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PetsMatter is
our periodic newsletter sponsored by AAHA containing articles and
tips to improve the health and well being of your pet. To have the
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Veterinary Author Helps Ease
Children's Fears of Surgery with Popular Book and Plush
Toy
Thousands of children around the
country have benefitted from the story of Josh, a golden
retriever that goes through surgery and tells his story
in a book titled "I'll Be O.K" written by veterinarian
Randy Lange after his nine-year-old daughter went into
the hospital to have her tonsils out. The goal is
to allay fears about going into the
hospital for surgery. [Read
More]
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Veterinary Resource: Doctors, Technicians Best
Info. Source on Food Recall
Pet owners
are encouraged to contact their veterinary
professionals with all questions and concerns
regarding the recent Menu Foods recall of many
different brands.
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Safety Alert for Pet Owners * Food Recall
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urge their clients to err on the side of caution
and call with all questions regarding the health
of their pets. A contaminant in foods produced by
Menu Foods from December through March 2007 may
cause kidney failure and death in
pets. [Read
More] |
Heartworm
in Cats and Dogs: Don't Let This Parasite Worm Its
Way into Your Pet's Heart or Lungs
New studies
change the way veterinarians approach
heartworm disease. .JPG) At one time heartworm disease was limited to
hot, humid areas of the country but today it is
found in cats, dogs, ferrets, wolves, and many
other animals in all 50 states. To heighten
awareness about the need for prevention, the
American Heartworm Society is taking its message
to the streets with a new campaign titled "Know
More Heartworms." [Read
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Could
Your Pet Have Allergies? Tell-Tale Signs And
Available Treatments
.jpg) Watch your pets for signs of
allergies, which can be caused by pollen,
fleas, food, and products. Unlike people, who
sneeze or get watery eyes if they're allergic
to something, pets most frequently get itchy
skin though frequent ear infections can also be a
sign, according to veterinary experts.
[Read
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A Guide
to Web Surfing: Where to Find Good Pet-Related
Info.
 Veterinary practices
encourage their clients to research medical
options for their pets, and many provide their
clients with trusted websites to
visit. Veterinary professionals share
a few tips on how pet owners can get
"plugged in" to the best information
online. [Read
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Pet
Allergies: Veterinary Experts Get to the Root of
the Problem
To catch
pet allergies early, pet owners are encouraged
to report any signs of discomfort (like
excess licking or scratching) to veterinary
professionals. Figuring out what causes allergies
can be tricky, but patient and dedicated pet
owners who provide details about changes in
behavior and routine are the key to
unraveling the mystery. [Read
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Practice
Managers: A Veterinary Spotlight
Meet the
veterinary professionals: Practice managers
enhance client experience at the veterinary clinic
but do most of their work behind-the-scenes.
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Client
Lists Improve Pet Health
 AAHA-accredited practices
welcome questions from their clients because
doctors and technicians, as well as front-office
personnel know that questions are a sign of
caring. Lists help everyone stay on the same
page when it comes to pet health. [Read
More]
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