Welcome to our February issue of What’s New! We hope everyone out there is enjoying the summer this year. For those who have a grass seed problem in/near their property, even though we are approaching the end of the grass seed season, do not forget to check your pets for any grass seeds, especially in between their toes, near the ears and on the tummy. We are still seeing lots of pets coming for grass seeds stuck in between their toes and in their ears, and they are often very painful.
There have been quite a few cold nights even during summer and just a gentle reminder that a sudden drop in temperature over night could cause arthritis to flare up in our older pets so it may not be a bad idea to make a warmer bed for our outdoor pets or perhaps let them sleep the night indoors on a cold night if it is feasible!
For those lucky kids who received the incredible gift of a new family puppy or kitten for Christmas, please remember there are a lot of important things to do for them to give them the best kickstart in life. First and foremost, all puppies and kittens need a full course of vaccinations as most of them would have only had their first vaccination when they said goodbye to their moms. In order to ensure they are healthy enough to receive this vaccination they also need a full checkup from your veterinarian. This gives us a chance to discuss with you in detail other important things like intestinal worming, heartworm prevention and flea control. We can also recommend what is the best diet for your new companion. Finally, we strongly recommend pet insurance for all cats and dogs and are happy to guide you where to find information about this. Just give our friendly receptionists a call and they can arrange an appointment for you!
