As many of you know Signe and I are proud graduates of the University of MInnesota college of Veterinary Medicine. We still go up there for classes and we follow their veterinary research projects. But the most important relationship we have with them is for their medical support.
Just recently I had an emergency case you may have seen in the Northfield News on the weekend that was in need of an oxygen cage because of smoke inhalation and exhaustion. The U of M was ready for the pet when it arrived and was placed in an intensive care unit for constant monitoring. I could go on and on about all the great medical, surgical and diagnostic tools they have up there, but I’ll just get too excited about it so, just take comfort in knowing, when needed, we have friends in high places.
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The best time to teach your puppy is in the first 6 months of its life as a puppy’s brain is perfectly developed to learn. Many perspective dog owners cringe at the thought of a barking pup chewing everything in sight while soiling inside the house. Many of these unwanted issues can be prevented by early training. As many people know, a dog is a pack animal. They love to hang with a group and in this group much learning can be done. Well you have the power to control this group. Join a puppy class. Your puppy NEEDS socialization almost much as his first vaccinations. In fact, dogs can get in more trouble mentally and physically by NOT being socialized. Countryside Animal Hospital & Kennels are now offering puppy classes. Call Michael at the Kennel (507)-645-5051 for more information. Check out this WCCO broadcast of Windmill Animal Rescue of Elko/New Market who are in need of support. The shelter is housed in the Windmill Feed and Pet Supply Company building located in Elko New Market. Windmill relies on the generosity of others to keep their operations at their best.
 Males Edward Jasper and Carslie
 Females Bella, Alice and Rosalie
Check out these beautiful Husky/Aussie Mix pups!! Two pups are still available for adoption, Edward and Rosalie, through Pet Projects Rescue!! The wooshing sound of air escaping the pressurized can could be heard, felt, and smelled. The can held 3 optic green tennis balls. Each ball had a name, Roy, Saul, and Mel. They were rolled out of the can and plopped happily onto the court. Each ball took their turn being hit back and forth, then back again. Life was good for Roy, Saul, and Mel. After a few weeks, these optic spheres were left alone in a bucket in a cool damp garage. Days turned to months, and months turned to years. What a sad existence. The only joy they received was the clatter of an occasional garage sale or spring cleaning. Each time, the boys were left untouched and unloved. When things appeared most bleek, Roy, Saul, and Mel got the chance they had been waiting for. The entire bucket in which they had lived so sadly, had been donated to Countryside Animal Hosptal & Kennels. From day one, Roy was carried about in the mouths of many dogs. Saul loved being thrown about and chased after. Mel never grew old of all the attention he received by the pups. Their only complaint was the occassional “bad breath” of a Springer Spaniel named Julius, and the feeling of dampness on their bodies at the end of the day. These were small sacrifices for Roy, Saul, and Mel. Annie is a Labrador Retriever who has agreed to share some of her insights about life as a dog while offering solutions to their problems. There will be lots for her to talk about as some 15,000 years ago, dogs and humans started developing relationships. Look for Annie’s blogs in the near future. Word on the street is that Annie may also get to write articles for the local newspaper. Thanks to a tip off and generous donations to CAP, I was able to repair a broken gate and latch at the north end of the dog park. Also thanks to other patrons, gravel was added to a muddy area and now can be used by all – with out need for a bath! Greetings! At this time of Thanksgiving, all of us at Countryside Animal Hospital and Kennels would like to thank all of our clients for providing us with a fun and rewarding way to make a living.
In an effort to fulfill the most common request we receive at the clinic, “When will you start boarding?” we are happy to say we acquired the Countryside Kennels facility in June of this year and are now offering boarding and doggy daycare. We made some changes at the kennel by adding a large outside play areas for the boarding dogs, we added a cat room with a wonderful play area for feline boarding, and started a doggy day care, with its own outdoor play area.
We have also started training classes with a larger facility at the kennel. My wife Virginia has been taking our dog Sophie to our new obedience class in the hopes that Sophie will get her Canine Good Citizenship Certificate and become a pet therapy dog. Pet Therapy dogs are allowed to visit residents of long term care and retirement communities where pets are not always an option. See the inside of the newsletter for details on our class offerings. Whether it’s here in Dundas, at the clinic, or out in the country, at the kennel we enjoy being part of you and your pet’s life experience. We will be here to prevent them from getting sick, make them feel better if they do have a health problem, and house them when you can’t take them with you. Thanks again for letting us care for your furriest family member. Dog daycare benefits both the dog and you the owner. The benefit for the owner is that while your doing human stuff, your furry child is having a great time doing dog stuff. No more guilt when you pick up your keys and have to watch their excitement turn to disappointment as you walk out the door and go to work. It benefits the dog in that instead of sitting at home alone waiting for you, they are playing, being socialized, and having a great time. After a fun day of playing you pick up a calm and relaxed pet. Come out to Countryside Kennels and see what we have to offer.
Dr. Rich had a blast completing some continuing education credits learning about cardiology at the MN Landscape Arboretum. Dr. Rich learned new criteria for scoring canine heart disease/failure which consists of stages A, B1, B2, C and D, ranging from a heart murmur to complete heart failure. If your dog was diagnosed at the clinic with a heart murmur, it is recommended that your dog have x-rays of taken to stage your dogs heart disease. To schedule an appointment call Countryside Animal Hospital at 645-4522! |
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