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“The Brody Experience” | ||
A 6 week old puppy named Brody has won over the hearts of Americans and people around the world. Brody’s journey from an abandoned, abused puppy to the home of a loving, caring family is one that helps remind us that humanity often finds a way to help those the most in need. On Sunday, February 21st, our receptionist Beth was up front for our normal business hours of 5 to 6 p.m. for discharge and intake of boarding patients. In an instant, several police cars filled our parking lot to Beth’s surprise. They alerted Beth that a puppy that was stabbed multiple times was on its way to the hospital. Because we are typically only open on Sundays during our hour-long window for boarding drop off and pick up, doctors and technicians are generally not present. It just so happens that on this day two of our technicians, Ben and Tiffany, were at the hospital addressing a medical emergency with their own dog Folly. The doctor on call that weekend was yours truly (Dr. Hreiz) and Beth called to alert me of the situation rapidly developing. Brody, at that time nameless, arrived at the clinic while Ben and Tiffany did an initial assessment of him. They quickly realized that the majority of wounds that Brody suffered were BB gunshot wounds, not stab wounds as originally thought (later we would determine that Brody was indeed cut with a knife in one area of his body). I conferred with Beth, Ben, and Tiffany over the phone about Brody’s condition and also discussed the game plan going forward. I was in Charlotte at the time (a 35 minute drive from Rock Hill) and decided to come down to the clinic to assess Brody in person. Ben and Tiffany shaved all of the areas on Brody’s small frame that were clotted with blood from the bullet holes and cleaned the wounds. When I arrived, I was shocked at how calm and relaxed Brody was. For a dog shot eighteen times, he was very docile and whining due to a mixture of pain and the fact that he was a young puppy! X-rays we took showed multiple BB wounds all over Brody’s body. This included two equally spaced holes on top of his skull along with BBs very close to Brody’s spine. We felt many BBs through the skin but several were buried deeper in muscle or further down in the body. Two thoughts immediately crossed my mind – why isn’t Brody in shock or at least more unstable than he was presenting and how could a puppy survive such a horrific act and not have some degree of debilitation? In retrospect, I think it may have been the will of this impressive little guy and sheer luck when his assailants attacked him. Ben, Tiffany, and I started stabilizing Brody. We gave him fluids therapy to re-hydrate and replace the fluids lost from bleeding. We gave him injections of pain medicine to ease his pain. Finally, we started him on oral pain control and antibiotics to prevent infection that could develop from the BBs inside of him. His physical exam was relatively normal – quiet lungs, no evidence of bleeding in the belly, and no damage to the joints or ligaments of a growing puppy. Brody was also full of intestinal parasites that we began treating. The next morning we arrived to the hospital to find a whining, hungry, and feisty puppy. In less than 8 hours Brody was already beginning to show us that he was a fighter and not willing to let the heinous act done to him be his undoing. Around this time the rest of the local community began to learn about Brody and his incredible story. Those local individuals shared his story with friends, and those friends shared his story with their friends, and suddenly thousands upon thousands of people began to learn about the amazing story of Brody. By the end of Monday, after the local news stations came by to interview us about the little guy, many of the wounds that Brody sustained were already beginning to heal. Over the next 72 hours, Brody became a national celebrity. The hashtag #justice4brody was created and the world knew what a remarkable story he was telling. Our hospital, which typically fields between 30-50 calls a day, was now answering up to 500 phone calls from people all across the country that wanted to reach out and help. Brody is now well on his way to recovery. The BBs inside of him will stay there for the time being. Because of his very young age and the fact that none of the BBs are in a dangerous location, surgery should be postponed until absolutely necessary. Many of these BBs will likely not cause any long term side effects. We will re-evaluate him when he’s older and a more ideal candidate for surgery. This should be around 6 months of age. His story will have a happy ending. One of our receptionist Carla and her family applied for and successfully had their application accepted through the local rescue group Project Safe Pet, and they will be able to give Brody his forever loving home. Carla’s daughter had just lost her long time beloved canine companion and within seconds of meeting Brody the connection was evident. We are so proud of our staff, our clients, the Rock Hill police department, and the entire country for their outpouring of love and support for sweet little Brody. His story is truly one of humanity at its worst……and at its best. Dr. Jay Hreiz |
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Upcoming EAH Community Events | ||
March 19th Mount Gallant Elementary Family Health Day We will be joining Mount Gallant Elementary School’s Family Health Day as a top level sponsor this year! This annual event strives to encourage students and their families to make healthy choices and live active lifestyles. This year they are allowing our hospital to join their event, as they recognize that pets are an important part of the family unit, and they should stay healthy too! Students and their families will come together at the event to play group games, have relay races, health trivia, exercise activities, demonstrations, raffles, and much more! We are excited to join Family Health Day to help keep pets healthy too!
