Medivet

11/09/2024

📣We have an exciting opportunity for a client care assistant to join our lovely Ashby team! If you think you’d be the perfect fit then please enquire using the link to our website below 🥰

The Opportunity Medivet Ashby, a kind and caring practice based in Scunthorpe who deliver exceptional client and patient care are looking for a client care assistant to join the team. Ashby is a large practice with 3 consult rooms, 1 double surgical theatre, dental suite, digital x-ray room, prep ar...

09/09/2024

Our Scunthorpe branch has sadly had a deceased cat handed in found near Lidl on Queensway, no collar or chip, unsure on gender, black, white and ginger. Please contact them if you believe to be yours on 01724860045 🌈💔

05/09/2024

This morning we sadly had a grey and white kitten handed in who was deceased upon arrival, quite young and found on priory lane we suspect was involved in an RTA, no chip so we suspect a stray but in case anyone has any information or if the kitten could be yours please contact us on 01724842655 🌈❤️

31/08/2024

❗️STRAY CAT❗️
Elderly tabby found Flixborough at the side of the road, not in the greatest way, no chip or collar! Please contact us on 01724842655 if you think it could be yours, proof of ownership will be required!

29/08/2024

❗️OWNER FOUND - STRAY ❗️Small female black and white shihtzu type breed handed in. No collar, chipped but not registered. Found Manby Road in Riddings. Please contact us on 01724842655 if she is yours, proof of ownership will be required!

15/08/2024

Did you brush your dog’s teeth today?

You can help prevent dental problems and oral disease in your dog by brushing their teeth daily – with dog friendly toothpaste, providing the right diet, and seeing your vet regularly for check-ups.

Read more advice about dog dental care and taking care of their teeth in our useful article here: https://bit.ly/4cstezZ

14/08/2024

‼️Polite Notice to clients who walk their dogs on seven lakes‼️

06/08/2024

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2 little squeaky babies were brought yesterday evening. The one on the left was handed in to Medivet He has some large superficial injuries to his back and tail but we’re hopeful he’ll make a full recovery.

The one on the right he was handed in to Rase Veterinary Centre - Scunthorpe and is uninjured but just a little too young to be out of the nest so we’ll get him weaned and once he’s strong enough he’ll join the others in the aviary to practice his aviation skills for a few weeks before he’s released.

It’s always a good idea if you’ve found an injured animal and you’re unsure where to take it or if your local rescue is closed, to contact your local vet and find out if they are wildlife friendly.

We do have some fantastic vet practices in the Scunthorpe area and beyond who are pigeon and wildlife friendly and like these 2 babies once cleared to be discharged they will often contact us and other rescues to send them for rehabilitation where possible and once a treatment plan has been decided.

05/08/2024

‼️Owner found‼️We have had a cat handed into us found on everest road, not in a great way, we are hoping to find the owners asap! If you think it could be yours please call us on 01724842655

29/07/2024

⚠️ alert: Like us, animals can struggle in this hot weather.

Make sure your pets have plenty of fresh drinking water and shade, and avoid exercising them during the hottest parts of the day.

Take a look at more top tips 👉 https://ow.ly/rAT450PHngG

Met Office BSAVA

26/07/2024

‼️Appeal for information‼️
Our Swanland branch had a female black cat handed in Sunday/Monday potentially, from Scunthorpe, unfortunately no details were left by the kind person who took her in, if this was you please could you drop us a message to help give her owners some closure. Many thanks 🌈

24/07/2024

Owner now found 🌈❤️

22/07/2024

REUNITED WITH OWNER‼️Stray‼️ We have handed in a black terrier male handed in to us, found on westcliffe. Microchip not registered! Proof of ownership will be required. Please contact us on 01724842655 is he is yours.

19/07/2024

‼️Heat stroke reminder‼️

17/07/2024

Update: collected by the dog warden and taken to Sangreat kennels ‼️ STRAY - we have had a female pug handed in to us, microchip details suspected to not be up to date, she was found Cornwall Road, please contact us if you think she could be yours on 01724842655, proof of ownership will be required ‼️

16/07/2024

This lovely little woody was handed in to Medivet. After a thorough check over by their vet he was cleared to come here for rehab. He’s been grabbed by something and is missing a lot of feathers but luckily he’s otherwise OK. He’ll get some tlc over the next couple of weeks and hopefully he’ll be back in the wild before he knows it 🥰🙏🏻🤞🏻

16/07/2024

Do you know how to spot blue-green algae?

