EQUINE EMERGENCY FIRST AID KIT
Designed by our Equine Vets to give the horse owner the optimum equipment to deal with any emergency that may arise. These first aid kits are ideal for taking to shows or for keeping in the yard. They contain the basic essentials to be able to administer first aid to your horse.

The kit comes with a check list to help you re-stock once items are used, along with a quick guide to normal temperature, pulse and respiration rates. There is plenty of space in the box to add additional items of your choice. Replacement items can be purchased from the surgery

The kits are usually available from stock in the Farm Shop at the surgery costing £44.65 (£38.00 + VAT). Call 01608 730085 to place an order.

SMALL ANIMAL FIRST AID KIT
Following the success of our Equine First Aid kit and the popular interest shown in her Companion Animal First Aid seminars, Small Animal vet Kathryn Gander has launched a first aid kit specifically for small dogs and cats.

Like the equine equivalent, the kit comes with a check list to help you re-stock once items are used, along with a quick guide to normal temperature, pulse and respiration rates. The kits includes a range of pads, bandage, Vetrap, sterile swaps, 2 sizes of syringe, antibacterial Hibiscrub, 4 antihistamine tablets, 2 sizes of tick remover, curved blunt ended scissors and a digital thermometer. The handy 3 litre carry box has room for your own additions and replacement items can be purchased from the surgery. Each kit costs £30.00 (including VAT).

The kits are usually available from stock at Hook Norton, or can be collected from the Charlbury or Deddington branch surgeries if arranged in advance.

HORSE WEIGHING SERVICE
We have a new Equimax Horseweigh Supreme weighbridge in the equine unit which is available to clients who would like to have their horse weighed. The practice makes no charge for this service, although we ask clients to make a donation to the practice charity (currently Dogs for the Disabled)

Please note that advance notice of your visit is required. A time slot can be booked with the large animal receptionists (01608 730085).

Equine Review – Autumn Edition
The latest edition of XL Vets Equine Review (October 2008) includes an article on mud fever by Victoria Copas, one of our equine team. Other articles include Controlling Equine Influenza, The Future of Equine Worm Control, Care of the Older Horse and Equine Joint Injury.

Copies can be collected from the Farm Shop or will be posted to you on request. Please telephone Tony Udall (01608 730085) or e-mail tony.hooknortonvets@hotmail.co.uk if you would like a copy posted to you. Please remember to include your name and address.

Companion Animal First Aid Seminar
The next seminar will take place at White Hills Surgery, Hook Norton on Wednesday 29th October 6.45pm for 7pm start. Whilst there is no charge for entry, we are asking those attending to make a minimum £3 donation to the practice charity, Dogs for the Disabled.

In addition to basic first aid, owners will be told how to recognise and react to emergency conditions. To book a place, please telephone 01608 730501.