Spring is right around the corner

Happy spring tidings to all! The birds are more vocal and the grass is going to be green soon. It will be nice to spend some more time outdoors exercising with the dog and the kids.

It’s a good time to rekindle those New Year’s resolutions and get out walking with the dogs to shed any excess winter weight. Our pets, just like us can suffer from even just a few extra pounds. Osteoarthritis, heart disease and respiratory problems are all exacerbated when extra weight is being carried on the body.

Keep the yard clean

In an effort to minimize gastrointestinal parasites, make sure you clean up after your dog as well as make sure they are on MONTHLY Interceptor year round. In the past, the emphasis was on heartworm prevention. Fortunately in this area, we do not see heartworm frequently. However, diarrhea and vomiting secondary to GI (gastrointestinal) parasites are routine. To minimize these risks, we have expanded our approach from seasonal heartworm prevention to year-round parasite control using Interceptor which controls hookworms, roundworms and whipworms and heartworm. These GI parasites are zoonotic meaning that WE can get them! They cause skin rashes as well as more serious problems including blindness in children. Not a risk worth taking. Please make sure you are administering monthly parasite control.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please call the office.

Pet of the Month

Maxine Capozzi, Pitbull to the Rescue

Late in the afternoon on Thursday March 9th, Maxine, a 6 yr old spayed female pitbull became more boisterous than her usual self. Nina, her owner and Mesa, her canine companion were curious about why she kept barking.

The two went to investigate her barking and found the source of her distress was…flames coming out of the neighbor’s home! After a quick call to 911, Nina was able to get the leashes on the dogs and get safely out of the house.

Great job Maxine!

Future Pet of the Month

Mardi is a Katrina survivor. He was about 12 months old when the hurricane destroyed what he knew as home and family. He survived on the streets until he was captured in January. Mardi is now neutered, current on vaccines, micro-chipped and is recovering from heartworm treatment.

Mardi is only 40 lbs and is easily manageable on lead. He LOVES to go for walks but is very shy of approaching strangers. He has great leash manners and will sit to be patted and kissed by a trusted friend. He is totally housebroken and crate trained.

He will do well with another very quiet, gentle dog in the family and is probably good with cats, but yet untested. His ideal foster/adoptive home will consist of family member(s) that are home most of the day. Mardi has gradually been learning to trust, but he will need to receive ongoing, consistent help in this area.

Mardi is quite the escape artist. He can scale a 6’ chained link fence and will try to escape from a home until he trusts his new friends. He needs supervision in the home and absolutely needs to be on escape proof lead and supervised 100% of the time outside until he develops a strong bond with his new family. A family with young children will not be ideal as a door opened accidentally could mean his escape.

If you are a VERY LOVING, EXPERIENCED family that has the time and patience to work with Mardi in a foster or adoptive capacity, then please fill out an adoptive/foster form at www.arnne.org, email info@arnne.org, call the shelter at 635-2211 or Greater Derry Humane Society at 434-1512. He is currently fostered in Pelham NH.

Spring is Right Around the Corner

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Future Pet of the Month: Katrina Survivor Needs a Home

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New and interesting products

AllerG3 chewable treats

Instead of the messy Omega 3 pump, VetSolutions has created a yummy chewable treat that is economical and best of all, won’t spill on the countertop!

Omega 3 fatty acids in combination with Vitamins D & E are excellent for skin and coat as well as overall health.

Pill Pockets

Isn’t it fun to pill a cat? Just kidding…but there are some cats that can be tricked into taking a pill in a semi-moist, sl gummy pill pocket. Some cats may need to get hooked on the treat before you hide something in it but it is worth a try! Available in chicken and beef as well as dog sizes.