Bredy Veterinary Centre Ltd

22/08/2024

🌟🐏 It’s Melplash show day 🐮🌟

Come and find us in the usual place by the cattle ring, we would love to see you all 🤩

Jo, Elsie, Hayley and Jon are here all day to serve you some delicious cake and refreshments! 🍰 🫖🍻
So come on in, take a break from the wind and rain to have a chat with one of our team!

Charitable Donations this year to Sharandys Birds of Prey 🦉

02/08/2024

Come visit Loders fete tomorrow and enter your pups in the dog show 🤩🐶🏅

02/08/2024

Summer large animal newsletter 🌞

29/07/2024

Generation Pup is the first study to follow dogs of all breeds throughout their lives, The study is asking owners of all UK and Republic of Ireland puppies under 16 weeks of age, of any breed or cross breed, to sign up and become part of the Generation Pup community.

By collecting information about each puppy – their environment, family, health, behaviour and experiences – a picture can be built of a whole generation of dogs across the UK and Republic of Ireland. This means that researchers in the Generation Pup team can investigate whether aspects such as environment, social interaction, diet, exercise or daily routine may be important in the development of a range of health and behaviour conditions which impact on the well-being of our dogs.

Dogs Trust funds and operates the Generation Pup study.

🐾 Calling all future puppy parents! 🐾

Embark on a journey with Generation Pup and be part of something extraordinary! 🌟 Join our pioneering study to explore the world of our furry friends and how their early life experiences shape their health, behaviour, and overall well-being.

We're on the lookout for puppy owners with pups under 16 weeks old, living in the UK or the Republic of Ireland.

Sign up today and become a vital member of our community of dog enthusiasts. Your input is invaluable in unravelling the mysteries of our cherished canine companions. Don't miss out – register now and share the story of your paw-some pup!

Discover more here 👉 https://generationpup.ac.uk/ 🐶💼

27/07/2024

Our head nurse Anna is hosting an afternoon cream tea tomorrow - Sunday 28th July from 2:30pm until 4:30pm. There will be drinks, cakes and a raffle to raise money for Weldmar Hospicecare 🤩 Hope to see you there 🥳

26/07/2024

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19/07/2024

16/07/2024

Update 3:10pm
Our phone lines are now back working normally!

Unfortunately we are having some trouble with our phone lines, if you need to contact us in an emergency please come into the practice and inform reception, for non urgent issues please email reception at [email protected]

24/06/2024

With the weather getting warmer, things such as heatstroke, BBQs, flystrike, and water bodies can bring increased risks to pets.

Make sure to follow these top tips to ensure that your pet has a healthy and happy !

21/06/2024

This is Rey, a ‘Hembra’ (female Alpaca) and her young ‘Cria’ (a baby alpaca) who was born at the weekend 🥰 🦙

Alpacas are from South America, they are pregnant for 11.5 months and when they give birth it is called ‘Unpacking’!

After the birth, Rey did not expel her placenta. If a Hembra doesn’t pass a placenta within 6 hrs of birth they can become quite sick very quickly.

Fortunately Rey’s owners noticed the problem and our vet Claire attended the farm to examine her and administer specific treatment to help her expel the afterbirth, along with some much needed pain relief and antibiotics. We were very pleased to hear on Monday morning that she had finally passed the placenta! 🤩

10/06/2024

Congratulations to Max 🙌

Max has been seeing registered veterinary nurse Rosey for weight clinics and has lost 6.7kg since January 🥳
His start weight was 40kg and he now weighs 33.3kg !
Well done to Max and his owners 🙌
His owner now reports Max is much happier and more active.

If you would like to chat about your pets weight with one of our veterinary nurses, please book an appointment online at bredyvets.co.uk or call the practice on 01308 456771. They are run free of charge to our registered clients.

05/06/2024

We are aware of problems with our phone lines and internet this afternoon - sorry for any inconvenience caused. Our service provider knows what the fault is and is working as quickly as they can to fix it.

If you have an urgent problem and cannot get through to us on the phone, please come to the practice. We close at 6pm. Our phone lines are currently going through to our emergency call centre who will be able to contact us with anything urgent.

We still have an emergency service after 6pm & overnight - ring our usual number 01308 456771

If you have a non-urgent enquiry, please email our reception team who will response in normal hours 08:30 to 6pm.

Thankyou for your understanding.

