The Vet Practice Blog

Author:	The Vet Practice	Created:	Tuesday, 2 December 2008
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Handy Pre - Consultation Checklist

By The Vet Practice on Saturday, 29 August 2009

Have this information ready for when you next visit your vet

Comparing quotes... for anthing you buy.

By The Vet Practice on Wednesday, 26 August 2009

Can you remember the last time you had to have your car repaired or the carpet steam cleaned or that new fence erected? More than likely you rang around for some quotes. This is what we all do when we're looking to have something repaired or built for us.

It's only natural that the same deal applies to finding out the costs of specific procedures when your pet needs surgery or treatment.

The Most Important thing a Dog Needs

By The Vet Practice on Tuesday, 25 August 2009

Most people would say things like - love, affection, good food, exercise, regular checkips and Yes, these are all important however, the most important of them all is the daily walk. This daily walk which should be for at least 30 minutes is vital for your dog to "work off" excess energy and stengthen the bond between the two of you.

It also builds trust and respect and reinforces your leadership position in the household. Walking in a controlled and obedient manner is very different (in the dog's mind) to running free with no direction and focus.

Eagle Pack Food in short supply

By The Vet Practice on Thursday, 6 August 2009

We'd like to let all of you who are feeding your dog or cat Eagle Pack know that this product range is currently in very short supply.

We (along with all other stockists) have been having dificulties receiving stock from our suppliers. At the moment the only products which are available are those which we have on store shelves.

If you need more Eagle pack products, please call in and see what's still left to buy. If what you need is there - grab it now as we are usure of when the next shipment of food will arrive.

Luckily the complementary range of Artemis foods is always available so if you're used to feeding the premium meat based Eagle Pack foods then you'll be equally happy with Artemis.

Be assured that as soon as the produts are available again, we'll be stocking them.

Are yearly Vaccinations for dogs necessary?

By The Vet Practice on Tuesday, 4 August 2009

As most of our clients would know, we've been offering the new 3 Year C3 Vaccine for dogs for almost a year now.

We offered this vaccine as a choice to our clients as it has been used in the U.S for some time now and became available in Australia last year. Many of you have opted for this new vaccine in response to increasing concerns about side effects of annual vaccinations.

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association endorsed the use of the triennial vaccine way back in 2007 but it seems that we in Australia have been slow to adopt this new vaccine protocol.

From our perspective, it's all about allowing you (the pet owner) to make an infomed decision. If these vaccines are available and endorsed then of course we will offer you this choice.

This very issue has featured in an article in the Sydney Morning Herald this month.

Check out the article here and see what you think!