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This page is an archive of
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December 2006
Our Summer
2006 Newsletter 34 has
now been released on our website
It includes the following articles:
§
Welcome
§
Christmas & New Year Holiday
Opening Hours
§
Puppy Preschool – A list of our
recent graduates
§
“Phantastic Photo
Competition” – What a great response! We announce all the winners
§
Holiday Time – Sue gives some handy tips
on boarding and traveling with your pets
§
Dental Health Month – Our dental
health month in September was a great success
§
Warning About Snake Bites – Corinne makes an important
warning about snake bites this summer
§
Product News – Check out some
of our new products and offers
§
Medication Drop-Offs – Having trouble
getting to the new clinic? We now offer a medication delivery service
§
Permethrin Toxicity in Cats - An important warning to double
check all products before using them on your cat
§
Humour – Cat brains
§
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus – An important emerging
disease which can be prevented
§
Parvovirus – One of the most tragic
diseases we see. We urge all dog owners to ensure that their dogs are fully
vaccinated
December
2005
Our SUMMER 2005/2006
Newsletter 30 
has now
been released on our website
It includes the following articles :
·
Public
Holiday Hours – our opening times over the Christmas/New Year break
·
Staff
Training – a list of courses our staff have attended
·
New Clinic
Update – delays prevent us from moving before Christmas
·
Staff News – we welcome
Corinne and Connie to our full time staff
·
Noise Phobias – does your pet
need extra help this thunderstorm/firework season?
·
Product News – get a 2 month
preventic Tick collar with every 6 month pack of dog Revolution
·
Great Big Animal
Open Day – a summary and thanks
·
Appointments – please let us
know if you won’t be needing your appointment!
·
Heartworm
Prevention in Dogs – a reminder about a nasty disease
·
Cranial Cruciate
Ligament Ruptures – when dogs “do their knee”
·
Microchipping – remember to
update your details when you move
·
I Think My Cat Gave
Me…Toxoplasmosis – a potential cause of human miscarriages and
birth deformities
·
Puppy
Preschool – our recent graduates
·
Dog Training – What to do when
Puppy Preschool is over
·
Ticks/Snakes – its that time
of the year again
·
Humour –
the Guard Dog
New or revised pages on our web
site:
Some information about diseases
that can be passed between animals and humans
Updated with jokes from our
quarterly newsletters
October
2005
Our
WINTER 2005, Newsletter 28 has now been released on our website
§
Special Offer - desexing offer for July
§
Secrets Revealed - Mark reveals plans for our new hospital
§
Staff Training - A list of courses our staff have
attended
§
Staff News - We welcome Barry Cameron to our clinic
§
Puppy Preschool - A list of our recent graduates
§
New Products - Interceptor Spectrum, Advantix,
Prescription j/d, Guardian All-Wormer Chew
§
Its Arthritis Time Again - signs to watch out for over winter
§
Caring for Wild Birds - taking care of injured wildlife
§
I Think My Pet Gave Me...Worms! - our first article on diseases you can catch from
your pet
§
Strays - what happens to strays when they're
brought to our clinic
§
Hyperthyroidism in Cats - a disease causing weight loss and
increased thirst in older cats
§
A Letter to all Cats and Dogs - some more humour for you to enjoy!
Our SPRING 2005, Newsletter 29 has now been released on our
website
It includes the following
articles :
§
Flea Time is Here Again! - are you up to date with flea control?
§
The Great Big Animal Open Day - Circle October 9 on your calendar
§
New Clinic Update - Mark gives an update on the new clinic
§
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus - Our nurse Nicole gives a perspective on
this virus
§
Staff News - an update on what's happening with our
staff
§
I Think My Pet Gave Me...Itchy Skin! - the second article in our series on
zoonotic diseases
§
Public Holiday Hours - labour day public holiday
§
New Services - our new ultrasound machine
§
Insect Bite Reactions - a common problem in spring and summer
§
Puppy Preschool - a list of our recent graduates
§
Some Modern Day Dangers - tampons and satay sticks causing problems
for our pets!
§
Supplying Medications - how we can help make this easier for
you
§
How to Give your Cat a Tablet - some more humour for you to enjoy.
March
2005
Our Autumn 2005 Newsletter
has
now been released on our web site.
It
includes the following articles :
·
Editorial - Peter says Goodbye!
·
Easter/Holidays - our opening hours over
the Easter long weekend
·
Ingleburn Festival Fireworks - have you
prepared your dog?
·
Hip Dysplasia - What is it? Can it be
prevented?
·
Puppy Preschool - a list of our recent
graduates
·
Pets in Emergencies - an action plan from
Emergency Management Australia
·
Help! My Dog is Leaking! - advice on
urinary incontinence in dogs
·
Feed rabbits lots of hay - and less
pellets
·
Blue tongued lizards - caring for sick and
injured wildlife
·
Feline Aids Vaccine - is now available.
Should your cat be vaccinated?
·
Environmental Plan - our hospital strives
to minimise its impact on the environment
·
Some New Poisons - household products that
may be a danger to your pets
·
Staff Training - a list of recent
courses that our staff have attended
·
What's new on our web site - a list of
recent additions
·
How many dogs does it take to change a
light bulb? - some humour!
