tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62641545150937848012024-02-20T16:48:35.355-08:00Broad Lane VetsBroad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-70458724236275174082017-12-07T03:56:00.002-08:002017-12-07T03:56:57.549-08:00Alabama Rot – a new disease all dog owners should be aware of<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Alabama Rot, or CRGV (Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy) is a
disease first described back in the 1980s in a number of Greyhounds in Alabama,
USA – hence the name. However since 2012, more than a hundred dogs across the
UK, have been identified as having the same, or a very similar, disease.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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majority of dogs will initially show skin lesions, typically appearing as
ulcers or erosions on the lower limbs, tummy or around the mouth and nose. A
few days later, the kidneys go into rapid failure, and the pet will suddenly
show signs of severe illness, with 80% of dogs going on to die, despite their vets’
best efforts at treatment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The kidney failure that occurs is thought to be a result of inflammation
and damage to the lining of the blood vessels that supply the organs. This
leads to widespread formation of tiny blood clots, and consumption of
platelets, leading to a low platelet count in most cases. Anaemia (low red
blood cell count) and changes in white blood cell and bilirubin levels may also
be identified on routine blood tests. However there is no specific blood test
that can be performed to detect CRGV, as the cause is not yet known. Therefore
sadly, the only way to diagnose it is post-mortem, when samples of kidney tissue
may be examined under the microscope, to identify the characteristic changes
that occur.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #e36c0a; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 20.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 191;">Treatment</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">If you take your dog to the vet with a skin lesion, they will be
able to assess it and decide on the best course of action. Treatments may
include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, ointments and protective dressings,
depending on the nature of the lesion. However they will <u>not</u> be able to
tell if the lesion is due to CRGV. Should your dog go on to become unwell, they
will advise performing further tests to investigate, along with more intensive
treatment. Sometimes referral to a Specialist veterinary centre (where vets
with additional qualifications, experience and facilities see unusual cases or
very poorly pets), may be advised, in order to give your dog the best chance of
recovery possible.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #e36c0a; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 20.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 191;">Predisposing factors</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">A wide
range of breeds have been identified with CRGV in the UK, suggesting the
disease does not solely affect greyhounds here. In fact, there does not appear
to be a breed, body weight, sex or age predilection. Neither does there seem to
be a particular geographical distribution for the disease, as whilst initially most
cases were seen in and around the New Forest, many other cases have now been
identified across the whole of the UK. However there does appear to be a
seasonality to the disease, with most cases being identified between November
and May ie. the Winter months. Muddy walks – often unavoidable at this time of
year – may be a significant risk factor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #e36c0a; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 20.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 191;">What can dog owners do?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">With the cause of CRGV currently unknown, the best advice is to be
vigilant and seek veterinary advice if you have any concerns about your pet. In
particular, be on the look-out for any skin sores not known to have been caused
by injury, especially below the elbow or knee. Reduced appetite, vomiting and
increased tiredness in your pet should never be ignored, and with these
symptoms we would advise that the sooner you take your pet to the vet, the
better. This is because these symptoms are non-specfic, which means they may be
indicators of a whole array of diseases and disorders, ranging from mild
disease due to an upset tummy, right through to very severe disease including
kidney failure and CRGV.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">With a link to mud (or something in it) being hypothesised, it would also
seem prudent to make sure to wash-off your pet thoroughly, especially after
muddy walks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #e36c0a; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 20.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 191;">Future research</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Investigations into CRGV are ongoing, with the referral centre Anderson
Moores, in Hampshire, leading the way. They organised a conference earlier this
year, at which leading experts in kidney disease, from both the veterinary and
human medical fields, met to discuss the disease and how they could collaborate
going forwards. The Alabama Rot Research Fund is a National charity that has
been set up with the aim of raising awareness and funds for Alabama Rot
research </span><a href="http://www.arrf.co.uk/"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-decoration-line: none;">www.arrf.co.uk</span></a><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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award-winning, family-run practice established in 1969, and with sites at Balsall
Common, Broad Lane and Radford Road in Coventry. For more information about the
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Remember,
remember fireworks aren’t just in November - How to prepare for the Firework
season? </span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">It is estimated
that approximately 45 per cent of dogs become stressed and fearful while fireworks
are going off, yet many owners are unaware of how to help their dogs with
firework fears and the precautions that can be taken to help them cope with
their fear of loud noises.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">Dogs should have a safe haven or den to retreat
to in the home; an area that they feel secure in. The den can be a place that
the dog already uses and adapted to be as comfortable, dark and quiet as
possible, or a manmade temporary option such as a cardboard box or crate.
Preparing a den in advance allows the dog to get used to the area and accept it
as a safe place. A towel or blanket can be placed over the den to dim the
sounds and lights of the fireworks. The
dog should have access to the den at all times.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The dog appeasing pheromone ADAPTIL<sup>®</sup>
has been shown to reduce anxiety and help dogs cope with challenging
situations, including firework events. ADAPTIL<sup>®</sup> is easy to use and
it is available as a diffuser, collar and spray. It reduces the intensity of
the dog’s fear response and using an ADAPTIL<sup>®</sup> diffuser or collar
from October can help to combat any anxiety build up the dog experiences in the
run up to the fireworks event. Using ADAPTIL<sup>®</sup> spray on the dog’s
bedding can offer additional support during stressful events. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Consider using a natural calming agent such as Zylkene, Calmex or Yucalm. Talk
to your vet about these. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anti-anxiety medication may be necessary in some cases, but should only be used
under veterinary supervision. Again talk to your vet about this treatment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 150%;">Further
tips for dog owners </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">●<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 150%;">Ensure dogs are taken out for a walk/to the
toilet before it gets dark to avoid the need to be taken out later during the
fireworks</span><span style="line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">●<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 150%;">Soothing or punishing the dog may increase the
intensity of the experience or reward inappropriate behaviour. Instead consider
distracting them with a chew, toy, puzzle feeder or a game. Having a meal
before the fireworks start can also help as a dog may not want to eat during
the event if they are too anxious</span><span style="line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">●<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 150%;">Ensure the dog has access to their water bowl as
anxious dogs can pant more</span><span style="line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">●<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 150%;">Keep curtains closed, have the TV or music on
and keep the dog company </span><span style="line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">●<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 150%;">Dogs with a more severe reaction to noises
should be taken to the vet, as it may be that they need medication in order to
cope with the firework season</span><span style="line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">●<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 150%;">Be aware that older dogs may find fireworks more
challenging than they have before, as they can start to find changes to routine
difficult. Alternatively, those dogs which start to develop hearing loss as
they age can find fireworks easier to cope with.</span><span style="line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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term support</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_gjdgxs"></a><span style="line-height: 150%;">In
the long term, desensitisation and counter conditioning have been shown to be
safe and effective methods for treating sound sensitivities; the ‘Sounds Scary’
(</span><a href="https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/dog-behaviour-health/sound-therapy-for-pets"><span style="line-height: 150%;">https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/dog-behaviour-health/sound-therapy-for-pets</span></a><u><span style="line-height: 150%;">)</span></u><span style="line-height: 150%;">
is a good home tool to recommend for customers. However, the dog needs to be
relaxed during this training, which means that it needs to be done after the
party fireworks season has passed. </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">Exposing puppies to many different stimuli
during their socialisation period can help prevent fears in adult life. There is
a different version of the sounds recording which can help with this process –
Sounds Scary/Sounds Sociable.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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thought to show sound sensitivities as dogs do, however they will be frightened
by the loud bangs and flashes of fireworks. Therefore, during the firework
season owners are advised to keep their cats indoors. This change in routine
and confinement to the home can sometimes cause cats to become upset and show
unwanted behaviours such as urine marking, inter-cat tension and vertical
scratching. </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">Owners can help
their cats cope with these changes by providing enough litter trays throughout
the house and ensuring all of the cats in the household have safe places to
hide in. These often are up high, for example on the top of cupboards, but
could also be under a bed or in a box. Once a cat has found a safe spot for the
night, leave it alone and do not try to coax it out, as this refuge is where it
feels most secure. Plugging a FELIWAY<sup>®</sup>
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diffuser into the room where a cat spends most of its time or where its safe
place is, at least 48 hours before the festivities begin, will help to ensure
it feels as safe and secure as possible. There is also a FELIWAY<sup>®</sup> </span><i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">CLASSIC</span></i><span style="line-height: 150%;">
spray which can be applied to a cat’s bedding on the night of the event to
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Small animals and birds all need to be treated with special care as these
animals are easily frightened. Hutches, cages and enclosures should, if
possible, be brought into a quiet room indoors, or into a garage or shed.
