VetSetGO

10/02/2025

Don't let your cats out. This person was most likely stealing pets for dog baiters. Filming him hardly phases him when he's twitching with withdrawals and needs his next fix. Be your pets' protectors and keep them safe! ❤️💪

12/01/2025

Don't forget to renew your policy before your deadline, so that your XL bully dog stays exempted and safe.
Then send proof to [email protected].

DOGS TRUST INSURANCE RENEWAL

As it's now a year since the ban was announced, some owners are due to renew their 3rd party liability insurance.

The insurance can be renewed up to 30 days prior to the date needed, your renewal date will still be preserved if you renew within the 30 day period.

Please don't leave this until the last minute, any lapse will mean your exemption is no longer valid and your dog may be seized.

Currently there is no online portal for easy renewals, Dogs Trust are hoping to launch this in November. You MAY MOT get a reminder sent to you, please check your dates and set your own reminder.

‼️ Natwest / RBS / Ulster banks ‼️

You can no longer use these accounts to pay for your phone renewal / Postal renewals, If you have we urge you to contact Dogs Trust immediately to update your payment records.

This change is not from Dogs Trust it is because the banking group has changed the way they process the PAN method which all charities use.

Direct Debit shouldn’t be effected as they process the payments different.

0303 003 0000 (Open 9am – 5pm)

Dogstrust website – https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/support-us/companion-club/renewals

Email: [email protected]

12/01/2025

25/12/2024

Nelly wishes all her fellow bullies a Merry Christmas in the company of loving humans and lots of treats, and a better New Year free of witch-hunt and persecution. Lest we forget the many innocent dogs that have not made it. 💔

24/12/2024

Hey Guys,

Just a quick reminder – before everyone dives into their well deserved Christmas puddings and glassfuls of eggnog – of a couple of pointers what you want to keep in mind to have a pet-safe Christmas, and (fingers crossed) no need for vet visits throughout the holidays.

Let’s get started!

Don’t feed you pet the following and seek veterinary help if they accidentally get into these:
- Chocolate (especially dark chocolate)
- Raisins
- Sharp fragments of bone or bones that break into sharp pieces
- Xylitol (sweetener, commonly found in chewing gums)
- Onions and garlic
- Macadamia nuts
- Alcohol

Also be mindful of the decorations you use. If you have a naughty pet that likes to steal, chew and destroy things, be very careful with the following items:
- Electric equipments like fairy lights or LED candles
- Actual candles
- Pine trees and branches
- Tinsels and other linear decorations (these can cause devastating and sometimes fatal intestinal obstructions when ingested!)
- Fragile items that break into sharp pieces (eg. glass baubles)
- Popular, but poisonous Christmas plants (eg. ivy, mistletoe, poinsettia, holly, etc)

Last, but not least – our pets are more stress sensitive in situations that are fun to us, like loud parties. Don’t let little Timmy ride your dog like a pony or pull your cat’s tail and tell Uncle Jim to stop shouting and gesticulating wildly at your pet when he had a bit too much to drink. Provide a safe space for your animal where they can retreat to if they have had enough of the intense social interactions.

Otherwise just enjoy this season thoroughly and have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
See you soon!

30/11/2024

Important:
I'm on a short break abroad between 6th and 13th of December. You can certainly message and email if you are worried about your pet, I'm still able to remotely advise. 😊

24/11/2024

Don't privately re-home!
Don't let your cats roam free!
Don't leave your pets unattended in your garden!
Don't tie your dogs up in front of shops and pubs!
Be responsible. 💪

18/10/2024

15/10/2024

14/10/2024

Stop traffic when you see an animal laid on the road to check on it. Go over to that stray or wildlife to see if it's wounded, cold or hungry. Give that tired bee some sugar water. These little things make the everyday heroes. To you it's just a little act of kindness, to them it could mean THE lifeline. Don't leave it to someone else. With that approach there will be NOONE else.

03/08/2024

Hi folks, just a quick update on pricing.
Going forward I will need to add a small administration fee of £12 whenever we need to make a referral or I'm submitting documents for your insurance claims.
I used to do this for free until I realised how much time collating all the documents, previous histories, pictures, notes etc takes, especially if there's more than one claim or referral at a time that I need to deal with.
Thank you for your understanding 😊
Hoping to keep seeing you - not too often of course 😉

13/07/2024

🐾🚫 Tick awareness - protect your pet! 🚫🐾

We are well in the middle of the season of pesky ticks. Unlike fleas, these little guys like to pester us mainly between March and October.

❓Who are they and how to identify them?
They are the spiders' vampiric relatives. With eight legs and a round body that, when inflated and filled with blood, can resemble a pea or a pigmented wart.
I have had owners tell me that when they attempted removal of a suspected tick their pet cried and bled. Concerned, I asked to take a look at said parasite. As it turned out, the owners mistook the pet's pigmented ni***es for them and tried to twist them off, much to the disapproval of their poor animal. So let's make sure first that we are dealing with the actual thing. 😅 Look for the giveaway legs, folks, ni***es and warts don't have those!... But, if in any doubt, don't hesitate to ask your vet, we're always happy to help! 😊

❓Where can I encounter them?
Although in the UK ticks are less prevalent and carry less diseases less often than in Europe, they can still pose risks to our pets by sucking blood and spreading infections. Therefore, especially if our animals live near or are taken to wooded or grassy areas often, it makes sense for us to be aware of risks, symptoms and to focus on preventions.

