Thank you to all that attended the ticks and fleas talk

Well tonight was our best attended talk (so far) we were expecting 44 people and there were 52 people there so a big THANK YOU to everyone that came out to join us!

The evening was sponsored by a pharmaceutical company called MSD and we wanted to also say thank you to Karland and Carol from MSD for their very interesting talk on Bravecto a new tick and flea treatment available for dogs that last 3 months. Our own Siobhan also got up and gave a bit of advice about flea checks and the nurse consults we offer and then helped answer some of the great questions our clients asked!

Everyone that attended got a free goody bag and a voucher for 25% off to trial the new treatment (bravecto for dogs and activyl for cats). If any clients were unable to attend but would like more information please contact the clinic If you look at the bottom photo we even had a special guest looking gorgeous in a red bandana!

Siobhan and Karland

Q&A with Fiona and Karland

Case of the Month May 2014 - Bets on for a lucky black cat

Betsi is a 4 year old female cat that was brought in over the first May bank holiday as an emergency. She was found by her owners  in their garden unable to walk or stand properly on her back legs.

When Betsi was examined at the practice, she was found to have scraped claws on her back paws and her right front paw. She had no other visible injuries but was not able to stand properly or walk on her back legs. 

We were suspicious that she may have been hit by a car since scuffed claws are quite a common finding in cats who have been hit, as they dig their claws in to try to stop themselves from being moved by the impact. We couldn't feel any obvious fractures of her hind limbs themselves, but her pelvis felt a little unstable when her legs were moved ....

Read Betsi's full story here

Bank Holiday opening

Well hope you are all gearing up for a good weekend, Derek the weatherman says Sunday should be sunny. Just as a reminder for our clients we have a normal Saturday clinic 9-12 and emergency clinics on Sunday and Monday 10-1pm, outside of these times there is a vet on duty so you can be seen anytime if required (hopefully not!).

Here's a photo to show how excited we are about the bank holiday ok it was trying to get a staff photo and these are the ones that didn't make the short list! 

Have a good weekend.

Fleas & Ticks client awareness evening

As a valued client of Holmes and Murphy veterinary practice and we would like to invite you to our free client education evening on fleas and ticks. Not the most pleasant of things but we are expecting a very warm summer this year and last year we saw many clients that had problems getting rid of fleas.

The talk will be held at Llandudno Football Club opposite the practice at 19:30 on Wednesday 28th May. There will be a buffet and the evening is free. The talk will last about an hour and there will be the opportunity for questions.

There are a lot of myths about how long flea treatments last with most available over the counter in pet shops or the supermarket not being as effective. There has been a newly released product which is a tablet that lasts 3 months for ticks and fleas. This is a new product to the practice and there will be money off and other offers on the night.

We are anticipating this to be a popular evening and places will be limited so please phone the surgery on 01492 878581 if you would like more information or to book your place.

We would also like any requests for a future subject you would like to learn more about.

Rabbit Nutrition Talk - Monday 19th May at 17:30

To all our clients with rabbits or that are interested in rabbits you are invited to our rabbit nutrition talk this Monday May 19th. The evening is free and will be at the practice. There will be refreshments provided and the talk will be about an hour including any questions you have, the talk will start at 17:30.

Please phone the surgery on 01492 878581 to book a place.

CATS Theatre Tickets - 10% to Cats Protection

In this weeks Pioneer we have an advert as we are involved with the musical CATS that at Venue Cymru at the beginning of June. We are acting as ticket agents and 10% of proceeds from what we sell goes to the Cat Protection. 

We therefore hope lots of you buy from us (but also if you do bless be patient with us as we haven't done it before and will probably resemble something from a Carry On film!).

Conwy Business Awards - New Business of the Year 2014!!!

Following our Success at the Network She Awards we didn't think it would get any better, but on the night of May 9th 2014 we were invited to attend the Conwy Business Awards. There were people from all businesses representing the whole Conwy borough and we were thrilled to make it to the shortlist of finalists for New Business of the Year and even though we were up against some very strong competition and we were delighted to actually win the award ....

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Sarah & Fiona collecting award

Fiona & Sarah with their trophy

 

Rabbit Awareness Week 2014 - Special Offer

Are you aware of RAW? it stands for Rabbit Awareness Week and it is designed to improve the welfare of rabbits. 

We fully support this and for the whole of May we are offering free health checks with the nurse, a goody bag and 25% off vaccines/neutering and dentals. To learn more about making life better for your rabbit please go to www.rabbitawarenessweek.co.uk or contact the surgery to take advantage of our special offers.