The Purr & Grrr is our practice newsletter for clients. We will be covering a wide variety of topics with interesting feature articles and news from the veterinary / pet loving world.
February 2012 (Click to open PDF, right click to save)
Trupanion Pet Insurance
Pet of the Month - Meet Sadie!
Bug Off! - How to keep your pet safe from diseases
Homemade Dog Treat Recipe
Refer-A-Friend and receive a gift voucher!
Product of the Month - Vectra Flea and Tick
Adopt Me! - Cedric Von Tubbs needs a home!
Trainer's Corner - Behaviors that should be taught to keep your dog safe
Contest - Match the pet to the Healthy Paws technician!
January 2012 (Click to open PDF, right click to save as PDF)
Welcome to the new year!
Skinny on Obesity - "He's not fat, he's Big Boned!"
Pet of the month - Meet Princess
Hypothyroidism - What it is, how to test and treat for it.
Trainers' Corner - Trick of the Month: "Shake"
Contests - Who has the best trick?
Shelter Donations
Contest Winners!
December 2011 (Click to open PDF, right click to save as PDF)
Holiday Toxicities - Keep Your Pets Safe By Knowing the Most Common Holiday Foods and Plants To Avoid.
Pet of the Month - Tess! A sweet cat who is up for adoption!
Groomer's Corner - Myths and facts about bathing our pets.
Contest - Match the puppy/kitten picture to their adult one!
November Contest Winner
Help us give this month to our local animal shelters!
November 2011 (Click to open PDF, right click to save as PDF)
Hip Dysplasia - Why dogs get it and what we can do about it.
Pet of the Month - Mako's road to recovery.
Meningitis - What it is and why it's fatal
Contests - New designer dog? You make up the breed name!
October Contest Winners
Adopt Me! - Asher needs a great home!
Review us online! - Where to find review sites.
October 2011 (Click to open PDF, right click to save as PDF)
Meet the Staff - See all the new faces at Healthy Paws.
Keeping your pets teeth sparkling!- Tips for healthy teeth and better breath!
Pet of the month- Cooper shows us why eating grass is not a smart idea...
Discouraging Litter Box Misbehavior - Tips on getting your feline friends to use the litter box propery.
Groomer's Corner- How often should dogs be groomed?
Contests- We are on the hunt for the best pet halloween costume.
HPVC Information- Office hours and other information.
Spring 2011 (Click to open PDF, right click to save as PDF)
Welcome Back- Spring is here and aren't we all happy!
4th of July Photo Contest - Enter to win some great prizes.
Meet our health care team - Meet the wonderful people that love to take care of your pet.
Pet of the Month - Skylar has come a long way, see his story.
Flee and Tick Season is here - Are your pets protected?
Refer-A-Friend - Refer a friend, you and your friend are rewarded.
Looking for new home - Meet Boyfriend the cat.
Social media outlets - Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter
Coupons for free screenings and Flea and Tick doses.
Spring 2010 (Click to open PDF, right click to save as PDF)
State of the Practice - One and a half years, and it has been great!
Lupine Collars are here! - Colorful collars and leads are unique.
The Microchip - An "Invisible" Electronic ID tag for your pet!
Spring Toxins...Beware - Common plants that are toxic to your pet.
Safety of Flea/Tick Meds - Are they harmful to your pet?
Indoor vs. Outdoor Cats - Should you let your cat go outdoors?
K9 Influenza Vaccination - Facts about H3N8, Canine Influenza.
Community News - What is going on?
HPVC Information - Office hours and other information.
Spring 2009 (Click to open PDF, right click to save as PDF)
A Special Welcome - A special welcome from Dr. Liz Russell.
Tick and Lyme Disease - They are in YOUR backyard!
Heartworm Disease - What is Hartworm Disease and how it can be prevented and treated.
Summertime Precautions - The heat isn't always easy for our animal friends.
10 Poisonous Plants - Nice plants are not always so nice for our pets.
Community Announcements - Make sure you check out what is going on all around us!
Team Feature - Pets & their People
Preanesthetic Blood Work- Why you can't compromise
True or False? - Cats only scratch on posts to sharpen their claws. Find out the answer inside!
Winter 2009 (Click to open PDF, right click to save as PDF)
The importance of dental care for your pet - Feburary is Pet Dental Awareness Month.
On-Line Discont Pet Pharmacies - Buyer beware when ordering medications on-line.
Meet Percy and Butterfly - Our long term guests staying at The Black Cat Inn.
Why do dogs and cats eat Grass? - A long debated topic, but here is the medical truth!
Winter Weather Survival Guide
Pet Insurance - To insure or not and how to find the right policy for your needs and budget.
Community Announcements - Upcomming events at Greyhound Friends & Metro West Humane Society
Team Feature - Stephanie Sambor, Assistant Technition and her buddy "Curry"
Refer a Friend Club - Find out about our referal program and how to earn "Appreciation Dollars" that you can use towards future veterinary care.