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NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER

WINTER 2020/2021

WelcomeWelcome

We welcome any feedback or suggestionsfor future issues. If you'd like to contact usplease email ashwoodvets@gmail.com

We hope you enjoy everything we have toshare!

2021 is almost upon us and with any new year,comes the promise of growth and positivity.

Here at Ashwood we are always strivingto grow and be better than last year, sowe are excited to launch our seasonalnewsletter that will include helpfulinformation, tips, news, and even somediscount offerings.

UPDATE

CORONAVIRUSCORONAVIRUS

As a practice, we have been preparing and adaptingto the 'new normal'. We are providing the same high-quality services, with the same friendly, caringpeople, just delivered in a slightly different way.

Thank you for your patience and understanding atthis difficult time.

To keep everyone safe, we are limiting access to theclinic, so when you arrive please give us a call fromyour car.

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Autumn is coming to an end and as wehead into the colder Winter months it canbe easy to forget to treat our furry familymember for parasites such as fleas andworms. The Summer months can oftenincrease parasite pressure as parasitestend to thrive in the warmer weather, butthat doesn't mean they disappear inWinter. Due to most houses having centralheating, and fleas being as resilient asthey are, they have become a year roundproblem. Almost all of our clients use NexgardSpectra as a monthly broad-spectrumcontrol of parsites, not only because it iseasy to give, but also because most dogswill eat it like a treat due to its beef flavour.

Nexgard Spectra can be started from just8 weeks of age and from 2kg, and with 5weight ranges it enables appropriatedosing as puppies grow. You also don'tneed to worry about your beloved furryfamily member having a bath or going fora swim as Nexgard is not a topicaltreatment there are no fears of it washingaway! Head into the clinic with your dog and wewill weight them for you to ensure theyreceive the correct weight range chew.Every time you purchase a NexgardSpectra at Ashwood it will permanently goon your dogs file, so if you ever forgetwhen it was last given you can simply giveus a call to check!

Ashwood Top Tip – Why not treat your pooch with their

monthly Nexgard Spectra treatment on the first of every

month? That way it makes it easy for you to remember

when it is due.

About Nexgard SpectraAbout Nexgard Spectra

Did you know we are a cat friendly clinic?We have a designated area where you andyour pussy-cats can sit in comfort protectedby a clouded glass barrier so they feel safeat all time!

Cat Friendly ClinicCat Friendly Clinic

I was brave at the vetsI was brave at the vetsThis lovely little Cockapoo is 'Pebbles'and she was in getting her puppyvaccinations. She was very brave and hertail didn't stop wagging the whole timewhich may have been due to the amountof cuddles she got from the team. Well done Pebbles!

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Caring for your pet in WinterCaring for your pet in Winter

Watch what your dog eats at Christmas!Watch what your dog eats at Christmas!

If you ever think your pet has ingested anti-freeze please contact us immediately.

We know how tempting it can be to share your Christmas dinner with yourfluffy best friend but did you know that some foods can be very dangerous todogs? If your dog is sneaky and does manage to eat any of these foods,please contact us or Vets Now immediately.

Most anti-freeze products contain ethyleneglycol which is extremely toxic to cats anddogs. You'll find that animals will lickspillages from the road or the garagebecause of the sweet taste it has, but theeffects of anti-freeze can be fatal as it canharm their kidneys.Symptoms of anti-freeze positioninginclude: drinking more than usual, pet islethargic, vomiting, seizures, panting,twitches, spasms, collapsed.

During the Winter months the temperaturedrops and it is important that we adjusthow we take care of our pets. We want toensure your dog, cat, rabbit or other fluffystays as safe and warm over the Wintermonths.Your pets activity in Winter shouldn'tchange just because it's a little bit colderoutside, but if you're worried about themyou could always provide them with a coat!If it's been wet outside on your walk don'tforget to towel them off and remove anyexcess water - this will help them warm upsooner when you get inside. Small animals like rabbits and guinea pigsshould be moved somewhere dry anddraught free, like a garage!

Winter also brings darker days, so whenyou're out walking your dog it's importantthey are well seen. We recommend buyinga reflective collar or harness for yourpooch to ensure drivers and othermotorists see them clearly.

In icy cold conditions some roads anddriveways may have salt on them. Thiscan get into your pets paws and betweentheir toes and cause irritation, so makesure to check their paws and clean themto remove any leftover grit/dirt.

In colder months cats tend to try and takeshelter where they can, so make sure tocheck under your car and in the enginebefore starting off on your journey.

