INSIDE:How to prepare for

BoardingYour Pet

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June 2016

did you know?

June is Adopt-a-Cat Month Each spring during “kitten season,” thousands of newborn kittens join the millions of cats

already in shelters across the country. That means your local shelter or rescue has tons of cute, cuddly newborns, in addition to all the mellow, older cats and everything in between. If you’re

looking to adopt, we’ll be happy to connect you with a reliable rescue group. They’re ready to help you adopt your very first cat — or to bring home a friend for another beloved cat!

If you have a cat or adopt a fabulous feline, please come in and check out our Cat Friendly Area, designed with the comfort of you and your precious pet in mind!

Taking a trip? A boarding kennel can give your pet quality care—and can give you peace of mind.Your pet depends on you to take good care of him or her—even when you’re away. Friends and neighbors may not have the experience or time to properly look after your pet, particularly for longer trips. Leave pet care to the professionals.

A facility specializing in care and overnight boarding allows your pet to:

• Avoid the stress of a long car or airplane ride to your destination.

• Stay where they’re welcome (unlike many hotels).

• Receive more attention and supervision than they would if home alone most of the day.

• Be monitored by staff trained to spot health problems.

• Be secure in a kennel designed to foil canine and feline escape artists.

Be sure your pet knows basic commands and is well socialized around other people and pets; if your pet has an aggression problem or is otherwise unruly, he or she may not be a good candidate for boarding.

!  Before taking your pet to the kennel, make sure they are current on vaccinations.

In order to protect all pets from the ongoing canine influenza, many boarding facilities (including ours) now require the H3N2 vaccine prior to boarding. This is a two shot series, which must be given 2-4 weeks apart and 2 weeks prior to your pet being boarded.

When you arrive with your pet at the boarding facility, remind the staff about any medical or behavior problems your pet has, such as a history of epilepsy or fear of thunder. After the check-in process, hand your pet to a staff member, say good-bye, and leave. Avoid long, emotional partings, which may upset your pet. Finally, have a good trip, knowing that your pet is in good hands and will be happy to see you when you return.

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How to prepare for boarding your pet

Meet the Vet

Grooming SpecialPlease note that prior to grooming, your pet must be up to date on all vaccines. Please call us if you have any questions at (630) 665-1500.

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Furry Friend Fiesta!

SUMMER ADOPTION & FAMILY FUN

EVENT! Sunday, June 19

11 am to 2 pmWheaton

Animal Hospital266 Roosevelt Road

Glen Ellyn

Please Join Us!

Vendors, raffles & prizes!

Costume Contest:Pets with best party attire

Meet our trainer with

Agility & Trick demos

Enjoy Treats & Clinic Tours

Meet furry friends looking

for forever homes!

Dr. Sophi WakefieldDr. Wakefield grew up in Central Illinois

in the middle of cornfields. For as long as she can remember, she had all types of different animals; including cats, dogs, and even a duck. She started riding horses at the age of 5 and continued riding them competitively until she went away to veterinary school in 2010. Unlike many veterinarians, Dr. Wakefield didn’t know that’s what she wanted to be when she was a child. It struck her as her dream job the summer before heading off to college when she was spending time with one of her horses.

After receiving her undergraduate degree at Millikin University, where she studied both Biology and Spanish, Dr. Wakefield attended Western University of Health Sciences in California for Veterinary School. She truly enjoyed her 4 years of sun and beautiful weather, but was very happy to return to the Midwest.

Dr. Wakefield and her husband share their home with Roxi (cavalier/cocker spaniel mix), Lady (Cavalier King Charles), Percy and Jack (domestic shorthairs). In her free time, she enjoys travelling to any and every location. Some of her favorite trips have been to Argentina, London and Costa Rica.

Meet Dog Patch

Pet & FeedServing the Naperville and the surrounding communities for over 40 years, Dog Patch Pet & Feed is known as the oldest pet store in Naperville.

In 2010, the pet store incorporated pet adoptions as part of their business model and has since placed over 1,500 dogs and cats. Working with rescues such as Chester Illinois Animal Control and Puppy Rescue 911, they work hard to match rescue animals with forever homes.

Most commonly known for being a full-line pet store, Dog Patch Pet & Feed has knowledgeable employees to help you solve your pets’ needs—from dog food and fish tanks to bird food and guinea pigs, they have it all and they know their stuff! To meet a rescue or inquire about pet supplies contact Dog Patch via:

Phone: 630.420.2120 Email: info@dogpatchpets.comWebsite: www.dogpatchpets.com Address: 1108 E. Ogden Avenue, Naperville

Dog Patch Pet & Feed1108 E. Ogden Ave. Naperville, IL 60563

630.420.2120

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Pets in VehiclesEvery year, hundreds of pets die from heat exhaustion because they are left in parked vehicles. Even if you think you’re just running a quick errand, your vehicle can quickly reach a temperature that puts your pet at risk of serious illness and even death, even on a day that doesn’t seem hot to you.

It’s important to note that studies have shown that cracking the windows has very little effect on the temperature rise inside the vehicle.

The temperature inside your vehicle can rise almost 20º F in just 10 minutes. In 20 minutes, it can rise almost 30º F...and the longer you wait, the higher it goes. At 60 minutes, the temperature in your vehicle can be more than 40 degrees higher than the outside temperature. Even on a 70-degree day, that’s over 110 degrees inside your vehicle!

ESTIMATED VEHICLE INTERIOR AIR TEMPERATURE V. ELAPSED TIME

Elapsed timeOutside Air Temperature (F)

70 75 80 85 90 95 0 minutes 70 75 80 85 90 95

10 minutes 89 94 99 104 109 114

20 minutes 99 104 109 114 119 124

30 minutes 104 109 114 119 124 129

40 minutes 108 113 118 123 128 133

50 minutes 111 116 121 126 131 136

60 minutes 113 118 123 128 133 138

> 1 hour 115 120 125 130 135 140Courtesy Jan Null, CCM; Department of Geosciences, San Francisco State University

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Appointment must be paid in full to qualify. Offer Ends 7/15/16.

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How Can You Save on the Cost of

Veterinary Care?

266 Roosevelt Road Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

(630) 665-1500 www.wheatonanimalhospital.com

Emergencies: (630) 337-3070

Hours:Monday-Friday: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

Saturday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pmSunday: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Doctors’ Hours:Monday-Friday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am – 3:30 pmSunday: Closed

To enroll your pet or for more information, please speak with a Wheaton Animal Hospital associate or call (630) 665-1500.

We are a Better Business Bureau Accredited Business! Wheaton Animal Hospital is proud to have received an A+ rating from the BBB! As such, we are held to strict BBB standards and will continue to offer our clients and their pets the very best in veterinary care and every service we provide.

Enrolling in a Preventative Care Plan can reduce your long-term pet healthcare costs. How? Preventative care does just what its name

suggests—it can prevent diseases that can put your pet’s life in jeopardy and be costly to treat. Regular exams also often catch budding health issues that can become bigger problems if left untreated, saving you

hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars as a result and possibly even saving the life of your pet.

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