<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div id="AppleMailSignature">Sent from my iPhone</div><div><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><div><b>From:</b> "Anna DeSantis" <<a href="mailto:annades@optonline.net">annades@optonline.net</a>><br><b>Date:</b> October 31, 2017 at 1:06:07 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> "Trish Ebel" <<a href="mailto:patriciaebel0302@comcast.net">patriciaebel0302@comcast.net</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> "Jerilyn Higgins" <<a href="mailto:jerilynhiggins@gmail.com">jerilynhiggins@gmail.com</a>>, "Dan Facchini" <<a href="mailto:danfb@verizon.net">danfb@verizon.net</a>>, "Vincent Chaney Jr." <<a href="mailto:vgc732@optonline.net">vgc732@optonline.net</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>FW: Halloween Safety, Blood Donors Needed, & New Doctors</b><br><br></div><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered medium)"><!--[if !mso]><style>v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Red Bank Veterinary Hospital [<a href="mailto:RBVHpetnews@rbvh.net">mailto:RBVHpetnews@rbvh.net</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, October 30, 2017 3:02 PM<br><b>To:</b> Anna DeSantis<br><b>Subject:</b> Halloween Safety, Blood Donors Needed, & New Doctors<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width:100.0%;background:#DDDDDD"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width:100.0%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt"><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","sans-serif";color:#444444;background:#DDDDDD">Celebrating Halloween with pets can be fun if you're careful. Check out our safety tips.</span><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","sans-serif";color:#444444"><br><span style="background:#DDDDDD">Plus, meet a dog who received a life-saving blood transfusion through our blood bank, help us welcome our new doctors,</span><br><span style="background:#DDDDDD">and learn about the dangers of bromethalin.</span></span><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><br>Having trouble viewing this email? <a href="http://emailer.emfluence.com/redirect/?id=47155070%5e4218931%5ehttp://emailer.emfluence.com/viewaswebpage/C088FC53-08EE-4091-8AE0-3571B179259A"><span style="color:#444444">Click here</span></a> to view this email in your browser.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"><div align="center"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="650" style="width:325.0pt"><tbody><tr><td style="border:solid #488D76 6.0pt;background:white;padding:18.75pt 18.75pt 18.75pt 18.75pt"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650" style="width:325.0pt"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><img border="0" width="650" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://cdn.emailer.emfluence.com/clients/RedBankVetHospital/sentfiles/20171030/uploadedfiles/ID4218931-header072816.jpg"><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="display:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align="center"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650" style="width:325.0pt"><tbody><tr><td style="background:#DDDDDD;padding:9.0pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 9.0pt"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span class="title"><b><span style="font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#00467F">Red Bank Veterinary Hospital</span></b></span><b><span style="font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#00467F"><br><span class="title">NETWORK NEWS</span></span></b><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td style="border:solid #DDDDDD 4.5pt;background:white;padding:18.75pt 18.75pt 18.75pt 18.75pt"><p style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:darkorange">Howl-o-ween Safety</span></b><span style="color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div id="id_58ab2b500fd804677412385"><div><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:2.5pt 2.5pt 2.5pt 2.5pt"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:2.5pt 2.5pt 2.5pt 2.5pt"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left" width="180" style="width:1.25in"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt"><p class="MsoNormal"><img border="0" width="250" height="375" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://cdn.emailer.emfluence.com/clients/RedBankVetHospital/sentfiles/20171029/uploadedfiles/ID4123659-autumn-decor-decoration-decorative-41186.jpeg"><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>We are one day away from celebrating Halloween and we know many of you will be dressing up your pets and involving them in the fun.<o:p></o:p></p><p>While we mention this every year, please be aware of the following hazards:<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">FOOD</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;filter:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">• Chocolate (can cause vomiting/diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst/urination, hyperactivity, increased heart rate, tremors, seizures, and even death)<br>• Excessive amounts of sugary treats (can lead to hyperactivity, increased heart rate, upset stomach, vomiting/diarrhea)<br>• Any food, treats, gum, or candy containing the artificial sweetener, Xylitol (known to cause life-threatening low blood sugar, and liver toxicity)<br>• Candy/food containing grapes and/or raisins (may cause acute kidney failure)<br>• Candy Wrappers (may cause an upset stomach or intestinal blockages)</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;filter:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">See a complete list of toxic foods and plants and their effects at the