| 4 SIMPLE WAYS TO SHOW APPRECIATION TO YOUR FAVORITE VET TECHS:
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| Veterinary technicians, AKA vet techs, are just some of the unsung heroes in the veterinary field. These highly trained individuals do everything from greeting clients, answering phones , restraining pets, drawing blood, assisting with surgical procedures, and cleaning cages. Here are some fun ways to show your appreciation the3 Largo Vet- vet techs:
- Write a Thank-You Note! Something as simple as a thank-you note means so much. The simple kind act of taking your time to write a personal note to let your favorite vet techs know that they are appreciated is enough.
- Send Flowers. If you’d like to go a step further than a thank-you note, consider sending flowers. It doesn’t have to be an expensive. Just a simple vase with grocery store flowers or clipping form your garden would be more than enough.
- Bring Coffee and Snacks. Snacks are always welcome and loved! Pop into the office with a fresh supply of coffee and maybe an assortment of donuts or cookies. In a busy veterinary practice, these will be appreciated all the away around.
- Praise Them. The easiest and maybe most importantly, the next time you see your vet tech is to put on a big smile and tell her what a great job she’s doing. And don’t forget to tell Dr. Daniels how lucky the veterinary hospital is to have her as an employee.
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Pet obesity happens to even the most active pets. Although less likely for active pets but we all struggle with giving extra treats to show our pets love. The problem is that those treats add up and aren't making your pet feel great or helping them live their best-longest life.
Why is pet obesity a problem?
Pet obesity can lead to serious health issues for these animals including diabetes, arthritis, decreased life expectancy, high blood pressure and cancer.
What percent of pets are overweight?
The majority of cats and dogs in the US are overweight or obese – 59.5% of cats and 55.8% of dogs.
What causes pet obesity?
Pet obesity is most commonly caused by an imbalance between the energy intake and usage — in other words, the pet eats more calories than they can burn. Obesity also becomes more common in old age because of the normal decrease in a pet’s ability to exercise, due to arthritis and/or other conditions.
PET WEIGHT LOSS TOOLS:
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| | My name is Remington and I am a 6-year-old Chocolate Persian feline. My favorite thing to play with is my catnip squeaky bird. I love holiday’s so much that I taught myself to open presents. In fact, my most mischievous moment was when I got caught opening Christmas presents. My most embarrassing moment happened when I acted like a wild animal while visiting Largo Veterinary Hospital. Most favorite treat is not a snack but I think it is a real special treat to have my chin scratched! I am so spoiled that I even get to sleep in bed with mom and dad.
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THE PUP WITH THE LONGEST EARS IN THE WORLD!
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Lou, a black and tan Coonhound has landed herself in the Guinness World Record 2022 book for extremely long ears! At 13.38 inches each, Lou the Coonhound broke the record for the longest ears on a living dog. Their long ears of Coonhounds drag on the ground and stir up scents when they are tracking out in the field. It makes them great at following long, very old or 'cold' tracks that other breeds of dog may not pick up on.
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ADOPT A SHELTER PET MONTH
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| | We would love to brag about your gorgeous pets on social media. Please send us your best, silliest, or most mischievous pet photos. Give us a little fun story or reason why your pet has recently visited Largo Veterinary Hospital. Over the next few months we will show your pet off on our social media.
Make sure there are no humans in the pictures!
ENTER YOUR PET INTO OUR PET OF THE MONTH CONTEST!
Copy and paste the below questions with your answers into an email and send it back to us we will enter your pet into the pet of the month drawing.
**Winners receive a gift for you and your pet, a gift certificate to Largo Veterinary Hospital, a photo and feature in our newsletter, and your pet's name on our sign in front of the hospital.**
PET NAME:
OWNER NAME:
BREED:
AGE:
-HOW DID YOU AQUIRE YOUR PET?
-WHAT IS YOUR PET’S FAVORITE THING TO PLAY WITH?
-DESCRIBE YOUR PET’S MOST SUCCESSFUL MICHIEVOUSNESS.
-WHAT IS YOUR PET’S MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT?
-SHHH…DON’T TELL DR. DANIELS BUT MY FAVORITE TREAT IS:
-I AM SO SPOILED THAT I EVEN GET TO SLEEP”
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Most cats are capable of being highly sociable with humans and pick up on a lot more than many people give them credit for. For example, cats recognize their own names and are sensitive to the emotional expressions of their owners. Cats can be negatively impacted by our personalities. Anxious and depressed owners are linked to greater stress in their cats. Even though our pets are comforting to us in harder times, our mental health is important to the creatures that love us.
Cats are capable of producing a broad range of different vocalizations to express themselves, though we might not necessarily understand them all. Cats can certainly develop positive relationships with humans, they’re not born with an innate desire for human company and must be sufficiently handled when young.
As adults, some cats are much more sociable than others, though even friendly cats prefer people that allow them to dictate the nature of their interactions. Not stroking them too much can even increase their levels of affection and reduce aggression. Humans tend to seek support from others when stressed or unwell, while cats prefer to hide and be alone.
The rise in some cats’ stress levels during the pandemic is likely due to the disruptions to their daily peace that we’ve unwittingly caused.There are many things we can do to help cats better cope and be less stressed:
- Self-care. Take care of yourself and work to put yourself in a good headspace.
- Provide cats with a predictable routine. This means keeping mealtimes, play, and interactions with them to a schedule where possible. As we return to a more traditional work schedule, our cats will be fine with us at work as long as a new consistent routine is established.
- Give them a dedicated quiet area. And when they’re in these areas, ensure they’re never disturbed. You should also let your cat choose when they want to interact with you. If your cat is sleeping, resting, or otherwise seems happy doing its own thing, don’t be tempted to disturb them or solicit their attention
- Create an enriching indoor and outdoor environment. To help your cat feel safe, provide them with lots of hiding options and places they can get up high. Place litter trays in separate areas from food and water bowls and locate all these resources in quieter areas of the home.
- Keep your cat physically fit and ensuring they are in good health will help to rule out any underlying medical issues that can cause underlying stress.
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OCTOBER 21: NATIONAL PETS FOR VETERANS DAY
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Many brave troops return home with scars – both seen and unseen – that make it difficult to transition back to civilian life. At the same time, millions of wonderful companion animals wait in shelters for a forever home. Pets for Vets is the bridge that brings them together.
When a Veteran is matched with the right pet, both lives change for the better. The Veteran saves the animal and welcomes him/her into a loving home. The pet provides the Veteran with unconditional love and support, easing stress, depression, loneliness and anxiety.
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