Selworthy Vets

🎁Have you bought your pet a gift yet? ⁉️How about a gift that keeps on giving…. 📣As a member you can save over £100 per year! Members are entitled to the following benefits; 🌟Free annual vaccinations (including kennel cough for dogs and feline leukaemia for cats) 🌟 Free flea and worming treatment (as prescribed by your veterinary surgeon) 🌟25% off of food 🌟30% off neutering 🌟£70 fixed price for a routine scale and polish 🌟Free 6 month health check with one of our veterinary nurses 🌟Unlimited nail clips with one of our veterinary nurses 🌟Annual urinalysis for senior cats and dogs (>8 years) 🌟 5% off vetsure pet insurance ** Terms and conditions apply 📞For more information please contact one of our friendly team 💻Or to join today please visit https://pethealthplans.vetsure.com/NIS/PetAndOwner/?clinic=SELWORTH1/

What to do if an animal gets burnt 🔥 With the increased amount of fires, sparklers, fireworks and candles comes an increased amount of burns therefore we wanted to give you some advice on what to do if your pet gets burnt 🧨🎇 Unfortunately our pets generally have an inquisitive nature that leads to noses, limbs and waggy tails getting burnt 🚒 If your pet obtains a burn: 🧯Take them away from the source of burning 🧯Contact us as soon as possible 🧯Check for injuries 🧯Cool any burnt skin with cool water for 10-20 minutes (if tolerated) - remember this will be painful and your pet may become distressed or aggressive so continue with caution 🧯Ensure your pet doesn’t get too cold 🧯If the burn is on a limb or a foot gently apply a loose piece of clingfilm to protect the burn whilst you travel to us If you would like further advice please contact us ☎️

Remember, Remember the 5th November ‼️ Guy Fawkes night is usually celebrated with social gatherings, bonfires and fireworks🔥🧨 Firework displays, light up the sky with sparkling, whooshing, banging and spectacular displays of colour 🎇🎆 Although enjoyed by many this night presents a risk to many animals. This week we will be sharing the dangers associated with this time of year and help you to keep your pets safe over the coming nights and prepare for celebrations in the months ahead 🧡💜 We recommend that you plan ahead and complete the following: ☑️Start noise desensitisation ☑️Speak to your vet about pheromone or medical treatment to reduce the signs of stress and anxiety ☑️Check your pets Microchip details are correct ☑️ Ensure you are aware of when the local firework displays are. ☑️ Speak to neighbours and establish if they are planning to have their own firework displays If you would like further advice please contact one of our friendly team 📞💻

📢 Until the end of October we are offering FREE arthritis reviews with our Veterinary Surgeons ‼️ 🩺We are here to support you and help you make the right decisions to keep your pet happy and comfortable by providing an individualised and holistic approach to their care. This may include pain management, nutraceutical supplementation, lifestyle modifications or hydrotherapy. ⁉️ Did you know we now offer an injectable antibody therapy to alleviate osteoarthritis pain for around 4 weeks! 💉If you would like more information and to take part in our introductory offer (based on veterinary recommendations) please speak to one of our Veterinary Surgeons ❤️ 📞 Don’t delay call us today- 01548853322

Environment To ensure your guinea pigs live a happy and healthy life it is essential that their environmental needs are met. Guinea pigs can live indoors or outdoors and require a space that provides them with: 🐹 A safe and secure enclosure 🐹A safe and secure shelter 🐹A safe and secure exercise area 🐹 Clean 🐹Warm 🐹Out of direct sunlight or draughts It is recommended that guinea pigs have a MINIMUM of 1.5 x 1m ✨Don't forget to like, comment, and share their posts with your fellow guinea pig lovers! 🐹 #GPAW2024 #NibbleNourishThrive

⚠️ We have seen an increased number of ticks this year! 🕷️Ticks are tiny parasites that are mainly found in long grass and woodland areas. ☀️Ticks are most active during warmer months. 🩸Once attached ticks feed on human and animal blood. 🦠 Ticks can spread Lyme disease. How to prevent: 🥾Avoid high risk areas during the warmer months 👀Be vigilant and check your dogs after walking 💊 Use regular parasite treatment that includes tick prevention 📞 If you would like more information on parasite control please contact one of our friendly team. Remember tick treatment is included on our Pet Health Plan 🙌🏻

Parasite

🦔Last week our team treated a poorly little hedgehog 👀 This parasite was found under the microscope by our student Veterinary nurse Grace 🔍Can you guess what it is?

Weaning Hedgehogs

♥️ These beautiful babies were hand reared by Sophie and Thomas ❓Did you know that baby Hedgehogs are called Hoglets 🦔 As we are now in full swing of the hoglet season we thought we would raise awareness of what to do if you find a nest. ❗️If you accidentally disturb a nest please cover back up and observe from a distance. Usually their parents are close by and return to the nest frequently. 👀 look out for signs of when to intervene; - If hoglets are in immediate danger - If mother found dead near to nest - If mother doesn’t return for several hours 🐌 When hoglets are newborn they will have their eyes shut and have soft white prickles. By the time their eyes are open, they have sharp brown prickles and weigh approximately 300g they are usually fully weaned. ☎️ If you have found a nest or are concerned about the welfare of a hedgehog please contact one of our friendly team or a local rehabilitation centre

Springing into the weekend like …

🐑 Springing into the weekend like… We hope you all have a fabulous weekend