This chatty duo are Otto and Tilly!
Why are Siamese cats so vocal?
Itās because they crave human interaction and will meow to get their owner's attention.
Vocalising is a way to communicate with their owners, it is also how they express their emotions, and demand attention.
Their love of meowing is often down to their high level of intelligence and strong attachment to their owners.
Oh Maple, how you brighten our day! š„°
Bailey looked like he was having a great time during his visit today!
Lola thoroughly enjoyed the āSnack Stationā during her visit last week
Neville belongs to one of care assistants and recently came in to be castratedā¦ He enjoyed lots of fuss during his stay, lots of purring and head rubs!
Isnāt Coco just adorable! š„°
we love excited she gets especially when there are treats involved!
Teddy had us in fits of laughter with his cheekinessā¦ here he is āstealingā a treat during his consultation š
This cutie is Twiglet who came in for his 2nd vaccine and some yummy lick-E-lix!
Lick-E-mats are a great distraction for our patients particularly when it involves having an injection
āT R I V I A T H U R S D A Yā
This parasite was found using the microscopeā¦ can any guess what it could be..?
ANSWER: Harvest Mite
Harvest mites are tiny, bright orange mites that can cause problems for dogs in the late summer and autumn.
They bite and cause intensely itchy, red, inflamed skin.
Most commonly you can find Harvest mite infestations on the feet, legs, and sometimes in the ears.
If you suspect your pet may have harvest mites then speak to your vet who can provide you with the appropriate treatment
We LOVE meeting all your new additionsā¦ these very cute babies all came in recently and as Iām sure you can believe won the hearts of our veterinary team š„° Has anyone else welcomed a new fur baby into the family? Pop a picture below we would love to see them!
Sometimes our patients get so excited when they come in, it can be difficult to keep them still so we come up with all sorts of different ways to keep them still whilst also keeping it a positive experience for them.
Here is Ned who has been in for regular bandage changes. He gets very excited and very wriggly but we found the perfect way to keep him still just long enough for us to put a new bandage on using a lick-e-mat with some yummy liver paste!
Did you knowā
Unpigmented skin particularly tips of ears and nose are more at risk of sun damage over the years which can cause a type of skin cancer called Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
A pet safe sun cream can prevent this, however please speak to your vet first for the correct recommendation.
If you notice any scabbing or thickening on the ears or nose.. please see your vet.
*Pictured is Patch who recently came in for a Pinnectomy.
This is a surgical procedure where the external ear flap is removedā¦
Patch is recovering well and feeling much more comfortable.
āāTRIVIA TUESDAYāā
Can anyone guess what this parasite is found under the microscope..?
ANSWER: Ear mite
This lovely lady is Stella. She came to us with an impacted crop, this occurs when food in the crop becomes compacted which then creates a blockage which then stops food moving to the gizzard to start the digestion process..
One of our lovely vets managed to remove a substantial amount from Stellaās crop and you can see already how much better she is feeling eating her meal worms after surgery.
Salem belongs to one of our nurses and is quite familiar with the surroundings at the vets as he takes himself off to one of the kennels
This happy boy is Boris enjoying some fuss from our nurses and although he had just had surgery, he still managed to have a waggy tail š
Chase had a great time playing with his favourite toy during his post-op check!
If you've ever wondered what a real tick looks like - then wonder no more!
This little critter was found on one of our patients and is probably an example of Ixodes ricinus, the deer tick. This one is swollen up from eating - they are much smaller (and faster!) when they are hungry.
Tick bites can be itchy and painful for our dogs, and in rare cases can pass on infections including Lyme disease. If your dog regularly walks in areas with wildlife (which includes many town parks) then they may be at risk of picking up these little beasts. If you think your dog may need protection, then speak to one of our vets or nurses for advice.
We see some interesting things in practiceā¦
This cat swallowed an ear plug, in order for us to retrieve it the vet performed an endoscopy.
Using the endoscope the vet was able to pull the plug from the stomach up to the back of the mouth and then used a pair of forceps to completely remove itā¦
