Ashley Veterinary Centre

05/11/2024

Did you know that our pets can develop diabetes?🐶🐱

About 1 in 200 cats and 1 in 300 dogs will be diagnosed with diabetes in their lifetime, but rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, chinchillas, and other small pets can be affected too.
November is internationally designated as , and is dedicated to spreading awareness of the condition. Spotting the signs early and understanding how to manage diabetes can make a world of difference for our pets, and early detection is key to managing the condition effectively.👩‍⚕️💜

we’re here to support you with advice, diagnosis, and treatment if your pet shows any symptoms. Some things to watch out for are;
🔹Increased thirst
🔹Increased appetite
🔹Weight loss
🔹Frequent urination
🔹Poor coat condition
🔹Lethargy or weakness
🔹Cloudy eyes (cataracts)
If you notice any of these signs, it might be time for a check-up!👋

If you haven't noticed any symptoms, but still wish to take part in Pet Diabetes Awareness Month - Remember for the whole month of November, we will be offering 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐒 to all of our lovely patients! No need for an appointment, just collect a urine sample, hand it into us and we'll do the rest!🤝

(One of the key diagnostic tools for diabetes is a test called urinalysis. A urinalysis is a test of your pets' urine. It's used to detect and manage a wide range of disorders, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease and 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬.)💜

05/11/2024

🎆🐾 Nae Fireworks Night is back! 🐾🎆

Join us on Tuesday 5th November where we will be attending Whitelee Windfarm for their annual Nae fireworks night! It's a peaceful evening, perfect for dog owners looking to escape the fireworks. Enjoy a quiet walk in the company of other dog lovers, Whitelee's team does their best to keep the area firework-free (although they can’t guarantee it!). You will find our stall there and you can catch up with our team with all things SSPCA, our team are there for any advice or information you may need! 🙌

🍰☕ Visitor Centre will be open from 6-9pm for hot drinks and cake. Bring your reusable cup for a discount and help reduce waste!

📅 Date: Tuesday, 5th Nov
⏰ Time: 5.30-10pm
📍 Location: Whitelee Windfarm

For more details including opening times and helpful information for visiting please follow the link: https://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1850/Whitelee-events-and-clubs

We can’t wait to see you and your furry friends there! 🐶💜

04/11/2024

Some great tips here for Guy Fawkes Night!👍🎆
Please review the information and resources we have shared over the past few weeks to help your pet through the next couple of days! Remember to read our most recent blog on firework phobias on our website - we hope you find it helpful.☺️💜

https://ashleyvets.co.uk/dealing-with-firework-phobias/

Ahead of Bonfire Night, we have teamed up with Magic Classical for the pawfect canine calming playlist 🎶

Calming Pet Sounds, presented by Emma B, plays relaxing classical music to help you create a calm and soothing atmosphere for your dog to relax in. Every dog responds differently to fireworks but staying calm and using music to mask the sounds outside can help improve behaviour during fireworks season 🎆

The playlist is available on the Rayo app or you can tell your smart speaker to 'Ask Rayo to play Calming Pet Sounds'.

And don’t forget our tips 👇
• Plan for a cosy night-in – close the curtains, put on the radio, create a safe space for your dog and prepare with toys and treats.
• Walk your dog before it gets dark and never force your dog outside during fireworks.
• If your dog wants to hide, let them. But if your dog seeks reassurance, calmly give them attention and comfort. Research shows that ignoring them won’t help.
• Give your dog any prescribed medication before fireworks start.
• Check your house and garden are escape-proof. Your dog could try to run away if they’re scared so check your doors, windows and fences are secure.

You can find more here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Yi3oJC

01/11/2024

🐾𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡!🐾

Did you know that our pets, like people, can develop diabetes?
This month, let’s focus on the importance of awareness, early detection, and management for our four-legged family members.💜

For the month of November, we will be sharing information and resources on how to recognise and manage diabetes in your pets.

One of the key diagnostic tools for diabetes is a test called urinalysis. A urinalysis is a test of your pets' urine. It's used to detect and manage a wide range of disorders, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease and 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬.

Therefore, for the whole month of November, we will be offering 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐒 to all of our lovely patients!

