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Village Vet is part of Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd (A Mars Company).

09/02/2023

Take a look at what to do if you witness or are involved in a road traffic accident with an animal.

03/02/2023

Planning a trip with your pet? ✈️🚄 Do you know what documents your pet needs to enter certain countries? 🏖🏜

When travelling abroad with your dog, cat or ferret from the UK, what you need for your pet will depend on the country you’re travelling to. It is important you check the individual government website for the requirements for your outward AND return journeys.

Great Britain no longer issue or accept British pet passports, but you can still enter the UK with an EU pet passport. Great Britain now issue animal health certificates or export health certificatates for each individual journey out of the country.

For more information visit our website;
https://villagevet.co.uk/your_pet/pet-passports-no-longer-valid-from-1-january-2021/

16/01/2023

Is your pet microchipped??

Unfortunately we see many pets who are lost or involved in road traffic accidents, and we struggle to contact the owner due to no microchip being found or the contact details are not up to date.

It is a legal requirement for all dogs above the age of 8weeks to be microchipped and your contact details registered. There are new plans for legislations regarding cat microchipping too.

If you would like your pet microchipped book an appointment with one of our vets 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

08/12/2022

Christmas time hazards 🎄

Take a look at all of the things to be cautious of as a pet owner around Christmas time.

If you think your pet has had access to any of these, contact your vet straight away 📞

If your pet ingests something you are unsure if toxic or not, you can contact the Animal Poisons Line on 01202 509000 (www.animalpoisonline.co.uk) - they can let you know if you require veterinary attention 🩺

15/11/2022

Antifreeze warning ❗️

As the temperature drops, more people are using de-icing products. Have a look at our tips to keep your pets safe and the signs of poisoning to look out for.

07/11/2022

Traffic warning 🚦 (7th November - 30th November)

There are some road works going on which means traffic lights have been placed just outside the practice. This may cause some delays getting into our carpark, so please try to leave a few minutes earlier to keep appointments on time where possible so we can get everyone seen on time 🕒

If you are running late for your appoinment, please call to let us know if safe to do so.

31/10/2022

As firework night is coming up, it is important to think about our pets and try to keep them safe and calm 🎆

A lot of pets get scared, stressed and may even get lost during fireworks so its good to know how to try to improve the situation for you and your furry friend 🐾

You may already know if your pet is scared of fireworks or it may be your pets first year, try to follow these steps to make their experience less scary and desensitise them from the firework noises for the future 🐶🐱

If you have any questions or need any advice speak to one of our team today on 01223 426 600 or book an appointment online 📞

03/10/2022

PARVOVIRUS warning ❗️🦠

Unfortunately we have seen a spike in parvovirus cases recently so please take a look at how important it is to vaccinate your dogs and puppies 💉

Unfortunately dogs who are vaccinated can still catch the deadly virus so it's important to be vigilant and know the signs to look out for.

If you think you dog may have parvovirus speak to your vet and keep them away from all other dogs to reduce the further risk of spreading the virus 🦠

22/08/2022

Osteoarthritis 🦴

Did you know your pet could be affected by Osteoarthritis?

If you notice any of these signs, it is best to book your pet in for a check up. Osteoarthritis can be very painful and could be affecting your pets quality of life.

We have a range of treatment options to manage osteoarthritis and help your pet live a more active, happy life for longer 🎾

Book an appointment online today for a general health check at villagevet.co.uk or give us a call on 01223 426600 📞

11/08/2022

Pet Insurance ⭐️

It is really important to be able to look after your pet, especially if the worst happens. Pet insurance is the best way to ensure you have the funds you need to work in their best interests.

There are many different pet insurance companies out there which all have different types of policies, so do make sure you look into them all for what is best for your pet. The cheapest option is not always the best. Also it's important to note that pet insurance is not like car insurance, you should NOT shop around for cheaper policies each year as the new policy you take out will most likely exclude any pre-existing conditions.

