Annual Wellness Visits

The importance of annual wellness visits

Your dog isn't sick. He seems perfectly healthy, actually. So why bring him in for a visit?

Wellness visits are when we evaluate your dog's weight, vital signs, and track any changes from previous years. Sometimes yearly changes in these areas are the first signs of potential problems, and early intervention can prevent issues from progressing. Your dog may also require booster vaccines to help keep him or her protected from dangerous diseases. If you don't see us regularly, that protection could lapse, leaving your dog at risk.

Also, remember that many dogs are social and active, spending time in various indoor/outdoor environments and around other animals. Each of these factors introduces different risks to your dog. The more you tell us about your dog's changing lifestyle, the better care we can provide.

Annual wellness visits help us:

• Monitor weight and vital signs
• Discuss behavioural changes that may indicate a change in your cat’s health
• Discuss lifestyle changes that may warrant a change in our care approach
• Provide any necessary medications and vaccinations
• Identify medical issues requiring immediate attention
• Inform you of care advances or changes that may impact your pet
• Establish a true relationship with you and your cat so you can feel comfortable coming to us with questions or for advice

Help us keep your dog healthy and happy. Call us to schedule a wellness visit today.

Cranberry Hill APP

Cranberry Hill Animal Hospital now has it's own APP!!!!

Download for free from the App store on your I phones.  All you wonderful Android people should be able download in June 2015 (we will keep you posted)

How do we download?

                Go to App store and search for Cranberry Hill Animal Hospital

Why should I down load the App?

                Enables you to request appointments directly from phone

                Request food and prescription refills

                Receive wellness and vaccine reminders

                Join our loyalty program

Can we use any cellular phone?

Today the App will only work on the I Phone, however, by June 2015 we are hoping it will be working on all Android phones  - please ask for updates

What are loyalty points?

                Collect 16 paw prints and you will receive a $75.00 credit on your account

How do we earn loyalty paws?

                Down load the app

                Like us on face book

                For every $135.00 spent on one transaction will entitle you to one paw print

How do the paw prints load on my phone?

                When you are in picking up your food etc. the girls will scan a QR code to your phone

What if I do not have my phone?

We will keep a record in your file of any paw prints we may have missed and catch up with the phone the next time you are in

Neon Nights Run for Cancer

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and in acknowledgement of this, The Canadian Cancer Society is holding a 2km and 5 km walk/fun-run in Kemptville to raise much-needed funds. The event is called Neon Night 5 Km, and takes place at 7:00 pm on Saturday September 27th. Angela Beach (our Veterinary Assistant) will be running, and we are encouraging anyone who is interested to join us or donate to this very meaningful event! Please follow the link below for more information:

">http://www.cancer.ca/en/events/on/2014/september/neon-night-5k-in-kemptville/?region=on

Rabies Requirements

Recently we have had a few inquiries about Rabies Vaccination for our pets.  We would like to clear up a few things.

We at Cranberry Hill will always require that our patients have a current rabies vaccine in order to protect our staff, in case they are bitten by an uncooperative pet.  If you do not wish us to vaccinate your pet for Rabies then you will be denied service at our practice.

Rabies vaccines are not given to pets to protect the animal; they are given to protect humans.  Public health departments, the agencies that determine rabies vaccine protocols, are only concerned about the welfare of humans, hence all of the regulations regarding rabies vaccines, especially in dogs.

There is no legal requirement for veterinary practices to force you to vaccinate your pets for Rabies. HOWEVER veterinary clinics do have the right to deny services to unvaccinated animals in order to protect the health of employees.

We have had many clients report that their pets never go outside so chances of being exposed to a rabid animal is zero.  This is an incorrect assumption.  There have been written articles about bats flying into homes and biting unvaccinated pets.  The bats have then been found to be rabid.  Your pet may not go outside but wildlife does come in without permission.

Controlling the spread of rabies is a shared responsibility of the public, the veterinary profession, public health departments, wildlife departments and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

The public can help reduce the spread of rabies through responsible vaccination of pets, as well as informing authorities when an animal is suspected of having the disease.  Keeping pets under control, teaching children not to play with wild animals or pets they don’t know, keeping a safe distance from wildlife and not trying to raise orphaned or injured wildlife all contribute to preventing rabies.

Rehabilitation and Laser Therapy

Carbon modelling laser doggles

Lou having laser

For many pets, the discomfort from a surgical procedure or injury unfortunately does not go away quickly and as a result they live in a great deal of pain and discomfort.

We are now able to offer the use of various rehabilitation techniques to help our patients recover from injury or surgery, increase mobility and improve flexibility.

Therapeutic laser treatments are available for our patients.  The laser helps increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain to injured bones, muscles and tendons, including arthritic joints.  The treatment is painless and many pets find it relaxing.

Some of the conditions we can treat: 

Orthopedic Disorders 

• Ø  Arthritis,
• Ø  Hip and elbow dysplasia,
• Ø  Cruciate ligament injury,
• Ø  Muscle strains,
• Ø  Ligament and Tendon injuries.

Neurological Disorders

• Ø  Intervertebral disc disease,
• Ø  Degenerative nerve problems, injuries

Improvements of Athletic Performance

Benefits of Rehabilitation

• Ø  enhances performance,
• Ø  decrease pain,
• Ø  increase the rate of recovery from surgery,
• Ø  improves mobility for older dogs,
• Ø  increases range of motion of joints,
• Ø  helps with weight management,
• Ø  increase muscle mass and strength,
• Ø  improves quality of life

Services we offer

• Ø  Gait analysis and lameness assessment                         Therapeutic laser
• Ø  Treadmill                                                                        Heat and Cold therapy
•        Therapeutic exercises                                                     Home mobility aids

Santa Claus Parade 2013

Santa Claus Parade 2013

Cranberry Hill Animal Hospital were fortunate enough again this year to put a float in the Kemptville Santa Claus Parade held on November 16th.  The theme this year was "A Child's Dream".  We took first place for the commercial float.  We are fairly confident that was due to having such good children with us - Nathan Beach, Logan Lynn, Heather and Michael Droogh and of course Bentley Schouten (Kelly's grandson).  Of course our wonderful pets also aided in the decision - Kaos, Mayhem, Daisy, Lexi, Squish, Squirt, Kona and Mack.  A great day was had by everyone and as always we were pleased to see the Kemptville community out in force.

Halloween

HAPPY HOLLOWEEN

Dogs may become frightened with costumes that change the way a person walks, stands, or their general appearance may cause a dog to react differently than usual even with those they know.  Children on Halloween night are excited and doing their best to be scary.  Dogs don't understand.  Even the normally terrific tolerant family dog can find this night hard to handle.  Costumes may become interesting too and may be fun for an excited dog to chase.  Some toddlers certainly won't appreciate this.
    HERE ARE SOME QUICK TIPS TO KEEP YOUR PET SAFE ON HALLOWEEN:
    1. Set your dog up with their own private Halloween bash in a safe quiet spot with a yummy treat of their own.  This may     be the safest tip to prevent losing your dog out the front door!  Many dogs are lost Halloween night.
    2. If your dog is fearful of noise, consider adding a fan or radio for white noise.  Something consistent is best.
    3. Be sure the blinds are down or the dog is not watching kids coming and going by the window.  This will only frustrate     him and allow him to practice barking and carrying on at the window.

Chocolate is toxic to dogs.  Put candy in a safe spot.

Sometimes dogs and cats are stolen, poisoned or injured by Halloween pranks.  Keep you dog safe and sound inside your home.