All you need to do is:
🔹Catch a urine sample in a clean container.
🔹Bring the sample to us for testing as soon as possible after collection.

And that's it! One of our nurses will perform the urinalysis, and we will be in touch with the results. Easy as that! Even if your pet doesn't have a chronic health issue, a urinalysis can provide a great insight into their overall health - so we suggest that everyone makes good use of this brilliant offer! All in aid of Pet Diabetes Awareness Month.💜

If you have any questions, please call us on 0141 959 6100.
Have a lovely weekend everyone!🐾💜

31/10/2024

⭐HELP - we need a new cover photo star for November!⭐

We're looking for one of your lovely pets to be our November cover star. Please comment a photo of your little one below to enter. Each "like" on your photo will count as a vote - so we encourage you to share our Facebook post with your family and friends to help your pet gain more likes!👍⭐

We CAN'T WAIT to see all your photos. Get entering and good luck!🤩🤝

31/10/2024

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM ASHLEY VETERINARY CENTRE!🎃👻

Lauren and Holly are at the ready for all of your four-legged trick-or-treaters. We can't wait to see you all!🐾💜

We hope you've enjoyed our Halloween tips and tricks this month - keep your eyes peeled for a brilliant offer we are bringing to you for the month of November, all in aid of Diabetes Awarenss Month.🥰👏

Stay safe out there tonight!😈💜

29/10/2024

Did we all enjoy that extra hour in bed on Sunday morning? 👀

The clocks going back an hour might be fortunate for us - but did you know that the darker evenings can have an effect on our little creatures of habit?😺🐾

It's good to be aware that a sudden change in routine can be a difficult thing for our pets to adjust to. Altering your routine slowly over the course of this week can really help our pets. Dinner time, walking times and bedtime should be slowly delayed to suit the time change in small increments. Our pets don't understand that the clocks have changed, so try not to be cross with them if they have an accident in the house, or are demanding their dinner too early! Those of us with senior pets - it's best to remember that they may particularly struggle with this. If you think it might be helpful to speak with one of our nurses, or your senior pet is particularly out of sorts this week - please phone the practice to get your little one booked in to see us. We may be able to give you some advice on other things that could help them. 👩‍⚕️💜

Darker nights! Something else to be aware of, as being seen in the dark is crucial for our pets' safety. We recommend reflective jackets, harnesses and collars for dogs. If you have an outdoor cat, consider using a reflective collar, or high visibility charms which reflect light, to help them be more visible at night. Lastly, as always, ensure your pets are MICROCHIPPED and your contact details are up to date! Not being able to locate the owner of a pet that has been found injured and needs urgent medical attention can be a worrisome situation. Please phone the practice as soon as possible to get your pet booked in to be microchipped, if this is something you've been putting off. 📞👋🏼

26/10/2024

HOW TO: MAKE A DEN🎆

Making a den for your pet on and around Guy Fawkes night or any other time there are fireworks is an excellent way to give them a safe place to hide and feel secure!

Please click on the link below to view our PDF Guide to making a den for your pet to hide in around fireworks night!💜

https://ashleyvets.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/How-to-make-a-den.pdf

*CHECK THE COMMENTS BELOW* for our example of a cosy wee den we built in the practice today. If you have a good example you would be happy to share with others, please post your photos below!🥰📸

25/10/2024

🚨HALLOWEEN TOP TIPS🚨

First of all, we'd like to thank you all for your amazing response to our homemade Halloween treats - you'd cleared us out! Not to worry, we've been busy today making a fresh batch to give out to all of your little ones, so pop into the practice to grab some if you're passing!💁‍♀️👻

As the time fast approaches, let's talk about some more Halloween hazards to be aware of in the coming week!

