It is that time of year again! We will be having our rabies clinics in a couple of weeks, here is the schedule:

Monday - May 7, 2012

North Portal - 10:00-10:45 am at #101 Abbott Ave
Frobisher - 11:15-12:00 pm at the Fire Hall
Alameda - 1:15-2:00 pm at the Fire Hall
Oxbow - 2:30-3:30 pm at the Fire Hall

Tuesday - May 8, 2012

Gainsborough - 9:30-10:30 am at the Fire Hall
Carievale - 11:00-12:00 pm at the Fire Hall
Glen Ewen - 1:30-2:30 pm at the Fire Hall
Carnduff - 3:00-4:00 pm at Border Vet Animal Health

Saturday - May 12, 2012

Alida - 11:30 - 12:30 pm at the Rink

Complete vaccinations for both dogs and cats.  Dewormer as well as tick products will laso be available.

*No appointment necessary

*Cash or cheque accepted

*Licensed veterinarian

 Please feel free to give us a call at 306-482-3678 for any questions!

Every year we take the month of February to focus on the importance of dental and oral health in our furry friends. At BorderVET Animal Health, we believe dental health is important all year long, but like to offer some specials to help celebrate Dental Health Month!

- FREE Dental Consultations for the entire month of February

- 15% off all Dentals booked in February

- A FREE goodie bag with every Dental procedure

-A FREE bag of dental food with every Dental procedure

WHY ALL THE FOCUS ON DENTAL HEALTH???

- 85% of adult dogs and cats have periodontal disease

- More than 70% of cats and dogs show signs of dental disease by age 3

- Oral disease can directly lead to disease of the heart, kidneys and liver

- Sometimes the “Crown” of the tooth looks clean but disease lingers below the gumline

- Tooth fractures can occur on the inside of teeth where we can’t easily see

- Cats and dogs are programmed by nature to hide symptoms of oral disease

- Many times, our pets act totally normal – even eat hard food – while advanced disease occurs in their mouth

Before                                                                                              After

Luckily, it doesn’t take much to help and prevent further dental disease! Give us a call for your FREE Dental Consultation today!!

Check out all of the cute Halloween costumes available for your pets!!  Please call 306-482-3678 or email carnduff@bordervet.ca for more information on sizing and pricing.

Recommended sizing by breed:

X-Small: Australian Terrier, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Toy Poodle, Yorkshire Terrier

Small: Boston Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Maltese, Pug, Silky Terrier

Medium: Bichon Frise, Beagle, Cocker Spaniel, Corgi, Scottish Terrier

Large: Brittany Spaniel, Bulldog, Collie, Schnauzer, Springer Spaniel

X-Large: Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Rottweiler

Bark Lite - available in xs-xl

Bat Dog - available in xs-xl

Cheerleader - available in xs, lg, xl

ER Doctor - available in xs-xl

Ketchup - available in xs-xl

Lil Lion - available in xs-xl

Lil Witch - available in lg

Mustard - available in xs-xl

Panda - available in xs-xl

Party Bunny - available in xs-xl

Santa Claws - available in m, lg

Smokin Jacket - available in xs-xl

Spidey Dog - available in lg, xl

Superhero - available in lg, xl

Sweet Pea - available in xs-xl

Witch - available in xs-xl

Woodland Fairy - available in xs-lg

K9 Cop - available in xs, s, lg

Dinosaur - available in  xsm-xl

Angel - available in xsm-xl

Tiger - available in xsm-xl

Mermaid - available in xsm-xl

Elephant - available in xsm-xl

Pig - available in xsm-xl

Taco - available in s-l

Lobster - available in xs-xxl

Skunk - available in xsm-xl

Prison Pooch - available in sxm-xxl

Honey Bee - available in xsm-m

Lady Bug - available in xsm-lg

Don’t:

 *  Keep peeking at the animal or handling it

* Put green grass under the animal (It takes the heat out of them and drying grass can be toxic to rabbits)

* Give the animal anything to eat or drink, especially cows milk. (Many baby animals are lactose intolerant)

Deer leave there fawns lying quietly alone for long periods to avoid attracting predators to them. If they are lying quietly Leave THEM ALONE!

Baby Birds- If they are bright and alert it’s best to leave them alone.

Rabbits- Young Rabbits mothers have left them if there fur is fluffy, the ears are standing and the size of a man’s fist. They are not orphaned.

Raccoons, Skunks and foxes- Before disturbing them observe from a distance as there mothers are often watching them. If they are truly orphaned don’t handle DUE TO THEIR POTENTIAL FOR RABIES.

Determining an animal is orphaned:

· Check periodically for 24-48 hours to see if it’s still around but keep your distance.

· Keep cats and dogs away from the area; the adult won’t return if there is noise or predators around.

Signs of Orphaning, or injury:

   * Blood, wounds or swelling

   * Lethargy or coldness

* Body covered in fleas

  * Unusual or uneven loss of fur or feathers

  * Vocalizing or following humans

  * A fawn wondering around

    * Contact with a domestic cat

   * Difficult or raspy breathing or sneezing

   * A dangling leg or wing

  * Closed eyes

  * Head tucked under wing

If you find a wild animal that you believe is orphaned, don’t touch it and call the Saskatewan Wildlife Hotline

(306) 242-7177