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April 16th Waggin’ Trail Dog Walk and Event! We’ve had so much fun the last two years, we decided to sponsor this event again in 2016! Mark your calendars now to join us for the dog walk, pet parades, and other fun! All proceeds from this event will benefit the Humane Society of York County this year. A great event for an amazing cause! We hope to see you there!
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May 2016 Something exciting is on the horizon… we just don’t know what it is yet! Stay tuned! |
EAH Highlighted Staff Member – Tiffany! | ||
This month we are highlighting our technician, Tiffany! Many of you know her, as she has been a member of our team since September of 2005. Tiffany’s mother even worked at EAH in the late 80s/early 90s, so it’s no suprise that one of the things Tiffany loves about our hospital is the family atmosphere! EAH is in her blood! 🙂 Tiffany is mom to her two girls, Ava and Ali, as well as pets Folly, Jude, Murray, Vick, Loretta, and Brynn. Tiffany loves crafting (anything and everything from Pintrest!), and she and Ben, fellow team member, enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle. They love spending time kayaking on the Catawba river, running, hiking and enjoying sunshine whenever possible. Tiffany also loves going to concerts, as she enjoys music of all kinds! Next time you are at EAH, please make sure to say hello to Tiffany! Here’s a pic of her with our adorable Brody! |
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Respiratory Diseases in Dogs: Bordetella & Canine Influenza | ||
Upper respiratory disease in dogs can range in severity from a soft, non productive cough to a full blown systemic disease that requires hospitalization and intravenous fluids. Two of the most common diseases we see in dogs is Bordetella bronchiseptica and Canine Influenza. Bordetella is frequently referred to as “kennel cough.” This is a highly contagious disease caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica, a bacterial organism. Infection occurs from aerosolization of saliva and material when dogs cough. Are you aware that dogs can project their coughs up to 20 feet if forceful enough?! Your dog will initially develop a coarse, non productive cough frequently referred to as a “goose honk.” These coughs can present themselves as fits which can last for minutes at a time. Your dog may suddenly lose his or her voice as another common sign. Bordetella is typically not a fatal disease – your pet will not become gravely ill from this. Canine Influenza, specifically the H3N2 strain, spread rapidly across the midwest and southeast in 2015. This virus originated in Asia and is a new disease that just emerged in the United States. This should be differentiated from the H3N8 strain which has been documented in dog populations since 2004. Canine Influenza, or CIV, is a highly contagious disease that spreads in a similar fashion to Bordetella. The signs are quite similar to Bordetella as well: coughing, lethargy, voice change, and nasal discharge. Almost 90% of all dogs will develop CIV if they are exposed to an infectious dog. Thankfully, only about 10% of those cases will become seriously ill and require hospitalization and advanced care. We recommend that if your dog exhibits any persistent coughing that does not resolve within a day or any of the other signs listed above, that he or she is seen by us at their earliest convenience. Caught early, many dogs will respond quickly to a short course of antibiotics. We can also use cough suppressants to lessen the coughing. As with humans, prevention is the best medicine. Because of this, we recommend that dogs that participate in the following activities be vaccinated against BOTH CIV and Bordetella: As early as twelve (12) weeks, your puppy can receive this vaccine to provide protection against these respiratory bugs. The vaccine schedule is as follows: It’s important to note that it is possible for your dog to contract one or both diseases if they are fully vaccinated against these respiratory pathogens. Infected dogs, however, will have moderately less clinical signs and will recover much more quickly than unvaccinated dogs. The chance of severe disease (ie the 10% that become gravely ill) is profoundly reduced as well. One can think of the human flu shot as a good example. It is also important to remember about herd immunity – the more dogs in a population that are vaccinated, the stronger the collective groups immunity is to that disease and the less likely that a non-vaccinated dog will contract the disease. What next? If your dog falls into one of the lifestyle candidates above and is not vaccinated against Bordetella or Canine Influenza, give us a call to schedule their first set of boosters. Your dog and your dogs companions will thank you! |
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Upcoming EAH Community Events | ||
February – all month! Pet Dental Health Month! February is pet dental health month, and to celebrate we are offering 10% off all dental cleanings and associated procedures! It’s SO important to keep your pet’s teeth clean, as bacteria that builds up in the mouth leeches into the bloodstream and can cause problems with internal organs. Not sure if your pet needs a dental cleaning? Give us a call! If so, do it now. Why not? – 10% off in February is the best time to have your pet’s dental care taken care of! More details to come on Dental Month – so stay tuned!
