Veterinary

National Mutt Day encourages us to embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dogs twice a year on July 31st and December 2nd.

Desperately longing for a new home, millions of loving and healthy mixed breed dogs in shelters wait for someone to come and adopt them. More than half of the dogs in the United States are mutts. National Mutt Day provides an excellent opportunity to find the perfect canine companion. Despite the name, a mutt learns, obeys and trains much like purebred animals. While their lineage cannot be traced and their features a bit murky, their companionship will be faithful.  

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalMuttDay  Visit a shelter; if you are unable to adopt a dog, you can always volunteer at a shelter.    

Hug Your Cat Day, sometimes referred to as National Hug Your Cat Day, is an unofficial holiday celebrated on June 4. It is a perfect opportunity for all cat owners to express a little extra love to their furry companions. The origin of Hug Your Cat is unknown, but do you really need justification to give a hug to your furry friend? Go ahead and give your cat a big squeeze!

If your cat is a cuddler, consider yourself lucky. You can curl up on your couch, cuddling with your cat. In case your pet is not fond of hugs, make it quick and beware of claws. If you don’t have your own cat to hug, ask a friend who owns a cat to lend you their pet for some much needed cuddling. We are sure they won’t deny you! Or you can adopt a cat from a local shelter and hug your new pet as much as you want.

While today is the day to love on cats, keep in mind that good health and regular visits to the veterinarian for checkups is important. Z&Z Medical carries a full line of imaging accessories to help veterinary facilities image our furry friends. Keep us in mind when you need to update your facility for positioning accessories or radiation protection.

The purpose of World Turtle Day is to educate people about the things that they can do to protect the habitats of turtle and tortoises. The day was created as a yearly observance to help people celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world. The day is celebrated in a number of ways all over the world from dressing up as turtles or wearing green summer dresses, to saving turtles caught on highways, to research activities. Turtle Day lesson plans and craft projects encourage teaching about turtles in classrooms.

Radiography of turtles is routinely used for evaluation of traumatic injuries and the gastrointestinal and reproductive tract. An x-ray exam typically includes lateral and dorsoventral views. Additional collimated views of areas of interest are often obtained in specific species like the craniocaudal view   to complete the study.

Unlike dogs or cats, whole-body radiographs are taken of turtles in order to visualize the entire main body cavity. In addition, horizontal beam radiographs of turtles and tortoises are important for visualization of the lungs. Turtles can undergo x-ray exams awake, but general anesthesia is sometimes required to ensure good-quality positioning. Conscious turtles and tortoises have the ability to hold their extremities and head within or close to their shells. In the instance of fracture, sedation or anesthesia may be needed to relax the neck or extremity and isolate it, avoiding superimposition with the shell, for a more complete evaluation. Radiographs provide critical information that can greatly affect the outcome of rehabilitation efforts

Z&Z Medical is proud to offer the imaging tools necessary for imaging turtles and tortoises. Popular items like Cassette Holders, Vinyl Bolsters, Radiation Protection items, and other Immobilizers are available on our website and also in the Veterinary section on our website to browse the many accessories that we offer.

World Veterinary Day is celebrated annually on April 29th, to recognize the contributions of veterinarians around the world and to raise awareness about the important role they play in the health and well-being of animals and humans. At Z&Z Medical, we are proud to support the veterinary community and to provide the tools and equipment they need to care for animals.

Veterinarians play a vital role in the health and welfare of animals. They provide medical care, perform surgeries, and diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions. They also play an important role in public health, by ensuring that animals are free from diseases that can be transmitted to humans.

To support the veterinary community, Z&Z Medical offers a wide range of veterinary-specific x-ray equipment, ultrasound machines, and other medical equipment. Our products are designed to meet the unique needs of veterinary professionals, and are built to the highest standards of quality and durability. We also provide training and support to ensure that our customers are able to use our products effectively.

In addition to offering equipment and support, we are also committed to promoting the welfare of animals. We understand that animals play an important role in our lives, and we believe that they deserve the best possible care. We are proud to support veterinarians and other animal care professionals as they work to improve the lives of animals around the world.

On World Veterinary Day, we would like to take a moment to thank veterinarians for their dedication and hard work. They play a critical role in the health and well-being of animals, and we are proud to support them in their efforts. We are committed to continuing to provide the tools and equipment they need to care for animals, and to promoting the welfare of animals worldwide.

National Farm Animals Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, is a day to recognize and appreciate the important role that farm animals play in our lives. At Z&Z Medical, we want to take this opportunity to highlight some of the X-ray accessories that we offer that can be used for imaging farm animals.

Our selection includes a variety of large animal positioning aids and immobilization devices that are designed to keep farm animals still during the X-ray procedure. These include:

• Large animal X-ray immobilization straps that are designed to keep the farm animal still during the X-ray procedure
• Large animal X-ray positioning aids that help to position the farm animal correctly for the X-ray
• Large animal X-ray grids that help to improve the quality of the X-ray image by reducing scatter radiation

We also offer a range of other accessories such as lead apron holders, radiation protection devices, and customized X-ray markers. These accessories are designed to improve the accuracy and safety of the X-ray procedure for both the farm animal and the medical staff.

Our team of experts is available to help you choose the best X-ray accessories for your practice. We can help you select the appropriate size and type of positioning aid or immobilization device for your farm animal patients, as well as providing the recommendations for the other accessories that may enhance the overall quality of your X-ray imaging.

At Z&Z Medical, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest-quality products and services. Browse our selection of X-ray accessories today and see how we can help you improve the accuracy and safety of your X-ray procedures for farm animals.