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Cypress Animal Clinic
7250 Hwy 87 N - Orange, TX 77632
(409) 886-7050
Thomas W. Dunn DVM
State of the art equipment - pet friendly atmosphere!
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Every pet needs a vet !
Welcome to Cypress Animal Clinic!
As part of our ongoing effort to provide you with the
best in pet
healthcare, we are making this website available to you.
From time
to time, we'll be updating
it with
new information, so we hope that
you check back often. From physical
examinations, vaccinations,
preventative care, to dental care,
pharmacy, and behavioral counseling...we've got your
pets covered.
We look forward to serving
you & your pets during 2010. We would also like to take
this time to thank each & every one of our clients for entrusting us
with your pet's care.
Our experienced staff prides itself in treating your pet with loving
care and professionalism during each visit.
We are dedicated to providing
quality service and healthcare to our clients and
patients !
Office hours are 7:30am - 5:30pm Monday thru
Friday.
Appointments are
appreciated, however walk-ins are welcome, depending on the doctor's schedule.
We recommend calling ahead for the
doctor's hours since his schedule is subject to change.
Patients will be seen in the following
order:
1) * emergencies 2) appointments 3) walk-ins
*emergencies will be charged an emergency fee
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July
&
August
No one wants to think about it, but hurricane season is here!
We have our free 2010 pet evacuation
folders ready. They are filled with lots of tips to help you to prepare
for an evacuation with your pets, including pockets for holding your
pet's vaccination records, 2010 hurricane tracking charts, & a list of
pet-friendly Texas hotel/motels.
* You must be an active client to
receive a free folder
 We do board pets here at
Cypress Animal Clinic, however our space is limited,
so call to make your pet's boarding appointment as soon as you know when
you will need us! Our staff of friendly technicians & receptionists take
turns caring for your pets during the week & over the weekends,
holidays, & Summer vacations. We do our best to try to make your pet's stay here a good
experience!
We hope the
information here will help make you a better pet owner and caregiver. We
welcome
your
comments and suggestions, so let us know what you think of our website
during your next
hospital visit or you can e-mail me @ stacey_cac@sbcglobal.net
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Summer heat
has arrived in full force!
 Check
out these "Summer Pet Tips"!
We all love spending
the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being
overeager in hot weather can spell danger!
* Never leave your animals
alone in a parked vehicle. On a hot day, a parked car can become a furnace in no
time—even with the windows open.
* Do not leave pets
unsupervised around a pool—not all dogs are good swimmers. Introduce your pets
to water gradually and
 make
sure they wear
flotation devices when on boats. Rinse your dog
off after swimming to remove chlorine or salt from his fur, and try to keep your
dog from drinking pool water, which contains chlorine and other chemicals that
could cause stomach upset.
* Pets can get
dehydrated
quickly, so make plenty of fresh, clean water available to them at all times.
Make sure your
 pets
have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful to not
over-exercise
them, and keep them indoors when it's extremely hot.
* Consider walking your dog
early in the morning or late in the evening as the hot pavement can burn your
pet's pads.
* Taking your pet to a
backyard barbeque or party? Remember that the food and drink offered to guests
may be poisonous to pets. Keep alcoholic beverages away from pets, remember that
the snacks & drinks enjoyed by your human friends should not be a treat for your
pet; any change of diet, even for one meal, may give your dog or cat severe
digestive ailments.
* Please leave pets at home
when you head out to
Fourth of July
celebrations, and never use fireworks around pets. Exposure to
lit fireworks can potentially result in severe burns or trauma to curious pets,
and even unused fireworks can be hazardous since many types of fireworks contain
potentially toxic substances.
* While the beach may be a
great place to beat the heat, it's not the greatest place to bring a pet.
Animals become hot and dehydrated quickly when at the beach on a hot summer day.
* Never leave your dog
unattended while chained outside. Summer tethering can lead to dehydration,
insect bites and deadly heat stroke.
* Summer is a fantastic
time of the year for you and your pet to enjoy together. Be a responsible
companion and think about your animal's special summertime needs.
Have a fun & safe Summer!
Don't forget to check out our "pet finder" adoption/lost
& found section. This section is constantly being updated, so check
back regularly to see pets that have been added.
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Mosquitoes "bite" &
transmit heartworms to both
outdoor & indoor pets!
Haven't YOU ever been bitten by a mosquito in your home?
Ask us which preventative will best suit your pet's needs.
We also have some newer & more effective products available!
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CATS
+ HEARTWORMS = POSSIBLE SUDDEN DEATH !
Is your cat protected against heartworm
disease? Yes, cats can become infected with heartworms.
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How common is this?
Common enough that your cat should be on a heartworm preventative;
we highly recommend year-round heartworm prevention for all
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How can I tell if my cat has heartworms?
Unfortunately, the most common sign of heartworm disease in cats is
sudden death. |
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How do cats get this disease? My cats
are indoors. Do they also need preventive?
As with dogs, heartworms are transmitted to cats by mosquitoes.
Indoor cats are just as much at risk as outdoor cats. In fact, some
experts believe that indoor cats may be at a higher risk because
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What are the preventatives?
Revolution® & Advantage Multi®
are great all-around products approved for use in cats to
prevent heartworms. These are topical medications that
are
applied to the skin on the back of the head monthly.
* Find out more information about each
of these products below. |
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Does my cat really need this?
Yes. Heartworms
cause death. By giving your cat the prevention, you are saving his
life.
Advantage Multi® for Cats
(imidacloprid
+ moxidectin)
 Topical Solution
Advantage Multi for Cats combines
100 percent prevention of heartworm disease, as
shown in clinical trials, with the flea control
of Advantage®, and the treatment and
control of intestinal worms (hookworm and
roundworm) - all in one, convenient, monthly
topical solution. Advantage Multi for Cats
also treats and controls ear mite infestations.
REVOLUTION® (selamectin)
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A veterinarian simply
injects a tiny microchip about the size of a grain of rice (12mm)
beneath the surface of your pet’s skin between the
shoulder blades. The
process is similar to a routine shot, takes only a few seconds, and
your pet will not react any more than he would to
a vaccination. No
anesthetic is required.
The microchip
itself has no internal energy source, so it will last the
life of your pet. It is read by passing a microchip scanner
over the pet’s
shoulder blades.
The scanner emits a low radio frequency that provides the
power necessary to transmit the microchip’s unique code and
positively
identify the pet If your pet gets lost and is taken to
an animal shelter or veterinarian, they will scan the
microchip to read its unique
code. This is the
number used by HomeAgain to identify the pet and retrieve
your contact information, which is used to contact you and
reunite
you with your
pet.
Ask us about having
your pet microchipped during his next
visit. Having this done
now could bring your
pet home later! Remember during hurricane
evacuations many pets could become frightened
by the new surroundings & make a run for the nearest exit.
Healthy Pets are Happy Pets!
We recommend that all pets be given a health
examination by a veterinarian on a
yearly basis.
It is important to vaccinate new pets and check for intestinal parasites,
especially if the pet is living in a home with children.
Dogs and cats need to be started on a
monthly heartworm & flea preventative, and routine dental care.
 
