A referral service in small animal behavioural medicine
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Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice offers a referral service in small animal behaviour medicine. 🐶🐱🐰🦜
Practice Principal Sarah Heath BVSc PgCertVE DipECAWBM(BM) CCAB FRCVS is both an RCVS and an EBVS ® European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine as well as a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist. She was made a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in recognition of
her work in establishing behavioural medicine as a veterinary discipline. Sarah and the supporting team of veterinary surgeons, offer a comprehensive service in the diagnosis, treatment and management of behavioural disorders. The tailor-made behavioural modification programmes are complemented by a follow up service provided by the team of rehabilitation trainers.
🐶 Teaching appropriate interactions between dogs and children. 🐶
The Blue Dog CD is an interactive game for children to play to teach them how to be safe around dogs. This has been scientifically proven to educate children how to behave safely with dogs and helps reduce dog bite incidents in children.
The Blue Dog CD can be purchased through our website 🌟
https://behaviouralreferrals.co.uk/product/living-safely-with-your-dog-guide/
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Happy Day Four of Rabbit Awareness Week 2024! 🐰
Today, Rabbit Awareness Week are diving into how you can create a thriving environment for your fluffy friends with the right nutrition. Let’s hop into making mealtimes both delicious and exciting for your bunnies! 🏡
Don't forget to like, comment and share posts with your fellow bunny lovers! 🐰
☀️ Don't forget that hot weather can be tough on your pets too! ☀️
No matter the species, make sure they stay cool and hydrated. Keep them in the shade, close curtains indoors, and use fans when possible. Cooling mats and paddling pools can also help!
Check out the posts we're sharing from other organisations on staying safe in hot weather. Stay cool, everyone! ☀️
Within minutes, a dog could die in a hot car ⚠️ Please keep your pooches safe and never leave them in a warm car 🚗
[Image description: An infographic warning that dogs die in hot cars. It includes advice to call 999 immediately if you see a dog in distress in a hot car. Winding down a window is not enough to help your dog.]
It's Day One of Rabbit Awareness Week 2024 🐰
It's Day One of Rabbit Awareness Week 2024 & this year's theme is Healthy Diet, Happy Bunnies! 🐰🐰
Today Rabbit Awareness Week are diving straight into the importance of a healthy diet for rabbits!
Whether you're a well seasoned rabbit owner or just a bunny lover, there is something for everyone! So, let's help spread the word and make sure all bunnies are well-fed and thriving 🥬
Stay tuned for more tips and info throughout the week, and don't forget to show your support by liking, commenting, and sharing posts.
Let's make the best one yet! 💚
A series of simple DIY from some of our partners that can help you prepare for the summer.
Veterinary Receptionist of the Year award nominations are open until the 17th July 2024!
If you would like to nominate a member of our administration team, please use the link below🌟
🏆Nominate your star receptionists! 🏆
Do you know a veterinary receptionist who goes above and beyond every day? It’s time to recognise their hard work and dedication.
Our Veterinary Receptionist of the Year award nominations are open until the 17th July 2024! Whether you’re a colleague, manager or grateful client, we want to hear your stories about the amazing receptionists who makes a difference at your practice.
The top three finalists will be invited to our BVRA Congress and Friday night dinner where we will host the Veterinary Receptionist of the Year award ceremony and the winner will be announced!
Nominate your receptionist now by following the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VROTYA2024
It is now compulsory for all owned cats in England to be microchipped, making it more likely that lost or stray pet cats are reunited with their owners and returned home safely.
This includes cats that usually only stay indoors.
All keepers must ensure their cat is microchipped before they reach 20 weeks of age and their contact details stored and kept up to date in an approved pet microchipping database.
Read more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cat-microchipping-now-mandatory
Cats can be very subtle when they are struggling emotionally and sometimes only show these signs via their physical health. If you find you are visiting the vet more often than you would like, especially for the conditions listed below we suggest speaking to them about emotional health and considering if this could be contributing to repeated health issues:
- Recurrent cystitis episodes or feline lower urinary tract disease
- Recurrent diarrhoea
- Recurrent respiratory tract infections
- Repeated visits due to cat bite abscesses (confrontational behaviour frequently has an emotional cause)
An emotional assessment and behavioural modification plan improves emotional health but it also impacts on physical health and can help reduce the frequency of recurrent medical flare ups and prevent confrontational behaviour with other cats.
We are here to help support the GP vet team with the interplay between physical and emotional health, to offer the best possible outcome for cat and caregiver alike.
If you have any questions, please call the office on 01244377365 or email any queries to [email protected]
If you are a caregiver wishing to have a consultation, please note that we require a referral from your GP veterinary practice🐱
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Sarah and friends will be taking part in the Race for Life at Tatton Park on Sunday 23 June 2024. It is 11 years ago today since Sarah received her diagnosis of breast cancer and the Cancer Research UK Race for Life has been an annual event in her life since her first event in 2014 while she was still undergoing treatment.
