8 FEATURE By Gerald Bowers
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Vets Dimitriou, Demitris and Natalia Veterinary Clinic
A leading veterinary practice in Paphos, Cyprus
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here are many veterinary practices across Cyprus, all providing professional care for animals. How do you decide which one is the best for your pets?
Recommendations usually help. Animal lovers tend to share important information about veterinary clinics, dog grooming, kennels and catteries and pet shop suppliers. We all want the best for our furry friends. We want our pets to be treated in a caring way. Plus we like to know that the vets are professionals and know what they are doing. We want to know that we can TRUST the vets taking care of our animals. Unfortunately many of us have to take our pets to the vets in emergency cases and tend to worry about the financial costs involved. D and N Veterinary Clinic have been taking care of ‘animals and their owners’ since 2004 and during the past ten years have developed a good reputation in the Paphos region. The professional team at D and N vets focus on taking care of your animal first and do not worry about the ‘who will pay’ scenario as is usual in far too many veterinary clinics.
SOME TIPS
Try not to worry when you take your animals to a veterinary clinic. Remember that dogs can pick up on people’s emotions. Remain calm and reassure your pet that all is fine. It is not surprising that most animals develop a fear of visits to the veterinary clinic. (Relate this to the fact that when humans visit a hospital, our blood pressure increases significantly). Our pets have no idea that the veterinarian is looking out for their well-being. All they know is that once or twice a year they’re bundled into a car and driven to a place with barking dogs and howling cats and people with white laboratory coats who smell like antiseptic. That’s not so bad, but being lifted onto a cold, slippery metal table to have a thermometer inserted in their rectum is far from pleasant.
Professional treatment and care is of paramount importance both to your animals and to you as the owner of the patient. (Cat lovers will understand that your cat owns YOU). Here at D and N vets you will find they speak your language including English, Russian and of course Greek. More importantly they fully understand ‘animal language’ and behaviour. D and N veterinary clinic provides a full range of animal care services.
CLINIC
A fully equipped clinic with diagnostic tools for simple vaccinations through to complex surgery providing treatment and preventative healthcare, dentistry, radiology service (x-rays) and a laboratory service.
KENNEL AND CATTERY
Going on a holiday does not need to be stressful for you or your pet. D and N offer a full service kennel and cattery including indoor and outdoor runs, heated and air conditioning when required. Play time is organised for pets and dog walks.
GROOMING SERVICES
Many animals need more than just a haircut. Here you can give your pet the full VIP treatment. Treat your pet to a haircut and bath or a special bath for skin treatment. Nail clipping and treatments for seasonal allergies are also available. Why not find out what is the best style that suits you and your pet together?
PET SHOP
The team at D and N can prescribe special diets for your pets. Correct nutrition is just as important for animals as for humans. The pet shop provides an extensive range of the
famous brands for all kinds of animals. Plus special beds, blankets, dog pads, clothing, training aids, collars, leads, harnesses, feeding bowls, cages, airport approved boxes, grooming equipment and much more. A visit is highly recommended.
PROFESSIONAL
The team at D and N believe that it is through communication with owners that helps to give your pets a happy and healthy home environment. You will always find a welcome for advice and assistance regarding your pets. D and N offers a full emergency service with in house staff, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Your pet is never left unattended. Plus they do not close at lunchtimes. www.dnvet.com D and N Vet Clinic Mesogi Avenue 124, Mesogi, 8280, Paphos, Cyprus - Tel. 26819942 Emergencies Tel. 99371508 Opening times: Monday to Friday 0800-2100, Saturdays 0800-1700, Sundays 0900-1200