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February 13th Adoption event at Carolina Fresh Farms feed store Join us at Carolina Fresh Farms (4372 Old York Rd) on the 13th! They are hosting an adoption and education event between 11a and 2pm . EAH representatives, rescues groups including the Animal Adoption League, local trainers, and more will be on site for adoptions and great information! They will have plenty of fun and games for dogs and people alike, so drop by with your pup for a great time! Maybe you’ll take a new furry family member home! 🙂 |
April 16th Waggin’ Trail Dog Walk and Event! We’ve had so much fun the last two years, we decided to sponsor this event again in 2016! Mark your calendars now to join us for the dog walk, pet parades, and other fun! All proceeds from this event will benefit the Humane Society of York County this year. A great event for an amazing cause! More details to come. We hope to see you there! |
EAH Highlighted Staff Member – Zach! | ||
Zach cares for many of your pets “behind the scenes” here at EAH, particularly in his role as a Camp Counselor at Camp Ebenezer. He’s been a member of the EAH team since 2014. In his time outside of work, Zach enjoys music above all else- whether that’s playing the guitar (he plays both acoustic and electric), going to concerts (classic rock and metal are his favorites), or downloading his favorite songs. Zach also enjoys reading horror and fantasy literature, with Stephen King being his favorite author. He loves spending time with friends and going to movies as well! And although he loves caring for our patients, he has aspirations of training to be a human paramedic. Clearly he enjoys caring for patients of all kinds! 🙂 Next time you are in the hospital, please make sure to say hello to Zach!
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There’s always something new and interesting going on around Ebenezer. Here’s what’s new!
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Tis the season! Can you believe it? The holidays are upon us! Here are some great tips on keeping your pets safe during the holiday season from Dr. Hreiz’s blog! – Food is a common hazard for pets around the holidays – yummy for us, but can cause problems for our furry family members. Think it sounds like a good idea to give them a “special treat” from the table? Think again! Foods that your pet isn’t used to, or foods that may be high in fat, sugar, or salt can cause medical conditions like pancreatitis (vomiting/diarrhea, and often requires hospitalization at our hospital). Also bear in mind that chocolate, onions, grapes, and several other foods can be toxic and should NEVER be fed to your pet. Having guests over? Please remind them that you do not wish for them to feed your pets! -Pet Proof your tree! Decorating your home makes for a festive season, but have you considered that the tree and all that comes with it can make your pet sick? Make sure they don’t drink the tree water, as fertilizers used in the growing process can leach into the water and make your pet sick. Have pretty ribbon and tinsel on your tree? While it doesn’t look tasty to you, your kitties may disagree. The last think you want is for Christmas is an intestinal blockage! And make sure to keep the cords for lights out of reach, as inquisitive pets may decide to chew on them. Ouch! – Plants and flower bouquets may make the table look pretty, but did you know mistletoe, holly, poinsettias, and lillies can cause major issues if ingested? Anything from vomiting and loose stool all the way up to liver and kidney failure. Keep the plants far out of reach! – It’s getting chilly out there, and Antifreeze is a huge threat to our pets and wildlife! Keep it far, far out of reach, as the sweet flavor is very tempting to animals, but they don’t know that antifreeze is HIGHLY TOXIC and can cause severe liver and kidney failure, even death. Be safe and store it far away!!! |
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Upcoming EAH Community Events | ||
December 6th Rock Hill Christmasville Parade! Nothing starts the holiday season quite like the Rock Hill Christmasville Parade, and this year’s parade was no exception! A great time was had by the EAH staff as we entered the parade for the second year. We hope everyone was able to make it out and enjoy an amazing evening of holiday festivities!
