Hollywood Animal
Hospital and Animal Eye Guys, in conjunction with the
American College
of Veterinarian Ophthalmologist and
Merial will offer free eye exams to all service animals throughout
the month of May.
To kick off to this month
long event we are dedicating one full day,
May 8, 2013,
to these loyal service animals. Guardians and handlers of all qualified
service animals are invited to visit the clinic on May 8
th for a
free eye exam provided by Dr. Robert Swinger, D.V.M., Diplomate of the
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologist.
Read
more about Dr. Swinger.
"I will be checking for problems including redness,
squinting, cloudy corneas, retinal disease, early cataracts and other serious
abnormalities. Early detection and treatment are vital to these working
animals," said Dr. Swinger. "It is truly an honor to provide exams
for animals who so selflessly provide support to their people and communities."
To qualify, animals must be
active working animals
such as
guide dogs, handicapped
assistance animals, detection dogs, therapy animals, and
search and rescue dogs that have been
certified by a formal training program/organization or are currently enrolled
in a formal training program. The certifying organization can be national,
regional or local in nature.
Registration ends
April 30th.
Once registered online, the owner/agent will receive a
registration number. They can then simply call Hollywood Animal
Hospital with that number
to make an appointment.
"For 65 years, the veterinarians and staff of Hollywood Animal
Hospital have been deeply devoted to
companion animals and the people of South Florida,"
said Dr. Jim Herrington. "When Dr. Swinger presented the ACVO/Merial
National Service Dog Eye Exam program to us, we jumped at the opportunity to
participate."
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