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March 2009

IN THIS ISSUE
1. Congratulations Ruby - our Royal Canin weightloss champ!!
2. Annual dog festival 2009
3. Puppy preschool - a great start to life
4. Eye emergencies - when to see a vet
5. Gemma and the new baby
6. Planning for Easter
7. Heartworm prevention for dogs - a walk in the park!

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February 2009

IN THIS ISSUE
1. Arnie's tummy ache
2. Desexing: The pros and the pros
3. What's that smell?
4. Don't forget your hat
5. Pet ownership in Australia

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January 2009

IN THIS ISSUE
1. Happy New Year
2. SOFT PAWS
3. Anxious moments
4. Heart aches
5. Help for wildlife
6. Jasper's angry ear
7. Saving the penguins

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2008 Editions


December 2008

IN THIS ISSUE
1. Merry Christmas
2. The importance of being insured - A story by Oscar Wild (the cat)
3. Food for thought - feeding puppies and kittens
4. Fun in the sun
5. Pepi and the Christmas ham
6. Summer safety
7. Breed of the month: the Birman

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November 2008

IN THIS ISSUE
1. The power of vaccinations
2. Eating for good health
3. Refer a friend and win great prizes
4. A woman's best friend?
5. Tales of a travelling tick
6. A case of a leaking Collie

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October 2008

IN THIS ISSUE
1. Parvovirus in dogs
2. Fat to Fit
3. Asthma, Allergies and The Household Pet
4. Itchy Issues
5. Can Better Behaviour Be in The Air?
6. Oscarís Open Heart Surgery

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September 2008

IN THIS ISSUE
1. Flea attack!
2. Food for kidneys
3. Spring stings
4. Breed of the month: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
5. Threatened Species Day - 7th September

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August 2008

IN THIS ISSUE
1. August is Pet Dental Health Month - FREE dental checks ALL month!
2. Harry's day at the dentist
3. Christmas planning - start now
4. Poo and pollution: Picking up after your dog
5. The only good garden shed is a locked garden shed

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July 2008 edition

IN THIS ISSUE
1. Puppy classes
2. Chronic Renal Failure
3. Marco learns to use a toilet
4. Pet odour - ears
5. $16,565 worth of pro bono work each year
6. Save the Bilby crossword

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June 2008 edition

IN THIS ISSUE
1. *June value bundle (10% off Grooming + FREE Worming)*
2. Keep your pet warm and cosy this winter
3. Man's best friend wins hearts
4. Do pets need flu injections?
5. Winter check up
6. Isaac sees life at the vet

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May 2008

IN THIS ISSUE
Pooches at Docklands
Autumn is a time to beware!
Walter’s bloody urine
How to keep your pet safe
What tablet when?
Million Paws Walk
Introducing a new baby into a household with pets

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April 2008

IN THIS ISSUE
Pooches in the Park
Pooches at Docklands - Dog fashion parade
Congratulations Nicola
Worms are NOT part of the family
Food for vibrant oldies
Kids and pets - introducing a pet into a household with kids
Tyson's ears
Reader’s stories: Oscar

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March 2008

IN THIS ISSUE
Pooches at Docklands - Dog Fashion Parade
Flemington Festival this Sunday - Paws on Parade
Detecting arthritis
Toffee's cough
Leaving a personal note
The benefits of growing up with pets
Help save the Bilby this Easter

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February 2008

IN THIS ISSUE
Get your pet's photo taken at the clinic
Come to 2008 Paws on Parade!
Desexing saves lives
Pre-anaesthetic blood testing
Ok, I'll feed you
What's that smell?
The secret lives of Ben

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January 2008 - Happy New Year

IN THIS ISSUE
Are you fire ready?
New Staff Member: David Stasiuk
New Year's Resolution - how much to feed
Octavia feels a bit seedy
A howling success
The Australian love affair with cats

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2007 Editions

December 2007 - Merry Christmas!

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A big Christmas thankyou to you all!
Christmas and New Year Clinic Hours
What to do with all this chocolate?
Three wise pets - a Christmas story
Feeding pups and kittens – why it’s so important
Make a splash this summer

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November 2007

IN THIS ISSUE
Why vaccinate?
Choosing a second pet: the more the merrier
Marty gets his food allergy licked
Native birds in your garden
Equine flu warning: 'From the horses mouth'

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October 2007

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Getting ready for Christmas: Not Just the Cooking to Organise
Are your vaccinations up to date?
Fleas! Fleas! Fleas!
Frankie no longer sees red
Haircare Help
Waist Watchers
Training: The Boomerang dog
Generous blood donor saves Atticus

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September 2007

IN THIS ISSUE
Spring clean not just for your cupboards
STOP THE PRESS
Join the fight against kidney disease
Spring has sprung
Wondering about your pets wellness?
Attack of the fleas!
Training: Look at moiye Kimmy!
We're no Water Wallies
Our winner from the last newsletter

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August 2007

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Open wide: It's National Pet Dental Month!
Step-by-Step Dental
Boarding - get in early for Christmas
Training: Come and Sit
Stick insects: Did you know?

