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Roseville Veterinary Surgery |
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Volume 3, Issue 2, Feb 2010 |
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In this months enewsletter we issue a warning to pets to stay out of reserves for fox baiting; a timely reminder to keep the paralysis ticks away, and we look at diabetes in pets and how to prevent it. |
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Dr Greg Kelman BSc. BVMS MACVSc. CMAVA |
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Diabetes in Pets |
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Diabetes is a common problem in pets, involving both cats and dogs of all ages but more frequently in older pets. Early signs of diabetes include drinking excessively and sometimes weight loss. Pets on lower quality diets, or those who are overweight are at greater risk of acquiring diabetes.
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Tick Paralysis Tips |
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ALL PETS SHOULD BE TREATED FOR PARALYSIS TICKS. We’re still seeing cases of tick paralysis, with ticks not perturbed by the hot weather we’ve been having. We recently had two dogs from the same family present with tick paralysis on the same day!
There are several important steps to help prevent tick paralysis in pets. |
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Quality Family Pet Care |
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1080 Fox Baiting |
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Roseville Veterinary Surgery is advising a warning for pet owners. The Ku-Ring-Gai and Willoughby Councils are implementing a fox baiting program between Monday 22nd February until Monday 8th March.
Signs of 1080 poisoning in pets include seizuring, vomiting, vocalization, coma and death. Urgent veterinary attention should be sought if suspect poisoning occurs.
Fox baits will be buried to reduce the risk of accidental pet poisoning. All unused baits are removed at the completion of the baiting period. |
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Bo Peep finds a home
Our new clinic cat Bo Peep has already found a home. Bo Peep had been found as a stray cat, after her owner couldn’t look after her any more. Bo Peep is an 8 year old Ragdoll, she is very friendly and loves hugs and cuddles. She gets on well with most dogs and cats.
She’s was living it up at Roseville Vet Surgery, while looking for a new home. As quickly as she came, Bo Peep found a new home with one of our clients—good luck Bo Peep! |
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Pet Product of the Month Epi-soothe shampoo and conditioner |
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Is the summer itch getting to your dog? Does the scratch, scratch, scratch keep you (and them) up all night? There are many treatments for dry itchy skin—but one of the simplest is a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Guaranteed not to wash off your dogs flea control product, epi-soothe is a soothing, oatmeal based, detergent free shampoo. Available now at the Roseville Veterinary Surgery |
