Jun2013_NEWS FROM DAYBORO VET SURGERY
Finally it’s all coming together. Driving by you may have noticed renewed activity in the lower car park. The surfacing and landscaping is being completed as I write and planning is underway for our official opening and community open day in July. The date has yet to be determined so watch this space for further details.
As most of you know we are a University practice and, luckily for us, the University of Queensland saw the benefit of investing heavily in our ongoing development to enable us to offer Dayboro and the surrounding community the best possible veterinary services. We currently host upwards of 100 students per year, mostly final year vet students and some international students, who all get to experience the wonderful country atmosphere of the Dayboro community whilst on rotation. Their time here is a really valuable step in the process of turning out capable, well rounded vets. Over two weeks the students are immersed in all aspects of a busy mixed practice and assist our highly qualified vets in treating, quite literally, all creatures great and small. And you, our valued clients and patients, are an integral part of that process. If you haven’t been in to see us yet pop in and say hi and check out the new look reception.
Our hours of operation are 8:30am till 5pm Mon- Fri and 9 till 11 on Saturday. We have a vet rostered on call at all times so don’t hesitate to call at any time if you have an emergency.
Well winter is certainly on its way. It seemed those lovely mild days were going to last forever. With the cooler weather we need to be thinking of our senior pets in particular. They, like us, can suffer from arthritis and joint degeneration and this is definitely more noticeable in the colder months. You may notice Fido is restless when trying to settle down or Puss isn’t inclined to leap onto the kitchen bench anymore. There are several steps we can take to minimise this discomfort, from nice soft bedding in a draught free space and winter coats to dietary supplements and medication. Our pets age more rapidly than we do and are, on average, considered to have entered their senior years by the age of 7. At this point we need to be particularly vigilant with regards to routine health checks to ensure their continued good health. A routine blood test gives valuable insight to the function of organs such as the liver and kidneys. This allows us to tailor treatment to suit the individual needs of the patient.
Don’t hesitate to give us a call if you notice your pet is slowing down, or pop in for a weight check and a chat. It’s a good way of keeping tabs on how your pet is doing and we can discuss any concerns you may have and make an appointment if necessary. We look forward to seeing you.
From all of us at the Dayboro Vets.
DAYBORO VETERINARY SURGERY
125 McKenzie Street, Dayboro
Ph: 3425 1544 ALL HOURS
