Trefaldwyn Vets

25/08/2024

Male dog found wondering at the bottom of Gungrog hill, Welshpool. Very friendly. Microchipped but not registered 😔

Please call 01686 668234 if he is yours,
Thank you ☺️

24/08/2024

BERRIEW SHOW 👋

We are all set up and ready to go,
Come and say Hi!

24/08/2024

Meet Ted 🐐

One of our more unusual visitors to have had a weigh in at the surgery this week! ⚖️

22/08/2024

BOOK NOW‼️‼️‼️

We need everyone who wishes to join for our Johnes talk to book by tomorrow PM, spaces are now limited.

Free lunch and a pint 😉

JOHNES LUNCH AND TALK 🐮

Over 50% of dairy herds in the UK are affected by Johne's disease in some way. Is your farm one of them?
Our lovely vets Jakub and Rhiannon would like to invite our farmers for lunch and a pint and to talk all things Johne's with you.

Come along to our workshop ⬇️

📆 Wednesday 28th August

📍The Talbot in Berriew

⏰10.30am

😋Lunch and refreshments provided!

Please phone the practice if you would like to attend on 01686 668234 ☎️

19/08/2024

Happy world photo day 📸🌎

19/08/2024

Information‼️

Our Llanfair Caereinion branch will be closed until this afternoon whilst we have new flooring put down.

From 2pm we will be open as normal,

Thank you ☺️

15/08/2024

Say cheese! 📸

The 19th of August is world photo day, so we are inviting all of our clients to send us their all time favourite photograph of their pet/livestock for us to share and admire on that day 🐶🐱🐄🐑🐷🐰

If you'd like to send us one, please private message them via Facebook messenger 💻

We look forward to seeing them! ☺️

15/08/2024

National Check the chip day!! 🐶🐱

Microchipping is a simple effective way to safeguard our pets providing peace of mind if they do go walkabouts.
A microchip is a tiny device (about the size of a grain of rice) that is implanted just under your pets skin, between the shoulder blades.
Each pets microchip contains a unique identification number that is held in a national database, this means if a pet is found, a veterinary practice is able to scan the animal for a microchip and locate the owners contact details to help reunite missing pets.

It is a legal requirement that puppies are microchipped and registered by 8 weeks of age. In England cats need to be microchipped and registered by 20 weeks of age. To see all up to date legislation in regards to microchips please visit the GOV website ⬇️
https://www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-cat-microchipped #:~:text=You%20must%20make%20sure%20your,that%20usually%20only%20stay%20indoors.

On national Check the chip day, owners are encouraged to check the chips of their pets to do this you can ⬇️

1️⃣ Find your pets microchip number, you may find this in their vaccination record, alternatively you can contact your vet who will be able to help

2️⃣ Once you have your microchip number you can use a universal microchip lookup service on Google to find out (if your not sure) which database your pets microchip is stored in

3️⃣ Log in to the correct microchip database and check your details are up to date!!

Lots of pets are brought in to the surgery that have gone for an adventure, quite often contact details can be incorrect and in some instances, pets can still be registered with the breeder making it a little more difficult for us to reunite, when details are up to date its smiles all round for us, the pets and their owners! ☺️

09/08/2024

Cleaner 🫧🧼

We are looking for a temporary cleaner to help keep our Montgomery surgery s***k and span!
This would mean working alongside our marvelous team first and foremost but duties would include working behind the scenes to ensure that our busy surgery is kept clean and tidy.

📆 Monday through to Friday

⏰5:30-7:30pm or 6:30-8:30pm

If you think this may be the job for you please contact 01686 668234 or alternatively you can email us on [email protected] ☎️📧

09/08/2024

JOHNES LUNCH AND TALK 🐮

Over 50% of dairy herds in the UK are affected by Johne's disease in some way. Is your farm one of them?
Our lovely vets Jakub and Rhiannon would like to invite our farmers for lunch and a pint and to talk all things Johne's with you.

Come along to our workshop ⬇️

📆 Wednesday 28th August

📍The Talbot in Berriew

⏰10.30am

😋Lunch and refreshments provided!

