Cockburn Vets

25/04/2024

Sir Hugo came into us recently for a mass removal and he really was a star boy! He had the best behaviour and was so very brave!

Hugo enjoyed cuddles during his stay and even spent some time having snuggles with staff in reception when the scary thunderstorn started. He is a beautiful boy 🥰🤩

24/04/2024

As today marks National Guide Dog Day, here is how you can help!

🐾Foster a guide dog puppy
🐾Sponsor a puppy
🐾Fundraising
🐾Raising awareness

Canine Partners do such a fantastic job with their guide dogs, we love to support them and would love if you could too!

Sponsor a dog that will go on to transform the life of a person with physical disabilities. Choose one of our exciting schemes and make a real difference.

23/04/2024

Today is Lost Dog Awareness Day.

Do you know what to do if your dog goes missing? We can help you report your dog as missing via their microchip and we keep a record of lost and found pets.

If you've lost your dog then you'll want to do everything you can to find them. Here's where to start.

22/04/2024

Peanut one of our lovely client's boy is missing. Please keep your eyes open for him 🐾

22/04/2024

Would you prefer your dogs booster to cost £50.48 or be FREE?

Would you prefer your dogs flea prevention tablet to cost you between £17 and £24 per month or be FREE?

Would you prefer to pay for your pets consultations at £49.73 or be completely FREE?

Our Healthy Paws Pets want for nothing, we have made sure their essentials are all covered free of charge, they are treated to free of charge consultations to ensure any concerns or worries they can be seen at no cost. We have included prescription strength flea and wormer every month without fail to ensure they get the best products completely free of charge. Our Healthy Paws Club Pets get FREE spa treatments (nail clips and a**l gland checks). They also get FREE vaccinations to include kennel cough for dogs as well as their booster. And for insurance claims we do not charge admin fees to process claims for you.

What are you waiting for? Sign up today or give us a call if you would like to know more.

21/04/2024

Food for thought!

When we see live fleas on our pets they are only a menial 5% of the problem, this is why it takes so long to get rid of them 😲

20/04/2024

Does your pet turn invisible when it's time to treat them for parasites?

Did you know there is an alternative to tablets for your pets? We stock spot-on treatments to make life that little bit simpler if your pet will not take tablets.

If you joined our healthy paws club, we post the treatments direct to your door so you never miss a treatment.🤩

19/04/2024

2 months to go!🤩

We offer standard and thermometer microchips that read your pet's temperature to eliminate the need for a re**al temperature check 🐾

18/04/2024

Meet Darcy!
Darcy came to visit us for her keyhole spay and enjoyed showing the team her 'smile' trick. She was too speedy to catch a photo but look how gorgeous she is! ❤🐾

18/04/2024

Good Morning,
We are experiencing some phoneline issues this morning. Please bear with us whilst we get this sorted, phones will ring through but we only have one line available at the moment. This should be resolved shortly, for non-urgent enquiries, please email us or use pets app 😁

17/04/2024

Linjoy Wildlife Rescue do such fantastic work in and around our community please support where you can via donations of items or go fund me donations where you can. They stepped in recently to help the poor cat with his head stuck in the trap. Please share if you cannot donate to give them some support 🥰 Linjoy Wildlife Sanctuary and Rescue - Midland

My name is Susan Buck. I volunteer for Linjoys Wildlife Rescue. Lindsay stepped up wh… Susan Buck needs your support for Linjoys Wildlife Rescue and Sanctuary

17/04/2024

Fleas and Ticks can turn your home upside down. They make your precious pets itch and can cause nasty diseases. Did you know if your pet gets fleas it can take up to 4 months to completely be rid of them from your home?

