Larry and Baxter’s puppy playtime
Meet Larry (the Springer Spaniel, in brown&white). Larry came in today for his 3rd vaccination and he was super brave. But rather then the usual treats we had another plan…..puppy playtime with Baxter. They had a real blast playing together. Sometimes it pays off being the final patient in the morning…..
First time letting us listen to his heart with a stethoscope
Amazed would be an understatement!
We would like to publicly acknowledge the progress that Alfie has made in the past couple of months with his behaviour towards our staff.
We started desensitising him in early January as his owners would like to get him neutered, but he grew extremely distrustful and aggressive towards our vets and nurses.
Seeing these pictures and videos today, you wouldn't believe that we were initially not able to hand out medication to his owners without him jumping and barking and warning to bite!
Look at him now!
Still some way to go before we can carry out a full exam, let alone a surgery, but the progress we are seeing is extremely encouraging.
A huge well done to his owners that are putting in the work at home too to help desentise him. It is a long road, but Alfie is doing really well!
If your pet suddenly started showing distrust towards your vet, please get in touch, there might be ways to build his trust again!
Well off to bed .... he can hardly contain himself. Good Night!
Medivet Video & Phone Consults
To help safeguard our clients and colleagues we are launching new ways to have a consultation for your pets.
Please contact us for further details. 📞
Christmas-eve and New Years Eve opening hours:
On the 24th and 31st we are running to a slightly reduced schedule.
We are open between 8.30-11.30am at our Tilehurst & Lower Earley branches (consults between 9.00-11.00am). And after this will be at Reading/London Road Surgery between noon and 3.00pm (consults between 12.00-2.00pm).
After 3pm our colleagues in the newly opened hospital will take the honours for your emergencies (together with VetsNow, just phone the usual numbers) until we resume our normal schedule on the 27th of december/2nd of January respectively in Lower Earley, Tilehurst & Reading.
Have a merry Christmas!!
With fireworks season fast approaching it's important that we remember our pets!
Zylkene helps to keep your pets calm during fireworks and other events such as moving house or going on holiday!
Come in and speak with us for some helpful advice on how to keep your animals chilled this fireworks season! :)