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-- August, 2010 --
-- Alburtis Animal Hospital's Active Military Discount honors our troops and their spouses by waiving "Office Visit" Fees for their pets, including both well and sick visits.
--Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine say they CURED DIABETES in lab rats using a combination of cells from pig embryos and the pancreas of adult pigs. Human research may be five years away, as scientists seek to study the long-term effectiveness and side effects of the apparent cure. Think of the implications!
--A study by the Animal Poison Control Center in Illinois found that about 33% of veterinary calls it received so far in 2010 involved cats and dogs ingesting human drugs, the most common cause of pet poisonings in the country. "The most toxic things in our homes are the medications we take. ... Animals are inquisitive and get into things they're not supposed to," an APCC veterinarian said.
-- A continuous glucose monitoring device that is already being used with human patients with diabetes is now being used on pets and other animals with the disease. "Our research has found that continuous glucose monitoring devices can be used in dogs, cats, cows and horses," says Charles Wiedmeyer of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. "Use of this system alleviated the need for multiple blood samples. It also reduces the stress associated with obtaining those samples."
-- The update on Canine Influenza Virus (CIV, not H1N1), which reached Lower Macungie Township in July, 2009: It has proven to be the most contagious virus to make an appearance since Parvovirus appeared in 1980. The vaccine against CIV has arrived, and we recommend it for dogs that get kenneled, groomed professionally, or visit parks where other dogs gather. Kennels may soon require this vaccine as a requirement for admission. Two doses, 3 weeks apart, are required for immunity. If your dog has been kenneled or shown with other dogs, and subsequently develops a COUGH, especially with a nasal discharge, remember that Canine Influenza Virus is one of the possible.
This virus does not affect cats.
-- In our most recent newsletter, we talked about the threat that stagnant water poses to your pets and children.
-- You didn't you receive our most recent email newsletter? IF YOUR PET IS A PATIENT OF OURS BUT YOU ARE NOT GETTING OUR NEWSLETTERS, SEND US YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS by clicking on "Contact Us". (If you used to receive them, think about whether your email address may have changed since you last gave it to us!)
-- Check out our LINKS PAGE to visit some of our favorite pet-related sites.
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