The District Pet Nurse

24/06/2024

From the 10th June it is now a legal requirement to microchip your cat.. including indoor cats.

This new law is great news and a big step forward for improving feline welfare👍🐱🐈

Microchipping is now a legal requirement, with fines of up to £500 for anyone who doesn't chip their cat before 20 weeks of age. But law aside, do we really ...

07/06/2024

A little win today to finish the week off well..😀

Poor rescue chihuahua, Fudge suffers with separation anxiety and his family were worried about leaving him and his friend on their own for too long.

But patience and kindness always pays off, and after several months of regular social visits to allow him to familiarise with me and gain some confidence with my presence, we have made great progress!

Little Fudge has gone from a dog who literally barked in my face, was so nervous he wouldn't allow any touch to today's visit where he was at the door when I arrived, wagging his tail and bum, very pleased to see me and jumped straight on my lap when I sat down! 🙌

To have gained his trust without rushing the process feels good!

It's the small wins that count! 🥰

Hope you all have a lovely weekend!

02/05/2024

Happy Thursday!

I hope you are all enjoying the warmer weather and looking forward to the Bank Holiday weekend like my friend is here! 🐶🤪
We're almost there.. 🙌

I will be working this bank holiday weekend but hoping for some down time, catching up with friends and spending time with my own pets too! 🐾🐶😺

Have a lovely weekend!

12/04/2024

"An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language" 👀

What a handsome boy with the most stunning eyes!

Along with his friend, they had home pop in visits and were on their best behaviour 😇🥰

29/03/2024

Who can relate?! 😹🪩💃🕺

This made me smile today after a very frustrating/painful/difficult week. Thanks to all my amazing clients who have shown understanding and support and I hope to be back with you soon 🩷

26/03/2024

Please Share!

❌ Rabbits are not good pets for children & are most definitely not a good Easter gift ❌

Rabbits might look like a cuddly toy & therefore be attractive to children who see a cute, fluffy bunny and decide they want one. However the reality is that Rabbits are rarely cuddly and children often lose interest quickly.

When purchased as a gift for a child, rabbits are often left alone in a hutch at the end of the garden or even abandoned. This is why it’s important to educate yourself on their needs before committing.

Download your free copy of 'The Hop' to learn more: https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-care-booklet/

08/03/2024

“Some call me a senior dog. That just means I have years of experience in the fine art of friendship.” – Anonymous

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22/02/2024

Just when the blue sky briefly made an appearance recently and Spring seemed to be close in sight...👀

Think the Daffodils are regretting their decision to bloom !

Feels like the rain is never going to stop! 🙄☔💦🌧️

20/02/2024

Beautiful Oscar! 😻

Handsome boy, just loves to pose! 🩵

16/02/2024

Happy Friday everyone! 🙌

After a busy few weeks, I couldn't let the week end without showing you this beautiful little face ! 🥰😍

A joy to look after! 🫶💫

****Have a lovely weekend ! 😀****

17/01/2024

Lovely Maya and Arthur enjoyed having the house to themselves and a regular home pop in visit service (aka room service!) while their pawrent was away recently 🐾🥰

Stress free care in the comfort of their own home 👍🏡🧡

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13/01/2024

18/12/2023

After a busy end to the year, I am looking forward to putting my feet up and taking some much needed time off from 22nd - 26th December ! 🥾🐾

I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting lots of new faces this year and love looking after your wonderful pets! 🐱🐕🐰🐤🐹

I know that it is never an easy decision finding someone you trust to look after your pets and home when you are away- thank you for entrusting their care to me! And your amazing feedback is what powers me on!

So on that note, as this week will surely whizz by in the run up to Christmas, I just want to say HAPPY CHRISTMAS to you all and best wishes for the coming year!

🎅🎄☃️🧑‍🎄🐾🌟🛷

Anna x

14/12/2023

Sorry for the silence on here- it has been a busy few months looking after lots of pets! 😀

Two new faces joined The District Pet Nurse family and had home pop in visits while their pawrents enjoyed a long weekend away 🐱🐾

It was a little chilly outside ❄️ and was so lovely seeing them cuddled up together on the sofa in the warmth enjoying their own home comforts! 😻

22/11/2023

How to give a Vet Nurse a lil' panic!

