tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26279243231576838152024-03-13T13:35:16.276-04:00Kingsbrook Animal Hospital's BlogKingsbrook Animal Hospital's Mission is to meet & surpass the needs of our patients and clients through the most thoughtful, knowledgeable, informed and compassionate care possibleKingsbsrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09060550366311206737noreply@blogger.comBlogger695125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-91990091269897801002017-12-25T18:54:00.000-05:002018-05-29T17:22:12.421-04:00Santa Paws Has Come To Town<br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The evening saw a fantastic turnout of Kingsbrook staff and clients who were excited to have photos with Santa Paws and to support the Kylie and Cricket Memorial Fund. Guests could opt to have prints, a mug, or an ornament made with their favorite photo from the event, and all proceeds went directly to the Kylie and Cricket Memorial Fund. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These proceeds were used in part to provide Frederick County Animal Control with a smorgasbord of new Kong toys for all of the pets awaiting their forever homes. Check back in later for the story of two Kingsbrook staff members who played Santa themselves!</span><br />
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a chance to tell Santa their wish lists!</td></tr>
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Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-37562022453438741732017-05-04T11:42:00.000-04:002017-05-10T11:47:18.444-04:00Paint Your Pet........Again!!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgurHoqGHfv5E_x3ATSiQ0yAPSmq0jjYtfPAYG2ALoxVIHg3RuNSSub30kVNlvZVghlQtEy8HiOWLwlAGbYc4klar-D4W_WlejX3FymVV-hmuqT3GMkZVNGiquWt5rlrd3EpdGG15pi6i/s1600/041-IMG_2978.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhObjN3OAIfDChRV-UIII06JUaE5Kmofmf60NWoR31EEpW6qkRczww5dfemNK0M7dgXup1LCX2QyDlzn53yZdnyUf-aSKisYrOPRy8WVhN-JsE99L-zNUQrM2RSgmNuYSneM1OITYqTj6Pm/s1600/053-IMG_6560.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri";">On March 23</span><sup><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: x-small;">rd</span></sup><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri";">, 2017, Kingsbrook Animal Hospital
hosted a Paint Your Pet Night at Hot Fired Arts in downtown Frederick. Proceeds
benefited the Kylie & Cricket Memorial Fund, and everyone who attended came
away with a unique and beautiful piece of artwork featuring a favorite pet. We
raised over $270 for the Memorial Fund. Turnout was so good, and everyone had
so much fun, that we’re doing it all over again!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi218POauwfwIbJiV3t2El9YEnRGg0JmlHQwDfWCyqhCTAzsRoIypVpzi02OiSOl3yLDJCig2FR9P_4D4_hyphenhyphenRx4_WvlnmXgtEv3HiLxveP_trWSWmIw5ArDL3Om0BdywTxPr9U7jHynNPe2/s1600/126-IMG_6599.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhObjN3OAIfDChRV-UIII06JUaE5Kmofmf60NWoR31EEpW6qkRczww5dfemNK0M7dgXup1LCX2QyDlzn53yZdnyUf-aSKisYrOPRy8WVhN-JsE99L-zNUQrM2RSgmNuYSneM1OITYqTj6Pm/s1600/053-IMG_6560.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri";">Our next Paint Your Pet Night will be on May 31</span><sup><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri";">,
2017, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Tickets are $42.00, and 20% of ticket price goes
directly to the Kylie & Cricket Memorial Fund.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri";">Since the portrait is painted from a
photograph, the desired photograph needs to be submitted via email directly to
Hot Fired Arts, no later than May 26</span><sup><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri";">. Their website can be found
at </span><a href="https://www.hotfiredarts.com/"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0563c1; font-family: "calibri";">https://www.hotfiredarts.com/</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri";">. This
is a BYOB event, so come prepared to have a great time with your favorite
Kingsbrook Animal Hospital doctors and staff!</span></div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-50625749189673457052015-04-01T11:27:00.000-04:002015-04-01T11:27:00.655-04:00New KAH tattoos get you free nail trims in Frederick, Maryland!<h3>
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That's right! Get a KAH tattoo, get free nail trims for life!</div>
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Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-59932001931625783242015-03-31T09:00:00.000-04:002015-03-31T09:00:04.042-04:00Kingsbrook Animal Hospital Insight (Part 2)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Melissa</i>: Multifaceted<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Kelly:</i> Awesome<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Samantha: </i>Awesome<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nora</i>: Friendly<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Katie: </i>Family<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ranee:</i> Awesome<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Lainey:</i> Caring<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Julie: </i>Family<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ann:</i> Quality<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Tiffanie:</i> Heartfelt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Morgan:</i> Awesome<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Haley:</i> Family<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dr. Cardella:</i> Unique<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dr. Davis: </i>Compassion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDuVCqCBxLMk9RA-6TlSHJ7iMAlrnShQIqIArBziXtzeNJCsOpDF4kXBpHfLhp2otGvuIxiIPFZUHJ6X4SioD32d5mYC2YtrETSkvo9q1LvyJp7Ctg2v7o7tsf_y0AiwRSdzofJm1Eb3er/s1600/IMG_8828.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDuVCqCBxLMk9RA-6TlSHJ7iMAlrnShQIqIArBziXtzeNJCsOpDF4kXBpHfLhp2otGvuIxiIPFZUHJ6X4SioD32d5mYC2YtrETSkvo9q1LvyJp7Ctg2v7o7tsf_y0AiwRSdzofJm1Eb3er/s1600/IMG_8828.JPG" height="213" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tiffanie, Melissa and Nikki wrapping presents for our adopted Christmas family</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<strong> I<span style="font-family: Cambria;"> work at KAH
because…<o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Melissa:</i> The medicine is great. The
people are like family. The service we strive to provide is motivating.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Kelly:</i> I love to work with animals and
the people who care for them!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Maureen:</i> I love
all animals and the people that love their animals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Megan:</i> It makes me feel important!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Samantha:</i> I am appreciated and valued as
a member of the team.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nora</i>: My skills are utilized and
appreciated and I feel useful in this environment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Katie:</i> I feel valued and appreciated. My
input is important.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ranee:</i> It allows me to promote the
human-animal bond, practice quality medicine and utilizes my education and
technical skills.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Lainey</i>: The staff and doctors really
care for animals and love their job. The high standard of patient/client care.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Julie</i>: Where else would I work?!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ann:</i> I believe in the medicine/treatment
we give here.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Tiffanie:</i> Standard of care, compassion,
progressive medicine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Haley:</i> I love animals & the people
here </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dr. Cardella:</i> I have followed Dr. Davis
more then once.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dr. Davis:</i> I’m proud of what we do here.
