Miami Veteranary Specialists- Hidden Danger For Pets At Home

Oct. 13, 2011 - PRLog -- An 8-year-old mixed-breed named Diamond came into the practice with an alarming injury. "She had licked a paper shredder in the house that was set on automatic," said Dr. Marc Wosar. The shredder grabbed onto Diamond's tongue and pulled it deeper into the sharp blades. "I think it's a big potential risk in the house," said Sardinas. Fortunately Diamond's owners were home and responded quickly.

 It took over a hundred stitches to repair Diamond's tongue. A portion that was too severely damaged had to be removed, but doctors expect her to make a full recovery.
In the case of a paper shredder, experts said animals could be attracted by the smell of the metal, or perhaps the scent of the owner's own hands from touching the machine. Just two months ago, a veterinary journal documented a similar incident involving a dog in Virginia. When it comes to protecting your pets from a paper shredder, veterinarians said the solution is simple. "The best thing to do is really not even turn off the shredder, just unplug it," said Wosar.

 Many other objects in and around the home can also be dangerous to pets. "Snail bait,  is highly toxic to dogs and they like to eat it," warned Sardinas. String, yarn and small objects can cause fatal obstructions in cats. Household plants are also often toxic. "Typically dogs aren't interested in these but cats are," said Sardinas. Dogs may also eat clothing left lying around, which can lead to life threatening blockages in the abdomen and bowel. Puppies are often attracted to electrical cords, often with deadly consequences.

"We don't want people to live in fear but they need to be aware," said Sardinas.
Veterinarians recommend confining or crating animals when you're not home to keep them away from anything that might cause harm.

   


How does MVS differ from your regular veterinarian?

A board-certified specialist has expertise and training in the management of complex and unusual problems. To be awarded Diplomacy in their respective specialties, veterinarians must successfully complete the certification and testing requirements of the various specialty boards. This requires several more years of training after the completion of the veterinary program. It also requires passing national specialty board examinations and literature publications.

MVS does not offer routine veterinary care. Once the initial problem is treated and resolved, you should contact your veterinarian to schedule further follow-up appointments. Maintaining scheduled vaccines and routine health care is vital for your pet's continued well being.

The MVS healthcare team will maintain an open communication with your primary care veterinarian, updating your pet's diagnosis and progress of treatment.
    

MVS is a specialty care facility. It was established with the goal of providing a hospital to meet the specialty needs of the veterinary community in Miami and the Florida Keys.

Serving as a regional referral, emergency and critical care center, our staff accepts cases requiring advanced specialized surgical and medical treatments. The hospital is doctor-staffed 24 hours a day. MVS hospital is staffed and equipped with advanced diagnostic, anesthetic, imaging and surgical equipment to provide 24-hour management for its critical patients. MVS is equipped and staffed to handle most secondary and tertiary care problems.

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8601 Sunset Drive
Glenvar Heights, FL 33143

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