August Team Member of the Month: Glorivee

We are proud to highlight Glorivee as our August Team Member of the Month! Glorivee started working as an employee in June of 2010. Before then she was a high school student volunteer, with boundless energy. We are pleased to say that her

 forever smile and energy has been a benefit to our team! Glorivee first worked in the kennel and did a wonderful job caring for our boarders and patients. She is now one of our veterinary assistants and the patients, as well as our clients, enjoy all of that positive energy!

Free Grill!!

FOR OUR CLIENTS WHO USE HEARTGARD, CERTIFECT AND FRONTLINE PRODUCTS

AS A THANK YOU, A BRINKMAN GAS GRILL HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR HOLLYWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL’S MERIAL PRODUCT USERS!

HEARTGARD PLUS – FOR PREVENTION OF HEARTWORMS & INTESTINAL PARASITES

CERTIFECT – FOR TICKS

FRONTLINE PLUS – FOR FLEAS AND TICKS

FRONTLINE TRITAK FOR DOGS AND CATS – A THIRD GENERATION NEW PRODUCT FOR FLEAS AND TICKS (AVAILABLE SOON)

 FOR EVERY PACKAGE OF ONE OF THE ABOVE PRODUCTS PURCHASED BY CLIENTS OF HOLLYWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL BETWEEN JULY 1, 2012 AND AUGUST 31, 2012 AN ENTRY WILL BE MADE INTO THE RAFFLE.

FOR A 6 DOSE PACKAGE =1 ENTRY

FOR A 12 DOSE PACKAGE = 2 ENTRIES

TRITAK IS 3 DOSES AND 1 ENTRY WILL BE APPLIED

August Patient of the Month: Niki

Niki Zawada is an 11yr old German shepherd that was brought in on emergency one Friday morning.  Niki was intact and presented with signs of a pyometra; infection of the uterus. She was not walking and generally uncomfortable. The infection in her uterus was powerful and in an effort to maintain balance her body worked overtime resulting in sickness throughout many organ systems. Her kidney, liver and multiple other blood values were elevated causing her to go into a diabetic crisis.

Niki was immediately hospitalized and treated for the most urgent ailment, the sugar crisis.  After hours of aggressive treatment, antibiotics and fluid, Niki underwent surgery to remove her infected uterus. The surgery was tough for her and her recovery was slow.

Over the next week, Niki was treated for a variety of ailments that resulted from her body trying to return to normal. Niki received a total of 6 plasma transfusions to nourish and rehydrate her and underwent a series of blood test to monitor her ever changing symptoms.

Within a week she began looking like herself again and was discharged with strict orders of antibiotic, subcutaneous fliuds and TLC at home.  Fifteen days from the day she was brought into the HAH, her blood values were normal and she was finished with her meds. She was back to being Niki!

During her stay, Niki became a treasured part of our hospital. Her loving disposition and her struggle toward wellness touched us all. Today Niki, is home and healthy and both her family and the HAH are so happy with her recovery.

Over-the-Counter Medications & Pets

Pets are often curious creatures, wanting to check out things around the house. Because of this characteristic, it’s important to always store dangerous substances like medicine far from their reach. Pets have been known to accidentally ingest whole packages of pills and the results are often serious, sometimes fatal. Keep your pet’s safe at home by storing your medicine safely out of their reach.

Highlight: Dr. Erica Bello

We are proud to highlight Dr. Erica Bello! Dr. Erica Bello grew up on a small farm in rural New Jersey. She has been a competitive equestrian since the age of 8. Her family has always had a vast array of animals including horses, goats, dog

s and cats. Dr. Bello received her bachelor of science at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. She then went on to gain a degree in Veterinary Medicine from Ross University located on the beautiful island of St. Kitts in the eastern Caribbean, followed by completion of a year-long clinical program at Colorado State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Her interests include oncology, soft tissue surgery, and critical care. During her free time, Dr. Bello enjoys riding her Thoroughbred mare “Lily” and being entertained by her very energetic Jack Russell Terrier, “Hunter”. She and her fiancé Jerren like soaking up as much of the South Florida lifestyle as possible, and the beach is usually on the top of the list.

Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease spread in the urine of infected wildlife including deer, skunks, raccoons, moles and voles. We recommend and have available the Leptospirosis vaccine at Hollywood Animal hospital. It is not a part of our standard vaccine series but we do recommend it and believe it is important for any pet that has access to animal feces and standing water. Call us today at 954-920-3556 for more details about the Leptospirosis vaccine. 

What our clients are saying about us......

Name: Ofc. Curtiss Richardson, Key West Police Dept.

Message: Dr. Herrington and Staff of HAH,
I just wanted to take the time to express my thanks for the treatment and care you all showed myself and my partner K-9 Cyress. I was a nervous wreck the moment I step through the door. All who came in contact with me and K-9 Cyress made us both feel at home and a little more at ease. 

Dr. Herrington, the K-9 community needs more great supporters like yourself and your staff. I look forward to seeing you all soon.

Respectfully,
K-9 Ofc. C. Richardson
Key West Police Dept. K-9 Unit
Email-crichard@keywestcity.com

With dogs we bust, in paws we trust