Please phone the practice if you would like to attend on 01686 668234 ☎️

09/08/2024

Reproductive management in ferrets‼️

Most ferret owners will not be aware that the 'jill jab', also known as delvosteron has been discontinued worldwide by the manufacturer and only a limited number of practices have managed to procure the remaining bottles.

Here at trefaldwyn vets we have been looking at alternatives to prevent hyperoestrogenism in Jill's and bring them out of season, as there is now no licensed product available for this and no indication that a new product will be manufactured to serve this purpose.

There are four alternative options to serve this purpose ⬇️

1️⃣ An injection of a cattle drug called buserelin - This should bring a Jill out of season within 10-14 days but is likely to need repeating several times each year, typically 8-12 weeks through the breeding season.

2️⃣Mating with a vasectomised hob - This requires some planning as hobs should be vasectomised at least 6 weeks before they are used for the first time. This allows full healing and ensures that no semen remains in the hob to cause an accidental pregnancy.

3️⃣Implanting with a suprelorin implant - This is off-license in female ferrets. This ideally should be performed before a Jill comes in to season or within 2 weeks of them coming in to season as it can take 4-6 weeks to bring Jill's out of season. This implant requires the Jill to have a very short anaesthetic for her safety during the implantation and may work for a variable amount of time to prevent seasons in the Jill. The minimum amount of time you can expect it to last is 12 months and in some Jill's it may last lifelong. Jill's should always be monitored for signs of season in the years following the implant.

4️⃣Spaying the Jill - This may become one of the most feasible options for Jill's over 1-2 years of age. It is not recommended in Jill's under 18 months due to the increased risk of adrenal gland disease developing in later life. Most of the research surrounding adrenal gland disease in ferrets is based upon ferrets in the U.S where they are surgically neutered as young as 5 or 6 weeks of age, but this condition is also seen occasionally in UK ferrets so early neutering should be avoided for this reason.

It is clear to see that there is no perfect option in the absence of the 'jill jab' .

If you would like to know more about any of these available options, or help deciding which is best for your Jill and more information on the pros, cons and costs of each option then please get in touch and we would be happy to advise you ☎️😀

08/08/2024

IS BACK‼️‼️

Founded in 2015 FARM24 is run by the Farmers guardian and sponsored by Morrisons, this is the UK's biggest digital agriculturial event celebrating British farming!
24 hours in farming is aimed to show the public the vast extent of care, effort and hard work our wonderful British farmers do to put quality produce on our plates 🍽️

Farmers work tirelessly 365 days a year in all weathers in what is an incredibly demanding job both mentally and physically.
We want to thank all of our farmers for all of their hard work and dedication, today and everyday 💪

Get involved!
If our farming clients want to get involved you can share pictures and videos with the hashtag 🐑🐮🐄🥛🌽🚜🐷

06/08/2024

Newspaper donations wanted! 📰

We are currently running low on newspaper, if you have any you know longer need and are able to pop them to our Montgomery or Llanfair surgery, that would be appreciated!

Thankyou in advance!! 😊

02/08/2024

Hannah 👩‍⚕️

We are saying a very heartfelt good bye to Hannah who is leaving Trefaldwyn for ventures new.
Hannah came to us in August 2021 after graduating from Liverpool University, She's spent 3 years with us at Trefaldwyn treating both large and small animals, so you would have met her at the surgery dealing with your pet or out on farm for routine or emergency work.

Starting practice as a newly graduated vet must be incredibly difficult and overwhelming but Hannah took everything in her stride and she has continued to do so, every single day.
Speaking as a receptionist, if you needed a vet, Hannah would be there in a jiffy! Always on hand to help, incredibly caring with clients and animals alike and endlessly going above and beyond.

We have loved watching her flourish as an incredibly talented, caring and compassionate vet and enjoyed her company as such a cheerful, bubbly person.

From the whole TVC team we wish her well in all her new ventures and will miss her massively 🌎🇳🇿🫂

02/08/2024

Monkey the cat has been missing since Thursday evening in Montgomery please keep an eye out in your gardens and sheds for him

30/07/2024

25/07/2024

STILL MISSING‼️

Please keep an eye out for Rex in the Belan/Welshpool area. Thank you 😊

MISSING‼️‼️

Rex who is a very friendly black and white spaniel has gone missing from the Belan, Welshpool area.
He has been missing since last night which is very unlike him.

