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The doctors and
staff members wish you a very happy and healthy Spring, 2008!
EMAIL
Reminders: Never forget that monthly preventative again!
Click
on the links below to have monthly reminders sent to you so you
never forget your pet's medication again!
Sentinel
or Interceptor
Frontline
Revolution
Protect
your dog! New oral health vaccine available!
 We
now have an additional tool available to aid in the prevention of
periodontal in our canine patients!
The
first of its kind, the Porphyromonas Denticanis-Gulae-Salivosa Bacterin
became available from Pfzer Animal Health on October 9, 2006.
This
new vaccine helps prevent the three most common bacteria that cause
periodontal disease in dogs.
In
addition to regular home care and routine professional dental cleanings,
this vaccine is an excellent tool to help your dog's smile stay
bright and happy.
Feel
free to call or schedule an appointment to see if your pet is a
good candidate for this vaccination.
Click
here to learn more about this vaccination
LASER
surgery--what's all the hype?!!
Lasers
have been successfully used in human medicine for over 30 years.
At Morris Animal Hospital, your pet benefits from this cutting
edge technology!
Why laser surgery?
- Less Pain - The laser seals nerve endings
as it "cuts." As a result, your pet will experience less pain
and be more comfortable after surgery.
- Less Bleeding - The laser seals small blood
vessels during surgery. This also helps reduce the time your pet
needs to be under anesthesia, which reduces complications.
- Less Swelling - Laser energy does not crush,
tear or bruise tissue because the only thing that touches your
pet is an invisible beam of light.
What does this
mean for my pet?
- Reduced risk of infection - As the laser removes
diseased tissue, it seals the skin and reduces the amount of bacteria
present.
- Greater precision - The laser can remove unhealthy
tissue while minimizing adverse effects to healthy surrounding
tissue.
- Quicker return to normal activities - Healing
is rapid and there is less post-operative discomfort.
Our
Doctors are Committed to CONTINUING EDUCATION!
Our doctors are committed
to furthering their skills by regularly attending local and national
continuing education courses. Here's what our doctors have
been up to:
Dr.
Doug Morris recently attended the annual meeting
of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society in March, 2008 in Big Sky,
Montana. He also attended the annual meeting of the American
College of Veterinary Surgeons in Chicago in October, 2007.
During these conferences, he participated in meetings covering a
wide array of orthopedic and soft tissue surgery topics. Dr.
Doug has been certified to perform PennHIP radiographic evaluations
since December, 2005. PennHIP provides a more accurate means
of evaluating dogs (and cats) for the presence of hip dysplasia
than the more well known OFA technique.
Dr. Julie Morris attended the annual meeting of the American
Animal Hospital Association in Tampa, Florida, in March, 2008.
She attended meetings focusing on pet behavior issues, internal
medicine, and client care. In January, 2007, she attended
the North American Veterinary Conference in Orlando, Florida, where
her meetings focused on pet behavior issues, as well as internal
medicine, dermatology, and client care.
Dr. Terry Randolph attended the Midwest Veterinary
Conference in Columbus, Ohio in February, 2008, where she attended
a variety of meetings focusing on dentistry, internal medicine,
and surgery. She also attended the 20th annual Veterinary
Dental Forum and World Dental Congress in Portland, Oregon in September,
2006. Her meetings there focused on cutting edge dental care
for our canine and feline patients.
Dr. Rebecca Grieve
attended the Midwest Veterinary Conference in Columbus,
Ohio in February, 2008. She participated in meetings on internal
medicine, hematology, ophthalmology, and client service. She
also attended the 19th annual Veterinary Dental Forum and World
Dental Congress IX in Orlando, FL in October, 2005, with an emphasis
on current dental therapies for our canine and feline patients.
Dr. Amanda Cunningham
attended the annual meeting of the American College of Veterinary
Surgeons in Chicago in October, 2007, where her meetings focused
on the newest and most advanced surgical care for our canine and
feline patients. She also attended the 20th annual Veterinary
Dental Forum and World Dental Congress X in Portland, Oregon in
September, 2006.
Dr. Gayle O'Konski attended the 21st annual Veterinary
Dental Forum in Minneapolis, Minnesota in September, 2007, with
an emphasis on new therapies related to dental care for our canine
and feline patients. She also attended a comprehensive training
course on use of the surgical laser in the summer of 2007.
Our doctors participated
in a 4 hour in-hospital surgery conference with Dr. Dennis Caywood
in July, 2007; a 4 hour interactive dermatology conference with
Dr. Helen Power in February, 2007; a 4 hour anesthesia and pain
management meeting with Dr. David Martin, a veterinary anesthesiologist,
in February, 2006; and a 6 hour interactive dentistry update with
Dr. Heidi Lobprise, a veterinary dentist, in April, 2006.
Our doctors and our healthcare team members
attended the Michiana Veterinary Medical Association's annual fall
conference on improving client care in October, 2007. In addition,
our doctors and healthcare team have the opportunity to attend monthly
continuing education lectures on a variety of pet care issues sponsored
by the Michiana Veterinary Medical Association. We look forward
to providing you and your pet with outstanding service! |
