CAMP WAGGIN' TAILS  Our doggy day camp offers a safe environment for your dog to spend the day with lots of positive interaction with humans and other dogs. Campers will spend the day running, playing, napping and socializing in supervised playgroups. Activities will include an obstacle course, craft time and a pool party! At the end of the day, the camper will go home tired, happy, well-exercised and ready for a quiet evening at home. Camp will begin on July 14th. Call 867-PETS for details. OTITIS EXTERNA Otitis Externa is one of the most common ear diseases found in household pets today. It is the inflammation of the external auditory canal and can cause great discomfort to the animal. The condition may present itself with a variety of different symptoms, including shaking of the head (the most common), scratching of the ears and a foul odor from the ear canal. As the condition worsens, symptoms may elevate to red, swollen ears containing wax and debris. Otitis Externa can accompany a host of primary diseases such as allergies, seborrhea, ear mites or foreign bodies (dirt, grass, hair) in the ear canal. These can clearly be identified with a thorough ear exam using a video scope. Eads Animal Hospital will be adding this to your Annual and Semi-Annual Exams at no additional charge. Proper ear care can prevent this disease. This includes cleaning your pet's ears on a routine basis. Regular cleanings will (1) remove foreign bodies, (2) remove wax, (3) remove bacteria and debris, and (4) promote healthy ears. Some veterinarians also recommend plucking the hair from the ear canal to allow air to flow more freely, keeping the ear canal dry. Ask your veterinarian for the appropriate ear cleanser and for a demonstration on the proper technique for cleaning your pet's ears. Your pet will appreciate not only the added comfort, but also the additional time you spend with them.
LAPAROSCOPIC SPAYS Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive technique for viewing the internal structures of the abdomen. A lapsroscope (camera) inserted through a small incision in the abdomen magnifies internal structures of the abdomen on a TV monitor for a more thorough examination. Additional small incisions are made to facilitate the use of surgical instruments. The most common application of laparoscopy is biopsy. In recent years, laparoscopy has been adopted as a less traumatic and less painful alternative to traditional spays. Studies have concluded laparoscopic spays caused less surgical stress and up to 65% less post operative pain than a traditional open surgical spay. The small incisions greatly decrease recovery time. In larger breed dogs, gastropexy can be performed at the time of spay. LASER THERAPY We at Eads Animal Hospital are very concerned about pain management in pets. Because of this concern we are using the latest technology for joint and soft tissue pain problems, a Class IV Therapy Laser. This laser reduces swelling in joints and soft tissues which dramatically reduces pain caused by the pressure. Treatments last 3 to 8 minutes per site and require no anesthesia. Your pet will be very comfortable as this laser produces only slight warmth in the inflamed tissue. Laser Therapy for chronic conditions can require up to 5 or 6 treatments to get your pet to a very comfortable situation. Booster treatments may then be required every 2 to 4 weeks afterwards to maintain the reduced pain. The therapy laser has produced remarkable results when used to speed the healing of wounds and hot spots and is now routinely used on post surgical patients. Laser therapy increases blood flow to the treated area thus promoting shorter healing time. If your pet is currently on a medication to reduce swelling and/or pain, we want you to know of this therapy. This treatment may reduce or eliminate the need for injections or oral medications. ASPCA ANIMAL POISON CONTROL CENTER We hope these helpful hints will help you avoid an emergency over the holidays, but if you should need assistance with a pet, have this information readily available. The ASPCA is the only animal oriented poison control center in North America. It is a unique emergency hot-line providing 24-hour telephone assistance. http://www.napcc.aspca.org ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center - 1-888-426-4435
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