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Martin Downs Animal Hospital
1625 Martin Highway
Palm City, FL 34994
772-288-3456
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 JUNE, 2011
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A NOTE FROM THE DOCTOR
Drs. Karol & Robin Poderski are happy to announce the Foster Military Pets Adoption event sponsored by Winn Dixie & Pedigree Dog Food was a great success. Dogs & Cats Forever and Domino's House brought dogs & cats available for adoption. Martin Downs Animal Hospital was on hand to help out and greet interested potential pet owners . There was a terrific turnout by the public and a total of six animals were adopted. Foster Military Pets also received a generous amount of donations to help their cause. We look forward to helping all these deserving agencies in the future. A big thanks to everyone involved!
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HOSPITAL UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS
DOMINO'S CAT RESCUE LEAGUE FELINE FUN FEST
Join us on Saturday, June 12th from 12-4pm for an old-fashioned barbecue to help celebrate Domino's House tenth anniversary. There will be music, crafts for kids, pony rides, a meow marketplace with vendors, raffles and much more. Some local veterinarians will be on hand to answer questions. All proceeds go to Domino's House Cat Rescue League, a nonprofit organization. For more information, go to dominoshouse.org.
 
ANESTHETIC-FREE DENTAL DAY FOR JUNEMartin Downs Animal Hospital's next anesthetic-free dental day will be held on June 9th. If you haven't had your pet in for their dental evaluation, make sure you call or e-mail us today to schedule an appointment. Your pet deserves to have the best dental care available.
BROWNIE TROOP #30215 VISITS HOSPITALA local Brownie Troop (#30215) from Palm City visited Martin Downs Animal Hospital on Friday, May 27th. They were hosted by Dr. Robin Waters-Poderski and Sherri Jones, one of our technicians. The tour encompassed the whole hospital from the Reception area through the Resort & Spa, the Medical Treatment area, Dental station, Radiology and Surgical Suite. The Brownies participating earned their Animal Try It Badge. Everyone enjoyed the field trip and were very interested in what we do here.
Brownie Troop #30215 with Dr. Waters (L) & Sherri (R)
 
