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VPI Pet Insurance-Top 5 Most Dangerous Holiday Pet Hazards
VPI recently issued a handout regarding the top 5 most dangerous holiday hazards for you pets. Read below or got to VetPetHealth.com
-Keep holiday decorations out of reach-Glass, metal, ribbons, tinsel and artificial snow are dangerous if ingested.
-Beware of cold weather hazards-Keep pets away from antifreeze. Just one lick is enough to kill. Also, wipe your pets paws and tummy after walks to remove salt and chemical residues.
-Keep Table Scraps on the table-Fatty foods can cause stomach problems, while bones can cause obstructions or choking.
-ID your pet-The flow of holiday guests provides an open door for escape. Be sure your pet is microchipped and has current ID tags.
-Place holiday plants high off the ground-Holly, mistletoe, poinsettia, lilies and Christmas tree water can all be toxic if ingested.
Dental month to return in early 2012
Keep an ear and an eye out for Urban Vet Care's next dental month in 2012.
We strongly feel that your pet's dental health is key to maintaining a balanced quality of life. Dental problems can affect many other parts of your pets life.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association's 2010 Article, "February is National Pet Dental Health Month," bad breath in dogs and cats, "might signify a serious health risk, with the potential to damage not only your pet's teeth and gums but its internal organs as well." Their website also states that, "periodontal infections have been linked to diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and other life threatening disorders. Visit AVMA's website for more information on this topic at www.avma.org
So if your pet's breath is not as fresh as you'd like it to be, or we've suggested a dental cleaning lately, check in with us in January to see when we will be offering our next dental month. We would love to give them the pearly whites that they deserve.
Dr. Naomi Weber talks with 9 News about Heartworm treatment shortage
Dr. Naomi Weber recently spoke with 9 News regarding a recent shortage of the medication used to treat heartworm disease. The piece may seem a bit confusing, but we will try to clear things up. The preventitive medications such as Interceptor and Heartgard are still widely available.
There is, however, a shortage of the medication used to combat heartworm disease once a dog contracts it. All the more reason to stay diligent about giving your dog's monthly heartworm prevention tab. Please feel free to call our office with any questions. Click on the link below for the full story.
Vets worried about shortage of heartworm medicine for dogs | 9news.com
Grass Awns
Summer is definitely here and 'tis the season for grass awns. Grass awns or also referred to as foxtails can be a nasty problem for your pets.
Click on the link below to see some great pictures of these pesky invaders. These pictures and article come(s) from a website based out of South Wales, but is a great photo and description of what we see here in Colorado every day. For more information on what harm they can do to your pets, search "fox tail and grass awns," on www.about.com. Steer clear and take care in these hot summer months!
Grassed up Elymus scaber (Common wheat grass) | NSW Department of Primary Industries
Heartworm Season-Prevention is a must!
Heartworm season is upon us! Now is the time of year when we stress heartworm prevention medication. While we suggest giving the prevention year round, giving it during the spring and summer months is a must!
Heartworm disease IS PRESENT IN COLORADO! We would love to see you and your friendly pooch to update their annual heartworm test. With negative results, we can send you home with the once monthly heartworm prevention tablets.
For more information on this disease please visit the American Heartworm Society website, (link posted below). This website offers some great information about this disease and how to stop it. Have a safe and wonderful spring with all of your pets and we hope to see you soon!
In the News
In 2010, Urban Vet Care made it's television debut in a Bel-Rea commercial. The clip features our front office and a few of our technicians. Enjoy!