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Zoey's Boarding, Grooming and Training - Albuquerque, Rio Rancho
Zoey's TLC Bed & Breakfast for Dogs

Our Dog House

Canine Country Club

TTouch class starting Sunday, May 25th, Bow Wow Blues

Bro and Tracy Book
Bro & Tracy

El Norteno Authentic Mexican Restaurant

Susan Kolar

Good Dog Training

The Standard Diner - Albuquerque, NM
The Standard Diner
320 Central SE
243-1440


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Health
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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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.


  • 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
    red cross 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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    last updated on February 29, 2008.

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