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Heartworm Society website. Available at: https://
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Accessed on July 7, 2015.
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MT. PLEASANT ANIMAL HOSPITAL
1217 Ben Sawyer Blvd.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
843.884.4921
fax: 843.881.3540

Every summer veterinarians are presented with n
Most of the cases are mild, but unfortunately som
despite aggressive treatment.

Normal body temperature of our four-legged frie
outside rises and surpasses core body temperatu
themselves. Drooling and panting are the pet’s w
themselves. If the pet is unable to dissipate enoug
the heart, liver, kidneys, intestinal tract, and brain

SIGNS TO LOOK FOR:
Early Stages
• Rapid Breathing
• Increased Heart Rate
• Dry Mucous Membranes
• Depression
• Increased Body Temperature
Later Stages
• Collapse Pale Mucous Membranes
• Vomiting/Diarrhea
• Seizures/Coma
• Death

If you suspect your pet is suffering from heatstrok
coat in LUKEWARM water, apply alcohol swabs to
IMMEDIATELY!

TIPS:
• NEVER leave your pet in a car, even
a vehicle can rise 34° a minute!
• Plan your walks in the early morning
• Don’t allow your dog to overexert him
• Always have plenty of fresh water in

SHULER VETERINARY CLINIC
1769 Highway 17 North
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
843.884.4494
fax: 843.856.0188

numerous animals afflicted with heatstroke.
me are severe and result in the pet’s fatality
ends is 100°F -102°F. When the temperature
ure, humans rely on evaporation to cool
way of increasing evaporation and thus cooling
gh heat, its body temperature rises. A 108°F,
n of your pet begin to breakdown.

ke, move them to a shaded area, soak the
o paw pads, and transport to the veterinarian

n with the windows down! Temperatures inside
or late in the evening.
mself.

n a “spill-proof” bowl and shade available.

How To Sw

When feeding your pet a new food, it is best to
too quickly, your pet could experience food refu
vomiting, excess gas, or constipation. The best m
food is to gradually mix an increasing amount of
animal is receiving only the new product. This is v
balance.

We recommend at least a 7-day transition befo
your pet’s digestive system to smoothly adapt
food exclusively.

Old Diet Day 1 TRANSIT
New Diet 75% Day 2 Da
25%
75% 5
25% 5

If at any time during the transition your pet d
the rate at which you are switching to the new
your pet develops more serious signs of distress,
veterinarian. Many times this problem will be so
for 12 hours, then making a slower transition s
food again. Because vomiting could be caused
veterinarian should always be consulted. Note: If
do not go for more than 24 hours without consul

Helpful hints:

Offer a few kibbles or bites of canned food by ha
Food seems more “special” when offered with aff
Lightly moisten kibbles or add a little warm wate
aroma and texture.
Some pets with conditions such as kidney diseas
to transition to a new food, consult with your vet
transition to a new formula.

Royal Canin USA, Inc. • 500 Fountain Lakes Blvd., Suite
© 2009 ROYAL CANIN USA, Inc.

Photos courtesy of ROYAL CANIN: ©Jean Michel Labat

witch Pet Foods

o introduce it slowly. If you feed too much of the new food
usal and possibly some degree of stomach upset, diarrhea,
method for transitioning from an old, familiar food to a new
the new product with the old over a period of time until the
very important so that you don’t disrupt your pet’s digestive

ore you begin feeding the new food exclusively. This allows
t to the new food. On the 7th day, you can feed the new

TION SCHEDULE Day 6 Day 7
ay 3 Day 4 Day 5 25% -
75%
50% 50% 25% 100%
50% 50% 75%

develops any digestive upsets, slow
w diet. In the very rare event that

, withhold all food and call your
olved by withholding all food
starting with the pet’s old
d by another factor, your
f your pet refuses to eat,
ulting your veterinarian.

and to your pet.
ffection.
er to canned food to enhance

se may take longer than normal
terinarian to discuss a two week

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NUTRITIONA

CORN

CARBOHYDRATES EXAMPLES CARBOHYDRATES NEEDED BASED ON YOUR
HEALTHY PET’S SYSTEM AND FUNCTIONS
AND FIBER OF SOURCES:
Provide energy, Corn, rice, SOURCE: Grandjean, D. 2006. Everything You Need To Know About The Role Played
help facilitate wheat By Nutrients In The Health Of Dogs & Cats.
digestion and
encourage healthy
intestinal flora

