Seasonal Tips - FALL 2006

Remember although the temperature is cooler in the fall we still regularly see fleas. So don't give up on the flea control once summer has gone. Regular use of PROGRAM is our best recommendation.

Call Anicare to discuss your pets flea control.

halloween dog at the tree alley

With the end of the hectic summer its time to settle into a routine in the fall. Remember the key to good health is a annual exam. If you haven't been into see us in 12 months now is the time to make that appointment for that check up. There is nothing better than having a Veterinarian check over your pet once a year.

 

As the longer nights approach it becomes more difficult to find the time to exercise our dogs. This is a common time we will see dogs gaining weight. If you increased your dog's food over the summer because of more activity then don't forget to reduce it again now you're doing less.

Back to work and your dog is attending doggy day care. Don't forget to get a kennel cough vaccine. The vaccine we use is good for 6 months so check the last time your dog received it.

Halloween can be a tough time for dogs. If they are scared of the fireworks here are some simple suggestions that might help. When you are expecting the fireworks put your dog in the room with the most sound proofing and play some loud music.This can reduce the intensity of the sudden bangs of the fireworks. Some dogs will even let you put cottonballs in their ears(remember to remove them afterwards!). With dogs that have severe phobias to fireworks sedatives can be used.

 

Cats often become a lot less active in the fall/winter months-so watch their weight.

Changing your antifreeze or never quite got that slight water leak fixed-be careful 1 teaspoon of antifreeze can kill a cat.

It doesn't get cold enough in this area in the winter to kill fleas-so remember cats that are going outside should be receiving flea control.

 

Even although at Anicare we have reduced the use of a lot of vaccines we still recommend a good thorough annual check up. If you haven't been in to see us for 12 months then now is the time.  

 

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