The holidays can be both exciting and exhausting for us as well as our pets!
The holiday season can be a stressful time for pets. Many households are very busy, which creates near constant stimulation – garage doors are opening and closing, doorbells are ringing, excited children wanting to play, food everywhere, and noises of all kinds surround your pet. Unfortunately, there are many potential health problems that can arise during the holidays. Here are a few tips to help you keep your pet healthy during the holidays and throughout the year:
- Make diet changes gradually to avoid gastrointestinal problems. If your dog or cat will be boarding over the holidays, consider bringing his own food so a change is not necessary.
- Remove houseplants from the home if you cannot stop your pet from eating them. Many houseplants, such as the poinsettia, are poisonous and will cause gastrointestinal problems. Lilies are extremely toxic to cats and may cause kidney failure and any ingestion is considered a medical emergency.
- Make sure pets cannot come in contact with candles. Burns happen easily if a pet brushes against a candle and a wagging tail can topple a candle causing a dangerous fire.
- Supervise the introduction of your pet to a visitor’s pet to prevent fights or other problems.
- Food gifts, although wrapped, should not be placed under the tree. Pets may smell the food item and help themselves while you’re not looking!
The doctors and staff of the Elkhorn Veterinary Clinic hope that you and your four-legged friends have an enjoyable and safe holiday season. Please don’t hesitate to call the clinic if you have any questions or concerns regarding your pet’s health. We are always happy to help.
Keeping cats away from tinsel and ribbons can be a full time job. Never allow unsupervised play!
Enroll Your Horse Now in the 2011 Equine Wellness Program
Our Equine Wellness Program provides essential preventive care for your horse at a substantial savings to the owner. Vaccinations, dental health, medical exam, fecal egg count and nutrition and weight management consultations are included at a savings of more than 25%.
We’ve held the 2011 Equine Wellness Program fee at 2010 prices! And we’ve added benefits – in 2011, horses enrolled in the Equine Wellness Program will be eligible for 10% discounts on farrier radiographs, large animal profile bloodwork, and serum glucose/insulin testing.
The fee for the Equine Wellness Program is $295.00. Please contact our large animal department with any questions you may have or to enroll your horse prior to his first wellness visit. Click on the link below for a copy of the brochure.
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