Exposure to blue-green algae can cause long-term health problems in pets and can even be fatal. By drinking from or swimming in contaminated water, pets are at a high risk of becoming seriously ill.

Contact your vet immediately if you think your pet is at risk of blue-green algae poisoning. For more information of what to look out for and how to protect your pet, read our advice article here: https://bit.ly/3LqTmA4

12/07/2024

‼️We have had a stray grey male cat handed in not in a good way, found on willoughby road/asterby road in the snicket, no microchip or collar, we need to find the owners urgently if you think he could be yours please call us on 01724842655

08/07/2024

Over the summer, our vets see a lot of dogs who have issues because of grass seeds. It is important to contact your vet immediately if you suspect your dog has an injury caused by a grass seed.

If walking your dog in long grass or woodland areas, we recommend checking your dog over and brushing away any grass seeds after the walk is done. Pay particular attention to paws, ears, eyes, and armpits.

To learn more about grass seeds, and our four simple steps for dealing with them, read our helpful advice article here: https://bit.ly/3zAdaOP

05/07/2024

Do you have questions about neutering your cat? It's something we strongly advise as it has many benefits for them and helps to tackle the number of stray cats in the UK.

Female cats will benefit from reduced risk of unwanted pregnancy, certain health conditions and even certain types of cancer. For male cats, neutering reduces their urge to fight other males, lessening the chance of certain diseases, and it also means they are less likely to mark their territory around your home.

Find out more about neutering your cat here: https://bit.ly/3VK9elK

25/06/2024

💧❄️Get them wet, straight to the Vets!❄️💧

➡️26.56% of the dogs with heatstroke died

➡️Nearly half (48.7%) of the dogs with heatstroke were dog breeds with flat faces. Flat-faced dog breeds were four times more likely to develop heatstroke than normal-faced dogs.

https://www.rvc.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-facilities/veterinary-epidemiology-economics-and-public-health/news/new-research-from-the-rvc-suggests-human-heat-health-alerts-could-help-prevent-heatstroke-in-dogs

➡️⁉️ Dogs DO NOT DIE from missing a walk. They might if you risk taking them out in these temperatures. Yes, veterinary professionals are extremely good at treating heatstroke, and many cases can be saved, but it's a dangerous risk that is not worth it.

☀️ Protect your animals from the heat ☀️

🌞Dogs can get heat stroke on hot walks

🌞Animals get heatstroke in hot hutches they cannot escape

🌞Animals can get heatstroke if left in rooms with no ventilation

🌞Animals can get heatstroke if they have no access to cool water

➡️We are hopefully aware now of the national UK campaign 'Dogs Die in Hot Cars' - this advice remains!

➡️However, work by VetCompass has shown that 10 times as many dogs present for veterinary care related to heat-related illness (HRI) following exercise as dogs that present following being entrapped in a vehicle.

➡️Remember there could be a number of risk factors including:

✅Brachycephalic breeds
✅Age - juvenile or geriatric
✅Thick Coated Dogs
✅General Health
✅ Other illnesses

❌Do not leave animals in hot cars
❌Don't take your dog to the pub all day in the heat
❌Do not walk your dogs in the heat - remember even when the sun is down they may still get too hot while exercising if the temperature is still hot
❌ Ensure they aren't locked in rooms with no ventilation
❌Do not lock rabbits and guinea pigs in hutches with no escape from the heat

✅ Provide plentiful cool, fresh water
✅ Provide shade, ventilation and cool breeze ( consider using a fan)
✅Give them cool mats to lie on
✅ Engage in enrichment to boredom bust
✅ Provide rabbits and small furries with cool frozen bottles, shade, ventilation, escape from the heat and plentiful water

