| American
Veterinary Medical Association
Annual Convention |
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| American
Veterinary Medical Association
Annual Convention |
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Dr. Osborn attended the American Veterinary Medical Association Annual Convention July 24 - 28 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She attended lectures on pain control in cancer patients, dental care in cats and dogs, client service, staff training, and behavior modification in cats and dogs.
Quick tips:
Have one more litter box per cat in the household in different locations. Use different kinds of litter as cats can have different preferences. Use uncovered litter boxes, scoop daily, and empty completely once a week. Wash litter boxes once a month with a mild detergent and replace litter boxes annually. These tips will help prevent the number one reason cats are given up as pets or are euthanized.
Get all puppies and new dogs in training classes. Call us sooner rather than later if problem with behavior develop.
For maximum benefit while visiting us with your pet, spend a few minutes before you come and develop a list of questions you may have.
For stormphobia in dogs (fear before, during, or after storms), your pet may be experiencing underlying anxiety and may benefit from daily medications plus medication when a storm actually occurs. Other pets are not as severe and may just need medication when a storm occurs.
Studies have shown that pets live 2 - 4 years longer when they receive regular dental care which includes professional scaling and polishing when indicated, plus follow up home care.
Heartworm disease is as prevalent today as it was 15 years ago. The Heartworm Society recommends monthly prevention. We use Heartgard in dogs and cats. We use Revolution in place of Heartgard in some cats.
The Heartworm Society also recommends periodic testing, if doses were missed or late, or if your dog has not been on heartworm prevention. There are no current screening test recommendations for cats, only if signs are exhibited.Cats and dogs kept at normal body weight live 2 - 4 years longer. Dental disease and obesity are the two most common problems that exists in cats and dogs.