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Radiography equipment may not have changed much in the last fifty years, but that doesn’t keep the machinery from ultimately wearing out. Our X-ray machine, manufactured in 1979, is finally showing her age and we will be retiring her this month. This change makes way for a brand new 1999 model. We are all looking forward to this upgrade, and to continue offering all our patients the finest in medical care and diagnosis. [Back to Index at Top of Page]
MVAMC Welcomes
Puppies destined to assist blind men and women as seeing-eye dogs spend the first year or so of their lives in foster homes, where they are socialized before they begin their specialized guide dog training. It is our honor to be one of the veterinary hospitals chosen to care for these fine animals. If you are interested in fostering a future guide dog, or in giving a donation to this nonprofit organization, you may reach Guide Dogs of America at: (818) 362-5834 They are always looking for new foster parents for future guide dogs. Just ask for the puppy department! [Back to Index at Top of Page]
As of June 1, 1999, we will no longer be able to accept CareCard Northwest Credit Cards as a method of payment. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. [Back to Index at Top of Page]
Thank-You for our New Referrals
Here are the names of our clients who have referred their family or friends to our hospital in May. Our referring clients receive a $15 credit as a gesture of thanks.
Thank you again for your confidence in us. [Back to Index at Top of Page]
NEW ON OUR WEB SITE
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD; formerly known as “FUS” or Feline Urologic Syndrome) becomes a greater mystery the more it is studied. There is a human condition called “Interstitial Cystitis” that seems to be analogous. Can we use the information gleaned from human studies to help affected cats? We hope so. This is a page in the FLUTD site, found in The Pet Web Library. May people have heard of the pancreas but are not sure what it does, where it is, or what a disaster it can be when it gets inflamed. Pancreatitis in the cat was hardly described in even the most complete textbooks ten years ago as we did not have adequate technology to evaluate the pancreas in the cat. Click here to go to this page in The Pet Web Library and see how much progress has been made in understanding this disease. Coccidia are single-celled parasites that commonly infect young animals housed in groups. It causes a bloody diarrhea that can be severe enough to be life threatening for a very small animal. This is a very common infection; we probably diagnose several cases each week. Also in The Pet Web Library, click here to find out more about this strange parasite and how to cure it.
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Featured product of the month:
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We mostly send it home for tender-footed kittens who have had recent toe or pad surgery, but it’s special absorption properties make it a good choice any time.