VOLUME I- ISSUE 2
EDITOR-CHIEF:
AUNTIE WINDOW
This is NATIONAL PET MONTH !
… There’s a Be Kind to Animals Weekend
… and a Specially-Abled Pet Day!
What are the only birds that can fly backwards?
Hummingbirds!
Be sure to have all dogs tested for HEARTWORMS, and include prevention—mosquitoes are here! Reminder: All vaccinations should be up to date. Especially Bordetella which is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the Bordetella bronchiseptica bacterium. It affects both dogs and cats, and because it can spread between the two species, vaccination is an important part of protecting pets who may be
exposed.
We’re very fortunate to have fabulous local wildlife rescue help. SECOND CHANCE WILDLIFE CENTER is open 7 days a week, and has new digs at 26400 Haines Road, Clarksburg, MD. Always call ahead to 301-926-9453. You rescue; they re-habilitate!
Don’t forget to send in your rescue story … Let me know how you rescued your pet. I’ll include your story and your pet’s photo in our newsletter!
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Need a Part-Time Gig? Are you retired? Try DOG WALKING! You’ll get your steps in and make a dog’s day!
Simon Cowell donated $32,000 to Humane Society International to shut down a dog-meat farm in South Korea ! This saved 200 dogs and puppies that were trapped there. They are now in forever homes in the USA, Great Britain, and Canada. Kudos, Simon!
THE TOP 5 BREEDS IN THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB (AKC) ARE :
LABRADOR
GOLDEN RETRIVER
GERMAN SHEPER
DACHSHUND
POODLE
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It’s time to start examining your dog for ticks. Please use tweezers or tick-lifting tool — with gentle upward pressure to remove the tick and flush down the toilet.
UP TO 80% OF BLACK – LEGGED TICKS TRANSMITTHE BACTERIA THAT CAUSES LYME DISEASE.
American Dog Ticks transmit Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Humans develop a fever.
Remember:
1. Check pets after all outdoor activities.
2. Consider vaccination against LYME Disease.
3. Use parasite prevention. Dr. Negola can prescribe the right product based on your
location.
Kim Bowers has worked with Dr. Negola for 25 years, the front desk is her realm and keeping clients happy is her mission! Kim, introduce yourself!
“I’m so excited to welcome back all of our friends and to meet our new clients and their wonderful pets ! We invite you to stop by for a tour of our beautiful hospital – a dream that has been a long time in the making. We’d also love for you to meet Dr.Negola and experience that he and our entire team are comitted to providing.”
See you soon !
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I haven’t been everywhere — but it’s on my bucket list!
Dr. Negola’s Veterinary Hospital is open Monday to Friday 8am-6pm to welcome you and your pet at our new facility in Fallsgrove Village Center at 14925-A Shady Grove Road in Rockville MD.
Walk-ins are welcome, but call us for an appointment if possible.
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