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On this special day we'd like to stress the importance of grooming your cat. Yes, cats do a pretty good job cleaning themselves but as a result they ingest a ton of hair!
Here are some tips to help kitty with this problem:
*Brush your cat regularly if possible. This will reduce the amount of fur he/she laps up.
*Discuss grooming with us! Some cats are not great candidates for grooming but we will help you find the best approach for your cat. There are many cats who do great! Here's a general guideline for how often you should bring your kitty in...
- Long-haired cats: every 4- 6 weeks
- Medium-haired cats: every 6-8 weeks
- Short-haired cats: every 8-12 weeks
* If your cat seems to be more of a compulsive groomer try distracting him/her with a toy or activity.
Happy Hairball Day!
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Our recent blog posts have dealt with identifying back pain in your pets and the healing power of veterinary laser therapy. If you’re looking for more information regarding these topics, this collection of resources from around the Web can help. For more information, call Chastain Veterinary Medical Group at Preston Road Animal Hospital in north Dallas at 877-296-5995 or call Meadow Brook Animal Hospital in McKinney at 972-439-1344.
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I Confess: for us Vets, it is surprisingly easy to get so focused on the individual pet and their particular veterinary healthcare issues. In our zeal to make a pet feel better, I worry that we risk overlooking the insights, preferences and needs of the entire family; that is too say, the Human part of the family. Thus, it was with a tiny twinge of anxiety that we began last fall to actively and formally solicit Quality of Care feedback from our clients. You may well have received one of these email questionnaires if you have had an appointment with us within the last 90 days or so.
Well, now the results are in from the first quarter of 2012, and I am happy to report it looks like we are on the right track! About 178 people completed email questionnaires at one clinic or the other. Here are some of the highlights:
- 96% of you rated the Quality of Veterinary Care you received as Excellent or Good.
- 93.1% rated the Value received for the money spent as Excellent or Good.
- 93% of you said you would be Extremely Likely or Likely to Refer a friend or neighbor
The survey did show that we still have more work to do on getting folks in and out faster and on shortening waiting times. We will be doubling our efforts on these areas in the coming weeks.
So for now, here’s a big thank you to all of our extended family at both Meadow Brook Animal Hospital and Preston Road Animal Hospital. We appreciate your trust and confidence in us. If anyone at any time has any questions or concerns about their pet, please do contact Dr Sue Chastain at 972-239-1309 (north Dallas) or 972 529-5033 (McKinney / Frisco) or by email at schastain@chastainvets.info.
If you’ve had a wonderful experience at one of our clinics, we would love to hear about it! Your feedback is what we need to continue to improve Chastain Veterinary Medical Group. We invite you to tell us about your experience on one of our Google Places pages!
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In Collin County, 1 in 71 dogs have tested positive for Heartworms. Texas, (especially North Texas) is a hotspot for mosquitoes that carry the heartworm parasite. Take a closer look here:
http://www.capcvet.org/parasite-prevalence-maps/?open=true&category=3&sub=0&pet=dog&state=TX&county=Collin&year=2012&sharer=Generic
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Low Level Laser therapy is one of the most state-of-the-art and cutting-edge veterinary medical breakthroughs available to your pet today. Treating a long list of animal health issues without surgery or pain medication, this new technology is revolutionizing the approach to your pet’s health and wellness.
In this video from LiteCure, you can learn some of the uses and benefits of the Companion Therapy Laser System. This is the system used by the veterinarians at Chastain. You’ll find out how this groundbreaking and FDA-approved technology works, as well as how it can holistically heal your pet’s pain in just one quick visit to the vet.
If you live in north Dallas or the McKinney / Frisco areas and would like to get in touch with a veterinary practice skilled in laser therapy, then call the Chastain Veterinary Medical Group either at Preston Road Animal Hospital in north Dallas at 877-296-5995 or call Meadow Brook Animal Hospital in McKinney at 972-439-1344.
