Lake Country Veterinary Care

06/19/2024

06/11/2024

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06/05/2024

Owning a pet is an incredible journey filled with love, companionship, and sometimes unexpected challenges. If a time comes when your pet requires urgent medical attention, knowing where to turn can be crucial. This is where veterinary urgent care comes into play. To help pet owners understand

06/05/2024

04/21/2024

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With 4/20 fast approaching and cannabis products easier than ever to access, take extra care keeping any of yours up and away from pets. If your pet ingests any ma*****na products, call your local veterinarian or the APCC for next steps.
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04/02/2024

Warmer weather means more time in the great outdoors, but unfortunately, more time outdoors means more opportunities for your pet to catch fleas and ticks. Here’s how to keep your pets safe!

03/16/2024

Spring cleaning is a priority in many households this time of year 🧹🌸 But be sure to keep all cleaners and chemicals out of paws reach! Almost all cleaning products (including natural ones) contain chemicals that could be harmful to pets. Read the label to ensure proper use and storage of your cleaning products. Here are some chemical ingredients to watch out for:

❌ Chlorine (Bleach): Pets breathe faster than we do, which means more toxins are absorbed into their system. Though it is naturally occurring, chlorine in high concentrations can be deadly to pets.

❌ Ammonia: Found commonly in oven cleaners, window cleaners, floor waxes, and fertilizers – often listed as ammonium hydroxide. Exposure may cause severe damage to eyes, skin, stomach, and even death.

❌ Glycol Ethers: These chemicals are known to cause various cancers in lab rats, as well as birth defects, delayed development, and other effects, such as anemia, eye and nose irritation, and weight loss. Commonly listed as 2-Methoxyethanol, 2-Ethoxyethanol, and 2-Butoxyethanol.

❌ Formaldehyde: Exposure usually comes from inhalation, though it can also be absorbed through skin. It doesn’t have to be listed on your cleaner ingredient list, other names for formaldehyde include: formalin, formic aldehyde, methanediol, methanol, methyl aldehyde, methylene glycol, and methylene oxide.

❌ Phthalates: Since hormones control so much more than just reproduction in your pet’s system (and yours), phthalates have been linked to indirect symptoms such as weight gain, cancers, and developmental delays. You’ve probably heard of the commonly-known phthalate, BPA, but there are many more.

If you suspect your pet has consumed a toxic cleaning product or chemical, contact us right away. You can also connect with the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

03/06/2024

Xylitol is a common sugar substitute that causes low blood sugar and liver injury and requires immediate medical attention if ingested by pets. It can be listed under other names, including "birch sugar," "birch extract," and "wood sugar." This ingredient is found in a number of foods and household items including sugar-free chewing gum, ice cream, candy and mints, nut butter, gummy vitamins and supplements, and toothpaste.

Learn more about xylitol and what items to look out for in this article from the FDA: bit.ly/36AvS5o

If you suspect your pet has consumed a product containing xylitol, immediately contact us right away. You can also connect with the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435

03/06/2024

What toxin do YOU see the most in your ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center

02/08/2024

Ma*****na contains psychoactive substance that gives humans a "high" called tetrahydrocannabinol or THC that is toxic to pets. Dogs and cats are MUCH more sensitive to THC than humans.

Pets can be poisoned by ma*****na in different ways: they can eat commercial or homemade edibles, in the form of baked goods or candies; or directly ingest it from ma*****na-related products such as oils or inhalers; or they can inhale it through second-hand smoke.

Signs can occur anywhere from 5 minutes to days after a pet is exposed. Signs may include:
⚠ Lethargy
⚠ Overreaction to sounds
⚠ Dilated pupils or glassed-over eyes
⚠ Dazed expression
⚠ Difficulty walking
⚠ Vomiting

Other signs may include:
⚠ Low or high heart rate
⚠ Whining or crying
⚠ Agitation
⚠ Increased or decreased body temperature
⚠ Incontinence/dribbling urine
⚠ Tremors
⚠ Seizures
⚠ Coma

If you suspect your pet may have ingested ma*****na, contact us right away. You can also connect with the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

02/08/2024

Ready for the ? 🏈

Prepare for Game Day by reviewing these tips from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Help keep pets in your community safe and feel free to share these tips with everyone you know. 🐶🐱

01/19/2024

Ethylene glycol, the active ingredient in many antifreezes and deicers, is nothing to take lightly. These products can taste sweet and cause an array of symptoms such as vomiting, depression, a wobbly walk, kidney concerns, and even death. Store these products securely and dispose of them responsibly to prevent exposing your pets and other animals.

01/12/2024

We don't want your pet to be terrified of coming to see us ❤️🐈🐕❤️

01/12/2024

The clinic is also going to be closed Saturday. We will reopen Monday 8am. Be safe and enjoy the snow.

01/12/2024

The clinic will be closing today at noon because of weather. If you have an emergency please call WVRC 262-542-3241
Thank you and be safe

12/07/2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As winter holiday festivities ensue and you find the perfect gifts to give, it is important to mind the safety of our furry friends. In the upcoming days, APCC will cover what holiday watch outs pet owners should have in mind this season! Help us by sharing this with your community!

11/30/2023

11/29/2023

We have become aware of a respiratory illness affecting a number of dogs in multiple states. While there has not been a formal announcement from the Veterinary Medical Association in our state, we want to address the concern with you.
Symptoms:
If your pet has persistent symptoms that include coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge and lethargy – we recommend them to be evaluated by a veterinarian.
Prevention:
Pet owners can take preventative measures by reducing contact with unknown dogs or those that may be displaying any of the above symptoms.
Overall, the recommendation is caution rather than worry. It is not uncommon for periodic outbreaks of canine infectious respiratory diseases to appear in the canine population. By utilizing the above steps and recommendations we hope to keep our pet’s healthy and safe. In addition, we value the information shared in this recent article on the topic from the University of Guelph Centre for Public Health & Zoonoses: https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/.../respiratory.../
Please contact the clinic if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment with one of our doctors.

resource: IVS

I’ve held off writing about this but since I’ve been answering many emails about it every day, here we go. The questions I keep getting (as usual) are

11/20/2023

Keep pets away from rising bread dough! While it may not seem tasty to you or me, pets will frequently eat things they should not. Rising bread dough, containing yeast, will continue to rise in your pet’s stomach leading to a possible obstruction. Furthermore, due to the fermentation process in the rising dough ethanol is produced, leading to drunkenness.