·
Senior Pets - what's normal? and what
isn't?
New
or revised pages on our web site:
Overproduction
of thyroid hormones can interfere with the regulation of many metabolic
processes.
December
2004
Our Summer 04/05 Newsletter
has now
been released on our web site.
It
includes the following articles :
·
Merry Christmas - includes our opening
hours over the holidays
·
Staff News- Welcome Nicole Bigger, our new
full-time nurse
·
Flea Control - be ready for the summer
onslaught
·
Diabetes - Dogs and cats can get diabetes
just like people!
·
Puppy Preschool - congratulations to our
recent graduates
·
Cat Fight Abscesses - this common injury is
often preventable
·
It's time to be be ticked off about ticks -
includes a case report on tick paralysis
·
Product News - Hill's Prescription Diet
m/d, Cosequin, Breathalyser, heart disease, behaviour books
·
Staff Training - recent courses we've
taken to improve our patient care
·
Do you have a favourite vet? - you're
welcome to ask for your preferred vet
·
Snake Bite - includes a report on a recent
snake bite victim
·
Pet Insurance - PetPlan is a new player in
this competitive market
We ended up with so many articles for this newsletter, we
couldn't possibly fit them all in this issue. Some of the additional material
can be found here on our web site (there's even some humour!) and we'll try to
put some of it in our next newsletter too.
Revolution
Gold to be Won
Buy
REVOLUTION for cats for your chance to win a Gold Coast Holiday worth $5000 or
one of 7,200 Instant Win Key-rings. Ask for your FREE scratchie for your chance
to win.
New
or revised pages on our web site:
A guide
to the management of diabetes in dogs and cats
A
common injury in our pet cats, usually caused by a bite wound from another cat.
A
developmental abnormality in the hip joint of larger dogs.
What's
normal and what isn't in our older pets?
A
nutritional supplement developed to help dogs maintain healthy joints
A list
of courses and seminars recently attended by our staff
A list
of books for sale at our hospital
A
statement of our objective to minimise the impact of our business on the
environment
The EMA
(Emergency Management Australia) has issued an Action Guide concerning the
safety and welfare of pets in an emergency/disaster. Copies of this short guide
are available (free of charge) at our hospital or can be viewed on our web
site.
Read
some jokes and submit your own
Your New Puppy - Starting off on the right paw
An
ASAVA brochure on puppy behaviour and training, written by animal
behaviouralist Dr Kirsti Seksel.
Your New Kitten - A bundle of fun
An
ASAVA brochure on kitten behaviour and training, written by animal
behaviouralist Dr Kirsti Seksel.
Frequently
asked questions about the cost of veterinary health care, courtesy of the
ASAVA.
Hill's Pet Slimmer of the Year Competition
By
participating in our Weight Loss Program you could
win $500 and a year's supply of pet food.
August
2004
Our Spring 2004 Newsletter
has
now been released on our web site.
It
includes the following articles :
·
Cartrophen Vet- proven effective long-term
treatment for arthritis in dogs.
·
Million dollar dogs - pet insurance
provides protection from major expenses.
·
Puppy Preschool - congratulations to our
new graduates
·
Messages on Hold - informative
messages about our caring for your pets
·
Parvovirus - don't buy an unvaccinated
puppy!
·
Staff Training - recent training
courses our staff have completed.
·
Vaccines - how do they work?
·
Wound Management - proper care for fast
healing
·
Blood Testing and Pathology Services - the
best of both worlds
·
Spam - is your newsletter being blocked as spam?
·
Pancreatitis - a case report on a
vomiting dog.
·
Corncobs - a case report on dog who ate one.
New
or revised pages on our web site:
- a
serious disease that is common in dogs and can be caused by feeding fatty foods.
July
2004
Desexing - Special Offer - 15% Off
Available
only until 31st July 2004
·
Dogs, Cats, Rabbits
& Ferrets
·
Male & Female -
Young & Old
·
15% off Microchips (if implanted during desexing)
To take
advantage of this offer please phone us on 9829 1947
You must mention this offer to receive the discount.
(Discount does not apply to post-op analgesics)
For more details, refer to the following links:
·
Should
I get my pet desexed?
June
2004
Our Winter 2004 Newsletter
has
now been released on our web site.
It
includes the following articles :
·
Welcome to our Winter newsletter and it's
contributors
·
Relief from Arthritis and a free gift pack
with each Metacam purchase
·
Desexing - Special Offer - 15% off in July
·
Safer Anaesthetics - Isoflurane now used
for all gas anaesthesia
·
Ask the Vet On-line - a free service to
answer your pet-care questions
·
Product News - Revolution/Canex combo,
Advocate, Predmix Liquid
·
Winter Weight Gain - don't let it happen
to your pet!
·
Staff News and Training - Welcome to Dani
·
Kidney Failure in Cats - Special offer on
kidney screening tests
·
Winter Flea Control - don't ignore flea
control this winter
·
Snail Bait Poisoning - protect your pet
from these deadly poisons
·
Danger in Handling Bats - bats can carry
viruses that are fatal to humans
·
Tail Docking Ban - Update - no loopholes
in tight new laws against tail-docking
·
Does your pet have bad breath? - Tooth and
gum care is very important
·
Puppy Preschool - congratulations to
our recent graduates
·
How to Give Tablets - tips for what can be a
difficult task for some
·
Queen's Birthday Holiday - Is your pet
scared of fireworks?
