Diamond Dog Food Recall

You may have heard that there are Diamond dog foods being recalled due to testing positive for salmonella.  Below is a link to an article explaining the recall.  It is important to check your supply if you are using these foods and watch out for the symptoms that the article addresses.  It is always a good idea to wash your hands after handling your pet's food to prevent the spread of infection, as it can be passed to humans.

Diamond Further Expands Dog Food Recall

Also, Diamond has set up a website for the recall, which can be found here:  http://diamondpetrecall.com/

If you have any questions, or feel your pet may be showing symptoms, feel free to contact us.


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First Aid Tips For Your Pets

Always remember that any first aid administered to your pet should be followed by immediate veterinary care. First aid care is not a substitute for veterinary care, but it may save your pet's life until it receives veterinary treatment.

First Aid Supplies

Phone numbers and your pet's medical record (including medications and vaccination history) Veterinarian: Emergency veterinary clinic: Animal Poison Control Center: 888-4ANI-HELP (888-426-4435)(there may be a fee for this call)	You need to know these numbers before you need them. If you do not know the number of the emergency clinic in your area, ask your veterinarian or go to the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society Web site for a searchable list of emergency clinics by state.
Gauze	For wrapping wounds or muzzling the injured animal
Nonstick bandages, towels, or strips of clean cloth	To control bleeding or protect wounds
Adhesive tape for bandages *do NOT use human adhesive bandages (eg, Band-Aids®) on pets!	For securing the gauze wrap or bandage
Milk of magnesia Activated charcoal	To absorb poison. Always contact your veterinarian or local poison control center before inducing vomiting or treating an animal for poison.
Hydrogen peroxide (3%)	To induce vomiting. Always contact your veterinarian or local poison control center before inducing vomiting or treating an animal for poison
Digital Thermometer —you will need a "fever" thermometer because the temperature scale of regular thermometers doesn't go high enough for pets	To check your pet's temperature. Do not insert a thermometer in your pet's mouth—the temperature must be taken rectally.
Eye dropper (or large syringe without needle)	To give oral treatments or flush wounds
Muzzle (in an emergency a rope, necktie, soft cloth, nylon stocking, small towel may be used)	To cover your pet's head. If your pet is vomiting, do not muzzle it!
Leash	To transport your pet (if your pet is capable of walking without further injury)
Stretcher (in an emergency a door, board, blanket or floor mat may be used)	To stabilize the injured animal and prevent further injury during transport

Tips When Traveling
1. Be sure to pack a simple travel-size first aid kit for your pet, similar to the one you keep at home.

2. Be sure to have handy the phone numbers of your veterinarian, the national animal poison control hotline (888.426.4235) and a 24hr emergency hospital in the area you will be visiting.

3. Your pet should be wearing an ID tag that contains your home information and contact number in addition to a travel tag or collar with information on where you will be staying.

4. Perform a daily "health check" on your pet when away from home. Contact your veterinarian or a local veterinarian if you are concerned about any physical or behavioral changes.


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It's National Frog Month

Red-Eyed Tree Frog- Creative Commons: Matt MacGillivray, 2011 

Never heard of it before?  Don't worry, neither had we! But to help you get started on the right foot this April here are three great links to check out.

6 Ways To Tell If You Are A Frog

How To Celebrate National Frog Month

Things You Can Do To Celebrate National Frog Month

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National Puppy Day

Photographer: neiljaxx

It's National Puppy Day today.  So got out, find your favorite pup and give it a big hug!

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The Animal Clinic at Thorndale Provides Answers To Common Questions

At the Animal Clinic at Thorndale we strongly believe that the more information our client's have available to them the better the care our patients receive. To that end we have put together a list of some the most commonly discussed topics between clients and our staff here at the Animal Clinic at Thorndale.  We hope you find the information to be educational and helpful in the day to day care of our furry friends.  Enjoy!

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