Links Veterinary Group

21/09/2024

♥️🐾 MEET ALFIE 🐾♥️

▪️The handsome Alfie came to visit us for a dental procedure. After a scale and polish, Alfie went home with a more comfortable, fresh, clean mouth.

▪️Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is essential for good health which is why we offer free Dental Health Checks. One of our Veterinary nurses will show you how to take care of your pets teeth to help prevent dental disease.

▪️Dental disease affects 70-80% of adult pets to some extent. The build-up of plaque and tartar causes painful gingivitis and can lead to pets losing teeth. For some pets dental disease will go on to cause more serious health problems affecting the heart, liver or kidneys when plaque enters the bloodstream. Yet it is all easily prevented when you know how.

▪️Book a Free Dental Health Check at https://www.linksvet.co.uk/book-an-appointment

19/09/2024

spray♥️🐾Meet Pumpkin and
Peaches 🐾♥️

• These lovely boys were very relaxed before their neutering procedure.

• We aim to give the most relaxed, comfortable experience for cats in the ward. We provide soft blankets, hiding spots to help cats feel secure, calming sprays and classical music ... and of course, lots of cuddles!

We also offer Cat-Only Clinics at our Prestonpans surgery every Thursday morning.
Call 01875 814772 or book online https://www.linksvet.co.uk/book-an-appointment

19/09/2024

⚠️🚧ROADWORKS🚧⚠️

There are roadworks taking place on Spott Road, Dunbar for the next 2 weeks. Please if attending the Dunbar surgery, give yourself extra time. These are three way traffic lights so there are queues from all directions.

Safe driving 🚙🚙🚙

18/09/2024

🐾 PURINA:
BUY 1 GET 1 HALF PRICE
@ our Online Shop 🐾

Order your pet's regular Purina diet from our online shop, and for a limited period you can save with our Buy 1 Get 1 Half Price Offer.

🐾 Visit our Online Shop - https://www.shop.myfamilyvets.co.uk/collections/offer-purina-foodsept-2-for-0-5

PLUS:
🐾 Extra 10% off for members of our Health Care Plans
🐾 Extra 5% off when you subscribe to regular deliveries with 'Subscribe and Save'
🐾 Free Delivery on orders over £39

[Offer ends 30th November. Offer subject to availability.]

17/09/2024

♥️🐾WE ARE NOW ON INSTAGRAM 🐾♥️

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• We are dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets and outstanding service to their owners across East Lothian
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• With our brand new Instagram account, we will share with you the latest news of the practice.

• Stay tuned for promotions, health care advice, Meet our Team and many cute pictures of our patients!

• ⁠Share the news around, share our page, and follow us!

11/09/2024

**UPDATE - The cat has been taken to the Haddington surgery. Please call 01620 822262 if this could be your cat**

A female cat has been picked up by our staff in the Dunbar surgery as was involved in a road traffic accident. She was picked up at Spott Roundabout at the location shown. The cat is not microchipped. Please call 01368 860461 if this could be your cat.

10/09/2024

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Did you know pets can reduce stress, anxiety, and
depression?
Here are some ways they can help…

09/09/2024

📢 BACK IN STOCK 📢

Purina Pro Plan Vet Diet HA (Hypoallergenic wet food for dogs) is back in stock. This popular, effective veterinary diet has been formulated for dogs with food allergies or intolerances and is easy to digest and absorb.

🥫 FREE DIETARY ADVICE 🥫
For free advice on food allergies, or to discuss how dietary changes can help your own pet's health, call 01620 822262 to speak with one of our vets or vet nurses

05/09/2024

JOIN OUR FABULOUS VET NURSE TEAM!

We have an exciting opportunity for a fully qualified Registered Vet Nurse to join our dedicated and supportive team, who will contribute to providing top-quality care to our patients. The position is based at our Haddington surgery, with regular cover also required at any of our branches across East Lothian.

Details of the role and how to apply are at
https://www.ivcevidensia.co.uk/current-vacancies/Primary-Care-Vet-Nurse/515f6124-0ca2-40b9-8483-5278b6fcbad4

04/09/2024

Our Haddington surgery have had a male neutered cat handed in, found in the Cockenzie area. It does have a collar on so if you think this could be your cat, please call Haddington on 01620 822262, and give a description of the cat and the collar.

26/08/2024

🐶 IT'S INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY! 🐶

Here are some of the dogs that make our day ... and we'd love to see photos of the dogs that make yours!

25/08/2024

Unfortunately there has been a deceased young female cat handed in to our Haddington surgery. Not microchipped. She was found near Prestonpans B&M shop. If this could be your cat, please call Haddington on 01620 822262 🐾🌈

20/08/2024

📣📣 TICKS ALERT

Ticks thrive in warm wet weather, and we're regularly seeing patients to have ticks removed.

Remember to check your pet and yourself for ticks after walks - especially if you've walked in long grass, woods, or areas where there are sheep or deer. (Pay particular attention to ears, muzzle, eyelids and under the chin)

IF YOU DISCOVER A TICK:
- it's important to remove ticks as soon as possible as they can transmit bacterial infections and potentially Lyme disease
- use a Tick-Removing-Tool to twist rather than pull the tick, to ensure that no part of the tick is left behind
- call the surgery if you want help to remove the tick

Read more about ticks and how to remove them -https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/ticks-on-dogs

19/08/2024

16/08/2024

📣 JOIN OUR TEAM! 📣

NEW VACANCY: Fantastic opportunity to join our friendly veterinary reception team.

