The season has begun for these external parasites to be out and about. Want help keeping them off your pet? Come in now through the end of May to purchase any flea and tick prevention product and receive a free flea comb. Prevention is the key, your pet should be on flea and tick prevention monthly!

By the time you see fleas on your pet they may have already infested your house. Fleas can transmit parasites such as tapeworms to your pet.

Ticks are in our area, they can be brought into your yard by wild animals including deer, raccoons and opossums. Ticks can spread serious diseases like Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis and Ehrlichosis.

Flea comb your pet regularly to check for fleas and ticks

]]> http://www.brynmawrvet.com/blog/fleas-and-ticks-oh-my/518/feed/ 0 http://www.brynmawrvet.com/blog/february-is-dental-health-month/511/ http://www.brynmawrvet.com/blog/february-is-dental-health-month/511/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:12:02 +0000 admin http://www.brynmawrvet.com/blog/?p=511 Schedule a dental exam during the month of February and save $30 on your bill. Note that the appointment does not need to be during the month of February.

Regular dental exams are important to prevent periodontal disease (inflammation and infection of the gums). Calculus can build up on teeth and around the gums causing infection and decay in the mouth, and worst of all….dog breath!

Just mention this discount when you schedule your appointment.

Bryn Mawr Veterinary Hospital has been nominated for BEST Veterinarian Office in Philadelphia by My Fox Philly Mojo Pages!

Help us gain votes to win this award by voting for us! Voting ends Saturday July 23^rd so get your votes in today!

http://www.mojopages.com/biz/bryn-mawr-veterinary-hospital/bryn-mawr/pa/19010/8025634?pid=myfoxphilly

We are offering a 7 week long training program to puppies and their owners! We will be using a reward based, positive reinforcement clicker training. During the course you and your puppy will learn the following: sit, stay, down, leave it, eye contact, leash walking and more!

You and your puppy will be working with our very own Dan Meller! Dan is an Animal Behavior College certified dog trainer who has been working in the field for over 5 years.

For more information on classes please contact the office at 610-527-3484 or email Dan at TrainingBrynMawrVet@gmail.com

Team Bryn Mawr Vet will be participating in The American Cancer Society’s Bark For Life on June 4^that Haverford Reserves, Dog Park 

We will be donating $5 of every bath done in the month of May to Team Bryn Mawr Vet.

Help us raise money by bringing your pet in for a bath or making a donation in the office or at the link below.

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY11PA?team_id=919558&pg=team&fr_id=3107

 www.youtube.com/brynmawrvet

We are hoping to add more to our YouTube Channel. 

We hope you enjoy our new video.

Please help Team Bryn Mawr Vet reach our goal by donating to our team by using the link below!

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY11PA?team_id=919558&pg=team&fr_id=31079

During the month of April fecal examinations will be reduced to $25.00

Here are some of those not so nice bugs we want to keep out of your pet’s life:

Roundworms- Roundworms, also known as ascarids, are the most common type of intestinal parasite infecting dogs. In fact, many puppies and kittens are born already infected. Your pet can become infected with roundworms by nursing from an infected mother or even while still in the womb. Dogs and cats can also become infected by eating other animals, especially rodents that are carrying developing worms.

Hookworms- Hookworms affect both cats and dogs, although they are more common in dogs. Hookworms are dangerous for three reasons; they suck blood, potentially leading to anemia; they can infect unborn animals in the womb and they can be passed on to humans. The best way to avoid infection is to keep living areas clean of waste material.  

Whipworms- Whipworms are intestinal parasites that infect dogs only, cats are not at risk. Whipworms, which get their name from the whip-like shape of adult worms, live in the colon or large intestine of dogs. They bite the tissue and embed their heads, which allows them to suck blood and irritate the intestine walls. To prevent potential exposure to whipworms, any feces in your yard should be picked up daily. In addition, many heartworm preventives also control whipworms in your dog.

 Tapeworms- Tapeworms are a parasite that can live in the small intestine of dogs and cats. The most common cause for a pet to get tapeworm is by ingesting a flea that contains tapeworm eggs in its larvae. Preventing fleas in your pet will greatly reduce the risk of them becoming infected with tapeworms.

 Giardia- Giardia is a common intestinal parasite that commonly affects dogs, and occasionally affects cats. It is a protozoa that lives in the small intestine and causes diarrhea. Animals become infected when they swallow water or other substances that are contaminated with giardia. Giardia often occurs in animals that have recently been adopted from shelters or purchased from kennels.

In addition to  our normal Doggie Daycare availbale Monday-Friday we will now be offering Doggie Daycare on Saturdays from 8am-1pm.

As always, no reservation is needed for you dog to come and play! As an added bonus when you purchase 5 Saturday Doggy Daycares you will receive the 6th one for FREE!