Happy Birthday Toni!

Happy Birthday Wishes to Toni Skinner, a veterinary assistant at Pembroke Veterinary Clinic! Toni worked in the veterinary field for two years before joining the team at Pembroke Veterinary Clinic in 2008. We hope you have a very special birthday!

 

Feline Pets of the Month

Sonny and Tiger Barrett are our Feline Pets of the Month for July.  Sonny, a black and white Domestic Short Hair, and Tiger, a black Domestic Short Hair, are the pets of Nicole Barrett, of N. A. Barrett Photography.  Nicole took the photos of our staff members with their own pets which you can see on our website, www.pembrokevetclinic.com.  Sonny and Tiger and beautiful young cats who enjoy coming to see us for feline “Spa Days.”   They are always so good for their baths!

Mr. Smithers-Employee Pet of the Month

Today we honor Mr. Smithers McLaughlin, family member of reception team member, Elizabeth, as Employee Pet of the Month. Mr. Smithers is a handsome terrier who is very friendly and good with children. He leads a very active lifestyle with his loving family. He has required extensive dental work this year and is a proponent of good oral care. Keep spreading the word, Smithers!

Rabies Control in Virginia

Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system. It kills almost any mammal or human that gets sick from it. The rabies virus is mainly in the saliva and brain of rabid animals. It can be transmitted through a bite or by getting saliva or brain tissue in a wound or in the eye or mouth.


WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP CONTROL RABIES:

• Have your veterinarian vaccinate your pets. Keep the vaccinations up-to-date.
• If your pet is attacked or bitten by a wild animal, report it to the local health or animal control authorities. Be sure your vaccinated dog, cat, or ferret receives a booster vaccination.
• Limit the possibility of exposure by keeping your animals on your property. Don’t let pets roam free.
• Do not leave garbage or pet food outside. It may attract wild or stray animals.
• Do not keep wild animals as pets. Enjoy all wild animals from a distance, even if they seem friendly. A rabid animal sometimes acts tame. If you see an animal acting strangely, report it to your local animal control department and do not go near it yourself.

• If You Have Been Bitten:
  
• Don't panic...but don't ignore the bite, either. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and lots of water. Washing thoroughly will greatly lessen the chance of infection. Give first aid as you would for any wound.
  

• If possible, capture the animal under a large box or can, or at least identify it before it runs away. Don't try to pick the animal up. Call an animal control or law enforcement officer to come get it.
  

• It's critically important that you notify your family doctor immediately and explain how you got the bite. Your doctor will want to know if the animal has been captured. If necessary, your doctor will give the anti-rabies treatment recommended by the United States Public Health Service. Your doctor will also treat you for other possible infections that could be caused from the bite.

• Report the bite to the local health department. 

Click HERE for the 2011 Statistics of Confirmed Cases of Animal Rabies in Virginia. 


http://www.vdh.state.va.us/Epidemiology/DEE/Rabies/