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Clients' Thanks
USA:
U.S. Dermatologist Lowell Ackerman has discovered and used pictures
from this website in his new book on Veterinary Dermatology book
(extract)
JAPAN: Our
Firework Phobia leaflet is now in use in Japan!!
(Download Japanese
version)
Heaven for Pets
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Guess your puppy's adult weight.....................
At eight
weeks of age - Multiply the pup's weight by 4. If the number comes out
greater than 20kg, add 5 to 7 kg. If the number comes out greater than 35kg,
add 7 to 10kg.
At twelve weeks of age - Multiply the pup's weight by 3. Follow the
above rules if it comes out greater than 20kg or 35kg.
At sixteen weeks of age - Multiply the pup's weight by 2. Follow the
above rules if it comes out greater than 20kg or 35kg.
To be more precise, average the three weights you get at the different
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How old is your dog
in human years? |
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Your
Dog's Age |
Your Dog's Age in Human Years |
| 7-13kg |
14-22k |
23-34kg |
35-45kg |
over46kg |
| 6 |
40 |
40 |
44 |
47 |
55 |
| 7 |
44 |
46 |
50 |
56 |
65 |
| 8 |
48 |
52 |
57 |
64 |
74 |
| 9 |
52 |
58 |
63 |
70 |
82 |
| 10 |
55 |
63 |
70 |
76 |
90 |
| 11 |
59 |
65 |
76 |
83 |
98 |
| 12 |
62 |
70 |
81 |
90 |
106 |
| 13 |
66 |
75 |
85 |
98 |
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| 14 |
69 |
79 |
91 |
105 |
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| 15 |
73 |
84 |
95 |
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| 16 |
77 |
88 |
99 |
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| 17 |
82 |
95 |
104 |
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| 18 |
86 |
99 |
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| 19 |
91 |
104 |
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| 20 |
97 |
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How to read the "Age" table:
The table shows the equivalent age of a cross-bred dog, in human years.
For pedigree dogs add on 1 -2 years to your dog's age before doing the
conversion.
The table assumes the dog is the correct weight.
Overweight dogs may age more quickly than the table suggests.
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How old is your cat
in human years? |
| Age of Cat |
Age in Human Years |
| 1 |
16 |
| 2 |
21 |
| 3 |
25 |
| 4 |
29 |
| 5 |
33 |
| 6 |
37 |
| 7 |
41 |
| 8 |
45 |
| 9 |
49 |
| 10 |
52 |
| 11 |
56 |
| 12 |
61 |
| 13 |
66 |
| 14 |
71 |
| 15 |
76 |
| 16 |
81 |
| 17 |
86 |
| 18 |
91 |
| 19 |
96 |
| 20 |
101 |
Overweight cats may age more quickly than the table
suggests.
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Cat Litter you can enjoy using! |
1. Reduce the amount of motion your cat
produces.
Feed Hill's "Science
Plan". You cat will produce less motion, you'll use less litter.
This also reduces the number of
times your cat will need to use the litter tray, reduces the number of times
you will need to attend to the litter, and, because you use less litter it
saves you money!
2. Use Premium Choice "Clumping Cat Litter" - you'll never go back to
the old stuff!
Call in at the surgery and ask for a quick demo of how it works.
a) Use a scoop to picks out clumps. Leaves the litter absolutely clean.
b) Once filled the tray only needs a complete clean out every couple of
months!
c) Eliminates smell better than other cat litters.
d) Economical because none is wasted.
e) Most cats prefer clumping cat litter.
3.Use a large deep litter tray.
Use a plastic storage box from a DIV superstore (approx. 18"x14"x 8"
deep).
Use the litter 2 - 3 " deep. It takes a full container of litter to set it
up but it lasts for ages.
4. Position the tray in a private place ideally well away from
the cat’s food, and, if possible, away from the cat door.
5. Scoop out the waste once a day and top up with more litter
twice a week.
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House Training Your Pup
Adult dogs always like to keep
their "den" clean.
Virtually all pups will become clean in the house even without training.
The suggestions below will help your pup to learn quickly. |
1.
Reduce The Amount Of Motion.
Feed Hill's "Science Plan". This will result in much less motion than most
other foods (about a half or less). This makes it easier for your pup to
"hold on". If there is a mess overnight, avoid feeding after 6.00pm.
2. Puppy
House Cage.
