The Vet Practice

By The Vet Practice on Thursday, 28 May 2009

We understand that taking your pet to the vet can often be a last minute decision - for whatever reason.

Whether it be rushing to get that important vaccination before boarding your pet at kennels or dropping in because you've just noticed that your pet's not looking himself - either way, we'd love to know you're coming and be there for you.

It might just be that if you drop in, there may not be a vet available to see you.

This could be because some are in theatre performing surgery, others out of the clinic on house calls and farm visits or seeing other clients during appointment times.

We run our clinics based on appointments so that we know you're coming and can be there for you. This saves you waiting unecessarily until a vet is available.

Even if you have an emergency situation - please give us a call wherever practical.

This gives us a little time to reschedule any non urgent appointments if needed and be prepared for your pet's arrival.

We understand that you are all busy people too and want to be in and seen as quickly as possible.

Please help us keep this commitment by making an appointment

Thank You.

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By The Vet Practice on Monday, 20 April 2009

Just like us humans,  many dogs and cats suffer from the pain of arthritis as they age - and it bcomes particularly more painful in the colder weather.

The good news is that this pain can be minimised.

There are several different approaches to managing the pain of this common condition to make your pet's life more comfortable..

The extent of the joint or bone degeneration is best assessed through X-Rays. From the results, a pain management plan can be suggested.

This may include any combination of the following:

• Anti - inflammatory medications
• Natural supplements
• A course of injections
• Special foods fortified with specific nutrients

Signs of arthritis and painful jpints can usually characterised by the following behavioural signs:

• Reluctance to run or jump
• Difficulty walking
• Difficulty rising or climbing steps
• Reluctance to be touched in specific areas

One of the most important ways of reducing stress and avoiding further damage to joints is to maintain a healthy weight. This can be achieved through a combination of exercise and a healthy eating plan.

Overweight dogs with arthritis will find exercising difficult therefore making it even harder to lose weight.. The most important first step is to reduce the pain of exercising to allow your dog to become more mobile.

So, if your dog (or cat) is showing any of these signs of pain - please see your vet - soon!