WALTZ ANIMAL CLINIC
1300 Osage Drive
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-6668
1300 Osage Drive
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-6668
"Our Best Care for Your Best Friend"
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WALTZ ANIMAL CLINIC IS A FULL SERVICE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Our mission is to provide quality veterinary medicine and promote regular preventative care so that our patients may enjoy a lifetime of good health.
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OUR FOUNDER'S RETIREMENT
To my dear clients, friends, family, staff and colleagues:
I wish to sincerely thank everyone for all the wonderful cards, letters and posts I received upon my retirement and for the many who were in attendance of our 40th Waltz Animal Clinic Anniversary Celebration. I was so deeply touched by the outpouring of love and good wishes. Having had a career which has afforded me bonds and relationships with clients and their pets which transcended the usual doctor/client/patient relationship has made my professional career especially fulfilling. I could not have done any of it however, without the support of my family and an outstanding staff.
It is therefore with great pleasure I wish to formally announce that our practice will continue living up to our motto “Our Best Care for Your Best Friend” under the direction and leadership of our daughter, Abby Waltz Suiter, as managing partner of the practice. Our devoted doctors and staff will continue to serve this community at Waltz Animal Clinic as they always have, providing the type of professional care you have come to expect from us for your beloved pets.
I feel truly blessed that this practice, which began 40 years ago thanks to the encouragement and support of my husband Tony, will live on to serve our current clients, as well as welcome all new clients to experience the knowledgeable, compassionate, and current medical and surgical care that we offer.
With Sincerest Gratitude,
Robin A. Waltz, DVM
I wish to sincerely thank everyone for all the wonderful cards, letters and posts I received upon my retirement and for the many who were in attendance of our 40th Waltz Animal Clinic Anniversary Celebration. I was so deeply touched by the outpouring of love and good wishes. Having had a career which has afforded me bonds and relationships with clients and their pets which transcended the usual doctor/client/patient relationship has made my professional career especially fulfilling. I could not have done any of it however, without the support of my family and an outstanding staff.
It is therefore with great pleasure I wish to formally announce that our practice will continue living up to our motto “Our Best Care for Your Best Friend” under the direction and leadership of our daughter, Abby Waltz Suiter, as managing partner of the practice. Our devoted doctors and staff will continue to serve this community at Waltz Animal Clinic as they always have, providing the type of professional care you have come to expect from us for your beloved pets.
I feel truly blessed that this practice, which began 40 years ago thanks to the encouragement and support of my husband Tony, will live on to serve our current clients, as well as welcome all new clients to experience the knowledgeable, compassionate, and current medical and surgical care that we offer.
With Sincerest Gratitude,
Robin A. Waltz, DVM
Waltz Animal Clinic was established in 1982. Our original modest facility began with an enthusiastic staff of two. After numerous technological advancements and two building additions, our facility has doubled in size and now employs a (still enthusiastic) team of 11.
The doctors and staff at Waltz Animal Clinic have over 110 years of combined veterinary experience. This incredible wealth of knowledge assures that our patients receive quality, professional care at all times. We are highly trained in diagnosis, treatment and prevention and are dedicated to providing a caring atmosphere for clients and their pets.
We welcome your feedback and response. Use the Navigational Menu Bar at the top to access what our site has to offer, or you can click here to CONTACT US, access printable FORMS for your convenience, check a map for our LOCATION, make an inquiry about REFILLS and perscriptions, browse the PRODUCTS we offer, take a look at the SERVICES we perform, meet our STAFF, or discover helpful information on our PET CARE page.
Thank you for visiting our site.
The doctors and staff at Waltz Animal Clinic have over 110 years of combined veterinary experience. This incredible wealth of knowledge assures that our patients receive quality, professional care at all times. We are highly trained in diagnosis, treatment and prevention and are dedicated to providing a caring atmosphere for clients and their pets.
