Pets & Pool Safety

Does your pet love to swim? It’s important to remember that some pets are interested in water, even excited by it, but still may not know how to keep themselves afloat. It’s important to never let your pet go swimming unsupervised!

Tomorrow is International Homeless Animal Day

Did you know that tomorrow is International Homeless Animal Day, honoring pets in shelters? If you’re looking for a new pet, we encourage you to visit the shelter to consider adopting an animal in need. There are many great pets in shelters, just waiting for a second chance.

Pets & Hot Pavement

You wouldn't walk on hot pavement without shoes, so think about your pet when you go outside. The black asphalt of streets, parking lots, and some driveways can be so hot that it can burn your pet’s tender footpads. Try to limit your walks to early morning, or always walk where your dog can keep their feet on the grass.

Pets & Camping Safety

Camping with your pet can be a fun adventure, but also a dangerous one! It’s important to be fully prepared for bringing a pet with you into the woods BEFORE you go. Make sure your pet is up-to-date on all parasite prevention, and be sure to pack plenty of food and water. If you’re filtering your water, don’t forget your pet needs filtered water too! And most importantly, check campground rules where you’ll be staying, because some campgrounds don’t allow pets because of the danger of large wild animals, like bears! Make sure you keep your pets and family safe, and have a great trip!

Pets & Insects

Tiptoe through the tulips…but…beware of the bees! Bees and other flying critters don't want to share the sweet aroma of spring as it blooms in your garden. Watch your pets while they are outside, because they might be getting up close and personal with a bee or other insects which may result in a nasty sting. We want your pets to enjoy their frolic through the flowers.

Pet Friendly Treat Recipe

1

MASH banana

STIR WITH peanut butter - stir in wheat germ - throw in the 1/4 c. chopped peanuts

Make sure items are mixed up well.

2

CHILL for one hour.

3

PLACE in container serving size, or ice cube tray, and store in freezer until ready to serve.

Alumni Reception for Graduates of University of WI Veterinary school

In June, Dr. Julie attended an alumni reception at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. The reception was for all alumni but emphasized the classes of 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002 and 2007 (5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years ago). She was able to see some of her classmates that she had not seen in many years.

The reception included a picnic and tours of the school and the veterinary diagnostic laboratory.

The veterinary school/hospital has had several improvements since Dr. Julie's graduation in 1992. Most notable was the imaging services now offered. They now have a Radiation Therapy Clinic which offers TomoTherapy—a state-of-the-art cancer treatment. This is the first veterinary (teaching) facility in the world to offer this type of therapy. TomoTherapy is used to treat solitary cancers, mainly nasal tumors, oral melanomas, mast cell tumors, anal gland tumors, and brain tumors. The school also has magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that can even be used on horses and cattle. We should feel lucky to be so close to, perhaps, the best small animal oncology service in the country.

The school/hospital has also enhanced their emergency service so now they are a full service emergency care, 24/7 facility. Only about 1 hour from Waupun, UW Veterinary Care (the hospital part) is a great resource for referral specialty care and emergency care.

For more information you may go to http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu

Dr. Bev Marten's dog Cami doing some Agility Work!

World Pet Memorial Day

Today is World Pet Memorial Day. The benefits of having pets are too numerous to count. They are our companions, our friends, and to some they are even considered family, but the one downfall of being a pet owner is that a vast majority of pets have a much shorter lifespan than their human companions. Today is a day to remember those departed pets and celebrate the time you had with them. What is the happiest memory you have of a departed pet?

Pet Appreciation Week

It's Pet Appreciation Week! Of course we let our pets know every day just how special they are to us, but this week is about going the extra mile (on that nightly walk) and really showing our furry family members how much we love and cherish them. What can you do to show your pet appreciation this week?

Pets In Cars

Summertime is almost here and that means a wonderful time to be outdoors and enjoy longer days with our pets, but caution is advised; danger lurks on these bright beautiful days. Driving around, parking, and leaving your pet in the car for "just a minute" can be deadly. Just a few minutes in a car during the summer months can raise the temperature to as much as 120 degrees -- even with the windows cracked.

June is Social PETworking Month

June is Social PETworking Month! This is a month designated to help pair families with homeless pets. The campaign allows Facebook, MySpace and Twitter addicts to put their hours online to good use by advertising adoptable pets to their networks to help get them seen and into loving homes. So if you know of any pets in need of good homes, take to Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and get the word out this June!

Welcome Kristine to our Team!

We are proud to have a new Technician on our team! Kristine Smaglick graduated from Madison Area Technical College in May 2012 and is earning her CVT (Certified Veterinary Technician). She lives in Fox Lake and has a seven year old daughter and two horses, one Arabian and one Hackney Pony. She started working for us on May 29th and so far she loves it. Welcome, Kristine!

Maple Knoll Veterinary Clinic goes DIGITAL

Maple Knoll Veterinary Clinic has upgraded to digital radiography.  This new x-ray technology has been incorporated into many human hospitals and clinics and is now available for your pets right here in Waupun.  Digital radiography gives more detailed images and allows adjustments to the x-ray after the image has been taken.  This results in more accurate diagnosis, fewer “retakes” and, therefore, less x-ray exposure risk for your pets and the people who take the x-rays.

Maple Knoll Veterinary Clinic has always taken pride in utilizing the latest advancements in technology.  Staying on the leading edge, Maple Knoll Veterinary Clinic has incorporated minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery and endoscopic diagnostic techniques.  These procedures incorporate the use of a tiny camera to visualize the inside of the ear, nose, bladder or even to perform abdominal surgery through a single incision the size of a dime minimizing pain and recovery time for your pets.  Maple Knoll Veterinary Clinic also utilizes state-of-the-art bone anchors for cruciate ligament repair (compare to acl in people). 

In addition to those advancements, ultrasound and electrocardiography (ECG) have been a part of Maple Knoll’s diagnostic tools for many years.  Ultrasound can be used for a variety of things from diagnosing pregnancy to identifying abdominal organ tumors and even assisting with obtaining a urine sample.  ECG is utilized as a diagnostic test to evaluate the heart and also as a pre-surgical screening tool to help ensure safety of anesthesia.

The veterinarians and staff at Maple Knoll Veterinary Clinic strive to provide the best care for you pets.  Implementing the latest technologies helps to achieve just that.