Pegasus Vets

12/08/2024

I'm really happy to update you all about Duce, he has found his new forever home with a lovely beautiful sister.
Thanks to everyone for the interest and for helping us to find a lovely family for him.
Good luck beautiful soul for your new life ❤️❤️

09/08/2024

this is Duce, he is an old English bulldog registered at the kennel club, he has a somewhat sad story behind him, he is currently at our clinic, because we refused euthanasia, unfortunately the owner suffered from serious mental problems and could not take care of him so she asked us to put him down, now we are looking for a new home for him, he is good with other dogs and with people, we have not tested him with cats, he is only 3 years old we neutered him.
Possibly people who know the breed and not for the first time experience with dogs, he is a Molosser and the new owner must be able to handle him, for info contact us.

25/06/2024

Happy Birthday to us 🎂🎂🎂🎂

One whole year of Pegasus Vets

Thank you to you all for what has been just the best year 🥂

27/05/2024

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My name is Lucy, I am an 18 year old student from Lincoln and this is my horse Buddy. Unfortunately tonight … Lucy Robertson needs your support for Save Buddy

12/05/2024

At last we have some sunshine

Our practice is nice and cool, providing a comfortable environment for your visits. But remember, in the heat, it's important not to rush to get here. Plan your journey, taking your time and make sure you're carrying water for you and your friend to stay hydrated along the way. We always have fresh water available but you never know how long your journey will take.

A special note to equine owners - providing a shaded area for your horse or pony can make their visit from us much more pleasant. They can get a bit stressed during check-ups, so keeping them cool helps keep everyone calm. Stay safe, stay cool, and see you soon.

28/04/2024

Your pup's wagging tail and eager eyes might make it tempting to spoil them with extra treats and indulgent meals, but overfeeding your dog can lead to serious health consequences.

Just like humans, dogs need a balanced diet and portion control to maintain a healthy weight and live a long, happy life. Here's why overfeeding can be harmful and how you can ensure your furry friend stays in tip-top shape:

🚫 Obesity: Overfeeding is a leading cause of obesity in dogs. Those extra pounds can put strain on their joints, increase the risk of arthritis, and lead to heart problems. Obesity also makes dogs more prone to diabetes and respiratory issues.

❌ Digestive Issues: Feeding your dog too much or the wrong type of food can upset their stomach and lead to diarrhoea, vomiting, and other digestive problems. It's important to stick to a consistent feeding schedule and avoid sudden changes in diet.

🐶 Behavioural Problems: Excessive feeding can contribute to behavioural issues such as begging, food aggression, and even depression. Dogs thrive on routine, so establishing a regular feeding schedule and sticking to it can help prevent these problems.

👩‍⚕️ Health Risks: Overfeeding can cause a range of health issues, including pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas. This painful condition requires veterinary treatment and can be life-threatening if left untreated.

🥗 Balanced Diet: To keep your dog healthy, feed them a balanced diet that's appropriate for their age, size, and activity level. Consult with Pegasus Vets to determine the right type and amount of food for your furry friend.

⚖️ Portion Control: Use measuring cups to ensure you're giving your dog the correct portion size. Avoid free-feeding, where food is available all the time, as it can lead to overeating. Divide their daily food allowance into two or three meals for better portion control.

🏃‍♂️ Regular Exercise: Along with a healthy diet, regular exercise is essential for maintaining your dog's weight and overall well-being. Take them for walks, play fetch, or engage in other activities to keep them active and happy.

👀 Monitor Their Weight: Keep an eye on your dog's weight and body condition score to ensure they're maintaining a healthy weight. Pegasus Vets can help you assess their body condition and provide guidance on managing their weight if needed.

Remember, showing your love for your furry friend goes beyond giving them extra treats. By feeding them a balanced diet, controlling their portions, and keeping them active, you're helping them live their best life. Let's keep those tails wagging with good health and happiness!

21/04/2024

Understanding Choking in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Choking in horses can be a frightening experience for both the animal and the owner. It's essential to recognise the signs and understand how to manage it effectively. Here's what you need to know:

Causes of Choking:
Choking in horses typically occurs when food or a foreign object becomes lodged in the oesophagus, blocking the passage of food and saliva. Common causes include:

Eating too quickly, especially when consuming dry or coarse feed.
Feeding inadequately chewed food.
Consuming large amounts of food or large pieces that are difficult to swallow.
Ingesting foreign objects such as sticks, rocks, or pieces of fencing.