Not only for pets, but their owners and our staff too!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79SacrooarfkXV_ReeDMEO18eKNfNoQomUYM1U8pbnLH53rPGHM28r0NEYyv53inpsILlSJAD0w5GdiodIsH1JDkIU3_PCEvyJ-eVd-gBeW1AEv7sROucGiH2mwOiv3WCALwNJRxnPUOQ/s1600/08-IMG_0428.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79SacrooarfkXV_ReeDMEO18eKNfNoQomUYM1U8pbnLH53rPGHM28r0NEYyv53inpsILlSJAD0w5GdiodIsH1JDkIU3_PCEvyJ-eVd-gBeW1AEv7sROucGiH2mwOiv3WCALwNJRxnPUOQ/s1600/08-IMG_0428.JPG" height="213" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dr Davis, Katie and Basil visiting a elementary school</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Be serious, I love
KAH because…<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Melissa:
</i>Work is often a place it seems you spend more time there than at home… At
KAH, I don’t mind.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Maureen:</i> Everyone here provides the best
care.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Megan:</i> Because of the people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Samantha:</i> They provide a positive
learning environment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nora:</i> of the relationships I have with
everyone on the KAH team.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Katie:</i> Too many reasons!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ranee:</i> I get to educate people on how to
care for their pets so they can have a long, healthy, happy life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Lainey</i>: They value and utilize their
technicians<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Julie:</i> They allow me to do the job I
love and always encourage learning and thinking outside the box.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ann:</i>
Compassionate, hardworking people. Good medicine. Ethical.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Tiffanie:</i> We are truly a family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Haley:</i> We love unconditionally
(like dogs). No matter who/what’s going on, we want to help & genuinely
care.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Morgan:</i> Everyone is so close knit like a
family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dr. Cardella: </i>Everyone <u>really</u>
cares.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dr. Davis: </i>The people who work her are
awesome.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOIu3W-EsMutxvrFqEcqZr-ryyt-azuGkfcXrIAD5MytA9DifmC7lBz-P_Uo3kGNGPqw3AS74O75NXrDKWSxIg0HqpTcHMPzWR2RYdX74aNADUwVawHrGNRPBret0QN7urxtnYAmJAi6KY/s1600/150-2014-06-28+16.35.12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOIu3W-EsMutxvrFqEcqZr-ryyt-azuGkfcXrIAD5MytA9DifmC7lBz-P_Uo3kGNGPqw3AS74O75NXrDKWSxIg0HqpTcHMPzWR2RYdX74aNADUwVawHrGNRPBret0QN7urxtnYAmJAi6KY/s1600/150-2014-06-28+16.35.12.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nora, Julie and Melissa at Frederick Pride</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<o:p><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">What is your favorite
KAH event?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Melissa</i>: I can’t pick one!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Kelly</i>: Santa pics- who doesn’t love
their dogs pics with Santa!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Maureen</i>: Santa pics<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Megan:</i> Haunted Hospital<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Samantha:</i> Haunted Hospital<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nora:</i> the first Paws and Claws 5k and
staff retreats<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Katie</i>: Haunted Hospital- so far,
although Frederick Pride was fun too!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ranee</i>: The staff retreats. It is always
good to bond and distress with my team.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Lainey</i>: Alive @ Five<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Julie:</i> The first Paws and Claws 5k, but
they are all memorable! And fun!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ann: </i>The race was fun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Tiffanie:</i> Haunted Hospital<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Haley:</i> Santa pictures- just love that
time of year!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dr. Cardella:</i> Crazy Saturdays<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dr. Davis:</i> Haunted Hospital vs Secret
santa gift exchange<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-55577418899200821462015-03-24T09:00:00.000-04:002015-03-24T09:00:05.653-04:00Kingsbrook Animal Hospital Insight (Part 1)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fun Times with our KAH Family</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">We asked our team a few questions about KAH, here are some
of their answers:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">What is KAH to you?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Melissa:</i> THE place to work.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Megan:</i> My Family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Samantha:</i> Family<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nora:</i> KAH is family, a career, a great
place to spend 40 hours a week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Katie:</i> Second home- a place I look
forward to coming to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ranee:</i> A dedicated family of caring pet
professionals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Julie:</i> The best animal hospital to work
at. Period. </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Tiffanie:</i> A family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Morgan: </i>KAH is a place that is willing
to go the extra mile for a clients/animal to ensure the best veterinary
medicine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Haley:</i> Work. But work I actually enjoy </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dr. Cardella</i>: A family. A home. A
hospital to help others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dr. Davis:</i> The best hospital out there.
Some place I’m very proud of.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">What made you want to
work at KAH?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> Melissa:</i>
The warm people when I walked in the door.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Kelly:</i> Animals </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Maureen:</i> Very caring atmosphere &
employees<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Megan:</i> The people, the environment, the
patient care.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Samantha:</i> Friendly atmosphere,
utilization as a technician.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nora: </i>I started here when the practice
was only 15 months old. Dr. Cook and Dr. Davis seemed nice and I needed a job.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Katie:</i> Everyone seems to be at the top
of their game. It is a place where learning is valued and encouraged.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Lainey:</i> The standard of patient care and
the KAH staff members.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Julie:</i> High standards, very smart,
friendly people, RVTs are valued and appreciated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Tiffanie:</i> Standard of care & the
fact that everyone shares the same compassion. <3></3></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Morgan:</i> Friendliness of the
staff, seemed like an ideal work environment<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dr. Cardella:</i> To be part of creating a
place that was extra special.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dr. Davis:</i> The chance to work with Dr.