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July 2007

IN THIS ISSUE
Charismatic Canines
Wee problems and how to deal with them
Feed your pet the best food and save 50%
Training: Teach your dog to 'Come'
Living with reduced vision

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June 2007

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IN THIS ISSUE
Flemington Vet Dog Show
Mollie & Lucy's marvellous makeover!
Win a Myer Gift Card this winter
Walking better in 21 days
Not everyone likes change
School holiday fun
Snuggle up this winter
Famous pet lover profile: the Queen

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May 2007

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IN THIS ISSUE
Helping Tahli save water
How a microchip found Bruce on the other side of the world
Born Free
Is your pet's food letting you down?
Common pet myths busted

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April 2007

IN THIS ISSUE
Amazing Anzac Animals
Worm your way out of this one
Easter pets: The Rabbit
Grey Matters
A bloomin' nuisance
Your Favourite Famous Cat announced!

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March 2007

IN THIS ISSUE
Come along to our Dog Show!
Get your pet's photo taken at the clinic
International Cat’s Birthday – celebrate cats and win!
What if your dog had heartworm and you didn’t know?
Mac bounces back
Your personal trainer says, “Let’s go!”
Cat profile: the Chinchilla

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February 2007

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IN THIS ISSUE
The benefits of desexing
Safety first
Margot to live a longer and happier life
Moving house with your cat
Herbs to love and plants to loathe

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January 2007 edition - Happy New Year!

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Anaesthesia: Blood Testing and Intravenous Fluids
New Year’s Resolution – feed your pet well
Australia Day - True Blue animals
Getting to the heart of the matter
Great gardens for pets
Don't leave me this way!
Zoo winner announced!

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2006 Editions

December 2006 edition - Merry Christmas!

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IN THIS ISSUE
A big thankyou for 2006 - win Zoo prizes!
Puppy Preschool Classes
A ricketty start to life
Dear Santa
Sunshine and lollipops
Travel at Christmas – there’s a better way!

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November 2006 edition

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IIN THIS ISSUE
Designer dogs – Pugalier or Cavador?
2. Itchy Airedale
3. Go off this summer!
4. Breathe easy
5. Backyard bliss for pets

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October 2006

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Report: Our seminar at the Docklands
Maggie's indulgent lifestyle bites back
Chasing your tail - literally!
History making World Animal Week
How to stop your pet from going barking mad
Snake in the grass

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September 2006

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IN THIS ISSUE
Our “Dental Special” at the Docklands
The local school gets a visit from the vet!
Who's your pet's sporting hero?
Liquid gold under the microscope
Finding the right pea for your pod
New wildlife rescue hospital
Put a smile on your pet's dial

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August 2006

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IN THIS ISSUE
Seminar on “Apartment Pets”
Flemington Veterinary Hospital’s commitment to Dental Month
Time to check your chompers
Beau, don't take the bait
Happy pets
Share hugs, not bugs!
All aboard! Christmas is coming

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July 2006

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IN THIS ISSUE
Seminar on “Apartment Pets”
Free dental checks at the Docklands
July is Senior Pet Month
Who did a whoopsie in my beret?
Working dogs: Bill and Banjo work off steam
Brain ageing case study - Tammie the Labrador
Organ donor saves Max's leg
Carnival of Camels

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June 2006

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IN THIS ISSUE
Special Grooming Offer!
Joint Rescue - win a prize
Grooming: behind the scenes
Is your pet thunderstruck?
Fun in the dark
Sooty O'Brien to the rescue!

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May 2006

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Puppy Pre-School
Flemington Dog Show report
Blood Donors - the gift of life
Kicking those heels up!
Senior pets in the spotlight this May
Celebrate pets at the Million Paws Walk
Animals beat the winter blues

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April 2006

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New trend: Canine Freestyle
Parvovirus outbreak in Sydney
Easy Easter treats
Hairball Mayhem
Pet Insurance

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March 2006

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IN THIS ISSUE
Come to the Flemington Vet Dog Show
The Fat Blasters Club is back!
Licorice and Corn - not a good combo
Protect your pet and your car
Frank's toilet trauma
Time for the Animal Games
Fighting between dogs that live together – a solution

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February 2006

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Pet Photo Competition winners announced
Dogs on the beach
Have fun losing kilos
Aussie vets lead the way: brain surgery
Heartworm Injections for pups

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January 2006 - Happy New Year

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Ambushed by fleas
Photo comp - we want your vote!
Go off lead to escape the everyday
How's your ticker?
Fun stuff

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2005 Editions

December 2005 - Merry Christmas to all!

