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The Rise in Tick Population As noted in previous articles, this past winter’s warm temperatures yielded an unusually large number of ticks that are posing a health risk to pets and people in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. In yet another local newspaper, the Worcester Telegram, this issue is again cited as the paper reported the increase in the area tick population in a May 7, 2012 article. The article focuses on the tick implosion that is causing pets’ increased exposure to ticks and making it imperative for pet owners to know the proper way to remove ticks in order to avoid causing the tick to deposit more disease-carrying saliva into the pets’ parasite bite wounds. Even more important, pet owners should be on alert to prevent the diseases carried by ticks by consulting their veterinarian about year-round tick prevention through a veterinarian recommended tick preventive medication.
SPRING FEVER PET PHOTO CONTEST WINNER!
Now that Spring has sprung (we think!), it’s time to THINK SPRING! Even though winter didn’t snow us under and we’ve yet to get our share of spring showers , our Facebook photo contest nudged us into the season with all the great photos we received. Thank you to all our fans who submitted photos and voted—we just know it was hard for our fans to make a final choice on the winner. Look for our winner’s photo on our Facebook page, along with all the others submitted. It’s obvious that our fans are very creative and love their pets very much!
Canine Life Study project for Golden Retrievers follows the Framingham Heart Study model!
Your pet may qualify to participate in the study In 1948, a cardiovascular research study laid the ground work for our understanding of the risk factors for human cardiovascular disease. By following three generations of participants, we now know that smoking, high blood pressure and inactivity are the primary scientific reasons behind heart disease. This historic study was the catalyst for many other clinical studies that led to the development of most of the cardiac procedures used today to save lives. Using the Framingham study as a model of excellence to emulate, the Morris Foundation has begun a ground breaking study that they hope will lead to life saving treatments for dogs. The first study,under the Canine Lifetime Health Project umbrella will focus on identifying the genetic, nutritional and environmental risk factors for cancer and other diseases in Golden Retrievers. Enrollees will be age two and younger. Projected to last 10 to 14 years and enroll up to 3,000 dogs, the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study will be the largest and longest observational study ever undertaken to improve the health of dogs. Golden Retrievers were chosen because more than half of them die of cancer. Although this study involves only Golden Retrievers, the information collected will improve the health of all dog breeds. What Is Expected of You?
Note: You are responsible for all costs associated with the annual exam, sample collection and laboratory test results. Morris Animal Foundation will reimburse you for up to $75 of these costs per year after verification that the exam and sample collection has been completed. For more information, go to: https://www.caninelifetimehealth.org/#About/GoldenRetrieverLifetimeStudy Take Your Dog to Work Day
Trupanion Pet Insurance Announcement by Holden Veterinary Clinic
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Because maintaining a healthy weight is fundamentally important for your pet’s overall health, we want to reward you and your pet for it! For you, there are special savings on Hills® Diets and for your weight-conscious pet, we have a FREE tasty treat (a healthy treat stuffed toy!) waiting at Holden Veterinary Clinic! When your pet weighs in at a healthy weight any time in May, we’ll treat him/her to one of our special treats to take home. After all, playing is a form of exercise—for people and for pets—so, help your pets maintain a healthy weight by playing with them as much as you can. Have fun!
In dog circles, June 22, 2012 is known as” Take Your Dog to Work Day” or “TYDTWD” and the entire week is designated as Take Your Pet to Work Week™! Pet Sitter’s International gets the credit for this dog lover’s day which they created in 1999 to celebrate dogs and encourage adoptions of rescued dogs from shelters, rescues and humane societies across the country. The organization leads the effort to encourage employers to invite employees to bring their dogs to work on June 22nd. It also recommends other special events and celebrations to strengthen the human/animal bond. Perhaps the hope is that more employers will make this a regular part of the work environment for their employees and not just one special day each year. For more information on how you can pilot such a program at your workplace, visit 
SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc., a leader in pet nutrition known for its dedication to scientific research and testing of pet foods, has announced a breakthrough in the management and treatment of hyperthyroidism in cats. The new Hills Prescription Diet, y/d Feline Thyroid Health, is backed by scientific studies that indicate the new diet will eliminate the need for thyroid medication. This has been previously unheard of in the veterinary field and is a ground breaking development because the diet has been 100% successful in clinical studies. A limited number of free "y/d Starter Kits" are available to our clients with hyperthyroid cats. The response to y/d has been so tremendous that Hills has been overwhelmed with requests for the kits, therefore the limited quantity available to our clients will be distributed while supplies last. To obtain a y/d Starter Kit from your veterinarian, contact us today at 508-829-6368.
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~We are proud to support the Local K-9 units of Holden, Shrewsbury and Worcester.~
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Holden Veterinary Clinic utilizes Pet Portal provided by vetSTREET. At Pet Portal you can manage your pet's health care, view their medication schedules, and learn more about your pet's individual health and life-stage issues.
With Pet Portal you can also stop running from store to store for pet supplies. Vetstreet will offer one-stop shopping for all your needs, including:
Delivery of your pet's vet-prescribed medications right to your front door!
Nutritional products, like specialized diet foods and treats. You can also shop for collars, leashes, toys, grooming supplies, and more.
