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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
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