GKG Vets

25/08/2024

Is w**d killer harmful to cats? ⚠️

Find out in our vet approved guide: https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/w**d-killer-and-cats

22/08/2024

Is w**d killer safe for dogs? ⚠️

Find out by reading our vet-approved guide: https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/w**d-killer-and-dogs-how-to-prevent-herbicide-poisoning

16/07/2024

Concerned it might be too hot outside for your pet? Have a look at our handy thermometer below to help you work it out. Also, be aware some surfaces may be hotter than others too!

11/07/2024

Heatstroke in pets is a bigger threat than you may think, as your furry friend may be suffering both inside and out.

Take a look at symptoms below for both dogs and cats to help you spot the signs and if you're concerned please don't hesitate to contact us!

07/07/2024

Many people would say their favourite tasty treat is chocolate, but as a dog owner, it’s vital to remember that chocolate can be highly toxic to your canine companion. Here's advice on what to do if your dog eats chocolate... https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/chocolate-poisoning-in-dogs

28/06/2024

Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome or BOAS

BOAS effects Brachycephalic breeds, these breeds usually have very short noses, compressed skull and narrow airways.
Some breeds affected include: French Bulldogs, Pugs, English Bulldogs, Boston Terriers and Shih Zu's

Clinical Signs:
🩺Breathing difficulties
🩺Reduced exercise intolerance
🩺Noise when breathing
🩺Regurgitation
🩺Sleeping disorders

There is no cure for BOAS, but with management like weight loss and surgery we can
help alleviate the symptoms like, the ability to breathe better and an improved quality of life.

Surgery includes removing excess soft tissue from the airways, with a combination of widening the nostrils, shortening the soft palate and removing the tonsils depending on the severity of BOAS.

25/06/2024

Looking for a way to keep your dog or cat cool during the heatwave?

Read our vet tips below.

🐱 How to keep your cat cool: https://bit.ly/3XUdmTh
🐶 How to keep your dog cool: https://bit.ly/45BYoTr

How have you been keeping your pet cool? Let us know in the comments.

25/06/2024

With the heat wave coming this week remember we have lots of cooling solutions for your dogs!☀️🐶

24/06/2024

Happy Rabbit Awareness Week! If you have any rabbits be sure to send us a picture of their lovely faces!

17/06/2024

🦷🐰Rabbit Dental Disease🐰🦷

Rabbits teeth grow continuously throughout their life so it's important to know about them!
Rabbits teeth are worn down by chewing, if the teeth do not properly align, issues like spurs (sharps points on the teeth) can lead to abscesses.

Clinical signs:
❗️Not eating properly or at all
❗️Weepy eye/s

Treatment:
🩺Anaesthetic for dental work

Prevention:
✅Grass and hay - TOP TIP 🌾grass and hay should make up 85% of a rabbits diet🌾it contains a special fibre called 'long fibre' which helps wear down the teeth as it needs to be chewed side to side.
✅Regular vet checks - vets can check your rabbits teeth in an appointment with an otoscope which allows them to see the teeth at the back for your rabbits mouth.

If want to get your rabbits teeth checked, call us to book an appointment with one of our vets📞

16/06/2024

Happy Fur-ther's Day! Let's see some photos of all the pet dads out there!

10/06/2024

🐰☀️Summer = Flystrike☀️🐰

Flystrike can affect any rabbit at any time and is a veterinary emergency.

Flystrike is caused by flies laying eggs on your rabbits fur and hatching into maggots🪰

This can happen for a number of reasons:
☀️Time of year - more common in summer but can happen anytime
❗️Rabbits with a dirty bottom - dirty fur attracts flies and can happen due to poor diet or arthritis
🩹Wounds - rabbits with wounds also attract flies

Prevention:
✅Check your rabbit over daily
✅Keep their environment clean
✅Give the correct diet
✅Apply Rearguard by veterinary recommendation

05/06/2024

It's turning into BBQ season! We hope you have a fun but safe time with your furry friends making burgers!

27/05/2024

Do you have any Bank Holiday plans with your pets? Leave us a comment and show us what you're up to!

24/05/2024

Meet our Head Nurse and Clinical Supervisor!

Hi, my name’s Louise and I’m head nurse here at GKG. I qualified as a veterinary nurse back in 2012 and I have been fortunate to work in some incredible places, with incredible people and animals over the years. I started at GKG in January and I have loved getting to know our regulars and chatting to their lovely owners. I have so many favourite patients already and I have a particular soft spot for our geriatric patients ❤️
My favourite part of being a veterinary nurse is quite simply helping you, help your companions to live a happy, long and healthy life!

