WHAT’S  NEW The ON-LINE edition of our monthly newsletter   Hospital Holiday Hours Interesting External Links Some computer pet fun in time for the Holidays. Like to play hangman? Now you can play hangdog.  Take a break for a few minutes and play at: www.chazhound.com/cgi-bin/hangman.cgi For something a bit more elaborate, consider virtual dog ownership. Start a virtual kennel and raise your virtual dog from playful pup to titled champion. www.showdog.com Did You Know? That our hospital has launched a monthly feature of the strange but true information that makes the cutting edge of pet care fun?  Every month we include something new but perhaps not widely known, a fun fact to amaze your friends. Thank-You for Our New Referrals What’s New in our Web Site Libraries (since last month) (Go to Hospital Home Page) (Check out the Pet Web Library, Pharmacy Center, Surgery Suite & Vaccine Mezzanine) The “What’s New” Archives   Would you like an eMail each month when this page is updated? Click here and ask to be notified whenever a new “What’s New” page is added. POPULAR TOPICS FROM PAST NEWSLETTERS

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WHAT’S NEW IN OUR WEB SITE LIBRARIES (since last month) PEMPHIGUS FOLIACEUS The Pemphigus complex of skin diseases represent immune-mediated destruction of different layers o the epidermis.  Pemphigus foliaceus is the most common. Crusts and ulcers on the face and feet are classic lesions in both the dog and cat, and patience is required for treatment. Learn more by visiting the newest page in The Pet Web Library. HEARTWORM TREATMENT Technically not a new page, but changes dictate enough new information to draw your attention here. Since the year 2000, many changes in the treatment of heartworm disease have emerged. Protocols and recommendations have changed. We have completely re-remodeled our section on this subject and invite you to visit this page in the Heartworm Center in The Pet Web Library. FELINE INFECTIOUS PERITONITIS (FIP) FIP is a very serious disease with nearly 100% mortality.  Testing is extremely difficult and a tremendous amount of misinformation has circulated. On this page in The Vaccine Mezzanine would like to present an FAQ to hopefully straighten out what is known about this condition.