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15/11/2024

🌟 London Vet Show 2024 🐾

What an incredible experience! 🏙️✨ This year, we had the privilege of attending the London Vet Show not just as visitors but as veterinarians passionate about advancing animal health. From groundbreaking lectures to exploring the latest innovations in veterinary medicine, the event was truly inspiring!

💼 Highlights for us included:
🔬 Diving into cutting-edge treatments and technologies.
🐕 Connecting with fellow veterinary professionals.
📚 Learning from world-class speakers to enhance our practice.

We’re coming away with fresh insights, new ideas, and a renewed dedication to providing the best care for our animal patients. 🐾💖

06/11/2024

🚨 Missing Kitten Found – Needs Help Getting Home! 🚨

A young kitten was found TODAY, 6th November, next to Maestro Apartments on Violet Road in Poplar and brought to Poplar Vets. This cat is not microchipped. If you think you might know the owner or recognize this kitten, please urgently contact Poplar Vets to help reunite them with their family.

Please share to get this message out there! .co.uk

31/10/2024

🎃 Happy Howl-o-ween! 🐾👻 At .co.uk , we’re all about keeping your furry friends safe this spooky season! While Halloween treats and tricks are fun for humans, remember that pets have special needs. Avoid chocolates, keep decorations out of reach, and give them extra comfort if they get spooked by the sights and sounds! 🎃🍬🐶🐱

👻 Comment below with your pet’s costume! We’d love to see them dressed up! And remember, we’re here for any unexpected frights

26/10/2024

🐰 Protect your rabbit with our comprehensive vaccines! Keep them safe from common but preventable diseases like myxomatosis and RHD (Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease). Book their vaccine appointment today and give them the healthy, hoppy life they deserve! 🌱💉 .co.uk

13/10/2024

💥 Promotion Alert! 💥

Try Solensia for cats or Librela for dogs to manage osteoarthritis pain—first dose FREE with a veterinary consultation (£49). These innovative, monthly treatments from Zoetis target nerve growth factors to relieve the pain of arthritis, improving mobility and quality of life for your pets. 🐕🐈

Consultation required. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer to give your pets the comfort they deserve! 🌟

Terms and conditions apply. Offer ends 31st October 2024. Veterinary consultation required.

07/10/2024

Brave little champ Dexter getting his first vaccination with the best, Dr. Falguni! 🐾💉

04/10/2024

Today, Walter the bulldog came in for his nail trim and was the absolute BEST boy! 🐾💕 With the help of our amazing nurse Amy, he handled it like a champ. We love seeing our furry friends leaving happy and healthy!

03/10/2024

We just wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you to all our amazing clients at Poplar Vets and Wood Wharf Vets! Your trust in us to look after your furry family members means so much, and we’re really grateful for your continued support. It’s a pleasure to care for your pets and be part of their lives. Thanks for being part of our community—we couldn’t do it without you!

20/09/2024

🤩🤩🤩 Free Puppy Food 🐶 ❤️ 🤩 pop in, and we will give you a bag of Hills Puppy Food (700g)
available at
Poplar Vets, 20 Morris Road, E14 6FF
Wood Wharf Vets, 55 Harbord Square, E14 9QH
*limited availability

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31/08/2024

💥💥💥 Buy 1 get 1 Free 💫💫💫

Amazing Offer on Hill's Cat Food 🐱🐈🐈‍⬛

Hills Weight Loss and Maintenance, Chicken 🐔 or Fish flavour 🐟
&
Urinary Stress + Metabolic, Chicken 🐔

15/08/2024

Today's top pets! 🐾 We're so grateful to have the best clients walk through our doors every day. Your trust in our care means the world to us and your furry friends. Thank you for being part of our veterinary family! 💚

30/07/2024

Hello Everyone 👋

We want to hear your best experience with Poplar Vets! Share your story in the comments below and stand a chance to win a special toy for your furry friend 🐱 or 🐶.

Let's spread the love and celebrate our wonderful pet community! 💙

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**How to Enter:**
1. Follow us
2. Share your best Poplar Vets experience in the comments and leave a review on Google!
3. Tag a friend

Good luck, and we can't wait to read your stories! 🐾

11/07/2024

🎉 **Giveaway Alert!** 🎉

Poplar Vets / Wood Wharf / vet.co.uk Vets are giving you a chance to win 1 of 4 bags of Hill's 7kg multi-benefit puppy food! 🐾🍗

To enter:

1️⃣ Take a picture of your adorable puppy 📸

2️⃣ Caption it with "dogstagram"

3️⃣ Use the hashtag

Winners will be announced on 15th August 2024. Let's see those cute pups! 🐶❤️

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19/06/2024

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10/06/2024

UPDATE: Happy say that the cat is back home and reunited with her family.

Lost and found. Injured female cat was brought to this morning. She is lovely and is willing to go home. Is anyone missing? Please share

31/05/2024

Look for the blue dots

Managing Fungal Infections such a Ringworm in Cats and Dogs

Ringworm, a common fungal infection, affects not only humans but also pets, particularly cats and dogs. Caused by dermatophytes, ringworm in pets is a contagious condition that can spread to other animals and humans, making prompt diagnosis and treatment crucial.
Causes and Transmission
Ringworm in pets is primarily caused by the fungi Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum, and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. The infection spreads through direct contact with an infected animal or contaminated objects such as bedding, grooming tools, and furniture. Cats, especially kittens, are more susceptible to ringworm than dogs. Long-haired breeds are at a higher risk due to their dense fur, which provides an ideal environment for fungal growth.
Symptoms in Pets
The symptoms of ringworm in cats and dogs can vary but often include:
Circular Patches of Hair Loss: These may appear on the head, ears, paws, and forelimbs. The affected areas may be scaly or crusty.
Red, Inflamed Skin: The skin around the hairless patches may be red and inflamed.
Itching: Pets might scratch or lick the infected areas frequently.
Broken Hairs: Hair in the infected areas may break easily.
Dull Coat: An overall dull and lifeless coat can be a sign of ringworm.
In some cases, pets may carry the fungi without showing any symptoms, serving as asymptomatic carriers and spreading the infection unknowingly.
Diagnosis
Veterinarians use several methods to diagnose ringworm in pets:
Wood’s Lamp Examination: A special ultraviolet lamp can help identify certain types of ringworm that fluoresce under UV light.
Fungal Culture: A sample of hair or skin can be cultured in a lab to confirm the presence of dermatophytes.
Microscopic Examination: Scraped skin cells or plucked hairs are examined under a microscope to look for fungal spores.
Treatment
Treatment of ringworm in pets involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.

26/05/2024

11/11/2023

Orthopaedic surgery, fracture repair performed at Poplar Vets