Companion Animal News
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Direct
Debits
We are now offering a
direct debit scheme for all our clients. Phone the surgery for more
details or forms are available on reception at both the kendal and
Kirkby practices.
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Senior
Pet Clinics
We are now running free Senior Pet Healthcare clinics alongside your
pets annual vaccination. For animals over the age of 8, we are
offering a twenty minute consultation with our excellent qualified
Veterinary Nursing team, who will liase closely with the vets prior to
your pets booster injection.
For more details please contact either
the Kendal or Kirkby Lonsdale practice.
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AN
INVITATION TO ALL PUPPIES
A Puppy Party is a
great opportunity for puppies to play in a safe,
controlled manner with other puppies. Puppies need socialising and
eexposing to the world in those precious early weeks so they develop
into happy, calm and easy-to-handle pets later on. It is an informal
occasion with refreshments, a time to ask questions and swap
experiences.
For
more information and the date of the next party, please call Debbie
Hodgkiss on:
01524271955
or
07736714566.
Email:
hodgkiss.debbie@gmail.com
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LOYALTY
SCHEME
We
have recently set up a new loyalty scheme where you can gain points for
buying any any prescription & lifestyle diets, worming
products, flea treatment
products and dental care items from us. So the more you buy from
us at the surgery the
more you can save! Please enquire for more details or click below
for further details.
We
now accept repeat
prescriptions by e-mail
New - Cat only
surgeries now available -
Meaning a dog free waiting room for
cat and small pet owners, less hassle and stress free for you and your
pet - please enquire next time you make an appointment.
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Rabbit owners
Caring for a rabbit is great fun but a
hug e responsibility. As all pets, they need a regular routine, lots of
attention and owners who are going to stay commited to them for all
their lives.
We would like
to remind all rabbit
owners about the importance of vaccinating against Myxomatosis
and VHD.
For more
information on owning and caring for a rabbit, click on this link.
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New From Hills - JD Joint Disease
Getting dogs with arthritis moving again.
Now in stock - for dogs.
Available in both canned and dry forumlas. This diet is ideal for
mild or moderate arthritis. Prescription diet canine j/d is a
clinically proven, complete and nutritious food that also provides a
healthy way to help dogs with arthritis. Please ask a veterinary
nurse for more details.
Arthritis
Awareness
Over 1 million dogs in the UK suffer
from arthritis and up to 650,000 are currently untreated.
Westmorland Veterinary Group fully supports encourages clients to bring
their dogs in for an arthritis checks. The signs of canine arthritis
can sometimes be mistaken for 'old age'. Look out for:
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Difficulty
standing up after a period of rest
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Slowing down,
or reluctance to exercise
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Difficulty
jumping up, climbing stairs or getting into the car
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Lameness -
which may come and go
There are very
effective treatments of arthritis available that are easy to
administer. Please help us get Britains's dogs back on their feet !
Your Pet's Smile
It is estimated
over 80% of cats and dogs over the age of three urgently need dental
treatment. Many loving pet owners do not realise the extent of their
pets dental problems and are unaware of the importance of
toothbrushing, daily oral hygiene chews and special dental diets which
can help avoid the problem
Please come and
visit the practice to receive a
complimentary pet smile check up and a free goody bag.
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Jane Bellas -
Veterinary Nurse recalls an interesting case involving a nasty accident
and a snapped nose.
Click on Floss's picture (right) to read all about her.
Click on
Holly's picture (3rd right) - A Diabetic's Tale
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We
are now proud members of the feline
advisory bureau
Is
your pet afraid
of Fireworks?
Prepare now ready for New Year's
Eve.
Check out the link below on what
you
can do to help reduce the misery
for your pet.
Fireworks & Noise Phobia
Lethal Lillies
Act Fast if you think your cat has eaten
or come into contact with any part of a lily get him to a vet as
quickly as possible (do the same if he/she collapses suddenly, vomits
repeatedly, has severe diarrhoea or shows signs of irritation to the
mouth or throat).
Be very careful
about which cut flowers you introduce to your home or
which plant species you introduce to the garden.
Plants to be wary of include: Lilies -
any species /
cyclamen / poinsettia / amaryllis / laburnum / plants with berries /
toadstools. The Feline Advisory Bureau has a list of over 200
plants which are potentially poisonous to cats (www.fabcats.org/hiddendangersofplants.html).
Cats are generally careful about what they eat and poisoning is rare -
why not give your cat something he/she can nibble on? - Grow a pot of
cat grass - you will find growing kits in your pet shop.
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