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The Month of January Winter Coat Drive As winter sets in, we will be collecting winter coats at the hospital during the month of January. All coats will be donated to Renew Our Community (The Roc) for adults and kids in need in our community. New or used, all coats are appreciated! Also feel free to bring other warm clothing items (gloves, scarves, etc), and those will be donated as well. Thank you for supporting our community! Together we can make a difference in the lives of others. |
The Month of February! Pet Dental Health Month! February is pet dental health month, and to celebrate we are offering 10% off all dental cleanings and associated procedures! It’s SO important to keep your pet’s teeth clean, as bacteria that builds up in the mouth leeches into the bloodstream and can cause problems with internal organs. Not sure if your pet needs a dental cleaning? Give us a call! If so, do it now. Why not? – 10% off in February is the best time to have your pet’s dental care taken care of! More details to come on Dental Month – so stay tuned! |
EAH Highlighted Staff Member – Thomas! | ||
Most of you have met Thomas, one of our technicians, in an exam room, or maybe he helped while your pet was in surgery. But how much do you know about him? Let us help fill you in! 🙂 Thomas moved to the United States from England with his family (parents and three brothers) when he was only six years old, and has been here ever since! He joined Team EAH in 2010 as a part time Camp Counselor while in school at Clemson University, and then came on full time as a tech after graduating with a degree in Animal Sciences in 2013. Thomas has two kitties, Roxie and Harvey, who keep him entertained while at home. His household is a kitty-loving type place, as he lives with his brother David and sister-in-law, Kerstin, who also have three cats (Iris, Butters, and Professor Chaos). When Thomas isn’t surrounding himself with animals, he really enjoys mountain biking, racquetball, reading, and playing video games! Please make sure to say hello to Thomas next time you are in the hospital!
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THE LATEST AND GREATEST FROM EAH!
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Thanksgiving treats for your pets! | ||
Want your pets to enjoy the Thanksgiving meal, but don’t want to deal with the upset belly that will likely ensue? Us too! As much as we love our clients and patients, we don’t want to have to see you the day after Thanksgiving because your furry family member over-indulged! Here is a healthy, pet-safe holiday treat that they are sure to love: Scrumptious Sweet Potato Cookies (dog and cat safe!) Feed something sweet without all the sugar; a boost of beta carotene and punch of potassium make these cookies a healthy addition to Thanksgiving dinner. Ingredients
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Yields: 8 servings Calories per cookie: 14.4 For more holiday tips, how to keep your pet safe, and yummy holiday recipes, visit |
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Upcoming EAH Community Projects and Events! | ||
November 1st- 21st Human and Pet Food Drive We have so much to be thankful for, and we hope you do too. This November, we are gathering donations for needy families and animals in our area, with donations going to the Second Harvest Food Bank. Non-perishable food donations for both people and animals will be accepted for the first three weeks of the month, before going to members of the community in time for Thanksgiving! Please consider coming by and making a donation to help support animals and their humans in our area.
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December 4th Rock Hill Christmasville Parade! Nothing starts the holiday season quite like the Rock Hill Christmasville Parade! Last year was so much fun we’ve elected to join the parade again! Bring your family out on the evening of December 4th and enjoy the lights! Check out our float in the 2014 parade – such a great time for our staff! We love being a part of this community and are excited to participate again in 2015!
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January, 2016 Great things on the horizon- stay tuned!
