In case of Emergency

In the event of an emergency, have you thought of your pets left alone at home? For safety, we are encouraged to carry pertinent personal informationin our wallet or on our cell phone, but we may forget that in the event of an emergency, our pets may be overlooked and alone without care. This is especially true for persons living alone with pet companions.

 Putting contact information  and care information in your wallet for your pet will help to ensure that your pets will be well taken care of in the event of an emergency.

Animal Medical Clinic provides, at no cost, pet identification cards through our e-pet health services that can be used to provide this much needed information. These cards can also be used as proof of vaccination and a brief medical record if your pet is visiting another facility such as a groomer, boarding/daycare facility, or the emergency room.

Visit our website to learn more about e-pet health and pet identification cards!

Spring Dangers

Pets can find and ingest a strange assortment of things and as a pet owner, it is important to examine your environment and recognize any potential hazard. There are many internet sites available which are invaluable in identifying potential poisonous plants, shrubs, or food items dangerous if eaten by your pet. (i.e. http://www.aspca.org/) Your veterinarian is also an important source of information regarding hazards .

        As we begin our spring gardening, we must remember  what we use to fertilize and kill weeds could be harmful to animals. Please be careful when placing rodent and/or ant killer least they be considered a “tasty treat”. Disposal of any chemical ( especially anti-freeze) should be done according to directions since run-off and/or pooling could be swallowed.

        Human medication left out by accident can easily be eaten by a pet . Holiday candy ( chocolate!) and decorations ( i.e. Christmas tinsel, Easter grass, glass balls) are also potential hazards. Sewing items, loose change, hair ties, clothing , jewelry, small toys, and nails are just a few items which have had to be removed surgically from the stomach or intestines of  pets!

        If you suspect your pet has ingested something hazardous or injurious ,you should seek medical attention immediately.  Some signs of potential poisoning or injury are:

                                        Vomiting

                                        Lethargy

                                        Excessive drooling

                                        Tremors

                                        Unsteady gait

                                        Seizures

Please do not hesitate to call us at Animal medical Clinic if you have any questions and/or concerns.

LETS HAVE A SAFE YEAR!

                                        LYN