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WONDERFUL PINEAPPLE GREEN  CHEEK CONURE

LOOKING FOR A NEW “GREAT” AND “SUNNY” HOME - A sweet, loveable, comical 3-1/2 month old Pineapple Green Cheek Conure is looking to relocate! Owner wants ”Kona” to have a bright and active new home (new owner must be able to spend plenty of time with him) so he can have a full and enriching life.  He comes with his own cage already pre-set with dishes and toys. “Kona” is a DNA’d male, has been thoroughly vetted (full comprehensive blood panels, C&S’s, clipped and groomed) and vet records are transferrable.  Current owner will reserve the right to see “Kona’s” new home and interview prospective owner(s).  Owner is not in a rush to rehome Kona, but is concerned that he gets the best home for his years to come!!!   Please contact Paula Jo @ 760-518-3336; phuffman@bhaincsd.com

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Rattlesnake Avoidance Training Groups

Follow these links for more information on Upcoming Rattlesnake Avoidance Classes:

Good Dog Training School  

High On Kennels

K-9 Dog Park

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Rattlesnake vaccine for dogs

Rattlesnakes live in a variety of habitats.

They are found in wetlands, deserts and forests, from sea level to mountain elevations. Rattlesnakes are most active in warmer seasons, from spring to autumn. In southern latitudes they are occasionally found year-round.

Rattlesnake bite is a veterinary emergency.

It results in serious injury or even death to thousands of dogs each year. Rattlesnake venom is a complex mixture of toxins that spreads through a dog’s body following the bite. Red Rock Rattlesnake Vaccine was developed specifically to help defend dogs from the dangerous effects of rattlesnake venom. That’s rattlesnake protection that will put you and your dog at ease.

Dogs are at risk for rattlesnake bite.

They can encounter a rattlesnake anytime they are in rattlesnake habitat. You and your dog may live near rattlesnakes. You may travel through or frequently visit places where rattlesnakes are found. Perhaps rattlesnakes live where you take your dog hiking, camping or hunting. Like people, dogs may stumble upon a snake by accident. Curiosity or a protective instinct can place your dog at risk. Red Rock Rattlesnake Vaccine helps to protect her.

Damage caused by rattlesnake bite can be serious.

When injected into an unprotected dog, the toxins in snake venom are very painful and can have serious consequences. Even if your dog survives the immediate effects of a rattlesnake bite, he can be permanently injured by the venom.

Treatment of rattlesnake bite is expensive.

Treatment of snakebite may include antivenom injections that can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars. Use of antivenom is associated with an increased risk of adverse effects which can complicate a dog’s recovery. Other costs of snakebite treatment may include hospitalization, intravenous fluids, other medicines, and even surgery. Vaccination can reduce the impact of snakebite, reduce or eliminate the need for antivenom, and decrease other treatment costs.

The vaccine stimulates your dog’s own immunity.

Vaccines work by stimulating an animal’s immunity to defend against potentially harmful agents. The Rattlesnake Vaccine is intended to help create an immunity that will protect your dog against rattlesnake venom.

Snakebite is always an emergency.

Even after your dog is vaccinated against rattlesnake venom, she should be taken to a veterinarian for evaluation and care as soon as possible following snakebite. Veterinarians can determine whether your dog will require additional treatment. Even bites by non-venomous snakes can lead to serious infections and antibiotic treatment may be needed. A veterinarian is the best person to consult regarding medical decisions for your dog.

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#RattlesnakeAvoidanceTraining is a safe, humane and proven way to teach your dog to avoid rattlesnakes.   Rattlesnakes can be found almost anywhere and their bites are quite common, dangerous and usually very expensive to treat.  Tracy Jenson-Presson avoidance training teaches dogs to recognize and stay away from the scent, sound and sight of rattlesnakes they become aware of.

For the most effective training she uses live rattlesnakes which are carefully hooded.

The safety and comfort of your dog is our highest priority!   The training takes place in a controlled environment using a remote training collar system adjusted specifically to each dog’s temperament, personality and physical response characteristics.   She will use only the minimum level of stimulation to produce the desired education.   Yearly training is recommended to refresh and strengthen your dog’s rattlesnake awareness.

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Found on #paumaheights rd. by #vchighschool. Intact male, not microchipped but such a sweet boy! Please share!

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Mark your calendars: Our 2016 Rattlesnake Season has officially begun!

Today’s Rattler Spotlight:  The Western Diamondback

  Identifying Features

The Western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) is a heavy bodied snake with a triangular shaped head. There are two dark diagonal lines on each side of its face running from the eyes to its jaws. It has dark diamond-shaped patterns along is back. The tail has black and white bands just above the rattles.

Click to hear Western Diamondback sounds

Adaptations

Western diamondbacks are pit vipers. This means that they have a heat sensing pit (loreal pit) located behind each nostril that can detect differences in temperature, sometimes differences that are only a fraction of a degree apart. The heat given off by an animal is detected by the snake helping it to determine predator from prey.

Habitat

This snake is considered a generalist, which means that it isn't too picky about its habitat. It can be found living in deserts, grassy plains, forests, rocky hillsides and areas along the coast. It lives in elevations from below sea level up to 6500 feet (2000m).

Range

This species ranges throughout the southwestern United States (Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas)and northern half of Mexico.

Wild Status

Currently, western diamondback rattlesnakes are not threatened or endangered.

Diet

Mice, rats, rabbits, gophers, ground dwelling birds, lizards and other small animals make up the diet of this snake.

