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Calling all Cat Parents!

3/13/2016

Lillies are toxic!

Did you know that many varieties of lilies are toxic to our feline friends? If a cat eats the leaves, petals or pollen from a lily, they will become very sick. It doesn't take very much of the plant to kill a cat. Lilies cause kidney failure that is not reversible.

Signs of lily poisoning include:
-Vomiting
-Lethargy
-Excessive thirst or urination
-Weak or irregular pulses

If your cat shows these signs, or if you see them munching on a lily:
-Call the Veterinarian immediately
-Bring the plant with you to your appointment

What can you do to prevent lily toxicity?
-Don't have these plants in the house! This is especially important as Easter is coming.
-Tell your friends and families about the dangers of lily plants to our feline friends!

For you plant-savvy people, the following is a short list of some of the more common toxic lily plants:
1. Easter Lily
2. Japanese Snow Lily
3. Asiatic Lily
4. Tiger Lily
5. Day Lily
6. Rubrum lily
7. Stargazer lily
8. Red Lily
9. Western Lily
10. Wood Lily

Images in this posting are found at these original URLs:
http://www.encinavet.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/lily.jpg
http://www.bunchesdirect.com/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/white-bulk-asiatic-lilies.jpg

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Continuing Education

3/6/2016

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You may notice some new faces in the office this week. We have a few skilled Veterinarians covering for me (Dr. Nollet) while I'm at a conference.

As Vets, we're required to take a certain amount of Continuing Education (CE) every year. Medicine and surgery are constantly changing and evolving and CE helps us stay current. Education doesn't stop after Vet school - one of the best parts of this career is the constant need for learning and developing. We read journals and speak to Vets all over the world on tough cases; when we can, we attend conferences with lectures and labs to improve our skills.

This week, I'm in Las Vegas attending 4 days of lectures with world-renowned specialists in everything from dentistry, animal behavior, medicine, surgery, pain management and infectious disease. After only the first day, I'm already excited about the information and new tools I'll be bringing back to improve our dental care. Tomorrow, I'll be spending more time in dentistry and also spending some time in advanced imaging and medicine. Who knows what Tuesday and Wednesday will bring!

CE helps us be better Veterinarians and take better care of you and your furry family members. I can't wait to share with you all what I've learned!

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