Brookmead Veterinary Surgery

03/01/2025

It is also National Walk Your Dog Month! 🐕‍🦺

🐾 Walking your dog can strengthen the human-animal bond.
🐾 Walking helps burn off the extra Christmas weight - keeping them fit and healthy.
🐾 Going for a walk is great stimulation for your dog’s - lots of smells, sounds and sights!
🐾 It is also good for your mental health.

We would love to see all your dog walk photos during Walk Your Dog Month! Comment them below 👇🏼❤️

02/01/2025

Third Winter POTM❄️
We are now running our POTM competitions seasonally, our winners will feature on the back of the Cranleigh Magazine 🤩
Like, like, like, comment with picture(s) & share 📸

01/01/2025

January is Weight Loss Awareness Month! 🥗🏃🏼‍♀️

Excess weight on the body can cause your pets lots of pain and health issues. An overweight pet has a higher risk of developing arthritis, kidney disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and even cancer. Being overweight will also increase their chance of physical injury; it is more likely they could tear a ligament from strenuous exercise or slip a hip. In day-to-day life, walking around and moving with the extra weight puts strain on the joints and muscles, which can cause consistent pain.

Keep posted throughout the month for useful advice and tips! 🐾❤️

31/12/2024

Our Second Winter POTM is🥁.....
Jessie 🐾
Jessie will feature on the back of the Cranleigh Magazine in February and be our FB cover photo❤

26/12/2024

Opening hours over New Year! 🎉🥂

25/12/2024

🎄Merry Christmas Everyone!🎄

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas Eve 🎄🎅🏼🎁

20/12/2024

20/12/2024

🎄🍗 Is your Dog’s Christmas dinner on the naughty or nice list?🍗🎄

The season is all about tucking into plentiful plates of turkey, delicious roast potatoes, lashings of gravy and indulgent puds, but when it comes to our pets, there’s some seasonal foods that are strictly on the naughty list!

On the nice list:
✅ Turkey 🦃 - Turkey can be a high protein treat for dogs, a small slice of skinless turkey crown, cooked through and not seasoned is fine.
✅ Chicken 🍗 - Like with turkey, be sure it’s skinless and cooked through and unseasoned. Make sure to avoid bones as these could splinter.
✅ Carrots 🥕- Both raw and cooked carrots are a healthy option for your dogs. Make sure raw carrots are cut into bite sized chunks to avoid choking.
✅ Peas 🫛 - Peas are packed with minerals and nutrients, and it’s safe for your dog to eat them on occasion. You can offer fresh or frozen peas, but it is best to avoid canned as they may be high in salt.
✅ Parsnips - Parsnips are a great source of vitamins, minerals and fibre as well as folate, potassium and manganese. Offer them in moderation and make sure the skins are washed thoroughly.
✅ Brussel Sprouts - These can be a healthy snack for your dog. Serve them cooked as raw sprouts can be difficult to digest.
✅ Cauliflower - Plain cooked cauliflower is fine for dogs, it’s non-toxic and high in fiber.
✅ Potatoes 🥔 - If they are cooked, potatoes are fine for your dog to eat, in moderation. Roast potatoes are fine as long as they are unseasoned and not cooked in fat.

All of the above foods are safe for your dogs to eat, in moderation!

On the naughty list:
❌ Christmas puddings and mince pies - These festive treats usually contain Raisins, alongside currants and sultanas which are all toxic to dogs.
❌ Blue Cheese 🧀 - Blue cheese uses a fungus that produces a substance called Roquefortine C. Dogs can be extremely sensitive to this, and it can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, high temperatures and even seizures.
❌ Chicken on the bone 🦴 - Chicken bones are dangerous, whether they are cooked or not, as they can get lodged in a dogs throat, or splinter and cause a puncture.
❌ Chocolate 🍫 - Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine which are toxic to dogs. They not only cause stimulation of the central nervous system and heart, but can act as a diuretic and lead to dehydration. The darker the chocolate, the more poisonous it is.
❌ Raw potatoes 🥔 - Raw potatoes contain Solanine, which is a compound that can be toxic to dogs.
❌ Garlic 🧄 - Whether raw or cooked, garlic is toxic for dogs due to a compound called Thiosulfate.
❌ Onions, leeks and shallots 🧅 - Are all in the same food family as garlic and can all cause stomach and gut irritation. They can also lead to red blood cell damage and anaemia.
❌ Pork - Pork can be very fatty, which makes it dangerous for dogs as high in fat foods can lead to pancreatitis. Raw or undercooked pork meat may contain Trichinella parasites, which can be harmful for both dogs and humans.

