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Unfortunately we have had a deceased cat brought into us today as a result of an RTA. Black not neutered male cat and he isn't microchipped. He was found in the Edlington area of Doncaster. If you think he maybe yours please get in touch. 01302 852323
Unfortunately we have a RTA cat handed in that was found deceased. Female tortie with no chip found Wadsworth Street/Doncaster Road area of Denaby. If you think she could be yours please contact the practice on 01302 852323
BLUE CROSS NEUTERING FUND
Unfortunately, we have been made aware that the Blue Cross fund for financial aid in neutering XL bully's has now stopped with immediate effect. This is due to the popularity of the scheme exhausting the budget set aside by Blue Cross. This does mean we will not be able to offer this service to XL bully owners in the coming weeks now we are close to the first neutering deadline, however we do still accept the RSPCA neutering vouchers if you are eligible.
If you have any questions regarding the Blue Cross fund, financial help regarding neutering or the deadlines for bully's please give us a call.
CAT MICROCHIP LEGISLATION
We are now nearing the deadline for cats to be microchipped under new UK law. All cats must be microchipped by 10th of June.
If this deadline is missed, owners will have 21 days to book in for the microchipping procedure before facing a potential fine of up to £500.
After this date, the new legislation means any new cat owners must get their pet microchipped by 20 weeks of age- this does include indoor cats too.
Microchipping is a quick and simple procedure with a needle that inserts a chip into the skin of your pet. It is vital this law is followed to ensure the safety of your pets should they ever go missing.
Our £20 cat microchip offer is valid until 31st of July. If you would like to book in for microchipping, or are unsure whether your pet has been chipped, please give us a call or book online via https://www.whitecrossvets.co.uk/book-an-appointment
FOUND
We have found a lovely photo key chain that has been dropped in our car park this afternoon. The photo has a child in it, so we aren't able to post pictures.
If this is yours please give us a call on 01302 852323 or feel free to pop in!
We have had a stray kitten brought into us. Tabby, around 10 weeks male no chip.
If you think this may be your pet please contact us via messenger or on 01302 852323
REUNITED
We want to thank everyone who shared our posts and enquired about the stray male ginger cat. He has now been reunited and is safe at home where he belongs! 🐱❤️
REUNITED
Hello,
We have had no luck finding an owner for the neutered male ginger cat handed in to us last week. He is not microchipped and we guess his age to be around 10. If you think he may be your cat, please call us on 01302 852323, send us a facebook message, or email us at [email protected].
REUNITED
Good morning,
we have had a stray neutered male ginger cat handed into us, he is an older cat if you think he is yours or know someone who could be his owner call us on 01302 852323 or email [email protected].
Congrats, Mel!!
Student Nurse Mel recently passed the last of her exams, meaning she is now a qualified Veterinary Nurse!! It has been a pleasure having Mel as part of our team, and we wish her well in her new, exciting career as a Vet Nurse!
CAT MICROCHIPPING
As legislation is changing regarding microchipping cats, we at White Cross Balby are running discounted £20 microchip clinics! This offer is only valid until 31st July 2024, so please give us a call to get booked in!
UPDATE - OWNERS FOUND
STRAY DOG
We have had a small breed dog handed in to us. Is wearing a collar but isn't chipped. Found on Sheffield Road.
If you think this is your pet/you know who's pet it may be please contact us on 01302 852323
Calling all ferret owners!!
We are running a ‘Jill Jab’ clinic within the next coming months! Please read the information below!
Female ferrets or ‘Jills' need to mate to stimulate ovulation. If the Jill does not ovulate, she'll continue to produce the hormone oestrogen, causing her to remain in season which can lead to life-threatening oestrogen-associated anaemia (deficiency in red blood cells). Allowing her to mate with a vasectomised male will prevent this without resulting in pregnancy. If a vasectomised male is not available, a hormonal injection known as the ‘Jill jab’ can be administered to suppress the season. This drug is being discontinued by the manufacturer and there is no replacement.
We have one bottle available in the practice, which must be discarded on the date of opening. For this reason, we have decided to run a ‘Jill Jab Clinic’, where Jills coming into season can be brought in and given the injection. We have reduced the price of the injection to £66 per ferret which includes a thorough health check. Please give us a call to register interest, as we have no date set as of yet. Once we have confirmed a date, all who have registered interest will be contacted to book in.
