Hello everyone,
I received this link from one of my favorite people - Andy Andrews.
But before you click on this link - try to close your eyes for 30 seconds and clear your mind...
Think about these questions:
1) What is the "right" age for accomplishing my greatest dream?
2) Do I hear the laughter and believe the doubters when I am mocked for expecting life's very best?
3) What great possibility have I forced myself to stop considering?
4) Who will be inspired or benefit directly when I succeed?
5) When will right now become the best time to begin?
But what if everyone is making fun of you?
Susan Boyle - Singer - Britains Got Talent 2009
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Friday, April 24, 2009
Screening tests at no additional cost
Hello everyone,
The testing and monitoring our pets is important to prevent disease. We also know there are limited finances to keep our pets health - as much as we love them.
One thing we have been able to do through blood test screening is with dogs and heartworm testing. In the past, our 'heartworm test' was a test that only checked for heartworm disease. Specifically the test checks for the 'antigen' (shells) of the worms.
Our new test also does a screening for 'B. burgfordeii, E. Canis, Anaplasomsis.
Those are the medical names for Lyme, Rocky Mounted Spotted Fever, and Babesiosis.
These diseases are not _as_ common here in the greater Peoria area, but it is still becoming more common, and as we have a more mobile pet population, we want to know what our pets are exposed to.
The best part of the test is that there is no extra fee for this test! All 4 tests for one price, and we get the results within 8 minutes of the test being started, so we get the results right away.
If you have a friend who would like to have this test, feel free to invite them to call and ask for the test. We can do this for any dog.
Enjoy the great weather this weekend!
The testing and monitoring our pets is important to prevent disease. We also know there are limited finances to keep our pets health - as much as we love them.
One thing we have been able to do through blood test screening is with dogs and heartworm testing. In the past, our 'heartworm test' was a test that only checked for heartworm disease. Specifically the test checks for the 'antigen' (shells) of the worms.
Our new test also does a screening for 'B. burgfordeii, E. Canis, Anaplasomsis.
Those are the medical names for Lyme, Rocky Mounted Spotted Fever, and Babesiosis.
These diseases are not _as_ common here in the greater Peoria area, but it is still becoming more common, and as we have a more mobile pet population, we want to know what our pets are exposed to.
The best part of the test is that there is no extra fee for this test! All 4 tests for one price, and we get the results within 8 minutes of the test being started, so we get the results right away.
If you have a friend who would like to have this test, feel free to invite them to call and ask for the test. We can do this for any dog.
Enjoy the great weather this weekend!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Birthday wishes and prevention
Hello everyone,
April 15 was this week, and while many folks were getting their tax return back last minute, I was celebrating. I was fortunate in that I was born to parents who taught me the value of working hard, and paying attention to client's needs.
What many of you told me is that you want to make sure your dog and cat are healthy. How do we do that? Regular checkups are important. Just this past week on physical exam, we found reflex abnormalities(nerve paralysis), heart murmurs, cataracts, corneal ulcer (scratch on eye), urine scald on 'back side', lumps on the body.
A physical exam is very important for our senior pets, and we are going to recommend for our pets 'over 50' in human years to have a twice a year exam. This would be the same thorough physical exam where we look at the retina (back of the eye), ear drum & canal, auscult (listen) to the heart and lungs, and evaluate all of the 14 different parameters that we evaluate on the annual exam. We explain each of those as we explain the findings of the physical exam as well. Many people ask questions, which is terrific. Those questions show us that you want the best for your pet.
Understand the only 'dumb' question is the one not asked. If you have that question about your pet, others have asked it as well. We will use some of those questions in our 'Mythbusters' section of the web site and email newsletter as well.
Our goal is to give you accurate information about your pet so you can make an informed decision on how to treat your dog or cat, so you are not gambling on your pet's health. :-)
Have a great weekend and next week.
Go Cardinals.
April 15 was this week, and while many folks were getting their tax return back last minute, I was celebrating. I was fortunate in that I was born to parents who taught me the value of working hard, and paying attention to client's needs.
What many of you told me is that you want to make sure your dog and cat are healthy. How do we do that? Regular checkups are important. Just this past week on physical exam, we found reflex abnormalities(nerve paralysis), heart murmurs, cataracts, corneal ulcer (scratch on eye), urine scald on 'back side', lumps on the body.
