Here’s our lovely veterinary nurse Avril, and her adorable Skye, showing how to easily and safely clip nails. Remember if you’re a member of our health plan you can have your pets nails clipped for free, any time.
Have you ever heard a heartbeat? ❤️
When the heart muscle contracts to pump blood, it makes two distinct sounds – one from the contraction of the atriums, which send blood to the ventricles, and the other, of the ventricles, which send blood to the whole body.
This happens over and over again to keep the blood flowing, between 60 and 160 times per minute in dogs! This is what we call the heart rate.
A heart murmur occurs when a different sound join these two regular beats. This sound can be caused by turbulent blood flow due to a heart problem, changes in blood thickness or can have no apparent cause.
A heart murmur is easy to hear on a physical exam using a stethoscope, and then we can determine the precise cause with a special ultrasound exam called an echocardiography. 🩺
Our routine health consultations are the best way to ensure your pet doesn't have a hidden heart problem, so schedule yours today!
Getting ready for your summer break? This video summarises what you need to do to get your pet ready for a trip to Europe.
When you see your dog having a seizure, this is understandably very distressing! 🐕🐾 In a second, they are ok, and the next, they seem to have lost control of their body.
This is most often caused by idiopathic canine epilepsy, which means we don't what's causing the seizures. However, prompt treatment should be sought, as repetitive seizure activity might become an emergency. Please call us as soon as you suspect or see that your pet has had a seizure!
Winnie came in today to be spayed. Between snuggling in her blanket and wolfing down her post op meal I think it’s safe to say she enjoyed her stay ☺️
Little Chalky came in to Corsham for an abscess to be removed, I think we’re forgiven 🥰
Little Chalky came in to Corsham for an abscess to be removed, I think we’re forgiven 🥰
Pip and his purr 😍 He was lapping up all the attention after his castrate ❤️
Pip and his purr 😍 He was lapping up all the attention after his castrate today ❤️
Do you have a pet first aid kit? Would you know what to do in an emergency? 🤔 These are vital questions for any pet owner!
Take a look at our video and learn the basics of a well-stocked pet first aid kit 🩹 🐾 And if you find yourself facing an urgent situation, call us as soon as you see it so we can help you get your pet to us safely.
A recent law change has introduced mandatory microchipping for cats and owners will have until June 2024 to microchip their cats🐈
We feel this is an amazing step forward for the protection of our beloved feline family members as it helps pets who have been lost or stolen get reunited with their owners.
Is your cat microchipped? If they aren’t yet, or if your contact information is outdated, don’t hesitate to schedule a visit with us!
Teddy enjoying his post sedation tuna lunch today. He booked in at the Corsham clinic for a ‘new hairdo’ 😻
Beautiful Azura who joined us today for her little operation, she had a strawberry collar with a strawberry tag. We fell in love 🥰
Well, it doesn’t feel like spring but it’s never too early for ice cream! Toodles enjoyed his first ice cream of the year🍦🥰
What pet insurance can mean for you and your pet. 🩺
It truly is a privilege to own and care for a pet. However, you must consider the different costs when becoming a pet owner.
Even when you have everything planned and budgeted, you cannot predict the future and any unexpected veterinary or pet-related costs that might arise.
Unneutered female dogs are at risk of womb infections due to the hormones produced during their normal reproductive cycle ♀️ 🐕
This is one of the reasons why we recommend that owners always consider neutering their pets, unless they are planning on breeding!
If your pet isn’t neutered, keep an eye out for the signs in our video, and call us if you have any concerns. 📲
Our golden oldies might start slowing down as the years go by but don’t chalk this up to old age!
Talk to us, and together we can find the best treatment plan to help your pet remain pain-free and mobile for as long as possible 📲
We often get this question: Should I bathe my bunny regularly? 🤔 The answer may surprise you!
Check out our video to know more about the bathing habits of our lovely rabbits and how you can keep your bunnies clean, healthy and stress-free.
This video was shared by one of our clients. Her gorgeous boy, Jenson, is doing agility again after Ashley, our ophthalmology specialist, treated his sore eyes for a conditon called 'Pannus' Thank you for sharing Nicky
"Not bad for 12 years old JenJen ❤️, if only my naughty feet hadn't twitched away from that tunnel 🤣. So nice for him that the amazing vet Ashley at Chalklands Vets in Melksham has improved his eyes so much he can still enjoy playing his favourite game. Jen is not a fan of vets, so it's such a credit to Ashley for being so patient with him."