NOT A FILLER CORN ALLERGEN?
Corn contains many In a study of 278 cases
CORN of food allergies in dogs
nutrients that are
beneficial to the pet, where the problem
ingredient was clearly
but a filler has no identified, corn allergy
nutritional value
made up only 3% of
DIGESTIBILITY those cases1
Corn can be very finely
NUTRIENTS
ground to increase Corn contains highly
digestibility
digestible protein,
carbohydrates for
energy, beta carotene

and minerals,
such as zinc

Corn contains protein, Corn contains linoleic acid, There is nothing inherently allergenic
carbohydrates, vitamins, an omega-6 fatty acid essential for about corn. When a pet has a food
minerals, fats and fiber. cats and dogs. Omega-6 fatty acids allergy, it is typically to the animal
protein sources in the diet.
1Mueller et al. BMC Veterinary Research (2016) 12:9. support healthy skin and coat.

CHICKEN vs. CHICKEN MEAL

NUTRITIONAL TRUTH: WHAT I
1 Meal is approximately 10% water and provides a more Meal is a l
concentra
concentrated source of protein when compared to protein in
“meat,” which is 70 to 80% water
to
2 Ingredients are listed in descending order of weight

of the raw materials

3 Because meal is a lower moisture and more concentrated

ingredient, listing meat as the first ingredient, followed by
meal, indicates that most of the protein and other essential
nutrients in the pet food (other than fat) come from the
meal, not the meat

AL TRUTHS

BY-PRODUCTS

PROTEINS EXAMPLES PROTEIN NEEDED BASED ON YOUR
Provide essential HEALTHY PET’S SYSTEM AND FUNCTIONS
amino acids for OF SOURCES:
the development of Meat, eggs, SOURCE: Grandjean, D. 2006. Everything You Need To Know About The Role Played By
muscle, bone and Nutrients In The Health Of Dogs & Cats.
fish, wheat gluten,
other tissues
chicken by-product

(meal)

QUALITY BY-PRODUCTS NUTRIENTS
The FDA’s Center for Provide valuable By-products
Veterinary Medicine are a valuable,
notes that “protein nutrients nutrient-dense
quality of by-products for pets source of amino
is sometimes better
acids, vitamins
than that from
muscle meat”** and minerals

AAFCO
AAFCO* confirms
that by-products are
suitable for animal
food and may include
clean internal organs,

such as liver
and lungs

CHICKEN BY-PRODUCT MEAL

Chicken by-product meal Chicken by-product meal In the long term, by-product meal
delivers nutrients similar offers high quality protein offers a more secure and sustainable
with essential amino acids
to chicken meal. supply of the highly specified
and high digestibility. nutrients our formulas require.

*Association of American Feed Control Officials establishes ingredient definitions and uniform guidelines as to what is appropriate for animal feeds.
**Bren, Linda, “Pet Food: The Lowdown on Labels,” FDA Veterinarian, July/August 2001.

IS “MEAL”? DID YOU KNOW? ?
lighter weight, Meal is meat/poultry/fish that
ated source of is dried with the fat +/- bones
n comparison removed prior to inclusion in
o meat a pet food. And having meat
as the first ingredient or
having meal in a pet food
does not indicate anything
about the pet food’s quality.

learn more at:
www.royalcanin.com

® ROYAL CANIN SAS 2018. All Rights Reserved. M311580 r0918

SIGNS YOUR PET NEEDS
TO SEE THE VET

H Vomiting
H Diarrhea
H Unintended weight loss
H Change in appetite—decreased or increased
H Change in normal activity level: lethargy, hyperactivity, or restlessness
H Limping
H Sudden inability to move back legs
H Crying in pain when touched
H Clumsy or disoriented behavior
H Seizures
H Any loss of consciousness
H Coughing, especially at night
H Panting in a cat
H Any difficulty breathing or labored breathing
H Any blue, purple, or pale hue to the tongue and gums
H Sudden collapse
H Excessive drooling
H Straining in the litter box without producing any urine
H Crying out while urinating
H Change in urination: location, frequency, amount, color, smell
H Bloated abdomen
H Sneezing excessively
H Uncontrolled bleeding
H Nose-bleed or bruising anywhere on body
H Any unusual odor
H Hair loss
H Runny eyes or nose
H Squinting

TRANSMISSION ROUTES OF ZOONOTIC D
OF COMPANION ANIMALS

Aerosol
Inhalation of droplets
passed through the
air from an infected
animal. Exposure can
occur from droplets
created by coughing,
sneezing, or from
air-borne dust or soil
contaminated with
feces, urine, saliva
or bacteria.

© 2013

Oral Direct Contact
Ingestion of food or water, Exposure can occu
such as unpasteurized when a pathogen
milk or under cooked directly touches an
meat, contaminated with a open wound or mu
pathogen. Eating or drinking membranes. It can
after handling animals or also be transmitted
feces without washing your bites and scratches
hands can also lead to oral rarely through dire
transmission of diseases. penetration of the

© 2013 Printable version available at www.cfsph.iastate.edu/Handouts

DISEASES

Vectors
Transfer of certain
pathogens can occur
from an infected animal
to another animal or
person by insects, such as
fleas, ticks or mosquitoes.

ur Fomites
n Objects or surfaces
ucous contaminated by an
n infected animal can lead
d by to pathogen exposure
s and for other animals and
ect people. Examples include
skin. cages, aquaria, bowls,
toys, or bedding.

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Alcohol

Alcoholic beverages and food products containing alcohol can cause vomiting, dia
breathing, tremors, abnormal blood acidity, coma and even death. Under no circums
ingested alcohol, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Ce

Avocado

Avocado is primarily a problem for birds, rabbits, donkeys, horses, and ruminants in
and death in birds. Horses, donkeys and ruminants frequently get swollen, edemat

Chocolate, Co ee and Ca eine

These products all contain substances called methylxanthines, which are found in c
extract used in some sodas. When ingested by pets, methylxanthines can cause
abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and even death. Note that darker choco
level of methylxanthines, while baking chocolate contains the highest.

Citrus

The stems, leaves, peels, fruit and seeds of citrus plants contain varying amounts o
nervous system depression if ingested in significant amounts. Small doses, such a
upset.

Coconut and Coconut Oil

When ingested in small amounts, coconut and coconut-based products are not like
contain oils that may cause stomach upset, loose stools or diarrhea. Because of t
Coconut water is high in potassium and should not be given to your pet.

Grapes and Raisins

Although the toxic substance within grapes and raisins is unknown, these fruits
substance, it is best to avoid feeding grapes and raisins to dogs.

Macadamia Nuts

Macadamia nuts can cause weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors and hyperthe
approximately 12 to 48 hours.

Milk and Dairy

Because pets do not possess significant amounts of lactase (the enzyme that bre
diarrhea or other digestive upset.

Nuts

Nuts, including almonds, pecans, and walnuts, contain high amounts of oils and fa
pets.

Onions, Garlic, Chives

These vegetables and herbs can cause gastrointestinal irritation and could lead to
risk if a large enough amount is consumed. Toxicity is normally diagnosed through

Raw/Undercooked Meat, Eggs and Bones

Raw meat and raw eggs can contain bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli that ca
that decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin), which can lead to skin and coa
option that might occur if your pet lived in the wild. However, this can be very dange
should the bone splinter and become lodged in or puncture your pet’s digestive trac

Salt and Salty Snack Foods

Large amounts of salt can produce excessive thirst and urination, or even sodium io
include vomiting, diarrhea, depression, tremors, elevated body temperature, seizur
snacks like potato chips, pretzels, and salted popcorn to your pets.

