Welcome to July! This months newsletter will include
articles about parasites transmittable to you from your pet, fun
facts and of course the monthly trivia question. Remember we love
input on the newsletter so any recommendations or suggestions of
article topics are very welcome! I hope you are enjoying our
newsletters and I thank you for your time.
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Zoonotic Parasites From Pets and Wildlife
 Zoonotic diseases are passed from animals to humans
and visa versa. Children, the immune compromised, and the elderly
are most susceptible to zoonotic infections. Dogs, cats and
raccoons commonly infected with parasites have become a huge public
health issue as our environment is increasingly shared with
infected animals. Raccoon roundworm infection is particularly
dangerous and has actually killed children. Roundworms infect
humans through accidental ingestion of eggs from contaminated soil,
sand, toys, food, and feces. Hookworms usually penetrate through
skin but can also cause disease through ingestion. Infected animals
may shed millions of eggs in their feces, rapidly contaminating the
environment such as your backyard, garden, sandbox, or the beach
you visit. Some signs of human infection in children are fever,
abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea, ocular (eye) disease and
blindness. Most cases of human infection are preventible by
following some simple recommendations. There is no need to get rid
of your pets and stay indoors! 1. Keep your pets on monthly
year-round parasite control. Products such as Interceptor, Sentinel
and Revolution will de-worm monthly for roundworm and hookworm. 2.
Use a pooper scooper and pick up pet stools from the yard. 3. Teach
children to keep away from fecal matter. 4. Learn to recognize
raccoon feces (see www.bear- tracker.com). If found, remove feces and pour boiling
water over the area it was found. 5. Cover sandboxes when not in
use. 6. Wash hands after contact with animal feces. Teach children
not to put things, including fingers, in their mouth and to wash
hands after playing on playgrounds or in sandboxes. 7. Do not keep
wild animals such as raccoons as pets. Yes, they can be very cute
but they can also be deadly. 8. If you have concerns about risk to
your family or pets talk to your pediatrician or the Visiting Vet.
Remember that most cases of human infection with roundworms and
hookworms are preventable. Have a fun safe summer with your pets
and your family!
Find out
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Refer a Friend Drawing Winners
Congratulations!
Thank you to all who have referred a new client! We had our
semi annual drawing the end of June and the winners are listed
here. Our next drawing for many more great prizes will be held in
December. Doris D. has won the Precious Pets photo/pawprint
framed keepsake. Dusty R. has won the Shampooches free wash.
Janna & Jeff M. have won the Uptown Pets $20 gift
certificate. Michael F. won the Cat's Cradle 3 day free cat
boarding certificate. Kathy & Todd C. won the Kalamazoo Dog
Training Club obedience class. Laura D. has won the Bone
Appetite bath & brush and Sharon T. won the Bone
Appetite $10 gift certificate. Michael F. & Mike B. have
each won a great gift bag from Bark's 5th Avenue.
Congratulations to our winners and thank you very much to our
donors!
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Trivia
July trivia question: Approximately how many dogs in the US
have been named the primary beneficiary in their owner's will?
Choose from a) 1,000,000, b) 500,000, or c) 250,000 The first
client who calls 731-Pets with the correct answer will receive a $5
credit to their account June trivia question was: What is
the most common cat or dog name for the 3rd year in a row?
Congratulations to our winner who called in with the answer of
"Max" and had $5 credited to their account.
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Did you know?
 * A 15 year old cat has probably spent 10 years of its
life sleeping. Cats average about 16 hours of sleep a day, more
than any other mammal. * A cat in a hurry can sprint about 31 miles
per hour. * Both humans and cats have identical regions in the
brain responsible for emotion.
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Rebates, Coupons and
Deals
Here is the latest information on coupons, rebates and good
deals! Many clients have asked for an update on these product
promotions. Interceptor and Sentinel monthly
heartworm/parasite control tablets - buy 12 within 1 year (and can
be on different receipts) get $5-$10 cash rebate. You can get this
rebate form from me. Revolution heartworm/parasite monthly
control topical treatment- buy 6 get 1 free or buy 10 get 2 free. Frontline
Plus monthly topical flea and tick control buy 6 get 1 free.
With both Frontline and Revolution the free doses will be dispensed
immediately and rebate forms will be completed and submitted for
you. They do need to be all purchased on the same receipt. I hope
that helps and of course I will keep you posted on any new offers
or product promotions.
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Thank you for your time and I wish you a fantastic
month! We constantly strive to provide the best care for your family
pets and exceptional service to our clients. I offer appointments while
parked at Discount Pet store on Gull Road and also offer house calls
as available. If I can be of service to you, please give us a call at
269-731-7387 to schedule an appointment today. Also, remember if you
refer a friend or family member, both of you will be entered in our
2006 referral drawing program for many great prizes. Our next drawing
will be held in December.(please see our website for more information
about our prize drawings) Thank You and Good Luck!!!
Sincerely,
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