PAYMENTS
Unfortunately, our card machine is down and we are unable to take card payments at this time. Please bring cash, or be able to pay through our online link that we can send to you via text. Thank you for your patience
Happy April!
This month is National Pet Month, and as a veterinary practice- we are all about pets!
Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing pictures of our staff pets and their stories- but we would love to hear from you too!
Please be aware our card machine is not working, any appointments today can pay by cash or online
thank you and happy easter
SAD POST
Unfortunately we have had a deceased cat brought into us. Entire adult male, mainly black with bits of white, no microchip. He was found around Saint Cath's hospital.
If you believe you know this cat, please contact us via message or call us on 01302 852323
OPENING HOURS🥕
Please see below our updated opening hours for the upcoming Easter/ Bank Holiday period. We are closed on Monday, however if your pet is in need of medical attention during the hours we are closed please contact our Out Of Hours provider Vets Now (01302 215652)
Happy Easter from all of us here at Balby 🥰
If your dog has a lump previously the only way to know whether it was benign or cancerous was to take a needle biopsy.
Now we can offer a HT Vista scan with no needles and results in minutes! Let in touch to book your dog in for a scan!
Henry is 10 years old and unfortunately has several lumps and bumps. Did you know nearly 50% of dogs over 10 will develop cancer? It's a worrying statistic! Henry's lumps were scanned with our new state of the art scanner and luckily all his lumps came back with a 99% chance benign result! There were no needles, and the results took just a few minutes. Here he is enjoying some liver paste and a fuss during the 40 second scan.
if your dog has a lump and you are worried give us a ring to book in for a scan!
We are now offering a new screening tool for lumps on your dog, using state of the art technology and no needles to determine whether your dogs lump is cancerous! Give us a ring or send us a message for more information!
Here at White Cross Vets, we have invested in the HT Vista, an artificial intelligence skin cancer screening device. Sadly, half of dogs over 10 years develop cancer, and 1/3 of those cancers are skin-related. Catching cancer early means a better prognosis, which is why we want to introduce this new technology to our dog owners. The device is safe to use on the skin and is well tolerated by patients. No-needles give instant results, are good value for money and are highly accurate.
The HT Vista is the first artificial intelligence skin cancer screening device for dogs, performed by vets and nurses. It is a 40-second scan with no needles; the results take two minutes. In order to conduct the scan we will need to clip the fur around the area that will be scanned.
The HT Vista uses heat diffusion imaging technology (HDI) to determine if a mass is most likely benign or requires further investigation. The device heats the lump by 6 degrees and is left to cool. The device then monitors the thermal activity and special features of the tissue. The data is sent to an artificial intelligence program for analysis, and results are returned in two minutes.
The device can do this as different types of skin react differently when heated. For example, healthy skin maintains temperature well and unhealthy does not. This is because healthy and unhealthy skin have different structures, metabolism, and blood supply.
Your dog's mass will receive a score between 1-10 and a percentage of how likely it is to be benign. For example, a 10 HDI score is suggestive that the mass is 99% benign, and a 4 HDI score is suggestive that it is 89% benign. The vet will discuss the results and the follow-up that may be required once the results have come through.
If you find a lump on your dog, book in with our team today. We can discuss your options, perform the 40-second scan!
For more information give us a ring or send us a message!
Happy Valentine's Day to all our wonderful pet owners!
SAD POST
We have had a deceased grey and white, female unchipped cat left with us.
If you believe this may be your cat please give us a call on 01302 852323 or give us a message on our page
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please be aware our phone lines are expected to be going down around 11am this morning. This is expected to only be for 10 minutes however this isn't guaranteed. If you have an emergency please just head down to the clinic
We hope everyone has enjoyed the festive season!
Please be aware we are closed on Monday for New Year's Day but reopen as normal from Tuesday 2nd. If your pet is in need of medical care whilst we are closed, please refer to VetsNow (01302 215652), our out of hours provider
Cake Sale - Today we have some lovely cakes on sale to raise money for the charity Dig Deep. Come down and get the festivities started.
FOUND - A large dog has been handed into the surgery. If you think they are yours please give us a call. Identification will be required.
