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

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1-888-4ANI-HELP (1-888-426-4435)
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ASPCA Hot Weather Tips


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


  • dogs and fireworks Fireworks can scare and burn dogs.
    Please keep yours inside on Independence Day!

    The fifth of July is the busiest day at Albuquerque-area shelters because of animals that have run away from home in their panic to escpae fireworks. Unfortunately, not all animals make it to the shelters, some are hit by cars or otherwise injured. Make sure your animals are safe this year by taking these easy steps recommended by the Animal Humane Association:
    • when you leave the house, make sure that your animals are safe in a sheltered, quiet area of the home, preferably without windows, and with a radio or television playing at normal volume.

    • don't leave them unattended when they're outside -- desperate animals find ways out of yards if they are panicked, and dogs can strangle themselves on leashes or chains when frightened

    • don’t take your dog to a fireworks display or other noisy event. And don’t leave your dog in the car at a holiday event either – even with the windows cracked, the heat can kill and the fireworks can cause panic.

    • if you have a new animal and are unsure what their reaction will be, assume they will be frightened and act accordingly.

    • make sure all animals have well-fitting collars with current identification and rabies tags. We also recommend having microchip identification inserted (available from vets and shelters).

    • if an animal does become nervous (pacing, whining, hiding, crying, etc.), distract her by playing or doing an enjoyable activity. Petting or verbally reassuring the animal may reinforce nervousness.

    • if an animal is lost, visit area animal shelters as soon as possible and file a lost report. Animal Humane Association offers a free, computerized lost and found service that can be completed by phone (255-5523), in person (615 Virginia Street SE), and online at www.ahanm.org/lostfoundform.shtml.
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    Health Alerts
    [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.


    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


    Pet Insurance
    Veterinary Pet Insurance now available in New Mexico.


    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.
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    Spay/Neuter Info
    Save a life--spay or neuter your dog!

    AHA Low Income Spay/Neuter Clinic provides low-cost spaying/neutering of animals for people of low income. 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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    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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    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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    Canine PT
    Dogwood Therapy Services Inc
    228-4650

    Paws-Abilities
    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

    Canine Cancer Information
    list of cancer related links

    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

    Your Dog
    a monthly magazine presenting canine medical and behavioral information from the Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine


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