As promised! Bear crunching that cucumber! 🥒
It's been a busy month, and if like us, you and your pets have been finishing off the Christmas treats, now is the perfect time to think about your pet's weight.
January is Pet Weightloss Awareness Month, so we wanted to share one of our success stories; little Barney 😻
Weight and nutrition consultations with our nursing team are free for all! We can provide you with support and advice to help your pet be in the best shape possible, and lengthen their lifespan by reducing the risk of weight related health conditions!
Sound interesting? Get in touch to get booked in! 😄
🌟 Congratulations Louisa! 🌟
After being with us for only a matter of months, Louisa has already received a Petplan Vet of the Year nomination!
Well done Louisa, it’s so deserved! You’ve quickly found your feet and are an amazing vet! We’re proud to have you on the team 🤩
If you would like to nominate a team member, or the practice, follow the link below. The categories are:
⭐️ Practice of the Year
⭐️ Vet of the Year
⭐️ Vet Nurse of the Year
⭐️ Practice Manager of the Year
⭐️ Practice Support Staff of the Year
You can vote as many times as you like, if wanting to submit a nomination in multiple categories ☺️
https://www.petplan.co.uk/about-petplan/vets/awards/
Congratulations much deserved for Phoebe who has passed her VCA course and is now a qualified Veterinary Care Assistant!
We are so proud of her 🎉
Here’s the handsome man shouting for more snacks!! 🤣
Sound on 🔊
SANTA, HERE? I KNOW HIM!
We were so excited to see that Santa had come to visit us overnight and we were able to catch him on our CCTV!!!🎅
He left us all secret santa presents, with some personalised labels by our fab nurses Beth and Sharni! ♥️
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Following surgery, we often recommend your pet wear a buster collar (cone) to prevent licking their surgical wound and introducing infection. We regularly hear “but they won’t be able to eat and drink”, and this is a common reason as to why buster collars are removed - well, here is the lovely Lily demonstrating just how easy it is to eat your dinner in your party hat! 😍
Check out the speed on Sidney! 🏇🏼
Sidney suffers with very poorly knees and because of this has lost a lot of muscle in his back legs. One year ago Sidney started an amazing new monthly injection which is designed for dogs with arthritis, to stop the body causing more inflammation and pain in the already hurting joints.
Unfortunately the drug went out of stock for MONTHS, and Sidney’s treatment had to be halted. In the meantime he saw our physiotherapist Meg and was on a number of tablets to keep his pain under control - but it wasn’t quite the same. Sidney was slow, sitting down at every given opportunity and not wanting to play.
This week, his injections came back in stock. Yesterday, Sidney restarted his injections.
His response is like no other!!!! 😆😆😆😆
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Have you got a dog (or cat!) who suffers from arthritis or associated joint pain? Some of the symptoms include:
😢 Stiffness when rising, more in the mornings
😞 Reluctance to walk or run
😴 Sleeping/laying down more
☹️ No longer wanting to play with their toys
😖 Difficulty jumping on the sofa/climbing stairs
😣 Stress or pain if touched/picked up
😭 Licking/chewing joints that could be sore
😔 Behavioural changes
🙁 Sitting/standing differently to eat or toilet
Arthritis hurts.
Get booked in for a full assessment and a top to toe health check. Medication and/or physiotherapy may be life changing for your pet - just look at Sidney!
IT'S PANCAKE DAY! How excited are you?!
When walking your dog in the dark, make sure that both you and your dog are visible to others. For owners, this means avoiding dark clothing and wearing reflective safety gear such as a vest, strap or wristband. There are several options for keeping your dog visible in the dark, such as a reflective dog jacket, collar, lead, harness or even an LED light-up safety necklace. Dogs with darker fur are more difficult to see in the dark. However, even if you have a lighter coloured dog, you should make sure your dog can be seen in the dark.
Watch our video for tips on protecting your pets during the NYE fireworks . . .
Everything your puppy needs to keep healthy and happy. Sign up to @ThePetHealthClub today: https://bit.ly/38765oo
🐶Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD) also known as Contagious Canine Cough (CCC) or Kennel Cough (KC) is a very contagious disease that your dog can pick up from anywhere they see other dogs.
🐶The main symptom is a harsh dry cough. CIRD can often last for weeks but is usually self-limiting. It is important to keep your dog away from others if they are coughing.
🐶There is a vaccination available, please call us if you would like to check if your pets vaccination is up to date, or if you would like to book them in 🐾🩺
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