The Pet Vet

20/11/2024

Now is a great time of year to bring your pet in for a pre-winter health check! ❄️

In this nose to tail check, our team will cover the following:

✔️ Looking to identify any underlying health issues that might be exacerbated by cold weather ie arthritis.
✔️ Checking their weight – for cats in particular, reduced physical activity over winter can lead to weight gain.
✔️ Examining their teeth – let’s face it, no one wants toothache (or a bill for dental treatment) over the Christmas period. Dental issues are often easier (and less expensive) to treat if caught earlier.
✔️ Checking for evidence of parasites – fleas and worms aren’t just a summer problem, and the last thing you want this winter is to be sharing your festivities at home with thousands of fleas.

Our Pet Health Plan VIPs can even receive their pet's parasite prevention medication direct to their letterbox when treatment is due for only £2.50 per month!

Speak to our team to find out more and get your pet booked in for their health check: https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

18/11/2024

Here's a quote below from our recent Google review winner, Laura! 🎉

To be entered into our monthly draw to win a £20 Amazon voucher, simply leave us a Google review based on your recent experience with us.

And this isn't just for 5-star reviews! We welcome constructive feedback and take this on board to improve the care and service we offer to our customers and their pets!🐾

"Over the last 3 weeks, I've had to take both my dog and cat to the vets.The vets were amazing, and put my mind at ease, and so helpful. The reception team were fantastic and went out of their way to talk to me and are happy to help too. And thanks to them all now I have two very happy pets and are back on the mend, I would not go anywhere else."

15/11/2024

Receive a behaviour consult for your pet - without needing to leave your home! 🏠

Our in-house RVN & animal behaviourist Rachel is offering remote behaviour consults to help you & your pet with any behaviour-related challenges you may be experiencing. Examples of what Rachel can help with include:

For dogs 🐶:
✔️ Repetitive behaviours eg shadow chasing, flank sucking or car chasing
✔️ Separation anxiety
✔️ Noise phobias
✔️ General anxiety
✔️ Attention seeking
✔️ Barking
✔️Introducing babies and dogs (suitable for pregnant mothers who want to prepare their dog)
✔️ Problems lead walking including jumping up and pulling

For cats 🐱:
✔️ Feline aggression towards either humans or other pets
✔️ Inappropriate urination or defecation
✔️ Scratching
✔️ Anxiety-related behaviours such as overgrooming

Please contact your local surgery if you'd like to get booked in.

15/11/2024

Who wore our Pudsey ears the best? 😍

14/11/2024

Today is World Diabetes Day. This can affect pets in much the same way as it does us humans. As pets get older, the chances of developing diabetes increases significantly, with around 1 in every 100 developing this condition over the age of 12 years.

Read this blog post to understand the symptoms of diabetes in pets, how we test for diabetes and how the condition is managed.

https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/pet-advice/diabetes-in-our-pets

13/11/2024

Today is National Kindness Day! 🥰 And what a great opportunity to share an update on our lovely Vet Nirvana at The Pet Vet Morden, who recently spent 2 weeks on a workplace sponsored trip, volunteering her time and skills to work with Animals Fiji!

On her experience, Nirvana says: "During my time with Animals Fiji, I assisted with a huge range of consultations and surgery. This varied from neutering dogs and cats of all ages, wound stitch-ups, urinary catheters in cats, chemotherapy for dogs, bandaging leg fractures, and so much more!

"All the staff hold animal welfare to the utmost priority, providing compassionate care despite lack of resources and limited funds. Fijian culture is one of kindness and this resonated throughout the work of Animals Fiji.

"This experience not only allowed me to contribute to the well-being of animals in need but also enriched my professional and personal growth. The chance to apply my skills in such a meaningful setting has been truly rewarding, and I’m incredibly thankful to The Pet Vet for making this possible.”

11/11/2024

Today, we're remembering the enormous sacrifice people and animals have given in times of war.

To support all members of the Armed Forces, we offer 10% discount on all products, medication, surgical procedures and treatments - every day of the week.

To our Armed Forces - thank you for everything you do ❤️

08/11/2024

We recently sat down with our very own Dr Dimitris Angelidakis PgCertImg (WBIS) MRCVS to do a Q&A for the International Day of Radiology! Dimitris has a certificate in Imaging. This means he's undertaken in-depth study in this particular field.

Read on to find out more: https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/news/international-day-of-radiology-2024

08/11/2024

For our golden oldies, the risks of poor dental health increase with age 🦷

If you have a senior pet who hasn't had their teeth checked in a while, bring them in to see our team so you can feel confident they're not in any pain or discomfort.

Just like with us humans, dental health checks are important for pets of all ages. When problems are caught at an earlier stage, they can be easier (and cost less) to treat. Preventive care is the way forward! ✔️

Book a dental check up:

https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us

06/11/2024

This , we'd love to hear how your pet helps to lighten the load and bring some brightness into your day.❤️🌞

Share below along with a pic of your furry bestie! 📸

06/11/2024

Jordan in our insurance team started off this month freshly shaven, as he's taking on the challenge to grow a tache for Movember!

Jordan says: "Movember is a charity that's particularly close to my heart. My close friend's father is currently undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. I want to be able to do my bit to show support and spread awareness of conditions affecting men's physical and mental health."

Any donations are so gratefully received. If you would like to support Jordan this Movember, you can donate here: https://bit.ly/3YC605d

05/11/2024

Classic FM? Nope - according to a study by the Scottish SPCA and University of Glasgow, soft rock and reggae are the best stress-relievers for our dogs! So try bopping to some Bob Marley tonight instead. 🎶

04/11/2024

Didn't get a chance to join our recent webinar with RVN & Animal Behaviourist Rachel Green, talking through how to manage firework anxiety?

Don't worry, we have a recording for you to watch here! 👇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KKZmetDqGI

We had a great Q&A at the end but if you have any other questions, please follow up with our team and we'll be happy to support.

➡️ We also have good stocks of Pet Remedy in all our surgeries, so please come in to pick some up if your pet is struggling with all the loud bangs and flashes.

Helping your pet in the run-up to bonfire night with Rachel Green

03/11/2024

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, and today we're sharing Ruby's story with you ❤️

This gorgeous girl is a 6-year old Doberman Pincher who is currently receiving treatment in our group for lymphoma - a type of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system and immune system. She's in the very safe, caring hands of Veterinary Surgeon Luke. Ruby has had her second week of chemotherapy, and the team are keeping a very close eye, managing side effects of her medication with symptomatic treatment.

Here's Luke and Ruby together while she was receiving her chemotherapy. 💕

01/11/2024

This National Senior Pet Month, share your fave pic of your golden oldie and tell us what they mean to you to be in with a chance of winning a free senior pet health check! 📸

31/10/2024

Our team are a multi-talented bunch...caring for pets day & night, and being spook-tacular pumpkin carvers! 🎃 Let's see your pumpkins below! 📸

26/10/2024

Remember the clocks are falling back tonight! Who knows, they might even let you have a lie in 👀

Nah, who are we kidding...

24/10/2024

We're over the moon to have seen this article in Yahoo News about The Pet Vet Warrington - the latest The Vet surgery to benefit from a glow up and receive The Pet Vet branding 🤩

Read more: https://yhoo.it/4fcs7ql

A town veterinary surgery has undergone a rebrand.

26/05/2023

If your pet's teeth could do with a little TLC, take advantage of our June special offer and get them booked in to see one of our Veterinary Nurses!

✨ Save up to 33% on the price of a scale and polish, PLUS receive 10% off any other dental procedures!

Book online today: https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/locations/doncaster