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30 The Link Magazine • November 1999
Your pet is what it eats
Alison Smith of the new Oscar Pet Food franchise in Swindon writes
C j^ Your pet is special and you want the protein source in the diet, for
The most common allergen is
what's best for them - and that
includes their food. A balanced example beef, chicken, egg, milk,
Swindon Cats diet is fundamental for good health rabbit or fish. But wheat can also
causeanallergy. Somebreedssuch
and your pet needs just the right
Protection can help amount of protein, fat, carbohy- as Westie and Staffies can also de- ty _s
DuringNovemberfemalecatsover drate, vitamins and minerals. velop allergies to meat, hence the
six months can be spayed free of But some dogs like German need for a vegetarian diet.
charge. Shepherds and West Highland If you think your dog has a food
Owners, who must be claiming Terriers may be allergic to what allergy, you should first visit your
benefit, and will need to show they are eating. Such allergies of- vet - allergies to fleas are a possi-
proof of this, can take their pet to ten result in itchy skin, sometimes bility. Once other causes are ruled
their local vet for the operation. in combination with diarrhoea and out, a change of diet should fol-
For information on the work of it is not uncommon for a dog to low. The first step would be to
the Swindon Cats Protection call suddenly become allergic to food change the protein source. An im-
644536 they have been eating for years. provement should be seen within pound of milk chocolate can be
3 to 4 weeks, but if not, your dog fatal for a 251b dog.
may be allergic to one of the other Oscar Pet Foods now offer, in
WHY STRUGGLE WITH HEAVY
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PETS AT HQ i s ingredients in the food. the Swindon area nutritional and
CANS & BULKY BAGS? If you change your dog's diet, behavioural advice and free home
Worried who will look LET Hm don't forget to look at the ingredi- delivery.
after your pets whilst DO THE WORK? ents in any treats you may be giv- If you are interested in a free
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pou re on holiday? l I Top pet food delivered free to your door ing. Remember that, however taste trial for your dog or cat, please
much they like it, chocolate should telephone Alison on 882311. E-mail:
Pets At Home 3 Full Range of Complete Dog Food be avoided. One to one and a half [email protected].
could be your answer 3 Complete Cat Foods 3 Cat Litter
3 Rabbit & Bird Food
Pets At Home is a service
3 Supplies for all Small Animals •'4ET
h o ^9, z VETERINARY SURGEONS
3 Dry Mixers 3 Puppy Food
and mud? more available at compeWe prices Simon Gower & Associates B.V.Sc., M.R.C.V.S.
in the West Swindon 1P
area only. For information and free sample, ^'• ' V 77 High Street, Purton Bath Road, Cricklade
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contact your local agent: a Ro^1 • Tel: 771869 Tel: 751698
Wendy & Roy Rudkin.
on Please telephone for consulting hour • All consultations by appointment
Tel: 01793 873021
873062 Trophy Internavonal Animal Products (Oxford) Ltd 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE: TELEPHONE 771869
SHAW VETERINARY CENTRE

• Do you know that there is a pet food manufacturer that delivers Do you know where to find David Warnes B.V.Sc. M.R.C.V.S.
pet food direct to your door?
OSCAR PET FOODS? Shaw Village Centre
• Do you know that there is a pet food manufacturer that supplies a Ramleaze Drive, Shaw ,Jet,.
food that states the full ingredients plus offering nutritional and Then Contact
behavioural advice, backed with veterinary support? Swindon SN5 9PY
Alison Smith
• Do you know that there is a pet food manufacturer that supplies a
on 01793 882311 Tel: (01793) 881919
microchipping service in the comfort of your own home?
or freephone helpline
• Do you know that there is a pet food manufacturer that offers a 0500 855 267 to find your Consultations by appointment
Complete Pet Care Service with treats, insurance and health care?
nearest Nutritional Advisor Monday - Friday
• Do you know that the Oscar home 8.30am - 7.30pm
COMPLETE PET FOOD
delivery service is FREE? ^^.`I PET CARE ® J v DELIVERY Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm
SERVICE -./ ^^Ir SERVICE
24 HOUR EMERGENCY TREATMENT
THE DROVE ,I$T IN ft2,
VETERINARY THAMES WOOD c c
HOSPITAL .
VETERINARY
Abbeymeads Veterinary Surgery
CLINICS
For all your pets needs when healthy or ill
Caring for your pet's welfare and all his medical,
Unit 5 I Opening hours: surgical, nutritional and behavioural needs.
Abbeymeads Village Centre Mon - Fri gam - 6.3opm Specialised skin and dental clinics, nurses clinics, home visits.
Elstree Way Saturday 2pm - 4pm ' 24 hour emergency service
Consulting hours: By appointment
Abbeymeads
Mon - Fri: 11am -12.30pm, North West Swindon, 62 - 64 Purton Road, Swindon
Swindon 2pm - 4pm; 5.30pm - 6.30pm
I Saturday 2- 4pm
Tel: (01793) 728728 Surgery Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 6.30pm
Saturday 9.00am - 11.00am
24 HR EMERGENCY SERVICE - All Sunday and Emergency consults by
appointment at The Drove Veterina ry Hospital - Telephone (01793) 522483 Telephone: 01793 526780