Rhona Campbell Veterinary Centre

25/11/2024

There’s only 1 week left to register on the Scottish Kept Bird Register.

All bird keepers (exclusions apply) are required to register their birds by 1 December 2024 ➡️ https://keptbirdregister.service.gov.scot/

24/11/2024

20/11/2024

It is rather chilly out there today, please make sure you and your pets stay safe and warm ❄️

02/11/2024

🎆Fireworks

Here are some tips on how you can help your pet through.

🏡 If your dog has a crate, cover the crate with a blanket. If you don't have a crate, make a safe zone/den in your home.

🐾 Walk your dog early on Bonfire Night, New Year's Eve and any other nights you might be aware of any fireworks.

🦴🧸 It can also help to provide some mental stimulation during fireworks, to distract your pet with something positive. An indoors treat treasure hunt, training, puzzle games etc. can all help some animals.

💊There are medicines on the market that you can buy over over the counter (without a prescription) to help calm your dog and cat. At the Veterinary Centre we stock NUTRACALM. Please contact us to discuss these options.

🔌 ADAPTIL DOG and FELIWAY CAT come as plug-ins, room sprays and collars. These products contain pheromones (a type of hormone) made by mother dogs and cats to calm and reassure their puppies and kittens. They can help older dogs and cats too. We do have a small stock of these at the practice. Phone to discuss what we have or if you wish us to order some in for you.

🏡 PET REMEDY is avaliable in sprays, plug is and a bandana. It works with the pet’s own natural calming mechanisms by mimicking GABA (gamma amino butyric acid) which is a natural calming agent present in all mammals, reptiles, and birds.

🐱🐶 COMFORT ZONE CALMING VEST is a very snug fitting jacket providing constant, gentle compression (like swaddling a baby). It can be used in both cats and dogs and helps some to be more calm in stressful situations like fireworks

🐱 Cats are best to be kept inside on these nights and allowing them to find a safe spot they can feel safe. Make sure to provide them with a litter tray.

❤️ And of course plenty of comfort and cuddles for your pet when they need a calming reassurance. Please don't leave your pet alone at home on their own if you know they can be anxious during fireworks. Your presence and calm actions can themselves help to reassure your pet

💊 There are also prescription medicines which can be used when the methods above are not sufficient. If you think your pet may need this extra help/support please phone and book an appointment in plenty of time before the night to discuss with the vet what is available for your pet.

19/10/2024

Come along to our beef and sheep meeting in Portree on 31 Oct 🐮🐑
You'll hear expert advice and be able to discuss your livestock feed and animal health requirements.
Refreshments will be provided.

Secure your place! Contact Joeanna Renwick on...
📲07787 155386
📧[email protected]

18/10/2024

Poppy Scotland Collars

We have Poppy Scotland collars and charm set in stock from sizes x- small - x-large.

17/10/2024

Introducing LearnWild!

Are you aged 16 - 25 based on the Isle of Skye? Do you care about the environment? Want to meet like minded people and learn new skills? We are looking for a group of 16 – 25 year olds to help us co-design a project that will benefit nature and our local community.

Come along to our first taster session at A.C.E Target Sports, Isle of Skye, where we will explore the outdoors together, learn some new skills and share ideas for the project. It should be a fun filled few hours, and lunch will be provided. There is no obligation to come back, although we hope you will want to!

📅 Saturday 19th October, 11am – 2.30pm
📍 A.C.E Base, Struan Rd, Portree IV51 9AG

To book your free place, or if you have any questions, email [email protected]

We can support with transport too, so let us know if you need help getting to or from the site!

Bat Conservation Trust RSPB Scotland RSPB Highlands & Islands NatureScot Skye & Lochalsh Environment Forum Skye Communities for Natural Heritage Skye Naturalists' Network Skye Agricultural Society The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland

17/10/2024

🐶 Pet Insurance

Thinking of getting pet insurance?

We have gathered information below on what to consider when shopping for insurance, the benefits and the type of policies there is.

Our Veterinary Support Assistant, Sammy-Jo, can help with the claim process and submit ongoing claims for our clients on their behalf.

15/10/2024

Join us for our online workshop!

𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞:- 𝐀 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧.

An interactive workshop and discussion about what you need to do for your SAF payments in 2025.

Spaces for this event are limited to maximise the opportunities for you to ask questions about your specific circumstances.

Link to book tickets is here:- https://www.tickettailor.com/events/scottishcroftingfederation

This workshop is 75% subsidised through the SRDP Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF), funded by Scottish Government.

With thanks to SAC consulting for in-kind support.

06/10/2024

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓?

In case you missed it in your newsletter, we've sent members a separate email tonight with a "plain English" guide to changes to agricultural payments for 2025.

(Check your junk folder as sometimes our emails end up in there!
If you don't receive it, let us know and we can check that your contact details are up-to-date.)

To receive our monthly e-newsletter and other updates join here - https://www.crofting.org/join-scf/

30/09/2024

Preparing for the Future is a series of in-person meetings across the Crofting Counties to help crofters get ready for the new requirements being introduced from 2025.

25/09/2024

🐾 Pets As Therapy Volunteers Wanted 🐾

Pets As Therapy Volunteers are dedicated pet owners who give up their spare time to help others. Along with their dog or cat, volunteers visit all types of establishments including residential care homes, hospitals, hospices and both special needs and main stream schools.

If you would like to join Pets As Therapy with your dog or cat, please visit here for more information -

https://petsastherapy.org/information/for-volunteers

25/09/2024

Scottish Kept Bird Register🐓

Bird keepers have between 1st September and 1st December 2024 to register the location of their birds.

Please note, this applies to all poultry keepers, regardless of flock size.

Please follow the link below to register:

https://keptbirdregister.service.gov.scot/

24/09/2024

Volunteer to become a part of our Pet Bereavement Support Service and help provide emotional support and practical information to help pet owners with feelings of grief and loss.

17/09/2024

Agricultural support in Scotland is changing.

From 2025, farmers and crofters will need to meet new conditions to help tackle climate change and protect nature.

We are writing to farmers and crofters with information on how to prepare.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/agricultural-reform-programme/arp-route-map/

30/08/2024

Little Buddy collecting his hamper 😍🐾