New Year Alternative Therapy

Alternative Therapies Available For Your Pet

The New Year comes with new and exciting medical advances in the veterinary field. Interested in alternative therapy options for your pet? Now available for your fur babies comfort: Acupuncture, Cold Laser Therapy, and even Stem Cell Treatment!

~ Acupuncture ~ Relieves pain or illness by placing needles into skin at particular points to stimulate the nervous system throughout the pets body. Acupuncture has been found to not only help pain control, but also arthritis, joint, gastrointestinal and skin disorders, behavioral problems, and even found to stimulate the body’s own immune system.

~ Cold Laser Therapy ~ A non-invasive proven therapy to stimulate cells and increase blood circulation to release factors that aid in healing and pain control. The best part about cold laser therapy is there are no known side effects and the results can be just about immediate! Cold laser can be used to treat chronic non-healing wounds, chronic joint pain, muscle strains or tears, tendon and ligament injuries, and has become a popular option for post-surgical pain control.

~ Stem Cell Treatment ~ Stem cells are a part of the body’s natural healing cells. Vet-Stem therapy can now help your pet feel less pain from arthritis and help your injured pet heal faster. Stem cell therapy has been proven to help pets with tendon or ligament injuries, joint issues, muscle injuries, pain and inflammation, and osteoarthritis and polyarthritis. This proven regenerative therapy has been performed on over 10,000 animals in the last 10 years and has improved the quality of life for over 80% of treated dogs.

Contact Dobson Ranch Animal Hospital 480/838-2503 to schedule a consult

and get your fur baby comfortable today!

Quick Guide to Heat Stroke

With these hot summer days, it’s a good time to remind everyone the importance of being alert for signs of heatstroke in your pet.

Symptoms include:

• heavy panting
• high fever
• rapid heartbeat
• collapsing

If you suspect your pet has heatstroke, lower their body temperature by applying towels soaked in cool water and get them to Dobson Ranch Animal Hospital & Grooming immediately.  We’ll return to the line to assist you as soon as possible.

Notes from the Groomer: The Zoom Groom Brush

This is a Zoom Groom brush. I use it daily on almost every breed. It has dual use, for brushing out coats and massaging during baths. It’s useful because:

• A great grooming brush for long and short hair
• Easy to hold grip
• Removes loose hair like a magnet
• The Zoom Groom Brush massages skin and stimulates capillaries to promote natural oil production for healthy skin and coats.
• Effective for all dogs and they love the way it feels.
• Collects loose hair like a magnet and leaves coat shiny and beautiful.
• Works great as a bathing aid too, helps scrubs away dirt and grime.

Sara has been grooming since 2004 and joined Dobson Ranch Animal Hospital and Grooming in March 2013. Grooming appointments are available Tuesday through Saturday, call (480) 838-2503.

Hot Feet

Dog’s feet and pads are tough, right?

Most people are aware that foot pads can be injured by stepping on something sharp, but  what about something hot? Imagine stepping barefoot onto hot pavement. Ouch!

It is important to remember your dog’s paws feel heat extremes, too. To prevent burns and blisters, avoid walking your dog on hot pavement or sand.

If the ground feels hot when you place the back our your hand on the ground then it is most likely too hot for your pet to walk on too.

Signs to look for include blisters, loose flaps of skin and red, ulcerated patches. Often pets will lick at their paws, limp, or even refuse to walk due to the discomfort.

If you think your pet may have burned their pad, call you veterinarian right away.

Quick Guide to Heartworm Disease

Heartworm Life Cycle

Heartworms, which can be fatal, are transmitted by mosquitoes and found in virtually all parts of the United States.

Pets become infected while mosquitoes take their blood meal. Outdoor pets come into contact with mosquitoes more frequently than indoor pets, but both are at risk.

The good news is heartworm can be prevented with monthly medication.

 

Our doctors at Dobson Ranch Animal Hospital and Grooming recommend heartworm prevention year-round. Schedule an appointment today to determine which preventative is right for your pet.