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Consider the Source
Yoda's Advice to the Unknowing
Dear
Yoda,
I understand that you have a new referral program for
new clients- could you explain it to me?
Wayne New-ton
Dear Wayne,
I am so popular that now my admirers are bringing in
their friends to see me. Many of them come in with referral
cards, or as I like to call them, "Yoda Tickets".
We give the new people and the friends who referred
them each a $10.00 gift certificate. You can trade these
gift certificates in for videos, McDonalds or Tim Hortons
gift certificates. The person referring the most people
will win a Grand Prize reward -a cruise through Princess
Louisa Inlet. I don't really understand why we are doing
this, it seems to me that being able to be in my presence
should be reward enough! But thanks for making it
such a great success!!
Dear Yoda,
My husband of 5 years snores like a human. My mother
told me I shouldn't have married an older Bulldog (she
wanted me to marry a younger Poodle) but did I listen!
Is there anything I can do to help the snoring problem?
It's so bad it keeps me and the puppies up for hours.
Sleepless in Sechelt
Dear Sleepless,
Didn't you write me once before? Anyway, if your husband
is a Bulldog, he has a brachycephalic shaped head (basically
meaning his face is smunched in). Boston terriers, Pugs,
Boxers, Himalayans and Persian cats all have this type
of face and are notorious snoreres. Unfortunately, some
of us that struggle with our weight also have a tendency
to keep up our loved ones up at night. You mentioned
that your husband was older and that can also contribute
to the problem. My advice is that you eat 1/3 of his
dinner at night to help him slim down and, from now
on, you listen to your mother.
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Your
Eagle Ridge Veterinary Hospital Healthcare Team
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"Yoda"
the Cat
Dr. Don French
Dr. Shelley Murray
Tamara Cox
Ramona Doucet
Darla Messner
Jaime Dragan
Kristy Hemstalk
Paige Ryan
Dominique O'Brien
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Goodwill Ambassador
Veterinarian/Owner
Veterinarian
Reg. Animal Technologist
Reg. Animal Technologist
Veterinary Receptionist
Veterinary Recept/Assist.
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
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OVERWIEGHT
PET?
CALL US, WE CAN HELP!
 
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DID
YOU KNOW?
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There is health
insurance for pets?
Several companies offer insurance policies
to cover the various expenses of owning a pet.
Some have plans that will cover the cost of spaying
or neutering your pet as well as vaccines and
flea control. All of the companies have accident/illness
plans that will help to cover the expenses of
treating many problem. More recently there are
senior pet care plans that allow you to insure
any pet over the age of 8 years! Pet insurance
is a great idea because just like ourselves, accidents
do happen and it is best to be prepared! There
are many different plans with different levels
of premiums to pay, some of them are under $15/month!
If you would like any information on pet insurance
just come and see us!
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Toe
Nail Tuesdays
50% off all nail trims
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Warning:
The
fleas are coming!!!
The fleas are coming!!!
The fleas are coming!!!
Ask us about
Advantage or Program flea control before it's too late!!
FEBRUARY IS DENTAL HEALTH MONTH - CLICK
FOR DISCOUNTS ON PRODUCTS AND CLEANING
Ask
us about Drontal a multi-dewormer tablet
available over-the-counter for dogs and cats
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WHAT'S
UP DOC ? 
I've just returned from the always impressive and exciting
Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas. This conference
offers over 1000 hours of lecture time and a huge show with
350 exhibitors, representing every area of veterinary practice
and technology.
The amazing growth in science, technology and medicine makes
continuing education essential for the advancement of quality
veterinary care within our hospital. This type of diversified,
relevant and practical conference allows the Eagle Ridge
team to refine and expand the quality healthcare we strive
to provide.
The four-day conference has over thirty lectures, symposia,
hands on labs and specialist presentations going on at any
one time. Topics covered the state-of-the-art in everything
from anesthesia, behavior, surgery, critical care, dentistry,
radiology and dermatology to the human-animal bond, and
so much more.
I was fortunate to learn the latest in management of allergic
skin disease from Dr. Griffin, a dermatology guru in San
Diego who we have used for years as our specialist consultant
for difficult skin cases. He confirmed that allergy testing
and subsequent allergy shots are the most effective method
of managing this frustrating condition.
Pain management is a top priority at Eagle Ridge therefore,
I attended lectures on analgesia (painkilling) for postoperative
cats, cancer, osteoarthritis as well as pre-emptive pain
control for patients undergoing major dental procedures
(extractions, surgery, root canals).
An entire afternoon was dedicated to blood test analysis,
enhancing our interpretation of results from our IDEXX blood
analyzer. Other areas of interest included urinary tract
surgery, diabetes, neurological disease, elbow and shoulder
lameness, ophthalmology, ear infections and IV fluid therapy.
One of the most emotional and difficult decisions in life
- euthanasia, was explored with discussions on the human-animal
bond, owner present euthanasia and grief support. If euthanasia
is a looming decision for you and your family, please feel
free to discuss the matter with our doctors and knowledgeable
staff. We can help guide you through this difficult time
and provide support resources.
Our whole healthcare team is excited about all this new
knowledge and how it will enhance the compassionate care
we provide our patients from birth through their senior
years.
Don French DVM
Tick
season is here!!!
Is your dog vaccinated for Lyme Disease?
Having a hard time removing them?
Come in and get our tick
scoop
(safe + effective + easy)
Roundworms,Tapeworms
and Whipworms,
Oh my!
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