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September 10, 2005
News Flash!! News Flash!! News Flash!!
It has been a very hot and busy summer here at Nassau Veterinary Hospital. We are very sorry to see Dr. Karen Schaedel leave. Even though we knew that she would only be here for 1 year, it sure went by quickly. For those clients that met Dr. Schaedel, you can attest to her genuine compassion, her love of our patients, and her friendly bedside manner. She, her husband Jim, and all their reptiles have set up house in Orlando where Jim will be doing another year of education at The Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. We will miss them and wish them the best of luck.
We have hopefully been saving lots of kitties' lives by recommending heartworm protection. We are finding this to be an emerging health threat for our cat patients and we are keeping abreast of the latest research regarding more accurate testing and possible treatment developments. Currently there is no treatment for feline heartworm disease. This year's hurricane season has promised to be quite eventful. We have information regarding being prepared with your pets in the event that we are threatened by one of these natural forces. It is always better to be prepared, than to be caught at the last minute. Please call the clinic if we can help you set up your pet's disaster preparedness plan.
We would like to remind you that there are several poisonous plant species that pose a health threat to your four-legged friends. Most deadly is the sago palm. It was once believed that only the seeds from the female plant were toxic, but emerging evidence suggests that the leaves, stems, and seeds are all potentially lethal. If your landscape includes this very common plant, please ensure that there is no way that your pet can access it. Poinsettias are another type of plant that can have some detrimental intestinal effects on pets that ingest them. With Christmas right around the corner, keep this in mind. If you have any suspicions that your pet has eaten something potentially poisonous, please call us right away. We will advise you on how to best proceed, from steps you can do at home to getting your pet to the hospital for immediate care. We access a national poison hotline for animals that can be a lifesaver in a critical situation.
We are pleased to announce that we have two wonderful additions to our hospital staff. Heather Strickland comes to us with lots and lots of experience in veterinary care. She has one of the gentlest and most empathetic personalities I have ever encountered, and our patients thrive under her care. We are very happy to have her with us. Crystal Logan is our new star groomer. She comes with years of experience and an expert eye for what clips look the best for her animals. She has stepped in, redecorated the grooming facility and has impressed all our clients whose pets have spent some time with her. Again, we are so blessed to have someone as talented and caring as part of our team.
As our county grows, the problem of pet overpopulation and animal control becomes such an important issue. We are now offering our clients the ability to purchase their county licenses at the time of their pet's annual checkup and vaccinations. This licensing is required by county code, and the money collected, helps support our Animal Control Facility. I encourage all our clients to visit this facility and lend any support they can. The director, Brenda Rothwell sure has her hands full with dealing with all of the abuse and neglect that occurs. The First Coast Humane Society has a new home, and from what we hear, they are settling in nicely.
This spring, the Humane Society was again privileged to be able to set up a booth at the Bausch and Lomb Women's Professional Tennis Tournament at the Amelia Island Plantation. Several dogs were adopted (a couple by famous tennis players!!!), and a lot of good information was spread to people who are unaware of the problem of unwanted pets. Martina Navartilova was again most kind in lending her support with autographs for those who purchased items from our booth. I think that the event was a big success!! Thanks to Sparky and all her crew at the Humane Society for all their hard work.
In August, the entire staff of Nassau Veterinary Hospital and guests were treated to a night on the town in Orlando, Fl. We all attended the "Arabian Nights" dinner theatre for a night of wonderful companionship, food, and entertainment. The horses and their riders were unbelievable, and a really good time was had by all. We have decided to make an outing twice yearly to enjoy some type of animal related activity away from the day-to-day hospital routine.
On a last note, we are all so very blessed to have avoided the devastation that has happened in Louisiana and Mississippi. Nassau Veterinary Hospital has been in contact with the College of Veterinary Medicine at the Louisiana University. We are waiting to hear when they would need our services, but Nassau Veterinary Hospital will hopefully be making a trek there to offer our services to help the sick and abandoned pets that have been victims of Hurricane Katrina. We will try to keep our clients posted to see if any of you would like to donate items to this worthy cause. Please go to LINKS on this website to find out where you can make monetary donations.
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.
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