Introducing Knose Wellness Plans!

I have great news for pet owners struggling to budget for the best health care for their pets.

As a result of suggestions brought to us by our clients, we are about to launch the option of regular monthly payments to take care of all of your pet’s preventative health care needs!

I know, it doesn’t sound too sexy, but it is very cool!! You will now have the option of a small monthly subscription to cover your routine pet care, instead of a big bill at vaccination time, or a hundred-odd dollar online parasite product purchase each year.

How does it work?

It’s a bit like joining the gym, but we are joining up your pet instead. We set up an automatic monthly payment which you can include in your household budget to help you keep your finances in order. You bring your pet in when they are due for their regular health checks and vaccination…these visits are already paid for, no big bill on the day. We send you all of their flea, heartworm and worming products at the time they are needed…directly to your door! We can also send you an email or sms to remind you to give them on the right day.

How does this help me?

We have tried to spread the costs of these essential items throughout the year to make budgeting easier. We have also endeavoured to make giving parasite prevention simple. You don’t have to think or remember when to give anything. As busy people I think this is an absolute must. We have also researched the costs and offerings of many companies and found a way to have this all done for our clients in a way that they are ahead financially!

But aren’t online products cheaper than buying them at the vet?

Well, it used to be the case. Online companies have huge buying power, and a small independent vet buying a few packets of products from a wholesaler cannot compete with big companies buying products by the pallet direct from drug companies. The great news with our new subscriptions is that we have partnered with another independent company called Knose in order to ensure the cost of your vet visits and parasite products is LESS than if you were buying from the cheapest online pet store. It’s brilliant!

What happens if my pet gets really sick?

Your wellness plan subscription is designed to cover your pet for routine disease prevention, not for illness and injury. The cost of these areas of pet health care are covered by your pet insurance and we strongly urge all of our clients to continue to have their pets insured. Our new subscriptions are really designed to cover the routine disease prevention which is NOT traditionally covered by pet health insurance.

What happens if I want to stop my subscription?

You can stop your subscription at any time. If you have already had your vaccinations we need you to fix us up for what you have already used and nothing more. There are no penalties for discontinuing.

I’m curious and want to know more…

Great! Give us a call, an email, pop in or watch our website for the official launch next month.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dogs and Noise Phobia – How to Deal with Your Dog’s Fear

Noise phobia is very common among dogs and many other animals. Dog owners suffer a great loss because of this when their pets damage their property in fear. This fear of noise is severe among dogs and can be seen or noticed easily by their activities. Some dogs engage in escape activities when they experience this kind of fear. Escape activities can be like jumping out of the window, digging under the round, chewing doors or any other furniture, climbing fences and many others. To treat your pet dog or even stray dogs for that matter, you need to take them to a good animal hospital like Summer Hill Village Vet.

Dogs possess sensitive hearing; even a low pitched noise can hurt their ears. They hear much louder than us, hence can get scared by noise easily. Noise phobia in dogs can arise by lightning, cracker noise, gunshots, loudspeakers etc. Some of the physical changes that you might notice in your dogs are crying, pace, tremble, or even widely opened eyes. So, if your pet is suffering from noise phobia, take it to a nearby animal hospital and take consultation from a good vet.

6 Tips to Deal with Your Dog’s Fear of Noise

Now that you know noise phobia in dogs is common and how your dog responds to it, you should know how to deal with this problem. So, here are the 8 important tips you need to follow to deal with your dog’s fear from noise:

  1. When your dog gets frightened and comes to you, never ignore it. Shower all your love and hug your pup in order to calm them down. This will ensure a feeling of safety.
  2. Visit your vet and speak to them about the problem. Summerhill Vet Clinic can really help you to better understand the phobia and provide you with guidance.
  3. Music can calm anyone; why not try it with animals? Play some good music in low volume so that your pet can ignore outdoor noises and stay calm and peaceful.
  4. Medication can also help in curing this problem. Proper drugs advised by a vet like Summerhill Vet can really help in minimizing the fear affects in dogs. The drugs may include antidepressants and tranquilizers to lessen their fear.
  5. Essential oils are effective for relaxing and de-stressing. Try putting a few drops of it on the dog’s collar to lessen their fear responses.
  6. If your dog fears from storm and thunders, never leave him outdoors in such a weather condition. He might injure himself or try to run away from outdoor enclosures when frightened by any noise caused by storms.

Noise phobia in dogs is something which can’t be ignored. It can become severe if not addressed. We recommend consulting a veterinary clinic like Summerhill Village Vet and get the medication for your pet very soon.