1625 Martin Highway
Palm City, FL 34994
Office: 772-288-3456
www.vet4yourpet.net |
 FEBRUARY 2013
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A NOTE FROM THE DOCTORS 
Martin County High School Graduate Is Area's New VetPALM CITY -- When he was 10 years old and working toward a Boy Scout badge for veterinarian science, Jason Giovando discovered his future career path. Now, at age 34, he is among the area's newest veterinarians, having returned from the University of Tennessee with a freshly minted doctorate of veterinary medicine in hand. To read the rest of the article click here... Hometown News Article
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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:
February 7th
March 7th
If you would like to know if your pet is a candidate, please call us and schedule an appointment.
 Martin Downs Animal Hospital is in need of used towels and blankets. If you have any unwanted linens, we would appreciate any and all donations. Just drop them off at our hospital at your convenience. NAVC  Drs. Karol and Robin Poderski recently returned from attending the North American Veterinary Conference. While there, they attended multiple continuing education lectures and browsed the many booths in the trade show. It's important for our veterinarians to keep up with the latest techniques and information so they can offer the best possible care for your pets. Mini Sister Sara Project at Domino's House  On January 15, Dr. Waters and her technician, Sherri , headed over to Domino's House to do a house call. While there, they did examinations, updated vaccines, tested cats for Leukemia and Feline Aids and helped with any other problems that may have arisen. In just 4 hours they looked at close to 30 cats. If you are interested in adopting a cat or kitten, please go to the Domino's House website and have a look at the many cats and kittens up for adoption who are looking for a forever home. There are plenty to choose from!! www.dominoshouse.org
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
 Melissa comes to Martin Downs Animal Hospital with over 20 years experience. She received her Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) and Florida Animal Control Officer certifications from St. Petersburg College. She worked for animal control for several years while receiving her Bachelors degree in Animal Welfare and Veterinary Forensics at the University of Florida. She then refocused her area of interest to Veterinary Chiropractics and Cold Laser Therapy. She specializes in Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation and hopes to incorporate this non-surgical approach of helping pets and owners dealing with lameness and spinal/bone diseases to keep pets pain free for life. In her free time, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies include anything adventurous in the ocean. She is a treasure diver, fisherman and surfer. |
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BOARDER OF THE MONTH
This beautiful Goldendoodle is Dawn. She is an 11 month old puppy who was visiting our Resort for the first time. Dawn had a fantastic time playing with our other resort guests and spending quality time with our resort staff. She especially loved running around the play area with her many new friends. Your dog can have as much fun as Dawn did! Call today and schedule doggie daycare or an overnight visit for your pet.
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GROOM OF MONTH
Napoleon is a 6 year old Maltese who comes in regularly for Spa days. He has a beautiful white coat that gets washed in our Hydrosurge Bath and then gently blown dry by hand. The final step is a nice trim by one of our professional groomers.  
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| SAVE 10% OFF NEW GROOMS |
All pets new to grooming in our Spa will receive 10% off these services.MUST PRESENT COUPON FOR DISCOUNT
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Urban Tails - Pennelope 
This is Pennelope and we are still looking for a home.
She is about 2 years old.
She is spayed (by Dr. P) and is heartworm negative.
She is very sweet and house trained.
She gets along with other dogs as well.
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NUTRITION 101
 
MYTH OR FACT?
Corn is a poorly digested "filler" that causes allergies.
IT'S A MYTH
You may hear that a plant-based ingredient such as corn is a "filler" that shouldn't be included in a pet's diet because it is poorly digested and can cause allergies. THE FACTS Corn is an excellent source of many nutrients:- "Fillers" may be defined as feed ingredients with little or no nutritional value. Based on this description, corn is certainly not a filler.
- Corn provides a good source of carbohydrates, protein and essential fatty acids in the diets of dogs and cats.
- Corn can be found in many forms, all of which can contribute to nutritious diets. For example, corn gluten meal contains 60% to 70% protein and is an excellent source of essential amino acids. And whole corn or corn meal provides highly digestible carbohydrates as an energy source.
- Corn is a good source of linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid required by both dogs and cats.
- It also contains abundant amounts of antioxidants, such as Vitamin E and Beta-Carotene.
Corn gluten meal is highly digestible: - Corn gluten meal is easy to digest, making its nutrients readily available to your pet.
- Corn gluten meal contains many essential amino acids, so when it is properly combined with other protein sources, it can contribute to highly digestible and nutritious diets.
Corn is not a common cause of allergies: - Dogs and cats can develop allergies to any protein, including meats and grains. However, it is estimated that only 10% of allergic skin conditions in dogs and cats are caused by food.
- Corn does not appear on the list of most common food allergies in dogs or cats.
- The most common food allergies in dogs are beef, dairy products, and wheat, followed by lamb, egg, chicken and soy.
- In cats, the most common food allergies are beef, dairy products and fish.
Corn is a high-quality ingredient: - The quality of corn in pet foods can vary greatly.
- There are five grades of corn quality according to the USDA; grades 1 and 2 are traditionally used in human food products.
- Purina's standard for all of its pet foods is grades 1 and 2.
REMEMBER It's the overall quality of the pet food that makes it a good choice for your pet. Corn is available in many forms and is used to create digestible and nutritious diets that deliver all the essential nutrients dogs and cats need.
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