client corner

	Welcome to our new 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.
	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.
	Yoda Bartram the rabbit! Our first client corner star! Yoda is a four year old rabbit has been enjoying regular gold star treatment from his owners who live in Kesgrave, Suffolk. To help keep this affectionate white lion-haired male rabbit a happy healthy hopper Yoda is fed unlimited “Timothy Hay” and regular feeds of “Suparabbit Lite”. Yoda’s owner says ”Yoda has always had benefits of regular health checks which initially alerted us to his dental problem. With this being treated, coupled with his varied diet including plenty of good quality hay, Yoda continues to enjoy a very healthy lifestyle. We very much appreciate all the help and advice provided by all staff at Orwell Vets. Vets at Orwell Veterinary Group also regularly vaccinated Yoda against Myxomatosis, and Viral Haemorrhagic Disease. Charles Bagnall, one of the partners at Orwell Vets, said: “Poor dental health can cause all manner of problems for rabbits. Because there are no obvious symptoms in the early stages, many owners don’t realise that anything’s wrong. By the time the rabbit is taken to a vet, it’s often too late. However, with just a quick check-up, we can see what condition the teeth are in and advise on how to help the rabbit stay healthy and happy. Yoda regularly comes in to see me and to have his teeth rasped to ensure he is able to eat his food and stay healthy and happy."
	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.