ARMAC Vets Ltd

04/11/2024

31/10/2024

Meet the team

Sarah joins the Armac team from mixed practice in Fife. Some of you will already have met her on farm or in the practice. This little hedgehog was grateful for a feed and warm up form Sarah when handed in. He should be going into hibernation around now. Keep a look out for hedgehogs in leaves before you dispose of them and if they are still around after the frost give us a call. 🍁🍂🦔

28/10/2024

🎆If your pet is scared of fireworks then call us for advice or book an appointment with your vet, allowing plenty of time before bonfire night.
🎆 If your pet usually gets medication to help with their nerves at this time of year then don't delay in getting their prescription🐾 Remember: we need at least 24 hours for prescription requests, bearing in mind your pet may need a health check first if we haven't seen them in a while.
🎆Have you ever tried calming supplements or plug ins such as Calmex? Trying these for your pet on the run up to firework season can help with those nerves.

21/10/2024

🎆 Top Tips to Help Your Pet Through Fireworks 🎆

Fireworks can be a stressful time for our furry friends, but with a little preparation, you can help them feel safe and secure. Here are some tips to ease their anxiety:

🐾 Create a Safe Space: Set up a cozy area in your home where your pet can retreat if they feel scared. A room with closed windows, soft blankets, and familiar toys will help them feel more secure.

🎶 Calm with Sounds: Play soothing music or white noise to drown out the sound of fireworks. It can help distract and relax your pet.

🦴 Distract with Treats & Toys: Keep your pet entertained with their favorite chew toys or treats. A long-lasting puzzle toy or treat can help keep them focused and less anxious.

🦮 Stay Calm Yourself: Pets pick up on our emotions. Try to stay calm and act normally to reassure them that there’s no need to be afraid.

🚶‍♂️ Exercise Before the Fireworks: A nice long walk or play session before the fireworks start can help tire your pet out, so they’re more relaxed during the noise.

🦴 Consider Calming Aids: There are various natural calming aids, like pheromone sprays, supplements, or anxiety wraps, that can help reduce stress. Contact the surgery for more information.

❤️ Stay Close: If possible, stay home with your pet during the fireworks. Your presence is one of the most comforting things for them!

Let’s keep our pets safe and calm this fireworks season! Share if you found these tips helpful! 🐶🐱

14/10/2024

🚨 Autumn Pet Safety Alert! 🍂🐾

As the days get cooler and leaves start to fall, there are a few hidden dangers every pet owner should be aware of:

❌ Antifreeze (Ethylene Glycol): This sweet-tasting substance can leak from cars and is highly toxic to pets, even in small amounts. Keep it stored securely and clean up any spills immediately.

❌ Conkers (Horse Chestnuts): While fun to collect, conkers can cause blockages or be poisonous if ingested. Be cautious on walks and make sure your pet doesn’t pick them up.

❌ Mouldy Leaves & Garden Waste: Piles of damp leaves or compost can harbor harmful mould that produces mycotoxins, which are dangerous to pets if ingested.

❌ Chocolate: With Halloween approaching, remember chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats. Keep all treats out of reach!

❌ Raisins: keep those hot cross buns to yourself! Raisins are highly toxic to dogs and cats.

Stay vigilant and keep your furry friends safe this autumn! If they eat any of these contact us immediately 🍁🐕🐈

01/10/2024

New mandatory regulations by the RCVS(Royal college of Veterinary surgeons) state all animals requiring a parasite treatment have to of been seen by a vet within the last 12 months. This may mean we need to make an appointment to see your pet before we can give you more flea and tick and worming treatments. If this applies to your pet please be aware when requesting more medication. There is no charge for this check for existing clients.

27/09/2024

Are you needing a repeat prescription for your animals? When ordering please allow a minimum of 24- 48 hrs so we can have them ordered for you as we don’t always have them available the same day.

03/09/2024

On Rainy Tuesdays you just need puppy snuggles. 😍Our vet Rachel at the Peebles branch was reluctant to hand these two cuties back.

28/08/2024

Meet Hugo who won 3rd at the recent Peebles show. He was in at our Biggar surgery to show off how gorgeous he is. We all agree🥰

27/08/2024

We have a number of donated pet carriers available at our Biggar branch. If you would like one pop along to the surgery. We can’t hold these for you so will be a first come basis. A suggested £5 donation to a local animal charity would be appreciated.

26/08/2024

We have had a male neutered ginger cat handed into our Peebles branch who has sadly been involved in a fatal RTA.

He was found on Leithen Road in Innerleithen at around 4:30pm.

He sadly has no collar and no microchip.

If you think this could be your cat, please call the practice on 01721721293.

Thank you🐱

22/08/2024

STRAY DOG 🐶

Please help get me home !

JRT
Female
No Microchip
Wearing a leather / tartan collar

Found on the road towards Biggar Rugby Club on Thursday 22nd August

If you have any information on this little one please phone Armac Biggar on 01899 220046

21/08/2024

Our wonderful Peebles branch nurse Lora has passed her Veterinary Care Assistant diploma. Congratulations Lora! We are so proud of you !⭐️

15/08/2024

Two days to go! Come along and see us at the Peebles show on Saturday. The Armac team will be there and would love to see you

13/08/2024

A useful workshop for those who are free to make it

04/08/2024

Meet our client Laura’s lovely Bracken, Ada and Talla, who all gave blood today up at the Royal (Dick) Vet Hospital for Small Animals. These 3 super stars donated blood which could help save up to 12 dogs in need! Well done girls, gravy bones all round 🫶🏼

If you think your dog would like to be a blood bank donor, chat to one of our vets when you’re next in!

20/07/2024

Come and visit our tent today at the Biggar Show! We want to see your favourite photos of the day, post below.

19/07/2024

UPDATE! Computers are back on!!

🖥️🖥️💻💻 Worldwide IT issue! Unfortunately we have been affected by this and our computers are down! Please bear with us as appointments may take longer! We will update you when it is fixed! 💻💻🖥️🖥️