Newsletter April 2011
April 2011
Promotions This Month April 2011
1. Free Cat Carrier/Bed with Eukanuba Purchase
Eukanuba is our preferred premium pet food and this month and certain Eukanuba sales come with a beautiful cat carrier /bed. Please come down and get yours today!
2. Buy a 6-pack of Advocate and Advantix, you will receive a FREE extendible lead, while stocks last
Disease Outbreak Alert! - Parvovirus and Hookworm
Vets at SDVC are still seeing high numbers of Parvovirus and hookworm cases. It is essential to make sure your pet is up to date with vaccination and worming! Please call the clinic in 3288 1574 for advice on products or to make an appointment.
Pet Store Massive Sale 20-70% Off!
Our pet store is continuing its stocktake sale until excess stock runs out.
Many dog crates, leads, collars, aquarium accessories, pocket pet enclosures and other selected items are up to 70% off. So come in, take a look and grab a bargain!
Gorgeous Kittens and Puppies for Adoption
We have 2 poodle cross shihtzu puppies, 2 golden retriever pups and adorable fluffy kittens for adoption. Cute, playful and affectionate, they would make great additions to caring families. So come in for a look and a cuddle!
Pre-anaesthetic Blood Testing
When pets are brought to SDVC for surgery, you will be advised to have a Pre Anaesthetic Blood Test done. This blood test covers liver and kidney function as well as white and red blood cell count, checking for anaemia etc. We love to do these tests as it allows us to be aware of possible underlying problems which may not be detected on a clinical examination. At just $69.50 this is a worthwhile precaution!
OMG What is FLUTD?
A number of cats suffering FLUTD have recently presented to the clinic. FLUTD stands for Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease and is a condition that most commonly affects male cats. Overweight cats on poor quality dry food diets are at most risk. Stress can lead to inflammation of the bladder which can predispose to other problems including the accumulation of mucous and urine crystals which can cause obstruction to urine flow (“blocked” cats). This can be life threatening! Clinical signs can include straining to urinate, passing no or only small amounts of urine, toileting in unusual places, bloody urine and in extreme cases vomiting and reduced appetite due electrolyte and enzyme imbalances.
Treatment involves placing a urinary catheter to allow urine to flow and fluid therapy. Prescription diets are also required to help dissolve and prevent the re-formation of crystals but should not be feed unless on the advice of a veterinarian. Feeding a high quality premium food such as Eukanuba, Royal Canin or Hills in combination with increasing your cat’s water intake reduces can reduce the risk of crystal formation. Keeping your cat trim and minimising stress will also help prevent problems. Unfortunately cats that block have a tendency to do so again and surgical intervention is required in some cases.
We Love Pet Insurance!
Is your pet covered? Vet bills are much easier with pet insurance! We would love all of our clients’ pet families to have pet insurance. Ask our staff for information or visit us on www.springfielddistrictvets.com.au today!
RSPCA Million Paws Walk
SDVC staff will be participating in the Million Paws Walk in Brisbane on Sunday, 15th May. Registration starts at 8.30am with the walk starting at 9.00am. This event raises much needed funds for the RSPCA! Please advise the clinic if you would like to participate with us!
Please visit www.millionpawswalk.com for further information.
