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The Link Maaazine • Ma 2003 33
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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• 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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