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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 💔
The Cat Welfare Group brought these 3 little cuties to see us for their 1st vaccinations and microchips! Wispa, Crunchie & Snicker, we look forward to seeing you again!😻
It is now the law for all cats to be microchipped. Do you have your cat microchipped? If not, call us on 023 9421 7644 to book an appointment with one of our lovely nurses!
Meet the gorgeous Gem 🐶 Gem's owner enrolled her in our weight management program earlier this year. Together, we tailored a diet plan specifically for Gem to help her shed some of her excess weight. At the outset, she weighed in at 35kg.
Today, Gem returned for her follow-up appointment, and the progress is remarkable! She now weighs 28.8kg, showing significant improvement in her energy levels and mobility. Although she still has a bit more weight to lose, we're confident that with the continued dedication of her family, Gem will soon achieve her target weight! ⭐
Please speak to our team if you'd like to know more about our weight management clinics! https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/
📢 Receive 20% off the cost of your rabbit's vaccinations!
Myxomatosis and Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) are two serious (but preventable) infectious diseases that can affect all breeds of rabbit. Vaccination greatly improves prognosis.
Protect your rabbit today! Book your vaccination appointment: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/
Today, the change in law comes into force which means all cats aged 20 weeks and older must be microchipped and registered on a database.
Owners found not to have microchipped their cat will have 21 days to have one implanted or face a fine of up to £500.
Microchipping is a quick, straightforward procedure! Contact our team to get booked in.
The mandatory scheme aims to make it easier for lost or stray pet cats to be reunited with their owners.
This National Volunteer Week, we thought we'd share the adventures of RVN Megan who jetted off to volunteer her skills & expertise in Greece!
Megan spent 2 weeks volunteering on the island of Paxos on a workplace-sponsored trip, facilitated by local charity PAWS (Paxos Animal Welfare Society). PAWS runs entirely on the support of volunteers.
On her experience, Megan said...
“My first impressions were how amazing the facilities were; from having a fully functioning anaesthetic machine with an oxygen generator, and an autoclave for ensuring we could safely sterilise the instruments being used.
“The amazing team of volunteers would spend a lot of time out on the island trapping cats for us. We would then safely transfer them to crush cages so they could be anaesthetised and prepared for surgery.
“The cats were provided with adequate sedation and pain relief to allow the Vet to perform surgery while myself and a fellow veterinary nurse would take it in turns monitoring or preparing the next patient for surgery.
“All cats are ear tipped so once fully recovered, they can be safely released back and identified as neutered so they are not trapped again.
“As well as neutering we would provide other health care as needed, such as removing rotten and broken teeth, ear tipping for cats suffering from cancer, and for one patient, we even placed a makeshift dressing on after finding out he had fractured his leg!
“With all our hard work, we managed to neuter over 109 cats! What an achievement for only 2 weeks on the island. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to break that record on my next trip if we can!”
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/
We're open on Saturday AND Sunday, with no surcharge for weekend appointments! Book in to see our team: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/
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/
We hope you're having a fantastic bank holiday weekend so far! Just a reminder that we're open tomorrow 😊 If you'd like to book an appointment, you can do so here: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/
🐾 We are here for your pets 7 days a week! 🐾
We're ready to see all pets this weekend - big and small! 🐀
Book your weekend appointment: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/
Receive a full re-start on your pet's vaccinations for the price of a booster - until 31 May 2024!
Vaccination helps to protect your pet from a number of serious and highly infectious diseases.
🐶 For dogs, this includes: parvovirus, distemper, leptospirosis and hepatitis.
🐱 For cats, this includes: feline leukaemia, flu and enteritis.
Vaccination works by priming their immune system so that if they come into contact with the disease later, their body is better able to fight back.
Preventive care is the best care! There's never been a better time to get your pet back on track with their vaccinations. Take advantage of this special offer today!
Register & book now: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/
📢 OFFER: 20% OFF NEUTERING FOR XL BULLIES 📢
We're extending our offer by welcoming all XL Bully owners to bring their dogs into The Vet Portsmouth, where they'll receive 20% off the cost of neutering until the end of June 2024!
To comply with the legislation, if your dog was older than one year old on 31 January 2024, they must be neutered by 30 June 2024.
Book your appointment: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/
Here's a sneek peak into a day in the life of one of our student veterinary nurses!
Austin & Cooper are here to let you know we're open on Saturday AND Sunday.
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Grab one of our weekend appointments before they go! https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/
Congratulations to Lisa who is the winner of our Google review competition for April!
