What's
New @ Oakton Animal Hospital
GOING GREEN IN 2010!!!
Oakton Animal Hospital is planning to begin walking the green
path by sending
our clients' pet information (appointment reminders, etc.) via
e-mail. Those wishing to
participate are asked to give us their e-mail address and we will
take it from there.
We are also planning to offer e-mail refill requests on
Heartgard Plus and Frontline Plus in 2010. As an added service,
we will
mail them to you. If you have an interest in this new service,
please let us know.
**AAHA HONORS OAKTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL
AS 25-YEAR MEMBER!**
The American
Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) honored Oakton
Animal Hospital for its 25-year commitment to excellence
in small animal care at AAHA's Yearly Conference in Tampa, Florida.
Oakton Animal Hospital has been
an AAHA hospital member since 1983. The hospital has undergone
regular evaluations by AAHA practice consultants who visit hospitals
to ensure compliance with AAHA standards in many areas of practice,
from surgery to diagnostic imaging.
"As a 25-year hospital member,
Oakton Animal Hospital has proven their commitment to excellence
in pet care and to AAHA," said Anna Worth, VMD, AAHA president.
"We proudly salute their dedication to the profession of
veterinary medicine."
The American Animal Hospital Association
is an international organization of more than 40,000 veterinary
care providers who treat companion animals. Established in 1933,
the association is well known among veterinarians for its high
standards for hospitals and pet health care. To learn more about
the American Animal
Hospital Association,
click on link below.
ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAM
The annual physical examination
is the most important part of your pet's visit to the
veterinarian. The examination performed by Dr. Ephraim
or Dr. Brooks helps in early detection and/or prevention
of disease processes and ensures the best possible health
care for your pet.
The next time you are in
for your pet's annual vaccinations, be assured that he/she
will be checked out from nose to tail. Wellness Blood
Testing provides information on how the "insides"
are working, so be sure to ask about it!
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VIDEO VETSCOPE
Oakton Animal Hospital has something
wonderful (and sometimes not so wonderful) to show you!
Have you ever wondered exactly what your
pet's doctor sees when looking in Fluffy's ear? Now you
can. Our digital otoscope lets you see exactly what the
Doctor sees at exactly the same time.
We are able to go even a step further with
this state-of-the-art medical diagnostic tool. In addition
to seeing how the ears look during an examination, our
digital otoscope takes our surgical capabilities to another
level. We are able to skillfully clean out impacted ear
wax from the ear canal while under sedation. The otoscope
also assists us in relieving the pressure of an inner
ear infection as well as cleaning out the infectious material
formed in the ear. This gives your pet immediate relief
from pain.
We invite you to come take a look with
us!
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Leptospirosis In Dogs!
Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonosis (meaning
people can be infected). According to the Centers for
Disease Control, there have been recent outbreaks of this
disease in Illinois and Florida.
The bacteria, Leptospira, proliferate in
fresh water, damp soil, and mud. This bacteria can enter
the body through cut or abraded skin, mucous membranes,
conjunctivae and ingesting contaminated water.
This disease can be found in wildlife (deer,
raccoons, opossums, skunks, rats and other rodents).
Dogs can get this disease and now we have
an improved vaccine to protect your dog from this potentially
deadly disease. The best person to diagnose and treat
Leptospirosis is your veterinarian. If your dog shows
Flu-like symptoms, please call for an appointment. We
are currently offering this vaccination for $9.50 per
vaccination. An initial vaccination followed by a booster
vaccination in 3 weeks is all your pet needs to begin
protection against this disease. This vaccine should then
be included with other vaccinations every year at the
annual exam.
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SPECIAL PET MESSAGE !!!
Do you know the warning signs of arthritis
in your dog? You can detect changes and symptoms early
by watching how your pet interacts with you. If you notice:
stiffness
difficulty rising, walking or climbing stairs
pain when touched,
the next step is to schedule an Osteoarthritis Exam
with us. Our doctors will help determine if your pet is
suffering from arthritic pain or is simply showing
signs of normal aging.
Please schedule an Osteoarthitis Exam
within the next few months, before the aggravating winter
cold sets in.
There are a number of pain relief medications
now available for your pet.
Call us today.
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