Cook everyday!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">KAH representing at the Paws and Claws 5K</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></o:p></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Be silly, I love KAH
because…<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></o:p></b><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Melissa:</i> Throwing nerf brains, having
light saber fights, cheers nights, debating nutella buttercream, pie in the
face… anything can happen.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> Megan:</i> I can say
things like, “Nutella Buttercream” and everyone gets it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Samantha:</i> They hired me even when I
didn’t know why I was calling!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nora:</i> It’s a diligent, yet fun work
environment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Katie:</i> We Rock!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ranee</i>: I can be myself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Lainey:</i> Mo lives here!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Julie:</i> I get to work with a
bunch of people who are just as crazy as I am!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Tiffanie:</i> I can be myself and have fun
with my teammates. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Haley</i>: Moe Bird’s kisses & breakfast
company (his breakfast.. not mine</span><span style="font-family: Cambria;">)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dr. Cardella:</i> People like to laugh and
playfully tease each other.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dr. Davis:</i> Where else will I ever get a
pie thrown in my face.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">What is your favorite
KAH memory?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> Melissa:
</i>Nutella Buttercream, the first holiday poem, taking care of the ‘steves’
(kittens) or just when we are together for outings.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Kelly: </i>There are so many, I’m not sure
if I have just one!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Maureen:</i> Moving the Christmas
tree with Kelly for photos.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Megan:</i> All of the retreats. CE in Reno.
Holiday parties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Alive at Five. Both
Haunted Hospitals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Samantha: </i>Holiday Party<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nora:</i> Too many!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Katie:</i> Mel’s poem so far!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ranee:</i> The compassion that was shown to
me after my house/fire and the loss of Kylie and Cricket.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Lainey: </i>Hot Fired Arts Christmas Party<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> Julie:</i> Too many!
KAH retreats, running the 5k!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ann:</i> Going to Canaan Valley.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Tiffanie:</i> The message I received from
everyone the day Sean and I got married. <3 face="Cambria" font="">
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Haley:</i> “Family Outings” (Ann S’s
retirement dinner, holiday party- creating art)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dr. Cardella:</i> Melissa’s Christmas Poems<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dr. Davis:</i> Don’t know. Not done making
them… we will have to see…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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began…</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 7pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "-apple-system-font",serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 19.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Doctors Morse Davis and
Adrienne Cardella grew up about 2 miles from each other in Bethesda, Maryland,
but never knew each other prior to veterinary school. Doctor Cook grew up on a
farm in the mountains of West Virginia.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "-apple-system-font",serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 19.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">They all met on their first
day of veterinary school at Ohio State in September of 1989. After graduation,
each went their own separate ways. Dr. Cardella worked in Alexandria, Virginia;
Dr. Cook went to Leesburg, Virginia; and Dr. Davis worked at a hospital in
Bethesda, Maryland. After 10 months, Dr. Cardella accepted a position at Quince
Orchard Veterinary Hospital in Gaithersburg, Maryland. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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doctors Cook and Cardella bumped into Dr. Davis during a solar eclipse. Dr.
Cardella mentioned her new job at Quince Orchard and Dr. Davis joined her a few
months later. Doctors Cook and Cardella then married in 1996. Dr. Cook and Dr.
Davis began talking about opening their own hospital someday, and after years
of exploring the demographics of different areas, exploring neighborhoods, and
meeting with realtors, they decided that the Kingsbrook area of Frederick would
be the home of their new animal hospital! They saw their first patients in
March of 1999, when Dr. Cardella was home raising her and Dr. Cook’s daughter,
Alice. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Cook and Davis took turns at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital, doing relief work at
other hospitals on their off days. At this point, there was only one doctor and
one other person working the hospital each day. Each person wore many different
hats, working as a veterinarian, an information technologist, receptionist,
technician and even a janitor! Fortunately, word spread and our hospital grew
quickly. Today, we are lucky enough to support 5 doctors and over 20 staff
members. We have grown because of our amazing clients and we are forever in
their debt!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-37580909116003157122015-03-10T09:00:00.000-04:002015-03-10T09:00:07.213-04:00Introducing Dr Jenny Lynch
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dr Lynch with her husband, Chris , and children Abby and Shane.</td></tr>
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native, Dr. Jenny Lynch is proud to serve her community here at Kingsbrook
Animal Hospital.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jenny lives in the area
with her husband and two children: Abby and Shane. Also part of the household
are the family’s two cats Cricket and Huey, both rescues, lovingly nicked named
‘Beast and Buddy."</span><span style="font-family: "Times",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dr. Lynch with Little Sister</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Times",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Dr.
Lynch discovered her passion for veterinary medicine after completing undergrad
with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor dance. After ‘dancing’ with the
thought of going to grad school for marine biology, she decided to do something
a little different. Dr. Lynch began her career in veterinary medicine by
working as a veterinary technician at a practice in Montgomery Co. as well as
right here at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital! While working at KAH, she was
accepted at the </span><span style="font-family: "Times",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating
vet school in 2011, Dr. Lynch completed an internship at an emergency hospital
in Windsor, NY.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dr. Lynch has been
practicing veterinary medicine at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital since early 2014.<span style="color: red;"> </span>Her special interests include dentistry, internal
medicine and feline medicine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with her family, being outdoors, doing yoga, taking photos, scrapbooking and
attending local events and festivals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-52192237438499940762015-03-01T09:00:00.000-05:002015-03-02T10:27:51.181-05:00Why you love KAH Contest<div class="MsoNormal">
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Your pets have told us why they love KAH. (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151431078727478.1073741825.52811412477&type=3" target="_blank">Remember our I love KAH contest?)</a></div>
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This month, you will see why the KAH team love’s KAH.</div>
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Now it’s time for <b>YOU</b> to tell us- Why do YOU love KAH?</div>
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On March 31<sup>st</sup>, we will randomly give away a grand
prize gift card for a tasting party at Oil & Vinegar in Frederick, Md!
