Sugar Mill Veterinary Center

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July, 2011 - Vol 1, Issue 1
In This Issue
Updating Website
Cane Toads
July Special
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Greetings!

Welcome to the first edition of our *NEW* monthly newsletter! We hope that you find lots of useful information for keeping your pets safe and healthy.  Have a question or subject you'd like to for us to cover in the next edition? Email us at [email protected]  

 

SMVC Website gets a facelift!
We're in the process of stream-lining our website to make it even more user friendly! Check it out!  You'll still find excellent features like our Pet Library where you can search at your convenience for articles on pet medical information from the Veterinary Information Network. You can also Meet our talented Team who help to keep your pets happy and healthy.  Special thanks to Kelly Greer Culp for great new images of the practice, boarding facilities and our staff.

 

Caution :: Cane Toads

Cane Toad
  
The Cane Toad (Bufo marinus) was introduced to the Virgin Islands to control agricultural pests and has become an invasive species. It is most commonly found around ponds and guts but can also be found in other
areas. It is active at night. Adults can be as large as 6-9 inches in length and have brown warty skin. They are ground dwellers and do not climb trees or walls. This toad is poisonous to pets and humans. When harassed, it releases a white toxin from glands in the skin that can cause severe illness and death if ingested. Pets will often exhibit a profuse frothy foam coming from the mouth.  The toxin is absorbed through the mucous membranes of the mouth and should be thoroughly flushed with water for several minutes. 
  
What to do if you suspect your pet has been poisoned by a Cane Toad:
  • Flush mouth IMMEDIATELY with water from a hose, kitchen sink sprayer, shower sprayer, or water bottle: direct water flow out of mouth instead of down throat. Be careful to rinse from one side of the mouth and out the other side to prevent inhalation of water.  This should be done for 5-10 minutes.
  • Rubbing teeth and gums with a soft rag with toothpaste helps remove toxin.
  • Seek veterinary attention immediately
  • Sugar Mill Vet Center Emergency Line 340.227.5627

Information from:  DPNR Division of Fish & Wildlife Cane Toad Poster.  Click Here to Download

 

 

 

A Special Gift for your Pet!
 
Pet Grooming Services at Sugar Vet Center

July Special!

  • Your pet will receive a Complimentary Bandana with any full service grooming during the month of July!

We hope you enjoyed the first edition of the Newsletter! Look forward to upcoming specials and useful info in newsletters to come.  And remember you can get day to day updates on specials, pets for adoptions and other news on our FaceBook Page.  Become a "Fan" today!

 

Dr. Stacia Jung

Sugar Mill Veterinary Center
Tel 340-718-0002

 

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