Oakley Veterinary Clinic

23/08/2024

‼️PLEASE NOTE‼️

With Reading Festival taking place this means roads around the area are busier than normal. Please allow extra time for travel when coming for your appointment 🚗

If you have any concerns, please call us on 0118 947 9298

Thank you

20/08/2024

Meet Pebbles 🐶 Pebbles came to visit nurse Harriet for a free health check as part of the Healthy Pet Club 💜 Today is a special day for Pebbles as it is her birthday! Oakley Vets wishes her a magical day full of lots of treats and cuddles 🥳

16/08/2024

🐈‍⬛ STRAY CAT 🐈‍⬛

A black male cat was handed into us yesterday. Found in Emmer Green. He is chipped, however we are unable to get through to the owners. If you believe he may be yours, please contact us on 0118 947 9298

15/08/2024

There’s just 1 month to go until our annual charity dog show! 💙 We would love to see you, your dogs and the rest of the family on September 15th at Balmore Park Caversham 🐶 Join us at 10:30am for the first event, partake in the raffle and tombola and enjoy a delicious burger from 🍔 Could your dog be the best in show? ⭐️

13/08/2024

⚠️⚠️🐾🌞Hot weather advice 🌞🐾⚠️⚠️

✖️✖️We say this every year but PLEASE do not walk dogs in the heat - it can be fatal. ✖️✖️

Yesterday was incredibly hot - and the forecast shows today will be warm too.

⛔Don't forget about your pets and the potentially FATAL impact the heat has on them

⛔Walk your dogs in the morning and evening when it is cooler - don't over do it during these times either

⛔Be sensible in the sun

Signs of heat stroke include -

🌞Excessive Panting (first sign)
🌞Excessive thirst
🌞Increased heart rate
🌞Drooling (thick salivation)
🌞Bright red tongue
🌞Weakness and staggering around
🌞Aggitation and restlessness
🌞Collapse
🌞Seizuring
🌞Unconsciousness

If you suspect your pet has heat stroke please seek veterinary advice IMMEDIATELY.

You can cool pets with cool water

Don't forget brachycephalic animals and overweight animals are at a HIGHER risk of heatstroke BUT if your dog is fit and healthy don't assume they are OK to be in the heat. Elderly dogs struggle in the heat too.

All dogs are at risk of overheating if in extreme heat.

Top tips for the heat wave -
✔️Provide plenty of water
✔️Can provide frozen snacks or ice cubes - these ARE safe! E.g frozen tuna ice cubes, lickipopsicles or frozen lickimats
✔️Provide plenty of shade
✔️Do not walk your dogs during the hottest times and when you walk them in the morning and evening DO NOT over do it
✔️NEVER leave your dog in the car even if it's just a minute
✔️Pavements can get too hot for your pets feet
✔️ Don't forget about small furries- provide shade , lots of water-you can place an frozen water bottle covered by a towel and they can choose to lie on it if they wish.

🌞Enjoy the heat but be sensible--if you think it's too hot then don't do it - it's far better to be cautious and safe 🌞

07/08/2024

‼️STRAY DOG HANDED IN‼️ OWNER FOUND

We have had a small stray dog handed in to us this morning of a terrier breed. We believe he may have been involved in some kind of accident and are trying to locate the owner.

The dog is chipped but the details are not up to date meaning we cannot reach the owner directly.

If you believe this dog to be yours, please contact us on 01189479298.

06/08/2024

⭐️ 🐶 It’s time for a new cover photo competition! 🐰🐱⭐️

Comment below your pets best pic for the chance to be our August cover!

Winner will be announced Friday 9th via Facebook post!

Please do not reply to any links or comments claiming to be us asking for bank details!

05/08/2024

REUNITED ‼️
🐢 STRAY TORTOISE 🐢

We have had a tortoise handed into us today. They were found walking along Highmoor Road, Caversham. If you think they may be yours, please contact us on 0118 947 9298

01/08/2024

🦜 FOUND BIRD 🦜

Please get in contact with us on 0118 947 9298 if you think it may be yours or someone you know. Proof of ownership required.

30/07/2024

Feeling hot hot hot! 🌞 The sun is shining and temperatures are rising! Our staff pets are staying cool with their frozen treats and cooling mats 😎 Freezing lick-e-lix or kongs filled with Greek yogurt and pet friendly peanut butter, are great enrichment methods to keep your pet occupied and cool! 🐶🐱

30/07/2024

The sun is out today with highs of 30 degrees! 🥵 keep pets cool, stay indoors or the shade, avoid walking and car journeys! 🐱🐶

☀️ Heat stress starts as a reversible condition, but if not managed it will develop to heat stroke, which is extremely dangerous 🥵 If your pet shows any of these signs, they should be moved to a cool area and offered plenty of water, whilst you contact your veterinary clinic! Find out more about keeping your pet safe in hot weather here vetcollection.co.uk/health/keeping-pets-safe-in-hot-weather

26/07/2024

STRAY DOG 🐕

Small white male dog has been handed into us. He is wearing a collar.

If he may be yours please call us on 01189479298. We will require proof of ownership.

26/07/2024

Today marks the start of the Summer Olympic Games hosted in Paris 🇫🇷 Fun Fact : a whopping 32 sports will be played at the Olympics this year, with an estimated 45,000 volunteers helping out at the games 😮 Will you be watching the Olympics this year? Comment below with your favourite sport! 🏋️🚴🏊‍♀️

23/07/2024

🔔 STAFF TRAINING 🔔

Please note that today from 10h30 to 14h30 we are having staff training. Our phones will be diverted to our sister branch Twyford Vets. If your enquiry is an emergency, please stay on the line to them otherwise please call back before and after our training time.

