Monthly Newsletter

11
Jul

Gertrude’s Mystery Solved

On Friday night, Gertrude was taken to our Pine Mountain Vet Clinic, when the 2 year old Labrador’s owner noticed she was not quite herself. On arrival she was very unwell, lethargic and vomiting and Dr Amy was concerned Gertrude had a foreign body! Radiographs and blood work was done and we expected the worst. Gertrude was placed on intravenous
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26
Jun

Harvey the Basset eats 15 rocks!

What happened to the Basset who ate 15 rocks? Sounds like a start to a bad joke - but it was no joke for Harvey and his family when it was discovered Harvey had been eating the garden! Harvey a 19 week old Basset Hound became quite sick one night and was admitted for xrays - and it was quickly
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24
May

In Clinic Cytology

Vet:” Ill just pop out quickly and do some cytology on this sample.” What does this mean? Where are they going? Why did they steal fluffy’s sample? Cytology is the study of cells, which means the vet who has just taken a sample from your pet is going to look at it under a microscope at such a detailed level
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4
Apr

New Product – FeliScratch

Are cats destroying your furniture? 83% of you said yes! There is a new product on the market to help save your carpets, furniture and anything that you don’t want that cat to detroy! FELISCRATCH by FELIWAY is a simple answer to inappropriate scratching in the home. 1.Helps redirect scratching to your desired location (E.g on a scratching post). 2.Clinically

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20
Mar

Heat Stroke Hits Maximus

Today was an example of how fast dogs, especially brachycephalic breeds such as bulldogs can over heat. Maximus came in to Booval Vet Hospital today after the owners found him collapsed outside. The owners had been moving house, and had left Max at their house till last, but with the stress and the heat - caused Max to collapse from
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20
Mar

Fear Aggression in Dogs

You may have seen in the news recently about the unfortunate events that led to two separate incidences that caused two children to be attacked by dogs, and one of which sadly caused a child to lose her life. It is important for everyone to know that animals may be triggered by anything that they associate with bad past experiences
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20
Mar

Mushroom Toxicity

?? With the warmth of Autumn and so much rain, a lot of you will have noticed the influx of mushrooms growing in Ipswich. But did you know mushrooms can be fatal to our pets? Mushroom poisoning occurs as a result of ingesting toxic mushrooms and symptoms can greatly vary depending on the type eaten. Symptoms can be fatal causing acute
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20
Mar

Second hand smoke and Birds

???Did you know second hand smoke can be very dangerous to your pets, but especially birds? Secondhand smoke contains over 4000 chemicals, including 69 compounds that are known to cause cancer and the concentration of these carcinogenic chemicals is actually higher in secondhand smoke than in the fumes directly inhaled by smokers. Your parrot has a very different respiratory system
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30
Dec

Puppy Preschool

Puppies develop their social skills between the ages of 6-16 weeks. Puppy preschool is designed to allow your puppy to socialise with other puppies. They will be introduced to basic commands in a safe, positive environment to help them get a start on becoming a polite, obedient, well behaved pet. The 4 weeks course is held on Tuesday evenings. Bookings are essential as numbers are strictly limited.

30
Dec

Ipswich Vet Group Current Promotions

August 2017 Dental Month Promotion!