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Pets and Parasites: What You Don't Know Could Hurt You
Illness and potentially fatal disease get transmitted to pets by parasites every day, EVERY Day. Protecting YOUR pet is critical to his/her overall health and to prevent him/her from becoming a statistic. The most common are fleas, ticks, mosquitoes and intestinal worms. Fleas transmit tapeworms and Bartonellosis; ticks transmit Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and bacteria that cause Lyme Disease; and mosquitoes transmit West Nile Disease and Leishmaniasis and the dreaded Heartworm which results in life threatening Heartworm Disease. Intestinal worms cause serious gastrointestinal problems which can be life threatening. Take the quick quiz below to see how much know about Pets and Parasites!
We recommend year round Heartgard Plus® for heartworm and intestinal parasite prevention for dogs; year round Revolution® for heartworm prevention and intestinal parasite prevention for cats; and year round Frontline® for flea and tick prevention for dogs and cats.
PETS AND PARASITES: A QUICK QUIZ(answers)
1-In Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire 11-15% of cats tested by veterinarians are infected with Heartworm Disease. TRUE or FALSE
2-25% of Heartworm Disease cats are INDOOR ONLY cats. TRUE or FALSE
3-There is no approved treatment option for Heartworm Disease in cats. TRUE or FALSE
4-Intestinal worms (whipworm, hookworm, roundworm) are passed from pets to humans. TRUE or FALSE
5-10,000 HUMAN cases of roundworm are reported in the U.S. each year. TRUE or FALSE
6-Zoonosis (disease or parasite that can be transmitted from animals to humans) can cause infections in the skin, eyes, brain, intestinal track, liver and lungs of humans. TRUE or FALSE
7-Ticks that carry Lyme Disease are found everywhere, NOT just by the seashore, including the woods and well cared-for backyards. TRUE or FALSE
8-Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire have a significant number of dogs with Lyme Disease each year. TRUE or FALSE
9-Fleas can live in your house or car for weeks for weeks until they mature and find a pet to live on. TRUE or FALSE
10-Mites burrow into the skin, resulting in intensive itching and scratching, often followed by skin infections. TRUE or FALSE
PROTECT YOUR PET IN AUGUST AND IT MIGHT BE FREE!
Main Street Animal Hospital has teamed up with Merial Limited, the manufacturer of Frontline® Plus and Heartgard® Plus, to offer a special promotion. If you purchase Frontline Plus or Heartgard Plus during August 2010 at our hospital, you will automatically receive a free Merial Scratch Ticket. If you receive one of the winning tickets, you would be one of the 25,000 winners nationwide! Your Prize: Your Frontline Plus or Heartgard Plus purchase is FREE! Instantly! Limited quantities, so please act fast.
Where Tick-Borne Diseases Are Found
The following maps highlight the number of reported positive cases of Lyme disease in dogs across Southern New England. Because so many dogs go untested for tick-borne diseases, the actual number of dogs infected by ticks is likely many times higher than what is shown here. For more information on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, visit dogsandticks.com.
2010 Mystery DNA Dog Contest
GUESS THE BREED OF OUR "MYSTERY DOG"!
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Gromit
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Do you have a dog of mixed breed? Ever wonder what his ancestry is? You'd be surprised!! We've created a fun way for you to see how unpredictable it can really be. Enter a guess about the correct breeds in our Mystery Dog's DNA and you could win a FREE DNA TEST for YOUR DOG! Entries are accepted August 1st through August 31st , 2010. Enter as many times as you like. Entries accepted online at mysterydogguess@mainstreetanimal.com or in person at Main Street Animal Hospital. Watch our website for our announcement about Gromit's DNA results AND the Contest Winner.
See Gromit's NECN interview here!
(Only one winner will be selected, entries must be in writing on an entry form or in email, received before 9/1/10. Multiple correct entries will result in a drawing for one winner, Mystery Dog owner / family not eligible to enter).
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Every Dog Has A Tale! Find Out What's In Your Mix.......
