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BARRIER ANIMAL CARE CLINIC
EASTMOOR PLACE, CHARLTON, LONDON SE7 8LP
Tel: 020 8293 6580
www.wellpetclinic.co.uk

 
In this issue:
 
Treat your dog for life - not just for Christmas
 
Canine Arthritis - the essential info you need to know and how to help
 
Tortoise Hibernation - FROST ALERT !
Dog in snow - Treat your dog for life - not just for Christmas
Dog in snow - Treat your dog for life - not just for Christmas

Welcome to the Winter 2009 Edition of our E-newsletter. In this edition we take a look at how you can keep your pets safe this christmas, information on caninie arthritis as well as some details of new services from the clinic

 
Treat your dog for life - not just for Christmas
 
Treat your dog for life - not just for Christmas
 
 
Everyone likes a little treat every now and then - and especially now that Christmas is coming. But although it's tempting to give your dog scraps from the table, many human foods can actually be dangerous for his health. Whilst just one leftover slice of turkey may not seem excessive, for a dog this could actually be equivalent to a human eating seven slices!
 
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Canine Arthritis - the essential info you need to know and how to help
 
 
 
Degenerative joint disease is characterized by the loss of the smooth cartilage that covers and protects the end of the bones in a movable (synovial) joint.
The cartilage has no nerves so when it touches the cartilage of another bone, there is no pain. When the cartilage wears away, the bone is exposed. The bone does have nerves so when the two bone ends in a joint touch each other it results in pain and inflammation - signals that arthritis is present. In degenerative joint disease we also see small bony projections (osteophytes) form on the bone that is close to the joint. This adds to the pain. This type of arthritis is progressive, meaning it continues to get worse..
 
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Dont forget our Pet Health Plans are a way to provide for your pet's essential healthcare, by means of a regular direct debit
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Fit out your dog this winter with our range of coats to suit all breeds and sizes. Call into the clinic for more details or to try on before you buy.

  Tortoise Hibernation - FROST ALERT



Read our essential guide to keeping your pet safe this winter


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NEW SERVICES FROM YOUR VETERINARY CLINIC IN 2010

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ALTERNATIVE THERAPY & ACCUPUNCURE

 
 
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Did You Know that we work with and support a large number of local charities including the Cats Protection, Pro Dogs Direct, GDFB, & the RSPCA

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