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May 2008 
 the Visiting Vet Newsletter
 26th ISSUE
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This months newsletter will include an article about Avoiding Zoonotic Disease at Petting Zoos, fun facts, and 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 enjoy the newsletter and I thank you for your time!

 Avoid Petting Zoo Zoonotic Disease
 

sydney lambs 2004 Contact with animals in public places such as petting zoos and fairs is fun, entertaining and also provides educational information to children and their families. However, it is almost impossible to avoid contact with animal waste in such settings. E.Coli infection can be transmitted by contact with farm animals. Children will infect themselves by placing fingers or other objects like toys, bottles, or pacifiers in their mouths after animal contact. A stroller taken into animal areas can also pick up and carry animal waste. To avoid possible E. Coli infection avoid eating or drinking in animal areas. Wash hands of family members after contact with the animals. Many animal petting facilities now have hand sanitizer dispensers outside animal pens. Consider leaving the stroller and other supplies outside of the animal petting area or washing everything thoroughly after a visit to the zoo.

 


 Did You Know?
 

Did You know? Only 17% of lost dogs and 2% of lost cats ever find their way home. If your pet is not already microchipped, please consider this permanent, unique ID for your pet in addition to a collar and tag.
A microchip, which is safe, tiny, and rice sized, is implanted under your pet's skin between the shoulder blades. Microchips can be implanted at the time of a routine appointment or at a scheduled surgery appointment. When you pet is found, workers at an animal hospital, shelter, or humane society can use a microchip reader to scan your pet and read the identity number. They then contact the registration service and you will be called to pick up your pet. The Visiting Vet offers microchip appointments. It is very important to register the ID number of your pet and keep the phone and address information current. Forty to fifty percent of pet owners chip their pets but do not complete the registration!!

 


 Promotions
 Trivia

Trivia question for May: What is the name of the horse that won the 1972 Kentucky Derby? The first client to CALL us with the correct answer will win a free cat boarding certificate to Cat's Cradle. Good Luck!! The answer to the April Question: Cats can see with what percentage of light that humans need to see? 50% We did not have a trivia winner for April.


 MAY BLOODWORK DEAL!

Want to make sure your pets are healthy? Again this month we offer a FREE HEARTWORM TEST , a $38 value, when a full bloodwork panel (cbc, chemisty panel, t4) is done. You will receive a copy of this bloodwork for your records. Mention this coupon when you schedule your pet appointment to take advantage of this savings!


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 locally at Discount Pet Store on Gull Road and offer neighborhood and individual house calls as available. If I can be of service to you please call us at 731-PETS to schedule an appointment for your pet today. If you refer a friend or family member to our clinic both of you are entered in our 2008 referral prize drawing. Our next drawing is June 2008. Please see our website for more information on the prize drawing. Our previous newsletters can be found on our website. Thank you!

Sincerely,


Dr. Seely Rotigel & Julie B.
the Visiting Vet

phone: 269-731-7387

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