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Kent Burgesser,
PhD, DVM, MS, DACVO
Veterinary Specialists
& Emergency Services
Monroe Veterinary Associates
You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says,
Wow, youre right! I never wouldve thought of that! Dave Barry
A dog will flatter you, but you have to flatter the cat. George Mikes, author
Some of my best leading men have been dogs and horses. Elizabeth Taylor
Pet activities
Kids activities
Food Fun Music
Bring the
whole family for a
day of fun with HOPE!
All proceeds benefit ...
Rochester Hope for Pets is a not-for-prot organization that was founded in 2008 with the mission to improve the quality of life for companion animals in the greater
Rochester area. Through our award process, we oer nancial assistance toward veterinary care costs to pet owners during times of need. Through Duncans Fund for
Education, we provide continuing education courses, upgraded equipment and technology, and the most current reference literature for veterinary health professionals
who practice in Monroe and surrounding counties. This training and knowledge serves to enhance the care and treatment of pets at facilities in our region. We also
partner with other local nonprots to improve the welfare of animals.
Rochester Hope for Pets 524 White Spruce Blvd. Rochester, NY 14623 585-271-2733 x189 RochesterHopeForPets@gmail.com
Life is like a
box of chocolates
EASTER IS
RIGHT AROUND
THE CORNER
AND CHOCOLATE
IS A HOT TOPIC!
Chocolate is toxic and can be fatal to our pets,
with dogs being the most common offender.
Chocolate contains products such as theobromine
(a methylxanthine) and caffeine. Both of these
substances can contribute to the signs of chocolate
toxicity, but theobromine is the main contributor.
The amount of theobromine in chocolate varies
by type: white and milk chocolate contain the
least amount and dark chocolate contains the
most. When ingested, theobromine can cause
hyperactivity, agitation and gastrointestinal
determine if your
distress symptoms such as profuse salivation,
pet has consumed a
vomiting and diarrhea.
toxic or fatal dose of
At higher doses, the drug is cardiotoxic,
chocolate. Depending
meaning that it has adverse effects on the
on how long it has
cardiovascular system. Fast heart rate, high
been since your
blood pressure and potentially fatal arrhythmias
dog consumed the
(irregular pattern of heartbeats) can occur.
chocolate, your vet
If your dog ingests enough theobromine,
may instruct you
neurologic signs such as tremors, seizures,
to induce vomiting
coma and even death can occur.
at home by adminBy nature, chocolate also contains high
istering
hydrogen
Jocelyn Wichtel, DVM
amounts of fat and sugar, which may cause
Veterinary Specialists
peroxide orally. This
gastro-enteritis (inflammation of the
& Emergency Services
is the fastest, most
lining of the GI tract) or pancreatitis. If this
Monroe Veterinary Associates
convenient way to
occurs, your veterinarian may recommend
empty your dogs
longer-term management, supportive care and stomach and prevent further absorption of the candy
hospitalization.
at home. If you are unsuccessful in getting your
Signs of chocolate toxicity usually occur within dog to vomit at home, your veterinarian will likely
six to 12 hours after ingestion, depending on the be more successful with the aid of a medication
severity it can last up to 72 hours. Initial signs may called apomorphine. In many circumstances, partial
include vomiting, diarrhea, agitation, restlessness absorption of the chocolate has already occurred, so
and panting. These signs can progress to the next step in the decontamination process is to
hyperactivity, fast heart rate, trembling, seizures administer activated charcoal.
and coma or death.
Charcoal is a black, liquid, tasteless substance that helps
If you discover that your dog has consumed bind theobromine (and other toxins) and decreases
chocolate, you should call your local veterinarian absorption in the GI tract. In severe cases, multiple
and/or poison control. It is helpful if you know doses of activated charcoal are recommended. This
your pets weight as well as the type and amount can be a messy product to administer and often times
of chocolate ingested. This helps your veterinarian your pet will have a black stained charcoal beard of
Top 10
household toxins
TO DOGS AND CATS
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Veterinary care
Your birds should receive routine veterinary care annually to ensure they are
healthy and to protect them from diseases and parasites. Your veterinarian will
provide a full beak-to-tail physical exam and screen for external and internal
parasites. Knowing and being familiar with your local poultry veterinarian
before a problem or emergency arises can help ensure your birds receive prompt
medical attention.
Safe handling
Poultry can carry the bacteria Salmonella. Young children have a tendency
to handle birds before putting their fingers in their mouths, which can lead
to illness. Children should always wash their hands well with soap and water
immediately after handling any birds. Additionally, all eggs should be washed
and meat should be handled and cooked appropriately prior to consumption.
Adding to your flock
When adding new animals to your flock, they should be quarantined to ensure
they are free of disease before mixing them with the rest of your flock.
Canandaigua Veterinary Hospital and East River Veterinary Hospital both have
verterinarians on staff that treat poultry. If you have any questions about caring
for poultry, please call Canandaigua Veterinary Hospital at (585) 394-3340 or East
Gregory R. Hoyt, DVM
River Veterinary Hospital at (585) 334-3110.
Canandaigua Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Gregory Hoyt is an associate veterinarian atCanandaiguaVeterinary Hospital.
