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December 2006 edition - Merry Christmas!
1. Christmas is Togetherness at The Vets 2. Meet our staff: Margaret Kiddle, team member of the month 3. Zoom in for a Groom 4. AquaDog Swimmer of the month 5. Puppy Preschool the beginning of a beautiful friendship 6. Boarding at The Vets 7. A big end of year thankyou! 8. A ricketty start to life 9. Sunshine and lollipops 10. Travel at Christmas theres a better way! |
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1. Christmas is Togetherness at The Vets It's nearly here again! That wonderfully busy but special time for caring and sharing with family and friends. All the team at The Vets would like to thank everyone for their support and wish all our special furry friends lots of togetherness, cuddles and Christmas cheer with their special friends and family. Here are our trading hours over Christmas: Saturday December 23 - All clinics open normal Sat hours Sunday December 24 All clinics closed (incl. Arundel) Monday December 25 Christmas Day- All clinics Closed Tuesday December 26 Boxing Day - All clinics Closed Wednesday December 27 - all clinics Open Thursday December 28 - all clinics Open Friday December 29 - all clinics Open Saturday December 30 all clinics Open normal Sat hours Sunday December 31 New Years Eve - all clinics closed (incl. Arundel) Monday January 1 New Years Day - all clinics closed Tuesday January 2 all clinics open usual hours For all out of hours emergencies call the clinic number for contact details for emergency veterinary care. We wish you and your pets a safe and happy holiday period. Back to top |
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2. Meet our staff: Margaret Kiddle, team member of the month After 6 years of dedicated service and commitment to keeping pet's healthy and helping sick pets get better, our valued team member is embarking on an exciting new adventure. Margaret and husband Hamish are expecting their first child in January. So very shortly she will be she will be taking a 6 month break from caring for our furry friends to care for her new little family member. We trust that Margaret will step into her exciting new role with the same ease and grace that she has always displayed with all the pets at The Vets. We look forward to seeing Margaret back in mid 2007. Back to top |
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3. Zoom in for a Groom The Vets at Nerang and Helensvale is a great place for your pet to cool off and get a stylish new look for summer. Our professional pet stylist, Lisa is available now to help your pets shed that unnecessary coat for some great carefree summer days of play. Just call us for an appointment. Wishing your pets no more bad hair days, just carefree summer days of play. Back to top |
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4. AquaDog Swimmer of the month Faith Dolan is a 4 year old Rotti who ruptured the cruciate ligaments in both knees! She had surgery on her right knee in early September and began physio & swimming 2 weeks later. She is getting stronger and is now ready for the second knee surgery. Good luck Faith! Faith also holds the record for swimming the most laps, 60 laps in 30 minutes, Well Done Faith! Back to top |
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5. Puppy Preschool
the beginning of a beautiful friendship Our puppy pre-school is a fun way for puppies and families to learn all the skills required for a rewarding life together. Under the expert guidance of our qualified nurses, parents can enjoy being involved in developing their new puppy's social skills to ensure they become polite and well behaved canine citizens. Congratulations to our most recent puppy pre-school graduates and their dedicated parents! Helensvale Puppies: 'Molly' Hall (Maltese X Shihtzu) 'Tess' O'Regan (Labrador) 'Mia' Potter (Maltese X Jack Russel) 'Monty' Tetro (Keeshond) 'Misty Grinlinton (Maltese) 'Sumo' Seng (Labrador) Nerang Puppies: 'Mutley' Quarrell (Cattle Dog) 'Buddy' Griffiths (Maltese Terrier) 'Mango' Wooley (Labrador) 'Emily' Driscoll (Border Collie) 'Bronson' Moore (Australian Cattle Dog) Arundel Puppies: 'Samson' Turton 'Marla' Gjerek 'Lewis' Palmer 'Winston' Sutherland Classes are held once a week for 4 weeks 6.30 - 7.30pm. To join our next class, please call the location that suits your family and ask our friendly staff for more details. Back to top |
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6. Boarding at The Vets The Vets is a great safe place for your cats to stay if you are away over the Christmas holiday period. We have a limited number of places available for short- term stays over the Christmas New Year period. For details please call; The Vets Helensvale: Ph (07) 5529 8011 The Vets Nerang: Ph (07) 5596 2322 or Arundel Plaza Vets: Ph (07) 5594 0533 Wishing you a relaxing break and the peace of mind your cat is safe. Back to top |