Symptoms of Choking:
Recognising the signs of choking in horses is crucial for prompt intervention. Look out for the following symptoms:

Excessive salivation or drooling.
Repeated attempts to swallow, often accompanied by a stretching of the neck.
Coughing or gagging.
Nasal discharge, sometimes tinged with food.
Pawing at the ground or showing signs of discomfort.
Swelling on one side of the neck.

Management of Choking:
If you suspect your horse is choking, it's essential to remain calm and take immediate action:

Remove all food and water to prevent further ingestion.
Contact your veterinarian for guidance and assistance.
Keep your horse calm and quiet to reduce stress and prevent further obstruction.
Do not attempt to force anything into the horse's mouth, as this can worsen the blockage or cause injury.
Your veterinarian may sedate the horse to relax the oesophagus and facilitate the removal of the obstruction.
In severe cases, your horse may require further intervention, such as endoscopy or surgery, to remove the blockage.

Preventing Choking:
While choking incidents can occur unexpectedly, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk:

Feed your horse in a quiet, stress-free environment to encourage slower eating.
Provide adequate chewing time by feeding smaller, more frequent meals or using slow-feeders.
Inspect pastures and turnout areas regularly to remove any potential hazards, such as rocks or debris.
Monitor your horse's eating habits and behaviour closely for any changes that may indicate a problem.

Choking in horses is a serious condition that requires prompt attention from a veterinarian. By understanding the causes, symptoms, and management of choking, you can help ensure the health and well-being of your equine companion.

14/04/2024

10/04/2024

my favorite curly horse

07/04/2024

🌱🐴 Attention Horse Owners: Spring Grass and its Impact on Equine Health 🌱🐴

With the arrival of spring, horse owners are likely rejoicing as green pastures emerge after a long winter. However, it's crucial to be aware of the potential effects of spring grass on our equine companions, especially after a period of wet weather followed by the sun finally making an appearance. Here's what you need to know:

1. Nutrient-Rich Spring Grass: After months of dormancy, spring grass shoots up rapidly, bursting with nutrients. While this is great news for pasture health, it can pose some risks for our horses. The lush, young grass is often high in sugars, particularly fructus, which can lead to issues such as laminitis and insulin resistance in susceptible individuals.

2. Wet Weather and Grass Growth: The recent wet weather may have contributed to an even more rapid growth spurt in spring grass. This means that the grass could be even more lush and potentially higher in sugars than usual, increasing the risk for digestive upset and metabolic issues in horses.

3. Sunlight and Sugars: As the sun finally makes its appearance, it further stimulates grass growth and photosynthesis, leading to an increase in sugar content. Additionally, sunlight can cause changes in the composition of grass, making it more palatable but potentially less nutritious.

4. Managing Grazing: To mitigate the risks associated with spring grass, it's important to carefully manage your horse's turnout and grazing time. Consider limiting pasture access, especially during peak sugar accumulation times such as in the early morning or after a sunny day. Utilise grazing muzzles if necessary to restrict grass intake while still allowing turnout.

5. Gradual Transition: If your horses have been primarily on hay or dry forage throughout the winter, introduce them to spring pasture gradually to allow their digestive systems to adjust. Start with short turnout periods and gradually increase the time as they acclimate to the richer grass.

6. Monitor Health: Keep a close eye on your horses for any signs of digestive upset, lameness, or changes in behaviour, which could indicate issues such as colic or laminitis. Work closely with us to develop a management plan tailored to your horse's individual needs.

7. Supplemental Feeding: In some cases, supplementation with hay or low-sugar feeds may be necessary to provide adequate nutrition while limiting the intake of high-sugar spring grass.

By staying informed and proactive, horse owners can ensure their equine companions enjoy the benefits of spring pasture while minimising the risks associated with rapid grass growth and high sugar content. Remember, a little extra caution now can help prevent serious health issues down the line. Happy grazing! .....and hold on tight 😀

30/03/2024

Have a fabulous Easter with your fur babies

We are having Easter Monday with our fur babies and will be back with you on Tuesday. 🐣🐣

28/03/2024

Important Easter Reminder for Dog Owners

This Easter, we want to warn dog owners about a popular Easter treat and it's not chocolate, it's the beloved British treat, the Hot cross bun. New statistics from The Kennel Club, and featured within MailOnline, reveal that cases of grape and raisin poisoning in dogs were 117% higher than chocolate poisoning during Easter 2023.

Keep your dogs safe by keeping Hot cross buns and Simnel cake away from them. Even small amounts of grapes or raisins can be harmful to dogs.

