Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
Longmont Vet Clinic's Donation helps Marine Dogs Brave Heat
A Longmont veterinary clinic is raising money to help bomb-sniffing Marine Corps dogs weather the Afghan heat.
Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists has raised $3,000 for injections of lactated ringer's solution, which helps the dogs stay hydrated as temperatures exceed 120 degrees.
"What a wonderful gift this organization has given to our four-legged Marines," Nori Jackson, the battalion's family readiness officer, said.
Extra money will help local emergency dogs, including those assigned to law enforcement and search crews.
To make donations, call Kelly Walker at 303-678-8844 or send checks payable to AMVS to 104 S. Main Longmont, Colo. 80501
by: Joey Bunch, the Denver Post
okay by: Dr. Stroberg and Staff at Animal Central
A Longmont veterinary clinic is raising money to help bomb-sniffing Marine Corps dogs weather the Afghan heat.
Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists has raised $3,000 for injections of lactated ringer's solution, which helps the dogs stay hydrated as temperatures exceed 120 degrees.
"What a wonderful gift this organization has given to our four-legged Marines," Nori Jackson, the battalion's family readiness officer, said.
Extra money will help local emergency dogs, including those assigned to law enforcement and search crews.
To make donations, call Kelly Walker at 303-678-8844 or send checks payable to AMVS to 104 S. Main Longmont, Colo. 80501
by: Joey Bunch, the Denver Post
okay by: Dr. Stroberg and Staff at Animal Central
Oh No not diarrhea again!!!
In wonderful Colorado you’re able to go on a beautiful hike in the high country with your doggy companion. On those hikes many doggy companions take refreshing drinks from any standing water, and then end up getting Diarrhea. Why?
Colorado is the number 1 state that has diarrhea caused by a parasite named Giardia. This parasite lives in any standing water in Colorado or feces and is passed by drinking this contaminated water or eating the contaminated feces on their paws or skin. Giardia can survive in any mammal, so yes this means humans too. This parasite attacks the intestines that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, poor health and malnutrition
Can Giardia be treated? Yes! A simple fecal test and Giardia snap test taken from the feces of the infected mammal will diagnosis the infection of the parasite, and a regime of antibiotics with a giardia vaccination will cure the infection.
How can we treat our mammal friends from getting this parasite named Giardia? There is a vaccine named the Giardia Lamblia vaccine that is a killed protozoa injected into the body. The first time any animal companion receives the vaccine they would need a booster 2-3 weeks later to ensure enough antibodies are built up in the body to last for an entire year, some require additional boosters.
Where can we get this vaccine? Animal Central!!!! Due to drug companies merging they have put a halt on the production of this vaccine, so what was made already is what’s left. Luckily Animal Central bought all the Giardia Vaccines available in the Nation. We at Animal Central believe strongly in preventing this ugly parasite from infecting our best animal friends. This is why we require the Giardia vaccine for doggies staying with us. Our standard of care is to prevent and treat this parasite infecting any doggy companion coming in our doors. Please call us at 303-469-7387 (PETS) or visit our website at www.animalcentral.net to learn more about Giardia or to schedule an appt. for this vaccine.
In wonderful Colorado you’re able to go on a beautiful hike in the high country with your doggy companion. On those hikes many doggy companions take refreshing drinks from any standing water, and then end up getting Diarrhea. Why?
Colorado is the number 1 state that has diarrhea caused by a parasite named Giardia. This parasite lives in any standing water in Colorado or feces and is passed by drinking this contaminated water or eating the contaminated feces on their paws or skin. Giardia can survive in any mammal, so yes this means humans too. This parasite attacks the intestines that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, poor health and malnutrition
Can Giardia be treated? Yes! A simple fecal test and Giardia snap test taken from the feces of the infected mammal will diagnosis the infection of the parasite, and a regime of antibiotics with a giardia vaccination will cure the infection.
How can we treat our mammal friends from getting this parasite named Giardia? There is a vaccine named the Giardia Lamblia vaccine that is a killed protozoa injected into the body. The first time any animal companion receives the vaccine they would need a booster 2-3 weeks later to ensure enough antibodies are built up in the body to last for an entire year, some require additional boosters.
Where can we get this vaccine? Animal Central!!!! Due to drug companies merging they have put a halt on the production of this vaccine, so what was made already is what’s left. Luckily Animal Central bought all the Giardia Vaccines available in the Nation. We at Animal Central believe strongly in preventing this ugly parasite from infecting our best animal friends. This is why we require the Giardia vaccine for doggies staying with us. Our standard of care is to prevent and treat this parasite infecting any doggy companion coming in our doors. Please call us at 303-469-7387 (PETS) or visit our website at www.animalcentral.net to learn more about Giardia or to schedule an appt. for this vaccine.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Dog owners often overlook the seriousness of heartworm prevention and testing.
Affecting all 50 states, heartworm infections are increasingly being diagnosed thanks for annual testing. Prevention of this parasite is offered in a monthly tablet or bi-annual injectable forms available from your veterinarian.
Affecting all 50 states, heartworm infections are increasingly being diagnosed thanks for annual testing. Prevention of this parasite is offered in a monthly tablet or bi-annual injectable forms available from your veterinarian.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Lawmakers in Rhode island, California, and Louisiana are considering registries to keep tabs on people convicted of animal abuse.
The registries would function much like sexual-offender registries, requiring convicted animal abusers to register personal information with local law enforcement. The chief of police in the area would then be required to notify every residence, school, humane society, shelter and business within a half mile of the abuser's residence of their previous offense and description. The state attorney general also would maintain a central database of registrants that can be accessed by the general public.
Do you think the state of Colorado should have convicted animal abusers register? Vote on our polls and post your opinions
The registries would function much like sexual-offender registries, requiring convicted animal abusers to register personal information with local law enforcement. The chief of police in the area would then be required to notify every residence, school, humane society, shelter and business within a half mile of the abuser's residence of their previous offense and description. The state attorney general also would maintain a central database of registrants that can be accessed by the general public.
Do you think the state of Colorado should have convicted animal abusers register? Vote on our polls and post your opinions
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
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Kitten adoptions are here. If interested please come in and fill out an application at Animal Central
Kitten adoptions are here. If interested please come in and fill out an application at Animal Central
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Anesthesia free dental
We offer anesthesia free dentistries one Saturday each month. The importance of dental care increases the life span of your pet by years. Many times a regular dentistry is necessary because of dental disease needing pain free anesthesia. Ideally regular dentistries are more through and provide a more complete evaluation and cleaning of your pet's teeth.
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