We're seeking a friendly, organised and dedicated individual to join our team as a full-time veterinary receptionist.

Job Description:
For a full job description please visit https://uk.indeed.com/cmp/Links-Vet-Group-1/jobs?jk=81cac93bb1ab53d5&start=0&clearPrefilter=1

How to Apply:
Please submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining your experience and why you'd be a good fit for the role, to [email protected]

Closing Date:
Monday 19th August

13/08/2024

There has been a cat handed in to our Haddington surgery. He is a young entire male. Found on David’s Way, Haddington. If you think this could be your cat, please call us on 01620 822262.

31/07/2024

🦷4 out of 5 Cats have Dental Disease 🦷

Dental disease is very common among cats and dogs, but with a good dental routine it can be avoided, and early signs of disease can be reversed.

Dental Health Checks are FREE for our patients and include a demonstration of how to clean your pet's teeth and keep their teeth and gums healthy.

Book online at https://www.linksvet.co.uk/book-an-appointment

24/07/2024

🦷 IMAGINE NOT BEING ABLE TO SAY THAT YOU'VE GOT TOOTHACHE!🦷

Dental disease affects around 80% of cats and dogs to some degree. It can be very painful and can make eating difficult. If your pet shows any of the following signs, or if it's just been a while since their last dental health check, book a free dental health check https://www.linksvet.co.uk/book-an-appointment

Signs to look out for include:
🦷 Smelly breath
🦷 Bleeding or inflamed gums
🦷 Drooling
🦷 Dark stains on teeth
🦷 Pawing at the mouth
🦷 Loss of appetite

If your pet shows any symptoms, or

17/07/2024

DON'T IGNORE SMELLY BREATH!

Smelly breath can be one of the early signs that your pet has dental disease.

To book a Free Dental Check-Up call 01620 822262 or book online @ https://www.linksvet.co.uk/book-an-appointment

03/07/2024

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PRESTONPANS CLIENTS - Please be aware of these dates, as the practice will be closed. Therefore you will be unable to collect medication or food these days. Thank you

02/07/2024

🦷 SYMTPOMS OF DENTAL DISEASE ARE MANY AND VARIED! 🦷

Ollie the lovely chihuahua presented with a non healing wound below his eye along with smelly breath …... symptoms of a tooth root abscess.
Ollie’s mouth will have been painful, but it’s common for pets to hide the fact that they’re in pain.

Under anaesthetic we could see there was a problem with the big molar at the back of the mouth, and x-rays confirmed bone loss, which resulted in us needing to remove several teeth. We’re pleased to say that Ollie has made a full recovery, is eating well and running around chasing balls again after his dental.

To book a free Dental Health Check for your pet call 01620 822262 or visit https://www.linksvet.co.uk/book-an-appointment

02/07/2024

Did you know that your local Links Vet surgery now recycle medicine blister packs?

All our surgeries have a box for human and animal blister packs that we would happily take off your hands to make sure they are recycled properly. Just drop by and pop them in the box 🙂💊

28/06/2024

🐰 Rabbit Awareness Week 🐰

85-90% of a healthy rabbit diet should be made up of hay and fresh grass.

Rabbits in the wild spend around 70% of their time foraging, so feeding them a hay and fresh grass based diet enables them to express this natural behaviour

Other reasons why Hay is essential include:
🐰 it's a great sources of fibre
🐰 fibre helps to wear down their teeth and avoid dental problems
🐰 it ensures a rabbit's gut keeps moving reducing the risk of gut stasis and bloat

26/06/2024

🐰 Rabbit Awareness Week 🐰

A plain cardboard tube is a simple way to keep your rabbits occupied and chewing the cardboard helps to wear down their continually growing teeth.

To turn it into a feeding toy:
🐰 simply insert a few pieces of rabbit food in the middle
🐰 then fill both ends with hay.

Remember:
🐰replace feeding toys everyday to avoid the food going bad and making your bunnies unwell
🐰make sure that the tube is plain and unprinted

25/06/2024

IMPORTANT PRESTONPANS CLIENT INFORMATION - Due to staff shortages there will be the following branch closures. Please remember these dates when ordering medication or food. Sorry of the inconvenience.

24/06/2024

🐰 Rabbit Awareness Week 🐰

Rabbits need places to hide in order to feel safe. Ideal hiding places have more than one entrance/exit so that they don't feel cornered, like this tunnel that staff pet Gloria is enjoying.

23/06/2024

Team Salto, Relay For Life Dunbar 2024 complete! What an amazing group of people, who dug deep and kept going throughout the day and conquered the night. It was tough but nothing compared to our courageous, brave, determined colleagues who continue to fight their cancer battle, we hope we did them all proud. 💪🥰
You can still donate so please give what you can. Team Salto 😴

22/06/2024

Team 24hr. 💪
We are in single figures now, 9hrs to go.

22/06/2024

Half way there and still going strong. Almost at £3000, please give what you can. Team Salto. 💪