Pentland - ICR Veterinary Clinic

05/06/2024

Belle 😍
This gorgeous girl was in to see our Nurse Chloe for her routine 6 month check up as part of her Healthy Pet Club and received a clean bill of health 💜

03/06/2024

We are very proud to Beeeee a 🐝 friendly clinic in partnership with the British Bee Veterinary Association
Pop in to the practice and pick up a pack of our free 🐝 friendly seeds to plant in your own garden and help these vital busy little guys 🐝

31/05/2024

Look at those ears 😍 This little one is Poppy who was in seeing our nurse Chloe for a weigh and worm, teeth check and nail clip appointment, all part of her Pet Health Club 🌟
She was definitely a big hit with the staff 🐶

25/05/2024

This bank holiday Monday we will be open as usual 💜
If your pet needs us out of normal working hours, as always, our nights team are on hand to help
https://www.icrvets.com/contact-us

25/05/2024

We are all set up and having a great time at the Balerno Children's Gala Pop over and say hello 👋 Hopefully the sun stays out for everyone 💜

24/05/2024

It’s also: Feline Hypertension Awareness month! (High blood pressure in cats) 🐱

Did you know that an estimated 1 in every 5 cats over the age of 9 years suffers from hypertension?
Just like in people, high blood pressure can go undetected for a long time. This is a dangerous condition that can lead to many long term ill effects on the body.

Signs that your cat may be suffering from high blood pressure include;
🐾 Sleeping more or being less active
🐾 Not sleeping at night/pacing
🐾 Changes in behaviour
🐾 Meowing more than usual
🐾 Increased drinking
🐾 Changes in eyesight/ Bumping into objects

Luckily, when caught early enough, there are treatments available to help control blood pressure and significantly reduce the long term risks.

Measuring a cat's blood pressure is quick and painless and we can perform this test as part of our senior wellness clinics, suitable for cats over 7 years of age.

(We also run senior wellness clinics for dogs)

For more information on our senior wellness clinics, please click here:
https://www.icrvets.com/services/wellness-screenings-for-cats-and-dogs

22/05/2024

* Senior wellness clinics *

Did you know we run popular senior wellness clinics?
During this 40 minute appointment, our nurse will perform a physical examination, measure your pet’s blood pressure, check a urine sample and take a blood sample to measure kidney, liver, thyroid (cats) and multiple other parameters to check that your pet is not suffering from underlying disease.

Our wellness clinics are designed to detect disease early, ensuring the best possible outcome for your pet and cost 85 pounds.

For more information on senior wellness clinics please click here

https://www.icrvets.com/services/wellness-screenings-for-cats-and-dogs

20/05/2024

Vet Nurse Awareness Month: 𝕃𝕒𝕤𝕖𝕣 𝕋𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥

Our nurses are fully qualified to carry out laser treatment on your pet. Laser therapy is used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis and muscle pain. Laser therapy can also be very useful to speed up wound healing, reduce scar tissue and improve nerve function.

Handsome Raffi was in recently to have laser therapy as part of his treatment for joint disease. As you can see, he enjoys his treatment and we think he is rocking those protective glasses 💙

For more information about laser and our other pain management services, follow the link below
https://www.icrvets.com/services/r-a-p-p-service

17/05/2024

We are so proud of our team 💜 This was a great night and we look forward to doing more like this.

Dozens of people took part in the session, which was designed to help owners do the right thing for their pets in an

15/05/2024

We have been loving this beautiful weather recently and have brought the sunshine to our fluffy friends as well 😎

Pop in to the surgery to see our new range of summer toys available ☀️

13/05/2024

Vet Nurse Awareness Month: 𝔻𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕪
We are proud to deliver a very high standard of dentistry at ICR Vets. Did you know our nurses play a crucial role during our dentistry procedures? Nurses are responsible for monitoring the general anaesthetics, performing the scale and polishes, placing the appropriate nerve blocks for extractions, and ensuring a comfortable, smooth recovery for our dental patients 🐾

Vet Nurses have hugely varied and demanding roles and we look forward to highlighting different areas of their jobs this month 💚

09/05/2024

We had a fantastic time! Thank you for having us 😊

08/05/2024

Today is National Receptionist Day and we are celebrating!

We are so lucky to have such an amazing front of house team.
You will have seen these friendly faces! Our receptionists are wizards of multitasking; juggling phone calls, managing our desks, making sure the day runs smoothly and keeping us all right! Thank you to each and every one of you, we would be lost without you 💜

06/05/2024

This gorgeous duo are Mac and Mavis 🐶 Both were receiving their Pet Health Club checks with nurse Chloe. We are loving the bandanna’s!

