Inclement Weather
Do we close the hospital every time it ices/snows?
No. Unless the roads are completely impassible, we will be open for business. If we need to close early, it will be determined by our medical directors.
True or False:
Chocolate is not toxic to cats
FALSE
Chocolate is toxic to cats
How many reindeer does Santa have?
9
Toad the yorkie was left outside too long in 14 degree weather. When his owner lets him back inside he is limping on his front paw. The owner notices that it is freezing cold and black in some areas. What is wrong with Toads paw?
Frostbite
What are the stipulations around an absence NOT counting against you in inclement weather?
The school district where you live must be shut down.
Mary was at home baking a pie for Thanksgiving. Frito the great dane decided that he wanted to try a piece of boneless and skinless turkey off the counter. Is he in jeopardy of toxicity?
No, just in jeopardy a very sad and dry piece of turkey.
What widely known soda company is associated with Christmas because of its Christmas advertising campaigns that feature Santa Claus?
Coca-Cola
Frankie the Frito loving and unvaccinated pit bull has decided that he would like to go on an adventure with his other unvaccinated dog friends. His dog friends often visit the dog park up the road. He escaped through his owners back fence on Tuesday. On Sunday he comes home with a horrible and unproductive honking cough. He is very lethargic and unable to sleep through the night. When taken to the vet he is secluded from other dogs and the staff wear gloves when doing his exam. What is wrong with Frankie the Frito loving and unvaccinated pit bull?
Kennel cough
Should you contact only a friend from work if you can not make it in for your shift when it snows?
NO! Contact Brooke or Trisha, call the clinic to leave a message, and try to find coverage for your shift.
"Help! My 10lb dog ate 3 raisins off the floor! Should I be worried?"
Yes! Raisins can cause kidney damage and in some cases kidney failure.
What year was "Rudolph the red nosed reindeer" released?
1949
What food can cause anemia in dogs?
Onions or Garlic
In the event that we close early due to weather, who is responsible for reaching out to clients to reschedule?
CCR
Nope!
Pumpkin pie filling contains spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice, which can be toxic to cats. Nutmeg contains myristicin, which can cause seizures, high blood pressure, and disorientation. Cinnamon can cause vomiting, digestive issues, low blood sugar, and liver problems
Name all of Santa's reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.
This insect hibernates in the winter
Bumblebees. The bumblebee life cycle begins in the spring when the queen bumblebee emerges from her winter underground hibernation.
Has All Pets ever shut down for a full day due to bad weather?
Yes, but this has not happened often.
What makes poinsettias toxic?
The plant produces a milky white sap that contains chemicals called diterpenoid euphorbol esters and saponin-like detergents
Where did the legend of Santa Claus originate?
The legend of Santa Claus originates from the stories of St. Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian bishop who lived in Myra, which is now part of Turkey.
St. Nicholas was known for his generosity and kindness, and is said to have given away his inherited wealth to help the poor and sick. One of his most famous stories is when he anonymously provided dowries for three sisters to save them from being sold into slavery.
Can cats still contract cytauxzoon in the winter?
Yes, ticks are still around in the winter.