30/08/2024
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We’re an independent, locally owned vet here to take care of you and your pet. Lesley has a 5 year old Staffie called Alfie, who was taken on as a pup.
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Low Waters Veterinary Centre has been providing Hamilton with affordable professional veterinary care for more than a decade. We appreciate that your pet is an important member of your family and we are dedicated to offering the best possible veterinary care. Our main full time vets are:
Lesley Thomas BVMS MRCVS - Lesley qualified from Glasgow university in 2004 and has been with the practice sin
ce 2005. He has a congenital problem with his knee and hip and has had several specialist surgeries to help. He often comes in to work with her. Fiona Pattison BVMS MRCVS - Fiona also qualified from Glasgow University in 2000 and has been with us since 2005. Fiona has a 4 year old rescued crossbreed dog called Jake who comes to work most days and you will usually find him sharing a kennel with Alfie. Fiona also has 2 guinea pigs. Russell Lees BVMS MRCVS - Russell is one of the owners of the practice and currently works here one afternoon per week, being based mainly at our Baillieston branch. Russell also started here in 2005, having qualified from Glasgow University the same year. Russell has a cat called Eliza who is 8 years old. Our registered veterinary nurses are:
Sharon Smith RVN - Sharon is our head nurse and qualified in 2000. She has a French bulldog called Ollie. Kim Farquhar RVN - Kim qualified 15 years ago and joined the practice last year. Kim has a rescue staffie cross called Lola. Alan Mills is our practice manager and is also one of the owners of the practice. We also have other members of staff/students that you may meet when you are in.
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10/05/2024
Although who doesn’t like a wee lie down in the sun?!😎
01/05/2024
For the months of May and June we are offering FREE microchipping for new members of the Real Pets Health Club. It’s only £16.50 a month and makes it easy to manage your cat’s health against diseases and discomfort by ensuring your cat’s vaccinations, parasite control and general health are regularly maintained. This will give you peace of mind and allow you to budget for your pet’s routine veterinary care.
https://www.realvets.co.uk/real-pets-health-club
01/05/2024
From 10 June 2024 all cats in England over 20 weeks old must be and registered on a compliant database and similar legislation is expected to be introduced in Scotland soon.
Whether you’ve just bought a kitten or adopted an older cat, making sure they are microchipped should be top of your list. Microchipping your cat gives them the best chance of being identified and returned to you if they are lost or stolen.
Microchips are safe, easy to implant and effective. Unlike collars and ID tags, microchips don’t come off and they don’t put your cat at risk of injury
Read about Simba, whose microchip helped reunite him with his owner:
https://www.cats.org.uk/mediacentre/pressreleases/around-25-million-cats-remain-unchipped-as-the-compulsory-microchipping-countdown-begins
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For the months of May and June we are offering free microchipping for new members of the Real Pets Health Club. It’s only £16.50 a month and makes it easy to manage your cat’s health against diseases and discomfort by ensuring your cat’s vaccinations, parasite control and general health are regularly maintained. This will give you peace of mind and allow you to budget for your pet’s routine veterinary care.
From 10 June, all pet cats over 20 weeks old must be microchipped and registered on a compliant database – or owners could risk a fine.
29/04/2024
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Our phone lines will be unavailable tomorrow Tuesday 30 April for a short period at lunchtime while we are having call waiting installed. It should only take 15 minutes. Please message us on PetsApp if we can help you with anything during this time.
Thanks 🐾
18/04/2024
Unfortunately, we’ve had a deceased male un-neutered DSH black cat handed into the practice. He has no microchip or collar so we have been unable to locate the owner. He was found on Wellhall Road on Tuesday evening. Please call the practice if you think this may be your cat
11/04/2024
Due to unforeseen staff illness there are no routine appointments available today.
Please only get in touch if your pet needs emergency treatment.
Thank you for your understanding!