New
or revised pages on our web site:
Protects
your pets - inside and out. Treats and controls fleas, prevents heartworm and
most gastrointestinal worms. Simply apply once-a-month to the skin on the back
of your pet's neck. Available in either a 3-pack or 6-pack, for dogs and cats.
March
2004
Our Autumn 2004 Newsletter
has now
been released on our web site.
It
includes the following articles :
·
Ate too much over Christmas? - obesity is
a serious problem
·
Chocolate Poisoning - potentially deadly to
pets!
·
Medicare for Pets - or at least the next
best thing
·
Staff News - Welcome to our new vet Alison
Barker
·
Special Offer - free polar fleece blankets
·
Ask the Vet On-line - about any aspect of
pet care
·
Flavoured Medications - a great advancement
with a hidden danger
·
Tail Docking Banned - puppies now get to
keep their tails!
·
Anal Sac Disease - a pain in the butt for
your dog!
·
Case Report: Tara - Pyometra is a serious
problem - unless you're desexed!
·
Ferrets - key health care issues
·
Nail Clipping - help for what can sometimes
be a difficult task
·
Sentinel Spectrum - all major dog parasites covered
by a monthly flavoured tablet
·
Puppy Preschool - congratulations to our
recent graduates
·
New Animal Care Facilities - at Sydney
Uni's
New
or revised pages on our web site:
Our Weight Loss Program has been revised and
improved.
And
we've added more information to our web site, including a full page of weight loss tips.
Instructions
and tips on giving tablets to your dog or cat.
Tips on
clipping your dog or cat's nails. (Same information as in our latest
newsletter)
A
common cause of 'scooting' behaviour in dogs (and sometimes cats). Expands on
the information found in our latest newsletter.
A
serious infection of the uterus, common in non-desexed female dogs. Expands on
the information found in our latest newsletter.
Advantage - The Fast Flea Control
Available
in 4 and 6 month packs for dogs and cats.
Our Pet Health Insurance page has been updated
again.
New
rates and benefits from AFS-PetMed and Pet secure have been included.
We've also just been advised that GIO has dropped the pet illness cover from
their home insurance options and provide only limited cover for accidents.
The major pet schemes such as VetsOwn, AFS-PetMed and PetSecure are the only
policies which provide insurance cover for your pets against illness.
Some
key health care issues for ferrets. (Same information as in our latest
newsletter)
Special
Offer: Free Polar Fleece Blanket for your
cat
with
every 6-pack purchase of Frontline Plus for Cats
February
2004
Alison
Barker - our new vet
We are
pleased to welcome Alison Barker to our staff. Alison graduated from
December
2003
Our Summer 2004 Newsletter
has
now been released on our web site.
It
includes the following articles :
·
Merry Christmas -
·
Annual Health Checks - far more than
just vaccination.
·
Product News - Sentinel Spectrum,
Revolution, Greenies, Fortekor, Zubrin
·
Staff News - Two new babies! Karen has left
·
Planning your Holiday - A few tips to
prepare your pets
·
Paralysis Ticks - Be wary if you take your pets
to the coast
·
Puppy Preschool - A list of our recent
graduates
·
Pet Insurance Update - Two new insurers,
Vets Own brochure
·
Our web site is a hit ! - Have you browsed it
recently?
·
Newsletters via e-mail - Are you getting yours?
·
Santa Photos - Have your pet's photo
taken with Santa
·
Flea Season is here again - Are you
prepared?
·
Flea Allergy Dermatitis - A common and
serious problem, often overlooked by pet owners
·
WANTED - Arthritic Dogs - Enrol in a study
offering free consultation and treatment
·
Grape and Raisin Toxicity - Don't feed
these to your dog!
·
Fireworks & Thunderstorms - Do these
things frighten your pet?
·
Hill's Science Diet - the best available
food for your pet
·
Rabbits - General snippets and common health
problems
New
or revised pages on our web site:
A table
with each food categorised according to your pet's age and/or special dietary
needs. It includes available pack sizes and pictures of each food.
Tips to
prepare your pets and some hazards to avoid. Expands on the information found
in our latest newsletter.
A
brochure about the new improved Sentinel which includes tapeworm treatment.
Our Pet Health Insurance page has been updated
again.
The PDF version includes a comparison of new policies
from the RSPCA and Merial.
Our Flea Control page has been revised
Our new
Rabbits page contains similar information to
our Summer newsletter
Frontline Prize Give-away
Buy any
Frontline Plus 6-pack for a chance to
win a Dimplex Turbo Tilt home fan
valued at $140. One of our clients must win!
September
2003
Pet Dental Health Month
Did you know that 80%
of dogs and 70% of cats over age three have some form of dental disease! During
Pet Dental Health Week we will be working hard to change those statistics, by
offering a
** FREE DENTAL CHECKUP **
which will include:
·
a complimentary
examination of the teeth and gums by one of our veterinarians,
·
a written report,
·
advice on preventative
home dental care,
·
advice on treatment of
any problems found,
For
more information, refer to Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats.
Our Spring 2003 Newsletter
has
now been released on our web site.
It
includes the following articles :
·
Pet Dental Health Month - free
dental checkups in September
·
How often do pets visit the vet? - the
importance of annual health checks
·
Feeding less leads to longer life - results
of a very interesting study
·
New Prescription Diets - more palatable
foods from Hill's and
·
Flea season is upon us again - and we have
another prize to give away
·
Puppy Preschool - congratulations to
our recent graduates
·
Handle with Care - a book that helps
children to handle animals safely
·
Are you getting all our news? - don't wait
for the mail. Check our website!
·
Hospital News - some nursing staff
changes
·
Pet Insurance Update - Vets Own
introduces 2 new policies
·
Dangers around the Home -
potential hazards for your pets
·
Feeding Bones - how to avoid some
potential problems
·
Guinea Pigs - interesting facts and
common health problems
New
or revised pages on our web site:
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
FLUTD
is a common disease causing inflammation of the bladder and urethra in cats.
Specially
formulated to assist in the care of pets with dental disease.
A
tasty, nutritious treat to reduce the build up of plaque on your dog's teeth.
Our Pet Health Insurance page has been updated
It now
includes the terms and prices of Vets Own's new policies.
Our Products page has been expanded
to
include a selection of some of the other foods and treats that we stock and
recommend.
The Dog Vaccination brochure has been updated.
It now
includes the coronavirus, leptospirosis and kennel cough vaccines which we've
already told you all about in previous newsletters.
The
following new pages contain similar information to our Spring newsletter:
Escape with Advantage
News of
this promotion came too late to include in our newsletter. Buy any packet of Advantage and you have the chance to win a 7
night holiday for two on
Frontline Prize Give-away
Buy any
Frontline Plus 6-pack for a chance to
win a Dimplex Turbo Tilt home fan
valued at $140. One of our clients must win!
July
2003
Desexing and Microchipping
- Special Offer
Available
only until 31st July 2003
·
$20 discount for
female dogs
·
$15 discount for
male dogs
·
$15 discount for
female cats
·
$10 discount for
male cats
·
$25 microchips
(normally $30)
To take advantage of this offer please phone us on 9829 1947
You must mention this offer to receive the discount.
For more details, refer to the following links:
·
Should
I get my pet desexed?
Feeding
less leads to longer life
We've
recently reviewed the results of a 15 year study that looked at the effects of
restricting food intake in dogs to prevent them becoming overweight. There were
some very interesting findings.
The food-restricted dogs:
·
were less fat
(predictably)
·
lived 2 years longer
·
didn't develop
arthritis (or other chronic diseases) until much later in life
This
study reinforces the need for weight control in dogs.
Is your dog overweight? Feeding less could significantly improve their health
and longevity. Come in for a free weigh-in and we'll estimate your pet's body
condition score and ideal bodyweight. Please refer to our Weight Loss Program brochure for more information.
New
Prescription Diet Feline Minced
Hill's
have recently introduced a new minced-meat texture for some of their
Prescription Diet canned foods. Their research shows that 91% of cats prefer minced
foods. The new formula is available in the following varieties:
·
Feline r/d Minced with
Liver - for weight loss
·
Feline c/d-oxl Minced
with Chicken - for oxalate uroliths (not common)
·
Feline c/d-s Minced
with Chicken (also still available in traditional texture)
- for management of FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease)
·
Feline k/d Minced with
Chicken - for renal disease.
These
foods should be used only on veterinary advice. But if your cat has been
diagnosed with one of these problems and is a fussy eater, then the new
textures may be worth a try. If you're interested in trying them, please give
us a call and we'll order some in for you. All Hill's Prescription diets have a
100% money-back guarantee if your pet doesn't eat it.
Remember,
no canned foods will keep your cat's teeth and gums healthy, so your cat needs
raw meaty bones to chew - ask us for advice.
June
2003
Our Winter 2003 Newsletter
has
now been released on our web site.
It
includes the following articles :
·
Pet Health Insurance - get 80% of
your vet fees refunded
We review the policies available and give our recommendations.
·
Is your pet desexed? - we have some special
prices this July for both dogs and cats. There are many good reasons to get
your pet desexed, especially with the cat breeding season now upon us.
·
Pet Arthritis Month - June 2003 - take
advantage of some special offers and save your dog the pain of arthritis this
winter.
·
Product News - Popantel Cat Allwormer
Paste
A new worming paste for cats that's actually palatable!
·
Pets keep the doctor away - the health
benefits of owning a pet
·
Fleas affected by drought - Fleas didn't do
well in last summer's drought, but it's not all good news.
·
Microchips and Registration - a review of
the important facts and regulations And a discount to have your pet
professionally microchipped.
·
Guinea Pigs - keep them warm in winter
·
Staff News - Mark's back.
We also present a review of recent staff training courses.
·
"A Day in the Life"
Ever wondered what goes on in a typical day in a veterinary hospital?
This 2-page article gives an insight into what goes on behind the scenes. Case
reports demonstrate some of the more common problems that we see. You might
even learn something about looking after your own pet!
