Martin Veterinary Centre

04/04/2025

Lambing season is here, so take extra care walking your dog in the countryside. 🐑

Sheep and their lambs scare easily, and even the friendliest dog can cause distress. Keep them on a lead
near livestock, and stick to footpaths. It’s a simple way to protect wildlife and keep your dog out of trouble.

03/04/2025

Did you know our nurses run weight clinics?

If you are worried about your pets weight and would like to discuss this with one of our lovely nurses please call us to book in.

There are many health benefits to keeping your pets weight down especially when it comes to dogs with arthritis!

31/03/2025

🎬🐾 PET HEALTH CHECK: WHY IT’S IMPORTANT🐾🎬

Is your pet due for a 6-month check-up?

A pet health check is more than just routine – it’s an essential part of keeping your pet happy and healthy! 🐕🐇🐈‍⬛

Watch this guide to find out what to expect in a health check and why it’s important. Health checks are carried out by our veterinary nurses.

30/03/2025

Happy Mother's Day to all the pet mums out there. You're doing a fantastic job. How does it feel to be the favourite human? 😉

29/03/2025

⏰ The clocks spring forward tonight, but your pet's breakfast time stays the same. Sorry, no lie in for you. 😂

29/03/2025

⭐️⭐️COVER STAR COMPETITION⭐️⭐️
⭐️It’s that time of the month again! ⭐️

Please comment pictures of your pets for our next cover star competition. One of our staff members will pick their favourite on the 1st of April.

Who will be our fourth cover star of 2025? 🎉

28/03/2025

We have had an sum of money dropped outside our practice. If you think you have lost some money please come and see our reception team and tell us how much it is you have lost. We are currently keeping it safe for its owner! Thank you

25/03/2025

Don’t worry, we offer unlimited vet consultations* with Pet Health Club.

For more details hit the link: https://www.thepethealthclub.co.uk/?utm_source=Practice-tom&utm_medium=Social-Media

*T&Cs apply. See website.

24/03/2025

We know Easter is right around the corner and we are all very excited to get tucked in to our chocolate. But what are some of the common worries for pets over Easter.

1. BASKET GRASS
Plastic grass may look lovely in your Easter basket but if eaten by your pet it can cause intestinal blockages.

2. LILLIES
Although they are beautiful, all parts of a lilly are very toxic to cats and can cause kidney failure.

3. CHOCOLATE
As yummy as it may be chocolate can be toxic to dogs causing vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors and seizures. So, keep the Easter eggs hidden from our furry friends.

4. EASTER FOOD
Easter foods like hot cross buns contain raisins and sultanas which are very toxic to dogs and can lead to kidney failure.

5. EASTER EGGS
Fake Easter eggs made out of polystyrene can cause intestinal blockages if your pets think they look yummy!

We hope you all have a lovely Easter and please get posting your Easter pics! 🐣💗

23/03/2025

20/03/2025

Today is (finally) the first day of Spring.

Keep your pet safe this springtime with our top vet tips 🌻 🌼 🌷

For more advice, visit: https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/spring-pet-care-tips

19/03/2025

National complimentary therapy week is this week!

Do you know we commonly suggest complimentary therapy to our patients alongside our medical treatment to promote healing and wellness?

These treatments include: physio, hydrotherapy, acupuncture and laser therapy.

Have you got any pictures of your pet undergoing complimentary therapy?

We would love to see them!

16/03/2025

On Friday we used our new black board for the first time….. Everyone meet Piper!

The beautiful Piper is our Clinical Director, Alastair’s new puppy. Sadly, Alastair lost Rogie his old dog last year. Rogie was a fantastic boy, who is sorely missed. And although Piper has some big paws to fill she is doing a fantastic job of keeping us all in line and giving us lots of kisses when we need them.

Welcome to the team boss Piper! ❤️

14/03/2025

Ella’s gone on a shopping spree - look at what she’s bought.

If your new pet is coming in to see us and would like to be featured on our Facebook please let us know! 🐶🐱

13/03/2025

Did you know these plants are toxic to cats? 🌷

Click the link to learn more: https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/poisonous-plants-for-cats

12/03/2025

Last Friday we said goodbye to Deyna, as she heads off on maternity leave. Safe to say she had a fantastic send off with lots of home cooked food and presents. Please join us in wishing her all the best. 💕🍼

Deyna would also like to say a huge thank you to all her lovely clients for their generosity and well wishes.

In the mean time, if you are a Deyna client, please don’t fret, all our lovely vets have been thoroughly briefed in each of your pets individual needs and they cannot wait to get to meet you.

10/03/2025

March is national poison prevention month!

Do you know some of the post common toxicities we see?

🧪XYLITOL - many sugar free gums contain xylitol (a sweetener) that is toxic to dogs. It can cause a life threatening drop in blood sugar and liver failire.

🧪 HUMAN MEDICATIONS SUCH AS IBUPROFEN - can cause stomach and intestinal ulcers and kidney failure.

🧪FLOWERS SUCH AS LILLIES AND BULBS - all parts of Lillie’s are toxic to cats not just the pollen! These can cause kidney failure. Spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils can cause severe vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain too.

🧪 FERTILISERS - many fertilisers can cause gastrointestinal irritation and some can be combined with organophosphates/ carbamates which cause urination, desecration, seizures, difficulty breathing and fever.

🧪 PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS - rat, snail and slug pesticides can cause blood clotting disorders, kidney failure and seizures.

🧪 CHOCOLATE - we will be doing a separate post on chocolate with Easter coming up! In the mean time common signs of chocolate toxicity are vomiting, diarrhoea and seizures.

This is obviously not an exhaustive list and if you think your pet may have ingested anything toxic please contact us!

Has your pet ever been naughty and got into the chocolate cupboard? 🍫