A New Solution for Your Dog’s Year-Long Safety Goodbye Guesswork
Time flies for most people, but it can go by even more quickly for pet owners.
In our everyday hustle and bustle, it’s common for even the most loving and dedicated animal guardians to inadvertently skip a vet appointment or forget to stay up to date on their companions’ other needs. Everyone has a tendency to forget things from time to time as life gets busy, but administering your dog’s flea and tick preventive should not be one of them. Sometimes, a client will bring in their dog to receive an annual ProHeart heartworm preventive and believe that’s it. But at some point, the pet owner also has to stay on top of flea and tick prevention (often monthly via chewables). To help our clients rest easier, we’re excited to announce that we are now offering Bravecto Quantum, a flea and tick preventive that provides protection for a full year. Bravecto Quantum is delivered through a sting-free injection. Now, you no longer need to worry about being late in having a preventive administered to your pet!
Tiny is a sweet little leopard gecko who presented to my team after her recent adoption. Her new owner was concerned about problems with Tiny’s eyes and tail. Tiny’s previous owner had kept her in an enclosure that was inappropriate for a leopard gecko, which led to her current problems. Tiny had retained shed stuck on her right eye, and it was unclear whether the underlying eye was still viable. After a warm-water soak, most of the retained shed was removed, and it appeared she had an intact eye underneath. She also had discoloration to her tail, which raised concerns about “tail rot” or damage to the tail from an improper shed. At this time, it was unknown whether it would heal with time and proper hydration or would require surgery. Tiny was started on eye drops, antibiotics, pain medication, and warm water soaks. Her eyes were doing better during her recheck, but her tail had worsened and required amputation. Her eye continues to have difficulty sometimes when she is shedding due to permanent damage from her previous retained shed, so she requires medical assistance every few months. Tiny’s story demonstrates the importance of maintaining proper husbandry. Exotic species have adapted to very specific environments, and they need those environments and diets to thrive when brought into our homes as pets. Reptiles often can survive in poor-quality environments for a while, but they don’t thrive. These environments can have long-term effects on a gecko’s health, such as the ones Tiny’s experienced. A Gecko’s Glow- Up Journey TINY’S TAIL TURNAROUND
After learning about Bravecto Quantum late last year, we introduced it to our team members here and offered it to anyone who wanted it
When considering getting an exotic species, it is important to research what they require so you can provide the right environment and lifestyle.
—Dr. Justina Conrad
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