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Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm Saturday 9:30am - 11:30am

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05/11/2024

Statement from Lintbells regarding the recent news of counterfeit products being sold from Amazon.

Please be reassured that any product purchased from us will be genuine and from the original supplier.

❗️ If you are concerned your pet may have been given any counterfeit product, or is showing any symptoms such as lethargy, vomiting and/or diarrhoea please either branch a call to get them checked over ❗️

01/11/2024

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This weekend is likely to be the busiest for firework displays. Keep your pets secure and prepare early!

See our earlier post for even more tips and suggestions ❤

30/10/2024

🎃 Halloween Hints 🎃

Halloween is nearly upon us, and whilst it's great fun for us it can be an unsettling time for some of our pets.

Tips to help your pets this Halloween;

👻 Be aware that some pets may find trick-or-treater's unsettling, especially if they're in costume! Consider putting a bowl of sweets out with a note not to knock if your pet may find this worrisome.

👻 Keep chocolates and sweets out of reach! Many sweets may contain the sweetener Xylitol which is poisonous to Dogs.

👻 Pumpkin is great for dogs! A small amount of cooked pumpkin is a great addition to keep your dog included in the celebrations. Just be mindful of too much or you may have an upset tummy!

👻 Beware of decorations! Some of our pets can be a little naughty and take a nibble on things they shouldn't. Keep decorations out of reach and check them for any damage if your pet is a chewer!

❗ If you believe your pet to have ingested anything they shouldn't have please give us a call as soon as possible to have them assessed and treated if needed ❗

17/10/2024

⭐ Product Availability Update! ⭐

We are looking to hear from clients who would be interested in an injectable parasite control treatment for their dog/s.

This injection has an effectiveness for 12 months, meaning no monthly or 3 monthly tablets or spot-ons!

❗❗Please check that the below criteria are met;
🐶The pet is over 6 months of age and their weight has stabilised
🐶The pet has not received any flea products within the last month
🐶Your pet is NOT already on our healthcare plan - unfortunately this product is not yet available as part of our healthcare plan.
🐶Your pet is a dog, and not a cat! Unfortunately this is currently only available to dogs.

Please be aware that as this is a prescription product a consultation with a vet will be required in order for this to be administered to your pet.

If you would like more information and to be put on our waitlist please give Leominster a call on 01568 612266.

14/10/2024

🎆🎇 Firework Season is Fast Approaching!!🎇🎆

We know many pet owners worry about how their pets will cope with the upcoming Firework Season. Our friends at the BVRA have put together a brilliant poster for dogs and cats offering tips on how to prepare.

⭐Preparing early gives the best opportunity for success! ⭐

🐰Don't forget about the small furries too! Rabbits and Guinea Pigs can be just as frightened as our dogs and cats. A lot of the tips are applicable to our smaller friends, but the most important ones to remember:

✨Bring them inside - remember to acclimatise them to their new surroundings ahead of time if they have never lived inside. Bring them in for regular periods ahead of any firework nights.

✨Protect them from the sounds as much as possible - cover their cages with a blanket to muffle the noise, and leave a radio or TV on in their area.

✨Don't separate cage-mates, or put together animals who have never lived together. This can increase stress!

✨Give them their favourite treats to nibble on as a distraction!

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If you are concerned about how your pets will handle Firework season and would like to discuss their suitability for any medications please give us a call on 01568 612266 (Leominster), or 01584 877877 (Ludlow) to arrange a consultation with a Vet.

12/10/2024

🎊 The Benefits of being with Medivet 🎊

All of our clients should now have received notice that our Out of Hours services provided at the 24 hour Shrewsbury Hospital have ⭐reduced emergency out of hours consultation fees!⭐

We thought we would take this opportunity to highlight some of the benefits of being a part of Medivet and the Out of Hours service for our clients.

📲No need to remember a new phone number!
Should you need to use our out of hours service simply: call our normal numbers and you'll be automatically redirected!

🐾 Automatic access to records!
As a part of Medivet, our clients can visit ANY Medivet branch in the country without needing to re-register. Due to our systems being interlinked this means no transferring of your pet's history when you go on holiday and need to visit a Medivet practice. It will also automatically update and let our vets know that your pet has received treatment!

