News from Martin Downs Animal Hospital

1625 Martin Highway
Palm City, FL 34994
Office: 772-288-3456
www.vet4yourpet.net

JANUARY 2013

IN THIS ISSUE

A NOTE FROM THE DOCTORS

HOSPITAL UPDATES / SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROGRESSIVE THERAPEUTICS

MILITARY DISCOUNT

A NOTE FROM THE DOCTORS

We made it...another year down! Here's what to expect in 2013:

Martin County graduate and Palm City native joins Martin Downs Animal Hospital as new veterinary associate

Drs Karol and Robin Poderski announce the addition of a new associate to their staff at

Martin Downs Animal Hospital (MDAH) in Palm City. Giovando - a native of Palm City and a graduate of Martin County High School - is a doctor of veterinary medicine and has joined our 20-year practice this January.

Dr. Giovando, a graduate of Florida Atlantic University, received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and then continued his education and formal training in veterinary medicine at the University of Tennessee. He received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2012.

Dr. Giovando has special interests in internal medicine, oncology and ultrasonography.

He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Florida Veterinary Medical Association and American Animal Hospital Association.

As he had always hoped, Dr. Giovando has returned to Palm City, where he is eager and excited to share his knowledge and compassion with members of the community by caring for their beloved pets. Dr. Robin Waters and Dr. Karol Poderski, along with their staff, warmly welcome Dr. Giovando to the practice.

New Schedule For Dr. Waters and Poderski:

For your convenience due to client requests: Dr. Waters will now be taking appointments on Wednesdays and Dr. Poderski will be seeing patients on Saturdays in addition to their regular schedules.

Doctors Out To Conference:

Dr. Waters and Dr. Poderski will be taking continuing education lectures at the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC). They will be at the conference in Orlando January 19 - January 24. While they are away, Dr. Judith Oliver will be covering for them.

New Website:

We are sorry for the inconvenience of our current website being under construction but we are excited to announce the release of our new and improved website coming out late January to early February. We really like the design of the new website and hope you will also. Your feedback would be great also.

Lauren:

On a sad note we are losing one of our veterinary assistants this January. Lauren has been with us for 2 years and has decided to continue her education in New York. She will be moving to Manhattan and will be starting school to further her degree in Sports Medicine. We are sorry to see her go but happy for her new future.

HOSPITAL UPDATES / SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Anesthesia-Free Dentals

Pet Dental Services will be here to perform anesthesia-free dentals on the following dates:

January 3rd

February 7th

If you would like to know if your pet is a candidate, please call us and schedule an appointment.

Donations Needed

Martin Downs Animal Hospital is in need of some old towels and blankets. We would appreciate any and all donations. Just drop them off at our hospital at your convenience.

Catsablanca

Domino's Cat Rescue League had their 2nd Annual Catsablanca on November 30 at Mariner Sands Country Club in Stuart. Martin Downs Animal Hospital was a proud sponsor for this event as well as providing a basket for the silent auction. This is a picture of our doctors enjoying themselves.

Holiday Pet Food Drive

Martin Downs Animal Hospital had a pet food drive to help some of our local no-kill shelters this holiday season. We, as well as the organizations, were grateful for the generous donations. THANK YOU for your support!!!

BOARDER OF THE MONTH

Ramses is our boarder of the month. Ramses is a 5 year old, 145# Rottweiler. He makes himself at home in our Luxury Suites. He loves spending his time outside running in the yards and playing ball with the Resort staff. He is a fun-loving Rottie and always enjoys his time here at Martin Downs Animal Hospital.

GROOM OF MONTH

Fannie is a 9 month old Border Terrier. This was Fannie's first time grooming here at Martin Downs Animal Hospital. She was very good and her owners were happy with her new look!
Schedule your pet for their makeover for 2013 today!

SAVE 10% OFF NEW GROOMS	All pets new to grooming in our Spa will receive 10% off these services. MUST PRESENT COUPON FOR DISCOUNT

ADOPTION CORNER

Domino's House - Mo

Greetings folks, I'm Mo, a 4 year old tiger striped male cat. And not just any cat but a real lover; I haven't met the person yet that I didn't like. I had a good home but lost it when my "owner" went into hospice. I miss having a family, even if it's just one person, it's still a family as far as I'm concerned. Is there anyone out there that would like to share their life with a loving fellow like me? I sure hope so.

Urban Tails - Pennelope

Pennolope is an approximately 2 year old Petite American Bulldog. She likes other dogs and is housebroken. She is 48#, spayed, up to date on shots and is negative for heartworms.
Are you interested?
Call Tracey at (786) 402-7794 or email at tzack@urbantails.org

NUTRITION 101

MYTH OR FACT?:

By-products are poor-quality ingredients.

IT'S A MYTH:
By-products are sometimes thought to be low-quality ingredients that shouldn't be included in pet foods.

THE FACTS:
By-products are an excellent source of protein and other nutrients.

By-products defined:

A by-product is any ingredient that is produced or left over when some other products or ingredients are made.
Broth and gelatin are examples of meat by-products in human foods.
By-products in pet foods that meet Association of American Feed Control Official (AAFCO) guidelines come from clean animal parts other than meat, such as liver, kidneys, and other organs.
Purina purchases all by-products from USDA-inspected plants. They must meet stringent criteria for nutrient content, production and quality assurance.

REMEMBER:

By-products used in Purina diets are high-quality ingredients that can boost the nutritional value of a pet food.

PET PORTALS

So what is a Pet Portal?
Pet Portals are private, secure websites that contain your pet's health information and are available as a free service from Martin Downs Animal Hospital. You can use your Pet Portal to conveniently manage your pet's health online at any time of day or night.

How do I get a Pet Portal?
Just give us your e-mail address and you'll receive a password by e-mail. Here's how you can get your Pet Portal:

Click Here for a link to request your Pet Portal.
Visit our hospital. Just give the receptionist your email address.
Call us on the phone and give us your email address.

Once your provide us with your email address you'll receive your password by email.

How do I view my Pet Portal?

You view your Pet Portal by visiting our website and using your email address and password to sign in. You must have "cookies" turned on in your browser in order to sign in.

What can I do with my Pet Portal?

Request an appointment
Check vaccination and exam reminders and status
Create pet care instructions
Take a client satisfaction survey
Access reliable pet health educational materials
On "My Profile" sign up for text alerts

Do I need a separate Pet Portal for each pet?

No! Your Pet Portal contains health information for each pet with an active file on your account with us. Remember, in order to have an active account, you must have visited our hospital.

How secure is my Pet Portal?

You Pet Portal resides on a secure server protected by a fire wall. Your personal information cannot be accessed by other Pet Portal users.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL US: 772-288-3456

MILITARY DISCOUNT:

10% Off Services

(Must present Military ID for discount)

Certain Restrictions May Apply

IN HONOR OF ALL THOSE SERVING OR WHO HAVE SERVED -- Thank You!

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