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AVMA President Dr. James Cook warns pet owners trying to save money in the current economic crisis not to skimp on regular veterinary care for their pets.  “Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets,” said Dr. Cook. “Twice-a-year checkups, including an oral health checkup, are important to ensure your pet is not in pain and is not suffering from serious oral health problems. Besides causing receding gums and tooth loss, bacteria in the mouth can enter the bloodstream, possibly infecting the heart, liver and kidneys, which can be potentially life threatening.

According to the AVDS, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age three, often indicated by bad breath, a change in eating or chewing habits, pawing at the face and mouth and depression.  Although daily tooth brushing is advised for dogs and cats, only 2 percent of dog owners follow through. In addition, 65 percent of dogs with stage one periodontal disease often go untreated because veterinary health care teams do not recommend needed treatment options like dental exams, professional dental cleaning and dental x-rays.

 During the month of September, we are offering a $30 coupon to be used toward your pet’s dental cleaning.  We will also be discounting all dental supplies by 10% this month. 

It is estimated that 1 in 3 pets will become lost during their lifetime.  Without proper identification, only about 15% of dogs and 2% of cats ever find their way back home.  More than 5 million pets are euthanized every year – including lost pets whose owners weren’t found in time.  The Home Again pet microchip identification and recovery system includes a national network of over 350,000 veterinarians, animal shelters, and rescue organizations designed to prevent your pet from becoming an unfortunate statistic.  The microchip is simply injected by your veterinarian during a routine office visit.  This month give your pet the protection it needs with a Home Again microchip at a $10 discount.

“Paws for the Cause” is an organization that was inspired by Dr. Tim Montague and developed by a group of passionate staff members at Eads Animal Hospital.  Dr. Montague’s concept is to give back to a community that has supported his career for more than 27 years in the Memphis area. 

 We are all aware of the massive problem of pet overpopulation.  This problem leads to many unspeakable tragedies for our communities’ pets and the only way to solve it is to encourage people to spay and neuter their pets.  Dr. Montague has inspired his staff to organize a small number of concerned people to take action for this cause. 

 The “Paws for the Cause” team respects and recognizes the many shelters and rescue groups that work so hard to find happy “forever” homes for the hundreds of homeless, unwanted pets in our area.  We also understand that there are never enough funds available to give every rescued animal the amount of care it needs.  For this reason, Dr. Montague is committed to donating at least two laparoscopic spays per month for one or more established rescue organizations in our area.  (This month he also performed 6 neuters.)

 Laparoscopic spays are the newest procedure implemented by Eads Animal Hospital in our endeavor to minimize pain in the medical treatment of animals.  Because animals are not able to verbally express their pain, it has not always been a priority to some veterinarians.  Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive technique used for viewing and operating on the internal structures of the abdomen.  A scope (camera) inserted through a small incision in the abdomen magnifies internal structures on a TV monitor for a more thorough examination.  An additional small incision is made to facilitate the use of surgical instruments.  It offers patients up to 65% less pain, minimal recovery time and far less trauma than traditional spays.  If desired, gastropexy (to prevent bloat) can be performed at the time of spay.

 We will also be accepting donations, selling T-shirts,  and having fund-raisers to help provide even more medical services for rescued animals.  Since we operate out of Eads Animal Hospital, we have no additional overhead so 100% of the donated and raised funds will be applied directly towards medications and services for the animals.  If you would like to join us in the battle to reduce the number of homeless pets, donations can be made at Eads Animal Hospital and we will be letting you know about our fund raisers.

 If you are involved with a well-established and reputable rescue organization and would like to be considered for this program, we would like to hear from you.  Please fax a completed copy of the application below to Eads Animal Hospital at 901-867-7388.  We look forward to partnering with you to help these deserving animals find permanent homes. 

Purina Care Pet Health Insurance – Having researched the top selling pet health insurances, it is the opinion of the doctors of Eads Animal Hospital that Purina Care offers the best overall benefits to their clients and patients.  It comes from the trusted name of Purina with over 80 years of understanding pets and the people who love them.  It allows pet owners to budget pet care costs rather than having to spend large amounts once or twice a year.  It covers routine exams, vaccinations, flea/tick/heartworm preventives as well as unexpected costs due to illness or injury.  It is our hope that pet health insurance will allow all pets to receive the highest level of care.  For more information about Purina Care Pet Health Insurance, go to www.purinacare.com.

Get Ready:  

• Make sure vaccinations and parasite prevention are current
• Update microchip registration information if necessary
• Have your veterinarian complete a health certificate (within 10 days of travel)
• Review airline regulations and requirements
• Locate airport pet rest areas
• Find pet-friendly hotels
• Locate a veterinarian near your destination

Pack:

• Any needed medications (Cerenia for motion sickness) 
• Vaccination history 
• Health Certificate 
• Food, Water, Bowls 
• Pet First Aid Kit
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Leash, Carrier, Crate
• Recent photograph
• Collar with current ID