20/03/2024

**Legislation Reminder**

Owners will need to ensure their XL Bully dogs are permanently neutered, either through castration or spaying, by the following
dates:
*less than 7 months old on 31 January 2024, it must be neutered by
30 June 2025
*between 7 and 12 months old on 31 January 2024, it must be
neutered by 31 December 2024
*older than 1 year old on 31 January 2024, it must be neutered by
30 June 2024
[Please note: the deadlines above were extended by Defra in an announcement on 14 March 2024.]

Pegasus Vets are a pet loving practice dedicated to preserving the well-being of all animals, and in line with our commitment, we will not euthanise the XL Bully breed or healthy animals unless the animal's aggressiveness is established or the well-being of the animal may be compromised and according to the RCVS guidelines. 🚫🐾
To further support responsible pet care and assist with current legislation, we're offering exclusive discounts for spaying and neutering of XL Bully breeds! 🐶💙
Here are our special rates:
Male: £235 ➡️ Discounted Price £190
Female: £300 ➡️ Discounted Price £200
Microchip: £25 ➡️ Discounted Price £10
Let's work together to ensure the happiness and health of our beloved furry friends!
Contact us:
01522302220
[email protected]
www.pegasusvets.co.uk
🐾✨

15/03/2024

🐾 Spring is in full swing, but it's not just flowers and sunshine popping up in our gardens. As we welcome the warmer weather, it's crucial to stay vigilant about potential hazards lurking for our furry friends. 🌼🌿

🌱 Watch Out for These Garden Dangers: 🌷

1️⃣ Toxic Plants: Some common garden plants like lilies, azaleas, tulips, and daffodils can be harmful to pets if ingested. Keep an eye out and consider pet-friendly alternatives for your garden beds.

2️⃣ Pesticides and Herbicides: Chemical treatments used in gardens can pose a risk to pets if they come into contact with them. Opt for pet-safe options or create designated pet-free zones in your garden.

3️⃣ Sharp Objects: Thorns, sharp sticks, and gardening tools left lying around can cause injuries to curious pets exploring the garden.

4️⃣ Compost: While composting is great for the environment, certain items like mouldy food or plant materials can be toxic to pets if consumed.

🐶🐱 How They Affect Our Pets: 🐾

Digestive Issues: Ingesting toxic plants or chemicals can lead to stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhoea, and in severe cases, organ damage.
Skin Irritations: Contact with certain plants or chemicals may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in pets.
Poisoning: Some plants contain toxins that can be fatal if ingested in large quantities, so it's essential to seek veterinary help immediately if you suspect your pet has ingested something harmful.
🔍 Stay Informed, Stay Safe: Keep a watchful eye on your pets while they're in the garden, and familiarise yourself with common toxic plants and garden hazards. By taking proactive measures, we can ensure a safe and enjoyable springtime for our beloved furry companions! 🐾💚

10/03/2024

🐾 Happy Mother's Day to the Unseen Heroes 🐾

Today, we honour the incredible mums with fur, feather, and hooves babies, whose love knows no spoken language but speaks volumes in every wag, chirp, and gentle nuzzle. Your bond transcends species, creating a haven of warmth, comfort, and unconditional love.

To the paw-printed paths, the fluttering wings, and the hoof-falls that echo in your heart, you are cherished and celebrated today. Your nurturing spirit extends beyond the conventional, forging a unique and irreplaceable connection with your animal children.

Here's to the mums of all creatures, great and small – your love is a force that makes the world brighter. Happy Mother's Day! 🌼🐾

28/02/2024

28/02/2024

Barbara our horse vet fell in love with Buddy a very sweet XL bully

25/02/2024

This is a clients Boerbel Mastiff that the breed is known to have a bite of 450psi. Just to demonstrate that dogs who are responsibly cared for shouldn't be put into the dangerous category and it proves that our beliefs against the XL Bully ban and our opinions of good and irresponsible ownership of any dog is true.

Marnie here, came to this family as a 2 year old (now 5). She wasn't abused or had a bad previous life she was very much loved. Unfortunately her original owners had the heart-breaking decision to rehome her as sadly they were losing their house. Marnie now lives with Luna, who also came from Marnie's original owners as a puppy to one of their other dogs.

Not everything is bad in the world of big dogs, it is up to us as owners to be responsible.

18/02/2024

Lincolnshire made the news with their love of animals again 😃

More than 140 of the animals live in the air-conditioned shed - dubbed "the Ritz".