On the Sixth Day Veterinary Services

04/24/2024

The Companion Animal Parasite Council lists Southwestern Ohio as medium high risk for Lyme Disease this year. Interestingly enough, our prevalence of Heartworm Disease is MUCH lower, thanks to all you super pet parents who give your dogs monthly prevention. If you have deer in your yard, you could also have the black-legged deer tick that spreads Lyme Disease year 'round.

FYI--we test our dog patients every year for both heartworm and Lyme disease as part of the annual visit.

Please check out capcvet.org for more information, and contact us if you have any questions about tick & flea prevention. We're already seeing them in Hamilton County...and in our kitchen...

This easy and fun to use app includes images and information on approximately 100 veterinary internal parasites found in dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles, and birds. Learn how to download and use this app in your practice!

03/18/2024

'Tis the season-- Spread the word!

03/17/2024

Just won a dog toy for knowing you wear green on St. Paddy's Day to avoid being pinched!
(Thanks, Mom)

03/16/2024

Just in case you think I was at the beach or hiking in the mountains 😉

03/15/2024

It's 5 hours of Orthopedics lectures today...

03/08/2024

Well, that explains alot...

HORMONE-SUPPRESSING GENE MUTATION LINKED TO CANINE OBESITY--

Some Labrador and flat-coated retrievers carry a genetic mutation that prevents the production of beta-melanocyte stimulating hormone and beta-endorphin, causing a ravenous appetite and a relatively low metabolic rate and predisposing the dogs to obesity, according to a study in Science Advances. Owners of dogs with the mutation should pay close attention to what and how much they feed their dogs, says veterinary surgeon Eleanor Raffan, the study's leader. The findings may also have implications for human obesity, Dr. Raffan adds.

01/23/2024

Microchipping is great, but be sure your dog is wearing a collar and tag.

A snow plow driver called me at 6 am about a dog he found RUNNING IN THE ROAD wearing our Rabies tag. Not everyone carries a microchip reader. Check the caption for more info.

11/30/2023

You may have heard about a new respiratory disease in dogs in various parts of the country.

This is true-- it has been found in 12 states, from Oregon to New Hampshire. Veterinary laboratories have found a previously unidentified mycoplasma organism in affected dogs, but we don't know if this is the causative organism or just an innocent bystander. No cases have been reported in Ohio to date.

This is what they're seeing:

1. A cough caused by tracheo-bronchitis
with a prolonged duration (6-8 weeks or longer) that is minimally or not responsive to antibiotics.

2. Chronic pneumonia that is minimally or not responsive to antibiotics.

3. Sudden onset pneumonia that rapidly becomes severe and often leads to poor outcomes in as little as 24-36 hours.

This is what we can do:

1. Be sure your dog has been vaccinated against Bordetella and Canine Flu within the past year.

2. Limit exposures to other dogs as much as possible.

3. Schedule appointments for any coughing or sneezing ASAP. There is no test for this new disease since we don't know what causes it yet. But we can test for the viruses and diseases we are aware of, and offer supportive treatment (such as IV fluids and meds if appropriate).

11/26/2023

Happy Sunday morning, Everyone 🌞

10/11/2023

Who knew??

09/30/2023

NEVER FEAR!

Edgar, Ralph, and Baxter are on guard duty (all with freshly-trimmed toe nails) !

09/28/2023

A friend shared this with me-- dogs live joyously EVERY DAY!

"This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24

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09/18/2023

Something else to watch out for--

Ingesting this moldy food caused seizing and required life-saving intervention

09/15/2023

I want this bumper sticker ! Seen in Christ Hospital Parking lot.

Happy Friday, Everyone :-)

08/21/2023

The FDA said it was issuing the advisory as the contaminated lots "pose a significant risk to human and animal health."

05/21/2023

Happy Belated 15th Birthday to General Sabertooth Patton !
He is a most handsome Wire Haired Griffon, isn't he?

05/19/2023

Malu is rocking her Post-Op threads after having an abdominal surgery two days ago!

05/11/2023

WARNING:

Xylitol is a TOXIC sweetener found in sugar-free gum, peanut butter, mouthwash, and other products.

IT IS NOW BEING MARKETED AS BIRCH SUGAR.

Spread the word ... Tell your friends ...

05/04/2023

If it ever gets warm,
watch for outdoor dangers for dogs--

Pool chemicals
Grill Cleaners
Lighter fluid and charcoal
Grease from the grill (skin or oral)
Raw meat
Skewers
Fireworks/Sparklers (skin or oral)
Sunscreen
Insect Repellants, especially DEET (skin or oral)
Alcoholic drinks

But have fun!

04/18/2023

STUDY REVEALS TRAINED DOGS CAN DETECT SCENT OF CANINE CANCER IN SALIVA SAMPLES

April 17, 2023

This may serve as future screening tool for diagnosis of canine cancer with potential to improve overall quality of life and lifespan of cancer patients

A study recently published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) demonstrated that dogs can be trained to use their sense of smell to distinguish between the scent of saliva samples from dogs with cancer and those from healthy controls with high accuracy. This can serve as potential screening tool to decrease the need for aggressive treatment and improve the chances of survival for canine cancer patients.

The study consisted of 6 pet dogs trained for odor discrimination over a 6-month period using a reward-based positive reinforcement method. Once the training was complete, a subset of samples not used during the training sessions were chosen for use during scent testing. The results revealed that the trained dogs could accurately distinguish between samples from cancer patients versus normal dogs with an average sensitivity of 90% and average specificity of 98%.

04/14/2023

Rooney is feeling much better now!

04/11/2023

Health Alert--
One of the Cincinnati shelters is experiencing a Canine Distemper outbreak.
See comment below.

04/03/2023

DEA National RX Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10 am to 2 pm

Dont miss this opportunity to dispose of unwanted, unused medications on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10am-2pm!

Check out: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday
-locator to find a location near your home.

The DEA thanks you for your support!

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications fro...

03/29/2023

If your furry friend is bleeding profusely, having a seizure, or labored breathing, go right there. For less urgent situations, check in online and they will contact you.

03/19/2023

02/01/2023

If your pet has been diagnosed with a heart murmur, now is an excellent time to schedule further workup to determine the cause! The cost is $435, a significant savings for a consultation and testing IN PERSON with a board-certified veterinary cardiologist.

Contact me if you have any questions ❤️

01/09/2023

NEW IN 2023:

Rabies Tags with QR codes!