THIS PAGE WAS DESIGNED TO KEEP OUR CLIENTS INFORMED OF ANY CLINIC NEWS AND ABREAST OF ANY NEW MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS THAT MAY HELP KEEP YOUR PET AS HEALTHY AS POSSIBLE.
September 2, 2005
Want to contribute to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts?
Here are a couple of links that focus on pets affected by the storm:
http://www.akc.org/news/hurricane_katrina.cfm
http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=2599
You can also call
the AKC CAR Support and Relief fund for more information. The number is: 1-800-252-7894
March 30, 2005
News Flash!! News Flash!! News Flash!!
Hello Everyone!!! Spring is upon us again, and that means lots of things to the people and animals of Fernandina Beach. The best thing that April brings is the return of the Bausch and Lomb Tennis Tournament. This is a wonderful event that is enjoyed by everyone that has had the pleasure to attend. It is also wonderful for our four-legged friends, because the Humane Society will be sponsoring their "BARKING LOT" again. This is a place for pets of people playing in the tournament or handling the tournament organization to stay during the long hours required for their moms or dads to be away from them. There is lots of toys, other furry friends to meet and of course fresh water and SHADE!! This booth is also to bring attention to the plight of our homeless pet population here in Nassau County. Dr. Carter volunteered last year and had a wonderful time!!! It is a good time to get out and enjoy the spring weather, and to stop by the "BARKING LOT" booth and make a donation.
Spring also starts to speed up and enhance many of our pesty parasite friends. Fleas will be making a strong comeback and if you do not currently have your pet on a good flea control program.....LOOK OUT!! Please feel free to call or stop by the hospital for some advice and help with this major springtime problem. The warmer weather also brings about a mosquito population explosion!!! Mosquitoes not only carry many human illnesses that we need to be aware of (ie; West Nile Virus), but they also harbor the infective larval stage of heartworms. Heartworms are actual bloodworms that, when mature, reside in your pet's heart. As you can imagine, this is a devastating and FATAL illness. Testing of your pet's blood to make sure no infection exists and starting your pet on monthly preventative (REALLY EASY STUFF!!!), are important steps to take to maintain your furry friends health!! Recently, we are finding that although they have been quite resistant to this disease in the past, CATS ARE BECOMING MORE AND MORE SUSCEPTIBLE!!! At Nassau Veterinary Hospital we are STRONGLY recommending heartworm prevention for our kitty patients too.
Please be assured that we at Nassau Veterinary Hospital strive to keep up with the latest medical news so that we may take the best care of your pet. We only have the best interest of your pet at heart.
If you have any questions, or you would like to make an appointment, please give us a call at (904) 225-2050.
On a more pleasant note, the staff of Nassau Veterinary Hospital was treated to a very special day at WHITE OAK PLANTATION. This beautiful reserve located in South Georgia on the St. Mary's river was the creation and dream of Mr. Howard Gilman. This reserve is home to many endangered and exotic species that are facing decimation and possible extinction in the wild. Ongoing genetic and conservation research make WHITE OAK PLANTATION one of the leading facilities of it's kind in the world. Not only were we treated to a tour of the many species that live at this reserve, but we were taken behind the scenes to view the equipment, facilities and special procedures used to handle these rare, sensitive and sometimes VERY LARGE animals. The staff at NASSAU VETERINARY HOSPITAL gained a new appreciation for the advancing technology in veterinary medicine as well as had a wonderful experience firsthand with some of the rarest animals in the world!!! Thanks to Cyd Teare and to our guide Stephanie Rutan for truly making this an unforgettable day!!!
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