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OPEN DAY a huge success........
Thank you - over 500 visitors 'Walked Behind the Scenes' & 30 dogs had a 'test drive' on our Aqua Paws underwater treadmill!
CONGRATULATIONS to all our winners!
- How many flea eggs? Candice Sharman & Isabella Goodwin
- Who owns that dog? Max Schroeder, Kerry Rollo & Cheryl Hogendyk
- Proban Promotion - Mr Taunton
- Comfortis Flea Control - Mrs Henderson
Dr Michael Jones in Central Coast Express & NBN news!!!
'Fat dogs need time on the treadmill'
Central Coast Express 11 Jul 2010 by ALICIA McCUMSTIE
Everyone knows obesity is a growing problem in Australia, but did you know it's also affecting dogs? Michael Jones, of Erina Heights Vet Hospital, said the canine obesity epidemic had reached the Central Coast, with an estimated 40 per cent of Dr Jones' patients either overweight or obese.
"Just like people, dogs that are overweight suffer from a range of health problems that reduce quality of life and often threaten to bring about a premature death," Dr Jones said.
"It can be difficult for dog owners who lead busy lifestyles to keep on top of their dog's diet and exercise needs. Many owners leave food out while they are at work or feed their dogs too many unhealthy snacks while not having a chance to provide them with exercise."
However a solution is at hand.
The hospital has acquired an underwater treadmill, which is designed to not only help overweight dogs lose weight, but also assist animals recovering from surgery.
"When a human has a knee operation, after surgery they go through post operative care and visit the physio. Dogs are no different,' Dr Jones said.
View NBN story www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/category/features/featurelifestyle
DENTAL HYGIENE @ ERINA HEIGHTS VET
If your family pets teeth look like the top photo - congratulations - keep doing what you are doing. BUT if they look like the bottom photo - we suggest you get them cleaned, because it could be causing kidney & heart valve damage.
Bad breath is caused by gum infections & plaque build up, as in humans. Some of these bacteria enter the blood stream where they can lodge onto heart valves and enter the filtering apparatus of the kidneys.
How to stop plaque & calculus buildup?
1. Feed your pet 'chunky' dry dog food
2. When feeding 'raw' meat - do not cut it up - let them chew it
3. A natural 'raw' bone like neck, ribs or brisket not 'limbs or knuckle bones' as they crack teeth.
4. Avoid soft textured food - eg canned, loaf or casserole type food!
If in doubt - please come & see us - our highly trained nurses are able to advise you on diet, fleas, behaviour PLUS free weigh-ins to check your family pets weight! And if necessary arrange an appointment with the vet!
Don’t forget…………..
Our TRU BLU Self Serve Dog Wash
FIVE washes and the SIXTH wash is FREE!
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