The Paxton Vet Clinics are participating in National Pet Smile Month during September 2010 (see mailshot attachment)
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Please click on the links below to go to our latest newsletter which concentrates on KIDNEY DISEASE
Please click on the links below to go to our latest newsletter which concentrates on KENNEL COUGH in dogs, which we are offering a 20% discount on vaccination against in May and June 2010
Please click on the following links to be directed to our newsletter which focuses on HYPERTHYROIDISM IN CATS
Paxton Vets were proud to sponsor a special Pet Service at St Stephens church on 16th May. Over 100 people attended, with their pets which included plenty of dogs, cats, guinea pigs and hamsters. Pets received a blessing, and all were accounted for at the end of the service, with no absconding or fighting!!
Photos thanks to Sarah Bucknall
We all love lilies, but did you know how dangerous they can be to your cat? Ingestion of any part of the plant can cause acute kidney failure. This can occur with ingestion of even a tiny amount of material. Sadly often the damage is already done before we are able to intervene. If you are a cat owner, we advise you to sacrifice having these lovely flowers in your home for the safety of your beloved feline friend.
The Clifton road branch of the Paxton Vet Group in South Norwood opened their doors to clients and local residents on June 21st which proved a huge success, with over 140 people attending!
Phil Spencer from TV’s “Location, Location Location” was present to officially open the clinic, which has recently come under new ownership, and talk about his own animals as well as the state of the housing market. He was very entertaining and also bought his son Jake along to enjoy the day.
Phil Spencer with Helen the head Vet
Owners are often fearful when leaving their beloved pet at the vets for an operation or hospitalisation, as they don’t often get to see what happens “behind the scenes” or where the animals stay when they leave them. This Open Day was an opportunity to show people around the extensive facilities, in this surprisingly spacious clinic, and for some people to get a feel for what perhaps it would be like to work at one.
In each room there was a demonstration by the staff, and plenty to learn for owners and children alike, such as why we should vaccinate our pets, how to care for their teeth, how anaesthetics are monitored and the equipment used in diagnosis of disease. There was a quiz with prizes such as a Digital Camera, soft toys, free microchips, wormers for a year, vaccinations and check ups.
Major suppliers to the clinic such as Hills, Novartis, TRM and Intervet were present to demonstrate their products, which include vaccinations, wormers, nutraceuticals and pet foods.
The Animedic Animal Ambulance was on hand for people to look around which proved very popular. This ambulance is a state of the art animal transport vehicle which is used by more and more people in the London area, including this clinic, to transport animals from their home to the vets, or to the overnight Emergency Clinic, or to specialist referral hospitals. It can hold up to eight large dogs, with oxygen tent facilities and intravenous fluid pumps. (www.animedic.co.uk). The Animedic team are always on call, and half way through the event, were called away to rescue a fox and bring it back to the clinic!
Children were invited to bring along their own teddies on which the nurses demonstrated bandage techniques, and were offered the chance of getting their faces painted in the waiting room. Passers by were quite surprised to see tigers, butterflies and spotted dogs exit the practice with their various limbs bandaged!
All in all it was a great event, demonstrating the popularity of the clinic after it’s change of ownership and refurbishment, and marking it’s place in the local community.
All at the Paxton Vets invite you to our :
OPEN DAY
JUNE 21st 1-3pm.
Phil Spencer from TV’s “Location Location Location” will be with us to officially open the clinic, and answer any questions you might have (about his animals, or even the state of the housing market!)
