Paws, Claws
and More.
Mount Hutton Pet Hospital Newsletter
Autumn Edition 2007
Shop 15, Progress Road
Mt Hutton NSW 2290 Phone: 4947 1311
www.mthuttonvet.com.au
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In this Issue,
Permethrin is a common ingredient in among flea and tick
control products as well as insect repellants. While
permethrin is safe on dogs, even small amounts of the
ingredient on the skin of cats can cause deadly problems.
Please contact the hospital to find out which of the flea and
tick treatments contain permethin.
Permethrin toxcicity in cats………1
In house pathology…………………2
Care Credit…………………………...2
Kids Korner…………………………..3
New Boarding Facility………………5
Breed Bio………………………………6
Meet the Staff………………………..6
Signs of permethrin toxicity in cats include tremors, muscle
twitches and seizures. Symptoms can develop within 2hrs
or up to 48 hours later. If your cat is exposed to permethrin it is an emergency situation.
Immediately wash your cat and contact a vet. After regular business hours, you can call 0411 119
412 and speak with the veterinarian on-call. Left uncontrolled, the symptoms of permethrin
toxicity can prove fatal to cats. Most cases if treated early have a high level of success. Treating
this problem with medication, IV fluids, bathing, and other
supportive care.
The best way to protect your cat from permethrin poisoning is to
always read the label before applying a flea treatment. Always
remember that cats are NOT small dogs,
so purchase a flea control that is
specifically for cats and always follow
instructions to dose the cat correctly.
Flea product doses should NEVER be
split up between animals, they come in
single does that are calculated by the
pets weight.
If you have any questions or concerns
please contact the Hospital.
Mount Hutton Pet Hospital Now
Offers In House Pathology.
We have recently added an in house pathology unit to our A
class hospital. Previously we sent all blood tests
away to a local laboratory, and usually would
wait up to 24hrs for results. Now we can do
pathology on the spot with reliable and accurate
results available in a much shorter time frame.
Some specific tests are still required to be sent to
a local laboratory, such as hormone level testing.
All the Veterinarians and Veterinary Nursing
staff have been trained to use the specialised equipment.
Having an in house pathology unit means you as a pet owner
can have more peace of mind knowing that results can be
obtained faster and pets can receive the correct treatment sooner.
Pre-anaesthetic screening can be done the same day as a surgical procedure. A pre-anaesthetic
blood screen can test for:
 Kidney and liver function, as the are responsible for
metabolizing the anaesthetic after the procedure.
 To ensure blood clots efficiently.
 To make certain blood carries oxygen properly.
 Make sure the pet is able to fight infections, and
 Identify early signs of major blood and organ
problems.
If you have any questions please contact the hospital.
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Accidents or illness can and often do
happen at least once in a pets life
time, so it’s always a good idea to be
prepared incase of an emergency.
But if you’re like many of us and dread finding the extra money to pay you account
after your beloved pets stay in hospital… Dread NO more!
We now offer GE Care Credit, which allows you to pay off your pets treatment over
time interest free*. Care Credit is a flexible payment plan that you can use today
and in the future if needed, for all your pets health care requirements.
The Benefits of Care Credit are:
 Flexible interest free monthly payments (*conditions apply)
 Access to finance that can be used for all your pets needs, without having to re-apply.
 Access to Eftpos transactions for additional products and procedures up to your approved
and available credit limit.
 Access to special discounts and benefits through GE money.
Applying is easy, just complete a short GE care Credit application form and you can receive
approval whilst you wait.
Apply today, for more information contact the Hospital on 4947-1311
Introducing Our New
Boarding Facility
In December last year we opened our brand new boarding
facility. We now have bigger and brighter facilities in which you
can leave your family pet to be looked after. Whether you are
going away overnight or holidaying for a month you can be
assured that your pets will be very well cared for!
The New facilities include:
 Two experienced kennel hands, Karen and Sally who will
love your pets like their own.
 Open air play area where your dogs can run around and
play games during the day.
 Outside run areas with trampoline beds.
 We have a large cat run that stimulates your cat with
climbing and hiding games.
 Air conditioned comfort 24 hours each day in the inside
kennels.
 Each pet gets personal play or cuddle time depending on
their preference.
 Shell pool for summer splashing fun.
 Cold ice blocks made from chicken stock and apple juice
in the summer.
 Twice a day your dogs are walked in the local park.
 Pets are feed high quality premium brand diets and have
constant fresh water.
 Complimentary baths on departure.
 Peace of mind knowing there is Veterinary care available
at all times.
We care not only for dogs and cats but also for rabbits, guinea
pigs, birds, fish and the occasional reptile.
We would love to have you come and inspect our new facility,
our kennel hands would be very happy to talk to you.
Breed Bio – German Shorthaired Pointer
The German shorthaired pointer is descended from the
old Spanish Pointer, which was taken to Germany in
the 1600s. This is one of the few hunting breeds that
can perform virtually all gundog roles to track, point
and retrieve.
Their colour can be liver, black, commonly the head is
a solid colour and the body is white, speckled with
liver or black, with large patches of solid color. Their
coat is short, flat, thick and hard to the touch and is
water-resistant. Adult German shorthaired pointers
typically weigh from 25-32 kg, with the female usually
slightly shorter and lighter than the male.
They are very energetic and smart so they require a lot of training to keep them interested, this
breed can become destructive if they are bored. They are good family dogs and crave human
attention and interaction.
The Shorthaired Pointer is generally a healthy breed. Seizures have been a problem in some lines,
and a few individuals may suffer from hip dysplasia, genetic eye diseases, or skin cancer. Like all
dogs with flop ears, it can be prone to ear infections.
Since Microchiping was made compulsory, finding the owners of lost dogs has
been much quicker and easier. Unfortunately most people neglect to change
the pet into their name and we are often lead back to the breeder or pet shop
where the pet originally came from. It is very important that you register your
pet into your name and keep your details up to date so that you can be
reunited with your lost pet as fast as possible.
Meet the Staff- Kacey
Hi everyone, I’m Kacey!
I started working at Mt Hutton Pet Hospital in
December 2006. I’m loving meeting you all and your
beautiful pets.
I have 3 beautiful dogs of my own, a Rottweiler
called ‘Lucy’, a Maltese x Shi Tzu called ‘Winston’
and my new puppy ‘Ned’ a Jack Russell x Foxie. I
have a big kitty called ‘Brut’ (he has too much
personality!). I have horse named ‘Tilly’, with which
I complete in dressage and pony club events.
I also have a dirt bike (which I havn’t named)
which I like to ride in my spare time.
I have my Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing as well as my Equine First Aid Certificate.
For the past 5 years I worked at an Equestrian Centre training horses and teaching people to ride
along with caring for sick and injured horses.
For 2 years previous to this I worked in other veterinary clinics, including the RSPCA while
studying to be a Veterinary nurse.
So now you know a bit more about me, I look forward to seeing soon.
Kids Korner…
Ocean Animals
What am I???
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I’m very small but very venomous, I have blue rings on my body and 8 long legs..?
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I’m live in the sea anomies, am orange and black in colour and I’m the funniest fish in the
ocean..?
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I’m a crustacean, I have big claws and walk sidewards..?
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I can be big or small, I have long tentacles which can sting
and you can almost see through my body..?
5.
I’m the king of the ocean and have lots and lots of teeth..?
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I’m very playful, and can be taught to do tricks, I breath air through a blow hole and can
sometimes be mistaken for a shark because I have a large fin on my back..?
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Answers for What am I. 1.Blue Ring Octopus
2.Clown Fish 3.Crab 4.Jellyfish 5.Shark 6.Dolphin