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KITTEN RESCUE JOINS OUR RESCUE FAMILY

Kitten Rescue is a non-profit organization located in the Los Angeles area, devoted to saving needy kittens and cats from shelter euthanasia and abandonment. They provide their rescued cats with any necessary medical attention and ongoing treatment to establish their health, while caring for them in foster homes, where they're given abundant love and affection.

Kitten Rescue presents cats for adoption regularly at locations in the San Fernando Valley and on L.A.'s West side, in addition to conducting private adoptions during the week, with the goal of finding loving, committed homes for every animal they take in. They also offer education and help to the public regarding all aspects of responsible pet ownership, care of kittens and cats, and the importance of spaying and neutering.

Kitten Rescue cats don't go to their new homes until they're tested for FELV/FIV, spayed or neutered, given their first FVRCP shot, de-fleaed, and de-wormed. MVAMC is happy to work with Kitten Rescue, along with Perfect Pet Rescue and Rescue Me Pet Foundation, to find as many homes for abandoned pets as possible.

You can find out more information about Kitten Rescue, including their adoption event schedule, their officers and pictures of needy kittens waiting for loving new homes at their website:

                         http://www.kittenrescue.org
 

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Coming Up:

OUR SECOND ANNUAL
ELECTIVE SURGERY SPECIAL for CATS

Last October we offered all feline elective surgeries at a 50% discount in order to help out with all the newly maturing kittens from the previous summer. This community special was aa dramatic success. If there is an adolescent kitten in your family, remember these special six weeks at our hospital, from October 1st through November 15th.

   More details next newsletter!

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ARE ANY OF THE PLANTS IN YOUR YARD POISONOUS TO YOUR PETS?

       Iris

     Oleander

   Rhubarb

All these plants can mean disaster for the family pet. We have added an external link in our Pet Web Library to:

The Cornell University Toxic Plant Index

All pet owners should bookmark this site, which has photographs of plants that are poisonous to pets.

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NEW ON OUR WEB SITE

CUSHING’S DISEASE AREA
Animated demonstrations (Shockwave plug-in required) explain the problems that result when excess cortisone is produced by the body.

NEWLY ANIMATED HOME PAGE
Now the cat wags it’s tail and the dog pants. Cool!

NEWLY REVISED FOOD ALLERGY PAGE
Revised text and more animated graphics.

INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
This is an FAQ about a condition that affects many pets without their owners realizing that they are sick. If your dog or cat seems to have frequent or chronic vomiting or diarreah spells, this new page in the Pet Web Library may give you some answers.

FENTANYL PATCH
The Fentanyl Patch is a means of giving your pet continous pain relief, often used after surgery. This new page in our Pharmacy Center explains how it works, how it may interact with other drugs and possible side effects, as well as cautions and concerns.

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New product of the month:
C.E.T. PETITE CHEWS FOR DOGS

The American Veterinary Dental Society recommends a full dental cleaning every six months for your pet, just the same as your dentist recommends for you. Still, imagine what that cleaning procedure would be like for you if you did not brush your teeth at all between dental visits.

Dental home care is the single most important aspect of regular dental care. With proper home care, your pet may not need that six month dentistry, thus saving you the expense and your pet the extra anesthetic.

For more information on home dental care options for your pets, see our Dental Home Care page in the Pet Web Library.

Normally a package of 24 sells for just $6.50.

Print and cut out this coupon for $0.75 off!

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