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Keep Your Pets Safe in this Summer Heat

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Heat stroke results from an extreme elevation in body temperature (>106°F) and occurs when heat generation (via metabolism, exercise, environmental conditions, etc) exceeds the body’s ability to dissipate heat (via conduction, convection, radiation and evaporation). Severe hyperthermia affects nearly every system in the body and can lead to kidney failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, brain swelling, blood clots or coagulation problems, septicemia, liver disease, heart muscle damage/failure, fluid buildup in the lungs and shock.

Pets suffering from heat stroke, which can be a cat or a dog, may show one or more of the following clinical signs: extreme panting and respiratory distress, collapse and inability to rise, agitation, foaming at the mouth or thick, ropey saliva, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, seizures, and very red gums or pale gums. These signs indicate a true emergency and the pet should be brought to the hospital immediately. If a pet is showing the above signs…

WHAT TO DO:

– Remove the pet from the environment where the hyperthermia occurred
– Move the pet to the shade or indoors and direct a fan on him/her
– Begin cooling the pet with cool (not cold) water on the trunk and legs (a tub or garden hose works well)
– If possible, obtain and record the rectal temperature
– Call and transport to the hospital immediately after wetting the animal

WHAT NOT TO DO:

– Do NOT use cold water or ice for cooling unless under the guidance of a veterinarian (this causes peripheral vasoconstriction and shivering, both of which act to increase the body temperature)
– Do NOT delay examination of the pet by a veterinarian
– Do NOT attempt to force the animal to eat or drink
– Do NOT leave the pet unattended
– Do NOT overcool the pet

Please share this information with any friends or pet owners who may not be aware of the dangers of heat stroke!

Courtesy of your friends at the
RIDGEWOOD VETERINARY HOSPITAL
201-447-6000/201-445-0030

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Keep Your Pet Safe, Healthy During Hot Weather

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Posted July 21, 2015

Summer weather can pose certain dangers for your pets. The American Red Cross has some steps people can take to keep the family pet safe and healthy this summer.

The first step is to know what is normal for your pet – their gum color, heart/pulse rate, body temperature and breathing rate – so you can recognize when something is wrong.

Heat stroke is a problem for pets in the warmer weather and is more common in the early summer because pets are not yet acclimated to the warm weather. Dogs with short noses or snouts, like the boxer or bulldog, are prone to heat stroke. This is also true for any obese pet, a pet with an extremely thick fur coat or any pet with upper respiratory problems.

Some signs your pet may be developing heat stroke include heavy panting and being unable to calm down, even when lying down. Their gum color may be brick red, their pulse rate may be fast, or they may not be able to get up. If you suspect your pet has heat stroke, take their temperature rectally. If the temperature is above 105 degrees cool the animal down. The easiest way to do this is by using the water hose. Stop cooling the animal when the temperature reaches 103 degrees. Bring your pet to the veterinarian as soon as possible as heat stroke can lead to severe organ dysfunction and damage.

As the weather gets nicer, many pet owners take their pets in the car with them. Do not leave your pet in the car, even for a few minutes. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees.

Pet owners also need to be aware that animals may try to get out a window or door, which are more likely to be open as the weather warms. And some plants in your garden can be hazardous to animals. For instance, many lilies are very poisonous to cats. Visit the ASPCA Poison Control information to find out which plants and flowers are poisonous to animals.

You can download the Red Cross Pet First Aid app to have veterinary advice in the palm of your hand. The app features first aid steps for more than 25 common pet situations and identifies common substances that are toxic to animals.

 

https://www.redcross.org/news/article/Keep-Your-Pet-Safe-As-Temperatures-Rise

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Ridgewood provides protection for pooches

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MAY 28, 2015    LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015, 9:18 AM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Interest in Ridgewood’s annual dog rabies clinic, already one of the most popular events on the village calendar, has increased exponentially this spring, largely in part to recent, uncommon wildlife encounters.

A lengthy line of leashed pooches and their masters snaked across the Recycling Center property two Wednesdays ago, each four-legged creature waiting for its free inoculation against a virus that, if contracted, is oftentimes fatal for domestic pets once symptoms occur.

The booster shot is considered the best protection against rabies. Nearly 120 dogs registered by the village received the vaccination during the clinic, according to Dawn Cetrulo, Ridgewood’s supervisor of health.

Though the final tally was slightly less than the number of canines vaccinated last year, dog owners preached the ongoing importance of safeguarding their best friends.

“You’ll never know what might happen,” Rachelle Thomsen said, while rubbing the squared head of her retriever mix, Ronnie. “[Dogs] can be out exploring in the backyard, and at the same time, an animal with rabies can wander back there, too. You want to make sure your dog is safe.”

https://www.northjersey.com/community-news/pets/village-provides-protection-for-pooches-1.1344347

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Dog Days for Ridgewood

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Owning a dog is slightly less expensive than being addicted to crack.

May 4 , 2015
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A chocolate brown Cocker Spaniel residing on South Irving Street received the Village’s first 2015 dog license, which was issued by a Village of Ridgewood Health Department employee shortly after 8:30 AM on Monday, May 5th.

Remember:  A Late Fee of $20.00 per dog will be assessed for applications received after June 30th.

It is the dog owner’s responsibility to renew the dog license when it expires. It is also the dog owner’s responsibility to maintain their pet with a valid rabies vaccination. The health department sends out reminders as a courtesy and to inform residents of the free rabies clinic.

