Belmont Avenue Veterinary Hospital
Belmont Avenue Veterinary Hospital
September 2009 Pets Newsletter
Dear Pet Lovers,
With the days warming up and getting longer it's time to 'spring' into action and get your pets ready for the onslaught of bugs and bities - ticks are already out so take extra care if you live in or travel to a tick-prone area. It's time for your pets to shed those winter kilos, too, so dust off your jogging shoes and head outside - walking, swimming, playing games or agility courses are all great fun. This month you can also get tips on solving barking problems in dogs and introducing guinea pigs into your family, plus some handy information on plants toxic to cats.
Tick Paralysis Treatment and Information
Paralysis ticks occur all year round but their numbers reach a peak from early spring to late summer (the so-called 'tick season') when it is warm and wet. The actual time varies with weather conditions – approximately early August till late January. Click here for more...
Portly Pets
Podgy pooches and portly puss-cats are in plague proportions! Our pets are not only living in the lap of luxury, they are lapping up the living luxury and getting fatter in the process. The result is that 25-30% of dogs and cats are now overweight.     Click here for more...
Parking Barking
Poison pen letters in the mailbox? Council officers knocking at the door? Excessive barking of dogs is a very common problem and is second only to aggression in those behavioural problems for which dog owners seek professional attention. Click here for more...
A Flea-ting Moment!
Controlling fleas relies on two separate approaches. The first is to get rid of fleas from your pets and the second is to get rid of fleas and their eggs from the environment that your pet lives in. Thankfully there is a range of insecticides now on the market that make flea control much easier. Click here for more...
Win 1 of 10 Kong ‘Zoom Groom’ Brushes for your cat or dog!
Killer Lilies
Cat owners should be cautious about the danger of the common lily, a plant that many of us have in our homes and in our gardens. When eaten by cats, lily plants can cause severe and often fatal kidney disease.
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Separation Anxiety
Have you ever wondered what your dog does when you are not at home? If your dog is a destructive, barking, howling, escaping marauding mutt when you are away, Pooch could be suffering from a separation anxiety - a very common problem.
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Worms and Pups
Worms are parasites that are more than just a nuisance. They can kill pups and make adult dogs very unwell. In addition, worms from pets can potentially cause disease in children and adult people.
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Children and Guinea Pigs
Guinea pigs can be a wonderful pet for the whole family and a great way to teach childlren about responsible pet ownership, remembering that they rely solely on their human carers for every aspect of their care.
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 Win 1 of 10 Kong ‘Zoom Groom’ Brushes for your cat or dog!
Product Picks
Bay-o-Pet Kiltix Tick Collar for Dogs
Bay-o-Pet Kiltix Tick Collar for Dogs Aids in the prevention of fleas and control of ticks on dogs.
Science Diet Canine Light Dry Food
Science Diet Canine Light Dry Food Premium food for adult dogs with fewer calories and less fat
Tick Twister
Tick Twister The safest and easiest way to remove ticks
Advance Cat Weight Control Dry Food
Advance Cat Weight Control Dry Food Premium food designed for less active or overweight cats.
Profender
Profender Easy worming for cats starts here!


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