Crossriggs Veterinary Clinic

10/12/2024

10/12/2024

Can you and your pet help?

We may need a suitable blood donor today. In order to be a blood donor your dog must fit this criteria -

Fit and healthy
Between one and eight years old
Weigh more than 25kg
Have a good temperament
Have never travelled outside of the UK and Ireland
Vaccinated or have an annual titre test after the first year booster*
Not on any medication

If you would be willing to help please give us a message so we can reach out if necessary!🩸🐶

09/12/2024

🌻 Visit to New Cumnock ECC!🌻

Bronwyn and Holly really enjoyed their visit to the Early Childhood Centre last month - lots of learning opportunities for the young people there ☺️

25/11/2024

It was ferret day today! Jen and Hannah had cuddles with Roo, Glaurung and Gostir ❤️

25/11/2024

❗ Do you have unused antibiotics left over from your pet’s treatment?

This is your reminder to return them to your vet for safe disposal—unsafe disposal can contribute to antibiotic resistance, pollute the environment and affect wildlife.



Find out more 👉 https://rumacae.org.uk/vet-antibioticamnesty/

23/11/2024

Many happy returns to Jennifer on her birthday this week! 🥳🎉🎂

22/11/2024

💊 Repeat medications 💊

Please allow at least * 2-3 working days * for repeat medications and longer for controlled drugs such as epiphen and gabapentin. We always try to get prescriptions made up as soon as we can, but some items can take a while to order (especially controlled drugs)- particularly as we get nearer to Christmas! If you have been asked to arrange an appointment for a meds review please allow enough time to book this in well before you are due to run out of your pet's medication. Thank you! 😀

22/11/2024

🚗 Road closure at rugby club 🚗

The road is closed at the rugby club at the moment so you can’t get to Cumnock from this end of Auchinleck - you’ll need to take the Cumnock Bypass. It’s also very icy today so please take care everyone!

21/11/2024

Look who came back to see us today! We have all got a soft spot for the adorable Mabel 🥰 🐾

20/11/2024

⚠️It's getting chilly out there!

Salt and grit on the roads, antifreeze spills, and extended exposure to cold weather are all serious concerns for pets. See our top tips to keep your pets safe and warm in this cold snap 👉 https://ow.ly/xVrt50UaLMT

Met Office

20/11/2024

Ethylene glycol: Don't receive a frosty fright

The weather has turned, people may be defrosting their cars on frosty or snowy mornings. Many people reach for a product to speed up this defrosting process: antifreeze.

Antifreeze has its implications as a sweet tasting liquid our pets (particularly dogs and cats) often get into mischief with it.

Unfortunately ethylene glycol tends to have a low minimum toxic dose and is rapidly absorbed by the animals gastrointestinal tract. The toxic byproducts of this metabolism causes renal damage and metabolic acidosis.

Clinical signs are dose and time dependant.

If you have seen your pet ingest antifreeze OR you get home to find an empty destroyed container and are suspicious of a possible ingestion the best thing you can do is CONTACT YOUR VETERINARY TEAM IMMEDIATELY AND PREPARE TO GO DOWN ASAP.

You may have not seen the ingestion but the following symptoms suggest concerns (although can be suggestive of other issues too!). Again calling your wonderful veterinary practice immediately is the action to take.

❄️Lethargy
❄️Vomiting
❄️Polyuria (Urinating excessively)
❄️Polydipsia (Drinking excessively)
❄️Neurological signs
❄️Seizures
❄️Ataxia (Wobbly)
❄️Coma
❄️Dehydration
❄️ Abdominal pain

Untreated antifreeze toxicity can be fatal.

Your veterinary team may need to:

🌀Induce emesis (vomiting)
🌀Preform gastric lavage
🌀Start intravenous fluid therapy
🌀Start ethanol treatment
🌀Provide symptomatic treatment
🌀Take regular blood samples
🌀Take regular urine samples

How can I prevent it?

Firstly appropriate storage and disposal is essential. Ensuring you clear up any spillages on the ground so cats (and other animals) don't lap it up and ensuring any products you have are up high and out of reach for inquisitive paws is essential.

19/11/2024

The cold weather has arrived! 🥶

Does your pet’s fur protect them from the cold? ❄️

In most cases, yes! But in really wet and cold weather, if your pet isn't able to keep active or get themselves somewhere warm, their fur coat may not be enough. Like us humans, our pets, though thankfully rarely, can develop a dangerous and potentially deadly condition called hypothermia.

Any pet can become seriously ill if the temperature of their body drops too low, and acting quickly and doing the right thing could save your pet’s life.

Here are some key symptoms to look out for during the winter months! And if you suspect your pet may have hypothermia, it’s important to call your vet straight away and follow their advice ⚠️

[Visual description: Infographic about hypothermia in pets. Signs and symptoms include; shivering, drowsiness, confusion, clumsiness, pale gums and loss of consciousness/collapse. What you should do; 1. Call your vet straight away and follow their advice. 2. Get your pet out of the cold. Take them somewhere warm (not hot) and sheltered. 3. If your pet is awake, try to get them to drink some lukewarm (not hot) water. 4. If your pet is wet, use towels to dry them by rubbing them over. Change the towels when they become damp. 5. Be careful not to heat your pet up too quickly, this can be dangerous. Use blankets and towels under and over them to keep them warm. Using hot water bottles and heat pads will heat them too quickly and may cause burns.]

18/11/2024

🩸 Could your dog be a blood donor? 🩸

We keep a list here of dogs who are willing to donate - please let us know if you are interested in this ❤️