Charnwood Veterinary Centre

28/04/2024

Is your older cat eating more but losing weight?
Getting a poorer coat or showing behavioural changes? 🐈

One of the commonest conditions of middle aged and geriatric cats is an over active thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). This comes on gradually as the thyroid hormone level rises, eventually having a significant effect on your cats health and wellbeing. The good news is that once identified by a blood test treatments are available and the thyroid problem can be successfully controlled in most cases. If you have any concerns about your senior cat please book an appointment with one of our vets who will be happy carry out an examination and advise if any further investigations are required.

Further useful resources about hyperthyroidism can be found on

www.cats.org.uk/media/1041/vg12_hyperthyroidism-web.pdf

or

www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/pet-health-hub/conditions/hyperthyroidism-in-cats

01/02/2024

PET DENTAL MONTH 🦷🐶🐱

For the month of February, we will be offering free dental checks with one of our registered veterinary nurses. They will check your pet's mouth and advise you how to keep their smile looking fresh.

If you would like to book your pet into one of our clinics, please ring us on 01387 253438 to check for availability.

25/01/2024

*UPDATE - REUNITED WITH OWNER*

We have had a very friendly bunny handed into us this morning. He was found wandering Alderman Hill Road, St Joes.

If you think he’s yours or know who he may belong to please give us a ring on 01387253438.

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas from everyone at Charnwood Veterinary Centre! 🎄🎅🎄

We hope you all have a fantastic day!

22/12/2023

Everyone at Charnwood Veterinary Centre would like to thank our clients who participated in our fund raising this Christmas for SARDA Southern Scotland (Search and Rescue Dogs Association). We are thrilled to announce the amount raised was £333.60!

The number of treats in the jar was 423. There was only one winner, we hope they enjoy their prize of a lovely novelty decorated cake donated by Elizabeth Sandford.

We were delighted to have a visit today from Tam, one of the highly trained local search and rescue dogs, accompanied by his handler Joanna. Tam's speciality is searching for people missing in water and works with Nith Inshore Rescue.

18/12/2023

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at Charnwood Vets! 🎄❄️☃️

Please remember to order any repeat medications well in advance to ensure you don’t run out over the festive period. 🐾🐶🐱

As always, an on-call vet will be available for emergencies when the surgery is closed.

14/12/2023

Lambing has started! 🐑

Many of our pedigree breeders will be well through their lambing this season. For those that will be lambing soon remember to stock up on supplies! 🐑 🐏

This new mum had her first lamb this morning!

08/12/2023

🎄This Christmas, team Charnwood would like to raise awareness and funding for the brave dogs of Search & Rescue Dog Association (Scotland) - This charity trains dogs and their handlers to search for missing people.

For a small donation our challenge for you is to guess the number of treats in the jar.

The winner will receive the jar of treats and a festive novelty sponge cake! 🍰

Please see Tracey for more details!

28/11/2023

This super friendly cat was found at Georgetown Primary School. Unfortunately not microchipped.

If you recognise this wee cat please ring the surgery on 01387 253438.

10/11/2023

🔧SATURDAY 11th NOVEMBER - REDUCED APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE🔨

We are having some improvement work at the surgery tomorrow and so the main entrance and waiting room will be closed in the morning.

Appointments are still available for all sick or injured patients needing attention but are restricted for routine boosters etc.

Entry to the surgery will be from the double doors at the left end of the building. Please report to reception and if possible wait in your car to be called in.

The work should be completed on Saturday and normal service will resume on Monday.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause!

06/11/2023

This wee cat was found at Cresswell Avenue. She is not microchipped. She is staying with the people who found her while her owner is found.

If you think she belongs to you please ring the surgery on 01387 253438.

24/10/2023

Remember Fireworks Night is coming up shortly, which can be a terrifying time of year for many pets.

We have various products available, your pet may require a health check before we can dispense them, especially if they are older or have any underlying health conditions.

Please let us know in plenty of time if you will need any calming medication for your pets.

Give us a ring on 01387 253438 to order medications or for advice for this time of year.

11/10/2023

This wee cat was found at Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park near the Tescos last night. She is not microchipped, and seems to be bright and well in herself. She is staying with the people who found her while an owner is found.

If you think she belongs to you please ring the surgery on 01387 253438.

