Low-Income Vet Care
If your dog is sick or injured, seek immediate professional care from a veterinarian. If the expense of veterinary care is a concern, contact your local animal shelter, which often
have full-service veterinary clinics and may offer reduced rates.
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Health Alerts
[November 6, 2011] According to KOAT News, there has been a Parvo outbreak at Los Altos Dog Park (Eubank & Lomas). Parvo is a
highly contagious and painful disease, which can be transmitted by dogs and humans. It can be FATAL and is expensive to treat once contracted.
Parvo vaccinations begin on puppies at six to eight weeks, continuing until the puppy is sixteen weeks old, at which time it is protected. According to the fabulous Dr. Shirley Russman at VCA
Montgomery, "unvaccinated dogs and puppies under sixteen weeks should not go to the dog park." She added that "Pit Bulls, Doberman Pinschers and Rottweilers are particularly susceptible to the disease."
If you don't know whether your dog has been vaccinated against this deadly disease, call your vet. When in doubt, vaccinate your pooch!
Clinics
See our Calendar page for current shot/microchip clinics.
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 Town & Country Animal Hospital
8414 Fourth St. NW 897-8200
VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital
9901 Montgomery Blvd. NE 292-5353
VCA West Mesa Animal Hospital
3200 Coors Blvd. NW 836-6048
VCA Wyoming Animal Hospital
1300 Wyoming Blvd. NE 298-7444
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Clinic
4000 Montgomery NE 884-3433
Vista Larga Animal Hospital
2 Marietta Ct., Suite E; Edgewood 281-7100
Health How-Tos
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.
Brushing Your Dog's Teeth
Here are some tips from Aztec Animal Clinic and
VCA Animal Hospital:
- When first introducing toothbrushing to your dogs, don't rush the process or they may become resistant
- Always give a treat at the end of the session to make it enjoyable
- If your dog shows any sign of agression, such as growing or biting, stop and contact your vet for more information
- NEVER use humane toothpaste, it could harm your dog
- Giving your dogs Milkbones does not take the place of regular brushing. Milkbones are not effective for cleaning teeth.
- Chew toys can help remove plaque and tartar above the gumline, but DO NOT give hard chew toys, such as hooves or bones. These can
break your dog's teeth.
- Oral rinses and gells have antibacterial properties and promote the health of your dog's gums.
For more information, check out Dental Vet or watch this video on how and
why to brush your dog's teeth: VetVid's How to
Brush Your Dog's Teeth.
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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!
SpayNM.org, statewide spay/neuter resources.
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 info 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.
New Mexico
Spay NM is a statewide program of Animal Humane | NM to provide one central
place to learn about why to spay/neuter your dogs, as well as locations, FAQs, cost, and more. Great website that's very easy to use.
NM Spay/Neuter Resources by County
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
Canine Physical Rehabilitation of NM with the uber-fabulous Dr. Laura Hady, DVM, CCRP
The Veterinary Surgergy Specialty of NM, 883-8387
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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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.
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