It’s that time of year when we need to take a few minutes and step back from our busy lives to reflect on those things that matter most, yet are so often taken for granted . . . our family and friends!

The staff at the Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital would like to wish all of our clients, colleagues, and friends in the community a wonderful Thanksgiving, and hope you’ll find a little time to relax and enjoy!

The Center for Veterinary Medicine of the FDA announced earlier this month that Vetsulin (Veterinary Porcine-Zinc Insulin manufactured by Invervet/Schering-Plough) may have quality control problems leading to inconsistent amounts of insulin in the formulation.  This has the potential to cause a delay in the action of the insulin, or a longer duration of action of the insulin which might lead to problems with diabetic regulation in patients receiving Vetsulin.

The current recommendations are simply to observe your pet more closely for signs of hypoglycemia/low blood sugar (lethargy, weakness, seizures) or hyperglycemia/high blood sugar (drinking more water, urinating more than normal, weight loss).

The complete FDA Notice can be accessed at:  http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm188752.htm

And of course, please don’t hesitate to give us a call anytime if you see any changes or problems with your diabetic pet receiving Vetsulin insulin.  We are always available to discuss any concerns you may have, or to evaluate your pet if there are problems.

The Mt. Nittany Boarding Kennel was just named the “Best of State College” by readers of State College Magazine!

We’re thrilled with this recognition, with “kudos” to Mary Glincosky and her staff who work diligently to care for those pets boarding in our facility!  They do a fantastic job of providing a warm and comfortable setting for our four-legged friends, and work closely with the rest of the staff at the Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital to address any individual needs for those pets who require special care!

WHAT A MESS!  But I guess that’s what we have to expect considering the scope of our ongoing project to remodel/rebuild our practice!

We’ve completed the “demolition” process now, and are starting the “construction” process . . . which is very exciting.  All of the major work to cut through the floor to install new plumbing is complete, the concrete has been poured to repair the floor, and we’re putting up the new walls and new electrical throughout the new work areas.  We still have a little final planning and “tweaking” to do associated with the installation of oxygen systems, anesthesia exhaust gas systems, and the digital network to support both our upgraded computer system and the digital imaging systems, but it is starting to come together.

Of course everything takes longer than initially planned, but we are making good progress now, and the changes are apparent on a daily basis!  Hopefully this initial phase in our remodeling will be completed by the end of the year, and then we’ll move forward to update our Waiting Room and Reception Area, with a newly remodeled General Store for Animals slated to be the third and final stage of this project!

It’s all good!!!  We’ll be very excited to “show off” our new facility in the Spring!