Providing extra bedding for them to burrow down in can help the pet feel more
secure. Aviaries should be covered with thick blankets to block out the sight
and sound of the fireworks, but care should be taken to ensure there is enough
ventilation in the aviary.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_30j0zll"></a><span style="line-height: 150%;">Fireworks can
be difficult for many pets to cope with but there is a lot that can be done to
support them through this troubling period.
For further information please contact us at Broad Lane Vets on 02476 464789<span style="color: red;">. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">Sheppard, G. and Mills, D.S. (2003) Evaluation
of dog appeasing pheromone as a potential treatment for dogs fearful of
fireworks. Vet Rec. 152 (4): 432-6</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-57285836772612913552017-10-09T10:16:00.003-07:002017-10-09T10:16:55.439-07:00Hedgehogs in October by Kay Bullen (BHPS Trustee)<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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Time is getting on and just as we might prepare early for
Christmas so the hedgehogs must prepare to hibernation. When birds are flying to warmer climates,
squirrels and Jays are building up food stores, hedgehogs are also building up
their food stores; but theirs will be internal fat. One type of fat to live off and another one
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This extra fat must be sufficient to see them through the
whole of the winter. If they do not have
enough fat stored they will not be able to survive the winter and may have to
delay going into hibernation. However,
as the weather gets colder so their natural food will disappear, this produces
a vicious circle, they are searching for more food and that food is less
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This is why extra food can be a life saver. A dry nest box in which to make their
hibernation nest would be a bonus. Provided
they have plenty of food and a dry place to sleep in, they can hibernate later
or may even survive the winter without hibernating. It is not the cold weather that kills them rather
the lack of food it brings. Having said
that if their nest is in a cold damp environment and their bedding is damp then
they will struggle against hypothermia. The
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A dish of water should also be provided especially if you
are feeding them dry foods. If the food
and water can be place inside a feeding station this would give them a certain
protection from the frosts and would also keep the hedgehog dry when it is
feeding in the rain or snow.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For more information about Autumn Juveniles visit the BHPS
website and view the leaflet section for the “Autumn Juvenile” leaflet. If you need advice about a particular
hedgehog it would be helpful if you could weigh it before calling, as this helps
us to give the most appropriate advice.<o:p></o:p></div>
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the British Hedgehog Preservation Society, they can give general advice and
perhaps details of a local hedgehog rehabilitator that you can contact. Contact them on 01584 890801 or for general advice
visit their web site www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk. <o:p></o:p></div>
Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-15154189257078284872017-03-01T06:17:00.001-08:002017-03-01T06:17:58.946-08:00Springtime Hedgehog Advice<div class="MsoNormal">
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that from April 2016, The Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations, come
into force? This legislation requires </span><u style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: justify;">all dogs</u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: justify;"> to be microchipped and
registered to a database, and for puppies this must be done by the time they
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year, it is hoped that compulsory microchipping will go some way to tackling
this problem. Under the new law, dog owners must also keep their registration database
contact details up-to-date, or risk being fined. Likewise if you re-home or
sell a pet dog, you will need to ensure the details on the microchip are
changed to reflect those of the new owners in advance - similar to how you
transfer ownership when you sell a car - and if you don’t do this, you risk
being held accountable for the dog’s future actions.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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fundamental part of being a responsible pet owner. Microchips are a fantastic
invention - I have seen so many owners reunited with their pets after losing
them weeks, months, or even years earlier - we can only guess what stories
these pets could tell! The main reason to microchip is obvious - should your
pet become lost or be stolen, they’re much more likely to be returned to you
safe and sound. However microchipping is also a requirement of the Pet Travel
Scheme, and it can even act as a deterrent to dog theft - you may wish to get
“I’m Microchipped” engraved on your pet’s tag to reinforce this.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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forgotten that as well as being microchipped, it is also still a legal
requirement for any dog in a public place to wear a collar and tag with the
owner details engraved or written-on. This forms part of the Control of Dogs
Order 1992, and the information required is specifically:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Your telephone number is <u>not</u> legally required on the
tag, but is obviously advisable if you want the best chance of being reunited
with your pet. Also take note that you don’t have to put your <u>dog’s</u> name
on the tag, just yours – and in fact many people decide against having their
pet’s name on display, in case an unscrupulous person were to use this
information to help steal your pet. While not a legal requirement, you may also
wish to consider providing your cat with a collar and tag, or a barrel device.
Ultimately you, as the pet owner, need to decide what information you are
comfortable having displayed on your pet, but if you have a dog, just don’t
forget to put your name and address on, or you could end up with a hefty fine!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Dogs, cats, rabbits, tortoises, birds... in fact virtually any
pet can be microchipped! The microchip itself is a tiny device the size of a
grain of rice, implanted under the skin by injection. Once implanted, the pet's
body tissue surrounds the microchip, attaching itself to it and preventing
movement. Well that’s the theory - and whilst microchips do occasionally move,
they rarely fail - so they give lifelong permanent identification. At Broad
Lane Vets, we now use “Mini-Chips”, which are 30% smaller than the standard
size, to minimise discomfort, especially for toy dog breeds, cats, puppies/kittens
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technology, and whilst those devices are being developed, they’re still pretty
expensive and so not widely-used. The common basic microchip works through
being coded with a unique number that can be read by a scanner. The chip number
itself is completely meaningless until it is registered on a national database <u>together
with</u> the owner’s contact details. And that is the key point; the chip is
only as good as the data associated with it – the biggest failing being owners
forgetting to update their contact details when they change their phone number
or move house! The new legislation addresses this by requiring owners not only
to get their dog microchipped, but also to register their contact details and
then keep these details updated should they re-home their dog, move house, or
even change their phone number.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses and Student Vets/Nurses (acting under direction of
a Vet), or Trained Implanters, are legally allowed to microchip dogs. The
microchip fee charged covers the cost of the chip and its implantation, and may
or may not include the initial database registration. At Broad Lane Vets, we
charge around £20 for a microchip, which includes the registration of your pet
with Petlog (the largest database, which is managed by the Kennel Club). </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-41510134354234593772016-07-26T06:26:00.004-07:002016-07-26T06:26:50.708-07:00Kennel Cough Vaccination – not just for Kennels!<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.5pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Kennel Cough, or canine infectious tracheo-bronchitis, is a highly
contagious disease of a dog's respiratory tract caused by a variety of viruses
and bacteria. As the name suggests, it was historically seen primarily in dogs
that had been boarded at a kennels, or had come from a rescue centre. However
the disease is highly prevalent and its not just dogs in a kennel situation
that are at risk from the disease. In fact almost all pet dogs are at some
risk, making the name Kennel Cough rather misleading, outdated, and something
of a modern misnomer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to pass it on to each other. Infection can occur following any close contact
with another dog, as the disease is spread by airborne droplets from coughing,
sneezing or direct nose-to-nose contact. This means that as well as being
prevalent at boarding kennels and rescue centres, it can also be passed on
easily at shows, training classes, grooming parlours and even just on walks.
With more dog owners than ever before now employing dog walkers, and a huge
increase in the number of people getting their dog professionally groomed,
Kennel Cough is now a disease that the majority of the dog population is
exposed to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Bordetella bronchiseptica (Bb) is the most common and significant
underlying cause of Kennel Cough. However, a variety of organisms can
contribute to the disease, including canine parainfluenza virus, canine
adenovirus 1 and 2, canine influenza and canine herpesvirus. Secondary
bacterial infections are also very common.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to immune compromised humans (such as HIV-positive and chemotherapy patients).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Symptoms include a harsh, dry, whooping-type cough which can cause
retching, loss of appetite, raised temperature, tiredness and occasionally,
pneumonia. Most healthy adult dogs are able to fight this off, although many
will require veterinary treatment to help them do so. The incubation period is
3-10 days, and the disease can last for up to 6 weeks. On occasion, more
serious complications such as pneumonia develop, which may prove fatal in old,
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Antibiotics and anti-inflammatories are often used to treat kennel
cough, and may alleviate the symptoms. However dogs may still be potentially
contagious, and should be kept away from other dogs whilst affected.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">There are many possible causes for a cough in dogs, but if you think
your dog has kennel cough, always contact your vet for advice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">The disease is highly infectious and it is strongly advised to keep
infected dogs away from healthy dogs. Ventilation and hygiene are important in
reducing the risks of this disease.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Vaccination is available and is effective, and is given intra-nasally (a
quick squirt up the nose!) Kennel Cough vaccination, like human Flu
vaccination, will not necessarily completely prevent your dog getting the
disease. However it will vastly reduce the likelihood of your dog getting
Kennel Cough, and if they do, the symptoms should be far less severe than if
they were unvaccinated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Kennel Cough vaccination, in addition to the routine injectable
vaccination, is a requirement of most boarding establishments these days. It
needs to be administered at least two weeks prior to kennelling, and it is
advisable to check with the kennels on this, as some require it to be given
even further ahead.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">We advise routine annual Kennel Cough vaccination for all at-risk dogs.
This includes those attending boarding kennels, dog shows, training classes,
and grooming parlours, but also those being walked with other dogs, or mixing
with other dogs when out and about. The vaccination can either be given at the
same time as your dog’s routine injectable vaccinations, or on a different
occasion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Kennel Cough vaccination, or to discuss any other aspect of your pet’s
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have been diagnosed with a serious, tick transmitted disease called <i>Babesia canis</i>. Although this disease has
been reported in the UK before, previous cases were seen in dogs that had
recently travelled abroad and been exposed to the particular species of tick
which transmits <i>Babesia</i>. These new
cases are significant because none of the dogs had travelled outside the UK, which
shows that an infected population of <i>Dermacentor
reticulatus </i>ticks, which transmit this disease, has become established
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these cases for other parts of the UK is still largely unknown, and it is unclear
whether the ticks have spread. However, it is important to be aware that other
types of ticks are found throughout the UK, which can also transmit diseases
such as Lyme disease to both dogs and humans. Therefore, it’s important to take
action to protect your pet and yourself as appropriate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ticks are
blood-sucking parasites which belong to the spider family. They are common in
the UK with one survey showing that, unknown to their owners, almost 15% of
dogs are carrying ticks<sup>1</sup>. As well as potentially causing irritation,
inflammation and infection when they bite, ticks are second only to mosquitos
in transmitting infectious diseases<sup>2</sup>. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9SVhFViEy6jV2yAPO4PdZAs3cVDZChcycO60mLLKjXj_3PoMMgurollHMejRQLs8NZsvOtbhn_02Wbbl3nmbqHfyAKKAN29vjv6cc0vSEjL5Ba40A-Y_YW1vP-9pmt7Z8yaCZe-HR96F/s1600/FB+Image05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9SVhFViEy6jV2yAPO4PdZAs3cVDZChcycO60mLLKjXj_3PoMMgurollHMejRQLs8NZsvOtbhn_02Wbbl3nmbqHfyAKKAN29vjv6cc0vSEjL5Ba40A-Y_YW1vP-9pmt7Z8yaCZe-HR96F/s320/FB+Image05.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Regular treatment
against external parasites, such as ticks and fleas, is an important part of
keeping your pet healthy. A variety of products is available to protect your
pet against ticks, and your vet can advise you on the most appropriate
treatments for your pet.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> If you’re planning to take your dog abroad with you,
it’s also important to speak to your vet about protecting your pet against
exotic diseases, transmitted by ticks, mosquitoes and sandflies, which are
frequently seen in some European countries. In addition to treating your pet,
it’s good practice to regularly examine your dog’s skin and coat to check for
problems, especially if you’ve been walking in areas where ticks are likely to
be present, such as areas of woodland, moorland and grassland. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">If you do attempt to
remove a tick that has attached, ensure you wear gloves and avoid touching the
tick directly. Use a specific tick removal device (a hook or scoop) and </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">do not </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">attempt to burn, cut or pull
the tick off with your fingers. If in doubt, ask your vet for advice about the
safest way to remove ticks.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">And don’t
forget that ticks will bite and feed on humans too, so take appropriate precautions
to protect yourself and your family such as </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">covering up exposed skin when
walking in areas where ticks are likely to be present and </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">checking yourself
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distribution and risks associated with ticks infesting dogs. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; text-indent: -18pt;">Smith et al.
Medical and Veterinary Entomology (2011) 25, 377–384</span></div>
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F. (2013) Guide to Vector Borne Diseases of Pets. </span></span></div>
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Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-14396276558336148792015-12-11T02:09:00.000-08:002015-12-11T02:13:47.744-08:00It's that most wonderful time of the year.<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FEFDFA; line-height: 13.65pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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caused to pets by the festive season. This is an unusual time, with their normal
home environment becoming overtaken with unfamiliar visitors, strange trees,
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bits of them could obviously cause an upset tummy and injury from the sharp
needles. A more likely problem is that your cat will view the tree as fair-game
to climb, or your dog will find the lights or tinsel an irresistible tug-toy,
with obvious consequences! Even a rabbit, and guinea pig, will often find an
indoor tree hard to resist, giving it a little nibble. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: red;">FESTIVE PLANTS</span></b><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: #333333;">need to be identified. </span><span style="color: #92d050;">Holly</span><span style="color: #333333;"> is best avoided, as the spines
may cause physical injury. And whilst </span><span style="color: #92d050;">ivy</span><span style="color: #333333;"> ingestion might only result in a bit
of drooling from our dogs and cats, it can cause muscle twitching, paralysis,
convulsions and even death in rabbits. </span><span style="background: rgb(254, 253, 250); color: #92d050;">Mistletoe</span><span style="background: rgb(254, 253, 250); color: #333333;">, however,
is best kept away with more concerning vomiting, diarrhoea and changes in
blood pressure with large ingestions. </span><span style="color: #333333;">To be on the safe side, keep your
Mistletoe out of reach of your dogs in the holidays and if you suspect your pet
has ingested mistletoe, contact us at the practice. P</span><span style="background: rgb(254, 253, 250); color: #333333;">oinsettias are very over-rated as a toxicity. Worst case scenario with
ingestion of this colourful plant is oral and gastrointestinal upset, and in most
cases it is mild and relatively limited. If the milky sap is exposed to skin,
dermal irritation (including redness, swelling, and itchiness) may develop.
Rarely, eye exposure can result in a mild conjunctivitis (“pink eye” secondary
to inflammation). Signs are self-limiting and you will be pleased to know, generally,
don’t require medical treatment unless severe.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color: #92d050;">Lilies</span><span style="color: #333333;"> are often received as in a
Christmas bouquet. Our advice would be to remove the Lilies, and sadly never
have them in your house. These are highly toxic to pets with minor signs such
as tissue irritation to the mouth, tongue, pharynx, and oesophagus. Clinical
signs of drooling, pawing at the mouth, foaming, and vomiting may also be seen.
The more dangerous, potentially fatal Lilies are ‘True Lilies’. Examples of
some of these dangerous Lilies include the Tiger, Day, Asiatic hybrid, Easter,
Japanese Show, Rubrum, Stargazer, Red, Western, and Wood Lilies – all of which
are highly toxic to cats! Even small ingestions (such as 2-3 petals or leaves)
– even the pollen or water from the vase – can result in severe, acute kidney
failure. Other types you need to be aware of include Lily of the Valley. This
type does not cause kidney failure, but can cause life-threatening heart
arrhythmias and death when ingested by dogs or cats.If your cat is seen
consuming any part of a Lily, bring your cat (and the plant) immediately to a
practice for medical care. The sooner you bring in your cat, the better and
more efficiently the Lily poisoning can be treated.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the radiators of most motor vehicles to prevent freezing, may easily be spilled
into the environment as drivers top-up their cars ready for wintertime.
Unfortunately its sweet taste is very palatable to cats and dogs, who often lap
it up from puddles and discarded containers. Ethylene glycol is the toxic ingredient,
which can cause heart, breathing, urinary problems, weakness, incoordination
and convulsions, even in small quantities. Kidney failure leading to death is
often the sad conclusion, especially in cats.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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another common item pets may eat this time of year. The strong acid/alkali they
contain may cause burns and caustic injury, and they can become lodged in the
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in an affected house before the people, due to their tendency to sleep right
next to heating appliances and their higher metabolic rate. Look out for
vomiting, drowsiness, incoordination, hearing and eye problems, buy a carbon
monoxide detector, and get yourself checked-out by a Doctor!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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contained in gifts under it, is the most commonly-reported cause of poisoning
in pets this time of year. Theobromine is the toxin, which can cause tummy
upset, heart problems, shaking, incoordination, weakness and collapse. Even one
small bar of milk chocolate, or half a bar of dark chocolate, can be enough to
be poisonous in a small dog or cat. Keep chocolate-containing presents
well-away from those sensitive noses!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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be the downfall of our furry friends. The fat-laden scraps we are tempted to
treat them with, can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and lead to pancreas problems.
Peanuts and macadamia nuts may cause an upset tummy and neurological signs.