DNA TESTING NOW OFFERED
Wanting to know your dog's breed mix is more than a matter of curiosity; it could help you get a better understanding of your dog's behavior, physical traits and even his/her health. If you would like to know more about your dog's genetic mix, just ask our staff or talk to your Main Street Animal Hospital Veterinarian. A DNA test specifically designed for dogs uncovers each dog's specific mix. With each test, you receive a personalized report including a detailed analysis of breeds detected in your dog and a profile of each of the breeds that make up a higher percentage of your dog's genetics. The information includes the history of the breeds, physical traits, and breed-related behaviors. It can help you work with your vet to refine and develop the way you feed, train and care for your pet. Along with your customized report, you will have access to online resources to help you learn more about your dog's breeds.
Special Introductory Price: During August 2010, you can have your dog DNA tested for a special introductory price of $130.00 (a $50 savings!)
Sister Hospitals Visit School
May 2010, Salem, NH : Staff Members from Main Street Animal Hospital and Have a Heart Animal Hospital visited St. Josephs Regional Catholic School, 40 Main Street, Salem, NH grades K-4 last month. The children were educated on weight management, exercise and its importance in the overall health of their pets. They enjoyed an educational movie of before and after stories of dogs and cats that had lost weight and how it changed their lives. A guessing game on the comparisons of giving "people food" to your pet was played and teachers and students alike were amazed at the caloric comparisons. They had no idea how harmful it was for their pets to consume our foods. There was a question and answer segment, and hands on measuring of two staff dogs that were brought in for the presentation.
Each year in May we turn our client education attention to pet obesity and try to help our clients prevent life with excess weight, find the right treatment approach to weight reduction and maintain healthy skin, hair and body weight. Excess weight and obesity in pets has been increasing steadily, right along with weight problems for pet owners.
Our "Shape up in May" target month has brought more awareness to our clients and now our younger students are concerned about helping keep their pets healthy and live a longer life!
Special Promotions
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Heartgard Plus**
- Buy 6 doses- get a $6.00 Rebate
- Buy 12 doses- get a $12.00 Rebate
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Frontline Plus**
- Buy 3 doses - get 1 dose FREE
- Buy 6 doses - get 2 doses FREE
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Revolution**
- Buy 6 doses - get 1 dose FREE
- Buy 10 doses - get 2 doses FREE
** exclusive for our clients only, veterinarian relationship required, must be current on Heartworm testing
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My Best Friend III
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Have a great furry 4 legged friend? Or one with feathers, scales, a shell or quills? We'd love to hear from you with a Pet Tribute! Celebrate your pet(s) in our My Best Friend 2010 DVD! We are looking for photos and a few words about your pets who are still an active part of your family; and those from the past whose memories come alive just by saying their names. 2010 is our third edition of this commemoration of our clients' pets and as you can imagine, it is a huge production; therefore while the DVD will be released in September 2010, we are requesting photos and tributes from our clients beginning APRIL 15th! The deadline for submissions is JULY 5th, 2010. Each participating client will receive a complimentary DVD of all the commemorated pets, a truly beautiful audio visual experience.
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You can email us (mybestfriend@mainstreetanimal.com); mail in to (My Best Friend DVD, Main Street Animal Hospital, 159 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079); or stop by with one or more photos along with your written tribute and we will make your pet part of our "Pet Tribute Corner" at Main Street Animal Hospital. If stopping by with your tribute and photos, please place those in an envelope labeled "My Best Friend DVD".
NEW Canine Influenza Vaccine
The only thing worse than having the flu is not being able to tell someone....
There's a new flu around that only affects dogs. If you've ever had the flu, you know how bad it can make you feel. And it's no different for dogs. Over the past several years, dogs in 30 states have been sickened by a new, year-round dog flu that continues to spread. It's highly contagious, and virtually every dog is vulnerable to infection. Fortunately, there's a new canine influenza vaccine available to help protect those loved ones who can't speak for themselves.
In May 2009, the USDA approved the licensure of the first influenza vaccine for dogs developed by Intervet/Schering Plough Animal Health Corporation. The canine influenza vaccine contains inactivated whole virus, so there is no chance that the vaccine itself can cause respiratory infections. To learn more about the vaccine, contact your veterinarian at 603-893-1646 or see the Canine Influenza FAQs.