How handsome is Blitzen! Very fitting for the season 🎅
Blitzen is originally from Ukraine and came to us for a castrate today🤩
He has been such a good boy, and we can't wait to see him back for his post-op checks 🥰
Top Tips to make your garden more wildlife-friendly!
According to reports, more than one in 10 of the UK’s wildlife species are threatened with extinction.
If you’re interested in being involved in wildlife conservation, why not start at home? There are many ways you can make your patch a little greener to keep wildlife thriving in your garden…
🐝Grow flowers: Not only do flowers look beautiful, they are essential to bees and provide food for many insects. Choose different plants that flower the longest (providing pollen and nectar) and ditch the pesticides!
🦎Create a pond: It doesn’t need to be big or complicated! You can use a buried bucket or trough but remember to make sure there is a way out or at least one sloping side for animals that may fall in by accident.
🕊Install a birdhouse or feeder: Give birds a place to stay in your garden by installing a birdhouse or feeder.
🪱Make and use your own compost in your garden: Making and using your own compost will naturally enrich your soil, and also provide a habitat for worms and woodlice.
🦋Relax about weeds and grass cutting: There’s no need to stress about weeds! Plants such as nettles and daisies are an important source of food for many insects including butterflies and moths. Longer grass is the perfect habitat for many plant and insect species to thrive, including butterflies and wildflowers.
🐜Create a space for insects: You can leave piles of rocks and twigs in an area of your garden, to create shelter for all sorts insects such as beetles and spiders.
🦊Keep your hedges: Native hedges or a mix of trees and shrubs will naturally create safe shelters or nesting sites for the larger animals and also food sources for a variety of creatures.
🦔Use gapped fencing or create small gaps under your fences to create easy access for hedgehogs.
Wildlife Conservation Day is a global awareness initiative that aims to provide people with the opportunity to learn more about wildlife conservation and to be part of the solution to common threats to endangered species, including poaching, commercial and residential developments, climate change and pollution. To find out more visit https://www.wwf.org.uk/
Be sure to keep an eye out for grit and salt, as it can hurt a dog's paws!
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Santa paws has come early for White Cross Balby! Our team felt very merry yesterday and decided to dec our reception area to spread the joy! Keep your eyes peeled for a new selection of Christmas gifts for your furry friends (that CWP members will get 20% discounts on! How exciting!)
Nominations for the 2024 Petplan Veterinary Awards are now open! 🥳 Here at Balby White Cross Vets we always ensure your pet receives the best possible care we can give ❤ We hope this is reflected in the time you spend here, from arriving in reception and speaking to our lovely team on the front desk, and from spending time with our Vets and Nurses 😊🩺 If you feel White Cross Vets or a particular member of staff here at Balby are deserving of one of these awards, you can head to the following link and nominate online ⬇🥳 https://www.petplan.co.uk/about-petplan/vets/awards/
Lungworm is spreading and is now found across much of the UK, so make sure your dog is protected. Lungworm can be potentially fatal to dogs and could be hiding just around the corner. Ask your vet today about how to prevent lungworm, because you won’t see it coming. Visit lungworm.co.uk to find out more.
The Vetpro range is available at White Cross Vets. The natural supplement can help with a wide range of problems. Being 100% natural they are available over the counter, from reception, no vet prescription is needed. All these products are available from White Cross in Balby. If you would like more information on the products then please call reception.
The Vetpro range is available at White Cross Vets. The natural supplement can help with a wide range of problems. Being 100% natural they are available over the counter, from reception, no vet prescription is needed. All these products are available from White Cross in Balby. If you would like more information on the products then please call reception.
How cute is Osiris! She came in last week with her brother Anubis, both to be neutered. Neutering your pets ensures there are no unwanted pregnancies and health issues related to birthing, especially if your pet is young. If you have any questions regarding neutering your pet, please get in touch!
It's turning into BBQ season! We hope you have a fun but safe time with your furry friends making burgers!
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! Happy St David's Day! Are you celebrating today?
Happy Halloween!
Don't forget, clocks go back! An extra hour in bed, or a box, whichever's your preference!
It's National Black Cat Day. Show us a picture of your black beauty below!!
Let your dog be nosey on a walk, it's their natural behaviour and is an activity that is needed for their general wellbeing.
It's World Animal Day today. Share a picture of your animals getting along together!!
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