January 2024 Newsletter
The Future of Vet Med is Here!
In keeping with modern times and technology, you may notice our veterinarians and support team utilizing AI software during your pet's exam. These platforms are designed to ensure the most thorough medical notes, often catching even minor (but relevant) details that may not otherwise have made their way into the medical record. We feel these systems have the potential to significantly improve the completeness of our patient's medical notes, but also to allow our team to spend less time completing records and more time spent with their patients!
You may be asked to sign a consent for AI recording at your pet's next visit, but please rest assured that only medically pertinent information is transcribed, and the recording is held off-site at a secure third-party vendor.
Dear Clients…
With the New Year comes new changes for the clinic — it is with heavy hearts but pride and encouragement that we announce Dr. Ungerer will be stepping back from the clinical setting to take on a new role in 2024!
In a letter to her clients, Dr. Ungerer relays her excitement for her new opportunity, the appreciation she has for the patients and clients she’s gotten to care for, and since we all know we’re #CACFamily it is of course not a goodbye but a see you later!
Coats, Boots, and Gloves… Oh My!
Whether the recent snow flurries are the first your pet has seen or they’re experienced (if not unenthusiastic) pros, the cold weather can be no joke for their health and safety! Dropping temperatures, freezing surfaces, and salted walkways can all be concerns when a storm hits and you’ve got a dog to take outside for walks! So how do you prepare? Just like we do — dress for the weather!
While our pets often have fur and we think of them as being “covered”, low temperatures and other cold conditions can require a little extra dressing to their routine to keep them warm and safe. Check out this article that reviews the winter dog accessories for those dogs without it built in (looking at your Huskies!); such as coats, boots, or even “gloves” to avoid frostbite on the tips of their ears or tails!
DVM Blog Post Highlight: Feline Hyperthyroidism
In this month’s DVM Blog post, Dr. Taylor dives into Feline Hyperthyroidism; a common condition that can affect middle-aged to older cats that typically occurs due to overproduction of thyroid hormone. In the article, Dr. Taylor reviews the clinical signs, method of diagnosis, and available treatments, ranging from daily medications, diet changes, and restrictions to more in-depth “cures” with radiation.
If you feel your cat is showing any of the clinical signs noted of Feline Hyperthyroidism, or any other new changes in behaviors or wellness, please seek medical care from your Vet.
Fear Free Tip of the Month
When you think about house training your puppy you may first think of the accidents, the messes you’ll clean up, the close eye you’ll have to keep on your pet to leap into action, and punishment if they do go inside. But what the typical person doesn’t think about is how to make that training fear-free!
As a client of a Fear Free Certified clinic, you’ve already heard how these methods can lead to safer, happier pets but did you know it can also make training easier?! Check out this article for ways to implement Fear-Free methods into what can be a stressful time for both your household and your pet to lead to greater success and a happier family!