Dec2011_NEWS FROM DAYBORO VET SURGERY
With Christmas fast approaching, it has come time to remind all of you the surgery will be closed over the Christmas/New Year period. We will be open until 5:00pm on Friday 23rd December and will re-open on Tuesday 3rd January, 2012. During this period an emergency-only service will be available, and the vet can be contacted by calling the surgery on 3425 1544.
To avoid any inconvenience, please remember to stock up on any treatments your pets or farm animals may be due for during this period. This may include vaccinations, worming, flea, tick and heartworm treatments for your pets.
It is also worth considering now whether your pets will be going into kennels. Dog owners especially, should ensure that they are aware of kennel requirements, and that their dog’s vaccination status is adequate. If your cat or dog’s vaccination programme is not up to date, it is a good idea to have your pet vaccinated at least 7 days prior to admitting to the kennel. This is to ensure that your pet is adequately protected during the time of greatest risk of infection.
Whilst it is generally a time of good cheer for us, be wary of ‘spoiling’ your pets and giving them too many treats over the festive season. Not only will it affect their waist line, (just like us!) it can actually affect their health by giving tummy upsets, and in rare cases, actual poisoning. Be particularly careful of giving too much ham with all the fat even in small quantities they can make your pets very sick. Cooked chicken bones too are another ‘no-no’.
The paralysis ticks and snakes are still out in force, so continue to be vigilant over the next couple of months. It is illegal to kill snakes but if your pet has done so and you feel your pet has been bitten, please bring the snake in with you for identification.
If you are going away for a short period and leaving your pet with a friend, consider taking extra precautions against ticks during this time to minimize stress for you, your friends and your pets. Please contact the surgery if you are not sure of all the options and would like some advice. We are only too happy to help you avoid this potentially heart-breaking situation.
Last, but not least, warm wishes for a hearty and healthy Christmas, and here’s hoping the new year brings good fortune to all.
Kind regards,
The Team at Dayboro Vet.
It is also worth considering now whether your pets will be going into kennels. Dog owners especially, should ensure that they are aware of kennel requirements, and that their dog’s vaccination status is adequate. If your cat or dog’s vaccination programme is not up to date, it is a good idea to have your pet vaccinated at least 7 days prior to admitting to the kennel. This is to ensure that your pet is adequately protected during the time of greatest risk of infection.
Whilst it is generally a time of good cheer for us, be wary of ‘spoiling’ your pets and giving them too many treats over the festive season. Not only will it affect their waist line, (just like us!) it can actually affect their health by giving tummy upsets, and in rare cases, actual poisoning. Be particularly careful of giving too much ham with all the fat even in small quantities they can make your pets very sick. Cooked chicken bones too are another ‘no-no’.
The paralysis ticks and snakes are still out in force, so continue to be vigilant over the next couple of months. It is illegal to kill snakes but if your pet has done so and you feel your pet has been bitten, please bring the snake in with you for identification.
If you are going away for a short period and leaving your pet with a friend, consider taking extra precautions against ticks during this time to minimize stress for you, your friends and your pets. Please contact the surgery if you are not sure of all the options and would like some advice. We are only too happy to help you avoid this potentially heart-breaking situation.
Last, but not least, warm wishes for a hearty and healthy Christmas, and here’s hoping the new year brings good fortune to all.
Kind regards,
The Team at Dayboro Vet.
