Pumpkin Steals the Show! Many thanks to everyone who came along to our Pet First Aid Meeting and made it such an enjoyable evening. The gorgeous Pumpkin was a great “casualty” and the star of the evening. Everyone who ordered first aid kits and lecture notes will be contacted directly when they are ready for collection. The next talk is Noise Phobias/Firework Fears on the 9th October and places are booking up fast. If you wish to come along please reserve a place by e-mailing: tiff@chapelfieldvets.co.uk (places are limited and will be allocated in order of booking)

IS YOUR PET TERRIFIED BY LOUD NOISES OR FIREWORKS? Come to our evening meeting to find out how you can help. 9th Oct, Brooke Equine Clinic, 6.45pm for 7pm start. Places are limited and allocated in order of booking. Please RSVP to : tiff@chapelfieldvets.co.uk to reserve your place.

First Aid Meeting Thank you to everyone who applied for the last remaining places on the pet first aid meeting. We are now fully booked. Future meetings we are possibly planning include; Firework Fears & Noise Phobias and Chicken Diseases & Disorders. If you would like to register an interest for any future talks please e-mail: tiff@chapelfieldvets.co.uk Many thanks

Last few spaces available for the FREE Pet First Aid Meeting... We will be looking at basic first aid for the dog and cat including: emergencies, cuts, bites, poisons heat stroke. There will be a practical bandaging demonstration and you will learn how to check heart rate, respiration, pulse and much more! Monday 11th September, 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start Brooke Equine Clinic NR15 1DX Remaining places are limited and will be allocated in order of booking. Please RSVP to: tiff@chapelfieldvets.co.uk.

Beautiful Bob would like to share her story with you. After needing emergency surgery to remove stones stuck in her intestines, Bob had a difficult recovery. The whole team has put a lot of time, effort and TLC into nursing Bob back to health. One of our fabulous vets even sat up all night with Bob after her surgery. Today, we are delighted to have discharged Bob back to her parents -who have been coming in to visit her every afternoon, bringing tempting treats to encourage her to eat. We'll miss your super waggy tail Bob and hope you'll pop in and visit us soon!

Understand Your Bunny... https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/15-things-you-probably-didn-t-know-about-rabbits?

HIGH TICK RISK According to this information Norfolk and Suffolk are High Risk Tick areas. As well as being a problem for your pets, ticks can transmit some nasty diseases to humans. If your pet has a tick embedded in its skin please either remove it carefully with a tick hook (these work really well, are easy to use and available from all our surgeries) or make an appointment for us to remove it for you. Don't forget we can give you personalised advice about parasite control for your pets - give us a ring to find out more - 01508 530686. More information can be also found at www.bigtickproject.co.uk

FREE Pet First Aid Meeting

GRASS SEED ALERT Injuries to dogs caused by grass seeds are very common at this time of year and can be the cause of much discomfort and pain. Many grasses have pointed, barbed or arrow shaped seeds and these can become lodged between the toes, in the ears or other areas of the body. Once a seed has made contact it can pierce the skin and work through the tissues burying deep in to the body. In the worst cases the seeds can ‘migrate’ or move around the body. It has been known for grass seeds to track from a paw, up the leg and into the body cavity. Locating the seed can become a major veterinary challenge as they are very small and do not show up on X-rays. Dogs with hairy feet are commonly affected. Some of the obvious symptoms are: pain, lameness, licking and biting the areas, swelling and redness and persistent head shaking in the case of the ears. Please be vigilant and check your dog thoroughly after walks and if possible avoid areas of long grass. If you suspect your dog may have a grass seed injury, please bring them in for an appointment as soon as possible to prevent further complications.

*** THESE VACANCIES HAVE NOW BEEN FILLED *** RECEPTIONIST VACANCIES Long Stratton Surgery We are looking for two keen, motivated, part-time receptionists with a caring and approachable manner, exceptional communication skills and ability to work well as part of our friendly team. The hours for the two jobs are: Role 1: Monday and Tuesday from 12.30 – 18.30 Role 2: Thursday 12.30 – 18.00, Friday 12.00 – 18.00 and Saturday 08.30 – 12.30 For more information, please email your CV and covering letter to Linda Sutton, Head Receptionist. linda.sutton@chapelfieldvets.co.uk Closing Date: 15/07/17

CONGRATULATIONS Head Receptionist Promotion for Linda. Linda is a very familiar face at the Long Stratton surgery and many of you will know her already, although you may not have met her gorgeous puppy Alfie yet. Well done Linda - hope you enjoy the new role!