Monthly Newsletter
For The Love of Animals is an independently owned and family operated pet supply store.
June Newsletter
Welcome to our June newsletter. Now that the warmer weather is here we have quite a bit of information on heartworm prevention. Also, a reminder about the Pape Village annual sidewalk sale and street festival on June 4.
Announcing our new contest
Beginning May 28 and running to June 04, we'll be running a contest for some cool prizes. Fill out a ballet for your chance to win one of the following prizes:
Cat
Prize 1: Cat accessories package
Prize 2: Cat scratch post
Prize 3: small toy pack
Dog
Prize 1: Dog accessories package
Prize 2: dog bed
Prize 3: small toy pack
Good luck to everyone!
The Pape Village annual Sidewalk Sale and Street Festival
Come join us for the Pape Village annual Sidewalk Sale and Street Festival which takes place on June 4, 2011 from 11:00 to 4:00. This is a wonderful chance to check out all the stores in Pape Village and have fun with your family. We'll have free dog and cat give-aways, and a raffle for a couple of cool prizes. There will also be plenty of sales both inside and out. Come join us in the fun on Saturday June 4th!
Pick up your new coupon sheet in store
These coupon sheets will be valid for the full month on selected products. Each month will feature different products. The coupon sheets will be available at the cash counter and on our community board at the beginning of each month, so be sure and grab yours on your next visit. Our goal with the coupon sheet is to provide our customers with a longer period of time to save some money.
Heartworm Prevention
Now that we're all spending more time outside in this nice weather, it's important to make sure your pet is started on heartworm preventative medicine soon. Below is some information for you to help protect your pet.
How is it prevented?
1) A simple cost-effective test is available from your vet clinic. Be sure and have your dog tested before starting any preventative treatments.
2) Many preventative options are available, given monthly and usually with the added benefit of flea control as well. Work together with your vet to determine which plan will be best for your dog.
3) Treatment starts in May/June and continues until Oct/Nov.
At what age should prevention begin?
Preventative treatment should begin before your dog turns one year old. This decision is best made between you and your vet.
Symptoms of dog heartworm
Most of the symptoms can be noticed if you know your dogs regular behaviour. Therefore it is very important to be aware of the following symptoms: mild cough, fatigue, breathing difficulties, severe coughing, loss of appetite, weight loss, jaundice, collapse. Heartworm can be fatal if left untreated.
Heartworm prevention
The most effective way is to prevent your dog from getting infected by heartworm. This can be achieved by the following ways:
Regular blood testing: Your puppy or dog should visit your vet for blood testing on a regular basis. Routine blood testing will also help in identifying the overall health condition of your dog.
Avoid exposure to heartworm: Heartworm is spread via mosquito bites. Therefore it is important to keep your dogs play area as clean as possible. Don't let water pool up and remove anything that can hold water. Even the smallest amount of water will attract mosquitoes. Mosquitoes prefer biting from dusk till dawn, worsening when the weather is hot or humid. Avoid playing outside during the peak biting times in your area.
Heartworm prevention medication: Heartworm preventative oral tablets or topical spot on are available by prescription from your vet following a blood test screening. Work along with your vet to determine which heartworm preventative medicine is best suited for your dog.
Note: It has been found that the heartworm parasite also infects cats in the same manner as it does in dogs. Whether your pet is a dog or cat, heartworm prevention is safe and inexpensive and the key to your pets good health.
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That wraps it up for this months newsletter. We hope to see you at the store soon!
Marilyn Murray ~ Owner