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Nowadays, with the majority of houses having central heating, there is an all year round flea problem.

A number of different control measures are available and the nursing staff will advise you which control would best suit your household. Some of these measures are listed below:

Program

Given in food once a month to dogs and cats or by injection to cats every 6 months Program sterilises any fleas which might bite and so prevents any build up of fleas.

Frontline

Frontline works in a similar way to Advantage, but has the benefit of also being effective against lice and ticks. This product is available as a drop-on or as a spray.

House Hold Sprays

House hold sprays can be used to prevent flea eggs developing and hatching out in the house and can be used alongside other products. Remember they can be toxic to fish and cagebirds so read the instructions for use carefully.

Does your pet’s breath smell?

Bad breath is often a pointer to poor oral hygiene. This in turn leads to a build up of dental plaque and tartar. The consequences of these are gum infections and tooth decay.

We are very keen to promote good preventative dental care. Our staff are trained in dental hygiene and can help you select a programme best suited to you and your pet.

We arc sure that prevention is always better than cure, since severe dental disease may only he resolved with a full general anaesthetic and even extractions.

There are a number of products available to help you with prevention and control. Some of these arc listed below:

1. Dental chews.
2. Tooth brushing.
3. Dental gels.
4. Special foods.

Please feel free to ask for advice on any of the above methods of dental hygiene.

Is Your Pet a Roly Poly?

Obesity is the medical term for a patient that is more than 15% overweight. It is also a very common problem within the pet population, affecting over 50% of dogs and cats. It is usually the consequence of owners spoiling their pets with treats etc.

Science tells us that excess weight damages the heart and liver functions. It can also aggravate joint conditions and lead to behavioural problems.

We can help to keep your pet fitter by advising on diets. Remember losing weight does not just mean cutting calories. We also have to ensure that the balance of essential vitamins and minerals remains correct.

There are special prescription diets that can help.

Our staff arc trained to help with this important aspect of pet healthcare, and would like to offer your pet(s) the chance to enrol in our “Weight Watching Club” free of charge.

Each pet will be offered private consultation and an individually tailored diet plan to help him or her to achieve their target weight.

As further incentives to shed those pounds, you will receive a “Half Way There” Reward and on reaching “Target Weight” money-off vouchers, a certificate and gift.

On successful completion, your pet has the opportunity to enter the Hill’s Pet Slimmer of the Year Competition and the chance to win:

1. £500 pampering for your pet.
2. 1 years free supply of Hill’s pet food.
3. £2,000 worth of holiday vouchers for you.

We look forward to you joining us to shed those pounds and, if you get a chance, please bring a “before” photograph for our display.