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Every year Nine Lives holds an Easter Egg Hunt in Redbourn village to support our local rabbit charity - Agatha's Annex. The charity is run by local rabbit expert Ruth Oddie, who rescues and rehomes rabbits and guinea pigs from all manner of circumstances. Thanks to Ruth and all our staff, the Easter Egg Hunt raised £356.10
Of the final total, £40 will be given to Mencap for the teddy bears used for the tombola and as prizes! The rest will be used to feed and treat the rabbits and guinea pigs to keep them happy and healthy.
STORY OF THE MONTH
The new year brings an exciting fresh feel to the practice! The team have been working hard to facilitate a new layout to allow an improved service to a greater number of animals. Apologies to all those who may have heard hammering or smelt fresh paint during December!
Nine Lives is very proud to introduce our new Veterinary Trainee Nurse, Sian Davies. Sian will be working at the practice along side attending college to complete her veterinary nurse diploma. She is enjoying learning her new duties and getting involved in the day to day work at the practice.
With spring not far away please ensure your rabbit's myxomatosis vaccinations are kept up to date. The warmer wetter months pose an increased risk in the spread of the disease as they are ideal conditions for midges, which play a role in spreading the virus. For further information or to check your rabbit is up to date, please contact the practice on 01582-793636.
Fred the Green Basilisk: Fred was brought to the surgery by a client that had recently rehomed him. His previous owner had not kept him under suitable conditions so Fred was very poorly. He had metabolic bone disease due to insufficient UV lighting and had ingested the sand he was kept on, leading to an impaction in his gut (see xray image). He also had injuries to his tail and toes. Since starting treatment Fred is making a great recovery and is enjoying his new vivarium.
Hobo - our new practice pet
In December, the Cats Protection Legue brought a very poorly stray cat to the practice called HOBO (pictured left). Hobo had a very common disease of older cats called hyperthyroidism (due to both his
thyroid glands being enlarged) and also an inflammed mouth (stomatitis). Surgery was carefully done to remove the enlarged thyroid glands without damaging the surrounding important nerves and blood vessels.
Hobo has made a speedy recovery and gained weight quickly after his operation. Although his hyper
-thyroidism is completely cured he still requires regular monthly steroid injections to help control his sore mouth. He has stayed at the practice because we have grown very fond of him! He enjoys sleeping on the reception desk and sitting out in the sun!
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Above: A smiley face from last year's Easter Egg Hunt and below: one of the many rabbits rehomed by Agatha's annex
Nine Lives Veterinary Centre, High Street, Redbourn, Herts, AL3 7LZ Tel 01582 793636 Fax 01582 794309 email: ninelivesvets_live.com