Monroe Veterinary Associates
He attended A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine and completed his
Baby birds should be given access to Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. Preventative medicine, orthopedic
shallow water to prevent drowning. Be surgery, dentistry, exotic animal medicine and poultry medicine are among Dr.
sure that water sources are not allowed Hoyts many professional interests.
to freeze during the colder months.
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.
Josh Billings (a.k.a. Henry Wheeler Shaw; humorist and lecturer)
Ask a Vet...
Q: So, whats the
scoop on my pets
poop? How come
my veterinarian
recommends
and stresses that
Chewbacca needs a
yearly fecal exam?
What are they
testing for? Is there
a trick for providing
a proper sample? I
cant tell you how
many times Ive had
to provide more
than one sample.
What am I doing
wrong?
A: Fecal exams are a very important part of your pets annual
exam. Chewbaccas stool gives clues and insights to his health.
Fecal exams include an evaluation of color, consistency and
contents. Abnormalities can indicate gastrointestinal disorders,
liver disease, diabetes and undiagnosed parasites.
Intestinal parasites are a fairly common pet health problem.
They can live and grow in the intestinal tract of your pet.
Intestinal parasites can infect puppies, kittens, cats, dogs
and many types of exotic pets. The most common intestinal
parasites are hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms and
whipworms.
Some intestinal parasites are zoonotic, which means that
humans can become infected by these parasites, especially
children and immune-compromised individuals.
There are a few ways to help prevent your pets and family from
contacting intestinal parasites:
Use monthly flea and tick prevention all year long
(fleas can carry tapeworms)
Use monthly heartworm prevention year round
Try to prevent your pet from eating feces
Avoid areas that are heavily populated by wildlife
There isnt really a trick to providing a proper stool sample, but
we have a few tips to help you collect a sample to get the most
accurate results.
1. Samples should be fresh and collected quickly after deposit.
2. Samples should be refrigerated if you are not able to drop it
off to your veterinarian quickly. Never freeze a fecal sample.
Cat have
you curious?
Pooch have
you puzzled?
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Portraits ofLove
Each week, Lollypop Farm receives letters and emails lled with
happy endings for animals who have been adopted from our shelter.
Pictures help to tell these wonderful stories.
Billy
BiLLY was adopted
by John and Laura S.
in 2016
GuntHER
was adopted
by the Heegs
Family in 2005
Gunther
Roberto
RoBERto was
adopted by
nicole E.
in 2015
Pet peeves
UNLEASH THE HELP YOU NEED!
associate new people with play time and something she enjoys. Dont ever drag
Suzie out of her hiding spot and force her to interact with your guests. Doing so
will reinforce that scary things happen when new people are in your home which
wont help her become more social.
Q: My dog barks at me constantly for food and attention.
Is he trying to be the alpha?
A: No, your dog is not trying to be the boss of you! The idea that your dog is
trying to be the alpha is based on antiquated, and since disproved, research of
wolves which resulted in dominance-based training methods that shouldnt be
practiced. We dont need to use force and dominance to communicate with our
best friends. The best thing you can do to get your dog to stop demand barking
is to not respond to it. Dont even say no or stop it because doing so reinforces
your dog receiving a response for their behavior. I know it can be frustrating to not
react to his barking, but its so important to him learning that barking to get what
he wants is not okay. Leave the room if you have to! What you should do is reward
him with positive attention when he sits quietly or makes silent eye contact. Make
sure you work on this with him daily or sign up for a training class to learn more
positive reward-based training methods.
For more Pet Peeves behavior and training advice from Lollypop Farm, the Humane
Society of Greater Rochester, visit www.lollypop.org/petpeeves.
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We provide kind,
compassionate care,
when you need it the most.
www.monroevets.com
Thank you to Pet Tales
major sponsor!
Monroe Veterinary Associates was founded
in 1969 as a single hospital and has grown to
include 14 full-service veterinary hospitals,
a 24-hour emergency and specialty practice,
and a full-service reference laboratory, all of
which are located in or around Rochester.
Monroe Veterinary Associates contributes
actively to the community in a variety of ways.
MVA provides financial support to Rochester
Hope for Pets, Rochester Animal Services, the
Seneca Park Zoo and the Humane Society at
Lollypop Farm. MVA veterinarians and staff
members volunteer countless hours toward
helping animals in the community. For
example, veterinarians donate their time to
Friends of Ferals, which works to help decrease
the feral cat population in the Rochester area.
Also, MVAs personnel are active in local
educational initiatives, including classroom
presentations, student shadow programs and
student externships.
Find out more about the many services that
Monroe Veterinary Associates offers or to find
a location near you, visit monroevets.com. You
can also follow us on Twitter @MonroeVets or
like us on Facebook.
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4410 County Road 50
Canandaigua, NY 14424
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Irondequoit
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585.248.5566
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2816 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
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550 Center Place Drive
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Companion
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2800 West Henrietta Road
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585.424.2900
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585.334.4230
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1217 Bay Road, Suite #1A
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585.671.3120
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5152 East River Road
West Henrietta, NY 14586
585.334.3110
eastrivervet.com
Greece
Animal Hospital
3180 Latta Road, Suite 800
Rochester, NY 14612
585.227.7100
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315.597.4567
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