The work done by Cancer Research UK and so many other fabulous cancer related charities has been so important to Sarah and thousands like her. This annual event is one way in which Sarah feels she can say thank you for the amazing treatment she received and celebrate being alive 11 years later. If you are able to donate please do so using the following link: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/team/breast-foot-forward-2024-1
THANK YOU 🩷
✨Office opening hours✨
The office will be closed on Monday 27th May for the Bank Holiday and on Wednesday 29th May for staff training.
If you have an emergency, please contact your GP veterinary practice, or our out of hours phone. (Number is accessible via calling the office number - 01244 377 365)
We hope you have a lovely weekend 🐾
This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week, a time when we focus on promoting emotional well-being not only for our beloved pets but also for ourselves. Caring for a pet dealing with emotional challenges can be immensely taxing. Their disrupted sleep patterns often affect our own, and the persistent concern about making the right choices weighs heavily on us. At BRVP, we've many collective experiences of nurturing pets facing similar hurdles, and we deeply empathize with this journey. We're dedicated to providing unwavering support throughout your pet's treatment. Remember, it's crucial to prioritize your own well-being too. You can't fully be there for your furry companions if you're also struggling.
During Mental Health Awareness Week, it's crucial to prioritize downtime for both yourself and your furry companions. If you have a pup who finds walks challenging, simply stepping out of the house can pose difficulties for both of you. We often suggest incorporating "PJ days" a few times a week, where you forego walks and instead indulge in calm, tranquil moments at home, allowing both you and your pet to unwind. Another option is to opt for leisurely strolls, focusing on gentle exploration and sniffing sessions. Even a brief 10-minute excursion from the car to sniff around, enjoy each other's company, and then return home to relax can yield significant benefits.
We didn't think we'd be seeing this kind of weather so early on in the year! ☀️ With temperatures set to rise towards the weekend, it's important to remember that some dogs are more susceptible to heatstroke than others.
Make sure to follow our simple tips for keeping your pet safe from heatstroke 👇
Contact Positive Puppy Education and Training for more information 🐶
Our courses are designed through the experience of working with dogs with emotional disorders with the aim of preventing future problems.
You never get the first few essential months of your puppy’s life back and so we aim to support you through this period to help set your puppy up for life in our human world. We only use positive training methods which are important to help build a strong bond between you and your puppy. 🐶
We run a puppy class and offer a Puppy Apprenticeship Scheme. The apprenticeship scheme consists of four 1-to-1 sessions, tailored to caregivers & their puppys needs.
If you would like to join one of our courses or have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch!🐾
🐶Does your dog mouth/bite during play?🐶
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🐾🌟 Positive Puppy Class 🌟🐾
Our next class is due to start Saturday 18th May 2024!
If you would like to join, please complete the booking form below.
https://behaviouralreferrals.co.uk/for-caregivers/positive-puppy-education-training/
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to drop us a message!🐶
During National Dog Bite Prevention Week, let's focus on understanding our furry friends better.
Recognizing signs of pain is crucial to prevent behavioral changes that may lead to unfortunate incidents. It's essential to remember that it's not about the breed; all dogs have the potential to bite if they're in pain or feel threatened.
Understanding canine arthritis plays a significant role in this conversation, as pain can contribute to aggression. In the UK, recent discussions around XL bully breeds highlight the importance of responsible ownership and education.
With our book - Why Don't You Listen? - https://www.camonlineshop.com/why-dont-you-listen-book/ we try to educate and help you and the whole family to understand what our dog’s are trying to tell us.
Let's work together to create a safer and happier environment for both humans and dogs alike.
From the 7th - 13th April it is Dog Bite Prevention Week. Over the course of the week we will be sharing posts to raise awareness 🐶
There are many reasons a dog may bite, these could be:
🐾Pain
🐾Underlying medical issues
🐾Fear
🐾Anxiety
🐾Frustration
If you have any concerns regarding any of the above, please discuss with your GP veterinary practice.
A big congratulations to Shannon who has previously completed her British Veterinary Receptionist Association course and is a registered Associate Veterinary Receptionist! 🌟🐾
🐰 🐣 Happy Easter! 🐰 🐣
If you would like to make a referral to Behavioural Referrals, please contact your GP vet who can make a referral via our website.
If you have any queries about our process, please do not hesitate to contact the office on 01244377365 🐰
Cello eagerly waiting for her physio session 😍
She has quite significant myofascial trigger points through her shoulders and back, and is uncomfortable on hip extension. She can be wary of the beep of the LASER so she gets treated to a massage instead which she loves!🐾
With Easter just around the corner, it's important to keep your pets happy and healthy!
