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MISSION:
Wisdom Pet Medicine strives to blend the best in traditional and alternative medicine in
the diagnosis and treatment of companion animals including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles,
rodents, and fish. We apply the wisdom garnered in the centuries old tradition of
veterinary medicine, to find the safest and most effective treatments and cures, while
always maintaining a caring relationship with our patients and their guardians.
TESTIMONIALS:
#1: During the summer, my German Shorthair Pointer, Tonto,
began to have severe redness and itching on his belly and feet.
Through diagnostic testing, we learned that Tonto is severely
allergic to over a dozen kinds of grass pollens. We’ve now been
doing allergy injections for several months, and his itching and
redness have nearly gone away. I’m very thankful to the
veterinarians and staff at Wisdom for the excellent care Tonto
received, and for nipping his allergies in the bud, so to speak.
#2: When Samantha, our Siamese cat, began sleeping all the time
and urinating excessively, we brought her to see the specialists at
Wisdom. After running a blood test, Dr. Winthrop confirmed
what we all feared - Samantha was showing signs of diabetes.
The doctor put us on a daily routine to provide Samantha insulin
injections, and showed us how to administer the shots. We
weren't sure we could do it, but the gang at Wisdom was very
supportive and encouraging. Now, two years later, Samantha is
still free from any complications of diabetes, and her blood sugar
regularly tests normal. Thank you, Wisdom Pet Medicine!
#3: The staff at Wisdom worked tirelessly to determine why our
three-year old Labrador Retriever, Roxie, started going into
sudden kidney failure. They stabilized her and provided fluids
until her kidneys were again functioning normal, but it was still a
mystery as to what caused her health to decline so quickly. The
vet noted our address on Roxie’s chart, and asked if we lived on
one of the orchards in the vicinity, and if Roxie had a habit of
eating grapes off the vine. Our answer was “of course – she’s a
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Labrador.” That day we learned just how toxic grapes and raisins
are to pets, and Roxie is no longer allowed to roam unattended
in the orchard.
#4: Wisdom Pet Medicine is the only clinic around that will even
book pet fish for appointments. When our 13-year old Comet
goldfish, McAllister, turned from silvery white to an angry red,
we called around, urgently trying to find a veterinarian who
could help. Wisdom not only got us in the same day, but also was
able to diagnose McAllister as having a severe case of septicemia.
In order to kill the harmful bacteria in his blood, we had to use a
dog antibiotic in his tank every day for a week, and in the end,
McAllister was good as new. I still smile upon remembering Dr.
Chase pulling out an old vet school textbook to calculate the
correct antibiotic does for a fish!
Your pet will get the most out of his or her visit to Wisdom, if you’re able to describe
your observations of him or her over the last several days prior to your visit. This
includes paying close attention to your pet’s eating habits, bowl-movement frequency,
mood, activity level, sleeping habits, or any unusual behaviors such as limping or
excessive scratching. Even the slightest change in a pet’s behavior can indicate the start
of a health problem. As your pet’s guardian, you have the greatest insight into these
behaviors or symptoms, and can call them to the attention of your veterinarian before
serious problems occur. By simply being observant, you can make a great difference in
the quality of your pet’s healthcare.
VACCINATIONS:
Dogs and cats are susceptible to a variety of illnesses that can be completely prevented
by following the appropriate vaccination schedule. At Wisdom, we approach
vaccinations on a patient by patient basis, depending on the health and age of a dog,
while also taking into account the vaccination schedules published by leading veterinary
medical schools. Talk to your veterinarian about vaccinations for the most common
preventable illnesses in your dog or cat. For dogs, this includes core vaccines for rabies,
distemper, parvovirus, and adenovirus, as well, as non-core vaccines including
Bordetella, parainfluenza, Lyme disease, leptospirosis, and canine influenza. For cats,
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this includes core vaccines for rabies, feline distemper, feline herpesvirus, calicivirus,
and non-core vaccines including feline leukemia and Bordetella.
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CHECKUPS:
Regular checkups are a key factor in pet wellness, and can often unearth problems that
could lead to health issues down the road. The American Animal Hospital Association
recommends annual checkups for cats and dogs, and checkups every six months for
senior cats and dogs. Annual checkups are also recommended for birds, rabbits, ferrets,
reptiles, rodents, and other exotic pets. During the checkup, one our experienced
Wisdom vet techs, will obtain a health history and ask about any recent problems or
observations you've made regarding your pet's health. The vet tech will also measure
your pet's weight, temperature, pulse, and respiration rate. A Wisdom veterinarian will
then follow up with a complete "head to tail" examination, checking the entire body for
any signs of parasites, lumps, hair loss, redness, infection, and other symptoms or
maladies. At the end of your pet's exam, we'll take a blood sample to test for a wide
range of conditions and deficiencies. The cost of a pet's wellness exam each year is well
worth the investment - and can often lead to savings down the road, when an illness is
caught early and thwarted.