poison control section of the <a href="http://emailer.emfluence.com/redirect/?id=47155070%5e4218931%5ehttps://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:#4C9179">ASPCA</span></b></a>’s website</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;filter:none"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">TRICK OR TREATERS & PARTY GUESTS</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#00467F"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;filter:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">Extra household traffic offers challenges for pet owners. Be aware of the following:</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;filter:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">• Frequently opened doors present an opportunity for pets to escape. Be sure that your pet is wearing identification (i.e. tag and/or a microchip) and is kept secured in a separate room<br>• If you take your dog trick or treating, keep him/her on a reflective leash at all times, wearing identification<br>• The constant sound of a doorbell ringing may be stressful. Friends and family should be careful around anxious pets. Animals may act out with behaviors that you aren’t accustomed to seeing when they feel threatened, afraid, or overwhelmed. Consider these warnings: Is your pet growling or snapping? Are their ears pressed back against their head? Is their fur standing up along their back?<br>• In the flurry of activity, party guests may feed your pets too much “people food”. This can cause an upset stomach and other health concerns. Also make sure that pets don’t get into food or candy when no one is looking. Provide treats made especially for dogs/cats for guests to give your pet.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;filter:none"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">PRANKS</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#00467F"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;filter:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">During this time of year, some individuals set out to cause mischief and pets may be intentionally or unintentionally harmed in the process.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;filter:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">• Cats, and especially black cats, are subject to cruel pranks. We recommend that you keep your cat indoors a few days before and after Halloween.<br>• Do not leave dogs outdoors and unattended.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">For more Halloween safety tips, check out our <a href="http://emailer.emfluence.com/redirect/?id=47155070%5e4218931%5ehttp://www.rbvh.net/blog/halloween-pet-safety/$fragment$more-24"><b>blog</b></a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"></div><p style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:darkorange">Bromethalin</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#1D2129"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:darkorange"><img border="0" width="425" height="282" id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://cdn.emailer.emfluence.com/clients/RedBankVetHospital/sentfiles/20171029/uploadedfiles/ID4123659-Kitty_Cat.jpg" hspace="5" vspace="5"></span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#1D2129"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1D2129">With cooler temperatures upon us and mice coming into our homes to find a warm place to stay, remain aware of the dangers of bromethalin, an ingredient in a certain type of rodenticide.</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#1D2129"> What makes this over-the-counter rodenticide even more dangerous is that there is no antidote, meaning there is no specific treatment designed to counteract the effects of the poison once it begins to affect the body.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white;filter:none"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Symptoms</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#00467F"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white;filter:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">Bromethalin-poisoned cats develop rapidly deteriorating neurologic symptoms and unfortunately, once these symptoms develop, most cats do not survive. These symptoms include:</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#444444"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">Weakness</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#444444"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">Wobbling and incoordination</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#444444"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">Dullness</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#444444"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">Seizures</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#444444"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">Coma</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#444444"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">Death</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white;filter:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">Bromethalin is a poison that causes fluid to abnormally accumulate in the brain and spinal cord, causing severe swelling of these tissues. This swelling results in the neurologic symptoms described above. The best diagnostic imaging test to detect this swelling is MRI.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white;filter:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">While there is no antidote for bromethalin poisoning, there is a very short period of time to try to block the toxin from being absorbed by the body after it is eaten so time is of the essence to seek medical attention.