Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital

21/08/2024

🌾 Grass seeds are small but can cause BIG problems for pets 🌾

They can get caught in their fur, stuck between their paws, in their eyes, up their nose or down their ears, as they run through long grass.
They cause irritation, inflammation and pain 😞

We advise a Vet check if your dog is showing the following signs
🌾 Shaking their head
🌾 Scratching their ears
🌾 Licking/chewing their paws
🌾 Excessive sneezing
🌾 Have any sores or swellings, or showing any signs of pain

So how can you prevent grass seed injuries??
🌾 Avoid walking your dog in long grass
🌾 Inspect them from head to tail after a walk and remove any seeds you find, paying particular attention to the feet and ears
🌾 Keep their fur well-groomed and ideally short (especially between their paws)

As always, if you have any concerns please contact the practice on 01622 734555

20/08/2024

Could your dog be the next Sharwood? 🐶

Can you believe that this incredible dog has donated blood 40 times?! The first ever dog in the UK to do so 😱

Since becoming a lifesaver with Pet Blood Bank in 2017, Sharwood, with the help of his dedicated owner, Sue, has:
🩸 Donated every single time!
🐶 Helped to save the lives of up to 160 dogs
⚖ Donated a total of 22.5kg of blood

Now, Sharwood is heading off for a well-deserved retirement and more dogs are needed to follow in his paw prints 😇

Pet Blood Bank would love to hear from anyone with a happy and confident dog, aged between 1 and 8, and over 25kg.

If your furry friend fits this description, they have the potential to become a lifesaver ❤
Visit Pet Blood Bank’s website to find out more and join the pack today 🐶 www.petbloodbankuk.org/welcome

19/08/2024

Please Note :
Our Bank Holiday opening hours for this coming weekend 🐾

With the bank holiday not too far away, we remind all of our clients to allow 48 hours from ordering medication to collection, so please get in touch if you are due to run out within the next week to make sure you have plenty to see you through the Bank Holiday weekend.

We ask that you do this via the following link, if possible, to keep our phone lines free for urgent phone calls and appointment bookings
https://www.newnhamvets.co.uk/repeat-prescriptions

The link can be used to order any repeat medication or flea and worming treatment and can be accessed 24 hours a day 🐾💊

19/08/2024

⚠️‼️ Has anyone lost a cockatiel??‼️⚠️

Was brought in over the weekend, found in Harrietsham.

If you think you recognise this pet, please contact the practice on

📞 01622 734555 (Newnham Court 8am-6pm) or
☎️ 01622 734054 (PETS emergency team 6pm-8am)

Proof of ownership will be required.

** We kindly ask that you contact us by phone, as we are available 24 hours a day. Messages and comments are not constantly monitored. Please also do not contact us about rehoming **

Thank you for sharing.
The Newnham Court Team 🐾

17/08/2024

Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day!

Today we are celebrating all our black feline friends - but how good is your black cat knowledge? 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

Make sure to show us how your black cats are celebrating their day in the comments below ⬇⬇

16/08/2024

Lets have a FriYay moment by saying hello to this little boy 🐱😍
Sidney, he came into our hospital recently to visit our Vet Dave for his first kitten check.
Dave checked him over, gave him his first vaccination, advised his owner on castration, microchipping and worming. He was a very good boy for Dave 🥰🥰

15/08/2024

Microchips are a standard practice for pet identification as they are reliable and permanent, unlike collars and tags. However, a microchip is only effective if the information it contains is accurate.

Many pet owners neglect to update their pet’s microchip contact information, making it ineffective. 🐶🐱🐰

So on we are encouraging pet owners to verify and update their pet’s microchip details; helping in reuniting lost pets and ensuring continuous protection.

So why are we telling you about 'Check the chip day'

Updating microchip information boosts the chances of reuniting with your pet if they go missing.

Knowing that your pet’s microchip information is accurate provides peace of mind, allowing you to feel secure in the knowledge that your pet is protected.

Is your pets microchip contact details up to date??
✅ Yes - excellent!! Share this post to spread awareness to others
❌ No - don't panic, search for your pets microchip number on the link below to find out what company it is registered with - then you can contact them to update your contact details
https://www.petlog.org.uk/look-up-a-microchip/

📧 For more information on microchipping your pet, email us at [email protected].
📞 To book your pet in for microchipping, call us on 01622 734555

14/08/2024

Are you looking to travel abroad with your pet this summer? If you are, you will be required to obtain an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) for them.

An AHC needs to be issued by an Official Veterinarian (OV) and not every practice has one.

We do not have any OV in our hospital, so advise our clients to look at the link below, the government website has a list of practices available to provide your pet with their Animal Health Certificate.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/find-a-professional-to-certify-export-health-certificates

13/08/2024

Lets have a bit of fun and find out once and for all which team is better 💪🏻💪🏻

Team dog 🐶 or Team cat 🐱

Let us know in the comment below ⬇️⬇️

12/08/2024

Seasonal Canine Illness is a disease seen in dogs within a few days of walking in a woodland area. The cause is unknown and there is no cure.....

This mystery illness only seems to affect dogs in the late summer and autumn months, with most cases being seen between August and November.

The main symptoms include:
🐶 Vomiting
🐶 Diarrhoea
🐶 Tiredness
🐶 Abdominal pain
🐶 Fever

While there is no cure, the symptoms can be alleviated and most dogs will recover if they are treated early.

It is important to remember thats cases are extremely rare, but if your dog does present with symptoms, they will need urgent veterinary care, so please call us on 01622 734555 if you have any worries or concerns.

(Video by The Vet Channel)

11/08/2024

Update - 12/08 - thank you for sharing everyone, the owner has been located!!

⚠️‼️ Does anyone recognise this cat?‼️⚠️

Female tabby and white cat.
Found in Musket Lane, Hollingbourne (ME17)
No chip or collar

If you think you recognise this pet, please contact the practice on

☎️ 01622 734054 (PETS emergency team 6pm-8am)
📞 01622 734555 (Newnham Court 8am-6pm) or

Proof of ownership will be required.

** We kindly ask that you contact us by phone, as we are available 24 hours a day. Messages and comments are not constantly monitored. Please also do not contact us about rehoming **

Thank you for sharing.
The Newnham Court Team 🐾

10/08/2024

Did you know you get 10% off all vet fees and products with a Healthy Pet Club membership? 🐶🐱🐰

Your pet can be signed up when you next visit our hospital, or find out more at:
vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-and-products/healthy-pet-club

09/08/2024

Lets have a FriYay moment by saying hello to this beautiful girlie 🐶😍
Lexi, she came into our hospital last weekend to visit our Vet Samantha for a recheck.
All the staff fell in love with her and she certainly made herself comfortable during her Vet check 😂🥰

08/08/2024

🐱🐈🐈‍⬛Happy International Cat Day 🐈‍⬛🐈🐱
Today is all about our feline friends - what do you love about being a cat owner - tell us in the comments below ⬇️⬇️

07/08/2024

Imagine you are deaf.
🦻 You can’t hear your smoke alarm or alarm clock.
🦻 You can’t hear your text messages.
🦻 You miss out on social interactions.

That’s what life is like for deaf people, and it can be very isolating. 🦻🐕‍🦺 A hearing dog can make a big difference.

You can help our charity of the year – Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – help a
deaf person leave loneliness behind, by adding a donation via Pennies when you pay by card. Just a small donation can help deaf people escape isolation and reconnect with life.

Thank you 🥰🥰

07/08/2024

The Thorne Hedgehog Rescue C.I.C have helped us out a lot recently, with poorly and injured hedgehogs as well as those needing rehabilitation to go back into the wild 🦔

They have an open day this Saturday to raise vital funds to continue the great work that they do.

Please see below for more details 🦔❤️

Their event is dog friendly and FREE 🤩 from 10am to 4pm

06/08/2024

Our lovely receptionist Rachel has designed this months noticeboard in our reception area.
This months topic is a look at our hospital - from our kennels and cattery area to our reception office, there are lots of facts and photos to see, so do have a look when you are next visiting our hospital 🥰🥰

05/08/2024

It's amazing to see how much CVS practices have raised for Guide Dogs UK over the last year 😍😍🤩🤩

We are so proud to be a part of their fundraising total; as a practice we have organised raffle hampers, collection tins and dog treat bags which raised £492.
Donations from clients paying by card via Pennies has raised a further £548.98, bringing our total to £1040.98.

So thank you to all our clients who have donated/contributed over the last year 🥰🥰 what a great charity to support!!

A massive thank you to everyone who got involved with fundraising for our outgoing colleagues’ charity of the year Guide Dogs UK.

We have made a £20,000 donation as result of the great fundraising activities that our colleague have taken part in throughout the year.

This year’s fundraising has been bolstered by the phased rollout of the Pennies micro-donation service across our companion animal first opinion and referral sites. Pennies gives clients paying by chip and pin the option to round their payment up to the nearest whole pound, meaning donations could be anything between 1p and 99p. We’re pleased to reveal that Guide Dogs UK will receive £48,000 via the Pennies scheme!

Our outgoing colleagues’ charity will now receive a final total donation of £68,000, which is a fantastic result!

Guide Dogs UK are delighted and very grateful for our colleagues’ support.



[Visual description: A picture of a guide dog standing next to its owner's chair, with the owner sitting on the chair with their hand on the dog]

03/08/2024

Unlike us, pets have no understanding that hot weather can be harmful 🐶🐱🐰🥵🤒

We control their environment, their access to water and their exercise, and they can’t speak up if they start feeling unwell.
🤒 Heat stroke can rapidly progress and, even with veterinary treatment, is often fatal.

Heat stress starts as a reversible condition, but if not managed it will develop to heat stroke, which is extremely dangerous.

🌞 If your pet shows any of these signs, they should be moved to a cool area and offered plenty of water to drink.

