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Moonee Central from Veterinary Clinic 11 Everage Street Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
A message from us As we head into a scorching summer, it’s timely to remember that cats We hope you enjoy reading our Happy Holidays and dogs can suff er from the same problems that humans do, such as news. Please remember that we are always dehydration and sunburn, and are more susceptible to overheating happy to answer any of your pet related than we are. Here are some simple precautions to keep your pets questions, any time. happy and healthy. Refer to the back page for our opening hours Never leave your pet alone in a vehicle. Hyperthermia (overheating) can be fatal and over the holiday period. can happen very quickly. Once your car stops (even if you have had the airconditioning Wishing you and your family (furry or on), it only takes 6 – 8 minutes on a 30 degree day for the temperature to rise to otherwise) all the very best for the festive 40 degrees, and 15 minutes with the window down. season. Always carry a thermos fi lled with cold, fresh water and a bowl in the car for your pet when travelling, even for short distances, and use a car restraint if travelling in Victoria. From Dr John, Dr JingJing, Dr Gizelle, Jo, On hot days don’t leave your dog standing on asphalt as sensitive paws can burn. Florencia and Tineke. Keep walks in the heat of the day to a minimum. Walking earlier or later in the day is best. PS At Moonee Central Vet you can always trust Always provide ample water and shade for pets outdoors, with good ventilation. Some our professional team to care for your pet. dogs and cats must be housed indoors (preferably in airconditioning) when it’s hot to avoid panting (especially dogs like Pugs and Pekingese). Any increase in the sounds Moonee Central Veterinary your dog makes whilst breathing needs to be checked out by your veterinarian as soon Clinic as possible. Keep long coats short but not too short (about 1 inch or 2.5cm) to ensure they have some sun protection. Alternatively remove coat from under the tummy to help your pet regulate their temperature. Cats should be brushed regularly. Smaller pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs should be housed inside during hot weather. Consider using ice blocks as they can provide some relief during hot days.
Special Special off 95 15% $34 Paws Shampoo Duo Pack Kong Holiday Tennis Balls with Free 125ml Mist Holidays are a bit more complicated when you have pets. Are you able to take your pets on holidays with you or not? Pet staying home? I have organised who my pet is staying with. Staff at your veterinary clinic will have a list of kennels and catteries, as well as a list of carers if you need any recommendations. I have booked a boarding facility. Book well in advance. Ask about how much exercise your pet will get, what food they will be fed and what happens if they get sick? I have an up to date vaccination certifi cate for my pet. Your clinic can easily print off a copy for you. Organise this well in advance as Christmas is a busy time of the year for boarding facilities and clinics. Note any vaccination boosters must be given at least seven days in advance. I have given my carers our contact details and my vets contact details in case of an emergency. Pets going on holiday with you? I have organised: Food Car restraint Water bottle Bowl Treats Favourite toy Bedding Medication Flea treatment Parasite protection Where are you going? Are you heading to an area where your pet may pick up fl eas? Are there paralysis ticks in the area? FREE Dog Bowl Or is there a high incidence of heartworm? With the purchase of Hill’s Prescription Diet™ Prevalence of these illnesses varies greatly in diff erent parts of Metabolic Canine dry food our state, and especially interstate. You can speak to clinic staff for advice, or call veterinary clinics in the area you’re travelling to, to Metabolic naturally works fi nd out what is about. with your pet's unique How well does your pet travel in the car? metabolism with 88% Here are some tips that can make your car trip with your pet a of pets having lost whole lot more fun. weight at home in 2 months. Tip # 1 Plan to make frequent stops for toilet breaks and opportunities to burn-off a bit of pent-up energy. *While stocks last Tip # 2 Be sure to pack a favourite toy or pillow to give your pet a sense of familiarity. Tip # 3 Before you depart for your holiday, try a few short, local trips with your pet to familiarise it with the car and its motion.
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✗ No access to Christmas decorations, especially tinsel and wrapping. ✗ No Christmas ham, ham bones or fatty meat off cuts from the barbecue. Found throughout Australia, fl eas are a year-round problem. However, summer is the time when fl eas ✓ Yes, turkey meat (no bones) and vegetables are are at their worst. okay. Any bones given must be raw. Did you know fl eas have quite a unique history and lifestyle? Explore ✗ No wrapped chocolate boxes or fruit and nut these fl ea facts and learn why they are the number one pest ‘bugging’ your pet (and possibly you too)! platters under the Christmas tree. ✗ No Christmas stockings to be within reach.
✗ No chocolate. Call us straight away for instructions if you suspect your dog has eaten Some fl eas can jump 150 chocolate. times their own length. That compares to a human jumping 300 metres.
Undisturbed and without a blood meal, a fl ea can live more than 100 days. On 100 average, they live two to three months.
The female fl ea can lay 2000 eggs in her lifetime. MAKES: ABOUT 24 SMALL TREATS While adult fl eas all suck blood from PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES a cat or dog or other mammal, their larvae live and feed on organic debris in COOK TIME: 30-40 MINUTES the host animal’s environment. INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 1 cup of whole wheat fl our, Preheat oven 180°C. The female fl ea consumes 15 times her brown rice fl our, or gluten own body weight in blood daily. free fl our Mix ingredients together until dough forms. Note: If the dough 1 cup of grated carrots If you happen to see one fl ea, there may is really sticky, add a few more be more than 100 off spring or adults 1 egg tablespoons of fl our. looming nearby in furniture, corners, 1/2 cup unsweetened Roll dough into small balls or roll cracks, carpeting or on your pet. apple sauce dough out to ¼ inch thick and cut The last stage of the fl ea life cycle before adulthood, OPTIONAL out shapes. ½ teaspoon of salt the pupae, is encased in a cocoon, like a butterfl y. (will extend shelf life) Place on a biscuit sheet lined with The hatching trigger for the cocoon can be an parchment paper. increase in CO2 levels, body heat or vibrations. A pupae can stay dormant for up to 170 days. Bake until golden brown and let cool on a wire rack.
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Step into summer with help from your local veterinarian: Moonee Central Veterinary Clinic Christmas Trading Hours 11 Everage Street Thursday 24th Christmas Eve – 7am to 2pm Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 Closed Christmas Day until New Year P: 03 9375 7955 Opening Mon 4th Jan 2016 7am to 7pm www.mooneecentralvet.com.au