If you need advise on what policy to choose you can email us or give us a call and ask to speak to one of our nurses 👩‍⚕️

26/07/2022

Injured wildlife 🦆🐿🦔🦢🦝

We commonly get wildlife brought into practice but unfortunately because vets receive no training in the treatment of wildlife, it is difficult for us to be able to treat and care for injured wildlife properly. A veterinary surgery is a bright, noisy place full of what your casualty will see as predators - just the stress of such an environment could prove fatal. 😢

Whilst there are inevitably many similarities between wild and domestic animals, there are
also very many differences. Calling a us may be appropriate in some cases, such as to put to sleep an injured animal, but it must be considered that vets will not generally have experience in or facilities for the long term rehabilitation of wildlife.

The best course of action would be to contact a wildlife center, find your nearest one by visiting
www.helpwildlife.co.uk where you will also find lots of helpful information on what to do in numerous situations with different types of wildlife.

12/07/2022

HEATSTROKE WARNING ⚠️

It is highly advised not to walk your dogs on most days over the next few weeks (anything above 20° should be considered dangerous). Dogs wont die from missing a walk; but may die from one walk in this heat ☠️.

How to keep your dog cool 🥶
- Restrict their exercise
- Walk your dogs early in the early morning or late at night
- Never leave your pet in the car or a hot room
- Ensure drinking water and a cool shaded spot is always available
- Spray them with cool water (not cold and don't soak them)

What to do if you're worried your dog has heatstroke;
- move somewhere cool
- Offer small amounts of tepid water
- Soak their coat with cool (never cold) running water
- Place in the breeze or a fan
- Contact us or your closest vet straight away

05/07/2022

Take a look at what to do if you find a baby bird 🐦

Unfortunately we get baby birds brought in to us too often with no health concerns, just that they are out of the nest. This causes unnecessary stress for the bird and it is difficult for us to re-release the bird exactly where it was found.

We also are unable to care for baby birds at our hospital so we would have to find a wildlife centre or volunteer to take on the baby bird before it can be re-released, these spaces need to be saved for sick and injured birds 🤒

For more information head to
https://helpwildlife.co.uk

20/06/2022

As we come into summer, grass seeds are becoming a common problem for our furry friends. Most commonly we see them stuck in the fur around dogs paws and ears 🐶

As grass seeds are small and sharp, they can migrate and make their way through the skin and into the body; which can cause major irritation and infections. On rare occasions, grass seeds can even migrate and make their way into the chest and lungs, where they can be very difficult to find, causing a lot of damage and can even be fatal.

You can remove grass seeds yourself from your dogs fur if there is no evidence that it has penetrated the skin (no redness, swelling or excessive licking etc).

If you think your dog has a grass seed that is causing a problem please call us for an appointment 📞

14/06/2022

HEATSTROKE WARNING ☀️

As the temperature rises this week, we must take care to look after our dogs and ensure they stay cool 🥶

How to keep your dog cool;
- Restrict their exercise
- Walk your dogs early in the early morning or late at night
- Never leave your pet in the car or a hot room
- Ensure drinking water and a cool shaded spot is always available
- Spray them with cool water (not cold and don't soak them)

What to do if you're worried your dog has heatstroke;
- move somewhere cool
- Offer small amounts of tepid water
- Soak their coat with cool (never cold) running water
- Place in the breeze or a fan
- Contact us or your closest vet straight away

08/06/2022

Reggie is enjoying his monthly flea treatment.

It is very important to have your pets on a plan for their flea, worm and tick prevention to avoid an infestation 🦠 preventing an infestation is better than trying to treat one.

🐶 For dogs our recommendation is;
- Flea treatment monthly
- Worming treatment every 3 months
The tablets we use in practice are palatable and most dogs seems to enjoy them, but if they don't, we recommend hiding them in food 😋

🐱 For cats we recommend;
- Flea treatment monthly
- Worming treatment every 3 months
Tablets can be hidden in cats food or administered directly into your cats mouth, if you struggle to tablet your cat, you can book in with a nurse for help.

If your cats or dogs are under 6 months of age or if your pet eats/catches wild animals we would recommend worming them more regularly as they are at higher risk of having worms.

