Questions to Ask & Preparing Your Home for a Pet Sitter
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4y ago
Leaving your pets behind with someone can be scary.  Some people may know of a friend or family member who is available care for our fur-babies when they are on vacation or at work.  Other people may search online for local pet sitting companies.  But when it comes to interviewing a future pet sitter, do you have a list of questions to ask? Here are some ideas on questions you may want to ask: ·       What experience or knowledge do you have when it comes to working with animals? ·       How often will you send me up ..read more
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Is My Pet In Pain?
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4y ago
OUCH! A sharp cry in the kitchen might indicate someone who burned their hand on a hot stove.  Tears in someone’s eyes and holding their head in their hands might be a result of a headache that won’t go away.  Someone who is always laughing and happy that becomes quiet and subdued might cause us to think that he or she may not be feeling well. It might be easy for some of us to read human body language and know if another person is in pain, but what about your pet?  Do they have the same symptoms?  Since our furry friends cannot tell us what they are feeling, oftentimes i ..read more
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Zoe's Summer Adventure
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4y ago
Written by Dr. Gloria Ku Every summer, I will see something that sticks in my mind and I feel I must share. One summer, years ago, it was Zoe: a sweet young Weimeraner, full of energy and curiosity. One day, shortly before I was going on vacation, she came to our office after swallowing a wooden skewer at a weekend gathering. In fact, her mother explained, she actually witnessed her swallow one skewer whole, and had pulled it out of her throat. The second time, however, the skewer was swallowed before it could be retrieved. Zoe appeared unaffected by this event, and for the next few days ..read more
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BECOMING A VETERINARIAN: Questions Answered by Dr. Brian Chen
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5y ago
What prerequisites during college did you focus on?                  All veterinary schools require a strong foundation in the sciences (chemistry, biology, microbiology, etc) and some also require other classes related to economics and/or business management. I majored in Biotechnology, but you can major in anything you want as long as you complete the prerequisite courses prior to applying to veterinary school. Did you gain any experience prior to applying to vet school?                  I worked for a year as a veterinary assistant prior to attending vet school. Most applicants have ..read more
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One Who Licks & Scratches
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5y ago
Written by Dr. Gloria Ku "Missy" came in frequently to our clinic because we loved to see her, and also because she got allergy shots. It wasn't until we started the shots, that her non-stop scratching, rolling and rubbing slowed down. At times it flares up again, but for the most part, she was a much happier little Cocker Spaniel. Missy would come in for the same problem again and again: she was itchy! I would look her over and find not one flea. I would comb through the fur carefully and find not one speck of dander or even a pimple. We tried oral antihistamines of varying size, shape a ..read more
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Toxic Foods: Did You Know?
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5y ago
Written by Dr. Gloria Ku Grapes and raisins could be potentially toxic to dogs, and probably cats as well. It is currently unknown what part of the grape causes renal failure, but some animals are particularly sensitive to ingestion of grapes and raisins, to the point that a small amount can lead to kidney failure in some susceptible animals. Not all dogs and cats are susceptible, but those that are can become very ill. Until more is known about this potential danger, it is best to avoid giving them to your pet in appreciable amount, and to be sure they are not available through refuse contain ..read more
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Meet Our Team: Dr. Ku & Dr. Chen
Hatton Veterinary Hospital
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5y ago
Dr. Gloria Ku What part of your work do you enjoy most?   I enjoy the challenge of figuring out the best way to keep the pet as healthy as possible while meeting the goals of the owners and the reality of how we can make that all happen.  And of course, I enjoy seeing the pets do well and thrive with great care, no matter their age or issues! What is the most exciting change you've seen in veterinary medicine? The improvements in dental care and how we address dental issues has really been a big change from when I first started in practice 28 years ago.  So many dental issues are treated ..read more
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Is it Mange or What??
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5y ago
Written by Dr. Gloria Ku Mange is a scary word because it has connotations of disease, infestation, and being contagious!  So naturally, we all sort of recoil from the thought of it being an issue for our pets.  Turns out there are several types of mange.  The one that we can catch is called Sarcoptic Mange and is thankfully less common than Demodectic Mange. Mange is caused by a mite, and most mites are associated with a specific species and do not cross over (i.e. cats get cat mites, dogs get dog mites, etc.).  Unfortunately Sarcoptic Mange can cross over, and that’s why we can get it to ..read more
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Meet Our Team: Veterinary Assistants
Hatton Veterinary Hospital
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5y ago
Our veterinary assistants are helpful all around the hospital!  You may have seen an assistant helping one of our veterinarians in an exam room. When you board at our hospital, our vet assistants are the heart of our boarding facility--they take care of greeting our clients and boarders, taking care of the pets staying with us, and make sure to get pet belongings together for their trip home.  Vet assistants are also a major help for our technicians as they assist in blood draws, communicating with clients about pet care, keeping our technicians safe with great pet handling techniques, and mor ..read more
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Meet Our Team: Registered Veterinary Technicians
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5y ago
We are thrilled to have such wonderful RVTs on our team!  Most of our technicians have been working at Hatton Veterinary Hospital for over 20 years!  Our techs are an important part of assisting our veterinarians and caring for many of the pets that come in to the hospital.  If your pet has had surgery, a blood test, anal glands expressed, or hospitalization, one of these great gals have most likely been helping with your pet's care.  Our technicians have a lot of heart and take on a lot of challenges each day--we appreciate them! What wisdom would you like to pass on to veterinary technicia ..read more
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