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Braid Vets

Braid Vets are committed to continue to provide a high-quality health service to all our patients an
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Braid Vets are committed to continue to provide a high-quality health service to all our patients and clients, and are constantly measuring the practice performance against the very best in the U.K. There has been a veterinary practice at 171 Mayfield Road in Edinburgh, Scotland, since 1967.

02/09/2024

Why do our pets gain weight? 🐾❔

There are many reasons your pet may be gaining weight. Here are our top 6 reason:

1. Lack of exercise
2. Pregnancy
3. Eating too much
4. Breed genetics
5. Medication / Medical condition
6. Neuter status

Worried about your pets weight? ⚖ We offer weight clinics at our Leith Walk Branch with our lovely nurse, Jasmine. She will send you a short questionnaire to fill out about your animals diet and exercise regime. You can then book your pet in for an initial health check and then weigh ins are normally every 4 weeks. There is a one of charge of £33.34 💙🐾

Call us on 0131 553 1366 to find out more! 🤳

29/08/2024

Dumbo wanted a little privacy to enjoy her breakfast this morning 💙😂

As she is now 5 years old, her owner wanted to do some preventative checks. This included bloods and an x-ray 🐾

28/08/2024

STAFF PET SERIES 🐾🥰

Meet Marley, his owner is our wonderful nurse, Niamh. Marley is a 5 year old golden Labrador who loves going for big walks, running around and stopping for an ice cream 🍦

After a big play, he loves to cuddle up on the sofa snuggled up in a blanket 🛌

26/08/2024

Finding it difficult to weigh your dog at home? Our scales are free to use! 💙🐾

Just pop by and check with reception, they will be able to help those who are a little scared of the scales and update their file.

22/08/2024

STAFF PET SERIES 🐾🥰💙

Introducing our wonderful Student Nurse, Owen's rabbits 🐇. This is Ash (Grey) and Moss (Grey and white) they’re 3 year old lionhead rabbits. They love throwing around their ball, solving puzzles and playing tug of war. Ash’s favourite snack is mint and Moss loves banana.

Some of their favourite pass times are napping in doorways, cuddling together and chewing my furniture. They can be quite naughty but are total sweethearts when they’re not causing chaos.

Share your bunnies in the comments below!

19/08/2024

Handsome Hector was in for his 2nd post op check after getting castrated. His wound is healing beautifully 💙🐾

With all procedures, we include three post op checks to ensure they are healing nicely. At this appointment you can let us know if you have any concerns or questions. ❔

Interested in neutering your animal, you can discover more a https://braidvet.co.uk/what-we-offer/neutering

16/08/2024

INTRODUCING OUR STAFF PET SERIES 💙🐾

We're starting of the series with the one and only Ivar. Our lovely animal care assistant Rachel, got this wonderful boy just over a year ago. He is a 1 and a half year old lurcher with the biggest heart. His favourite things include, beach walks, camping, sleeping and cuddles. ⛺

We asked the team their favourite thing about Ivar and everyone agreed that he gives the best cuddles, providing the team with emotional support almost everyday! 💙🥰

Share your sighthounds in the comments below!

14/08/2024

Our team at Mayfield loved cuddling this group of Chihuahua puppies! 🐾💙 One of them is named after our very own vet, Kate!

Puppies can be vaccinated from 6 weeks of age although we usually recommend 7 weeks as optimal. Whatever age your puppy has its first vaccination, the second injection of the vaccine course must be given from 10 weeks.

At your puppy's first vaccination he (or she) will receive a full health examination plus advice from both the vet and veterinary nurse on worming and flea control, diet, neutering, pet insurance and socialisation. We recommend that you join our Braid Vets Health Plan.

You will also receive your invitation to a Braid Vets Puppy Party! 💙

12/08/2024

Duke making the most of the weather after surgery last week 😎

Thinking about neutering your animal? Here are some pro's to the procedure:

✔️ Neutering reduces the tendency for male dogs to roam after bi***es in season. The bitch's scent is powerful and can attract many male dogs in a city.

✔️ Neutering reduces the tendency for male dogs to show aggression towards other dogs and humans. It is for this reason that neutering is one of the requirements for breeds covered by the "Dangerous Dogs Act."

✔️ Neutering reduces the tendency for male dogs to display overtly sexual behaviour: - mounting of other dogs/ cushions/ humans or excessive urine marking of territory (outdoors or indoors.)