(This is a $100 value!) In order to be entered into the drawing, all you need
to do is tell us in one sentence- Why YOU love KAH.<br />
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(check out
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kingsbrookvet/photos/pb.52811412477.-2207520000.1425309625./10152602627567478/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">Kingsbrook Animal Hospital’s holiday party</a> to see how much fun a tasting party
can be! It includes cocktails, sampling of various oils, vinegars, and
appetizers, and also includes a cooking demonstration- for you and 10 of your
friends!)</div>
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Email yourfriends@kingsbrookvet.com or facebook message us
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Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-24493036276016983222015-02-17T09:00:00.000-05:002015-02-17T09:00:06.550-05:00Dental Care of Small Exotic Pets at KAH<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We all know that our dogs and cats
need proper dental care, including regular professional cleanings, but did you
know that your exotic pets need dental care, too? Rabbits are known as lagomorphs,
because they have four incisors on the upper jaw and a set of peg teeth,
instead of two incisors, as seen in rodents. Small rodents (guinea pigs,
hamsters, rats, and mice) as well as rabbits need routine dental care. The
teeth in small rodents and lagomorphs are open rooted, meaning they grow
continuously throughout their lives. Our small furry friends need regular
chewing action in order to wear down their continuously growing teeth. The most
effective way to help your exotic pet wear down their teeth is to provide a
good quality timothy hay at all times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
regular physical exam with your veterinarian at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital in
Frederick, MD will include a dental examination to determine the status of your
pet’s teeth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sometimes, however, our pets just
have bad teeth. In which case, a visit to your veterinarian is recommended.
Some animals do not wear their teeth down properly, leading to malocclusion, a
misalignment of the teeth. Malocclusion can lead to other dental problems,
including abscesses, wounds and difficulty eating. Symptoms of dental problems
in your exotic friends include, but are not limited to, drooling, difficulty
eating, and weight loss. Improper nutrition can also lead to poor dental
health. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-20212481903961479122015-02-11T12:26:00.000-05:002015-02-11T12:26:00.716-05:00Introducing Dr Dannis/Acupuncture to Frederick, MD
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sugar says "That didn't hurt a bit."</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">Did you hear that KAH is introducing Dr. Dannis who is an
acupuncturist?! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"> My name is Sugar, I am a healthy 3
year old American Bulldog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My mom works
at KAH as a CSR.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I overheard her talking
about acupuncture & had to see what this was for myself. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, when I heard KAH was looking for a demo
dog for an acupuncture lecture, I was first to volunteer. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I attended the acupuncture lecture
that Dr. Dannis, a veterinarian, hosted last Friday with all of my friends from KAH. We learned
all about acupuncture & how it works.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Basically, acupuncture is a form of triggering the nerve fibers to fire
from minimal stimulus so that they don’t fire due to other causes ( can you
tell I took notes ;))<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also promotes
healing by encouraging the growth of the new blood vessels into areas of the
chronic inflammation. This stimulation can also release opiods within your body
for pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"> This all sounded great but I wanted
to experience this for myself. Well, after seeing another animal first of
course.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So when I noticed Baby Kitty raising
her paw to go first I was relieved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
watched her get her acupuncture without a flinch. I knew needed to be brave in
this moment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dr. Dannis called my name,
I started eating cheese & the next thing I knew I had all these needles all
over my body & I was feeling really relaxed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Great job Dr. Dannis!</span><br />
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<o:p> What a great experience! I’m sure
this will benefit other pets that need additional therapy for their treatments
of arthritis, pain, and other health issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Great job KAH for adding a service to go above & beyond for pets as
usual!<o:p></o:p><br />
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For More information my mom says
that you can contact Kingsbrook Animal Hospital at 301-631-6900. They will be
starting to schedule appointments in Frederick, MD for Dr. Dannis soon! <o:p></o:p></div>
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When we think of dental care, we think of brushing and flossing our teeth twice daily and visiting the dentist for a professional cleaning every 6 months. So why do we think that our pets don't need the same care to keep their teeth pearly white?<br />
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Dental care in pets can be intimidating. You will have to slowly desensitize your pet to the toothbrush, the toothpaste and the act of brushing. To see a demonstration <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA6Vi3uEs-M" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>.</div>
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What if your pet will not tolerate having their teeth brushed? There are many other options for your pet's dental health.</div>
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Dentacetic Wipes-An abrasive pad impregnated with a chemical that disrupts the biofilm on the teeth </div>
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Oravet Sealant-A waxy substance that is applied to the tooth surface weekly to decrease plaque from</div>
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CET Oral Rinse-An antiseptic rinse that is applied to the tooth surface to inhibit plaque formation.</div>
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Maxiguard Oral Gel-An antiseptic gel that is applied to the tooth surface to inhibit plaque formation.</div>
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Greenies Treat*-A dental bone/treat that mechanically cleans the teeth.</div>
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Tartar Shield Rawhide*-A dental bone that mechanically and chemically cleans the teeth.</div>
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CET Chews-A dental bone/treat that mechanically and chemically cleans the teeth.</div>
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CET Veggiedent Chew*-A dental bone that mechanically cleans the teeth.</div>
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Science Diet Oral Care*-A diet that is formulated to mechanically clean the teeth.</div>
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Hill's Prescription Diet T/D*-A diet that is formulated to mechanically clean the teeth.</div>
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<br />Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-73674445672182746672015-02-03T09:00:00.000-05:002015-02-05T18:23:05.921-05:00Dental Nutrition Recommendations at KAH<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJhdPy17E9kEh_DnZnq31_AjB6jUtVBUNlxhE-Y0x4aGhrMfMQkzt7U9sy3vNU2xiDds364WvLjuQL1gmuGI7Q0CmiceHyhvq_uK1ivVOdPNNoYURPwVFaFWu-nmC_vi_h7HbXSJq0jHlu/s1600/t%EF%80%A2d+kibbles.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJhdPy17E9kEh_DnZnq31_AjB6jUtVBUNlxhE-Y0x4aGhrMfMQkzt7U9sy3vNU2xiDds364WvLjuQL1gmuGI7Q0CmiceHyhvq_uK1ivVOdPNNoYURPwVFaFWu-nmC_vi_h7HbXSJq0jHlu/s1600/t%EF%80%A2d+kibbles.JPG" height="213" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dental disease is an ongoing concern in our companion dogs
and cats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All cats and dogs will at some
point experience a level of dental disease that will benefit from being
addressed by a thorough dental cleaning under anesthesia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Just like you or I benefit from having our
