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29/12/2024

I know many people like to put food out for wildlife. My role is to share information with you so that you can become more knowledgeable about our native species. So this comes from NYSDEC. Let me add - it is illegal to feed deer in NYS.

Deer Diet

Although it may appear to be a simple act, feeding deer in the winter can be an especially difficult endeavor to do correctly. Deer are ruminants, similar to cows, and have complex digestive processes. They have multi-chambered stomachs and rely upon micro-organisms, instead of digestive juices to break down food so that nutrients can be absorbed. The types and concentrations of the micro-organisms are specific for various food types. What might work well to digest woody browse will not digest supplemental foods such as corn or other grains. If there are any changes in a deer's diet, it can take up to several weeks for the culture of the micro-organisms to adjust to the newly introduced food. Deer may readily consume new foods, but in fact receive little nutrition for an extended period of time.

During the winter period, deer digestive systems are normally set up to digest their regular diet of woody browse, twig tips, and buds. Food provided to them by browse cutting provides nourishment with no delay in receiving energy from the food. As a result, the cutting of hardwood, and in some cases softwood browse has been a long standing recommendation for those concerned about deer survival in the winter. In light of the new concerns for the introduction and spread of CWD, browse cutting is even more acceptable because the risks normally associated with artificial foods and high deer concentrations are greatly reduced. In addition to providing immediate nutrition, the long term benefits of browse cutting can also result in improvement of the overall deer winter habitat.

You can find more information on the NYSDEC website.

28/12/2024

28/12/2024

Verona Street Animal Society is temporarily slashing its dog adoption fees in half Saturday.

27/12/2024

No human cases of bird flu have been linked to the incident.

26/12/2024

26/12/2024

We wanted to wish everyone a happy holiday and share some exciting news and changes coming here at Avon Animal Hospital.

We are excited to announce the addition of a specialty surgical center right here at the hospital. Doctors Daniel Hoffmann and Lindsay St. Germaine are joining the practice as the new owners. Doctors Hoffmann and St. Germaine are both board certified surgeons certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. You might recognize their names as they previously worked as the head surgeons at Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Services in Henrietta prior to its closing. Together they have been providing surgery services to the community for 10+ years and are excited to provide expanded advanced surgery services locally.

They are looking forward to meeting and working with everyone!

Dr. Jennifer Marvin is continuing to work at the practice and will continue to provide the routine care and sick pet services for your pets.

Beginning January 6th we will have new clinic hours. We will be open full service from Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday from 8am-12 for prescription pick up only.

Stay tuned for further updates and communications!

26/12/2024