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2011 News Archive
December 2011
Pet food recalls!
Two new pet food recalls were issued today for aflatoxin in dog food. They include Iams puppy food and Marksman/River Run dog food. Check out the USDA website news releases for further information including serial numbers.
Holiday newsletter
Our 2011 Holiday newsletter is now available! Read it online here! Lots of tips for a safe and healthy holiday season with your pets.
November 2011
Dog Park Open for Business!
The brand-new dog park has opened in Eldridge. The park, located under the water tower by the Eldridge Community Center, has two sections - one of which is now open and the second will open in the spring of 2012. Health regulations and use regulations are posted on the fence at the entry. We hope all dogs in the area will enjoy this new park.
Senior Pet Month
 November has been designated as National Senior Pet Month to raise awareness of the special needs that senior pets have. Pets are generally considered "senior" if they are over 7 years of age, but this does vary somewhat based on the type of dog or cat. Because pets are so good at hiding disease, senior pets can "suddenly" have a disease that may have been brewing for years. They are also prone to more problems, such as arthritis, heart disease, and kidney disease, just as senior citizen humans are. Here at Scott County Animal Hospital, we have a special senior wellness package which is designed to help diagnose diseases in early stages, and prevent other problems from developing. This allows your senior pet to live the longest and healthiest life possible. See this link to the AVMA Senior Pet Website for more information on senior pet care, including a neat age chart that compares your pet's age to yours.
September 2011
Tularemia in Illinois
The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in Champaign-Urbana recently diagnosed three cats with tularemia, an uncommon disease in our area. Tularemia is most commonly found in rabbits and rodents, but can be contracted by ingestion of rodents or by ticks. Tularemia can also affect other animals including humans. Tularemia causes high fever, mouth ulcers, swollen lymph nodes and flu-like symptoms. Affected animals and humans need medical care. Prevention includes keeping cats indoors and using tick preventatives like Frontline or Revolution regularly. See our Facebook page for an article about the report.
New groomer!!
We are very pleased to announce that our new groomer, Stephanie Skadal, has completed her grooming training and is accepting animals for grooming on a full schedule. She has been doing a great job in her training period, and we think you will be as happy with her work as we are so far! Call today for an appointment.
New product - Certifect
Scott County Animal Hospital has just started carrying the exciting new Certifect product from Merial - the makers of Frontline. Merial has taken their already-proven Frontline product and added amitraz to it. This creates an even more-effective tick-killing product for dogs with heavy tick problems. If your pet continues to pick up ticks even when using Frontline, or if his or her exposure is high, you may want to consider Certifect. Fall is prime tick season, so consider your dog's tick prevention now. Click  here to see the Certifect information.
Grooming services
We are very pleased to announce that we will be able to provide grooming services to our clients again! Our new groomer, Stephanie Skadal, has almost finished her grooming training, and is ready to accept new clients. She has been grooming in a limited capacity during her training, and we have been very pleased with her work so far! At the moment, she is booking only a small number of pets per day so that she can build up her skills. As a result, she may be booked a few weeks in advance, so call early for an appointment! At the moment, we are limiting her services to our regular clients only.
August 2011
Continuing education
Dr. Ewoldt just attended the Central Veterinary Conference in Kansas City to learn what's new in veterinary medicine and veterinary products. While there, she earned many hours of CE credits, and brought home lots of new information and ideas to share with you and our staff. Just part of our continuing commitment to providing the best medical care possible to you - our clients!
July 2011
Summer Newsletter
Here is our Summer Newsletter 2011 - be sure to check it out for timely tips on dealing with heat and summer vacations.
May 2011
Cat Food Recall
A new pet food recall has been issued by the USDA. Click here to see the information about the latest recall. We also have the link posted on our Facebook page.
Equine Herpesvirus Outbreak - May 26 update
Here is the link to the USDA website with all the latest information about the Equine Herpesvirus outbreak out west. The latest information is dated May 26. Click here to see the page.
Equine Herpesvirus Outbreak - May 20 update
An update was just received today from the AVMA regarding the situation with the equine herpesvirus outbreak. To read the update, click here
Equine Herpesvirus Outbreak
Following a NCHA horse show in Utah, there has been an outbreak of equine herpesvirus which is spreading across the western United States. This highly-contagious disease is causing illness in several states. Be aware of the possibility for your horse to be infected - and what you can do to prevent this. We include the EHV vaccine in our spring vaccination series, but even this cannot guarantee your horse is protected against the neurologic form. Cross-protection has not been proven. Isolation is your best defense. For more information, see this link to the American Association of Equine Practitioners website and watch for updates on our Facebook page:
AAEP EHV resources
Pig Ear Recalls
Another pet treat recall involving pig ears has surfaced - again the culprit is Salmonella. Be on the lookout for Blackman Primetime brand and KC Beefhide brand pig ears, and Boss Pet pig ears. Here are the links to the FDA food recall pages:
Blackman Pig Ear recall
Boss Pet Pig Ear recall
 We're on Facebook!
