WORLD RABIES DAY How to Protect Your Pets and Family World Rabies Day is Sept. 28 and aims to educate people on the dangers of the disease. Worldwide, rabies kills tens of
vet may recommend a booster shot to provide further protection.
fear of humans or become overly affectionate; livestock may appear depressed or begin to self- mutilate. Other telltale signs include excessive drooling (foaming at the mouth), seizures, difficulty walking, or sudden behavioral changes. Unfortunately, once an animal begins showing signs of rabies, there is no treatment, and rabies will result in death. This is why it’s so important to stay up to date on your pet’s inoculations — a rabies vaccine just might save their life. Even indoor cats are susceptible, usually when a bat finds their way into the house. All mammals can be vaccinated for rabies, including your livestock. Even if your animal is vaccinated for rabies, it’s important to call your veterinarian if you notice they’ve been bitten, or if you see them have close interaction with a wild animal. Your
Clients Spreading the Word Thanks so much to these clients who referred new patients to us last month: Rabies is generally transmitted through a bite. Any animal can carry rabies, which is why it’s important to stay away from wild animals, even if they appear cute and friendly. While infected animals are often aggressive, some lose their thousands of people every year. While only one or two of those deaths take place in the U.S., each one is entirely preventable. There were more than 4,900 reported cases of animal rabies in 2018. Most cases are found in wildlife like bats, foxes, skunks, and raccoons. Of the 2018 cases, there were over 300 cases total between cats and dogs; while rarer, farm animals are also susceptible to rabies (46 reported cases).
If you or your child are bitten by an animal, either wild or domestic, you should contact a doctor immediately. Post-exposure vaccination can be administered to prevent the disease in humans. If untreated, like in animals, rabies results in death after the onset of symptoms. Protecting yourself and your pet from rabies is easy and affordable. If you’re not sure of your pet’s vaccination status, give us a call today so we can make sure they’re up to date.
Herbed Sweet Pup-tato Fries Inspired by Food.com and GoodPetFoodKitchen.com.au
INGREDIENTS
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Wayne & Barbara Stanfill Debbie Faulkner Leah Borgman Renee Hazen Kaleb Griffin
• 1 tsp dried or 1 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped Warming Blend to Help Regulate Blood Sugar and Improve Dental Health • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
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1 yam or sweet potato, plus your choice of dog-safe spice combination
Spice Combinations Italian-Inspired Blend to Help With Pet Arthritis • 1 tsp dried or 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
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DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 250 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Cut yam or sweet potato into fries by slicing it lengthwise into 1/3-inch slabs. Then, slice each slab lengthwise into 1/3-inch rectangles. 3. Place fries onto the baking sheet in a single, well-spaced layer. Sprinkle your herbs of choice on top. 4. Bake for 3 hours. Let cool, then serve as a treat to your pup.
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