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sector, are taking part in the Antibiotic Amnesty Campaign and encouraging our clients to return any unused or out of date veterinary antibiotic medications to us so that they can be disposed of safely.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
🥰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 🐾🦺🚣♂️