Clark Animal Hospital
1075 Westfield Avenue, Rahway, New Jesey, 07065, USA
Phone (732) 388-3379 Fax (732) 388-5321
www.ClarkVet.com
Dr. Anant V. Joshi DVM and Associates
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| Monthly News Letter |
August 2008 |
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| Dear Pet Owner,
Hello again, We hope you have been enjoying our new monthly newsletter and find it beneficial and educational. We appreciate the opportunity to be able to reach out to you, our clients, and empower you with knowledge you need to confidently make informed decisions on your pet's healthcare. Clark Animal Hospital welcomes and values your feedback and suggestions; if you have any questions or would like any additional information on the topics discussed, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Clark Animal Hospital now offers:
* Drop-off appointments - Clark Animal Hospital understands how valuable your time is. For your convience your pet can now be dropped off for any needed services such as vaccination updates, grooming, surgeries and anything else your pet may need. We will then call you once they are ready to be picked up. *Grooming - We offer a wide range of pet grooming services: Baths, Brushing, Nail trimming, Ear cleaning, De-matting, Medicated baths, Anal gland expression, Basic trimming (non-breed specific), Short all-over cuts and Medically necessary full body shaves. Non- Breed specific cuts can be scheduled any day, Monday - Friday, Drop-off time is between 8 - 9 a.m.
*Pet Boarding for Small Animals
Cats and Dogs under 35 lbs
*Permanent Identification Microchipping
$50 one time fee
*Online Services - Schedule Appointments, Request Prescription Refills, Learn Helpful Information or Contact Our Staff
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1075 Westfield Avenue
Rahway, New Jersey 07065
Phone: (732) 388-3379
Fax: (732) 388-5321
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HEALTHY WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Nutrition: An Important Component for a Healthy Pet
Whether you have a young or a senior pet you've loved for years, caring for your pet properly ensures many happy years together. As you care for your pet, small precautions such as twice a year exams by your Veterinarian at Clark Animal Hospital, perfectly selected food, exercise and love - can make a big difference. We want to be a part of your pet's happy, healthy life, so we want to take this opportunity to share information on proper nutrition and healthy weight management. As you care for your pet, it's important to always keep in mind that your pet's needs change as they grow. Clark Animal Hospital encourages you to bring in your pet regularly for weight monitoring, nutrition counseling, and general physical examinations. Maintaining a healthy weight and preventing obesity can add many years and quality to your pets life. Diet and weight reduction are the key to ensuring that your pet lives as long and healthy a life as possible.
Common Health Risks of Overweight Pets
Painfull Osteoarthritis
Extra weight can cause joint pain and make t harder to move around
Type 2 Diabetes
Heart Disease
Those extra pounds take a toll on your pet's heart, making it work harder
Decreased Activity Levels
Breathing Problems
Too much weight can make your dog huff and puff more
Skin and Haircoat Problems
In overweight pets, rolls of fat can cause skin infections
and other problems .
How to Tell if Your Pet is at a Healthy Weight
Ribs are easily felt
Tucked abdomen - no sagging stomach
Waist when viewed from above
Your Pet is Overweight if..
Difficult to feel ribs under fat
Sagging stomach - you can grab a
handful of fat!
Broad, flat back
What Can I Do?
With today's advances in nutrition, weight loss and management have never been easier. Clark Animal Hospital will design a safe and effective weight loss program to meet you and your pet's lifestyle.
Encourage brisk, thirty-minute walks twice daily for exercise. Discontinue feeding table foods and treats. Instead, offer healthy snacks such as carrots, broccoli or veterinary-approved low-calorie treats.
Most pets can lose weight or maintain a healthy weight if you follow these recommendations. Weight loss in pets and humans is made up of an combination of reduced calorie intake (eating less) and increasing physical activity. The great news is that weight reduction is about 60% diet and 40% exercise. Weight loss is often a matter of diligence and persistence. Remember that the reason you are doing this is to help your pet live as long and healthy a life as possible. Who knows, you both may benefit from this diet! Once your pet has been overweight, they may be prone to weight gain and should have an ongoing weight-management plan based on good nutrition, exercise and regular check-ups and weigh-ins. For an accurate diagnosis and treatment options, always consult your veterinarian or staff at Clark Animal Hospital.
For Dogs:
Slentrol is a great new weight loss medication for dogs. Its a oral liquid medication that is given once a day for up to 6 months, most pet's reach their goal weight within 3-4 months.
When starting Slentrol it is required that you begin a diet food during this process because the dog needs to be on a weight-loss diet program to keep the weight off after Slentrol is stopped.
PLEASE CONTACT CLARK ANIMAL HOSPITAL IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTONS
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Many pet owners don't realize it, but almost half of the pets we veterinarians see are overweight or obese. The veterinarians at Clark Animal Hospital can tell you if your pet is at a healthy weight and go over ways to control your pet's weight if there is a problem. We would also like to thank you again for choosing Clark Animal Hospital for the medical needs of your beloved pet. We ensure that we will always do our best to keep your pet in excellent health.
Sincerely,
Dr. Anant V. Joshi
Director Clark Animal Hospital |
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***** PET STARS OF THE MONTH *****
Clark Animal Hospital loves our all of our patients and we are proud to show them off. Submit your pets' pictures and he or she could be the next Pet Star of the Month !
Send Your Pet's Pictures as an attachment to:
Jett
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-$25 OFF Your Pet's Wellness Weight Check Physical Exam !
Regular Price = $48 |
| Offer Expires: 10/1/08 (can not be conbined with any other offers) Couon Code: 78982WWC | |
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