teeth professionally cleaned every 6 months so do our pets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just like our dentist we are able to scale
plaque and tartar that accumulates under the gum line that is difficult to
eliminate with routine home care.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When we brush our teeth everyday it contributes to our oral
health and hopefully makes our routine visits to the dentist just that,
“routine”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our goal with our own dental
home care is to minimize gingivitis and gum disease that leads to progressive
periodontal disease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The same goes for
our pets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8SM3ZHFLZm7fZJ37L6zit-_HLSrbhYTecHWquR8ljAyX0bmAV4DoMNbFVfeHghSHPzJ93OWz7qDWKHx8WnPsHfaiTdAjRz1Rxqda0FnBIqW22y8I58-h5vUQvmmCjb145SPmVkHAlwk63/s1600/T%EF%80%A2d.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8SM3ZHFLZm7fZJ37L6zit-_HLSrbhYTecHWquR8ljAyX0bmAV4DoMNbFVfeHghSHPzJ93OWz7qDWKHx8WnPsHfaiTdAjRz1Rxqda0FnBIqW22y8I58-h5vUQvmmCjb145SPmVkHAlwk63/s1600/T%EF%80%A2d.JPG" height="213" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now we all know that not all four legged friends are created
equal in their tolerance of dental home care in its forms of brushing, oral
rinses and wipes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This leaves us with
diets and treats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are so many
products on the market that are labeled to benefit our pet’s oral health.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As veterinary professionals we hold stock in
products that have the VOHC seal of approval.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>VOHC stands for Veterinary Oral Health Council and includes 9 veterinary
dentists and dental scientists that have established pre-set standards for
products that reduce plaque and tartar with continued use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Some of the products that are included on
this list that we strongly recommend to our patients are Science Diet t/d
prescription food for both cats and dogs, Tartar Shield soft rawhide chews for
dogs, and greenies for cats and dogs and Virbac CET veggie dents for dogs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> You can access information about other products with the VOHC seal of approval at <a href="http://www.vohc.org/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.vohc.org</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
If you are interested in more information, call Kingsbrook Animal Hospital's veterinary team in Frederick, MD <br />
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Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-21653919940319138462015-01-27T09:00:00.000-05:002015-01-27T09:00:06.084-05:00But My Pet's Teeth Look Fine in Frederick, MD <br />
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Although your pet’s teeth may look healthy on the surface, problems and disease may be lurking below. Two-thirds of your pet’s teeth are under the gingiva (or gumline). This makes dental radiographs (xrays) an invaluable tool. Studies have shown that without dental radiographs, significant dental disease is missed in up to 75% of pets! Here at KAH, we utilize our dental radiograph machine to avoid missing problematic areas and teeth. <br />
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Dental radiographs allow assessment of tooth fractures, internal tooth disease, disease associated with structures around the tooth, cysts, abscesses, bone loss, tumors, or foreign objects. X-rays show if teeth are positioned wrong, are abnormal, or are non-vital (dead). <br />
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Some teeth appear to be missing. Dental radiographs help to determine if they have broken off below the gum line, have been “eaten away” due to dental disease, or have never erupted. Un-erupted teeth can cause cyst formation and although oral cysts are benign, as they expand from continuous fluid secretion, they can cause severe local destruction. Bone, periodontal tissues, and teeth can be destroyed. <br />
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Bone loss also occurs when the bacteria that is present along the gumline attacks the bone and the ligament that holds each tooth in place. Abscesses can form when bacteria invades the bone around the root tip. Some infections are buried deep into solid bone and seldom drain to the outside. These abscesses are hidden infections and can only be seen on dental radiographs. Abscesses of the maxillary (upper) fourth premolar can erode through the bone, resulting in a swelling below the eye. <br />
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Many of these diseases can cause pets discomfort and pain. They aren’t able to tell us where it hurts. Without the aid of dental radiographs, these problems may not be uncovered until the problem worsens! <br />
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If you have questions about your pet’s teeth, or are interested in more information please contact Kingsbrook Animal Hospital located in Frederick, MD at 301-631-6900. Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-42044149139579798302015-01-20T09:00:00.001-05:002015-01-20T09:00:08.311-05:00Train Your Pet to Love Grooming and Nail Trims in Frederick, MD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You finally mustered the nerve to carry out the task you’ve been dreading all week—a must because you’re having guests and you want Fido to look his best! Brush in one hand, nail clippers in the other, you hunt for Fido throughout the house. . “I got him. He’s over here!” shouts your spouse. The two of you conspire to hold the struggling Cocker Spaniel down to give a toenail trim and groom his mats out but after just seconds you both give up. <br />
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Many pet parents are afraid or unable to trim their dog or cat’s nails and some are even unable to brush their pets. You might think it’s not a big deal; however, these are essential pet care tasks that may need to be performed on a regular basis. Untrimmed or worn nails can snag on objects and tear as well as cause abnormal walking gait. They can even grow so long that they curve around back into the foot causing lameness and pain. Long nails can also cause damage to furniture and can scratch humans who are playing with their long-nailed pets. Brushing is also essential in pets with long-hair or thick coats in order to prevent matting, help decrease shedding, and prevent associated skin problems. <br />
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You might thing you can avoid the issue by sending your pet to the veterinary hospital or groomer to have these tasks done, but many pets are just as bad there and consequently the events are extremely stressful and can get worse with each visit. Luckily it turns out that both dogs and cats can be trained to allow and even enjoy grooming and toenail trims. The trick is to pair the event with something positive and to train in systematic steps. <br />
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<span class="content-subtitle"><strong>Training pets to love having their nails trimmed</strong> </span><br />For instance, to train a pet to tolerate toenail trim we want to associate the procedure with good things, such as food. Start with whatever the pet can handle easily. For instance for pets who bolt at the sight of toenail trimmers you don’t want to start by pairing a toenail trimming with food. Rather, pair the sight of the trimmers with good things—place them near their food bowl so the pet has to be near it every day when they eat or put a treat such as canned food, peanut butter, or spray cheese on the nail trimmer handles so the pet can lick the treat off every time they walk by. Alternatively for pets who eat inanimate objects with food on them, you can hold the trimmers with treats on it and remove the trimmers once the food is all licked off. <br />
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Visit <a href="http://www.lowstresshandling.com/">www.lowstresshandling.com</a> for more information. Just be sure to always stay below the level of handling that causes your pet to react and be sure to consistently pair the handling with something the pet loves. Before you know it toenail trims and grooming will be fun for you and your pet! <br />
