 | Many of you will be aware that our Highfield, Timaru clinic is a BESTPRACTICE® accredited clinic. BESTPRACTICE® accreditation is only valid for 2 years, after which the auditors come through again. Our 2 years were up in November and in came the auditors. The “bar had been raised” with regards to requirements so a number of new protocols and SOPs had to be instigated. I am pleased to say that we passed with flying colours! In fact, the auditor left us with the comment that there were "NO AREAS OF CONCERN AT ALL!" Those of you who have been audited yourself for what ever reason will appreciate that auditors like to find at least one small issue to justify their existence, so we are very pleased, as you would expect, with this result! What is a BESTPRACTICE® Clinic? A clinic that has achieved the BESTPRACTICE® Accreditation has met the rigorous standards defined by the BESTPRACTICE® Committee of the New Zealand Veterinary Association. How will BESTPRACTICE® benefit my animals? The standards cover a range of areas including everything from the way a practice is run and the ongoing training of staff, to record keeping, storage, prescribing and dispensing of medicines. As a responsible animal owner you need to know that the veterinary practice you choose meets the highest industry standards. A participating practice is required to meet all components that make up the BESTPRACTICE® standards. What does a clinic have to do to become accredited?
A clinic must pass an audit inspection before achieving accreditation. Accredited clinics have to apply to be audited every two years and have to meet the standards set before they receive the accreditation again. Independent trained veterinary auditors carry out these inspections. The inspections are carried out on a regular basis to ensure that clinics remain true to the BESTPRACTICE® standards set by the New Zealand Veterinary Association. If you have persevered and read all of this, you can tell that this is an accreditation that we are really proud of. |
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 The Geraldine Clinic has just installed a new Idexx Biochemistry Analyser. This machine gives the ability to run on the spot analysis of blood for many disease processes such as kidney and liver disease, diabetes, dehydration, pancreatitis and much more. It also gives the ability to run Preanaesthetic Blood Tests which are invaluable in the choice of anaesthetic agent used for your pet to give the safest possible aneasthetic. We recommend preanaesthetic blood testing for all animals over 8 years old.
  BROADLINE is the first endectocide for CATS that kills both roundworms and tapeworms plus BROADLINE kills fleas and stops flea eggs from hatching.
BROADLINE delivers; Simplicity - easy to use unique topical applicator. Accuracy - clear applicator ensures complete and accurate dosing. Innovation - a no scratch, no pill, complete de-wormer with flea and tick control. · Use in cats over 8 weeks of age · Sold as a single application to be used every 4-6 weeks. · 2 sizes available for cats <2.5kg and cats 2.5-7.5kg · To apply Broadline pull back the plunger slightly, remove cap, place the tip of the applicator on the skin and apply the contents directly on the skin in one spot, on the midline of the neck between the base of the skull and the shoulder blades. Avoid human contact with the application site until dry and wash hands with warm water and soap after applying. Hayley has just found this new product that we are now selling at Highfield. Both Jess and Hayley have used it on their dogs and think it is just the “bees knees”. Now that the weather is getting warmer, why not give your dog a wash with this new product.  Original WashBar Soap is ideal for all dogs. Good old fashioned soap that cleans your dog, leaving it smelling fresh and lemony. Our active ingredients are natural with anti allergenic, anti-inflammatory and insecticidal properties. The soap is designed to treat skin disorders, repel fleas and soothe sensitive skin.
Active Ingredients: Neem Oil Neem Leaf Lemon Scented Tea Tree Oil – 100% Pure Essential Oil Soap bars are naked – we try not to be wasteful with unnecessary packaging. To Wash: Wet your dog all over and rub the soap into their coat and skin. Lather it up giving them a good massage. Bath time should be an enjoyable time for everyone. It’s important to thoroughly rinse after using any soap or shampoo. Important - avoid their eyes; soap was never intended to clean eyes! Neem Oil (Azadirachta Indica) we source ours from India where it has been used for over 2,000 year in Ayvrvedic (Indian) Medicine. The oil is pressed from the seeds of the tree. It is natural plant extract that is environmentally safe. It has been used for thousands of years as a natural insecticide – it is known to neutralise and repel over 500 pests including fleas, lice, ticks and mites. It neutralises pests by rendering them useless, they just stop functioning, forgetting to eat, breed, lay eggs, fly or even move about. Neem Leaf (Azadirachta Indica) Also sourced from India, where it has been used for thousands of years to treat skin disorders. It has a natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action. Our customers talk about the redness on their dog’s skin disappearing after they have used our soap. Lemon Scented Tea Tree Oil – Leptospermum petersonii 100% Pure Essential Oil. We source ours from Australia where it is grown and extracted using the steam distillation method. Lemon Scented Tea Tree Oil is not Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) with a lemon scent added, it is a completely different plant, which is naturally lemon scented. The plant is known for its anti-infectious, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and insect repellent properties. It also has mild sedative properties which can relieve anxiety, depression, nervous tension and stress. For dogs that are a little nervous at bath time the aroma should help soothe and calm them. Best of all - it has a strong lemon or citrus scent leaving your dog smelling really fresh and clean after a bath.  Our current merchandising manager Warren Walker is finishing up with us this month, after 8 years with the company, to concentrate more on his farming enterprises. We wish him all the best in his endeavours.
We have employed Guy Dockrill to pick up where Warren left off. Guy has 30 years involvement in the agricultural sector dealing with a full range of production animals, and a variety of management systems and practices. Guy lives in Timaru, and while he will be based in the Fairlie office he will be covering all our farming clients. He will be getting in touch with as many clients as he can over the next few months to introduce himself, and familiarize himself with your requirements. As part of this process, he can help you with animal health plans and budgets, and streamline your orders to suit your requirements. Guy will be starting with us on the 19th August and Warren will be fazing out after this time. Guy will be taking over Warrens phone so the contact phone number will remain the same 027 256 8079.  The Geraldine Clinic has just taken delivery of a brand new IM3 Dental Deck. The machine is a top of the line dental machine, very similar to what your own dentist uses. With high and low speed burs, polishing cups and ultrasonic scaler, this machine enables us to give the best possible dental care to your pets. We follow this up with advice on how to care for your pets teeth from our qualified veterinary nurses. If you have had toothache yourself, you know how painful it can be. Think about how the tartar build up and rotten teeth in your pet must feel.
Contact us now for a dental evaluation and if required dental treatment. |
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