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EMERGENCY INFO24-hour emergency clinics
VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital9901 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 ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center 1-888-4ANI-HELP (1-888-426-4435) ($45 consultation fee) |
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Summer Health Tips
ASPCA Hot Weather Tips 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. topVets
ABQpetcare9032 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 Toothbrushthe 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. top |
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 AlbuquerqueCity 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 CountyBernalillo 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 FeSanta 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.NationalSpay/USA helps find affordable spay/neuter services. topWant 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. topCanine First Aid Kit
Everything below (except the blanket) fits in a small toolbox:
topCanine PT
Dogwood Therapy Services Inc228-4650 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. top |
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