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We are anAAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited facility and follow their strict guidelines for the health and safety of your pet. We care for the pets here as if they were our own and believe prevention is key to a long, healthy and happy life. www.newhartfordanimalhospital.com
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Question by Cassiddii’: Are you getting rats soon?
Here is some info you need to know
Pine and Cedar should never be used for rats bedding, it hurts their already delicate respiratory system.

Always keep them in at least same sex pairs (or neutered/spayed non sex pairs), sometimes there is one who gets along with no one, but in general rats are very social.

Almost all pet store stuff advertised for rats is bad. For example, run about balls, they are dangerous, and have poor ventilation, and I have never met a rat that went into one without a fight (except when hung up in a cage and used as a bed.

Don’t use an aquarium to house them in — and make sure that the wired cage you buy is the appropriate size for the number of rats you’ll be keeping by using the Cage Calculator –> http://www.ratsrule.com/cagecalc.html.

DON’T feed your rats the seed mix crap that is sold as “rat food” at pet stores. Seed mixes are high in fat, not healthy, and often contain things that rats shouldn’t even have. Also, stay away from Kaytee brand foods.

DO feed your rats a staple of lab blocks ((Mazuri, Oxbow, and Harlan Teklad are good brands)) or a HIGH QUALITY dog food kibble. Dog food should be a formula that is low in protein and fat, such as a senior or light formula. Suppliment with grains, fresh veggies, and fresh fruits.

DON’T use perfumes or sprays near your rats. Use unscented laundry detergent for rat laundry.

I’ll also share what I have learned the hard way….

DO start a vet fund. If you haven’t already got rats yet, keep in mind they aren’t cheap pets. They need vet care just like a dog or cat, but often times it’s more expensive to treat a rat (depending on your area). So be sure to have a ‘Vet Fund’ ready. If you have already gotten your rats, start saving now, and call around and find a vet in your area. It will be so much less stressfull later on.

DON’T go into petstores. Avoid them as much as possible. Petstores often carry sick rats, and you could bring a virus home to your rats. (If you have to go in, wait three hours before returning home.) Also avoid adopting rats from petstores, because they are often sick and/or have parasites.

DO: Quarantine, Quarantine, QUARANTINE.

Get a powder coated cage. Galzanized metal can give your rats zinc posioning!

Make sure you give them plenty of chew things. Their teeth are always growing and need to be ground down. (Plus, if you don’t, they’ll find something ELSE to chew, most likely something you don’t want them gnawing on! )

Find a good rat vet in your area, preferably BEFORE you take your rats home. Be sure the vet is experienced with rats, or extremely willing to learn and do research. Check with your vet about emergency vet clinics that are near to your home, or ask if your vet is on-call during the evenings and weekends. Spend time learning about various common rat illnesses and problems, so that you are not taken too much by surprise if an emergency arises. Knowledge is power and can help to protect your wonderful little rats.

Before you bring your rats home make sure you have:
*A decent sized cage (atleast 18wx30lx24h-bigger is better), proper food(mazuri for young rats and Regal Rat by Oxford for when they’re over 6 months), a variety of cage accessories(hammocks, tubes, tunnels, hidey houses, ect.), bedding(Carefresh prefereably but never pine/cedar), food and water bottles/bowls and fruits and veggies to be given daily. Don’t buy the cheap stuff and say “oh this will be okay for now”.
*Read an assortment of books on rat care and health( Rats by Debbie Ducommun is a good place to start)
*Really thought it through and are willing to care properally for these wonderful animals their whole life(vet visits inluded)

Also be sure to cover all wire mesh levels in the cage as this can lead to sores and injuries for your rat. And lastly, make sure you are able to provide atleast an hour of suprivised free range time for your rats everyday and can interact with them atleast a total of 3 hours a day

A vet fund has to be substantial. It cannot be just a few dollars. It has to be put in place BEFORE you obtain rats. I’m so sick of people coming on here and saying that they just can’t afford vet care. Everyone should be able to afford vet care and that excuse is NEVER good. There’s never a good excuse to not have a vet fund. You need to have money set aside for that, and only that.

when you first get rats, before you ever take them out of the cage make sure they’re in a room without holes or places they can escape through or dangerous things like electrical cords lying around everywhere. Tie the cords up, patch the holes. Accidents happen and I’ve read way too many posts about rats being lost forever and I know how paranoid I am, and how horrifying that must be. So, even if rats aren’t allowed to free range the room they’re in should still be rat proof with no escape routes because accidents happen.

