BSVH NEWSLETTER
August 22, 2008
UPDATED WEEKLY- NEW INFORMATION

Starting September 1, 2008, we will be offering 15% off of ALL Flea & Tick topical treatments, as well as all Heartworm Preventatives. This discount applies to your favorite brands, including: Interceptor, Sentinel, Advantix, Advantage Multi, Promeris, and Revolution for cats.

We now carry ProMeris, the new flea & tick topical product that treats and controls infestation. ProMeris contains the active ingredient Metaflumizone; research has shown that fleas are readily susceptible to Metaflumizone. Click here for product information. 

We are also now stocking the new heartworm preventative/flea product, Advantage Multi. The following information is taken directly from http://www.advantage-multi.com

Advantage Multi^TM for Dogs (imidacloprid + moxidectin)

Advantage Multi for Dogs combines 100 percent prevention for heartworm disease, as shown in clinical trials, with the flea control of Advantage^®, and the treatment and control of intestinal worms (hookworms, roundworms and whipworms) - all in one, convenient, monthly topical solution.

Key Benefits¹:

• 100 percent effective at preventing heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis, as shown in clinical trials.
• 100 percent effective treatment and control of hookworm infections caused by Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala (adults, immature adults and fourth stage larvae).
• Up to 98.2 percent effective treatment and control of roundworm infections caused by Toxocara canis (adults and fourth stage larvae).
• Up to 100 percent effective for the treatment and control roundworm infection caused by Toxascaris leonina (adults).
• Up to 98.6 percent effective treatment and control of whipworm infections caused by Trichuris vulpis (adults).
• Safe and effective, when used topically as directed, for dogs and puppies that are at least seven weeks of age and that weigh at least three pounds.

Important Safety Information

Like all topical animal health treatments, Advantage Multi for Dogs, is not to be given to dogs orally, is not for human use, and should be kept out of the reach of children. Ingestion of this product by dogs may cause serious adverse reactions including depression, salivation, dilated pupils, incoordination, panting and generalized muscle tremors. In avermectin-sensitive dogs, the signs may be more severe and may include coma and death. Reduce the risk of accidental oral ingestion by separating treated pets for 30 minutes. (see indications and warnings.) Children should not come in contact with the application sites for two hours after application. Ask your veterinarian if this product is right for your dog.


Is your pet on monthly heartworm preventative? When is the last time your pet was checked for heartworms?
These are very important questions. There have been several reports of healthy dogs on heartworm preventative testing positive for heartworms in areas surrounding the Mississippi River. Animal health care professionals have yet to speculate as to the cause of this outbreak. In order to keep your dog healthy, BSVH recommends having your dog tested YEARLY for heartworms, regardless of whether or not he/she is on heartworm preventative. Please call or email us for more information.

Obesity is a common problem in dogs and can adversely affect your dog's health. Pfizer Animal Health has introduced a weight loss medication formulated specifically for our canine companions. This drug works as an appetite suppressant; however, it does not have the less desirable side effects that many human weight loss medications have (i.e. nervousness, gastrointestinal effects).

This medication will be taken in conjunction with a well balanced diet and monthly weigh-ins at our clinic. If you think that your pet is overweight, please call us for more information today, or visit http://www.slentrol.com for information directly from Pfizer.