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white;filter:none"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Exposure</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#00467F"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white;filter:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">The best prevention is to not use rodenticides in and around your home, especially those containing bromethalin, and to keep outdoor cats under strict supervision if they are prone to hunting. Cats can be exposed to the poison by eating it directly or by eating mice or rats who have already ingested the toxin. These mice or rats cannot move normally after toxin ingestion, making them easy prey for inquisitive cats. While cats are the most sensitive, dogs can also be affected by bromethalin. In both cats and dogs, only small amounts of bromethalin are required to cause toxicity leading to death.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#1D2129">For information on what to do if your pet eats rodenticide, including who to call, read our <a href="http://emailer.emfluence.com/redirect/?id=47155070%5e4218931%5ehttp://www.rbvh.net/blog/rodenticides-containing-bromethalin-have-deadly-outcomes-for-cats-and-dogs/"><b>blog</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#1D2129">If you are ever concerned about the health of your pet, our locations are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#1D2129">RBVH in Tinton Falls</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#1D2129"><br>(732) 747-3636<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#1D2129">RBVH in Hillsborough</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#1D2129"><br>(908) 359-3161<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#1D2129">RBVH in Mount Laurel</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#1D2129"><br>(856) 429-4394<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><div align="center"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650" style="width:325.0pt"><tbody><tr><td style="background:#DDDDDD;padding:9.0pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 7.5pt"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span class="title"><b><span style="font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#00467F">Red Bank Veterinary Hospital</span></b></span><b><span style="font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#00467F"><br><span class="title">TINTON FALLS</span></span></b><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td style="border:solid #DDDDDD 4.5pt;background:white;padding:18.75pt 18.75pt 18.75pt 18.75pt"><p style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:darkorange">Meet Our New Doctors</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="background:white"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:2.5pt 2.5pt 2.5pt 2.5pt"><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="color:black"><img border="0" width="225" height="299" id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://cdn.emailer.emfluence.com/clients/RedBankVetHospital/sentfiles/20171029/uploadedfiles/ID4123659-Flores.jpg"><br><br></span><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Rebecca Flores, DVM, DACVECC</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><br>Critical Care Department<br>RBVH in Tinton Falls</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign="top" style="padding:2.5pt 2.5pt 2.5pt 2.5pt"><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="color:black"><img border="0" width="225" height="298" id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://cdn.emailer.emfluence.com/clients/RedBankVetHospital/sentfiles/20171029/uploadedfiles/ID4123659-Jacovino.jpg"><br><br></span><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Joseph Jacovino, DVM<br>Practice Limited to Radiation Oncology</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><br>Radiation Oncology Department<br>RBVH in Tinton Falls</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign="top" style="padding:2.5pt 2.5pt 2.5pt 2.5pt"><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="color:black"><img border="0" width="225" height="293" id="_x0000_i1031" src="https://cdn.emailer.emfluence.com/clients/RedBankVetHospital/sentfiles/20171029/uploadedfiles/ID4123659-Chang.jpg"><br><br></span><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Lillian Chang, DVM</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><br>Emergency Department<br>RBVH in Tinton Falls</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:darkorange">Blood Donors Needed</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:2.5pt 2.5pt 2.5pt 2.5pt"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left" width="180" style="width:1.25in;background:white"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><img border="0" width="252" height="363" id="_x0000_i1032" src="https://cdn.emailer.emfluence.com/clients/RedBankVetHospital/sentfiles/20171029/uploadedfiles/ID4123659-Blood_Bank(1).jpg" hspace="5" vspace="5"><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white;filter:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">The Wyatt Goldthwaite Veterinary Blood Bank began in 2007, thanks to a generous donation by the Goldthwaite family in memory of their beloved dog, Wyatt. While being treated by the RBVH Oncology Department, Wyatt was the recipient of several blood transfusions.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white;filter:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444">It was the family's hope that a dedicated blood bank would enable RBVH to continue providing advanced care and blood products to critically ill patients.</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></body></html>