Making puddings in our recovery kennels 🐈
We love happy cats, especially post surgery! Pain relief is a top priority to us, so our hearts melt when we see our patients relaxed and comfortable enough to purr and knead bread ♥️
🐾Chips Ahoy!🐾
Did you know that a cat with a microchip is 21 times more likely to be reunited with their owner should they become lost? 🔍
Recently the government announced that all cats will need to be microchipped and registered on an approved database as of June 2024.
Getting your cat or kitten microchipped is very straightforward - just like their vaccines, it’s an injection just in the back of their neck, and this can be done in a routine appointment with a nurse.
If you would like to book your cat or kitten in, please call us on 01206 794695 📞
Volume on for some big purrs! 😍
Ollie came in for the day for his neutering and very much enjoyed some fuss in his kennel beforehand!
It’s that time of the year where we see a lot of struggling hedgehogs 🦔
Injuries, dehydration and other illnesses may mean you see them out in daylight. This little man was bought into us after being seen out in daylight. At only 150g, he is only a baby and required care 😞
He was anaesthetised so we could thoroughly check for wounds/broken limbs, remove parasites such as ticks and start any medication he needed. Luckily for him, he wasn’t wounded and only had a few ticks on him to be removed!
Because he is still a baby, he eats a specially formulated milk mixed with a meat based cat food.
After a few days with us, he is starting to show us who is boss and is ready to go to a rehabilitation centre 😍
What can you do to help?
⭐️ Provide a shallow dish of water, especially on hot days. You can offer them some food too - hedgehog biscuits or a meat based cat food (Do not feed them fish!!)
⭐️ Look at providing ‘hedgehog highways’ around your fences by creating space for them to roam freely between gardens.
⭐️ Always check bushes/piles of leaves before gardening. If you disturb a hedgehog, leave them be and they will probably move on overnight
⭐️ Ring your vets if you see a struggling hedgehog, especially if they are out in daylight
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Ticks are spreading. Numbers are increasing across the UK due to changing weather patterns – our wetter summers and warmer winters are great conditions for tick survival. Talk to your vet now about tasty tick and flea treatment options for your pet.
The only way you can prevent ticks and fleas living on your dog and in your home is regular treatment. Talk to your vet now about tasty tick and flea treatment options. We also offer FREE home delivery on our Pet Health Plans!
Each day we have someone take a trip to Tesco to get supplies and post letters to keep the Practice running smoothly. When Emma went yesterday she saw 3 Tesco employees trying to catch something in the carpark. A mother duck and her 14 ducklings were precariously running around the roundabout and road in a lot of danger. Emma called the practice and 2 of our nurses, Abbie & Amy came to help. 2 hours later with a lot of towels, patience and failed attempts everyone was safely caught, and then released in a safe & quiet part of the quay! Well done guys! 🦆
Please share! We have had this lovely boy handed in today. He doesn’t have a chip. If you recognise him, please call us on 01206 794695!
If you are at all concerned that your pet has ingested something then please contact us on 01206 794695.
For more information follow this link:
http://www.tvm-uk.com/petdangers
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. Now available from Reception.
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Jaffa came in for his castration procedure today, Watch his journey through the practice!
See the variety of roles our nurses do on a day to day basis, from admits to recovery, laboratory to surgery!
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Lungworm in dogs can be deadly but it is preventable. That’s why we include monthly protection against lungworm as part of our health care plan. Speak to us to find out more.
Deadly lungworm is still on the rise with 2871 cases now reported in the UK! Transmitted by slugs and snails, lungworm can be fatal to dogs. It is preventable though, but only with a monthly, vet-prescribed product. So speak to us about protection for your dog.
If you have a dog with osteoarthritis, it's a good idea to cover slippery floors in your house with rugs or anti-slip mats. They can be more prone to slipping and can struggle to get up. Book an appointment on 01206 794695 to discuss what else we can do to help get your dog fit and healthy again!
Did you know that difficulties jumping onto a sofa or climbing the stairs could be a sign your dog has osteoarthritis? Call us on 01206 794695 to book an appointment with your vet today to discuss their symptoms and see how we can help.
Could your cat be suffering with arthritis? Around 4 in 10 cats have signs. Book an appointment today on 01206 794695 to see how we can help.
Did you know....Osteoarthritis can affect dogs of any age. If you are concerned about your dog, or would like to see how we can help, call us on 01206 794695 and book an appointment today!
**Please Share**
Do you recognise this kitten? He has not been neutered and looks to have been recently shaved. He was found in Highwoods Country Park last night. Please phone the practice on 01206 794695.
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. (link to video)
#Fireworks21 #BonfireNight #Fireworks #GuyFawkesNight #GuyFawkes #5thNovember #FireworksNight #ADAPTIL #KeepDogsCalm"
Just a quick video to show how our waiting room is currently set up ☺️