 Shadowridge Veterinary Hospital
& Creature Comforts Pet Hotel
www.shadowridgevet.com
650 B Sycamore Ave 1155 Grand Avenue
Vista Ca 92083 San Marcos CA 92078
760-727-7900 760-744-5242
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Excellent Pets Deserve Excellent Care
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Team Spotlight
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Dr. Elizabeth Gibbs
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Gibbs has returned from Maternity leave. She and her husband are the proud parents of Josephine Renee Clabaugh. She was born on August 28,2008 and weighed in at 8 lbs 10.5 ounces and 21 3/4 inches.
Dr. Gibbs joined Shadowridge in September 2004 and one of our nurses introduced her to her future husband Brant in October of that year. When Brant did not run at the sight of all her pets, she decided to marry him in May 2007.
Who knew when we asked Dr. Gibbs to join our Shadowridge Vet family that it would lead to a family of her own!
Click here to learn more about Dr. Gibbs and the rest of the Shadowridge Family...
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VPI Pet Insurance
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Click here to get info on Pet Insurance for your pet
Pet insurance can help save your pet should an unexpected illness or emergency come up!
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Home Again Microchip Identification
We recommend Home Again Microchips for your pet. If your pet is lost or stolen it can literally mean the difference between life and death. All shelters, animal hospitals and emergency clinics scan all lost or injured pets to see if they have a chip. If you want to be reunited with your pet should they get lost, then have them chipped today! It is inexpensive and easy- Ask us how!
Click here to see heartwarming reunion stories!
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Dear Reader,
We want to take this time to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season.
If Santa leaves a puppy or kitty in your stocking, remember, we have a great package for your new pet that includes everything you need to keep them happy and healthy. Start them out on the right "paw" with a Well Puppy or Kitten Package. It includes all the vaccines, microchipping, parasite prevention, intestinal parasite screens, nail trimmings, nutritional counseling, housetraining advice and examinations that your pet needs from 8 weeks to 4 months of age.
Call us to schedule an appointment for your consultation or to start your Well Puppy or Kitten Package!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Dr. Jenny Schiebert
P.S. We would like to ask you to please forward this email on to any family or friends who you think might find it of interest.... Forward this email
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Bringing Home Your
Holiday Pet
The Holidays are by far one of the most popular times for introducing a new pet into the family. What child hasn't dreamt of finding a warm, soft, cuddly, wiggly package under the tree on Christmas morning? What parent hasn't fantasized about the look on their child's face as they discover that the present Santa brought them is not just a toy, but a potential best friend and playmate? There is very little in life that is as fulfilling as the moment both you and your child realize that dream.
Holiday pets bring much joy into the lives of their new human companions. Whether it be a puppy or kitten, guinea pig or hamster, ferret or mouse, or tortoise or snake the potential for fun and excitement and discovery is unmatched.
This excitement can be preserved even when the newness wears thin and the responsibility sets in, if you are fully prepared before you bring your new pet home. Statistics show that children raised in households with pets are more empathetic, sympathetic and responsible than their pet-free household peers. Animals are used in therapy for children recovering from serious illness and severe trauma because studies show that having a pet can actually reduce stress and consequently expedite healing. There are even studies that suggest that owning a pet can prolong one's life!
So what can you do to be sure that the challenge of introducing a new pet into your home and teaching your child to care for it doesn't make you crazy?
- Be prepared. Do your research. Familiarize yourself with your pet's species and breed. Research your pet's personality traits and be sure they are compatible with your lifestyle. Books, Breed rescue groups, breeders and your veterinarian can help you gain this information.
- Be sure you have the proper housing, food and supplies for your pet.
- If you adopt your pet from a shelter or rescue organization, spend some time getting to know your pet before bringing him or her home. If you are adopting from a breeder, then try to choose the puppy or kitten that is calm and likes to be held on its back. A hyper puppy or unruly kitty grows into a difficult to control adult.
- Locate a group training class nearby to help socialize your new pet. Click here to visit Kindred Spirits Dog Training in Vista and learn more about training and socialization.
- Choose a veterinarian with experience with your pet's species and breed.
- Schedule a "get to know you" appointment that includes the whole family, your new pet and the veterinarian to learn how to best care for your pet and keep him healthy throughout his life.
It's a sad fact that many animals relinquished to shelters are there because the owners were not prepared for the commitment of owning a pet. This could be prevented if the owners had done the proper research. Take the time to do this research, and prepare yourself and your home and I promise you, the years of unconditional love your pet rewards you with will be well worth it.
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Baby Teeth in Dogs
Those sharp little pin prick teeth won't last forever...or will they?
Most dogs start to lose their front baby teeth at 8-12 weeks of
age. Between 4-7 months of age, the large canine or fang teeth will be
pushed out by the emerging adult teeth.
Unfortunately this does not happen smoothly in every pet. Sometimes, the adult tooth does not push out the tooth and instead tries to detour around the baby tooth. The double fang appearance seen above is the classic look for this condition.
If the baby tooth is not removed, it will trap food and bacteria in between the teeth. Over time, this will lead to an infection that travels down to the root. Eventually, both teeth will become loose and diseased. In addition, the adult tooth will often emerge in an abnormal position, rubbing or knocking against other teeth in the mouth.
The baby tooth and its entire root must be removed. With Digital Dental Xray, we are able to identify the tooth root position and remove it safely. If the tooth is broken or cracked, it could lead to permanent problems in the mouth. What you see in the mouth is only the tip of the iceberg.
The key to a healthy mouth is to examine it routinely. If you see an adult tooth coming in next to the baby tooth instead of pushing it out, then make an appointment to have it removed right away.
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Well Puppy & Kitty Packages
only $299
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Well Puppy & Kitten Packages include 3 complete exams and visits that include 3 tests for internal parasites, all necessary vaccines from 8 weeks to 16 weeks of age, deworming medication, microchip identification, 3 pedicures, nutrition and training consultations. Please share this offer with friends and family
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plus receive 10% off the spay or neuter surgery when you purchase the package!
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