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NEWS
PARAGON VETERINARY GROUP Visit us at: www.paragonvet.com
and please ‘like’ us on our FACEBOOK page www.facebook.com/ParagonVets.Pets
December 2012
Contact us:
CALDEW
VETERINARY HOSPITAL Carlisle House, Townhead Road, Dalston, Carlisle CA5 7JF Tel: 01228 710208 [email protected]
TOWNHEAD VETERINARY CENTRE Newbiggin, Stainton, Penrith, CA11 0HT Tel: 01768 483789 [email protected]
LONDON ROAD SURGERY 87 London Road Carlisle CA1 2LG Tel: 01228 591005
Lifelong care for petsLifelong care for pets
24 houremergency service
ASK THE VETby Laura McKirdy
Ms Ray, has emailed to say her 16-year-old cat is having problems picking up his food and keeping it in his mouth. He also seems not to be grooming himself and has lost a lot of weight. He is taking a long time to swallow food he does manage to keep in his mouth. A few diff erent things could be causing this. I suspect he is suff ering from dental problemswhich might be causing pain when he eats or grooms. He may also have an over active thyroid which can stop cats grooming. My advice is to have him checked by a vet, who will be able to fi nd out the problem and hopefully be able to remedy it.
Please email your questions to [email protected]
SENIOR PETS
Paragon Vets are holding a series of FREE clinics for senior pets in December, for cats over 10 years old and dogs over 8. Th e aim of the clinics is to detect any
age-related health problems at an early stage to improve the quality and duration of life. Th ese can include kidney, liver, heart,
hormonal, joint and dental problems. During the clinic, your pet will be given a full clinical examination by one of our Vets.
Th is will be FREE. We might recommend taking a blood sample
(at the reduced cost of £50 inc VAT). We can also run a urine sample analysis FREE.
We may also suggest that cats have their blood pressure measured
(at a reduced charge of £10 inc VAT). Th is off er is not exclusively for existing
Paragon clients, but pets must be registered with us before they can be seen.
For more details, please talk to our staff or give us a call on 01228 710208.
For our festi ve seasonopening hours,
see PAGE THREE
Meet Mickey... or Dreamrott Pumpkin Pie as he’s known to his adoring public! Mickey is a Lancashire Heeler owned by Sue Flitcroft and family. He was bred by Paragon Groomer Judith Urwin.His family have always reckoned he’s a good looking dude - now it’s official. The Lancashire Heeler Club chose Mickey to be Mr December in their special calendar. Stardom hasn’t gone to his head - if you ask him very nicely he may still give you his pawtograph!
Mickey’s talents don’t end with modelling however - he spotted Sue’s daughter Zoe showjumping with her pony - and decided he could be just as good! Bet he gets clear rounds every time...
S TA R P E T S
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR PETS
If you’re planning to spoil your favourite pet this Christmas - don’t forget we have a great range of toys, treats and beds. Please remember to be very careful about giving your pets too many food treats - we may overindulge a bit at Christmas, but it’s not a good idea to let our dogs and cats do the same! Don’t ever be tempted to feed chocolate, raisins or grapes as a titbit to dogs or cats as they can be lethal. Be careful about feeding scraps from the Christmas dinner as fatty foods can also lead to
serious problems for your pets. And don’t give them gravy as it often contains onion which can be toxic to pets - and can be very salty for them too. You’re safer sticking to vegetables - raw or cooked (but not covered in sauce!) Many dogs also enjoy raw carrots.
FESTIVE SEASONFESTIVE SEASONSURGERY OPENING TIMESSURGERY OPENING TIMES
to Wednesday 2nd January 2013to Wednesday 2nd January 2013
For emergencies please call 01228 710208
DALSTON Monday December 24thMonday December 24th (Xmas Eve) 8am-5pm(Xmas Eve) 8am-5pm [ [Surgeries 8.40-11am 1-2pm 3-4pm]Surgeries 8.40-11am 1-2pm 3-4pm] Tuesday December 25th (Xmas Day) Emergencies Only Tuesday December 25th (Xmas Day) Emergencies Only Wednesday December 26th Emergencies Only Wednesday December 26th Emergencies Only Th ursday December 27th Normal Surgery Hours Th ursday December 27th Normal Surgery Hours Friday December 28th Normal Surgery Hours Friday December 28th Normal Surgery Hours Saturday December 29th 8.30 - 12.30 Saturday December 29th 8.30 - 12.30 Sunday December 30th Emergencies Only Sunday December 30th Emergencies Only Monday December 31st (New Year’s Eve) 8am-5pm Monday December 31st (New Year’s Eve) 8am-5pm [[Surgeries 8.40-11am 1-2pm 3-4pm]Surgeries 8.40-11am 1-2pm 3-4pm] Tuesday January 1st Emergencies Only Tuesday January 1st Emergencies Only Wednesday January 2nd Normal Surgery Hours Wednesday January 2nd Normal Surgery Hours
LONDON ROADMonday December 24th (Xmas Eve) 9-12Monday December 24th (Xmas Eve) 9-12 [[Surgery 9-10am]Surgery 9-10am]Tuesday December 25th (Xmas Day) Emergencies OnlyTuesday December 25th (Xmas Day) Emergencies OnlyWednesday December 26th Emergencies OnlyWednesday December 26th Emergencies OnlyTh ursday December 27th Normal Surgery HoursTh ursday December 27th Normal Surgery HoursFriday December 28th Normal Surgery HoursFriday December 28th Normal Surgery HoursSaturday December 29th Emergencies OnlySaturday December 29th Emergencies OnlySunday December 30th Emergencies OnlySunday December 30th Emergencies OnlyMonday December 31st (New Year’s Eve) 9-12Monday December 31st (New Year’s Eve) 9-12 [Surgery 9-10am] [Surgery 9-10am]Tuesday January 1st Emergencies OnlyTuesday January 1st Emergencies OnlyTuesday January 1st Emergencies OnlyWednesday January 2nd Normal Surgery HoursWednesday January 2nd Normal Surgery Hours
NEWBIGGIN Monday December 24thMonday December 24th (Xmas Eve) 8am-5pm(Xmas Eve) 8am-5pm [Surgeries 9-10am 3-4pm][Surgeries 9-10am 3-4pm] Tuesay December 25th (Xmas Day) Emergencies OnlyTuesay December 25th (Xmas Day) Emergencies Only Wednesday December 26th Emergencies Only Wednesday December 26th Emergencies Only Th ursday December 27th Normal Surgery Hours Th ursday December 27th Normal Surgery Hours Friday December 28th Normal Surgery Hours Friday December 28th Normal Surgery Hours Saturday December 29th 8.30-12.30 Emergencies Only Saturday December 29th 8.30-12.30 Emergencies Only Sunday December 30th Emergencies Only Sunday December 30th Emergencies Only Monday December 31st (New Year’s Eve) 8am-5pm Monday December 31st (New Year’s Eve) 8am-5pm Surgeries 9-10am 3-4pm]Surgeries 9-10am 3-4pm] Tuesday January 1st Emergencies OnlyTuesday January 1st Emergencies Only Wednesday January 2nd Normal Surgery Hours Wednesday January 2nd Normal Surgery Hours
From all of us at the PARAGON VETERINARY
GROUP we wish you and your pets
a happy and safeChristmas & New Year