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NEWSLETTER
SPRING 2016
What the heck is Ringworm? It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s ringworm? “No way, Doc! That can’t be ringworm because my dog has been dewormed.” Many of us have seen the ring shaped lesion caused by ringworm in humans but what causes it?
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Ringworm is not a worm and cannot even be seen with the naked eye. The name is misleading but the truth of the matter is that ringworm is a type of microscopic fungus treated with antifungals, not a de-wormer. It infects the skin and hair of our furry
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friends and can be transferred to you and me too! Ringworm gets its name from the typical circular appearance to a ringworm lesion in a human. On our pets, ringworm is extremely variable in appearance. Most commonly we recognize it as a hairless region, but it can also appear as a reddened raised area, a scaly lesion, or a crusted area similar to a scab. Ringworm is most commonly seen in kittens, puppies, and our geriatric pets, especially stray cats. It is spread by contact with other infected animals or humans but also by contact with infected soil. Whenever your fuzzy friend has a skin lesion, have him or her checked by a veterinarian to ensure a quick resolution without spread to other pets or humans. It is especially important to get yourself and your pet checked as soon as possible if you both develop skin lesions at the same time. Dr. Dusty Andressen
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Common Pet Food Misconceptions Choosing the right food for your pet can be a daunting task, especially given the number of different options on the market today. Here we will help to debunk a few common pet food misconceptions to help make the decision a little easier. There are often negative associations regarding the terms “byproduct” or “meal”. A byproduct is defined as the excess material left over after processing human foods, and meals are rendered products made from animal tissues with water removed. A byproduct or meal may include the heart, liver, or other organs (excluding hair, feathers, stomach, etc.) and are able to provide valuable, quality and concentrated nutrients for our pets. Many pet food labels boast claims such as “organic”, “holistic”, “natural”, and “human grade”. Organic pet food regulations are currently overseen by the USDA and must meet the same standards as human organic food. “Natural”describes an ingredient that is not chemically synthesized. A pet food can only be called “allnatural” if 100% of the ingredients fall under the definition. The terms “human grade” and “holistic” have absolutely no definition in any animal feed regulations, meaning any company can use these labels with no support backing them. These descriptors are quite simply marketing tactics.
Grain free diets have also risen in popularity as human diettrends have surfaced or for concern of food allergies. In dogs, the most common source of a food allergy is the protein source (i.e. chicken, beef), not the grain as is often the case in humans. Odds are a grain free diet will not cure a food allergic pet. The AAFCO is an organization that regulates pet nutritional guidelines in the US and all quality pet foods must contain an AAFCO label to ensure nutritional adequacy. A label reading “formulated to meet the needs” of a certain species or life stage requires no feeding trials, so no studies have proven how a pet will respond to the food. The better claim is one that reads that a certain food “has passed an AAFCO approved feeding trial”, supporting that pets performed well when fed the food. Make sure to do the appropriate research, read labels, and talk with your vet to choose the right pet food for your four-legged family member. Dr. Amanda Cason
Meet our vets at LVCC Dr. Andressen is a New Orleans native who graduated from Archbishop Rummel High School. He attended LSU for undergrad and graduated from LSU school of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. After graduating he practiced in Las Vegas for 4 years in small animal medicine before deciding there’s no place like home. Dr. Andressen was raised in a very pet friendly household and was constantly bringing home new strays from the neighborhood. When considering what career to pursue in his junior year of high school he thought back to the bonds he had formed with those childhood animals. After working as an assistant at Pet Care Center in Metairie, La, Dr. Andressen knew what he wanted to spend his life doing. He has special interests in Soft Tissue Surgery and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Andressen lives with his Golden Retriever, Waffle, and his two cats, Mike and Doug. He likes to visit his family, including his goddaughter Harper, in New Orleans as often as possible. In his free time, Dr. Andressen likes to fish, play sports, and hang out with friends. Dr. Andressen joined the Lafayette Veterinary Care Center team in 2015. • Attended Archbishop Rummel High School. • Graduated from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. • Special interest in soft tissue surgery and internal medicine. • Lives with his Golden Retriever Waffle, and cats Mike and Doug. • Likes to fish and play sports in his free time.
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Please get in touch Lafayette Veterinary Care Center 110 Perard Street, Lafayette LA 70503
Dental Hygiene
The Lafayette Veterinary Care Center is no stranger to bad dog breath. More than just an unpleasant commonality, your pet’s bad breath may indicate signs of dental disease. This is a very serious matter, as infections in your pet’s mouth may worsen and spread to other major parts of the body. This is very painful for pets, but they are instinctively programmed to hide pain and sickness so you may never realize what your pet is going through. The doctors at Lafayette Veterinary Care Center want to do all that they can to ensure your pet has a long and healthy life. Pets don’t get to take care of their teeth everyday like we do so it comes as no surprise that they begin building up plaque and tartar at an early age. We recommend that you begin your pet’s dental cleanings at about one year of age. We at Lafayette Veterinary Care Center offer professional dental cleaning. This is the process in which we scale the teeth, check for any abnormalities or damages, measure the gum lines for pockets, radiograph any suspicious teeth
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for abscesses, make any extractions, then polish and do a fluoride treatment all with the aid of anesthesia to ensure both safety and a great job. Besides arranging dental appointments, there are many things that you can do for your pet’s dental hygiene. We recommend feeding your pet prescription diet Purina D/H. This food is scientifically proven to reduce plaque accumulation. Please feel free to ask us anything about your pet’s dental care- we will be glad to help instruct you on certain procedures and products that can be useful.
Hospital Phone: (337) 984-7611 Pet Resort Phone: (337) 769-9266 Fax Number: (337) 981-5611 Hospital Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:00am-10:00pm Sat: 8:00am-4:00pm Sun: Closed Resort Hours: Mon-Fri: 6:30am-6:00pm Sat: 8:00am-4:00pm Sun: 10:00am-12:00pm & 3:00pm-6:00pm (Boarding drop off & Pick up ONLY) Email: info@lafayettevets.com Website: www.lafayettevets.com You Tube Tb
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