Grapes, raisins, currants and sultanas are also potentially toxic, with some
cats and dogs seeming particularly susceptible to kidney failure after eating
just a few grapes or a handful of raisins, so guard your Christmas cake, mince
pies and Christmas pudding! Even cakes and sweets marketed as “healthy” for
humans, often contain the artificial sweetener xylitol, which can be very
dangerous in dogs, causing liver failure. Turkey carcasses and bones from other
meat may fragment and splinter, and become lodged in the mouth, throat or
stomach, requiring surgery. Onions and garlic, which might get forgotten but
are in your gravy and stuffing, can cause anaemia in dogs, destroying their red
blood cells. And alcohol, though many pets like the taste of it, can
unfortunately cause heart arrhythmias, seizures and even death, so keep your
half-empty glasses and cans out of reach.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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helping your pet deal with fireworks in the long term involve behavioural
modification, however these do need to be started a few months before Bonfire
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A fireworks noise
CD can be used to desensitise them to the sound of fireworks over a period of
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your pet has a place to go and settle, if he is distressed by the noise of
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2. Pheromone diffusers such as the Adaptil diffuser
or collar (dogs) or the Feliway diffuser or spray (cats) can help with mild
cases. The diffuser is plugged in to a socket near where your pet spends most
of his time. It releases a synthetic version of calming pheromones to
help reassure them. Ideally they should be plugged in 1-2 weeks before Bonfire
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veterinary surgeons, behaviourists, nurses and pet owners for use in helping
pets cope when facing unusual and unpredictable situations or before occasions
such as a change in their normal environment. Zylkène has helped many dogs and
cats during festivities which incorporate
firework displays. Talk to us about this product. <o:p></o:p></div>
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affected dogs, on the nights of most fireworks. Your vet can prescribe these if
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<o:p></o:p>Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-15029618238603918632015-07-17T04:33:00.000-07:002015-07-17T04:33:49.763-07:00Broad Lane Renovation UpdateOver the last year you will be aware we have had lots of building work and renovations to our Broad Lane site. With our 7 day a week opening, and late nights, we were unable to do this when closed so thank you all for putting up with the disruptions this has now and then caused.<br />
Our staff love the changes and we hope you do too.<br />
There's still a bit to do! Our waiting room is planned next, and then our dog kennels.<br />
Here are some images of what we have achieved so far.<br />
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Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-86972177938566350272015-03-24T04:47:00.001-07:002015-03-24T04:47:23.410-07:00Easter and those Easter Eggs<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.25pt;">
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Chocolate at Easter
is a popular treat for humans, but it’s also the most common poison to affect dogs.
Nearly 2000 cases were reported last year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">A small dog can die
after eating a single Easter egg. The chemical in chocolate that gives humans a
pleasant buzz, the theobromine, has a highly toxic effect on dogs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">A small chocolate
indulgence that would be an enjoyable treat for us can sadly kill a dog, and
the toxic dose is surprisingly small. Half a small bar of dark chocolate –
around 50g (2 ounces) – is enough to end the life of a little terrier weighing
5kg. Milk chocolate is less dangerous, needing twice as much for the same
effect. And a standard Easter Egg may weigh around 200g meaning that half an
egg can be enough to kill a small dog.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Dogs love eating
chocolate and they don’t have an “off switch” when they are full. They just
keep eating until the chocolate is finished.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Last year Elly’s
dog managed to steal an unopened box of chocolates from the kitchen side when
she was alone in the room. He had to have emergency treatment to empty his
stomach.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Stumpy was lucky Elly was as a vet, she had the drugs available to cause
him to vomit, but what should an owner do in a similar situation?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">You need to:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">a). Act quickly. If
the chocolate is removed from the stomach within an hour, there’s a good chance
that this will be soon enough to prevent serious ill effects of poisoning.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">b). Work out
exactly how much chocolate, and what type of chocolate, your dog has eaten, in
grams. Write this down.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">c). If possible weigh
your dog, and write this down too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">d). Phone us and
explain what has happened. If it is after-hours, then call the emergency vet –
their number is on our ansaphone. Listen to the whole message. This is urgent,
and there is no time to waste.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">e). We will be able
to advise you whether or not you need to take action: this will be calculated
from the quantity and type of chocolate and the size of the dog. If there is a
risk, the vet may tell you how to attempt to make the dog vomit at home (this
is not always possible) or may recommend that you rush the animal in to see us
at once (the vet can give an injection that immediate induces vomiting).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">The most important
message is “Do not delay”. Once the chocolate has been absorbed into the<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">dog’s bloodstream,
there’s sometimes little that can be done to help. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Poisoning signs start
within six hours of the chocolate being eaten, reaching a peak at around twelve
hours. Classic signs include restlessness, vomiting and diarrhoea, with
tremors, convulsions and heart failure following soon after. Even with
treatment, some dogs survive but many don’t. Sadly dogs die of chocolate
poisoning every year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">This weekend, enjoy
your Easter eggs, but whatever you do, please keep them out of the reach of
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Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-34171786888045649582014-12-17T03:30:00.000-08:002014-12-17T03:30:28.893-08:00Christmas Plant Selection.<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.7pt; margin-bottom: 11.25pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We do love Christmas plants around the house during the festive season.
Particularly festive is the <span style="color: lime;">Poinsettia</span> brightening the dark winter evenings and
adding that splash of Christmas colour. It just would not be Christmas without
poinsettias! You may be surprised to hear we have them in our homes and we
often receive the comment from family “I can’t believe that you of all people
have Poinsettias out around your pets, knowing that they can be poisonous.” </span></div>
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this is where we can assure, and our guests, that poinsettias are very
over-rated as a toxicity. Their ability to truly result in toxicity has long
ago been hybridized away. Worst case scenario with ingestion of this colourful
plant is oral and gastrointestinal upset, and in most cases it is mild and
relatively limited. If the milky sap is exposed to skin, dermal irritation
(including redness, swelling, and itchiness) may develop. Rarely, eye exposure
can result in a mild conjunctivitis (“pink eye” secondary to inflammation).
Signs are self-limiting and generally don’t require medical treatment unless
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toxic to pets with minor signs such as tissue irritation to the mouth, tongue,
pharynx, and esophagus. Clinical signs of drooling, pawing at the mouth,
foaming, and vomiting may also be seen. The more dangerous, potentially fatal Lilies are ‘True Lilies’. Examples of some of these dangerous Lilies include
the Tiger, Day, Asiatic hybrid, Easter, Japanese Show, Rubrum, Stargazer, Red,
Western, and Wood Lilies – all of which are highly toxic to cats! Even small
ingestions (such as 2-3 petals or leaves) – even the pollen or water from the
vase – can result in severe, acute kidney failure. Other types you need to be
aware of include Lily of the Valley. This type does not cause kidney failure,
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the plant) immediately to a practice for medical care. The sooner you bring in
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your home, just select them carefully and think about ‘safe’ positions. Merry
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Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-47150039862593127552014-12-08T04:34:00.003-08:002014-12-08T04:34:53.684-08:00HOW TO KEEP YOUR PET SAFE THIS CHRISTMAS<div class="MsoNormal">
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Christmas, here at Broad Lane Vets, we see pets with problems caused by the
festive season. This is a difficult time, with their usual home environment
becoming overtaken with unfamiliar visitors, strange trees, bright decorations,
interesting packages, odd noises and enticing food aromas. Here is a guide to
avoiding the common festive pitfalls and poisons, and help keep your pet safe:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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bits of them could obviously cause an upset tummy and injury from the sharp
needles. A more likely problem is that your cat will view the tree as fair-game
to climb, or your dog will find the lights or tinsel an irresistible tug-toy,
with obvious consequences! Even a rabbit will often find an indoor tree hard to
resist, giving it a little nibble. Perhaps consider an alternative location for
your tree this year?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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to be identified. Holly berries are best avoided, and the spines may cause
physical injury. And whilst ivy ingestion might only result in a bit of
drooling from our dogs and cats, it can cause muscle twitching, paralysis,
convulsions and even death in rabbits. Mistletoe tends to cause an upset tummy
in dogs and cats, and Poinsettia is toxic to cats, as are Lilies.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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vehicles to prevent freezing, may easily be spilled into the environment as