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Dr. Sophia Yin is the author of the book and DVD Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavior Modification of Dogs & Cats.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">For most of our feline companions, the only time they get to see their carrier is when its time to go see the team at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital in Frederick, Maryland for a veterinary visit. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Even if nothing unpleasant happened to your kitty during their previous appointments, that carrier will be associated with the car ride and the unfamiliar sounds and smells of the veterinary office. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">It is these stress-inducing associations that cause cats to resist getting into their carrier.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">To see Julie demonstrate how to get your cat in the carrier <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhAVbxBwLSs" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">To see Melissa demonstrate how to get your cat in the carrier <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_1ZKQtw2G8" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></span></div>
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Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-49625106345830609592015-01-06T09:00:00.000-05:002015-01-12T18:11:22.620-05:00KAH Recommends Fecal Testing in Felines<div>
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Here at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital in Frederick, MD, we do recommend a yearly fecal analysis as part of your cat's routine wellness exam. One of the most common tests for intestinal parasites that the veterinarians here at KAH can run, is a fecal analysis. We need a small amount of your cat's stool to send out to our outside lab where they will run tests to look for the presence of intestinal parasites. </div>
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Intestinal parasites can cause many problems in our beloved pets such as diarrhea, vomiting, coughing, anemia, malnutrition or malabsorption, and unfortunately there are numerous ways that your cat can contract intestinal parasites- even while indoors.</div>
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Many clients ask why it is necessary to test their cat(s) for intestinal parasites if it is an indoor only cat. There are several reasons listed below for why it is important to test your cat:</div>
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Bottom line is there are many reasons to submit a yearly fecal sample for analysis as part of your cat's yearly exam. This is a simple test the veterinarians can run in order to help ensure your beloved friend remains parasite free! So make sure to bring a fecal sample to your cat's next wellness visit at Kingsbrook!<br />
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Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-25448999641959169952014-12-30T09:00:00.000-05:002014-12-31T12:01:02.230-05:00Feline Nutrition-What does KAH recommend?<div class="b_factrow">
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Nutrition is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. We want to provide good quality, nutritious food to our pets so they may live a long healthy life. When we go to the store to purchase pet food, it can be very overwhelming. There are aisles and shelves packed with different kinds of food. Dry kibble, canned, semi-moist, refrigerated and frozen. What should you choose?<br />
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Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-64472105389577973002014-12-24T13:28:00.002-05:002014-12-24T13:28:23.482-05:00Giving Back to our Community for Christmas<span lang=""><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Kingsbrook Animal Hospital team adopts not one, but TWO local Frederick families in need this Christmas!<br />
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Maybe you remember that last year Kingsbrook Animal Hospital team members adopted a local Frederick family for Christmas. We bought clothes and toys and food items to help the family have a joyous holiday instead of a quiet one without gifts or celebration. It was so rewarding, knowing that on Christmas morning as we sat with our own families, another family, not too far away, was enjoying a day filled with true Christmas spirit. What an amazing feeling, to know that we had a part in that! <br />
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This year we decided to adopt two families and let our clients in on the fun! As a group we all traveled to Sewells Tree Farm and cut down the KAH Christmas tree! We called our tree the "Tree of Giving." Each team member at Kingsbrook brought in an ornament to add to our family tree. We also made paper ornaments that listed the age and gender of the family members and an item that they needed. This was a nice way for everyone to get involved. <br />
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Like last year, we all had a blast shopping for clothes, toys, snow boots, hats and gloves. One of the families had just moved into new housing after they lost everything in a house fire so we bought plates and dishes, sheets and blankets, even a tv! Our second family was living in a hotel and asked for clothes to play in the snow. While it won’t likely be a white Christmas, they are prepared when the next snowfall arrives!<br />
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Thank you to everyone who provided gifts and well wishes for these families! We hope that on December 25, you have a warm feeling of Christmas joy just thinking of the excitement the children will have when they see all the gifts that Santa has brought for them and also the joy their parents must have while watching their children enjoy a little Christmas magic during a time when they are struggling.<br />
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<br />Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-33822265182088230042014-12-23T09:00:00.000-05:002014-12-23T09:00:05.471-05:00Think Carefully Before You Give Pets as Gifts <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Many people receive pets as gifts during the <a href="http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/tags/holidays">holidays</a>. In the past, shelters and animal rescues have been against this practice. Their concern was that people who receive a pet as a gift are more likely to relinquish their pet to the shelter because they were not prepared for the responsibilities of pet ownership. The good news is this long held belief may not actually be true. Recently, <a href="https://www.aspca.org/about-us/aspca-policy-and-position-statements/position-statement-on-pets-as-gifts" target="_blank">the <em>ASPCA</em> surveyed pet owners</a> and reported that 96% of people who received their pet as a gift believed it either increased or had no impact on their love or attachment to the pet. In addition, 86% of these animals were still in their homes. <br />
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Similarly, studies have found that animals received as gifts were not any more likely to be returned than other pets. <a href="http://www.aspcapro.org/resource/saving-lives-research-data/pets-gifts" target="_blank">The ASPCA’s website highlights a study by <em>New et al</em>.</a> It identified the source of approximately 2600 dogs and 2300 cats from 12 shelters across the United States. They found that dogs and cats received as pets were less likely to be relinquished. Likewise, “<em>Scarlett et al</em>. identified 71 reasons given for relinquishment. ‘Unwanted gift’ was listed only 0.3% for dogs and 0.4% for cats entering the shelters surveyed.” These studies suggest that the concerns about giving pets as gifts may not be supported. Nevertheless, while there is no doubt that pets bring joy, love and friendship, animals require a significant investment of time, money and emotion. So before you go out and get pets as holiday gifts for your friends and family, there are a few things you should know first.<br />
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<strong>The decision to give someone a pet for a gift should never be taken lightly.</strong> <strong>Remember, <a href="http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/tags/cats">cats</a> can live up to 20 years, and <a href="http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/tags/dogs">dogs</a> can live between 10 and 20 years depending on the <a href="http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/tags/breeds">breed</a>. Considering how much time, money and care pets require, that’s quite a commitment. So before you decide to give someone a pet for the holidays, ask yourself these questions:</strong><br />
