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24-hour emergency clinics
VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital
9901 Montgomery Blvd. NE, 292-5353

Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Clinic
4000 Montgomery NE, 884-3433

New Mexico Poison Center
272-2222 or 1-800-222-1222

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1-888-4ANI-HELP (1-888-426-4435)
($45 consultation fee)
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Summer Health Tips
  • Don't leave your dog in the car, as temperatures can rise dramatically. Here's a flyer, from the SPCA of British Columbia, that lists the dangers of heatstroke and emergency treatment.
  • Best time for exercise is when it's cool--early morning or evening
  • Don't let your dogs stand a long time on hot asphalt--their pads can easily burn
  • Make sure your dogs have plenty of shade and cool, clean water
  • Avoid areas where you suspect insecticide has recently been applied


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    Health Alerts
    [September 23, 2009] Canine influenza, first reported in 2004 at Florida greyhound racetracks, has now spread to thirty states. Since dogs have no immunity to this virus, 100% of those exposed come down with the disease; most recover with no side effects, but up to 20% can get a secondary, life-threatening pneumonia. For more information, listen to this AVMA podcast or get more information at the AVMA website.

    [April 30, 2009] The FDA has issued a voluntary recall notice of American Nutrition's Baked Dog Treats, due to their peanut butter content.

    [April 20, 2009] The NM Department of Health has reported plague activity in a dog and rabbit in NM. Plague is an infectious, and possibly life-threatening, disease, usually transmitted by handling an animal bitten by a rodent flea carrying plague bacteria. They remind people to avoid approaching or touching sick or dead wildlife which may carry infected fleas.

    [January 13, 2009] Beware of the "pimple ball" by Four Paws. This toy has been linked to tongue amputation in dogs, because there is only one hole in the ball, which allows a vacuum to be created if the dog's tongue gets stuck in the hole. Please check that you don't have this toy, and dispose of it if you do!
        The product has since been redesigned, and a recall, with instructions for replacement, has been issued by the company

    [October 1, 2008] In case you haven't heard, sugar-free products (gum, mints, etc.) are usually sweetened with Xylitol, which is very toxic to dogs. Be sure to keep all your sugar-free items safely away from your dogs. Here is the Snopes article.

    [September 10, 2008] If you're planning on doing some end-of-summer gardening, make sure that your mulch isn't toxic to dogs. Cocoa mulch, sold at stores like Home Depot, smells and tastes great, but it contains chocolate (cocoa bean shells), which is potentially fatal for dogs. For more information, read the Snopes article.


    Clinics
    See our Calendar page for current shot/microchip clinics.
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    Vets
    ABQpetcare
    9032 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite C
    299-VETS (8387)

    Aztec Animal Clinic
    4340 Coal SE
    265-4939

    Bolton Animal Hospital
    2005 Yale Blvd. SE
    243-6251

    Canyon Crossroads Animal Hospital
    I-40 & South Rte. 14
    281-1515

    Dr. Paul B. Malin
    makes home visits!
    111 Third St. NW
    247-9000

    El Rincon Pet Hospital
    4192 Hwy. 528, Rio Rancho
    771-3311

    Eye Care for Animals
    8724 Alameda Park Drive NE, Suite C
    292-3600.

    Mobile Veterinary Services of NM
    Dr. Richard D. Gastellum
    263-3555

    Northview Animal Hospital
    7601 Anaheim NE
    828-1136

    PetSmart Central
    1424 Mercantile NE (near Costco)
    341-2431

    Road Runner Mobile Veterinary Services
    Melinda Martinez, D.V.M.
    417-3750

    Thunderbird Animal Clinic
    155 Wyoming Blvd. NE
    265-8551

    TLC Pet Hospital/Uptown Cat Hospital
    2632 Pennsylvania NE
    Dogs: 275-DOGS, Cats: 271-CATS

    VCA Adobe Animal Medical Center
    5920 Fourth St. NW
    345-3500

    VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital
    9901 Montgomery Blvd. NE
    292-5353

    VCA West Mesa Animal Hospital
    3200 Coors Blvd. NW
    836-6048

    VCA Wyoming Hospital
    1300 Wyoming Blvd. NE
    298-7444

    Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Clinic
    4000 Montgomery NE
    884-3433

    Zoo Animal Hospital
    2 Marietta Court, Ste. D
    Edgewood
    281-7100


    Pet Insurance
    Veterinary Pet Insurance now available in New Mexico.

    Don't know whether insurance is right for you? Here are some words of wisdom from Dogster.

    Health How-Tos
    Easy Brush Toothbrush
    the chew-it-yourself toothbrush for dogs. Bristles embedded in the ends of a plastic bone makes toothbrushing easy!