Pet Arthritis Month
One in five adult dogs suffer from arthritis. And winter is
the time when our pets suffer most from this painful condition. There are still
a large number of dogs with osteoarthritis that are undiagnosed and untreated.
Special Offer
Free Rimadyl Arthritis Starter Kits containing:
·
Rimadyl 100mg
Chewables (valued at $46.40)
·
a dog lead and a tennis
ball (to encourage exercise)
·
an information kit on
canine osteoarthritis
See our Winter
Newsletter article for details
For more information on
arthritis, visit the Arthritis in Dogs page on our
web site.
Metacam
is another excellent drug for the treatment of arthritis.
Receive a free Winter Relief Pack, with any purchase of Metacam (while stocks
last). Each pack contains: pack of 3 Dentabones, Metacam fleece hat, free copy
of Dog's Life magazine, 25% discount for Aussie Pooch Mobile Hydrobath, $10
Metacam voucher and Metacam arthritis information booklet. Click here for more details.
Frontline Winter Prize Promotion
Buy Frontline
Plus before 31st July for a chance to win a Mistral Heat Zone heater for
your home. One of our clients must win.
We've looked
into this and recommend that all our clients consider pet insurance. Most
policies will refund 80% of your vet fees. We've reviewed the 3 main
policies available, identified their strengths and weaknesses, and given you
our recommendations.
We tell
you more about this once-a-year product for the prevention of heartworm disease
in dogs.
Find
out all the details about this new palatable worming paste for cats.
This
page looks at the major gastrointestinal worms in cats, their effects (both on
cats and on people) and principles of how to prevent them.
April
2003
ProHeart SR-12 Injection Promotion - take the
risk out of heartworm prevention
ProHeart
SR-12 gives a whole year's protection against heartworm disease. Monthly
tablets (Sentinel or Interceptor) provide excellent heartworm protection. But
many of our clients aren't using these products, or aren't using them properly.
This month we're sending promotional postcards to dogs who we think may not be
properly protected against heartworm disease. If you receive one of these
cards, make an appointment for a ProHeart injection, and bring the card with
you for a $5.00 discount on the injection. For more information on heartworm
disease, read our Heartworm Prevention web page.
Popantel Cat Allwormer Paste - now available
This
new allwormer for cats is fish-flavoured (anchovy) which means it's easier to
give than most pastes. It's active ingredients also make it more effective
against tapeworm than other pastes.
March
2003
Our Autumn 2003 Newsletter
has
now been released on our web site.
It
includes the following articles :
·
Patient Pick-up Service - a service for those
without transport
·
Forgotten a Heartworm Tablet? - here's what
you should do
·
Bronchishield 3 Vaccine - improved
protection against kennel cough
·
Is your pet overweight? - enrol in our
Weight Loss Program
·
Canine Cough Complex - also known as
"kennel cough"
·
Vaccination Guidelines for Dogs - an
update
·
Fireworks & Thunderstorms - noise
phobia can be a real problem
·
Ask the Vet On-line - have you tried this
free service?
·
Staff News - includes a letter from Mark
about his son
Weight
Loss Program
Our
Weight Loss Program has been up and running since January.
Take a look at the following new pages, all dealing with weight loss:
·
Overweight - a brochure from Hill's Pet Nutrition
·
Normal Bodyweight Ranges for Dog Breeds
·
Why
has my pet become overweight?
·
What
should I feed my pet to help it lose weight?
Fear of Noises - Fireworks and Thunderstorms
This
disturbing problem can be treated. We'll tell you how.
December
2002
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
All of us at
Friday 20th December
We will be open 8am-7pm, but no afternoon consults
Christmas Day – Closed
(Wednesday, 25th December 2002)
Boxing Day – Closed
(Thursday, 26th December 2002)
New Years Day – Open 10am-12noon
(Wednesday, 1st January 2003)
Australia Day Holiday – Open 10am-12noon
(Monday, 27th January 2003)
Summer 2002/2003
Newsletter - now available on our web site.
It
includes many of the articles already included here on our news page over the
last few months, as well as the following new articles :
·
Holidaying with Your Pet - tips to help it go
smoothly
·
Is your pet overweight? - obesity is a
major health problem
·
Weight Loss Program - help your pet
shed those excess kilos!
·
Coronavirus & Leptospirosis - should
your dog be vaccinated?
We've
created a new page detailing how to protect your pets against this deadly
parasite. This is extremely important if you attend to take your pet on
holidays with you, especially anywhere near the coast.
November
2002
Protech
C2i Vaccine is now available,
protecting
dogs against coronavirus and leptospirosis.
We will include a short article about these diseases in our summer newsletter.
We will now be recommending that all pups be vaccinated with Protech C2i
vaccine. It can be mixed in the same needle with your pup's other C4 shots, and
costs only $9.90 extra.
is a
new worm tablet for cats, controlling heartworm and all intestinal worms
including tapeworm. The beauty of Milbemax is that just one small oval tablet
(just 8 x 4mm), will treat any cat up to 8kg. For cats that don't like tablets,
this can make life a lot easier. Milbemax tablets
currently sell for $10 each.
Staff
News
Corinne (our weekend nurse) has now left to concentrate on her exams.
We wish her all the best and are confident that she will graduate as a
veterinarian (probably with honours!) within the next few weeks.
