Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre
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Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre News
"Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre has expanded to better meet the needs of our clients and their pets. We have added additional examination rooms and a new Treatment Room. Our reception area is larger to allow for seperation of small or shy dogs and cats from larger pets. Also, we have expanded the boarding facilities to include larger spaces for bigger dogs or for when multiple dogs need to stay together. Our ICU and Isolation areas have also increased greatly for the utmost in treatment and observation of critical needs pets. We now have a seperate grooming salon for keeping your pets looking and feeling great. The Furz grooming salon offers routine grooming as well as specialized cuts and styles. Nail painting, pedicures, teeth brushing, hot oil treatments, etc are also available. Please stop by for a tour of our newly expanded facility. We are sure once you see the level of medicine and our facility, we will be the only choice as "Your Other Family Doctor."
Cross Creek Vet Attends Taste of New Tampa & Business and Health Expo Approximately 7-8 thousand people attended this year's expo. Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre was the only Veterinary Hospital to participate. We gave out dog and cat packages to all who stopped by our booth and display. We had a great time meeting the community and getting to sample some wonderful food.    Grape and Raisin Toxicity Grapes and Raisins can Kill! What causes it? What species are affected? How much is dangerous? What about Grapeseed Extract or grape juice? What should I do? What is the prognosis? Recently, veterinarians have recognized a new toxicosis in dogs.- severe acute renal failure (Grape Toxicity) following ingestion of grapes or raisins (sultanas). What causes it? The specific pathogens involved in this toxicosis have eluded identification. Fungal, pesticide, and heavy-metal etiologies have been ruled out at this time. Investigation continues. It appears from recent unpublished data that the toxic component is water-soluble, and within the flesh of the grape/raisin, not the seed. What species are affected? There are reported cases in dogs, and anecdotal evidence that cats may be affected. Most cats will not readily eat grapes or raisins, but one discussion on VIN suggests that this can happen (Cat, Raisin Poisoning). Birds do not seem to be affected (otherwise we would have no crows feeding on vineyards!). How much is dangerous? The lowest recorded amounts that caused Acute Renal Disease are: Grapes: 0.7 oz/kg; Raisins 0.11 oz/kg However, smaller amounts could also cause problems - we really don't know exactly what the minimum dose is. Also, not every dog or cat is susceptible - many animals can tolerate large quantities of grapes or raisins without problems. Nobody knows what the patient risk factors are (other than ingestion). What about Grapeseed Extract or grape juice? This appears to be safe. Toxicity has been associated with seedless grapes, so the toxin is unlikely to be within the seeds. It is then possible that grapeseed extract is safe to use. There is no information about grape juice. However, since the toxic agent is not known, and we don't know if heat will inactivate it, current recommendations are to avoid giving grape juice to dogs or cats. What should I do? Treatment for acute ingestion (e.g. emesis, activated charcoal) followed by diuresis at twice maintenance for 36-72 hours should be instituted for observed acute ingestion. Renal function should be monitored for several days. If there is no renal damage after 3 days, the animal will likely remain unaffected. If Acuet Renal Failure develops, specific and supportive treatment should be instituted. (link to associate chapter). Some dogs will develop hypercalcemia with the Acute Renal Failure - this should be treated by diuresis, as it can result in dystrophic mineralization of various organs. What is the prognosis? The prognosis in cases where renal failure develops is guarded at best. Prognosis is good with early decontamination and fluid therapy. Histological examinations may show death of renal tubules, but preserved basement membrane, suggesting that if the animal can be supported through the renal failure, tubules should regenerate and recovery is possible. |
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