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Helping Our Pets Age
Gracefully
Adult
pets may age up to eight times faster than humans; therefore, major health
changes can occur in as little as three months. The risks of cancer,
diabetes, obesity, kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease and other
serious conditions all increase with age. Since today’s pets are
living longer than ever, chances are many will experience one or more of the
typical problems of aging. Ask our staff about the many ways we can
help your senior pets enjoy a great quality of life during their "golden
years"!
Glaucoma
is the leading cause of blindness
in dogs. This very painful
condition is a particular danger in certain
breeds, but all dogs can be affected. Unfortunately, by the time you can see
there is a problem, the vision in that eye is lost. By checking intraocular
pressure, we can screen for and treat mild increases before they have a
chance to become serious. This procedure is painless,
takes just moments and can be performed during an office visit.
As
subtle as the signs of Hypertension
(high blood pressure) are in humans, they are much
harder to pick up in cats until the damage is done to internal organs like
the eyes, heart and kidneys. Years ago hypertension was not even
recognized in cats, but now we have the ability to diagnose and treat it
before harm is done. It is a great idea to have a baseline blood
pressure measurement at about 6 to 7 years of age, then every 6 to 12
months. This important procedure is completely painless and can be performed
quickly during your visit.

Rabies Update!
To
the left is a map of all Rabies cases diagnosed in Pennsylvania
during 2009. Of 388 documented cases, 12 were in Bucks County. Remember,
these are only cases that were actually tested. Many more went
undiagnosed.
As of January 31 this year there
have been 15 cases in Pennsylvania, with 1 raccoon in Bucks County.
UPDATE: During the 1st
week of February a rabid raccoon was diagnosed here at Indian Walk. It had
been killed by a client's dogs. All of that household's pets are now under
quarantine and the client is undergoing post-exposure prophylaxis.
Please remember, Rabies is
HERE!
Only by keeping all of your pets up to date on their Rabies vaccinations can
they and their human family members be protected from this deadly disease. |
Class Schedules
Our
Pet CPR & First Aid Courses have been well-received so we will be planning
more dates. If you would like to attend, call
the office at 215-598-9000 to sign up.
The course is taught by
Helen Natelli and is sponsored by the Red Cross of Lower Bucks County. The registration fee of
$40.00 goes toward materials. All profits go to the Red Cross.
Attendees receive
lecture notes and a complete Pet First Aid Kit. Light refreshments are
provided.
Many thanks to our Jenn
M., who arranges and hosts the sessions.
March Calendar
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All Month: |
Adopt A Rescued Guinea
Pig Month |
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1st-7th: |
National Professional
Pet-Sitters Week |
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1st: |
Purim
National Pig Day |
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17th: |
St. Patrick's Day |
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18th: |
Barb's Birthday |
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20th: |
First Day of
Spring
International Earth Day |
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22nd: |
International Day of
the Seal |
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29th: |
Michelle's Birthday
Passover Begins |

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.

Happy
Passover!
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