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The Link Magazine • April 2006 39
Hop along for bunny care Vet on the doorstep
Chocolate bunnies are enjoyed at Easter, but what about the furry The team at the newly opened Taw Hill Veterinary Surgery already
variety all year round? feels part of the community.
Over 3.5 million rabbits are kept have the fastest growing teeth in
as pets which makes them the na- the animal kingdom. In the wild ^,, iP e1
tion's third most popular pet. So this isn't a problem as they graze
during April Thameswood Small for up to eight hours a day, but this
Animal Hospital is inviting all rab- isn't an option for house rabbits or
bit owners to bring in their pets in those kept in a hutch. Overgrown
for a free general health check. teeth can result in an array of medi-
Owners will receive a free health cal problems which can be poten-
care booklet with lots of hints on tially life threatening."
how to keep the animal in great She added that rabbits are very
condition, as well as discounts for sociable creatures and need com-
rabbit vaccinations and neutering. pany either from other rabbits or
Nurse Linzi Matthews says it's regular contact with people. They
common nowadays to integrate are intelligent, affectionate crea-
rabbits into family life and let them tures when properly raised and Andrew Turkington, with left, receptionist
live as house bunnies. "All too of- nurtured and are as emotionally Nicky Bint and veterinary nurse Jo Mitchell
ten people are unaware of their sensitive as cats and dogs. So give
basic needs resulting in unneces- your bunny some special TLC at Receptionist N icky Bint said that we can do to help with illnesses,
sary suffering. Thameswood Small Animal Hos- local pet owners have been pleased from arthritis to dementia."
"Dental disease is the most com- pital on Moredon Road. Or ring to have their own vet on the door- The practice is the ninth opened
mon problem among rabbits. They for an appointment on 526780 step. Customers are already get- by the Drove group in the Swin-
ting to know the staff and several don area and is able to offer a per-
drop in regularly to put their sonal local service with the back-
Microchipping day weight-watching pets on the scales. ing of a state of the art hospital in
The RSPCA North Wltshire Branch is holding a microchipping session The staff aim to get to know Wroughton.
for dogs and cats on Saturday 22 April, 2pm to 4pm at Lawn Community their customers and they pride The Taw Hill surgery offers a
Centre, Guildford Avenue, Lawn. themselves on being approachable full range of small animal services,
The cost for either a cat or dog is £12.50 each or have two done for £20. and informal. Vet Andrew Turk- including a fully equipped operat-
Microchips are a permanent way of identifying your pet and are ington said, "we've been busy so ing theatre on site. There is also a
painlessly inserted into the scruff of the animal's neck. Any lost cat or far. The evening and weekend sur- pet shop selling a wide range of
dog can be scanned by a vet, dog warden, RSPCA inspector or animal geries have been especially popu- accessories.
rescue centre so that it can quickly be reunited with its owner. lar. We've also seen a lot of older A free registration check is of-
Dogs should be brought on leads and cats in baskets. For details of pets for senior health checks. We're fered to all new patients. For de-
other microchipping days and RSPCA events call 640136. promoting these as there is so much tails call 725514 .

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