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November
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Senior Pet Month
at Arroyo
Do you know your pet's real age?
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What About Pet Insurance?
Pet insurance can help you to provide the best medical care possible for your dog or cat. Read this article on VNN, "Putting Pet Insurance to the Test" for guidance in choosing among several pet insurance providers. Here are links to several pet insurance providers you may want to consider if you're thinking about getting coverage: Trupanion VPI Pet Insurance Pets Best ASPCA Pet Insurance |
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Hold it Please!
Is your dog coming in
for a problem that might require a urine sample?
If so it's important not to let him or her urinate before entering the hospital.
And, if your dog or cat is coming in with diarrhea, we ask that you try to bring a stool sample - about the size of a ping pong ball - with you in a clean, closed container.
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Acupuncture Works!
Acupuncture can relieve the symptoms and lessen the discomfort of many canine health problems.
Dr. Deanna Schwab
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for a list of problems that can be treated with acupuncture.
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CareCredit®
A third party financing option. A dedicated credit card for pet care.
It only takes a few minutes to apply by phone or online or we can do that for you while you're here at the hospital.
For more info go to:
www.carecredit.com
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Thanks!
For referring your friends to us. Did you know that we give you a $10 credit on your account when you send us a new client?
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| Quick Links |
avhsonoma.com
The Arroyo Veterinary Hospital web site. dogwork.com
The coolest pet web site on the planet, yeah! Lots of dogs, some cats and other cute animals. dumbfriendsleague.org
A national leader in providing humane care to lost and abandoned animals, ..., and educating pet owners and the public about the needs of companion animals.
Healthy Pet
The American Animal Hospital Association's web site for pet owners.
www.petdental.com
Web site focused on pet dental health.
petsandandparasites.org
A non-profit organization dedicated to protecting your family and your pets from parasites and zoonotic disease.
veterinarypartner.com
Reliable, up-to-date animal health information from the Veterinary Information Network. 72hours.org
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November is Senior Pet
Month . . .
. . . Like people, dogs and cats are prone to debilitating ailments as they age. Kidney failure, heart disease, arthritis, dental disease, cancer, and cognitive dysfunction can occur during the normal aging process. In the past, because many diseases weren't diagnosed until advanced stages, veterinarians could do little more than make a pet's golden years a little more comfortable by treating the symptoms of age-related illness. If the pet wa s lucky, the problems would progress slowly. Most pet owners just accepted the fact that their four-legged friends were just going to live a relatively short life, get old, and pass on.
But thanks to technical advancements in modern veterinary medicine, surgery, diagnostics and nutrition, not only do pets live longer but their quality of life has increased dramatically as well.
One example follows human medicine is the development and use of the new generation of non-steroid, anti-inflammatory drugs  (NSAIDS). These drugs help the aches and pains of many senior pets while keeping side effects to a minimum.
Many age related problems are still seen as inevitable, but the attitudes of both veterinarians and pet owners have changed. The belief now is that "age is not a disease", and veterinary medicine is putting increased emphasis on senior pet health through preventative wellness programs.
The single most important step a pet owner can take to keep their pet happy and healthy as long as possible is to schedule regular veterinary exams. As pets age, these exams are more  important than ever, because as with people, early detection is crucial for disease and problem intervention. Young pets need regular exams once or twice yearly. But as dogs and cats approach middle age, these exams should be more frequent because every year in a pet's life is equivalent to 5-7 human years.
In general, some early warning signs that your pet may be having a problem are:
● Increased thirst and urination
● Loss of bladder control or breaking house training
● Repeated vomiting
● Bad breath, drooling or changes in appetite
● Excessive panting or exercise intolerance
● Lumps or changes in areas of skin color
● Change in appetite - eating more or less than usual
● Changes in behavior such as "spacing out" or excessive whining
● Unusual bowel habits - diarrhea or constipation
● Changes in body weight - gaining or losing weight
Veterinarians recommend regular lab work, electrocardiograms, blood pressure monitoring, and x-rays to look for early problems like thyroid, kidney, heart, and liver disease. With early detection, pets with organ function problems can be treated with medication and special prescription diets that not only extend their life span but the quality of their lives. In some cases, medical problems can even be reversed.
Watch pets closely and report any unusual behavioral or physical problems to your veterinarian immediately. Work with your veterinarian and develop a specific senior wellness program for your pet's individual needs so that your special friend can enjoy aging gracefully. Sources for this article include Amy Patterson Neubert and Lorraine Corriveau, Purdue University News Service and Dr. Tony Kremer, Kremer Veterinary Services
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Case of the Month: "Boneyard". . .
. . .A new feature in PetPrints, we'll try to highlight an interesting or noteworthy case every month. Clearly this month  our friend "Boneyard" deserves this honor. He was injured in a car accident recently in which both of his front legs were broken. He immediately stole the hearts of every staff member at Arroyo as we nursed him back to health. His recovery involved implanting steel pins in both legs, thanks to Orthapedic surgeon Dr. Russ Gurevitch, and an extended stay in the hospital until he could begin to use his legs again. We're happy to say that Boneyard is on his way to a full recovery and is home where he belongs with his grateful owner.
Dr. Rhonda Stallings
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Team Profile . . .
. . . Meet Shannon, our newest team member who comes to us as a Veterinary Assistant with lots of experience in the veterinary  field. She joined us in October having moved to our area from Denver this year after deciding she was ready to trade the Rocky Mountains for the California coast. She previously worked as a paramedic before discovering her love for furry, four legged patients. She lives in the area with her husband, Neal, her dog Maddy and her cats Wilbur, Ella and Baylor. Shannon is excited to be part of our team and we're excited to have her! |
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Puppies everywhere! . . .
. . . There's been a very serious outbreak of puppies recently at Arroyo and it seems to be rather contagious. Pictured here left to right, are Stepanie's new dog, "Daphne"; Dr. Johnson's addition, "Rosie" and Dr. Stallings recent adoption, "Scully".   
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Hill's y/d diet is here . . .
. . . We now have Hill's y/d™ which is formulated to decrease the production of thyroid hormone in cats by reducing dietary iodine. According to Hill's®, y/d diet is easy, effective, safe and
 clinically proven nutrition to restore thyroid health. It improves thyroid health in 3 weeks* (when fed as the sole source of nutrition) - Complete daily nutrition with a taste your cat will love
- Supports kidney health with controlled phosphorus and low sodium - Helps maintain bladder health with controlled mineral levels
- Promotes heart health with essential nutrients like taurine and carnitine
- Promotes healthy skin and a luxurious hair coat with high levels of omega-3 and -6 fatty acids.
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