Congratulations to Lauren and Madison Eichstadt -- World Champion and Reserve World Champions
Madison, daughter of Drs. Clark and Eichstadt, recently returned from the 2011 AQHYA World Show in Oklahoma City, OK with a WORLD CHAMPION trophy in Working Hunter. She and her horse, Its My Lucky Detail, have had quite the successful year!
Madison's sister, Lauren recently was namedthe Farnam All-Around Champion at the 2011 AQHA World Show. She was also named Reserve World Champion in Amateur Working Hunter at the AQHA World Championship Show, as well are receiving 3rd place in Amateur Hunter Hack and Amateur Equitation over Fences. .
Obesity and your pet
Did you know that obesity is the number one health problem in both cats and dogs? Only YOU control whether your pet if overweight or not. Click here to read more.
Rabies -- It can't happen to me
Read the accounting of one of our staff members rabies experience in her own home. This close encounter reminds us why it is vitally important that we keep our pets current on their rabies vaccine, not only for their own health, but potentially that of our family.
H1N1 Influenza and your pet
H1N1 Influenza has been confirmed in ferrets, one cat, swine, and poultry. At this time there have been no confirmed cases of H1N1 virus in a pet dog or pet bird. Right now all cases of H1N1 influenza in pets have been transmitted from the pet owners to the pets. This news is causing concern for pet owners and veterinarians. There is of yet, no vaccine for H1N1 in pets and it would be unsafe to administer them the human vaccine. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell how serious this disease might become in pets because there are so few reported cases.
While there are no confirmed cases of H1N1 in dogs, they can become infected by a differnet influenza virus called canine influenza virus (H3N8). There IS a vaccine to prevent dogs from getting this virus.
Confirmed cases of H1N1 virus in the ferrets and one cat have shown clinical signs similiar to those in people, including fever, lethargy, runny nose or eyes, coughing, and difficulty breathing.
For more info on H1N1 virus in pets, visit www.avma.org
News and Happenings
Canine Influenza (H3N8) vaccine is now available. This vaccine is recommended for at risk dogs, including those going to boarding kennels, grooming salons, dog parks, training classes, or any other event where dogs congregate. Call the clinic for more information on this vaccine.
