TANGLEWOOD NEWS

TANGLEWOOD NEWS
May 2015
VCA Tanglewood Animal Hospital Newsletter
“YOUR PET’S HEALTH IS OUR TOP PRIORITY AND
EXCELLENT SERVICE IS OUR GOAL”
We will be closed for
Memorial Day on
Monday May 25
Visit our on-line store for all
your pet needs including
We are proud to be working with the Meals on
Wheels PALS program in an effort to provide
veterinary care for elderly homebound pet owners
at no cost. You can help too by donating to our
Pennies for Pets by rounding up your invoice to
the nearest dollar amount. This money goes
directly to The PALS program here in Austin.
Every cent you donate adds up and together we
can help those who are unable to help themselves.
medications, heartworm and
flea preventatives, diets,
shampoos, and supplements.
Store.vcatanglewood.com
Casey is our Cat
Champion!
She’s ready to answer any
questions you have about
your feline friends.
We appreciate your feedback! Please
review us on Facebook, Yelp, and Google.
Senior Best Care Check-ups
$50 Rebate
on 12-month
Comboguard
purchase
Preventive Care
Clinic Days
We offer 50% off vaccines
with a full price exam
Wednesday and
We stress lifelong pet wellness above all, and this
really is a gift to a best friend. Our Best Care
Senior Check-up is specially designed for dogs
and cats 7 years old and older, with the emphasis
on early disease detection, so we can treat any
medical problems before they get serious.
Our package includes:
 Complete physical exam
 Blood work- CBC and blood chemistries
 Urinalysis
 Intestinal Parasite test
 Heartworm test
 5 x-ray views of chest and abdomen
 Blood pressure
FREE SPA DAY included!
Thursday afternoons.
Happy 11-Year
Anniversary Katherine!
Thanks for all you do for
us and our patients.
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H3N2 Canine Influenza Virus is in Texas Now
Free Sock Monkey with
Interceptor purchase
A dog tested positive on May 8 for Canine Influenza
strain H3N2, which is a new strain for the United
States. This dog moved from Chicago where there has
been an outbreak of the virus in recent months, and is
being treated by a veterinarian in Beach City, Texas.
According to the Health Department:
The canine H3N2 strain is close to the Asian strain and was
first identified in the US in 2015 from an outbreak in Chicago.
It is transmitted by direct contact with respiratory secretions
and fomites (kennel surfaces, water bowls, collars, and
leashes). The virus is persistent in the environment for 48
hours, on clothing for 24 hours and on hands for 12 hours.
The incubation period is 2-4 days which is also when the
animal sheds most of the virus. Clinical signs can last from 47 days. It is very contagious and milder forms will recover
without complications. Some can develop severe pneumonia.
Is my dog protected with the current Influenza vaccine?
The canine H3N8 vaccine is intended as an aid in the control
of disease associated with canine influenza virus infection.
Although the vaccine may not prevent H3N8 infection
altogether, efficacy trials have shown that it may significantly
reduce the severity and duration of clinical illness, including
the incidence and severity of damage to the lungs. In
addition, the vaccine reduces the amount of virus shed and
shortens the shedding interval; therefore, vaccinated dogs
that become infected develop less severe illness and are
less likely to spread the virus to other dogs. These benefits
are similar to those provided by influenza vaccines used in
other species, including humans.
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so we can send you updates
on your pet and photos
when your pet is here for
medical treatment.
Call us to make sure your dog is current on his/her
Influenza vaccine. If your dog has never been
vaccinated for Influenza, you will need to come back 34 weeks after the initial vaccine for a booster.
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HOME DELIVERY
Sign up to have your pet’s medications
delivered to your house. Saves time and money!
Protect your kitty from heartworms
and fleas with Paradyne.
Buy 6 get 2 free!
Ask us about our wellness payment plans with
Care Club. You can spread the cost of your
pet’s annual wellness care over a year.
Ask us about a one month
obligation free trial of
Trupanion Insurance at no
charge when you bring your
pet in for an exam. They
cover 90% of the cost of
accidents, injuries, and
illnesses. You have 24 hours
after the exam to register for
the one month trial period.