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All pets must be up to date on vaccinations at time of grooming service. |
Due to the success of earlier Saturday hours,
Countryside will continue with the hours of 7:30am until 1pm!
New Programs at Countryside
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| Pet Pals |
| As our valued client and friend, the highest compliment you can pay us is to recommend us to your family and friends! In return, we would like to say thank you by crediting your account $25 each time a new family member or friend brings their pet in for the first time! It’s all part of our new client referral program called “Pet Pals” here at Countryside Animal Hospital. |
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| Remember, we appreciate your trusting us with the care of your best friend. It’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly….and never will. |
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Catch Me at My Best
We love being caught at our best. We strive to give you and your pet excellent service during each and every visit. If you catch one or more of us exceeding your expectations in any way, please fill out a form and drop it in the ‘Catch Me at My Best’ jar at the front desk. Your acknowledgement of our work helps keep us motivated to continue to provide service that not only meets but exceeds your expectations. |
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| We ask for your participation in this program so that we may know when we are doing a great job and continue to provide outstanding customer service. Help us help you! |
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Animals do their part to help families cut costs.
With the economy down the toilet, pets and other animals across America are doing their part to help their owners survive financially. |
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| From New York to California, animals are cutting back on the “good life” to make sure they’re not the next to go. |
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| “I’ve already had to stop getting my claws done,” said Fluffy, a Poodle from Ohio. “It was getting too expensive. My owner is still going to let me get them cut though. Oh, I hope he doesn’t do it himself.” |
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| Max, a Japanese Bobtail from Kentucky, has started using the sandbox in the backyard as his litter box. |
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| “I thought it’d save them money on kitty litter,” he said, kicking sand. “I haven’t told them yet, but I know they’ll be happy. The kids don’t mind at all. I just told them they have sand dollars now.” |
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| Henry, a horse from Indiana, said he put his saddle on eBay to keep from losing his horseshoes. |
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| “It was worth it,” he said. “I got a good amount for it. I’m hoping to get another one soon, it just may not be real leather this time and it may not have that ‘new saddle’ smell to it.” |
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| Gladys, a dairy cow from Kansas, is cutting back by not getting a cowbell. |
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| “I know these days the call is being made for more cowbell,” she said. “I’ve decided to say no more cowbell,” she said. I shall quietly move around the farm. These are not times for extravagances.” |
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| Even Polly, a parrot from Arizona, is feeling the pinch. Her owner recently switched from Ritz to the off-brand of circular butter crackers. |
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| “These things are horrible,” she said, from her cage. “They taste like soggy sawdust. I’m going to get a second job at that pirate restaurant down the street to boost my quality of life.” |
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| (this article came from MWI & AAHA Market Link) |
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Most-Insured Dog Breeds
The Labrador retriever is America’s most popular insured dog breed, according to Veterinary Pet Insurance of Brea, Calif., which analyzed its 2007 database. VPI also calculated the average amount its policyholders spent on non-routine veterinary care for each of the top insured breeds.
| Breed Insured Non-Routine Medical Costs |
| 1. Labrador retriever |
38,591 |
$287 |
| 2. Golden retriever |
19,313 |
$279 |
| 3. Yorkshire terrier |
14,074 |
$245 |
| 4. Shih Tzu |
13,149 |
$207 |
| 5. Boxer |
10,281 |
$295 |
| 6. German shepherd |
8,829 |
$296 |
| 7. Chihuahua |
8,581 |
$215 |
| 8. Maltese |
8,064 |
$241 |
| 9. Pug |
7,404 |
$249 |
| 10. Cocker spaniel |
7,187 |
$252 |
(Veterinary Practice News, Volume 20/Number 11, November 2008, Pg 6) |
Countryside is excited to announce the addition of a new state of the art digital x-ray system to our facility!
This system will offer numerous advantages to owner, pet and veterinary staff and will
dramatically increase the quality of care provided. This high-tech system will decrease the amount of radiation your pet is exposed to, significantly decrease the time required to take x-rays and will also significantly enhance the quality of the x-ray images as well! These digital images can be manipulated to enhance specific regions of interest, increasing the diagnostic value of x-ray studies. |
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| Digital x-ray systems work similar to a digital camera – though on a more sophisticated level. A sensor detects the x-rays, giving an image on a screen. A computer is used to enhance the image depending on the area of interest (bones, lungs, abdomen, etc) to give the best possible diagnostic image. Once the image is enhanced, it can be further manipulated to better visualize specific structures within the study. Instead of bulky x-ray films, the images are stored on a computer and backed up at a second location for added security. The images can also be added to a CD and viewed at home or another hospital if necessary. |
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All x-rays will continue to be reviewed by a board certified
radiologist each week. The digital format will now allow for
emergency consultations for critical cases via email – often times completed within 24 hours! |
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