SOME NEW INFORMATION REGARDING THE IAMS/EUKANUBA VOLUNTARY RECALL OF PRESCRIPTION DRY DIETS

After the email was sent out to you regarding the recall of the Iams diets, the information has changed.
So, here is the latest update on how Procter & Gamble would like you to proceed:

If you feed one of the affected diets, please discard it.  Do not return it to our clinic.

Wash any containers or bowls that came in contact with the food, and also wash your hands.
A complete refund will be issued to you by calling the following
phone number:

1-877-340-8823

Please be patient, as this number may be busy due to the fact the recall was nation wide.
We have replacement diets at the office for you to feed.  Remember if you feed the canned varieties, they were not affected and are safe to use.

We’ll keep you posted on any further updates.

Mill Creek Animal Clinic Staff

Thank You for a Successful Donation Drive!

Tapeworms are intestinal parasites that are transmitted by fleas.  To contract tapeworms, your pet needs to swallow a flea that has the tapeworm larva.  This usually happens when your pet is grooming his or herself.  Once the larval tapeworm is inside, the parasite is free to grow and turn into an adult.  Adult tapeworms are made up of many segments and can measure up to 28 inches long!

Dried tapeworm segments have been described as grains of rice or dried sesame seeds.  Your dog may begin to scoot across your floor because tapeworms are irritating to the skin around the anal area.  You may see segments of the tapeworm in your dog's stool (poop) or segments may try to escape via the anus.  Tapeworms several inches long have been found in vomit.  This video shows a tapeworm segment emerging from a dog's anus.

People can contract tapeworms in the same fashion as their pets;  by swallowing an infected flea.  According to the CDC (The Center for Disease Control), "[m]ost reported cases involve children.  The risk of infection with...tapeworm[s] in humans is low."  For the entire article, please visit the CDC website.

If you suspect that your dog may have an intestinal parasite, please contact our office.  We will ask you to bring in a stool (poop) sample so we can run tests for intestinal parasites.  The stool sample should not be older than 12 hours and needs to be kept cold.  The sample cannot be frozen.  Once Dr. Whittle or Dr. Deyo confirms teh diagnosis of tapeworms, they will be able to talk you through the treatment plan and prescribe the proper medications for your dog.

We want to thank all of our clients for the kind words over the years. We appreciate your loyalty and trust in our doctors and staff. Without our clients, we would not be the great success we are! Once again, thank you!

“Thank you for your care and compassion towards my family and cats over the years!” Jean C. client since 1992 “Please thank your staff for the compassion too. You have a great set of people working for you.” 
Vicki V. client since 1994

“I can’t tell you how much I appreciate everyone’s compassion…” 
Corey H. client since 2004

“The staff at Mill Creek Animal Clinic made that terrible day more at ease with their kindness and caring attitude, and understanding.” 
Mark K. client since 2009

“…wanted to thank everyone at Millcreek, for the wonderful care you gave to Princess. She is feeling 100% better. …your staff saved her life, and we will always be grateful to you.” 
Julie B. new client in 2010

"Mill Creek is a place filled with much love, compassion and most of all integrity. We travel over 40 miles to Mill Creek because we know that ... [the] wonderful staff are there for one reason: to take care of the "Sampson's" of the world."
Marilyn and James P. clients since 1998