Do you know what to do with your pets in the event of a natural disaster or weather event?
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🍂We've got a 'Tuesday Tip' for fall pet safety!
Watch out for those pesky ticks!
Just because fall is here doesn’t mean that ticks aren’t still lurking. In fact, according to the University of Rhode Island, many species of ticks are active even into the winter and can survive the first frost. Here are some tips to keep your pet tick-free this fall:
👉Don’t let ticks cozy up. Eliminate their favorite environments, such as leaf and garden litter, where ticks can sometimes survive even into winter.
👉Check for ticks frequently.
👉Continue using tick control and repellent products, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors with your pet enjoying activities like hiking, camping, or hunting.
👉Ask us about regular screening for tick-borne infections. (The Companion Animal Parasite Council recommends screening annually for tick-borne infections.)
❓How are you protecting your pet from ticks? Post in the comments (bonus points for pictures) in the comments below 👇
Is your pup feeling cooped up? Training and games are great ways to entertain your dog indoors. Learn more by clicking the link below!
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33 Simple Ways to Keep Your Dog Busy Indoors
Rabies kills tens of thousands of people every year. Here's what you should know.
Is your pet due or overdue on his or her rabies vaccine? Give us a call to schedule an appointment at 719-275-6318.
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World Rabies Day | CDC
A healthy diet is important for everyone, even your pets! When picking out the right food for your pet, there are important things to consider. To learn more, click the link below. And remember, we're always here to help. If you have any questions about your pet's food, give us a call at 719-275-6318.
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Pet Food Safety | Healthy Pets, Healthy People | CDC
Hello Fourmile Veterinary Clinic family!
~ If you are in need of a refill of a controlled drug, please call us at (719) 275-6318. Controlled drug requests require more information in order to be filled. Please do not make controlled drug refill requests through our PetDesk app.
~ If you are a new client, please make your initial appointment by calling our hospital at (719) 275-6318.
We will use the call to gather more information from you than what is requested through our on PetDesk app.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach us at: (719) 275-6318
Thank you!
~the team at Fourmile Veterinary Clinic
Download your pet's care and health with our FREE and easy to use app: download.petdesk.com
You can download our app to your smartphone and have it link directly to our systems. All of its features are completely free to you for being a valued client.
Once you download the app, create an account with the email address we have on file for you. The app will sync your information overnight, so don’t be worried if you don’t see your pet’s history right away, it’ll be there in the morning!
Do you know what the most prevalent diseases are in cats under 10 years old?
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Periodontal Disease | The Cat Community
🍂We've got a 'Tuesday Tip' for fall pet safety!
⚠️Watch out for antifreeze toxicity
In preparing for the winter months ahead, people tend to use fall to winterize their cars. This often involves changing fluids such as antifreeze, which can be deadly for pets. Consider this: one to two teaspoons of the stuff can kill a 10-pound dog! Less can kill a 10-pound cat.1
Part of the problem is ethylene glycol, a substance in antifreeze that has a sickly-sweet smell that entices pets to lap it up. That’s why it’s important to clean up spills immediately and make sure your pets steer clear of the garage while you’re working on your vehicle. Read Pet Health Network's in-depth article to learn more about the dangers of antifreeze and other automotive fluids: https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/dog-health/dog-toxins-poisons/keeping-your-pets-safe-garage-hazards
❓How are you storing common garage hazards? Post your answer the comments in the comments below 👇
PETHEALTHNETWORK.COM
Keeping Your Pets Safe from Garage Hazards
📣 Did you know October is National Pet Wellness Month?
👉 By age two, most dogs and cats have already reached adulthood. By the time they reach age four, they're considered middle-aged. At age seven, many dogs and cats have already started their senior years. Because dogs and cats age five to seven times faster than people, an annual visit to the veterinarian every year is equivalent to people seeing their physician or dentist every five to seven years!
📞 People want the best healthcare for themselves and for their pets, and for dogs and cats, this means regular wellness exams. We can tell you how often you're pet should be seen, just give us a call at 719-275-6318 to schedule an exam and we'll work together to create wellness plan specifically for your pet!
