PUPPY
CLASSES
 Here
at the Floreat Veterinary Centre, we believe Puppy Preschool is
an important part of the development of well-adjusted dogs. The
first 16 weeks of life are critical for a puppy's social development,
it is important they interact with many different people and puppies
so they can learn how to behave appropriately. Puppy Preschool provides
a safe environment in which this socialisation can occur.
Veterinary nurse Emily runs our classes on a weekly basis. The course
consists of four classes covering the topics of Health Care, Canine
Behaviour, Responsible Pet Ownership and Puppy Training. Each week
there is a different puppy handling exercise as well as time to
practice training techniques.
Puppy Preschool provides an excellent opportunity to discuss
any puppy problems you are having with veterinary staff as well
as other puppy owners.
Preschool classes are held every Sunday at the clinic from 10
to 11am. Registration for the complete four week course is only
$44.
To attend classes each puppy must have received their first vaccination
and be 6-16 weeks of age at the first class.
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your puppy phone 9383 7773. |
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MICROCHIPPING
- LIFELONG IDENTIFICATION
 Many
of our clients know the panic and worry experienced when a pet goes
missing. We recommend microchipping to provide permanent identification
of your animals.
A microchip is a metallic implant the size of a grain of
rice that is imprinted with a code. The code is stored on a central
computer which carries all your details and can be updated at any
time. The microchip is implanted under the skin of your pet where
it cannot be removed. Most vet clinics and councils carry a scanner
and lost pets are routinely scanned to pick up microchips.
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GROOMING
 Regular
grooming of your pets coat is an important part of maintaining a
healthy coat. This is especially important if your pet is long haired
to keep the coat tangle and knot free. It also rids the coat of
excess hair and promotes healthy blood circulation. Not only is
it good for your pets coat but it is also great quality time spent
with your pet. If a professional groom is what your pet requires
you can book them for doggy day spa with one of our Groomer.
Proper grooming is an important part of pet care.
It not only makes a companion animal look better, but contributes
to his or her physiological and psychological health.
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Grooming
your dog accomplishes much more than just making your pet's
coat look nice and shiny. It will provide us the opportunity
to spend some "quality time" with your dog, combing,
brushing, bathing and generally bonding. |
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We will
be able to check your dog closely for any problems
while grooming. We will examine the skin closely for signs
of flea, ticks or skin irritations, and will look for any
unusual problems with the coat such as mats, tangles, dandruff,
etc. Mats and tangles can be carefully removed while grooming. |
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All
dogs have sensitive areas that need to be groomed a little
more gently and carefully than others. By paying special attention
to these areas, we will help make your dog more comfortable
while being groomed, and he will not resist future grooming
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We will let
your dog sniff the brush and comb before grooming, and then talk
to your pet in a reassuring tone of voice.
Regular grooming is essential to your dog's health and
well being.
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Regular
combing and brushing will keep the coat clean and healthy.
It will stimulate the skin, and allow the natural oils to
circulate to the coat.
It will also allow us to carefully check for potentially serious
problems.
Check areas for hair loss, inflammations, unusual tenderness
or lumps under the skin. Constant scratching in a particular
area may also be an indication of a problem. Check with your
veterinarian about any unusual problems found. |
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