Happy New Year from the Staff at Kennedy Heights!!

January is Pet Preventive Health MonthUpdate your pet’s wellness exam and

vaccines this month and receive a 15% savings

Make sure to start the

new year by ensuring that your

pet has had his or her

annual physical

examination

Why is an annual exam important for your pet?

Pets age quickly and they are unable to tell us if they are feeling a little off. Remember, it may be one year in your life but that can be about 5-10 comparative years in your pet's life. A lot can change in that much time.

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•A thorough exam can pick up on a variety of illnesses and prevent potential catastrophic disease.

•By finding, diagnosing and treating these problems early, your pet will live a much healthier and longer life. Book your pets annual exam during January

and receive 15% savings on both the examination and any vaccinations needed

January is Pet Preventive Health

Month Update your pets preventive care

this month! Whether your pet is scaly, furry, or

feathered.All Pets receive 15% savings onWellness exams

and Vaccinations

At Kennedy Heights, whether your pet is furry or feathered, our doctors will do a complete “nose to toes” physical examination ..with lots of love and treats to help your best friend feel comfortable.

Save 15% on preventive health exams and

vaccines in January

…Do you ever wonder what our doctors are looking for when he/she examines your pet? Why is she shining that light in Fluffy’s eyes? Why is he feeling all her bones and joints?

EYE Examination…Did you know……..• Dogs and cats can get glaucoma? Glaucoma is caused by increased pressure within the eye causing pain. Red and runny eyes are common symptoms. At Kennedy Heights we have a “tonopen” which is a gentle and safe instrument to diagnose and measure eye pressure. •Breeds with “pushed in faces” like pugs and persian cats are more prone to eye problems such as glaucoma and dry eye.

•Dogs, cats, bunnies, ferrets and even birds can get cataracts…•Diabetic pets, just like their human counterparts are more prone to cataracts

Ear Exam…. Did you know………..

•That when the doctor uses the ear scope he/she can see right down to the ear drum and diagnose deep ear infections, ear mites, tumors or foreign bodies in the ear canal •That repeated ear infections in both dogs and cats are a common symptom of food allergies?

•Dogs,cats,ferrets and rabbits can all get ear mites. Ear mites are microscopic parasites that are easily passed between pets.

January is Pet Preventive Health

Month Update your pets preventive care

this month! Whether your pet is scaly, furry, or

feathered.All Pets receive 15% savings onWellness exams

and Vaccinations

Oral Exam……What is our Doctor checking for??

1. Dental disease, such as ginigivitis and broken or infected teeth.

2. Abnormal crowding of teeth or extra teeth that can infection and pain

3. Ulcers of the gums or tongue that can indicate kidney disease, viral or bacterial infections

4.Tumors of the gums or tongue

Did you know.. Tumors of the mouth are among the most malignant cancers of pets but that early detection and removal can be curative??

Lymph node exam..did you know…. •that the lymph glands in pets are important indicators of immune health?•Enlarged or abnormal lymph glands can indicate infections, dental disease, parasitic disease and a type of cancer called lymphoma

Severely enlarged lymph glands

•Lymphoma is the most common cancer of young dogs and also one of the most treatable when caught early

Heart and lung exam… did you know….

• asthma is a common disease in cats but not in dogs• there are specially designed inhalers for cats that have asthma•Small breed dogs are prone to congestive heart failure•Heart disease in cats can be silent but deadly?•Heart murmurs and abnormal rhythms can be detected on a preventive health exam of your pet

Normal dog

heart and

lungs

Enlarged heart

Ensure your pet is well protective and has had his preventive care

Make his/her appointment for preventive health exam and vaccinations and save

15% for the month of January

Exam of Abdomen (tummy) …did you know the Doctor can..

• feel the liver and small intestines for abnormalities

• Feel the kidneys to check for enlargement• Feel the bladder• Check for pain and discomfort• Check for constipation• Check for abnormalities such as tumors • Feel for obstructions, bloating and fluid

Skin Exam..did you know that…..

•Ringworm is a skin disease that is actually caused by a fungus, not a worm?•Ringworm is contagious to people, especially children•There are 2 types of lice in dogs, sucking and chewing lice•Dogs, cats, rabbits, hedgehogs, rats can all get mange mites•Flea allergy is the most common dog and cat skin disease in the lower mainland, we are know as the Flea Capitol of CanadaSucking

dog louse fleaSarcoptic

mange mite

Joint Exam..what is the Doctor checking???• Swelling, clicking or grinding in the joints and

muscles which indicate arthritis, injury or infection• Stability of ligaments such as the cruciate

ligament in the knee, • Spine palpation to evaluate for back or disc pain• Did you know that there are treatments for dog

hip dysplasia if diagnosed before 10 months of age??Normal dog

hips

Severe arthritis of dog hips due to hip dysplasia

Hip replacement in dog

Did you know that a bunch of cats is referred to as a

“CLOWDER”

January is Pet Preventive Health Month, save 15% on preventive exams and vaccines for the

entire bunch!

Is this your cat’s response to being placed in the carrier to come see the Doctor???

Does he or she suddenly vanish when the carrier appears?

Does he or she become all legs ?

If this is the case, read on for some great tips to help……………..

What is Feliway Spray??? •Feliway is a synthetic copy of the feline facial pheromone, used by cats to mark their territory as safe and secure.

•By mimicking the cat’s natural facial pheromones, Feliway creates a state of familiarity and security in the cat's local environment.

•As a result, Feliway can be used to help comfort and reassure cats while they cope with a challenging situation(such as going in a carrier And coming for their Checkup)

How to use Feliway to get your kitty in the carrier………….

•Use Feliway spray at least 15 minutes before putting the cat inside cat carrier.•Spray inside the cat carrier. One spray in each corner and two sprays on the floor and ceiling.

•Feliway also comes as a plug in diffuser for home.

•It can also be used to help the stress of moving, traveling, renovations, intercat aggression and others.

•You can purchase feliway here at Kennedy Heights

It is important to us at Kennedy Heights that your cat has the least stressful

experience possible…

Our exam rooms are equipped with FELIWAY diffusers and we spray our cat towels and cages to help reduce kitty stress!

Book your pet’s annual check up and vaccines in January and receive 15% savings