Run an in-house PCV with us! 🩸
A PCV test is an helpful, in-house, diagnostic which allows us to measure the a percentage of red blood cells within a pet.
This is used as a diagnostic and monitoring tool for anaemia, dehydration and many more conditions. It is commonly used in emergencies or cost restricted cases as we get results within 5 minutes and there is no need to use the external lab!⏰
✨Meet Tony✨
Tony came in for his castration recently but spent all day flirting with our clinical team!
He still had his charm at his post op check and clearly didn’t hold a grudge after his visit 🐾
We know it can be stressful leaving your pets with strangers at the vets, but we have an amazimg team who pride themselves in patient care (providing lots of fuss and cuddles) to ensure your pets have a great stay!
🎄Christmas is here at Cannock!🎄
Keep your eyes peeled for more festive tricks and tips to keep your pets safe around Christmas 🎊🎁
Our practice manager Sue, is our resident Scrooge and is a little too anti-Christmas for Elf’s liking ✨
The Elf decided her office needed to be redecorated to get her in the Christmas-y mood and we think it definitely worked! 🎄
P.s. We apologise if you hear bells next time you phone- Sue’s chair currently jingles anytime she moves 🤣🎊
🎄Our Christmas present for your pets! 🎁
Enjoy £30 off our complete care plans until December 31st!
Our Complete Care Plans include:
🎄Annual vaccines and kennel cough
🎄2 Free Vet Consults
🎄year round parasite treatment
🎄3 nurse perks
🎄Discounts off neutering
🎄Discount off Bloods
And much more!
To redeem this offer pop into practice and sign your pet up to our Complete Care Plan before 31st December for your £30 off!
For more information call us on 01543424100📞
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N is for nystagmus! 👀
Nystagmus is the term used to describe abnormal, flickering eye movements in pets.
The primary cause of nystagmus is vestibular disease, which is a disturbance in the pet's body balance. Nystagmus can happen in both dogs and cats. Vets consider this condition a troubling sign of the pet's nervous system. Pets with nystagmus need urgent medical attention.
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M is for mites! 🪳
Mites are tiny parasites, usually under a millimetre long, that may live on, or burrow into your pet’s skin and cause irritation and inflammation. Mites are a fairly common health concern for dogs and cats.
There are many different types of mites- some live on the skin, some in ears, some burrow into the skin, some even live on their eyelashes!
The below video is a sample obtained in house from a patient complaining of itchy ears- a quick look under the microscope showed they had some juicy ear mites (otodectes). This was easily treated with our prescription strength routine parasite treatment! 🦠
If you think your pet may have some unwanted friends call us on 01543424100 to book an appointment with a vet📞
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K is for kennel cough
Kennel cough is also known as infectious bronchitis. It is a respiratory infection in dogs which can be caused by variety of bacteria and viruses and commonly causes a cough, hence the name 😷
A common misconception is that dogs can only catch kennel cough from being in a kennels. Any pet can contract the disease if they come into contact with a contagious canine. It is spread very quickly so in high populated areas (such as kennels) it is easily transmitted.
It is easily vaccinated against and we do recommend keeping your fury friends covered in line with their annual vaccinations 💉
To book in for a kennel cough vaccines please call us on 01543434100 📞
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J is for Jugular
The jugular is one of the most accessible veins on a patients body.
We often take blood samples from the jugular vein as it is easily located and large enough to allow venepuncture (withdrawing blood from a vein) easily 💉
The jugular is also a good pulse point- as you can see from the video- you can see the patients heart beat through the jugular which can be used when monitoring patients under anaesthesia 🫀
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‼️video contains pus‼️
I is for infection
Infections can come in all shapes and sizes. They are caused when unwanted bacteria get into the body (through an opening such as the ears or a wound) and causes an immune response.
The body reacts by increasing in temperature, increasing amount of white blood cells- this contributes to the production of ‘pus’.
The source of the infection must be treated. Usually the body can naturally overcome an infection however, sometimes it needs help to fully get rid of the cause to ensure the infection does not reoccur.
This cat abscess needed to be drained and cleaned followed by a combination of antibiotics and anti inflammatories to the infection was fully resolved.
If you think your pet has any kind of infection please call us on 01543424100 to book an appointment 📞