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You know it’s good for you. You know that exercise can give you energy, help you maintain a healthy weight, keep your muscles and joints flexible, help you live longer, and above all, make you feel better. For all the same reasons, your pets need to get up and get moving. Not only can exercise extend your furry friends’ lives; it may also expend some of their nervous energy and make them a little less likely to chew on the living room drapes.
Pets are extremely susceptible to heatstroke during these hot summer days. Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean your pet wants to be outdoors all day. Pets should not be exercised during extreme heat and certain breeds should not be exercised at all during the summer months. If your pet is outside make sure they have access to fresh, cold water at all times. Also, make sure your pet has access to a shady area at all times while outside.
We are proud to announce the addition of a Reichert TONO-PEN. A TONO-PEN is a hand-held instrument that provides an Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP) reading. IOP readings are very important in the screening and monitoring for Glaucoma. The increased pressures associated with Glaucoma can damage numerous ocular structures, including ganglion cells. A ganglion cell is a type of neuron located near the inner surface of the retina that receives visual information. You’re asking yourself why a TONO-PEN is important to have. Well, catching Glaucoma early can save the eyesight of your beloved pet if the proper steps are taken.
After long anticipation our hospital now offers Digital Radiography. This technology will identify, capture, digitize and process diagnostic x-ray images. The Fuji unit is designed to scan an x-ray image formed on an imaging plate (IP) and processed for reading on designated workstations throughout the hospital. The IP records the image information captured by an actual x-ray exposure. The image plates (IP) also have moisture resistant protective covers for that unexpected accident. As with any radiology, only trained professionals are performing these procedures on your furry family members.