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IN THIS ISSUE
Frontline and Heartgard Special Offer
2. Alaskan Companions: The Walrus
3. Photo Competition - with an awesome prize!
4. Is your pup or kitten getting the right start to life?
5. Summer's Christmas adventure
6. Games for hot days - watch the video
7. Bushfire Season Checklist

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November 2005

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Brave Barry's Story
Alaskan Companions: Ice Worms
Weddings and Babies!
Action cat - the tunnel adventure
Allergic to food? Please explain!
Spring clean your pet
Christmas for pets and kids
Helpful Heartworm Hints

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October 2005

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IN THIS ISSUE
Alaskan Companions
Personal training Challenge
The Cat Resort this Christmas
Jock's itchy - again!
When Isabel met Noah - lifelong mates
Make A Noise for World Animal Week
Fun Stuff

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September 2005

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Specials for September
Two's company
Special food helps kidneys
Snail bait warning
Training: Cat Spin
Whale watching

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August 2005

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PetPEP and children
Three easy steps to clean, fresh breath
Can you imagine only visiting the doctor every 7 years?
Plan for Christmas boarding now!
Pulling pooches
Has your pet got that star quality?

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July 2005

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Howling Harry the hyperthyroid
Enduro Ball - for the toughest player
How to bond over dinner
Dog Scooters
Pet of the month: Devon Rex 

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June 2005

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Time to oil those squeaky joints
Special Offer for Grooming
Make a cool cat or dog toy
Agility - from beginner to champion
Hidden talents - working dogs in the city
Disappearing Frogs

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May 2005

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Arthritis - it's that time of the year again!
DIY: Cat lookout
Teaching your cat to sit - proof it can be done
Hip Dysplasia
The DISH and the old dog
Grappling with Feline AIDS

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April 2005

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Pancreatitis hurts
How clean are your pet's teeth?
A placemat for your pet - great school holiday fun!
Stopping a digging dog
H..H...Hairballs
Wild & Wonderful pets: The Axolotl

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March 2005

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Jack's hormone shock
Winners of the Myer gift card competition
The Flemington Fat Blasters Club
FLUTD - what does it mean?
Getting ready for Easter
Orientation Week for new cats
Heartworm hit for 6 - twice

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February 2005

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Big dogs who eat well, live longer
Cat eats croc!
Kitten Kindy
Adopt a kitten
Watch out for stingy bitey things
Spinal injuries healed in dogs
Congratulations - Take a bow!
New hope for thousands of cats

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January 2005 - Happy New Year!

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Win a $100 Myer Gift Card this month
New Year's Resolution
Adopt a kitten this New Year!
How Pet Insurance works
Heart disease - keep an eye on the puffing
Training - On the Mat
True Blue pets

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2004 Editions

December 2004
Wishing you and your pets a safe and happy Christmas & New Year!

IN THIS ISSUE
Annual Health Check - the inside story
Slip, Slop, Slap
Training - How to Drop
Stocking up for Christmas
Fireworks Frenzy

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November 2004

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How cheeky are you?
Why grooming means much more than just looking good
Fleas 're-emerge' for summer season
Sit Boo Boo, Sit. Good dog.
Hottest hutch on the block

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October 2004

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Win Village Gold Class tickets!
Preparing pets for holidays
Choosing a purebred
Medication muddle
Earth Sancutaries

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September 2004

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IN THIS ISSUE
Good news for diabetic cats
Snow bears go to town
Spring has sprung
Litter issues
Cleaning your dog's ears

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August 2004

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Musti bounces back
Canine Blood Donors – a vital community resource
Clive's got that 'ring of confidence' smile
Dental offer
Ain't nothin like a pound dog
Pet Of The Month: British Shorthair
Fun stuff

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July 2004

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Seniors month special offer
How Tanzi survived a hit & run
The Einstein Factor - is it slipping?
Kids & pets - starting off on the right foot
Cheetah gets chilly
Cleaning up

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June 2004

IN THIS ISSUE
Backstage Pass to the Zoo
Fleas in winter
Arthritis
Timmy's near death experience
Mud control - tips for winter
'Ol Blue Eyes

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May 2004

IN THIS ISSUE
Diesel gets straightened out
Helping seniors age gracefully
The value of health screening your pet
Agility - see Donna and Jaspah in action
David Attenborough stands up for whales
TV Animals

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April 2004

IN THIS ISSUE
The happy chewer
Is your dog in fits over the renovation?
Bird Flu - are our pets safe?
Bravery award for Guide Dog
Bilbys on the comeback trail

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March 2004

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Is Oprah good for your pet?
Cat In The Hat - it's coming
How to travel with a cat - big or small
Worms: the good, the bad and the ugly
The 'Owl Project'

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February 2004

IN THIS ISSUE
Refer a friend and win Village Cinemas Gold Class passes
Allergic to food - you can't be serious?
Separation Anxiety
Massage? Yes please!
Best to be brave

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January 2004

IN THIS ISSUE
Have Asthma, need help
2. Good news in the fight against Heart Disease
3. Wetlands Conservation
4. What's in a name?

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