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March 2009 
 the Visiting Vet Newsletter
 Issue 36
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Welcome to March! This months newsletter will include an article about Potential Dangers of Training (Choke) Collars, MSU Vet A Visit Open House information, Did You Know?, and the monthly trivia question. Remember, we love input on the newsletter. Your questions or suggestions of article topics are very welcome! I hope you enjoy the newsletter and I thank you for your time.

 Potential Dangers of Training (Choke) Collars!
 

vv chock collar Never use a training (choke) collar on your dog outside of training! A pet left alone wearing a choke collar can strangle to death. The loose chain loop on the collar can fall through the gap in the boards of a deck, get caught on a crate, a fence, a branch or stick while swimming, even on the tooth of another dog while they wrestle. In all cases, the collar becomes a death trap as your pet struggles to free themselves. Please use a buckle, snap or breakaway collar for pet identification information and limit the use of a training collar to walks and training only.

 


 Did You Know?
 

old dog Did you know that dogs and cats are generally considered senior above the age of 7 years? Giant breed dogs are senior at an even earlier age. Signs your pet is getting older may be hard to spot. The first step in caring for your older pet is to schedule a physical exam for both dogs and cats with your veterinarian. Twice yearly examinations are very important for older pets. Two common problems seen in older pets are dental disease and arthritis. Both can be painful conditions and a problem caught early by your veterinarian can be more effectively treated. For example, for dental issues your veterinarian may recommend:
  • geriatric blood work
  • dental cleaning, polishing, and fluoride treatment
  • dental home health care
  • dental chew toys
  • antibiotics as needed
For arthritis issues you veterinarian may recommend:
  • geriatric blood work
  • long term pain relief medication and joint supplementation
  • weight loss and exercise plan
  • senior food recommendations
Please do not give over the counter medication to your pet without veterinary approval. By working with your veterinarian you can help your senior pet maintain quailty of life for the longest time possible.

 


 Vet A Visit 2009
 MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Open House

Ever wanted to become a veterinarian? Do you have a child interested in veterinary medicine? Want to see the behind the scenes of a large animal hospital? Now is your opportunity! The 46th annual Vet A Visit open house is Saturday April 18th 9am-4pm. There will be stuffed animal surgery by the veterinary students, raptor and wildlife rehab with a hawk release, info on proper pet care, radiology center tours, Zeke the wonder dog show, the amazing painted horse and much much more. This is a FREE day of fun at the Michigan State College of Veterinary Medicine (MSU Campus) in East Lansing, Michigan. Find out more at www.vetavisit.com

 


 Promotions
 Trivia

March Trivia: Your pet is 150 years old. It is (a) an ostrich, (b) an elephant, or (c) a turtle The first person to CALL us with the correct answer will receive a $5 credit on their Visiting Vet account. Good Luck! February Trivia Question: The first Groundhog Day was observed in Punxsutawney, PA in what year? Answer: 1887. Wendy A. was our winner and had $5 credited to her Visiting Vet account.


Thank you for your time and I wish you a safe and happy March! 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 convenient 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 referral prize drawing. 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,


Dr. Seely Rotigel & Julie B.
the Visiting Vet

phone: 269-731-7387

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