Essentially Local March-April 17
Essentially Local is bimonthly magazine that is distributed to homes and businesses in North Milton Keynes and South Northamptonshire. It includes a directory of local businesses, useful information and a calendar of local events.
Essentially Local is bimonthly magazine that is distributed to homes and businesses in North Milton Keynes and South Northamptonshire. It includes a directory of local businesses, useful information and a calendar of local events.
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Animal services<br />
RSPCA relies on local heroes<br />
Sometimes animals that come into the care of RSPCA<br />
Milton Keynes and North Bucks have special long-term<br />
needs or are elderly. The branch relies on local heroes<br />
who will take them on and look after their medical needs.<br />
In cases where this is not possible, the branch will pay<br />
for the medical costs relating to their condition. Socks is<br />
looking for a local hero. This handsome boy joined us as<br />
a result of his owner passing away. He is 12 years old and<br />
is hyperthyroid, which is controlled with medication. Socks<br />
is the most charming of cats and is always up for a cuddle<br />
and a fuss but needs someone very special who can take<br />
on him and also his medical needs.<br />
If you think you are that someone, please call RSPCA<br />
Milton Keynes and North Bucks on 01908 611<strong>17</strong>9 and ask<br />
to meet Socks. To make a donation, please go to https://<br />
mydonate.bt.com/charities/rspcamiltonkeynesnorthbucks<br />
RSPCA Milton Keynes and North Bucks is a registered<br />
charity that rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes stray,<br />
abused and unwanted animals in the area. They are<br />
separate from the National RSPCA.<br />
Why you aorta get your dog’s heart checked!<br />
Advances in medicine mean<br />
improvements in the care of our<br />
dogs. Canine heart medicine is now<br />
moving from tackling problems when<br />
they arise to picking up conditions<br />
before they cause an issue. Kate from<br />
the Vet Centre, Cherry Lane says,<br />
“Recent research has shown if a heart<br />
condition is picked up before it causes<br />
clinical signs, medication can now<br />
be used to delay the onset of health<br />
problems.” A new blood test has been<br />
developed that can detect potential<br />
underlying problems of the heart. If an<br />
issue is suspected, a heart scan is used<br />
to confirm what type of abnormality<br />
is present and what treatment is<br />
required. This should enable our dogs<br />
to keep running and enjoying life for<br />
longer.<br />
Diabetes doesn’t need<br />
to be a CATastrophe!<br />
As with human health, we are starting<br />
to see more cases of diabetes in the<br />
animal world, especially in our feline<br />
friends. Many of the risk factors are<br />
similar, the main ones being weight,<br />
lack of activity and genetic factors.<br />
David from the Vet Centre Maids<br />
Moreton says, “Typically early warning<br />
signs are eating and drinking more<br />
than normal. They also sometimes<br />
lose weight and urinate in odd places<br />
around the house - typically on the<br />
most expensive rug they can find!”<br />
Controlling diabetes requires diet<br />
management and giving insulin by<br />
injection. This can seem daunting but<br />
with training most owners quickly get<br />
the hang of it. It can take time to get<br />
feline diabetes under control but with<br />
careful monitoring you can give your<br />
cat the best chance of being healthy.<br />
Contact The Vet Centre Cherry Lane Garden Centre, Potterspury, NN12 7QN<br />
01280 812057 or 01908 542155 visit www.thevetcentre.ltd.uk for more information.<br />
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