September
2002
An
inspector from the Veterinary Surgeons Board made a scheduled tour of our
hospital late in August, examining our facilities, record-keeping standards and
some of our in-hospital procedures. He was quite impressed, and as a result our
existing
The Veterinary Surgeons Board is the official regulatory body of veterinary
surgeons practicing in
Spring
Flea Control - Specials and Give-aways
Refer
to our Flea Control page for advice on flea control
is now available in a 6-pack
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Revolution is our number one recommendation for parasite control in cats.
It's a simple monthly spot-on product covering fleas, heartworm and the major
intestinal worms. It is also available for dogs.
Until 12th December, you can buy the new Revolution 6-pack for
the price of 5. For example, Revolution for cats 3-pack costs $41. The new
6-pack is now available for $64.25. In addition, you get a free tube of Aquasun
sunscreen (while stocks last - this is for you, not for your pets).
Check our newsletter articles for information about Revolution and Heartworm in Cats
Frontline Plus is very similar to Frontline
Top-Spot, but with the addition of a new active ingredient (s-methoprene)
that will kill all flea stages in the pets surroundings.
Buy any 6-pack of Frontline Plus (by December 15) and get an extra month's flea
control at no charge.
For a chance to win any of the prizes shown (Sony Playstation II, Panasonic CD
Player, gift vouchers, Dr.Harry books and Frontline Plus) go to www.frontline.com to
register (you don't even need to buy any Frontline!)
Buy
Advantage for a chance to win up to $10,000
Win the good life with 1 month's free:
Luxury car hire, mortgage or rent payments, cleaning services, groceries,
gardening, petrol or spending money. Just ask us for an entry form when you buy
your next pack of Advantage flea control.
We have
now designed a form to be completed by all client's admitting their pet to
hospital. This form allows us to collect essential information such as your contact
phone numbers and when your pet was last fed. It also helps with clear
definition of the procedures to be performed, and allows you to give written
consent for these procedures.
We will normally ask you to complete the form when you admit your pet to
hospital. If you know your pet has a hospital stay coming up, you can save
yourself some time by downloading the form from our web site and bringing it
along with you.
Just go to www.ingleburnvet.com.au/pdfs/admission.pdf
August
2002
Cat Kidney Month
Could
your cat have kidney failure?
·
Kidney failure causes
premature death in a third of all cats!
·
Cats over 7 years
of age are at most risk.
·
Early diagnosis is the
key to successful treatment.
During
the month of August, you can have your cat examined and screened for kidney
disease for just $50.00. The offer includes Consultation ($36.00), Urine
Testing ($16.50) and blood creatinine test ($18.35). That's $70.85 total value.
Phone for an appointment.
For more information on kidney disease see our Kidney
Failure in Cats page.
Pet Dental Health Week : August 19-25
Did you know that 80%
of dogs and 70% of cats over age three have some form of dental disease! During
Pet Dental Health Week we will be working hard to change those statistics, by
offering a
** FREE DENTAL CHECKUP **
which will include:
·
a complimentary
examination of the teeth and gums by one of our veterinarians,
·
a written report,
·
advice on preventative
home dental care,
·
advice on treatment of
any problems found,
For
more information, refer to Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats.
Our Spring 2002 Newsletter
has
now been released on our web site.
It will
(hopefully) be posted to clients in time for Pet Dental Week.
It includes the following articles :
·
Dental Health Week - get a free
dental checkup for your pet
·
"Ask the Vet" On-line - free
e-mail responses to your questions
·
Frontline Plus - a new standard in flea
control
·
Flea Control - get the best possible
advice
·
Website - new/revised information pages on
our website
·
Home Health Checklist - Do you know if
your pet is healthy?
·
Staff Training - Puppy and kitten
behaviour
·
Kidney Tests - Could your cat have kidney
failure?
·
Lifetime Registration - Time's Up -
Microchips are now compulsory for all dogs
·
Itchy Skin? - If it's not fleas then it could
be atopic dermatitis
July
2002 - There's lots this month with
discount offers, new products and exciting competitions.
Desexing and Microchipping
- Special Offer
We are
running a special offer all this month to make it easier for you to comply with
the 30th September deadline for microchipping and lifetime registration.
·
$36 discount on
desexing mature female dogs
·
$15 discount on
desexing male dogs
·
10% discount on
microchips (if implanted at the time of desexing)
For more details, refer to our Special Offer on
Desexing and Microchipping page, which includes a brief overview of:
·
the registration rules
and fees
·
how to save money on registration
and desexing fees
·
the other advantages
of having your dog desexed
For a quote, give us a call, or use our Desexing Price Calculator. The calculator has been
updated to allow adjustment of prices based on our July special offer, and also
to calculate pension discounts.
Our new Desexing page contains a menu of links to all our
other pages that relate to desexing.
Now
that the transition period is almost over, and annual registration has ceased,
we've re-written our Microchips & Registration
page, to give an organised review of this important topic, along with links to
further information.
Atopy,
or atopic dermatitis, is an allergic skin disease that causes pruritus
(itching).
It is one of the two most common skin allergies in dogs and cats, along with
fleas.
If scratching or licking is a problem for your dog or cat, then this page is
for you.