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EAH Highlighted Staff Member – Britany! |
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You may have seen Britany around EAH for a while, but now suddenly you see her greeting you and your pet in our reception area, checking you in and out, and answering your phone call. So what gives? Britany has been a great member of the EAH team as one of our Camp Counselors for about a year, and now she’s moved up to the position of Client Care Associate! We are glad to have her in this new position, so here’s a little about Britany! Britany is currently a student at both Winthrop and York Tech, working towards a degree in biology. She hopes to eventually earn a business degree as well! When she’s not working or at school, she loves hiking with her boyfriend, EAH Camp Counselor Devan. Britany and Devan are parents to a small herd of animals (like most of us!), including two rescue kitties, Pitou and Slinky, as well as two husky mixes, Koda and Nala, who she bottle fed from birth. Britany also enjoys assisting local wildlife rehabers with rehabilitating wild animals, and has rescued and subsequently released over 20 animals including birds, raccoons, squirrels, rabbits, and even a mouse. Britany’s ultimate life goal is to open a rescue and therapy center for adults and children with special needs, exposing them to rescued dogs, cats, horses, and so on. Please take a moment to say hello to Britany next time you are EAH and welcome her to our team of Client Care Associates! |
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October 11-17th is National Veterinary Technician Week! | ||
Veterinary technicians are critical to the day-to-day function of veterinary practices, and play vital roles in preserving animal health and welfare. National Veterinary Technician Week, first celebrated in 1993, takes place in the third week of October each year, and provides an opportunity to recognize veterinary technicians’ contributions.
Although we value our veterinary technicians and assistants every day of the year, we take this week to honor their commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for all animals.
Next time you are in, please take a moment to thank our techs and assistants for all they do to care for your pets!
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Upcoming EAH Community Projects and Events! | ||
October 26th-31st 2nd Annual Howl-o-ween Costume Contest and Trick-or-Treating at EAH! What will your pet wear for Howl-o-ween? Get the costumes ready and come by the last week in October for a yummy treat and the opportunity to win 6 months of flea and tick medication! Whether the costumes are adorable or scary… clever or silly… We love when animals can dress up and have a good time! 🙂 Pickle was our 2014 Howl-o-ween costume contest winner! |
November 1st- 21st Human and Pet Food Drive We have so much to be thankful for, and we hope you do too. This November, we are gathering donations for needy families and animals in our area, with donations going to the Second Harvest Food Bank. Non-perishable food donations for both people and animals will be accepted for the first three weeks of the month, before going to members of the community in time for Thanksgiving! Please consider coming by and making a donation to help support animals and their humans in our area. |
December 4th Rock Hill Christmasville Parade! Nothing starts the holiday season quite like the Rock Hill Christmasville Parade! Last year was so much fun we’ve elected to join the parade again! Bring your family out on the evening of December 4th and enjoy the lights! Check out our float in the 2014 parade – such a great time for our staff! We love being a part of this community! |
EAH Highlighted Staff Member – Dr. Lorin Lawrence! *In celebration of his retirement!* |
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Dr. Lawrence has been a part of Ebenezer Animal Hospital since 1985. He received his BS from Syracuse University, MS from Southern Illinois University, and DVM from the University of Missouri. In his free time, Dr. Lawrence is an avid bicyclist, plays racquetball, swims, enjoys motorcycling, and likes computers and other gadgets. Aside from his son, step-son, step daughter, and wife, Dr. Lawrence’s “extended” family includes domestic shorthair cats, Shrek and Spooky and Pekingnese Cisco. In 2013, Dr. Lawrence began his journey to retiremet by selling Ebenezer Animal Hospital to it’s new owners, Dr. Jay Hreiz and April Splawn. He is now formally retiring on October 7th so that he may join his family in the Charleston, SC area. While we are sad to see Dr. Lawrence go, we are glad for his opportunity to relax and enjoy life. We are thankful for the legacy he started so that those of us left behind can continue on and grow. Best of luck, Dr. L! |
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September is Happy Cat Month! Get your cat a FREE dose of Revolution with an exam – a $27 value!!! | ||
