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Going out of Town?
Things Your Pet-Sitter Should Know In Case of Emergency
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Don't be sad. It's only three days.
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Leaving our pets behind when we go out of town can be a stressful ordeal. Even with a responsible and trusted caretaker lined up, it's normal to have some anxiety about leaving our animal companions. Though no one likes to think about the possibility of a medical emergency while they're away, it's always a good idea for your pet-sitter to be prepared for an emergency just in case. Here are three pieces of information you should be sure to share with your caretaker before going on your trip.
Veterinarian Information
Your sitter should know the name and contact information for your pet's primary veterinarian, as well as where to find an emergency veterinary hospital in case an illness or injury occurs after hours. Should your pet be brought to SAGE for emergency care, our doctors will want to keep your family veterinarian informed about any care your pet receives and inquire about where to send that information. There might also be a need to contact your family veterinarian to learn more about your pet's medical history.
Medications
If your pet is currently on any medication, be sure to share with your sitter what medicines are to be given to your pet, in what quantities, and at what intervals. If your pet is brought to an emergency hospital, the veterinarian or technician will ask what medications your dog or cat might be taking. Having the names and dosing information easily available can be very helpful. Additionally, for medications taken regularly, refill your prescriptions so that you have enough medicine to cover the period that the pet sitter will be there, as well as a little extra in case you are delayed in returning home.
Leash and Carrier Location
Leashes aren't usually too hard to find, since they're used so often. A cat carrier, on the other hand, might be stored away and only brought out when needed for annual visits to the veterinarian. Make sure your sitter knows where to find the carrier on the off-chance that he or she needs to transport your pet.
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SAGE Campbell welcomes Dr. Lisa Kim!
Lisa Kim, DVM
joined the emergency team at SAGE Campbell in October. Dr. Kim is a graduate of UCLA, where she earned a B.S. in Biology with a Marine Emphasis. Dr. Kim worked as a veterinary technician until she started vet school at UC Davis, where she earned her DVM in 2003. Dr. Kim started with an interest in mixed animal medicine and spent her first three years out of school working with cats and dogs, as well as cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and the occasional pot-bellied pig. Dr. Kim has a particular interest in trauma and acute illness and finds that the most rewarding aspect of emergency medicine is being there for owners in their time of need.
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Getting to Know: SAGE Physical Rehabilitation
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Rehab isn't just for dogs. Dr. Jenny Jones with a patient.
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SAGE Physical Rehabilitation, led by Dr. Jill Kuhl in Campbell and Dr. Jenny Jones in San Mateo, aims to maximize an animal's ability to move around comfortably in their environment and perform daily activities despite any physical impairment. Both Kuhl and Jones are licensed physical therapists and certified in canine rehabilitation therapy. While physical rehabilitation is often used to improve post-surgery recovery, it can also be used to help animals who are not good candidates for surgery, who are recovering from injury, and those who are dealing with congenital issues, old age, or chronic disease.
"When opening our hospital in Campbell in 2006, we knew that we wanted to offer rehabilitation as part of an expanding offering of services to our patients," said SAGE Medical Director Dr. Julie Smith, herself a certified canine rehabilitation therapist. "Rehabilitation was of interest to me being a surgeon and an athlete (at times!), so I was excited to be the one to start this department. I also quickly realized that physical therapists, with their extensive training and background, were the team that I needed to hire to run the department in order for it to truly offer the best in patient care."
Both Jenny and Jill have extensive experience working with pediatric (human) patients, which they say has more similarities to working with animals than you might initially suspect.
"Working with kids, you have to be open-minded, creative, and quick on your feet," Jenny says. "I think there was a lot of valuable experience that makes working with animals easier."
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Physical rehabilitation can include help with assistive devices such as carts.
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Food and toys are often used to help motivate the animal into doing exercises. SAGE Rehab maintains a
Facebook page where visitors can watch videos of patients using the underwater treadmill for hydrotherapy or standing on unsteady surfaces to improve balance and leg strength.
Physical rehabilitation encompasses many different types of treatment and can include exercises, laser therapy, joint mobilization, and myofascial release (soft tissue therapy), as well as prosthetic limbs and assistive devices such as carts for mobility or boots for better traction. The point of it all is to help the animal maintain the highest quality of life.
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SAGE Centers for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care
4 Bay Area Locations
Campbell - Concord - Dublin - San Mateo
Veterinary Specialties
Alternative Medicine
Cardiology
Critical Care
Internal Medicine
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Oncology
Pain Management
Physical Rehabilitation
Surgery
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All SAGE Locations Offer 24/7 Emergency Care
365 Days a Year, Including Holidays
Specialist Services by Appointment & Referral*
*Not all specialties available in every location
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SAGE Campbell
907 Dell Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
408-343-7243 (Phone)
408-385-3680 (Fax)
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SAGE Dublin
7121 Amador Plaza Rd.
Dublin, CA 94568
925-574-7243 (Phone)
925-771-3043 (Fax)
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SAGE Concord
1410 Monument Blvd.
Concord, CA 94520
925-627-7243 (Phone)
925-771-1181 (Fax)
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SAGE San Mateo
251 N Amphlett Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-417-7243 (Phone)
650-344-4714 (Fax)
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An approachable team of specialists providing advanced, collaborative and compassionate care.
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SAGE Centers is the leading veterinary specialty practice in the Bay Area. We have four convenient locations -- Campbell, Concord, Dublin, and San Mateo.
Our specialists
work closely with you and your primary veterinarian to provide the highest level of care for your pets. PLUS -- all four of our locations are open 24/7, 365 days a year to help in a pet emergency. Learn more at
sagecenters.com
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Groups in Campbell & San Mateo
Each family's journey with an ill pet is uniquely personal. There is, though, tremendous potential value available to you from tapping the collective knowledge and support of those in our SAGE Community who are caring for ill pets or who have already lost a treasured furry family member.
The SAGE Pet Caregiver Support Group is a free resource open to SAGE clients of any of our four Bay Area locations.
Next sessions:
Wednesday, January 13
SAGE Campbell, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Wednesday, January 20
SAGE San Mateo, 7:00 - 8:30pm
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Industry Corner
17th Annual
SAGE Small Animal Symposium
Sunday, March 20, 2016
9:00 am - 6:30 pm
SAGE Centers for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care invites you to attend our 17th annual symposium. We're proud that providing a full day of continuing education to Bay Area veterinarians, managers, and nurses has become a tradition. This year's event once again has five session tracks to suit your interests. Visit our website for event schedule and speaker information.
Dr. Lauren Markovic
Winner of Cardiology Award
Dr. Lauren Markovic (SAGE San Mateo) is the recipient of the 2015 Journal of Veterinary Cardiology Young Investigator Award - case report category. Th
e manuscript was chosen from many JVC submissions from years 2013 to 2015. This manuscript is a depiction of the collaboration between the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Care Teaching Hospital with the University of Wisconsin American Family Children's Hospital and the Wisconsin Institute for Medical Research. This close collaboration and communication between veterinary and human hospitals enabled a young German short-haired pointer with a rare form of congenital heart disease to receive cutting-edge diagnostic imaging techniques. These advanced diagnostic imaging modalities were used to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of this patient's heart defect, and helped to save this young dog's life.
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We really appreciate all the photos and stories you share.
 Emmy was treated by Dr. Naoko Sogame in SAGE San Mateo's oncology department last year and remains in remission.
Who knew e-collars could be so festive? Rocky, being treated by Dr. Martin Crawford-Jakubiak at SAGE Concord, is ready for the holidays.
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