*URGENT! ATTENTION NEEDED BY ALL CANINE OWNERS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SHARE THIS WITH ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. CANINE INFLUENZA H3N2 IS OFFICIALLY IN FLORIDA.
Crystal Lake Animal Hospital will be offering the Canine Influenza Vaccine effective 6/8/17. We highly recommend all canines to receive this vaccine. Most of your questions should be answered below by the University of Florida's Fact Sheet. If you are interested in setting up an appointment for your fur baby to receive the vaccine, please call the office at #954-941-6680. Please note if this is the first time your pet is getting the vaccine, a booster is due in 3 weeks. Otherwise it is a once a year vaccine.
We are an animal hospital that does not believe in over vaccinating. However, this is for the well being of all canines do to how contagious this virus is. As you will read below. The virus can remain viable (alive and able to infect) on surfaces for up to 48 hours, on clothing for 24 hours, and on hands for 12 hours. We as humans can contaminate healthy dogs, but will not get the virus ourselves because it is species specific.
If you believe your pet may already be infected with the disease. First call us. Do NOT bring your pet to our facility unannounced. We do offer the PCR test, which will let us know if your pet is in fact infected with the virus. This test takes 3-5 business days to get back from the lab. So quarantining your pet (keep them in your home) is a necessity.
If you have any additional questions feel free to call us or go to a reputable source for information; for example, the University of Florida. We are not trying to create a panic, just awareness.
Regards,
Dr. Melgey and Crystal Lake Staff
Crystal Lake Animal Hospital will be offering the Canine Influenza Vaccine effective 6/8/17. We highly recommend all canines to receive this vaccine. Most of your questions should be answered below by the University of Florida's Fact Sheet. If you are interested in setting up an appointment for your fur baby to receive the vaccine, please call the office at #954-941-6680. Please note if this is the first time your pet is getting the vaccine, a booster is due in 3 weeks. Otherwise it is a once a year vaccine.
We are an animal hospital that does not believe in over vaccinating. However, this is for the well being of all canines do to how contagious this virus is. As you will read below. The virus can remain viable (alive and able to infect) on surfaces for up to 48 hours, on clothing for 24 hours, and on hands for 12 hours. We as humans can contaminate healthy dogs, but will not get the virus ourselves because it is species specific.
If you believe your pet may already be infected with the disease. First call us. Do NOT bring your pet to our facility unannounced. We do offer the PCR test, which will let us know if your pet is in fact infected with the virus. This test takes 3-5 business days to get back from the lab. So quarantining your pet (keep them in your home) is a necessity.
If you have any additional questions feel free to call us or go to a reputable source for information; for example, the University of Florida. We are not trying to create a panic, just awareness.
Regards,
Dr. Melgey and Crystal Lake Staff
*Tuesday June 20th is Pet Friendly Dental Day. If you wish to have a non-anesthetic dental cleaning for your dog; call the office to set up an appointment. The cost is $190.00. We highly recommend keeping up with your animal's dental needs. It will keep them healthier and could prolong their life.
*We offer boarding and would love to take care of your pets when you are out of town. We have competitive rates and you can feel safe knowing your pets are getting well taken care of. Please book quickly because our Memorial weekend is filling up fast!
*Make sure to check out our Monthly Specials and Grooming Specials - on the Home page. Great deals on great products!
*For our clients who don't know this, we offer house calls. This may work better for some of you who may have that nervous cat who hates her carrier or for the dog who cries the whole way to the vets office. If this sounds like something you may prefer, please call the office for details. Please note most appointments for house calls need to be set up a week in advance. This is not for emergencies.
*Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We not only post cute pictures of our patients but announce specials on products and give good information about medical questions you may have.
*All current clients should take advantage of our Care To Share program. No need to join. Just grab a referral card from the receptionist next time your in the office. When you recommend a friend, give them the card. When they have their first appointment, they will SAVE $25 and YOU will get a $25 CREDIT ON YOUR ACCOUNT (card must be present during the visit). The greatest compliment our clients can give is a referral and we appreciate each one!
*We are accepting donations of your old towels. Though not often thought about, towels are an essential tool for the hospital to care for your pet and we tend to go through them quickly. No holes please. If you would like to donate, we would welcome drop offs at our hospital: 1400 W Sample Road. We thank you in advance!
*We match Pet Meds prices on all Heartgard, Nexgard and Revolution. This is a BIG deal because you will be saving a lot of money while still receiving the benefits you only get when buying these products from a Licensed Veterinarian. What benefits you might ask? Did you know that Pet Meds nor any other online pharmacy DO NOT get the backing from the manufacturer? Which means if your animal contacts Heartworm and you buy your product from Pet Meds, Merial will NOT BACK THEIR PRODUCT and you will be left with the bill. Buy from us or any licensed veterinarian and you will always be backed.
*We are proudly associated with the Broward County SNIP Program. If you want to find out more about the SNIP Program, google search "Broward County SNIP Program". Then follow the prompts. Once you have your voucher, contact our office to schedule your appointment.
*We offer boarding and would love to take care of your pets when you are out of town. We have competitive rates and you can feel safe knowing your pets are getting well taken care of. Please book quickly because our Memorial weekend is filling up fast!
*Make sure to check out our Monthly Specials and Grooming Specials - on the Home page. Great deals on great products!
*For our clients who don't know this, we offer house calls. This may work better for some of you who may have that nervous cat who hates her carrier or for the dog who cries the whole way to the vets office. If this sounds like something you may prefer, please call the office for details. Please note most appointments for house calls need to be set up a week in advance. This is not for emergencies.
*Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We not only post cute pictures of our patients but announce specials on products and give good information about medical questions you may have.
*All current clients should take advantage of our Care To Share program. No need to join. Just grab a referral card from the receptionist next time your in the office. When you recommend a friend, give them the card. When they have their first appointment, they will SAVE $25 and YOU will get a $25 CREDIT ON YOUR ACCOUNT (card must be present during the visit). The greatest compliment our clients can give is a referral and we appreciate each one!
*We are accepting donations of your old towels. Though not often thought about, towels are an essential tool for the hospital to care for your pet and we tend to go through them quickly. No holes please. If you would like to donate, we would welcome drop offs at our hospital: 1400 W Sample Road. We thank you in advance!
*We match Pet Meds prices on all Heartgard, Nexgard and Revolution. This is a BIG deal because you will be saving a lot of money while still receiving the benefits you only get when buying these products from a Licensed Veterinarian. What benefits you might ask? Did you know that Pet Meds nor any other online pharmacy DO NOT get the backing from the manufacturer? Which means if your animal contacts Heartworm and you buy your product from Pet Meds, Merial will NOT BACK THEIR PRODUCT and you will be left with the bill. Buy from us or any licensed veterinarian and you will always be backed.
*We are proudly associated with the Broward County SNIP Program. If you want to find out more about the SNIP Program, google search "Broward County SNIP Program". Then follow the prompts. Once you have your voucher, contact our office to schedule your appointment.
