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| Keeping a sharp eye on your pets health is eye to a long and happy life |
FIGHTING DISEASE WITH FOODS [back to top]
Therapeutic
or prescription diets aid in the recovery from a disease or disorder,
or assist in delaying the progression of disease. Prescription diets
are available only through a licensed veterinarian. At Cimarron Animal
Hospital, we carry the Eukanuba, Hills Prescription Diets, and Royal Canine lines of food.
Available
for feline & canine use, these specialized foods target medical
disorders. Among these are; food allergies, gastrointestinal disorders,
diabetes, urinary tract dysfuction, kidney & liver disease,
obesity, geriatric brain degeneration, some forms of cancer, and dental disease.
TRY A "GREENIE" [back to top]
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| "A Greenie a day keeps the vet at bay" |
"Greenies"
are delicious & nutritious dog treats which help prevent dental
plaque build-up. It's like having a toothbrush in every bone. An
independent research study found that dogs given just one "Greenie" per
day showed a significant decrease in dental plaque accumulation over
dogs that did not use the product.
"Greenies"
are shaped like toothbrushes, & range in size from petite to jumbo,
to meet the needs of various sized dogs. Developed by a veterinarian
& clinical nutritionist, "Greenies" have no by-products,
preservatives, artificial flavors or colors. They are easily digested
& available at Cimarron at a price significantly lower than local
pet supply stores.
There
is no better disease prevention than good dental care. Poor dental
health is painful and can lead to liver, kidney, & heart disease.
It can shorten your dog or cat's life by 2-4 years.
KIDNEY DISEASE KILLS - EARLY DETECTION ADDS YEARS [back to top]
Kidney
disease is the 2nd most common cause of death from illness in dogs. The
kidney's filter your dog's entire blood volume 48 times each day to
remove toxins. As a result, they are exposed to potentially damaging
factors from many disease conditions such as dental disease, skin
infections, heartworm infection, diabetes and high blood pressure.
Conventional
tests give us important information about your pet's health, but they
can only detect late kidney disease after more than 2/3 of the kidney
tissue is damaged. As a consequence, early kidney damage can occur
without any visible signs of illness.
We
now have a new screening test, the Early Renel Detection (ERD), that
detects kidney damage in dogs much earlier than before. This simple,
5-minute urine test can extend & improve your dog's life.
If
the test is negative, that's great news! It means your dog has no
indication of early kidney damage. If the test is positive, the test
has helped us detect kidney damage early so that we have a better
chance to identify the cause & treat the disease process.
Be
safe & catch a urine sample from your pet. You may drop it off
& our lab will run the ERD test, or you may bring it with you when
your pet comes in for a 6 month physical exam.
FECAL SCREENING [back to top]
Did
you know that 26% of dog feces specimens contain disease organisims
associated with bowel disease? 16% of dog feces specimens contain
disease organisms capable of infecting the pet, pet owner & other
human members of the family. These transmitted diseases include Giardia
& Salmonella & several others. You may drop off a fecal sample
& our lab will check for parasites, or bring a fresh fecal sample
with you when you bring your pet in to see Dr. Bohnke.
CATS AND CHRONIC VOMITING OR DIARRHEA [back to top]
Inflammatory
Bowel Disease (IBD), is a very common condition in our pets. Most types
of IBD in cats can be successfully treated. Signs of this disease are
usually associated with chronic intermittent vomiting, and/or
intermittent diarrhea. Dietary and medical management is easier to
achieve than ever before. A cat that is fed a good quality diet should
have a firm, consistent stool. Anything else may be a sign of illness.
HEARTWORM PREVENTION [back to top]
A cherry treat given monthly will preven this devastating and fatal disease. Since treatment of Heartworm disease can be fatal as well, a montly treat is cheap insurance against Heartworm Disease and its consequences.
REUNITED - HOMEAGAIN MICROCHIP IDENTIFICATION CHIP [back to top]
- 10,000,000 dogs & cats are lost in the United States every year.
- 1 out of 3 pets is lost during its lifetime
- 1 in 10 is found & returned home
- 50% of lost dogs & 70% of lost cats are found not wearing their collars. (National Humane Society)
You
can greatly improve your chances of recovery with the HomeAgain© microchip. Since its inception in 1996, this state-of-the-art safe,
simple & permanent pet identification system, has brought thousands
of lost animals home again.
