Ipswich Veterinary Centre

30/08/2024

🐾Never leave your pet in a hot car—temperatures can rise quickly and be fatal. Keep your furry friends safe and cool!

28/08/2024

Pet grooming in the summer is essential for keeping your furry friend cool, comfortable, and healthy. Regular grooming helps prevent overheating, matting, and skin issues.

Pet grooming is available at Stowe Veterinary Centre, Ipswich Veterinary Centre, and Moreton Hall Veterinary Centre. To book your pet in for a haircut, please speak with your local practice today!

26/08/2024

Happy International Dog Day! 🐾 Let's celebrate our loyal, loving, and playful canine companions who bring so much joy to our lives. Share a photo of your furry friend and tell us what makes them special!

23/08/2024

Hot pavements can burn your dog's paws and cause serious injury. Please remember these points below to keep your furry friend safe during summer walks.

21/08/2024

Flystrike is a serious threat to pets, especially during warmer months. Please see advice below to protect your furry friends from this dangerous condition.

19/08/2024

Polite reminder on Microchipping

It is now law that all cats before they reach the age of 20 weeks must be microchipped, this includes indoor cats. Don't forget that your contact details must always be kept up to date on the database your chip is registered with, so you must contact them if you move address or change telephone numbers. If your cat was microchipped by us, then all you need to do is tell us of any changes and the National Veterinary Database will automatically be updated.

If your cat is not microchipped, please give us a call today to book your cat in! Microchipping is available at all 5 of our practices.

17/08/2024

🐾Happy Black Cat Day! Let's celebrate our beloved black cats and all the joy they bring into our lives today. Share a photo of your black cat—we'd love to see them and join in the celebration!

14/08/2024

🐾We are pleased to announce that the three puppies found at Christmas by a lorry driver near Colchester have been nursed back to health and are thriving!

After being discovered, they were rushed to Moreton Hall Veterinary Centre for urgent care due to their poor condition. Following many hours of around-the-clock care, Ivy, Missy, and Lacy have all since found their forever homes. The pups recently had a joyful reunion at Ipswich Veterinary Centre, where they happily played together in the agility paddock.

if you would like to read the full story: https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/24515156.suffolk-vets-help-puppy-trio-abandoned-layby-christmas/

14/08/2024

Join us in celebrating International Lizard Day! 🦎 Let's appreciate these incredible reptiles that come in all shapes and sizes, from the vibrant chameleons to the fascinating geckos. Share a photo of your favourite lizard below and tell us why you love them!

Did you know we're trained and equipped to care for reptiles too? If you have any questions, feel free to contact us today!

12/08/2024

We are committed to keeping up to date with the latest developments in veterinary medicine and providing quality care for you and your pets at affordable prices. To help spread the cost of routine care, we have developed our own Total Lifetime Care Pet Health Plans. Our personalised pet health plans are designed to suit the health care needs of your pets through a simple monthly direct debit.

To find out more or to join our pet health plan please speak to our reception team or call 01473 555000!

08/08/2024

Join us in celebrating international Cat Day! 🐱 Let's honour our feline friends who bring joy, love, and a little mischief into our lives every day. Share a photo of your beloved cat and tell us what makes them special!

If you would like to register your cat with Stowe Vets, please ring us today!

15/07/2024

☀️Even though many cats enjoy laying in sunny spots, they can become affected by very warm weather. When the temperature is high they may, on occasion, experience dehydration.

👇We've put together some ways that you can keep your cat comfortable.

12/07/2024

🪰Does your dog or cat ever chase bugs? There may be occasions where they might get a sting. Most stings will simply cause your pet pain and irritation, but multiple stings can be dangerous.

🐝Dogs can be at risk because they tend to snap at bees and wasps, making it more likely for them to be stung in the mouth or throat. This can cause swelling and may block their airway.

🐶As with humans, some pets can be allergic to bee and wasp stings, so keep an eye out for signs of an allergic reaction.

‼️Call us straight away if your dog has been stung multiple times or has an allergic reaction.

10/07/2024

We wanted to say thank you to all our clients for continuing to support our family-owned independent practice. Our independence gives our vets the freedom to make decisions that are in the best interests of our patients and their families without compromising on care.

We treat your pet as if they're our own.

We have the added advantage of exceptional facilities and equipment across our partnership of independent practices and we strive to offer the highest standards of veterinary medicine, surgery and preventative care.

We have the added benefit of an-out-of-hours services that is provided by our own veterinary team so we can ensure the same dedication to quality of care, 24 hours a day.

08/07/2024

🌡When we do reach barmy temperatures in the summer, you might need to adjust your usual dog walk routine to keep them safe from heatstroke and other conditions, such as burnt paws.

🌆 It is best to walk your dog early morning or later in the evening when it's cooler.

👇These are the signs to look out for to know if you're pooch has burnt pads.

05/07/2024

🐶💦There aren't many dogs who don't like swimming in water and what an excellent alternative to walking in the summer heat.

🌅However, it is advised to avoid swimming and playing in water during a heatwave as it can be easy for dogs to over-exert themselves.

