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NAPA VALLEY VETERINARY HOSPITAL, INC
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3198 Silverado Trail
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Napa, California 94558
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707-224-8604
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Fax:707-257-6632
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Dr. Jim Latham
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Dr. Patty Latham
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Dr. Claudia Sonder
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| Napa Valley Vet News and Happenings. |
| August 9: New Staff at NVVHI. |
Now up on the NVVH website is a listing of commonly asked questions, or FAQ's for you to browse through. You can
get at them on the handout archives page
| February 1: Nvvh on the Web |
As you obviously know, we are now present on the good ol' WWW, thanks to son Jake
You can use the links on the left menu or at the bottom to get ahold of us or him, and go to the "People
of NVVH" page to get addresses for the doctors. Don't forget you can always watch us on Channel 45.
Our most recent critically acclaimed, feature length series premiere starring Drs. Latham and Northrup is a stirring
documentary on a surgery, start to finish.
Please note that we have some new hours now,
| Feb 1: AVID Microchipping |
We're really gung-ho on the AVID microchip right now, because it really is a good idea. To make sure that you are
home, you furry li'l rascal, we now have AVID chips to put right under the skin of the back of your neck. We've
consulted our pup Koobi, and she says she doesn't even know it's there. On this chip is a permanent registration
number that is registered worldwide, so if you get kidnapped and hauled off to Russia, we'll be able to
prove you're our pup. Most vets and animal shelters have the readers these days, as do we.
| Jan 30: "Attention Seeking Behavior" |
Hey there, all you pups... We have decided that you're too smart for your own good. But we're keeping up. Dr. Patty
went to the UC Davis Canine Behavior Symposium last month, and among the things she picked up were attention seeking
behaviors, separation anxiety, and early puppy socialization, a favorite of ours.
Attention seeking behaviors may develop when a pup has had a lot of special attention--
like after a surgery or on vacation, and then receives less--on bakc to work schedules, or when a new baby, visitor,
or new pet arrives in the home. We humans need to be sure to reward you pups for being good and turn our backs
to some of your antics. And you guys need to remember the magic of "Sit-Stay" to get a hug and a treat.
We'll be sure you are comfortable with pain relievers and bandages and collars after surgery so we don't encourage
those attention seeking behaviors post op.
Please have your family call if you are having a hard time being left home alone.
We can help.
| January 30: The Foaling Season |
If you have plans to breed a mare in the spring, the time to start planning is now. Whether
the mare is to be bred by natural service or by artificial insemination (AI), there are certain preparations that
should be considered. Some stallion owners require a pre-breeding health exam and reproductive checkup. For maiden
mares, this is usually a minimal involvement. For mares who have foaled previously, a more thorough exam is indicated
to ensure their reproductive health. Mares who were bred last year but failed to conceive or carry to term should
be evaluated in depth. Uterine culture, biopsy and ultrasound examination along with transrectal palpation are
excellent tools available to us to pinpoint problems.
Do you have a pregnant mare? Are her Viral Abortion vaccinations up to date? Has she been
dewormed on a regular schedule? This is one of the most exciting parts of horse ownership, so if you have any questions
on breeding or foaling, please give us a call or stop by the office for some handouts.
| Jan 30: El Nino and your Horse |
Winter is here, and the Angry young Child is it's chauffer. Our horses will certainly
be experiencing cold and wet weather. With a little bit of care however, you can stave off nearly any problem.
Just pay some special attention to shelter, blanketing, feeding areas, paddock drainage, foot care, weather related
diseases, deworming, vaccination, and dental care. Whew what a list! But it's really not that hard, and can save
a lot of money and time. Older horses and those with chronic lameness will need special consideration as well.
Click Here for more info about winter
housing o' your horse
| New Vaccine Info for Cats |
Good News! The American Association of Feline practitioners has finally confirmed a study
showing that you kitties can skip vaccine every 1-2 years as long as you have had a good modified live vaccine
series, been wormed, and are not stressed by infections. Please come in for exams and dental checks as usual, however.
| Napa Valley Vet News and Happenings. |
We now have AVID microchips and the corresponding reader. If you are a special li'l warm fuzzy who is prone to
wandering, we advise you to come in for your space age identification. It just might beam you home again. For a
little bit more info on this, Click here
| January 28, 1998 --NVVH on the Web |
Well, we're finally up on the web, for no apparent reason, after much ado. Look for this
page to have a lot of the resources that you've come to expect from us, right at your fingertips. If you've missed
a monthly reminder or newsletter, then you can come get it here, as we have all of them from as long as a year
ago in our online archive. If you want to get into contact with us, you should use the address to the left under
"contact us." if you have questions about the site, go to the bottom and click there. If you want to
talk to a certain doctor, click on their name in the People section. Thanks!
Come in and look around, and watch your step!
| December 15, 1997-- Holiday No No's |
The Holiday season always brings out the goodies, but don't share! 4 Ounces of milk chocolate
and only .5 oz of baking chocolate can be fatal to a poodle; and a one pound candy bar could wipe out a cocker.
Watch out for candy wrappers too, and just say no to turkey skin, gravy, and that li'l ol' extra scrap.
| December 1, 1997-- Winter Comfort |
For this winter, Rimadyl (carprofen) is a wonderful anti-arthritic pain control medication
with little stomach effect. We do need to check for liver function prior to use, but we are having terrific response
in older dogs with sore backs or joints. Be sure that they have a warm bed for those cold nights too.
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