We have joined Facebook - be sure to check out our Facebook page and Like us to follow along. We hope to meet you there! The link is on our homepage.
Pig Ear treat recall
An urgent pet treat recall involving pig ears made in Illinois. The pig ears, from Keys Manufacturing of Paris, IL, may be contaminated with Salmonella. The brand in question is Pig Ears for Pet Treats. See this link to the FDA recall page:
Keys Manufacturing Pig Ear recall
March 2011
PetPortals changes
Effective April 11th, 2011, we will be discontinuing our PetPortals service. We have not found this service to be as useful as we thought, so we will be exploring other options to replace this. Look for more information in your e-mail or postal mail.
Box fan recall - do you have one in your barn?
A recall has been issued by Lasko for box fans sold since 2002 at major retailers. This type of fan is often used in horse barns for cooling horses. Please be sure to check your to make sure it's not recalled. These fans have started both house fires and one barn fire! The link to the recall page is below:
Lasko Product Recall Page
Losing our groomer!
After several years with us, Shirley Lee has decided to pursue other opportunities. As a result, we are without a groomer currently. We apologize to all of our clients for this inconvenience. Rest assured, we are on the lookout for a new groomer, but they are scarce in the Quad Cities! We will let everyone know if we find someone new! In the meantime, our staff is able to do baths and nail trims, but not full grooming services.
North Scott Sophomore Career Fair
Dr. Jennifer Ewoldt and technician Kristal were back at the North Scott Career Fair again this year, helping to encourage high school students to enter the veterinary field. They spoke to four groups of students, telling all about the veterinary and veterinary technician fields. The students asked a number of good questions, and we hope they learned a lot!
February 2011
Weight loss and arthritis
Did you know that overweight dogs and cats are more likely to have problems with arthritis? Did you know that the arthritis comes from more than just packing around the extra weight every day? New research has shown in both humans and pets that fat itself is inflammatory, and can lead to many chronic inflammatory conditions. Dogs that lost weight had improvements in their arthritis without any use of medications. Just another reason to help your overweight pet lose weight!
January 2011
Reducing stress helps cats
A recent report from The Ohio State University reveals that cats who urinate outside litterboxes may be stressed out. The research study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association showed that cats who lived in an enriched environment with lots of toys, interaction with humans, and a regular schedule were less likely to show urinary problems and less likely to get sick. This study provides interesting ideas for owners of cats with feline interstitial cystitis or similar chronic urinary problems.
Read the research abstract
Human medications cause pet intoxications
The National Pet Poisoning Hotline released a report showing that ingestion of human medications accounted for over 25% of the calls to their website. Many medications were given on purpose, but many others were accidentally ingested when human medications were dropped or left in places that pets could access them.
National Pet Dental Health Awareness Month
 The time is upon us once again! February is National Pet Dental Health Awareness Month, and in honor of that we are once again offering discounts on pet dental cleanings and pet dental health products. Stop in or call us today to find out how you can save money and help your pet have better health at the same time!
AVMA Website about Pet Dental Month
PetDental Website with information about oral care and brushing teeth
Hill's Science Diet Weight Loss Kits
You've seen them on the news! You've read about them in the magazines! Now they're here!!! Hill's Science Diet Weight Loss kits are now in stock at Scott County Animal Hospital! These pre-measured food packs for pets with weight problems are portion-controlled to help your pet lose weight. They even come with treats! See results in just 30 days!! See our technicians or doctors for more information on how this innovative new product can help your overweight pet lose the weight and get back to a healthy weight.
Hill's company website about new Weight Loss Kits
Hill's PetFit Weight Loss Challenge - with Alison Sweeney of The Biggest Loser
See Alison Sweeney talk about her dog Winky's weight loss
See interview with Alison Sweeney on Fox News
Coggins Price Increases
Recently, the Illinois Department of Agriculture made a dramatic increase in the price its lab charges veterinarians for running Coggins tests for horses. Previously, Illinois residents received a significant discount on the test. As a result, we are increasing the price of the Coggins test for Illinois residents effective immediately. We hope you will understand.
World Veterinary Year
Did you know that veterinary medicine is 250 years old? The year 2011 marks the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the first veterinary school in the world in Lyon, France in 1761. Please join us in celebrating the 250th anniversary of our profession!
Check our World Veterinary Year's website
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