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Dog Days of Summer July 2017 The dangers of summer heat & your Volume 2017, Issue 7

During the summer, we 3. ALWAYS have a your hand on the are all trying to beat the shady place available concrete. If it is too hot Inside this issue: heat! We want to give for your pets to escape for you to hold your you a few tips to help the hot summer sun! hand on, then it is too Hot Spots 2 your pets stay cool this This could be a shade hot for your ’s feet!

summer, too! tree, a porch, a carport, Dog and feet can

or even an umbrella- burn and blister, which Vacation & Travel 3 1. NEVER leave your shaded area. Any is extremely painful, as Tips

pet(s) in the car, even escape from the hot you can imagine. Doctor Q&A 3 just for “a minute!” sun will be much According to studies, on appreciated by our furry Hopefully these tips will Meet Dr. Busby 3

a 90 degree day, interior friends! help you keep your vehicle temperature can pets safe and cool this Photo Showcase 3 reach 160 degrees in 4. If possible, have a summer! If anything Meet the 4 less than 10 minutes. fan available for your happens and you think Pets can develop brain outside pets for those your pet may be Miniature Poodle! injuries (due to lack of sticky, hot, humid days. suffering from a heat

oxygen) or heat stroke But make sure the stroke, please call us

very quickly in these electrical cords are out immediately and bring temperatures. of reach! him in right away! A heat stroke in a pet is 2. ALWAYS leave fresh 5. If you take your pets just as much an water available, for walks, consider emergency as a heat especially for your changing the time to stroke in a human! outside pets. Pets will early morning or late drink a lot more water evening, the cooler than usual during the times of day. Also, The Bark Around Town

heat of the summer, so consider carrying a PetStar had a peachy time at the Peach Festival Parade this check their water bowl collapsible water bowl year! We won 2nd place in the float decorating contest!  often! You may want to or dog friendly water have an alternative bottle with you. Your water source (such as a pets need extra second water bowl) hydration too! available in case they dump over the primary 6. Before you go for a water bowl. walk on concrete, place

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“Hot Spots” The term “hot spot” is pets on flea prevention year- To treat hot spots, your another name for the round, especially here in the veterinarian will likely clean condition moist dermatitis. south where fleas never really the area and maybe shave These usually result from die. the hair surrounding the area something small such as an to help keep it clean. They insect bite, that the animal Hot spots look like a raw area will likely prescribe constantly licks or chews at. of skin. These can start out antibiotics and maybe even a The result is the skin staying very small and become large topical spray or ointment. moist for an extended period in a short amount of time. The Very large and very severe hot spot on a dog’s neck of time, and resulting in a area will appear “wet” and Hot spots usually heal pretty secondary skin infection. may develop a smell if it quickly without much Allergic skin problems can becomes infected. complication. However, if also be a cause of hot spots. your pet gets hot spots Hot spots often develop frequently, it may take some The cause of hot spots can be under collars, where you time to figure out the a variety of issues. The most don’t often look. Make sure underlying cause in order to common cause is fleas, your dog’s collar is not too get it fully under control. especially if the hot spot is tight, and if the collar gets near the tail area. It is highly wet, allow it to dry before recommended to keep your putting it back on your dog. Vacation & Travel Tips