If you think your pet has an active infestation please see a vet and remember to treat the environment too, as fleas can live in places like your carpet!! 🦠

20/05/2022

📰 Read all about it!

We’re pleased to see this fascinating article with Dr Rosie Hunter, who leads the team at our Milton hospital, hitting the press.

In the piece, Rosie speaks about the teenage inspiration behind her decision to join the profession and her journey to becoming one of our head vets.

To read the full article, visit >>> https://www.vetclick.com/news/teenage-inspiration-behind-head-vet-joining-profession-p8486.php

19/05/2022

Did you know, May is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Here at Milton we are lucky to have such an amazing team of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN's) and Student Veterinary Nurses who make the practice run smoothly at some of the hardest times whilst always managing to keep a smile on their faces.

Becoming an RVN requires dedication, skill and a tonne of hard work, so lets give some appreciation to all of our nurses who make such a big difference in so many pets lives ❤️

RVN's play a crucial role in veterinary care and carry out so many important roles which you may not know about. Take a look at just some of the roles RVN's play in practice;
- Taking blood samples and placing intravenous catheters 🩸
- Lab technician (running blood and urine tests) 🧪
- Monitoring and maintaining anaesthetics 🩺
- Assisting taking x-rays 🩻
- Administering medications 💊
- Assisting the veterinary surgeon in theatre
- Dispensing and giving advice on medications
- Provide first aid care and triaging emergency patients 🆘
- Supporting critical care patients
- A variety of nurse clinics
- Assessing patients pain levels
- Meeting patients nutritional needs 🍽
- In-patient physiotherapy
- Receptionist 📞
- Cleaner 🧹
- Groomer 🧼
- Providing essential patient TLC ❤️

12/05/2022

Pawsome news 🐾

We are happy to announce Dudley is back to his normal puppy self! Dudley was diagnosed with Parvo virus but has now made a full recovery ❤️‍🩹

Parvo is caused by the canine parvovirus, which is a contagious virus affecting dogs and is spread by direct and indirect contact with an infected dogs feaces.

Dudley was brought into us with a history of vomiting and diarrhoea at 8weeks old, he had only had his 1st vaccination which included parvovirus vaccine, but unfortunately he may have caught the virus prior to the 1st vaccination.

Dudley was placed in isolation and had lots of one to one care from our nurses and vets. He had a feeding tube placed through his nose to ensure he was getting all the nutrients he needed to recover, along with medication. He was given lots of TLC and attention while staying with us, he was always such a good boy ⭐️

Unfortunately parvovirus is a very serious virus and not all dogs recover like Dudley did. This is why it is so important to get your dogs vaccinated and ensure you are careful not to walk them and let them meet other dogs until they are fully vaccinated.

22/04/2022

Friyay😆

Gryffindor is super happy about it being Friday, but don't fear we are still here 24/7 over the weekend for you and your furry friends 🐶🐱

Call us on 01223 426600 if you need advise or have an emergency 🆘

05/04/2022

There's a special birthday in the practice today. Our nursing managers dog, Florence is 1 today 🥳 🐶! Look how cute she is ❤️!!!!

Have you got any pictures of your pets on their birthdays? Post below, we would love to see them.....

01/04/2022

NOSES OUT! 🐶

Did you know about all these things that can be harmful to your dogs? ❌

- Xylitol (artificial sweetener contained in chewing gum)
- Your medications
- Onions + garlic
- Grapes + raisins
- Chocolate
- Mushrooms
- Some nuts
- Fatty foods
- Mouldy foods / kitchen bin contents
- Salt / salt water
- Household products (bleach, surface cleaners, rat bait, slug bait)
- Plants + flowers (check before you bring any home!)