We welcome your feedback and response. Use the Navigational Menu Bar at the top to access what our site has to offer, or you can click here to CONTACT US, access printable FORMS for your convenience, check a map for our LOCATION, make an inquiry about REFILLS and perscriptions, browse the PRODUCTS we offer, take a look at the SERVICES we perform, meet our STAFF, or discover helpful information on our PET CARE page.
Thank you for visiting our site.
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COVID-19 and Pets
Dear Friends and Neighbors:
I hope this finds you, and those you know and love, well. To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed all of our lives is an understatement, at best.
If you are reading this, you probably, like us, have a deep love and concern for our animal population and perhaps you have questions or fears about what does this virus mean for our pets, domestic farm animals, and wildlife. The recent report of the COVID-19 virus being detected in a tiger in a NYC zoo has raised even more questions. Thus, I am writing this to alert you to what we know, what we think we know, and what we still do not know (as of yet), according to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), the CDC (Center for Disease Control), the WHO (World Health Organization) and the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association).
Because this coronavirus (the virus is identified as SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 is the name of the disease it causes) is a “novel” or new/previously unknown virus, our world’s scientists have had to discover and learn vital information about it in real time, even while it was spreading wildly throughout the world. We still do not have all the information and answers about this virus and because of that, recommendations can quickly change based on new knowledge. Having said that, here is the latest as it pertains to animals:
1. We do not know the exact source of the current outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The first infections were linked to a live animal market in China, when in December of 2019 it was first discovered in people. The virus is now spreading from person to person worldwide.
2. We do not have evidence that companion animals, including pets, can spread COVID-19 to people or that they might be a source of infection in the United States
3. The first case of an animal testing positive for the virus in the United States was this last week in a tiger that had a respiratory illness at a zoo in New York City. Public health officials believe the large cats in that zoo became sick after exposure to an employee who was actively shedding virus. The zoo was closed in mid-March and the first tiger began showing clinical signs on March 27. All of the large cats are expected to recover and no other animals in the zoo are exhibiting clinical signs of disease.
4. The CDC is aware of a very small number of pets outside the United States which reportedly tested positive for the virus (or developed antibodies to the virus) that causes COVID-19, after having had close contact with people with COVID-19. Now that COVID-19 virus infections are widely distributed in the human population there is a possibility for some animals to become infected through close contact with infected humans. Infection of animals with COVID-19 virus may have implications for animal health and welfare, and for wildlife conservation.
Therefore the following are the recommendations from the AVMA, which are also supported by guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Organization for Animal Health (OIE):
Pets in homes with owners with COVID-19
Out of an abundance of caution, and until more is known about the virus, those ill with COVID-19 should restrict contact with pets and other animals, just as you would restrict your contact with other people. Have another member of your household or business take care of feeding and otherwise caring for any animals, including pets. If you have a service animal or you must care for your animals, including pets, then wear a facemask; don’t share food, kiss, or hug them, and wash your hands before and after any contact with them. You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding with other people or pets in your home. Additional guidance on managing pets in homes where people are sick with COVID-19 is available from the CDC.
There have been no reports of pets or livestock becoming ill with COVID-19 in the United States. At this point in time, there is also no evidence that domestic animals, including pets and livestock, can spread COVID-19 to people.
Keeping pets safe
For responsible pet owners, preparing in advance is key. Make sure you have an emergency kit prepared, with at least two weeks’ worth of your pet’s food and any needed medications. Usually we think about emergency kits like this in terms of what might be needed for an evacuation, but it’s also good to have one prepared in the case of quarantine or self-isolation when you cannot leave your home.
Animal owners without symptoms of COVID-19 should continue to practice good hygiene during interactions with animals. This includes washing hands before and after such interactions or handling animal food, waste, or supplies
While we are recommending these as good practices, it is important to remember that there is currently no reason at this time to think that domestic animals, including pets, in the United States might be a source of infection with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus responsible for COVID-19).
I hope this has been helpful to you in answering your animal health concerns regarding COVID-19. As new information becomes available, we will be sure to post it on Facebook at Waltz Animal Clinic, and on our website www.waltzanimalclinic.com
As always, even during this pandemic, we are here for you and your pets. Stay safe, be smart and do your part, and we will “get through this together”.
