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Is your pet prepared for summer?

by | Dec 10, 2015 | Cat Care, Dog Care, Latest Monthly Newsletters, Pet Care

With summer just around the corner, now’s the best time to start getting your pet ready for the warmer months. Proper preparation will help keep your pet healthy and safe.

Here are our top tips:

Get up to date with vaccinations

If your pet is boarding over the summer holidays appropriate vaccinations must be up to date. Boarding facilities might turn your pet away if they are not. Ask us to check if your pet is due for any vaccinations.

Prevent parasites

The warmer months bring about pesky parasites. Fleas, mosquitoes, biting flies and ticks love the warmer weather. Now’s the time to get your prevention regime sorted. Prevention is easier (and always cheaper) than treatment. Ask us for the best product recommendations.

Get a haircut

Dog groomers book out quickly over the warmer months so you should arrange grooming appointments now. Keeping your dog’s coat shorter over summer will help keep your dog cooler and more comfortable and help reduce grass seed problems.

Did you know that our groomer, Jacky, is now available 4 days each week? Book in today so she can attend to your pet’s scruffy winter coat!

We are always the best place to start when it comes to looking after your pet. We can provide you with the most accurate and up to date information so phone us or drop in if you have any questions.