A physical exam is very important for our senior pets, and we are going to recommend for our pets 'over 50' in human years to have a twice a year exam. This would be the same thorough physical exam where we look at the retina (back of the eye), ear drum & canal, auscult (listen) to the heart and lungs, and evaluate all of the 14 different parameters that we evaluate on the annual exam. We explain each of those as we explain the findings of the physical exam as well. Many people ask questions, which is terrific. Those questions show us that you want the best for your pet.
Understand the only 'dumb' question is the one not asked. If you have that question about your pet, others have asked it as well. We will use some of those questions in our 'Mythbusters' section of the web site and email newsletter as well.
Our goal is to give you accurate information about your pet so you can make an informed decision on how to treat your dog or cat, so you are not gambling on your pet's health. :-)
Have a great weekend and next week.
Go Cardinals.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Letting others enjoy your pet.
We love our pets, don't we? We also love when others enjoy our pets as well, right? I know I like when someone compliments my dog or cat. It gives you that warm fuzzy feeling that is part of the reason why we have our pets in the first place.
Want to share that feeling with those who have to be in the hospital?
You can.
OSF St Francis is starting a 'Paws 4 Healing' group of volunteer 'handlers' and their pets to come to the hospital to help their patients.
Go toOSF Saint Francis web site and download the volunteer application. After a phone screening you may be invited to their temperament testing.
There are some basic qualifying requirements to becoming a member of the "Paws 4 Healing" team. They are:
-handlers must be 18 yr of age
-dogs need to be at least one year of age and should:
--consistently sit, get down, and stay and recall on one command
--Walk loosely on a leash without pulling , even when excited or in a new environment
--Be able to perform commands, without treats
--Like people an get along well with other dogs
-- Not be overly vocal
--Have no food, possession or separation anxiety issues
-- be up to date on all vaccinations and free of all skin problems.
If you need some help with these items, we have a basic obedience class that we have kept very reasonable in price - 6 lessons for price of 5 at $100.
If you just have general questions, feel free to call us at the clinic - 699-6443
Want to share that feeling with those who have to be in the hospital?
You can.
OSF St Francis is starting a 'Paws 4 Healing' group of volunteer 'handlers' and their pets to come to the hospital to help their patients.
Go toOSF Saint Francis web site and download the volunteer application. After a phone screening you may be invited to their temperament testing.
There are some basic qualifying requirements to becoming a member of the "Paws 4 Healing" team. They are:
-handlers must be 18 yr of age
-dogs need to be at least one year of age and should:
--consistently sit, get down, and stay and recall on one command
--Walk loosely on a leash without pulling , even when excited or in a new environment
--Be able to perform commands, without treats
--Like people an get along well with other dogs
-- Not be overly vocal
--Have no food, possession or separation anxiety issues
-- be up to date on all vaccinations and free of all skin problems.
If you need some help with these items, we have a basic obedience class that we have kept very reasonable in price - 6 lessons for price of 5 at $100.
If you just have general questions, feel free to call us at the clinic - 699-6443
Friday, April 3, 2009
Lead poisonin dogs - how does it happen?
As you may know, a small amount of lead can be a problem in the wrong place in a human, especially a young child. The same is also true of dogs and cats, but the lead poisoning is not as common.... unless...
you swallow a bullet!
Yes, it's true.
And after we were able to take the bullet out of the dog's stomach, we had to put the dog on a medicine to help 'chelate' (medical name for pull out) the lead from the blood.
So don't feed your pet's any bullets!
But a more common problem is the lead around old houses, or in other soldering operations. Fortunately, it is not a common problem, but something you should be aware of.
The other common metal to be aware of to reduce is coins - pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. These coins usually contain zinc, which can be a serious problem.
Also, I was just interviewed by the newest reporter in the East Peoria Times Courier staff, Jennifer Freeman. She was highlighting the FREE puppy and kitten socialization and aggression prevention classes we offer.
Look for the article in the upcoming issue, and we will talk more about the discussions next week.
you swallow a bullet!
Yes, it's true.
And after we were able to take the bullet out of the dog's stomach, we had to put the dog on a medicine to help 'chelate' (medical name for pull out) the lead from the blood.
So don't feed your pet's any bullets!
But a more common problem is the lead around old houses, or in other soldering operations. Fortunately, it is not a common problem, but something you should be aware of.
The other common metal to be aware of to reduce is coins - pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. These coins usually contain zinc, which can be a serious problem.
Also, I was just interviewed by the newest reporter in the East Peoria Times Courier staff, Jennifer Freeman. She was highlighting the FREE puppy and kitten socialization and aggression prevention classes we offer.
Look for the article in the upcoming issue, and we will talk more about the discussions next week.
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