Thistle Vets

26/07/2024

Drop pictures of your pets below and we'll choose one for our August cover photo! 🐾⬇️

26/07/2024

Here's some tips on how to keep your pets cool in this hot weather! 🥵Remember to make sure they have access to plenty of shade and water throughout the day too 🐾

24/07/2024

🚨Attention all bunny owners! 🚨

Flystrike is more common during these warmer months and even healthy bunnies can get it. Remember: flystrike is an emergency. Not to mention guinea pigs can get flystrike too! Here are some top tips on how to prevent it, including treating your rabbit regularly with Rearguard - did you know this is included in our VIP plan? 💜🐇

23/07/2024

Remember: a missed walk won't harm your pet but heatstroke will🥵

22/07/2024

Handsome Kasper was in for a dental last week 🦷🐾

19/07/2024

Bonnie sat so well for her gravy bones! 🐾

18/07/2024

Puppy love at our Chesser branch this week 🥹🐾

17/07/2024

Expect the unexpected🤣follow us on tiktok .vets 🐾

05/07/2024

Hannibal looking stylish for his wound recheck with our vet Bryanna, and it's healing beautifully 🌻

03/07/2024

Silver, our new cover photo for this month 🐱🫶

01/07/2024

One of our RVNs Emily has had her Honours project 'Client perspectives on the support provided for the management of diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats' published in The Veterinary Nurse. Some of you with diabetic pets may remember filling out the survey around this time last year. Link below if anyone is interested in her findings!

Out of the 99 valid responses, 26% of participants disagreed that their veterinary practice supported them with their pet's diabetes mellitus. Results showed that diabetes mellitus is perceived to have a significant effect on quality of life of not only the pet with the disease but also the owner who is managing it.

Background: Literature suggests that owners of pets with diabetes mellitus are not adequately supported by veterinary professionals to manage their pet's condition. Quality of life assessments for diabetic pets in practice often focus on the animal's clinical signs and overlook owner feedback. Aims:...

28/06/2024

It's tick season! Remember to check your pet at least once a day for ticks 🐾🐕

27/06/2024

We are looking for a new model for our cover photo!
Drop your pictures below 👇 and we will pick one to be the winner!
Archer as our June winner ❤️

26/06/2024

Rey was such a good boy for his bandage change (with the help of some gravy bones of course!). We think he really suits the tiger print, don't you? 🐅

24/06/2024

Parasite prevention for your pet is so important and is included in our VIP plan 🪱🐾

21/06/2024

We have some pallets available to collect from our Clovenstone and Chesser branch

21/06/2024

Poor Ziggy managed to walk through wet tar and get it all over his paws! Thankfully we were able to clean him right up - here's the before and after of his paws 🐾🐱

21/06/2024

Water bottle left at Clovenstone reception desk last night

20/06/2024

There are roadworks right outside our Chesser branch this morning, causing a bit of a delay and parking restrictions. Please allow yourself extra time for this if attending the clinic for an appointment today.

19/06/2024

Huge shout out to the Thistle Vets team members who took on Tough Mudder on Saturday - you guys smashed it! 🔥💪

18/06/2024

Lovely Belle was in with us yesterday for neutering 🐾💜

17/06/2024

16/06/2024

Happy Father’s Day to all the animal dad’s out there

Drop of photo below 👇

14/06/2024

Our newest TikTok

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Check out Thistle Vets’s video.

12/06/2024

How many biscuits is too many biscuits? 🐕❤️

08/06/2024

Please be aware when walking dogs in the warmer weather near reservoirs. See notice posted today by Pentland hills regional park. If your pet becomes unwell following swimming or drinking on a walk please seek immediate vet advice.

12/04/2024

Lovely Rita was recently at our chesser branch for her spay procedure.
As you can tell, she recovered really well 💜