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WELCOME TO DOUGLAS ISLAND VETERINARY SERVICE

Home and Outpatient Companion Animal Care since 1991

Serving patients in the Douglas and downtown Juneau area

Clinician:
Lesley De Krey, DVM
Receptionist:
Jodie Martin, MOM

4001 North Douglas Hwy.
Juneau, Alaska 99801

P O Box 240031
Douglas, Alaska 99824

Member AAHV American Association of Housecall Veterinarians

Notice: Health problems force suspension of practice. Please contact another veterinarian with your questions.  Transfer of records may be requested by leaving a message at (907) 586-2336

Last updated on: February 14, 2008

HERE YOU WILL FIND ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS OUR CLIENTS FREQUENTLY ASK, LIKE:
		What sort of diseases should I worry about in this breed? My cat hates this prescription food. Can’t I cook something for her? Is this plant poisonous? How can I tell if my cat is pregnant? My dog gets upset when I leave. What can I do?
The best pet owners are well informed about their animals’ health. We hope these pages help you better serve your pets needs, and we hope you’ll tell us how we can better serve yours. For specific information about your pets' individual needs, please consult your veterinarian.

What Cats Are More At Risk for Hyperthyroidism?

In a retrospective study, investigators found the risk of producing excessive thyroid hormone was higher:

• when the cat was not a purebred;
• when the cat was the only one in a household;
• when the cat’s bedding was regularly treated with flea control products;
• when the cat drank from puddles where organic garden fertilizers were used (5.3-fold increase);
• when at least half the cat’s diet was canned food (2-fold increase);
• when the cat ate a variety canned food flavors;
• when the cat had dental disease (5.5-fold increase).

Source: Olczak et al.  Multivariate analysis of risk factors for feline hyperthyroidism in New Zealand.  NZ Vet J 2004; 53: 53-58.

Learn More about Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs and Pets:

http://www.fda.gov/cvm/nsaids.htm

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• VetGen's Genetic Disease Research Update
• Canine Hereditary Epilepsy Study
• Canine Cancer Registry