The Brook Veterinary Surgery

14/06/2024

Today, on , we celebrate the incredible dogs (and their humans) who help to save so many lives! Their selfless act allows us to help thousands of poorly dogs every year ❤

Thanks to YOU:

🐶 Sick and injured dogs can receive lifesaving blood transfusions

🩺 Vets have access to a quick and convenient blood supply for any dog that needs it

🥰 Countless families get to cherish more precious moments with their beloved pets

🌎 The world becomes a brighter place, one wag at a time!


If your dog is between 1 and 8, weighs over 25kg, and is fit, healthy, and confident, please consider signing them up to join the lifesaving pack.

Visit our website to find out more 👉 www.petbloodbankuk.org/welcome

Please share this post to help us raise awareness today ❤🩸🐶

10/06/2024

We need you!

17/05/2024

PetsApp

We love sending clients photos and updates about their pets whilst they are staying at the practice. We don't just do it because we enjoy it, but because we believe it helps put our clients mind at rest whilst their pets are away from home

Thank you to all of our lovely clients who have given us permission to post these pictures of their beautiful pets.

If you haven't joined us on PetsApp yet, head over to our website; where you can download the App and say hello.

10/05/2024

You may remember that at the end of March we posted a video of a Blue tit setting off the doorbell…..

Today whilst mowing the lawn we noticed a small bird dart into the cigarette bin and it turns out that it could be our little friend again.

When visiting the practice; please do not use the cigarette bin as it now has squatters. 🐦

08/05/2024

We didn't think we'd be seeing this kind of weather so early on in the year! ☀️ With temperatures set to rise towards the weekend, it's important to remember that some dogs are more susceptible to heatstroke than others.

Make sure to follow our simple tips for keeping your pet safe from heatstroke 👇

17/04/2024

Episode 11 - Healthy & Happy Dogs

To view the accessible version, please use the following link: https://youtu.be/XcN4l4ZdMnYIn this episode, we speak to Tim, Director of Canine Affairs, Caro...

16/04/2024

Episode 10 - Retirement

To view the accessible version, please use the following link: https://youtu.be/RgB7IB_vdDA In this video, guide dog owners John, Nathan and Veronica, and Gu...

15/04/2024

Episode 9 - Alternative Careers

To view the accessible version, please use the following link: https://youtu.be/H5Kmrkl-kOYIf our dogs aren’t suited to a career as a guide dog, there are al...

14/04/2024

Episode 8 - Living with my Guide Dog

To view the accessible version, please use the following link: https://youtu.be/aHCN-_RnzNsGuide dogs give people with sight loss the confidence to get out a...

13/04/2024

Episode 7 - Creating new Partnerships

To view the accessible version, please use the following link: [https://youtu.be/I_UMCpUdSak]When our dogs have finished their formal guide dog training at o...

12/04/2024

Episode 6 - The Volunteer Fosterers

To view the accessible version, please use the following link: https://youtu.be/tkQrG8rRGOcThis episode covers the sixth step in the journey of a guide dog, ...

11/04/2024

Episode 5 - Formal training

To view the accessible version, please use the following link: https://youtu.be/aEJj6Ch3gFAWhen our guide dog puppies leave their volunteer puppy raisers at ...

10/04/2024

Episode 4 - Raising a puppy.

To view the accessible version, please use the following link: https://youtu.be/jY36qHAefrEOur volunteer puppy raisers provide a guide dog puppy with the vit...

08/04/2024

Is Microchipping your cat compulsory?

At the moment microchipping your cat isn’t compulsory but the Government’s announcement on 13th March 2023 means that all pet cats in England must be microchipped by 10th June 2024.

Owners will be required to microchip their cats by the time they reach 20 weeks of age.

If an owner is found to have not microchipped their cat; they will be have 21 days to get their cat microchipped or they may face a fine of up to £500 if they don’t comply.

Please give us a call or book an appointment on PetsApp and we can help make sure you are compliant before the 10th June deadline.

04/04/2024

Today, Naomi, one of our Student Veterinary Nurses spent some time having a practical bandaging session with the wonderful Milo (who is owned by Head Nurse Zoe).

03/04/2024

Thank you for bearing with us over the last week or so, whilst our broadband has been dropping out. Hopefully (I say hopefully as I don’t want to Jinx it) it is all fixed now; after Openreach came out today and replaced the main line coming into the Surgery. Upon inspection of the line they found that it had been gnawed on by a squirrel…… 🐿️

30/03/2024

Episode 3 of a guide dog’s journey.

To view the accessible version, please use the following link: https://youtu.be/iBDkBtktoOkOur guide dog mums and dads live out in our volunteer Breeding Dog...

28/03/2024

Part 2 of a Guide Dogs journey.

To view the accessible version, please use the following link: https://youtu.be/70KKQf_VWVMAll our life-changing guide dogs are born in our volunteer Breedin...

27/03/2024

Have you ever wondered how a guide dog begins its journey? If the answer is yes, then this 11 part series should help answer your questions.

To view the accessible version, please use the following link: https://youtu.be/lUOtwoZ18nEAll our life-changing guide dogs begin their journey at the Guide ...

24/03/2024

The blue t**s have been out and about having a bit of fun in the sun this afternoon.

17/03/2024

06/03/2024

Are you a pet owner wanting to stay in the loop with seasonal poisoning hazards that your pet may face?

Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.animalpoisonline.co.uk/newsletter/

06/03/2024

One day we hope that breeders and pet shops will see the ever-growing crises in rescues up and down the country and stop adding to the crises 🙁

Every day we are taking calls from people needing to rehome their rabbits, the majority of these rabbits have come from pet shops or breeders. Where people have been able to buy them without having done any research or having the ability to house them correctly. It’s a few months later that people then realise just how much commitment these special creatures need.

We pride ourselves every day on always knowing that the rabbits in our care are going to homes where they can be given the care they need. We know they won’t be shut in small hutches unable to display their natural behaviours.

Sadly, we continually have a battle with those who apply to adopt but perhaps fail to meet the RWAF minimum housing requirements. Whilst many take our advice on board and appreciate the guidance some take it personally, despite it not being meant that way. We have to do right by the animals in our care and that’s ensuring they have predator-proof accommodation no less than 3m x 2m x 1m.

We would love nothing less than to rehome more rabbits but it has to be right for them. If you aren’t willing to meet the minimum guidelines then instead of buying rabbits from pet shops or breeders where their welfare needs aren’t of great importance, you should ask yourself if rabbits are the right companion animal for you.

If you are considering adopting rabbits please contact us for help and guidance before buying their accommodation. Many online retailers and pet shops sell inadequate housing again the rabbit's welfare is of little importance once you’ve parted with your money.

Please adopt don’t shop and support rabbits like Terry who started his life in a pet shop. He was then dumped at a local bus stop because the owner didn't want to wait for a space. 😢

04/01/2024

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