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Consider the Source
Yoda's Advice to the Unknowing
Dear Yoda,
I am a small dog with short legs. I
love going out with my people for walks. However,
their legs are much longer than mine are and they
absent-mindedly take great strides. It puts great
pressure on me to try and
keep up and by the time our walk is half over I am
really in need of a rest. My people are most considerate
of my needs, but in this area,
they desperately need your advice.
Pepe Puppy.
Dear Pepe,
You may want to try a technique I call
"the Gibbley Leg". A few minutes into your
walk, start limping on one of your front legs. When
your owner catches this out of the corner of their
eye, start walking normally. Rotate the limping from
front legs to back legs , then walk normally to keep
your people guessing. This will slow them down and
may even result in being picked up or better yet,
a treat reward for
bravery!!!
Dear Yoda,
Last year I ate some of my peoples
chocolate that they left under the Christmas tree.
I felt kind of funky after, but I still took the time
to thank my people with a poopsickle. For some reason
my people were not amused. Where did I go wrong?
Pepto Persian
Dear Pepto
I am surprised that you left a poopsickle
and not some Christmaspudding instead. DO NOT EAT
CHOCOLATE again. Many cats don't know that chocolate
is just as toxic to themas it is to dogs. The darker
the chocolate, the worse it is for you. Bakers chocolate
is the most dangerous to eat. If you want to give
your people a gift, I'd suggest a nice lap massage!
They don't seem to like any "Gifts" they
have to flush.
Yoda
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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
Yvonne Alexander
Dominique O'Brien
Chelsea Taylor
Ashley Lee
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Veterinarian
Reg. Animal Technologist
Reg. Animal Technologist
Office Manager
Veterinary Recectionist
Veterinary Recept/Assist.
Veterinary Recept/Assist.
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
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SPCA
NEWS!
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We
would like to welcome the new shelter manager,
Tim Kenna, to the Sunshine Coast SPCA. Tim and
his family are in the process of moving from Abbottsford.
Tim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics
and has worked in animal welfare for over 15 years.
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Toe
Nail Tuesdays!
All nail trims 1/2 price
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Strange
But True....………
"Black Cat" recently came to the
hospital in much distress and pawing at his face.
A look in the mouth soon revealed something strange
wedged in the gums between the teeth. Much to
"Black Cats" relief we pulled the solid,
triangular object out and started a great debate
as to what it was. Tamara eventually solved the
mystery when she recognized it as half a beak
from a small bird, definitely a first in oral
foreign bodies!
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We're
celebrating our 20th Year
Anniversary in 2003!! Come join us for
specials and gifts for you to express our
sincerest thanks for continuing to support
us in giving your furry friends the best care!!!
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The
fleas are coming....
The fleas are coming...
The fleas are coming...
You'd
better stock up on Program
and Advantage before its too late!!
*in pill form
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Wishing
Everyone A Happy and Healthy
Holiday Season!!
B.C.
Veterinary Medical Association Fall Conference September 12-15,
2002
Dr. French and Tamara attended this conference. Some of the
topics covered were "Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs &
Cats", "Hypothyroidism in Dogs", "Hyperthyroidism
in Cats". A whole day was dedicated to Cancer and different
aspects of dealing with it. We are seeing cancer as something
that can be "beaten"
."Veterinary
Dentistry"
by Dr. Legendre, Veterinary Dental Specialist October 26-27,
2002 (Tamara)
The first
day consisted of lectures on new dental procedures, latest
treatment techniques, client education and dental equipment.
Day 2 was a"wet lab" where the various procedures
were demonstrated and practised in the hospital environment
"Urinary
Crystals and Stones in Dogs and Cats and Nutritional Management
of Renal Disease" by Medi-Cal November 18, 2002
All our hospital
staff attended this lecture; a
great seminar on urine crystals and how they can turn into
bladder stones. We were refreshed on all the different aspects
of diet and how it relates to your pet's urinary tract health
and kidney disease.
"Hematology & Clinical Pathology"
By Idexx Laboratories November 20, 2002
Dr. French
went to this lecture on the latest updates on interpreting
blood smears and blood cell counts for rapid and accurate
diagnosis. This is very important to us because we have an
in-hospital laboratory.
"Advanced
Veterinary Dentistry"
by Dr. Legendre November 30 & December 1,2002 Attended
by Dr. French, the lectures were on the latest in dental surgery,
dental emergencies, tooth restoration, nerve blocks to reduce
pain and many other relevant topics and held another "wet
lab".
Tempting
Toxic Treats
 
Tinsel
on the tree is the big holiday hazard, even
though tinsel has no direct toxic effects, it can
cause gastrointestinal blockage that can be life
threatening. Styrofoam packaging presents the same
threat of G.I.
blockage.
Holly leaves and
berries, greens such as balsam and pine can
cause gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting and diarrhea.
Mistletoe, especially
mistletoe berries, can be very toxic. Some of the
increasingly popular potted bulbs in the lily family
can cause kidney failure. Most poinsettia varieties
will at worst cause irritation of the mouth, excess
salivation and perhaps vomiting.
Chocolate
due to the caffeine and theobromine it contains can
be quite harmful. Many people routinely leave bowls
of M&Ms, chocolate kisses, or other bonbons around,
and the colourful goodies are tempting to pets.
While small amounts of alcohol
in drinks won't cause a problem for pets, the depressant
action will. Three ounces of liquor in a 10-15 pound
animal can depress its nervous system and stop its
breathing.
Antifreeze,a
deadlier form of alcohol may lurk in the driveway
or garage, As little as a tablespoon of ethylene glycol
antifreeze can kill a cat, and a coupleof ounces can
kill a dog.
Rock Salt can cause irritation
of a pet's paws, or if they eat the salt, in their
mouths and stomachs. Pet first aid for rock salt ingestion
is simple, give them a small meal and maybe some water
and keep a close eye on them. Also be careful of tracking
rock salt in on the bottom of your boots. Scrape your
boots off outside, before coming into the house. You
might want to wipe/wash your pets' feet too.
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Remember to deworm your pets annually
or
every six months if your kitty is a hunter
We use Drontal Plus - a multi-parasitic dewormer and
we also have it available in
tuna flavoured liquid
(for those hard to medicate cats!!)
**This is extremely important measure if you have children,
as roundworms can be transmitted directly to them from
your pet**
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