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Haven Vets

At Haven our highly trained and experienced staff strive to provide the best medical, surgical, and
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14/08/2024

FOUND ⭐️ Do you recognise this sweet boy? 💙

Ginger.
Entire male.
Approx 5-8yr old.

If you have any further information, please contact the surgery on 01255 422150.

13/08/2024

HEDGEHOG - TICKS ! 🦔

Ticks are small arachnids that commonly inhabit wooded areas and are particularly active during the Spring and Autumn. These parasites sit on tall grass, ready to latch onto passing animals.

Hedgehogs are a common carrier of ticks. This little one was in with us recently, where we removed 40 ticks.

To safely remove a tick, you will need a ‘tick twister’. This is to ensure the tick is removed correctly by gently twisting until the tick lets go. If this is not done and the tick is pulled you risk leaving part of its head or mouth inside the pet’s skin.

The use of a preventive treatment can protect your dog or cat against ticks. For more information, please contact the surgery on 01255 422150.

12/08/2024

KITTEN UPDATE 😻

In June we posted about a litter of 7 kittens that our Nurse Leanne and Vet Kim were hand rearing.

Today we want to show you how they have all settled in their forever homes 🥹 - Just look how much they have grown!

They are now called: Styal, Blossom, Maverick, Jed, Ronnie, Reggie and Binny 🫶🏻.

09/08/2024

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT ❗️

Ruby’s story ❤️

This sweet German Shepherd is 3 year old Ruby.
Ruby attended the surgery last Saturday after her owners had concerns with her excessively panting and vomiting.

On clinical exam Ruby was showing abdominal discomfort and a solid area was of concern in her cranial abdomen.

Ruby was admitted for sedation and radiographs as we was concerned regarding a foreign body or impaction.

Radiographs revealed some areas of gas filled intestines and a very full stomach (Ruby had not eaten for over 24 hours).

Ruby’s sedation was converted to anaesthesia and a gastrostomy was performed (surgical opening through the skin of the abdomen to the stomach).

The stomach was inflamed and full with mostly whole undigested kibble.

The stomach was emptied and the abdomen flushed with warmed saline fluids.

Ruby was then closely monitored in recovery by our Veterinary Nurses.

We are pleased to report that Ruby is doing incredibly well and was back to her bouncy normal self at her recheck appointment. Ruby is eating well with no further vomiting and continues to receive her medical treatment at home.

08/08/2024

INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY! 🐱

Today is International Cat Day and we would like to celebrate this day by seeing all of your gorgeous cat photos!

Post your photos along with their names in the comments below 👇

Pictured here with us is the gorgeous Daisy and Poppet. They recently came to see our nurse for their second vaccinations and microchips.

07/08/2024

🌟 FOUND - PLEASE SHARE 🌟

Male Tabby kitten found on Rectory Road, Frating.
07/08/2024

No collar
No ID chip

If your recognise this sweet boy or have any further information, please contact us on 01255 422150.

06/08/2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Found! Please share ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Found Martello end of clacton beach.
She has a microchip but we have unfortunately not been able to trace an owner.
If you recognise her please contact the practice on 01255 422150

Proof of ownership will be required.

06/08/2024

LOOK AT THAT TAIL 🤩😻

This beautiful girl is 3 year old Nova.
Hasn’t she got the most amazing tail ever?!

Nova comes to see our nursing team for regular nail clips and coat management.

05/08/2024

GUINNESS - CHIN TICKLES 🤗

Meet Guinness!

Guinness is a fabulous 17 years old and attended our nurse clinic last week to have his blood pressure taken.

Guinness is currently on treatment for Hypertension.

Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure is a common condition most frequently diagnosed in older cats (7+ years of age).

Hypertension in cats can be related to a number of conditions: kidney disease, heart disease and hyperthyroidism to name a few.

Just like in humans, a blood pressure cuff is used. The cuff is usually placed on the cat’s limb or tail, and the cuff is inflated and deflated to read the pressure by measuring the motion of blood through the vessels.

Blood pressure monitoring is non-invasive and most cats tolerate this extremely well. As you can see by this photo, Guinness was nearly falling asleep whilst he enjoyed a fuss from our nurse during his blood pressure readings 🥹🫶🏻.

