Allen, Briggs and Turner Veterinary Surgery

10/11/2024

In remembrance of all the fallen heroes both human and animal. Thank you.

08/11/2024

Please be careful when walking your dog on these dark November days.🐾🐾

06/11/2024

We are proud to be an Independent Veterinary Practice.

05/11/2024

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03/11/2024

🎆Fireworks and Fear: Petrified Pets 🎆

In the lead up to fireworks season - are you prepared?

Fireworks seem to now occur regularly throughout October-December with Halloween, Bonfire night, Christmas and New year.

Although spectacular to watch they have very real implications for the welfare of our wildlife, livestock and pet animals.

⬇️Here is some advice this firework season. Stay tuned for more individual advice on each section in the coming weeks.

🐱Cats
✅Check microchip details are up to date
✅Try and keep them inside after dark. We understand this can be difficult. You may need to provide more play and calming aids to help them with a change in routine
✅Close all doors and windows to prevent them bolting
✅Shut curtains to dim the noise and flashes
✅ Give them a safe hiding place or don't disturb them if they find their own safe place to settle. Cats often like to be up high

🐶Dogs
✅Check microchip details are up to date
✅Walk before dark. If toileting outside go out with them on a leash to avoid them bolting if a firework goes off unexpectedly
✅Use calming aids
✅Give them as safe place to stay that is covered, dark and quiet. Do not lock them in here.
✅Watch that all doors are closed to avoid escape
✅You can comfort your pet, just ensure you stay safe if they are extremely agitated

🐭Small Furries
✅You may need to bring any animals inside if it doesn't cause them too much stress
✅They may require more bedding
✅Cover accomodation to prevent the lights from upsetting them
✅Move indoor enclosures away from windows to dull the noise and light

🐴Horses
✅Check local fire displays and prepare
✅Keep to a routine
✅Check the field or Stable is free from hazards
✅Give your vet notice if you require medication for your horses anxiety
✅Check on them regularly or stay with them if they are known to spook so you can react quickly if they become upset

🐮Livestock
✅Tell local farmers if you intend to have a Firework display and try to avoid the loud fireworks. Do not set fireworks off around fields containing livestock.

🦔 Wildlife
✅Check bonfires before lighting for any wildlife such as rodents or hedgehogs
✅Avoid setting fireworks off near known wildlife areas like nature reserves

🧑‍⚕️ How your vet can help
✅If your animals experiences distress then there are medications we can prescribe
✅You will likely need a prescription check even if you have it yearly
✅Veterinary professionals are also well placed to give you individual advice on how to help your pets

🎆If you plan to have a firework display:

➡️Please tell all your neighbours in advance that you plan it.
This will ensure they have had time to adequately prepare their animals for the event.
If possible please consider using alternative options such as silent or low noise fireworks if you know you are surrounded by families with cats, dogs, other pets or if you live by a farm or livery yard.

➡️Please tell owners how long the display will go on for and don't go beyond that so they know when it is safe to let their pets out for toileting or grazing.

➡️ Please do not release sky lanterns

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/litter/skylanterns

🚒👩‍🚒 Please also be fire safe!

🔥https://www.gov.uk/fireworks-the-law

🔥https://www.rospa.com/home-safety/advice/fireworks-safety

Other links:

➡️ https://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/fireworks

➡️ https://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/fireworks

➡️ https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/storms-and-fireworks/

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween.
Keep your pets safe inside as it can be stressful for them!

30/10/2024

Please welcome our newest member of the vet team here at Allen Briggs and Turner...Daniel Proctor.

Daniel started working here at the end of September and is settling in really well with us in his role as a permanent Veterinary Surgeon.

Daniel looks forward to meeting you and your lovely pets in the coming weeks and months.

We hope Daniel will enjoy working with us here in Kirton.

29/10/2024

We have a lost French Bulldog at the surgery...

Microchip not up to date and no collar or tag!

If you are missing one from the Boston area please call us on 01205 722696 ASAP.
Proof of ownership will be required.

26/10/2024

Just a quick reminder...the clocks go back one hour tonight!

25/10/2024

Final amount raised and paid to the charity was £400 with online and cash donations.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!

23/10/2024

Introducing vet Cristina !
We are very pleased to let everyone know Cristina Lopes has joined our vet team in September.
Cristina is setting in very well and looks forward to meeting you and your lovely pets.

19/10/2024

🎀Wear it Pink update! 🎀

The competitions are all completed and the winners informed.
Thank you to all who contributed in donations, time and effort.
We have raised £295 cash and £70 online.
A grand total of £365 !

If anyone would like to make a last minute donation here's the Just Giving secure link.
https://www.justgiving.com/page/maxine-briggs-1728580095362?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fmaxine-briggs-1728580095362&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share&fbclid=IwY2xjawF_b4ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRFbCzpilo7wrnoawnQ0YIfOODRmAARKnZksoT9RWKBBe9a-YaaBMbBAGg_aem_6iOEJDm32jdjVIq473Hr_g

Once again THANK YOU EVERYONE 😊

Help Maxine Briggs raise money to support Breast Cancer Now

18/10/2024

Wear it Pink 2024 !

We have been having a great day here at Allen Allen, Briggs and Turner Veterinary Surgery

Raising money for Breast Cancer Charities 🎀
Thank you to everyone who has joined in.
We are still running the tombola and sweets in the jar competitions. We will draw the cake raffle at the end of today.

We will update you on how much was raised after the weekend.

Any donations also gratefully received online also!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/maxine-briggs-1728580095362?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fmaxine-briggs-1728580095362&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share&fbclid=IwY2xjawF_b4ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRFbCzpilo7wrnoawnQ0YIfOODRmAARKnZksoT9RWKBBe9a-YaaBMbBAGg_aem_6iOEJDm32jdjVIq473Hr_g

17/10/2024

Looking forward to our Wear it Pink charity day tomorrow Friday 18th October.
We have the tombola and competitions set up ready.
Everyone welcome!
If you are not able to come over in person and would still like to donate we have a Just Giving Page to make any online donations.
All donations gratefully received.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/maxine-briggs-1728580095362?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fmaxine-briggs-1728580095362&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

17/10/2024

Is anyone missing this lovely cat ?
He was brought in to us by a member of the public. Found on Station Rd, Kirton.
He is a black domestic short-haired male neutered boy.
He has a white locket marking on his neck.
He has no microchip to identify his owners unfortunately.
He is in very good condition and very friendly so someone must be missing him.
If you think he may be yours please contact the surgery on 01205 722696.

15/10/2024

🐾 Back to normal surgery open for booking in! 🐾

Please bear with us today we have a lot of staff off sick.
We are working hard to keep providing a service to you all, if it is none urgent please try later in the week.
When attending please book in at dispensary.
Many thanks

14/10/2024

All working now!

We are currently experiencing problems with our telephones and internet
Please call ☎️ 07971 855191
This is for emergencies only or to check on your pet who are in patients.

For all non emergency appointments please call tomorrow.
Thank you.

12/10/2024

🐈‍⬛ CAT FOUND 🐈‍⬛

Does anyone recognise this pretty little girl?

She was found in The Square area of Kirton, Boston and has a distinctive balding bum and tummy!

She is microchipped but unfortunately her details haven't been registered.

Please call us on 01205 722696 if she's yours!