❗Remove ASAP!
One of the most important things is the time factor. Ticks go through developmental stages (egg, larva, nymph and adult), but only feed once per stage. However, that one feeding lasts for several days, throughout which the tick's body engorges due to the increasing amount of ingested blood. When it has enough, it simply detaches itself, drops onto the ground and transforms into its next life stage. The longer you leave the tick in (ie the larger it can get), the more chance it has to inoculate any disease it might be spreading, eg Lyme disease. However, if you remove it early enough, it doesn't just merely not get much chance to infect your pet with anything. It also probably won't have enough "fuel" to enter into its next developmental stage, and will die without breeding. Therefore there is also no need to kill the removed tick. As it only feeds once during that stage, it will not attach itself to another host again, after you have removed it.

❓Okay, but how do I remove them?
The way you remove the tick is also very important. Please don't squeeze or put anything on the tick intending to irritate or suffocate it. All you are going to achieve is that as the tick is struggling and you are squeezing on it, it will just regurgitate more of its saliva. This will make it more likely that, in case it carries any disease, it will be passed on. Use dedicated tick removal tools to gently twist and pull. Make sure you remove the entire tick as well, without ripping the head off in the process. If you don't feel confident it's always an option, of course, to ask a vet to remove your pets' tick. But be aware, time is tick-ing (pun intended)!

❗That sounds gross, I'd rather not deal with this 'removal' business in the first place...
Better yet, you can focus on prevention rather than treatment. Ask your vet for potent products that will keep these (and other) parasites away and keep your pet up to date, avoiding gaps. VetSetGo uses monthly tablets that not only protect against ticks, but also fleas and mites - one easy solution for most arthropod pests.

❗Oh no....
However, if your pet is unlucky enough to have been found by a tick that carries Lyme disease (the most common tick-borne disease in the UK), here's what you need to look out for:

▪️Depression
▪️Fever
▪️Loss of appetite
▪️Lameness
▪️Swollen and painful joints
▪️Swollen lymph nodes
▪️Lethargy

Goes without saying, please contact your vet ASAP if you are concerned! Don't forget to let them know if you have seen a tick on your animal prior to these symptoms appearing. That will help us identify and treat the disease faster.

Stay safe guys and don't hesitate to ask your vet if you have any concerns or questions.
Have a great summer and happy holidays if you are planning any! 😊🌞🍹

15/06/2024

Could we please help this group to grow by sharing and inviting friends.
Any current fundraisers will be 'featured' at the top of the page 🐾
There is a gofundme which will be ongoing and donations are welcome anytime 🐾
There is a weekly bonus ball drawn every Saturday 🐾

Everyone's support is greatly appreciated
Link to fundraising group in comments 🐾

Hello, I'm Amy, the founder of Stop the XL Bully Ban Scotland. Our group aims to make sure the laws re… Amy Peat needs your support for Scotlands legal fight.

03/05/2024

3 year old Buddy is a resilient and hopeful rescue dog. He has faced more than his fair share of challenges in his quest for a forever home. Despite his gentle nature and friendly demeanor, he found himself at the center of controversy when some ill-intentioned individuals falsely reported him to the police for being a banned breed and offers of adoption came in from people who wanted to adopt him only so they could take him to the vets and put him to sleep - simply because of the way he looks.

The false accusation sent shockwaves through the rescue, leaving Buddy’s supporters confused and worried. Buddy doesn't understand why anyone would want to hurt him or prevent him from finding the loving home he so desperately craves.

Thankfully, Buddy's rescue came to his defense, providing evidence to prove that he doesn't belong to any banned breed category. The police investigated the matter thoroughly and confirmed Buddy's innocence, but the incident leaves its mark on Buddy's already tumultuous journey.

Despite the setback, Buddy remains resilient. His spirit unbroken by the cruelty of others who judge him on looks alone. He continues to wait patiently for his perfect match, his hope undiminished by the challenges he's faced.

Potential adopters will be informed about Buddy's ordeal and we hope they're moved by his story and inspired by his strength. Meet-and-greets can be arranged for those interested in giving Buddy the loving home he deserves, ensuring that he finds a family who will see past the false accusations and recognize the loyal and loving companion that he truly is.

Buddy would like people to spend time getting to know him, learning about his likes, dislikes, and unique quirks. Despite the sadness of his past, Buddy's gentle nature shines through, helped by the wonderful people who care for him in their amazing kennels and who have also never given up on him.

Buddy has his head held high and his heart full of hope and looks forward to embarking on the next chapter of his journey of finding his forever home and being surrounded by the warmth and love of a new family. Buddy knows that the challenges he's faced have only made him an even gentler soul.

If you think you have space in your heart and home for Buddy please fill in the application below.

https://muttmanager.uk/FormSubmissions/Submit/35-6-Application_Form

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11/02/2024

Dear clients,
Please note that the practice is not open between the 19th and 22nd of February.
I'm taking my beautiful rescue XL bully girl to Scotland for a last big run around and socialising without leash and muzzle before the idiotic ban comes into effect there as well.
See you all soon once we're back!