Pet Tips & Tails
March 2009

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

Your pet can’t talk and often shows no signs when something is wrong.  So how will you know?
Early detection... and today is a good time to start.

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Did you know?

  • If detected early, 75% of common diseases in dogs and 63% of common diseases in cats can be prevented by dietary modifications alone over a one-year period.

  • Kidney disease is one of the major causes of illness and death in dogs and cats, but symptoms do not usually appear until 2/3 of kidney function has been lost.  If caught early, the animal can live with this condition for many years.

  • If a liver problem is detected at an early stage of the disease and is administered proper treatment, the chance of your pet’s recovery is in your favor.

  • Early detection of diabetes is extremely important because an early therapy regimen can be more effective and easier on the animal.  Detecting and monitoring of diabetes early can also prevent damage to other organs.

  
Special Offer: Schedule your pet's Early Detection Program (EDP) Blood Work before March 31st and receive $10 off.
 

TRUE or FALSE? 

Dogs & cats have blood types. - TRUE

A dog or cat can lose up to two-thirds of its kidney functioning before it shows any symptoms of kidney disease.  - TRUE

Over 75% of common diseases in dogs and 63% of common diseases in cats can be prevented by dietary modifications alone. -  TRUE

Heart failure in dogs and cats has no visible signs and cannot be detected early. - False, heart failure can be diagnosed through a clinical evaluation by a veterinarian.

 

 For more facts and to schedule your pet's EDP, call Largo Veterinary Hospital today at
(729) 584-8370.

Early Detection Program (EDP)

Your Early Detection Program should consist of 5 easy tests and 2 important visits a year to your veterinarian. Veterinarians agree that you should visit your doctor twice a year to conduct the following 5 tests that make up the Early Detection Panel.

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 Test Sample
Detect
1.
Complete Blood Count
Blood
Anemia, Leukemia, Infection, Inflammation
2.
Chemistry Profile
Blood
Liver, Kidney, Pancreas, Muscle and Bone disorders
3.
Thyroid Function Test
Blood
Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism
4.
Urinalysis
Urine
Kidney disease, Protein loss, Diabetes
5.
Parasite Exams
Fecal
Hookworms, Whipworms, Roundworms, Coccidia, Giardia, Tapeworms



Ask Us About Your Early Detection Program (EDP)

 

Largo Veterinary Hospital www.LargoVet.com
1120 Starkey Road Largo, FL 33771  (727) 584-8370