Our Helpful Receptionists: Laura, Teresa, Jennie
Our Talented Technicians: Margaret, Brandi, Stacey News and AnnouncementsSpring Has Sprung!
A new season brings new potential problems. The following are just a few things to look out for:
(1) Rattlesnakes! We have already seen our first rattlesnake bite dog. This season is going to be a bit odd because our weather is so off and on. Just be prepared to see these buggers. A rattlesnake bite victim will have an area that is very swollen (the site of the bite) and painful. If you notice any swelling on your animal it is a good idea to seek veterinarian attention right away! We can tell if it is from a rattlesnake bite or a reaction from another insect or medication. The rattlesnake anitvenom is the number one drug they should receive to neutralize the venom in their system, which is deadly and does make tissue damage! The longer you wait, the worse it will be.
(2) Foxtails! Summer is worse for these grass awns than spring, but spring is the beginning of foxtail season. They will get in any orifice, between toes, through the lungs, and anywhere on an animal's body. If you notice a lump, shaking of the ears, squinting/closing of an eye, or gagging/coughing, foxtails could be the culprit. It is a good idea to keep your lawn or weeds cut and to keep your animal well groomed. If you have a dog or outdoor cat with a long haircoat, clipping their fur will help keep the foxtails off of them or at least visualized by you.
(3) Fresh grass! For you owners with horses, be careful your horse doesn't engorge itself too much on fresh grass. This could lead to founder/laminitis. Slowly expose them, letting the horse graze for 10 minutes twice daily.
New Product for Ticks!
We have a new product in our clinic for ticks. It is called CERTIFECT. It is by the makers of Frontline Plus. Certifect has the same ingredients as Frontline Plus, but has added amitraz. With the new ingredient, this makes Certifect a better tick preventative for dogs. The amitraz makes the ticks squirm and move around more on the dogs, exposing them to greater volumes of the Frontline Plus. In studies, it's Certifect has been shown to leave less ticks on the dog and kill them much faster. We are going to be discontinuing our distribution of Frontline Plus, but will instead carry Certifect. If you don't have a big problem with ticks, but still need a preventative, Advantix would be our recommendation, which we carry.
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