Caring for your pets teeth is an important part of
his or her health care.
Not doing so can lead to bad
breath, health problems such as abscess, and even more severe problems such as
heart disease. The bacteria that grows in
your pet's mouth can be controlled by having your pet's teeth cleaned
on a regular basis and using CET dental products that contain an antibacterial
enzyme that helps to control the growth of this deadly bacteria. Call today to schedule a dental
cleaning for your canine OR feline friends!
* Some pets may require a wellness visit prior to
having a dental done*
PET OVERPOPULATION IS A PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!
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Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. - and each day 70,000
puppies and kittens
are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there
will never be enough homes for all the
animals. As a result, every year
4 to 6 million animals are euthanized because there are
no homes for
them.
What can you do to stop the
suffering?
"Spay & neuter your pets!"
Puppies & kittens can be
spayed & neutered as early as 4 months of age.
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Toxic Plants
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center lists
deadly plants to pets. Check this list out at
www.aspca.org
Oleander
Sago Palm
 
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The FURminator deshedding
tool is a specially designed shed-less brush for cats
& dogs. FURminator's
unique blade is designed to remove loose hair like no other.
Dog groomers love
this deshedding brush because it removes undercoat hair from
dogs and cats while
leaving the shiny top coat intact and healthy. This unique grooming
brush is
specially designed to dramatically reduce the mess and clean up of unwanted pet
hair.
There has never been a deshedding tool like this one!
We now carry the Furminator Plus (with fur
ejector button) @ the SAME PRICE!
WE CARRY GREENIES PILL POCKETS !!
Greenies Canine Pill Pockets
Tasty, nutritious treats have a hollow center for hiding tablets or capsules
Check out
our new line of pet clothing & parfums!
We also have an in clinic
notebook with specialty items that can be ordered such as
harnesses for dogs & cats,
crates & carriers, beds, & other unique pet supplies.
The following pictures are a
few of the things that we can get for your pet/pets!
CRATES
 
HALTERS
 UNIQUE
ITEMS
BEDDING
 
From the Doggie Boutique
   
 
These are just a few of the styles we have.
Stop by anytime to
check out the complete "closet" of
choices.
 Designer
Doggie Colognes like:
"Beautifur"
"CK-9"
"Arfmani"
& "Miss Claybone"
Come
check out these great interactive websites!
 www.avma.org/careforanimals
 www.nhes.org
www.animaland.org
www.netpets.com
 Great
site for everyone!
 www.theanimalstore.com
Neat site for
all, with interactive coloring pages!
We would like to take
this opportunity to thank each of you for
giving us the
pleasure of caring for your pets!
 CYPRESS
ANIMAL CLINIC
WE TREAT YOUR PET'S LIKE
FAMILY!
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