News and Announcements
New Pet Products and Foods Now Available
Busy Buddy Toys - Squirrel Dudes, Twist and Treats, and Kibble Nibble for both puppies and adult canines. These are for active feeding and problem solving. Great mental and physical challenges for dogs!!!
Holistic Foods for Cats and Dogs made with human grade ingredients, grain free, and low carbohydrate by Wellness and Nature's Variety.
Canine Influenza H3N8
A new relatively untested vaccine with only a conditional license was released in June. Montclair Animal Hospital is not currently requiring the vaccine for boarded or hospitalized pets nor make it part of our "core" vaccines recommended for dogs, as is distemper and rabies. We do have the vaccine available for those dogs who will need to be vaccinated for services received elsewhere. The vaccine is a series of two, given 3 weeks apart and then annually thereafter. At this time the disease has been mild, self limiting to cluster housing situations, ie shelters and race tracks and is being closely monitored for spread. The virus persists in an environment for less than a week, with a 2-5 day incubation after exposure. Shedding of the virus wanes by about day 10 post infection. Symptoms of the virus are sneezing, lethargy, loss of appetite, coughing, and wheezing. Pneuomonia can develop, with a 1-5% morality being reported at this time. The media has often over hyped and inaccurately reported the problem with this disease.
We are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Laurence Toyer to our staff.
Employment opportunities available for individuals with a good sense of humor, team players, and willing to enhance the human animal bond. Full/part time positions for LVT, Assistant, Receptionist, and Kennel Attendant. Please apply in person.
|