Our animal hospitals are all now equipped with advanced technology that can help reduce pain and inflammation for pain conditions such as fractures, wounds, post-surgery pain, arthritis, hip displasia, or degenerative joint disease, among others painful conditions. Relief and/or improvement is often noticed within hours, and can work in conjunction with regular treatment protocols by your favorite veterinarian in Gainesville or Newberry, Florida. Call us today to find out more about this exciting new therapy for your pet, and help them reduce pain to live a better quality of life!
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It's always an exciting time for us when we get to add a new doctor to our staff. We have a lot going on at our 39th Ave location, as many of you know. One of the exciting changes to announce today is that Dr. Corlett is joining our team again. She is a “double Gator”, which means that both her undergraduate and Doctorate degrees came from the University of Florida.
Many of you will recognize Dr. Corlett, because she previously worked at Newberry Animal Hospital as a technician during her undergraduate studies and is thrilled to return! Dr. Corlett has a passion for emergency and critical care medicine, clinical pathology, and keeping up to date with emerging veterinary research. In fact, she was voted 'Top Dog' at UF Vet School for her research project and presentation, so we look forward to her using these skills to help our clients give the best care to their pets. In her spare time, Dr. Corlett enjoys outdoor activities, live music, and traveling.
Please join us in giving Dr. Corlett a warm welcome upon her return! We are lucky to have her!
General Information
Lyme disease is zoonotic meaning that it can affect both humans and animals. Lyme’s disease is transmitted through tick bites and primarily the Deer tick. Lyme disease cannot be transmitted from one animal to another only through a tick bite. Deer ticks are found in forests or grassy, wooded, marshy areas near lakes or oceans. Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and can cause serious reoccurring health problems. A map of the reported cases of Lyme disease can be found at the website for CDC.
Prevention
The best prevention is to avoid areas where ticks are possible. Around the house shrubbery should be cleared and keeping a well-maintained lawn is important. Once inside check for ticks. Be sure to check areas such as between toes or the pads on the feet as well as around the ears. Using reliable tick prevention such as Nexguard is recommended. You can also vaccinate your canine companion for Lyme disease. Discuss with your veterinary professional as to whether a Lyme vaccine is appropriate for your pet. Factors such as lifestyle, where you live and your pets overall health are contributing factors as to whether a Lyme’s vaccine is appropriate.
Symptoms
There are usually no signs of Lyme disease for the first 2-5months after infection. Some signs of Lyme disease include fever, decrease in appetite, lameness, joint swelling and decreased activity. Lyme disease is diagnosed by a blood test
Treatment
Patients that are diagnosed with Lyme disease are placed on an antibiotic for treatment.
Please feel free to contact any of our doctors at your closest location of Newberry Animal Hospital for more information!
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