Claro Hill Vets

09/11/2024

Everyone needs a cute Labrador puppy to brighten up a drizzly Saturday morning! Meet Albi.

And just to remind you, we are open this morning if you need us!

Today’s team is vet Laura and nurse Kathryn, with a guest appearance from Laura’s youngest Lexi “helping” on reception!! We said we were a family run business …. 😂

07/11/2024

Lovely Eddie proudly wearing his poppy 🌺 for Remembrance Day! ❤️

Eddie popped in for his monthly weigh in for his flea, worm and tick treatment as part of our preventative health plan. Well done Eddie!

05/11/2024

Remember, remember the 5th of November!

Here are our top tips for reducing the fear of fireworks.

🎆 create a safe haven/den for your dog for them to retreat into. Cover a crate with a blanket or create a den behind the sofa.
🎆 keep cats indoors so they are safe and cannot run off.
🎆 keep windows and doors closed to prevent dogs or cats from escaping.
🎆 take your dog for a walk before dark before the firework displays commence.
🎆 keep dogs indoors and keep the curtains closed to muffle the sound and hide the flashing lights.
🎆 make sure the garden is escape proof and all gates are closed.
🎆 turn up the radio or television to mask the sounds outside.
🎆 play relaxing music like Classic FM, or action movies to drown out the sounds!
🎆 used Thundershirts and pheromone plug-ins.
🎆 distract them with games and treats.
🎆 provide reassurance and support.

For more in depth information and tips, visit
https://clarohillvets.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bonfire-night-5.pdf

02/11/2024

We’ve loved watching Rex grow 📈 from a tiny bundle of puppy energy into a very handsome, happy dog!

31/10/2024

Tips to keep your pets safe this Hallowe’en…

While you and the children are having fun trick or treating, please think about the dogs and cats out there who may find it all quite stressful!

🎃 Walk your dogs before dark to avoid bumping into trick or treaters in costumes which may be scary for them.

🎃 Use food, toys, searching games and training indoors to occupy your pet in the safety of the home.

🎃 As the doorbell is likely to be going off far more than normal, try to keep your pets in a room away from the front door with the door or a baby gate shut so they can’t escape.

🎃 If your dog is going to be stressed by visitors, you could put a sign on the gate saying “Nervous dog. Please don’t knock on the door” and leave the treats in the garden for the children.

🎃Be careful with sweets and chocolates around dogs as they can be toxic.

🎃Make sure they have a safe place to go and hide, like a crate covered in a blanket.

🎃 Keep cats indoors with the windows closed to avoid them being spooked and running off. Make sure they have access to a litter tray.

🎃 Reward your dog for good behaviour and comfort them.

We hope you all have fun tonight!

30/10/2024

Check out “StaceyCam” to see the lovely Ronnie (Debbie’s dog) having his senior health check with Stacey and Molly.

A wellness clinic at Claro Hill Vets includes:

✅ Physical examination - we look for changes in your pet’s oral health, weight, joints, skin and ears.

✅ Diagnostic screening tests - we check your pet’s internal health via diagnostic screening tests including bloods, blood pressure measurement, stool and urine tests. These results help us manage and track your pet’s overall health.

The senior checks also include thyroid testing and full urine cytology.

✅ A review of results - we look for changes in results from year to year. Changes can act as early warning signs of health problems.

Contact us on 01423 228080 to book your dog or cat in for a wellness check.

30/10/2024

29/10/2024

Happy National Cat Day!

We’ve had a busy few weeks with cats recently and we love to celebrate everything about them!

We also want to remind you that we have GOLD cat friendly status!

This means we think very carefully about how we work as a practice to make sure we treat cats like the kings and queens they deserve to be!

Here are a few examples of how we achieve this;

👑 cat only consult room with climbing frame, scratching post and house
👑 separate cattery, spacious cat kennels with hidey-holes in each
👑 cat waiting area with a stand for cat baskets and pheromone sprayed blankets to cover their carriers
👑 cat only consult times
👑 gentle handling and restraint
👑 pheromone sprays and plug in diffusers
👑 separate bedding and blankets to the dogs
👑 vets and nurses that do cat specific CPD
👑 all the best treats and licky matts
And more!

29/10/2024

You are invited to our up-and-coming client information evening;

“Looking after your ageing pet. Wellness Checks and Senior Health Clinics”

We are hosting a client information evening with a talk from guest speaker vet Aimi Kato from IDEXX Laboratories on Monday, 11th November from 6-7pm.

This interactive session will involve discussing the signs of ageing to look for, how to diagnose conditions associated with ageing and how to use wellness checks as a good screening process for younger pets.

By working with IDEXX, we aim to provide the best diagnostics and care for your pets.

A wellness visit is more than just a check-up. It’s a chance to talk with your vet/nurse about your pet’s lifestyle to understand potential risk factors that might develop as they age, and to establish a diagnostic baseline while your pet is healthy.

Research shows that including diagnostic testing in a wellness clinic can uncover potential issues in up to 40% of dogs and 60% of cats.

By identifying issues early, we can help your pet live a happier, healthier life and avoid potential additional costs associated with treatments if disease goes undetected.

