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This Week - September 13, 2008
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This is our final episode for 2008.
From all the team at Talk To The Animals, have a great summer and we'll see you in 2009. |
 Lion Health Check
Dr Mel has worked with plenty of cats, but the lions at Werribee Open Range Zoo are her biggest yet.
Lioness
Jespah is 17 and getting on a bit. Her annual health check involves lots of planning, anaesthetic and careful handling.
Jespah was soon back on her feet and roaring to go.
Contact:
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Phone 03 9731 9600
zoo.org.au
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 Marsupial Mothers' Club
Jenny Mattingley and her husband Reg started the Maryknoll wildlife shelter 18 years ago. Back then they treated around 30 animals a year. Now it's more than 300.
The marsupial mothers' group was born out of a need for help to care for the ever increasing number of animals that found their way to the shelter. Marilyn Rastall and Wendy Power help share the burden of such a big job.
Some injured animals spend a short time in care, others take years to return to the wild.
As part of the rehabilitation process, Jenny makes frequent visits to Healesville sanctuary with some of her special needs cases.
Contact:
maryknollwildlifeshelter.org
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Stained Dog Paws
Is your dog excessively licking its paws?
It's not boredom, it's an itch. The constant licking can stain their paws.
All that licking leaves moisture behind, which provides the perfect environment for bacteria or fungus to thrive.
It's easy to get a diagnosis. If there is an infection, a medicated shampoo will help. Further allergy tests might be needed to find out what set off the itch in the first place. |
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 Farm Life
City slickers can get a real taste for life down on the farm.
It's hands-on fun, milking cows, feeding calves and lambs and shearing sheep. Pete tried to crack the whip and nearly snapped his arm off.
You get a true idea of how much work is involved in having all this fun.
Contact:
Warrook Cattle Farm
South Gippsland Hwy, Momomeith VIC 3984
Phone 03 5997 1321
warrook.com.au |
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Did You Know?
- The maremma is a sheepdog which originated in Italy about 2,000 years ago.
- The maremma has a natural protective instinct, making this breed the perfect livestock guardian.
- A very good farm-hand, their job is to keep the flocks safe from foxes and other wild animals.
- Maremmas are super intelligent dogs and need to have a purpose, or else they become bored and destructive.
- These guys can also be a hefty breed, with males weighing up to 60 kilos.
- They're perfectly suited to the outdoors. They have a double coat of fur, which is both weather and water resistant.
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 Talking to the Animals
Our animals are always trying to tell us things. They are constantly sending us messages, we just need to pay attention. But there's one person who has taken the communication thing to a whole new level.
Caroline Pope is an animal communicator, she chats with owners and pets, and helps everyone get along. Caroline’s other talent is for CST - Craniosacral therapy.
Contact:
caroline-pope.com
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Contest Winners
- Karen Sebak from Wheelers Hill in Victoria won our competition for a vet consultation with Dr Chris and $20,000 to "petify" her home. Congratulations Karen.
- Sean Conroy of Narre Warren in Victoria won the Big Cats Tiger Temple competition. Congratulations Sean.
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