If you have seen him or have any information please call 01686 668234 ☎️

Shares are appreciated, Thank you in advance 😄

24/07/2024

MISSING ‼️‼️

Phoenix has gone missing from the Llanfair area, He is neutered and microchipped.
He has a food allergy and can become poorly if fed a different diet to the one he is used too.

If you have any information please call 07919412058 or 01686 668234 ☎️

Thank you!

24/07/2024

MISSING‼️‼️

Rex who is a very friendly black and white spaniel has gone missing from the Belan, Welshpool area.
He has been missing since last night which is very unlike him.

If you have seen him or have any information please call 01686 668234 ☎️

Shares are appreciated, Thank you in advance 😄

23/07/2024

⚡ This is what happened when a tractor collided with an electricity pole, leaving the pole embedded in the roof of the vehicle.

🚜 The driver of the tractor didn't realise he'd clipped the pole with his trailer and continued dragging it for another six metres until it came down on top of him.

✅ He escaped by jumping clear of the vehicle and taking leaping strides to safety.

📱Unfortunately, our teams are called to incidents like this one near Exeter all too often. At least one agricultural accident involving overhead lines is reported every day in the UK.

☠️ In this case, the tractor and the ground around the fallen line were live, posing a risk of serious injury and even death to anyone coming into contact with them.

This , we're reminding farm workers to 'Look out, look up' and follow these simple steps to stay safe:

💡 Always check for power lines above you before starting work. Never raise elevating equipment under or close to overhead power lines
💡 Never store or move materials under, or close to, overhead power lines as this reduces the safe clearance distance below overhead lines
💡 You can't see electricity - the area around a fallen line, including the soil and other objects, could be live - so stay away
💡 Know the maximum reach and height of any vehicle you're operating - and be vigilant when using GPS - accidents can still happen
💡 If contact is made with an overhead line, advice to farm workers is to stay in the cab, try to drive clear and call 105. If this is not possible, or if the vehicle catches fire, jump well clear. Do not climb down and never touch the machine once you are on the ground. Move away from the vehicle taking leaping strides and stay well clear. Lines may re-energise without warning.

This , we're urging farm workers to follow these simple steps to stay safe 👉 https://bit.ly/3zxRK4Z

19/07/2024

MISSING‼️

This 12 month old male cat has gone missing from the Rorrington area, if you have seen him please contact the surgery on 01686 668234 ☎️

Thank you in advance 😄

19/07/2024

Warm weather advice 🌞😎

Now that the warm weather is finally upon us, it is important to be mindful of our furry friends. Here are a few tips to ensure our pets are kept cool and comfortable over the warmer months ⬇️

💦 Make sure that your pet has access to plenty of cool fresh water throughout the day

🚘NEVER leave your pet in a hot vehicle, even with windows down temperatures can rise quickly to dangerous levels

😎 Ensure that your pets have a cool shaded area that they can rest in

🚶‍♀️Adjust your walking routine being mindful not to walk dogs during the hottest hours of the day - REMEMEMBER the 5 second rule for pavements! If it's too hot for the back of our hands it's too hot for paws 🐾

🐰 For small furries, ensure that their hutch/housing is shaded and out of direct sunlight

🪰Check pets, particularly rabbits regularly for fly strike

💧GET WET! Water fun is always a great way to keep water loving pets cool in warmer weather - ensure they are not left unattended

Be aware of the signs of heat stroke 🥵

🔸 Heavy panting and/or difficulty breathing

🔸 Excessively drooling

🔸Drowsiness

🔸 Vomiting and/or diarrhoea

As always if you are concerned about your pet or believe they have heat stroke call the surgery on 01686 668234 to speak to a member of the team for advice ☎️

We hope you all enjoy the sunshine whilst it lasts! ☀️

18/07/2024

Update - Owner found 😊

FOUND ‼️‼️‼️

We have had an old male chocolate Labrador handed in to the Montgomery surgery.
He was found Bwlch Y Ffridd, Caersws.