When not under observation, keep your pup in a puppy house cage containing his bedding. A pup tends not to foul his den or sleeping
area and will learn to "hold on". Gradually allow him access to more of the
house as he learns that all of it is part of his "den".
3. No Punishments.
Shouting, anger, "rubbing noses in it" - none of these work.
In fact they make matters worse by confusing the pup and making him afraid
of "performing" in your presence. This means that eventually he won’t do it
on a walk but will wait until you have gone to bed!
4. Watch Closely and Take Him Out
Watch for the signs that he is just about to perform - sniffing, circling,
thinking of squatting. Watch especially after feeding, as he wakes up, or is
let out of the pen. Interrupt this behaviour immediately, but gently, and
take him out into the garden / yard. Wait patiently and quietly for 3
minutes. If he does not perform then quietly take him back inside. If he
does perform then REWARD him immediately. (see below).
5. Reward Your Pup Effectively.
Reward him with enthusiastic praise and touch. Jump up and down with joy.
Express yourself just as your pup does to you. Your voice, facial expression
and body language can all be used to make him feel good. Give him a tasty
treat. He'll soon learn to perform outside just to get you going!
Once your pup is allowed to go for walks, a fun walk can be used as a
reward, if he performs - he gets a walk! Remember not to end a walk
immediately after your pup performs or he will learn to "hold on" so as to
extend his walk. It is better to encourage him to perform before a walk and
be rewarded with a walk.
6. Teach Your Pup To Perform On Command.
Choose a word or a sign. Use it every time you pup is in the act of
performing. Soon he will associate the word with the act and will perform on
command. Guide dogs are taught to respond to "Get Busy", but any clear word
or phrase would do.
7. Cleaning Up In The House.
When there is a mess to clean up - do it calmly (don’t show anger or
frustration). Pick up the bulk in kitchen towels, soak up the wet with old
newspaper, then clean with a mild disinfectant in a pump spray. Ask
reception for advice on disinfection. It is best to avoid strong
disinfectants or bleach as the ammonia in them may attract the pup to
perform there again. Use "ODOUR ELIMINATOR" spray after cleaning up to get
rid of any smell . This will also stop the pup being attracted back to that
place to perform again.
8. Poop Scoops.
When on a walk, be prepared to pick up any mess that is produced in the
wrong place. Several types of poop scoop are available in reception.
Veterinary Plan food help produce "pick-able" motions! |
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Newspaper Training? Pet
behaviourists these days no longer recommend training to newspapers. If you
train your pup to perform on newspaper you then have to "un-train" him a few
weeks later.
If you feel happier using newspaper this is O.K. but do follow all the above
guidelines as well. |
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How To Give A Tablet To Your Cat
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and keep your fingers
The Vet Health Centre Method
(for the Silly Internet Version click
here!) |
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Master this technique and you’ll find the 3-monthly
worming dose no problem. If your cat is poorly and needs medication you’ll
be able to administer it with confidence. It should work well for 4 out of 5
cats.
Method
1. Place cat in cat carrier cage and wait 15 minutes (no sympathy!)
2. Take the basket (without any soft-talk) to a small unfamiliar room with
no escape routes (something like our small consulting rooms).
3. Lift the cat out of the basket (still without speaking) and gently but
firmly hold your cat on a small table (or, if you are agile, on the floor).
4. Place your left hand on top of the cat’s head. Thumb and first finger go
each side of the head in front of the ears. Middle finger does nothing! And
the remaining two fingers go either side of the neck. Piano players have an
advantage here! Hold the head firmly without squeezing hard.
5. Tip the head back (much more than in the picture above) - right back
until the back of your left hand touches the cat’s back. The mouth should
now be open, the jaw weak and the nose pointing to the ceiling. (Try looking
at the ceiling yourself and keeping your teeth together).
6. Holding the tablet between thumb and first finger of you right hand, use
the middle right finger to pull open the jaw.
7. Aim well and drop the tablet far back in the throat into the groove on
the back of the tongue. Let go of the lower jaw then gently release the cat.
The tablet should go down.
Notes
If the
tablet is placed in the side of the mouth or on the front of the tongue it
will not go down.
Cats
don't choke as easily as we do - don't be afraid to push the tablet down the
throat.
If your cat holds the tablet without swallowing it then try trickling a
little water into the mouth using syringe or dropper.
If you’d like a
demonstration of how to do it bring your cat to see us, or remember to ask
for a demonstration next time your cat is in for vaccination.
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