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<li>Are they allergic to pets?</li>
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<li>Can they afford to care for a pet, including veterinary expenses?</li>
<li>Do they have time to train a dog?</li>
<li>Do they have a yard and enough space in their home for a dog?</li>
<li>If they don’t, will they be able to walk their dog 3 to 4 times daily?</li>
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<li>Are they prepared for the responsibility of pet ownership?</li>
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Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-70624021872346490672014-12-16T09:00:00.000-05:002014-12-18T14:51:57.693-05:00Help! How do I Keep My Cat Out of the Christmas Tree?Getting ready for the <a href="http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/tags/holidays">holidays</a> and about to put your Christmas tree up? Keep in mind that the tree makes a tempting target for many curious <a href="http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/tags/cats">cats</a>. Here are some tips on how to pet-proof your Christmas tree.<br />
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<br />When it comes to buying a Christmas tree, I prefer and love real trees. After all, they fill our house with the holiday smells of evergreen. However, keep in mind that if you have cats, real trees are much more tempting. Not only are real trees fragrant and the pine needles more fun to chew on (thankfully, rarely poisonous) but the tree trunk is perfect for scratching and climbing. Consider an artificial tree (after all, less trees are cut down and thrown away, right?). If you do get a real tree, avoid one that is very tall, as a tall tree would be more likely to topple. <br />
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<span class="content-subtitle"><strong>Placement of the Christmas tree</strong></span><br />
<span class="content-subtitle"></span><br />Looking for the right spot to put your Christmas tree? Make sure you have plenty of free space on all sides of the tree so your cat doesn’t have a launching point (i.e., jumping off point) to attack the tree! Ideally, place it in an area with an equal amount of free space as the height of the tree (i.e., if the tree is 8 feet tall, consider leaving an 8 foot berth around it).<br />
<span class="content-subtitle">Securing the Crhistmas tree</span><br />Make sure you use a sturdy base to secure the trunk. While these bases are ugly, it beats having your tree topple over. (Simply wrap the base with felt or a tree skirt to hide it.) Also, consider securing the tree from the top (to a ceiling hook) for additional bracing and support.<br />
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<li>If you have a real tree, wrap the base of the trunk with aluminum foil. As cats hate the crinkling sound and texture of foil, they are less likely to scratch on the tree trunk. Also, by wrapping the tree trunk with foil you hopefully prevent the initial climb.</li>
<li>Avoid dangling ornaments on the bottom 5th of the tree; place ornaments high up on the tree and make sure they are well secured (try twisty ties or zip ties to secure ornaments).</li>
<li>Never use tinsel in a household with cats. While tinsel isn’t poisonous, when accidentally swallowed by cats, it can get stuck around the base of the tongue or in the stomach, and result in a life-threatening <a href="http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/cat-health/cat-surgery-a-z/linear-foreign-body-removal">linear foreign body</a>. This can require expensive <a href="http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/tags/surgery">surgery</a> to fix, so avoid this holiday emergency by not using any tinsel on your tree this year.</li>
<li>If you have a young, curious kitten, make sure to hide the electrical cords for the Christmas lights as best you can. When accidentally bitten, they can result in severe burns in the mouth and even rare fluid accumulation within the lungs (e.g., noncardiogenic pulmonary edema). Hide cords, and consider spraying them with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Grannick-Bitter-Apple-Spray-Dabber/dp/B0002DHPAI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1418164114&sr=8-6&keywords=bitter+apple+spray+dogs" target="_blank"><em>Bitter Apple</em></a> to prevent <a href="http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/tags/chewing">chewing</a>. Also, make sure to turn off the Christmas lights and unplug the cords when cats are unsupervised.</li>
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When in doubt, avoid a holiday emergency trip to the <a href="http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/tags/veterinarian">veterinarian</a> and keep your household safe during this holiday!<br />
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<em>If you have any questions or concerns, you should always visit or call your veterinarian -- they are your best resource to ensure the health and well-being of your pets. PetHealthNetwork.com</em>Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-59733499882999169792014-12-09T09:00:00.000-05:002014-12-09T09:51:23.959-05:00'Tis the Season for Giving...and Saying THANKS!!! We spend the holidays reflecting on things we are thankful for and giving gifts to friends, loved ones and those less fortunate than ourselves. I would like to take this opportunity to say <b>THANK YOU </b>to those that have given me a gift in 2014. The gift of your time. The gift of your skills and creativity. The gift of your generosity. The gift of your support.<br />
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The Veterinarians and staff of Kingsbrook Animal Hospital started the <a href="http://kylieandcricketmemorialfund.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kylie and Cricket Memorial Fund</a> after I lost my two beloved Basenjis in a house fire. The outpouring of support I received from the Kingsbrook Animal Hospital family (bosses, co-workers, friends and clients) was overwhelming. That compassion still thrives today in the support of the fund.</div>
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Now it is time for me to show my appreciation to those who have supported the fund.<br />
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<b>THANK YOU</b> to the veterinarians and team members of Kingsbrook Animal Hospital for volunteering your time and creativity to plan events to raise money and awareness for the fund. Vet Academy is in it's third year and Flat KAH, the Haunted Hospital and Santa Pictures were a great success!</div>
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<b>THANK YOU</b> to Kimberly McKinney for donating a portion of her profits of her new <a href="https://www.mythirtyone.com/585045" target="_blank">Thirty-One</a> business and bringing awareness to the fund.</div>
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<b>THANK YOU </b>to our friends and clients for your participation in the above events and<br />
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<b>THANK YOU </b> from the bottom of my heart for allowing us to keep Kylie and Cricket's<br />
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Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-26544182098316882562014-12-02T09:00:00.000-05:002014-12-02T09:00:06.272-05:00Pets Best releases list of bizarre holiday pet insurance claims<h1>
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With the winter holiday season right around the corner, Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC, has released its annual list of the most bizarre pet insurance claims submitted during the holiday season.</div>
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<strong>Costly Croissants </strong></div>
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For many, baking is a holiday tradition. From breads to decadent desserts, there’s usually something special in the oven during the holiday season. A 2-year-old Siberian husky named Zoey really bit off more than she could chew when she decided to eat a whole box of frozen croissants. Due to the high amount of yeast in bread dough, a veterinarian induced vomiting and monitored Zoey for hypoglycemia and signs of ethanol toxicity. After a short hospitalization, Zoey was well enough to return to her terrible twos in the comfort of her own home.</div>
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<strong>Not-So-Cozy Slippers</strong></div>
