Meriden Animal Hospital

04/12/2024

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GOP leaders want to see more accountability after California spent $24B to tackle the homeless crisis, but failed to collect data to track if the money actually improved the problem.

04/10/2024

We having been taking care of your companions for 40 years in Meriden and it never gets easier when one goes over the rainbow bridge when they have been part of our lives so long either.

03/18/2024

If you have cattle in this area you must vaccinate them for blackleg. This is the second time in a month we have had people lose cattle to blackleg a very easily prevented disease. It is especially necessary when we are still in the middle of a drought and the ground is dry and dusty they inhale the spores, or ingest them.

https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/2018/02/15/blackleg-clostridial-myositis-cattle/ #:~:text=Blackleg%20is%20an%20infectious%2C%20non,where%20the%20spores%20remain%20dormant.

03/05/2024

01/29/2024

https://ksvdl.org/resources/news/diagnostic_insights/january2024/small-animal-toxins-winter.html

Small animal toxins in the winter months.

12/22/2023

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. ENJOY THE SEASON HONOR THE REASON.
AND GIVE ALL YOUR FURRY PETS A PET FROM US HERE

12/07/2023

Most of you may not have ever meet Sonya, but she was the person in the back loving your animals every weekend if you boarded them. Kept the hospital clean and ready to go to work. We are going to miss her here.

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10/09/2023

Come in update your Animal companions vaccinations or supply’s get a coupon good fir an ice cream, at Boone & Bounty

09/15/2023

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09/07/2023

Fall special Stock up

08/28/2023

Another good reason to keep your pets on good tick prevention

The Virginia state Department of Health issued a warning following similar guidance from the CDC last month regarding alpha-gal syndrome.

08/16/2023

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07/28/2023

** Veterinarian Update **
July 28, 2023
A horse residing in Pratt County has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus (WNV); this is Kansas's first known confirmed case of equine WNV case in 2023. The unvaccinated horse presented with neurologic signs.
Vaccines in horses have proven to be a very effective prevention tool for West Nile Virus. In addition to vaccinations, horse owners also should work diligently to reduce the mosquito populations and their possible breeding areas. Recommendations include removing stagnant water sources, keeping animals inside during the bugs' feeding times, which are typically early in the morning and evening, and using mosquito repellents.
Kansas Department of Health and Environment shared the human cases of WNV graph below and this is the time of year they typically see a peak.

07/19/2023

07/13/2023

Come in get your Flea and Tick protection or Heartworm protection get a chance for a $100 bag cooler

06/27/2023

U.S. health officials are reporting cases and positive samples of the West Nile virus, including in an older adult in Iowa. The virus is spread primarily through mosquito bites.

06/27/2023

06/17/2023

Are your horses vaccinated?

U.S. health officials are reporting cases and positive samples of the West Nile virus, including in an older adult in Iowa. The virus is spread primarily through mosquito bites.

04/24/2023

PLEASE get tick protection on your Felines We just had a family loose all three of theirs to Cytauxzoonosis or Bob Cat Fever it is spread by ticks and there is no effective treatment. We recommend Bravecto or Seresto collars. The generics and older topicals are not very effective now.

04/07/2023

We are seeing an increase of lepto in dogs in the area make sure yours is up to date on vaccinations easy to prevent, not easily treated usually fatal.

Leptospirosis is a disease caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria.

02/06/2023

Producers need to establish a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) with a licensed veterinarian.

01/24/2023

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12/02/2022

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12/02/2022

Just a heads up We will be closed on Saturday December 24th. The Emergency Clinic will be open if you have an Emergency.

Have A MERRY CHRISTMAS

11/18/2022

November 2022

Small Animal Toxins for Fall and Winter
By Steve Ensley, DVM, PhD and Scott Fritz, DVM, DABVT

Several small animal toxins are more common this time of year.

Antifreeze - this is the time of year when antifreeze is more available because of the approaching winter season. This is sweet and will be readily consumed.

Alcohol - small animals do not tolerate alcohol well. The body size difference between our pets and us is too large.

Avocado - cardiovascular damage in rabbits and birds.

Caffeine and Chocolate - dark chocolate is the most dangerous. Both caffeine and chocolate contain stimulants that can cause toxicosis. Either one can cause problems but together they are a problem.

Compost piles that contain tremorgenic mycotoxins. Garden composite can heat up and cause penicillium molds to grow. Penicillium molds produce penitrem and roquefortine. Both of which are tremorgenic.

Grapes and raisins - renal damage in dogs. Unknown mechanism and not all dogs are affected. For our canine friends grapes and raison on not on the menu.

Macadamia nuts and walnuts - muscular paralysis in dogs. A temporary paralysis can occur, but dogs will recover. This is quite dramatic when paralysis is observed, and most people would not associate this with consumption of macadamia nuts or walnuts.

Mushrooms like the fall weather also. Ingestion of any mushroom can be problematic.

Onion, garlic, chives and leeks - damage RBC’s. Can cause anemias serious enough to have to treat. A good stew is a winter staple, but not for dogs.

Raising bread dough - will rise in the stomach and cause pain and blockage. The yeast will also produce alcohol.

Rodenticides are a problem year around, but everyone is interested in keeping small rodents out of the house as the weather gets colder. The active ingredient in the rodenticide is key to treatment. There are a variety of different active ingredients, but they can have the same name. If your animal consumes rodenticide they need to be seen by a veterinarian.

Moth balls - the ones that contain naphthalene are most dangerous. They can cause vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, and progress to seizures and severe blood loss.

Turkey skin, bones and brine - salt toxicosis. Especially when over consumption and limited drinking water is involved. We call this a salt toxicosis.

Xylitol - artificial sweetener in many products. Causes hyperglycemia and can result in serious liver damage. Our animal friends are very sensitive to this artificial sweetener.