Wags-n-

Wellness ™

New Name:

New Programs

I would like to introduce the “new” newsletter under our present trademark, “Wags-n-Wellness™”. The Wags-n-Wellness™ will be the basis for our new series of programs. These provide various wellness and prevention programs designed for the emphasis of related issues to enhance the quality of life and longevity for our furry friends. In the coming months you will notice references to the wellness and health programs designed to assist you in providing optimal health care for your pets.

The Winter Transition

Here we go again! After a pleasant summer we have made the “tree cracking” transition to winter. Last winter was one to remember and this one promises to have similar characteristics.

The ice and snow of January 2007 was devastating and so far December has made its own statement! Our pets need special protection during these periods. Birds, fish, and reptiles requiring warmer environments must have provisions to continue their environmental needs during power outages. Our furry friends need to have shelter, especially those with short coats. When pets go outdoors during freezing, snowy, or icy weather it is best to clean off their feet and dry them when they come back indoors. Do not allow them to stay out for extended periods and address weather related injury as soon as possible. They rely completely on you for their health care needs.

In addition, don’t forget to address flea and tick control as well as heartworm prevention during the winter months. The number of transmitting agents may be reduced during this period, but there may still be some present during warm spells within our homes and garages.  Antifreeze is an extremely toxic substance to your pets. Be sure to secure this out of your animals reach.

We have brochures available with information regarding diseases, transmission, and prevention issues concerning these unwelcome and unhealthy invaders. Heartworm prevention as well as elimination and treatment of the transmitting agents are addressed in several brochures available at the office. Please contact office personnel for copies.

   What’s new?

We have recently upgraded the ultrasound diagnostic equipment with a GE state of the art digital system. The new system replaces a Universal system which we had been using for the last several years. The new equipment provides much higher resolution as well as highly definitive cardiac scanning capabilities. The digital images can be recorded on a disc permanently as well as stored on hard drive systems. This Logiq 5 system with 5, 8, and 12 megahertz probes provides extremely high resolution, highly diagnostic images, and cine loop scans.  Cardiac, and soft tissue ultrasound have been very helpful in diagnosing potential problems.

I have been attending Veterinary Diagnostic imaging classes at a school in Arlington that specializes in veterinary ultrasound diagnostic. We have had an onsite staff seminar to help familiarize staff with the operation of the equipment. Periodically I will be unavailable some 2 to 4 day weekends while attending classes at the Sound Technologies School in Arlington, Texas. I look forward to providing the enhanced diagnostics available using this most current diagnostic capabilities.

 “Wags-n-Weight” ™

If Fido is getting teased at Obedience class there may be an “unhealthy” reason. Not that Fido is really all that vain about his size, but obesity can lead to serious health problems for our pets. Some studies indicate that between 40 and 70 percent of our pets are overweight. In most instances measures can be taken to get the pounds off and keep them off. Fido doesn’t really understand the fast food commercials. Nor is he fooled by the delicious advertising of capitalistic food manufacturers. He relies totally on his guardian to provide an appropriate diet.

Serious heart, liver, kidney, and skeletal damage occur in the overweight pet. As pets age the potential for problems escalates.

We can help you with appropriate weight loss and weight management programs.  In some instances blood tests are necessary to provide information about organ function and health before starting some pets on weight loss programs. In addition, older pets may have organ function deficits as a result of aging. Help us help Fido overcome the potential health issues associated with excess weight problems.

Wags-n-Weight™ programs are customized for your pet. They include initial physical and blood chemistry evaluation for baseline values to insure there are no significant pre-existing conditions.

Sam

 Insecticides and Rodenticide toxicity

Home invasions of unwelcome rodents are a bigger problem in the winter months. This is just a reminder to keep rodenticides and insecticides out of pets’ reach. Pets are poisoned by ingesting any of the poisons used for such things as insects and rodents you may find “undesirable”. The ingestion of a deceased rodent poisoned with baits can be toxic. Please use caution when placing insecticides and rodenticides in the environment. Use mouse and rat bates with extreme caution.

Gastroenteritis

At the least, this is an annoying situation for our four footed friends. There are numerous reasons why this occurs. Ingestion of undigestable foreign materials, toxins, poisons, food products, and other issues result in gastroenteritis. Many problems are induced by feeding foods which pets are not accustomed to eating or foods to which pets become intolerant. Aging animals as well as those with pancreatic issues become more prone to problems associated with improper diet. I highly recommend that our pets primarily be fed foods produced for their consumption. Special diets are available for pets with particular organ system compromise as well as those with sensitive digestive systems.

I recommend that you do not feed any pork products, bones, or uncooked table foods to pets. Avoid feeding leftovers and products discarded from the refrigerator. High fat products, bones, as well as various spicy items may cause upset stomachs or diarrhea. Please be cautious with your pets’ diets. They may enjoy the change or the tasty “treat” but it may have undesirable results!

Wags-n-Wellness Life Care ™

The “Wags-n-Wellness” ™ programs will be introduced in January. These programs are to assist you in determining and providing the optimum care for your pets’ life style, condition, and age. The programs will address issues such as weight loss, weight management, preventative health care, life stages care, appropriate diagnostics, monitoring, and other related normal life cycle changes. In pet medicine, the emphasis on healthy life style, healthy diet, appropriate prevention, and monitoring will enhance longevity and quality of life.

For you, pet preventative medicine and life style can prevent 50 to 70% of the medical problems which evolve in a pet’ s lifetime.

 We are here to assist you in providing for the healthy long life for your pets.

Your pets depend on you.

Dr Jorgensen and Staff

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Note: Trademarks:

The following trademarks may be used in this other correspondence or communications. These trademarks are business related trademarks of James R Jorgensen DVM

Wags-n-Wellness ™, Petwellvip™, Wags-n-Weight™, Wags-n-Wellness Canine Life-Stage Programs™, Wags-n-Wellness Feline Life-Stage Programs™, Wags-n-Wellness Life Care™, Wags-n-Wellness: Pets Only ™, Wags-n-Wellness: Tails Only™,  Wags-n-Wellness: Choices for the Good Life™.

Heritage Plaza Animal Hospital

Midwest City, Oklahoma

737-4000

James R Jorgensen DVM