Great News Please join us in extending hearty congratulations to Jon and Hilary for the birth of their second child, on May 5th. The baby girl weighed 3.7 kg at birth and is named Sass. Both mum and Sass are doing well. The new arrival comes almost 2 years after their first child, also a little girl, called Deni. Hilary is currently on extended maternity leave while Jon will also be spending the month of May at home. Arthritis Yes, even though it was a slow start (hottest recorded first 2 weeks of April!) it seems the bright colours of autumn are rapidly fading to the drab of another winter. Every year joints start to stiffen and those old sporting injuries start to ache just that little bit more, and I’m not just talking about humans. The four legged members of the family can feel the colder weather just as much as you or I. Arthritis pain can be insidious and creeps up over time. There are many different ways arthritis can affect your pets, but it is the early days of the disease that effective treatment can provide the most benefit. Stiffness in the morning or after exercise, not wanting (or not able to) finish a walk with the same gusto or just slowing down when it comes to playing in the backyard can all be early signs of joint pain. There are numerous ways to control and relieve the symptoms of arthritis but nothing can ‘cure’ it yet. Several anti-inflammatories have been around for a couple of years now and they have been somewhat effective at lessening the discomfort of arthritis, there are medications designed to modify the joints themselves and there are some remedies straight out of old wives tails. There is also a new type of anti-inflammatories for dogs available for the first time in Australia this winter, which has been designed and tested for older dogs to provide safe, effective pain relief and reduce the symptoms of arthritis. No drug by itself is going to provide miracles, but this one may help where others have failed to stand the test of time. Weight loss, diets and regular, sensible exercise all provide support for ongoing arthritic patients and should never be ignored when trying to treat one of the most common diseases in older animals. Open On Sundays Due to increased lunch-time activities such as picnics and barbeques we are opening later on Sundays. With summer well and truly here Sunday fun can be just as safe as the rest of the week! The centre is now open 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Arthritis Yes, even though it was a slow start (hottest recorded first 2 weeks of April!) it seems the bright colours of autumn are rapidly fading to the drab of another winter. Every year joints start to stiffen and those old sporting injuries start to ache just that little bit more, and I’m not just talking about humans. The four legged members of the family can feel the colder weather just as much as you or I. Arthritis pain can be insidious and creeps up over time. There are many different ways arthritis can affect your pets, but it is the early days of the disease that effective treatment can provide the most benefit. Stiffness in the morning or after exercise, not wanting (or not able to) finish a walk with the same gusto or just slowing down when it comes to playing in the backyard can all be early signs of joint pain. There are numerous ways to control and relieve the symptoms of arthritis but nothing can ‘cure’ it yet. Several anti-inflammatories have been around for a couple of years now and they have been somewhat effective at lessening the discomfort of arthritis, there are medications designed to modify the joints themselves and there are some remedies straight out of old wives tails. There is also a new type of anti-inflammatories for dogs available for the first time in Australia this winter, which has been designed and tested for older dogs to provide safe, effective pain relief and reduce the symptoms of arthritis. No drug by itself is going to provide miracles, but this one may help where others have failed to stand the test of time. Weight loss, diets and regular, sensible exercise all provide support for ongoing arthritic patients and should never be ignored when trying to treat one of the most common diseases in older animals. Open On Sundays Due to increased lunch-time activities such as picnics and barbeques we are opening later on Sundays. With summer well and truly here Sunday fun can be just as safe as the rest of the week! The centre is now open 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Open On Sundays Due to increased lunch-time activities such as picnics and barbeques we are opening later on Sundays. With summer well and truly here Sunday fun can be just as safe as the rest of the week! The centre is now open 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
...bathing can be fun and easy, whatever the weather.
Come and give it a try! Have 5 hydrobaths and get one free.
Come and give it a try!
Have 5 hydrobaths and get one free.
Cattery Our cat holiday centre is now fully operational. Your special ones can now spend some time away from home in comfort with a multi-level run with sling beds and shelves to play on. Individually cats are given extra room and playtime in the Cat-Max enclosure located within the cattery for that extra bit of fun and exercise. Safety is ensured by keeping a rostered time in the enclosure for everyone. The centre is fully booked for boarders over the Christmas break, but contact us early for the school holidays and Easter! Overweight Pets On a cold day outside we all like to come inside. If the weather upsets the normal routine of walking and exercise for you and your pets watch out for the expanding waist line! 41% of dogs and 31% of cats are overweight! That is an astounding figure. If you think the battle of the bulge is not going to plan, drop in and check out what the scales say. We also have a weight loss program where we tailor diets specific to your pet. Come in and talk to Lana, our weight loss guru. Hydrobath Reminder A hydrobath has been installed undercover at the clinic (see the picture above). It is available during business hours for DIY use including shampoo and blow drying. With the hydrobath bathing can be fun and easy, whatever the weather. P.S. Have 5 hydrobaths and the sixth is free.
Overweight Pets On a cold day outside we all like to come inside. If the weather upsets the normal routine of walking and exercise for you and your pets watch out for the expanding waist line! 41% of dogs and 31% of cats are overweight! That is an astounding figure. If you think the battle of the bulge is not going to plan, drop in and check out what the scales say. We also have a weight loss program where we tailor diets specific to your pet. Come in and talk to Lana, our weight loss guru. Hydrobath Reminder A hydrobath has been installed undercover at the clinic (see the picture above). It is available during business hours for DIY use including shampoo and blow drying. With the hydrobath bathing can be fun and easy, whatever the weather. P.S. Have 5 hydrobaths and the sixth is free.
Hydrobath Reminder A hydrobath has been installed undercover at the clinic (see the picture above). It is available during business hours for DIY use including shampoo and blow drying. With the hydrobath bathing can be fun and easy, whatever the weather. P.S. Have 5 hydrobaths and the sixth is free.
