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Monday through Friday:
7:30-6:00
Saturdays:
9-1
Appointments preferred.
Email:
Dr. Ken
Dr. Mary
Dr. Sandra
Staff
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 | Housing
 | Confine when not supervised |
| Provide a hiding spot |
| +/- Litter box |
| Burrowing area |
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Prairie dogs are non-domestic rodents that come from
western North America. Some of them are removed from the wild using
inhumane methods. Most prairie dogs adapt poorly to captive conditions.
The lack of burrowing opportunities, combined with high calorie diets,
leads to obesity and boredom. Bored prairie dogs often injure their teeth
on the bars of their cage, leading to life-threatening odontomas. Wild
caught prairie dogs are occasionally infected with diseases that can
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| Safety
| Careful handling |
| Supervise children and other pets |
| Keep nails trimmed |
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| Nutrition
| Free choice hay |
| Prairie dog pellets 1tbsp/# body weight
 | Obtain from Oxbow Hay Company |
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| Greens |
| Limit sugars and starches |
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| Handling
| Support front and back end |
| Caution should be used to avoid bites |
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| Reproduction
| Pet prairie dogs should be neutered or spayed.
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| Health Care
| Neutering/spaying |
| Health screening |
| Geriatric monitoring |
| Dental prophylaxis |
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Our Mission:
All Creatures Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing progressive medicine in
a caring environment for pets of all species. Through preventative medicine,
client education, professional development of our staff, and advanced medical
and surgical techniques, we hope to foster a strong and lasting bond with
clients and their pets.
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