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     Learning pet care with the help of a dog, a snake and Brian the giant snail
   There was excitement and expectation at Sparklers pre-school on 2 April as Jane Carter and Jenny Harrison from Drove Veterinary Hospital
   arrived to show off some animals, and total delight when friendly Schmikey, the Collie Labrador cross was totally unmoved by smothering
   pats on his woolly coat.
     There was further intrigue as  Jane explained that -  "'                        sised throughout the visit, for the
   Sky the cat made an appearance veterinary hospital staff   t      q'              owner or person who touches aid-
   followed by Victor and Margaret undertake regular edu  '  -        i              mats, and also the need to keep
   the tortoises before Brian, the gi- cational visits to pre-       Ar              animals healthy with proper care.
   ant African land snail, was put schools, schools, cubs                              The Drove is the oldest veteri-
   through his paces.          and brownies to intro-  '                             nary practice in Swindon, opening
     But when Ruby the pink duce children to animals.                r    .          firstin1839.Itnowhasfivesurger-
   Cornsnake was pulled from her "Children are the own-                              ies in the town and three more in
   basket, even the most confident of ers of the future and by             f    j    the county. Jane would be pleased
   children shrank into their seats. showing off family pets    .  v                 to hear from any group or organi-
   Within a few minutes most had and also unusual crea           yam.                cation involved with children on-
   given her a stroke and some even tures, we hope to                                der 11 years of age who would like
   had her draped across their shoul- broaden their knowl-  """                      her to visit with her animals. Call
   ders.	                      edge, respect and under-	                             her on 614461 to arrange a time.
                               standing, whilst alleviat-
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                               of responsibility by ex-                                Worried who will look
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                               cannot ask for themselves and tion if they don t know you."  you're on holiday?
    • Heated cabins with spacious runs  should be approached with cau-  Hygiene issues were empha-
                                                                                           Pets At Home
      • Dietary needs catered for                                                      could be your answer
     • Individual care and attention      Pet teeth are important too
        • Grooming available   Thameswood Small Animal Hospital will be promoting dental health  Pets At Home is a service
                               awareness by taking part in Pet Smile Month during May.  which cares for all your pets
    • Collection and delivery service
                                They are offering free dental health checks to look for signs of tooth  (except dogs) in their own
       • Viewing by appointment
                               and gum damage. In some cases the vet may recommend scaling and  home anywhere in the
       • Very competitive rates  polishing or even extraction of bad teeth. Thameswood are offering  West Swindon area only.
     For details, call Jan Graham  20% discount on dentals undertaken during May.     Telephone Sheila Mitchell
                                Every dental health check pet will receive a free box of Bonios or Felix
       Mobile: 077-18 366155                                                              for further details
                               Denta Paw. So give your pet a snarl to be proud of. Call 526780 for more
         Tel: 01793 632378                                                                   on 873062
                               details or see www.thameswoodvets.co.uk
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                                 A friendly, caring service Jr o  you and your pet
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                  photograph.  David Warnes BVSc MRCVS • Stefania Glowka DVM MRCVS    service when you are away.
       For a free                                                                      You can be sure of a total peace of
                                           Consultations by appointment:
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      VikkiLoeber                         Monday - Friday 8.30am - 7.30pm               animals within your own home
      01793 513536    ^{                                                                     (sorry, no dogs).
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      07799 605045                                                                         Contact Helen Murphy
    [email protected]                    24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE                         Tel: 01793 635498
                                                                                           Mobile: 07798 568462
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                                                           Abbeymeads Village Centre
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             ' W /►►  Tel: 01793 526780                    Abbe}'meads                 Mon - Fri: gam - 10.30am:
                                    Open all day: Monday - Friday.  Swindon            3.30p 01 - 5pm: 5.30pm - 6.30pm
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                                                           24 HR EMERGENCY SERVICE - All Sunda N and Emergenc  consults be
                                                           appointment at The Drove Veterinary Hospital - Telephone (01793) 522483
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