Jed and Friends' Veterinary Surgery

21/06/2024

Introducing gorgeous Gus who came to see us yesterday!

We are sure you will all agree that Gus is adorable 🥰We look forward to seeing you again Gus ❤️

20/06/2024

Introducing Jacky-Daw, who has been our guest for a couple of weeks. He was brought in to us injured and was too young to fend for himself. We have nursed him back to good health and are teaching him how to fend for himself before we release him back into the wild 🥰

As you can see he has 5 star accommodation complete with his very own swing ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

If you find an injured bird, please don’t just bring it to us, please call us first on 01908 538141 and we will give you the best advice

19/06/2024

Now that the weather is (finally) starting to warm up - why not try this recipe from the Blue Cross for an ice pop treat for your pooch!

Let us know if you do try them and if your dog liked them! 🐾🥰

Keep your dog cool with this super simple recipe for them to enjoy on a warm, sunny day...

18/06/2024

Fleas can be a year round problem but can be a real issue in the summer as the warmer conditions make it ideal for fleas to hatch!

You can help to prevent fleas by ensuring that your pet is up to date with their flea and worming treatment.

If you have any questions about flea and worming treatment please call us on 01908 538141 and we will be happy to help!

17/06/2024

Do you struggle to put your cat in their carrier to bring them to their appointment?

Please watch this very useful video below from the Blue Cross with tips and techniques on how to make the experience as stress free as possible for your cat 🐈🐾

Ever had the challenge of getting your cat into a carrier? Luckily, there are a few things you can do to make life a little easier and we've got just the tip...

14/06/2024

As we wait for the summer sun and warmth to make an appearance - A little fun post for this Friday ☺

Please share pictures of your pets below enjoying the sunshine in previous summers or getting ready for this summer 🌞

We look forward to seeing all your gorgeous pets! 🐾⛱🏖🥰

13/06/2024

We just wanted to update all our clients on our opening hours ☺

Monday to Friday - 8.30am - 6.30pm
Saturday - 8.30am - 12.00pm

If you need emergency help outside of these times please call our out of hours provider on 01296 423666

11/06/2024

Thinking of getting another cat?
Please watch this video below from the Blue Cross with tips on how to introdue cats to eachother 🐾

Bringing a new cat or kitten into your home and allowing them to meet your resident cat can be quite a nerve-racking experience. It always helps to be well prepared and you’ll want to give the introduction process quite a lot of thought beforehand to ensure that it goes as smoothly as possible.

Introducing too quickly with little preparation will often lead to cats feeling threatened and scared, which increases the chance of aggressive behaviour being shown. Once cats feel this way about each other, it can be extremely difficult to change their minds. A slow and careful introduction using this leaflet as a guide will hopefully prevent this from happening at all, and should lead to a peaceful co-existence for all concerned.

Our top tips on introducing cats to each other, including what to consider when getting a new cat, how to settle your new cat in, and introducing your existi...

10/06/2024

It is now law that all domestic cats are microchipped

If your cat isn't microchipped - you now have 21 days to get your cat microchipped or you risk a fine of up to £500

Don't delay - call us today on 01908 538141 and book an appointment 🐾

07/06/2024

As temperatures start to warm up 🌞- please be aware of potential summer hazards for your pets. There are some keys things to look out for in the picture below 🐾

If you have any concerns at all about your pet please call us on 01908 538141

06/06/2024

Please meet beautiful bunny rabbit Honey who spent the day with us today. We are sure you will all agree that Honey is absolutely gorgeous and we loved looking after her today. Wishing you a speedy recovery Honey ❤️🐰

05/06/2024

We had the pleasure of lovely Tilly with us yesterday.

Sadly, Tilly fractured one of her teeth (as shown in this picture) while chewing on a toy bone. As you can see this is a very nasty injury to Tilly's tooth so we are sharing this picture to raise awareness.

We wish you a speedy recovery Tilly and look forward to seeing you again soon ❤️

04/06/2024

Are you or someone you know looking for a veterinary practice to register with?

We are a single site truly independent practice located at Clifford House, 37-39 Simpson Road in Fenny Stratford, Bletchley which is easily accessed via the A5.

