Small Animal Hospital, University of Glasgow

19/11/2025

🐶🐱 Take part in our Animal Medicines Amnesty this November! 🐾

Has your pet ever been prescribed medication that’s now unused or out-of-date? Bring it in! From 1st–30th November, our hospital is joining the UK-wide Animal Medicines Amnesty, led by RUMA Companion Animal & Equine with support from Zoetis.

Why participate?
🟢Ensures safe, eco-friendly disposal of leftover medicines
🚫Helps prevent antimicrobial resistance by stopping inappropriate use and environmental contamination
💓Protects people, pets & wildlife

Getting involved is easy:
💊Bring ANY expired or unused veterinary meds to your next visit
🗣️Chat with us about why responsible disposal is crucial
👀Watch for our posters in the waiting room and follow along online with

Let’s work together to preserve the power of vital medicines and protect our planet 💚

UofG School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine The University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

18/11/2025

👏 Celebrating Excellence in Our OOH Nursing Team 👏

We’re delighted to share that Lisa has been awarded the MVLS Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive clinical learning environment throughout the 2024–25 academic year.

Lisa is proud to be a learning environment champion, mental health first aider, and has been instrumental in launching the “Supporting Neurodiversity within the SAH” initiative — a fantastic initiative that raises awareness, promotes inclusivity, and offers practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent individuals.

We’re incredibly proud of Lisa and the positive impact she continues to make within our team and beyond.

UofG School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine The University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

13/11/2025

2026 feels a long way off, but this is something to get excited about! Pet Blood Bank UK 's new lifesaver calendar is available to order now 😍 Support a lifesaving cause whilst brightening your walls with furry faced stars 🐶✨

The exclusive wall and matching desk calendars feature a different beautiful lifesaving dog each month. The wall calendars are £13.99 and the desk £11.99 each, and a portion of the profits made will be donated to Pet Blood Bank 🩸

Just like we have our human blood service, Pet Blood Bank exists to help save the lives of pets in need by providing a blood service for vets like us ❤️

Get your lifesaver calendar now 👉

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10/11/2025

🐾 Oz’s Remarkable Recovery: A Story of Hope, Healing, and Heart 🐾

When Oz suddenly lost the power in his legs and his head tilted to one side, his family knew something was seriously wrong. What followed was a journey filled with uncertainty, expert care, and an inspiring recovery — all thanks to the dedication of the veterinary team and the love of those around him.

Here’s Oz’s story, shared by his devoted owner:

“Myself and my husband took Oz to the university small animal hospital in Feb 2025. He had lost power of his legs and his head was tilted over. We met Chris Skinner at the Neurology dept. As a pet owner, this was a very stressful time for us, but the compassion and professionalism of your team made an incredible difference.

We left Oz for a few days. When we returned, we could not believe our eyes. He walked over to us! Chris informed me that they had done an MRI and a spinal tap. Oz had been diagnosed with meningoencephalitis.
We left with antibiotics, steroids and a support sling to help with Oz's hind legs due to weaker muscles.

Oz continued to improve. He took his antibiotics and finished the steroids, which were monitored over the next 5 months by Chris. Chris then signed him off to continue his journey. We were absolutely delighted we had him back.

We decided that acupuncture was the best rehabilitation for Oz. This is when I met Alison Silvester at the University, who has been doing acupuncture on Oz ever since. I am happy to say that he is thriving with the treatment.

Oz has now returned to walking with his dog walker Laura, from L.A. Dog Walking two days a week up the Campsie Hills. If Oz had not been healthy with his walks from Laura I do not think he would have survived the illness, as he is nearly 14, together with Chris and Alison's superb care and expertise.

During this time of Oz's acupuncture I had a full knee replacement. I thought Oz would have to halt his treatment, as I am the only driver in the house. However Alison said she would come to the house! Alison has continued to come to the house, as Oz is so much more relaxed at home and Oz loves seeing Alison. He has continued to improve.

Overall, I am beyond delighted with the university. This starts from the friendly receptionists right up to the consultants.”

Oz’s story is a beautiful reminder of the resilience of our pets and the extraordinary impact of compassionate veterinary care. 💛



UofG School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine The University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

08/11/2025

Today is World Radiography Day, we are celebrating with our patients at the small animal hospital. We have 3 diagnostic and 2 therapeutic radiographers working alongside our veterinary colleagues to provide the best care for our patients coming through MRI, CT, X-ray and Radiotherapy

The Society and College of Radiographers
UofG School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine The University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

06/11/2025

🐾 Odie’s Journey: A Story of Strength, Care, and Recovery 🐾
When a beloved pet falls seriously ill, it shakes the whole family. For Odie, a 13-year-old Cocker Spaniel with a love for park runs and sofa naps, a sudden and severe illness turned life upside down. His family wanted to share his story — not just to celebrate his recovery, but to thank the incredible team who helped him through it.
Here’s Odie’s story, in his owner’s own words:

“Odie is a 13 year old Cocker Spaniel who loves to run in the park and sleep on the sofa. He is such a huge part of our family and when he started having a bad bout of diarrhoea which was mostly blood along with continuous vomiting, not eating or drinking we knew we had to bring him to the hospital.

