Jan. 2011 - Health Focus
During the month of January, we are focusing on Super Wellness Blood Profiles. This bloodwork is a complete chemistry panel testing 22 blood values as well as a urinalysis. It is a great way for our doctors to gain information about your pet that they cannot see or feel in a regular examination. The Wellness Bloodwork can be used for early detection of problems, as a pre-anesthetic panel, or just for finding a baseline unique to each pet that makes diagnosing illnesses easier if they come along. Those who take advantage of the Super Wellness Panel during January will receive $20 off the cost, and the panel can be used in preparation for February’s monthly discount!
February is Pet Dental Health Month! Did you know that dental disease in dogs and cats is more than just bad breath? When plaque and bacteria are trapped in the mouth and gums, it means the body has to filter them from the bloodstream. Having to constantly fight infection taxes the organs - heart, liver, and kidneys, just to name a few. Many clients have commented that their old dogs, “feel young again” after having a dental cleaning. Don’t you wish a trip to the dentist was all it took to give you that extra spring in your step? CareFirst Animal Hospitals are offering $25 off all ultrasonic dental cleanings during the month of February
Through March we will focus on heartworm preventative in dogs and cats. Heartworms in our furry friends are one of the most easily contracted AND most easily preventable health risks out there. A dog that contracts heartworms has a long, frustrating road to recovery. Treatment is expensive and time consuming, requiring strict compliance from dog and owner, including several months of restricted activity. Even once the heartworms are eliminated, they will leave lasting damage in the heart of the dog. Treating cats for heartworms is even more difficult. The good news is that prevention is as easy as a tablet or chew once a month! Since heartworms are transmitted through the saliva of mosquitoes, and mosquitoes live in North Carolina year-round, it is absolutely imperative to use heartworm prevention once a month, every month, all year long. Stop by during March to learn more about heartworm preventative!