If you think your pet (and wallet 😉) would benefit from joining our health plan, check out the details below

https://www.icrvets.com/pet-health-club

04/05/2024

Juno definitely has those puppy dog eyes down! Paws were a plenty for vet Alex at our Balerno branch. Of course a gravy bone or two was not too be sniffed at 🩷

03/05/2024

This beautiful bundle of fluff is Molly 💕 She was very brave for vet Rhiannon receiving her vaccination and will soon be exploring the wonders of the world on her first walk!

02/05/2024

May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 💚

We are so proud to have an amazing team of nurses at ICR. Our heroes in green work very hard to provide love and highly skilled care to our patients, day and night.
And, as is the case in hospitals everywhere, nothing would run without the nurses!! 💚

This month we will be showcasing the varied and demanding role of the Registered Vet Nurse (RVN). Look out for our posts to learn more about their skills, responsibilities and the vital role they play each and every day 💚

Thank you to all the Vet Nurses out there for your hard work 💚

30/04/2024

Our Vet Rachel and nurse Chloe were delighted to attend Currie Primary School recently for a visit with all the children. They had a great time, and chatted about how to keep our pets happy and healthy. The children asked lots of great questions and we discussed what it's like to work at a Veterinary Practice. Thank you for having us and we hope to visit again soon 🐾
If you think your school or nursery would benefit from a visit, please get in touch
https://www.icrvets.com/contact-us

29/04/2024

Why do staff dogs Eevee and Jake look like they’ve been caught in the act??! Looking very pleased with themselves indeed 🐶

28/04/2024

Cassie brought some toys in with her for moral support for her dental procedure 😊
This beautiful lady left with a gleaming smile after her scale and polish 🐶

27/04/2024

Happy World Veterinary Day!

Today is a celebration of all the wonderful vets in the world- and we have many at ICR 😊 it is a day of appreciation for all the hard work these great people put in to taking care of our furry (and not so furry) friends and how they make a big difference to the people who consider these pets family 💕

Thank you vets!

25/04/2024

Gorgeous Holly 😍
This picture was of Holly when she was in for her keyhole spay. She was a wonderful patient and enjoyed a lot of attention! We saw her back for her post-op check 3 days later and her owners reported she is doing great and has made a full recovery 🥰

Did you know we perform keyhole spaying for cats as well as dogs? We are proud to be one of the first clinics to offer this minimally invasive procedure allowing a very comfortably and short recovery - most pets are fully healed after 3 days!

Find out more here👇🏼

https://www.icrvets.com/services/keyhole-surgery

23/04/2024

This brave little guy is Jura .
Jura came in to have two of his baby teeth (deciduous teeth) removed, after they had failed to fall out on their own. Jura had a short anaesthetic and dental surgery to extract these teeth. He recovered very well and enjoyed his post anaesthetic snack! 🥰

Did you know dogs have 28 deciduous teeth as pups, that are later replaced by 42 permanent teeth? 🦷 All the better for chewing those treats with! 🦴

22/04/2024

Meet the team Monday! 💜
Clinical Director Iona Mackenzie
Iona qualified from Edinburgh's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in 2014, having moved to Scotland from the Netherlands, and she has been with ICR Vets for almost 10 years! The combination of medical science and the caring nature of the profession suits her perfectly. She loves the daily variety this job offers. Iona has a particular fondness for our feline friends, but can't resist a canine cuddle! She feels privileged to lead such a caring and highly-skilled team who do an excellent job of looking after our patients, our clients and each other. When not at work, Iona can be found enjoying the beautiful Scottish outdoors with her husband and two young children

21/04/2024

This beautiful girl is Nova who was in with nurse Chloe for a routine health check as part of her Pet Health Club. Look at those stunning markings and eyes 😻

Is your pet part of our Pet Health Club??
https://www.icrvets.com/pet-health-club

19/04/2024

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the snuggles nurse Chloe received from Olive when she was in for her keyhole spay procedure earlier this month 😍 What a gorgeous cuddly girl!

Find out more about our keyhole procedures here https://www.icrvets.com/services/keyhole-surgery

17/04/2024

Did you know tortoiseshell cats are almost always female? We love our tortie friends! They usually come packed with personality! 😻

Tortoiseshell cats, sometimes called ‘torties’, are known for their uniquely beautiful multi-coloured coats. 😻 Tortoiseshell isn’t actually a breed, it’s a coat pattern, just like tabby. 🐈

The science behind the ‘shell 👇

🧬 Tortoiseshells have not one, but two co-dominant colour genes (black and orange) working together to make the unique coat patterns.

🧬 Most tortoiseshell cats are females because it’s the two X chromosomes that carry the genetic information for coat colour. The Y chromosome that males have, doesn’t impact on their coat colour. But sometimes a male cat can be born with XXY chromosomes, making it possible but unusual for a tortoiseshell coat!