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Happy Day Four of Rabbit Awareness Week 2024! 🐰
Today, we’re diving into how you can create a thriving environment for your fluffy friends with the right nutrition. Let’s hop right into making mealtime both delicious and exciting for your bunnies! 🏡
Don't forget to like, comment and share our posts with your fellow bunny lovers! 🐰
Before you head off to the beach with your four-legged friend, take a look at these beach safety tips we have prepared for you!
🏖 Check your local byelaws and make sure it’s legal to take your dog to the beach
🏖 Avoid the hottest hours of the day, apply pet-friendly sunscreen, have water always available and give your pet access to a shaded area so you can avoid heatstroke or sunburn
🏖 Keeping them on a lead at all times will help avoid any accidents, including swimming out too far
🏖 If your dog swims out too far, do not go after them and instead move to a place they can get to safely and call them or, in case they can’t return, call 999
This month we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming Mark to our vet team.
Mark and Laura have now joined Selina and Philly as the senior vets in the chalkland team, with each having over 20 years clinical experience (and beyond that we stop counting 🤫)
Here’s a little bit about him:
‘I have always loved animals. I grew up riding horses and dreaming of a James Herriot lifestyle!
I graduated from the Royal veterinary college in 1998 and have spent my career in mixed practice treating a wide variety of species.
I have recently decided to hang up the wellies and retire the long armed gloves so I can concentrate on the small animal side of veterinary practice. I relish the challenge that Chalklands will bring to my career.
Outside of work, I am a keen horse racing enthusiast and love spending time with my wife and daughters and our menagerie of cats, chickens and fish!’
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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.
Beautiful Billy has been coming in to see us for monthly weight checks as he grows. This means the clinical team can make sure he is having the right size flea and worm treatment dispensed. Our nurses are more than happy to see your pups regularly during this period to discuss any queries you have about their health and wellbeing ☺️
Our pets mean the absolute world to us, so having a vet that you can trust and rely on makes all the difference in your hour of need.
Both of my girls are with and I cannot fault their care and customer service
Chalkland are an independent vets who genuinely have the welfare of your pet at the heart of their business
Nothing is too much trouble, and they tailor their care to meet the needs of your beloved animal
We are absolutely delighted to include their Chippenham, Corsham and Melksham practices in our Dotty pack again this year
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Did you know that a rabbit’s diet should be 80% hay? 🐇
This Rabbit Awareness Week, the focus is on the key to a happy and healthy bunny being a varied diet. So, what different foods do you need to offer your rabbit? 🤔
👉 Hay and grass: Unlimited access to hay is key in bunnies’ diet - the greener the better! Though they also enjoy grazing on grass, avoid feeding your rabbit grass clippings as these can be harmful.
👉 Pellets: These are also important in rabbits’ nutrition, and we’d recommend feeding them a small amount of pellets per day – but not too much!
👉 Fresh greens: A handful of fresh greens every day is what’s left to ensure your rabbits’ diet is balanced. Cabbage, broccoli, kale, and herbs such as mint and parsley are great options!
If a rabbit has an unbalanced diet, it can affect their health and make them unwell. If you’re unsure on what to feed your rabbit, give us a call and we can answer any questions you may have.
What’s your rabbit’s favourite food? We’d love to see photos! 📷 Post them in the comments below.
🐰 It's day one of Rabbit Awareness Week 2024 - Healthy Diet, Happy Bunnies! and they're diving straight into the importance of a healthy diet for rabbits!
Whether one is a well-seasoned rabbit owner or just a bunny lover, there's something for everyone! So let's spread the word and make sure all bunnies are well-fed and thriving🥬
Our gift to you this week is a FREE NURSE CONSULTATION for all rabbits. So whether you'd like diet advice, a nurse health check or a nail trim you can access our nursing team this week for FREE. Just give reception a call to get this booked in.
