How quickly they grow.
At 3 weeks old puppies are starting to get around, interact and play with each other.
They are also getting their baby teeth so mum is not too happy at feeding them anymore. Weaning will be starting in the next few days. I'm sure she will be grateful for a break. 🥰
#WellnessWednesday
E: Examination 🩺
The above video shows our vet Claire carrying out an examination on our lovely model Dottie - the video as been sped up to save you having to endure a full minute!
When booking a routine appointment, i.e booster vaccination or general health check, you can expect a full nose to tail exam.
Vets will examine the following:
Eyes
Ears
Teeth
Heart
Coat/Fur
General palpation down the spine and along the abdomen
Paws
Bottom
Whilst carrying out this exam they are looking for any abnormalities, signs of illness or disease and just general overall condition of the animal 🐶 🐱 🐰
Thank you to our lovely patient Dottie for being an A* model, we promise she was much waggier than she looks on this video 😍
We have plenty more of these behind the scenes videos coming so keep your eyes peeled 👀
As always if you have any concerns or wish to speak to any of our team please give us a call:
Tytherington 📞 01625 669666
Bollington 📞 01625 572999
Answers to #triviatuesday
Q: What Ectoparasite is this?
A: Otodectes
AKA - Ear Mites 👂🏼
So many of you got this correct! ✔️
Usually found within the ear canal, but can also live on the skin surface. They are highly contagious and easily passed from one infected animal to another.
Ear mites are difficult to spot with the naked eye but can sometimes be seen as teeny white specks on a dark background.
Clinical signs you may notice include:
- Scratching at their ears/head, also head shaking
(the above can lead to hair loss or a sore area of skin from self trauma by scratching)
- Dark, waxy discharge from the ear
This can usually be easily diagnosed by the vets examining the ears with an otoscope, sometimes a sample of wax will be taken to examine under the microscope 🔬
Treatment involves a topical treatment and sometimes a spot on parasiticide prescribed from our vets 👩🏼⚕️🧑🏼⚕️
If you’re worried about clinical signs your pet is showing or have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us 📞
📍
Bollington: 01625 572999
Tytherington: 01625 669666
#triviatuesday
Q: What Ectoparasite is this?
A: Will be revealed on Thursday.
Benji has not only worked out where the scooby snacks are, he can also open them himself. That's one clever pup. 🥰
P.s. have you seen the size of his paws 😱
Happy Monday Everyone ☀️
Let’s all hope to feel as zen as Porsche 🧘🏼
Looks like we have a new receptionist, hopefully her phone manner is up to scratch! 🐱❤️
A very over excited giddy Rottdeer helper today 😍
If your dogs could talk how dramatic would they be about a trip to the vets? 😂❤️
Tatum Talks highlights it perfectly!