✔️ Middle-aged and old male dogs are prone to such medical conditions as :- Prostate enlargement or cancer testicular cancers a**l adenomas (a**l cancer)

09/08/2024

Can you guess what breed this sweet girl is? 💙🐾❔

08/08/2024

To celebrate here are some of our favourite pictures of our staff cats 🐾💙

1. Vet Marissa’s sweet girl, Islay enjoying a day at the vets 🐾

2-3. Nurse Lauren’s cat didn’t want her to leave her for the day. 🚙 Plus a bonus picture of her trying to steal some pasta 🍝

4. Receptionist Ailsa’s cat, Cassie lounging around after a night of hunting 🐾

5. Vet Kirsty’s 11 year old crazy boy, Jacky climbing his scratching post 🤪

6. Head Nurse, Mairi's sweet boy, Egg basking in the sunshine 🌞

7. Nurse, Jasmine's beautiful boy, Ozzy posing for the camera 📸

8. Vet Beatrice's gorgeous girl, Crunchie showing us all her tongue 😛

9. Vet Student Julia's, Lady enjoying a walk 🐾

Share your beautiful cats in the comments below!

07/08/2024

We are excited to announce we now offer weight clinics at our Leith Walk Branch 💙

The clinic includes an initial nurse consultation and then a weigh in every 4 weeks. The cost of the consult is £33.34. The nurse will put together a diet plan for your animal, as well as some exercise tips.

To learn more call us on 0131 553 1366 🤳

06/08/2024

Your reviews mean so much to us 💙🐾

We truly thrive to provide your pet with the best care. We pride ourselves on providing the highest veterinary standards for our patients and their owners. We understand leaving your pets in our care can be stressful but we assure you they will receive the best care and are treated as if they were our own. 💙

05/08/2024

Did you know we offer acupuncture? 🩺💙🐾

Koru, the 11 year old Labrador has regular acupuncture with our vet, Gemma. Just look at that face 🥰

The main reason we use acupuncture for pets is to help with musculoskeletal pain, it can block pain signals and stimulate the body to produce it's own pain relief.

This is a complementary treatment, which is usually used alongside pain relief and exercise management plans rather than on it's own but it can really help with chronic pain in particular. Dogs who have had a few sessions find it really relaxing and often sleep through. 💤💙

We currently only offer this at our Mayfield Hospital. To find our more contact us on 0131 667 2478 🤳

01/08/2024

Brother and sister, Nacho and Shaila were in for the first vaccinations. Shaila was so relaxed she couldn't help but have a little nap! 💤

Their owner signed them up to our Braid Vets Health Plan and received 50% off their vaccination course! Once they are fully vaccinated, the yearly boosters will be covered under the plan. 💙🐾

Share a photo of your snoozing cat in the comments below!

Interested in signing up to our health plan. Discover more at https://braidvet.co.uk/pet-health-plan

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31/07/2024

Our helpful guide on what to do if your pet gets stung by an insect! 🐝

30/07/2024

Double the cuteness!

Sweet Sage was in for her 6 month health check covered on the Braid Vets Health Plan 💙 She was joined by her brother Basil for a little moral support.

Share your darling duos in the comments below!

For more information on our health plan go to https://braidvet.co.uk/pet-health-plan

23/07/2024

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our Dog Show last weekend at Dalkeith Country Park! 🐾💙

It was great seeing new and familiar faces! The show raised £130 for StreetVet!

We have raised a total of £2400 this year, and we’re not stopping there.

We’ll see you at the next fundraiser 🤩

22/07/2024

Rupert stopped by to tell us about his travels 🐾✈️🚋

Did you know we have official veterinarians that can issue Animal Health Certificates?

Rupert’s owner booked an appointment with one of our OV’s so he could bring his fluffy companion to Milan, Paris and Zurich! ✈️

To obtain the certificate your pet must be microchipped and have a valid rabies vaccination. If you would like to know more you can send us a message or contact us directly on our website 💬

08/07/2024

Frenchie or frog? 🐸

Sweet Winifred was in this week providing her sister with some moral support.

We hope she brightens your day as much as she did ours 💙🐾

04/07/2024

Our annual dog show is back! 🐾💙 See us at the Dalkeith Country Show on Saturday 13th July for a fun filled day. 💚

We'd love for you to visit our stall, meet our team and win some prizes 🏆

All proceeds will go to the amazing StreetVet

See some photos of our impressive handlers from last year's show! 🐩

26/06/2024

SAVE THE DATE! 🐾💙

We will be hosting our annual Dog Show at the Dalkeith Country Show on Saturday 13th July! There will be lots of games and prizes to be won. All proceed will go to StreetVet 🐾💙

20/06/2024

What would earn your pet a yellow card? Tell us in the comments!

Is it begging for food constantly, nibbling on things they shouldn’t, or barking at the postie?

Share your pet's 'foul' play!

18/06/2024

Our Puppy Party is a great way to introduce your pups to new noises, sights, movements and smells. 🐾💙

Your puppy must have had first vaccination and between 8-16 weeks, 12 weeks if XL puppies - just to make sure everyone has a good play!

It's held at the Dalkeith Branch and lasts for a hour. Call 0131 654 1232 to book now.

Introduce us to your puppies in the comments below! 💙🐾

13/06/2024

A BIG Happy 20th Birthday to Mika! 💙🐾🎉🎀

We first met Mika in 2004 when he was just a kitten, it has been amazing to watch him grow!