We are able to carry out a wide range of surgery from simple to very complex at our single site location and have brand new, state of the art facilities.

You will meet the same small team at every visit and we really get to know both you and your pet. This enables us to offer you continuity of care with compassion at every visit. We are a truly unique practice, with a truly special story.

Read our 5 star google reviews and visit our website www.jedandfriendsvets.co.uk to learn more about our special practice. You can call us on 01908 538141 and we look forward to hearing from you🥰

03/06/2024

Only 7 days to go until it becomes law for cats to be microchipped

If your cat is not microchipped call us today on 01908 538141 to book an appointment - don't risk facing a fine of up to £500 🐾🐈🐈‍⬛

31/05/2024

We thought we’d share a couple of photos of Jed’s roses which are starting to bloom to brighten your day. Such beautiful, fragrant roses for our little Jed who is so adored ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

30/05/2024

Have you heard about the Dogs Trust National Dog Survey? 🐾🐩🦮🐕‍🦺
The nation’s dogs need you! Dog's Trust are calling on all dog lovers to be part of the UK’s biggest dog survey and help them make the world a better place for our four-legged friends.

Why not take part by visiting https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/national-dog-survey/take-part

🥳 Thank you to to 180,000+ dog owners and lovers who have given us their views in our National Dog Survey!

There's still time to take part - and you don't need to own a dog to fill it in! It takes just a few minutes and is the largest study of dogs and their owners which will help us to understand how we can support them and help give more dogs a better life 💛

Findings from past surveys have enabled us to launch a Behaviour Support Line which has supported 8,000 owners, serve up 1 million dog meals to furry friends in need and discounted training classes for over 500 dogs.

Take the survey ➡️ https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/national-dog-survey

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29/05/2024

Today is World Otter Day!

What makes otters so precious?
Otters are part of the Mustelid family of animals which also includes badgers, pine martens and weasels.

There are 13 species of otter around the world and many of them are endangered.

World Otter Day is designed to raise awareness of these precious animals and the challenges they face

You can find out more at www.otter.org

28/05/2024

Did you know May is Veterinary Nurse awareness month?

Please see some of the things below that our nurse, Pedro, carries out at the practice every day.

Don't forget that Pedro runs nurse clinics for weight management, blood pressure monitoring among others so give us a call on 01908 538141 if you would like to find out what Pedro can help you with and to book an appointment 🐾

24/05/2024

It is Bank Holiday again on Monday and hopefully the sunshine will be with us ☀️

Just to remind you of our opening hours over the bank holiday:

Saturday 25th May - 8.30am - 12.00pm
Sunday 26th May - CLOSED
Monday 27th May - CLOSED
Tuesday 28th May onwards - Open as usual 8.30am - 6.30pm

If you have a medical emergency while we are closed please contact our out of hours provider on 01296 423666

We hope you all have a lovely long weekend 🥰

23/05/2024

Introducing the lovely Leo who is enjoying his cuddles with Pedro during his stay with us today.
We all thoroughly enjoyed looking after you today Leo and we look forward to seeing you again soon ❤️🐾

22/05/2024

Did you know that the month of May is walk in woods month? 🌲 🌳

We would love to see your pictures below of your dogs enjoying walks in the woods! 🐾🦮🐩🐕🐕‍🦺🍁🍃🍂🌿☘️🍀🪵

21/05/2024

What is Miles for Moggies?
Cats Protection Miles for Moggies is a virtual running challenge. It is open to everyone to take part, whether you're a keen runner or challenging yourself to your first 5k.

How far do I have to run?
You can decide which challenge would best suit you! There are four distances to choose from:
5k
10k
Half marathon (13.1 miles)
Marathon (26.2 miles)

When does the run take place?
Registrations are open now for this year's challenge. You can choose your own date in May for your run, or you can join us for our virtual race weekend from Saturday 25 to Monday 27 May to run ‘together’!

Where can I do my miles?
Anywhere in the world! This challenge doesn't have a set location, so you can complete your run local to you or at a destination of your choice.

