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Posted by: **jenvetnurse** on Fri May 08, 2009 5:14 am

jenvetnurse writes:

As a 24hr MicroChip Database, PETtrac regularly faces the problem of invalid owner contact details. It is extremely frustrating for any organisation finding stray pets when the owner cannot be contacted because the details recorded against the MicroChip have not been updated.

AVID, The MicroChip Company, is trying to raise awareness of this problem, by running a campaign to encourage pet owners to update their contact details on the PETtrac Database... but we need your help!

We're running a series of adverts in the press, both veterinary and for pet owners, but need your help to publicise this more widely. We have promotional material available for you to use wherever possible, to remind pet owners of the importance of keeping correct information on their pet's MicroChip record. These include posters, flyers, stickers and banners for your website.

For more information about the campaign or for promotional materials then please contact AVID on 0800 652 7 977 or visit www.petchipupdate.com

Posted by: **jenvetadmin** on Fri Jan 23, 2009 7:07 am

A cat has been reunited with its owner 10 years after going missing.
Lynx disappeared from her home in Hook, Hampshire, in 1997, and her owner, Patricia Charnet, thought she would never see her pet again.
Earlier this week a stray was found in Carterton, Oxfordshire, and handed in to the Blue Cross centre in Burford. A scan showed that the 12-year-old tabby was microchipped and the centre tracked down her owner, who lived 60 miles away.
Ms Charnet said that when the animal sanctuary phoned her, she thought they had made a mistake. Lynx turned up 60 miles away 10 years after disappearing.
Mandy Jones, from the Blue Cross said staff at the centre were amazed to discover that Lynx had been missing for 10 years.
"I still can't believe we were able to reunite her with her owner after such a long time - it goes to show how important microchipping is," said Ms Jones.

Posted by: **jenvetadmin** on Tue Jul 31, 2007 7:24 am

Cambridge Specialist Laboratory Services, specialists in endocrinology testing, have linked up with Dechra Veterinary Products (who offer the UK's leading range of endocrine pharmaceuticals) to offer a comprehensive package of endocrine monitoring tests.
The tests are designed to monitor animals suffering from Cushing's disease, feline hyperthyroidism and canine hypothyroidism. There is a choice of two options for each test. The 'Basic' tests cover the minimum tests required to monitor cases. These could complement in-house testing, whereas the 'Monitor Plus' options include additional tests that will provide vets with a more comprehensive picture.
Call Cambridge Specialist Laboratory Services on +44 (0) 1233 493 400 for further information.

Posted by: **jenvetadmin** on Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:47 am

Wednesday 23 May 2007 - registration at 12.30pm Anaesthesia and Critical care in man and animals Joint meeting of the Section of Comparative Medicine and Section of Anaesthesia.
The meeting will include sessions on Pharmacology, The management of thoracic trauma in animals and man and Post surgical management.
For more information or to book online go to www.rsm.ac.uk/comparative or contact Andrea Torok at comparative@rsm.co.uk or telephone (+44) (0)20 7290 2986, fax (+44) (0)20 7290 2989.
To guarantee your place at the meeting please register by Monday 14 May 2007.

Posted by: **jenvetnurse** on Mon Nov 08, 2004 1:00 am

jenvetnurse writes: Commercial Foods:
The majority of people feed a commercially pre-pared diet to their dogs because it’s convenient and we assume our dog is getting the correct balance of nutrients.
Many people are considering changing to a fresh home-made diet – they worry about the chemicals, salt levels etc which are added to these processed foods.
The bulk of some pet food is actually offal from slaughterhouses, meat and grains which are unfit for human consumption. Meat used can be udders, lungs, ligaments, intestines and diseased animal parts. Not a pleasant thought. Click read more ...

Do you feel £60 is a fair amount to pay for VN retention fee?