Parkside Veterinary Group

02/12/2024

Does anyone have any soft fleece blankets that they no longer need?

Our Kings Cross Surgery is in need of these blankets.

Thanks in advance 👌🏻

Just to clarify we are happy to take donations of used but good condition blankets people are looking to ‘rehome’. We get lots of enquiries from the public asking us to put appeals up. We hugely appreciate donations and any excess items will be passed onto the many charities we support.

30/11/2024

We are collecting cat food (dry/wet) for Angus Cat rescue again.

After a difficult year with so many cats and kittens needing help, the rescue are always massively grateful of food donations.

Donations can be dropped off to any of our surgeries - Dundee/Arbroath/Barnhill.

🖍️ Please mark any donations with ‘ANGUS CAT RESCUE’ so we can direct them to the right charity as we are also a donation point for the pet food bank.

Let’s help the cats and kittens of Angus Cat Rescue have an amazing Christmas.

27/11/2024

Meet Beau and Benji in at Abroath the other day to see Vet Dawn.

26/11/2024

Christmas Toy Appeal 🛍️💝🎁

Christmas is a time of plenty for many - it’s a time of good food, gifts, warmth and happiness.

The harsh reality however is that for many children it’s a day like any other. No tree, no warmth, no gifts, no food. That’s not the childhood memories we want any child or young person to have.

Will you join us helping a local initiative to make sure as many children and young people have a gift to remember this Christmas?

All the staff at Parkside are joining together to make this the best Christmas it can be for those who otherwise will have nothing.

The gifts don’t have to be expensive just a little gift that will hopefully put light in the eyes of a child or young person who otherwise would have sat empty handed.

Gifts can be handed in to any of our surgeries. Gifts can be suitable for 0-17 years of age.

Further details are in the attached photo.

Please join us in making this Christmas special for every child and young person in the area.

Heartfelt thanks in advance for your kindness.

Please please share 🫶🏻

26/11/2024

Stay Prepared for Chilly Weather! ❄️🐾

Cold weather can be tough on our dogs, so it’s always good to know how to keep them safe and cosy. From protecting their paws to spotting signs of the cold, our guide is full of helpful tips for keeping your furry friend happy during winter walks.

As the temperatures drop and winter settles in, it's important to think about the well-being of our four-legged friends in colder weather...

25/11/2024

One of our vets, Alistair has been busy since bringing his honeybees back from the Angus glens where they have been making Heather Honey. Heather honey is gel-like and so doesn’t spin out of the honey comb, it needs to be squeezed out.

The squeezing causes damage to the comb, which means the bees can’t reuse the comb next year, happily this means there is plenty of wax available to make beeswax candles.

Alistair is supporting one of our local RDA’s (The Brae Riding for the Disabled Association) at their Christmas Fair on Sunday 15th December where he will have some honey and candles for sale. If you can’t make it along to The Brae RDA, you will also find some of his honey available if you visit Newton Farm near Forfar.

The bees looked like they had some fun when on their annual Angus Glens holiday - building a beautiful pattern of honeycomb in one of the clear lidded honey supers, it was a shame to have to squeeze out the honey!

23/11/2024

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Gifts can be handed into any of our surgeries ☺️

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🎁 Help for Kids Toy Appeal 2024 🎁

We are excited to announce our support for the ‘Help for Kids’ charity, based in Dundee, through their 2024 toy appeal. We are collecting small gifts and toys for children aged 0-16 years who may not receive any gifts this Christmas due to circumstances beyond their control.

🐴 Our equine office is now accepting donations of these items. Your contribution can make a world of difference to a child in need this festive season. Let’s come together to spread joy and bring smiles to these young faces !🐴☺️

📍Location drop off - Equine Office, Parkside Vets, 5 Kings Cross Road, Dundee, DD2 3PT

📆 Anytime from now until Monday, 20th December, 2024

🎁 Suitable gifts - Small toys, books and other appropriate gifts for children in the 0-16 age range including pyjamas, slippers, toiletry sets, etc

🎄🤶🏻Please help us - together we can make this Christmas a magical one for many kids

22/11/2024

It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas …. we’re full of festive cheer here at Parkside Barnhill 🎁🌲🎅🏻🛍️🧸

21/11/2024

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20/11/2024

Working Cocker pups Ruadh and Orla back today for their vaccinations and microchips.

The pups were delivered via emergency Caesarian section 8 weeks ago today by Vets Andie and Hazel ably assisted by RVNs Claire and Lesley and trainee Nurse
Laura.

Both pups were very brave for their microchips and vaccines. They head off to their new homes this weekend.

Have wonderful lives girls, we’ve so enjoyed watching you grow.

19/11/2024

Can we ask a favour?

Please vote for one of our lovely RVNs Freya!

Freya is in the first photo with her husband.

All you have to do is open the link and like Freya’s photo.

We’d LOVE to see this special lady win.

