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Southlane Veterinary Hospital
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"Committed to Quality Care"
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As reported by Fort Dodge representative Garet
Becker, the number of cases of West Nile virus infection in the
horse population in Indiana this year has
significantly decreased from last year. This is very good
news for horse owners. It speaks highly of the effectiveness of
Fort Dodge Animal Health's West Nile Virus vaccine. As with all vaccines, the goal is to prevent
disease... vaccines do not work well after an animal gets
sick. The West Nile Virus vaccine is no exception. Horses need to
be vaccinated prior to the mosquito season so that they will have
adequate protection if bitten. Current recommendations are
that a horse get 2 doses of the vaccine spaced 2-4 weeks apart,
followed by a once a year booster. Yearly boosters
should be given in the Spring, before heavy mosquito populations
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Wildlife Rehab a busy, successful year! |
Dr. Jones holds a Federal Wildlife Rehabilitator's license, and Southlane Veterinary Hospital is an adjunct referral facility to the University of Minnesota's noted Raptor Rehab Center. This past year Dr. Jones and the staff treated numerous injured Red-Tail Hawks, Owls, Canadian Geese, and ducks, along with the usual orphaned bunnies, raccoons, and squirrels. |
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New Service at Southlane !!! |
Laser Surgery Now Available at
Southlane |
Often used in human surgery, Laser technology is now
available at Southlane. Laser surgery uses a high frequency,
focused beam of light. It has well recognized benefits
over conventional surgery using a scalpel blade. These benefits
include: - Little to no bleeding.
- Greatly decreased swelling after
surgery.
- Significantly decreased pain.
- Much less chance of infection
post-operatively.
The Laser can be used in any surgical
procedure, but it will be especially beneficial to the recovery of
dogs and cats after routine spays and neuters, and for cats after
declawing. |
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Southlane Welcomes New Staff Members |
We'd like to extend a warm welcome to three new staff members! Lisa Scroggins and Ashley Glaser both come to Southlane with years of veterinary care experience. You'll see them at the front desk. Tami Myers is our new veterinary assistant, and she has an exceptionally warm, gentle touch with pets. We are proud to have them all on staff! |
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Fleas Currently Looking for Winter
Homes |
As the weather turns colder outside fleas are
actively seeking warm dog and cat coats to spend the winter
in. Please don't quit too early with flea control. Topical products
such as Frontline-Plus should be applied
through December to assure no fleas infest your home. Fun Flea
Facts: - Fleas can jump up to 3
feet!
- 90% of the population of an
established flea infestation will be in your house and
yard! ...and not on your pet. Adult fleas stay
on the pet, but the egg, cocoon, larval, and immature adult stages
will infest the environment and keep an infestation active.
- Fleas are blood-sucking
parasites. "Flea Dirt," the tiny black specks found
in a pet's coat that has fleas, is actually flea excrement (
ie digested blood...yuck!) and will turn a rust-red color if wiped
with hydrogen peroxide.
- The average life-span of an adult flea
is 90 days. This is why you should treat for at least
3 months if you find fleas on your pet.
- Flea cocoons may lay dormant for a year
or more. They'll hatch out in response to heat and
vibrations (...like when you walk into your new house or
apartment!)
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