Since 1991 the principal, Tom Lonsdale, has been researching the needs of domestic carnivores and information from that research is reapplied in the practice. New clients attending the practice are provided with an information booklet and loaned a 15 minute video. Owners of puppies and kittens are encouraged to feed their pets a diet predominately of raw meaty bones. Owners of older patients are encouraged to view treatment of periodontal and endodontal problems coupled with a change to a biologically appropriate diet as a basic foundation for any health care. Dogs ordinarily accept a raw meaty bone diet quite readily but cats are frequently hospitalised for up to four weeks in order for past dietary addictions to be corrected.
Clients soon discover that natural food costs much less than processed food.
Both veterinarians and nurses enjoy the positive approach to health maintenance without recourse to modern pharmaceuticals. Increased goodwill provides a steady demand for the services of the practice. Our experience suggests that a return to the feeding of biologically appropriate diets to domestic carnivores will transform veterinary teaching and practice. This is demonstrated by a high level of postgraduate qualification within the practice. The practice is in the process of becoming an 'Investor in People', a government sponsored scheme which encourages personal growth and development within the business.