03/04/2024
Our phone lines will be very busy this morning as we are handling calls for our sister practice Beechwood Veterinary Centre as well as our own. This is due to unforeseen IT issues during Beechwood's refurbishment.
Please contact us through Petsapp for all non-urgent queries and thanks for your patience and understanding.
30/03/2024
We hope you have a lovely time over the Easter weekend - please remember to keep all of those chocolate eggs out of reach of your pets! If you do need emergency care we're still here for you through our out of hours partners https://www.realvets.co.uk/emergencies🥚🍫🐰
28/03/2024
During the final phase of the refurbishment of our sister practice Beechwood Veterinary Centre we will be providing emergency care for all the pets at Beechwood as well as Low Waters from 1pm on Friday 29 March and on Tuesday 2 April. Emergency care on Easter Monday 1 April will be provided by our regular out of hours partners - https://www.realvets.co.uk/emergencies
Our phone lines will be exceptionally busy as a result so we ask for your patience and to try and avoid calling during these times if at all possible. Our regular Saturday Emergency Care Clinic will be held at Low Waters on Saturday 30 March.
Thanks for your patience and understanding 😊
We provide emergency care 24/7. If your pet requires emergency medical attention during practice opening hours please call one of our surgeries and we will help you. If you find yourself in an emergency situation outwith these times please contact our partner's Vets Now or Emergency Vets Glasgow.
29/02/2024
Feline Hyperthyroidism, a short case study:
“When my cat was 16 years old, I noticed that her appearance and some of her behaviours changed quite suddenly. She was very hungry, her coat wasn’t as sleek and shiny as it had always been and she started to lose weight. I arranged an appointment with the vet and, following an examination and discussion, the vet recommended taking a blood sample to check a variety of things, including her thyroid levels – this was carried out quickly and my cat wasn’t bothered by the procedure.
The vet contacted me the next day with the results. They advised me that she was hyperthyroid and discussed the different treatment options available. I considered the options and decided to try my cat on daily medication; this involves regular checks and repeat blood samples to ensure she is on the correct dose. Her medication dose has changed occasionally over the last year based on her blood results but apart from that she’s doing well.”
29/02/2024
These are some common symptoms which are often associated with feline hyperthyroidism. If you notice any changes to your cats appearance or behaviour please get in touch.
25/02/2024
This video provides a good overview of feline hyperthyroidism symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
25/02/2024
There are many treatments available for feline hyperthyroidism. Once your cat has been diagnosed your vet will discuss these options with you.
24/02/2024
Feline hyperthyroidism requires a check over and blood sample to diagnose.
23/02/2024
One of the common symptoms associated with feline hyperthyroidism is weight loss and increased appetite.
20/02/2024
Feline hyperthyroidism is caused by an overproduction of thyroid hormone by one, or both, of a cat's thyroid glands.
17/02/2024
Due to the refurbishment work at Beechwood Veterinary Centre we are currently experiencing problems with our phone lines. We are open for emergencies at Low Waters Veterinary Centre today until 12.30pm and on all day on Monday with normal service being resumed at Beechwood on Tuesday in the unit next door. Full details are on our website. Thanks so much for your understanding!
15/02/2024
🐾 Our sister practice, Beechwood, is evolving! 🐾
During the refurbishment of our sister practice Beechwood Veterinary Centre we will be providing emergency care for all the pets at Beechwood from 1pm on Friday 16 February and on Monday 19 February.
Our phone lines will be exceptionally busy as a result so we ask for your patience and to try and avoid calling during these times if at all possible.
Our regular Saturday Emergency Care Clinic will be held at Low Waters on Saturday 17 February.
Thanks for your patience and understanding 😊
Beechwood Veterinary Centre is evolving!