📞 You can call the Animal Poisons Line on 01202 50 9000 for advice if you think your pet has had access to any of these, they will be able to advise if you need to see a vet or not 📞

30/03/2022

PAWS OFF! 🐾

Did you know about all these things that can be harmful to your cats? ❌

- Anti-Freeze
- Plants + flowers (including some pollens - check before you bring any home!)
- Household products (bleach, surface cleaners, rat bait, slug bait)
- String if ingested (from toys or human meats)
- Dairy products
- Onions + garlic
- Salt / salt water
- Your medication (Paracetamol, Ibuprofen)
- Mouldy foods / kitchen bin contents
- Chocolate

📞You can call the Animal Poisons Line on 01202 50 9000 for advice if you think your pet has had access to any of these, they will be able to advise if you need to see a vet or not 📞

24/03/2022

⭐️Prevention is better than a cure ⭐️

Preventing your pets from getting to certain areas of their body can be extremely important, whether it is a post surgical wound, a skin irritation or a dressing/bandage. Your furry friends unfortunately don't understand that leaving something to heal is the best way to reduce the pain/inflammation, so it is our job to prevent them causing more harm to themselves when they have a sore area.

Most commonly your pet will come home with a hard buster collar following a surgical procedure free of charge. However, if your pet isn't too sure about the hard buster collars, please ask us about our other options.

Take a look at our lovely models 🐾
- Florence is modelling our hard buster collar
- Bailey is loving our blow up collar
- Reggie is sitting proud in a soft collar
- Gracie is sporting a pet medical shirt

Unfortunately we see post surgical wound complications due to collars not being worn. All it takes is 2 minutes and stitch's can be chewed out or a bandage pulled off 😢

21/03/2022

*STAFF UPDATE*

⭐️We are incredibly proud to say that our lovely Rhianna has passed her final nursing exams with flying colours, gaining a distinction mark. We are over the moon to announce that Rhianna is now a registered veterinary nurse!⭐️

3 years of hard work have paid off!
Well Done Rhianna, you are invaluable to all at Village Vet Milton, especially our four legged friends🐾

17/03/2022

Meet Lilith, a sphinx cat, who came in to us this week for a spay procedure, take a look at her journey 🐾

Firstly Lilith was admitted by a nurse, this included a questionnaire with her owner. Then a pre operative health check was performed including weighing her, listening to her heart and lungs, taking her temperature and placing an intravenous catheter in her leg. She was then given a premedication by injection which included pain relief and a mild sedation and she was placed into a cozy kennel to relax.

Once she was a little sleepy, her general anaesthesia was induced with an injection by the veterinary surgeon, whilst being monitored by the veterinary nurse. This included placing an endotracheal tube down her windpipe and being hooked up to a breathing system to administer oxygen and the anaesthetic agent. Her operation site was then clipped and cleaned by one of our other nurses. Spay procedures on cats can be carried out on their side (flank) or on their tummy (midline), which can be discussed with the nurse at the admit appointment. With both approaches only a small incision is required, and in most cases a flank procedure is performed as it can be a little quicker.

Lilith was then transferred into theatre. The procedure was carried out by the veterinary surgeon, whilst the veterinary nurse monitored her vitals throughout. Once the procedure was finished, Lilith was woken up and transferred back to her warm, cozy, kennel to be recovered by a nurse(with lots of fuss). It was extremely important to monitor Lilith's temperature due to her being furless and a normal temperature encourages a speedy recovery. Once she was awake enough, she was given some yummy food to snack on. She was also given a blow up collar to prevent her from licking her wound. Her owners were called to have an update on how the procedure went and to arrange a discharge appointment. Lilith was discharged by a nurse, to be seen back in 3 days for a post operative check.

If you would like any advise on neutering or to book your pet in please call us on 01223 426600 📞

09/03/2022

Meet Milo who came in to us this week for a castration procedure, take a look at his journey 🐾.

Firstly Milo was admitted by a nurse, this included a questionnaire with his owner. Then a pre operative health check was performed including weighing him, listening to his heart and lungs, taking his temperature and placing an intravenous catheter in his leg. He was then given a premeditation by injection which included pain relief and a mild sedation.

Once he was a little sleepy, his general anaesthesia was induced with an injection by the veterinary surgeon, whilst being monitored by the veterinary nurse. This included placing an endotracheal tube down his windpipe and being hooked up to a breathing system to administer oxygen and the anaesthetic agent. His operation site was then clipped and cleaned by one of our other nurses and Milo was transferred into theatre. The procedure was carried out by the veterinary surgeon, whilst the veterinary nurse monitored his vitals throughout.