30/05/2024

Meet ‘Mila’, a lovely dog who came into us on Thursday last week, weak and collapsed. Her gums were very pale and blood tests revealed she was severely anaemic. On Friday she required a blood transfusion, thanks to some of our very kind clients who are happy for their dogs to donate, we were able to call in ‘Fletch’ a 46kg deerhound to provide us with a donation of blood for Mila.

If you are interested in your dog being a donor in an emergency situation and your dog fits the requirements required, please get in touch by calling 01308 456771 or emailing [email protected] and we can add you to our donor list, be aware that in an emergency situation we may need to call you at unsociable hours.
Donor requirements are
• Healthy
• Aged between 1 – 8 years
• Never travelled abroad
• Over 25kg in weight
• Up to date with vaccinations
• Never been pregnant
• Never received a transfusion themselves

We are pleased to say that Mila is now back home with her family, and is recovering well at this time.

Photos show:
Mila when she was first admitted with very pale gums
Blood donor dog Fletch
Mila receiving the blood donation
Mila’s much improved gum colour after the transfusion
Mila much brighter and standing the day after the transfusion

10/05/2024

Update 11:20am - our phone line are now working 📞 Thank you for your patience 🙂

We are having some problem’s with our phones lines this morning, currently our out of hours emergency service phone-lines are taking our phone calls. If your call is an emergency please call the same number 01308 4456771 to speak to them and they will contact us to ring you back.
You can also still contact us via email [email protected]
We will update as soon as they are back online!

29/04/2024

🐍 A warning to all walkers 🐍

We have seen 3 dogs bitten by adders so far this year!

Please be vigilant when walking, adders have been emerging from hibernation since around March time despite the weather being a little chilly lately, they are out and about locally.

The adder is the only venomous snake native to the UK, and they are also a protected species.

Adders are most commonly found on dry, sandy heaths, rocky hillsides or moorlands.

Most bites occur on the legs or face and result in dark painful swellings, you may also see 2 small puncture wounds in the centre of the swelling, other clinical signs can include pain, lethargy, vomiting, bruising, bleeding and collapse. Adders will only bite in self defence, usually when disturbed or stood on.

If you suspect you dog has been bitten by an adder :
❌ Do not panic.
❌ Do not interfere with the bite.
❌ Do not apply a tourniquet.

If you’re able to, carry your dog to your car and call us in advance on 01308 456771 so we can prepare for your arrival.

Do not delay in seeking veterinary advice even if your pet is well as things can change quickly.

16/04/2024

Spring large animal newsletter 🤩

05/04/2024

Fantastic news about this little hedgehog that was brought into us by a member of the public back in February after being found small, wet and cold down a drain! Massive thank you to Prickly Prickles Hedgehog Rescue for taking on her care 🦔🥰

Happy post.
Little mermaid was released back out last night with Liz who support feeds and a hog house for her.
Little mermaid after her expereince of being in a drain must have been very stressful not being able get out,until Lois found her.
She was taking to Bredy Vets,then brought to me by leanne.
She responded well to her meds,and care and was gaining weight well now at 790gs.
Happy life Mermaid,please stay safe.
Thank you Lois for your very kind donations.

04/04/2024

We have had a lovely female adult lop rabbit brought into us today found on the cycle path by the Crown roundabout in Bridport, if anyone has any details on where she may live please call the practice on 01308 456771

30/03/2024

It’s finally looking like the start of a beautiful sunny ☀️ day!
If your looking for something to do today, it’s the launch of the Bridport bee hotel trail at 10am in Bucky Doo 🐝 🐝
https://www.facebook.com/Beefriendlybridport

25/03/2024

EASTER 🐣 OPENING HOURS

Good Friday 29th March - Closed
Saturday 30th March - Open as normal 9am - 1pm
Easter Sunday 31st March - Closed
Easter Monday 1st April - Closed
Tuesday 2nd April - Open as normal 8:30am - 6pm

If you do happen to need us in an emergency out of hours, as an independent practice our own vets will be working on call. Phone our usual number 01308 456771 and you will be put through to our emergency answer service, they will pass your details onto the on call vet, who will then call you back as soon as possible.

23/03/2024

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We recently had a canine Leptospirosis case. We routinely vaccinate against this, however, if you are unsure if your dog is vaccinated, please give us a call and we can check for you 🐶🐾

08/03/2024

Is your pet up to date with their vaccinations and annual health check? 🐶 🐱 🐰 💉

To keep our pets safe, vaccination is recommended for all dogs, cats and rabbits, Vaccines stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies, then when your pet comes into to contact with the virus or disease vaccinated against, it will be recognised by the immune system and help protect the body against infection. 🦠

The body produces different levels of protection for varying lengths of time, and therefore the response to individual vaccines will vary, Also the vaccines that are appropriate for any individual animal should be tailored depending on that individual’s needs, lifestyle and circumstances. A discussion with the vet can help you plan your pet’s vaccination requirements. Not all aspects of the core vaccine are included annually so owner must not worry about ‘over-vaccinating’ an animal.

