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July Newsletter Avoca Drive Animal Hospital 11 Avoca Drive, Erina, 2250 5 Lands Walk a success! Thanks to everyone who joined us at the 5 Lands Walk. It was a great day and fun for all. We did free vet consults and held a coolest dog competition. Congratulations to all that won prizes. Volume 15 June 2012 Inside this issue: Pet of the Month This months Pet of the Month is Miles. Miles is a 5 month old very cute and playful kitten. If you would like to enter our pet of the month competition send us a photo of your pet to [email protected] 5 Lands Walk 1 Pet of the Month 1 Dental Month 2 Greenies 2 Coughing Dogs 3 Breed Profile— Budgies 3 Bali Street Dogs 4 Page 2 July Newsletter Smile :) It’s Dental Month a t ADAH Did you know.. 80% of dogs and cats over the age of 3 have dental disease! Does your pet brush his or her teeth everyday like you? Bring your pet in for a FREE dental check today For JULY Only: You will get up to 50% off all dentals PLUS a FREE sample of Dental food AND the chance to WIN a bag of dental food, pet toothbrush and toothpaste! If you have ever had a toothache or cavity, you know how painful dental disease can be. Don’t let your pet suffer—have their teeth checked by our qualified staff today! Call us NOW on (02) 4365 1028 Greenies—Product of the Month Greenies Dental Chews are clinically proven to provide a total oral health solution. They fight plaque and tartar build up, freshen breath and maintain healthier teeth and gums. Volume 15 Page 3 Canine Cough Canine Cough Canine cough is an infection of the upper respiratory tract by several highly infectious viruses and bacteria. Among the infectious agents associated with canine cough are the bacteria Bordetella bronchiseptica and the canine viruses Parainfluenza and Adenovirus. Affected dogs have a dry, choking or gagging cough known to persist for several weeks. The cough can be severe. It can be very distressing to the dog – and often to the owner too! In rare instances, it can progress to severe pneumonia particularly in young puppies and older dogs. There are other conditions which can cause a similar type of cough including heart disease and noninfectious airway disease such as collapsing trachea so it is important to have a check-up to make sure there aren’t any other causes of why your dog is coughing, particularly if the cough isn’t resolving or getting worse. In most cases, time is what is needed for the cough to resolve but occasionally, antibiotics or cough suppressants may be required. Canine cough can be easily spread wherever dogs come into close contact with each other. The disease is particularly common in boarding kennels, hence the name "kennel cough" but this is only one of the possible sources of infection. Other at risk areas include dog pounds, animal shelters, dog shows, training schools and dog parks. However, because canine cough is so infectious, dogs can pick up the infection from walking down the street or even though contact with another dog through a fence or gate. Fortunately, there is a vaccine for canine cough. The canine cough vaccination works similar to the human ‘flu’ shot. Vaccination will not prevent infection but will help lessen the length and severity of disease if your dog is ever infected. It also helps reduce transmission, particularly in high risk places. Breed Profile: Budgies Temperament: Bright Lifespan: 9-10 years Maintenance: Medium Recommended for: Enthusiasts, Children Avoca Drive Animal Hospital 11 Avoca Drive, Erina, 2250 Bali Street Dogs Many mangy and starving dogs roam freely around the beautiful beaches and streets of Bali. A large number of these dogs suffer from preventative parasitic and infectious diseases as well as major roadside accidents In July 2013 the ADAH team will be closing the clinic for 7 days to travel to Bali and provide veterinary care to the many dogs that are in desperate need of treatment. We will be working with the Bali Street Dog Organisation to help give all the dogs in Bali an improved quality of life. We will be offering our services to vaccinate and desex the free roaming dogs to minimise disease and reduce the number of unwanted litters. For the next 12 months we will be working hard to raise money to help cover our expenses. Check out www.balistreetdogs.org.au for more information on how you can help. For Adoption All the ADAH staff are looking forward to this unforgettable experience.