Following a conference that Peter attended in May, we've
written a new, detailed information sheet on this
difficult topic.
There's also a new page entitled An Introduction to
Skin Allergies in Dogs, and another dedicated to Atopica
which is a new drug used in the treatment of this disease.
Frontline Plus - A new standard in flea control
One of our most effective flea & tick killers just got
better.
Frontline Plus is very similar to Frontline Top-Spot, but with
the addition of a new active ingredient (s-methoprene) that will kill
all flea stages in the pets surroundings. You can now have total integrated flea control in just one product. Come in and ask us about
Frontline Plus.
Purchase any Frontline Plus 6 pack for a chance to WIN a trip to
Now
here's a really great prize giveaway!
Buy a
packet of Sentinel or Interceptor Tablets and you
could win ALL of this:
1) Sony TV, VCR & Camcorder 2) Xbox and 2 games 3) Kennel
with toys
plus 100 3-in-1 Sentinel chewy balls to be won!
Entries close 15th August. If you've recently bought a packet (since
15th May) then you can still enter - just come in and ask us for an
entry form.
Frontline
Top-Spot is still available and has
also improved.
Well,
actually the product itself is unchanged but it's no longer necessary to wait 2
days after bathing before application. Frontline Top-Spot can be applied
as soon as your pet is dry. You still need to then wait at least 2 days for the
product to spread, before giving another bath.
Frontline Top-Spot is also now registered for use on puppies and kittens
from 8 weeks of age (previously 12 weeks). Frontline Spray (as always) is safe
and registered for use from 2 days of age.
June
2002
Pet Arthritis Month
Osteoarthritis is a painful, degenerative disease and is
very common in adult dogs. Symptoms can include reduced activity, difficulty getting
up, stiffness and lameness.
We are running a special offer all this month to encourage early
diagnosis and treatment of arthritis. It consists of a free 7-day course of Rimadyl
Chewables after an initial consultation (normal consultation fee applies). 
We can also advise you on an overall management plan, and
if required, offer you a discount on the purchase of a large pack of Rimadyl.
To take advantage of this offer, please phone for an appointment.
We've completely revised and expanded our arthritis web page.
Arthritis in Dogs now contains a
full discussion of the symptoms, causes and treatment of arthritis. We've
created new pages on the anti-arthritic products Rimadyl,
Metacamand Cartrophen,
(as well as full copies of the product insert leaflets for each of these
products) and a web page version of Pfizer's arthritis
booklet.
May
2002
Ask a
question about any aspect of pet care and receive a response by email from one
of our vets.
Our Winter 2002 Newsletter has
now been released on our web site.
It will
hopefully be posted to clients by early June. Click
here to read it now.
It includes the following articles :
·
Pet Arthritis Month - June 2002 - Discount
on Rimadyl chewables.
·
Winter Flea Control - don't get
complacent!
·
Staff Training - recent courses our
staff have been to.
·
Prevention of Pain - a discussion of
surgical pain management.
·
Lifetime Registration - and a special offer
on desexing & microchipping.
·
Cat Kidney Month - August 2002 - all cats
7yrs or older should be tested.
·
Website - a quick rundown on some of the
changes to our web site.
·
Free Information Packs - for New Clients
and for New Puppies.
·
Staff News - a wedding and a couple of new
nurses.
·
Rewards for Regular Clients - a reminder
about our PetCare Reward Card scheme.
A new
information sheet which includes a description of the flea's life cycle and how
to stop them. Common flea control programs are outlined and we give our
recommendations on the most effective products to use.
Another
new information which discusses the risks of infection with heartworm, the
disease signs that it causes, and which medications can be safely used to
prevent it. Recommendations on heartworm testing are also briefly covered.
is the
title of another new handout, which includes guidelines on bathing including:
How often? Bathing puppies and cats, shampoo selection and flea control.
There is a description of how to bath your pet, and a page of shampooing tips
from Dermcare.
The Products page has been expanded
It now
includes descriptions of a lot more products, along with links directly to
their manufacturers sites where available.
There's
also new pages on Arthritis, Overweight/Obese Pets, Skin
Allergies, Flea Allergies, Atopy
and geriatrics.
These
pages were taken directly from some of our existing newsletters. We'll expand
their content when time allows.
We've
added an Alphabetical Index Page to our site.
This
refers you to the most relevant page on any particular topic. We thought
this would be more useful than the usual Search field used on web sites, that displays
many pages that merely mention the word. (We'll probably add a search field one
day too.)
We've
created a new PDF file
on Emergency Care
This
PDF includes all of the information from our Emergency
pages in a format that allows you to print it for ready reference. It is
very similar to our Autumn newsletter, with the
addition of some maps that show you how to get to the Animal
Emergency and Critical Care Service at Strathfield.
We've
also made numerous other minor changes to the web site.
We've
made some minor updates to the content, added a few more graphics, and added
menu bars to the top of some of the longer pages for easier navigation.
The Links page also now includes a field right there on
the top of the page where you can suggest a site you'd like us to add to the
page.
The LifeLearn Handouts pages now include a facility where you can request these
documents (which are not on our website) to be e-mailed to you.
The previous contents of this What's New page were moved to What's Old!
