As promised, Luke, one of our fantastic hospital managers, is here to share valuable tips and tricks for muzzle training our adorable XL bullies.
As you are aware, from 31 December 2023 breeding, selling, advertising, rehoming, abandoning, and allowing XL Bully dogs to stray will be illegal.
From this date, these dogs must be kept on a lead and muzzled in public.
To comply with the new regulations, please follow these steps:
Verify whether your dog is classified as an XL bully.
Apply for a Certificate of Exemption.
Ensure that your dog is microchipped.
Neuter your dog.
Keep your dog on a leash and always use a muzzle when in public.
For more information on preparing for the XL bully ban, visit:
https://dnavetcare.co.uk/5-things-you-need-to-do-to.../
DNA Vetcare Christmas Party on board the iconic Dixie Queen!
DNA Vetcare wrapped up the year in style sailing the Thames aboard the iconic Dixie Queen! ๐๐
As you can see a lot of fun was had amongst all the glitz and glam as we celebrated our incredible teams at our Annual Awards Ceremony! ๐ Thank you to everyone who attended, you all helped make the night a truly magical one.
DNA Vetcare is proud of the hard work, care and compassion that every single member of the team demonstrates every day, well done to everyone and thank you! ๐
Listen to our Hospital Manager Luke tell you how to prepare for the XL bully ban
From 31 December 2023 breeding, selling, advertising, rehoming, abandoning, and allowing an XL bully dog to stray will be illegal in the UK.
Over the last few weeks, our surgeries have received a lot of questions from concerned XL bully owners as the new regulations are now fast approaching for England and Wales.
First and foremost, we want to assure you that we will do our absolute best to support our clients throughout the entire process of registering their dog. Our goal is to care for all animals no matter what shape or size.
Here are the steps you must follow:
1- Confirm that your dog is classified as an XL bully
2- Apply for a Certificate of Exemption
3- Microchip your dog
4- Neuter your dog
5- Keep your dog on a lead and always muzzled when in public
Read more about how you must prepare for the XL bully ban here: https://dnavetcare.co.uk/5-things-you-need-to-do-to-prepare-for-the-xl-bully-ban/
Our amazing team is still here today at The London Vet Show stand C30! Come grab your free coffee and cake and come chat with us! ๐
The prosecco is flowing tonight at Stand C30! Our team at DNA Vetcare are having an amazing time at The London Vet Show ๐
Who said you can't give a cat its medicine?
You show them how it's done, Badger! ๐ช๐ฑ
Beautiful Badger came to see Canterbury Veterinary Surgery today for thyroid bloods. Here she is taking her daily medication. After Badger struggled taking her tablets, we found that she takes the liquid form of her medication easily. Much less stress for both her and her owner.
If your pet needs meds donโt forget to tell us if you struggle to give tablets to your pet, or if your lifestyle makes things tricky. We will always work with you to find the solution that works best for you both โค๏ธ๐พ๐ป
We have a huge announcement! ๐๐๐
In a truly historic transaction, DNA Vetcare are deeply honoured and privileged to be bringing 13 fantastic surgeries, previously owned by Medivet, into independent ownership.
From Tuesday 3rd October 2023, they came into the award-winning DNA Vetcare family, sealing our position as the largest independent practice in the UK.
We are aware of the historic relevance such a transaction carries, and feel this will help promote competition and reduce monopoly in the area so that our clients and their pets can benefit from a broader range of services.
We feel extremely grateful that CMA deemed that we were the best choice for these fantastic surgeries, and look forward to working with their amazing teams to support and grow their careers, as well as smoothly bringing them into DNA. ๐ฉบ
Reasons to visit Peckham Vets
Have you visited our brand new, purpose-built Peckham Veterinary Surgery yet? ๐
Located minutes from Peckham Rye Station, Peckham Vets offers ample parking spaces as well as a roomy waiting room for clients and their lovely pets! Our top of the range equipment helps us diagnose and form a treatment plan as efficiently and swiftly as possible. ๐ฉบ
The Surgery is also fully air-conditioned for your pets' comfort with separate dog and cat wards ๐ฑ ๐ถ
Last but not least pop in and meet our incredible team, they are an experienced, caring, friendly bunch of veterinary professionals! ๐
See more of what Peckham Vets has to offer in our video!
Clinical Director Dane Walker gives you a tour of our new surgery in Peckham!
โจOPENING TODAY๐๐
๐Have a look as our clinical director walks through!
Registrations and bookings now open for our Peckham Veterinary Surgery!
Click the link here: https://bit.ly/PeckhamVetsPreRegister
A Maned wolf at Mead Veterinary Centre!
๐บ Wow, what a day! ๐บ
This week, Mead Veterinary Centre were contacted by the Hemsley Conservation Centre in Meopham, and asked if they could X-ray their Maned Wolf. ๐บ
Marley had started limping, and this was a big cause for concern.
The team at Mead got the wheels in motion to make this visit possible.
A small team was assembled so as not to overwhelm Marley upon arrival. The team consisted of:
Senior/Orthopaedic Surgeon Mark
Hospital Manager Sal
Nurse Manager Lucy
Registered Veterinary Nurse Amy
Veterinary Care Assistant Carly
A sedation was given to Marley while in her transport box. Once completely asleep, she was taken into the clinic for a full X-ray. ๐ฉป
A fracture was suspected but, luckily for Marley, this was not the case. Marley had a swelling of the right carpus which, upon further investigation, looked like she had possibly been bitten by one of the other Maned Wolves. ๐บ
The team at Mead found some mild trauma from a suspected bite, which they are now treating with pain relief and antibiotics which should resolve itself over the next 7 to 10 days.
