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March 01, 2010
February 16, 2010
Technology going to the dogs.
Check it out: http://www.gearlog.com/2010/02/the_latest_gadgets_have_gone_t.php
Dr. Dutton
December 18, 2009
Mica Update
Mica was in the beginning of this week for a recheck for her lymphoma treatment. Her blood work was in the normal range and she is feeling great! Again, thanks for all the support and kind words.
-Dr. Barlow
December 07, 2009
Update on Mica
A few weeks ago, Mica, the Weare Police Department's K-9 unit, was diagnosed with lymphoma at the Concord Area Veterinary Emergency Service (CAVES). Lymphoma, is a highly malignant tumor of the lymph system. It is the most common form of cancer in both humans and small animals.
Through the generosity of the community, Mica started chemotherapy with Dr. Stephanie Kottler at CAVES. After this initial treatment, Mica's care was transferred to the New England Veterinary Oncology Group, or N.E.V.O.G.
As of December 1, Mica's treatments are going well. She is not having any adverse reactions to the chemotherapy at this point.
The Doctors and Staff at the Weare Animal Hospital will try to keep you all posted on her progress. Thank you all for your kind words and generosity.
October 02, 2009
Emerging Dog Virus H3N8 influenza virus
As we have not heard enough about influenza viruses...
A new canine virus is slowly emerging in New Hampshire. It is Canine Influenza (H3N8). It can cause flu-like symptoms in dogs. 80% of dogs exposed because infected. 8% of infected dogs die. A vaccine has just been released for this. We now carry it. If you have questions, pelase call at 603-529-4999.
Details from the manufacturer are here:
A FAQ is here:
Canine Influenza Vaccine, H3N8
Pharmaceutical Name
Canine Influenza Vaccine, H3N8 KILLED VIRUS
Features and Benefits
The First Vaccine to Protect Against Canine Influenza1
- Approved for the control of disease associated with canine influenza virus (CIV) infection
- Recommended for use in healthy dogs 6 weeks of age or older
- Contains killed (type A, subtype H3N8) virus combined with an adjuvant to enhance the immune response
Proven to significantly reduce the clinical signs, severity, and spread of canine influenza infection1
- Reduced the incidence and severity of coughing
- Decreased the overall clinical signs of disease including ocular and nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing, depression, and dyspnea
- Reduced the days and degree of viral shedding
- Demonstrated to protect against the formation and severity of lung lesions
Safety confirmed in a 746-dog field study1
- 100% reaction-free in this study
- Well tolerated in a multitude of breeds and ages
Easy to administer
- Subcutaneous injection
- Two 1-mL doses given 2 to 4 weeks apart
- Annual revaccination with one dose is recommended
Available in two convenient formulations
- 25 x 1 mL dose
- 5 x 10 mL dose (ideal for shelter environments)
Notice: This product license is conditional. As with all USDA conditionally licensed products, data submitted to the USDA supports a reasonable expectation of efficacy. Safety was established in trials involving more than 700 dogs.
Reference:
1. Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, data on file.
September 24, 2009
August 12, 2009
August 04, 2009
Over the Counter flea products
We have seen a rise in over the counter (OTC) flea product reactions. A number of pet owners have called about their pet shaking after the OTC products or developing a skin rash.
If your pet is exhibiting an issue, please wash off the product with warm water and contact us at 603-529-4999 (or your regular vet if you are not a client) to discuss the case further. After hours please contact the local vet ER (603-227-1199).
Rise in Heartworm cases
This year, Dr. Barlow and I have seen an increase in the number of Heartworm positive dogs. We went from zero positive cases for the last 2 years to four positive cases so far this year. (And because of fiscal belt tightening on client's part, we're testing fewer dogs this year. So I suspect the actual number of positives may be higher.)
All 4 dogs were either not on Heartworm preventive medication at all or not on preventive medication consistently.
One dog died from it before treatment could be started.
Heartworm can be successfully treated in most, but not all, cases. The treatment is expensive and any underlying heart and lung damage is permanent.
Dr. Barlow also had one Heartworm positive cat!
So please get your dog tested if it has not been done already.
Please use Heartworm preventive medication year round for dogs (it helps control intestinal worms).
Outdoor cats should be on Heartworm preventive medication from May to November. We typically do not test cats annually for Heartworm since we do not have a highly diagnostic screening for cats.
Sincerely,
Dr. Dutton