Find out more about keeping your pet safe in hot weather here:

www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/keeping-pets-safe-in-hot-weather

01/08/2024

Today is ❤️🐶 where we celebrate the adorable little furballs known as Yorkshire Terriers!

These pint-sized pups may be small in stature, but they make up for it with their big personalities.
These dainty dogs were originally bred in the 19th century to catch rats in clothing mills. But before long, they wormed their way into the hearts of people everywhere with their adorable looks and spunky personalities.
These little dynamos are fiercely loyal and make excellent companions for individuals and families alike.

So happy Yorkie Day to all our favourite Yorkies 🥰🥰

31/07/2024

🦻 Deafness can be a very isolating disability, so a hearing dog offers constant companionship and emotional support, giving deaf people the confidence to reconnect with their family, friends and community around them. 🦻

This combination of practical assistance and lifelong friendship can be completely life-changing. 🥰🥰

We are fundraising for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People!! Round up your payment when paying by card in our hospital, speak to a colleague for more information.

29/07/2024

⚠️‼️ Does anyone recognise this cat?‼️⚠️

!! We urgently need to contact the owner!!

Young black and white, entire male cat.
Found in Shepway area, Maidstone (ME15 7)
No chip or collar

If you think you recognise this pet, please contact the practice on

📞 01622 734555 (Newnham Court 8am-6pm) or
☎️ 01622 734054 (PETS emergency team 6pm-8am)

Proof of ownership will be required.

** We kindly ask that you contact us by phone, as we are available 24 hours a day. Messages and comments are not constantly monitored. Please also do not contact us about rehoming **

Thank you for sharing.
The Newnham Court Team 🐾

27/07/2024

A 10% discount on all vet fees and products is just one of the benefits included when you are a member of The Healthy Pet Club 🤩🤩

Helping your pet and your pocket if your pet needs veterinary treatment 🥰🥰

Your pet can be signed up in our hospital, or find out more at:

vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-and-products/healthy-pet-club

26/07/2024

Today marks the start of the Summer Olympic Games hosted in Paris, the City of Love ❤️❤️

Fun fact: a whopping 32 sports will be played at the Olympics this year, with an estimated 45,000 volunteers helping out at the games.

Will you be watching the Olympics this year?
For the first time in the history of the Olympic Summer Games, the Opening Ceremony will not take place in a stadium 👀

Comment below with your favourite sport!
🏀🏸🏹🥊🤾‍♂️🚣‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏊

25/07/2024

🦻 Deafness is rising in the UK; by 2035, it is estimated that one in five British people (over 15 million) will experience hearing loss 🦻

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a national charity that trains dogs to alert deaf people to important and life-saving sounds like the smoke alarm, alarm clock and even a baby’s cry.

Their burgundy coats also act as a visual reminder to the public when they are out and about that their partner is deaf.

Hearing Dogs has been chosen as the new for 2024-2025 and we will be fundraising for them over the next year 🤩🤩

Donations raised through Pennies when you pay by card at our hospital, help support Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Just a small donation can make a big difference!!

Find out next week how much money we raised for Guide Dogs; our 2023-2024 charity!!

25/07/2024

⚠️‼️ Does anyone recognise this cat?‼️⚠️

Young tabby female cat.
Found in Courtenay Road in Maidstone (ME15 6)
No chip or collar (there is evidence she has been wearing a collar)

If you think you recognise this pet, please contact the practice on

📞 01622 734555 (Newnham Court 8am-6pm) or
☎️ 01622 734054 (PETS emergency team 6pm-8am)

Proof of ownership will be required.

** We kindly ask that you contact us by phone, as we are available 24 hours a day. Messages and comments are not constantly monitored. Please also do not contact us about rehoming **

Thank you for sharing.
The Newnham Court Team 🐾

24/07/2024

Show us in the comments below how many animals you have using only emojis!!

I will go first....
🐶🐟🐌🐌🐌

Laurren 🤩

23/07/2024

Sandy!! 🐶😍🤩

Sandy was our little ray of sunshine during our evening consults, wearing a brightly coloured donut inflatable collar 😍😍

She came into our hospital for her vaccine and saw our Vet Samantha. What a gorgeous girlie!!

19/07/2024

⚠️‼️ Does anyone recognise this cat?‼️⚠️

Adult black and white female cat.
Found in Allen Street in Maidstone (ME14 area)
No chip or collar

If you think you recognise this pet, please contact the practice on
📞 01622 734555 (Newnham Court) or
☎️ 01622 734054 (PETS emergency team)

Proof of ownership will be required.

** We kindly ask that you contact us by phone, as we are available 24 hours a day. Messages and comments are not constantly monitored. Please also do not contact us about rehoming **

Thank you for sharing.
The Newnham Court Team 🐾

17/07/2024

Our goal is to help your pets live a healthy, long and happy life.

When you become a member of the Healthy Pet Club, you’ll get full access to all the tools needed to give your pet the best care possible.

Your dog/cat/rabbit can be signed up in our hospital, or find out more at:
www.vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-and-products/healthy-pet-club