TIME FOR SOME NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS?

*Switch your pet to a species appropriate diet….that means more meat and bones for cats, dogs and ferrets and more grass and hay for rabbits and guinea pigs!

*Speak to your vet about vaccinations; if they aren’t already using a vaccine which gives three years protection against Distemper, Hepatitis and Parvo and a years protection against 85% of the most dangerous current lepto strains ask them why not!

*If you really want to reduce the vaccines your dog receives ask about testing for Distemper, Hepatitis and Parvo antibodies; a new ‘in-house’ test makes this cheaper if you can get a group of interested dog owners together.

*Work your pets minds as well as their bodies! For cats and small pets active feeding is the easiest way to stimulate them. For dogs choose games suited to your breed.

*Don’t ignore little problems. An early vet visit can lead to early diagnosis and better treatment. Complementary medicine can be particularly useful at slowing down early symptoms of disease.