HOLIDAY STOCKING STUFFERS!

Still looking for a Stocking Stuffer for your furry friend? - Look no further!

Lombard Animal Hospital is the place to shop for healthy and beneficial treats for your pet.

Lily keeps her teeth clean by brushing with Enzadent!

Callum likes Barksters air-puffed sweet potato treats

Smokey goes crazy for Tender Taffy!

GingerSnap is always excited for her Composure chews!

Hemi loves bone-alternative, Antlerz as a snack

Windees are one of Lucy's favorite bone-alternatives!

PuphPuph enjoys the benefits of Composure chews!

Teddy may have had too many Greenies dental treats...

Ditto likes Perioplus dental chews!

Tessa also enjoys Antlerz!

Sabrina, Chaz and Armani are all entranced by Tender Taffy 

Lombard Animal Hospital would like to wish you all a
VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
RECEIVE 20% OFF THESE STAFF-PICKED STOCKING STUFFERS FOR YOUR PETS 

ALL DECEMBER!

At Lombard Animal Hospital, in Portland, Oregon we strive to increase the quality of life for pets and their people through education, 
nutrition and wellness!

Give us a call -- We'd love to see you and your pets!

503.285.2337

www.lombardanimalhospital.com

Thanksgiving Day Healthy Indulgence Recipe for Dogs & Cats!

NOT RECOMMENDED!!!

Want your pet to indulge in Thanksgiving dinner…safely?

...just follow the recipe below!*

Thanksgiving Day Indulgence Recipe for Dogs and Cats: 

Turkey – white meat, roasted or boiled, no skin or bone      1 cup chopped   200 kcal

Sweet potato – baked, with skin, no salt                               1 cup mashed     180 kcal

Acorn squash – baked, no salt, no skin                                1 cup cubed        115 kcal

Green beans – frozen, boiled, no salt                                    1 cup                    40 kcal

                                                                                               4 cups                535 kcal

Serving Sizes for Toppings:

Cats and dogs up to 20#:

Top ½ usual serving of regular food with ½ cup of mixture above

OR

Top with approximately 50 kcal of a single option from above.

Dogs up to 20-40#:

Top ½ usual serving of regular food with 1 cup of mixture above

OR

Top with approximately 150 kcal of a single option from above. 

Dogs over 40#:

Top ½ usual serving of regular food with 1 ¼ - 1 ½ cup of the mixture above

OR

Top with approximately 200 kcal of a single option from above.

Cooking tips:

For Turkey, up to 1 ½ tsp. of Olive oil may be used to roast.

Seasonings: safe options include turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.  Use up to ¼ tsp. of each per 1 cup serving. 

Combining – this works well, especially for cats and small dogs.  After cooking, place in a food processor or blender to mix into pate consistency. 

Feed 1 topping portion per day and save the remaining amount in the refrigerator for up to 5 days of additional toppings.  Larger batches can be made and stored in the freezer.

*This is a generalized recipe is based on a healthy pet with a normal digestive system.  Although this recipe should be safe for almost any cat or dog, each pet is different and there is no guarantee that he or she will not experience gastrointestinal effects from being introduced to new foods.

**This recipe has not been formulated for long term, complete nutrition.

Fresh, whole foods can enhance your pet’s health if prepared and fed appropriately!

If you would like to learn more about home cooked toppings or complete home cooked nutrition for your pet, Dr. Nell would be happy to see you for a Nutrition Consult at Lombard Animal Hospital located at

607 NE Lombard ST, Portland, OR 97211.

You can schedule today by calling 503.285.2337!

Healthy Pet Drive 2013

First Annual Healthy Pet Drive

Benefitting The Pixie Project

November 12 – December 14, 2013

GOAL: To provide high quality food and products to the Pixie Project, helping many cats and dogs in foster and shelter care. We will also be highlighting a few foster pets that have been in foster care for an extended amount of time. Look for Facebook postings about these special friends.

NEEDS:

·      High quality canned food (dogs and cats)

·      High quality dry food **PREFERRED LIMITED INGREDIENT OR GRAIN FREE**

·      Dog chews (bully sticks, tendons, nylabones)

·      Bowls and dishes for feeding

·      Training treats

·      Cat toys (lasers, feathers, stuffed mice)

·      Litter boxes

·      Gently used bedding

·      Parasite control products

·      Cleaning supplies (bleach, paper towels, Simple Green products, garbage bags)

·      Pixie Project will also take expired and donated medications and supplements

HOW DO I DONATE?:

Bring any and all items down to Lombard Animal Hospital! Both “Dog” and “Cat” boxes will be set up in their respective reception areas. We appreciate any and all help in making our first ever Healthy Pet Drive a success!!!

