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Large
Animal Services
Our
large animal practice is limited to horses, cattle, sheep, and goats.
We do not have the expertise to treat swine, llamas, or alpacas
or other exotics, but we can refer you to a veterinarian who can treat these animals.
Click
here for more information about our services.
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Adequate
Shelter |
If
your pet is outside, make sure it has protection for the sun and
heat. Outdoor kennels
should be well-ventilated and in a shaded area. There should always be
some shade for the pet to get out of the sun.
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Fresh
Water At All Times! |

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Limit
Exercise |
Exercise
is important, but overexertion during hot weather can cause heat
stress, so avoid excessive exercise on hot days. Dogs with flat
faces, such as pugs and bull dogs, are especially susceptible to heat
stroke.
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Keep
Your Pet Well Groomed |
Long hair
and hair mats may need to be clipped to help cool your pet.
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Cars
Can Be Death Traps |
Inside
temperatures can quickly climb to over 120 degrees on even a mild
day. Don't leave pets in parked cars for any period of time.
Every summer, animals left in parked cars suffer brain damage and die
from heatstroke. Dogs and cats can't perspire and can only
dispel heat by panting and through the pads of their feet. If you see
an animal in a parked car during the summer, alert the management of
the shopping mall or grocery store. If the owner does not return
promptly, call local animal control or the police.
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Using
a Pet Sitter |
Sometimes
it's necessary to leave your pet with a pet sitter--maybe you're
taking a much-needed summer vacation. Click here
for helpful hints on finding the right sitter for your pet.
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Summer
Hints
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Pick-Up
Trucks |
It
is very dangerous, and in some states illegal, to drive with a
dog in the back of a pick-up truck. Not only can flying debris
cause serious injury, but a dog may be unintentionally thrown
into traffic if the driver suddenly hits the brakes.

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Fertilizers and
Gardens |
Summer is often a time when people
fertilize their lawns and work in their gardens. But beware:
Plant food, fertilizer, and insecticides can be fatal if your
pet ingests them. In addition, more than 700 plants can produce
physiologically active or toxic substances in sufficient amounts
to cause harmful effects in animals.

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Summer
Events |
Don't take your pets to crowded
summer events such as concerts or fairs. The loud noises and
crowds, combined with the heat, can be stressful and dangerous
for pets. Leave them home. 4th of July fireworks can
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Signs
of Heat Stroke
- Rapid panting
- Bright red tongue
- Red or pale gums
- Thick, sticky saliva
- Depression
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Vomiting - sometimes with blood
- Diarrhea
- Shock
- Coma
What
To Do
Get the dog inside
where it's cool.
Lower his temperature
by wetting him thoroughly with cool--NOT COLD--water.
Cooling your pet too quickly is dangerous. Use lukewarm
water for very small dogs. Take his temperature rectally
every five minutes and stop cooling him once it reaches 103
degrees.
Get him to the doctor
as soon as possible EVEN IF HE APPEARS TO BE RECOVERING. |
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Summer's here!
Be
sure you’ve started your pet on a tick
prevention program.
Click here for information on ticks and Lyme disease.

We now
carry Vectra
3D for dogs. Vectra repels
and kills fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes for at least one month. It
will protect your dog against 4 types of ticks and 3 types of
mosquitoes, and it kills 96% of fleas in 6 hours. It's a good
choice for your dog because it will stay effective even after bathing or
swimming. Do not use Vectra on cats! Frontline is still
available for both dogs and cats.

If you
haven't had your dog tested for heartworm and started on prevention,
call today for an appointment. Mosquitoes cause heartworm, and
they are especially bad this year. Our standard
test is a simple blood test that now screens for heartworm and for three
tick-borne diseases—lyme disease, Ehrlichia and Anaplasma.
The results are available in minutes.
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New
Product for Overweight Dogs
We now carry Slentrol
to help your dog lose weight. Your dog will need to have
a monthly weight check at the clinic when using Slentrol. It
can NOT be given to cats, and should NEVER be taken by
people! Obesity will shorten your pet's life. Click
here for information on the risks.
Click
here for information on Slentrol. |
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