How old is your cat? We would love to see them in the comments below!

12/06/2024

June is National Microchipping Month! Raising awareness to the importance of not only microchipping your pets, but ensuring the details are up to date. 🐾

A microchip gives your animal the best chance to be returned to you if they get lost. 💙

At Braid Vets we offer FREE microchipping to all pets under the ages of one years old.

Call us to book your appointment today!

Mayfield Hospital - 0131 667 2478
Leith - 0131 553 1366
Dalkeith - 0131 654 1232

12/06/2024

Meet the newest member of the Braid's family, sweet wee Tendi! 💙🐾

Follow us to get to know more of our team!

06/06/2024

Meet Harris! 🐾❤️ A 3 month old Border Terrier in for his 2nd vaccinations (plus a cuddle from our reception team!)

Harris' owner signed him up to our Pet Health Plan. The plan helps to cover preventative care (vaccinations, parasite treatment and regular health checks) throughout their lives is vital to ensure they stay fit, healthy and happy! Learn more at https://braidvet.co.uk/pet-health-plan 💙

04/06/2024

National Hug Your Cat Day 💙

Spot was in last month to get castrated and was an absolute angel. Here's him enjoying cuddles with our Practice Manager, Gemma.

03/06/2024

Sweet Lexxie enjoying her recovery in the sunshine 🌞

Now that the suns out our patients are taking full advantage of our garden. 🪴🐾 Share a pic of your animals enjoying the weather down below!

Address

171 Mayfield Road
Edinburgh
EH93AZ

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+441316672478

Website

http://www.braidvet.co.uk/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=VP0072

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Videos

Dumbo The Rabbit

Dumbo wanted a little privacy to enjoy her breakfast this morning 💙😂 As she is now 5 years old, her owner wanted to do some preventative checks. This included bloods and an x-ray 🐾

PET BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS! Do you celebrate your Pet's Birthday? If so tell us/send us a photo in the comments below with what kind of things you do to mark the occassaion. This is Brodie celelbrating his 15 th Birthday with specially made, dog friendly pupcake! Such a hansome gentleman.

Happy Valentines Day! Donnie would like to show you all his love heart shoes that he wore especially for the occasion.

Kong Enrichment

Here is the lovely Finn enjoying a frozen Kong treat after his leg amputation. He was an absolute star patient ⭐️⭐️ In order to elivate boredom, provide stimulation and ensure a more enjoyable stay - we can provide our patients with enriching treats such as Kongs (frozen in the summer), lick matts, toys and treats. This doesn't end with dogs and cats - even our hospilitilsed small furries 🐰 🐹 🐭 are given boxes to play with and and food puzzles made from hay and toilet roll tubes! #BraidVets #EdinburghVets #EdinburghPets #Veterinary

Stress Free Cat Nail Clip

🐱 Stress Free Cat Nail Clip 🐱 Nail clips don't have to be a stressful experience! Today, 19 year old Cookie, came in for a nail clip with nurses Ciara and Lauren. In order to minimise stress to the patient - and make the job easier for us - we used a blanket sprayed with Pet Remedy for Cookie to hide in if she wanted. Instead, she decided that getting some treats was enough to distract her from getting her little nails done. She was an absolute superstar! 💙💙 #BraidVets #EdinburghVets #catsofinstagram #catnailclip #EdinburghPets #RVN

How to Give Your Cat a Tablet (using treats designed to hide medication)

**How to medicate cats - mini series** Cat treats designed to hide medication can be less stressful for both you and your cat! Which sounds pretty good to us and to them 😽 Watch our step-by-step video tutorial on how to give your cat a tablet using this method. What method works best for you and your cat? Comment below. 👇 #CatHacks #Caturday #HappyCat #Cats #EdinburghPets #CatsOfEdinburgh #EdinburghVets

How to Give Your Cat a Tablet (by using treat paste)

**How to medicate cats - mini series** Make haste and use treat paste! 😽 See how you can give your cat their medication using the power of treat paste below. 👇 Is this your go to method? Comment below and let us know. #CatHacks #Caturday #HappyCat

How to Give Your Cat a Tablet (by training with treats)

Its like the Rocky IV training montage. But with cats… 🙀 We know giving your cat tablets can be… challenging. A popular way to help is hiding the tablets in with their food or treats. Luckily, we have a wonderful video tutorial below on how you can do just that 👇 How is your cat with taking medication? Comment below. 😺 #CatHacks #Caturday #HappyCat

How To Medicate Cats

😺 + 💊 = 🙀 Giving tablets to your cat can feel like a mission. Luckily, we’re on hand with this adorable fella to show you how it is done. 👇 Your cat might not be as comfortable as our little star was with this technique. So, we will also be sharing alternative ways, such as hiding the medication in their food or giving it with treats. #CatHacks #Caturday #HappyCat