18/12/2024

Can dogs eat mince pies? 🤔

These delightful pastries are typically filled with dried fruits, suet and spices wrapped in a buttery crust. Raisins, grapes, currants and sultanas can lead to acute kidney failure and even death in dogs.

In addition to toxic raisins, mince pies may contain lots of fat and sugar, which can cause stomach upset in dogs. Other ingredients, such as chocolate or sugar substitute xylitol, found in some mince pies are also highly toxic to dogs. Mince pies are often packaged in a foil casing, which could pose a risk if your dog eats them.

❗️Symptoms of mince pie poisoning❗️
If your dog has eaten a mince pie, you should contact your vet immediately for advice. Even if they don’t seem ill, symptoms may include:
- Vomiting and Diarrhoea (possibly with blood present)
- Abnormal drinking or urination
- Increased drooling
- Lack of appetite
- Weakness or wobbliness when walking
- Lethargy
- Blood in your dogs urine

There is no direct antidote for raisin toxicity, so if your dog has eaten a mince pie, it’s vital that they receive treatment as early as possible to maximize the chance of a successful outcome.

16/12/2024

🎄🎅Christmas Opening Hours🎅🎄

Please see our opening hours over the festive period below 👇🏼

If you are needing any medication for your pets over the Christmas period, we ask that you request them as soon as possible.

This will allow us time to put your prescription up, or order in any medication needed. Bearing in mind some medications can take longer to come in than others!

The latest date medication can be requested for ordering, is Friday the 20th of December. Medication ordered after the 20th, won't be ready until after Christmas. 🎁

Rowly House Vets will be taking any emergency calls we receive between 4pm and 7pm. After 7pm the phones will switch back to VetsNow like normal.

13/12/2024

Nacho🧡

13/12/2024

Our latest group of puppies from puppy party!🎉

Our puppy parties are run by:
Claire Lewis, our Head Nurse 🩺
Jess Franco, our Student Veterinary Nurse 🩺

The classes run for four sessions, Wednesday evenings 7.30-8.30pm. With one of the four sessions being run by Mary Foryszewski from Pawfect Dog School.

As well as offering valuable socialisation and education, our puppy parties are great fun with lots of games, cuddles and a certificate on graduation. 🎓

Get in contact for more details: 01483 274242

12/12/2024

Tongue out Thursday 😝

Can you guess the breed of cat?

10/12/2024

Our back page for the Cranleigh Magazine is Pearl🐾
Pearl will feature on January’s back page!🤍

05/12/2024

❄️ Winter Hazards Dog Owners Need To Be Aware Of ❄️

🐾 Out And About 🐾

Freezing Temperatures 🥶 - Slim dogs with a short hair coat, such as greyhounds and chihuahuas, can feel the cold and you may find that as your dog gets older they start to feel the cold more. Dogs are just as sensitive to the cold weather as people, and hypothermia is a risk if they are exposed to extreme temperatures.

Ice, Snow and Grit ❄️ - Ice and snow may get caught in the space between their toes which can cause frostbite. Salt and other chemicals used to grit the roads and pavements can also be an irritant to your dog's pads, especially if they have any small abrasions.

Darker Nights 🌙 - Darker nights can reduce your dogs ability to be seen. Ensure you and your dog are visible with reflective leads, collars and high-visibility vests.

Antifreeze - Ethylene glycol is highly dangerous. It is sweet tasting and highly palatable and even a relatively small quantity can cause potentially fatal kidney damage.