Frame & Swift Limited

24/06/2024

Did you know that dogs have different blood types? 🐶🩸

Just like people, dogs have different blood types and they can either be DEA 1 positive or negative. Negative blood is in very high demand as this type can be given to any dog in an emergency, but it is also rarer with only 30% of dogs having it 😱

The charity needs more dogs who are likely to have the rarer negative blood type to come forward as donors and help them ensure this is always available for dogs who need it 🐩

If you think your large, happy, healthy, and confident dog could become a lifesaver, visit Pet Blood Bank’s website to find out more 👉 www.petbloodbankuk.org/dogs

** Reminder **
Upcoming session is on Saturday 6th July 2024, please register online to book your appointment.

19/06/2024

This , we are celebrating the incredible dogs (and their humans) who help to save so many lives! Their selfless act allows vets across the country to help thousands of poorly dogs every year ❤

Thanks to the amazing dogs that attend our Blood Bank donation sessions:

🐶 Sick and injured dogs can receive lifesaving blood transfusions

🩺 Vets have access to a quick and convenient blood supply for any dog that needs it

🥰 Countless families get to cherish more precious moments with their beloved pets

🌎 The world becomes a brighter place, one wag at a time!

Our next donation session with Pet Blood Bank is on 6th July 2024 and we’d love to see you there. If your dog is between 1 and 8, weighs over 25kg, and is fit, healthy, and confident, please consider signing them up to join the lifesaving pack.

Visit Pet Blood Bank’s website to learn more 👉 www.petbloodbankuk.org/welcome

18/06/2024

Reminder our next CT scanning visit is on Wednesday 19th June 2024. Please call or email the practice to book your appointment.

17/06/2024

We received this picture of the beautiful Hollie today with her reserve champion rosette at the Cumberland County Show.

Hollie had a very difficult start in life, needing plasma transfusions and hospitalisation, followed by a hip injury but she pulled through and we are so pleased to see the beautiful girl she has become. Congratulations Hollie!

12/06/2024

Why do we use CT scans?

A CT scan is an effective method of obtaining cross-sectional images of the inside of your pet’s body. The scanner rotates around your pet, taking images from different angles, and then combines all the data to create a 3D image. Unlike plain X-ray, a CT scan can differentiate between different types of soft tissues, such as muscle and blood vessels, with great clarity. It is a very valuable tool that enables us to investigate quickly and accurately diagnose a wide array of conditions that may affect your pet.

Based on the information from the scan, we can provide more targeted treatments to suit your pet’s specific needs and medical conditions, giving your pet the best chance of future good health.

The visiting mobile CT scanner will be with us again on Wednesday 19th June 2024.

If you would like more information or to book an appointment. Please contact our team on 01768 862454 or email [email protected]

11/06/2024

Reminder- We are visiting Greenlands Equestrian tomorrow afternoon. Please call the practice to book your appointment. 🐎

04/06/2024

Our next visit is Wednesday 19th June 2024. If you would like more information or to book an appointment. Please call or email the practice.

27/05/2024

We have had a stray puppy handed in with no means of identification. Please contact the surgery on 01768 862454 if you know who it may belong to 🐶

24/05/2024

Our next visit to Greenlands Equestrian is on Wednesday 12th June 2024. Please call the practice to schedule your appointment. 🐴

17/05/2024

This week has been rather special as it was Mr Frame’s 100th birthday. He received a birthday card from the King and we had a celebration lunch at the surgery with a beautiful cake made by Jan.

Many of you will remember Jimmy from his practising days and he still keeps us right in the office with his daily visits with Bracken the Labrador.

Happy birthday Mr Frame!

08/05/2024

Collecting a faecal sample for your horse’s worm egg counts may seem a simple task, but there are some key steps to be aware of to make the results as accurate as possible:

1. Always collect from a fresh pile of dung
2. Select a pinch of faeces from THREE different sites in the dung pile, making sure they are from different depths
3. Place all 3 pinches in a plastic sample bag to form a total amount the size of a table tennis ball
4. Squeeze out as much air from the bag before sealing
5. Write the horse’s name, age and sampling date on the bag
6. Submit for testing on the SAME DAY as collection, or keep refrigerated overnight if absolutely necessary

Happy poo-picking! 🐎

07/05/2024

We still have available appointments for this Friday 10th May. Please call or book online to schedule your appointment . 🐱🐈‍⬛

07/05/2024

Reminder we are visiting Greenlands Equestrian tomorrow afternoon. Please call the practice to book your appointment.

03/05/2024

There is still availability in some of our cat microchipping clinics - These will be done at a discounted price of £12.60 for a limited time only to ensure all of our clients are compliant with the new laws coming in on 10th June.

It will become compulsory by law for all cats to be microchipped from 10th June 2024.

For our existing clients, we are offering half price microchipping in one of our nurse clinics from 4.30-6pm on the following dates:

Friday 19th April
Tuesday 23rd April
Tuesday 30th April

Friday 3rd May
Friday 10th May
Tuesday 14th May
Friday 17th May
Tueday 21st May
Friday 31st May

Tuesday 4th June
Friday 7th June

We have a dedicated room for the procedure with Feliway diffusers installed to make the process as stress-free as possible for your cat. We also recommend collecting a pager from reception on arrival so you and your cat can wait in the quiet of your car.

Please book a convenient slot here https://vet.lc/r2olce or give the surgery a ring to book your appointment as soon as possible.

Thank you! 🐱

02/05/2024

Meet Saya and Oreo! Photos taken by Martin on his visit. 🐴🌟

01/05/2024

At Frame and Swift we are continuing to strive towards making our workplace as green as possible. Some changes we have recently put in place include:

Reusable theatre hats made by our very talented vet Pui Pui.

Recycling all our plastic bags and packaging

Using biodegradable cat litter (and the cats like it too!)

We now also have a poster in the waiting room, to write down any ideas you may have for ways we can reduce impact on the environment. 🌳

30/04/2024

We are currently dealing with a power cut at the practice. Our phones will be diverted in due course. Please bear with us.

29/04/2024

A huge thank you to everyone that attended our blood donation session on Saturday!🐾🐕

26/04/2024

Our next visit at Greenlands Equestrian is on Wednesday 8th May 2024. Please call the practice to book your appointment. 🐴

22/04/2024

Upcoming session! 🩸
Our next Pet Blood Bank donation session is on Saturday 27th April and we need your help in getting more dogs to come forward to donate 🐶 If your dog is already a donor, or you know someone with a dog who could be a fabulous donor, please get in touch.
New donors can find out more and register at www.petbloodbankuk.org/dogs
Existing donors can book in for our next session by calling 01509 232 222.
We look forward to seeing all the wonderful donor dogs then ❤

19/04/2024

2 cats handed in. One from Ousby and one Salkald Road Penrith. If you think one of them may be yours please contact the practice with a description.

10/04/2024

Harris the Pointer came in to us as an emergency having been bitten by an adder on his chin. His face was already significantly swollen. If left untreated, adder bites can be fatal.

Thankfully the swift actions of his owner meant we were able to administer the critical anti-venom intravenously in good time and he has now made a full recovery!

09/04/2024

Reminder we have a visit scheduled tomorrow at Greenlands Equestrian. Please call the practice to book your appointment. 🐴

08/04/2024

It will become compulsory by law for all cats to be microchipped from 10th June 2024.

For our existing clients, we are offering half price microchipping in one of our nurse clinics from 4.30-6pm on the following dates:

Friday 19th April
Tuesday 23rd April
Tuesday 30th April

Friday 3rd May
Friday 10th May
Tuesday 14th May
Friday 17th May
Tueday 21st May
Friday 31st May

Tuesday 4th June
Friday 7th June

We have a dedicated room for the procedure with Feliway diffusers installed to make the process as stress-free as possible for your cat. We also recommend collecting a pager from reception on arrival so you and your cat can wait in the quiet of your car.

Please book a convenient slot here https://vet.lc/r2olce or give the surgery a ring to book your appointment as soon as possible.

Thank you! 🐱

05/04/2024

Reminder- Our first donation session for is on 27th April 2024!

We are very excited to be welcoming the Pet Blood Bank team to the practice for our first blood donation session.

We’re looking for lovely dogs to come forward and donate at this session. If your dog meets the criteria below, they could become a lifesaving blood donor

Between the ages of 1 and 8 Weigh over 25kg Fit and healthy Happy, confident, and enjoy meeting new people

To find out more and register your dog for our upcoming donation session, please visit www.petbloodbankuk.org/dogs

27/03/2024

Calling all horse owners!

We are offering yard visits to all our liveries to discuss the most up to date way of approaching worm control at the herd level.

This will allow us to put a tailored plan in place for your horse and their specific circumstances.

Speak to your yard owner to get a visit organised - the more horse owners that we can get together, the more we can design a team approach to manage worming at your premises.

21/03/2024

📣 Calling Penrith, we have a new venue!

We are excited to say that Frame & Swift Limited in Penrith is coming on board to run donation sessions with us. Their first session is on Saturday 27 April and we need more donors to come forward.

If you or anyone you know is in this area, please share this post and help us spread the word so we can build up our list of wonderful lifesaving dogs.

Dogs need to be happy and confident, over 25kg, between 1 and 8, and fit and healthy 🐩

To register your dog, please visit www.petbloodbankuk.org/dogs.

Thank you for your support ❤️

18/03/2024

Long haired Female cat found at Townhead Penrith. Please contact the practice if you think she may be yours.

18/03/2024

Our next visit at Greenlands Equestrian is on Wednesday 10th April. Please call the practice to schedule your appointement.

15/03/2024

🌞🌼🐇 Join us at Arturo Lounge in Penrith for an Easter card decorating event suitable for children of all ages. Its happening on Wednesday 27th March, from 3 to 5pm. We welcome donations. Hope to see you there!🐇🌼🌞