Crab Lane Vets

06/01/2024

Big fluffy male neutered cat found on Nidd Vale Terrace.
Please get in touch if he is yours

01/01/2024

If your dog could set some New Year's Resolutions, what do you think they would be?

We think many of them would revolve around you - their human.

YOU are your dog's world so spending time with you is what makes them happy. It also keeps them distracted from any pain they might be in.

Boredom is really bad for the perception of pain. People living with chronic pain conditions like arthritis are encouraged to get a hobby to prevent boredom, keep their mind off their pain state and stimulate the release of happy hormones which can temporarily dampen pain signals.

So make sure to set aside some quality time for them each day - this could be a walk, playing some games, learning a trick, or even just some one-on-one cuddle time.

Or if you know you've got a busy schedule, look at enrichment toys such as puzzle feeders which can help keep your dog occupied while you take on the day ahead!

Wishing you and your fur family a wonderful 2024!

30/12/2023

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OPENING HOURS AT NEW YEAR

NEW YEARS EVE Sunday 10-11 urgent cases
NEW YEARS DAY Monday 10-11 urgent cases

Happy New Year!
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28/12/2023

A cardboard box was probably the best place to be during Storm Gerrit.
This guy was uninjured & after a meal released during a brief window of dry calmer weather at tea time.

23/12/2023

Christmas has come early for student nurse Leah - a whole box of Quality Street eaten (& then vomited) by a small dog!

Please make sure that you keep your Christmas goodies especially those containing chocolate grapes & raisins away from your dog.

22/12/2023

Somebody’s going to enjoy their Christmas dinner now this has been removed from their nasopharynx!

21/12/2023

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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CHRISTMAS OPENING
Sat 23, as normal 9-11, 2-3
Sun 24, CHRISTMAS EVE 10-11 urgent cases
Mon 25, CHRISTMAS DAY no surgeries
Tues 26 BOXING DAY 10-11 urgent cases
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15/12/2023

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If you need medication over Christmas 🎄 then order it now.
Ordering via the website is the easiest way to go.

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12/12/2023

Treat your cat for Christmas by getting them a cat kicker, on sale at reception in aid of Harrogate Cat Rescue.
Please note, these are cat kicker toys, we have been asked why we are selling knickers…..

09/12/2023

06/12/2023

Ted, small but perfectly formed.
This guy weighs marginally more than the average guinea pig at 1.12 kg
It’s the week of the micro dog!

04/12/2023

At 0.8kg Luna weighs less than the average Guinea Pig….
But was very brave for her microchip!

01/12/2023

An armful of cuteness!

28/11/2023

Tofu & Miso, brother & sister were neutered at 4m to ensure no accidental pregnancy. Even though they have still got their baby teeth & are kittens Tofu was found to have some mammary gland hypertrophy when she was spayed. This occurs in response to progesterone which is only around after a cat has ovulated so despite their young ages their bodies were preparing for pregnancy.
It’s all resolved after spaying but just illustrates why we like to get cats neutered young to avoid accidental litters!

15/11/2023

This guy’s got some ears to grow into!

13/11/2023

We have sadly had a deceased cat brought in over the weekend.
Found in Swarcliffe Road long hair tabby female, older cat.
Had a chip but details not upto date.
Please contact practice if you think she’s yours.

02/11/2023

Lexi’s livelier than she was last week when she came in subdued with a huge tummy.
The ultrasound revealed a belly full of fluid but this was caused by a problem in her chest. She had had a bleed into her pericardium - this is a sac around the heart that is normally empty. When full it compresses the heart & stops it filling properly & this leads to fluid accumulation in the abdomen (right sided heart failure).
This needs to be drained by putting a big wide catheter into the pericardium right next to the heart & we drained out 675ml of bloody fluid. (Picture in comments ) Once the pressure is relieved the heart will function normally & the fluid will go. Lexi has lost 8kg since the procedure - that’s the equivalent of 8 litres of fluid from her belly!
This condition of pericardial bleeding can occur with some tumours but there was no sign of that with the ultrasound - or spontaneously, particularly in Golden Retrievers . We can’t guarantee that it won’t recur but for now Lexi’s problem has been relieved.
And doesn’t she look relieved!

31/10/2023

Two lucky black cats for Halloween.
It’s their lucky day as they have been neutered & finished their vaccination course.
Neutered male cats live much longer & happier lives than entire cats - less roaming & straying, less road accidents & less chance of catching FIV.

28/10/2023

Getting a Puppy? Are you excited for them to join your new household?

