Category Archives: dogs
Kids & Pets
Did you know that pets can transmit some infections to people? These types of transmissible conditions are called zoonotic diseases. With good preventive care risk is extremely low. Intestinal parasites are one of the most common zoonotic diseases we see in pets. We recommend monthly preventive deworming products to prevent your pets from getting intestinal parasites. Preventing your pets from getting these infections is the first line of defense in preventing transmission to your family. Schedule your pet’s annual exam to learn more about which product is best for your pet! Dr. Sarah Myers, Willow Animal Hospital
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Happy Easter!
Happy Easter! Remember that the tasty chocolate treats we love so much on this holiday can be toxic to your pets. In general, avoid feeding any chocolate to your pet but if they do get into it—how much is too much? Here is a tip to live by: the darker and more bitter the chocolate, the more toxicity risk. With milk chocolate more than 0.5 ounces per pound and with dark chocolate more than 0.1 ounces per pound can result in toxicity. Mild signs of toxicity include vomiting and diarrhea while more severe signs include heart arrhythmias, tremors, seizures even collapse. Contact your veterinarian if you are concerned about chocolate ingestion with your pet! Dr. Sarah Myers, Willow Animal Hospital
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Attack of the ticks!
Tick season is coming!! Are you ready?? There are several common tick transmitted diseases in northern Wisconsin including Lyme, Anaplasmosis and Ehrlichiosis. These diseases can cause serious illness and even be deadly to our four legged friends. Using monthly tick prevention products like Vectra 3-D or Frontline along with daily tick checks are the best way to prevent transmission of these diseases in our pets. It can take several months after transmission before symptoms develop. Once symptoms do develop they often come on very quickly (less than 24 hours). If your pet displays lethargy, limping, or lack of appetite contact your veterinarian as these are common signs of tick transmitted diseases. Early treatment can help to prevent fatal complications so don’t delay in calling your veterinarian! Dr. Sarah Myers, Willow Animal Hospital (photo courtesy of: http://becuo.com)
Our Online Pharmacy is Here!
Willow Animal Hospital is proud to offer pet food, products, medications, even prescriptions online via its online pharmacy. Create an account and your orders will be delivered right to your door! Free shipping on orders over $49 or for AutoShip orders.
Have questions? Give us a call at 715-682-2470 and we’ll be happy to help.
Vaccination Clinics are here!!
Is your dog or cat due for vaccinations? Is money a bit tight this year? Come see us at one of our annual dog & cat Vaccination Clinics! We visit Oulu, Port Wing, Cornucopia, Maple, Brule, Mason and Mellen, offering discounted vaccinations, as well as annual heartworm and tick-borne diseases testing and prevention, and internal parasite preventatives.
See our website for more information about dates, times and locations. (photo courtesy of: www.petinsurance.com)
Be Careful of the Bones
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and you’re bound to get your pets’ attention with the wonderful turkey aroma. Generally speaking, baked bones are not recommended to give as treats to pets, and so the consumption of turkey bones, even if it’s “accidental” when your back is turned, can be cause for concern. Be mindful of where your pets are, and where you put your garbage so the carcass is out of reach. If you suspect that your pet has gotten into some turkey bones, call your vet. (photo: baringvetblog.com)
Boarding? Vaccinate!
Hills Science Diet Food
We carry an established line of Hills Science Diet and Hills Science Diet Prescription formulas for dog and cats. Ask us about our different diets and products we have in order to choose a food that best suits your pets’ nutritional and lifestyle needs.
Is your pet up to date on Rabies?
Is your pet up to date on Rabies? The rabies vaccination is legally required for all dogs 5 months of age or older in Wisconsin, and is highly recommended for all cats. Not only does it offer protection to your pet, but also helps to legally (and financially) protect you should an unpredictable bite incident occur. If your pet is not up-to-date, we strongly recommend you schedule a wellness exam with proper vaccination today!
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Boarding? Get the Bordetella Vaccination.
Does your dog get boarded while you’re on vacation? Do you pamper your pooch at the groomer? Is your dog a therapy or service dog? If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these, you may want to consider getting your dog up-to-date on the Bordetella vaccination. The Bordetella vaccine will help protect your pet from a bacterial illness, commonly referred to as “kennel cough,” that can spread rapidly from dog to dog, though it is rarely life-threatening. Since it affects the respiratory tract, the first sign is typically dry coughing or hacking. Call your boarder or groomer today to see if this is a requirement for your dog.
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