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Answer by Reptile boy 01
or if you have a snake…..

nope not getting any rats

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www.facebook.com The Healthy Treat Senior Cats Get the kitten back in your senior. Increased activity and blood flow helps promote a longer, healthier life in the golden years. Active Cats Creates a playful rush and then a calmful crash. Just wait for your cat to reset in a few hours and start over again. Overweight Cats Stimulates your cat to play and be active. Place on toys or kitchen floor to really get your cat moving Training Cats Place catnip in areas you would like your cat to be. Use 1-2 tablespoons at a time. On the scratch post to encourage positive scratching and prevent damage to furniture. On a bed to to attract your cat to his/her resting area. One hour before a road trip give the cat 1 tablespoon of catnip. By the time you’re on the road, kitty is calm. Use catnip after a stressful trip to the vet or a big move. Get longer life out of toys by marinating them in Madjack catnip. Place 1 cup of catnip in a resealable bag with assorted cat toys. Let marinate for 2 days. Pull out refreshed toys and enjoy.
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Luv N Suds offers mobile Pet Grooming services in state of the art mobile grooming vans. Having your pet groomed at home in a Luv N Sud Salon is a safe, convenient, and very cost effective way to keep your pet clean and healthy. Our vans are equipped with dye free and allergen free products, and use only pet friendly / eco friendly shampoos and conditioners. From just a bath to a full groom, de-shedding Furminator treatment, and a dental maintenance treatment with PlaqClnz, our mobile salons offer your pet an entire range of care. Our salons are equipped for senior pets, pets with skin or allergy needs, and are all cage free. No picking up or dropping off, no waiting, and our personal attention makes for a stress free environment for your pet. Locations served are in Alpharetta, Cumming, Buford, Johns Creek, Dawsonville, Gainesville and Roswell, GA
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Question by Dawn N: Is there help in your area? For anyone who can’t afford urgent veterinary care for their sick pets.?
I have read so many posts the last few days where owners have sick cats/kittens and they can’t afford to get treatment for them. Rather than allow your pet to suffer, there are Organisations out there that may be able to help.

THERE ARE QUITE A FEW ORGANIZATIONS HERE, SO BE SURE TO SCROLL THE BOTTOM.

KEEP THIS INFO IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL PROVE TO BE HANDY.

Here is a list of organizations who can help owners that cannot afford
vet care. A couple are for rescue organizations and homeless pets.

Please forward this list to anyone you think it might help.

American Animal Hospital Association

http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/home/

“The heartbreak happens all too often ? a pet owner is unable to afford
treatment and their sick or injured companion animal pays the price.

“If the owner is elderly, disabled or on a fixed income, the cost of
care may be too much of a stretch for their pocketbook.

“Perhaps they have been victimized by crime, property loss or a job
layoff and are experiencing a temporary financial hardship making it too
difficult to afford pet care.

“And some animals, brought to clinics
by Good Samaritans, don’t have an owner to pay for treatment.

“Whatever the situation, the fact remains the same: When sick or injured
animals
are unable to receive veterinary care, they suffer.

“Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, veterinary care is possible for
sick or injured pets even if they have been abandoned or if their owner
is
experiencing financial hardship.”

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Angels 4 Animals

http://www.Angels4Animals.org

“Angels4Animals, a non-profit organization and a program of Inner
Voice Community Services, has a mission to serve as the guardian angel
of animals whose caretakers find themselves in difficult financial
situations.

“At Angels4Animals we believe that animal owners should not have to say
goodbye to the animals that they love.

“Our work is accomplished in conjunction with veterinary clinics across
the country, eager to assist as many animals, and their owners, as
possible.