🐶Healthcare Plan Discount still applies!
Whether it's an out of hours visit to Shrewsbury or your pet gets poorly whilst in Cornwall, your discounts will still automatically be applied if you are part of our Healthcare Plan in either Leominster or Ludlow.

🐱On-Site Vets and Nursing Teams 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shrewsbury 24 hour hospital is just that - 24 hours. If in the unfortunate event that your pet needs to stay overnight you can rest assured that there are qualified veterinary staff on-site looking after them continuously.

🐾Specialist Vets and Equipment
Shrewsbury is kitted out with some amazing equipment to assist in diagnosing and treating your pets including a CT scanner, ECG machine, X-ray, Orthopaedic specialists and an in-house laboratory!

🐶On-site Hydrotherapy, and groomer!
Medivet Shrewsbury have an on-site Hydrotherapy suite, as well as a professional grooming parlour to get your pets back to tip-top condition!

🐱 No charge for over the phone consults or triaging!
If you are concerned or unsure if your pet requires out of hours care you can rest assured that a phone call assessment won't cost you a penny.

For more information visit Shrewsbury's page at: https://www.medivetgroup.com/24-hour-emergency-vet/24-hour-shrewsbury/

10/10/2024

🐶 Double Trouble! 🐶

Pugs Rosie & Max recently came into the surgery for dental work, you can see they made an excellent recovery and had plenty of blankets in their kennel ❤

Rosie felt so good after her surgery that she was begging nurse Kim to hurry up with her post-op dinner!

Our nurses can run dental check clinics to identify any problems early and advise how to maintain your pet's teeth.
Give us a call on 01568 612266 (Leominster) or 01584 877877 (Ludlow) to book your pet's check!

05/10/2024

✨ Reminder! ✨

Our wonderful team of Vets, Nurses and Reception are here for you between:

*8.30am and 5pm every Saturday at our Leominster surgery!*

Whether your pet needs a booster, a medication review or is out of sorts we have a mixture of pre-bookable appointments and spaces reserved for poorly patients on the day.

04/10/2024

⭐🎊 30 Amazing Years! 🎊⭐

Today we celebrated Head Nurse Shaz's 30th Year here at Marches Vets!

Many of you will know Shaz from nurse consultations and caring for your pets over her career. Whether it's a tricky cat for a nail clip, a home visit farewell, or overseeing your patient's anaesthetic during procedures. Shaz has done it all since she started with us, from farm, equine and small animal even rescuing the occasional wild bird!

We hope you'll all join us in wishing her a very happy celebration, and here's to the next milestone! We couldn't do it without you ❤

Thank you as well to our Admin Nikki for the amazing cake! 😋

02/10/2024

⭐ Monty's Massive Mass! ⭐

❗ Images of surgical tissue and blood ❗

Monty recently came into our Leominster clinic to be examined by Vet Janine as a large mass had grown rapidly over his side, and was causing his owners some concern. As it was affecting his mobility the decision was taken to remove the mass surgically.

💉Due to Monty's more mature age it was recommended that pre-operative bloods were run to check that it was safe to proceed with a general anaesthetic.
As we can run these in-house we have results back before the vet proceeds with the operation, meaning we can tailor the patient's treatment accordingly! Pre-operative bloods aren't exclusive to the older patient, younger animals can benefit from these too.

🐶Monty's bloods were great, so he was taken into theatre and placed under anaesthetic. His operation site was clipped (we always try and do a neat clip!), and sterilised ready for the surgery to begin. His anaesthetic was closely monitored throughout by Kim, one of our Registered Veterinary Nurses, whilst Janine got to work removing the problematic mass. Our RVNs are invaluable, and patient monitoring during procedures is just one of their many skills!

❤Once the mass had been removed a suction drain was placed to remove any build up of fluid - this is the plastic tubing stitched into Monty's side. You can see the fluid being pulled through the drain!
Janine then stitched his wound together working through the layers of tissue that had been cut ending in a neat curving external suture line!

👌 We hope you'd agree her stitch up work was impeccably neat, and the mass was ENORMOUS! Weighing a whopping 1.9kg it's no wonder Monty was starting to find it affecting his movement!

🥰 Monty was fitted with a bandage and bodysuit to keep the drain out of his way, and his bodysuit modified for his owners to easily remove and empty the drain when needed.

👑 Patient Care Assistant Stacey even went the extra mile in his kennel with multiple blankets and a vet bed pillow! Our patients are treated like royalty when they stay with us!

