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Winter Health Info
Winter weather can be hard on your dogs, so it's best to keep them indoors. If that's not possible on a
regular basis, make sure they have warm and dry shelter from the snow, sleet, and wind; and bring them indoors
in extremely cold weather.
Make sure that their water bowls have fresh, unfrozen, water
Dogs usually need more calories to keep them warm as the temperatures drop, so consider increasing their food
Remove snow and salt from your dogs' paws immediately, and watch out for frostbite.
Cold temperatures also mean adding antifreeze to your car. Animals are attracted to it because of its sweet taste.
But exposure to even small amounts of antifreeze can be fatal to your animals, so:
promptly clean up all spills
regularly check your driveway and under your car for leaks
store antifreeze in clearly marked containers away from your animals
keep your animals away from where you drain radiator fluid from your car
consider switching to a glycol-based antifreeze, which is significantly less toxic than conventional
ethylene glycol antifreeze. While this is safer, all antifreeze is toxic!
If you believe your dog has ingested any antifreeze, IMMEDIATELY call your vet, or
the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 ($45 fee). For more information
about antifreeze safety, see the ASPCA's Antifreeze Safety Tips.
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Health Alerts
Rawhide & Other Household Dangers
The ASPCA is warning about the dangers of dogs eating onions in any form. Dogs
ingesting onions can develop hemolytic anemia, in which the red blood cells are
spliced and unable to supply enough oxygen. Symptoms include vomiting, nausea and
diarrhea, progressing to lethargy, weakness and difficulty breathing. If you think
your dog has accidentally eaten onions, call your vet. For more information on poison
prevention, go to APCC
online.
Health Rumors
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 PT
Dogwood Therapy Services Inc 228-4650
Paws-Abilities Theresa Barton, PT, CCRP, 328-3204, tgbartonpt@aol.com
Vets
Albuquerque Animal Emergency Clinic
4000 Montgomery NE 884-3433
Adobe Animal Medical Center 5920 Fourth St. NW 345-3500
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! 247-9000
Eye Care for Animals 8724
Alameda Park Drive NE, Suite C 292-3600.
El Rincon Pet Hospital 4192 Hwy. 528, Rio Rancho 771-3311
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 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
Zoo Animal Hospital 2 Marietta Court, Ste. D Edgewood 281-7100
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Spay/Neuter Info
Save a life--spay or neuter your dog!
AHA Low Income
Spay/Neuter Program provides $10 spaying/neutering of animals of people receiving government
assistance (food stamps, WIC, unemployment, Medicaid, etc.). Call 255-5523, ext. 150 for more
details.
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.
Bernalillo County
SNAP Program provides low-cost spay/neuter services for county residents. Call 873-6706 for
more information.
New Mexico Animal Friends provides low- or no-cost
spay/neuter services. Call 881-7297 for information.
No More Homeless Pets provides no-cost
spay/neuter services for low-income families. Call 410-6647 for information.
Spay/USA helps find affordable spay/neuter services.
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Vaccination Clinics
(also see the Clinics section on our Calendar page)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
2 - 4 pm, PETsMART North
2 - 4:30 pm, PETsMART West
Saturdays
9 - 11 am, PETsMART North
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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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Behavior & Health Information
From Chatting with to Feeding Fido: Albuquerque Tribune's Jen Berol's lists great
guides for pet care.
Animal Blood Bank Hotline, 800-243-5759
A List of Poisonous Plants & Other Common Products
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
Canine Cancer Information
list of cancer related links
Dog Fancy magazine online
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
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
Your Dog
a monthly magazine presenting canine medical and behavioral information from the
Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine
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!
How to Trim Your Dog's Nails
Pet Center's excellent 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.
Pet Insurance
Veterinary Pet Insurance now available in New Mexico.
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