I know you’ve all been waiting and here is Spooks who is a little cat with a wonderful story. ♥️🐾
She was diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus in July 2023 after her owner had noticed a slight increase in drinking. She had been managed since then on twice daily Insulin injections (Caninsulin), which her owners were able to give at home.
Unfortunately, in October 2024 Spooks presented to us as a weekend emergency as she had acutely become very lethargic, vomiting and off her food (very out of character!). We were instantly concerned Spooks may be experiencing Diabetes Ketoacidosis (DKA)- a life-threatening metabolic crisis that is caused by a loss of diabetic control and often triggered by other systemic disease (e.g. infection, gum disease, tumours). This was unfortunately confirmed by a significant elevation in blood glucose and ketones in the urine. Spooks was also severely dehydrated and further testing revealed she was suffering from both a urinary tract infection and pancreatitis.
We transferred Spooks as an emergency referral to the amazing ECC team at DWR in Cambridge, whose specialists helped us over the phone to stabilise Spooks and prepare the ICU for her arrival, where she was then hospitalised for 5 days.
A DKA is a true medical emergency, and unfortunately we can see high mortality rates despite intensive treatment. Thankfully, after several days of intravenous fluids, medications and feeding tubes, Spooks responded favourably and she was discharged home.
Spooks' insulin was switched to Protamine Zinc Insulin (Prozinc) at this point, with the aim of providing her with a more stable glycaemic control.
Since October, Spooks has come along in leaps and bounds. Her diabetes is under excellent control currently, and her owners periodically check her ketone levels at home to make sure everything is still where it should be.
Spooks has also undergone a dental procedure in the last few months, ensuring her teeth and gums are in top condition.
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In the spirit of January being #NationalTrainYourDogMonth, here's a vid from our RVN & Pet Behaviourist Rachel Green and Jack Russell Terrier Olive, demonstrating some examples of free work and how this can help to reduce stress and promote relaxation by encouraging dogs to explore, sniff, lick and forage! 🐶
Rachel is available for behaviour consults and can help with tackling a wide array of behaviour-related issues in dogs and cats! If you'd like to book a consult with Rachel, either in person or remotely, please contact us!
Book a behaviour consult: https://www.thepetvet.co.uk/contact-us
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How many did you guess right?
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An introduction to plasma-rich platelet therapy
Platelet-rich plasma therapy with Dr James Cook MRCVS at The Pet Vet Lincoln!
In addition to being a highly experienced surgeon and GP, our new Head Vet Dr James Cook MRCVS is introducing a new orthobiologic treatment to support the treatment of pets with inflammatory conditions that affect joints, such as osteoarthritis.
This is in the form of platelet-rich plasma injections, which involves using a pet’s own blood to reduce inflammation and prolong longevity of diseased joints. In addition to assisting in the treatment of inflammatory conditions, it can also support bone regeneration after a fracture.
Here's a video with James talking through platelet-rich plasma therapy in more detail and how it can benefit pets.
We're delighted to be able to offer this service at The Pet Vet Lincoln!
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Join our pet weight management & digestive health webinar - register to secure your place! 👇 All attendees will receive a FREE bag of Hill's Healthy Weight Treats and your first bag of weight management food recommended by your vet FREE!
Talk: How to support weight loss in your pets
Date: Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time: 7-8pm
Location: Online webinar - register to receive your link to join: https://bit.ly/4izVSDz
Facilitated by the team at Hill's Pet Nutrition, this webinar will cover the following:
✔️ The importance of nutrition in your pets weight loss journey and overall health
✔️ The role you play in your pets weight management along with some simple tips and tricks
✔️ The tools available to support you and your pet
Register to attend here: https://bit.ly/4izVSDz
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The very handsome 11-year old Harvey recently came in to have a couple of teeth removed. Here he is receiving some pre-procedure kisses, undergoing his treatment and enjoying a tasty nibble afterwards. 10/10 good boy! ❤️
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Choose your character! 🎮
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Toxic Christmas food...how many of these do you know?
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We don't just look after fluffy pets! 🦎🐍🐢 Check out this scan of a bearded dragon!
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