Our Family's Mobile Vet

10/10/2024

Vet nurses are the best. Thank you for all the energy, persistence, professionalism and tears. Image credit The College of Animal Welfare

25/06/2024

Well done Coco on your beautiful litter. You are such a perfect mum. Puppy video in comments.

14/06/2024

The gift of pet euthanasia | 🐾 I trust you understand what few can...
I leave a home visit with a trail of grieving people in my wake, and I feel a glow of satisfaction, because I know that I have done good and profound work. 🐾

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.
You will be sad, I understand;
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.
We've had so many happy years -
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
The time has come, so let me go.
Take me where my needs they'll tend
And please stay with me until the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Please do not grieve - it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years -
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.

18/03/2024

The disease we discussed recently with the Border Mail was Leptospirosis. 🐁

We thought we'd share some information here for those who couldn't access the article. Click on the photos to read more. 🖱



Image credits to www.freepik.com | www.amrric.org | www.imaxio.com

10/03/2024

Worthwhile 2 minute read.

Three dogs in the region were infected in the past six months.

06/12/2023

In the poignant words of Winnie the Pooh, ✨️"How lucky am I to have something so special, that makes saying goodbye so hard."✨️

🩷Navigating the complex emotions surrounding the loss of a beloved four-legged family member can be an overwhelming endeavour. Amidst this challenging time, rational decision-making often takes a backseat to grief.

🩵At Our Family's Mobile Vet, we recognise that there is an escalating demand amongst pet owners for a stress- free and compassionate approach to saying farewell at home. It might be lying on their bed, enjoying their favourite treats or snuggling on your lap; wherever it is, we want to help you keep them as comfortable as possible when the time comes to say goodbye.

🧡Don't let yourself be overwhelmed, let our understanding and caring team help. We are here to answer any questions as well as assist you in aftercare arrangements.

🤍We can now also assist in After hours home euthanasia.

☎️Contact Family Vet Centre 0260564400, 24/7.

12/10/2023

A shout out to the very special group of vet nurses at FVC who give so much 💯. Enjoy Vet nurse day. We appreciate you.

19/09/2023

With the onset of the warmer weather, we've had our first snake bite. AES produced this good article for pet owners.

This guide gives information on the signs and symptoms of snake bites on dogs, what to do if your dog has been bitten, and how to react in an emergency.

18/06/2023

A beautiful litter of Golden Retrievers. Raising 11 pups is not for the faint hearted. Well done Lulu, Kelton and Mandi. Thanks for your help on the day Paula.

25/04/2023

Purple poppy - Remembering animals that served.

The Purple Poppy
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15/03/2023

This kitty loves life. His love for his mum and her sewing almost cost him his life. Fortunately, he lives on to warn others like him. "Leave the sewing machine and that entertaining, yet dangerous ball of thread alone" Fortunately for him, he has a very astute owner. When he started vomiting, she mentioned his favourite pastime. This prompted us to look under his tongue, at what is referred to as the frenulum. And there it was. The thread anchored around the tongue. Next, the intestines plicate. If this isn't surgically corrected, a patient will ultimately develop life threatening peritonitis. The last picture shows the recovered pieces of thread.

18/09/2022

We haven't posted about this aspect of our work before. It is such a sensitive issue, dear to our - and our clients' hearts.

I am referring to Euthanasia. More specifically, Home euthanasia and Quality of life assessment.

Last week I went to visit Hugo. He was, as so often the case, in his favourite place, surrounded by his favourite people. Hugo became too frail and the road ahead to steep.

In his mum's words, this was their final act of kindness for Hugo.

For us, it is always bitter-sweet. Ending a life which was so treasured and that brought so much love and joy. But, as the advocate for the pet, being able to prevent suffering and letting a pet go peacefully, affords us a sense of good and profound work.

Below: A photo of Hugo with his family.

31/07/2022

Well done Wolki Retrievers on another beautiful and well cared for litter.

21/07/2022

On a lighter note.......

19/05/2022

14/01/2022

What decent bin scavenger would leave an infused roast net alone?

These photos reminded me of what could happen to a bin scavenger. In this case the roast net got lodged in the front end of the small intestine. This puppy started vomiting profusely after scavenging. Fortunately, his astute owner took him to the vets before damage to the intestine occurred. The 1st photo was taken during surgery as the net was removed from the intestine.

27/10/2021

01/06/2021

Hannah-Leigh Wolki has done it three times in a row. Most beautiful litters from Maisy, Bella and Daisy. And let's not forget Benji, the proud dad. How good is to meet these guys on their home turf. Beautiful puppies with exceptional temperaments. Pure joy!