“Our services range from financial aid to complete treatment to those
pets and pet owners in need.”

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Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP)

http://www.fveap.org/sys-tmpl/door/

“The NEED & The HELP: Seniors, People with disabilities, People who have
lost their job, Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten – any of
these folks may need financial assistance to save a beloved
companion.”

“The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501
(c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten
guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their
companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.”

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Help-A-Pet

http://www.help-a-pet.org/home.html

“Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the working
poor. For lonely seniors, physically/mentally challenged individuals and
children of working parents, pets represent much more than a diversion.”

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IMOM

http://www.imom.org

“Mission Statement:

“Helping people help pets. To better the lives of sick, injured and
abused companion animals. We are dedicated to insure that no companion
animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is
financially challenged.”

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The Pet Fund

http://thepetfund.com/

“The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit association that
provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need
urgent veterinary care.

“Often animals are put down or suffer
needlessly because their owners cannot afford expensive surgery or
emergency vet visits.

“Companion animal owners must often make the difficult decision to put
an animal down or neglect urgent medical
needs because of the costs involved.

“The purpose of the Pet Fund is to work towards a future where decisions
about companion animal medical care need never be made on the basis of
cost.”

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United Animal Nations

http://www.uan.org/lifeline/index.html

“The mission of LifeLine is to help homeless or recently rescued animals
suffering from life-threatening conditions that require specific and
immediate emergency veterinary care.

“We strive to serve Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick
or injured
animals. In certain cases, LifeLine can also assist senior citizens and
low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care.”

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UK Assistance with Veterinary Bills

http://www.petloversonline.co.uk/financial.htm

“Most of us can cope with the financial commitment involved in the day
to day care of our pets. However, how many of us come out in a cold
sweat when our pet is ill or injured and we know we have to take it to
the vet?

“Most of us are fortunate enough to be able to afford it but, some of us
who love our animals dearly cannot.

“Unfortunately we do not have a PDSA or a RSPCA Centre within our area,
but there are a few charities who may be able to help.”
Thanks rrm, I’ll add that to the lists. If anyone can think of any others, can they please post on the thread and they can also be added. I’m also going to try and form a lists for clinics that offer free spaying/neutering so if anyone can email some links, I’ll put them all together and post them. Thanks, xxx

http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/what_you_can_do_if_you_are_having_trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html

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Answer by EstherManuloes
Thanks alot. I am sure people will appreciate it.

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UPPER VALLEY – “I’d be very lonely without my cats, I’d be very lonely,” said Eva Butler. 80-year-old Eva Butler has 3 cats to keep her company, but she is having a hard time paying for their care. “During that China food scare… Two of my cats got very sick,” said Butler. That’s why the Upper Valley Humane Society has been helping her pay for special cat food because Eva’s cats have severe kidney problems from China’s contaminated cat food. “Without her help, I couldn’t do it, because I’m on a fixed income,” said Butler. And Eva isn’t the only senior in need of help. “A lot of older people are abandoning their pets. I guess they’re becoming a burden on them, and that’s sad,” said Butler. And it isn’t because seniors are being neglectful. Eva inherited her cats when her 2 sons passed away. All three of Eva’s cats are spade and neutered. “It’s such a comfort to have those dear sweet things there,” said Butler. It’s sort of been a mixed blessing. “if anyone would like to help donate to help seniors pet, please get in touch with Andy,” said Butler. You can reach Andy with the Humane Society at this phone number: (208) 681-4788.
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Question by Anonymous: I just found out I’m pregnant, but I work at an animal hospital?
I just found out I’m pregnant (possible 5-8 weeks now, unsure of actual conception date and yet to see a gynecologist) with my boyfriend’s baby (we’ve been together for almost seven years). I work in an animal hospital and come in contact with a lot of dog and cats. I know about toxoplasmosis with cats. I ALWAYS wash my hands before and after handle each animal really well. Should I quit my job now to protect my baby or can I hold it off for another month or so? I can’t afford to quit as of now or at least until I start to really show, just mostly due to my student loans and my car loan to pay off and living and pet expenses. I’d hate to depend on someone else (aka my boyfriend to be burdened with my loans).

