Itch itch itch newsSummer 2017

www.garstonvets.co.uk

Nearly Famous!Did anyone recognize some of

the Garston Team on BBC's Animal

Park Easter Special in April?

Not only do we treat many of the

livestock and pets in Wiltshire and

Somerset, but since the first lions

arrived 50 years ago, we've also had

the privilege of providing

veterinary care to the

incredible animals at

Longleat Safari Park.

Presenters Kate Humble and Ben

Fogle, returned to Longleat to

film a major new fifteen-part

series of Animal Park to celebrate

the 50th anniversary of the safari

park. The first five of the forty

five minute episodes of this new

series, aired over the Easter

holidays, but don't worry if you

missed it, as the remaining ten

episodes are due for broadcast

on BBC1 over the summer!

Another Branch to our Tree!

Our fifth small animal surgery was officially opened on

Monday 3rd April 2017 by the chair of 'Melksham Without

Parish', Councillor Richard Wood and the Melksham Town

Crier, Peter Dauncy.

The new surgery will be mainly run by our Trowbridge

vets, Andrew Simmons and Nick Hill, offering both

routine and emergency appointments.

Our qualified nurses will provide a wide range of clinics

● Guidance on new puppy and kitten ownership

● Weight management ● Post-operative care

● Nail clipping ● Anal gland emptying

● Garston Wellness Plans ● Dentistry

● Parasites plus lots more

Many of these nurse clinics are free of charge.

In addition, we offer clients a free transfer service in our

well-equipped, air-conditioned animal ambulance to

our Trowbridge surgery for their pets' routine surgical

procedures. We also stock a lovely selection of pet

products and diets, so next time you're nearby pop

in and say 'hello' to our Melksham team.

Just to Say Thank YouWe are very lucky here at Garston Veterinary

Group to have a number of staff who have

been with us for over ten years, including our

Trowbridge surgery receptionist Helen Elkins.

She celebrates her 25th year on reception!

Our Trowbridge small animal partner

Andrew Simmons, presented Helen with

a necklace that she had chosen.

Helen, tell us a bit about life at the front desk.

"We deal with emergencies as well as book

appointments, so every day is different and

we never know what's going to happen from

one minute to the next. The only thing that

is certain, are regular appointments such as

vaccinations and routine check-ups.

The team are very friendly and we get on

well. Sometimes the job can be really sad.

It can be emotional when you see sick animals

that don't get better, but there is elation

when they go home happy and healthy"

Opening HoursMonday to Friday

08.00 - 19.00Saturday 08.00 - 12.00

Westbury 10.00 - 16.00Melksham Closed

Consultations by appointment

24 hour 7 day Emergency Cover

by our own vetsCall your normal surgery

Frome01373 452225

Trowbridge01225 754021

Warminster01985 213350

Westbury01373 301448

Melksham01225 617779

We hope you enjoy our newsletter and find the information helpful, however it should not be used as an alternative to professional veterinary care. If you have any concerns regarding your pets' health please contact your surgery.

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Garston House Portway, Frome BA11 1PZ

01373 452225Glenleigh Surgery, Wingfield RdTrowbridge BA14 9EW

01225 754021

Unit 2, Verbena Court, Cranesbill RdMelksham SN12 7GS

01225 617779Ulster Lodge, 92 East StWarminster BA12 9BG

01985 213350

Three Top Products!Well here are three products that once you have them you will wonder

how you managed without them! Better still, if you are a member of our

Wellness Plan you receive a 10% discount on all these products.

A Must! The TICK TWISTER® hook● doesn't leave the tick's rostrum in the skin

● doesn't squeeze the tick's abdomen

● removes ticks of any size from animals

and people

● doesn't need any chemical products

such as alcohol or ether

● enables quick painless tick removal

● unbreakable, hardwearing and indefinitely reusable

Have a favourite colour?

Tick remover now comes in pink, purple,

orange, green and blue!

It's Fun! KONG Tropics combines

wool fabric and KONG Premium North

American Catnip to bring out a cat's

playful instincts. These toys encourage

active play, and the wool fabric makes

them ideal for pouncing, with bright

feathers for added fun.

Useful! Keep your pooch hydrated on

long car journeys and walks with this

Travel Water Bottle from RAC

The 0.5 Litre capacity bottle with an

optional storage clip included,

is just ideal for giving dogs a

quick drink while on the go!

It's a Date!Make sure you are free on Saturday 9th September, as we're at the Frome Showthis year, so we'd love to meet you and your pets.

Come along and say hi to the team, and join in

some of the fantastic events taking place on

the day!

One in particular will be the all new.............

Garston Fun Dog Show With two shows.....

at 10am and again at 2pm, and lots of fun

categories to enter. Spaces will be limited, so we

recommend that if you want to take part, just

make your way over to our Trade Stand and

register as soon as you arrive at the showground.

So which category will best suit your dog?

Most Handsome Dog Prettiest BitchBest Rescue Waggiest Tail

Best Trick Best Sausage CatcherJunior Handler Best in Show

Berry's Coaches will be running a FREE showground

shuttle coach service again this year, with various

pick up points in Frome and Warminster, so there

is no excuse for you not to come along.

Make a date in your diary!

If you suspect your rabbit has FLYSTRIKE this is a real emergency, so contact us immediately!

Rabbit TalkSummer and with it buzzing flies,

which pose an enormous threat to our

bob-tailed friends. Flystrike is a serious

and life-threatening condition that can

affect rabbits very quickly. Flies are

attracted to wounds, sore skin, moist

and soiled hindquarters of a rabbit,

where they lay eggs. The result is

hatching maggots literally feeding on

the rabbit's skin and underlying tissue!

In warm weather, please check your

rabbit at least once a day

● Ensure they are clean, egg and

maggot free.

● Remove soiled bedding and

waste daily.

● Clean hutches frequently.

At higher risk are unhealthy, less active and elderly

rabbits, plus those that cannot groom properly due

to obesity or overgrown teeth and claws.

Members get 10% off all products

www.garstonvets.co.uk7 Market Place

Westbury BA13 3DE

01373 301448