drivers top-up their cars ready for wintertime. Unfortunately its sweet taste
is very palatable to cats and dogs, who often lap it up from puddles and
discarded containers. Ethylene glycol is the toxic ingredient, which can cause heart,
breathing, urinary problems, weakness, incoordination and convulsions, even in
small quantities. Kidney failure leading to death is often the sad conclusion, especially
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this time of year. The strong acid/alkali they contain may cause burns and
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the pets living in an affected house before the people, due to their tendency
to sleep right next to heating appliances and their higher metabolic rate. Look
out for vomiting, drowsiness, incoordination, hearing and eye problems, buy a
carbon monoxide detector, and get yourself checked-out by a Doctor!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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hanging on the tree or contained in gifts under it, is the most
commonly-reported cause of poisoning in pets this time of year. Theobromine is
the toxin, which can cause tummy upset, heart problems, shaking,
incoordination, weakness and collapse. Even one small bar of milk chocolate, or
half a bar of dark chocolate, can be enough to be poisonous in a small dog or
cat. Keep chocolate-containing presents well-away from those sensitive noses!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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day, but it could all too easily be the downfall of our furry friends. The
fat-laden scraps we are tempted to treat them with, can cause vomiting,
diarrhoea and lead to pancreas problems. Peanuts and macadamia nuts may cause an
upset tummy and neurological signs. Grapes, raisins, currants and sultanas are
also potentially toxic, with some cats and dogs seeming particularly
susceptible to kidney failure after eating just a few grapes or a handful of
raisins, so guard your Christmas cake, mince pies and Christmas pudding! Even
cakes and sweets marketed as “healthy” for humans, often contain the artificial
sweetener xylitol, which can be very dangerous in dogs, causing liver failure. Turkey
carcasses and bones from other meat may fragment and splinter, and become
lodged in the mouth, throat or stomach, requiring surgery. Onions and garlic,
which might get forgotten but are in your gravy and stuffing, can cause anaemia
in dogs, destroying their red blood cells. And alcohol, though many pets like
the taste of it, can unfortunately cause heart arrhythmias, seizures and even death,
so keep your half-empty glasses and cans out of reach.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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your pet’s life </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">- if
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Elly Pittaway is Veterinary Surgeon and
Director at Broad Lane Vets, an award-winning, family-run practice with sites
at Broad Lane and Radford Road in Coventry, and on Kenilworth Road in Balsall
Common. For more information about the practice, including our Christmas
opening times, please visit </span></i><a href="http://www.broadlanevets.co.uk/"><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">www.broadlanevets.co.uk</span></i></a></span><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. You can also like us on Facebook, or follow
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Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-44112027041492037332014-11-26T03:25:00.002-08:002014-11-26T03:25:50.960-08:00Hedgehogs in November<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">November is highly significant for our hedgehogs for 2
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(week) and the other is for hibernation, with many going into hibernation
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When tidying up your gardens please check any bonfires
before you light them. If possible lift the materials around the bottom edge of
the pile using a broom handle or similar and check for extra piles of leaves or
you may even see the hedgehog itself. A
disturbed hedgehog may also make a hissing sound (like a snake) to try to
intimidate those disturbing it. Start by
lighting one side bonfire and allow the quiet side, ie the side with the least
people standing around, to remain unburnt for a few minutes as this may allow
an escape route for any missed hedgehogs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you find a hedgehog put it in a high sided box with some
meat based cat food and a towel to snuggle under. Put it in a quiet place and once the noise
etc has died down release the hedgehog with its dish of food.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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depend on when those larger hedgehogs will go into hibernation. Late November
is about the time many will choose.
Those that do not hibernate (Autumn Juveniles), particularly when the
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Regular visitors should be able to cope provided extra food
is always put out every evening. Weighing
them regularly should ensure there is a weight gain. If there is a problem eg out in the day or there
is only a small weight gain or it is still considered too small to hibernate and
the weather is closing in then contact the BHPS for details of a local hedgehog
rehabilitator. In addition those wandering
without a regular supply of food and especially when there are frosts expected
will struggle to find any natural food so they too will need to be rescued. So if you find a hedgehog that you have not
seen around before weigh it and call the BHPS for advice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in the day, contact the British Hedgehog Preservation Society on 01584 890801
(if you can weigh the hedgehog first that is always helpful, but do use gloves
when you handle them). For more
information about hedgehogs and how to help them, including a leaflet on Autumn
Juveniles visit the BHPS web site at <a href="http://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/">www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk</a> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-64567086176341476982014-11-19T02:34:00.002-08:002014-11-19T02:34:24.134-08:00Acupuncture for cats by Sophie Edward-Jenks MA VetMB CertAVP MRCVS<br /><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cats often respond much better to acupuncture than you might
imagine! We use very fine needles that
are inserted through the skin and find that the majority of patients tolerate
them very well. Acupuncture evolved in China and has been used for over two
thousand years to treat a variety of conditions. It has a number of effects on the body such
as boosting the immune system and promoting healing. One of the ways it works to provide pain
relief is by stimulating the body to produce more of its own natural
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peeking out of the window to check up on what’s going on outside. He adores going out into his owners garden
for a mooch around and a sunbathe. His
hearing is not as good as it used to be so he doesn’t like younger cats
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have his nails trimmed he likes coming in for acupuncture treatments and
normally sits patiently throughout. His
owner says acupuncture makes Oscar more comfortable and helps him with his
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Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-52407603180831249012014-11-04T05:44:00.001-08:002014-11-04T06:07:18.093-08:00Dog Acupuncture by Sophie Edward-Jenks MA VetMB CertAVP MRCVS<div class="MsoNormal">
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he was just 4 months old having been found wandering stray and emaciated. Tye is very closely bonded to his owner and likes
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games that involve balls and fetching things.
He loves his food but is on a diet at the moment to try and keep his weight
down. Tye hates fireworks and
thunderstorms and has been known to jump into his owners lap for a reassuring
cuddle if he gets frightened. His
naughtiest habit is chasing cars and herding his owner around.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and stiffness in his hips. Acupuncture
evolved in China and has been used for over two thousand years. One of the ways it works is to provide pain
relief by stimulating the body to produce more of its own natural
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When he first started coming he was a bit nervous when I
went near his back legs as he thought I was going to express his anal glands
but now he relaxes and enjoys a few low fat treats whilst I place the
acupuncture needles. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-74246762746563787752014-07-17T02:45:00.005-07:002014-07-17T02:45:58.917-07:00Bones and Raw Food Diet (BARF)<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a few clients discussing this subject recently we thought we would publish this interesting article, about BARF Diets, by Dr Marge Chandler. She is a Consultant in Small
Animal Nutrition, and an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine and
Clinical Nutrition at the University of Edinburgh. </span><br />
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Chandler</span></b></a><span style="color: #868686;"> <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">on</span> February 27, 2014 <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">category</span> </span><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #888888; padding: 0cm; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.theveterinaryexpert.com/category/fabulous-foods/" title="View all items in Foods and Nutrition">Foods and Nutrition</a></span></b><span style="color: #868686;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fresh wholesome foods sound like a wonderful thing to feed our pets, and
many dogs appear to do well on these diets, but are there hidden risks? If
feeding bones and raw foods is your choice for feeding your dog, you should be
aware of the potential problems as well as the benefits of these diets.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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benefits of a bones and raw food diet?</span></b><span style="color: #555555;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By choosing the foods to feed, you are in control of the ingredients fed
to your dog. There are not likely to be preservatives or additives if you are
feeding organic foods. Some people enjoy preparing foods for their pets and
find this a rewarding part of their bond with their pet.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do be aware that there are a lot of false stories about the ingredients
of commercial pet foods. They do not contain dead animals! They may contain
“offal”, or the guts of animals, although this is what wild animals will eat.
They do contain antioxidant preservatives to prevent them from becoming rancid.