DONATE TO THE PIXIE PROJECT AND GET ENTERED FOR A RAFFLE! PRIZES INCLUDE PARASITE PREVENTION, GOODIE BASKETS, AND AN EXAM WITH DR. PRESTON!

At Lombard Animal Hospital, in Portland, Oregon we strive to increase the quality of life for pets and their people through education, 
nutrition and wellness!

Give us a call -- We'd love to see you and your pets!

503.285.2337

www.lombardanimalhospital.com

FOOD HAZARDS: Chocolate Toxicity

Everyone is told chocolate is bad for pets, 

but do you know why? 

Cacao beans contain theobromine and caffeine which are both highly toxic 

to your dogs AND cats. 

If one of your pets has ingested any amount of chocolate expect to see some vomiting, and probably some diarrhea, too. Your pets' temperature and heart rate will also increase as their blood pressure lowers, and they can potentially have seizures. Cardiac failure can also be caused in severe toxicity cases.

The darker the chocolate, the heavier the toxin:
As little as one pound of milk chocolate can be toxic to a 20-pound dog; 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate; or 2 ounces of baking chocolate. Check out PetMed.com's Chocolate Toxicity Meter to see how toxic chocolate is for your pet!

There is NO ANTIDOTE to chocolate toxicity, so if you believe your pet has ingested any chocolate, please seek Emergency Care right away! 

The LAH Team wishes you and your pets a safe and

Happy Halloween!

At Lombard Animal Hospital, in Portland, Oregon we strive to increase the quality of life for pets and their people through education, 
nutrition and wellness!

Give us a call -- We'd love to see you and your pets!

503.285.2337

www.lombardanimalhospital.com

Food Hazards: 10 Most Surprising Facts

There are many food hazards/toxins out there, but most of them might surprise you! Here's a list of the Top 10 Most Surprising Facts we learned during a webinar provided by the Pet Poison Helpline:

1. Lithium Ion batteries carry a higher electrical current, and if ingested can burn flesh. They generally become stuck in the esophagus causing perforation.
2. Up to 50% of pets that ingest sleep aids like Lunesta or Ambien have similar symptoms to those related to amphetamines (hyperactivity, hypersalivation, panting, tremors).
3. Many toxins are on the list because of the risk of Foreign Body Obstruction, not necessarily toxicity (like Insect Bait traps, which are often flavored and get swallowed by an unsuspecting dog).
4. Vomiting is NOT always the best course of action when a pet has ingested a toxin.
5. Ibuprofen has a 72-hr half life in dogs; it stays in the system for a VERY long time.
6. Chocolate can stay in your pet's stomach for up to 12 hours.
7. Serotonin Syndrome - excessive release of serotonin can become toxic; caused by ingestion of antidepressants and anxiolytics.
8. German Shepherds and Cats are especially sensitive to over-the-counter NSAIDS (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, cold & flu meds).
9. House items/cleaners are slightly toxic, but cause GI irritation and can become corrosive (Concentrated Bleach, drain/oven cleaner).
10. You can find evidence of Dry Cell Battery ingestion on your pet's teeth.

Pet Poison Helpline offers an iPhone app for $1.99;

which includes photos and descriptions of toxins.

At Lombard Animal Hospital, in Portland, Oregon we strive to increase the quality of life for pets and their people through education, 
nutrition and wellness!

Give us a call -- We'd love to see you and your pets!

503.285.2337

www.lombardanimalhospital.com

FOOD HAZARDS: Gator's Story

Gator, looking very sad before surgery.

Gator is an 18-month old Pit Bull, who was offered bones and decided he’d crunch them all up and swallow them. This led to an obstruction in Gator’s intestinal tract, and he began vomiting, and not wanting to eat much of anything else.

Gator was brought in, and after x-rays were taken, we found the obstruction and prepped for surgery. Some of the bone fragments were so pointy they almost pierced his intestines! After two days of hospitalization, Gator was ready to go home! Boy, was he happy to see his mom!

You can see the fragments of bone in his belly

At Lombard Animal Hospital we offer many safe alternatives to cooked bone, including: Antlerz (in various sizes), Curly pizzles and Windees – all natural products that can give your pup something to chew on without the disastrous consequences of bones!

 Gator and Mom share a moment while he recovers from surgery

It's been two months since Gator's surgery, 
and he's back to his normal self!

At Lombard Animal Hospital, in Portland, Oregon, we strive to increase the quality of life for pets and their people through education, nutrition and wellness!

Give us a call -- We'd love to see you and your pets!

503.285.2337

www.lombardanimalhospital.com

Food Toxins

At Lombard Animal Hospital, we know that as pet owners/parents/guardians/friends, we like to spoil our pets. Sometimes, spoiling them, is really spoiling them. 

Dogs love table scraps. Sometimes, cats do too! But what are we really doing to our pet when we give them these leftovers?