16/05/2024

“We are vet nurses, of course we can”

Vet Nurses play a vital role within any veterinary practice and wear many hats within their role!

What they can do:
🩺Nurse consults
🩺Prepare patients for surgery
🩺Monitor anaesthetics
🩺Recover patients from surgery
🩺Nurse sick patients
🩺Inhouse lab testing
🩺Perform diagnostic imaging
🩺Perform some minor surgeries
🩺Reception duties
And much much more!

Next week we will be introducing you to our two permanent RVN’s and what they are passionate about in their role💚

12/05/2024

We're celebrating International Nurses Day today! Thank you to all our veterinary nurses for everything you do, we couldn't do it without you!

06/05/2024

🦔This week is all about Hedgehogs🦔

🌿The British Hedgehog Preservation Society is a charity who can offer help and advice on sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs.

🌿They work to raise awareness to help reverse the decline of hedgehogs in the wild.

🌿They have lots of tips, tricks and info on how you can help. Visit their website - https://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/found-a-hedgehog/

25/04/2024

📣CALLING ALL CAT OWNERS📣

As of 10th June 2024 it will be a legal requirement for your cat to be microchipped.

Pet Health Club clients get microchipping included in the plan!

It’s estimated 1.2 million cats enter an animal shelter every year - microchipping your cat means they can be reunited with you if they ever went missing.

Make sure your microchip details are updated if you move house, change phone number or name so you can be easily contacted.

Contact the practice to book your appointment today!

24/04/2024

It's International Guide Dog Day today! We're so grateful to our PAWSOME helpers who help every single day.

23/04/2024

Happy St George's Day!

19/04/2024

For our last post for we bring you a variety of staff pets!🐴🐔🐢

Enjoy the photos below and share yours with us!

17/04/2024

17/04/2024

📣THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN RESOLVED📣

‼️ATTENTION ALL CLIENTS‼️

Unfortunately due to electrical faults at our Newbury branch we have no power including the phones. We are working hard to get these all back up and running as soon as possible.

Any genuine emergencies please come straight down to the Newbury practice.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

10/04/2024

Continuing our celebration for - this week we are celebrating cats!🐱

Share your purry friends below!

04/04/2024

April is so we’re celebrating by sharing photos of ours pets over the next month!🥳

This week we are celebrating all the staff dogs🐶

We would love to see you celebrating your dogs in the comments!

01/04/2024

Since it's National Pet Month, we have plenty of advice on responsible pet ownership on our My Family Vet website: https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/pet-advice

31/03/2024

We hope you all have a lovely Easter!

10/03/2024

Happy Mother's Day! Send us a photo in the comments of who you're a pet mum to!

08/03/2024

Happy International Women's Day! A huge thank you to all of the women within our business who work towards happy pets and owners every day!

19/08/2022

Happy Friday!

What are you and your fur babies up to this weekend?

21/07/2022

It's back for the Summer! 3 for 2 on all Vetpro products! Mix and match your favourites.

Shop now on the My Family Vets Shop!

*Cheapest item free, offer valid until 31st August 2022.

12/05/2022

Heatwave incoming! 🌡️ Are you planning on taking your dog away to the beach this weekend? Does your dog get nervous whilst travelling? Or perhaps your cat or dog will be staying in a kennel or cattery if you are away this weekend.

All of these situations can cause anxiety in pets, however Vetpro can help! Vetpro Stress & Anxiety Capsules:

🌿 Calms behaviour
🌿 Are fast acting
🌿 Helps reduce stress
🌿 High strength
🌿 No sedative effect
🌿 Easy to administer sprinkle capsules

And for a limited time, we have 3 for 2 on all Vetpro products over on the My Family Vets Shop! Follow the link below to shop

https://bit.ly/38nq9lq

04/05/2022

OFFER ALERT! 🤩 IT'S BACK! Get 3 for 2 across the WHOLE Vetpro range on the My Family Vets Shop!

You can mix and match any Vetpro products, including; Stress & Anxiety, Joints & Mobility with Omega-3s and Healthy Skin & Glossy Coat! Follow the link below to shop!

http://bit.ly/34QoqY1

28/04/2022

It's International Guide Dog Day! 🦮

A day to celebrate all of the amazing service dogs out there who help their owners every day. Do you know any service dogs who you will celebrate today?

20/04/2022

When you realise it's already Wednesday! *Two more sleeps until it's Friday again*

11/04/2022

11/04/2022

It's National Pet Day! Will you be doing anything special for your pet today?

03/04/2022

Hit like if you agree 💗

30/03/2022

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