Brampton Pet Care and Visits - Registered Veterinary Nurse

04/08/2024

⚠️🐈‍⬛ High Rise Syndrome: As the days get warmer, it’s important to address this lesser-known danger.

Despite the common belief that cats always land on their feet, the reality is much more complex.

🪟Why Do Cats Fall from Heights? With urban living on the rise, more cats are confined to flats and high-rise buildings, often without access to the outdoors. Despite efforts to enrich their indoor environment, open windows or balconies pose a significant risk. Young, playful cats are particularly prone to falls, especially in warmer climates with open windows or in cities with high-rise living.

🩺 Injuries Sustained: Cats can suffer broken bones, ligament damage, and internal trauma, even from seemingly minor falls. It’s crucial for all cats involved in falls to receive prompt veterinary attention to assess and treat any injuries, including less visible internal damage.

High-rise syndrome can be preventable with proactive safety measures:

open windows with limiters or mesh barriers designed to keep cats safe.
balconies with sturdy nets and barriers to prevent falls.
any furniture that could grant cats access to elevated open windows.

Learn more about High Rise Syndrome at icatcare.org, or contact our team at The London Cat Clinic 🐈‍⬛

27/06/2024

Is it true that if we use cold water on heat stroke pets they will go into shock?

One of the most common things we still hear is that we can only use tepid water on a pet with heat stroke, incase they get some complications like hypothermic overshoot, peripheral vasoconstriction hindering a cooling response, and cardiogenic shock...

We have heard not to use cold water in case it causes shock... this rarely happens!

But guess what? In a recent study over 26% of dogs presented with heat stroke died, with flat faced breeds making up nearly half of heat stroke cases seen in the study.

You should:

💧Get someone to call the local veterinary practice and tell them you're going to travel down with a heat stroke patient
💧Pour, hose or if possible immerse the pet in very cold water (this should obviously be done under constant supervision, ensuring the head is fully above water and immersion should not be attempted if the animal is too large, or you are unable to do so without hurting yourself)
💧NB: If using a hose pipe, make sure it has run through until cold, as they can often contain water that is extremely hot in the tubing initially
💧Do not drape in towels and leave them in situ. Keep the cold water flowing.
💧Move to a cool, shaded area
💧Prepare to transport to vets in a cold, air conditioned car

In studies they found that:

🌅International consensus from sports medicine organisations supports treating EHS with early rapid cooling by immersing the casualty in cold water.
🌅Ice-water immersion has been shown to be highly effective in exertional heat stroke, with a zero fatality rate in large case series of younger, fit patients.
🌅Hyperthermic individuals were cooled twice as fast by Cold Water Immersion as by passive recovery.
🌅No complications occurred during the treatment of three older patients with severe heat stroke were treated with cold‐water immersion.
🌅Cold water immersion (CWI) is the preferred cooling modality in EHS guidelines and the optimal method applicable to UK Service Personnel
🌅Studies suggest using either ice-water or cold-water immersion

The best intervention is PREVENTION, but if you find yourself with an animal with heat stroke, using cold water either by pouring, hosing or ideally (if safe) immersion then this may help reduce their temperature to safe levels while you transport to a veterinary practice.

Read more below:

https://www.vetvoices.co.uk/post/cool-icy-cold-or-tepid

25/06/2024

Did you know that dogs can only sweat through their paws? Dogs lose heat through panting, but this isn't always efficient enough when the weather is warm 🌡️

Figures from The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) show that vets see five times more heatstroke cases during hot weather, with one in four heatstroke patients dying 😔

To give a dog with heatstroke the best chance of survival, they need to be cooled down immediately and taken to a vet as soon as possible. Familiarise yourself with the warning signs: https://bit.ly/3P9wBkr

25/06/2024

This Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW), Burgess Pet Care deputy MD and in-house vet Dr Suzanne Moyes shares her top tips that all owners should be aware of when it comes to helping their rabbits cope with the heat.

25/06/2024

MATERNITY LEAVE

I will be temporarily pausing my pet care and visit services whilst we await the arrival of our baby boy and find our feet as a family of 4 (and the fur babies, of course!).

I will announce when the services will be resuming. As all of my current bookings and regular clients are aware, please reach out if you need any advice etc. responses may take a little while longer and I appreciate your patience with this.

All the best.

Lydia ❤️🐾

24/06/2024

JUST A REMINDER, TO ALL DOG OWNERS.

⚠️🚙⚠️ Despite the warnings, hundreds of dogs in the UK die every year after being left in a hot car. Someone you know may need to read this very important message. ⚠️🚙⚠️

SIX MINUTES is all it takes for a dog to overheat in a hot car.

Your dog could suffer serious injury or die in a matter of minutes if left alone in a car.

