Sinead has become the owner of six chickens
They have all settled well into their new purple home, and are laying well. They are also doing their best to eat their way through all the plants in the garden, and are providing hours of amusement for Orla (the border collie) who thinks controlling chickens is what she was born to do – some day we may introduce her to sheep!
We have just purchased a digital dental x-ray unit. Having this unit allows us within a matter of seconds to accurately image any tooth in an anaesthetised animal and identify any teeth which require extraction. It has become normal practice in human dentistry to x-ray teeth before extractions are performed, and we feel we should be doing this also. This is of particular importance in cats where often the damaged and painful part of the tooth can be below the gumline and the only warning may be a redness of the gums (gingivitis).
Sinead, in association with Imber Court Dog Training, organised the Dottie Dog Show at the Charity Gala Weekend organised by Woodies Freehouse, New Malden. Everyone joined in and the Fairy won the Best Dress Dog
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k Vets held a Doggy Olympic competition on Saturday 26th April in support of National Pet Month. Lots of animals entered all five events, and the money raised went to a local charity.
The Ark Vets Summer Fete on 9th September was a great success, with dog displays, birds of prey, and lots more. We raised over £400 for Animal Lifeline (Surrey) so a big thanks to everyone who turned up.
We will be having an open day and official opening for the surgery on Saturday 24th February from 2pm to 5pm. Everyone is welcome to meet the team and have a look round the surgery.
The refurbishment work is on schedule and the Ark Vets will be open to treat your pets from Monday 29th January 2007. Please use the numbers contact us and our opening hours will be Monday to Friday 8:30 to 6:30 and Saturday 9:00 to 12:00.
Sinead Armstrong has just completed the purchase of some premises on the Kingston Road in Ewell. These consist of over 1250 sq ft (185 sq metres) of space which will be converted into consulting rooms, an operating theatre, x-ray room, and separate kennels for cats, dogs and animals requiring intensive care.