NEWSLETTER Year 2 - Volume 3,
Dubai, March 2010
In this months newsletter we would like to give you in depth information on internal and external parasites which can have a negative impact on your pet’s health and that of your family. Furthermore, we present to you our new food delivery schedule, an update on the progress of Jassas the severely injured and abandoned Husky and lots more interesting information.
Clinic closed on April 2nd
Please note that on April 2nd, the clinic will be closed due to the annual cleaning of the air-conditioning. We will be re-opening again on April 3rd.
Internal Parasites
We love and care for our pets. They make our lives more comfortable in many different ways. But as pet-owners we need to be aware of the fact that our dogs and cats may carry parasitic worms. These worms may be harmful to your pet’s health. To protect your pet, it is recommended that every dog and cat is de-wormed at least 4 times a year.
If you would like to read more about internal parasites please click here.
External Parasites
Besides internal parasites, your pet can suffer from external parasites as well.
Ticks and fleas are probably the most common external parasites seen on pets.
Read what else can give you the “creeps”. If you would like to read more about external parasites please click here
We have now covered the most common ecto-parasites and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask us via AsktheVet@abvc.ae or AsktheNurse@abvc.ae
Special promotion on parasite treatment for your cat/dog
Together with our valued suppliers Al Reem Agricultural & Veterinary Supplies and
The Polariser for Medical & Chemical Supplies, we have the following special promotion during the month of April: “Have your pet vaccinated in our clinic in April and get their de-worming medication and their frontline treatment for FREE”.
Arab Land donates food for strays
In our March Newsletter we’ve mentioned our special on free spaying or neutering of stray cats in Dubai during the month of March. One of our respected suppliers, Arab Land Trading supplier of Eukanuba and Iams ), has teamed up with us on this free promotion and donated free food pouches for all spayed and neutered stray cats, to at least give them a proper meal once they are back on the street. Thank you Farah & Fareed!
Last months promotion prolonged with another month
Our last month’s promotion was so successful that Dr. Ellen has decided to continue for one more month, so please bring in your local stray for Free neutering or spaying.
Please note that the following rules apply; on each day during the month of April except Fridays and Saturdays, a total of 5 males and 1 female per day, subject to availability so making an appointment necessary, all spayed/neutered cats will get their left ear tipped.
Update on Jassas
In last month newsletter we informed you about Jassas, the (un)-fortunate Husky/Malamute who had a shattered pelvis (most likely hit by a car) and severe skin infections. The people of Dubai raised over AED. 38.500 for the treatment of Jassas, and he underwent reconstructive surgery at the British Veterinary Clinic in Abu Dhabi.
We are pleased to inform you that Jassas is settling in nicely with his new foster family and their 2 dogs named Sushi and Wasabi. His wounds are healing and a his foster mom says:”he is like a new dog, both physically as mentally”.
The Hidden Health Hazards and Environmental Challenge
As a regular contributor to our newsletter, Amanda from HomelyPetz wrote an article on dog poop: ”The Hidden Health Hazards and Environmental Challenge”. If you would like to read Amanda’s article, please click here.
Clearance Sale on products close to the expiry date
We have a clearance sale on the following items with a 25% discount on the standard retail price of the following items:
• RC Obesity Feline Wet Food
• RC Mobility support canine 1,5 kg
• RC Digestive low fat 1,5 kg
• RC Convalescence Support Canine/feline instant granules
• Frontline spray 100 ml
• Sebolytic shampoo
• Sebomild Shampoo
• Sebocalm Shampoo
• DAP Collar M
• DAP Collar S
• Diagnos Eye Gel
Pet Food Deliveries
As many of you already know, the dedicated drivers of Al Barsha Veterinary Clinic, Richard and Joseph, deliver your ordered pet food for Free to your house/workplace in the following area’s: Umm Sequim to Jumeirah 3, Al Safa, Al Sofouh, Palm Jumeirah, JBR, Marina, Lakes, Meadows, Springs, Jumeirah Island, Arabian Ranches, Motor City and Sport City.
To streamline these food deliveries and to make it clear to you when there will be food deliveries in your area, we have made a schedule with dedicated delivery dates and times per area. If you would like to view this schedule, please click here.
If you require food deliveries outside these areas or timings, a fee of AED. 75 will be applied. If you would like to order food for delivery, please contact the front desk at 04-3408601
Specialist Visit
From May 20 till May 25 Dr. Anthony Goodhead of the Johannesburg Animal Eye Hospital will be a guest consultant in the UAE. He will be available for consultations and ophthalmic surgery, including phaco surgery for cataracts. If you would like to pre-book an appointment with Dr. Anthony, please contact the clinic at 04-3408601. We will be able to inform you when Dr. Anthony will be consulting in which Clinic.
Fundraiser Friends of Animals Dubai
Friends of Animals Dubai will host a Fundraising Day for Animals & Birds on Friday 2nd April from 11am to 11pm. The event will take a place at: Villa 9, Sahari Village, Ras Al Khor. Join in the competitions and participate in games for Children and Adults and win fabulous prizes. If you would like to read more, please click here
Love is priceless
If you click here, you can read a wonderful story of love and friendship between a boy and his puppy.
Midnight and Mactoo
Midnight
We received some really nice pictures of 2 cats we recently re-homed named Midnight and Mactoo. Midnight, the grey Persian cat, came to us with a blocked bladder (FLUTD). The lady who owned him couldn't afford to treat him and signed over ownership to us. We treated him and castrated him and then put him up for adoption. He is a Persian cat and has quite the temper! He definitely couldn't go to a family, so we had him for a few months before a lovely couple adopted him.....
Midnight
Mactoo
The same time the nice couple came to the clinic there was a tiny little ginger kitten who had been found. He had more than likely been hit by a car and so we had to do a femoral head excision on him. It was the day he had surgery that the lovely couple decided that they would adopt both Midnight, and the yet-to-be-named little kitty. Mactoo recently had to come back to the clinic for a urethostromy and Midnight missed him terribly! They are the best of friends now and the owners couldn't be happier with their adopted kitties!
Mactoo
If you would like to share your pet adoption, please send your story (preferably with pictures) to Carly@abvc.ae.
If you would like to adopt a pet yourself, you can contact our front desk at 04-3408601