Blog of Evamarie Mozey Etoll DVM. Owner and practicing veterinarian of HouseCall VetCARE LLC.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
I will be carrying the Home Again Chips if you would like to have your pet microchipped. Please ask if you have any questions.
As the process of finding missing pets goes "high tech" with GPS
collars, QR code tags, etc., keep in mind that although these can be of
benefit, they can also be removed. We still recommend a microchip
because they are a permanent means of identifying your pet (and it's a
very effective way to get your pet back, assuming you keep your info up
to date in the registry). Use a collar and ID tag for instant
identification of a lost pet, and a microchip to identify pets in case
the collar/ID is lost or removed.
http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/
http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
If you live in, or even plan to visit, an area where Lyme disease is present, be aware of the risks to you and your pets. Be sure that you use a good tick prevention on a regular basis and consider the vaccination for Lyme disease if your pet is at high risk (use the vaccination as a 2nd line of defense). Ask if you have questions!
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Interceptor update: There is still no expected date for Interceptor to be back in production. For those who are concerned about use of alternative products such as Heartgard, please visit this helpful link. Ivermectin-based heartworm preventatives are safe even for pets with the MDR-1 gene mutation, but if you'd like to know whether your pet carries the MDR-1 gene mutation, you can send a cheek swab sample to Washington State University. Please ask me if you have any questions.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Friday, June 15, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Gene Kelly has nothing on this kitty!
http://www.thundershirt.com/HowItWorks/ - If your dog is afraid of storms - try the thundershirt, it
works in about 80% of the cases and is guaranteed. It's now available for cats too!
HouseCall VetCARE is now seeing appointments. You can contact me at 612/723-5039. Please pass this along and click on my Facebook Page and hit LIKE (unless you dislike!).
https://www.facebook.com/housecallvetcare - We would appreciate you liking our page and passing it along!
http://housecallvetcare.com/ - Check out our website - it's still under construction. A huge thanks to
Sari Gordon for all of her help!!! This will be the future home of this blog.
http://housecallvetcare.com/ - Check out our website - it's still under construction. A huge thanks to
Sari Gordon for all of her help!!! This will be the future home of this blog.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
TGIF - let's go camping, be sure that I'm up to date on my vaccinations and flea/tick prevention!
I recommend using Frontline for most dogs and cats. But if you are having problems with live ticks on your dog while using Frontline or have a hunting dog - try Certifect. Certifect is not for cats.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
Happy Adopt-A-Cat Month!
June is American Humane Association's Adopt-A-Cat month!
http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/sns-201205291800--tms--petwrldctnya-a20120530-20120530,0,5384463.column
http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/sns-201205291800--tms--petwrldctnya-a20120530-20120530,0,5384463.column
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
It's Thunderstorm Weather! Check out the Thundershirt!
Thundershirt uses gentle, constant pressure to calm your dog, effectively aiding anxiety, fearfulness, barking and more.http://www.thundershirt.com/
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
DRY CAT FOOD RECALL UPDATE: Diamond Foods recall update: they've updated the list with the cat foods recalled. Kirkland Signature Super Premium Maintenance Cat Chicken & Rice Formula (Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013) and Kirkland Signature Super Premium Healthy Weight Cat Formula (December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)
Link for Diamond recall of both Cat and Dog dry food. The cat food recall is new!
http://diamondpetrecall.com/kirkland/
http://diamondpetrecall.com/kirkland/
A Pennsylvania family of three is receiving post-exposure rabies vaccinations because a bat found in their home tested positive for rabies. If you find a bat in your home, it should be tested for rabies. Don't mess with rabies, folks - you'll lose. THIS IS ANOTHER REASON TO KEEP YOUR PET'S VACCINATED.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! A benefit in memory of the late, great Karl Mueller. Proceeds benefit Karl's Fund at the Minnesota Medical Foundation.
http://www.thecedar.org/events/2012/06/17/kill-kancer-benefit-featuring-magnolias-golden-smog-special-guest-chan-poling-jord
JUNE 17, 2012 - doors open at 6:30pm, music starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are $15.00. Proceeds benefit Karl's Fund (Karl Mueller) at the Minnesota Medical Foundation.
http://enterthesoulasylum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=951
The Karl fund is a research fund Karl's wife Mary Beth had created. She has also set up a special page on Facebook about the fund.
