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The Importance of Microchipping
Posted on 2011-09-15 10:21:52
Excerpt from The Huntington Post New York online article from 9/14/2011. Click here for full story.
Willow, Missing Colorado Cat, Found In New York City Streets
How she got to New York, more than 1,600 miles away, and the kind of life she lived in the city are mysteries.
But thanks to a microchip implanted when she was a kitten, Willow will be reunited in Colorado with her owners, who had long ago given up hope.
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"[Willow's parents, Jamie] Squires and her husband, Chris, were 'shocked and astounded' when they got a call Wednesday from Animal Care & Control, which runs New York City's animal rescue and shelter system.
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"ACC Executive Director Julie Bank said a scanner found the microchip that led to the Squires family.
'All our pets are microchipped,' Squires said. 'If I could microchip my kids, I would.'"
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This is a wonderful example of why we recommend microchipping for all pets. A collar is certainly helpful, but can be lost or removed and most cats hate collars. A microchip is a small transmitter, about the size of a grain of rice, that is implanted under the skin, usually between the shoulder blades. Although this chip can sometimes migrate to other locations, it is a more permanent solution for identification. The chip is implanted with a syringe and needle very similar to a vaccination, with a minimal amount of discomfort.
Most veterinarians and shelters have a scanner which can read all types of microchips from various manufacturers. This means that if your pet is lost and he or she is taken to a shelter or other clinic, that facility can scan your pet for a microchip number which will be linked to your contact information, allowing your pet to be returned home to you!
Microchipping is available at Liberty Animal Hospital. The cost of the microchip includes the initial registration. Annual re-registration is required to keep your records up-to-date with the microchip company. Please contact our office at (205) 970-0411 to speak with our staff if you have questions or if you would like to schedule to have your pet microchipped.
Dental Month
Posted on 2011-02-08 08:11:38
It’s Dental Month again for your pets! Here at
Here are five easy steps to help you when brushing your pets’ teeth:
- Get your cat or dog use to you looking into their mouth. After each time you do so, reward them with either a treat or praise.
- Ask your veterinarian for suggestions as to what type of brush and toothpaste that you should use. You may purchase them either at your Veterinarian’s office or a local pet store.
- Brush your pets’ teeth while they are in the bathtub. It is okay to wrap your cat in a towel to help keep them calm during this process.
- Brush your cat's or dog's teeth with a gentle, massaging motion.
- Reward your cat or dog with a tartar-control treat after the procedure.
Vaccination Checklist
Posted on 2010-04-29 10:59:10
Having a pet no matter what the age takes organizational skills to keep track with what you should discuss with your veterinarian at your wellness visit. It is important to remember that even at wellness exams bloodwork should be done. Our doctors recommend senior bloodwork for pets over 5 years of age. Senior bloodwork checks all major organ functions for early detection of diseases such as hypo/hyperthyroidism, diabetes, kidney and liver dysfunction, anemia, and infections. To help you keep up with the different topics you should discuss with your veterinarian and when vaccinations and bloodwork should be done we have attached a checklist below. Please feel free to call the hospital if you have any questions.
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