Brownie Troop #30215 on tour at Martin Downs Animal HospitalMICROCHIPPING YOUR PETJune 1st is the beginning of Hurricane Season! The best way to make sure you and your best friend are not separated during a natural disaster is to have your dog or cat microchipped! Call today and make an appointment to have a microchip implanted in your pet(s). It is a simple and easy procedure which will insure your pet(s) safety and give you, as an owner, piece of mind. We carry Avid Microchips-regular or international.  
DOCTORS RETURN FROM PURINA PLANT TOURDrs. Karol & Robin Poderski toured the Nestle Purina Plant in Kansas City, Missouri on May 12th during their trip sponsored by Purina Veterinary Diets. Only 16 veterinarians in the whole United States were invited to experience the science and technology behind Purina Veterinary Diets firsthand. Upon arriving in Kansas City on Wednesday evening, May 11th, they were greeted with a special dinner reception. The next day they went on an extensive tour of the actual pet food plant and also met with several representatives from Nestle Purina to answer all their questions. This was a very educational and informative trip which will enable the doctors to offer the best diet care available.
Drs. Robin & Karol Poderski DR. ROBIN RUNS THE PINEAPPLE 5K RACEDr. Robin Poderski participated in the Run for the Pineapple 5K race on Memorial Day, Monday 5/30/11 with the Sailfish Striders. The course covered the South Sewall's Point area. FirstWatch Cafe was the breakfast sponsor for the race, providing several types of breakfast food along with juice and water. All proceeds from the race went to Caring Children/Clothing Children charity that provides underprivileged children living in Martin County gently used clothing and shoes. 
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Purina Dental $50 Rebate
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Receive a $50 rebate by mail when your pet gets a professional teeth cleaning from your veterinarian and you purchase any size DH Canine or Feline Formula.
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Offer Expires: 12/31/11
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Ashley is our employee of the month. She is currently enrolled at Indian River State College to achieve her goal of becoming an equine veterinarian. She has lived in Florida her whole life, and she has been working with horses, dogs and cats ever since she was little. Ashley came to Martin Downs Animal Hospital to get experience working in a veterinarian hospital. She owns a beautiful horse named Bailey and competes in Barrel Racing competitions with him. Her first horse was named Sandy (she's the horse in the picture) and Ashley competed in hunter/jumpers. She loves working with all animals big and small.
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BOARDER OF THE MONTH
Mei Li and Gipper are our choices for Boarders of the Month. Mei Li is a creme colored 4 month old Shar Pei and Gipper is a 3 1/2 month old Golden Retriever. Both puppies have joined our Doggie Day Care camp. They enjoy spending the day at our Resort, playing together and with all the other campers. In the morning, all campers go outside according to their age and size to play in the pool and on the playground. Midday you will find our guests having a snack and enjoying the comfortable beds inside the Resort. Later in the day, the campers romp and play inside together with our camp counselors. These puppies are having a great time this summer! Call today and have your puppy join our Doggie Day Care camp. We know they'll have a great time!
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GROOMING CORNER
Nola Saxon is the groomer's choice for the month of June. She is a cute little sable and white Pomeranian puppy who experienced her first visit to our Spa. Nola started her day with a hydrosurge bath using our Hypo "Aloe" Genic special shampoo to gently cleanse and moisturize her fur. Next, her coat was dried and brushed out before the actual haircut. She then received her new "do", a cute puppy cut from our professional groomer. As you can see, Nola really enjoyed her day at Martin Downs Animal Hospital's Spa. If you have a puppy in need of grooming, drop by and meet our groomers. Start your puppy at an early age with grooming so they are used to having a bath and haircut. It saves them a lot of stress later in life.
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RESORT & SPA SPECIAL
FIRST TIME CAMPERS
BRING YOUR PET IN FOR A FREE DAY
DOGGIE DAY CARE CAMP
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Offer Expires: JUNE 30TH, 2011 CLIP COUPON & PRESENT AT RECEPTION AREA
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HURRICANE PREPARENESS
June 1st is marked as the beginning of Hurricane Season. Martin Downs Animal Hospital would like our clients to be aware of the fact we are a designated Hurricane Shelter. We weathered all three of the most recent hurricanes in 2004 & 2005 and came through without a scratch. Make sure you are already prepared for this Hurricane Season! If not, now is the time to take action. Make sure everything is checked off your list and you have not forgotten to make arrangements for your pets should the need to evacuate arise. Check over our Hurricane Brochure to make sure your furry friends are safe. Visit us on our website:www.vet4yourpet.net
 
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CASE OF THE MONTH
In recognition of Drs. Karol & Robin's Purina trip to Kansas City, we thought we would create a case to follow over the next few months as a Weight Management case.Purina has launched a weight loss program called "Project Pet Slim Down". They just finished a 14 year research study that followed 48 dogs from 7 litters from birth through adulthood. The summary of the study showed that leaner fed dogs live nearly two years longer than those that did not have caloric control. Obesity has now become the #1 health problem of our pets as 50% of cats and dogs seen at veterinary hospitals are overweight. The benefits of being leaner are similar to those in people. Leaner dogs and cats have better blood sugar levels, less osteoarthritis, fewer signs of aging (such as graying) and are more active. Purina created and patented a body scoring system to help describe what the true body condition is of a pet. The score goes from 1 to 9 with 5 being ideal. Their research has shown it is better to loose weight with a higher protein content vs. a higher fiber content as was previously believed. "Princess", a Wheaton Terrier owned by Heidi, one of our receptionists, is our featured weight loss candidate for our Project Slim Down. Princess's body score, according to the system developed by Purina, is a 9/9. We will follow her monthly to give you updates on her progress. Due to Princess's skin problems, she will be eating HA, a prescriptive hypoallergenic Purina diet. We anticipate it will take 6 or more months for Princess to reach her ideal body score. Everyone in Princess's family has to commit to stop giving her treats! Please stayed tuned for her progress checks. "Before" pictures are included.
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Military Discount
10% off All Service
Must present MILITARY ID
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IN HONOR OF ALL THOSE
SERVING OR HAVE SERVED
OUR COUNTRY
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