🎃 Be very cautious with costumes and decorations! As cute as our pets may look when they're all dressed up for trick-or-treating, they can sometimes become a choking hazard. Pets can chew and tear the fabric or smaller parts of their costumes, which in turn can cause intestinal blockages. Let's also be very wary of masks this spooky season, as they can be a suffocation risk to pets. Best to keep our little ones under close supervision while they are playing dress up this Halloween.
🎃It would be a good idea to move your cats' dinner time to before it gets dark, to hopefully encourage them to come home earlier, as the streets will be busier than usual with trick-or-treaters. If your cat is particularly nervous, we'd recommend keeping them inside to protect them from all those outdoor fears, such as crowds of people in costumes, bright lights and loud noises.
🎃Halloween hype can be stressful for dogs! It would be a good idea to walk your dog earlier in the day, to avoid their usual walking route being too busy. If you expect strangers in scary costumes to come knocking at your door and your dog to be stressed by this - keep them in a separate, quiet room with their blanket and toys to comfort them. Remember to secure any escape routes! Upset pets may try to run away and get lost.
🎃If you think that trick-or-treaters will worry your pet, you can leave a notice on your front door asking people to refrain from knocking or ringing the bell. Just leave sweeties for them outside instead!🍭🍫

As always, any questions or worries - you know where we are!💜👋

23/10/2024

Don't forget you can order repeat prescriptions and food online!

Perfect for when you remember you needed to call us in the middle of the night (not that we know what that's like 😂)

https://ashleyvets.co.uk/order-repeat-prescriptionsfood/

23/10/2024

**Update* Skip has been found safe and well! He's back home with his family and doing grand. Thanks again to everyone who shared and kept a lookout.**

Hi everyone, Skip here is an indoor cat who escaped from his house yesterday. He lives in the anniesland area, and is just over a year old with a tortoiseshell coat. Could we ask everyone to please keep an eye out for him and get in contact if you spot him, thank you!

22/10/2024

Miss Pixie spent the day with us today, but we don't think she's holding any grudges! She got a piece of wood stuck between her teeth and needed to be sedated so we could remove it. She's back home on her sofa now - fingers crossed she recovers well and learns her lesson this time!!

16/10/2024

🎆FIREWORKS🎆

Please click on the link below to read our most recent blog post by one of our veterinary nurses - Robyn! She has included some very useful tips and information to keep in mind for the upcoming fireworks season.

If you need any advice on how to keep your pet calm and safe during fireworks, please give the practice a call. Remember there are many things we can do to help!💜

Firework phobias are very common. In 2017, the PDSA’s Paw Report found that 39% of dog and cat owners reported that their pet was scared of fireworks.

15/10/2024

TRICK OR TREAT 👻🎃

We've been busy behind the scenes making these delightful little HOMEMADE pumpkin treats for your pets!🥹 They're not perfect - we're just calling them ✨rustic✨…

Please pop into the practice to show us all of your pets in their halloween costumes! Could your pet even do a trick for a treat?😜 Please help yourself to a goodie bag for your little one next time you are in, as a happy halloween from us 💜 We will only have a limited amount, so best be quick!😉🏃🏻‍♀️

*These should only be given to your pet as an occasional treat, alongside a healthy and balanced diet.

10/10/2024

Today is World Mental Health Day!🌎💜

We are very lucky here at Ashley Veterinary Centre to work in such a caring and supportive team.

Let's use today to check in on our friends, family and colleagues. Let today be a reminder for everyone to be kind, and remember you are always someone elses reason to smile.

Looking after a pet can help our mental health in so many ways. Including providing companionship, reducing anxiety, boosting self-confidence, adding structure to our day and increasing our physical activity! Pets provide the kind of unconditional relationship that can help us improve social skills and confidence. They can provide a sense of calm and reassurance if their owner ever feels anxious or overwhelmed. 🐶🐱🐰🐹

Please remember our team are always here to support you and your pets every step of the way.💜

Sending love today and always. 🫶

10/10/2024

A couple of weeks ago, we sadly said goodbye to one of our lovely Vets, Chelsea. We will miss her enourmously. Her veterinary skills and compassion of course, but also her kind and joyful nature which brightened up all of our days - which we're sure you will all agree! Please join us in wishing her the very best of luck in her next chapter, fulfilling her life long dream of working in charity medicine.🥲🩺

Chelsea, thank you for all of your hard work and dedication, for the laughter, friendship, empathy and kindness you have shown to every single one of us. Please never stop being you!🥰🫶

We know our clients and patients will miss you as much as we will. You have been a phenomenal member of our team - your new colleagues are very blessed to now have you as part of theirs. You were made for this - go blow them away!🥹💜