I also assist in minor surgical procedures, where I’m the anesthetic technician. Will that cause any harmful affected or damage to my baby?

Please let me know of any other risks I’m taking by remaining to work at an animal hospital during my first pregnancy.

P.S. I have three (a nine year old and two eleven year olds) senior dogs at home too, I know they are perfectly healthy other than one of then having hip dysplasia (he’s on medication for that) and one with cancer, and the last one just a little arthritis, but no risk of any of them them passing any zoonotic disease to me as they do not come in contact with any other animal (wild or other people’s pets).

Thanks so much in advance!
Also, I have been taking a lot of x-rays of animals the past three weeks, but we wear lead body covers and thyroid covers as well as gloves. Will this still harm the baby?
Also, I have been taking a lot of x-rays of animals the past three weeks before I know I was pregnant, but we wear lead body covers and thyroid covers as well as gloves. Will this still harm the baby?

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Answer by baby jonathon josiahs mom
i worked at one when i was pregnant the 3rd time. you cant assist with surgeries and you cant help taking xrays. you have to let the vet know that you are pregnant…when i told them i had to become a kennel cleaner and receptionist. oh it sucked.

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Vet’s Kitchen is a brand new range of super-premium natural veterinary dog food, cat food and supplements from veterinary expert Joe Inglis. Each recipe has been personally created by Joe and the Pets’ Kitchen team of nutritional experts to deliver outstanding levels of nutritional excellence for your pets. In addition to the overall long term health and wellbeing of your pets, each Vet’s Kitchen recipe has been designed to offer specific health benefits tailored to specific requirements: Vet’s Kitchen Adult Chicken and Rice recipe is designed for everyday health and vitality, with nucleotides for a strong immune system, prebiiotics for healthy digestion and glucosamine and chondroitin for healthy joints. Vet’s Kitchen Adult Salmon and Potato is made with healthy fresh salmon and added omega 3 oils for healthy skin and coat, as well as prebiotics, glucosamine and chondroitin. Vet’s Kitchen Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice is a specialist puppy food designed to give growing dogs the very best start in life, with added omega 3 fatty acids, nucleotides and prebiotics along with high levels of top quality protein. Vet’s Kitchen Senior Salmon & Brown Rice is the perfect diet for older dogs, containing easily digestible protein from salmon as well as high levels of glucosamine and chondroitin for joints, taurine for cardiac health and omega 3 fatty acids. Vet’s Kitchen Light Chicken & Brown Rice has been designed by vet Joe Inglis to offer a healthy solution for encouraging weight …

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Question by * Shelter dogs are the best *: Can I feed large breed adult dog food to an Aussie mix and a Lab?
I recently acquired a senior English Mastiff from a former friend who dumped all her pets for no good reason. Because she’s a bit older (6) and has some weird chronic minor health conditions (lots of tiny cysts pop up), and because my other dogs aren’t getting any younger, I’ve decided to switch to a quality kibble. (I’ve been doing a combo of low quality kibble and plain ol’ meat.)

But I don’t want to mess with more than 2 different kinds of kibble at once if necessary. Can I feed large breed adult food to all of them? I’ve got a 4.5 year old lab with hip dysplasia and a 3 year old Aussie mix who weighs 50 pounds.

The only difference in large breed food and regular food that I can discern is that the large breed food has glucosamine and stuff for healthy joints. Is there anything else?

I plan on trying Orijen, Blue Buffalo, Avoderm, and/or Merrick.
Whoops – I mean I don’t want to mess with more than ONE kibble at once if necessary.
Yeah, that’s what I was thinking, how can glucosamine be bad for any dog?

If there are no other differences I don’t see why you couldn’t feed large breed food to a dachshund if you wanted to.

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Answer by mec8404
that would be fine. dogs 50lbs+ are considered large so a large breed formula would be fine. and the glucosamine for joints is good for all dogs not just large.

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