Thank you

18/07/2024

☀️ Heat stress starts as a reversible condition, but if not managed it will develop to heat stroke, which is extremely dangerous 🥵 If your pet shows any of these signs, they should be moved to a cool area and offered plenty of water, whilst you contact your veterinary clinic! Find out more about keeping your pet safe in hot weather here vetcollection.co.uk/health/keeping-pets-safe-in-hot-weather

14/07/2024

Tonight’s the night! England are playing against Spain in the final of the Euro’s! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 We want to know who you and your pets will be supporting ⚽️ comment below 🤩

11/07/2024

🦜 FOUND BIRD 🦜
We have had a small tagged bird handed in to us who we believe is owned. Please contact us if you think it may yours.

08/07/2024

⭐️RAFFLE⭐️ Just some of the amazing raffle prizes donated towards our dog show this September! Join us on 15th September at Balmore Park for a chance to win! 🐶

04/07/2024

🌾Grass Seed Awareness! 🌾
It’s that time of year where the grass is long and the seeds are causing trouble for our pets!
Grass seeds are small and pointy and love to burrow themselves in places such as paws and ears, causing great discomfort.

Meet Ripley, who recently fell victim to a grass seed that was stuck in her nose! Her owners knew something was wrong when she was sneezing lots and noticed a small amount of blood from her nose.

Ripley was sedated and a large grass seed was removed! Her recovery was filled with lots of cuddles from our nurses and a lot less sneezing! 🩷

Avoid walking your pets in areas of long grass and keep an eye out for signs such as: •Swelling
•Licking at paws
•Shaking their head
•Red/watery eyes
If you suspect your dog has a grass seed, call us on 01189479298 to see one of our vets, as if left untreated they can tract further into the body! 🩺

02/07/2024

🌼🌸COVER PHOTO COMPETITION 🌸🌼
📣PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS IN THE COMMENTS! 📣

Let’s see your pets in the recent sunshine for a chance to become our cover photo this July! ☀️

Winner announced Saturday!

01/07/2024

STRAY DOG 🐕

Female chihuahua cross has been handed in to us this afternoon, found near the Bottle and Glass, Binfield Heath.

She is microchipped however we are unable to contact the owner.

If she maybe yours please call us on 01189479298. We will require proof of ownership.

27/06/2024

⭐️ We wanted to share this amazing video of Wilfred ⭐️ Wilf hasn’t always been the biggest fan of having his nails trimmed and so nurse Harriet and PCA Heidi have been carrying out some muzzle training. Using treats and positive reinforcement, Wilf is now confident in wearing a muzzle and has successfully had a full and safe pedicure 💅 muzzle training is a great idea for all dogs as it ensures safety in situations that may be scary! 🩷

25/06/2024

⚠️⚠️🐾🌞Hot weather advice 🌞🐾⚠️⚠️

✖️✖️We say this every year but PLEASE do not walk dogs in the heat - it can be fatal. ✖️✖️

Today has been hot - and the forecast says it will continue for a few days

⛔Don't forget about your pets and the potentially FATAL impact the heat has on them

⛔Walk your dogs in the morning and evening when it is cooler - don't over do it during these times either

⛔Be sensible in the sun

Signs of heat stroke include -

🌞Excessive Panting (first sign)
🌞Excessive thirst
🌞Increased heart rate
🌞Drooling (thick salivation)
🌞Bright red tongue
🌞Weakness and staggering around
🌞Aggitation and restlessness
🌞Collapse
🌞Seizuring
🌞Unconsciousness

If you suspect your pet has heat stroke please seek veterinary advice IMMEDIATELY.

You can cool pets with cool water
⛔NEVER USE ICE COLD WATER ⛔

Don't forget brachycephalic animals and overweight animals are at a HIGHER risk of heatstroke BUT if your dog is fit and healthy don't assume they are OK to be in the heat. Elderly dogs struggle in the heat too.

All dogs are at risk of overheating if in extreme heat.

Top tips for the heat wave -
✔️Provide plenty of water
✔️Can provide frozen snacks or ice cubes - these ARE safe! E.g frozen tuna ice cubes or frozen lickimats
✔️Provide plenty of shade
✔️Do not walk your dogs during the hottest times and when you walk them in the morning and evening DO NOT over do it
✔️NEVER leave your dog in the car even if it's just a minute
✔️Pavements can get too hot for your pets feet
✔️ Don't forget about small furries- provide shade , lots of water-you can place an frozen water bottle covered by a towel and they can choose to lie on it if they wish.

🌞Enjoy the heat but be sensible--if you think it's too hot then don't do it - it's far better to be cautious and safe 🌞

17/06/2024

Happy Monday from Salvador and Dali! 🐱🐱 This adorable duo visited us today for their vaccinations and weight check 🩷 We cannot wait to see these two grow over the next few months!

13/06/2024

Student Nurse Harriet had the pleasure of seeing the beautiful Bonnie today for her weight check and parasite treatment! 🩷🩺 During her consultation she found the perfect spot on the windowsill to show off her best poses! 😻

30/05/2024

Our pets are part of the family and we want to share fun experiences with them – including taking them on holiday! ☀️
While this often results in great fun and wonderful memories, there are a few things to consider first. A bit of planning beforehand goes a long way towards making it a positive experience for everyone 🐶🐱

26/05/2024

💜🐾 As a member of The Healthy Pet Club, your pet’s vaccinations, parasite control and six-month health checks are all included, plus there are more benefits and discounts to get your paws on 🐾💜
Give your pet the healthcare they deserve, sign up in our practice today or find out more at
http://vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans.../healthy-pet-club