    Dogster's take on How to Trim Your Dog's Nails

    How to Trim Your Dog's Nails
    Washington State University's clear guide on how to trim your dog's nails, with close-up photos of the nail and the quick, so you know just what to do.
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    Spay/Neuter Info
    Thousands of unwanted dogs are euthanized in ABQ every year. Don't let them be one of your dog's puppies. Save a life--spay or neuter your dog!

    APNM's County-by-County Spay/Neuter Resources


    Albuquerque

    City of Albuquerque Spay/Neuter Mobile Clinic offers free services to qualified low-income and seniors. Call 311 for information.

    Alliance for Albuquerque Animals provides free spay/neuter to low-income pet owners living in zip codes 87105 or 87121. Call 344-7387 for further information or e-mail info@ABQanimalalliance.org.

    Animal Humane's Low Income Spay/Neuter Clinic provides low-cost spaying/neutering of animals for people of low income. Call 217-0300 for details.


    Bernalillo County

    Bernalillo County SNAP Program provides low-cost spay/neuter services for county residents. Call 873-6706 for more information.

    Community Assistance Program (CAP) is a program of Bro & Tracy, administered by the City of Edgewood, which provides reduced cost spay/neuter services for income-qualified families. CAP KARE application (PDF).

    Friends of Estancia Valley Animals offers low-cost spay/neuter services, with no income restrictions, for dogs living in the Estancia Valley basin: Edgewood, Estancia, Moriarty, Mountainair, Stanley, Tajique, and eastern Bernalillo County. For more infor call 505-281-3475, or email hoymnd@msn.com.


    Santa Fe

    Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society offers reduced rate spay/neuter, with a further discount for low-income people. For more info, contact Eva Paloheimo at 505-474-6422.


    National

    Spay/USA helps find affordable spay/neuter services.
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    Want a Dog, But You're Allergic?
    Here's some info on which dogs might be best for you and your sinuses:
    Health Rumors
    Are Swiffer Wet Jets Harmful to Dogs?
    The ASPCA has investigated the rumor that Swiffer Wet Jets can cause liver damage and death in dogs. According to ASPCA toxicologists, "These ingredients are safe to use around pets when used according to label directions and would not cause liver damage at product concentrations." For more information about this rumor, check out Urban Legends or Break the Chain.

    Troubled about the latest scary animal story that flies across the net? Before you panic, check out Urban Legends to separate the wheat from the chaff.
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    Canine First Aid Kit
    Everything below (except the blanket) fits in a small toolbox:
    • cotton balls and swabs
    • various sizes of gauze pads & bandages
    • adhesive tape
    • first-aid ointment
    • hydrogen peroxide (can be used for cleaning or to induce vomiting if poisoning is suspected)
    • blunt-tipped scissors
    • tweezers
    • antihistamine tablets or liquids for allergies (consult your vet for dosages)
    • material for splints
    • canine first aid book
    • thermometer
    • blanket
    • an extra leash and collar with tags
    • your vet's name, address, and phone number (and any allergies your pet may have)
    • photos of your pet
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    Canine PT
    Dogwood Therapy Services Inc
    228-4650

    Paws-Abilities
    now using water therapy
    Theresa Barton, PT, CCRP, 328-3204, tgbartonpt@aol.com


    Behavior & Health Information

    Animal Blood Bank Hotline, 800-243-5759

    A list of household hazards from the American Veterinary Medical Association. If you believe that your dog has ingested any of these, DON'T WAIT FOR SYMPTOMS TO DEVELOP, immediately contact the New Mexico Poison Center at 272-2222.

    American Veterinary Medical Association
    first aid, poison control, how to select a vet, and much more

    Arizona Dog Training Tips
    all sorts of training info and quick tips

    Dog Channel
    information on behavior, training, health, and more

    Dog Obedience Advice has lots of tips on biting, jumping, housebreaking, etc. Good general resource on dog behavior.

    Dog Owner's Guide to Dog Behavior
    all sorts of information from gingivitis to handling high-energy dogs and more

    Dog Pack's Guide to Canine Health
    a wonderful resource for information on health issues, toxins, specific breed problems, and lots more

    Mesothelioma in Dogs
    Mesothelioma is a rare cancer caused by exposure to asbestos fibers, and it has recently been found to affect dogs and cats. This website is a wonderful resource to learn more about it.

    Pet Education
    Drs. Foster & Smith's website for all sorts of information

    Pet Place
    adoption & behavioral info, babies and pets, and other great stuff.

    Pets for Life: Helping People and Their Pets (Humane Society)
    dog behavior tip sheets, allergy info all sorts of information from gingivitis to handling high-energy dogs and more.
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