Darlington Vet Clinic

13/11/2024

We've just sent Murphy's Army Purple Poppy Campaign £130.00 💜

This year's beneficiaries are-

🐾 Fireside K9

💜 Murphy's Army Purple Poppy Campaign™ 10th anniversary project

🐾 Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund

Thankyou to all who purchased Poppies

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08/11/2024

You can still support these great causes by purchasing this beautiful virtual poppy 💜

💜 Purple Poppy Campaign 💜

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💜💜 Most items in our online store are now temporarily marked as 'out of stock' 💜💜

Our team have worked tirelessly to process orders received to date but with the best will in the world new orders would not reach you for Remembrance Day.

There is still one way in which you can show your support, and that is by purchasing a 'virtual purple poppy' instead, just £1 each 💜 You won't receive anything for this, other than our sincere thanks and the knowledge that you have helped boost funds for our beneficiaries including Fireside K9 and Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund 💜

We have nearly 3,500 followers on this page, another 10,000 in our group. If each of you bought just one think what a difference that would make 💜

We will reopen next week but for the time being please accept our truly grateful thanks for all your wonderful support - the MAPPC Team 💜

https://murphysarmypurplepoppycampaignonlinestore.company.site/Virtual-Purple-Poppy-p707398877

07/11/2024

☀️ PROTECTING YOUR DOG THROUGH EVERY SEASON HAS JUST GOT EASIER ❄️

The unique crystallised formulation contains the active ingredient, fluralaner. Fluralaner crystals are slowly absorbed into your dog’s bloodstream, providing continuous protection against fleas and ticks for one year.

🦟✅ Although you may see fleas and ticks, they will be killed quickly if they attempt to feed on your dog, as they will ingest
fluralaner from the blood.

🗓️– it is the only flea and tick treatment for dogs that provides a full year of protection with just one treatment.

✨This treatment uses a new, breakthrough crystal formulation of an active ingredient called fluralaner, maintaining an effective level of fluralaner longer than oral and topical
formulations.

🛡️ Fluralaner has proven its safety and efficacy since launch for over 10 years.

Available now at Darlington Vet Clinic Please contact us if you have any questions.

05/11/2024

Unfortunately, we have had a deceased black and white Dutch rabbit brought into the practice. Approx 10-12 weeks. If you think this may be your rabbit, please contact the practice.

02/11/2024

We are super thrilled to support the opening of The Feed Warehouse’s St Helens store.
Another proudly independent, family owned business.

Today is the day!!!

We open our brand new store at
St Helen Way, St Helen Auckland DL14 9AZ

We’ve Janice Baker officially opening the store at 9:00am

Pop in for for our opening deals with money off lots of items today plus we have an in store rep from Spillers Horse Feeds offering extra discounts for today only

We also are offering complimentary tea/coffee/hot chocolate throughout the day with some sweets & cupcakes too!

Between 11am-1pm we have Two J’s Pizza van on site making fresh delicious pizza. Grab a free slice with your purchase.

A brand new store offering a huge choice of everything for your pet, equine, farm, garden & home..

We are on the main road directly opposite Darlington Vet Clinic / Something Different Antiques / Lloyd’s Agricultural

01/11/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/85qdL7MaKMLsrzSW/

01/11/2024

FOUND SAFE
Black neutered male handed in to us by a member of the public, found straying round near the Aldi Warehouse.
Warehouse worried he was going to get him self into a pickle.
He is safe with us having some breakfast.
Neutered but not chipped.
Very loving little boy

Please call or message if you are his owner- proof of ownership will be required

❤️🐱

22/10/2024

We usually associate taking paw prints from our pets with a certain time of their life 😢

But why? 🐾

Paw prints can be taken at any time, and now you can do them in your own home! ♥️

This kit is a quick and easy way to create an unforgettable paw Impression. It's safe to use, there's no mixture to mix, ink to spill or baking to do.

There is a place for your favourite photo too!

Available at the clinic now for £18.50 🐾❤️

Please contact us to reserve so we can ensure we have stock.

22/10/2024

WEST AUCKLAND

A sad one.....

We’ve had a deceased cat brought to our West Auckland clinic today - large neutered male black with white markings on chest and on tummy & between back legs. He looks to be an older boy- only 1 upper right canine tooth left. No collar or chip.

If you think this may be your boy, please contact us on 01325787370 and choose the option for West Auckland.