Please contact us by phone on 01423 228080 or via email on [email protected] if you would like to book in for a wellness check or senior clinic, or if you would like to attend our client information talk.

26/10/2024

Visit us with your senior cat (over 7 years) for wellness check and get a FREE bag of Senior Health food. (First come, first serve!)

A wellness visit is more than just a check-up. It’s a chance to talk with your vet/nurse about your pet’s lifestyle to understand potential risk factors that might develop as they age, and to establish a diagnostic baseline while your pet is healthy.

Research shows that including diagnostic testing in a wellness clinic can uncover potential issues in up to 40% of dogs and 60% of cats.

By identifying issues early, we can help your pet live a happier, healthier life and avoid potential additional costs associated with treatments if disease goes undetected.

A wellness clinic will include:
✅ Physical examination - we look for changes in your pet’s oral health, weight, joints, skin and ears.
✅ Diagnostic screening tests - we check your pet’s internal health via diagnostic screening tests including bloods, blood pressure measurement, stool and urine tests. These results help us manage and track your pet’s overall health.
✅ A review of results - we look for changes in results from year to year. Changes can act as early warning signs of health problems.

25/10/2024

The countdown to Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night is on….

We know how terrifying some pets can find this time of year, but we are here to help!

Please contact us for advice on what you can do to make it less stressful for them and to order medication to sedate or calm them down. Don’t leave it until the last minute!!!

📞 01423 228080
📧 [email protected]

Thank you to Millie’s owner for allowing us to use this fabulous photo 📷

24/10/2024

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Let’s see photos of your dogs enjoying their autumnal walks. Tag us in your post! Claro Hill Vets

23/10/2024

We would like to invite you to our up-and-coming client information evening;
“Looking after your ageing pet. Wellness Checks and Senior Health Clinics”

We are hosting a client information evening with a talk from guest speaker vet Aimi Kato from IDEXX Laboratories on Monday, 11th November from 6-7pm.

This interactive session will involve discussing the signs of ageing to look for, how to diagnose conditions associated with ageing and how to use wellness checks as a good screening process for younger pets.

By working with IDEXX, we aim to provide the best diagnostics and care for your pets.

A wellness visit is more than just a check-up. It’s a chance to talk with your vet/nurse about your pet’s lifestyle to understand potential risk factors that might develop as they age, and to establish a diagnostic baseline while your pet is healthy.

Research shows that including diagnostic testing in a wellness clinic can uncover potential issues in up to 40% of dogs and 60% of cats.

By identifying issues early, we can help your pet live a happier, healthier life and avoid potential additional costs associated with treatments if disease goes undetected.

A wellness clinic will include:
✅ Physical examination - we look for changes in your pet’s oral health, weight, joints, skin and ears.
✅ Diagnostic screening tests - we check your pet’s internal health via diagnostic screening tests including bloods, blood pressure measurement, stool and urine tests. These results help us manage and track your pet’s overall health.
✅ A review of results - we look for changes in results from year to year. Changes can act as early warning signs of health problems.

Please contact us by phone on 01423 228080 or via email on [email protected] if you would like to book in for a wellness check or senior clinic,
or if you would like to attend our client information talk.

Drinks and a light refreshment will be provided on the evening.

22/10/2024

We have two large boxes of puppy food samples we would like to donate to a local charity or food bank.

Please contact us on 01423 228080 if you are interested.

**Please note the best before date is 09 2024, but the food is vacuum packed so should be fine to use!**

22/10/2024

Always a warm welcome and a full biscuit tin here!

20/10/2024

Countdown to Bonfire Night….

Here are our top tips for reducing the fear of fireworks.

🎆 create a safe haven/den for your dog for them to retreat into. Cover a crate with a blanket or create a den behind the sofa.
🎆 keep cats indoors so they are safe and cannot run off.
🎆 keep windows and doors closed to prevent dogs or cats from escaping.
🎆 take your dog for a walk before dark before the firework displays commence.
🎆 keep dogs indoors and keep the curtains closed to muffle the sound and hide the flashing lights.
🎆 make sure the garden is escape proof and all gates are closed.
🎆 turn up the radio or television to mask the sounds outside.
🎆 play relaxing music like Classic FM, or action movies to drown out the sounds!
🎆 used Thundershirts and pheromone plug-ins.
🎆 distract them with games and treats.
🎆 provide reassurance and support.

For more in depth information and tips, visit
https://clarohillvets.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bonfire-night-5.pdf

19/10/2024

Biscuit and Muffin have just been in for spaying and found themselves at home in the cat only consult room.

They wanted to remind you that we have GOLD cat friendly status!

This means we think very carefully about how we work as a practice to make sure we treat cats like the kings and queens they deserve to be!

Here are a few examples of how we achieve this;

👑 cat only consult room with climbing frame, scratching post and house
👑 separate cattery, spacious cat kennels with hidey-holes in each
👑 cat waiting area with a stand for cat baskets and pheromone sprayed blankets to cover their carriers
👑 cat only consult times
👑 gentle handling and restraint
👑 pheromone sprays and plug in diffusers
👑 separate bedding and blankets to the dogs
👑 vets and nurses that do cat specific CPD
👑 all the best treats and licky matts
And more!