MY Dog . . . Overweight??
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 It's that time of year again when in preparation for spring I put away the winter clothes and really get serious about the New Year's resolution - the one I made over two months ago. I lace up my running shoes and head out the door with my trusted running partner, Tusker - an 83 pound chocolate labradoodle. Wait! Eighty-three pounds? It's happened...MY dog is overweight! Exercise, diet and moderation are terms that don't just apply to me - and now I'm faced with the daunting prospect of encouraging weight loss and preventing obesity in the most food-driven animal I know. With this in mind, I thought I would share the importance of recognizing risk factors that contribute to a pet's potential for an above average weight and the health risks to your pet associated with being overweight.
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20% Off Dental Discounts Until April 30th
At TVV Buckhead and Lilburn/St. Mtn.
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 We are continuing to offer the 20% discount on pet dentals at both TVV Buckhead and Lilburn-Stone Mtn. hospitals until April 30th. TVV Decatur discontinued offering the discount at the end of February (Nat'l Pet Dental Month) but will be offering the 20% discount again for the month of October. Decatur clients are welcomed to schedule their pet's dental at our Buckhead and Lilburn-Stone Mtn. hospitals through the end of April to receive the discount, if they prefer. We are happy to accommodate you and your pet(s) as needed. Give us a call if you have any questions.
Learn more about dental care, and check out our dental video!
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Dr. Will on WebMD . . . "Vetiquette"
WebMD's "Ask the Veterinarian"
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 Tomorrow, Thursday March 15th at 1:00 PM, our own Dr. Will Draper, pet health expert on WebMD's "Ask the Veterinarian" series, will be answering questions on this month's online event entitled "Vet-iquette". The topic will discuss the best ways to deal with vet visits in order to keep the stress level down for your pet...and you.
During the broadcast, pet owners are invited to submit questions to Dr. Will online. Check out the link below to view February's broadcast, and for info on upcoming shows.
WebMD Pet Health series "Ask the Veterinarian"
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Our Handsome "Rogue" Needs a Home
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 Like so many before him, our first encounter with "Rogue" was when he was presented to TVV Decatur Emergency. He was picked up by animal control and like so many of the others, he was in obvious need of emergency medical care. It was not the protruding ribs, nor the obvious signs of neglect and malnutrition but rather, he had a very large and gaping wound - quite suspicious in nature - around his throat. Unlike others before him, however, other than his serious neck wound, he was in relatively good health. He obviously needed a consistent diet of nutritious food, as well as consistent love and attention. With that regimen . . . what a difference a month can make!!! Our Rogue is truly a gift that keeps on giving. He deserves to be what he was intended to be all along - someone's pet to love and to cherish.
Rogue is an American Bulldog mix, so he's a big boy, just under 80 lbs! He's just barely past puppyhood at approximately 3 years old. He has learned very good manners in foster care living at the home of one of TVV team members for the past 8 months. He is ready and awaiting the opportuity to have his forever home once and for all. Please contact our Rescue Coordinator at TVV Decatur, Chamblee Abernethy at the email link below, for more information on Rogue, as well as other rescue pets - cats and dogs - that are available for adoption.
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