04/08/2024

DOTTY 🐰 💜

This sweet girl is 2 year old Dotty.

Dotty has been attending our nurse led weight clinics since April, due to a 1.1kg weight gain following her neutering procedure.

Dotty and her owners have been working hard following a formulated diet plan in order for Dotty to loose weight at a safe rate.

Dotty is doing incredibly well and has lost a total of 0.56kg since starting her plan.

Well done Dotty we are half way there 👏🏻

03/08/2024

GORGEOUS GIBBS 💙

Gibbs came to see our Vet Fiona this week as he had been scratching his abdomen.

On clinical exam his ventral abdomen was inflamed.

Gibbs was discharged with a course of anti itch tablets and antibiotics.

On his way out Gibbs picked himself up some tasty pill treats to hide his tablets in! 💊 🐶

02/08/2024

WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT ❗️

EZZA’S STORY 💛

9 week old Ezza was brought in to see us on Tuesday after her owners had noticed a large wound on her left hand side. The cause of the injury was unknown.

On clinical exam Ezza had a large 7cm full thickness skin laceration on the left side of her chest, a smaller 2cm wound on her left shoulder and a small puncture wound to the left armpit.

Ezza’s breathing effort and rate was normal and her mucous membranes pink and moist.

A general anaesthetic was performed and all three wounds cleaned, debrided and sutured.

We are pleased to report that Ezza recovered well from her anaesthetic and enjoyed her first post operative meal in the comfort of the warm incubator.

We have seen Ezza back for her first recheck following surgery and she is doing incredibly well!

We wish Ezza a continued speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her at her next recheck! 😻

01/08/2024

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT ❗️

Raisin toxicity 🍇

While a healthy snack for people, grapes, raisins and currants can cause kidney failure in pets.

Foods containing these ingredients such as hot cross buns, mince pies, christmas pudding and cereals are all potential sources of poison.

Currently, it is not known why these fruits are toxic. The number that create toxicity varies between each pet; for some it may be a handful, for others just one.

Signs of toxicity include:
• Vomiting
• Reduced appetite
• Lethargy
• Diarrhoea

If you suspect your pet has had exposure to this toxin, than immediate veterinary treatment is required.

Pictured with us below, is Maisie. This sweet girl managed to eat some porridge containing raisins but with her owners prompt response we managed to induce vomiting to help prevent absorption of the toxin. Maisie was then administered with medical treatment and fluid therapy.

We are pleased to report that Maisie is doing incredibly well. Her blood test revealed no abnormalities and she was discharged home to continue her prescribed medication 💜

31/07/2024

Who remembers this adorable litter of kittens we posted in May?! 🤩😍

We saw two of them back this week with their new owner (one of our receptionist) and we cannot believe how much they have grown! 😵

We are pleased to report that Aurora and Louie have settled in very well and are enjoying all the attention they are receiving from their new owners 🐱!

30/07/2024

Is your cat microchipped? 🐱

Since 10th June 2024 it is compulsory that cats have a microchip and the owners details are kept up to date on the online database.

This beautiful boy is 14 week old Gizmo, who saw our nurse last week for his second vaccination and microchip.

If your cat still requires a microchip, please contact the practice on 01255 422150 to arrange an appointment 📞.

29/07/2024

Oh Murphy - look at those ears 🥹😍

This gorgeous German Shepherd Puppy is 14 week old Murphy.

Murphy came to see us last week for his monthly weigh in. This is to enable us to prescribe his monthly flea and worm treatment at the correct doses for his current body weight whilst he is growing.

Murphy has joined our Pet Health Plan. The Pet Health Club is a simple and affordable way to get all of the preventative care that our practice recommends for your pet.

For more information please visit our website: https://www.havenvets.co.uk/pet-health-club/ or speak to a member of our team on 01255 422150.

25/07/2024

Who remembers Stitch? 🪡 🧵

This sweet girl was on our Facebook back in April having been attacked by a dog. She sustained multiple bite wounds and underwent surgery to place 9 sutures.