• The temperature inside a closed vehicle left in the sun can double within 12 minutes.

• At least 75% of the temperature increase in a closed vehicle occurs within 5 minutes of closing the vehicle, and at least 89% of the temperature increase occurs within 15 minutes of closing the vehicle.

• Temperatures exceeding 104˚ F can lead to death or serious injury for the occupants.

• Temperatures in a closed vehicle sitting in the hot sun can reach 160˚F and above. An animal will suffer immeasurably and may die before the temperature reaches 150˚F.

• Even when parked in the shade, the vehicle temperatures can exceed 104˚C.

• Leaving windows down more than 2 inches on an unattended vehicle will not prevent a car from reaching extreme temperatures.

• Even if the animal is revived, they can die due to severe internal organ damage.

Your dog trusts you to have their best interest at heart ALWAYS.
Please don’t risk their safety.

If you are not taking your dog inside your destination with you, PLEASE leave them at home where they are comfortable and safe.

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21/06/2024

🐱 MICROCHIPPING 🐱

On the 10th June 2024, the microchipping of cats became compulsory.

Cats must be microchipped by the age of 20 weeks, and all owner contact information must be accurately maintained, within a designated pet microchipping registry.

Those who fail to comply with these regulations will have 21 days to implant a microchip, or they will be subject to a fine of up to £500.

Microchipping plays a vital role in increasing the likelihood of being reunited with your pet if they go missing, and for general identification purposes. If your cat has not yet been microchipped, please contact the practice to book an appointment.

20/06/2024

05/06/2024

There are 5 days left until it becomes law for all cats to be microchipped this includes indoor cats too. Call to book your furry friend in with a member of staff for a cost of £15.

22/04/2024

‘Hi Lydia, thanks so much for your last visit! Always really appreciate your help and checking in on Kiki 💛’

Wonderful Kiki has a very bold personality and is always such a character for her pet visits.

If you’d like a weekend or evening pet visit to break up the time your pet will be left OR just to give them some company - message this page. I have limited availability but always happy to try and accommodate requests.

Please note - I will NOT visit a dog/dogs being left totally alone overnight, my insurance will not cover this AND I feel it is unfair on the pets.

22/04/2024

Pollinating is busy work for bees. We can help by setting up safe drinking stations that provide fresh water for bees and other wildlife. 🐝

Let's make a difference for every kind, including our fuzzy, buzzy friends. Here's how: https://bit.ly/3UaZIZl

30/03/2024

Via Vets Now:

30/03/2024

27/03/2024

‘Another big shout out to Lydia, she helped me out very recently when I unexpectedly had a hospital stay and without notice stepped in to feed and check on my cat. Thank you 😊’

Always happy to try and accommodate last minute requests, especially in emergency circumstances. If not available - I will always recommend a few other pet care services with the necessary insurance and experience.

20/03/2024

It's that time of year....

Spring is certainly in the air - and it's almost Easter... but there won't be much rest for the veterinary profession.

Around 500 000 pets are expected to get sick and we suspect there will be plenty of chocolate smelling vomit amongst those!

Remember:

❌ NO CHOCOLATE
❌ NO RAISINS
❌ NO SPRING BULBS

If you believe your pet has eaten something toxic please call your veterinary practice as soon as possible - the quicker we can, act the better.

We may need to:

➡️ Induce emesis (vomiting)
➡️ Administer medication
➡️ Give intravenous fluid therapy
➡️ Give activated charcoal
➡️ Take blood samples to check organ function
➡️ Administer symptomatic treatment

If your pet is admitted by a veterinary surgeon for toxicity a knowledgeable registered veterinary nurse will ensure your pet is monitored thoroughly, comfortable, medicated and perform any other procedures and diagnostic tests necessary.

Animals with toxicities can experience a range of serious and alarming clinical signs depending on the toxin so please do call up your practice if you have any concerns.

28/02/2024

Cutie pie always! 🐶🥧

28/02/2024

Neuter your cats 🐈‍⬛

Two pregnancies in quick succession had taken their toll on Jessie. 💔 Arriving in our care with her two kittens and another litter on the way, Jessie was in a bad way.

Underweight and shut down, she hid and hissed for the first month. But with lots of dedicated care from the team, she gradually came out of her shell and found a loving home.

Prevent any unplanned litters by neutering your cat! 📢

28/02/2024

‘Lydia recently looked after my two cats while I was away and I can’t recommend her highly enough. My cats loved her and she sent regular pictures and updates to let me know they were ok. I will definitely use her services again’

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Registered Veterinary Nurse ✔️
DBS Checked ✔️
Fully Insured ✔️
10 years+ experience ✔️
Animal welfare advocate ✔️
Dedicated pet owner ✔️