Horse owners if you have a horse on Omoguard we have some great news for you. We have been able to get a special bulk buy meaning that the price works out to only $50per tube! August is National Pet Dental Health Month!
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With the warmer weather here, snakes are already out and about. Last summer was the worst we have had with snake bite cases and it appears that this year may also be a bad one + The first foals have arrived + Giveaways + A warning to all horse and pony owners: increase in the risk to horses and ponies of getting Laminitis and Founder.
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Although very early we need to warn pet owners that snakes are already making an appearance! The signs of snakebite vary depending on factors such as type of venom and amount of venom injected. Dogs are more commonly bitten on the face or jaw, cats on their paws. Here are the signs to look out for.
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With all the rain we have had there is no doubt this will result in great pasture growth and this will dramatically increase the risk to horses and ponies of getting Laminitis and Founder. This is a common condition which causes varying degrees of foot pain, from the slightly pottery pony to severe life-threatening lameness.
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In August, at Meadows Vet Centre we participated in National Pet Dental Month in a number of ways to promote better dental care. This initiative is part of a worldwide effort to reduce the incidence of the most common ailment in adult pets: oral disease.
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With the very wet weather we are seeing a sharp rise in the incidence of hoof abscesses in both cows & horses. Early vet attention will prevent some of the secondary complications from occurring + Make sure you keep up flea treatments during the colder months! This is when you can lay the foundation to stop a flea explosion in Spring.
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Senior Petizens Month. It is important to remember, pets age much faster than people do, and their rate of aging depends not only on the species type but also on the size of the breed. Early detection is the key, and fortunately there are many ways we can diagnose and treat these conditions and improve the quality of your pet’s life.
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On Wednesday night the 13th March Dr Greg will be giving a talk on first aid for animals caught in a bushfire as part of a CFS Bushfire Information night + March is National Pet Poisons Month - designed to highlight all of the potential dangers around the home that pose a risk to our pets. Following are the most common.
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All dog owners please make sure your dogs’ vaccinations are up to date. We recently have had two confirmed cases of Parvo Virus and this is very contagious. Please note that the virus can be carried on shoes in dirt so even if your dog never leaves your property it is still advisable to have them vaccinated for protection.
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June again has been a very busy month. Read the latest news from Meadows Vet, including horses pre-purchase vet check + new range of dog coats + costs involved in desexing a pet
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News from Meadows Vet, including new laws and rules from 1st July + info on Senior Petizens + we are seeing a number of “Downer Cows” with severe weight loss and associated ketosis. Please phone for advice if you have a cow that can’t get up!
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News from Meadows Vet, including welcoming Dr Jane Sheehan, controlling fleas, ZipMoney, sedation for horses and Arthritis Month
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News from Meadows Vet, including how horse owners can save money on their vet bills + congratulations to the latest puppy school graduates.
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News from Meadows Vet, including equine dentistry and eye cancer
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