Team Member of the Month: Libby

We are proud to announce Libby as our September Team Member of the Month! Libby is one of the Animal Caregivers at the Avondale Pet Resort. She has been with the Pet Resort since the fall of 2011. Libby enjoys everything about caring for

the dogs and cats at the Pet Resort! She has "Gibbs" who is an English Setter; "Zeva" who is an English Setter; "Maverick" who is a Lab/Heeler cross; her cats, "P.J.", "T.J." and "O.J"; Mini-Donkeys "Skittles", "Tootsie", "Muffin" and "Cookie" and a host of chickens and pigeons. In her free time Libby shows pigeons, loves gardening, and raising and showing Iris. Both Libby and her husband, Kelly, are animal lovers. Her husband works at the Blank Park Zoo. We are grateful to have Libby on our team!

Pet Obesity

Is your pet overweight? We recommend keeping your pet on a healthy diet, and exercising them regularly to prevent weight issues from developing. It’s important to give your pets only healthy foods that are a part of their own diets—human fo

od is strictly discouraged because so much of it can be dangerous for our pets! Exercise such as daily walks for dogs, and regular playtime for dogs and cats are a definite must to keep your pet healthy.

Did you know that your cat should be in to see us once a year all their life, and sometimes twice a year when they’re over seven years of age? Today is National “Take Your Cat to the Vet” Day—if your cat is due for a visit with us at Avondale Veterinary Healthcare Complex, call and schedule one today. Regular visits can help your cat live longer, because we can identify and treat problems sooner.

Pets & Over-the-Counter Medications

It’s important to keep your medicines out of your pet’s reach at all times, because human medication can be toxic to your pets! When your pet feels sick or is acting under the weather, never give them a human medicine, but bring them in for veterinary care instead. Even if you mean well, a dose of human medicine could be fatal to your pet.

July Team Member of the Month

We are proud to honor Cinnamon, Certified Veterinary Technician, as our July Team Member of the Month! Cinnamon supervises the technician staff at Avondale. She has been employed with us since 2004 and enjoys providing care to the animals at Avondale. In her free time she loves spending time with her daughter, boating and reading. We are grateful to have her on our team!

Pets & Insects

It's time to go outdoors with your pet and check out all flowers and plants. Make sure to keep an eye on your pet in case a bee decides he doesn't want your pet to get up close and personal. There are all sorts of flying critters out in the garden, so make sure your pet is protected from allergic reactions to insect bites or stings. Protect your pet so you both can enjoy the summer season together!

Cleaning Your Pet's Toys

Your dog's favorite toy doesn't have to be thrown away when it's dirty. Make sure that the toy is still safe to play with and then try cleaning it. Never use bleach or harsh cleaning chemicals. If the toy has a foul smell or does not get clean after washing, it IS time to throw away. Nylon and rubber toys can be cleaned by hand with soap and water and can even go in your dishwasher for cleaning, but run them through on the hot cycle with no detergent. Softer toys, like ropes, can become breeding grounds for bacteria, so consider sanitizing them by wetting the toy and microwaving it for a full minute. For stuffed animal toys, try throwing them in the washing machine when they are dirty. Throw away any toys with dangling parts, stuffed animal eyes, etc. and any toys that your pet is actually eating...unless it is a treat toy, your dog should not be eating it.