Village Vet Milton

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

Take a look at what to do if you witness or are involved in a road traffic accident with an animal.
09/02/2023

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

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

Is your pet microchipped??Unfortunately we see many pets who are lost or involved in road traffic accidents, and we stru...
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 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Christmas time hazards 🎄Take a look at all of the things to be cautious of as a pet owner around Christmas time. If you ...
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 🩺

Antifreeze warning ❗️ As the temperature drops, more people are using de-icing products. Have a look at our tips to keep...
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.

Traffic warning 🚦 (7th November - 30th November)There are some road works going on which means traffic lights have been ...
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.

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 pe...
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 📞

PARVOVIRUS warning ❗️🦠 Unfortunately we have seen a spike in parvovirus cases recently so please take a look at how impo...
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 🦠

Osteoarthritis 🦴 Did you know your pet could be affected by Osteoarthritis? If you notice any of these signs, it is best...
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 📞

Pet Insurance ⭐️ It is really important to be able to look after your pet, especially if the worst happens. Pet insuranc...
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 👩‍⚕️

Injured wildlife 🦆🐿🦔🦢🦝We commonly get wildlife brought into practice but unfortunately because vets receive no training ...
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.

HEATSTROKE WARNING ⚠️ It is highly advised not to walk your dogs on most days over the next few weeks (anything above 20...
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

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 h...
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

As we come into summer, grass seeds are becoming a common problem for our furry friends. Most commonly we see them stuck...
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 📞

HEATSTROKE WARNING ☀️ As the temperature rises this week, we must take care to look after our dogs and ensure they stay ...
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

Reggie is enjoying his monthly flea treatment. It is very important to have your pets on a plan for their flea, worm and...
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!! 🦠

Did you know, May is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Here at Milton we are lucky to have such an amazing team ...
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 ❤️

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

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+441223426600

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Reggie's Adventures!
Reggie's Adventures!

Reggie has continued his training and is now practicing his off lead skills. It is so important that you still have control of your dog when they are off lead. It takes a lot of work and practice, but will make walks so much more enjoyable knowing that your dog will listen to you when needed.

Reggie's Adventures!
Reggie's Adventures!

Training puppies is a great way to build a bond, get your puppy using your braind and allows your dog to know how they need to act. A well trained adult dog makes life so much easier. We are firm believers that all training should be positive and fun with lots of praise and rewards. Is this video you can see Reggie at training class practicing skills that can be used when out and aboit. Reggie loves mental stimulation and is always wants to do well. A lot of hours have been put into Reggie's training and it is really paying off. Did you do much training with your pets? Did they enjoy it?

Reggie's Adventures!
Reggie's Adventures!

In this video we have introduced Reggie to the toothbrush to continue building up his confidence and getting him used to getting his teeth brushed. Reggie is a superstar with this and really enjoys the process. If you would like a nurse to go through tooth brushing with you and help with process then please call us to book in for a free nurse consultation where we would be happy to help.

Reggie's Adventures!
Reggie's Adventures!

Reggie's Adventures! We have ourselves a swimmer!!! Does your dog like water or to swim? it's a great way to provide fun exercise and keep dogs cool, but as always, please make sure the water is safe before your dog goes in.

Reggie's Adventures!
Reggie's Adventures!

Reggie's Adventures!! Dental Disease is one of the most common issues we see with our patients, it can cause discomfort for your pets and if left untreated can cause more severe issues. The best way to prevent dental disease is to brush your pet's teeth with a suitable pet toothpaste (do not use a human toothpaste) Here are some videos to show you how to introduce tooth brushing to your pet, this is something that needs to be built up slowly so that is becomes a fun positive experience. Here is a video guide of Reggie's first introduction to teeth brushing.

Reggie's Adventures!
Reggie's Adventures!

Reggie's Adventures! Reggie has been working hard to learn some basic commands. He has been practicing in different environments which helps him get used to different sounds and distractions. It is very important to make training fun for your puppy and to keep sessions short so they are not overwhelmed, as you can see he is a very clever boy and enjoying his training, we think his favourite command to perform is lie down! 🥰

Here is a video from one of our amazing nurses showing you how to check paws for grass seeds. Grass seeds often get stuck in paws and ears of pets and can result in sedation for the grass seed to be found and removed. Regular checking can help prevent the problem occuring.

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.

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