To celebrate Happy Cat Month, during the month of September we are offering a FREE dose of REVOLUTION for all cats that are seen by one of our doctors for an examination! Statistically, cats are the most common household pet. However, they are much less likely to be seen reguraly by a veterinarian, as there are misconceptions that they do not need regular veterinary care like some other pets. This is not the case! In fact, cats are masters of deception, and often do not tell us there is a problem until it is too late. Routine exams are vital to making sure your cat stays healthy! As such, we are offering a FREE dose of Revolution for all cats seen for an exam during September – this is a $27 value at no charge to you! Revolution is a topical that is applied directly to the skin of your kitty once a month and serves to prevent heartworms (yes- cats get heartworms too!), and also protects your cat against fleas, ear mites, hookworms and roundworms – all things you definitely don’t want your cat to get!! It’s vital to have your kitty seen by the vet at least once a year, so we are happy to help keep your kitty healthy! |
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Upcoming EAH Community Projects and Events! | ||
September 26th Humane Society of York County’s “Dog Gone Good Time Festival” Join Team EAH at Walter Elisha Park in Fort Mill from 10a-2p for a great time while helping the HSYC! There will be a dog walk, lots of great vendors, and EAH will once again be a “Pick of the Litter” sponsor of the event and will also be hosting a microchip clinic! This event is a great opportunity for you and your pup to have a great time outdoors in beautiful Carolina fall weather while ultimately benefiting a great cause! Find more info on the event here! |
October 26th-31st 2nd Annual Howl-o-ween Costume Contest and Trick-or-Treating at EAH! What will your pet wear for Howl-o-ween? Get the costumes ready and come by the last week in October for a yummy treat and the opportunity to win 6 months of flea and tick medication! Whether the costumes are adorable or scary… clever or silly… We love when animals can dress up and have a good time! 🙂 Pickle was our 2014 Howl-o-ween costume contest winner! |
November 1st- 21st Human and Pet Food Drive We have so much to be thankful for, and we hope you do too. This November, we are gathering donations for needy families and animals in our area, with donations going to the Second Harvest Food Bank. Non-perishable food donations for both people and animals will be accepted for the first three weeks of the month, before going to members of the community in time for Thanksgiving! Please consider coming by and making a donation to help support animals and their humans in our area. |
EAH Highlighted Staff Member – Dhani! |
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Say hello to Dhani! Dhani returned to the EAH Team in June of 2013, after working with us from 1998-2000. We are glad to have him as one of our Veterinarian Technician/Assistants! Dhani is a Rock Hill native and always seems to know everyone in town! Dhani has two beautiful kids who keep him very, very busy! His daughter, Skye, is 14 and she just started high school at SouthPointe (her main concern with high school so far is how long the hallways are! :)) His son, Jadarian, is 4 and just started his 4k program. Dhani is also kept busy by his five dogs – Sage, Cindy, Bobo, Ranger, and Buck! When he’s not working, playing with his dogs, or keeping up with his children, Dhani is a sports fanatic! He loves playing basketball and football, and cheering for Michigan State (basketball) and The University of South Carolina (football)! He also enjoys deep sea fishing and reading – mystery and suspense novels (his favorite author is James Patterson). Next time you are in the hospital, please make sure to say Hi to Dhani!
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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW!
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Microchipping- Why is it important if my pet is always close by? | ||
We hear it a lot:
“No, I don’t need Fluffly microchipped because he never leaves my side.” or While personal financial limitations are understood, we ask you this – Is $37 enough to risk your pets life? (Or $25 during our August 10th-15th special?) Here are some examples of why the above “arguments” against microchipping don’t hold up, and why our doctors and staff ALWAYS recommend microchips: – One day, a workman, friend, or a neighbor may leave your back gate open while Fluffy is out to do his evening business. You didn’t know the gate was open, and before you know it, you are panicked because your pup is missing. – It’s Thanksgiving day and there are a lot of people in and out of your house. You are taking out the trash and Max slips out of the door with you to investigate the goodies in the bag. Before you know it, he sees a squirrel and takes off. – Your kitty is indoor only, but you didn’t even notice when she slips out under your feet when you walk out on the back porch. She didn’t show up for dinner when you called her and now you are searching frantically. – You and Sampson are talking a leash-walk stroll around the block. A car backfires and Sampson puts on the breaks and freaks out, slipping out of his collar and bolting into nearby woods. 1 in 3 pets go missing in their lifetime. 90% of those pets never make it home without proper identification. Microchips are permanent forms of ID that can never be lost or removed – and with simple registration, will link you to your pet forever. So again, we ask you – is the money you saved by not chipping worth not seeing your pet again? Please consider microchipping – It could save their life! |
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Upcoming EAH Community Projects and Events! | ||