Xylitol

Xylitol is used as a sweetener in many products, including gum, candy, baked goods
to liver failure. The increase in insulin leads to hypoglycemia (lowered sugar levels)
Signs can progress to seizures. Elevated liver enzymes and liver failure can be see

Yeast Dough

Yeast dough can rise and cause gas to accumulate in your pet’s digestive system. T
becoming a life threatening emergency. The yeast produce ethanol as a by-product

ASPCA Animal Pois

888.42

Source: ASPCA - People Foods to Avoid Feeding Y
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-

BAD FOOD FOR PETS

arrhea, decreased coordination, central nervous system depression, difficulty
stances should your pet be given any alcohol. If you suspect that your pet has
enter immediately.

ncluding sheep and goats. The biggest concern is for cardiovascular damage
tous head and neck.

cacao seeds, the fruit of the plant used to make coffee, and in the nuts of an
vomiting and diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity,
olate is more dangerous than milk chocolate. White chocolate has the lowest

of citric acid, essential oils that can cause irritation and possibly even central
as eating the fruit, are not likely to present problems beyond minor stomach

ely to cause serious harm to your pet. The flesh and milk of fresh coconuts do
this, we encourage you to use caution when offering your pets these foods.

can cause kidney failure. Until more information is known about the toxic

ermia in dogs. Signs usually appear within 12 hours of ingestion and can last

eaks down lactose in milk), milk and other dairy-based products cause them

ats. The fats can cause vomiting and diarrhea, and potentially pancreatitis in

red blood cell damage. Although cats are more susceptible, dogs are also at
history, clinical signs and microscopic confirmation of Heinz bodies.

an be harmful to pets and humans. Raw eggs contain an enzyme called avidin
at problems. Feeding your pet raw bones may seem like a natural and healthy
erous for a domestic pet, who might choke on bones, or sustain a grave injury
ct.

on poisoning in pets. Signs that your pet may have eaten too many salty foods
res and even death. As such, we encourage you to avoid feeding salt-heavy

s and toothpaste. It can cause insulin release in most species, which can lead
). Initial signs of toxicosis include vomiting, lethargy and loss of coordination.
en within a few days.

This can be painful and can cause the stomach to bloat, and potentially twist,
t and a dog ingesting raw bread dough can become drunk (See alcohol).

son Control Center

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Vomiting, fever, enlarged lymph nodes
Almonds, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, Liquor-infused desserts can also be a culprit
Raw salmon macadamia nuts, hickory nuts Seizures, respiratory depression, altered activity,
High fat causes upset stomach
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Vomiting, fever, diarrhea, weakness, Highly concentrated, used to brew beer
Fever, restlessness, panting, vomiting
swollen lymph nodes
Caffeine
Raw eggs
Coffee, tea, energy drinks and bars, diet pills
May contain harmful bacteria and risk of Hyperactivity, panting, seizures, muscle
salmonella toxicity. Long-term ingestion of raw twitching, increased urination

egg whites can lead to biotin deficiency. shaky STAPLES Symptoms

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Other Precautions South Carolin
of Veteri
There are other steps you can take to
increase your pets’ safety in a disaster, but 800.441.SC
they are not a substitute for evacuating www.sc
with your pets.
South Carolina
• If you must leave your pets behind, leave out only dry- & Control A
type food which will not spoil easily. Water should be
left either in bathtubs or in non-spill containers in a large 803.776
enough quantity to cover your absence – at least 3 days. www.sca

• Never leave different animals together that are unfamiliar Clemson Unive
with one another or are not already used to spending Poultry Hea
time together in your absence.
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• Keep in mind that there may be limited resources www.clems
equipped to assist with difficult or dangerous animals or
exotic species (such as reptiles).These animals should be
left in special crates or cages to reduce the possibility of
their getting loose as well as to help if emergency person-
nel try to relocate them.

• Bring outdoor pets indoors ahead of severe weather if at
all possible. If not, consider a location for your pets which
will be away from possible flood waters.

• Do not leave pets tied up outside. In a disaster such as
a flood, hurricane, or fire they would have no means of
escape.

• Leave visible signs on the inside of a window stating that
pets are inside the house.

• If the disaster strikes while you are out, employ that
“buddy system” that you previously set up with your
friend or neighbor. Alert them that your pets are at home
and request their help (such as relocating the pets) if
needed.

Disasters Are Stressful

• Remember that disaster situations can bring out undesir-
able behaviors in everyone.The most trustworthy pets
may panic, hide, try to escape, or even bite or scratch.

• When you return home, inspect your property for any
damaged fencing or dangerous debris before letting your
pets back into the yard. Give your pets – and yourself –
time to settle back into your normal routines. Consult
your veterinarian if any signs of health or behavioral
problems arise.