If you have any information or believe he is yours please call 01686 668234 ☎️

04/07/2024

RENUINTED WITH OWNER - FOUND‼️‼️

We have had an elderly Beagle bitch brought in to our Montgomery surgery this morning, she was found in Newtown between Morrisons & Kia garage.

If you have any information please call 01686 668234.

Shares are appreciated, thank you 😊

02/07/2024

Did you know?

Rabbits typically have one of 5 eye colours, brown, blue-gray, blue, marbled and pink!

Nurse Becky has 3 rabbits, 2 of which are twins and the only way she can tell them apart is by a little scar on Willows lower right eyelid! 👀🐰

01/07/2024

Louie came in for his vaccination at our Llanfair branch last week 🐇💉

Isn't he beautiful?

Our free rabbit health checks end on Wednesday so if you haven't booked in yet now is the time to do so! ☎️

01/07/2024

FOUND ‼️

🐶 Found 15 minutes from Llanfair Caereinion, unsure which direction

🐶 Intact male

🐶 Very friendly

Please contact the surgery on 01686 668234/01938 810087 if you have any information.

Thank you 😊

29/06/2024

The five Rabbit welfare needs 5️⃣

1. Housing 🏠
Your rabbits housing should be permanently attached to a larger space within which they can exercise freely, they should have safe hiding places in which they can hide and feel safe from danger. The housing itself should be at LEAST 2 feet high, 2 feet wide and 6 feet long but the bigger the better.
Remember the 3 hop rule! 🐰🐰🐰

2. Diet 🥦🥒
They should be fed a diet that meets their needs. 85-90% Hay/grass, nuggets, fresh greens, water and the occasional treat!

3. Behaviour 🐰
They need the opportunity to be able to exhibit their natural behaviors. Rabbits are naturally very inquisitive animals, they enjoy investigating new things, foraging for food, and playing with suitable toys to keep them content and happy.
Enrichment toys can be made at home, provided they are suitable, our veterinary nurse Sophie is quite often making toys for her rabbits to keep them occupied!

4. Companionship 🐰🐰
A single bunny is a lonely bunny 🥹 Rabbits are social creatures and are happier in the company of their own species. The best combination is a neutered male and a neutered female. They enjoy interaction with us all too, therefore it is important you make time daily to interact with them.

5. Protection from pain, suffering, injury and disease 🤒
Many of the common problems seen in rabbits develop from being fed an inappropriate diet. It is extremely important that you ensure your rabbit is fed correctly to avoid health problems.

Useful information attached below 👇

28/06/2024

Please keep an eye out for Winnie who has been missing since the 18th June from the Churchstoke area 🐱

Please call the number below if you have any information ☎️

Thank you 😊

27/06/2024

RABBIT AWARENESS WEEK 💚

Our key focus for the 2024 campaign is to highlight the importance of our rabbits diets, which is why this year's theme is healthy diet, happy bunnies 🐰

Rabbits are complex animals that need a balanced diet with the right mix of fibre, vitamins and minerals to stay happy and healthy!!
Fibre is a key part of their diet and it keeps their digestive system healthy and moving, which helps to prevent illnesses such as gut stasis.

A rabbits diet ⬇️

🟢 High quality, dust extracted feeding hay or grass should make up 85-90% of your rabbits diet

🟢A handful of fresh greens should be fed twice daily

🟢A tablespoons of rabbit nuggets (2x daily if over 3.5kg)

🟢The occasional treat 😜

🟢Steer clear of muesli style feed - this is because rabbits have a tendency to selectively feed. They are likely to eat the high starch and sugary elements of food leaving the higher fiber pieces ❌

Rabbit friendly greens ⬇️ 🥦🥒🥬

🔸Basil 🔸Broccoli 🔸Celery 🔸 Parsley
🔸Coriander 🔸Curly kale
🔸Dandelion leaves 🔸 Mint 🔸Thyme

For more helpful advice & tips follow the link below ⬇️
https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/enrichment-and-behaviour/

REMEMBER we are offering free rabbit health checks at both our branches until Wednesday 3rd July! Call 01686 668234 to get booked in 😁☎️