Blackness Veterinary Surgery

20/06/2025

Happy Take Your Dog To Work Day 🐾

Little Jet comes to work everyday and is usually found napping or stealing biscuits - he is not our number 1 working employee that’s for sure!! 🙈

We would love to see your work dogs in the comments 🥰

20/06/2025

Just a reminder ☀️

The next few days are predicted to be very hot so please protect your pups from heatstroke. All dogs are at risk for heat stroke but especially our brachycephalic breeds (flat faced) and overweight dogs. 🐶

If you think your pet is suffering from heatstroke please bring them in as soon as possible!

A few reminders for your dogs safety:
⚠️ Do not walk your dog in the sun (short walks early morning and late evening)
⚠️ Do not leave your dog in a car (even for 2 minutes)
⚠️ Do not transport your dog if they get very stressed in the car
⚠️ Do not leave your dog for long periods out in the sun

Your dog may be suffering from heatstroke if they display any of these signs:
* Fast, heavy breathing or panting
* Red or purple tongue/gums
* Collapsing
* Racing heart
* Glassy eyes
* High body temperature
* Sticky gums
* Excessive drooling
* Vomiting or diarrhoea
* Pressing their head to the wall
* Circling
* General restlessness
* Dizziness – they may appear lethargic, drowsy or slow
* Seizures

To avoid heatstroke :
✅ Provide your dog with a cool & shaded area
✅ Offer water regularly
✅ Use a cool mat
✅ Set up a fan
✅ Offer frozen treats such as frozen yoghurt
✅ Be aware of heat stroke signs
✅ Contact your vet if you are worried

Please remember no dog has died from missing a walk but plenty have died from one walk in the heat - don’t take any risks 🐾

18/06/2025

The next few days are predicted to be very hot so please protect your pups from heatstroke. All dogs are at risk for heat stroke but especially our brachycephalic breeds (flat faced) and overweight dogs. 🐶

If you think your pet is suffering from heatstroke please bring them in as soon as possible!

A few reminders for your dogs safety:
⚠️ Do not walk your dog in the sun (short walks early morning and late evening)
⚠️ Do not leave your dog in a car (even for 2 minutes)
⚠️ Do not transport your dog if they get very stressed in the car
⚠️ Do not leave your dog for long periods out in the sun

Your dog may be suffering from heatstroke if they display any of these signs:
* Fast, heavy breathing or panting
* Red or purple tongue/gums
* Collapsing
* Racing heart
* Glassy eyes
* High body temperature
* Sticky gums
* Excessive drooling
* Vomiting or diarrhoea
* Pressing their head to the wall
* Circling
* General restlessness
* Dizziness – they may appear lethargic, drowsy or slow
* Seizures

To avoid heatstroke :
✅ Provide your dog with a cool & shaded area
✅ Offer water regularly
✅ Use a cool mat
✅ Set up a fan
✅ Offer frozen treats such as frozen yoghurt
✅ Be aware of heat stroke signs
✅ Contact your vet if you are worried

Please remember no dog has died from missing a walk but plenty have died from one walk in the heat - don’t take any risks 🐾

18/06/2025

Little Toaty used to find coming here very stressful and scary. She has been coming to Fear Free Clinics with our Nurse Brogan and she now loves coming in 😻 Toaty had her vaccine today, she was so relaxed enjoying her lickimat that she didn’t even notice the injection! She was a superstar for her clinical exam and even had her nails trimmed!! 🐾

Well done Toaty, we are so proud of you ♥️

17/06/2025

🐾 Say hello to smooth flexible payments with Klarna! No upfront stress, just equal, interest-free payments! From routine check-ups to unexpected treatments, Klarna lets you pay in a way that works for you 💸✨

1️⃣ Ask about Klarna at your next visit
2️⃣ Scan the QR code we provide to download the Klarna App
3️⃣ Sign up or log in
4️⃣ Tap the wallet icon, choose “in-store,” and search for IVC Evidensia
5️⃣ Set up a one-time budget card
6️⃣ Add the card to your Apple or Google Wallet
7️⃣ Tap to pay with your mobile and receive instant confirmation!

Say goodbye to upfront payments and hello to flexible options! 🙌🐾

(Klarna's Pay in 3 / Pay in 30 days are unregulated credit agreements. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. 18+, UK residents only. Subject to status. Ts&Cs and late fees apply).

14/06/2025

Please be advised, we are closing the practice from 12:30 today due to have an electrical fault within the practice.

For any emergencies, please still contact us on 01382 225422 and you will be transferred to our out of hours.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause

13/06/2025

This gorgeous girl is Biskit who was in to see our vet Eilidh! Biskit is 16 years old can you believe!! She enjoyed some biscuits and cuddles with the staff 🥰🐾♥️

06/06/2025

Please be advised, douglas street will be partially closed for the next 4 days! The only route to our practice during these days will be via Brown Street.

Please plan your route before visiting us

02/06/2025

Now, you can spread the cost of your pet’s care into 3 equal, interest-free payments.

Here’s how to get started with Klarna in a few simple steps:

1️⃣ Ask about Klarna at your next visit
2️⃣ Scan the QR code we provide to download the Klarna App
3️⃣ Sign up or log in
4️⃣ Tap the wallet icon, choose “in-store,” and search for IVC Evidensia
5️⃣ Set up a one-time budget card
6️⃣ Add the card to your Apple or Google Wallet
7️⃣ Tap to pay with your mobile and receive instant confirmation!

Say goodbye to upfront payments and hello to flexible options! 🙌🐾

See how Klarna works - https://www.klarna.com/uk/?grs=%2F&grr=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

(Klarna's Pay in 3 / Pay in 30 days are unregulated credit agreements. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. 18+, UK residents only. Subject to status. Ts&Cs and late fees apply).

31/05/2025

The last letter on our A-Z of Veterinary Nursing is Z 🐾

Z IS FOR ZZZZZZ 💤

Working as a veterinary nurse is very tiring so after a busy day at work our nurses go home for a well deserved rest 😴💤

We hope you have all enjoyed our A-Z of Veterinary Nursing and learning more about what our nurses do 👨🏼‍⚕️ 👩🏼‍⚕️🐾🖤

31/05/2025

The next letter on our A-Z of Veterinary Nursing is Y 🐾

Y IS FOR YEARLY CPD 📖📚

Every year our Registered nurses must complete 15 hours at least of CPD (continuous professional development) to stay on the RVCS register. This is so they keep up to date with any changes within the veterinary field and to continue and develop their skills 🤓

31/05/2025

The next letter on our A-Z of Veterinary Nursing is X 🐾

X IS FOR X-RAYS 🩻

X-rays or radiographs are detailed pictures which help our vets to make a diagnosis. Our nurses are all trained to be able to position patients correctly to take the appropriate radiographs 🩻