- 4,837,470 Pets enrolled in the AKC database since 1996.
- 301,170Pets reunited with their families as of 7/2007.
No
bigger than a grain of rice, the microchip is implanted into your pet,
like an injection, under the skin & between its shoulders. The Home
Again chip is relatively painless & is recommended for dogs, cats,
puppies & kittens. The HomeAgain© microchip can be implanted during an office visit or during any anesthetic procedure.
Over
20,000 animal shelters & veterinary hospitals across the USA &
Canada have the scanner which can detect & read the HomeAgain© microchip. This system works in conjuction with the AKC Companion
Animal Recovery Unit which is available 365 days a year, 24 hours a
day. For more information, talk with one of our Client Relations
Specialists or technicians today.
INSTANT OBEDIENCE [back to top]
There is no substitute for proper Obedience Training; but sometimes we (and our dogs) need a little extra help - Now! The Gentle Leader™ head collar can provide "perfect obedience" on walks. It's a phenominal tool to help calm excitable dogs and reduce anxiety in fearful pets. Its invaluble when training out inappropriate behaviors like lunging and jumping. The Gentle Leader™ is more effective and more humane, both physically and psychologically then choke chains or prong collars. Bring your pet in for Gentle Leader ™fitting and discover instant obedience!
CLAY PAWS - THE ORIGINAL PAW PRINT KIT [back to top]
Now, you can have a special keepsake of your favorite companion
animals. We will be happy to make a "Clay Paw" for you. A "Clay Paw" is
a permanent paw print of your canine and feline family. These make great Holiday presents! They an also be a beautiful rememberence of friends past.
SNAKEBITE [back to top]
Each
year several hundred dogs living in the Tucson area will be biten by a
rattlesnake. Most victims will survive the bite, but some will suffer
permanent tissue damage & even die.
SNAKEBITE PREVENTION
- Keep your dog on leash. Those running in washes are in danger of being bitten & so are you.
- Walk your dog on paths & trails.
- Avoid walking during the night as rattlesnakes & other snakes are nocturnal.
- If you hear a rattlesnake, keep your dog close to you & move away from the snake as soon as you locate it.
- Keep your dog away from bushes, holes & rocks where snakes may hide.
- Keep your yard clean & free from these potential hiding places.
IF YOUR PET IS BITTEN BY A SNAKE
- Try to identify the type of snake by size, color, shape of the head & the existance of a rattle.
- Check your dog thoroughly for bite marks.
- Keep your dog quiet.
- Call Cimarron & let us know what happened & that you are on the way.
- Grab your car keys & get safely to us or the nearest animal hospital.
TRAVEL REGULATIONS FOR DOGS AND CATS (07/2007) [back to top]
Pets traveling outside of Arizona need:
- An
original Health Certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian within
10 days prior to travel. The Health Certificate is good for 30 days.
- The
health certificate must document that the animal is currently
vaccinated against rabies according to the requirements of the National
association of State Public Health Veterinarians' Compendium of Animal
Rabies Control for the state of destination.
- To be granted a Health Certificate, an animal must be free of contagious disease and parasites.
CATS AND SECOND HAND SMOKE [back to top]
Research done at Tufts University found that cats living in households
with smokers have an increased risk of acquiring feline lymphoma. This
cancer kills 3/4 of its victims within a year. Cats exposed to second
hand smoke have more than double the risk of acquiring this disease.
Felines rarely get lung cancer, yet cats exposed to cigarette smoke for
five years or more, had more than triple the risk of getting cancer
than did cats who lived in smoke-free homes. In a two-smoker household,
the risk went up by a factor of 4. Feline Asthma also increases significantly in cats exposed to second hand smoke.
CATS AND ARTHRITIS PAIN [back to top]
Arthritis is much more common in aging cats than has been previously
recognized. If you observe your cat
limping, jumping less frequently or taking lower perches, your feline friend may be suffering from arthritis pain. 50% of cats over the age of 10 years have radiographic signs of arthritis of the elbows, hips, knees, and especially the spine. There is a new and very effective drug that can by used
safely in cats for long term pain management. Help your older cat find her inner kitten again!
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