Santa's Little Pets Jan.06 NEWSLETTER INDIAN RIVER ANIMAL HOSPITAL It was the week before Christmas and the flue bug hit, thinning the attendance at the “big house”. The “Little Bob” household has the bug. Both kids and pop are down but not out. Thank God for healthy, hearty mothers to keep the family together. The “Les and Stu” household will be spending Christmas Eve with us and it will be fun but------. Marj. and Mathew will be spending the holiday with his parents and we’ll miss them. With the new pets Santa brought us, vaccinations and physical examinations should be mentioned. KITTEN VACCINATIONS: 3 weeks Parasite exam, (Stool sample required) 6 weeks Temporary ( DRC) Distemper, Rhinotracheitis, Cali, and a fecal 9 weeks Permanent ( DRC) Distemper, Rhinotracheitis, Calici, and a fecal 13 weeks Rabies Vaccination, ( DRC) Distemper, Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Fecal, (FELV) Feline Leukemia Vaccinations, Feline Leukemia Test 15 weeks (FELV) Feline Leukemia, (FIV) Immune Deficiency Virus ANNUAL BOOSTERS NEEDED Distemper, Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Rabies, Feline Leukemia and Feline Immune Deficiency Virus, stool sample should be checked. PUPPY VACCINATIONS 3 weeks Parasite examination, (stool sample required) 6 weeks (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvo Vaccinations 9 weeks (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, ParvoVirus Vaccinations Booster 13 weeks Rabies Vaccination, (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvo Virus) (MLV) Booster, Heartworm prevention medication 17 weeks Parvo Virus, Corona Virus Booster, Lymes disease vaccination is recommended if the pup spends much time north of Florida. ANNUAL PHYSICAL AND BOOSTERS: The Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvo Virus, Rabies, Fecal, Heartworm examination, WBC and RBC. What is that soft, fluctuant swelling located on the neck just under the jaw?? This may very well a ruptured salivary gland duct. One of these glands empties into the mouth and the upper back of the mouth. When ruptured a soft swelling in that location will be found. When either of the other 2 glands rupture, the swelling will be on the inside of the lower jaw or the swelling may be found under the jaw. Treatment involves surgical removal of the involved salivary gland. We at Indian River Animal Hospital are looking forward to providing the health needs of your pets in the coming year, and wish you a healthy, safe and financially rewarding New Year. E -mail User32960@aol.com—Web IRAHINC.com
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