After a long wait, it feels like summer has finally arrived! ☀️ Please be mindful of the summer heat when walking your dog.
Here's a quick & easy way to check the pavement temperature 👇
⚠️ If in doubt, please don't walk your dog. Consider waiting until later in the evening/earlier in the morning when the pavement and air temperature is cooler.
A dog has never died from missing one walk, but dogs have died from one walk in the heat. Don't take the risk 💔
#thevet #dogwalk #dogsafety #hotpavementawareness
Smelly pet breath
Let's face it, some of our pets have zero concept of personal space. And most of the time, we absolutely love it! However, if they have particularly pongy breath, this may cause problems (for your nose, at least) when they lean in a little closer...👃
Did you know pet breath shouldn't actually smell bad? By maintaining a good oral hygiene routine, you can keep suspicious smells at bay, as well as many other signs of dental disease. 🦷
During a dental health check, our team can examine your pet's teeth and spot any potential issues before they have a chance to develop into anything more serious (or expensive).
If you have any concerns about your pet's teeth, don't delay coming in to see our team!
https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/
#dentalhygiene #dentalhealth #pethealth #petwellness #petwellbeing
The importance of pet dental health
Here's Veterinary Surgeon Imre talking through the importance of pet dental health & how to care for your pet's teeth! 🪥
If you have any concerns about your pet's dental health, please book an appointment & our colleagues will be happy to help: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/
#thevet #petdentalhealth #petoralhygiene
Why it's important to vaccinate your pet
SPECIAL OFFER: Get a vaccination re-start for the price of a booster!
If your pet's vaccinations have lapsed, get them booked in to see our team this April and we'll get them back on track with their vaccinations, for the price of a booster!
Book today: https://bit.ly/45X875A
#thevet #petvaccination #vaccinationrestart
Here's RVN Tom demonstrating how to brush your pet's teeth! Do you brush your pet's teeth? 🪥
#thevet #PetDentalHealthMonth #dentalheath #dentalhygiene #pethealth #petwellness #yourindependentfamilyvet
The temperature has taken a nosedive again! 🥶 Here are some common winter hazards pet parents need to be aware of.
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Dangers of Antifreeze
Antifreeze is extremely toxic to pets. Watch this video to make sure you're clued up on the symptoms. It could save their life.
#thevet #antifreeze #pethealth #petsafety
We're now offering cat microchipping at a discounted rate of £15 - offer ends January 31st 2024!
Contact us to get booked in: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/
#thevet #catmicrochipping #microchippinglaw #catsafety #catwellbeing #petmicrochip
This week is National Obesity Awareness Week.
35-50% of dogs and 25-40% of cats have weight issues. Obesity can lead to major health risks, including:
- Osteoarthritis
- Skin conditions
- Certain cancers
- Increased anaesthetic risk
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hepatic Lipidosis
Why not register to take part in Fluff to Buff - our new year pet weight loss initiative, delivered in collaboration with Hill's Pet Nutrition!
For an all-in cost of £75 (giving a massive saving of up to £125), you'll receive the following:
🚀 1 x 30 min Nurse consult
🚀 3 x 15 min Nurse consults (each month for weigh ins)
🚀 1 x bag of Hills Prescription Diet Metabolic food
🚀 A booklet for tracking your pet's weight loss
🚀 A chance to win Slimmer of the Month
Speak to our team to register!
https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/
#thevet #NationalObesityAwarenessWeek #flufftobuff #petweightloss #petweightmanagement
Eye Health in Pets
This week is National Pet Eye Health Awareness Week! This video shows some signs to look for when checking your pet's eyes are healthy 👀
Some pets are at greater risk of developing issues with their eyes, such as those with diabetes and pets that are brachycephalic (shorter-nosed and flat-faced).
For these pets, we’re offering the following discount this September:
➡️ A combined Vet consultation and eye pressure check at a reduced rate of £70!
Book today & secure this offer:
👀 Via our online portal: https://bit.ly/3Km86Qu
👀 By calling or emailing your local surgery: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/
#thevet #nationalpeteyehealthawarenessweek #peteyehealth #eyeheath
Check out this video to familiarise yourself with the symptoms grass seeds can cause in your pet, and where you're most likely to spot them.
If you have any concerns about grass seeds, please don't hesitate to speak to a member of our team. We see plenty of them at this time of year, and we're happy to help!
Contact us: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/
#thevet #grassseeds #summerpethealth #pethealth #petwellbeing #petwellness #petinjuries #grassseedproblems
How cute is our new reception helper! His name is Nobby 😍
Lungworm in dogs can be deadly, but it is preventable.
That's why we include monthly protection against lungworm as part of our smartpet preventive healthcare plan, starting from as little as £14 per month.
Speak to one of our team today or visit http://ow.ly/4sJQ50FlCDk
Deadly lungworm is still on the rise with 2871 cases now reported in the UK. Transmitted by slugs and snails, lungworm can be fatal to dogs. It is preventable though, but only with a monthly, vet- prescribed product. Speak to us today to find out if your animal is up-to-date with their treatment or to order more.
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