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Canine Influenza
Vaccine
Heartworm
Pet Wellness
Flea & Tick Preventatives
Plants Toxic to Pets
Yard Toxins
Dangerous foods for dogs
Dangerous foods for cats
Food Recalls, Alerts & Much More
Rescue Groups
Airline Travel With Your Pet
Pet Friendly Accommodations
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Canine Influenza |
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/flu/canine
Canine Influenza is a respiratory disease that can cause coughing, runny nose, watery eyes, loss of energy, and/or loss of appetite. The signs of infection are similar to those of other respiratory disease in dogs, but the coughing caused by Canine Influenza last for several weeks. Because Canine Influenza is caused by a relatively new virus, dogs have no immunity to it. Since it is highly contagious, visiting places where dogs congregate, such as kennels, doggie daycares, dog parks, or groomers, puts dogs at higher risk for catching this new virus. Making things more difficult is the fact that dogs can spread the virus before the coughing and other signs of sickness appear. The best way to protect your dog from Canine Influenza is through vaccination. Like the human flu vaccine, the new canine influenza vaccine doesn't completely prevent infection, but it can dramatically reduce the severity of the disease. The vaccine also significantly reduces the amount of virus that dogs shed, minimizing spread to other dogs. We recommend vaccinating dogs against Canine Influenza and have the vaccine available. Please call our office at 954-473-8090 to schedule an appointment for your pet's Canine Influenza Vaccine. To give your dog the most complete protection available the initial vaccination requires two doses of the vaccine given three weeks apart, followed by a single booster dose every year. Back to Top |
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Heartworm |
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Pet Wellness |
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Ft. Dodge Animal Health
www.catwellness.org
Part of the National Pet Wellness. This site focuses on feline healthcare, disease information and other useful tips. Back to Top |
Ft. Dodge Animal Health
www.npwm.com
A campaign to educate pet owners on the importance of twice a year wellness exams. Just move your cursor over pet wellness central and click on Dr. Marty Becker's Q&A link. Back to Top |
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Flea & Tick Preventatives |
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Bayer
www.k9advantix.com
Just another option that Bayer offers in the line of topical flea preventatives for your dog. See what K9 Advantix has that Advantage and Frontline do not. Please note: at this time our office does not carry this product. Back to Top |
Bayer
www.nofleas.com
Having a problem with fleas? Bayer offers two types of topical flea preventatives. This link explains all about Advantage for your dog or cat. Please note: at this time our office does not carry this product. Back to Top |
Eli Lilly and Company
www.comfortis4dogs.com
Comfortis™ – the latest breakthrough in flea protection
Comfortis™ is the first FDA-approved, chewable, beef-flavored tablet that kills fleas and prevents flea infestations on dogs for a full month.Here are just a few of the features that set Comfortis™ apart from other flea products you may have used in the past:
Beef-flavored, palatable, chewable tablet
Easy to give with no mess
Starts to kill fleas in 30 minutes
Lasts a full month
Kills fleas before they can lay eggs
Approved by the FDA
Demonstrated safe for dogs and puppies 14 weeks and older
Spinosad, the active ingredient, is environmentally friendly. This product cannot be dispensed over the counter without us having seen your pet.
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Merial
frontline.us.merial.com
Check out this website to learn about Frontline Plus the topical flea and tick preventative for your dog or cat. Back to Top |
Novartis
www.capstar.novartis.us
CAPSTAR starts working in just 30 minutes. A single dose of CAPSTAR should kill the adult fleas on your pet. If your pet gets reinfested with fleas, you can safely give another dose as often as once per day.The fleas on your pet are in the adult stage. An adult female flea, living on a pet, can lay up to 2,000 eggs in her lifetime. With CAPSTAR® (nitenpyram), almost all adult fleas will be gone within 4 hours for dogs and 6 hours for cats.
CAPSTAR is safe for puppies and kittens 4 weeks and older, weighing 2 pounds or greater, as well as for pregnant or nursing dogs and cats.
