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YOUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM LARGO VETERINARY HOSPITAL
DECEMBER 2020 PET HOLIDAYS
--National Cat Lover’s Month--
 
Dec. 2: National Mutt Day. 
Dec. 5: Celebrate Shelter Pets Day. 
Dec. 9: International Day of Veterinary Medicine.
Dec. 15: National Cat Herders Day.
 
 
 
 
WHY DOES MY CAT...
Like to Sit in High Places?
Height equals safety and less confrontation. 
Drink From Weird Places?
Cats can't see still water well but they are able to use their keen senses to detect running water.
Groom Excessively?
Grooming is self-soothing and removes debris from their fur.
Like to Pounce on Me?
This is the quickest way to get your attention and play with you.
 Blink Slowly at Me?
When a cat interacts with you and the cat is not threatened or fearful, she might give you the “slow blink.” She then may look away or she may not.  
 Pull Her Hair Out?
For most cats, grooming is near the top of their daily to-do list. But if you are finding clumps of fur around your home, there is unfortunately a medical reason that requires veterinary attention.
 Snore?
Snoring is usually caused by some kind of partial obstruction in the upper airway. The low-pitched sound, usually results from soft tissue or fluid interfering with the smooth passage of air through the nose or throat. It may be just positional and relatively harmless, but in some cases, snoring may indicate a medical problem.
 Always Like to Curl Up in Small Places?
Choosing a small location to curl up into also may make the cat feel like it is easier to keep an eye out for intruders or predators, especially if the space is hidden or up high. It is also more difficult for larger predators to attack the cat if he is in a small location. In general, cats only tend to sleep sprawled out on their sides when they are in a comfortable, protected environment, such as inside their homes. However, if your cat likes to sleep curled up in small places, it does not necessarily mean he does not feel safe.
 
 
HOLIDAY ARTICLES:
 
 
 
DECEMBER 2020
PET OF THE MONTH
Dottie Conwell
My name is Dottie and I am a 15-year-old lady who was rescued from a local shelter. My favorite things to play with are actually my sisters. Did I mention they are dogs? I love to smack them with my paws! My parents say I am mischievous because I also like to eat the dog food and then they think the dogs ate it. My embarrassing moment was not trusting the team at the hospital and I gave the nurse a very hard time. I'm a sweet lady, I promise. Of course, I am so spoiled and loved that I get to sleep in bed with mommy.
 
 
PET TRAVEL TIPS
Traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and your pets. If you’re planning to take a trip with pets, here are some tips to help ensure a safe and comfortable journey for everyone.
  •  Make sure your pet is microchipped for identification and wears a collar and tag imprinted with your name, phone number and any current contact information.
  • If you must travel by plane with your pet:
-Book a direct flight whenever possible.
-Bring a health certificate dated within 10 days of your departure.
- Purchase a USDA-approved shipping crate.
-Prior to your trip, tape a small pouch of dried food outside the crate so airline personnel will be able to feed your pet in case he or she gets hungry during a layover.
-Make sure the crate door is securely closed, but not locked, so that airline personnel can open it in case of an emergency
-Make sure your pet’s crate has proper identification. Mark the crate with the words “Live Animal,” as well as with your name, cell phone and destination phone number, and a photo of your pet.
  • If you are taking a road trip:
-take a series of short drives first
- If you’re traveling across state lines, bring along your pet's rabies vaccination record.
-Keep your pet safe in a comfortable crate or seatbelt harness.
 - Bring food, a bowl, leash, a waste scoop, plastic bags, grooming supplies, medication and first-aid, and any travel documents.
-Never leave your animal alone in a parked vehicle
-Manage car sickness with toys, fresh air and treats.
  • Using a carrier? Leave it out & open for a week before you depart.
  • Pack snacks to reward good travel behavior.
  • Pack your pet's bowls for out of town meals and water on the go.
  • Remember to pack a leash and waste bags.
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ARE YOU UNSURE OF YOUR DOG'S BREED?
$160
BREED & HEALTH ANALYSIS
A BRIEF HISTORY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
The discipline of veterinary medicine involves the use of medical, diagnostic, surgical and dental therapeutic procedures for treatment of animals. It was in the 19th and 20th century that people realized the importance of veterinary medicine. 
 
Ancient History
Indians, Egyptians, and Chinese were the ones who first made use of veterinary medicine. Ancient Indian artworks portrayed pictures of people taking care of animals. Study of Chinese civilization reveals that documentation of different diseases in animals was made by them as early as 2500 B.C.E.
 
History of veterinary medicine in Egypt can be traced back to the period of 3000 B.C.E. The Egyptians cared for animals and the fact that they considered the cat as a sacred animal emphasizes their concern for animals. Their fascination with cats lead to the domestication of this feline species in Egypt. Columella, a Roman scholar first used the term ‘veterinarius’. He wrote books on animal care and related subjects like livestock health and breeding.
 
Middle Ages and Modern Period
The development of veterinary medicine as a branch of science in Europe took place with the spread of diseases, like plague, originating from animals (rats). In 1600s, the blood circulation theory proposed by William Harvey was published. This know-how of the circulation theory helped in carrying out blood transfusion in dogs. Lyon (France) was the place where the first veterinary school began in 1782. John Hunter, a surgeon from Scotland, is known to have done a lot of research in the field of veterinary medicine.
 
In the 1800s and 1900s the field of veterinary medicine became much more specialized than that of earlier times. The Victorian Era also witnessed growth in the field of veterinary science. Typhoid, tuberculosis, and cholera were identified and treatment measures for these diseases were developed. Protecting farm animals from these deadly diseases therefore, became possible.
 
In the year 1863, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) was established in USA. The first school that taught veterinary medicine was started in USA in 1879. Dr. Henry Moskey worked as the first veterinarian for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Veterinary Medical Branch was established in USA in the year 1953. In the year 1964, the activity of maintaining records pertaining to animal care started in Germany. It was in the year 1965 that the Bureau of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) was established in America. This institution was renamed as Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) in 1985. The Center for Veterinary Medicine does the work of regulating process of food additive and drug manufacturing for animals.
 
 The field of veterinary medicine has become specialized to a great extent and there are 20 branches including animal behavior, emergency & critical care, anesthesiology, cardiology, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, oncology, dermatology, surgery and radiology. Nowadays, veterinarians work in different fields like pharmaceutical research, agriculture, chemistry, etc. The history of veterinary medicine reveals that this field as a separate branch of science has come a long way from its early days.
-This detailed history comes from Science Struck



At Largo Veterinary Hospital we hold ourselves to highest standard of practicing veterinary medicine. We are AAHA accredited and it means your pet receives the safest possible care from us. Here's a video explaining why we choose to be an AAHA practice.
2020 HOLIDAY HOURS
THURSDAY 12/24 -SUNDAY 12/27
 
CLOSED
MONDAY 12/28
 
7:30AM-5:30PM
TUESDAY 12/29
 
7:30AM-5:30PM
WEDNESDAY 12/30
 
7:30AM-5:30PM
THURSDAY 12/31-SUNDAY 1/3:  CLOSED
 
 
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Largo Veterinary Hospital  •  1120 Starkey Road  •  Largo  •  FL  •  33771

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