Barney came in for an operation to be castrated. His day started with Cat the vet giving him a health check to ensure he was fit for surgery. He was weighed and settled into his Kennel before being given his premedication. Barney was then taken through to be prepared for surgery, first by inducing anaesthesia so that he was asleep and unaware of what we were doing. We then placed a tube into his trachea to provide oxygen and anaesthetic gases. We attached him to the multiparameter machine, which provides information on his blood pressure, ecg, and multiple other parameters. This machine is used by the registered veterinary nurses monitoring Barney's anaesthetic to help give a full picture of his vitals. When Barney was settled, we began clipping hair from the incision site and scrubbing the area to make sure it was prepared and suitable for surgery. When Barney was ready for surgery, we took him through to theatre, where Charlotte the vet performed his castration. Barney was closely monitored throughout the surgery by Leanne, one of our registered veterinary nurses. Once the surgery was performed, Barney then had laser therapy on his wound to help speed up wound healing and reduce pain. Following the surgery, Barney was taken into our Kennel area to be recovered and closely monitored by our nursing team. On recovery, Barney was offered some chicken and monitored for any signs of pain or discomfort. When the veterinary team was happy that Barney was comfortable and ready to go home, he was discharged by our registered veterinary nurse, Jess.
Many of you will know one of our most loved frequent flyers over the years, Bella the Pug, from posts we have shared
Bella is a very brave girl whenever she visits and we love seeing her ❤️
Her lovely dedicated owner sent us this video this morning of Bella when she was just 8 weeks old! And we couldn’t not share it… just look how small she was 🥺
When walking your dog in the dark, make sure that both you AND your dog are visible to others. For owners, this means avoiding dark clothing and wearing reflective safety gear such as a vest, strap or wristband.
There are several options for keeping your dog visible in the dark such as a reflective dog jacket, collar, lead, harness or even an LED light-up safety necklace. Dogs with darker fur are more difficult to see in the dark however, even if you have a lighter coloured dog, you should make sure your dog can be seen in the dark!
Happy Pancake Day from all of us at Belmont Vets!🥞
Happy Boxing Day! We hope you all had a fabulous and exciting Christmas, and can take today to rest, eat a lot and be merry! 🎄
We would like to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas Eve from all of us at Belmont Vets! 🎄
What a catch!
ATTENTION ALL LIFETIME CARE CLUB MEMBERS:
If you haven't yet collected your LCC Christmas Gift from us, please remember to ask Reception next time you are in, or if you happen to be passing by. We'll be giving the remaining gifts out on a first come, first serve basis.
Also, please enjoy this video of Milly having a pawsitively fantastic time with her new tennis ball!
Merry Christmas all 🥰
Now that your pets aren’t stretching their legs in the summer sun, be sure to monitor their food intake. Stick to the recommended food allowance and avoid giving treats or scraps. Not only can these cause weight gain but they can be responsible for gastrointestinal upsets, pancreatitis, and even intestinal blockages which can require surgery to fix. So please avoid giving bones, christmas dinner scraps including gravy and the odd sausage, if they’re bored, why not try playing some games with them instead!
Share your bath time tips and any photos you have! And remember to make sure you dry off your dog thoroughly. Is the area of your home where they sleep warm and draught-free? If not, consider moving their bed to somewhere with better insulation to prevent any chill related issues, especially in those elderly pets who are suffering with their joints! 🐾
We know that our feline friends love to play with Christmas trees and can sometimes cause damage to themselves and the tree!🎄
Follow these simple tips to avoid anything going wrong during the festive period, if you do think your cat has swallowed some tinsel, decorations or some decorative string then do contact us urgently on 01432 370155 as these can cause serious health issues for your cat 🐱
Antibiotic Amnesty 2023
Belmont Vets is taking part in the Antibiotic Amnesty. Throughout November 2023 we are asking pet owners to return any unused or leftover antibiotic medications to us for safe disposal.
Antibiotics are essential when treating many conditions in animals and people, but bacteria are becoming resistant to many antibiotics that we use in human and veterinary medicine. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop defences that protect them from antibiotic medications, making treatment less effective.
Using antibiotics when not needed increases the risk of antibiotic resistance and can lead to side effects or delay an accurate diagnosis.
It is also really important to know that inappropriate disposal of unused antibiotics could contribute to antimicrobial resistance. It can also pollute the environment by entering water systems or being consumed by wildlife.
A new kitten – how exciting! Don’t worry if they are a little timid at first, we can all find moving house a bit overwhelming.
Follow our top tips on how to settle them in and before you know it they’ll be bursting with kitten enthusiasm.
Why not share photos of your kitten settling in and tell us what worked best for you? We love to see kitten photos! 🐱🐾
Your dog’s annual injections include vaccination against parvovirus, so it’s vital to keep these up to date to protect your pet against this serious infection.
Puppies can be vaccinated against Canine Parvovirus from six weeks old. As well as protecting your dog or puppy against this nasty, serious and sometimes fatal disease, regular vaccination is required by most well respected kennels and pet insurers as a condition of their cover.
Read the following article to find out more:
https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/common-questions-about-puppy-vaccinations
As a pet owner you can do so much to help your dog with their arthritis, from taking it slower on a walk, to making adaptations around the house and garden. These can include ramps into the car or into the house to avoid steps as well as using non-slip mats to avoid any falls that could make your dog more sore.
Comment some of the adaptations you've made to give others inspiration!
It's officially the first day of Autumn today 🍂🍁 Let us know what you love most about Autumn, comment below . . .
Are you celebrating Roald Dahl Story Day? Our favourite is Esio Trot, let us know yours in the comments below 🐢
Isn’t Neville so adorable?! 😍 Neville was in for his castration earlier this week, this video was taken after the procedure during his recovery (still with his waggy tail!)
We really like making the stay as stress free as possible for all of our inpatients, and we think Neville is a great advocate for this!! 🐶
Let your dog be nosey on a walk, it is their natural behaviour and is an activity that is needed for their general wellbeing!
So, whilst sometimes it can be annoying if you are in a rush walking your dog, on the days that you can take it a bit easier, let them sniff and be nosey as much as they want! 🐾
❌Toxin Thursdays❌
There are many hazards that you're pets can be exposed to over the summer months, have a watch of the video below to find out more!
If you suspect your pet of ingesting any item that you aren't sure of, it is always best to seek veterinary attention as soon as possible to get the best advice ☎
