Galloway Vets

19/06/2025

Little Donnie was a very good boy when he popped in this morning for his first vaccinations and puppy check-up 🐾

18/06/2025

*****OWNER FOUND*****

A very friendly, male entire spaniel has been handed into the practice this afternoon. He's microchipped, but unfortunately not registered.
If this handsome boy is yours, please give us a call on 01557 330632, as we'd love to reunite you!
Please share :)

15/06/2025

Last week we held another AI training course in conjunction with Cogent Breeding Ltd. A great job by all the trainees, fantastic to see young people furthering their skills and careers in farming.
Please let Will know if anyone is interested in any future courses.

12/06/2025

Unfortunately, a deceased tabby cat has been handed into the surgery, after being hit by a vehicle near Dundrennan. It's a male, entire cat, and does not have a microchip.

Please call the surgery on 01557 330632 for further information.

10/06/2025

We've had a very friendly male, entire French bulldog handed in to the practice this morning. He was found in the Merse area of Kirkcudbright. He's chipped, but unfortunately the chip has not been registered. Please give us a call if you're missing this gorgeous boy :)

12/05/2025

Please bear with us - we're having a few issues with our phone lines this morning.
If you've been struggling to get through to us, please try again :)

11/05/2025

Help William McCarthy raise money to support Motor Neurone Disease Association

25/04/2025

🪥 🦷 Justine, Sarah, and the lovely Hettie, demonstrate how to brush your dog's teeth to help them avoid any future issues.

As always, please give us a call, if you have any queries. 🐾 🐾

17/04/2025

Just a reminder we will be available as usual over the Easter period

07/04/2025

🐍 Adder warning!

We treated our first adder bite patient of the year at the weekend, so wanted to remind owners to be vigilant when walking their dogs, particularly through long undergrowth.

At this time of year, the warmer days bring the adders out. However, it’s not quite warm enough for them to be as mobile as they are in the height of summer, so they are much less likely to get out of your dog’s way if they hear them coming.

As the adders are also just coming out of hibernation, their venom sacks are full, which means a bite will be worse than it would be in the autumn.

If you ever suspect your dog has been bitten, please phone us straight away.

We commonly see bites on dogs’ noses or legs. If your dog has been bitten on the leg, please carry them, if you can.

Sometimes, you might not witness the bite, but notice that your dog appears unwell during or shortly after a walk. Signs to look out for include: a swelling, two small holes in the centre of the swelling, howling (in pain), and your dog becoming uncomfortable, lethargic or progressively lame. Some dogs can develop breathing issues, if they have an allergic reaction to the venom.

If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. 🐍

02/04/2025

⭐ Star patient of the month ⭐

This month’s star patient is the adorable Chip. Chip came in out of hours to see our vet Kirsty. He was very quiet for a young Labrador. On examination, he had a very sore tummy and his owners reported that he had vomited and hadn’t eaten all day.

Kirsty was suspicious that Chip had eaten a foreign body, so he was admitted for X-rays and a possible exploratory operation.

The X-rays revealed that there was something in Chip’s abdomen that looked like fabric. He had a general anaesthetic and Kirsty removed a large firm fabric toy that was stuck in his intestines. After a night in the practice on fluids and medications, Chip was able to go home to his very relieved owners.

We are delighted that Chip has made a full recovery.

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01/04/2025

There's still time to apply :)

Galloway Vets is a large, mixed veterinary practice based in Kirkcudbright. We are looking for an apprentice to join our busy admin team on a part-time basis.