27/09/2023

Good job Alasdair!

This cheeky chap weighed in at a whopping 78kg! Unsurprisingly his mum struggled to deliver him normally so vet Alasdair gave her a helping hand by performing a caesarean.

15/09/2023

Bark the spaniel just loves life! We were excited to see him for a check of his blood count yesterday. Bark suffered a life threatening platelet deficiency earlier in the summer and we are so grateful to Hettie the great dane for a life saving blood donation, and to Pet Blood Bank UK who were incredibly helpful and delivered us a unit of platelets from 250 miles away on a horribly rainy Saturday night.

08/08/2023

We had Ramsey in for his annual vaccination, and Ghillie in to be weighed for his monthly puppy worming tablet yesterday. 🐶🐾🦮

Both were very happy to see us and enjoyed their visit and all the attention.

28/07/2023

We are now able to supply vouchers for cat neutering through the Cats Protection Discount Scheme directly from the practice. 🐈🐈‍⬛🐱

Cats Protection will pay for cat neutering for eligible households with only a £10 owner contribution for both castrations and spays.

If you’re on benefits you are likely to be eligible for the scheme. If you think you’re eligible please contact us directly on 01387 253438 to book your cat in for neutering.

You can check the Cats Protection website here to see if you’re eligible for a voucher:
www.cats.org.uk/what-we-do/neutering/financial-assistance

26/07/2023

This snake was handed in to us last night after being found in a tree in Locharbriggs.

It is currently in the care of the SSPCA, so if you think it belongs to you please ring them on 03000 999 999.

26/06/2023

These four wee fluff balls were in for their first vaccinations and health check with vet Ross today.

Can you guess what breed they are?

15/06/2023

We’ve got a few new faces to announce at Charnwood Vets!

Ashleigh Sage joined us just over a month ago as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

Walter Mitchell joined us this week as a Veterinary Surgeon.

Zoe Deans joined us a few weeks ago for her placement as part of her training as a Student Veterinary Nurse.

We hope you’re all enjoying this weather and your animals are keeping safe in this heat!

08/05/2023

All at Charnwood Vets would like to congratulate our vet Amie and her husband Bruce on the safe arrival of Harrison. The wee chap was in a bit of a hurry but let Amie finish consulting on Saturday (just) before making his appearance.

25/04/2023

With summer approaching fast, it’s important to ensure your pets are up to date with their vaccinations, especially if they will be going to kennels or catteries during the holidays.

Give us a call on 01387 253438 to book your pet’s vaccination appointment.

08/04/2023

All of us at Charnwood would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter! 🥚🐰🐣

Katie has made a display in our waiting room as a reminder of the potential dangers to your pets.

If your pet has potentially eaten any of the toxins mentioned, or is showing any of these signs please contact us on 01387 253438!

04/04/2023

We’ve unfortunately just had a deceased black, male neutered cat handed into the surgery, found on the Lockerbie road near Johnston tractors. He unfortunately doesn’t have a microchip.

If you think he may be your cat please contact Charnwood Vets on 01387 253438.

10/03/2023

Here's an innovative way to help a pet eat while wearing an elizabethan collar. Charlie's owner took this video of him tucking into his food just two days after an operation on his leg!

08/02/2023

Just an update on the elderly cat handed last Saturday evening. He’s still in with us, enjoying the care and attention of the nurses.

If no owner approaches us, he will have a good home lined up for him, but if you think he belongs to you please contact the surgery on 01387 253438.

01/02/2023

‘My dog has a lump on his belly, should I be concerned?’

Most lumps on pets will be benign and non-threatening, but it isn’t always easy to tell at first.

Throughout the month of February we will be offering a free ‘lump check’ consultation, in which we can examine your pet’s lump and advise on any further testing or procedures which may be required. We hope in most cases to put your mind at rest!

To book in a ‘lump check’ appointment, please call 01387 253438.

*Please note this offer is for registered patients of Charnwood Veterinary Centre.

28/01/2023

We’ve just had an elderly cat handed in, found lying on the pavement on Barnton Road, Georgetown.

He doesn’t appear to be injured but has multiple other health issues, and isn’t microchipped.

If he belongs to you please ring Charnwood Vets on 01387 253438.