Summit Boulevard Animal Hospital
Laser Surgery & Pet Dental Center
4444 Summit Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561)439-7900

Summit Boulevard Animal Hospital

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From Summit Boulevard Animal Hospital

Laser Surgery & Pet Dental Center

4444 Summit Boulevard

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

561-439-7900

 Iguanas that died from the recent cold and other illness are causing Botulism toxin in dogs that ingested these dead Iguanas.

Symptoms: Sudden onset of weakness in hindlimbs and forelimbs. Ataxia and falling. Some dogs may crawl as if they have a spinal cord injury. Difficulty breathing due to muscle weakness may also occur.

Botulism toxin irreversibly binds to the neuromuscular junction. Antitoxins are difficult to find. Further antitoxin is only effective in neutralizing unbound toxin which is yet to be absorbed.

Keep all your pets away from dead Iguanas and promptly remove any dead ones from your yard.

Presented in the interest of our patients:

Dr. I. Arun, DVM. P. A.

Summit Boulevard Animal Hospital

Laser Surgery & Pet Dental Center

561-439-7900

H1N1 flu (SWINE FLU) confirmed in Iowa cat

A cat in Iowa has tested positive for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, state officials confirmed this morning, marking the first time a cat has been diagnosed with this strain of influenza.

The cat, which is recovering, is believed to have caught the virus from someone in the household who was sick with H1N1. There are no indications that the cat passed the virus on to any other animals or people.

Prior to this diagnosis, the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus had been found in humans, pigs, birds and ferrets.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) are reminding pet owners that some viruses can pass between people and animals, so this was not an altogether unexpected event. Pet owners should monitor their pets' health very closely, no matter what type of animal, and call us if there are any signs of illness.

When people and pets get immunizations/vaccinations against other diseases, the immune response produced by the body is also known to help fight several other diseases.

If your cat, ferret or dog is over due for vaccinations, please call our office at 439-7900 to schedule your wellness visit and vaccinations.