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October 2005 edition
1. Personal training Challenge 2. Jock's itchy - again! 3. When Isabel met Noah - lifelong mates 4. Make A Noise for World Animal Week 5. Fun Stuff |
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1. Personal training Challenge A new study carried out by the RSPCA shows that 41% of dogs and 33% of cats are overweight or obese. How does your pet shape up? To see, click on the Body Condition Score Chart. Being overweight is not good for pets - it shortens their lives. So the time for action is now - you are to become your pet's own Personal Trainer. It's a great time of the year to start - the weather's getting better and you'll be rewarded with a boost to your own fitness in time for summer and the beach. Ask us today about how we can help your pet lose weight. To help spur you on we have a Year's Supply of Hill's Science Diet to give away. To enter, click on the button below and tell us all about how you will reform your pets' bad habits or simply confess their weaknesses. Hill's* Science Diet* premium brand pet food and Hill's* Prescription Diet* therapeutic brand pet food provide the most complete range of products specially formulated for the successful weight management of dogs and cats. For more information click here. Back to top |
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2. Jock's itchy - again! About this time every year, Jock a 6 year old West Highland White Terrier, starts to scratch. He scratches under his armpits, chews his feet and rubs his bottom along the ground. In the past he's got himself so worked up that his skin has bled and his feet glow a hot red. This year things are different we've been able to control his itchiness a lot more effectively using a combination of diet and a new anti-inflammatory medication. Jock suffers from Atopy the pet equivalent of human hay fever. While we sneeze and rub our eyes, dogs and cats get itchy skin mostly under the armpits, in the groin, between the toes and around the tail base and anus. This is what we can do about it: Stop the fleas: Fleas are the major cause of itchy skin and to control them is a must. We use the best flea control product available and we use it all year round. It only takes one bite from a flea to start the itching Eliminate any infection with antibiotics: Chewed feet and scratched armpits become infected very easily, making the itch worse. Help Jock's immune system: Medications such as cortisone and the new cyclosporin help to modulate the immune response that causes the itchiness. Special diets help to make the skin less inclined to flare up. Like hayfever, there is no cure for Atopy - it needs to be managed. The good news is that with pets like Jock, we can have a big impact, making their lives much more enjoyable. Back to top |
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3. When Isabel met Noah - lifelong mates Isabel was born a normal healthy baby. At 8 months of age she was diagnosed via an MRI, with a large spinal tumor. She underwent a 9 hour operation to remove what was found to be a benign ganglioglioma. The result of the operation left her with high level paraplegia - depleting function from the thoracic level down. A year ago 6 year old Isabel had the good fortune to become the recipient of a beautiful Assistance Dog, Noah. Isabel's mum, Catherine says, He delights her! She feels special because she has such a gorgeous dog. When we go to the park now, the kids tend to say "Wow what a beautiful dog" instead of "look Mummy there's a girl in a wheelchair." Noah helps Isabel be assertive. She has the great opportunity to practice being responsible and is empowered by that responsibility. Noah is a very important part of the family dynamic. It costs $20,000 and takes two years to train each dog. Assistance Dogs Australia need donations to place more dogs with adults and children with disabilities, if you can help please call on the toll free number 1800 688 364 or visit them on the web at http://www.assistancedogs.org.au Back to top |
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4. Make A Noise for World Animal Week Together with World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) we are encouraging you to 'make a noise' and have your voice heard for animals this World Animal Week from October 4-10. The Week is the one time in the year where the whole world gets to celebrate the important role animals play in our lives. It is the time to reflect on why it's important to make the world a safer and more compassionate place for all animals. We actively support WSPA - you may have seen the poster in the waiting room. For information on how to get involved in the Week visit www.wspa.org.au/animal_week Back to top |
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5. Fun Stuff To keep you sane after a hard day's work, here's something to give you a chuckle: 1. Milk the Cow See how quickly you can fill up your bucket of milk in this race against the clock - click here 2. The Dog and Cat News website Get involved with these mad cap critters as they try to produce the daily news - click here. 3. Catplay If you like to work at the computer with your cat, then Catplay is for you. Use your mouse to drag the image around the screen and see your cat go wild - click here. 4. Party tricks for charismatic cats and danger loving dogs - for those pets who love the limelight. Take a look at Jezzabell's high 5, and Kayla's best Clint Eastwood impersonation. To see them in action click here [0.95MB] Back to top |
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