite checks since June of this year, 31 animals had parasites. …nearly 10% of the samples! In only three pets had parasites actually been SEEN before the microscopic examination at the laboratory. Don’t forget that it is possible for humans to become infected with those same intestinal parasites. Be sure that your pets are tested! |
| Bad Breath Does your pet have bad breath? It may be related to gum disease or tartar build-up on the teeth. It could also be many other things which are unrelated to the mouth including diabetes, kidney disease, intestinal disease, and parasites. Be sure to have your pet checked by your veterinarian if they suffer from bad breath. |
| September is Senior Pet Month |
| Old Age Pets age up to seven times faster than people. This means that at 9-years-of-age your pet will feel 63 years old! Around that age all of us, people and pets alike, should have a thorough once-over examination, glaucoma & blood pressure checks, x-rays, and lab work to discover any problems that may be starting without causing any noticeable symptoms. Many issues, if found early, can be take care of fairly simply or steps can be taken to lessen their impact allowing us all a longer healthier life. |
| July is Allergy Awareness Month |
| Allergies Did you know that many pets have allergies? Pets can have all of the same allergies that people have (pollens, dust, molds, foods, and they can even be allergic to people). Your veterinarian can take a blood test to confirm & identify specific allergies. |
| July is also Dog House Repair Month |
| Rabies Vaccination & Dog Licensing Before mandatory licensing & vaccination against rabies were instituted, the rabies disease was common in both pets and people in the LA-Orange County area. Vaccination, in combination with licensing & leash laws, has been effective in reducing the incidence dramatically. Be sure your pet is vaccinated and licensed for everyone’s protection. |
| Flea Heaven The ‘early morning low clouds and fog’ of June are heaven for fleas & ticks. When our weather yields temperatures above 70 degrees with 70% or greater humidity, the life cycle of a flea will take as little as one week…from hatching to producing live baby fleas. Be sure to protect your pet friends with monthly Advantage® (if you’re mostly in town where there are few ticks) or Frontline® (if you’re ever in the canyons or wild lands where there are many ticks) |
| May is Be Kind to Animals Month |
| April 29th is National Hairball Awareness Day |
| February is National Pet Dental Care Month |
| Nutritional Supplements ConsumerLab. com, an independent testing company that evaluates health products for humans and pets, recently reported that some supplements DO NOT contain the ingredients listed on the label. Either investigate your pet’s current health supplements on- line or ask your veterinarian about them. If they are not acceptable, your veterinarian will be able to recommend safe, effective nutritional & herbal supplements. |
| Cloning Did you know that the technology is available to clone your pets? Genetic Savings and Clone, headquartered in Sausalito, California, is currently cloning cats and is nearly ready to clone dogs (sheep & pigs have been being cloned for several years). Their PetBank is up and running to store samples of your pet’s DNA until you are ready to clone their replacements. |
| October is Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month |
| June is Adopt-a-Shelter Cat Month |
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