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New Services Available:
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. |