Some of them also contain textured vegetable proteins that appear to be meat
and are not, and some of them do contain colourings to make them appear more
appealing. These are the same colourings added to processed human foods and
must be generally considered safe, although each of us need to decide if we
want to eat them or feed them to our dogs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #555555; line-height: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The feeding programme for some of the raw food diets is meant to balance
the diet over a couple of weeks, rather than for each meal. This is similar to
the way many of us feed ourselves and our families, and with the right blend of
ingredients this can work; however, in years as a veterinary nutritionist I
have checked many homemade diet recipes and programmes and none of them were
balanced for the essential nutrients.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A nutritional study of the bones and raw food diet (the ‘BARF’ diet)
published in 2001 showed the diet to be deficient in calcium, phosphorus,
potassium and zinc, and excessively high in vitamin D. Another study of
homemade diets showed that even combining three recipes over a week resulted in
deficiencies, so varying the foods may not balance out the deficiencies,
although the dogs may not show any signs of this in the short term. It is
likely that some adult dogs could cope with some of these calcium and
phosphorus imbalances, but they may affect the strength of the bones of growing
dogs. The zinc deficiencies may cause skin disorders.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #555555; line-height: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Several studies have looked at bacterial contamination of raw foods and
shedding of bacteria in the faeces of dogs fed raw foods, and have shown that
20-35% of raw poultry tested and 80% of raw food diets for dogs tested positive
for Salmonella and 30% of stool samples from these dogs were positive for
Salmonella. Raw food diets have also tested positive for E. coli and Yersinia
enterocolitica (bacteria that may cause gastrointestinal upset). Otherwise
healthy dogs may be able to cope with ingestion of these bacteria, but very
young, old, or immuno-compromised dogs may not be able to do so. Further, the
faeces contaminate the environment with these bacteria.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parasites that may be present in raw meat in include Toxoplasma gondii,
Sarcocystis, Neospora caninum, Toxocara canis (round worms), Taenia and
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foods, either in preparation for human consumption or for the dog’s dinner, the
cook must be scrupulous in hygiene, washing all surfaces and hands before touching
anything or anyone else. Small children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised
(e.g. anyone ill or on immunosuppressive medications) should not be handling
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are beneficial for oral and dental health. Studies in wild dogs, found that 41%
had evidence of periodontitis, although only 2% had dental tartar, so while the
teeth may appear cleaner, the gums are not necessarily healthier.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: maroon; padding: 0cm;">Are raw bones safe?</span></b><span style="color: #555555;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Raw bones are usually added to the diet as a calcium source and for
dental health. Chewing on a large meaty bone does seem a great source of joy
for many dogs, and if it is large enough that it cannot be chewed up is
generally considered safe. Analysis of the BARF diet has not confirmed that
feeding bones is an adequate source of calcium.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #555555; line-height: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is a conception that feeding raw bones is safer than feeding
cooked bones but there have been no objective studies on this. Bones that
become stuck in the stomach, or more likely in the intestine, may perforate the
gut, causing a potentially fatal peritonitis or abdominal infection. The only
way to remove a bone stuck in the intestine is by surgery. Sometimes a segment
of the intestine may need to be removed as well if it has been damaged by the
bone. A bone stuck in the oesophagus is an emergency and may require an urgent
appointment with a specialist to remove it. This can be a fatal condition and
the longer it is stuck the worse the prognosis.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #555555; padding: 0cm;">Summary</span></b><span style="color: #555555;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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or any other diet involving raw foods, we recommend that very special
hygienic care is used in handling the food and the dog’s faeces.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #555555; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember to de-worm your dog regularly, and
tell your veterinary surgeon what diet you are feeding so that if your dog
develops gastrointestinal disorders they will know to look for the
bacteria and parasites mentioned above.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #555555; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ideally, the diet should be balanced by a
veterinary nutritionist and supplemented as necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #555555; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you feed bones, either raw or cooked, that
can be ingested by your dog, you are running the risk of oesophageal or
gastrointestinal obstructions. It may be possible to chop or grind the
bone up small enough (e.g. less than 0.5 cm) that they are less likely to
get stuck. Alternatively, consider consulting a veterinary nutritionist to
determine the amount of calcium (and other nutrients) to add to your dog’s
diet and skip the bones.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">About Marge Chandler<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr Marge Chandler is a Consultant in Small Animal
Nutrition and an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine and Clinical
Nutrition at the University of Edinburgh. After qualifying from Colorado State
University she was in general practice for 4 years before returning to do a
double residency in small animal internal medicine and clinical nutrition at
Colorado State University and Massey University in New Zealand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Read more: </span><a href="http://www.theveterinaryexpert.com/fabulous-foods/bones-and-raw-food-diet-barf/#ixzz2yszZrIdl"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #003399; padding: 0cm; text-decoration: none;">http://www.theveterinaryexpert.com/fabulous-foods/bones-and-raw-food-diet-barf/#ixzz2yszZrIdl</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-81276881311174967352014-05-13T03:01:00.001-07:002014-05-13T03:01:24.692-07:00Housing and companionship for your rabbits<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 16.5pt; mso-outline-level: 2; vertical-align: baseline;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17.25pt;">Generally, rabbits dislike being
picked up off the ground, as they are prey animals and need to feel able to get
away when necessary. They are, however, social creatures and there will be
ideal situations for you to spend time happily interacting with you as their
companion, and other rabbits they live with.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #004e94; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 17.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Your hutch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">These should be raised off the
floor to allow air to circulate and prevent surface water being absorbed into
the floor. They should have a waterproof roof, but please be aware that hutches
become hot during the summer months and should be sited in a shady position.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">The hutch must be secure against any
predators, but you must also ensure it is secure so your racbbits cannot escape. For this
reason, bolt fastenings are better than turn buttons etc as they cannot be
opened accidentally.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Wire floors should not be used as flooring since sore feet can quickly develop; overlaying a wooden
floor with wire makes cleaning difficult.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">If you obtain a second-hand hutch,
please make sure you scrub it out thoroughly with a recommended animal cage cleaner. This
must be done some days before you expect to house new rabbits, as the timber
must be allowed to dry properly before you prepare the hutch for its new
occupants.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">No hutch can be too large, in fact
the bigger the better! Rabbits </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">need to be able to
stretch out lengthways, hop around, and stand up on their hind legs, otherwise
they can experience skeletal aches and pains from being too cramped.You </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17.25pt;">should have at least two rooms in
your hutch. The main hutch area should have a wire front and be spacious enough
for your rabbits to hop around. Your pet's food should be kept to this area and, if
they toilet there, a litter tray could be placed in an appropriate corner, if you have the space. A sleeping area with access onto the main hutch should have
solid walls and a door where your rabbits can retreat and relax allowing them some
privacy.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #004e94; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 17.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Your rabbit's outside
run<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Ideally their run should be attached to
the hutch so that your pets can choose whether to be in or outdoors. The run
should be as spacious as possible to allow the rabbit's to hop, jump, and have
total freedom of movement. Ideally the minimum size for two rabbits should be at least 200cm x 200cm. It must be secure, remember the underside, as a rabbit’s natural behaviour is to dig. Just as important is keeping it secure from predators. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Fresh water must always be available wherever your rabbits are - whether inside the hutch or outside in the run.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Your run
should be attached to the hutch, however, if this is not possible a large
free-standing run can be obtained which gives shelter, shade, and a place
within to hide from would-be predators. Just a thought - the sun moves around during the day, so remember a run that
starts in shade may be in full sunlight a few hours later.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #004e94; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 17.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Hygeine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Your rabbits’ health depends a great
deal on their environment, and a daily cleaning regime is really important. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">It will not be long before you know where your rabbits like to toilet. This area can be
under-laid with newspaper to provide not only good absorbency, but ease of
cleaning. Some rabbits like litter trays. These should be large enough for the
rabbit to climb completely into. There are many litters available. Daily
removal of any faeces and dirty bedding and newspaper is important. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Spilled food or uneaten fruit or vegetables should
be removed daily. Uneaten food in bowls can be mixed in
with fresh food unless it is contaminated with bedding, faeces or is inedible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Rabbits kept in dirty hutches can develop snuffles, sore feet, urine scalding and dirty bottoms – which can easily result in fly strike. The
eggs of the fly are laid in the surrounding area and, within approximately 12
hours, can hatch into maggots which will invade the rabbit’s body. Especially during warmer weather check your rabbit's bottom twice daily. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17.25pt;">Once fly-strike happens the
condition is often fatal. Please ask our advice about the best sort of preventative treatments. Please never assume
