Compassionate Care 



Veterinary Clinicnorth ssmithfield, smithfield, attleboro, lincoln,

Progressive Medicine in a Family Practice Atmosphere

1509 Mendon Rd Cumberland, RI 02864 


            

veterinary hospital, animal hospital, veterinarian, emergency animal hospital, compassionte care  dr. linda farrington  dr Nicole belair

Compassionate Care Veterinary Clinic
1509 Mendon
Cumberland , RI 02864

ph: 401-333-7911
fax: 401-3337913

ccvcri@ccvcri.com

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  • A note from Dr. Farrington!

 All previous newsletters are accessible on the Health Care Library page of this websit

 

 




  • Canine Influenza update

    4-17-15

    Hey Everyone!

     

    We just wanted to update you on the Canine Influenza news that’s been out there lately.

    According to Channel 12 news, April 17th, 2015, there’s been reported cases of the Canine Influenza here in Rhode Island.  Because of this, we will be now offering Canine Influenza Vaccine Clinics.  IF your pet has been seen in the past 6 months you can come in for a tech appointment and have the vaccine done.  If your pet has not been seen in that time frame, we will need to see your pet for a semi-annual exam.

     

    Please keep in mind, if your pet has never had the vaccine, it will need to be boostered a second time after the initial first vaccine.

     

    If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call here at the clinic. 

     

    Thanks So much!

    Dr. Linda.

    

  • Soloxine backorder

    4-10-15

    Soloxine and levothyroxine have been put on a manufacturing backorder and have reduced availability for the near future. If your pet is on thyroid medications, and is need of a refill, we will gladly supply what we have available in monthly amounts to try to spread what stock we have out to as many patients as possible. If your pet's size becomes unavailable, we can either try to script out to an internet pharmacy or switch your pet onto the liquid thryoid medication, Leventa, which is currently readily available.  Our past experience with using the human formulations of levothyrosxine have not been very positive, but if you would like to discuss options with your veterinarian, please feel free to call and set up an appointment for a consultation on the variety of options currently available.

  • Canine Influenza outbreak in Chicago, Wisconsin

    4-10-2015

    It was recently reported on Good Morning America that there has been a significant outbreak of Canine Influenza in the mid west.  While we have vaccine readily available, we are NOT currently recommending that every pet be vaccinated.  Pets that travel, pets that spend a lot of time at doggie day care, dog parks, or places where a lot of different dogs come into frequent contact with one another, or dogs at risk for respiratory illness, should be considered for vaccination.  Unlike kennel cough, CIV can cause serious, even fatal fevers, in dogs of all ages, not just puppies, but most times dogs present with signs very similar to kennel cough and recover without incident.  For more information, please check out the info sheet on CIV on our health care page.

  • Purevax Vaccine for Rabies,

    4-10-2015

    While we have had the Purevax vaccine against rabies in cats available, in the past we have always used the 3 year Imrab vaccine as our core recommendation because of how long the immunity lasts, and because in the past, the majority of our patients were indoor/outdoor cats.  Our cat population has changed, and more cats are now indoors only, so we will be transitioning to using the 1 year Purevax Rabies vaccine as our core recommended vaccine. This vaccine does not use an added adjuvant to stimulate the immune system, and therefore is significantly less likely to cause the vaccine induced cancer, fibrosarcoma, in cats. It is a more expensive vaccine, and cats will need to see us yearly to stay up to date, but we feel the cancer prevention benefits out weigh these factors.  While there is a 3 year version of this vaccine available, it works by increasing the viral load of the vacciine, thus making cats act lethargic and sore for up to three days after their vaccination, and it is significantly more expensive than even the  1 year Purevax vaccine.  For more information about the benefits and risks of vaccinating your cat, and about feline fibrosarcomas, please read our info sheet on Cat vaccines.

 

 

CCVC NEWS AND EVENTS

 

GET $10 OFF OF YOUR HEARTWORM TEST WHEN YOU BUY A YEAR SUPPLY OF HEARTWORM PREVENTION THROUGHOUT 2014

 Heartworm disease in companion dogs is on the rise.  There are more fox and coyote in the area that are acting as resevoirs for the disease. Mosquitos will feed on an infected fox, pick up the baby heartworms, and then transmit the infection to your dog when they make a meal out of your pup. Over the last three years, we have also had early, rainy springs, and wet summers, so our mosquito population is on the rise.  Even dogs that spend most of their time indoors are at risk if mosquitos find their way into your home or back yard. 

 To make the situation worse, the US manufacturer of the medication used to treat active heartworm infection, Immiticide, has stopped making the drug. The FDA hopes to have an alternate source approved within the next two years.  Until that happens, special permission from the FDA must be obtained before Merial, the company that makes Immiticide, can use drug produced in Europe on dogs here in the US.

 

So we have an increased incidence of the disease, and a decreased ability to treat it.  So what is a loving dog caretaker to do?  Easy, provide your beloved pooch with year round heartworm prevention. Heartguard and Interceptor are just about 99% effective in preventing the disease when dosed appropriately.  So just giving your dog a treat once a month, could save his or her's life, and save you a lot of heartache and expense.

 

Since it is easier to remember to give the medication, if you already have it at home,  CCVC is again providing an incentive to buy a year's supply all at once. In addition to the $5 rebate Merial offers if you buy a 12 pack of Heartguard, the clinic will be providing a $15 coupon towards any wellness blood testing done during 2013. 

 

The coupon does not have to be used on the same pet you purchased the heartworm prevention for, and does not have to be redeemed at the time you purchased the medication.  It can be applied to any pre-anesthetic blood test, blood tests done to monitor chronic illness, or chronic medication, or any routine blood screening your veterinarian recommends.  It will not apply to yearly heartworm or leukemia testing, or any blood tests recommended for an ill patient. 

 

We know it may cost a couple of  dollars more to buy it from us, but those few extra dollars will buy you the peace of mind of knowing the product you purchase is the right dose for your pet, handled and stored and packaged  according to the guidelines set by the manufacturer, and backed by the full guarantee that Merial offers ONLY if you purchase Heartguard through a veterinary facility.

 

To sign up to receive monthly reminders to provide heartworm and tick prevention, send your email address to us through our contact page, or "like" us on facebook.

 

 

 

For more information about heartworm prevention, and where you should purchase it, please visit our About Heartworm Prevention page.  For information about the coupon, please call the clinic or email us at ccvcri@ccvcri.com.




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Compassionate Care Veterinary Clinic
1509 Mendon
Cumberland , RI 02864

ph: 401-333-7911
fax: 401-3337913

ccvcri@ccvcri.com