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New Vaccination Clinic at fido fido!

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HAVE A HEART: A fido fido Charity Event

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New Boarding Checkout Time!

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How Often Should My Dog See the Vet?

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-Dr. Star Gregory, DVM – Zutilla Veterinary Housecalls, Inc.
Unfortunately, the answers to these two questions are frequently not the same. Adult dogs need to visit their veterinarian every 6 months, that’s twice a year. Many pet owners believe that once a year is a sufficient time-frame between veterinary visits and it is not. Having your dog see a veterinarian just once a year is the same as you seeing your doctor every seven years! Our pets age faster than we do so we cannot apply the same protocols to them. A lot can change in 12 months. What many people do not know is that a physical exam is one of the most important things you can do to help your pet live a long healthy life. So if it has been more than 6 months since your dog has seen the vet, schedule his or her next appointment today.

January 2012 Newsletter

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Schedule appointments online
Book spa services for your dog
Pre-fill in boarding check-in sheet
Give us medication and food instructions BEFORE you visit
New photo gallery
New “Ask the Vet” feature

Check out our new Website and the new features designed to make your life easier.

Winter 2012 Sale

January 14-20 we will have
60% off sale on a variety of items daily from delightful candles to comfy beds.
For details on what will be on sale on each day, please visit our Facebook page or come in and see us today!

NEW – Express Vaccination Clinic February 7

fido fido is pleased to introduce our Express Vaccination Clinic the first Tuesday of every month at our Sandy Springs location. Vaccinations are administered by Dr. Star Gregory of Zutilla Veterinarian Housecalls, Inc. More details will be posted on our website in the next couple of weeks.

HAVE A HEART – February 2012

On February 1, we will kick off a month-long charity event called “Have a Heart.” With the help of a local rescue group, we will select 5 dogs to sponsor. We will collect donations of items these dogs need or monetary donations toward specific items for these dogs during the month. More details will be available on our website about the charity and the dogs selected.

275 Mount Vernon Hwy NE • Sandy Springs, GA 30328. 404.250.3920

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Holiday News – fido fido Newsletter

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We are launching a fabulous new website this month! Check out all the new features designed to make your life easier:

Schedule appointments online
Book spa services for your dog
Pre-fill in boarding check-in sheet
Give us medication and food instructions BEFORE you visit
New photo gallery
New “Ask the Vet” feature

Holiday Hours and Rates

We are closed December 25 and January 1
We will close at 3pm on December 24 and December 31
No daycare drop offs December 24, 26, 29, 30, 31 or January 1
Limited daycare (Please call for an appointment) December 22, 23, 27 and 28

Peppermint Bark Specialty Bath

Our featured Winter Specialty Bath will be Peppermint Bark. The scent of peppermint will delight you as you snuggle in for cold nights with Fido. Please print out and bring in your coupon below to receive a FREE Sugar Cookie Facial for your dog with the purchase of any bath.

FYI

Holiday Pet Safety Tips

De-icing products, salt and ice, can get into fur and paws, causing skin irritations. Thoroughly wipe your pet’s paws and tummy when he comes in from the cold.

Keep holiday decorations out of reach. Ingestion of glass, metal, ribbons or tinsel can lead to serious medical emergencies.

Place holiday plants high off the ground. Ivy, holly, mistletoe, poinsettia, lilies and Christmas greens can be toxic when ingested. Also, don’t allow pets to drink Christmas tree water — it can be harmful too.

Fight the temptation to feed your pet table scraps. Fatty meats can cause a number of gastrointestinal problems while bones can cause bowel obstructions or choking. And remember, no chocolate for pets. It is highly toxic.

This information is brought to you courtesy of VPI Pet Insurance.

275 Mount Vernon Hwy NE • Sandy Springs, GA 30328
404.250.3920 • www.fidofido.com

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My pet is an adult, do I still need to have her vaccinated?

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Most people know that puppies and kittens need a series of vaccines, but what about when your pet is an adult? This is becoming a very common concern among pet owners who fear over-vaccinating their pets. While there is no textbook definition for over-vaccinating, some vaccines are labeled for use every three years versus every year to address this issue.

If you are concerned about vaccinating your pet unnecessarily, there is solution; vaccine titers. Your veterinarian can take a blood sample from your pet and have it tested to see if your pet has adequate titers from previous vaccinations to continue to protect them from disease. There is a downside though. Titers are not available for every vaccine, and they are usually much more expensive than the cost of the vaccine. Titers are normally available for Canine Distemper, Rabies, Canine Parvovirus, and Feline Panleukopenia. For other vaccines such as Lyme Disease or Canine Influenza, it is generally agreed that protection does not extend beyond 1 year, or in the case of Bordetella, 6 months.

In summary, if you are concerned about over-vaccination and have some extra money to spend, ask your veterinarian about vaccine titers. With the assistance of your veterinarian, you can keep your pet protected from disease and help your pet live a long healthy life.

Star Gregory, DVM

Zutilla Veterinary Housecalls, Inc.