Some fun things that we like around this time of year can be dangerous to pets. We share some top tips here ow.ly/sN2N50QXrz5
✨EASTER OFFICE OPENING HOURS✨
The office will be closed from Friday, and will reopen on Tuesday at 8:30am.
If you have an emergency, please contact your GP veterinary practice, or our out of hours phone. (Number is accessible via calling the office number - 01244 377 365)
Dr Carrie Tooley MRCVS, who recently completed her residency in veterinary behavioural medicine under the supervision of Dr Sarah Heath FRCVS, is speaking this afternoon to the veterinary nurses stream on the Behaviour consult.
She is co-presenting the session with Linda Ryan VN from Inspiring Pets. The veterinary nurse plays a crucial role in providing a behavioural medicine service and this session is a great opportunity for discussion on this important topic
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❌ Rabbits are not good pets for children & are most definitely not a good Easter gift ❌
Rabbits might look like a cuddly toy & therefore be attractive to children who see a cute, fluffy bunny and decide they want one. However the reality is that Rabbits are rarely cuddly and children often lose interest quickly.
When purchased as a gift for a child, rabbits are often left alone in a hutch at the end of the garden or even abandoned. This is why it’s important to educate yourself on their needs before committing.
Download your free copy of 'The Hop' to learn more: https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-care-booklet/
Tamsin Durston from the Dog Friendly Clinic scheme which is run by Dogs Trust and the British Veterinary Behaviour Association - BVBA is speaking at BSAVA about patient handling. It is great to know that the Dog Friendly Clinic Scheme have adopted the terminology from the Heath Model of Emotional Health created by Sarah Heath FRCVS in line with the Cat Friendly Clinic scheme which adopted the terminology in their new guidelines in 2022.
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⚡️LASER THERAPY ⚡️ LASER therapy uses light energy to decrease inflammation, decrease pain and accelerate natural tissue healing. It is pain free for the dog and effective for many acute and chronic conditions. Fern is having LASER therapy here to help with the muscle spasm through her lower back. Companion Animal Health #animalpainawarnessmonth #veterinary #veterinaryphysiotherapy #lasertherapy
LASER therapy uses light energy to decrease inflammation, decrease pain and accelerate natural tissue healing. It is pain free for the dog and effective for many acute and chronic conditions. Fern is having LASER therapy here to help with the muscle spasm through her lower back. #veterinary #veterinaryphysiotherapy #lasertherapy Companion Animal Health National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP)
Fern’s session with our Veterinary Physiotherapist Laura 🐶 #veterinaryphysiotherapy #veterinarybehaviourist #veterinarypractice #animalphysiotherapy #navp #lasertherapy @companionanimalhealth
Here is Sussy being introduced to cavaletti poles during her first physio session 🐱 Cavaletti poles can be used to aid proprioception, increase stride length and increase range of motion of some of the joints. #veterinaryphysiotherapy #veterinaryphysiotherapist #feline
Meet Shadow! 🐶 Shadow can be very wary of people she doesn’t know and finds examinations quite stressful. Shadow has been working with Laura over the past few months due to intermittent hindlimb skipping and back pain. Shadow has come a really long way, her confidence has grown hugely and she really enjoys her sessions. Here she is showing off her work on the cavaletti poles. Cavaletti poles can be used for different purposes, including increasing stride length and increasing range of motion of the joints. #physio #veterinaryphysioterapy
Merry Christmas from the Behavioural Referrals team 🐾
The Petplan UK awards are open, if you would like to nominate a member of our team please head to: https://www.petplan.co.uk/about-petplan/vets/awards/ The category's are: Practice of the year Vet of the year Vet Nurse of the year Practice Manager of the year Practice Support staff of the year Any nominations would be very much appreciated!🐾
The Adaptil Calm Home Diffuser is an excellent solution to help your dog stay calm during stressful situations like fireworks 🎆 We recommend plugging the diffuser in where your dog spends most of their time at least a week before you expect fireworks to start to give it time to diffuse thoroughly around the home. Watch our video for more information of how to use the Adaptil Calm Home Diffuser. #Fireworks21 #BonfireNight #Fireworks #GuyFawkesNight #GuyFawkes #5thNovember #FireworksNight #ADAPTIL #KeepDogsCalm
Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice offers a referral service in small animal behaviour medicine. Practice Prinicpal Sarah Heath BVSc Dip.ECAWBM (BM) CCAB FRCVS RCVS Specialist, and the supporting team of veterinary surgeons, offer a comprehensive service in the diagnosis, treatment and management of behavioural disorders. The tailor-made behavioural modification programmes are complemented by a follow up service provided by the team of rehabilitation trainers.
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