Prevention most certainly is better than a cure. Reach out to us today to see how we can help for friendly, honest advice about flea and tick treatments. If your pet is on our healthy paws club plan, you are covered every month for FREE! 🤩

16/04/2024

Mr Spock had a little ''snacksident'' and accidentally ate his human's cake which isn't meant for doggies with it's raisin ingredients. Poor Mr Spock had a short stay with the vets to support his kidneys being a young baby and to make sure he didn't have any nasty tummy upsets. Mr Spock was joined by some of his best teddys and rated 10/10 for belly rubs. He is the sweetest sausage boy! 😍🥰

15/04/2024

Sir Hector came to see us last week for his dental. He started his visit with lots of purrs and cuddles and had a fairly stress free day! Hector was the puurrfect example of a 'cat friendly' visit where the team needed minimal handling to get a blood sample and place his intravenous catheter for his fluids. This made his visit a little less stressful and helped make his stay with us fairly relaxed. Hector has the cutest little nose print we have seen! ❤🐾

14/04/2024

''Why do I need to vaccinate my pet?''

It is very important to vaccinate your pet to help protect them from some potentially
life-threatening diseases. Unfortunately we still routinely see pets who's vaccinations are not up to date. As the cost of everything rises, this means this can be low down on an owner's 'to-do' list. Did you know if your pet is on our healthy paws club they get their vaccinations completely free of charge!?

Vaccines are also important to help prevent pets from passing on a disease such as Leptospirosis, which can be passed from our dogs to us! Zoonotic diseases are always scary when they can affect the humans in contact with our pets.

If you’re thinking of going away your pet will likely need to be vaccinated as catteries and kennels will usually ask for proof that your pet’s vaccinations are up-to-date. Some insurance companies may exclude certain conditions if your pets vaccinations are not up to date.

If you are unsure if your pet is up to date, please give us a call. 🐾

13/04/2024

We wanted to share the most beautiful boy... Sir Dave!🤩

He came to visit us for his 'gentleman's procedure' and was very interested in what we had on offer to treat him with! His eyes are so unique and he was such a star patient! Speedy recovery Sir Dave ❤❤🐾

12/04/2024

📢📢Missing Cat📢📢

Cat has been missing since 06/05/20 from Killamarsh S21; she’s got black long hair, no white bits, bushy tail that isn't so dark underneath at end; micro chipped; neutered; no collar (but someone might've taken her in & put one on her); she could be almost anywhere by now, she might've done the 'cat in van thing', been stolen, made her own way; please contact the owner if you think you've seen her on 07518 863215

12/04/2024

One of the biggest problems we come across is resource guarding. We have friendly staff on hand to help with any queries or concerns around this behaviour. The dogs trust offer some great advice ion management of this issue.

Find out why dogs protect items they value and discover how to stop this behaviour from developing

11/04/2024

Please bear with us whilst we are having some renovations done, if your pet is sensitive to noise you can request that we fetch you from your car when the team are ready to see you. 😁

11/04/2024

Today is National Therapy Dog Appreciation Day! We wanted to shout out our friends at Canine Partners for all their wonderful, hard work they do with their therapy dogs ❤🐕

Find out what our assistance dogs can do to support physically disabled people, including unloading a washing machine and helping our partners get undressed.

11/04/2024

📢📢MISSING CAT📢📢

My name is Jeremy – I am a large black and fluffy cat (male)
Last seen in Cockburn Vets car park, Coalville on 10th April
If you see me or have any information please contact either my vets or my servant (who thinks she is my owner) on 07929778802

11/04/2024

Have you heard of the 'ladder of aggression'? Quite often we will be told that a pet has 'bitten without warning'. This is very rare to happen as our pets have very limited communication but it is our job to help understand their warning cues.

Did you know that our very own Nyika (Vet) is our go-to behaviorist who is on hand to assist with behaviour consultations should your pet need a behaviour referral. The team are here to help should you need any help or advice.

There are many reasons why your dog may be aggressive, and it may require veterinary advice. Read about ways to stop aggressive behaviour in dogs here.