SENIOR PETS:
Senior pets generally require more medical attention than their younger counterparts,
just as senior humans do. So when is a pet considered "senior"? Your Wisdom
veterinarian can answer that, but in general, small dogs live longer than large breeds,
and cats live longer than dogs. A small dog might be senior at the age of ten, whereas a
giant breed, such as a Great Dane, would likely be considered senior at the age of six or
seven. It's important that your pet receive a full senior wellness exam every six months
that includes a urinalysis, comprehensive blood screening, and a fecal test. Seniors are
prone to weight and mobility changes, osteoarthritis, kidney, heart, and liver disease,
tumors and cancers, and hormone disorders, such as diabetes and thyroid imbalance -
and senior testing can help slow down the progression of, or even prevent, certain
[Link] pets are living longer and healthier lives, thanks, in part, to modern
veterinary medicine, and also because pet guardians are more aware and educated
about how to care for their pets, especially those in their senior years.
BREAK THE DEADLY HEARTWORM CYCLE
Heartworm is a serious illness where worms actually invade the heart of an otherwise
healthy pet, after the pet has been inflicted with a bite from an infected mosquito. If
you live in a location where mosquitoes are common, and/or your veterinarian has
indicated that heartworm is a local threat, it’s important to get your pet on heartworm
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preventative medication. Your pet must have a blood test to ensure he or she tests
negative for heartworm, before being given the medication, as the drug can be
dangerous to an animal who is already infected. Heartworm is completely preventable,
simply by administering the medication, as it interferes with the heartworm life cycle,
killing the microfilariae before they develop into worms. Contact your veterinarian to
see if heartworm prevention medication is right for your pet.
PET VACCINATION SCHEDULE
Talk to your veterinarian about vaccinations for the most common preventable illnesses
in your dog or cat. For dogs, this includes core vaccines for rabies, distemper,
parvovirus, and adenovirus, as well, as non-core vaccines including Bordetella,
parainfluenza, Lyme disease, leptospirosis, and canine influenza. For cats, this includes
core vaccines for rabies, feline distemper, feline herpesvirus, calicivirus, and non-core
vaccines including feline leukemia and Bordetella. Your veterinarian will discuss the
vaccination timeline with you.
Table 1 - Vaccination Schedule for Cats and Dogs
Vaccination Due Vaccination Due
FVRCP Every 3 Years DHPP Every 3 Years
Cats Rabies Every 1-3 Years Dogs Rabies Every 1-3 Years
Bordetella Optional
Our veterinary hospital provides general and specialty vet medicine, and serves as a
major surgical center in the region. We're often referred difficult cases from other vet
clinics throughout the region, state, and country, and even treat cases from other
countries. With specialties in orthopedics, dermatology, oncology, radiology, and
ultrasound, we're able to diagnose and treat more conditions in-house, allowing your
pet to feel comfortable in friendly and familiar surroundings for the duration of his or
her care. We all love animals and strive to make your pet's experience as positive as
possible, and even have a pet play yard in the back of our clinic where we give our
overnight visitors regular time away from the stress of confinement and treatment.
We're proud to say that most of our patients come in wagging their tails happily on
return visits - a true indicator that we've made them feel safe and secure. We're
honored that you've entrusted your pet's care to us, and we'll stand by our commitment
to provide the absolute best in veterinary medicine.
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About Us
DR WINTHROP
Dr. Winthrop is the guardian of Missy, a three-year old Llaso mix, who he
adopted at the shelter. Dr. Winthrop is passionate about spay and
neuter and pet adoption, and works tireless hours outside the clinic,
performing free spay and neuter surgeries for the shelter.
DR CHASE
Dr. Chase spends much of her free time helping the local bunny rescue
organization find homes for bunnies, such as Kibbles - a Dalmatian bunny
who is part of the large Chase household, including two dogs, three cats,
and a turtle.
DR SANDERS
Leroy walked into Dr. Sanders front door when he was moving into a
new house. After searching for weeks for Leroy's guardians, he
decided to make Leroy a part of his pet family, and now has three cats.
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