Summer is here, and vacations are being vaccination due dates, has a picture of Treats planned. Don’t forget you also have to your pet and your pet’s information Medications (with instructions) make preparations for your pets. Will they including birth date, weight, and any 1 toy allowed be traveling with you, or will you need to allergies your pet has. 1 blanket allowed board them? Do you know what your pets Heartworm/flea prevention (if need while traveling with you? Are they up If your pets are on medications, you will they are due while boarding) to date on vaccines? This article will give also want to make sure you have you some insight into what questions need enough of their medications to last We do not allow large beds in the answers when deciding what to do with through the amount of time you will be kennels, unless it is a medical your pets while you are on vacation. gone. requirement, such as for advanced osteoarthritis. Pets Traveling With You Boarding Your Pets Are you traveling by car or airplane? If your pets are boarding at PetStar, we A good thing about boarding your pet require the following to be up to date: at PetStar is that if anything were to If you are traveling by airplane, you Vaccine happen while your pet is here, we are should check with your airline to see DHPPL4 Vaccine (dogs) able to address it quickly with one of what they require for traveling pets. Bordetella Vaccine (dogs) our staff veterinarians. We ask for Most require a copy of a health Bivalent Influenza Vaccine (dogs) emergency contact numbers during certificate, which you can get from RCCP/Leukemia Vaccine () check-in for this reason; if we cannot your veterinarian. You may also need Intestinal Parasite Screen reach you, it is a good idea to have an a copy of vaccine records, and you FeLV/FIV Test (cats) emergency contact person who can will need to make sure your carrier is make decisions for your pets while airline approved. During busy times (Summer & Holidays), you are not reachable. it is best to book reservations about a If your pets will be riding in the car month in advance. If you want one of If you would like to know more about with you, it is best to keep a copy of our Presidential or Deluxe Suites, it is boarding, you can visit our website at their health certificate and records best to book earlier than that, to ensure http://ruston.petstar.vet/boarding.php. with you, especially if you are that we have availability. If it is not traveling out of state. You never possible to book in advance, we usually Feel free to stop by for a tour anytime! know what may happen, or if an have bunk kennels available if the emergency vet visit may be Presidential and Deluxe suites are necessary. already booked.

A great thing to have is a Pet ID Card When you bring your pets to board, we (pictured left), which can be ordered recommend bringing the following: here at PetStar for $4.25. It lists Special diets

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Ask the Vet! Q: Should I be concerned if my dog eats my kids’ “slime” which is made from glue and borax?

A: Well, it sounds like your dog has gotten himself into a ‘sticky’ situation! Generally speaking, there is a wide margin of safety regarding Elmer’s glue and borax. However, there are some things you will need to watch for. Borax ingestion can cause clinical signs of vomiting, diarrhea, and drooling. If any of these signs are noted, it would be best to visit the veterinarian for symptomatic treatment. Chronic, long-term exposure to Borax has been linked to renal toxicity. However, the pet would have to ingest large amounts of Borax over a long period of time. Renal toxicity is not likely in an isolated incident such as this one.

~Dr. Kristy Mounts

Meet Dr. Bethany Busby! Dr. Bethany Busby was born community cat () and raised in Minden, LA. She programs in south Louisiana received her Bachelor’s degree and really enjoys this aspect in Animal Science from of population control. Louisiana Tech in 2011. She then earned her Doctorate of In her free time, she enjoys Veterinary Medicine from spending time with her family Louisiana State University in and friends, attending church 2015. and helping with youth programs, traveling, and She has worked in small reading. She grew up working animal practice and completed at Redeemed Ranch Camp a fellowship in shelter and still volunteers her free medicine. Her special interests time there when she gets the include dermatology, chance. She has four dogs oncology, internal medicine, named Bailey, Bella, Bug, and Dr. Busby with two of her and shelter medicine. She has Albus. dogs, Bug and Bailey done a lot of work with Photo Showcase!

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Meet the Miniature Poodle!

The Poodle originated in hunting in the cold They usually have quite Germany as a hunting weather. Over time, it comical little personalities breed. Poodles have been has become a standard as well. bred into three varieties – cut for poodles. It is

toy, miniature, and important to keep Poodles are said to be

standard. They all share poodles groomed “hypoallergenic” dogs

the same breed standards. regularly to prevent their because they shed very

The only difference is their coat from matting and to little. They are great family size! prevent tear staining pets – good with children around the face. and other dogs. One of the distinguishing features of poodles is their Breed Characteristics: hair. They have very curly hair. The “poodle cut” was Life expectancy: 13-15yrs developed by hunters back Weight: 12-18 pounds in the early days. It was Height: 10-15 inches meant to help poodles Colors: Apricot, Black, Silver, swim more efficiently, and White, Cream, Parti Group: non-sporting the thicker hair over their Photo from epet health

joints was to keep the joints warmer while Miniature Poodles are very smart and energetic.

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