Companion Animal Newsletter - August 2019
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We're loyal, not just local.
Hello,
We seem to have made it through winter relatively unscathed, although we'll keep holding our breathe as it isn't over yet! As we move towards spring the warmer weather and growth it can bring has its own problems for our pets. More time to get outside and play, more walks with the family, but for some it means fleas and allergies. In this edition we look at the different types of skin conditions and watch outs for your cat and dog.
For those close to our Amberley clinic we have our team of fabulous Vet Nurses available for appointments. Read on below for how this team can help if you have questions regarding dietary requirements, your pets behaviour, dental and more!
Thank you from the Team at North Canterbury Vets.
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Spring, Pollen and Skin Diseases
Spring is nearly here, pollen is starting to appear and once again we prepare to see an influx of skin cases presented. The skin is the body’s largest organ and can account for nearly a quarter of a pet’s bodyweight. Acting as a waterproof protective barrier the skin is highly sensitive and can suffer from up to 160 different conditions. Up to 25% of pets seen at a vet practice will have some degree of skin disease.
Signs your pet may have a skin condition
It is normal for all cats and dogs to scratch sometimes, just like us it’s natural for them to want to scratch at areas of dryness, irritations from collars or the occasional insect or debris caught in fur, but when this scratching becomes obsessive or is causing further damage to the skin it is something that should be addressed.
Indications:
Winner, Winner, Winner!
Congratulations to our winners of the Broadline & Nexguard garden tool set worth $350. We gave away 6 of these sets.
Amberley: Mr & Mrs Thornton, Mr & Mrs Whyte
Culverden: Mr & Mrs Harty, Mr Watson
Waikari: Ms Douglas
Cheviot: Mr Archbold
Nurse Consults - Amberley Clinic
Did you know that in Amberley we have a team of 5 vet nurses? These nurses work supporting the Veterinary team but are also available for their own consultations.
Our Vet Nursing team are fully trained and available for FREE consultations for weight & dietary checks, dental checks, training and behavioural advice, suture removal, post-operative checks, flea and worming advice.
Our team are also available to do microchipping, nail clipping, ear cleaning, dressing changes, sample taking, puppy training classes and medication administration. These services will incur a fee.
To make an appointment please call the Amberley Clinic - details in the link below.
Patient Profile: Dave the Golden Retriever
Recently we had some concerned owners bring in their very cute but very sick puppy, Dave. His condition had deteriorated quickly and his gums, mouth, eyes and ears became blistered, swollen and sore. Difficult to watch in any animal.Our team diagnosed him with Puppy Strangles, a rare autoimmune disease. They quickly administered treatment and after just a week he is now a different dog. You can see the difference in the two pictures shown below.
In Louise's (Dave's owners) words "a special shout out to vet Charlotte and nurse Rebekah for their incredible care, prompt diagnosis/treatment and follow-up. You guys are the real MVP’s of pet health!". We love success stories like this.
In Other News...
Allergic to cats?
There's some 'good mews' for cat allergy sufferers. A vaccine has been developed which may put an end to itchy eyes and sniffly noses every time Fluffy graciously gives in to a cuddle. This vaccine is still a few years away but will hopefully help the 1 in 10 humans that are believed to be allergic to cats.
Most relaxed dog ever!
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From all of the team at NCVC
We're loyal, not just local.
Amberley
1 Osborne Rd
Phone: 03 314 8612
Fax: 03 314 8619
Cheviot
14 Hall St
Phone: 03 319 8677
Fax: 03 319 8124
Culverden
26 Mouse Point Rd
Phone: 03 315 8363
Fax: 03 315 8187
Waikari
16 Karaka Road
Phone: 03 314 4102
Fax: 03 314 4172