More than likely the meat you just gave your dog has a lot of fat, or seasoning on it. These things are not good for your dog. As much as you'd like to give your cat a sip of milk out of your bowl, but it's really not a good idea.

Foods like grapes, milk products, alcohol, nuts, onions and garlic, can be very harmful to your pet. In some cases they may cause mild diarrhea, and in others, liver or kidney failure. Please always be aware of what you're feeding your pets. Make sure their regular diet is nutrient-rich so you don't feel like you have to give them table scraps.

LEARN MORE ABOUT FOOD TOXINS

At Lombard Animal Hospital, in Portland, Oregon we strive to increase the quality of life for pets and their people through education, nutrition and wellness!

Give us a call -- We'd love to see you and your pets!

503.285.2337

www.lombardanimalhospital.com

Senior Pet Month: Dental Care

Dental Care is important for every pet, but it's especially important for your Senior pet.

Venus (7rs), getting her teeth cleaned

THE RUN DOWN:
Over time, plaque on the teeth becomes tartar, which causes gingivitis (inflammation of the gums). If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to bone disease and bone loss at the gum line and may result in infections. In serious cases, these infections and bone loss can lead to organ dysfunction and disease.

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR YOU - THE OWNER?
We recommend that if you have any concerns about your pet's mouth (bad breath, struggling to chew, etc.) that you schedule an exam with us. We'll be able to give you a treatment plan for whatever the issue is. Please brush your pet's teeth regularly. If you have a pet that won't tolerate it, or you would like to learn how to brush, we can help you with that, too.

Lobo (13y), has some bone-loss on this molar.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THEM - THE PET?
Simply due to age, senior pets are more likely to have issues with dental disease. If we help them with cleanings and regular brushing, they will be more comfortable, and less likely to have problems. Before we anesthetize your senior pet for a cleaning, we require lab testing to determine how your pet's organs are functioning and rule out any underlying disease.

After the infected tooth is removed, we place sutures

WHAT DOES A PET'S DENTAL CLEANING INCLUDE?

The same as a human dental cleaning, except that your pet needs to be under full anesthesia. We scale and polish the teeth, provide a fluoride treatment, check for abnormalities, probe the gum line to check for bone loss, take x-rays, and remove teeth that are causing issues. We take note of any problem areas, and alert you to them.

IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR SENIOR PET'S DENTAL HEALTH, PLEASE CALL AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY - WE WOULD LOVE TO ASSIST YOU IN CARING FOR YOUR PET.

Lombard Animal Hospital

503-285-2337

Celebrate Senior Pets!

AT LOMBARD ANIMAL HOSPITAL WE ARE CELEBRATING SENIOR PETS THIS SEPTEMBER! 

One of the most beneficial things you can do for your senior pet is to schedule biannual wellness exams and labwork.  Labwork entails collecting a blood and urine sample from your pet.  Our team strives to complete the process smoothly and efficiently, with little stress to your pet.  The result is that we are able to gain valuable information about your pet’s health status that can lead to a longer, happier life!

Coors, (almost) 14-yrs old!

Why are wellness laboratory panels important to my pet?

Early detection of underlying imbalance or disease, means early treatment and prevention for your pet. This results in a better quality of life and longer healthspan for your pet.

At 11-yrs old, Abby is just about 65 in dog-years!

Why are wellness laboratory panels recommended every 6 months for senior pets?

Senior pets are 7 years or older. In human years, this means they are approximately 50 years old.  Because pets age 5-7 years in every human year, this would equate to running wellness laboratory tests every 2.5-3.5 years in a human.

To see a pet-aging chart click here!

What is a senior wellness laboratory panel?

The panel we submit for most senior pets includes:

Complete Blood Count (CBC) – this evaluates red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Some things the cbc can detect are anemia, infection, bone marrow abnormalities, inflammation, some types of cancer, and abnormalities in the body’s ability to stop bleeding.

Chemistry Screening – This consists of 25-27 values that help doctors to evaluate the health status of the liver, kidneys, adrenal glands, pancreas, and thyroid.  It gives us information about electrolytes, which can be imbalanced with dehydration and some organ diseases. In many cases, this part of the panel is used to monitor the progression of diseases commonly occurring in senior pets, such as renal insufficiency, diabetes, liver diseases, and hyper- or hypothyroidism.

Urinalysis – The urinalysis is useful in detecting many underlying disease processes such as urinary tract infection, inflammation, renal disease, and diabetes.  Most importantly in senior pets, the urinalysis gives us information about the kidneys’ ability to function properly.

To read on in more detail about laboratory testing, click here!

At Lombard Animal Hospital, in Portland, Oregon we strive to increase the quality of life for pets and their people through education, nutrition and wellness!

Give us a call -- We'd love to see you and your pets!

503.285.2337

www.lombardanimalhospital.com