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Date registered: April 4, 2011
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- TAILS FROM THE VET — May 7, 2012
- TAILS FROM THE VET — April 19, 2012
- Specials! — April 6, 2012
- TAILS FROM THE VET — March 27, 2012
- TAILS FROM THE VET — February 14, 2012
Dr. Michael Ponte
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May
07
TAILS FROM THE VET
“Ouch, that hurts.” Something that our patients just can’t say to us. Pain comes from disease, trauma, or surgery. We can tell when we are hurting or our kids tell us what hurts. How can we tell when our pets are in pain? Here are some helpful signs to look for in dogs. They may …
Apr
19
TAILS FROM THE VET
“Got to go, got to go!” “Where’s the bathroom?” Our patients, unfortunately, have the same issues. A urinary tract infection can lead to cats going outside the litter box or dogs having accidents near the door. The first thing our clients usually think of is a bad behavior starting to develop. However, the first thing …
Apr
06
Specials!
Specials from our Yellow Pages ad! Low Cost Spay/Neuter (Inludes 10% VIP discount for one year on certain services). 20.00 off initial exam! (New patient services only – not to be combined with other offers). Board for 6 consecutive dates and get the 7th date free! (tropical suites, A/C, cable TV and playground) Free exam …
Mar
27
TAILS FROM THE VET
Those Easter lilies are beautiful, but can be deadly to cats. All parts of the lily plant, including the pollen, are highly toxic to our feline friends. The initial symptoms are vomiting and diarrhea. Then, after a short period of time, renal failure can occur and possible death. The good news is that the damage …
Feb
14
TAILS FROM THE VET
At least a few times a week, owners will ask us if their pet is suffering. How do they know if it is time to humanely put them to sleep? We ask them about their pets’ quality of life at home. One criteria we use: has your pet given up on eating, especially their favorite …