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Holidays Going to the Dogs! Print
By Dr. Scott McKinley, Badger Vet, Janesville
reprinted from ontheRock magazine ~ the DOTR founding publication
 


With another Holiday Season upon us, I thought it would be appropriate to share some suggestion and precautions with you to help insure your pet's safety and good health during this busy time of year.
 
1.  Please be aware that all chocolate and chocolate containing deserts and candy are poisonous to dogs and cats. The smaller the pet, the more dangerous even the smallest amount of chocolate can be.
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Janesville Dog Groomer Offers “Stimulus Package” Print


Kathy Wolf, owner of Kat’s K-9 Clips, is offering a grooming to help those in the community affected by the economic downturn. Kathy and her husband have felt the effects personally, and as a dog owner, Kathy knows how important regular grooming can be for the comfort of your pet. She wants to give back to the community, so here is her stimulus package for you:

If you have lost your job, been laid off, or have suffered income loss, you can set your own price to get your pooch pampered and groomed. Pay as much as you are able to—NO QUESTIONS ASKED. The grooming service includes a bath, nail trim, ear cleaning, and body shave or brush out and trim. As a part of this special offer, Kathy requests that you write a testimonial and send it via e-mail, snail mail, or drop it off at the clinic.

Dogs that come for grooming must be current on their Rabies vaccination. If your pet is not current on its Rabies vaccination, call for a special offer on this service.

Kat’s K-9 Clips is located at the Janesville Animal Medical Center, 5021 N. State Road 26, Janesville. For an appointment, call 608-868-1761 or 800-694-2251, and remember to mention the “Stimulus Package.”
 
Cat Scratch Fever! Print

by Amanda Henry, CVT - Janesville Animal Medical Center
608.868.1761

Why cats scratch and what you can do about it!

Scratching is a major concern for cat owners. The majority of people have their cats declawed, because “that is what you do when you get a cat”. Many people don’t realize that there is a reason why cats scratch, and there are other things that can be done besides declawing your cat.

Why do cats scratch? It is an innate behavior, which means they are born with the desire to scratch. Cats scratch to remove the sheath that covers their nails, as well as for marking territories. The scratching leaves visual markers such as the sheath coverings and the claw marks. A scent is also left behind because of glands that are located in between their toes.


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Got a New Kitten? Print

GIVING YOUR KITTEN THE RIGHT START
by Amanda Henry, CVT - Janesville Animal Medical Center
608.868.1761

Most people know that puppies need to attend classes when they are young, but they don’t realize that this is important for kittens, as well.  If kittens are inadequately socialized, they have a very high chance of developing irreversible fears, timidity, and even aggression.  Kittens need to be continuously exposed to a variety of people, animals, and environmental stimuli.  Examples include exposure to different odors, sounds, children, men, women, and dogs.
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