The Mountains Animal Hospital
The Mountains Animal Hospital
November 2009 Pets Newsletter
Dear Pet Lovers,
Christmas is creeping up on us again so don't forget to organise holiday care and health checks for your pets as soon as possible. If Santa is delivering you a new puppy next month, pass on these tips for picking the perfect pooch (and keeping it that way)! For others, choosing a cat, mouse or even a snake may be more your style. This month we also look at skin allergies in pets, feather plucking parrots, feeding guinea pigs, ear problems in dogs and some creative ways to keep your cat entertained.
Ten Steps to a Better Behaved Pet
Pets behaving badly are a family menace and the solutions are often frustratingly evasive. You need to know how to set humane and effective limits for wrongful behaviours and the ten hints below will show how to make your pet a better buddy. Click here for more...
Why Some Birds Feather Pluck
Allergies, poor nutrition, psychological problems and viral infections are some of the causes of feather conditions in birds. In this article we will examine some of the common causes of problem in a few of the most popular pet birds.     Click here for more...
Feeding Guinea PIgs
Guinea Pigs (or Cavies) are cute little creatures but they are not easy to feed correctly. The main reason is that guinea pigs are the only species, apart from humans, who require Vitamin C included in their diet Click here for more...
Selecting the Perfect Pup
To have a perfect pet, the rules are simple - choose your pup wisely and start its training early. Whether you have a perfect pet or a paranoid pooch depends largely on the nature of the pet and the nurturing it receives. Click here for more...
Win 1 of 10 Kong ‘Zoom Groom’ Brushes for your cat or dog!
Choosing a Pet
Are you looking for a best buddy and wondering what type of pet would best suit you and your lifestyle? Let's look at some options.
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Aural Haematomas In Dogs
Does your dog have a 'fat ear'? It is likely that he or she has an aural haematoma, or a blood clot in the ear. This can occur if the dog scratches the ear excessively or shakes its head.
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Skin Allergies in Dogs & Cats
Allergic skin disease in dogs and cats is a very common problem but trying to diagnose the problem and to treat it correctly is often difficult.
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No Bored Cats, Please!
Do cats become bored? If your cat is a Couch Slouch then boredom may not be a problem but some cats are better described as Party Animal Puss-Cats.
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 Win 1 of 10 Kong ‘Zoom Groom’ Brushes for your cat or dog!
Product Picks
Everlasting Beanie Ball
Everlasting Beanie Ball The Everlasting Beanie Ball stimulates pets gums and bounces erratically during interactive play
Wormout Gel
Wormout Gel Vetafarm Wormout Gel is a water soluble bird wormer
Fresh Cut Lucerne Mini Bale
Fresh Cut Lucerne Mini Bale Convenient miniature bale of fresh lucerne perfect for guinea pigs and rabbits
Furry Friends Guinea Pig Food
Furry Friends Guinea Pig Food Vetafarm Guinea Pig Diet is a complete diet for Cavies, fortified with Vitamin C


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