Hattie’s Corner

Ah, those long legs, that tiny waist, such an Italian beauty; that’s Gina Lollobrigida. This describes our first AVEC patient of the month, a wonderful Italian Greyhound puppy, “Gina Lollobrigida” Jancuski. Gina’s owners brought her to AVEC on November 2, 2009, following a traumatic injury to the left eye at the owners mountain home. Hope for a cosmetic, non-painful solution was initially very doubtful. “Gina” presented with hyphema (blood in the eye), uveitis (intraocular inflammation), and a secondary glaucoma. Needless to say, the owners were devastated, and only hoped that their beloved family pet would not have to lose her left eye. Dr. Powell-Johnson discussed the medical and surgical options with the Jancuskis. First, Gina’s left eye was stabilized and an aggressive topical and oral medical regime was initiated. Dr. Powell-Johnson developed a special relationship with this young patient, and when the clients had to go out of town on a trip that had been planned months in advance, she took Gina home with her each evening for several days. Gina and Hattie Mae developed a great friendship.

Over the next several weeks the pressure in the left eye started to increase, despite all medical therapy. Gina clearly was in pain. A  surgical procedure, cyclocryotherapy, was perforned, for the management of her glaucoma.

Take a look and Gina and her Mom, postoperatively. She is a happy, interactive puppy, and a joy to everyone that meets her. Keep kicking up those long legs, Gina Lollabrigida.

As we move through a new decade, healthy pets and clients are our goals. The lifestyle that we have as pet owners reflects directly on  the decisions we make for our pets’ overall health. Throughout the year we will feature helpful tools that can help to dictate positive lifestyle changes for you and your pet.

What types of food should you be working into your diet on a daily basis? Are you aware of what nutrients are found in a specific foods? Below is a helpful chart you can print up and utilize as a reference guide.

FOODS

Acorn Squash - Lycopen, Folate, Vit. A & C, Potassium

Almond - Potassium, high in unsaturated fats, Riboflavin, Magnesium, Zinc

Asparagus - Vitamin A & C

Barley - Iron and Minerals

Beef Eye of Round - Zinc and Vit. B6, however limit your red meat consumption

Blueberries - Antioxidants

Brussels Sprouts - High in Vitamin k

Cantaloupe - Great source of beta-carotene and Vit.C

Carrots - Vitamin A

Cauliflower - Vitamin C

Kidney Beans - Fiber, Iron and Protein

Mackerel - Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin D and Selenium

Okra - Vitamin C

Peaches - Vitamins A& C

Peanut Butter - Protein and Niacin

Prunes - Fiber, potassium, Vit A, B6, Antioxidants

Salmon - Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Sardines - Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vit.D and Calcium

Strawberries - Vitamin C, Antioxidants

Tofu - Protein and Calcium

Tomatoes - Lycopene, Lutein

Walnuts - Low in saturated fats, high in unsaturated fats, Minerals and Folate

Watermelon - Lycopene, Vitamin A

White Fish - Omega-3 Fatty Acids

SO TRY AND WORK THESE FOODS INTO YOUR WEEK!

This is an excerpt from “51 Healthy Foods You Can Say ‘Yes’ To. Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter