Eaton Veterinary Practice Ltd

31/07/2024

❔❔❔Did you know.....❔❔❔
Neospora Caninum is a parasite that can infect cattle, sheep, goats and camelids. Neospora is the most commonly diagnosed cause of bovine abortion or stillbirths in the UK, and its prevalence is growing worldwide. Farm animals are at risk from infected dog faeces. Please be mindful of other animals and clean up after your dog when walking in the countryside.

26/07/2024

🔈Missing dog🔈

An Italian greyhound has been missing for 3 weeks from Newmarket rd. He is black with a white spot under his neck and chest, grey eyebrows and beard.

If you have any information please contact the practice on [email protected] or 01603 455196, thank you.

26/07/2024

26/07/2024

We humans may love the warm and sunny weather, but hot days aren't as much fun for our dogs. Dogs often suffer from heat-related stress and are susceptible to heat stroke, which can be fatal. To prevent this, it's important to know how to keep them cool and comfortable during hot summer days. Here is 5 ways in which you can aid with keeping your furry friends cool during the summer heat!

22/07/2024

Fancy making a quick snack for your furry friends?

20/07/2024

Public roadworks have started on Bluebell Road this week for 5 weeks, so if you are coming for an appointment please be aware there may be slightly longer journey times if you are travelling from that direction!

19/07/2024

Apologies for the inconvenience but our telephone lines are currently unavailable. We are working to get this fixed as soon as possible. Please contact us on [email protected] if you have any queries or need to get in touch.

19/07/2024

➡️A heat-health alert has been issued for parts of England, with temperatures predicted to hit 30C (86F) on Friday.

✅ Recent research by Vet Compass and the The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) showed correlation between human heat warning and heat stroke cases.

➡️⁉️ Dogs DO NOT DIE from missing a walk. They might if you risk taking them out in these temperatures. Yes, veterinary professionals are extremely good at treating heatstroke, and many cases can be saved, but it's a dangerous risk that is not worth it, 26.56% of the dogs with heatstroke died. Nearly half (48.7%) of the dogs with heatstroke were dog breeds with flat faces. Flat-faced dog breeds were four times more likely to develop heatstroke than normal-faced dogs.

☀️ Protect your animals from the heat ☀️

🌞Dogs can get heat stroke on hot walks

🌞Animals get heatstroke in hot hutches they cannot escape

🌞Animals can get heatstroke if left in rooms with no ventilation

🌞Animals can get heatstroke if they have no access to cool water

➡️ The Met Office's highest warning covers an area including London, Manchester and York on Monday and Tuesday.

❗It means there is a risk to life and daily routines will need to change.

❗☀️ That includes your animals!

We are hopefully aware now of the national UK campaign 'Dogs Die in Hot Cars' - this advice remains!

However, work by VetCompass has shown that 10 times as many dogs present for veterinary care related to heat-related illness (HRI) following exercise as dogs that present following being entrapped in a vehicle.

The most commonly cited reasons for triggering heat-related illnesses were exercise (51.46% of cases), hot environment (31.02% of cases) and hot vehicles (12.41%).

➡️Remember there could be a number of risk factors including:

✅Brachycephalic breeds
✅Age - juvenile or geriatric
✅Thick Coated Dogs
✅General Health
✅ Other illnesses

❌Do not leave animals in hot cars
❌Don't take your dog to the pub all day in the heat
❌Do not walk your dogs in the heat - remember even when the sun is down they may still get too hot while exercising if the temperature is still hot
❌ Ensure they aren't locked in rooms with no ventilation
❌Do not lock rabbits and guinea pigs in hutches with no escape from the heat

✅ Provide plentiful cool, fresh water
✅ Provide shade, ventilation and cool breeze ( consider using a fan)
✅Give them cool mats to lie on
✅ Engage in enrichment to boredom bust
✅ Provide rabbits and small furries with cool frozen bottles, shade, ventilation, escape from the heat and plentiful water

https://www.rvc.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-facilities/veterinary-epidemiology-economics-and-public-health/news/new-research-from-the-rvc-suggests-human-heat-health-alerts-could-help-prevent-heatstroke-in-dogs

17/07/2024

Don’t let flystrike be an issue this summer! Get flystrike prevention for your bunny with the Pet Health Club! Not sure what flystrike is? It’s a serious condition that can be fatal to rabbits. It happens as a result of flies laying their eggs on a rabbit’s fur. Flies do this when the fur is dirty or damp, and it’s usually the fur around the rabbit’s bottom that is affected. The eggs hatch into maggots and these maggots eat away at the rabbit’s skin, which can lead to severe infection and in some cases, death. It’s preventable with regular treatment and ensuring your rabbit’s hutch is clean and their bottom is clean!

12/07/2024

How's your knowledge of fleas? People often think if you can't see fleas on your pet, then there's no need to worry. However, this is not often the case. Fleas jump so quickly that it can be impossible to see them on your pet and often owners will only know if they notice flea dirt on their pet (🤢). When you see fleas on your pet, it's normally because the parasite treatment you've given them has started to work and they've slowed down. This is why giving regular flea treatment is important, to keep those pesky parasites off our floofy pets. Pet Health Club has got you covered, with year-round protection for fleas, ticks, worms and any other icky parasites that may be lurking in your area.

https://bit.ly/PracticePetHealthClub

11/07/2024

We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our clients, over the last couple of months we have donated £70 to StreetVet. Here at Eaton Vets and StreetVet we really do appreciate it.

08/07/2024

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!

05/07/2024

With world chocolate day coming up on Monday the 7th June, 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...

How to spot the signs of chocolate poisoning...

28/06/2024

🐰🎉LETS CELEBRATE IT'S FRIDAY 🎉🐰

With Rabbit Awareness Week coming to an end, here is a link below for all your bunny hopping advice!! From diets, companionship, housing and many many more exciting things to get your teeth stuck into!!

If you are interested in our Rabbit Pet Health Club that was discussed on yesterday's post please give us a call on 01603 455 196🐰

27/06/2024

We apologise for any inconvenience caused we have been having technical difficulties with our phone lines on and off all day. We are in the midst of trying to sort the phone lines out but please bare with us. If you have an emergency please do come straight down. If it is after hours please do contact The Night Vets at Taverham Hospital on 01603 867 330.

27/06/2024

🐰Rabbit AWARENESS WEEK🐰

Fitting with the theme of our bunny hopping friends, did you know we do a Pet Heath Club for Rabbits. It saves up to £127 a year, which it includes the extensive list below of all what your furry friends needs to keep happy and healthy!!

26/06/2024

🐰RABBIT AWARENESS WEEK🐰

What do rabbits call home in the wild?

Wild rabbits live all over our countryside, we are especially lucky in Norfolk having so much greenery around every corner. These habitats can cover farmland, grassy lands, and moorland, even in your garden...

Rabbits like to live in large groups in 'Warrens', these are large underground tunnel systems. Rabbit warrens vary in size.

Pet rabbits can live either indoors or outside. Either environment is suitable for your rabbits, as long as they have access to everything they need to stay happy and healthy.

25/06/2024

🐰 RABBIT AWARENESS WEEK🐰

Did you know...

Rabbits are quite the social animals. In the wild, a collection of rabbits in a specific area is called a colony, or a fluffle! There can be between from 10 individuals to up to 50 rabbits!! A party!! Pet rabbits also need to live in suitable pairs or groups, it is not just the wild ones that like the company.

Companionship is important to our bunnies, and they’ll love living with a friendly fluffy face. Rabbits should only ever live with other rabbits, and they should both be neutered to prevent unwanted babies!!

24/06/2024

Happy Rabbit Awareness Week! 🐰

The Rabbit Awareness Week is run by the Rabbit Awareness Action Group (RAAG) and it is running through out this week. This group is the trusted voice for rabbit welfare, who for the past 17 years, campaigned effectively through Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) to improve the lives of pet rabbits.

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

19/06/2024

Are you looking to get a new fur baby this summer?

Here are some tips and tricks to get them settled and safe in to their forever home!

Is your home ready for your new kitten? Read our handy guide to find out…

16/06/2024

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

12/06/2024

🐱See below some great enrichment ideas for your feline friends! 🐱 👇

Let’s take a look at our 5 favourite methods of keeping their minds and bodies occupied...

10/06/2024

From 10 June 2024 cats over 20 weeks old must be microchipped and registered on a compliant database. 🐾

This includes cats that usually only stay indoors.

By microchipping their cats, owners can increase the likelihood that they will be reunited with their beloved pet if they go missing.

More information on how to get your cat microchipped can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-cat-microchipped

07/06/2024

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 on 01603 455 196!

06/06/2024

*REUNITED WITH OWNER*

We have acquired a male adult, husky type that was found running around the new Cringleford estate (behind the vets), please contact us in the morning. He is safe and watered, and well fed. Microchip checked but cannot retrieve details at this current time.

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30/05/2024

So 10 days ago, the dog warden and Eaton vets contacted Norfolk Greyhound Rescue to ask if we could take into our care this beautiful abandoned puppy lurcher, with a badly broken leg.
NGR didn't hesitate.
Rosie as she is now called is a beautiful and the most sweetest little puppy.
The good news is that Rosie had her surgery and is doing great. The best news is that this afternoon we did the home check and by the end of the week Olivia ( Rosie's vet) and husband will be officially adopting this bundle of love ❤️💜💙

29/05/2024

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

23/05/2024

We hope everyone enjoys this bank holiday weekend ☀ Please remember to keep hydrated with this warm weather☀

A friendly reminder of our opening hours for the bank holiday weekend are:
Saturday 25th May - 8.30am-12.30pm (normal opening hours).
Sunday 26th May - CLOSED.
Monday 27th May (bank holiday Monday) - CLOSED.
Tuesday 28th May - 8.30am-6pm (normal opening hours)

Please call Taverham if needed outside of our opening hours for any emergency assistance on 01603 867330.

20/05/2024

This is just a quick reminder to be cautious when walking your dog in certain areas where adders like to hang out. 🐍 🌞

16/05/2024

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With the warmer weather coming around the corner, here are seven easy steps to keep your pets safe this summer.

If there are any questions or worries with regards to temperatures rising, please don't hesitate to give us a call on 01603 455196.

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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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