Local and Staff News

2008 Schedule of Music Events

Congratulations to Belinda, our Office Manager, who celebrated 20 years with the clinic last fall!

Welcome Jenny! Calm Animal Care welcomes our newest employee Jenny Sklany, who works behind the scenes to keep our hospital clean and the pets and people happy.

Go Team! Congratulations also to our receptionist Julie whose daughter's softball team just took state.

Upcoming Events: Calm Animal Care wiill have a 25th anniversary party in 2009. Stay tuned for details.

Hot off the Press! Montana Tropical Marimba Ensemble (one of Dr. Calm's musical activities) recently released a new CD, "Live at the O'Shaugnessy".

Updates

Toxin Warnings

• Raisins and Grapes: Recent studies have shown both raisins and grapes to be very toxic for dogs
• Chocolate: Never feed your pet chocolate in any form.
• Sugarless Candies: The xylitol contained in sugarless candies can be lethal to your pets.
• Onions and Garlic: Studies indicate that large doses of onions and garlic are toxic to pets.
• Mushroom Toxicity: Ingesting certain mushrooms can cause severe liver and neurologic disorders in pets.
• Lilies: All parts of the Lily plant are deadly for cats. Other toxic plants can be noted here.
• Prescription and over-the counter drugs: Never give your pet any type of medication without first consulting a veterinarian. Keep all drugs out of reach.

For more information, refer to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.