that your rabbit is healthy if you have not actually checked them that day.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #004e94; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 17.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Companionship<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Rabbits are naturally sociable, so
they need companionship of their own kind. Rabbits are much happier living in
pairs or compatible groups. They will become very lonely living on their own. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17.25pt;">It is easiest if rabbits are kept
together from birth, but rabbits less than 12 weeks old will usually live
together happily. Neutered companions are the ideal friends. Two litter brothers, or two litter sisters, will also get on well, but ideally they should be neutered to prevent fights.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17.25pt;">The Blue Cross Charity have some great leaflets including advise on introducing new rabbits to each other. Go to: </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #333333;">http://www.bluecross.org.uk</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #004e94; font-size: 17.5pt;">On a final note...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">If rabbits are not given daily opportunity
to exercise, they may begin to suffer from skeletal pain and become bad-tempered. Lots of people take on rabbits as children's pets. I</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17.25pt;">t is essential that an adult is the person
who takes responsibility of companion and animal carer. Rabbits are great pets but be aware they do need lots of attention and can often live for 8 to 12 years.</span></div>
Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-7016946163613556872014-04-30T01:47:00.003-07:002014-04-30T01:47:28.695-07:00Animal's Victoria Cross given to dog killed in conflict<h2>
<span style="background: white; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-shading-themecolor: background1;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Story today published in VNonline that we felt should be shared: </span></span></h2>
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Victoria Cross given to dog killed in conflict. A military working dog killed
on patrol in Afghanistan will be awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal for life-saving
bravery in conflict.</span></h2>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLhYqiNNMT_mWFybZe93zTKBQzKWT6ETEInRMUiPN6NCH1TPB3XM-sSX3wlYyoRmjryG7FsWHJwh-VhJJ1RGg65Z3YNYR8UCQTlEOf6YFPzAScsndJn9_eGvZ6F5Mk2q9AhICi4hRJhhM/s1600/medal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLhYqiNNMT_mWFybZe93zTKBQzKWT6ETEInRMUiPN6NCH1TPB3XM-sSX3wlYyoRmjryG7FsWHJwh-VhJJ1RGg65Z3YNYR8UCQTlEOf6YFPzAScsndJn9_eGvZ6F5Mk2q9AhICi4hRJhhM/s1600/medal.jpg" /></a><i style="line-height: 14.65pt; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Sasha and Lance Corporal Rowe were known as the best dog-handler team in
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-shading-themecolor: background1;">Soldiers entrusted their lives to four-year-old Labrador Sasha, who boosted
morale with her determination to push forward in gruelling conditions and
relentless Taliban attacks.</span><span style="background: white; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-shading-themecolor: background1;"><br /></span><span style="background: white; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-shading-themecolor: background1;">
Along with handler Sergeant Andy Dodds, Sasha's main role in Afghanistan was to
search in advance of patrols - uncovering hidden weapons, improvised explosive
devices (IEDs) and bomb-making equipment - providing a safe passage for
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Overall during her time in Afghanistan, Sasha made 15 confirmed operational
finds, saving the lives of countless soldiers and civilians from death and
serious injuries.</span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;">
Sasha developed a particularly strong bond with Lance Corporal Kenneth Rowe
when she was assigned to him in May 2008. The pair were deployed to Kandahar
where they were considered the best handler and dog team in the region.</span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;">
He says: "The award is even more poignant as we approach the centenary of
World War One and we are reminded of the huge debt we owe the animals who serve
in times of conflict…"</span><span style="background-color: white; border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;">
"Sasha's story exemplifies the dedication of man's best friend and reminds
us all of the amazing contribution they make to our lives."</span><span style="background-color: white; border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;">
The medal was first introduced in 1943 by PSDA founder Maria Dickin CBE. Since
then it has been awarded to 29 dogs (including Sasha), 32 World War Two
messenger pigeons, three horses and one cat.</span></span><br />
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building in Garmsir and found two mortars and large amounts of weaponry,
including mines and explosives.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;">Sadly, on July 24, 2008, Sasha and Lance Corporal Rowe were both killed
when their patrol was ambushed twice as they returned from a routine search
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highest award any animal in the world can receive for bravery in military
conflict.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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"unwavering service and her ultimate sacrifice." </span></span></div>
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<!--[endif]--></span>Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-39772211944209929292014-04-14T04:03:00.000-07:002014-04-14T04:03:00.985-07:00Hedgehogs in April<br /><div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At this time of year there will
be lots of hungry hedgehogs trying to fatten up after their hibernation, so a
plate of hedgehog food or meaty dog or cat food will be appreciated, plus a
dish of water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although it is a little early for
hoglets there may well be some courtship going on. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hedgehogs prefer their own
company as they are solitary animals.
However in the breeding season the male will be on the look-out for lady
friends. Most meetings, whatever the sexes
involved, will start with a lot of huffing and puffing. Indeed this will often be the first time you
will notice there are hedgehogs in your garden.
If the hedgehogs are one of each sex then the male will start to circle
the female. She will keep turning to
face him but eventually the noise will stop and the female will lower her
prickles so a careful mating can take place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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males then the larger one may well butt the other one making it cry out in fear
(a loud sort of scream). Sometimes the
larger one will push the other over and roll it around (the smaller one having
rolled into a ball when attacked).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The noise may not be the only
sign of visiting hedgehogs. They also
leave their calling cards. Hedgehog droppings
can be as large as a lady’s little finger.
It is often black in colour with some shiny bits due to the wing casings
from any beetles they have eaten – these cannot be digested so come out the
other end, giving the dropping its dark colour.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you seem to have a regular
visiting hedgehog at this time of year it may well be a female as the males are
mainly nomadic looking for females.
Whereas the females just want a small home patch that will support them
and their expected litter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are concerned about any
hedgehog that you see contact the British Hedgehog Preservation Society on
01584 890801 (if you can weigh the hedgehog first that is always helpful). Out of hours you will be directed to other
numbers but whatever the time, with patience, you should be able to speak to a
real person. For more information about
hedgehogs and how to help them visit the BHPS web site at <a href="http://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/">www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk</a> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-55330042076609594012014-04-04T02:40:00.001-07:002014-04-04T02:40:10.125-07:00Rare tiger cubs make public debut<div class="latest-news-normal" id="story-content-box" style="background-color: white; float: left; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; width: 600px;">
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Melati with her cubs in the main paddock.</div>
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<span class="main-news-story-heading" style="font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.3px; line-height: 16px;">London Zoo celebrates as cubs explore outdoor paddock</span><br /><br /><span class="main-news-story-body" style="font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: -0.3px; line-height: 16px;">A trio of rare tiger cubs made their public debut at London Zoo last week as they ventured to their outdoor paddock.<br /><br />The seven-week-old Sumatrans explored the main paddock with mother Melati last Wednesday. Keepers say the cubs will not be named until they are able to be sexed.<br /><br />Tracey Lee, a keeper a London Zoo said: "“We were watching the cubs on the hidden cameras in their dens, when it looked like they were about to follow Melati outside – we all rushed to the exhibit and were just thrilled to catch them playing outside for the first time.<br /><br />“We got a real glimpse of their different personalities, as two of the cubs confidently bounded outside while the other one hung back a little and needed a bit more encouragement from mum."<br /><br />The zoo announced the birth of triplets earlier in March. Tigress Melati gave birth to the cubs on February 3, just five months after her first cub was found dead in its enclosure. Keepers were left "heartbroken" after the three-week-old cub apparently drowned after falling in the pool.<br /><br />Melati's triplets are being observed by keepers using remote camera technology. With less than 300 Sumatran tigers remaining in the wild, the births represent a significant achievement for the species global breeding programme.</span></div>
Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-87540363684366344912014-03-17T10:31:00.002-07:002014-03-17T10:31:58.547-07:00Why do penguins need jumpers?<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Loved this story from VN online!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10.5pt; letter-spacing: -0.25pt; padding: 0cm;">How
best knits help oil spill birds</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Jumpers have been knitted for little penguins affected by oil
spills in Australian to stop them preening and swallowing toxins.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;">The Phillip Island Penguin Foundation which
launched a Knit for Nature programme, said: "A patch of oil the size
of a thumb nail can kill a little penguin.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;">"Oiled penguins often die from exposure and
starvation.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;">"Oil separates and mats feathers, allowing
water to get in which makes a penguin very cold, heavy and less able to
successfully hunt for food."</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;">The jumpers are placed on the penguins to stop them
preening while they wait to be washed by clinic staff.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Phillip Island is home to an estimated 32,000
little penguins.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.65pt; padding: 0cm;">The last major oil spill off the island happened in
2001 and affected 453 little penguins – 96 per cent of them were saved and
rehabilitated at the Phillip Island Wildlife Clinic before being
released back into the wild.</span><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.65pt; padding: 0cm;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;">The foundation recently ran a knitting competition
and said it has been overwhelmed with offers of jumpers from around the world,
so much so that it is able to send the jumpers on to other rescue centres if
required.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;">In 201/13 582 sick animals were admitted to