10/04/2024

Attention, all cat owners: 2 Months to go!
From the 10th of June 2024, cat microchipping will become a mandatory requirement in the UK. Microchipping your cat is a crucial step in ensuring their safety and well-being, and making sure they’re reunited if they ever go missing. Want to understand the ins and outs of microchipping? Read our blog here: https://bit.ly/cat-microchipping-cockburn-vets

But here’s an insider tip for members of our Healthy Paws Clubs: We provide a complimentary microchip for your cat as one of the many advantages of being part of our dedicated pet care community. See all the benefits of the plan here: https://buff.ly/3T9ZsKl

Stay ahead of the curve, stay informed, and prioritise the safety of your beloved pet! If you need to book your cat in a microchip, simply give us a call on 01530 836654

10/04/2024

Cats can be trickier to read when it comes to bites as they are very quick and have low tolerance for being messed with. It is very important for us as a Cat Friendly Clinic to prevent cat bites as this will keep our staff safe but most importantly will make your cat's visit as stress free as possible.

It is important to allow your cats space of their own, preferably high up or secluded depending on what your cat prefers. We are always happy to offer help and advice on how to keep your pets happy and secure in their visit to us and at home.

Learn more about the reasons behind why cats start biting suddenly to find the best ways to stop your cat biting with our practical guide & tips.

09/04/2024

Why did the chicken cross the road?🐔

To come to the vets! Velma came to see us recently for her poorly leg and enjoyed posing for the camera! Isn't she just beautiful!?

09/04/2024

Lets talk muzzle training.

If your dog visits us and is a biter, please don't be afraid to warn us in advance and tell us what would make your dog feel safer. If we can work with your pet without the need for a muzzle, we will do so but please don't be offended if we advise we need to muzzle your pet.
If you know your dog may bite, you can work on positive reinforcement muzzle training from home to make this experience less stressful for them.

We are in the process of becoming a dog friendly clinic as well as being cat friendly and we may try to change your visit routine to make your visit less stressful for your dog. If your dog is anxious or nervous, please let us know in advance of your appointment so we can try new ways to manage their experience with us to aim for a stress-free visit.

Watch our video on how to muzzle train your dog. If your dog needs to wear a muzzle it is important to understand how to make your dog comfortable wearing a muzzle. The best type of dog muzzle is the Baskerville muzzle.

08/04/2024

Biting and chewing starts with our pets at a young age.
If this behaviour is not corrected, you can form a bad habit of unwanted behaviour from your pets. Some dogs may 'nip' or 'mouth' but for a lot of people this is unwanted behavior and what the adult owner may be able to cope with, a small child or elderly visitor will be unable to handle.

Please contact us with any training needs or recommendations. We are always on hand to help with non-judgmental, helpful advice.

Training your dog to express this behaviour in a safe and acceptable way

07/04/2024

Today marks National Bite Prevention Week.

As your pet's Veterinary Team, we want to advocate for your pets and ensure they are managed, cared for and understood. We unfortunately see a lot of ''bitey'' dogs, who have either bitten other pets, owners, family members or our team. Please know that we are here to help and the team thrive to ensure your pet's safety at all times.

This week, we will share tips and advice on how to prevent bites and warning signs to look out for.

Did you know...
About 50% of parents allow their child to play or cuddle with the dog as much as they want. The same number leaves the child and dog unsupervised.

You should never leave your pet and your chils unsupervised as this is where accidents can occur. Children are curious and will push the boundaries with pets unable to read their warning cues. Please never allow your children to lay on/sit on your pets, go in your pets bed/safe space or remove their food/treats or toys. This is the most common thing that children get bitten for.

A study has found dog bites suffered by young children are often inflicted by the family dog and such incidents frequently occur, despite the presence of an adult.

06/04/2024

Happy National Siamese Cat Day! 🤩

05/04/2024

Mr Barney came in for a visit with Vet Caitlin for his vaccinations. Isn't he just the most handsome boy? We wish you luck on your walkies adventures now you are able to explore Mr Barney! 🐾❤