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Holidays Going to the Dogs! Print E-mail

By Dr. Scott McKinley, Badger Vet, Janesville
reprinted from ontheRock magazine ~ the DOTR founding publication



With another Holiday Season upon us, I thought it would be appropriate to share some suggestion and precautions with you to help insure your pet's safety and good health during this busy time of year.


1. Please be aware that all chocolate and chocolate containing deserts and candy are poisonous to dogs and cats. The smaller the pet, the more dangerous even the smallest amount of chocolate can be.

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Janesville Dog Groomer Offers “Stimulus Package Print E-mail

Kathy Wolf, owner of Kat’s K-9 Clips, is offering a grooming stimulus package to help those in the community affected by the economic downturn. Kathy and her husband have felt the effects personally, and as a dog owner, Kathy knows how important regular grooming can be for the comfort of your pet. She wants to give back to the community, so here is her stimulus package for you:

If you have lost your job, been laid off, or have suffered income loss, you can set your own price to get your pooch pampered and groomed. Pay as much as you are able to—NO QUESTIONS ASKED. The grooming service includes a bath, nail trim, ear cleaning, and body shave or brush out and trim. As a part of this special offer, Kathy requests that you write a testimonial and send it via e-mail, snail mail, or drop it off at the clinic.

Dogs that come for grooming must be current on their Rabies vaccination. If your pet is not current on its Rabies vaccination, call for a special offer on this service.

Kat’s K-9 Clips is located at the Janesville Animal Medical Center, 5021 N. State Road 26, Janesville. For an appointment, call 608-868-1761 or 800-694-2251, and remember to mention the “Stimulus Package.”
 
Cat Scratch Fever! Print E-mail

by Amanda Henry, CVT - Janesville Animal Medical Center
608.868.1761

Why cats scratch and what you can do about it!

Scratching is a major concern for cat owners. The majority of people have their cats declawed, because “that is what you do when you get a cat”. Many people don’t realize that there is a reason why cats scratch, and there are other things that can be done besides declawing your cat.

Why do cats scratch? It is an innate behavior, which means they are born with the desire to scratch. Cats scratch to remove the sheath that covers their nails, as well as for marking territories. The scratching leaves visual markers such as the sheath coverings and the claw marks. A scent is also left behind because of glands that are located in between their toes.


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Janesville Animal Medical Center Print E-mail

JAMC - Serving the needs of large & small animals!

by Linda Bricco Schalk ~ founder of DOTR

Janesville Animal Medical Center promises to provide you and your pets with service of the highest quality, keeping your companions healthy and giving you peace of mind.  Our staff believes that it is through communicating with you, the pet owner, that we can both work together to give your pet a happy and healthy life.  Pets are an important part of all our lives, and the staff at Janesville Animal Medical Center wants nothing more than to ensure that your animal companions remain with you for a long, long time.

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Dear Dogs & Cats... Print E-mail

The following was found  posted very low on a refrigerator door.

Dear Dogs and  Cats, 
The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food.  Placing a paw print  in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the  slightest.

The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack.  Racing me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me  doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.

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RC Humane Society

The organized humane treatment of animals in Rock County began as early as the mid 1930s.  Concerned citizens from across the county joined forces and resources to purchase land on Arch street in Janesville to house unwanted and homeless pets.Today RCHS averages about 100 adoptions each month, but the supply of available animals always seems to exceed demand.  Therefore, efforts and resources are directed towards better care for the animals we currently care for, and prevention of unwanted births in the future. Learn how you can help!