RIP Fella 😢

20/10/2024

We have received this PM today.
Please share and if you think this may be your cat please contact Sarah Allen
https://www.facebook.com/share/HmSySqNRcxfdJ9Xn/

"Hello, Please could I ask if you are able to share the following images. I'm currently helping a neighbour look after this kitty who has decided to hide under their decking for the last 3 days and not looking to leave. In the Denes area. Thanks"

17/10/2024

Beautiful Nelly ♥️

We've used a little trickery to make it look like she wasn't a wriggle bum for her photo 😂

Mum has made sure that Nelly has the best start to puppyhood.
Now go have fun together ♥️

15/10/2024

For those wishing to attend Sandy's funeral 😞

14/10/2024

This Remembrancetide please wear your purple poppy proudly in honour of the contributions made by service animals, past and present 💜

Here at Murphy's Army we have a wide range of purple poppy merchandise to choose from and to help you show your support 💜

From our 'hand made with love' brooches or specially designed animal poppies, to pin badges, shoppers, wreaths, and much more 💜

All can be purchased from our website or from our official eBay store, links for both below 💜

And as we are an entirely volunteer run charity all profits from the sale of these items directly benefit our chosen beneficiaries which this year include Fireside K9 and Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund 💜

Your support is very much appreciated. Together we will make sure that the animals are remembered too 💜

Online store link
https://murphysarmypurplepoppycampaignonlinestore.company.site/

eBay link
https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/murphysarmy2023

Murphy’s Army Registered Charity No. 1167823. Not connected to or affiliated with the Royal British Legion or its Poppy Appeal.

13/10/2024

If anyone sees this dog please report sightings to Mandy Butler 07947866582

IMPORTANT -DO NOT SHOUT, CHASE OR TRY TO CATCH HER. THIS IS VITAL AS IT WILL AFFECT HER SAFETY !!!!

She may have been spotted in the Faverdale area so please keep eyes peeled. She may of course be at a different location, so please report to number above if you think you've seen her.

IMPORTANT -PLS DO NOT POST DETAILS OF ANY SIGHTINGS ON HERE.

09/10/2024

Severe flooding in the surrounding area. Our staff are struggling to get into work.
Please bear with us.

08/10/2024

This is a long one, so please make sure you have a ☕ or 🍷 It's important though and good to know if you are a pet parent.

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We are often asked and sometimes challenged over how we supply/prescribe
medicines. Please read the info below, we hope this explains some of the reasons why we sometimes can’t legally do what you ask us to do when it comes to supplying certain medications for your pet.

The Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR) were introduced in 2005 to promote animal welfare by assuring the safety, quality and efficacy of veterinary medicines in the United Kingdom.

Below are the main product classifications which were established by the VMR

💊POM-V May only be supplied to the client once it has been prescribed by a Veterinary Surgeon following a clinical assessment of an animal, or group of animals, under the veterinary surgeon's care.

💊POM-VPS May be prescribed by a Veterinarian. A clinical assessment of the animal(s) is not required when prescribing this category of veterinary medicine and the animal does not have to be seen by the
prescriber. However sufficient information about the animal and the way it is kept must be known to the prescriber in order to prescribe and supply appropriately.

💊Controlled Drugs (CD) Only a Veterinary Surgeon can prescribe CDs. Veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses have legal and professional conduct obligations in relation to veterinary medicines and CDs and
enforcement is jointly undertaken by Home Office, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

💊NFA-VPS May be supplied by a veterinarian provided the requirements for
supply are met. These medicines do not require a prescription.

💊AVM-GSL There are no legal restrictions in the VMR for the retail supply of veterinary medicines classified as AVM-GSL ("over the counter" medicine) but a responsible approach to the supply of these medicines is
still expected.

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The prescribing cascade is a provision in the VMR that allows a Vet to prescribe a medicine authorised in the UK for human use or a veterinary medicinal product not authorised in the UK but authorised in another European country for use in any animal species in accordance with an
import certificate issued by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.

❗B U T ❗

This can only be done if there is no suitable Veterinary medicine authorised in the UK to treat a condition. The VMR 2013 states that a vet has to use a product that is licensed for the species and the condition.

🐜 Flea and worm treatments 🪱
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons now classify anti-parasite treatment as in the same category as antibiotics, and have stipulated that Veterinary Surgeons can only prescribe parasite treatment following
a physical examination of the patient. After the physical examination (Booster time is the ideal time to do this) the Vet can prescribe 12 months treatment, although we do not have to dispense all of it at the
same time.
If you request a written prescription for parasite treatment, a written prescription expires after 6 months. So in this instance you would need to return after 6 months and purchase another written prescription.

As in most industries there are regulations that we must abide by, and some of these are frustrating of course.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2033/contents The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013