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Welcome to our client corner!

 

If you would like to submit some news about your pet, email the details to info@orwellvets.co.uk and we will try to put the details onto our website.

 


Pepsi (and Bubbles)

 

Pepsi was awarded Suffolk’s Cutest Pet Winner in 2010 as part of a competition with Orwell Vets and Town 102.

 

Click here to see some pictures of her and her owner Millie enjoying their time together along with Bubbles the rabbit!

 

poppy in fancy dress


Poppy

 

Poppy is proud to show off her winning fancy dress outfit from Suffolk Dog Day 2008.

 

For details about this year's Suffolk Dog Day visit www.suffolkdogday.com

 

matts cats


Matt's cats

 

Matt D sent us this wonderful picture of his cats for our gallery!

 

 


A recent email sent to Salters from one of Orwell Vet Group
and Perfect Petcare’s clients


"Hi there, I just wanted to drop you an email as we’ve just started using Salters Senior for our 2 greyhounds, Roo and Joe.

 

We’ve had them for nearly 4 years and they’re retired greyhounds that we adopted from a rescue centre. Since we brought them home we’ve fed them on ****** until we spoke to our vets about concerns we had for their teeth – a problem that most greyhounds have. We were disgusted to find out that ****** dip their food in caramel to make it more appealing to the dog – no thought for their well being, digestive system or potential for developing diabetes!!


Our vets recommended you and also gave us a free taster pack for the dogs to try. It was gone in seconds!! Since starting the guys on Salters about 2 months ago, they now have beautiful silky coats and sparkly eyes and have discovered that they had even more energy within them!!! Their digestive system is responding so positively to the Salters – not to be too graphic, but their poop used to be quite runny, but now it’s all solid and they are pooping less. Their teeth do not smell quite so bad, although I fear the damage may have already been done.


Now when it comes to dinner time, they stand waiting at the kitchen door, ears pricked up, tails up with big grins – sometimes they even get so excited they jump up (whereas before they could take it or leave it, and they hardly ever finished the bowl). Every night we now have clean bowls and I’m positive they’d eat more if we gave it to them!
I wanted to say thank you to you for caring about what you put into your dog food. Although we cannot make up for the years we mis-fed our boys with ******, it’s good to know that what we’re feeding them is right for them and we can do so with a clear conscience.

It’s also good to know that you’re a local company supplying to local veterinary practices, and we’re so grateful they recommended you".

Please pass on our thanks to all at Salters – and keep up the good work!!

 

 


Barney

Hallo, my name is Barney and I am a 4 year old Cocker Spaniel and about one year ago I got a skin infection (Dermatitis) and had to go to the Small Animal Hospital in Newmarket. Since then I have to have an injection every month to keep it under control. I am so pleased that my owners took out pet insurance. It can be very costly when you get ill if you do not have pet insurance and you never know when you might need it. Having pet insurance gives us all peace of mind. Without the insurance I might not be here so if you have kind and loving owners make sure they get you covered. Speak to the nice ladies at the front desk.


Lots of love

Barney woof woof
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Lily
On the 10th December 2007, Lily Buggs was found to have reduced range of movement in both hips and was also very overweight at 32.5kg. She was already on Hills Canine JD reduced Calorie and had lost 2.0kg in the one month that she had been eating it.


It was decided that it would be best if Lily joined the Weight Management Clinic and her owner was very happy to commit to bringing her to the Hospital every two weeks.


Eleven months later Lilly and her owner received their Certificate of Achievement from Orwell Veterinary Group. Lily has lost almost 10.0kg and now weighed a much healthier 23.8kg.


She looks beautiful and acts like a normal 4-year-old Labrador now. Mrs Buggs says “she looks fantastic now and she's such a happy little girl and I have been asked recently whether she's taking happy pills.”

 

A huge well done to Lily’s owner for all her hard work from all the staff at our Practice.

 

Millie
Millie was 9 years old when her owner reported to the vet that she was showing signs of stiffness. The vet found she was stiff in her hind limbs, stifles and hips. Millie was also finding it difficult getting up after resting.

 

The vet prescribed some medication to help ease her pain and told her owner about a diet called JD made by Hills, which eases aching joints and helps to maintain healthy cartilage. Millie had also put on weight because she was reluctant to exercise as much. The vet referred her to the Nurse led Weight Management Clinic.

 

On the day that Millie attended the Weight Clinic she weighed 23.6kg, was having regular pain relief and was not exercising much. Millie’s owner decided to use Hills Canine JD Reduced Calorie and was told how much to feed. She attended the clinic every two weeks so that we could monitor Millie’s progress and support her owner. On November 11th, Millie reached her target weight of 18.9kg. She is no longer taking any medication, enjoys long walks and still enjoys her new diet.

 

Well done to Millie’s owner for showing such dedication and commitment.

 

Congratulations from all the staff at Orwell Vet Group.

 

 

 


Diesel
Diesel Parker and his three sisters had been abandoned somewhere near Ipswich – when found near Nacton Shores they were dreadfully thin; Diesel's fur was matted and caked in his own faeces. He winced away from human touch and was silent -the strongest sign of a broken spirit. Diesel found his new home with Ron and Margaret Parker, already experienced dog owners of mastiffs for 24years.

 

They brought him to Orwell Vets weighing just 34kg (fully grown Newfoundland males weigh 60-70kg) and were advised by vet Charles Bagnall he may never reach his full potential. What Diesel needed was a high protein diet where all the food goes into building muscle not fat. This was provided by the Saxmundham based pet food company Salters in a highly specialised diet using natural products. Vets and nurse Lesley at Orwell Vets saw Diesel regularly to oversee the rehabilitation and ensure weight was gained at a careful rate. It took Ron and Margaret and the staff team 6 months to get Diesel to his target weight. The sisters went to new homes with the help of Newfoundland Welfare Rescue – contact Mrs Sue Hislop 01669 650320 for more information.


Now Diesel has a full life and is a proud healthy handsome dog. His coat glistening, he happily gives his paw and bounds into the surgery full of beans wagging his tail looking forward to his cuddles.


It is true testimony to the dedication and love that Ron and Margaret have been able to give him.

 

Blue & Robbie
Well done to Blue and Robbie Girling both blue roan cocker spaniels who achieved a sponsored stay this autumn and they and others dogs at their dog group, Ipswich Dog Training Club, raised £344.00 for the Cinnamon Trust in Autumn 2007.