A picture is worth a thousand words. Would you agree? Why don’t we test it? 😂 Post a pic of your pet in the comments 👇 and we’ll reply with a caption to match their expression/the situation they’re in.
Have you ever met someone who has benefited from this valuable help? Let us know in the comments!
How’s this for a glow up? 🥰 Three months has taken Jasper from a tiny little kitten to a handsome young cat! It’s the wispy ear hair that’s doing it for us 🤩😻
This gorgeous boy escaped his carrier on the high street in corsham this afternoon. Please look out for him so we can get him home ❤️🩹
There’s a growing awareness of the danger of heatstroke in dogs, but did you know that cats can also be affected by high temperatures too? 🐈 ♨️
Cats tolerate the heat a bit better than dogs, but they’re also better at hiding signs of discomfort! Flat-faced breeds, such as Persian cats, cats with long coats, obese cats, and those who suffer from heart or respiratory conditions are more likely to be affected.
So, what can you do at home to make sure your friends are always ‘feline’ fresh? Here are our best tips:
💧 Keep multiple sources of fresh, clean water always available, as high heat promotes dehydration
💨 Shaded, well-ventilated areas and a cool surface to lie down will make hot days more bearable
✔ Guarantee you regularly brush away any excess fur and consider clipping your pets’ fur if they have a long coat
What else would you suggest? 🤔 Let us know in the comments below!
Grass seed season is upon us!! We have had two already this week, in an eye and an ear!!
Handsome boy, Summit, has volunteered to raise awareness. He was in this week for a squinty eye. He was such a good boy, that Becki was able to remove the grass seed with local anaesthetic, but he has a superficial ulcer on the surface of his eye which has needed treatment.
Grass seeds migrate and quickly. So if you are worried about sore eyes and ears, or shaking heads, please come to us for help.
Parking in the shade and windows down are not enough! ⚠ Heatstroke can develop in as little as 10 minutes, and dogs can die in 20 minutes when locked inside a hot car.
Dogs should not be left alone in cars, especially on warm days or in the sun, as the temperature inside can climb quickly and they can’t lower their internal temperature, easily leading to fatal heatstroke.
Please share this post! And if your pet is suffering from heatstroke, or you suspect they might be, give us a call immediately 📲
Today we celebrate Father's Day, and we can't help but express the admiration that we have for our fathers. 🥰
We invite you to share a fond memory that you have with your dad and tag them below to let them know how much they're appreciated.
To all the dads out there, we wish you a happy Father's Day ♥
Are you a cat person or a dog person? We’d love to know!
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We have a lost bunny. Found under a car in poppy close calne around 10-10:30am this morning. Please call the clinic in Chippenham if recognised.
Today is World Blood Donor Day! Cats have different blood types, which are A, B and AB, with A and B being the most common. 🩸
We use them to determine compatibility during vital blood transfusions, and we need to ensure donors and recipients match to have a safe, effective transfer.
For us to have all of the types available for these life-saving procedures, we rely on amazing owners like you! If you have a cat, consider checking their eligibility to donate and help save the lives of other feline friends in need. 🐾
Well our day has been ‘interesting’ for all the wrong reasons after a washing machine malfunction! Luckily our Danielle is a jack of all trades!! Big thanks to her and our Amy for all their hard graft today! And Avril for being first at the disaster yesterday!! At least we laughed through it! 😂🥵💪🏻😷
Little ‘Stewie’ our head nurse Maggie’s right hand man! It’s a hard life being a practice dog 😂🥰
George and Reggie came for their annual vaccinations at Corsham this morning. They started their day off just right with plenty of fuss and liver treats 🐶 they were two very happy boys indeed!
As far as Sammi is concerned, there’s nothing better than a Labrador - except 2! 🤩😍
Barney and Scooby were the perfect models today ❤️
Thank you, Danielle, for your heartwarming feedback! 🐾
Providing approachable, understanding, and compassionate care is at the core of everything we stand for. We're grateful to all the pet owners who entrust us to care for their pets.
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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."