August 1st-31st! Back to School donation drive! The new school year is just around the corner… and some children in our area won’t have the supplies needed to get off on the right foot. Please bring new school supplies by our hospital during the month of August. Donations will go to the Rock Hill Children’s Attention Home
Thank you for donating and helping us help our community! |
September 26th Humane Society of York County’s “Dog Gone Good Time Festival” Join Team EAH at Walter Elisha Park in Fort Mill from 10a-2p a great time while helping the HSYC! There will be a dog walk, lots of great vendors, and EAH will be a “Pick of the Litter” sponsor of the event and will also be hosting a microchip clinic! This event is a great opportunity for you and your pup to have a great time outdoors in beautiful Carolina fall weather while ultimately benefiting a great cause! Find more info on the event here! |
October 26th-31st 2nd Annual Howl-o-ween Costume Contest and Trick-or-Treating at EAH! What will your pet wear for Howl-o-ween? Get the costumes ready and come by the last week in October for a yummy treat and the opportunity to win 6 months of flea and tick medication! Whether the costumes are adorable or scary… clever or silly… We love when animals can dress up and have a good time! 🙂 Here is Pickle – our 2014 Howl-o-ween costume contest winner in her adorable lady bug costume!! |
EAH Highlighted Staff Member – Beth! |
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Beth is often the first smiling face you see when you visit EAH, and most of you know her well! When Beth is not serving as our Front Office and Accounts Receivable Supervisor, She loves spending time with family and friends, watching movies at home with her husband, Daniel, and their five rescued dogs and one kitty, visiting her family’s house in Cherry Grove, keeping her garden tidy, and cheering for the Carolina Panthers! But did you know that Beth loves Game of Thrones, playing Candy Crush (she’s at level 1085!), or that she’s an only child? She was adopted by her parents as a baby, and in fact she was the first adoption her dad (an adoption attorney!) ever did! Beth would also be barefoot or in flip flops 24/7 if it were socially acceptable (which, her family thinks it’s not!). Next time you are in the hospital, please take a moment to say Hi to Beth! Odds are good that you will see her. 🙂 |
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It’s HOT outside – Protect Your Pets! | ||
Everyone knows it’s hot outside, and we often find outselves spending more time inside or in a cool body of water. But what about your pets? Heatstroke occurs when the heat-dissipating mechanisms of the body can’t handle the excessive external heat. While the normal body temperature for dogs and cats is around 99.5 to 103° F, heat stroke is defined when the body reaches temperatures above 105° F. So it’s only 95 degrees outside… why do you need to worry about heat stroke in your pets? First, you should know that your pets are unable to sweat due to their lack of sweat glands. This leaves them inefficient at controlling their body temperature and forces them to pant to help regulate. Panting is highly ineffective, which leaves them to overheat in high temperatures. Heat stroke leads to multiple organ dysfunction, So what puts your pet at increased risk of heatstroke?
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Upcoming EAH Community Projects and Events! | ||
July, 2015 Amazon Smile! During the month of July, we would love to encourage each of you to give back to your community on a daily basis- and you can do that by shopping on Amazon! AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at www.amazonsmile.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. The EAH family is electing to support the Rock Hill School District Foundation, so you can join that cause or you can choose from nearly one million organizations to support… whatever is close to your heart. To learn more about AmazonSmile, please visit www.amazonsmile.com . It costs you nothing and helps support a cause important to you. |
August 1st-31st! Back to School donation drive! The new school year is just around the corner… and some children in our area won’t have the supplies needed to get off on the right foot. Please bring new school supplies by our hospital during the month of August. Donations will go to the Rock Hill Children’s Attention Home |
September, 2015 Community Outreach TBD! Keep an eye out for our next community outreach effort! |
EAH Highlighted Staff Member – Brooke! |
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Brooke originally came to EAH as a client with her menagerie of animals, and then joined us as a Camp Counselor in 2002 while pursuing her biology degree at Winthrop University. She became a Veterinary Assistant a short time later, and stayed at EAH until she left to join Carolina Veterinary Specialists from 2006 to 2014. We are glad Brooke rejoined the EAH team full time in 2014 as a Veterinary Assistant and our Community Outreach Coordinator! She is currently back in school, pursing her Applied Associates degree in Veterinary Technology with plans to become a Registered Veterinary Technician in early 2016. When she’s not busy working or taking classes, Brooke enjoys spending time with her four rescued pit bulls, four rescue kitties, and a rescue rabbit named Pearl. She also enjoys time outside – including kayaking on the Catawba River, hiking, bicycling, and generally enjoying sunshine whenever possible. Next time you are in the hospital, take a minute to say Hi to Brooke!
