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Cats and Urinary Accidents

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Sandra Wahlert DVM Posted in Education .

Cats in multiple cat households often suffer from higher levels of anxiety

Does your cat have urinary accidents outside of the litter box?

Vertical spraying of surfaces is a territorial marking behavior in cats. However, urinary accidents on the floor, sink, bathtub, towels, clothes or other surfaces often suggests a medical issue. Cats can develop idiopathic cystitis of the bladder, and stress is a primary risk factor in this disease. Cats in multiple cat households often suffer from higher levels of anxiety.

Fortunately, Hill’s Science Diet has come out with a twist on their C/D (cystitis diet) food to help cat owners manage this disease. The company has added the amino acid L-tryptophan and hydrolyzed casein to their product. Both of these natural supplements have been shown to have a calming and stress reducing effect on cats.

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Hot cars can cook your dog!

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Sandra Wahlert DVM Posted in Education .

Unlike us dogs don’t sweat through their skin. Instead they use panting as a means to regulate their body temperature which is normally at 101 degrees Fahrenheit. Your pet will literally start to cook their cells when their body temperature rises to 108 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cars in summer can easily exceed temperatures greater than 110 degrees Fahrenheit in just 10 minutes.

Overweight, heavy coated, and short nose dogs can be affected more quickly as can older or ill dogs or dogs on certain medications.

Running and playing can also lead to overheating so be sure to limit your dog’s exercise especially on hot, humid days. Stay safe and leave your dog at home with plenty of shade and fresh water.

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Safely Remove Ticks

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Sandra Wahlert DVM Posted in Education .

Sometimes a tick can be mistaken as a tumor or a wart at first glance, but closer inspection reveals 8 little legs sticking out of a plump body

Tick on a dog being removed with tweezers

Grasp the tick with tweezers or similar item and pull gently and firmly

They appear overnight. Sometimes they are mistaken for tumors or warts, but closer inspection reveals 8 little legs sticking out of a plump grayish-brown raisin like body filled with the blood of the animal they are attached to. Disgusting indeed! Here’s how to safely remove these vile creatures from your pet’s body.

Using tweezers, hemostat, or small needle nose pliers gently, but firmly grasp the head of the tick as close to your pet’s body as you possibly can. Next exert a slow, steady, gentle pressure pulling the tick away from your pet’s body. This should dislodge the tick’s head and body with a small piece of skin. Then wash the skin and your hands with an antiseptic as ticks carry a variety of bacteria and disease.

So, step by step, here’s how to remove a tick:

Step 1: Firmly and gently grasp the head of the tick as close to your pet’s body as you possibly can with tweezers, hemostat or small needle nose pliers
Step 2: Slowly, steadily and gently pull the tick away from your pet’s body
Step 3: Wash the skin and your hands with an antiseptic

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Acupuncture and Chiropractic Services and Laser Therapy

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Sandra Wahlert DVM Posted in Events .

Barnyard Veterinary Service & Supply is proud to offer acupuncture & chiropractic services and laser therapy for both large and small animals

Acupuncture and laser therapy are helpful in treating any animal with a painful condition such as recovery from surgery, trauma, or arthritis. It can help stimulate the nerves in cases of paralysis or nerve dysfunction. Additionally, acupuncture can help restore homeostasis (balance) to the immune and digestive systems.

Call 745-6888 for a consultation

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