Our Vet Gail and Nurse Alice nicknamed her Stitch at the time of the procedure. Today she was back to see Alice for her second vaccination and we was informed the owners have kept her name as Stitch.

Just look how much she has grown! 😍🤩

We are so pleased to report Stitch made a full recovery from her incident and has been left with nothing other than a uniquely bent ear 💛

24/07/2024

Just look at that little face 🥹😭

Isn’t he just the cutest ?!

Can anyone take a guess at this gorgeous boys name? Your clues are 🖤🤍🍪 …

23/07/2024

Explore an eye with us 👁️

This sweet girl is Chrystal, a 2 year old crossbreed.

Chrystal was admitted for sedation on Friday following an appointment with our Vet Kim. Chrystal had been holding her left eye fully shut and rubbing at her face.

Following sedation we was able to apply some topical local anaesthetic and fluorescein.

Fluorescein is a special stain that is used to detect corneal ulcers. A drop is placed on the cornea and the dye will turn green and adhere to areas of ulceration.

No foreign body was found during Chrystal’s examination but a large ulcer was present on the lateral aspect of the eye (see last part of video).

Chrystal has started on topical eye drops and pain relief and will be rechecked this week to monitor her progress.

21/07/2024

📸

For selfie Sunday, we thought we would share some of the rather cute faces we have seen this week!

🥹 🐱 🐶 🐰 🫶🏻 💙

20/07/2024

Blue eyed cutie 💙

This sweet boy is Raffles, some of you may recognise him from a previous post back in February.

Raffles attends regular nurse led weight clinics. When first attending Raffles weighed 8.53kg with a body condition score of 9/9. This meant that Raffles ideal body weight should be around 6.09kg.

Royal Canin Satiety weight management diet has been used to aid with Raffles weight loss and although Raffles has been taking his weight loss at his own pace 🐢, he has lost a huge 1.93kg since starting his diet plan. Raffles currently weighs 6.6kg!

We look forward to continuing supporting Raffles with his weight loss journey and hope to reach his ideal body weight later this year!! 🤞

19/07/2024

PLEASE SHARE ❕

We have sadly had a deceased cat brought in to us today.

Male entire. Ginger.
No collar or microchip present.

Found in Wellesley Road, Clacton-on-Sea.

Please contact the practice on 01255 422150 if you have any further information.

19/07/2024

Up to 30% of dogs may be affected by separation-related anxiety and struggle to be left alone or separated from their caregiver.

If you think your dog is one of them then please speak to us today.

We can help you and your dog with a behavioural training programme and, if necessary, medication.

18/07/2024

Is your dog showing signs of osteoarthritis (OA) pain ?

Whilst arthritis can affect dogs of all ages and sizes, our senior companions are at an increased risk.

Common signs of OA are:
• Limping after exercise
• Slow to rise
• Stiffness
• Lagging behind on walks
• Difficulty jumping
• Difficulty with stairs

Pictured here with us is the gorgeous Pearl, an 11 year old Labrador Retriever. Pearl was seen by our Veterinary Surgeon Rebecca back in May as she was reported to be struggling on her legs.

A full clinical examination was performed and Pearl was started on a monthly injectable treatment for OA. Since receiving her monthly injections, Pearl has made a huge improvement. She is now walking very well, with no further lameness.

Her owners report “it is like having a puppy again”.

If your dog has been slowing down lately, looking a bit stiff on walks or struggles to go up-and-down stairs, please give us a call for more advice or to book an appointment.

17/07/2024

WORLD EMOJI DAY 🐱 🐶 🐰 🐀 🐹 🐠

Today is world emoji day, so what better day to play an emoji game. Can you guess these 10 popular dog breeds from the emoji clues?

Comment your answers below 👇

16/07/2024

⭐️⭐️ ⭐️FOUND - PLEASE SHARE! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

We have had 2 kittens brought in to us.
They were found in Penfold road in Clacton.
The people were worried that they are too small to be out.
They are very friendly but only around 8 weeks old.
If you have any information please contact the practice on 01255 422150
Proof of ownership will be required.

16/07/2024

What should I expect on the morning when bringing my pet in for surgery? 👩🏼‍⚕️✍🏻

On the morning of your pet’s procedure you will have an admission appointment with either one of our vets or nurses.