👇Take a look at the risks associated with swimming in seas and lakes and the signs to look out for with water intoxication.

01/07/2024

🪰Flystrike is a painful and sometimes fatal condition caused by flies laying their eggs on your pet. These then hatch into maggots, which eat the flesh of the animal. It can happen in a matter of hours and can quickly lead to toxic shock and death.

👇 Here are signs for what to look out for and how you can prevent flystrike.

26/06/2024

♨️☀️ Heatstroke in dogs can be fatal so it’s important to act fast.

👀Signs of heatstroke include:
Heavy panting, difficulty breathing, excessive drooling, lethargy, drowsiness, being uncoordinated and unbalanced, vomiting and collapsing.

✅Tips for cooling a dog down:
- Move them to a cool area.
- Pour cool water over them, avoiding their head to prevent inhalation. Continue to pour water until the dog’s breathing has settled.
- Provide cool water for them to drink but don’t force water into their mouths.
- Phone us as soon as you can, even if you feel they have recovered. We’ll be happy to provide advice or book you an appointment for us to check them over.

For further information about keeping your dog healthy in hot weather read more here:
https://petfocus.com/petfocus/issue?issue=85&start_page=12

26/06/2024

This week is Rabbit Awareness Week! 🐰

The hot weather can have a significant impact on bunnies. Here's some advice for keeping your rabbit, and other small furries, cool over the summer.

25/06/2024

Pop in to Pets Place to see what products are available for keeping your pets cool in this temperature!

19/06/2024

Gina has elbow dysplasia and visits with our physiotherapist Sarah-Jane to manage her condition. She receives physio along with laser therapy treatment to manage her pain. Laser therapy is a beneficial, safe and painless treatment that can help with a variety of issues.

Our in-house team of qualified veterinary physiotherapists provide tailored treatments to support all small animals, whether they are recovering from a surgical procedure or require additional support with ongoing mobility issues.

If you have any queries about physiotherapy for your pet, call the team here on 01473 555 000

18/06/2024

We couldn't resist sharing pictures of two of our latest visitors . Cola and Islay were very popular when they visited for their first vaccinations. Who can resist those puppy dog eyes?

17/06/2024

📸Take a look at this lovely lady. Flora visits us regularly for hydrotherapy. As Flora is now in her senior years, her owner brings her for treatment to help maintain and strengthen her body mass.

❓Did you know that hydrotherapy offers many health benefits? It can support your pet's mobility, muscle development and aide with weight loss.

💦Our specialised hydrotherapy centre not only includes a swimming pool but also an aquatic treatmill. Our hydrotherapist will create a personalised exercise plan to suit your pet's needs, whether it is for an ongoing helath condition or support to recover from surgery.

📲Call our team to find out more: 01473 555000

14/06/2024

Some of our recent graduates from a Basic Obedience course.
Well done to Winston, Teddy and Olive.

Find out more about our dog behaviour training services
https://www.ipswichvetcentre.co.uk/dog-behaviour-training-services/ or call us 01473 555000

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10/06/2024

From today all cats over 20 weeks must be microchipped apart from unowned or feral cats. The rule still applies for indoor cats also. Don't forget to keep your contact details up to date on your cat's microchip database should you move.
If your pet was microchipped with us and you move, we will ensure your details are kept up to date on the the National Veterinary Database.

In England from today (10 June), all pet cats which are over 20 weeks old must be microchipped.

Microchipping is a relatively pain-free procedure, in which a small chip is placed in a cat. The microchip has a short code which, when scanned, enables organisations to find the owner's contact details.

Read more: https://petfocus.com/petfocus/issue?issue=80&start_page=10

06/06/2024

🐶🐶 Check out these 1st timers to the practice!

Rupert was very brave when he came in for his 1st vaccination and here's Dash who came in for a 2nd vaccination. 💖

04/06/2024

Who doesn't love a good cuddle? Daisy recently came to us for her spay and received plenty of love whilst she was with us. How can you resist those eyes?

31/05/2024

We couldn't resist cuddles with these kittens who have visited us recently.
Bear and Bella came in together for their health check ahead of their second vaccinations.
Lychee and Suki are two adorable tabbies who came in for a health check and their 1st vaccine.

Another black and white beauty Kiara came in to visit us also for her 2nd vaccine.

29/05/2024

Come and visit us today at the Suffolk Show (Official). Albert is here to say hi. So far we’ve been super happy to see Oreo who is just four months old. It’s lovely to see him out of the practice! And Bailey also stopped by and made a friend of Albert.

28/05/2024

📣Are you busy this half term? If you're visiting Suffolk Show (Official) this week, we'll be there with Stowe Veterinary Group at stand 221 near to the Sports Village and Farm 4 Futures area along Flower Show Avenue.

🎉We've got goodies for all and some activities for the children, including a big dog operation game to test their steady hands. They can also meet Albert, who is training to be a PAT dog.

🐕‍🦺If you're bringing your pooch stop by to trial some treats or let them cool off in our pup pool. Place will be there selling some of their best selling products, treats and toys.

🤩Stop by for a chat, we've got a number of our veterinary staff on hand and lots of information on the stand for caring for your animals.