While Marley was under sedation, they took the opportunity to do a full health check, including blood tests, and an ultrasound, just to make sure Marley was in the best of health. ๐ฉบ
Marley's checks were absolutely perfect, and she has no health issues whatsoever. ๐
Well done to our amazing team at Mead Veterinary Centre!
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Here is beautiful Pooch happily taking her hyperthyroid medication! ๐ฑ ๐We love that these days we have plenty of options for medication to suit your pet's needs. Do you have a feline friend or pampered pooch whoโs tricky to medicate? What are your top tips?
Donโt forget if your pet needs lifetime medication like our friend Pooch here, you can get 10% off any medication or services we offer as well as all your pet's vaccine, flea and worming treatments with our monthly VIP healthplan!
Check out our website to find out moreโฆ https://londonvets.co.uk/vip-plan/
And just like thatโฆ. Ollie has his microchip implanted! Placing a microchip means that if Ollie happened to get lost, he could be identified and swiftly reunited!! ๐
** TRIGGER WARNING - VIDEO SHOWS CHIP IMPLANTATION **
Did you know you get a FREE microchip when you sign up to our fabulous VIP scheme!!
The scheme also includesโฆ.
๐พ ๐ Yearly vaccinations
๐พ ๐ Flea and worm treatment
๐พ ๐ฉบ Six-monthly health checks
๐พ โ๏ธ Delivery of products directly to your door
๐พ ๐ฐ 10% discount from all clinical fees
๐พ ๐ฅฃ Discounts from Hills and RCW foods when ordered from our online shop
๐ Available for ๐ถโs ๐โs AND ๐ฐโs ๐
Let's give you the full tour of our new surgery in West Wickham!
And just like that, our fantastic new purpose-built Veterinary Surgery is open! ๐๐
Watch as Claire, our Operations Director, takes a tour around your brand-new purpose-built veterinary surgery so you can see how well looked after your beloved pets will be! If you would like to see the amazing new facilities for yourself you are very welcome to visit us, please drop in, the team will be very happy to show you around!
If you'd like to book online, please follow our link here: https://westwickhamvets.co.uk/online-booking/ or simply give our West Wickham surgery a call on 0203 143 6688.
We cannot wait to meet you all! ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฐ
VIP Healthcare Plan
โ Don't forget your pet's preventative care ๐ค
Here, our Registered Nurse and Manager Lauren runs through why your pet should join our amazing VIP (Very Important Pet ) Healthcare Plan... ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฐ
๐Booster Vaccines, including restarts if needed.
๐Kennel cough vaccine for dogs
๐Flea, mange and lungworm prevention
๐Tick prevention (if needed)
๐6 monthly check with vet
๐10% discount off everything else
๐30% discount on our favourite diets (Hills and Royal Canin)
๐Free nail clips at 6 monthly and booster checks if needed
๐Postage option available. This is free of charge for the next three months.
๐Puppies on Our Little VIP Plan ALSO get puppy vaccine course, microchip , puppy pack, discounts on puppy parties
๐Kittens on Our Little VIP Plan ALSO get their kitten course and microchip.
There are massive savings and the cost is spread over the year on a Direct Debit.https://londonvets.co.uk/vip-plan/
This isn't an insurance plan and we still advise pet insurance.
TO HELP WITH ADVICE ON PREVENTATIVE CARE (HEALTHCARE PLANS, DIETS, FLEA OR WORMING TREATMENTS, VACCINES ETC) WE HAVE SET UP
โจFREE NURSE VIDEO CONSULTATIONS โจ
... COMING VERY SOON...
๐๐THANK YOU to all NHS staff, carers and front line workers for your dedication, expertise and incredible work during these unprecedented times ๐ - ๐๐๐ Don't forget to join in ๐๐๐
Catch the ball!!
Challenge accepted!! ๐
We all fell in โค with marvellous Monty who visited the tam at Streatham Hill Vets for his second vaccination, flea and lungworm prevention AND he signed up for puppy classes and our Little VIP Plan! What an absoluteโญsuch a big day for such a little fella! We cannot wait to see him next week for his kennel cough vaccine... we hope he has forgiven Dane the vet by then!๐ค
Did you know that cats over the age of 8 might be at risk of hypertension?
Did you know that cats over the age of 8 might be at risk of hypertension?
In support of Feline Hypertension Awareness Month, we are offering half price blood pressure checks for cats over eight years old! Call our surgeries to find more about our amazing offer!
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There is a National Dance Like a Chicken Day...And it's today!! ๐
Soo, Let's Dance Like a Chicken!! ๐ ๐บ
A few tips to keep your pets cool during the heat
Keep your pets healthy this Summer - a few tips from one of our senior vets Dane including:
* Brachycephalic (short nose) dogs - please don't let them overheat, watch out for heavy panting
* Older dogs dehydrate quickly. Ensure a plentiful water supply and walk them early in the morning/evening when it is cooler
* Do not leave your dog in a hot car, even with a window open they will overheat
* Keep an eye out for grass seeds, they are a common cause of injury in dogs
* Lilly poisoning - Lillies are very poisonous to cats, please avoid having them in your house and garden
Is your pet a VIP?
We believe we have the best pet healthcare plan in London! Our VIP plan is the most inclusive and cost-saving health scheme package that will help you keep important routine preventable treatments and vaccinations up to date at an affordable price. Find your nearest surgery and ask about becoming a VIP. http://www.londonvets.co.uk/vip-plan/