Why not pass the time before their arrival by checking out Generation Pup and signing up. It is completely free, all you need to do is tell us about your pup by completing surveys. To find out more and sign up 👉 https://tinyurl.com/bdhppunw

26/10/2023

Stray dog alert!

25/10/2023

Little Obelix finishing his vaccination course.
He’s half frenchie but paternity is dubious….

23/10/2023

She’s gone!
We had a female kestrel brought in on Thursday found been mobbed on the ground on a motorway slip road. No obvious injuries so some shelter & food & she was released (after the storm!) on Sunday.

20/10/2023

Combing onto wet paper is a good way to look for evidence of fleas. Flea dirt, which is basically dried blood show as a browny orange stain.
This is from a house cat regularly treated with an over the counter spot on. However if you have a flea problem it’s not just the animals that need treating. Most of the fleas lifecycle (eggs larvae pupae) are in the environment so if the house isn’t treated with an appropriate product the problem persists.
It’s autumn when I see most fleas - around a week after the heating first goes on & there’s a bit of a population boom in the carpets!

19/10/2023

Working dog careers!

16/10/2023

It’s a perilous life for hedgehogs so try & do what you can in your garden to keep them safe.

The adorable British hedgehog, with its tiny snuffling snout and endearing prickly exterior, has long held a special place in our hearts. These remarkable creatures play a vital role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystem by controlling insect populations. However, our spiky friends face numero...

14/10/2023

Winnie is a Husky cross Pomeranian , rehomed from rescue despite being only 4months old.
Got her paws under the table now in her forever home!

07/10/2023

not want to go in their carrier at home but don’t want to leave it at the vet clinic?

🐈 Cats are territorial and feel safe at home. So, it’s no surprise that when the carrier comes out it creates a negative response because your cat associates it with leaving.

When you get to the vet clinic, the carrier is now the most familiar thing in an unfamiliar place and it gives them a place to hide from the new sights, sounds and smells.

🌟 Top tip🌟
Leave the carrier out somewhere quiet at home, with a comfy blanket inside, the door open and a few favourite treats and toys inside so they can choose to interact with it if they want to. Even just seeing the carrier every day will help form positive associations with it.

More travel tips and cat carrier training 👉 https://icatcare.org/international-cat-day/icd-2022/travel-tips/

Put your cat’s carrier out somewhere at home and show us in the comments 😺👇

06/10/2023

Off to the Bilton Hogspital for this little guy!

05/10/2023

Only one not a hundred and one, Tilly the baby Dalmatian!

03/10/2023

She’s an Egyptian Mau!

Here’s a very pretty kitty!
Can anyone guess the breed, she is a purebred.

01/10/2023

Living rough on Kent Road but will have been owned once.
No chip.
Anybody recognise this guy?
At least he’s getting brunch!

25/09/2023

How to spot a guinea pig that’s feeling down in the dumps? Here are some telltale signs to watch out for!

🚩 Signs of an unhappy guinea pig 😔

• Changes in activity levels
• Destructive behaviours
• Fighting and aggression
• Rumbling and teeth chattering sounds

Understanding your guinea pigs’ behaviour, and ensuring their needs are met is scratching the surface of what it takes to be a great guinea pig owner. Before you consider adopting ensure that you can provide them with the love and care that they deserve. 🐹

25/09/2023

Male British Shorthair found in Birstwith, would like to go home.
Has a chip but contact details not current.
Please contact surgery if he’s yours.

07/09/2023

Reggie has recently found his forever home & looks very pleased about it too!

06/09/2023

If you are worried that your dog is suffering from heat stroke then immediate cooling is important first aid.
Immersion in cool water, pouring cool water over them, using fans on a wet dog to aid evaporation are much more effective than wet towels which can trap heat.
Cool first, transport second!

🐕 A new study by the VetCompass team at the RVC has found that dogs with heatstroke may be suffering even further due to outdated first aid practices. The research calls for updated guidance to be promoted more widely for dogs with heatstroke – including cold water immersion and using fans or air conditioning on soaked dogs – to support owners to provide the best possible care.

➡️ Read more: https://rvc.uk.com/hot-dogs-cool-first-transport-second

02/09/2023

Pretty easy this one; Irish Terrier

Mabel is a breed we don’t see a lot of - they’re not that common & those that there are seem to be pretty robust & healthy.
Any guesses to her breed?

25/08/2023

It’s a Bank Holiday Weekend.
There will be a surgery for urgent cases at 10 o’clock on Monday. Hope not to see you!

25/08/2023

Mango & Chilli a very smart pair of Vizlas!