National Pet Week Pet Photo Contest
Do you have a photo
that demonstrates the special bond between people and pets? Join us
as we celebrate National Pet Week from May 4-10th. We are looking
for a photo that depicts the loving bond we have with our pet family
members. The winning photo will be featured on the front page of our
website and the winner will receive a pet goodie basket and an 8.2MP
Kodak Digital camera & printer. Photos should be high quality and
include both a pet and a person. Current patients of LMAH only
considered. Photos accepted from April 1st-30th. Photos will be
judged on: Originality, Cuteness, and Photographic Quality.
Submissions can be dropped off at clinic, sent by US mail, or via
email to
lonemountain@embarqmail.com. Please include your name, pet's
name, and contact information. Winner announced in next month's
newsletter.Spring Allergies Keep Pets Itching
The spring season can bring on unpleasant allergy signs for
people in Nevada. As we suffer with sneezing and hay fever signs,
our pets may struggle with their own allergies. For people, allergy
symptoms are a result of the body's response to histamine- leaving
us sniffling and sneezing. Pets however have fewer histamine
receptors in the nose and more in the skin. This is why the main
sign of allergies in pets is itchy skin. Many pets with allergies
will obsessively lick their feet, turning the fur a bronze color.
Other signs of allergies include skin infections, rashes, and ear
infections. The constant chewing and licking can leave our pets in
discomfort and family members frustrated.
Treatment of allergies may consist of antihistamines, fatty
acids, hypoallergenic diets, medicated shampoos, or steroids. The
unfortunate news is that allergies cannot be cured, but hopefully
controlled. Another option for some pets is a referral to a
veterinary dermatologist for specific allergy testing and treatment.
For more information regarding pet allergies, call to speak with a
hospital team member at 645-3116.
Pet of the Month
Hello to Ginger- our May 2008 Pet of the Month. She has become a
familiar face here at LMAH with her medical and surgical visits. Log
on to our website to learn more about why she is a winner to us. (www.lmah.net)
Wag-A-Tail Walk-A-Thon
Come on out to the 12th Annual Wag-A-Tail Walk-A-Thon this coming
Sunday, April 6th. Bring your pooch out for a walk, enjoy lunch, and
help support The Las Vegas Valley Humane Society. The event starts
at 9:00am. For registration information, visit the LVVHS website at
www.lvvhumane.org.
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