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Author - Rich Lee
Category - General
Posted - 02/03/2010 09:53pm
0 Comments | Add Comment Keep Off the Grass;-)
Category - General
Posted - 02/03/2010 09:53pm
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These beautiful lush grasses are so tempting to our pets! Be careful not to allow them to eat the grass because not only can it cause them to vomit, but it may be treated with a chemical you know nothing about. Cats often will get grass caught in their throat and really be uncomfortable, gagging and even sneezing and vomiting. Dogs love the grass so much they keep eating until they vomit and then they may continue to vomit because it has upset their stomach!
Author - Rich Lee
Category - General
Posted - 02/02/2010 09:30pm
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Category - General
Posted - 02/02/2010 09:30pm
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We have a red male tabby Manx cat that was found yesterday. He appeared to have been hit by a car, but he actually had a urinary obstruction and was in severe renal failure. He is doing much better, but not out of the woods yet. Thanks to George Bradley of Pet's Lifeline for bringing him to us for care! Please call us if you know anything about him and tell your friends if they may be missing a sweet middle aged orange boy.We'll post a photo soon.
Author - Rich Lee
Category - General
Posted - 01/25/2010 10:01pm
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Category - General
Posted - 01/25/2010 10:01pm
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I just finished a dental cleaning on a sweet 12 year old puppy dog! The only complaint from the client was doggie breath. After cleaning her teeth we found various deep pockets and after her dental x-rays we found 4 abscessed teeth! I extracted them all after giving her additional pain medication. I know she will be so much happier. She woke up with an extra spring in her step. If your pet has dog breath or cat breath, odds are there's a problem. Abscessed teeth really hurt! Take a look or better yet take a smell;-) and get them in for a dental exam soon!
Author - Dr. Rhonda
Category - General
Posted - 01/19/2010 08:44pm
0 Comments | Add Comment Be aware and be alert! Dangers that can affect our dogs!
Category - General
Posted - 01/19/2010 08:44pm
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Hello everyone! Wanted to make as many of you aware of the dangers associated with this rain for our pets! Yesterday, I had my first moldy walnut case of the year! This is a life threatening condition caused by ingestion of moldy food - usually walnuts - that are lying on the ground. - Our pets, usually dogs, often eat them unknowingly while they are ingesting other items! (Like Kitty poop ;-) ) Some dogs just like to put them in their mouths and chew.
The first symptom of this toxin is a head tremor, often a side to side tilting of the head, then the body starts with to quiver and shake! These doggies need veterinary care as soon as possible. If they don't get medical care their bodies continue to tremor and actually seizure and this will progress to hyperthermia and death.
So watch them like hawks, don't let them eat anything off the ground, including mushrooms, and if you have walnut trees, try to get them all up and out of their reach!. It could save their lives!
The first symptom of this toxin is a head tremor, often a side to side tilting of the head, then the body starts with to quiver and shake! These doggies need veterinary care as soon as possible. If they don't get medical care their bodies continue to tremor and actually seizure and this will progress to hyperthermia and death.
So watch them like hawks, don't let them eat anything off the ground, including mushrooms, and if you have walnut trees, try to get them all up and out of their reach!. It could save their lives!
Author - Rich Lee
Category - General
Posted - 12/14/2009 07:33pm
0 Comments | Add Comment Pup 'n Pour Wed night!
Category - General
Posted - 12/14/2009 07:33pm
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Roger Roessler has so generously offered to share his winery and his
wines with the Dog Loving Community! This event is a great opportunity
to taste these fabulous wines and
stock up for the holidays and also support Sonoma Valley Dog Owners and
Guardians (SVDOG)! Come rain or shine! This is a dog
friendly
event! So bring your 4 legged best friend if you like, but
definitely bring yourself and your palate! Please pass this on to all
of your friends who enjoy wine and love dogs!
SEE YOU THERE!!!!
SEE YOU THERE!!!!
Author - Dr. Rhonda Stallings
Category - General
Posted - 12/11/2009 05:10pm
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Category - General
Posted - 12/11/2009 05:10pm
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Did you already get your pet's their Holiday gifts? Be careful of
impulse buys! I was out shopping today and there are all kinds of
dog and cat toys out on the shelves and treats of all kinds. It's
best to stick to their regular treats and diets and their regular
toys. Watch for toys that are flimsy and can be ingested.
We brought home a sqeeker toy for our Cockapoo Sandy and our big oaf
Shorty tried to eat it in one sitting;-) Make sure whatever you
buy is made in the US, not just to support our economy, but because of
the possiility of lead in the paint and the possibility of chemicals in
the treats!
Arroyo Veterinary Hospital is proud to be accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, a member of the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce, The Better Business Bureau and a certified Green Business