the Phillip Island Wildlife Clinic of which 141 were little penguins.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;">The foundation raises funds for the rescue and care
of sick or injured little penguins. It also runs an </span><a href="https://penguinfoundation.org.au/donation/#Knitted%20penguin%20jumpers" target="_blank"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: blue; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;">adopt a penguin</span></a><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 10pt; padding: 0cm;"> programme.</span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-75033334271812360242014-01-24T02:59:00.000-08:002014-01-24T02:59:07.599-08:00Drayton Manor Zoo received an early Christmas present<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A new arrival has been celebrated at Drayton Manor Zoo in
Staffordshire, as a tiny Brazilian tapir is born, and festively named Nickolas
in honour of the season.</span></div>
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Born to mother Inca and father Izzie after a 13-month pregnancy, the newborn
weighed in at 18lb and is said to be doing well.<br />
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Zoo manager Joyce Roberts said: "The fun-filled festive period is always
an exciting time of year at Drayton Manor Zoo and now we have even more reason
to celebrate.<br />
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"Baby Nickolas is adorable and he is already proving a big hit with
visitors. He is a very confident little character and has taken to
running around his outside enclosure.<br />
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"His mum Inca is very attentive, as she has been with the other offspring
that she has produced and successfully reared. I’m quite sure Nickolas will be
getting some extra special treats this year</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span>Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-85125674079322802062013-12-12T05:10:00.003-08:002013-12-12T05:10:28.738-08:00A Kitten's 12 Days of Christmas Mischief<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the first day
of Christmas, my kitten ruined for me...</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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A batch of my special hand-print cookies. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had turned my
back to grab the cookie sheet sitting on the stove. In that micro-second, Holly
climbed onto the table, poked her paw into the delightfully kneady mixture and,
suddenly off-balance, fell into the cookie dough. Net loss? Six cups of flour,
four cups of sugar, three slabs of butter.... Of course, it would have been
cheaper to remove the feline ingredient, pick out the hairs, and just rename
the recipe Paw Print Cookies. <br />
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On the second day of Christmas, my kitten accompanied me.... <br />
On a trip to our local veterinary surgery. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Who knew that
skinny curling ribbon has feline taste appeal? I didn't. Damages: £25 for the vet’s
trip, £36 for anaesthesia so the veterinary surgeon could take £55 worth of x-rays
in case Holly had taste-tested any other Christmas decorations, and… a heck of
a lot of embarrassment when the vet removed the 3' curly ‘tail’ in slightly
less than two seconds by tugging at it with a pair of tweezers. <br />
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On the third day of Christmas, my kitten wrecked for me... <br />
13 ornaments on my Christmas tree. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My mistake was
forgetting to chain the decorations to the branches. My other error was leaving
the room to go to the bathroom while Holly feigned sleeping under the tree. How
was I to know the kitten was actually measuring its’ climbing potential? Value
of broken bulbs? £17.50 plus vat. </span></div>
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On the fourth day of Christmas, my kitten broke for me... <br />
A statue in my Nativity. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Would you
believe now we only have two Wise men plus a headless fella? Nativity figurine:
£55.99 <br />
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On the fifth day of Christmas, my kitten scratched for me... <br />
The kid across the street who collects for charity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> It was an accident. She merely wanted to reach
out and touch someone. Unfortunately, she used a unsheathed claw to do so. I
settled out-of-court for the cost of a jacket to replace the boy's blood-stained
one, and made a hefty donation to the charity of their choice. Although the
amount must remain secret according to our settlement, let me put it this way.
Think: Major Windfall! <br />
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On the sixth day of Christmas, my kitten opened for me... <br />
The presents beneath my Christmas tree. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was only two,
really. While doing some early shopping at a well-known discount store, I
purchased a catnip mouse for Holly's stocking. Apparently, anything in the same
bag as catnip takes on its potent aroma for a very long time. Replacement
costs: £3.99 for another roll of Christmas wrapping paper, £4.50 for two empty
boxes, £1 each, for the kind of bows Holly can't unravel. <br />
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On the seventh day of Christmas, my kitten lost for me... <br />
The earrings I bought for my sister Mary. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Actually, it was
one earring but since Mary doesn't have a hole in her nose or navel, a pair of
matching earrings does make a more appealing gift. Sale price: £29.95 plus vat. <br />
<br />On the eighth day of Christmas, my kitten helped me... <br />
Replace my E and G guitar strings. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Would you
believe a kitten could fit into the itty-bitty hole in the middle of my Yamaha
guitar? Neither could I, but Holly thought so. And she succeeded once she got
those rascally strings out of the way. Unfortunately, her little rear end
couldn't get out the way she came in. After paying through the whiskers for her
previous escapades, I would have been willing to leave her in the guitar for
the duration of the holiday season, except that she chose to get stuck two
hours before I was due at the nursing home for our annual Christmas carol
sing-a-long. Set of steel guitar strings: £12.95; jar of petroleum jelly: £1.20. <br />
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On the ninth day of Christmas, my kitten destroyed for me... <br />
My Christmas card list when she walked across my computer's delete key. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cost for call to
Computer Country's 0800/help line: £17.50. And I still don't know what happened
to the listings of B through H. <br />
<br />On the tenth day of Christmas, my kitten hid from me..... <br />
The remote control from my 13-inch TV. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This wouldn't be
such a disaster if she hadn't previously stolen the power knob. I missed a
week's worth of Christmas specials, including my all-time favourite, "It's
a Wonderful Life." Rental of "It's a Wonderful Life": £5;
purchase of book, "Good owners, great cats": £24.95. Unfortunately,
it doesn’t even mention the
psychological profile of kittens with kleptomania. <br />
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On the eleventh day of Christmas, my kitten ate for me..... <br />
The drumsticks off my 19-pound turkey. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">OK, OK, So this
one time it was my fault. I knew I never should have uttered those now infamous
words: "Your first turkey, Holly. Want to try just a little piece?"
Cost: Christmas Dinner. <br />
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On the twelfth day of Christmas........ <br />
Holly rested. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And so, thank
goodness, did my VISA card.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Broad Lane Vetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142221620350523413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264154515093784801.post-41278860740939280532013-12-09T09:48:00.003-08:002013-12-09T09:48:45.639-08:00A Puppy's 12 Days of Christmas<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0cm;">On the first day of Christmas my puppy gave to me:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></div>
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The Santa topper from the Christmas tree.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0cm;">On the second day of Christmas my puppy gave to me:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
Two leaking bubble lights<br />
And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0cm;">On the third day of Christmas my puppy gave to me:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
Three punctured ornaments<br />
Two leaking bubble lights<br />
And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0cm;">On the fourth day of Christmas my puppy gave to me:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
Four broken window candles<br />
Three punctured ornaments<br />
Two leaking bubble lights<br />
And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0cm;">On the fifth day of Christmas my puppy gave to me:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
Five chewed-up stockings<br />
Four broken window candles<br />
Three punctured ornaments<br />
Two leaking bubble lights<br />
And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0cm;">On the sixth day of Christmas my puppy gave to me:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
Six yards of soggy ribbon<br />
Five chewed-up stockings<br />
Four broken window candles<br />
Three punctured ornaments<br />
Two leaking bubble lights<br />
And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0cm;">On the seventh day of Christmas my puppy gave to
me:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
Seven scraps of wrapping paper<br />
Six yards of soggy ribbon<br />
Five chewed-up stockings<br />
Four broken window candles<br />
Three punctured ornaments<br />
Two leaking bubble lights<br />
And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0cm;">On the eighth day of Christmas my puppy gave to me:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
Eight tiny reindeer fragments<br />
Seven scraps of wrapping paper<br />
Six yards of soggy ribbon<br />
Five chewed-up stockings<br />
Four broken window candles<br />
Three punctured ornaments<br />
Two leaking bubble lights<br />
And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0cm;">On the ninth day of Christmas my puppy gave to me:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
My wreath in nine pieces<br />
Eight tiny reindeer fragments<br />
Seven scraps of wrapping paper<br />
Six yards of soggy ribbon<br />
Five chewed-up stockings<br />
Four broken window candles<br />
Three punctured ornaments<br />
Two leaking bubble lights<br />
And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0cm;">On the tenth day of Christmas my puppy gave to me:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
Ten Christmas cards I should’ve mailed<br />
My wreath in nine pieces<br />
Eight tiny reindeer fragments<br />
Seven scraps of wrapping paper<br />
Six yards of soggy ribbon<br />
Five chewed-up stockings<br />
Four broken window candles<br />
Three punctured ornaments<br />
Two leaking bubble lights<br />
And the Santa topper from the Christmas tree.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0cm;">On the eleventh day of Christmas my puppy gave to
me:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
Eleven unwrapped presents<br />
Ten Christmas cards I should’ve mailed<br />
My wreath in nine pieces<br />
Eight tiny reindeer fragments<br />
Seven scraps of wrapping paper<br />
Six yards of soggy ribbon<br />
Five chewed-up stockings<br />
Four broken window candles<br />
Three punctured ornaments<br />
Two leaking bubble lights<br />
And the Santa topper, from the Christmas tree.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0cm;">On the twelfth day of Christmas my puppy gave to
me:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
A dozen puppy kisses<br />
And I forgot all about the other eleven days.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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