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The arrival of cold winter weather requires most people to pull out cozy blankets, warm robes and fuzzy slippers. Teddy, a 5-year-old Great Pyrenees, has always been a fan of shoes, but there was something extra enticing about those suede, fur-lined slippers his owner pulled out of the closet. Teddy gave in to his temptations and ended up in the hospital after digesting the top of his owner’s slipper. Teddy showed signs of blockage, and during his hospital stay, he experienced bouts of vomiting, producing large and small pieces of slipper.<strong> </strong></div>
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<strong>Holiday Meal Mishap </strong></div>
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Turkey is commonly served during the holiday season, and for one mischievous 7-year-old Labrador retriever mix named Darsha, it was the meal of a lifetime. Once her family was finished with its Thanksgiving meal and had moved on to clearing the table one item at a time, Darsha made her move. She lunged at what was left of the golden turkey carcass sitting on the edge of the dining room table and devoured the entire carcass within seconds. The result was an emergency visit to the vet clinic for evaluations and diagnostics. Darsha made it home that evening with medication and a relieved family.</div>
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When the holiday season ended, it was time for Lily, a 5-year-old Maltipoo, and her parents to prepare for their journey home. The suitcases were packed and ready to load into the car when Lily smelled something delicious inside the front zipper of her parents’ bag. Lily ripped open the flap and found two dozen, homemade sugar cookies. Luckily, she was caught in the act of devouring them. Due to the high concentrations of sugar and fat in sugar cookies, they can cause upset stomach and pancreatitis among dogs. Foods with high sugar content can also cause an osmotic effect in dogs’ gastrointestinal tract by drawing water into the colon, resulting in diarrhea. Lily was rushed to the veterinary hospital for a thorough evaluation, which resulted in a medically induced vomiting. Once the cookies were out of her system and Lily was cleared to leave, she and her parents were able to finally head home.</div>
Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-27396871232830526372014-11-25T09:00:00.000-05:002014-11-25T09:00:10.007-05:00Maintaining a Senior Pet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hi, my name is Sophie. My Mom and Dad call me The Bear Cub, but Sophie will do just fine. I’m gonna be 13 years old soon, and I have to say that my parents have done a great job keeping me feeling young and spunky. I get to see my good pal Dr. Cook at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital in Frederick, MD at least twice a year for wellness exams, sometimes more if my joints are bothering me, and he monitors my liver values with annual blood work. </span><br />
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My Mom feeds me Hill’s J/D which is formulated to nourish my cartilage and provide an excellent source of Omega 3 fatty acid. I get glucosamine supplements called Dasuquin every day and an injectable glucosamine supplement twice a month called Adequan. Those sure have made a positive difference in my mobility over the years! Mommy also gives me this yummy tablet every morning called Denamarin which has significantly regulated my elevated liver enzymes. </div>
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I’m no stranger to having my teeth cleaned - I get to spend a whole day every year with one of the lovely technicians at KAH having my teeth scaled and polished to prevent periodontal disease. In between my cleanings, my Daddy likes to give me CET Chews and Greenies. He says they keep my mouth healthy and make my breath smell super!</div>
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Osteoarthritis is defined as <span title="">degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, most common from middle age onward. It causes pain and stiffness, especially in the hip and knee joints. Osteoarthritis hurts! I know because I have it. Some days the pain is tolerable. Other days it is not. I have the ability to say that I am not feeling well. Our pets are not able to tell us when they are experiencing pain.</span><br />
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<span title="">As pets age, wear and tear on the joints cause inflammation and arthritis. Your pet may walk slower. You may notice that they seem stiff when getting up from a laying down position or may groan with the effort. They may not jump up on the bed or into the car as easily as they used to. They may seem lethargic on rainy days. You may notice some limping on occasion. Although these are signs of getting older, they are not normal and there are treatments available.</span><br />
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<span title="">The veterinarians at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital are well versed in pain management. They can make recommendations based on your pet and it's lifestyle. There are many options available for osteoarthritis management. Here are a few:</span><br />
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<span title="">Hill's Prescription J/D diet is formulated for joint health. The ratio of fatty acids in the diet help to reduce inflammation. It also includes glucosamine and chondroitin which are nutraceuticals that are found in normal cartilage and tendons. The addition of these agents helps to relieve joint pain and restore cartilage.</span><br />
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<span title="">Dausaquin is a once daily glucosamine/chondroitin supplement. It comes in a flavored, chewable tablet for dogs. It comes in a capsule form for cats that can be opened and sprinkled on the food.</span><br />
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<span title="">Welactin is a high-potency natural salmon oil supplement. Welactin can be mixed with food, and is a rich source of Omega 3 fatty acids which have beneficial effects on the joints, skin, heart, kidneys and immune system.</span><br />
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<span title="">Adequan (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) is a prescription, polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG) that helps prevent the cartilage in your dog’s joint from wearing away. It helps keep the cartilage healthy and intact, so that the bone in the joint cannot touch other bones. </span><br />
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<span title="">NSAID's or Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are prescription medications that are used to treat inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.</span><br />
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<span title="">If your pet is showing signs of osteoarthritis, call our office in Frederick, MD at 301-631-6900 for an appointment. We will be glad to help you keep your pet healthy and comfortable into it's senior years.</span><br />
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<span title=""></span><br />Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2627924323157683815.post-28350297722138500662014-11-04T09:00:00.000-05:002014-11-04T20:17:28.040-05:00Why are physical exams recommended biannually for pets 8 years and older?<br />
We all know that our pets don’t live as long as we’d like them to. Just like people, their bodies’ age and regular check-ups and health screenings become a recommendation. For humans, our senior years start between 56 and 60 years of age. Our pets, however, reach senior status at 6-8 years of age, depending on species and breed. At this point, they are between 50 and 57 years old in human years, and your veterinarian will start recommending semi-annual examinations every 6 months. <br />
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Older pets can develop the same health problems as older people, including joint or bone disease, senility, kidney disease, and diabetes. Unfortunately, our pets cannot tell us if anything hurts; many early signs of disease are very subtle and may not be something you, as a pet owner, notice. Increasing your pet’s examinations to a semi-annual basis helps you and your veterinarian detect signs of illness and other problems sooner, so we can diagnose earlier and begin treatment.<br />
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Even though our pets don’t live forever, semi-annual examinations with your veterinarian at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital may help to not only prolong their life, but also maximize their health and well-being so that the time you get to spend with your beloved animal is as wonderful and pain-free as possible.Kingsbrook Animal Hospitalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764514478140190013noreply@blogger.com