🌟 5 Gift Ideas for Your Dog 🌟
Stuck on what to get your dog for Christmas? 🐶
Try these safe and healthy gifts for dogs, including some very affordable DIY options! 🐾🎁
⭐️ Long-lasting treat ball - low fat, alleviate separation anxiety & boredom, promote dental health
⭐️ Home-made sweet potato chews - natural and low-fat. Slice some sweet potatoes and lay them out on a tray lined with baking paper. Cook in the oven on a very slow heat for approx. 3 hours until dried out.
⭐️ Gel cooling mat - keep your dog cool during summer and avoid overheating.
⭐️ Make a tug or chew toy with strips of cloth from an old t-shirt. Cut strips of the material about 0.5-inch wide. Tie the strips together at one end. Split the strips into three sections and braid them together. Be sure to leave enough material at the end of the braid so you can tie the other side together to secure it.
⭐️ Dog travel water bottle - providing water to your dog on a hot day is essential. These portable water bottles have a fold-out dish for your dog to drink from, making this a must-have for the park or beach.
And lastly, if you really don’t have much to give your precious pooch this Christmas we’re sure they’ll be just as delighted with a romp in the park or at the dog beach. 🌊
Have a very Woofy Christmas! 🐶🐕🎅
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🌟 Not So Pet-Friendly Snail Pellets 🌟
Even in small quantities snail pellets are highly toxic and can be fatal if left untreated. 🐌
Furthermore, snail pellets marked 'pet safe' can still cause severe gastrointestinal signs and red blood cell damage.
Symptoms of snail pellet poisoning include:
🐾 Panting
🐾 Drooling
🐾 Wobbly gait
🐾 Vomiting, Diarrhoea
🐾 Seizures
🐾 Muscles twitches & tremors
☢️ If you suspect that your pet has ingested snail pellets please seek veterinary attention IMMEDIATELY.
When it comes to snail pellets the best prevention is NOT to use them.
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🌟 FAQ: Why does my pet need a blood test before surgery❓🌟
At Melton Family Vets we work to the highest standards of care and we strongly believe that performing a pre-anaesthetic blood test for pets who are undergoing a general anaesthetic is meeting that standard.
All pets receive a full physical exam during their surgical stay, but a pre-anaesthetic blood test gives us a much more detailed look into your pet’s health by showing us any underlying disease processes that may be present but not obvious. We are predominantly looking at kidney and liver function as these are the two main organs that process the anaesthetic drugs. Any hidden problems can therefore be detected before surgery. Blood testing also gives us a baseline reading so if there are any future problems with your pet, we have information with which to compare current results.
If you have any questions about pre-anaesthetic blood testing for your pet, please speak to our friendly nurses. 💞
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GapOnly 🐾
When your pet is sick or injured, the last thing you want to be worrying about is whether you can afford treatment.
Innovating the pet insurance claims experience, GapOnly™ reviews and calculates your claim while you’re still at the clinic.
You simply pay the gap (the difference between your invoice and your pet insurance policy claim benefit) and go.
To learn more about GapOnly™ please chat to our friendly nurses. ❤️
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🌟 Why is flea and tick prevention important? 🤔🌟
Fleas and ticks can cause two specific problems.
1. They can cause discomfort and skin irritation through their bites, and in some cases can cause severe allergic reactions.
2. They both can carry diseases and can cause illness both in pets and people. Some of these diseases can be deadly and others can cause severe, chronic and lifelong illness.
There are several different methods available for treating and preventing parasites, including:
🐾 spot-ons
🐾 shampoos and sprays
🐾 tablets & chews
🐾 combing
Choosing the best treatment for your pet will depend on your pet's medical history, activities (such as swimming) and the duration of the product.
If you're unsure about which products to use for your pet, pop in and speak to one of our friendly vet nurses or give us a call. ❤️
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GapOnly 🐾
When your pet is sick or injured, the last thing you want to be worrying about is whether you can afford treatment.
Innovating the pet insurance claims experience, GapOnly™ reviews and calculates your claim while you’re still at the clinic.
You simply pay the gap (the difference between your invoice and your pet insurance policy claim benefit) and go.
To learn more about GapOnly™ please chat to our friendly nurses. ❤️
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There's nothing better than watching your dog enjoy the life you gave him. 💞🐾
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GapOnly 🐾
When your pet is sick or injured, the last thing you want to be worrying about is whether you can afford treatment.
Innovating the pet insurance claims experience, GapOnly™ reviews and calculates your claim while you’re still at the clinic.
You simply pay the gap (the difference between your invoice and your pet insurance policy claim benefit) and go.
To learn more about GapOnly™ please chat to our friendly nurses. ❤️
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"Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them and filling an emptiness we didn't ever know we had." ~ Thom Jones 💖🐾
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It's Black Cat Appreciation Day! 🐈⬛
Today we give thanks for the graceful, mysterious and protective spirit that resides within these beautiful creatures and lives alongside us every day. 💞
Do you have a black kitty? 😻
Tell us in the comments below! 👇
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