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| Tuesday | 8:30am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 7pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |
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For the months of May and June we are offering FREE microchipping for new members of the Real Pets Health Club. It’s only £16.50 a month and makes it easy to manage your cat’s health against diseases and discomfort by ensuring your cat’s vaccinations, parasite control and general health are regularly maintained. This will give you peace of mind and allow you to budget for your pet’s routine veterinary care. https://www.realvets.co.uk/real-pets-health-club #AnimalWelfare #CatMicrochipping
Feline Hyperthyroidism, a short case study: “When my cat was 16 years old, I noticed that her appearance and some of her behaviours changed quite suddenly. She was very hungry, her coat wasn’t as sleek and shiny as it had always been and she started to lose weight. I arranged an appointment with the vet and, following an examination and discussion, the vet recommended taking a blood sample to check a variety of things, including her thyroid levels – this was carried out quickly and my cat wasn’t bothered by the procedure. The vet contacted me the next day with the results. They advised me that she was hyperthyroid and discussed the different treatment options available. I considered the options and decided to try my cat on daily medication; this involves regular checks and repeat blood samples to ensure she is on the correct dose. Her medication dose has changed occasionally over the last year based on her blood results but apart from that she’s doing well.”
This video provides a good overview of feline hyperthyroidism symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Wishing you and all your loved ones (2 and 4 legged) all the very best for 2024 😺🐶🐰🐹
This November we, along with the rest of the UK veterinary sector, are taking part in the Antibiotic Amnesty Campaign and encouraging our clients to return any unused or out of date veterinary antibiotic medications to us so that they can be disposed of safely. Antibiotics are essential for treating many conditions in people and animals but bacteria are becoming resistant to many commonly used antibiotics. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been declared a top 10 global public health threat by the World Health Organisation and it’s expected to get worse unless action is taken. Using antibiotics when they’re not needed increases the risk of antimicrobial resistance, can delay an accurate diagnosis and can lead to side effects. If unused antibiotics aren’t disposed of correctly they can be harmful to the environment and can contribute to antimicrobial resistance. Please bring any unused or out of date veterinary antibiotics into the practice and let a member of our team know. We are only able to accept veterinary medications. Thank you!
🎃🐾 Happy Halloween from all of us at Low Waters Vets🦇🕷️ Remember to keep your pets away from candy and Halloween hazards 🎃👻 #HalloweenPets #spookyseason #veterinary
Many pets find fireworks season difficult. If your pet needs a bit more help please get in touch. We have a limited number of appointments available and changes in the RCVS prescribing guidelines mean that you may need an appointment, even if you haven't in the past.
Apollo the black lab being welcomed to Low Waters by Connie and Milly, 2 of our practice dogs. It’s his first day coming to work with our new vet and he’s settling in beautifully. It’s lovely to see them having fun! 🐶♥️
It's #WorldVetDay today - let's hear it for the dedicated, hard working, caring, fabulous team at Low Waters Veterinary Centre👏
Today is #NationalLoveYourPetDay ❤️ Here’s a little reel of some of our staff pets who love coming into work to play with their furry friends 🐶🐾🤍🌈
#yourkindofvets We're proud to be an RCVS Accredited Practice. The Practice Standards Scheme was set up by our governing body the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to promote and maintain high standards in veterinary care. All areas of the practice are assessed on a regular basis so that we can continue to offer your pet the very best of care
🎆🎇Many animals find this time of year stressful- the SSPCA website has lots of good advice on how to keep your pets safe and happy. Please contact us on Petsapp or call us if we can help in any way 🎆🎇 https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/general/fireworks https://www.scottishspca.org/news/fireworks-advice
🥰2 of our lovely practice dogs, Tofu and Connie. Happy Valentine’s Day!🥰
🎅🎄🎅Please remember to order enough medication to see your pet through the holiday season🎅🎄🎅
Fiona’s lovely boy Jake celebrating his 11th birthday today with a special cake with all the staff dogs!!!
Tofu, one of our practice dogs, trying his paw at paddle boarding at the weekend
Tofu, one of our practice dogs, trying his paw at paddle boarding at the weekend 🐾🦺🚣♂️
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