The following is a description of the fund from the Facebook page:
In memory of my late husband I began a research fund at the University of Minnesota after Karl's death. The original donation was the remainder of the funds raised at Karl's benefit at the Quest shortly before his cancer returned. This fund is used in research for the early detection of esophageal cancer, the cancer that took Karl's life.
Please help out by joining and encouraging others to become a member of The Karl Fund group by visiting the following link
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=130296286993363&v=info
Check out the new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheKarlFund
From the AVMA and HouseCall VetCARE: Deepest sympathies to those who lost their beloved pets (and patients) when an arsonist set fire to Tucumcari Animal Hospital in Tucumcari, New Mexico. We hope they catch the [insert word of your choice here] that did this. PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION!
Per AVMA: A new test that can detect and predict osteoarthritis (OA) before patients experience symptoms was developed by analyzing the joints of dogs with arthritis. Although this article focuses on how it could help human patients, animals are also affected by OA and this could be of real benefit.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
From the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): Do you have a new puppy or kitten? You want to make sure you're giving your pet the proper care he or she needs in order to be happy and healthy. Remember: it's necessary to keep up with preventive care. Taking care of your pet's health at the beginning of his or her life will help to reduce problems later on down the road.
This article has some great tips for preventing dog bites, especially among children. Remember: any dog can bite. These simple tips -- like learning to recognize canine body language, never leaving a small child alone with a dog, and teaching kids respect for dogs -- are easy to follow and can help keep your family safe.
Here is information about dog food from the nutritionist at the University of Minnesota.
http://www.kare11.com/news/article/962310/26/High-priced-dog-foods-Are-they-worth-the-money
Check for the AAFCO statement and buy a food made for your dog. If it's a puppy, get puppy food and if it's a big dog that exercises a lot go for a higher calorie count. You should also follow the feed directions on the bag.
Check for the AAFCO statement and buy a food made for your dog. If it's a puppy, get puppy food and if it's a big dog that exercises a lot go for a higher calorie count. You should also follow the feed directions on the bag.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
It's National Dog Bite Prevention Week! There are many things that you can do to avoid dog bites, ranging from properly training and socializing your pet to educating your children on how, or if, they should approach a dog. Information is one of the best cures for this public health crisis.
Here is the AVMA page on Dog Bite Prevention. The photo above is not directly from the AVMA but
has some very common sense information.
http://www.avma.org/public_health/dogbite/default.asp
Saturday, May 19, 2012
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! A benefit in memory of the late, great Karl Mueller. Proceeds benefit Karl's Fund at the Minnesota Medical Foundation.
http://www.thecedar.org/events/2012/06/17/kill-kancer-benefit-featuring-magnolias-golden-smog-special-guest-chan-poling-jord
JUNE 17, 2012 - doors open at 6:30pm, music starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are $15.00. Proceeds benefit Karl's Fund (Karl Mueller) at the Minnesota Medical Foundation.
http://enterthesoulasylum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=951
The Karl fund is a research fund Karl's wife Mary Beth had created. She has also set up a special page on Facebook about the fund.
The following is a description of the fund from the Facebook page:
In memory of my late husband I began a research fund at the University of Minnesota after Karl's death. The original donation was the remainder of the funds raised at Karl's benefit at the Quest shortly before his cancer returned. This fund is used in research for the early detection of esophageal cancer, the cancer that took Karl's life.
Please help out by joining and encouraging others to become a member of The Karl Fund group by visiting the following link:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=130296286993363&v=info
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