This appointment usually takes around 15 minutes so please allow plenty of time for this to be carried out.

During this appointment your pet will have a health assessment including weight, heart rate, mucous membrane colour and capillary refill time.

The vet or nurse will discuss any current medications that your pet is receiving and any special dietary requirements that they may have.

A consent form will be completed, detailing the operation to be performed and providing you with an estimate of costs.

During this appointment you will have the opportunity to discuss any concerns that you may have and provide us with your contact details. It is essential that we are able to contact you at all times whilst your pet is in with us.

Pictured here is the beautiful Lily during her admission appointment this morning. Lily took a rather quick liking to sitting in the sink! 💙

15/07/2024

Did you win our Frinton canvas competition? 🤩

If so, the beautiful photos are now on display at our Frinton branch and we couldn’t love them more! 💙

12/07/2024

OREO 🍪🍫🤍🤎

Meet Oreo, this gorgeous boy was in with us this week for his second vaccination.

Following your pets primary vaccination course, they will require annual boosters to keep them protected from infectious diseases.

For more information on what your pets vaccination protects against, please see our website: https://www.havenvets.co.uk/pet-health-information/cats-vaccinations/

11/07/2024

UPDATE: THANK YOU FOR SHARING - THE OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND 🌈 🐾

We have had a deceased cat brought in to us this afternoon.
Unfortunately he has a microchip but it isn’t registered.
He was found on Dean hill avenue, Clacton.
He is a white and ginger domestic short hair, he is a neutered male, and is wearing a black collar with a bell.

Please contact the practice on 01255 422150 if you have any information.

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35 Holland Road
Clacton-on-Sea
CO156EH

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Tuesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
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Saturday	8:30am - 12pm

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Videos

Explore an eye with us 👁️ This sweet girl is Chrystal, a 2 year old crossbreed. Chrystal was admitted for sedation on Friday following an appointment with our Vet Kim. Chrystal had been holding her left eye fully shut and rubbing at her face. Following sedation we was able to apply some topical local anaesthetic and fluorescein. Fluorescein is a special stain that is used to detect corneal ulcers. A drop is placed on the cornea and the dye will turn green and adhere to areas of ulceration. No foreign body was found during Chrystal’s examination but a large ulcer was present on the lateral aspect of the eye (see last part of video). Chrystal has started on topical eye drops and pain relief and will be rechecked this week to monitor her progress.

Meet Pearl 🤍 A very sweet 15 week old Domestic Shorthair cat, who came to see us yesterday for her second vaccinations. Pearl was very inquisitive and would not sit still for a photo (even with the temptation of treats)! We had to settle for a little video instead! 😻

BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING 👩‍⚕️ Just like us humans, pets can also suffer with hypertension (high blood pressure). This sweet boy is Indi, a Tonkinese who was recently diagnosed with hypertension. Indi was started on daily medication in tablet form and was back last week for his repeat blood pressure monitoring with our nurses. Blood pressure monitoring is a non invasive procedure where a small cuff is placed on the patient's leg or tail. As you can see Indi is not phased by having his blood pressure monitored and quite enjoys all the fuss he receives from our nursing team when having it done. Since starting his treatment, Indi’s blood pressure has returned to within normal limits. We will continue to check his reading every 3-6 months whilst on treatment! Well done Indi! 💙

We want to help you keep your feline friend safe! If the unthinkable happens and they get lost, injured or stolen, a microchip is the best way to increase the chance of you being reunited. Speak to a member of our team about having your cat microchipped ahead of the new compulsory microchipping law 🐱.

LickiMat fun with Wasabi 🐱 LickiMat comes in a variety of shapes, sizes and patterns. They can help to reduce * ANXIETY * BOREDOM * DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR The LickiMat works by helping to release endorphins through the motion of licking. Can be used for: * Distraction aid for grooming and vet examinations * Slower feeding * Distraction for thunderstorms and fireworks * Improved oral health - Increased salvia production that further cleans the tongue, teeth and gums. Come discover our Lickimat range, plus plenty of other stimulating toys and treats at our Clacton surgery 🧸⚽️