This months newsletter contains an important article on Heartworm Disease. Warning: The article contains a photo of a diseased heart.
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HEARTWORMS IN DOGS
Canine Heartworm Disease develops when a dog is bitten by a mosquito carrying microscopic heartworm larvae. As the mosquito feeds, it deposits these microscopic larvae in the dogs bloodstream. Adult heartworms can grow 10-12 inches in length and make their home in the right side of the heart and pulmonary (lung) arteries, often causing lung disease and heart failure. Symptoms may not be obvious right away. But, as heartworms grow and start causing damage to the pulmonary arteries, signs of the disease may include a mild persistent cough, lethargic, decreased appetite, weight loss. Eventually, as blood flow becomes more restricted, dogs can develop heart failure. Annual testing is recommended for monitoring the success of any heartworm prevention program. All dogs more than six months of age should be tested for heartworms prior to starting a preventive program. Heartworm preventives are effective when given properly. For more information on heartworms, please ask one of our Technicians.
WHY DOGGIE DAYCARE?
Doggie Daycare provides a great outlet for all your dog’s energy. While you spend the day at work, your dog will have the day to play. At the end of each day, you both can go home and curl up on the couch together.
In addition, daycare provides important exercise and socialization that your dog would not otherwise receive. This can be valuable when dealing with behavioral problems or destructive behavior.
Our daycare program consists of supervised only playgroups. Playgroups are established based on size and energy levels. Our playgroup size never exceeds an 8:1 ratio, that gives our staff the ability to interact with each guests and pay special attention to playgroup activities.
Doggie Daycare provides a great outlet for all your dog’s energy. While you spend the day at work, your dog will have the day to play. At the end of each day, you both can go home and curl up on the couch together.
In addition, daycare provides important exercise and socialization that your dog would not otherwise receive. This can be valuable when dealing with behavioral problems or destructive behavior.
Our daycare program consists of supervised only playgroups. Playgroups are established based on size and energy levels. Our playgroup size never exceeds an 8:1 ratio, that gives our staff the ability to interact with each guests and pay special attention to playgroup activities.
To contact a doctor when the office is closed, call the normal office number - 913-856-6255 -and the answering service will have the doctor on call phone you, usually within 5 minutes. However, should the doctor be unable to contact you promptly, you may be referred to an area emergency clinic.