Staff
Training
Mark
spent a week in
Advantage
competition
Advantage
are running a guessing competition until the 9th of June. Buy any pack of
Advantage or Advantage DUO and ask for an entry form. Guess the location of
Bruce flea for your chance to win and unforgettable
April
2002
·
Congratulations to
Nicole who was married on April 6th.
·
Angela Akehurst joins
us this month as our 3rd full-time nurse.
·
Clare Arnold also
joins us and now shares the weekend nursing roster with Corinne.
March
2002
Our Autumn 2002 Newsletter has now
been released on our web site.
It will
be posted to clients mid-March. Click here to read
it now.
It's major focus is on Emergency Care and First aid. (Most of this information
was already available on the Emergencies pages of
our website, but has been printed for the benefit of those without web access,
and to provide a 4-page ready-reference article on emergency care for you to
keep. It includes the following articles :
What to do in an emergency, When to call for emergency after-hours
help, After Hours Service, Easter/Holiday Hours, Common Emergencies, Sick & Injured Birds & Wildlife, Stray Dogs and Cats, Staff Training, Web Site, Animal
Emergency & Critical Care Service, First Aid Kit
Revolution offer extended.
The
Revolution "6 tubes for the price of 5" special offer has been
extended until the end of March. For example, buy 2 packs of Revolution for
Cats for only $68.33
January
2002
Please
note that the Australia Day Public Holiday has been proclaimed as:
Monday 28th January 2002.
This is different from the date that we published in our December newsletter,
which relied upon outdated information issued to us.
Our hours over the Australia Day long-weekend will now be:
Saturday 26th January : 9:00am - 5:00pm
(Consulting Hours : 9am-12noon and 3-5pm)
Sunday 27th January : 10:00am - 12:00noon
Monday 28th January : 9:00am - 12:00noon
For
emergencies at other time please phone us on (02)9829-1947.
The vet on duty for the Australia Day weekend will be
November
2001
Our December Newsletter has now been released
on our web site. It will be posted to clients by early December. Click here to read it now.
It has
the following articles :
Merry Christmas & Holiday Hours,
Web Site, Flea control specials, Allergic Dermatitis, Flea Allergy, Atopy, Staff
Training
Peter
will be away at a conference for the last
week of November.
The
conference is titled Diagnostic Dilemmas and Therapeutic Solutions and
deals with some of the more difficult areas of small animal medicine.
A
Frontline reminder service has been set up
on Merial's web
site.
This
free service can send you an e-mail each month to remind you to dose your pet
with Frontline Top Spot (a flea-control product). They can also send
information on promotions and new products.
October
2001
Cat
Kidney Month at
Have your
cat examined and tested for kidney disease for only $50.00
Early detection and treatment is critical for the management of kidney disease.
This special offer includes consultation, blood tests and urine tests. Kidney
failure is a major killer of cats. Refer to our newsletter article Kidney Failure in Cats for more
information about kidney failure.
Advantage
Promotion
Buy any
pack of Advantage before 31/12/2001, and receive an extra dose for free, plus a
free tennis ball (for your dog) and a chance to win a VIP trip for two to the
Australian Open. There's 100 Dunlop Slazenger tennis racquets to be won
instantly. Advantage
is spot-on style flea control product, applied once-a-month to the back of the
neck. It gives excellent flea control and it works very fast. Advantage DUO
prevents heartworm disease as well.
September
2001
Our latest Newsletter has now been
released. Check it out!
It has
the following articles :
Web Site, Survey Results, PetCare Card Scheme, Registration renewal,
Case Reports - Jarba and Lucy,
Product News, Fel-O-Vax Vaccines, Feline Leukaemia, Chlamydia, Kidney Failure, Special Offer
Revolution price changes.
The
manufacturers of Revolution have changed their pricing structure and we are
reducing our profit margins and passing large savings on to our clients. For
cats and small dogs, this means a significant price reduction.
For example, the price of Revolution for cats has reduced from $48.00 to
$41.00. In addition, until the end of November there is a special offer
on Revolution. Buy 2 packs and get 6 tubes for the price of 5. For
example, buy 2 packs of Revolution for Cats for only $68.33 (previously
$96.00).
Revolution is our number one recommendation for parasites in cats, controlling
fleas, heartworm and most intestinal worms. It's a simple spot-on formulation,
which means no more fighting to give tablets! For more information about Revolution
refer to our previous newsletter article on
Revolution.
A new
information sheet includes a description of the problem, causes, clinical
signs, diagnosis and detailed treatment options.
A new
section added to our web site with a selection of reports on patients that we
have treated at the hospital.
has
been added to our Staff page.
Frontline
Special Offer
Buy a
6-pack of Frontline Top-Spot and receive an extra dose for free. Frontline is
spot-on style flea control product, applied once-a-month to the back of the
neck, and giving excellent flea control, even after bathing or swimming. As
part of the promotion, Merial is also donating 3 Waterfast Rescue Crafts (jet
skis) to the Surf Life Saving Association. Offer closes 14th December 2001.
Advantage has a similar offer available. Buy either a 4-pack or 6-pack
of Advantage and receive an additional dose free. (no closing date)
August
2001
Web site launched! (7th August at 3pm)