Cedar Grove Veterinary Clinic

14/01/2025

Pulling p**p bags out of the washing machine.

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11/01/2025

All the birds need our help, really useful info ❄️🥶

Feeding the Swans

It’s that time of year where natural food sources are scarce and the colder weather sets in so the swans look to people for food more than ever, especially where flocks congregate.

We have had a few calls asking us what to feed them….so thought the points below would be helpful…

🦢 Bread isn’t bad! We know it isn’t the most nutritious (the same as a McDonald’s isn’t the best for us) but it is better than nothing. Swans have been fed bread for many many years without problems and it doesn’t cause Angel Wing. Just please don’t use mouldy bread and always feed in the water!

🦢 Other options can include mixed corn/bird seed, sweetcorn, peas, floating pellets, cooked rice and porridge oats.

🦢Please ensure frozen peas/sweetcorn are defrosted before feeding.

🦢 Some food sinks so if the water is deep then consider options like bread or the floating pellets so the swans are able to get the food.

🦢 ALWAYS FEED IN THE WATER….firstly they need the water to help the food pass down their long neck but more importantly feeding out of the water leaves them vulnerable, especially to dog attacks. It may also encourage them to come out of the water in search of food and this can be dangerous if there are roads/car parks nearby.

Sadly many of the swans we are being called out to are underweight….a typical adult sized swan should weigh between 8kg - 12kg (some heavier) however we have picked up 3 cygnets just this week, all weighing around 4.5kg! Also we know Avian Flu hasn’t gone away and keeping them fed and healthy will mean they stand a better chance should the situation worsen…so anything you can spare to feed the swans this winter will make a difference.

Thank You 💙

09/01/2025

Alabama rot is rare, but it's still important to watch out for any signs of it on your dog.

Read more about this rare and unexplained disease: https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/alabama-rot-in-dogs

04/01/2025

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This wee dude was brought to us and thankfully we got him/her the help needed via the team USPCA wildlife 🥰

01/01/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR 🥂🍾
We are open today for Emergency & Urgent Cases 9am - 12.30pm
Call us on 02890 798457 for any advice or if you require an appointment

31/12/2024

Happy New Year to all our clients and their pets 🍾🥂
Wishing all of you a prosperous, healthy and happy 2025

30/12/2024

We are taking a short break from Social Media over the next few days. Normal Service will resume in the New Year

25/12/2024

From all of us, to all of you. We would like to wish you Merry Christmas and thank you for all your support this year. We have loved looking after you and your pets and hope you all enjoy your day 🎅🏻
We will be available for Emergency Appointments 10am - 12pm
Call us on 02890 798457

24/12/2024

T'was the night before Christmas..... What is on your pet's list for Santa this year?
Post in the comments who is getting what this year, we would love to see!

23/12/2024

We would like to thank everyone who very kindly left the team a Christmas gift over the past few weeks. It's really touching and unexpected that you take time out of your busy lives to think of us. Rest assured your generous gifts are really appreciated and keep the team fueled throughout the coming months 🍪☕
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22/12/2024

Over the coming week, can we please ask you avail of our online services for non urgent appointment bookings and prescription orders. Our reception elves would really appreciate it, giving them more time to get your orders and last minute collections ready.

https://www.cedargrovevets.com/book-an-appointment

For prescription orders, please press option 2 on our phone lines ☎

21/12/2024

🎄 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS 🎄

🎄Saturday 21st 9am - 12.30pm

🎄Sunday 22nd 9am - 12.30 pm

🎄Monday 23rd 8.30am -7.30pm

🎄Tuesday 24th 8.30am - 7.00pm

🎄Wednesday 25th 10am - 12.00pm 🆘EMERGENCY ONLY 🆘

🎄Thursday 26th 9am - 12.30pm 🆘 EMERGENCY & URGENT ONLY 🆘

🎄Tuesday 31st 8.30am - 7.00pm

🎄Wednesday 1st 9am - 12.30pm 🆘 EMERGENCY ONLY 🆘

All other days will be as normal. Outside of our hours Vets Now Belfast will be covering our out of hours.

19/12/2024

Did your pet make Santa's nice list?

Jk, all pets are on the nice list.

19/12/2024

Thank you so so much to everyone who has donated towards our charity collection this year. We are truly humbled by the generous donations to help those less fortunate than our own pets. We have emptied this collection box many times so far and it's all ready to be delivered via Santa Paws 🎅🏼 early next week .
Thank you again for all your support 💙💚💛🧡🩷🩶🩵💜❤️

18/12/2024

Not long now until the big day! With this in mind, please be aware the traffic along the carriageway outside the clinic has become very busy over the last few days, especially between the hours of 4pm and 7pm. Forestside Shopping Centre is incredibly busy which is on our route. We expect this to increase massively over the coming week.

Please allow extra time for your journey to us , to ensure you and your pet arrive safely and stress free for your appointment.