News From Alta Vista Veterinary Hospital

Alta Vista Veterinary Hospital Newsletter News and Views from your Pet's Health Care Team

November, 2012 - Vol 3, Issue 11

In This Issue

Origin of the Dog

Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Dear Rocky

WE WILL BE

CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING DAY.

VETERANS DAY

Specially trained dogs, which typically are German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois dogs play significant operational roles: finding explosives, conducting patrols and searches, and safeguarding the lives of their handlers.

Guiness World Record

A 12-year old cat in England holds the Guiness World Record for the "Loudest Purr by a Domestic Cat."

The level of Smokey's purr is 80-85 decibels. Equivalent to a vacuum cleaner or lawn mower!

A THANKSGIVING TREAT

A small amount of boneless and skinless pieces of cooked turkey, sweet potato or green beans can be enjoyed by your pet.

ORIGIN OF THE DOG

New genetic studies suggest that domestic dogs originated from wolves in Southeast Asia. Analysis of DNA found that wolf domestication ocurred in Asia south of the Yangtze River.

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Dear Friend,

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Enjoy our tips for keeping your pets safe and healthy.

If you need us we are here for you

7 am - 10 pm - just call - (602) 277-1464

THANKSGIVING SAFETY TIPS

'Tis the season for feasting on wonderful food, but the wrong food can be a big problem for your pet.

Don't let your dog get into holiday food or garbage.

Keep food well out of reach, and cover the garbage cans tightly or put them behind closed doors.

DO NOT LET YOUR PET EAT COOKED BONES OR THE TURKEY CARCASS

Foods that can be toxic to pets include:

CHOCOLATE

ONIONS

GRAPES

RAISINS

ALCOHOL

COFFEE GROUNDS

TEA BAGS

SUGAR-FREE GUM/ XYLITOL

DEAR ROCKY,

Dear Rocky,

I live with a cat who is not only bossy, but very loud. She rumbles like a car motor all the time. I would like to know what this noise is and why she makes it.

Sincerely,

Penny the Poodle from Peoria

Dear Penny,

The noise you are describing is the PURRING of your cat. Cats purr during both inhalation and exhalation. Try sleeping next to your cat when she purrs. It has a soothing sound and a healing quality. The frequency of a cat's purr, between 25-150 hertz, is therapeutic for fracture healing, pain relief, reduction of swelling, wound healing, muscle growth and repair, tendon repair and joint mobility. Cats have their own built-in healing mechanism!

Have a wonderful and safe November.

Thank you for trusting us to provide health care for your beloved,

furry family members.