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North Jersey vets, pet owners worrying dog flu virus could surface here

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North Jersey vets, pet owners worrying dog flu virus could surface here

APRIL 18, 2015    LAST UPDATED: SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015, 10:57 AM
FROM STAFF AND NEWS SERVICE REPORTS |
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A canine flu outbreak has sickened many dogs in the Midwest, but whether the potentially deadly bug will make its way here is still anybody’s guess.

“It’s a hard question to answer but with today’s mobile society and people bringing their pets wherever they go, I’m concerned about that — that it could hit the West or East Coast,” said Dr. John DeVries, assistant director of the Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Veterinary Medicine says the virus has sickened at least 1,000 dogs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana. Recent tests from the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory have identified the strain as H3N2. Clinical assistant professor Keith Poulsen says it’s not yet known how effective current vaccines are against this strain, which is believed to have come from Asia.

He said an older strain, H3N8, has also been detected in the region.

Both viruses can cause persistent cough, runny nose and fever in dogs. Experts say a small percentage will develop more severe symptoms. The H3N2 infection has been associated with some deaths.

https://www.northjersey.com/community-news/pets/north-jersey-vets-pet-owners-worrying-dog-flu-virus-could-surface-here-1.1312001

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Dogs living in the Village are required to be licensed

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Dogs living in the Village are required to be licensed 

Health Department Information on Dogs

All dogs 7 months of age or older living in the Village are required to be licensed within 10 days. Please remember to remove pet solid waste immediately and always keep your dog from running at large. Contact the health department for more information. 201/670-5500 x503

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Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital Offering Basic Obedience Class for Dogs

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Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital Offering Basic Obedience Class for Dogs
July 25,2014

Ridgewood NJ Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital is offering a Basic Obedience Class at Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital to help get your new addition to the family off to the right start. Our goal is to help you build a relationship with your dog, to train your dog to give you his attention when needed for training and safety, and to teach your dog the foundation behaviors which are necessary for all future training and learning.

To read more about this 6-week program for puppies, young adults and adults, and the trainer, Loraine E. Capurso, CPDT-KA, click here: https://www.ridgewoodvet.com/blog/2014/07/21/behavioral-training-offered-at-ridgewood-146992

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Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital Adopt-A-Pet Day, Sunday, May 18th

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Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital Adopt-A-Pet Day, Fun for the Whole Family!  Join us this Sunday, May 18th from 11am-4pm! 

On Sunday, May 18th, from 11:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M., the Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital will be holding its 8th Adopt-A-Pet Day at 320 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ. 

Normally held in September, the events have been so successful in finding homes for pets, Dr. Dean J. Cerf, Hospital Director, now holds the event twice a year. Dr. Cerf says, “There is nothing like experiencing the joy of a pet’s unconditional love, and we hope to help as many pets as possible get a second chance to share that love.” The hospital opens its doors and parking lot to over 30 shelters and rescue groups, who will bring dogs, cats, birds, and exotics for adoption.
The entire staff of the Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital is passionate about this cause and volunteers hours before and during the event to make it run smoothly. At the last event, over 1000 people attended and more than 300 animals were placed with loving families. Keith Harris, Hospital Administrator, says, “Our slogan is ‘Open your heart and home to a friend for life,’ and we invite people to help us adopt more pets at this event than ever before.”
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Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital : Keeping Your Dog Safe

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Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital Keeping Your Dog Safe

No one wants to think about the possibility of a beloved dog running out into the street, yet a study shows that more than a million dogs were struck by cars last year in the U.S. alone.

These tragic accidents happen all too often to dogs, both on-leash and off, in a matter of seconds.

Read a few suggestions to avoid this type of tragedy in our blog article “Keeping Your Dog Safe is Our #1 Priority”

by clicking this link: https://www.ridgewoodvet.com/blog/2014/02/26/keeping-your-dog-safe-is-140760

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Defending Myself Against “Anonymous” Posters

Though I am quite amused at the person screaming at me anonymously through an online message board, I do feel the need to defend my comments which have been taken out of context – shocking!

Here is exactly what I posted:Just a heads up I have spoken to Oradell, as well as two AnimalHospitals in NYC near my office, and neither is recommending this shot.Additionally, the fee is $20, plus a $40 visit fee, both x 2, so the total cost is $120 for the vaccine. Not telling anyone which decision tomake, just helping provide some additional facts.

Nowhere am I “knocking” Ridgewood Animal Hospital or Dr. Cerf, who has seen our dog since we moved here and from what I can tell, does an excellent job. I am also quite happy for you that Dr. Cerf was able tosave your dog, as we had a difficult and expensive experience with our pup at 6 months old having developed a liver shunt and needing surgery,luckily for us he was saved by the great team at the NYC Animal Medical Center.

I did call Oradell after receiving the letter from RVH because I wanted to see if they charged less than Ridgewood for the shot, as my initial inclination was to absolutely vaccinate our dog. Oradell did inform mewhen I called that they were not recommending the shot across the board,and I will concede that perhaps in my above post, I could have been abit more specific. Additionally, I also contacted two vets near my office in NYC, who also stated they were not recommending the vaccine.My post was providing as accurate information as I had at the time. The mere suggestion that I would have some sort of agenda and thus put the beloved pets of my neighbors at risk is insulting.

If you were so curious as to where I work (as if I am some rogue internet poster who owns stock in Oradell Animal Hospital) you should note that unlike you, I do not post anonymous comments, though, for your piece of mind, I can assure you, that the utility company I work for has no vested interest in hurting RVH.

Sincerely,
John B.

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