Allen, Briggs and Turner Veterinary Surgery

08/12/2024

05/12/2024

Allen, Briggs and Turner Veterinary Surgery annual Kirton Church Christmas Tree 🎄
Every year we support our village Church Christmas Tree Festival.
This is the 2024 entry !

Raising money for the maintenance and restoration costs of the Kirton Church.

The Church will be open on Saturday 11am -3pm and Sunday 12.30 -3,pm to view the trees.
They also have several stalls and a raffle to raise money.
Refreshments available.

04/12/2024

Cats Protection District Branch - Christmas Raffle.
We have 2 lovely hampers one for humans and the other for your cat.
£1.00 per ticket - to be drawn on Friday 20th December. Please pop into the Dispensay for tickets.
This year we have helped in excess of 200 Kittens & Cats in Cat Protection Care and all proceeds will help with this.

03/12/2024

** Owner has come forward and now home with microchip **

Anyone missing this lovely young cat?
He is 1-2 years old we think.
He was brought in to us this morning by a member of the public. He doesn't have a microchip so we cannot contact his owners.

He is a dark grey short-haired entire male.
He has some fight wounds but is very healthy otherwise.
He was found in the Swineshead area.

If you think he may be yours please call the surgery on 01205 722696.

02/12/2024

🐈‍⬛ CAT FOUND 🐈‍⬛

This afternoon we've had a tortoiseshell cat brought into us who has sadly been involved in a fatal RTA.

Found outside the Co-op in Wyberton, opposite the entrance to Parthian Avenue.

She is of adult size and doesn't have a microchip or collar/tag.
Unfortunately due to her condition it is difficult for us to give a more detailed description.

If you think she may belong to you please call us on 01205 722696.
Thank you.

02/12/2024

We are thinking about stocking a range of Fettle products - at the moment we have goats milk powder in stock, which is great for sprinkling onto fussy dogs food or making into a lovely drink or freezing as a treat.
Fettle also have pumpkin powder, seaweed powder and milk thistle powder - look them up online and let us know if you would be interested in us stocking more of their products.

01/12/2024

Well it's the 1st of December so time to start our Petmas Memory Tree !
To remember all the precious pets who are no longer with us and raise money for our Stray Fund here at Allen, Briggs and Turner Veterinary Surgery

In Reception we have the Christmas tree where you can place a handwritten tag to remember your pet.
The tags are £1 each and can be bought at Reception.
All money goes to our stray fund which enables us to provide care and treatment to STRAY injured or unwell pets brought to us.

26/11/2024

🎄🐈‍⬛ PET MEDICATIONS 🐕🎄

When ordering repeat prescriptions for your pets please bear in mind that you will need to request a larger quantity to last you over the festive period.

We are happy to dispense 6 weeks worth of medication to ensure your pet is covered on this occasion 🙂

21/11/2024

We have just received this certificate to say thank you for the money raised by the sale of the purple poppies from Murphy's Army Purple Poppy Campaign™
Thank you to all who donated both our staff and clients.💜💜💜

17/11/2024

Does your dog need to wear a coat on winter walks? ❄️

Many dogs cope with (or even enjoy!) the cold weather, but some can feel the chill more than others, despite their fur coats. Most dogs will be fine for short periods in the cold without any additional layers, but some definitely need a bit of extra warmth!

The furry friends who will feel the cold much faster than other dogs, and may benefit from wearing a winter coat, include:

- Dogs with fine or thin fur (e.g. Greyhounds and Whippets)
- Very young pups
- Senior dogs
- Dogs who are underweight
- Poorly pooches

If one of those sounds like your dog, there are lots of different dog coats available to choose from, so it’s important to know what’s suitable for your four-legged friend. It’s also important to remember that clothing for pets should be used to keep them warm and dry, not just to look fashionable.

Your dog should be able to move freely in their coat and do everything they usually do without the coat on, like running, jumping and of course pooping and peeing. If they bite or scratch at the coat or rub themselves on the floor or furniture, that’s a sign it doesn’t fit right and is irritating them ⚠️

[Visual description: Gorgeous golden Spaniel dog out on a forest walk during the winter. She is wearing a dark green quilted dog coat to keep her warm.]

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.