Visit the website for further information

Take on Miles for Moggies and help cats. Choose from a 5k, 10k, half marathon or marathon run and earn an awesome medal!

20/05/2024

Please meet adorable Alfie who spent the day with us today. Alfie was an absolute angel while with us today and we all loved looking after him. We look forward to seeing you again soon Alfie ❤️

17/05/2024

A total of 65 horses have been killed as a result of racing at the three-day Grand National Meeting since the year 2000. Of these:
• 16 horses have been killed in the main Grand National Race
• 21 horses have been killed on the Grand National course in other races held during the three-day Grand National Meeting
• 28 horses have been killed on the Mildmay course during the Grand National Meeting
These are absolutely horrifying statistics. We can all do our bit for horses by bycotting such events and failing to support such cruel events. Please look at the information about this cruel sport on the Animal Aid website to learn more

16/05/2024

Please see some very useful information below on what to do if you find a cat that you think might be a stray cat, feral cat or is possibly sick or injured ❤️

15/05/2024

If your cat could talk...what do you think they would say to you?

We would love to see your comments below....🐈🐾

14/05/2024

How to prepare your puppy or dog for being examined at the vets...

Most puppies enjoy being touched, handled and stroked by those that they know well. However when your puppy visits the vet for the first time, they will have to be handled by a stranger in a new environment and all this has the potential to be a bit overwhelming and scary. It’s not uncommon for dogs of any age to be frightened of going to the vet, but there is a lot you can do to help prepare them for these situations. As well as puppy visits to the vet, you can teach your puppy all about how they are likely to be handled during an examination. It will be quite different from how you usually handle your puppy, but it doesn’t have to be scary!

It’s a good idea to use the same mat or piece of vetbed for this training – this way your puppy will understand what is going to happen and what is expected of them. It also lets them know when the training begins and when it ends.

Prepare some tasty treats and lay your mat on the floor
Encourage your puppy over to the mat and ask them to sit on it, if they know how to. If not, reward them by giving them some treats for just being on the mat.
Hold your puppy gently in a ‘hug’ (close to your body) and give them a treat. If they wriggle wait for them to stop wriggling, praise and give a treat. If your puppy wriggles a great deal, becomes worried or very frustrated, don’t hug at first – instead place a hand on them, praise and treat and build it up slowly from there. This is called restraint training.
Once your puppy is used to being held for a few seconds at a time, carry on building the time that you can ‘restrain’ your puppy for – this training will help prepare your puppy for being held still, which will be necessary for procedures like injections and so on. Make sure that you reward your puppy heavily with praise and treats!

Once your puppy is used to being still for this handling, you can then start to work on other areas likely to be examined by the vet:

Legs, tummy, feet, tail, head, eyes, ears
Lift up the lips to examine the teeth too – many dogs find this difficult, so help your puppy feel comfortable with this by taking it slowly and use lots of treats
Carry out similar training during grooming sessions, particularly if your dog is either long haired or will need clipping. You can also desensitise them to clippers by pairing firstly the sight and then the sound of them with some tasty treats.

Remember
Take things slowly, praise and reward generously and take regular breaks. If at any point your puppy looks worried or panics, then go back to the stage your puppy was comfortable at and begin again.
Keep sessions short - no longer than a few minutes at first. Remember puppies tire and get bored easily!
It’s a good idea to keep up this training regularly throughout your dog’s life to remind them that being handled in this way is a positive thing

13/05/2024

Do you have a guinea pig?

Please see some useful tips below on how to care for your guinea pig and give them the best life. If you have any concerns about your guinea pig call us on 01908 538141 to book an appointment ❤️

11/05/2024

Whether you’re planning a trip to Australia, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, or anywhere else in the world, always stay away from camel riding and camel trekking.

Used to score money from tourists, camels exploited for rides are abused, threatened, beaten, and killed. Handlers control them by depriving them of food, put them in restraints, brand them, and artificially inseminate them. When you see camels used for tourist rides, remember that they’re often forced to comply through violence and fear

10/05/2024

We thought we would share something a little fun for Friday!

If your dog could talk...what do you think they would say? Comment below.... 🥰🐾🐕