Pumpkin & Squash were kept entertained when they came if for neutering today!
Our large cat accommodation provides plenty of space for pets to buddy up and feel more relaxed, with their sibling or housemate.
We are one of the only Cat Friendly Gold Accredited practices locally and pride ourselves as being one of the oldest independent vets caring for your pets 🐱
Jack visited nurse Issy at our healthy weight clinic and we are SO proud of him.
He has reached his target - losing 3.25kg! That’s 20.3% of his starting weight! He was presented with a certificate and as you can see he was a very happy boy!!
#weigh2go Jack 👏🏼
When Rocky came in to collect his 6 month puppy development certificate from nurse Issy 😂
November is Antibiotic Amnesty Month
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing problem worldwide, affecting both human and animal health.
But what is AMR?
Antibiotics are essential when treating many conditions in animals and people, but bacteria are becoming resistant to many antibiotics that we use in human and veterinary medicine.
Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop defences that protect them from antibiotic medications, making treatment less effective.
An Antibiotics Amnesty is running throughout November 2024 to encourage clients to return unused and out-of-date antibiotic medications prescribed for your pets to your local veterinary practice.
This will allow correct and safe disposal of the antibiotic medications, which will avoid contamination of the environment and help prevent antimicrobial resistance due to inappropriate disposal.
Returning unused or out of date antibiotics will also help stop inappropriate antibiotic use.
To find out more about the campaign visit:
www.rumacae.org.uk/vet-antibioticamnesty/
During November 2024 a National Antibiotic Amnesty is being held by vets, doctors and pharmacists. Our practice is taking part in the antibiotic amnesty and we are encouraging clients to return any unused or out of date antibiotics to us for safe disposal. #AntibioticAmnesty #onehealth
🧊 DOGS & ICE CUBES 🧊
Social media post are doing the rounds again, supposedly written by a vet. Always be wary of information that does not come directly from a named veterinary professional or body.
The post states pet owners must not give ice cubes to their dogs, this is FALSE information and it is worrying to see so many pet owners sharing this incorrect information.
As long as they are provided in moderation, and not as a replacement for constant access to clean, fresh, cool water, it is fine to offer to a HEALTHY dog ice cubes. Just as a healthy person would enjoy an ice lolly on a hot day.
IF you suspect your dog is suffering from heat stroke you should immediately start rapid cooling. Contrary to posts you may have seen on social media, this should not be done with luke warm water, but as much cold water as possible. Whether that it is from a nearby stream, lake, drinking bottles including chilled water - keep pouring. Not just paws, your dogs full body.
In an emergency situation, the current best available advice for treating heatstroke is to continuously pour cool/cold water over your dog, with as much air movement as possible for example a fan or air conditioning - however we recommend immediate veterinary advice and treatment. Do not use these methods to delay seeking professional help.
Please help us to share this correct information.
https://heatstroke.dog/2018/08/02/cold-as-ice-keeping-hot-dogs-cool/?fbclid=IwAR1ZtqSvsRvKaVgN2MIcwubXCddZ6Z6LRtD4WqJ6AHYciLoAfPCq-qGKXbE
🧊 DOGS & ICE CUBES 🧊
The social media disinformation posts are doing the rounds again, often supposedly written by a vet. Always be wary of information that does not come directly from a named veterinary professional or body.
The post states pet owners must not give ice cubes to their dogs, this is FALSE information and it is worrying to see so many pet owners sharing this incorrect information.
As long as they are provided in moderation, and not as a replacement for constant access to clean, fresh, cool water, it is fine to offer to a HEALTHY dog ice cubes. Just as a healthy person would enjoy an ice lolly on a hot day.
IF you suspect your dog is suffering from heat stroke you should immediately start rapid cooling.
Contrary to posts you may have seen on social media, this should not be done with tepid/luke warm water, but as much cold water as possible. Whether that it is from a nearby stream, lake, drinking bottles including chilled water - keep pouring. Not just paws, your dogs full body.
In an emergency situation, the current best available advice for treating heatstroke is to continuously pour cool/cold water over your dog, with as much air movement as possible for example a fan or air conditioning - however we recommend immediate veterinary advice and treatment.
Do not use these methods to delay seeking professional help.
Please help us to share this correct information.
https://heatstroke.dog/2018/08/02/cold-as-ice-keeping-hot-dogs-cool/?fbclid=IwAR1ZtqSvsRvKaVgN2MIcwubXCddZ6Z6LRtD4WqJ6AHYciLoAfPCq-qGKXbE
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Do you worry about leaving your cat at the vets?
Does the thought of dogs barking and stressing your cat, worry you?
Lovely little Ru demonstrates just how relaxing our Gold Accredited cat facilities are, so that you know when you leave your cat in our hands you can do so with peace of mind that they get the very best care
🐈 Our cat ward is completely seperate to our dog wards, on its own floor in fact.
🐈 Extra large kennels so that your cat can climb and hide in a cat castle.
🐈 We use cat calming spray on all cat bedding
🐈 The ward has a cat calming plug in used 24 hours a day for a continuous calm zone
🐈 We use calming music created especially for cats, but also take requests if your cat has a preference!
🐈 Natural light is used in the day, so we don’t have to have big clinical lights on.
🐈 Toys are always offered for the adventurous ones
🐈 All cat parents are given direct contact with our wards team on Petsapp, so that you can check in whenever suits and get pictures and videos straight to you phone of them whilst they are with us.
🐈 We try our best to provide regular updates and messages at each stage of their procedure or surgery. We don’t leave you wondering if you cat has had their surgery and we update you when they are in recovery, because we know our clients appreciate knowing that they are back on the ward and recovering well.
We are a well staffed team which enables us to take our time with patients and provide the extra love and attention we would all want for our pets - head massages do not need to be pre-booked VNA Lucy loves helping our cat patients feel at home.
Did you know that May is Feline Hypertension month?
High blood pressure in cats, also known as feline hypertension, is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs in around 1 in 5 cats over 9 years of age.
This disease is treatable with medication, but 82% of senior cats don't receive blood pressure checks.
For the whole of May we are offering 50% off our senior cat checks, just £26 and FREE for Pet Wellness Plan members. Alternatively you can book your cat into our Edenbridge Cat Clinic where for one day Vet Lucy and Nurse Issy will be holding a full day of senior cat checks.
Each cat will receive a nurse consultation, blood pressure check, urine test and nail clip!
You can send us a message on PetsApp or give the team a call to get your cat booked in.
#hypertensionawarenessmonth #seniorcatclub
#CatBloodPressure #FHAM
IS YOUR CAT OVER THE AGE OF 7?
We are holding a Senior Cat Clinic day at our purpose built cat only clinic opposite the Edenbridge practice on Tuesday 14th May.
We know cats can get stressed at the vets, now is your chance to visit our dog free clinic and benefit from this special offer!
For Hypertension Awareness Month we are screening for early detection of hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney disease and reduced mobility.
Early diagnosis of these conditions is key to extending your cat’s quality of life.
If any abnormalities are detected, you will be referred to one of our veterinary surgeons for discussion of treatment options.
Places are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment.
You can send us a message on PetsApp or give the team a call to get your cat booked in.
#hypertensionawarenessmonth #seniorcatclub