With kind regards,
Robin A. Waltz, DVM
I hope this finds you, and those you know and love, well. To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed all of our lives is an understatement, at best.
If you are reading this, you probably, like us, have a deep love and concern for our animal population and perhaps you have questions or fears about what does this virus mean for our pets, domestic farm animals, and wildlife. The recent report of the COVID-19 virus being detected in a tiger in a NYC zoo has raised even more questions. Thus, I am writing this to alert you to what we know, what we think we know, and what we still do not know (as of yet), according to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), the CDC (Center for Disease Control), the WHO (World Health Organization) and the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association).
Because this coronavirus (the virus is identified as SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 is the name of the disease it causes) is a “novel” or new/previously unknown virus, our world’s scientists have had to discover and learn vital information about it in real time, even while it was spreading wildly throughout the world. We still do not have all the information and answers about this virus and because of that, recommendations can quickly change based on new knowledge. Having said that, here is the latest as it pertains to animals:
1. We do not know the exact source of the current outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The first infections were linked to a live animal market in China, when in December of 2019 it was first discovered in people. The virus is now spreading from person to person worldwide.
2. We do not have evidence that companion animals, including pets, can spread COVID-19 to people or that they might be a source of infection in the United States
3. The first case of an animal testing positive for the virus in the United States was this last week in a tiger that had a respiratory illness at a zoo in New York City. Public health officials believe the large cats in that zoo became sick after exposure to an employee who was actively shedding virus. The zoo was closed in mid-March and the first tiger began showing clinical signs on March 27. All of the large cats are expected to recover and no other animals in the zoo are exhibiting clinical signs of disease.
4. The CDC is aware of a very small number of pets outside the United States which reportedly tested positive for the virus (or developed antibodies to the virus) that causes COVID-19, after having had close contact with people with COVID-19. Now that COVID-19 virus infections are widely distributed in the human population there is a possibility for some animals to become infected through close contact with infected humans. Infection of animals with COVID-19 virus may have implications for animal health and welfare, and for wildlife conservation.
Therefore the following are the recommendations from the AVMA, which are also supported by guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Organization for Animal Health (OIE):
Pets in homes with owners with COVID-19
Out of an abundance of caution, and until more is known about the virus, those ill with COVID-19 should restrict contact with pets and other animals, just as you would restrict your contact with other people. Have another member of your household or business take care of feeding and otherwise caring for any animals, including pets. If you have a service animal or you must care for your animals, including pets, then wear a facemask; don’t share food, kiss, or hug them, and wash your hands before and after any contact with them. You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding with other people or pets in your home. Additional guidance on managing pets in homes where people are sick with COVID-19 is available from the CDC.
There have been no reports of pets or livestock becoming ill with COVID-19 in the United States. At this point in time, there is also no evidence that domestic animals, including pets and livestock, can spread COVID-19 to people.
Keeping pets safe
For responsible pet owners, preparing in advance is key. Make sure you have an emergency kit prepared, with at least two weeks’ worth of your pet’s food and any needed medications. Usually we think about emergency kits like this in terms of what might be needed for an evacuation, but it’s also good to have one prepared in the case of quarantine or self-isolation when you cannot leave your home.
Animal owners without symptoms of COVID-19 should continue to practice good hygiene during interactions with animals. This includes washing hands before and after such interactions or handling animal food, waste, or supplies
While we are recommending these as good practices, it is important to remember that there is currently no reason at this time to think that domestic animals, including pets, in the United States might be a source of infection with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus responsible for COVID-19).
I hope this has been helpful to you in answering your animal health concerns regarding COVID-19. As new information becomes available, we will be sure to post it on Facebook at Waltz Animal Clinic, and on our website www.waltzanimalclinic.com
As always, even during this pandemic, we are here for you and your pets. Stay safe, be smart and do your part, and we will “get through this together”.
With kind regards,
Robin A. Waltz, DVM