Seminar on pet care

Dr Kate Clair and Dr Arana Parslow of Leslie Street Vetinary Clinic, Umina, will be holding a series of free seminars on pet care.

The talks will be held at the clinic on Wednesdays at 11am.

Topics will be Your Pets' Dental Health on May 31, Heart Disease on June 14, Arthritus and your Pet on June 28, Using First Aid on a Pet on July 12, Toxins and Poisons on July 26 and Your Pet and Parasites on August 9.

"According to a Petcare Information and Advisory Service survey, the pet care industry is one of the largest in Australia," Dr Kate Clair said.

"Many young couples are substituting having a child for a pet.

"Owning a pet is a primal urge for many young and elderly people to express their love and devotion for something outside themselves.

"The pet is seen to be a major part of the family.

"Many owners celebrate their pets' birthdays, give their pets Christmas presents and when the pets die they are often cremated.

"Pet owners visit doctors less, spend less time in hospitals and recover quickly after surgery."

"Pets give unconditional love and companionship and these qualities promote the owners feelings of wellbeing," Dr Clair said.

For more information or to book a place, contact 4342 0500.

Press release, May 24 Leslie Street Veterinary Clinic