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Welcome to the on-line version of our popular newsletter, Paws Awhile. This format allows for more frequent updates so we can keep you current on all the goings-on at IWVC.

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Around the Office News and Events

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We have recently acquired a tonometer, a device for measuring the pressure within the eye. This will enable us to screen our patients for Glaucoma, a condition of elevated pressure in the eye that can result in blindness if not caught at a very early stage.

All senior dogs and cats are at risk, but there are a number of breeds that have a higher tendency toward this condition and should be screened at a younger age.

Our new tonometer contains the latest technology to accurately and painlessly examine eye pressure in awake cats and dogs.

Another new device at Indian Walk is a High-Definition blood pressure monitor. This brand new technology is designed to make blood pressure measurement in animals fast and accurate, even for our tiniest patients.

Unlike units designed for people, this one is accurate at the very low and high pressures we can encounter in animals. It also works in animals with extremely rapid heart rates (up to 500 beats per minute!) that are normal in some of our exotic patients.

Blood pressure measurement is another valuable screening tool for our older patients, who can develop hypertension. Patients with hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, or kidney disease are at increased risk of developing elevated blood pressure.

We know how hard it is for people to determine whether their blood pressure is normal without testing. It is much more difficult in our patients, who can't describe how they feel.

Do you know that we do bird grooming at Indian Walk? Our Jenn is an expert at handling and sprucing up your feathered pal.

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Congratulations to Steffi on her 1st Anniversary and to Angela on her 2nd at IWVC!

Happy Birthday to Wendy (Apr 6)!

We are very excited and proud to announce our association with Janice Conklin of Doggy Decorum, who will be taking over our dog training programs. The next puppy class will be May 29.

Janice has lots of great ideas for fun ways to enhance your relationship with your pets, including cats, rabbits and other types as well! Watch for some new and different learning activities at Indian Walk!

Keep checking our training page for more information as it is available.

Come to our Pet Pow-Wow,
June 22, 2008. Food, fun,
exhibits, tours, and more!
For more information, click here.

If you notice some new faces among the nursing staff, they are veterinary technology students from Manor College, on a six-week externship to learn all they can from our excellent nurses.

We will also be hosting some Senior students from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, to give them a taste of clinical practice before they graduate.

Curious about the ancestors of your mixed-breed dog? Most of us are. Now there is a genetic test that will tell you what breeds went into producing your lovable mutt. 

Aside from satisfying your curiosity, there may be benefits to knowing what genetic traits may affect your dog's personality and health.

The test requires a small sample of blood and takes about 4 to 6 weeks to receive results, which come in a booklet explaining what percentage of each breed is in your dog's makeup and how each contributes to the overall dog.

Call our office to inquire about the Wisdom Panel© test for your dog.

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