He was admitted as an emergency with dehydration and cardiovascular shock. As devastated as we were, Julia Somlai and the rest of the vets took incredible care of him so I felt safe knowing he was in the best hands. They phoned every morning and evening to provide updates and consulted with us on every decision made.

Unfortunately, Odie spent a while experiencing ultrasounds and blood and faecal tests to get to the bottom of what was causing this. During this time, Odie was still not eating on his own so a feeding tube was placed to support his nutrition and recovery.

It took longer than expected but he began to eat on his own and managed to recover much more quickly. While there are still not definitive answers as to what has caused this bout of sickness it has been suggested he has Haemorrhagic Diarrhoea Syndrome so he has been put on a low fat gastrointestinal diet to support him.

Thankfully, Odie is home and back to his happy self. We cannot thank the hospital enough for what they have done!”

Odie’s resilience and the compassionate care he received are a testament to the power of veterinary medicine and the deep bond we share with our pets. 💛



UofG School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine The University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

04/11/2025

Epilepsy Community & Emergency Seizure Management Workshop

We were absolutely blown away by the amazing turnout and engagement at last Wednesday’s session!

Carers from across the UK—and even as far away as Canada and Australia—joined us to share experiences, swap tips, and support one another in caring for pets with epilepsy.

The evening was full of learning, laughter, and reassurance, a wonderful reminder that no one faces this journey alone.

🎥 Watch the full recording here: https://petseizureclinic.co.uk/events/workshop-epilepsy-community-emergency-seizure-management

If you’ve joined any of our events this year and are 18 or older, we’d be so grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete our survey: https://uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3RiZsucKXAH2ypw

Stay tuned for further initiatives!
The Seizure Clinic

31/10/2025

📸 Still time to enter our Profile Picture Competition!
Click the original post below, share your entry, and show us your best shot! 🎉
Don’t miss out—get involved and spread the word!

❄️ Winter Profile Pic Competition! ❄️

As the days grow shorter and the nights darker, it’s time to bring some warmth and joy to our page — with your pets! 🐾✨

How to enter:
Post a photo 📸 of your pet embracing the winter vibes — cozy, frosty, or just plain adorable!
The pet photo with the most likes 👍❤️🥰 by Monday, 3rd November will become the official SAH profile picture for the winter months!

Let’s see those furry (or feathery or scaly!) friends light up the season. 🌙🐶🐱🐰🐹



UofG School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine The University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

31/10/2025

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from all of us at SAH! 👻🎃
Wishing you a spook-tacular day filled with treats, laughter, and just the right amount of fright! Whether you're dressing up, carving pumpkins, or cuddling up with your pet to avoid the ghosts 👀 — we hope your Halloween is full of fun and festive magic.
Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the eerie excitement of the season! 🕸️🦇🍬



UofG School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine The University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

29/10/2025

Tonight!

Join us for a free Seizure Clinic event offering expert insights and practical tips on managing pets with epilepsy.
📅 Tonight – Wednesday, 29th October
🕒 6:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 Mary Stewart Building (Refractory & Social Space), Glasgow, G61 1QH – Walk ins are welcome!

Learn from:
A Veterinary Neurologist on the latest treatments
A Pet Owner sharing real-life experiences
A Behavioural Consultant on managing behaviour

Whether you’re new to epilepsy care or experienced, leave empowered with knowledge to support your pet.
🎟 Reserve your free spot now on Ticketsource! https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/nullt-pqxrxzj
Can be followed online via https://uofglasgow.zoom.us/j/83821886521

Buy tickets for University of Glasgow's upcoming events. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

28/10/2025

❄️ Winter Profile Pic Competition! ❄️

As the days grow shorter and the nights darker, it’s time to bring some warmth and joy to our page — with your pets! 🐾✨

How to enter:
Post a photo 📸 of your pet embracing the winter vibes — cozy, frosty, or just plain adorable!
The pet photo with the most likes 👍❤️🥰 by Monday, 3rd November will become the official SAH profile picture for the winter months!

Let’s see those furry (or feathery or scaly!) friends light up the season. 🌙🐶🐱🐰🐹



UofG School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine The University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences