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Halifax Vet Centre is pleased to announce the relaunching of the Dynamic Dog Classes.
If you are interested in attending please call in or phone Halifax Vet Centre to register
The Nelson Radiology Group is now offering Halifax Veterinary Centre the ability to do CT scans for pets
How cool is that! CT (computed tomography) is able to produce absolutely stunning images and is particulalry useful where xray and ultrasound images struggle. In particular, accurately defining the extent of tumour lesions in and around important blood vessles so that a single successful surgery can be accomplished, musculoskeletal disease - especially lumbosacral disk disease, and intracranial disease in pets suffering from seizures. We are very priviledged to be able to offer this sevice. Under most circumstances CT scans can be done under sedation only and are very quick to complete - this minimises the risks to your special companions. At this stage an approximate cost for the scan is around $750.00 + sedation costs. There may be an additonal charge if we need to consult a specialist radiologist for interpretation of complex cases.
 
Dental Radiography is Here!
For the past 18 months we have been extensively researching digital dental radiography for your special friends. We are now very excited to annouce that this extremely important diagnostic tool is now available at Halifax Vets. By going with gitial radiography this allows us the take very high quality images, quickly, with a lower radiation dose – saving us time and you money!
  
Dental Radiographs (X-rays) in Veterinary Patients
Dental radiography is a vital diagnostic tool available to the veterinary dentist. They allow the internal anatomy of the teeth, roots and the bone that surrounds the roots to be examined. Periodontal disease in pets is common – surveys suggest that 4 out of 5 pets over the age of 3 years have some form of dental disease that requires treating. Wow!
Dental radiographs are made using small radiographic films or digital sensors placed inside the patient’s mouth, and provide superior quality for examination of individual teeth or sections of the mouth compared to usual standard-sized veterinary radiographs. Patient compliance is essential to get the best quality image and we would like to avoid any Rottweilers crunching through our expensive equipment! This requires that the patient be anesthetised when taking radiographs.
  
We will make a recommendation whether or not to take radiographs of specific teeth, or all the teeth, so called “Full Mouth” xrays based on our assessment of your pets mouth during their physical examination. It is common for a patient to initially appear to have focal dental disease to have additional oral problems – these may only become apparent if full-mouth radiographs are made. Full-mouth radiographs also establish a base-line for future comparison.
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You can use your PetCare Rewards vouchers to get fantastic discounts off every day items and services. For example $10.00 off Hills Science Diet* (*conditions apply); $9.00 off any 3-Pack or 6-Pack of Revoultion; $5.00 any service product. More great deals in clinic.
Earn one Reward Point for every dollar you pay at the time of purchase or service to earn rewards for your pet.
Want to learn more about PetCare Rewards or join now then click here: PetCare Rewards™. |
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Iams Cat Foods and Eukanuba Dog Foods: Buy ten bags and the eleventh of the smallest size is free. Valid for bags 1kg or larger. Conditions apply.
Science Diets: $10.00 off any purchase of Hills Science Diet 3.2kg or larger (2 x 1.6kg will qualify) when redeeming a Pet Care Rewards™ voucher
Proplan: Buy ten bags and the eleventh of the smallest size is free. Valid for bags 1.6 kg or larger. Conditions apply. |
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The Fleas now outnumber the Tourists!
The warm early summer period has provided excellent conditions for a booming flea population. Some clients who have never had fleas on their pets are reporting problems.
An adult flea can lay 30-50 eggs a day for a month – 1000-1500 eggs! They drop off your pet into the house and garden and hatch into light -shy larvae. These burrow deep in the carpet feeding on organic debris and then pupate. Vibration indicating nearby animal activity, such as people returning home from holiday, triggers hatching of the adult. In ideal conditions the whole life cycle takes just 17 days. Many Nelsonians will return home to a house hopping with hungry fleas!
What should you do?
Use a flea comb or human nit comb (same thing – different market!) to check for flea dirt in your pet’s coat. Small black comma shaped extrusions of partly digested blood that turn brownish red when moistened with water.
If you find flea dirt or fleas, come in and speak to our staff who will guide you through the process of making your home environment flea-free.
Then you can invite a tourist home for a cuppa, and boost their numbers next year!
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| Win a Fabulous Prize: this is for the Rainy Day Club Raffle.
The Rainy Day Club is a fund in which people can donate money and the nurses run raffles to raise money for the sick, homeless animals we endeavour to cure and rehome.
Remember: Petcare Rewards™ are earned for every payment at the time of service or purchase! |
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| What Makes Us A Cat Friendly Clinic? |
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Special Features that make Halifax Veterinary Centre particularly good for felines.
Reception: Plenty of room to socialise or be separate. You choose where you sit.
Retail: Nelson’s largest range of premium pet foods. Excellent range of cat products, from good cages to feline-friendly flea products to toys and accessories.
Consulting Rooms: Designed for owners to sit at a height that allows them to comfort cats on the examination table, or hold them in a lap while talking to the veterinarian. Rooms can be easily darkened for examining eyes or checking for ringworm.
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Separate Cat Ward:
Solid but clear cage doors prevent aerosol spread of disease, as does the ventilating system. Over-night cages have plenty of room for en-suite pussy potty comfort. Cats are housed separately from dogs (except very occasionally a tiny dog is placed in the cat ward!) This is a great stress relieving policy. There is plenty of room to store carry cases, and underfloor heating.
Dog Ward:What has this to do with cats? Well, it’s separate and noise-dampened!
Isolation Room: Capable of separating anybody who is sneezing or might be carrying contagious disease, like ringworm, leukemia, or feline aids.
Outdoor Kennel: There is a secure indoor and outdoor play area for long term cats. They like to sun themselves or sit in the shade of the rose bush.
Critical Care Area: Intravenous pump makes fluid drips accurate and cat-safe. Oxygen therapy and electric warming pads available. Area is readily monitored so any change in condition is rapidly noted. |
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Imaging: Very good x-ray unit is able to use very low settings for good pictures of very small patients. A new ultrasound attachment extends our vision in small patients.
Anaesthetic Machines: These also have special tubing for the littlies.
Surgery: Note Rimu table! Much warmer for the patients. Small pets are more prone to hypothermia, so keeping them warm is essential. |
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