Spring Mills Veterinary Hospital Tri-Monthly Newsletter January, February, March Did you know?!?! A tiger s tongue is so rough, it can lick the paint off buildings and strip the skin, from the bones, off an animal. Refer a friend and get $5 off! A Note for our Clients: Happy New Year! It s hard to believe 2019 is here already! 2018 brought many changes to SMVH, and were not too proud to admit, a few struggles. We lost some staff, but gained new, as well as had to say farewell to one of our doctors, as life took her in a new direction. But we were fortunate enough to welcome another doctor into our practice, and throughout that whole time, our clientele remained understanding, and have ushered our new doctor in with open arms. So we want to give you, our clients, a heartfelt thank you and we can t wait to make 2019 our best year yet! Cheers! SMVH Staff
Drop Off Appointments Did you know that SMVH offers drop off appointments? This is a great way to fit your pet's wellness visit or sick exam into your busy schedule. These appointments can be scheduled between 8-9 am, Monday through Friday. When you pick up your furry friend you will be given a written report card with exam results and recommendations from the doctor. If there are any concerns, one of our technicians will contact you directly. 3 2. 1. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Serve these yummy, dog friendly treats, in the New Year! Your pet will be quite happy I m sure! Doggy Pizza Pretzels Ingredients: 1 (6 oz.) can of tomato paste ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 chopped basil leaves 1 cup whole wheat flour Directions: 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 Fahrenheit 2. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients by hand, until well combined. Winter Is Coming 3. Once dough is mixed, roll into 2 inch balls, then roll each ball into a rope, as long as you can make it. Then shape the pretzel. 4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, cool, and refrigerate. 5. Each recipe makes about a ½ dozen pretzels.
WINTER IS COMING.. Got Fur?! Some pups are naturally gifted with thick and warm winter coats, while others are more vulnerable to dropping temperatures. There are tons of great options on the market already, so try a few out to make sure your pet s new fashion statement doesn t limit their mobility. If your dog absolutely refuses to wear anything on their feet, then make sure to trim the hair on their paws regularly. This is so that snow doesn t get trapped in your pet s hair and remain cold even indoors. The same goes for their ears - make sure to keep them dry after a session in the snow to prevent painful ear infections. Don t Be Salty If you live in a city where snowfall is common, then it s important to be aware of where salt may have been used when taking your pet for a wintertime walk. While salt can cause chronic dryness in their paws, it s also extremely toxic if ingested which means it s best to steer clear of these areas altogether. Let s Snuggle Just like their owners, pets need a place to warm up after being exposed to cold weather or snow. Make sure they have a cozy bed and extra blankets to burrow into after a long day of making snow angels.
Top Influential Pets of 2018: - Chi Chi- Chi Chi is a quadruple amputee who is inspiring people all over the world. She was left for dead in South Korea where she was found in a garbage bag with her legs bound, worn to the bone, and already necrotized. The only way to save her life was to amputate portions of all 4 of her legs. When she first arrived home, she was afraid of people, but with time and lots of love and grace, she realized that she was safe and no one would hurt her. She forgave and decided to trust people again. She quickly adapted to her first set of custom prosthetics and now loves spending her days as a certified Therapy Dog sharing her joy and cheerful demeanor with people of all ages. Recently, she had surgery to remove cancer tumors, so she is also a cancer survivor! - K-9 Flash- K-9 Flash was found in an animal shelter when she was only 9 months old. She was picked up on the streets of Everett, WA, with no home, no name, and no family. A Narcotics K-9 course was starting at the Washington State Patrol Academy in Sept of 2005, and they were evaluating dogs in shelters who possessed a good hunt, air scent, retrieve, and prey drive. Flash excelled in all of those areas, so they took a chance on her, and included her in the class just one day before she was to be euthanized. Once she had her chance, Flash excelled in Narcotics detection and graduated as the only dog to score 100% on her certification. She was assigned as the first Narcotics K-9 on Patrol at the Yakima Police Dept., assisting two DEA Narcotics Task Force Teams, Regional SWAT Team, and the Patrol Division. K-9 Flash had over 3000 deployments in her career with over 2200 Narcotic related finds and seizures. When Flash retired in 2013, she was just getting started. Because of her fortitude of surviving and her will to be so successful, she inspired her handler to start a national nonprofit to take care of retired K-9 Heroes, like her, with medical assistance, food, and end of duty services. - Ruby- October of 2017, Ruby, was now six years on the job as a Rhode Island State Police K-9., when a teenage boy had gone missing from his home in the Town of Gloucester. After about 36 hours and failed attempts by human search efforts, the Gloucester Police department requested the services of the Rhode Island State Police K-9 Division. K-9 Ruby and her handler answered the call and responded along with other K-9 teams to scene. As part of normal protocol, the handler briefly interviewed the victim s mother. During the conversation, it was revealed that the victim s mother was Patricia Inmann. Patricia Inman revealed that she had volunteered her services working with Ruby six years ago at the RISPCA and fostered Ruby each time she was returned. After hours of searching, K-9 Ruby and was ultimately successful in finding the missing teenager, but unfortunately he was found in grave medical condition. State Police and EMS services removed the boy from the scene and transported him to a local hospital where he made a full recovery. If it were not for the effort of the State Police and especially K-9 Ruby, that young boy s life may have been lost. - Willow- Willow is a survivor of the S. Korean dog meat trade. His owners turned him into the slaughterhouse because he was old. Neglected, with cut ears, matted hair, a mouth of bad teeth and an infected tongue, he was allowed rescue because he didn t offer much meat. He was a lucky one. Willow has spread awareness on social media and made public appearances, to educate people on animal welfare topics (incl. the dog and cat meat trade) through non-traumatic and non-graphic ways and presenting resources to help more of his 4-legged friends. Willow travels internationally, and poses with trade survivors. His campaign, I Am Willow, I Am Not Food raises flight funds for dogs. - Sgt. Fieldy- Sgt. Fieldy is an 11yr old black lab with the heart and energy of a 3yr old. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired in August 2014. His handler, CPL Nicolas, met him in South Carolina, where he was part of a group of specialized units formed to combat the number one threat in Afghanistan, IEDs. They were deployed to Afghan in Feb. 2011. Both experienced first-hand effects of an IED when a vehicle struck a pressure plate during a patrol and injured the occupants in the MATV. Knowing that they were both targets for insurgent observers, they worked tirelessly to detect explosives. Fieldy alerted his handler and found yet another IED, a 60lb plastic barrel containing homemade explosives. During their deployment, he found several more IEDs and their components which helped save countless lives during their tour. After deployment, he was taken back for refitting and training and Nicolas returned home. Later it was found out
that Fieldy deployed two more times to Afghanistan and continued to find more IEDs and save many more lives. After serving 4 tours, on Aug. 7, 2014, with the help of American Humane Association, Nicolas was finally able to adopt him. Since then Fieldy has very much enjoyed his retirement. In Nov. 2014 he participated in the Veterans Day Parade in NYC. **One final note** Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how precious the time you have to spend is, whether it's at work or with your family.
Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.