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Frontier Veterinary Hospital Newsletter
January 2011
LeptospirosisGreetings!

We have heard from many of you recently with questions regarding Leptospirosis.  Many people have seen the news reports regarding Sea Lion deaths on the Oregon coast, which have been attributed to the disease. 

In response to your concerns, as well as reports from OSU and Oregon State Public Health Veterinarian Emilio DeBess regarding a spike in reported cases of Leptospirosis in Oregon, Frontier's veterinarians are recommending all dogs be vaccinated for Leptospirosis. 


What is Leptospirosis?  Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can infect and cause serious health problems, including kidney and liver damage, in both humans and animals.  Click here for information about Leptospirosis in dogs, and click here for information from the CDC on human infection.


As always, if you have any questions regarding your pet's health or would like to have your dog vaccinated, please call us at 503-648-1643.
In This Issue
Staff Spotlight- Meet Jessie
Does your pet have a Frontier Story?
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Heartworm preventatives, like Heartgard and Sentinel, are actually prescription medications. Like other medications, they require a doctor's prescription.  Please call 48 hours in advance to request your refill to allow for authorization and filling.  Click here for more information on prescription refill requests.
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Meet Jessie
Jessie and Ivy Every month we profile a different Frontier staff member so you can get to know the team of people who care for your pets!  This month's Spotlight Staff Member is Jessie, one of our Client Service Representatives (CSR).  Jessie has worked at Frontier for 4 1/2 years, since April 2006.

Hi Jessie!  So do you go by Jessie or do you have any nicknames? My given name is actually...  read on
Does your pet have a Frontier Story?

Frontier Vet Logo & PictureDoes your pet have a story to share about an experience at Frontier?  Maybe your pet had a miraculous recovery from illness, or maybe your pet just loves coming to see a favorite staff member.  Either way, we'd love to hear your story!

Simply fill out this form and submit it to any Frontier staff member.  Pictures of your pet are also welcome.  You can submit your story and pictures in person, by fax to 503-648-6465, or by email to clientservices@frontiervet.com.  We can't wait to hear your pet's story!
Happy New Year, we look forward to caring for you and your pet in 2011!

The Doctors and Staff of Frontier Veterinary Hospital