“Freddie has been coming to The Vet for almost 8 years now. He still loves going and gets really excited in reception. The staff are so lovely and accommodating and he gets so much love from them all. We've always had a good experience and will continue to use The Vet for future care. Thank you to all the staff. This photo sums him up!”
Fancy winning a £20 Amazon gift voucher like Lisa? To be entered into May's competition, simply leave us a Google review about your experience with us!
https://g.page/r/CaQe0m8IB87dEAE/review
Layla is here to remind all owners of unmicrochipped cats that there's an important change in the law coming into force next month! 📢
From 10 June 2024, cats in England will need to be microchipped and registered on a database by the time they're 20 weeks old. You could be fined up to £500 if your dog or cat is not microchipped when they need to be.
Microchipping is a super quick and straightforward to do. The chip is approximately the same size as a grain of rice and it will take our team just a few seconds to insert it just under the skin between their shoulder blades.
It's then your responsibility to make sure the contact details registered against your pet's microchip are kept up to date. For example, in the event you move home or change your telephone number.
Contact our team today to secure your microchipping appointment before 10 June: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/
Our team are here for you 7 days a week! 📆 Weekend appointments are available at no extra charge, even for unregistered customers.
Book in to see our team: https://www.thevet.co.uk/contact-us/
⚠️ Designer cross breeds, including Cavapoos, Cockapoos, Goldendoodles and Cavachons have a higher risk of becoming infested by ticks due to their Poodle parentage. 🐩
This is according to new research by the RVC (Royal Veterinary College).
Ticks are small, spider-like external parasites that can latch onto a pet and feed off their blood, risking the transmission of disease in the process. They live in long grass and wooded areas and latch onto a passing pet when they brush past. While they can be a threat all year round, their 'peak' season is March to October.
It's crucial a tick is removed in the right way, using a tick remover tool. This is because squeezing a tick’s body can cause it to expel blood back into your pet, increasing the risk of infection. Also: step away from the tweezers! This can result in the tick's body breaking away from it's head, which can remain embedded in your pet's skin.
➡️ If you have any concerns about ticks or find one on your pet and would like our team to remove it for you, please get in touch.
https://www.rvc.ac.uk/vetcompass/news/cavapoo-and-cockapoo-designer-dog-breeds-at-high-risk-of-tick-infestation-study-finds
Would would your pet do if they lived in a fancy hotel and had a team of staff? 😂
Atlas has had X rays and has thoroughly enjoyed his stay with us, he has mentioned that the room service could be better as his dinner was not served in a silver platter 😂
Introducing 🌟DAVE🌟 Dave had managed to fracture his canine tooth which needed to be surgically removed, Dave was an absolute champ the whole way and even introduced himself to all of our wonderful staff and offered to help on reception. We love you Dave ♥️
We would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all of you wonderful people who supported our bake sale in aid of Guide Dogs, we have raised an impressive £168.85 (at the time of writing)!!
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Our JustGiving page is still live if you wish to donate!
https://www.justgiving.com/page/thevet-portsmouth-1713265640196?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fthevet-portsmouth-1713265640196&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share
There's still time to join us for our bake sale in aid of Guide Dogs today!! 🍰🧁🍪🦮🖤
Today is the day!!! It's our charity bake sale! Come along and grab a cake... Or 2! Even treats for the fury friends! 🐾
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Our JustGiving Page is now LIVE ready for our Bake Sale in aid of Guide Dogs! 🦮🐾
Come and join us at The Vet Portsmouth this Friday 19 April and help us raise money for a brilliant cause!! 🍰🧁🍩🍪🎉
Help Kealey Farrow raise money to support Guide Dogs
1 WEEK TO GO UNTIL OUR GUIDE DOGS BAKE SALE!!
We really hope you can join us on Friday 19 April!!🎂🍰🧁🦮🐾🐾
We hope you can join us on Friday 19 April for our bake sale in aid of Guide Dogs, our charity of the year!
There will be plenty of cakes and sweet treats, plus plenty of pupcakes and other treats for your pets! Donations can either be made in cash or via our JustGiving page!
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
Just TWO WEEKS to go until our Bake Sale in aid of Guide Dogs!
Please come and join us with your furry friends on Friday 19 April and eat cake for a great cause!! 🐾🦮🍰🧁
We hope you can join us on Friday 19 April for our bake sale in aid of Guide Dogs, our charity of the year!
There will be plenty of cakes and sweet treats, plus plenty of pupcakes and other treats for your pets! Donations can either be made in cash or via our JustGiving page!
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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
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
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
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. #thevetportsmouth #winter #winterweather #pethealth #petwellness
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
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. http://ow.ly/t0nX50FaGnL
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