Our very talented Scientific Director, Merja Ruutu, has been hosting radio shows in Finnish language in the past; and had this Monday launched a brand new science show, VORTEX, on radio 4EB. Tune in to listen to a variety of science topics weekly.
To listen in, head to http://vortexss.net/ and follow the instructions to stream the show online every Monday from 4pm (Brisbane time), or listen to podcasts from the website after the show has aired.
The latest Dermcare Club promotion was a great opportunity for those clinics in Australia that use Otoflush to win a video otoscope pack.
Video Otoscopes provide great feedback to vets and clients about patient’s ear health and responses to treatment, and can record images to monitor the progress of treatments. Often, they are an expensive and out of reach piece of technology that clinics cannot afford.
Today, two clinics in Australia won a video otoscope pack! They are:
Girraween Veterinary Hospital (Northern Territory)
and
Reynella Veterinary Clinic (South Australia)
Congratulations to the two winners, and well done to all those clinics that entered!
Does your clinic use Malaseb shampoo?
Malaseb is a medicated shampoo for both cats and dogs.
It is a registered product for the treatment of Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and an aid in the control of Dermatophytosis.
It is available in a 250ml, 500ml and 1L bottle, or in a combo pack with Pyohex Medicated Conditioner.
From 1st January 2015 to 31st March 2015, for every six bottles of malaseb purchased (in one order from your wholesaler) your clinic will receive a free 250ml Malaseb shampoo. The six bottles can be a variety of sizes.
What shampoo can I use on my puppy?
Christmas time is an exciting time for many, but can be especially exciting for those who choose now to add a furry, four-legged baby to the family!
Owning a puppy is a fun challenge; one which often brings an overwhelming amount of advice from everyone and everyone. Your local Veterinary clinic is a great source of reliable information, and staff there are happy to give advice on everything you will need to know.
Which food is the best choice, toilet training, what vaccinations are needed and which flea and worming products will suit your new puppy? Puppy preschool is a great place to get all this information, and socialise your puppy! Contact your local veterinary clinic to see if they offer this service.
Most owners like their puppies to smell and look clean and fresh, no matter how old they are! It is important to use a safe and effective shampoo on dogs, as there are a few ingredients and products that should never contact a dogs skin or fur.
These include:
So, what shampoos are safe for use on your new puppy?
All of Dermcare’s shampoos are safe for use on dogs. If your puppy has irritated or abnormal skin, consult your veterinarian for their recommendations on our range of medicated shampoos.
For a puppy with normal, healthy skin- Dermcare recommends using Natural Shampoo.
Natural Shampoo
Using a conditioner after shampooing will moisturize your puppy’s skin, and help to detangle the fur. We recommend using the Aloveen leave-in conditioner after bathing your puppy with Natural Shampoo.
Greyhounds make very loyal and loving pets! There are many available for adoption around Australia.
The Greyhound Rehoming Centre Inc (GRC) is a not for profit organisation based in Brisbane and on the Tweed coast. Dermcare supports the adoption of greyhounds surrendered to the GRC by performing dental scale and polishes on these pets before they leave for their forever home.
Dermcare nurse Jacki is just one of our staff who assists with these procedures, and is pictured below with ‘Sailer’, who has since been adopted into a loving family!
For more information on The Greyhound Rehoming Centre Inc, please visit http://www.greyhoundrehomingcentre.org/ .
Flloyd, the handsome Bull Mastiff, is the star of our new Malaseb brochures. He is right at home in front of the camera! Flloyd lives in Lismore, NSW, with his family Mat, Tarra, Texas and Rafferty.
In the hot Northern Rivers weather on Sunday, he got to enjoy a bath with his favourite Dermcare shampoo, with all his young fans pitching in to help get him squeaky clean. A good shake afterwards to get rid of the excess water, and he was ready to get on with the rest of his busy day of sleeping, eating, and sleeping!
Malaseb Medicated Shampoo is for the treatment of yeast and bacterial infections and aids in the treatment of ringworm. Breeds that have deep skin folds, such as Mastiffs, Bulldogs, Shar-Peis and Pugs can benefit from Malaseb baths every fortnight to help keep the growth of bacteria and yeast in the skin folds under control. Dermcare has a full range of shampoos to suit the needs of every pet, so talk to your vet today about selecting the right one for the summer months ahead.
Dermcare-Vet has created a revolutionary new ear flush, OTOFLUSH; using TrisEDTA technology synergised with PHMB. The pH neutral solution can be used in conjunction with antimicrobial preparations, as it increases their penetration; but also as an effective weekly maintenance cleaner to keep those chronic ears under control.
FINAL WEEKS TO WIN YOUR CLINIC A VIDEO OTOSCOPY PACK!
For every three bottles of Otoflush ordered between 1st October 2014 and 31st December 2014, clinics will receive one entry into the draw to win one of two video otoscopy packs.
Contact your clinic’s wholesaler to back date any orders of Otoflush in that time. Make sure you send in your clinic’s entry form by the 7th January 2015.
Want to know more about Otoflush or our Dermcare Club promotion? For more information contact your local territory representative or Dermcare-Vet on 07) 3387 9700.
Dermcare Head Office is getting excited about Christmas- by dressing up their pets!
Professor Ken Mason’s furry best friend, and makeshift reindeer, ‘Jazzy’ is pictured below with Technical Veterinarian Dr Susan. Nurse Jacki cuddles her newest four-legged family member ‘Rebel’.
From the whole team at Dermcare, we hope you all have a very merry Christmas, and a prosperous new year!
And finally, a tip from the team of vets, vet nurses and animal lovers here at Dermcare…
Ensure you and your pet have a happy and healthy Christmas- cooked bones, like the ones from your Christmas turkey or ham, can make your pet very sick! Once you’re done with your lunch, just throw them out- don’t throw them to your pet!
Our staff here at Dermcare are a multi-talented group. Our Scientific Director, Merja Ruutu, hosts a fortnightly radio show in her native language of Finnish. The show airs every second Wednesday on 4EB (98.1FM) and covers a range of topics from women’s equality issues in the developing world, to relationships and immigrant homesickness. 4EB is a radio station that gathers together different language groups who can broadcast in their own language. More information can be found at their website on www.4eb.org.au.
There was some drama in the Dermcare family earlier this week when our clinic manager Jacki’s dog was involved in an altercation. Gizmo, a tri-coloured Pomeranian, was minding his own business at Jacki’s property when he was attacked by… a rat. Poor Gizmo, weighing in at 3kg (and most of this is fur) received two puncture marks to his medial right forelimb. The injury couldn’t have come at a worse time for Gizmo, who is due to compete at the National Agility Dog Trial next week in Durack. Thankfully, following a course of antibiotics and strict rest, Gizmo has now healed and is all set for the competition. He maintained a brave face throughout his ordeal. You can find Gizmo on Facebook at Gizmo Agility Pom.
PS. The rat didn’t make it.