Predators

Diamondbacks have many predators and not always because the predator wants to eat them. Animals such as deer, antelope, cows and horses regard the diamondback as a threat and they may try to trample or stomp the snake. Eagles, hawks, roadrunners, kingsnakes, coyote, bobcats or fox are predators who look at these snakes as a source of food.

Home

Diamondbacks will often spend the hot daytime hours coiled in the shade of low-growing shrubs, piles of natural or artificial debris, or rocks. They will also utilize underground burrows of other animals. In the winter, they retreat into caves or similar places to hibernate.

Life Span

These snakes can live approximately 15-20 years in captivity.

Size

This snake ranges in size from 3 to 5 feet long with a few reaching 7 feet long.

Extra Fun-facts

The largest western diamondback rattlesnake measures around 6.99ft

Until the age of maturity, males are considerably greater in size as compared to females while after the maturity age both turns out to be equal.

The weight of these rattlesnakes measure around 4.0 – 6.0 lb, with few species can also weigh around 15 lb.

The western diamondback rattlesnakes exhibit array of different colors such as pinkish, yellowish, grayish-brown color, brick red, and chalky white.

There are around dark brown 24 to 25 dorsal body markings.

The tail has 2 to 8 black bands that are separated by interspaces.

The average lifespan of western diamondback rattlesnakes is 20 years.

 They are generally solitary species and are considered to be the most dangerous snakes across North America since they do not back off from the confrontation, if any.

The rattlesnakes normally display inactive behavior in the months of October and March.

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To help manage the costs associated with your pet’s important annual wellness care, we now offer age specific plans for your dog or cat.

This is a unique opportunity that allows you to make affordable monthly payments in order to provide your pet with the preventive care that he or she needs.  If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to schedule an appointment for your pet, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Countryside Veterinary Hospital

29209 Cole Grade Rd,

Valley Center, Ca 92082

760-749-3656

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Halloween: Fun and Foe.

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October 1st: NATIONAL FIRE PUP DAY

National Fire Pup Day is observed each year on October 1.  This is a day designated to recognize our canine firefighters, the four-footed members of the fire department. In the United States, dalmatians are commonly known as firehouse dogs.

The tradition of Dalmatians in firehouses dates back more than a century. Nowadays they mainly serve as mascots, but before fire trucks had engines, Dalmatians played a vital role every time firefighters raced to a blaze.

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FACE's 4th Invitational Golf Tournament

All proceeds will go towards life-saving grants to pet owners who can't afford their pet's emergency care. ‪Countryside Veterinary Hospital‬ supports the FACE Foundation and their mission.

Join FACE for a day on the course with pros and pets at our 4th Invitational Golf Tournament!

Enjoy a beautiful day of golf alongside Red Sox Hall-of-Famer Fred Lynn! To add to the fun, dogs are welcome to accompany their  owners on the course.

When: Monday, November 2, 2015 11:30 AM: Player check-in 12:15 PM: Tournament begins 4:00 PM: Cocktails, dinner, awards, and live auction

Where: Lomas Santa Fe Country Club 1505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Player registration: $500Registration includes entry to the tournament for you and one dog, and dinner for you and one guest. Additional dinner guests: $50

REGISTER TODAY!

Live auction, drinks and dinner!

After the tournament enjoy cocktails, dinner, and an exciting live auction! Players can also purchase tickets for our Dream Ticket opportunity drawing...your chance to win a round of golf at a variety of prestigious courses!

Sponsorship Opportunities:

2015 Tournament Sponsor Packet.pdf

All proceeds benefit pets in need of life-saving veterinary care.

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World Rabies Day.

Rabies is a preventable viral disease of mammals most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. The vast majority of rabies cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) each year occur in wild animals like raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes. The rabies virus infects the central nervous system, ultimately causing disease in the brain and death. The early symptoms of rabies in people are similar to that of many other illnesses, including fever, headache, and general weakness or discomfort. As the disease progresses, more specific symptoms appear and may include insomnia, anxiety, confusion, slight or partial paralysis, excitation, hallucinations, agitation, hypersalivation (increase in saliva), difficulty swallowing, and hydrophobia (fear of water). Death usually occurs within days of the onset of these symptoms.

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NATIONAL CHECKERS DAY AND DOGS IN POLITICS DAY

HISTORY

On September 23, 1952, Vice President candidate, Richard Nixon, gave a speech that was called the “Checkers Speech”.  He had been accused of improprieties relating to a fund established by his backers to reimburse him for his political expenses.  Wanting to defend himself as his place on the Republican ticket was in doubt, he flew to Los Angeles and delivered a half-hour television address.  It was in this speech that Nixon stated that regardless of what anyone said, he intended to keep one gift; a black-and-white dog that had been name Checkers by the Nixon children, thus giving the speech its popular name.

The “Checkers Speech” was seen or heard by approximately 60 million Americans.  This was the largest television audience to that time and it led to an outpouring of public support.

With Checkers the dog in the speech it came to share the name Dogs in Politics Day.

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Congratulations to all of our #countrysidevetfam, we were the top donors to support #cancerresearch for #barkforlifevc! Thank you to everyone who supported the cause. (at Bates Nut Farm)

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Core vaccines for your pet are crucial for their health. Preventable illnesses are heartbreaking in the vet field.

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"If you obey all the rules, you notes all the fun." #calendarquoteoftheday #happytuesday (at Countryside Veterinary Hospital)