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Pfizer
www.revolution4cats.com
Revolution is a prescription-only, FDA-approved medication available only through a veterinarian – and is NOT a pesticide registered by the EPA. This site explains about Revolution. This is a topical that we carry for felines and is used as a flea and heartworm preventative and also treats ear mites. This cannot be dispensed over the counter without an exam due to the heartworm preventative. Back to Top |
Wikipedia
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tick
What is a Tick? This site will give you information about what a Tick is, what a Tick looks like and what diseases Ticks carry. Back to Top |
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Plants Toxic to Pets |
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Yard Toxins |
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Dangerous foods for dogs |
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PetNutritionInfo.com
PetNutritionInfo.com/chocolate.htm
This site will explain the dangers of chocolate being given to dogs. Please note: this is not a complete listing of dangerous foods. Back to Top |
PetNutrtionInfo.com
PetNutritionInfo.com/xylitol_pet_dog.htm
This site explains the dangers of xylitol if consumed by your pet. Xylitol is found in most gum, toothpaste, low carbohydrate baked goods and deserts. Please note: this is not a complete listing of dangerous foods. Back to Top |
The Dog Bowl
thedogbowl.com/PPF/category_ID/54/dogbowl.asp
This website will give additional food items that are dangerous to your dog. Please note: This in no way is a complete listing. Back to Top |
University of Illinois
www.cvm.uiuc.edu/
This website will inform you of the dangers of feeding your pet the Thanksgiving Turkey. Click on view site then on Pet Columns then on Dogs. You will then see the link(14th line down) Thanksgiving Tips Your Dog Will Thank You For. Back to Top |
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Dangerous foods for cats |
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Food Recalls, Alerts & Much More |
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Food and Drug Administration
www.fda.gov
Vistit this site to learn about pet treats involved in the recent peanut butter recall. You may also visit
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm#PetFood for a more complete listing. Back to Top |
Mars Petcare
www.petcare.mars.com
This site will give you the most recent list of foods on the recall list for September 2008. You can also call 1-877-568-4463 Back to Top |
Menu Foods
www.menufoods.com
This site gives a complete listing of all dog/cat foods that are being recalled. You may also call 1-866-895-2708 for recalled dog food or 1-866-895-2708 for recalled cat food. Back to Top |
Nutro
www.nutroproducts.com/press-recall/press-recall.html
Visit this site to learn of the voluntary food recall of selected varieties of Nutro Natural Choice Complete Care Dry Cat Food as of May 21, 2009. Back to Top |
University of Illinois
www.cvm.uiuc.edu/
This site features many different concerns for all pets from the dangers of many food items to how to treat thunder phobic animals. Once you are on the site scroll down on the home page to the bottom and on the left click on pet columns then on the next page click on the corresponding pet you wish to view. Then on the next page click on the link you wish to view. Back to Top |
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Rescue Groups |
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Airline Travel With Your Pet |
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petflight
www.petflight.com/airlines
If you are traveling with your pet by airline you may want to check out this website. Once you log on click on airline information and then you can log onto your specific airline carrier to see what is required of you to travel with your pet. Of course it is always a good idea to double check with the airline as well. Back to Top |
Trips with Pets
www.tripswithpets.com/petpolicies.asp
This might be a handy site if you are flying with your pet. Remember, the airline may not always require a health certificate however the state you are flying into might. Back to Top |
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Pet Friendly Accommodations |
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Bringfido.com
www.bringfido.com
This web site tells you places you can stay at with "Fido". Always verify with the hotel that the information given on the site is current and up to date. Back to Top |
Choice Hotels
www.petfriendlyhotels.choicehotels.com
This web site gives a listing of Choice Hotels like Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn and Clarion to name a few that allow pets. Again, please research the hotel for weight restrictions and/or fees and deposits. Back to Top |
Officialpethotels
www.officialpethotels.com
Another pet friendly travel web site where you can find accommodations for you and "Rover" to stay. When making any reservation always verify with the hotel/motel that they are still a pet friendly establishment and ask about fees and/or deposits. Back to Top |
pet friendly travel
www.pet-friendlytravel.com
This is a second web site that bears the name pet friendly travel. Note: Some hotels may have not updated their information and may no longer be pet friendly; therefore, we suggest that you verify with the hotel before booking your reservation. Back to Top |
Pet Friendly Travel
www.petfriendlytravel.com
This web site will assist you in finding the perfect place for you to stay at while on vacation allowing you to bring your best friend "Fluffy" with you. Back to Top |
Petswelcome
www.petswelcome.com
This web site will also assist you in finding that perfect vacation spot to stay at with, well "Spot". Keep in mind many of the hotels and/or motels have weight restrictions and require a pet fee or pet deposit. Make sure to research the hotel or call to see if the deposit is refundable or non-refundable. Back to Top |
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