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🗳️ Thank you ☺️

Shop the Regina:
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11/11/2024

Piggy Spa Day!

Meet Neeps, the Guinea Pig in having his bi-annual nail cut and fringe trim (so he can see out and so we can tell which end is which) 😜

The spa day coincided with his 4th birthday 🎂 🥳

How gorgeous is he?

For those who are wondering yes, there was a ‘Haggis’ but he passed away a couple of weeks ago and no, there was never a ‘Tatties’.

08/11/2024

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06/11/2024

Did you know there is a blood bank for pets? 🩸

PetBloodBankUK is a charity that helps to save the lives of pets in need. It’s just like the human blood service, but for dogs.

🐶 They run donation sessions across the country where owners bring their much loved dogs to give blood. We are delighted to host sessions at our surgery in Dundee.

Pet Blood Bank needs your help to ensure blood is always available 🙏

They are looking for large, happy, healthy, and confident dogs to come forward as blood donors to help save the lives of other dogs in need. To be a blood donor, your dog should be:

🐶 Between the ages of 1 and 8

🐶 Weigh over 25kg

🐶 Fit and healthy

🐶 Happy, confident, and enjoy meeting new people

If this sounds like your dog, head over to Pet Blood Bank’s website to find out more

👉 www.petbloodbankuk.org/dogs

Some donors who come to the sessions at Dundee are in the new calendar.

Meet Toby, Rannoch and Piper
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02/11/2024

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It’s coming up to the time of year many pets owners dread 😫😫

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1318991889345552&id=100037042610002

🎆Fireworks and Fear: Petrified Pets 🎆

In the lead up to fireworks season - are you prepared?

Fireworks seem to now occur regularly throughout October-December with Halloween, Bonfire night, Christmas and New year.

Although spectacular to watch they have very real implications for the welfare of our wildlife, livestock and pet animals.

⬇️Here is some advice this firework season. Stay tuned for more individual advice on each section in the coming weeks.

🐱Cats
✅Check microchip details are up to date
✅Try and keep them inside after dark. We understand this can be difficult. You may need to provide more play and calming aids to help them with a change in routine
✅Close all doors and windows to prevent them bolting
✅Shut curtains to dim the noise and flashes
✅ Give them a safe hiding place or don't disturb them if they find their own safe place to settle. Cats often like to be up high

🐶Dogs
✅Check microchip details are up to date
✅Walk before dark. If toileting outside go out with them on a leash to avoid them bolting if a firework goes off unexpectedly
✅Use calming aids
✅Give them as safe place to stay that is covered, dark and quiet. Do not lock them in here.
✅Watch that all doors are closed to avoid escape
✅You can comfort your pet, just ensure you stay safe if they are extremely agitated

🐭Small Furries
✅You may need to bring any animals inside if it doesn't cause them too much stress
✅They may require more bedding
✅Cover accomodation to prevent the lights from upsetting them
✅Move indoor enclosures away from windows to dull the noise and light

🐴Horses
✅Check local fire displays and prepare
✅Keep to a routine
✅Check the field or Stable is free from hazards
✅Give your vet notice if you require medication for your horses anxiety
✅Check on them regularly or stay with them if they are known to spook so you can react quickly if they become upset

🐮Livestock
✅Tell local farmers if you intend to have a Firework display and try to avoid the loud fireworks. Do not set fireworks off around fields containing livestock.

🦔 Wildlife
✅Check bonfires before lighting for any wildlife such as rodents or hedgehogs
✅Avoid setting fireworks off near known wildlife areas like nature reserves

🧑‍⚕️ How your vet can help
✅If your animals experiences distress then there are medications we can prescribe
✅You will likely need a prescription check even if you have it yearly
✅Veterinary professionals are also well placed to give you individual advice on how to help your pets

🎆If you plan to have a firework display:

➡️Please tell all your neighbours in advance that you plan it.
This will ensure they have had time to adequately prepare their animals for the event.
If possible please consider using alternative options such as silent or low noise fireworks if you know you are surrounded by families with cats, dogs, other pets or if you live by a farm or livery yard.

➡️Please tell owners how long the display will go on for and don't go beyond that so they know when it is safe to let their pets out for toileting or grazing.

➡️ Please do not release sky lanterns

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/litter/skylanterns

🚒👩‍🚒 Please also be fire safe!

🔥https://www.gov.uk/fireworks-the-law

🔥https://www.rospa.com/home-safety/advice/fireworks-safety

Other links:

➡️ https://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/fireworks

➡️ https://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/fireworks

➡️ https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/storms-and-fireworks/

01/11/2024

Antibiotic Amnesty 2024 💊💊💊

Please return any antibiotics to any of our surgeries for safe disposal.

Thank you for supporting thud campaign.

01/11/2024

Help support the 2024 antibiotic amnesty by returning any antibiotics to any of our surgeries for safe disposal.