Larwood & Kennedy Vets

07/12/2024

This is Erik who came in recently to be sedated and have his a**l glands flushed. He was such a good boy and had lots of love and cuddles!

06/12/2024

🐓🦆 Have you seen the recent rules that make it a legal requirement for everyone in Great Britain who keeps birds outdoors to register with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)? You can find more details here: guidance-for-registration-of-kept-birds-sept-2024.pdf (bva.co.uk) New mandatory bird registration: what do keepers need to know – Government Vets (blog.gov.uk) The rules apply to poultry and other captive birds including pets and aviary birds. You do not need to register indoor birds such as budgies, parrots, cockatiels and finches if they are fully housed in a dwelling (your home or another indoor structure) and with no access to the open air. 🦆 🐓

05/12/2024

Pet insurance!

As a practice we recommend you consider insuring your pet for many reasons. Pet insurance can help cover unexpected costs, whether they be large one off bills or ongoing treatment plans. Insurance will allow you and your vet to make decisions based on what is best for your pet rather than what you are able to afford. Remember not all pet insurance is the same so it is a good idea to check the cover provided and ask if you will be paying more for claiming.

04/12/2024

Pet Microchip Scam Awareness

You may receive an email from Petchip.network advising that your pet’s microchip registration has expired and you need to pay for it to be updated – PLEASE IGNORE. THIS IS A SCAM. The email comes with a link taking you to a page showing your pet’s name, microchip number, your contact phone number and looks very convincing- you can view this by clicking this link: https://petchip.network/m-mobile
PLEASE IGNORE THIS EMAIL IF YOU RECEIVE IT!
There is a list of approved databases on the government website:
https://www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-cat-microchipped
Typically you would only pay a fee on first registering your pet or if you contact the company to update your details. It is important to keep your pet’s microchip contact details up-to-date including if you move address or change phone number/ email address. Please contact your microchip provider to update your details.

02/12/2024

Snowball ⛄️ how appropriately named is he for this time of the year?! This handsome chap came in to be castrated and was such a good boy. Here he is in one of the little knitted jumpers we have ready to make sure our patients wake up nice and warm when they’re recovering. Animals that are kept at optimal temperatures during their operations often recover better than those that have gotten chilly so we take every precaution we can to keep our patients warm and toasty throughout! ☕️

30/11/2024

We have sadly had a deceased cat handed in to us this morning. He is a black, long haired, entire male (not castrated). He doesn’t have a microchip and doesn’t appear to have any distinctive markings. He was found on Broom Green Road in North Elmham. If you think he may be yours then please call the practice on 01362 692508.

29/11/2024

Happy Friday! These two gorgeous boys are Pepper and Ginger (can you tell who’s who?! ❤️) and they’re brothers who came in recently to be castrated! They were so photogenic we couldn’t resist taking a few photos of them enjoying lots of head rubs and strokes whilst they woke up from their ops. We also, clearly, couldn’t pick just one or two photos to share- so here’s basically a whole reel!
Have a lovely weekend, all!

28/11/2024

Advice on ‘Subtle signs of illness in rabbits’ in British Sign Language, with our Animal Health Care Assistant, Julie Beckett. For more pet advice in British Sign Language and to use our SignVideo service visit: vetcollection.co.uk/deaf-bsl-service

26/11/2024

Back in October we held a MacMillan Coffee Morning for our staff members to take part in. We all brought in something to share for lunch and made a donation to MacMillan. We were pleased to raise a total of £74.90! 💚

25/11/2024

Save money and spread the cost of your pet’s healthcare when you join The Healthy Pet Club. Vaccinations, parasite control, health checks, plus much more included - find out more here:
https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-and-products/healthy-pet-club

25/11/2024

Update at 12:16 on Monday 25th- we’re back! Thank you for your patience, our power has been restored and our systems are back up and running!

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Good morning,
Unfortunately we are in the same position still with our phones and internet- we’re hoping to get this resolved as soon as possible and are working around it as best we can. Your patience and understanding has been very appreciated.
Thank you!
L and K

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Good morning, please be advised that our phone lines and computer systems have just gone down so we are currently unable to take calls or receive emails. We’re working to get this resolved as quickly as possible and will update you if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding! ⚠️⚠️⚠️

23/11/2024

Deafness can be a very isolating disability, so a hearing dog offers constant companionship and emotional support, giving deaf people the confidence to reconnect with their family, friends and community around them. This combination of practical assistance and lifelong friendship can be completely life-changing.

23/11/2024

Good morning,
We still only have power to half of our building today which means that we still have no main phone line, internet or computers. Our practice landline number has been diverted to our practice mobile phone so that we can take calls. We’re still trying to get this sorted as soon as possible but please bear with us. Thank you!

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Good morning, please be advised that our phone lines and computer systems have just gone down so we are currently unable to take calls or receive emails. We’re working to get this resolved as quickly as possible and will update you if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding! ⚠️⚠️⚠️

22/11/2024

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Good morning, please be advised that our phone lines and computer systems have just gone down so we are currently unable to take calls or receive emails. We’re working to get this resolved as quickly as possible and will update you if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding! ⚠️⚠️⚠️

21/11/2024

Millions of dogs fear the noise of fireworks going off, but has your dog developed a noise phobia? Find out what noise phobia is all about, how it develops and what to do about it here: www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/noise-phobias-in-pets

21/11/2024

Just a reminder of our closed times today for our staff meeting.
Many thanks!

Good morning!
Just to make our clients aware that we will be closed from 11am-3pm on Thursday 21st November for a practice meeting. We will have our phone lines open for emergencies during this time but won’t be open for meds collections etc.
Many thanks!
L and K

20/11/2024

Good morning!
Just to make our clients aware that we will be closed from 11am-3pm on Thursday 21st November for a practice meeting. We will have our phone lines open for emergencies during this time but won’t be open for meds collections etc.
Many thanks!
L and K