Puppy Survives after ingesting a Flagpole

At Veterinary clinics we see animals that  have eaten strange and bizarre things all the time, but this story has got to take the "flag".

This cute little PitBull puppy swallowed a garden flag pole........and Survived to tell the tale.

http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/local_news/water_cooler/puppy-survives-after-swallowing-garden-flagpole

Many animals eat weird things and can lead to hefty vet costs to remove them from your pet.....
Pet Insurance is a great way to help with those costs.

World Rabies Day

Today is World Rabies day.

A day of recognition to raise awareness for a very serious disease that kills 55,000 people every year.

You can help rid the world of Rabies by supporting Veterinarians without borders and their World Rabies Day Campaign.

The Physical Exam

Here is a very useful article on why it is important to have your Veterinarian examine your dog or cat on a fairly regular basis.
The Physical Examination is the most important part of any visit with your pet.
click on this link
The Importance of the Physical Examination

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Microchip your pet

Here is a very interesting story of loss and reunion that was made possible by a microchip.

Willow the cat....lost in Boulder, Colorado after contractors left the door open during a renovation project.......finds her wayto New York City.

Proof that Microchipping works.

Read Willow's story here:
Cat Found 5 years later and reunited with Owners

Stress

Is your dog or cat suffering from Stress or Anxiety?

Some common causes are:

• travel
• being placed in a carrier
• new home
• new family member
• Separation from owner
• Lack of environmental enrichment

Some Common Signs of Stress and Anxiety are:

• Compulsive destruction
• Excessive grooming or licking
• Fear Aggression
• Inappropriate Elimination
• Hiding
• Tail Chasing
• Vocalization

We now have a new, easy to use solution to help with that.

There is a New Diet:  Medi-Cal Royal Canin CALM

for Dogs and Cats.

Ask Your Veterinary team member how this new and exciting diet could help your pet be more "Calm".

MYTH or FACT

Is the Following statement a fact....or is it a myth?

If a dog is wagging its tail, it is happy.

Find out the answer to this and many other common Pet Care Questions
by attending our next Pet Care University Seminar:

MYTH BUSTERS

Saturday Sept 17th 2:30 - 3:30pm

Attendance is free - but space is limited.

Reserve your seat today by calling

519-763-4992

Myth or Fact?

Is the following statement a FACT or is it a MYTH?

Dogs are sick when their noses are warm.

Get the answer to this and many other Common Pet Care Concerns by attending our next Pet Care University Seminar: 

"MYTH BUSTERS"

Saturday Sept 17th, 2:30 - 3:30 PM.

call to reserve your seat by calling 519-763-4992

Myth or Fact?

I have heard that cats should drink milk (or cream). Is this true? or is it a myth?

Find out the answer to this....and many other common Questions people have about Pet care at our next PetCare University Seminar "MYTH BUSTERS"

Saturday Sept 17th 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Call to Reserve your seat today. 519-763-4992

Myth Or Fact?

Will giving Garlic to your pet prevents them from getting Fleas?

Find out the Answer to this and many other common questions people have about pet care by attending our Pet Care University seminar on common pet care myths "MYTH BUSTERS" 

Saturday Sept 17th 2:30-3:30 PM.

Call to reserve your seat 519-763-4992

Myth or Fact?

Spaying or neutering your dog will make them Fat and Lazy?

Find out the answer by attending our Pet Care University Class on Pet Myth Busting
http://www.royalcityanimalhospital.com/index.php?view=pageView&pageid=1605

Myth Busters

Come to our next "Pet Care Univeristy" Seminar on Saturday September 17th from 2:30 - 3:30 pm.

The Topic of this lesson will Be "Myth Busters: busting common myths and misinformation about Pets and pet care"

Call Martha or Lisa to reserve your Spot as space is limited. Call: 519-763-4992 or email at rcahclients@rogers.com

If you have any myths you would like busted or would like to know if what you have heard is true, please feel free to ask.

Who's Your Daddy? Contest Results

I know you have all been on the edge of your seats waiting to find out what breeds came together to create such a wonderful dog like Cooper.
Well, the DNA results are in ....and to prove that a 'mixed breed' dog can be just as wonderful as any pure bred dog...here are the results:
The 3 Primary breeds are:

1) Norwich Terrier   2) Bouvier De Flandres    3) Belgian Tervuren

The 5 other contributors to Cooper's genetic pool are:

Belgian Malinois  Standard Schnauzer  Canaan Dog  
Shetland Sheepdog  Bearded Collie

Thank You to everyone who entered our contest......

but the winner is....

Cory R.

Cooper