Page Contents:
- Paws in the Park 2009
- Paws In The Park 2008
- Feline Aids information
- Puppy Pre School
1. Paws In The Park 2009 Photos
Yes its time for Paws In The Park again this year!
2. Paws In The Park 2008 Photos
The paws in the park fundraising walk for The Lost Dogs Home, Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria and Macedon Ranges Wildlife network. The day was held on Sunday the 19th of October 2008. The day was an absolutely perfect day, with an extremely good turn out of 200 people, leading an assortment of 250 dogs of every shape, and size. The day raised $1600.00, which was equally divided between the foundations and extra awareness of The Lost Dogs Home, Project Hope Horse Welfare and Macedon Ranges Wildlife network and their fantastic hard work provided by their volunteer's and to the local area.
The day started with the registration of people and their canine companions in the rear car park of the Gisborne Veterinary Clinic, all went well without to many arguments between the dogs.
The participants then made their way along the Jackson Creek walking track for a relaxing Sunday stroll, during the walk every participant and their pet seemed to have a great time. The walk was very good social experience, where people and dogs could come together in the name of a good cause.
At the end of the walk all participants gathered for a sausage sizzle provided by the Gisborne scouts, half of the proceeds from this sausage sizzle were kindly donated to The Lost Dogs Home, Project Hope Horse WelfareVictoria and Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network so thanks to the Scouts for their time.
Whilst everyone enjoyed the food and had a chat with other dog lovers, the raffle and registration prizes were awarded, and with such a good supply of donations from local business, and Veterinary product suppliers there was something for everyone.
The Gisborne Dog Obdience Club.
The Gisborne Veterinary Clinic would like the thank the Gisborne Dog Obdience Club for putting on an amazing agility course and remarkable obdience show during the walk.
The Lost Dogs Home, Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria,Macedon Ranges Wildlife and the Gisborne Veterinary Clinic would like to thank all the following sponsors for their time , and donations.The local community showed a great community spirit with their donations and support for the The Lost Dogs Home, Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria and Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network fundraiser.
The following local stores, and bossiness’ that donated to the fundraiser are as follows:
Gisborne 4WD and Offroad
Blue Square Design
Brumby's bakery
Gisborne Mitre 10
Red Rock
Picky Pooch dog treats
Office National Gisborne
Gisborne Scouts
Also in need of a big thanks are the following Veterinary Drug companies, pet food companies, and Veterinary product suppliers;
Bayer
Merial
Royal Canin (Pet foods)
Advance
Lyppard Holdings
Cenvet
Hills Pet Nutrition
Forte Dodge
Virbac
Jurox
Dermcare
Troy
We look forward to seeing everyone again next year, and hopefuly a few new faces in the mix. Keep your eyes on this web site, and lookout for information at the Gisborne Veterinary Clinic regarding next years Paws In The Park event, and feel free to contact us via the link below for any information regarding this event, or if you wish to become a sponsor for the event.
From everyone at The Lost Dogs Home, Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria, Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network and the Gisborne Veterinary Clinic, thanks for your support and kind donations, and look forward to seeing you all next year...
Call or drop into the Gisborne Vet Clinic to register for the 2008 Paws In The Park walk.
Ph: 54282 805, or Fax 54282 411 Email: manager@gisbornevets.com.au
3. Feline Aids:
Feline AIDS: The Silent Killer
Feline AIDS is a viral infection, commonly known as FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus), and is spread by cats fighting. Just like human HIV (AIDS), cats infected with FIV can develop a reduced ability to fight off infections as the disease progressively disables the immune system.
What are the signs of Feline AIDS?
Once infected, cats may seem healthy and signs may not develop for up to 7 years. Eventually cats with AIDS will show a range of symptoms such as:
· Anorexia (loss of appetite)
· Weight loss
· Depression
· Mouth and gum disease (ulcers, bad breath, tooth loss)
· Persistent diarrhoea, vomiting and anaemia
· Respiratory, urinary and skin infections
· Nervous system problems and behavioural abnormalities (dementia).
How does my cat get AIDS?
Cats are mostly infected through fighting and biting, as the virus is present in the saliva. This means that older, male, outdoor cats are most at risk, below are some questions you can ask yourself to acertain the risk your cat is under.
- Does your cat ever go outside?
- Has your cat ever been in a fight?
- Has your cat ever had an abscess?
- Are there any stray cats in your area?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, your cat may be at risk of contracting FIV (Feline Aids)
How can I tell if my cat has AIDS?
Your vet will look at your cat’s medical history and any signs of illness present before deciding whether to test for AIDS. A simple blood test is used to diagnose the presence of the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV).
Can Feline AIDS be cured?
Unfortunately, the FIV virus cannot be killed and there is no cure. Once there is immunodeficiency present, and your cat has developed Feline AIDS, treatment is aimed to help stop infections and give supportive care until the disease is fatal, or your cat needs to be euthanased.
What do I do if my cat has AIDS?
Having the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is not an immediate death sentence as many positive cats live for years without signs of disease, and it is not clear if all infected cats will become ill. However, you should keep your cat indoors to prevent it spreading the disease, and to prevent it from picking up other infections once its immune system is affected.
4. Puppy PreSchool:
Congratulations on becoming a proud new owner to your cute new puppy. But have you thought about their future as a part of your family? Did you know that the first few months of your puppy's life is the most crucial time for bonding,socialising and training?
Puppy pre-school is for any breed of dog aged between 12-16 weeks of age. It is an ideal way to socialise your puppy and for your puppy to gain some basic obdience and commands and have fun doing it.
The classes are run over a 5 week period and are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Gisborne Veterinary Clinic from 7pm till 8pm.We will cover the basic training such as Look, Sit, Stand and Stay commands with socializing and play a few games.You will also have the opportunity to raise any concerns that you may be having with your new puppy.
the cost for the 5 week course will be $50.
If your have a new puppy and are interested please contact the clinic on Ph. 54282 805.
5. Paws in the Park 2009
Yes the time is near once again!!!
Paws in the Park 2009 will be held on October 25th. We will be starting here at the Veterinary Clinic, going for a walk through the Botanical Garderns and finishing up at the council grounds. Here we will see a wide range of stalls, including welfare, products and information about animals.
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