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The Canine Influenza (CI)- what you need to know! | ||
Everyone is talking about it and it’s all over the news – It’s the canine flu. What’s it all about? Is your dog safe? Should you be concerned? First, we will provide you with a great link from the American Veterinary Medical Association – this clearly outlines all you need to know – https://www.avma.org/KB/ Next, please know that our veterinarians are discussing the status of the canine influenza on a regular basis, ensuring that our patients remain safe. Most cases have been diagnosed in the midwest area of the US, and while two cases have been diagnosed in Georgia, as of now no cases of CI have been diagnosed in either South or North Carolina. Symptoms of CI usually begin much like they would for a cold or flu in humans – a cough, sneezing, lethargy, inappetance, etc, so it’s important to have your pet seen by one of our veterinarians sooner rather than later if you have concerns. For most patients, treating these symptoms alleviates the issue. However, for patients that are very young, older, or have compromised immune systems, symptoms may linger or develop into more persistent problems such as pneumonia. Although fatalities from CI are relatively uncommon, they can occur in the more advanced stages of the illness. Please be aware that we still strongly recommend the bordetella vaccine for any dogs who will be coming into contact with other dogs at any point. Although this vaccine will not protect against CI, it does protect against the highly contagious respiratory disease known as kennel cough. Although the current strain of CI is likely NOT covered by the current flu vaccine available, we will still be offering the vaccine at EAH for those clients who are particularly concerned. Studies will be revealed in coming months as to whether there is any efficacy against the current strain in the currently available vaccination – we will let ou know once this information is available. Please note that to be eligable for the vaccine, all canines must be a current patient of EAH, be generally healthy, and must NOT be exhibiting any symptoms of respiratory issues. Please give us a call at 803.366.1950 or email at [email protected] if you have any questions. |
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Upcoming EAH Community Projects and Events! | ||
June 6th, 2015 EAH’s 3rd Annual Charity Dog Wash! For the past few years, volunteer staff members of EAH have set aside time on a Saturday to bathe dirty dogs and raise money for charity. We are excited to say that we will be doing it again this year! Bring your dog out to EAH from 9am-2pm on Saturday, June 6th for our 3rd Annual Charity Dog Wash. 100% of proceeds will benefit Project Safe Pet’s Community Spay/Neuter program. We can’t wait to see you there! |
July, 2015 Amazon Smile! During the month of July, we would love to encourage each of you to give back to your community on a daily basis- and you can do that by shopping on Amazon! AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at www.amazonsmile.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. The EAH family is electing to support the Rock Hill School District Foundation, so you can join that cause or you can choose from nearly one million organizations to support… whatever is close to your heart. To learn more about AmazonSmile, please visit www.amazonsmile.com . It costs you nothing and helps support a cause important to you. |
August 1st–31st! Back to School donation drive! The new school year is just around the corner… and some children in our area won’t have the supplies needed to get off on the right foot. Please bring new school supplies by our hospital during the month of August. Donations will go to the Rock Hill Children’s Attention Home |
EAH Highlighted Staff Member – Susie! |
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Susie worked in veterinary medicine earlier in life, took some time off, and then joined the Ebenezer team in 2006 to get back in touch with her love of the veterinary field. Susie finds her relationships with our clients and patients the most rewarding aspect of her career, and that shows in her daily interactions with everyone in the EAH family. “Watching our patients grow, and growing with them, makes them a part of my personal family.” Outside of work, Susie has plenty to keep her busy! She enjoys gardening flowers and plants, sewing, visiting her children and seven grandchildren, and traveling! Her favorite travel destinations have been Switzerland and the beach! Next time you are at EAH, please take a moment to say hello and get to know Susie! |