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7. A big end of year thankyou! It's been a big year and we're pretty happy with how it's all gone. It's been a pleasure looking after your pets and we hope you've enjoyed our service. To celebrate another good year and thankyou for trusting us to look after your pets, we've got some cinema tickets to give away. We'd love to send everyone but unfortunately we have to put it down to chance. Click on the button below and go immediately into the draw. Cross fingers, toes, paws and claws and we'll notify the winners shortly. We wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Keep safe. Back to top |
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8. A ricketty start to life Rob was cleaning out the back of his bike shop one Sunday when a little visitor appeared. It was a scrawny little pup holding his tail between his legs and he soon disappeared. The next day he reappeared and Rob was able to coax him over for a pat. Rob noticed that the pup's coat was in bad condition, he was bony and one of his legs seemed oddly bent. Rob decided to bring the pup to the vet. After a thorough examination, the vet advised Rob that it was likely the bent leg was due to a growth deformity. Xrays and a blood test would be a good idea to clarify what was going on. Not wanting to abandon the dog, he agreed to go ahead. The Xrays revealed the bones were not developing normally and the blood test showed low Vitamin D levels this is a condition called Rickets. Rarely seen today, Rickets is the result of a poor diet and the resulting malformation of the bones. Fortunately Rickets can be reversed in most cases by simply feeding a proper pet food. No supplementation with other vitamins or minerals is necessary. In the past, many more dogs were fed inadequate diets and so Rickets was more common. The story with Rob and the pup has a happy ending after confirming that he was a stray, Rob decided to become his owner and so the newly named Bundy went to his new home and enjoyed eating his way to a robust recovery. Hill's* Science Diet* and Prescription Diet* offer a range of foods designed by veterinarians for the healthy growth and management of illness in pups and kittens. For more information click here Back to top |
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9. Sunshine and lollipops We're looking forward to a beautiful hot summer with long days by the pool, on the beach or playing in the garden. Sun protection applies to pets as much as it does to us. Here are some tips: Slap on sun screen if your pet has white or pink skin, applying sun screen will reduce the risk of sun damage and skin cancer. Use only screens that don't contain zinc [it's toxic]. White cats are notorious for developing cancer lesions on the tips of their ears and nose. Skin cancers often first appear looking like a scab or scratch. So if you see a scratch or scab that does not resolve in the normal 7 to 10 days, have it checked. Early detection of skin cancers markedly improves the chance of long term success. Hats and special pet sunglasses also help reduce sun damage to the face and eyes. They also look very cool so are a good accessory for a summer's walk along the beach or while sipping cool drinks at a cafe. Flies can be an added irritation: for some pets they are merciless biting the tips of the ears and hanging around the eyes. If you notice flies landing on your pet's ears, apply a special fly repellent for pets there's a spray and an ointment. Frozen treats: For great fun on hot days, freeze pet treats in ice blocks - dogs and cats love to push them around and chew on the ice. Back to top |
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10. Travel at Christmas theres a better way! It's at Christmas that many of us bundle the whole family, including pets, into the car for a long drive to the beach for a holiday. The thought of such a journey sends droves of people into the clinic asking for tranquilizers for the pets, that is. There is a better way to travel. Believe it or not holiday travel can be enjoyable - not the pandemonium some pet owners experience. A special travel cage that can be secured in the car is the key. These cages are comfortable and calming for pets, and safer for both pets and people. Here's how to do it this Christmas: Get a suitable travel cage we'll advise on, and supply, the most appropriate one Train your pet to use the cage we'll show you how by slowly introducing him or her using treats and rewards Include a favourite toy or article of clothing in the cage Pheromones can be added to provide a special calming effect Covering the cage with a towel or sheet will reduce the visual stimulus of the passing streetscape that upsets many pets For really nervous travellers we have gentle medications to help Finally, we'd like to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas - whether you're travelling or staying at home. Enjoy your holiday - you deserve it. We look forward to seeing you again next year. Back to top |
The Vets Nerang Unit 5/90 Spencer Road Nerang 4211 ph 5596 2322 fx 5596 0549 Helensvale Unit 7/14 Sir John Overall Drive Helensvale 4212 ph 5529 8011 fx 5529 4133 www.thevets.com.au |
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