Monty has had several post operative checks since his procedure and we're pleased to report he's doing brilliantly and still smiling in Reception!

23/09/2024

Found!!!🐾🐾

Lurcher found Ivington

If you think you may know anything please call Leominster 01568 612266 Proof of ownership required

19/09/2024

❗❗ Reminder of Temporary Closure Notification ❗❗

❗TODAY❗

Our Leominster practice will be closing for an all-staff Practice Meeting.
We will be closed between 12.30pm and 2pm TODAY Thursday 19th September.

If you have an Emergency please call our normal numbers and your call will be diverted.
We kindly ask that for general enquiries and appointments please avoid calling during this closure.

18/09/2024

❗❗ Reminder of Temporary Closure Notification ❗❗

Our Leominster & Ludlow practices will be closing for an all-staff Practice Meeting.
We will be closed between 12.30pm and 2pm TOMORROW Thursday 19th September.

If you have an Emergency please call our normal numbers and your call will be diverted.
We kindly ask that for general enquiries and appointments please avoid calling during this closure.

18/09/2024

‼ Phone line connectivity issues‼

Please be aware that we are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our phone lines.

IT are working hard to resolve this and we hope to be back up shortly. We apologise for any inconvenience.

16/09/2024

❗❗ Temporary Closure Notification ❗❗

Our Leominster & Ludlow practices will be closing for an all-staff Practice Meeting.
We will be closed between 12.30pm and 2pm on Thursday 19th September.

If you have an Emergency please call our normal numbers and your call will be diverted.
We kindly ask that for general enquiries and appointments please avoid calling during this closure.

13/09/2024

⭐ He survived!! ⭐

Yesterday our Lead Vet Johno made it back to do the aerial acrobatic portion of his Wing-Walk!

This is a short clip of the full 10 minutes he was being flung around - rather him than us!
There's still time to donate at the JustGiving page - find the link in the comments!

07/09/2024

☹️Sad post

We have a male black cat sadly deceased at the Leominster Surgery. Found Aymestrey

If you think he may be yours or you have any information please phone 01568 612266

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Ryelands Orchard
Leominster
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Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 11:30am

Website

https://www.medivetgroup.com/vet-practices/leominster/

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⭐ He survived!! ⭐ Yesterday our Lead Vet Johno made it back to do the aerial acrobatic portion of his Wing-Walk! This is a short clip of the full 10 minutes he was being flung around - rather him than us! There's still time to donate at the JustGiving page - find the link in the comments!

🐾 Enrichment Idea! 🐾 Keeping your pet's mind healthy is just as important as looking after their physical health. Bored pets can become destructive and exhibit negative behaviours. Having enrichment ideas ready to go for when the weather is hot is also a great way to tire them out when you can't go out for walks ☀ 💡Enrichment isn't always about food! Scenting, training and even play are all classed as Enrichment as they get your pet's brain working. You don't need to spend lots to enrich your pet's lives, though there are a great range of puzzle toys available now! 🐶Dogs: Feed their dinner differently! Use a snuffle mat, a rolled up towel, or treat dispenser to put their kibble in. 🐾Or, why not hide their favourite treat somewhere in the house! Rub the treat onto various surfaces leading up to the hiding spot for your dog to sniff out. Dogs Trust has some great Enrichment ideas: https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/dog-advice/life-with-your-dog/enrichment/enrichment-activities-for-dogs 🐱Cats: Everyone knows Cats love Catnip! Rub a little catnip in spots around the house for your cat to seek out. Or, why not try making your own cat toys! Battersea has some great ideas: https://www.battersea.org.uk/pet-advice/cat-advice/diy-cat-toys?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1K6Ig8jghwMV1ZFQBh2Rfj0IEAAYAiAAEgLQh_D_BwE 🐹Small Pets: Scatter food around the enclosure to mimic their natural foraging behaviour. Or, why not try stuffing their hay into cardboard tubes? They can shred the cardboard after the hay is gone for double the fun! ❗Please remember to always check any toy or activity for damage and suitability for use, and keep an eye on pets who like to chew or swallow things they shouldn't! ❗ Featured is Jake, Receptionist Angela's Border Collie! He has a treat ball filled with mostly his tea and a few treats to keep him motivated, and is demonstrating his brain power brilliantly ❤