Many people believe that as some of the diseases we vaccinate for in the UK are not seen frequently, that we should stop vaccinating pets, However the only reason these diseases are seen less is due to the years of vaccination compliance and a positive action from pet owners. If we were to stop vaccinating pets, the prevalence of infection will increase and animals would be at a much higher risk of contracting these diseases.

Many people also believe that as their pets get older they will be more resistant to diseases, but just like in humans it is the young and the elderly that are usually more vulnerable as the immune system is weaker.

At a regular annual health check the vet is able to examine your pet and pick up on any health or behaviour issues in order to allow treatment as early as possible.

28/02/2024

Compulsory cat microchipping is coming!

Did you know that 25% of cats in the UK have not been microchipped? This means that there are approximately 2.8 million cats that aren’t microchipped in the UK. Those living in England will need to be chipped by 10th June 2024 when the new legislation comes into place.

The introduction of compulsory microchipping in England will allow any lost cats to be identified and returned home as soon as possible.

The new rules mean:

● Cats must be implanted with a microchip before they reach the age of 20 weeks
● Non microchipped cats over 20 weeks are also required to be microchipped
● All keepers must have their cats microchipped by 10th June 2024 and keepers found not to have microchipped their cat will have 21 days to have one implanted or may face a fine of up to £500.
● Cat keepers must also ensure that their contact details are stored and kept up to date in a DEFRA compliant (government standard) pet microchipping database.

Microchipping is a safe, effective, and permanent way to identify individual animals and to maximise the chances of owners being successfully reunited with their pet.

Microchips can be implanted by one of our registered veterinary nurses at a cost of £24.50 or at a discounted price if they are a member of our practice pet health plan or if implanted at the same time as neutering.

Please call the practice on 01308 456771 or book online at www.bredyvets.co.uk

16/02/2024

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This Sunday!

12/02/2024

Do you need to worm your dog or cat? 🪱

We have an update on our new in-house OvaCyte faecal analyser 🔬 We are now able to test dog and cat faeces for worms – Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms (dogs) Capilliaria and Coccidia (Tapeworm & Giardia coming soon!)

Only a handful of veterinary practices have been chosen for this trial from OvaCyte and we are offering a introductory price of £10 per test 🤩

If you are a client of ours and are interested in taking up this offer before worming your pet, please call the practice in advance as we only have 20 available at the introductory price.

09/02/2024

Schmallenberg virus cases has been reported at many vet practices across the country. This virus causes deformities in lambs and can cause lambing difficulties for the ewe.

There is free testing available for suspect cases via DEFRA.
If you suspect Schmallenberg please don't hesitate to call us on 01308 456771.

If you get lambs or calves that:

• Are born small, weak, deformed or blind. ('Dummy calf or lamb').
• Are stillborn and deformed.
• Die within a few days.

Contact your private vet immediately to rule out bluetongue. Schmallenberg can also cause these signs as well as bovine viral diarrhea or border disease in sheep.

We offer free testing for Schmallenberg. Discuss our free testing service with your private vet or contact your nearest APHA Veterinary Investigation Centre http://apha.defra.gov.uk/vet-gateway/surveillance/diagnostic/national-network.htm

07/02/2024

🐈‍⬛ We have a selection of cat carriers available 🐈 Please pop into the practice if you would like one 🤩 Proceeds will be given to our local feral cat care charity 🐱

01/02/2024

Job opportunity at Bredy Veterinary Centre 🐾

🌟 RECEPTIONIST – FULL-TIME 📞

We are looking for an additional receptionist to join our fantastic team!

Bredy Vets is an independently owned practice who look after and treat pets & livestock.

Working hours would be:
🔹 40 hours per week + some Saturday mornings (9am-1pm on a rota basis)

Reception duties include:
- Answering phones
- Greeting clients
- Booking vet/nurse appointments
- Taking payments
- Dealing with client queries
Among other roles covered by our reception team!

Please speak to Fiona Swaffield for further information on 01308 456771 or email your CV & covering letter to [email protected]

⛔️ Application deadline Friday 16th February 2024