Mr. Jingles and his Second Chance Life!

Meet Mr. Jingles.
Last week, this handsome guy was abandoned by his owner due to his dead, rotting foot (most likely injured in a trap). He was tested for Feline Leukemia and Feline AIDS (all negative), loaded with fleas, and just about the sweetest cat you can possibly imagine. Luckily, this sweet kitty is getting a second chance at life thanks to the excellent care of Dr. Munzing and the entire staff of CG&S. His leg was beyond saving, and was amputated. As you can see in this picture (WARNING, graphic photo ahead), the affected foot was much smaller than normal, in an almost mummified state, due to tissue death and decay.

Wounds must be treated sooner rather than later. Mr. Jingles was lucky to not have further issues beyond his leg- many animals are not so lucky and die from such injuries when the infection spreads to their entire body. The consequences of the inadequate care this kitty received is that he lost a leg, and will live out the rest of his life as a "tripod" kitty. That doesn't slow this guy down, though. Just 2 days post surgery, and Mr. Jingles is walking, purring, eating, meowing at anyone who will listen, and loves to be cuddled and loved.

Mr. Jingles (his new name- second chances mean clean starts and new names!) is looking for his forever home. If you find it in your heart to take in this sweet guy, please give our office a call and inquire about an adoption application. Our Christmas wish is that he finds a home free from the pain and danger of a life outdoors- Mr. Jingles has been through enough adventures! He was neutered at the time of his amputation, and will be vaccinated for FVRCP and Rabies.
Any adoption inquiries can be made via:

Phone: 717-264-9525

Or email: creaturesgreatandsmallvet@gmail.com. 

Please don't feed the dog (or cat)... No matter what they tell you!

Our pets are our families. And, if you are like us, you want to spoil them.
So what is the easiest way to do that? You guessed it- food.
We give them new treats, the best kibble, new chewy bones, home-made dog safe cookies. And, more likely than not, you have slipped them a bite or two (or three, or four...) of something off of your own plate.
We understand. That adorable face, those begging eyes- how can you say no? A bite or two won't hurt, right? After all, this is what you are eating.
"If it is good enough for me, it is good enough for my pets!"
Unfortunately, that mind set can get us into trouble more often than not. A whole host of problems can be contributed to animals getting foods that are meant for people, such as pancreatitis, diabetes, gastrointestinal upset, and obesity. Animals need far fewer calories than the typical person, so one bite of our food can equal a whole lot more calories than they needed!
Additionally, some people foods are quite toxic to pets. Everyone remembers that dogs cannot have chocolate, right? Well, the darker the chocolate, the more toxic it is to dogs- the darker chocolates contain more methylxanthines (like caffeine and theobromine) than the milk chocolate (which contains less amounts, but still enough to cause major problems). When ingested, these substances cause excitability, hyperthermia, vomiting and diarrhea, seizures, and can progress to death. If your pet ingests chocolate, call your veterinarian right away.
Check out this guide that discusses some other common people food that can be toxic to pets.

Some great treat options can be skinless, boneless boiled chicken, baby carrots, frozen green beans, or canned pumpkin. Remember, there are other foods that can cause severe issues! If you aren't sure if it is safe, give your veterinarian a call! We are always here to help!