If your pup is too plump, you might have to reassess his diet. Never forget that we're here to help! If you have questions or concerns about your dog's weight, just give us a call at 719-275-6318 to schedule an exam with one of our veterinarians.
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Overweight Dogs and Canine Weight Loss Diets
Hello Fourmile Veterinary Clinic Family,
🥳It's National Veterinary Technician Week, and we hope you'll join us in celebrating by giving a shout-out to a technician you appreciate in the comments below 👇We'd love to hear how they've made a difference for you and your pet, or an experience you had that really meant a lot 💛
#vettechweek #veterinarytechnicianweek #celebratevettechs
Rescuing a cat can transform them inside and out, just check out the before and after pictures in the link below!
Do you have a rescue kitty? Share his or her pictures in the comments below 👇
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147 Powerful Before & After Pics Show How Rescue Can Change A Cat
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What are the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in dogs, and how does that affect their care?
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Diabetes in Dogs: Type 1 vs. Type 2
📣 November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month!
If you’ve been thinking about adding a four-legged-friend to your family, consider opening your home and your heart to an older dog or cat in need.💙
While small kittens and puppies may be adorable, older pets are just as loving and loyal as their younger counterparts. Not to mention, adopting a senior animal companion comes with some cool advantages:
🐾 Grown-up pets don’t require the constant monitoring and training that puppies and kittens do.
🐾 Many are already house-trained.
🐾 Since senior pets are fully grown, you’ll be immediately aware of important information like personality type and grooming requirements, making it easier to choose the perfect pet for your family.
❓Did you adopt a senior pet? Post a photo in the comments below 👇, and share his or her story!
🍂We've got a 'Tuesday Tip' for fall pet safety!
❗Be careful with decorations
🎃🎄🎉Holidays mean decorations! But be careful about leaving irregularly shaped objects and trinkets around the house. While you might like to get into the seasonal spirit, dogs and cats do too – in the form of sampling, say, decorative gourds or other fall props. Eating strange objects can be dangerous and lead to foreign body obstruction. Learn what to watch for, including symptoms, in our in-depth article about foreign body ingestion.
If you have any questions or concerns, you should always visit or call your veterinarian – they are your best resource to ensure the health and well-being of your pets.
❓How do you tackle holiday decor and your pet(s)? Post your answer the comments in the comments below 👇
To live a long, healthy life, your cat needs proper nutrition. Here are some things to
consider when selecting an appropriate diet for your cat.
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Feeding Your Cat | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Hello Fourmile Veterinary Clinic family,
We know how busy you are, and have been searching for ways to help expedite certain pet services. So we are excited to share that beginning the week of January 14, then every other Thursday morning, we will designate 8:30am-12:00pm for technician appointments (in addition to doctor appointments). These services include:
-Therapeutic T4 Blood Work
-Adequan Injections
-Nail Trims
-Anal Gland Expressions
-Suture Removal
-Rattle Snake Vaccine
-Heartworm Testing
-Subcutaneous Fluids
Ready to make a technician appointment for your pet? Give us a call at 719-275-6318.
If your dog startles easily and doesn't respond to commands, you may need to have her hearing checked. Learn more about hearing loss in dogs by clicking the article below. And if you have hearing loss concerns for your pup, give us a call at 719-275-6318 to schedule an exam!
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Veterinarians: Dogs, too, can experience hearing loss
We understand that exercising your feline friend can be challenging, but we promise, it's not impossible! Learn some tips to get your cat moving by clicking the article below 👇
What do you do to exercise your cat? Tell us in the comments!
PETMD.COM
How to Exercise Your Cats Through Play
Dog Yoga - is this really a thing? Why yes, yes it is! Learn more by clicking the article 👇
Do you do 'dog yoga'? Tell us about it in the comments below.
ROVER.COM
How to Actually Do Yoga with Your Dog
This is Bella asleep as Dr. Maranda was getting ready to take off her cast and take x-rays. So sweet and innocent!!! Then we have a photo of Bella after the her new cast was on! There is no stopping this little one! She would not hold still to take the photo! The next time she comes back to see us, we will be setting her free. (we will miss her)
❄️ Make sure Jack Frost doesn't come nipping at your dog's toes! http://bit.ly/2VvHSjT
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Frostbite on Dogs
