NORTHWAY 11 Northway, Durban North

VET CLINIC NorthwayVet.co.za

Tel: 031 563 8384

Newsletter September 2010

WELCOME TO THE NORTHWAY VET CLINIC NEWSLETTER.

Hi Everyone

Spring has finally sprung! We hope the new season brings you
and your loved ones much happiness.

This month we focus on Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, bring

you interesting facts on Premium Imported Veterinary Pet Food,
and don’t forget to check out our Facebook group to enter our
competition.

Northway Vet Clinic

FIV/FELV

Feline Immunodeficiency virus is a serious disease affecting domestic

cats. It is insidious in its nature in that it can be contracted when the cat
is very young, but clinical symptoms are often only seen years later.

How FIV works, is that it interferes with the cat’s immune system to fight
infection, thus infected cats are at a much greater risk for getting other
viral, bacterial and protozoal and fungal diseases. Most cats eventually
end up dying from these secondary diseases.

The disease is spread through bite wounds and therefore outdoor cats
are a greater risk of getting the disease. Pregnant queens infected with
the virus, can give it to their kittens, either through the placenta or
through the milk.

Infected cats can often have persistent fevers and have a poor body
condition. Nearly 50% of infected cats will at some point show inflamed
gums and mouth. There is no treatment for this disease however the
best way to prevent your cat from contracting this disease is through
vaccination.

Your cat will initially need 3 vaccinations, 1 month apart and then a
yearly booster vaccination.

It has always been Northway Vet’s Protocol to practice preventative

medicine and would like to advise cat owners with outdoor cats to
consider vaccination against FIV.
 CAT STERILISATION
If you are an owner of a cat that has not been sterilized yet, please
remember that with the daylight hours becoming longer again all unspayed
cats will becoming into season

The male cats will be on the prowl and any un-neutered young male cat will
more than likely get caught up in a fight as testosterone levels rise.

HAVE YOUR FEMALE CATS SPAYED TO PREVENT UNWANTED KITTENS

AND YOUR MALE CATS NEUTERED TO PREVENT FIGHTING AND
POSSIBLY BEING INFECTED WITH FELINE AIDS.

ACT NOW!!!! SPAY : NEUTER : VACCINATE !

 MEDIPET - DOG AND CAT VETERINARY INSURANCE

IMAGINE BEING FINANCIALLY FREE OF WORRY WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR PET‘S VET BILLS - ALL
YOU WOULD HAVE TO PAY IS R250.00 AND RECEIVE ALL THE REST OF THE FUNDS PAID, BACK!!!

This Month - We are delighted to offer our clients a Medipet discounted rate for 2 months:-

Cats – R115
Dogs – 125

Alternatively you can pay an annual fee and just pay for 10 months.

Which includes R25 000.00 cover for the policy year per pet. This R25000 is used towards consul-
tations due to injury, illness or accident. It covers medication, hospitalization and rehabilitation
and dental work.

If any pre-existing conditions, you will need to submit your pet’s veterinary history i.e.

Dogs and cats are covered from 8 weeks to 9 years for life and require to have been vaccinated

There are NO sub-limits – e.g. R1000 a year towards X-Rays, R5000 towards consultations, R5000
towards hospitalization etc. You get the R25000 for the year to use for whatever may occur to
your pet in the policy year.

Terms and Conditions Apply

For further information phone:

(T) 0800 MEDIPET
(F) 021 7012027
www.medipetsa.co.za
 Dog food Comparison

Many people say they cannot buy Premium Imported Veterinary Pet Food as its too expensive
compared to Super Market Pet Food.

We decided to do our own test on Super Market dog food compared to Premium Veterinary Dog
Food.

Veterinary food is better quality and value for money.

When we recommend our foods we aren’t trying to make a sale but do what is best for your pets
well being. You will see the results in your pets coat, health and longevity of life.

Notice the difference in colour, quantity for the weight required and cost per day.

Jack weighs 56kg; he is 2 years of age.

Sample 1 (Premium Imported Dog Food) Sample 2 (Supermarket Dog Food)

R539.00 for 15kg bag R120.00 for 8kg

56kg = 425g per day 56kg = 650g per day
35 days @ R15.40 per day 12 days @ R15 per day

THUS THERE IS ONLY A 40 CENTS DIFFERENCE OF COST PER DAY FOR A 56 KG DOG!
The importance lies in cost per day feeding NOT in initial price of the bag.

Premium Imported Veterinary Food use only the highest quality ingredients and contain:

*No artificial flavourings, colours or preservatives

*animal products derived from animals that are fit for human consumption
*no genetically modified ingredients therefore Premium Veterinary Food is better quality and
value for money.
 The Funny Side of the Paw

Diary of a cat

Day 984 of my captivity!

Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around

their feet while they were walking almost succeeded. Must try
this at the top of the stairs.
In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I
once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair.
Must try this on their bed.
Slept all day so that I could annoy my captors with sleep depri-
vation; incessant pleas for food at ungodly hours of the night.

I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture.
This time however it included a burning, foamy chemical called "shampoo." What sick minds could
invent such a liquid?
My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth.

Our Store
HILLS J/D EVENING DATE CHANGED

Does your pet battle to get up/walk/jump??

He could be suffering with ARTHRITIS.

Check out what our store has to

offer for your furry loved one.
Facebook Competition
We are going to run a competition
next month on our Facebook page.
We have had to change the date of our Hills J/d
arthritis evening.
It will now be held on the 15 September 2010
at 6:30 at our Practice.
We have only had a few replies so please let us
know by the 8 September 2010 should you
want to join us on this evening.

Please email or phone us should you wish to

get an invite for this evening.
Please go to the Northway Vet
Nvc.admin@yebo.co.za / 0315638384
Group to find out more about us.
 Frontline VIP Cards
Frontline Flea & Tick treatment have
changed their loyalty program.

In the past, we marked off your card when

you bought FRONTLINE from us which was
kept in the practice. Now they have
introduced a card that is kept in your
possession and the financial benefits for
you are also greater. (R 60.00 discount on
your next FRONTLINE purchase).
This change over needs to be done before
December 2010, so please come and buy
your frontline and we will attend to the
change over.
 The Northway Vet Clinic Team

Remember your vaccination comes with a full consultation.

Yearly Vaccinations to keep everyone safe...

R275
Contact our friendly staff if you have any queries...

Homes Needed
These two little boys were found in the dustbin
at Windermere shopping centre covered in fleas.
They are about 12 weeks old and have been
dewormed and sprayed with frontline.

Please can some kind person give these 2 little

orphans a home.

Dr. Rogl Dr. Moodlier

Facebook

Remember to join our Facebook Group, to find our interesting topics and information on a daily
basis. As well as find out more information on the competition which we are running.

Don’t forget about the change of date of our Hills J/d arthritis evening, please R.S.V.P. by the 8th
of September.

Take care till next time.

The Northway Vet Clinic Team