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September 2010 is “Pet Smile Month”
by admin on September 3rd, 2010
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During September 2010 Fitzalan House is participating in National Pet Smile Month. Owners are invited to receive a complimentary “Pet Smile Check-Up” – a free check on their pet’s oral health. In addition they can also receive a Goody Bag containing samples of special dental diets and chews which are proven to reduce the amount of dog’s dental disease.
Vets are very worried about the state of pets’ teeth in the UK. It is estimated that 80% of dogs and cats over the age of three urgently need dental treatment. Many loving pet owners do not realise the extent of their pet’s disease and are unaware of the importance of tooth brushing, daily oral hygiene chews and the special dental diets, which can help avoid the problems.
Dental disease is a welfare issue. “Dog’s breath” is the very least of the worries. Oral pain is a feature – but often goes unnoticed because pets carry on eating. As periodontal disease progresses, bacteria spreads from the mouth through the blood stream to affect other organs such as the kidneys and heart valves. In addition little showers of bacteria are carried into the lungs with every breath.
Dental disease is rightly regarded as a whole body problem and one that needs more attention. To highlight this very serious issue we are donating our time to examine pets’ mouths free of charge during September. There will also be demonstrations of tooth brushing and the use of oral chews and special diets.
Please telephone us on 01903-713806 to arrange a Pet Smile Check-Up at your earliest convenience.
Healthy Mouth
Unhealthy Mouth
New Weekend Opening Hours
by admin on August 6th, 2010
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From 1st September our Littlehampton surgery will be open for consultations by appointment during the following hours:
Saturday: 08.30 – 6.00pm
Sunday: 10.00 – 4.00pm
Normal weekday prices apply during opening hours
Routine appointments such as vaccinations, anal glands and nail clipping are welcome in addition to pets requiring urgent medical attention
Please note that from 1st September the Angmering branch will not open on Saturday mornings. We apologise for any inconvenience but hope you will find the extended hours at Littlehampton with plentiful weekend parking an adequate compensation
24 hour Emergency Service always available when closed on 01903 – 713806
Littlehampton – Angmering – Arundel – East Preston
Giving pets the same care we want ourselves
Christmas 2009 – Fitzalan House Girls Get Their Kit Off for Charity Calendar
by admin on October 8th, 2009
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The Calendar started life as a team building exercise based on the film ‘Calendar Girls’. The Girls decided that if they were going to go ahead with the project they would like to support a local charity and chose WADARS (Worthing & District Animal Rescue Service) to be the recipient of any monies raised by the calendar. WADARS are on call 24/7 caring for and re-homing many animals in need in the Worthing and Littlehampton area.
Available now from all branches priced £6
Sunday Morning Surgeries
by admin on October 8th, 2009
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We have for some while been running an Open Surgery on Sunday mornings for pets needing urgent veterinary attention at the site of the clinic on-call. There is no surcharge for this service. For details telephone our 24 HOUR HELPLINE on 01903 713806
A Warm Welcome
by admin on October 5th, 2009
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A warm welcome to Alison Livesey who will be rejoining the practice on 1st December 2009, after an 18 month absence during which she furthered her interests in Emergency Medicine and Surgery. Alison graduated from Edinburgh University in 1985. Over the years she has worked extensively but not exclusively for the Blue Cross. Whilst in practice Alison gained the RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2000, as well as achieving a Masters in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling from the University of Southampton in 1998. Her particular interests are Small Animal Surgery, Emergency Medicine and Imaging.
