FEBRUARY
POLISH CAT
You may remember that we appealed for the owners of a lost cat before Christmas, ID chip records showed that the cat was Polish but we were unable to find the owners in the UK. Well good news! The cat has now been reunited with the owners. Thank you to everyone who helped with the search.
OUT OF DOORS
Thank you to Mark Stephen of BBC Scotland Out of Doors who visited us last week. It was great to meet someone that we have listened to on the radio! We talked about running the smallholding and the vet practice and how vets can help people look after poultry and farmyard pets. As you can see Caspar the cat wanted to take part as well!
The new year sees the practice moving forward with some new services available for our clients.
TORTOISE FOOD
If your pet tortoise is getting a bit fed up with the same old veg at the time of year, why not try them giving them some Pretty Pets pellets - they smell great and my own tortoise loves them. Excellent as part of a varied diet. Please contact the practice to order.
CALLING ALL SMALLHOLDERS
You may already know that when not at work Mary spends her time trying to be self sufficient working on her smallholding. A large part of this are the animals kept there. Mary is very enthusiastic about the veterinary care of animals kept on smallholdings including chickens and sheep. Many smallholders feel that they do not get the service they want from vets in practice as they are not commerical farmers. One aim of the practice is to meet that demand and offer sensible and practical advice to people who may be new to smallholding, or who just can't find a vet who is interested in backyard poultry, sheep or goats. The practice can give advice on both health matters and the practicalities of starting up a smallholding.
More information can be found about smallholding and the services the practice can offer at The Veterinary Smallholder
There is a specific reduced consultation fee for chickens. If you would like to find out more please get in touch on 01738 635633.
FELINE ADVISORY BUREAU
Following on from Mary, the practice is now a member of the Feline Advisory Bureaue / European Society of Feline Medicine. This shows the commitment of the practice to advancing the veterinary care given to cats. If you are new to cat ownership then the practice has a variety of resources available to you including information on nutrition, grooming and common diseases.
PLEASE REMEMBER RABBITS IN THE COLD WEATHER
As the cold weather continues the Rabbit Welfare Association has provided a some tips and suggestions for ways in which rabbits owners can keep their pets warm and happy. For more information have a look at Rabbit Welfare
FOOD ORDERING SERVICE
The practice can now offer a food ordering service for our clients. Please get in touch to find our more.
APPEAL FOR OWNER OF POLISH CAT
A black & white female cat with a Polish microchip has been brought into the surgery. If you have lost this cat please get in touch.
DECEMBER
Well Christmas is fast approaching and I can't believe the practice has now been open for 6 months. It has been lovely meeting everyone and all of the animals.
In the run up to Christmas the practice has lots of ideas for Christmas presents for you pets. From stockings for cats and dogs to collar night lights or even squeaky and treats for hamsters we've got something for everyone.
We're starting a new food ordering service for clients of the practice. All of the main brands of food for cats, dogs and exotics including James Wellbeloved and Beta will be available. If you would like to find out more please contact us on 635633.
The new pup Amy has arrived and is delightful - pictures will be along soon.
Hope you all have a very happy Christmas and New Year
Mary.
NOVEMBER
Congratulations to the winners of Pet Smile Month art competition Louise, Joshua and Louisa.
November sees the practice concentrating on the older pet. This month is Pet Diabetes month and although this condition is not restricted to older animals it is more commonly seen in cats and dogs over 8 years of age. As part of this we are taking part in the Great Pet Pee Test - where owners can get a free test strip from the practice to find out if their pets could be diabetic. For more information contact the practice or have a look at Pet Diabetes Month Website for more information.
Older pets are also more likely to develop arthritis, thyroid problems, kidney disease and Cushing's disease. At the practice we can offer a full clinical examination and blood tests to ensure that your pet is fit and healthy. Early diagnosis means that preventative treatment can be started often preventing the progression of many conditions.
Towards the end of November is Cat Welfare Week (Cat Welfare Week ) where behavioural problems and stress in cats will be highlighted. As part of this anyone buying a feliway diffuser can claim a free travel spray. To download a voucher please visit the Cate Welfare Week website.
Although many tortoises may already have thought about hibernation we are still seeing some for pre-hibernation checks. We can check that your pet is healthy and heavy enough to go through hibernation. Faecal sample analysis can be carried out in house giving you an answer the same day. Contact the practice on 01738 635633 for more information.
OCTOBER
This month we are reminding owners that it will soon be firework season. If your pets get stressed out at this time of year, then now is the time to think about preventative medication. Newer medications are designed to make life less stressful (rather than sedate), but this means that the treatment should be started a few weeks before we reach 5th November. Talk to us now about the different treatments available.
Thank you to everyone who took part in Pet Smile month and don't forget free dental checks with the practice nurse are available all year round. There is still time to enter the art competition - get your entries in to the practice by Friday 9th October.
SEPTEMBER NEWS
The end of August saw the first puppy party at the practice - thank you to all those owners who came along. I hope you weren't as tired as I was at the end!
September is Pet Smile Month. As part of this the practice will be offering FREE dental checks with the VET throughout September. We'll also be out and about in Perthshire promoting dental health for all our pets - dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets to name a few. Contact the practice to make an appointment.
At the beginning of the month we were in the radio studios at Perth FM. A big thank you to the folks there for letting us talk about dentistry and Pet Smile Month.
Don't forget about the ART COMPETITION. We're looking for entries from children of school age that can go forward to the national final in November. The closing date for entries is 9th October. All you have to do create something on the topic of a healthy smile. Contact the surgery or check out Pet Smile Month for more information.
AUGUST NEWS
Well the beginning of the month saw us at Perth Show - thankfully the weather was kind to us and we all had a great day. It was lovely to meet so many of you there. Thank you to everyone to took part in the lucky dip - we raised a total of £50 for local cat and dog charities. The winner of the £25 pet food has been chosen and the letter is in the post.
Later this month is the Cat Protection Summer Fayre in Scone (15th August). Also that day is the Pet Factor at North Inch - let's hope for good weather again before the schools go back.
This month we are highlighting care of the senior pet. As animals get older particular conditions such as arthritis, dental disease or kidney disease can become more of a problem. Catching these conditions early is more likely to result in a successful outcome. If you have an older pet then get in touch to find out more about what can be done to help ensure that your pet has many active years to come.
JULY NEWS
All this week we have been sponsoring Perth FM's live outside broadcast from the Game Fair. Some of the practice team will be there on Saturday so please say hello. Pictures from the Game Fair are available on the Photo gallery
National Vaccination Month was a great success. Remember that it is important to keep your pet's vaccinations up to date. Vaccination also includes a health check where your pet's teeth, heart, chest and skin are checked for any problems, and gives you a chance to talk to the vet about any concerns you may have.