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30th ANNIVERSARY!!!!!
Willow Animal Hospital is pleased to announce its upcoming 30-year anniversary in October 2018!!
Dr. Meyer and the Willow staff would like to invite our clients to join us in celebration at Willow Animal Hospital on Saturday, October 6th, 2018 from 10am to 2pm.
Festivities will include:
– Food & beverages
– Meet & greet the Willow staff
– Pet photo op
– Face painting
– Learning opportunities with various product reps & distributors
– Raffle drawings
We are SO grateful for all our wonderful clients that have made it possible for us to reach this important milestone. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Elanco Promotion Winner Chosen
Congratulations to Mandy Neibauer, the winner of the Elanco 2017 Interceptor Plus promotion! Mandy won a GoPro Hero5 Session!! Thanks for your patronage, Mandy – hope you have fun with your new GoPro!
Double Defense Against Heartworm Disease
With mosquito season upon us, remember to protect your dog from deadly heartworm disease. We recommend a monthly heartworm & intestinal parasite dewormer. We ALSO recommend that you protect your dog with a monthly dose of Vectra 3D, which combats fleas, ticks & the mosquitoes that transmit heartworm. Using both methods of protection boosts success at preventing heartworm transmission to 99%!
Click HERE for more information, including studies showing efficacy of Double Defense strategy for dogs.
Photo courtesy of: http://www.fightheartwormnow.com
Fresh breath for Valentine's Day!
February is National Pet Dental Health Month!! To help the special pet in your life have their brightest, whitest smile, stop by our clinic and pick up a bag of dental care treats for Valentine’s Day. We just received our first shipment of the new Hill’s Prescription Diet Canine Dental Care Chews and have a limited supply of free samples! We also carry dental treats for cats, which have proven very popular with the kitties.
For more ways to help keep your pets’ breath fresh and their mouths health, click HERE
2017 Vaccination Clinics
Our vaccination clinics offer a closer-to-home option for keeping up on your dog or cat’s routine vaccinations. We visit Oulu, Port Wing, Cornucopia, Maple, Brule, Mason and Mellen annually (just in time for dog licensing). Stop by for annual heartworm and tick-borne diseases testing/prevention, internal parasite treatment/prevention, and discounted vaccinations for your faithful pets!
Click HERE for more information about dates, times and locations, or call our clinic.
(photo courtesy of: http://allcarepetpacifica.com/service/vaccinations/)
Have Cat, Will Travel..?
Does the thought of bringing your cat to the vet give you nightmares? Do you avoid routine veterinary care for your cherished companion because you know you probably won’t see him again for several days (about the same amount of time it will take for the scratches on your arms & face to start healing)? If so, here are a few simple tips that can make regular visits more enjoyable for both you & Kitty:
1. Leave your open carrier in a cat-friendly spot at home, with a familiar blanket, toy, treats, etc. inside, to encourage your cat to go in & become more comfortable with the carrier.
2. Practice car trips with your cat that DON’T end at the vet. Make the trip fun, with treats, toys & lots of petting/praising.
3. Wipe or spray the inside of your carrier with Feliway®, a synthetic pheromone that has been shown to have a calming effect in cats (available at our clinic or online store).
4. Perform mock ‘exams’ on your cat, similar to what the vet will do. This makes your cat more comfortable with being handled.
5. Leave your cat inside its carrier while in the waiting room. The waiting room can be loud & scary, & most cats prefer to ‘hide’ somewhere.
6. Start young! If you have a new kitten, practice these tips from an early age to help avoid issues later on.
Don’t let a ‘scaredy cat’ keep you from maintaining a healthy cat!
(photo courtesy of: www.02varvara.wordpress.com)
Heartworm Disease is SERIOUS
Heartworm disease is a condition where parasitic worms take residence in the heart. That can result in congestive heart failure and death. It is most likely to affect dogs, but very rarely cats can be infected too. The microfilaria stage of the disease is transmitted by mosquitoes. Once inside their host, the microfilaria develop into adult worms that inhabit the heart. The disease is less common in our area (northern Wisconsin) but we still see cases. Dogs that travel to southern Wisconsin or other warmer states are at a much higher risk. The disease is preventable with a relatively inexpensive and safe monthly heartworm prevention pill. If your dog does contract heartworm disease, early detection can allow for treatment, but at considerable expense and with some risks of serious side effects from the treatment. Advanced stages of heartworm disease are often fatal despite any attempts at treatment. Please schedule an appointment if you would like to learn more about testing or prevention for heartworm disease. Dr. Sarah Myers, Willow Animal Hospital
(photo courtesy of: www.whitecloudvet.com)
Help! My Pet Has Bad Breath!!
February is National Dental Health month! Pets need dental care just as much as we do. Here are some common questions and answers about periodontal disease.
What are some signs of dental disease in my pet?
•Foul smelling breath, brown tartar accumulation on the teeth, food falling out of the mouth when chewing, and inability or difficulty eating hard food are some common signs. Some pets exhibit no signs at all.
What should I do if I think my pet has dental disease?
•Schedule an appointment to consult with your veterinarian. Often they will recommend a dental cleaning just like we get done at the dentist.
How do I prevent dental disease in my pet?
•Yearly or biannual dental cleanings are most effective at preventing and treating disease, but there are some at home products available to help decrease the frequency of cleanings. When you are looking for products to help prevent dental disease, look for the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) seal of approval. This ensures that veterinarians have studied the product and believe that it actually works. Products (in order of most effective to least effective) include: prescription dental diets, pet toothbrushes and toothpaste, dental chews, and dental sprays. These products are most effective when used on a daily basis. Dr. Sarah Myers, Willow Animal Hospital
(photo courtesy of: www.bmpah.com)
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.