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Before an Emergency (such as vaccinations and hea

You, the pet owner, are responsible for your pet(s), even in • You may be able to locate and
an emergency.This brochure provides guidance to assist you shelter, or in a human shelter
with preparing for the safety of your pets. nearby, but do not depend on
be available in all areas. Shelte
• Develop a plan for your pets in case of a disaster and last resort as resources there
make sure everyone in the family understands it. Share
the plan – and exchange house keys – with a depend- • Also remember that most an
able friend or neighbor so that you can back each other society shelters will need to p
up should a disaster occur when you’re away from your disaster victims and cannot ac
home and your pets. (Leave all pertinent pet information
for them in a pre-designated spot.) • Be sure to acquire a pet carri
each house pet. A carrier wil
• In the event of a disaster and/or evacuation, the most need assistance with transpor
important thing you can do to protect your pets is to be large enough to allow the
evacuate with them. Make some phone calls ahead of To help a pet adjust to the ke
time to determine your options should it ever become initially, separate the kennel to
necessary to evacuate your home with your pets. pet’s bed.You can also place f
entice your pet to go in and o
• Ask friends or relatives who live away from affected areas
if you and your pets can stay with them during an emer- • Make sure all pets wear some
gency. to-date identification in case
you. Secure ID tags to their c
• Check with several motels away from affected areas and ian implant a microchip for a
ask them if they allow pets, and if so, whether there are can buy temporary tags or pu
additional fees, restrictions on size, species and num- your pet’s ID tag or collar and
ber of pets allowed. Keep a list of these “pet-friendly” additional information (such a
sites, including phone numbers, with your other disaster your usual boarding kennel, o
information and supplies. Hotels/motels may have special relative outside the area).
allowances and relaxed rules during an evacuation event.
Check out www.clemson.edu/public/lph/ahp/emgcy_prep/in- • See that your pets’ vaccinatio
dex.html for a list of some pet-friendly hotels and motels. copies of these records from
boarding facilities and shelter
• Survey boarding kennels and veterinary offices in areas vaccines., especially rabies vac
where you may potentially stay if you are evacuated to
learn about the requirements needed to board your pets

alth checks). • If your pet needs refills of a special diet or medications
(including motion sickness pills or sedatives) plan ahead
d stay in a pet-friendly human by consulting your veterinarian. Include these medications
r with a pet shelter “co-located” in your pet supplies kit described below.
n these options as they may not
ers should be considered your Preparing for Evacuation
e may be limited.
Bring all pets into the house so you won’t have to search
nimal control shelters and humane for them if you have to leave quickly. Call ahead for your
prepare for lost and stray pet reservations at hotels/motels accepting pets. Contact your
ccommodate your pets. destination point ahead of time to notify them of your
expected arrival time.
ier (portable kennel) or crate for
ll be required if you and your pet Assemble a pet supplies kit including:
rtation or sheltering.They should
pet to stand up and turn around. 1. Enough pet food and water, and kitty litter, for at least a
ennel ahead of time you can, 3-day supply. Use non-spill water and food bowls. Do not
op and bottom to make it into a use moist foods – they spoil too rapidly.Water should be
food and water in the carrier to in sanitized, unbreakable containers.
out.
2. Plenty of cleaner/disinfectants, newspapers, paper towels
e form of securely fastened, up- and plastic bags to properly handle pet waste.
they get lost or separated from
collars or have your veterinar- 3. Only easily transportable bedding and toys.
permanent ID. If needed, you 4. A sturdy (not cardboard) crate, properly sized, leashes
ut adhesive tape on the back of
d use an indelible pen to write and obedience aids to transport pets safely and ensure
as phone number and address of that your animals can’t escape.
or name and number of friend or 5. Information on feeding schedules, medical conditions,
behavioral problems, and the name and number of your
ons are up to date and keep veterinarian in case you have to foster or board your pet.
m your veterinarian’s office. Most 6. Medications (and medical records) stored in a water-
rs will require proof of current proof container as well as a first aid kit. Include special
medications such as motion sickness pills or sedatives, if
ccine. needed.
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