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Happy Holidays! This months newsletter will
include an article about New Baby and The Pets, Did
You Know?, 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!
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New Baby and The Pets
Congratulations! A new baby is arriving! If your pets
are going to take a
step down the pecking order ladder, training needs to
be done well in advance of the arrival of baby. First,
make sure your pet
is healthy and up to date with worming and
vaccinations.
Your pets, especially
dogs, need to have a basic understanding of good
behavior. Review basic obedience commands with
your pet. Get your pet used to being ignored or left
alone for short periods of time each day. If you will
exclude your pet from certain areas of your home after
the baby arrives, set rules well in advance of baby's
arrival. Let the pets investigate new items of furniture,
the baby room, if allowed,
and smell the baby cream and powder. While the
baby is still at the hospital, have someone introduce
an article of baby clothing to the pets. Play a tape of
baby noises so pets can be socialized to the sounds.
Teach pets the difference between pet toys and baby
toys. Set aside time each day for someone to walk
and play with the pets. Reward your pet with a treat
and praise for good behavior around the baby. For
safety, never leave children unattended with a pet.
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Thank you for your time and I wish you a fantastic
holiday season! 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 Tractor Supply Company on Gull
Road next to Walmart, and offer neighborhood and
individual house calls as available. If I can be of
service to you, please give us a call 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 December 31, 2008. Please see
our website for more information on our prize
drawing. Our previous newsletters can be found
on our website. Thank you!
This
newsletter is not intended to replace professional
consultation, diagnosis, or treatment by a licensed
veterinarian. If you require veterinary related advice,
contact your veterinarian promptly. Information
provided by the Visiting Vet newsletter is of a general
reference nature. Do not disregard veterinary advice
or delay treatment as a result of accessing
information from the Visiting Vet newsletter.
Sincerely,
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Did you know that great pets await adoption at the
Kalamazoo Animal Rescue and Kalamazoo Animal
Services? If you are considering a pet
adoption
in 2009, visit the Kalamazoo Animal Rescue or
Kalamazoo Animal Services. Staff members can
assist you with your search.
Remember if
planning a pet as a gift for someone, always talk to
them first to make sure they want a pet and have them
help pick out their ideal pet.
December trivia question: What one reindeer is
never mentioned in "The Night Before Christmas"?
The first person to CALL us with the correct
answer will receive a $5 credit to their Visiting Vet
account. Good Luck!! November trivia question:
Which President instituted the first dog license?
Answer: Thomas Jefferson. Wendy A. called in
first with
the correct answer and had $5 credited to her Visiting
Vet account.