25/06/2024

Now in the care of the dog warden, taken to Sangreat kennels❗️Please contact ourselves or the poster if you have lost a fawn frenchie❗️

25/06/2024

It’s important to keep your pet hydrated all year round as it delivers lots of benefits to your pets health, but especially during the warmer months. Cats and dogs both sweat through their paw pads, so as they’ll do this more now it’s hot, they will need to be provided with more fresh water. 💧

Read our tips below on keeping your pet hydrated and how to spot the symptoms of dehydration in your dog, cat or rabbit.

https://bit.ly/4eFuUIK

24/06/2024

21/06/2024

❗️Reunited with owner❗️Female tortie cat handed in found priory lane, quite thin and possibly elderly and been missing for a little while, no microchip, please contact us on 01724842655 if you think she could be yours! Proof of ownership will be required

19/06/2024

Our June newsletter is out this afternoon, featuring the latest seasonal advice including our summer articles for dogs, cats and rabbits.

And don't forget all of our practices still have 25% off cat microchipping until the end of June, call to book - https://www.medivetgroup.com/vet-practices/ 🐈

18/06/2024

We're excited to announce that we're now offering a new nose-to-tail health check, discounted up to 25%. This includes a coat examination, body conditioning check, mobility assessment plus a flea, tick, teeth and ear check. If required your pet can also receive a nail clip. This appointment will be up to 30 minutes and carried out by one of our Registered Veterinary Nurses.

Call the practice to book in your pets nose-to-tail health check today.

18/06/2024

With summer officially starting soon, it’s important to know how to make sure your pet stays happy, healthy, and protected as the days get longer and the temperatures get higher.

From what to look out for in your garden to keeping your pet hydrated, we’ve put together several useful articles that will help your dogs, cats, and rabbits keep their cool in the summer heat.

You can read more here: https://bit.ly/45wVVcT

11/06/2024

Sadly deceased tabby and white female cat handed in, unfortunately was in an RTA on moorwell road near the garages, no microchip present. If you believe she could be yours please call us on 01724842655 🌈💔

11/06/2024

The adorable Coco at his first vaccination visit to Medivet Lawley with vet Georgia 🤩🐾

29/05/2024

Pets can develop skin allergies at any age, so it's important to make sure you know the signs and symptoms. Dogs may start scratching excessively, whereas cats may start licking their belly, back, or behind their legs more than usual.

The most common skin allergy is called atopic dermatitis, and although it's a lifelong condition, it can be controlled and managed, meaning your pet can lead a normal and healthy life. Treatments may include medication, supplements, or even newer monoclonal antibody treatments.

Read more about atopic dermatitis and how your vet can help here: https://www.medivetgroup.com/pet-care/pet-advice/skin-allergies-atopy/

24/05/2024

The law is changing - from 10 June 2024, cats in England must be microchipped and registered on a database by the time they’re 20 weeks old. The penalty for not microchipping your cat could be a £500 fine. A microchipped cat has a much higher chance of being reunited - please microchip your cat. We're offering a 25% discount of microchipping until the end of June. Book an appointment today. https://www.medivetgroup.com/vet-practices/

15/05/2024

Your cat must be microchipped by 10th June 2024. Find out why you should get your cat or kitten microchipped.

15/05/2024

📣We will be closing at 5pm this Friday 17th May due to staff sickness. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For any emergencies from 5pm please contact our Swanland 24 hour hospital branch on 01482 633888 ☎️

15/05/2024

Now at Sangreat Kennels‼️ Small entire male dog found hunt road handed in today, microchip details not up to date, please contact us on 01724842655 if he is yours, proof of ownership will be required ‼️

15/05/2024

What better way to participate this year’s than to spend some time with your pets?

This year’s theme, Movement: moving for our mental health, encourages people to move in a way that suits them. Whether you’re taking your dog for a walk or playing games with your cat, being physically active is great for our minds and bodies. It's also a great way to bond with your pet.

Increased physical activity is not the only mental health benefit of spending time with your pet. Read our article on the six other mental health benefits of being a pet owner here: https://www.medivetgroup.com/pet-care/pet-advice/six-ways-pet-ownership-benefits-your-mental-health/