Grapes & Raisins

Christmas Pudding/Mince Pies

Chocolate

Meat Bones

Macadamia Nuts

Alcohol

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Our newsletter special mention goes to Roxy the lovely Boxer. Shestarted her hydrotherapy journey back in June 2020 when herowners noticed she was starting to limp on her left forelimb. Wediscovered that she had a permanent muscle injury in her shoulderand started her on hydrotherapy sessions weekly. Roxy hadalways felt a bit nervous around water. However, with gentleencouragement (we have special ways of helping our patients feelconfident about water), she was soon loving her sessions and sixmonths later, she's really doing great!

I love meeting new people and their canine friends! I am lookingforward to growing the hydrotherapy client base in 2021 and I amexcited to see how we can offer this service to even more petsnext year.

Please get in touch with me to learn more!

Email me – hydroashwood@gmail.comFacebook page – Hydrotherapy at Ashwood Veterinary ClinicPhone me – Call us, and ask for me (Lucy): 02890419374

Here at Ashwood, we offer unique and bespoke hydrotherapyfor our canine (and feline!) best friends. Hydrotherapy is awarm-water based therapy. It is interactive, positive and fun.My hydrotherapy work with our patients is in our pool, withswimming and water-platform physiotherapy, using theorthopaedic ramp, and warm water massage. Hydrotherapy atAshwood has lasting positive effects on our caninecompanion. It is a non-weight bearing and low impact therapy,which means it is gentle on your dog’s muscles and joints inthe pool whilst building strength and flexibility. We getincredible results. In fact, many of our clients have said thathydrotherapy at Ashwood has given their best friend a newlease of life! With rehabilitation cases, I work closely with our vets andevery session is designed specifically for that case.One of the things I love most about offering hydrotherapy isplanning unique treatment programs for:• Arthritis• Stiffness• Lameness• Strength & Stamina

Hydrotherapy Update from LucyHydrotherapy Update from Lucy

Roxy the Boxer

Lucy with Tess• Weight loss• Post-operative strengthening• Puppy swimming lessons• Fun exercise where walking is limited

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Molli

Molli only recently came back from Australia afterliving there for 6 years. She brought home withher her fiancé Brendan and her border collie crossCinder. Whilst in Australia Molli spent timetravelling and working with horses. In 2017 shebegan studying to become a Veterinary nurse,qualified in 2019 and has loved the veterinary fieldever since!

Team CornerTeam CornerEach Season we will be featuring a 'Team Corner' into our newsletter. We will bechoosing a different member of the team each time and telling you a little bit about themthat you may not have known!

On weekends Molli loves to travel & takephotographs.

Team PetsTeam Pets

Introducing the gorgeous & loveable, Maple!Maple is a 5 year old Irish Water Spaniel owned byone of our fabulous nurses Anna.

Maple

Irish Water Spaniels can sometimes be mistaken forPoodles because of their curly hair and bouncypersonality, but they are in fact a breed of their own.Known for their strong swimming skills, Irish WaterSpaniels were typically used for retrieving waterfowlas well as hunting and retrieving on land. Irish WaterSpaniels are very intelligent but can have amischievous streak! Luckily Anna knows just how todeal with Maple's fun loving, 100mph personality!

Maple loves to swim, chase balls & eat things she shouldn't!

Molli is the newest member of the team here atAshwood Veterinary Clinic taking on a receptionist role.

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Hills Pet FoodHills Pet Food

Don't forget our offer here at Ashwood, once you've purchased 7 bags of your dog orcats favourite Hills food, you get your 8th bag for FREE!

'By performing its own research, Hill’s develops cat and dog foods that promote petwellness by delivering precise nutrition. Precisely balanced nutrition reduces the healthrisks to pets that can occur from excess or deficient nutrient levels. Guided by evidence-based research, Hill’s formulates its complete pet foods with a precise balance of 50nutrients to meet the specific needs of pets, based on their life stage, lifestyle, size orspecial needs. Carefully avoiding too little or too much of certain nutrients is importantbecause a wide range of common disease conditions can be made worse, or evencaused by, consistently feeding a diet with an incorrect balance of nutrients.'

Here at Ashwood we know how hard it is to decide what to feed your pet, especiallywhen there are so many brands on the market, but the worry disappears when you knowyou're feeding your pet high-quality, well-balanced food. We have two Hills brandsavailable to purchase at Ashwood, 'Hills Vet Essentials' and 'Hills Prescription Diet'. Theessential range is available in different age ranges including puppy & kitten foods whichare scientifically formulated to support their growth and development.The prescriptionrange provides your pet with the nutrition it needs no matter what health discomfort theyare facing.

Did you know we have a Hills offer at Ashwood? Once you've purchased 7 bags of yourdog or cats favourite food, you get your 8th bag for FREE!

We would like to say a massive thank you to all ofour wonderful clients here at Ashwood Vets. Theyear of 2020 has been challenging, but we madeit and we couldn't have done it without yourpatience and support.

Have a wonderful Christmas and stay safethis Winter.

Much love,The Ashwood Family

Thank you!Thank you!