When you go to collect a dog for their lunchtime walk and a mince pie is staring at you on their bed 😳🥧

Oh no, has he busted into a pack of mince pies?! 😱

Thankfully, on closer inspection it was a soft toy....😅🫣
..my heart rate back in normal range? Check. ✅
annnddd on we go 😆

11/11/2023

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09/11/2023

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04/11/2023

Pets scared by the fireworks? Come and join us for two nights of calming classical music, in the musical sanctuary we call Pet Classics. 🐾

📻 Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 November, 5-9pm.

25/10/2023

Obie met some very interesting characters when out on his walk this week! 💀🎃🧹🧙‍♀️⚰️🍭👻🕸️

22/10/2023

'It's okay he's friendly'

➡️Dog Owner Etiquette

For some a dog walk is a time to switch off from the world and watch your canine companion get some physical and mental stimulation running, sniffing and exploring.

But for some owners dog walks can be fraught with anxiety. Why? Because off lead dogs are being allowed, without prior authorisation, to approach their dogs.

We all know that some dogs simply adore playing, and there is nothing more wonderful that those brief encounters with strangers on a walk when your playful pooch gets a chance to let off some steam and play. Chasing, rolling, play fighting. But this activity must be undertaken after first speaking to the owners.

No matter how kind and playful your dog is you must NOT allow them to approach others dogs (even if they are on or off lead).

There are a huge number of reasons for this:

🐩 In season
🐕 Sick or injured
🦮 Assistance dogs needing to concentrate
🐕‍🦺 In training
🐩 Nervous, anxious, fearful
🐕 Reactive or aggressive

What you need:

✅ Excellent recall before you let you dogs off. If not then you need to practice positive recall training, go to a rented dog field to let your dog blow off steam, use a lead or have them on a long training line.

✅ Always keep your dog in sight. You do not know what is round the corner. There could be children, livestock, vehicles, hazards or dogs that should not be approached.

✅ Watch out for a yellow warning.
Yellow Dog UK is an initiative when a yellow lead, bow, lead cover, coat can mean STAY AWAY. Please spread the word about this and be aware of your surroundings and mindful of others when walking your dogs.

Read more below 👇

https://www.vetvoices.co.uk/post/dog-owner-etiquette

26/09/2023

Arrived at a home visit to the cutest little egg! 🥚🥹

So tiny! 🤏

Smaller than a cadburys mini egg and laid by a canary! 🐤🐤

(It was unfertilised and replaced with a faux egg so the canary could happily sit on the nest 🪺)

24/08/2023

It's good to see people planning and going away on their Summer holidays this year 😎☀️🍦

I've had the pleasure of caring for lots of furry friends while their families are enjoying their time away - safe in the knowledge their pets are being looked after by an experienced RVN in the comfort of their own homes! 🏡🐾

Here are a small handful of pics from recent visits. 🥰

14/08/2023

Couldn't help but feel a little proud of my little business when I received such an amazing review this weekend ! 🥹🙏

02/08/2023

Feeling snoozy... 🥱
After a stroll and food, on a drizzly day, I think some snoozy time for my friend was in order! 💤 🐶🐾🥰

29/07/2023

It's the weekend! After a busy run of weekends of late, it's nice to have a weekend off to relax..
Just like my friend here! 🐈‍⬛🐱🐾 Anyone for yoga?! 🧘‍♀️

18/07/2023

"When I grow up, I want to be.....a dog!" 🐶

Some play time during my recent visits. Love this little fella 🩵

28/06/2023

Welcome to The District Pet Nurse family, little one! 🩵🩵🐱

Cute as a button, energy levels through the roof (and an appetite to match! 😂) and at only 14 weeks old, already rules the roost!

So adorable and a real joy and pleasure to look after. See you again soon, little man!🐾

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12/05/2023

"What do you mean I can't have seconds?!" 🙀🐾

Love this photo I captured during a home care visit - post breakfast 🐟🍖and mid-yawn! 🥱

26/04/2023

You don't have to be young and sprightly to enjoy your walks..

Our beautiful golden oldies can still enjoy their walks too 🐾

Yes, they may need to take it at a slower pace, on gentler terrain, with plenty of interesting sniffs along the way 👃 and time to stop and just take in the smells and sights around them 🍃🐦🐿️⛅ but that's what makes them special.

It always feels like meeting up with an old friend and putting the world to rights where we last left off on our walks together! 🌍😀🐾💕