Once the procedure was finished, Milo was woken up and transferred back to his warm, cozy, kennel to be recovered by a nurse(with lots of cuddles). Once he was awake enough, he was given a walk in our garden and some yummy food to snack on. His owners were called to have an update on how the procedure went and to arrange a discharge appointment. Milo was discharged by a nurse, to be seen back in 3 days for a post operative check.

If you would like any advise on neutering or to book your pet in please call us on 01223 426600 📞

07/03/2022

We are excited to announce we are now running regular nurse clinics on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10am-12pm and 3pm-5.30pm.

Our experienced veterinary nurses can work with you to keep your pets fit and healthy by giving advice on preventive treatments and answer your general questions 👩‍⚕️

Nurse clinics can also be a great way to socialise and introduce your furry friends to the practice and our staff, which can help reduce their stress when having to come in to the the practice 🐾

Nurse clinics can include;
- Weight checks
- Post operation checks
- Flea and worm advice + administration
- Nail clipping
- A**l gland expression
- General socialisation

Give us a call on 01223 426600, or head to our website to book an appointment 📞

https://villagevet.co.uk

(Please note that if your pet is unwell you must have an appointment with a veterinary surgeon)

01/02/2022

February is National Pet Dental Awareness Month and in honour of this, we are running a dental campaign. Here is staff dog Reggie flashing us his pearly whites in celebration! 🦷

We are offering 10% off all dental treatment carried out between the 1st February and the 23rd April. Our Pet Health For Life clients will also receive an extra 10% off on top of this offer! 🌟

Our pets suffer from dental disease just as we do, and this can be as painful for them as we know it to be ourselves. Gold standard dental hygiene would be tooth brushing daily for our pets, however we know that this isn’t always a realistic option. 🪥

A dental scale and polish procedure can provide a good starting point for your pet’s dental hygiene, this can then allow us to assess the accumulation of plaque during regular check-ups following this. Products such as animal-specific mouthwashes and food supplements can also be less invasive methods of maintaining our pet’s teeth.🚰

If you would like more information on the offer, the products available to help or to get your pet booked in for treatment, don’t hesitate to give our helpful reception team a call on 01223 426600. ☎️

08/12/2021

As the colder weather is starting to set in, it’s easy to reach for antifreeze when de-icing your car windscreen. ❄️

Unfortunately, many antifreeze products contain Ethylene Glycol, which is highly poisonous to both cats and dogs. ⚠️

Antifreeze tastes sweet which encourages our pets to lick it. They may lick this directly from the ground or off their paws or fur after walking through it. It is important to be vigilant and avoid walking around areas that you suspect could pose a risk, and then clean your pets paws when returning home. 🧼

The symptoms of Ethylene Glycol toxicity include: vomiting, twitching, increased drinking, seizures and collapse. If you suspect your pet of ingesting antifreeze, contact your closest vets immediately. 📞

The next time your windscreen needs de-icing, try filling a ziplock bag with warm water and running it across the icy surface as a safe and effective method. 🧊

Address

26 Cambridge Road, Milton
Cambridge
CB246AW

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7pm
Thursday	8:30am - 7pm
Friday	8:30am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+441223426600

Website

https://www.villagevet.co.uk/practice/milton/

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Peanut is a lovely boy who at only 10 months old came to us as a emergency after his owner found some blood round the house and then found peanut hiding and he seemed very painful. When peanut was examined by one of our vets it was noticed that his left hind leg seemed especially painful and he had some brusing and swelling present around the leg. After Peanuts exam it seemed likley that he had unfortunately been involved in a road traffic accident. Peanut was admitted to the hospital for some further investigations to find out what was wrong with his leg X-rays were taken and we discovered that Peanut had fractured the top of his thigh bone and he needed a specialist operation to fix it. Luckily we had an orthopedic surgeon visiting us that day and peanut was stable enough to be operated on. He was kept with us overnight to keep him comfortable and pain free and then was able to go home. Peanut will continue to have checks with his normal vets until he has fully recovered.