w year to all our clients and patients. We hope 2014 brings you many tail
wagging moments
and the best health.
Flies getting your pup down?
s in full swing many of our clients are complaining about flies bugging their
poor dogs.
we have a few products here to help fix this dreadful problem:
on treatment that helps repel and kill flies for up to four weeks. Exspot is
unfortunately not suitable for cats.
an ointment and a spray and is applied directly to the areas most effected by
the
ly favourite). Both the ointment and the spray are great products but are also
not suitable for cats.
er top spot treatment which repels flies and mosquitos for up to four weeks.
Advantix is also
used for tick and flea protection.
estions or need any advice when it comes to these products (or any other
products
matter) please don’t hesitate to ask one of our staff members.
hen you find a baby bird or any other wild animal
bilitation centre for indigenous wildlife based in the north of Johannesburg.
1997 by a group of trained rehabilitators who realised that there was not
enough
organised care for indigenous wildlife.
a fantastic website that tells you what to do if you find a bird or other
wild animal in your garden or around the city.
For more information go to: www. freeme. org. za
or call (011) 807 6993.
you find a distressed wild animal please don’t hesitate to give us a call.
to announce that Riverclub Vet has now started its very own weight loss clinic.
Eukanuba and Hills we now have a weight loss clinic for our animals that are a
little
“rounder” than the rest.
esity in animals – why it is such a health risk
(Why vets are on such an anti-fatty drive)
that fat is the single largest endocrine (hormone producing) organ in the body.
okines which are proteins that perform a number of important tasks in the body.
uction of these adipokines can lead to a number of terrible diseases including:
 Osteoarthritis & chronic pain
 Cardiovascular disease
 Diabetes
 Cancer
 Pancreatitis
 Tracheal collapse
 Lower urinary disease
e a severe impact the quality of your pet’s life and may significantly cut their life short.
aim is to give your pets the best possible life, and keeping them at the correct weight
goes
a long way to achieving that.
In arthritic animals we can often significantly reduce the amount of pain
medication an animal requires just by
getting it slim. ( Better for your pet, better for your pocket! )
mbles Garfield or if your dog looks like a mobile coffee table, it is time to diet! If their
waistline is
sible and their ribs are not easily palpable, they are carrying too much weight.
s your pets weight and put them on the appropriate diet (with the correct quantities).
s. And those “little” treats that we so love to give can be killing them with kindness!
kanuba have got scientifically formulated food to aid your animal in the weight loss
process.
ced meals that still offer all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals contained in the
maintenance foods.
ence between prescription weight loss food and light food. Light food is best for
maintaining an already
ht food is best for female dogs after they have been spayed and for breeds that are
more
prone to weight gain.
escription weight loss food called Restriced Calorie which is avaliable for dogs and
cats.
ve a food called Joint Mobility which is formulated to help joints and promote weight
loss.
hree different kinds of prescription weight loss food: R/D, J/D Reduced Calorie
rimarily for joints with a weight loss element and is only avaliable for dogs)
and their newest addition to the Hills family – Metabolic.
are very good for helping your animal achieve their ideal weight and are all part of
our weight loss clinic’s recommended food.
How the weight loss clinic works:
First things first we need to weigh and measure your pet.
Then we need to work out how much your pet is overweight
and what their ideal weight is.
We will then show you the correct amount to feed your pet.
Now we can schedule how often we need you to come in to weigh
your podgey pet. This is to help
monitor their weight loss. Their weight in’s will generally be about
every three to four weeks.
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Getting to know our Doctors
Dr. Alan Sampson BVSc
Dr. Sampson is originally from
Port Elizabeth, and graduated
from Onderstepoort in 1985. Apart from a passion
for pets and veterinary science, his interests include wildlife, birds and
photography. Dr. Sampson started Riverclub Vet Clinic in 1995
Dr. Jono Savadier BVSc
Dr. Savadier was born and raised in Joburg. He graduated from
Onderstepoort in 1998. He is married and has a son, two dogs and a
cat. He enjoys travelling, wildlife, birding & photography.
ovely locum vet who works some weekends and other days when we need
her.
You may remember her from our last newsletter:
Dr. Gill Taylor
n 1994 from Onderstepoort. She is married to Graeme and has two boys. Gill
es and a tortoise. She has a love for the bushveld, getting outdoors on her
s, sitting around a campfire and spending time with friends and family. She
ork, and helping people and their furry families.