Tess’ Dental Day!🦷❤️🩹The lovely Tess arrived for her Dental Procedure today! Tess’ owners opted for her to have our Platinum Surgical Bundle today which includes: - Full Blood Test- All Day Intravenous Fluids- K Laser to promote healing- Post Operative Nutrition After her bloods came back clear, the nurses proceeded to begin the dental procedure and scale (clean) her teeth and soon identified that Tess had a possible fractured tooth! A check over with Peter and Dental X-Rays confirmed this and Peter removed the tooth and root to reveal a much more comfortable and cleaner mouth! She then had her teeth polished as well as a quick round of K-Laser and she was in recovery waking up very well! 👏🏻Tess was super brave throughout and has been a pleasure to look after today! It is super important that pets get regular dental check ups like Tess to avoid dental disease, injury and ailments which can sometimes be very well hidden by our animal friends. 🦷
🐍Snake operations
Many people may not know what is involved with anaesthetising a snake. So we thought we would show you!
To induce the anaesthetic we give them an injection into the vein or muscle and then once asleep they have a breathing tube inserted into their trachea which is then connected to our anaesthetic machine - so very much like our other mammal patients!
However as snakes (and most reptiles) don’t have a diaphragm they are unable to breathe for themselves once anaesthetised and so we also use a ventilator which is programmed to breathe for them. To prevent the breathing tube from coming out we secure it using tape and a tongue depressor seen in the video.
We then monitor their heart rate using a Doppler, which you can see and hear in the video. Due to the snakes unusual anatomy you may wonder where the heart is located - it is usually found about 20% of the way down their body from the head.
Savanna the snake came in earlier this week to have an operation to remove some eggs which she was unable to lay and had become rotten “slugs”, so only surgical removal was an option.
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Many of us enjoy a festive tipple and we are much more likely to have alcoholic drinks in the home during this time of year which your pet may gain access to. Pets are often attracted to the sweet taste and cats in particular love cream or milk based products which are very popular at Christmas.
Alcohol if consumed by your pet can cause heart arrhythmias, tremors, seizures and can even be fatal. Make sure you don’t leave alcoholic drinks on counters and tables where your pet can get to them - all the more reason to make sure you finish the bottle to yourself!
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New Years celebrations and fireworks are fun for us humans but they can cause anxiety and distress for your pet and not a very nice start to their new year. Remember your pets and make sure they have a safe place to hide away from the flashes and loud bangs of fireworks. If possible avoid letting these off yourselves and even if your pets are not bothered by them spare a thought for neighbours and wildlife before having these in your back garden this New Year’s Eve.
If your pets are particularly anxious and you are worried about fireworks speak to one of our staff members who can advise you on products you can use to help them feel more at ease.
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Christmas is a time for celebrating and having time with family and friends, which means there may be many more people and noise in your home than your pet is used to. For some pets this can cause them to be anxious or distressed. Make sure your pet has a quiet, safe place away from the noise and provide distractions such as a new toy to help them relax.
If you’re concerned over the stress for your pet over the festive period, pop in or speak to one of our staff members for advice on what you can do in your home to help your pet feel more settled. We also sell a range of plant based or pheromone products to help ease anxiety in pets that can be used in your home.
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Many people like to have a warm and cosy fire and even light a few candles during the colder nights, but these can cause burns to your pets paws or cause their fur to catch alight if they get too close! Lit candles also pose a fire risk if knocked over so make sure these are kept high out of the way of your pet if you must light them.
Scented candles and other aromatherapy based products are a popular presence in homes and often given as a gift at Christmas. Some scented candles or wax melts can pose a risk to your pets health if ingested and the following essential oils can be hazardous to pets and should be avoided:
- Eucalyptus Oil
- Tea Tree Oil
- Cinnamon
- Citrus
- Peppermint
- Pine
- Wintergreen
- Ylang ylang
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🎄Many cats and kittens feel compelled to climb Christmas trees which run the obvious risk of injury from it toppling over. Pine needles if chewed or ingested can pierce or irritate the gastrointestinal tract.
Ensure trees have a sturdy, secure base so they are less likely to be felled by a curious cat (or other pets!) Limiting access to rooms containing a tree when unsupervised is advised.
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🦴Bones from meat, poultry or fish present a dangerous threat to pets. When cooked, bones become brittle and can splinter when chewed - this can lead to the digestive tract being pierced and can also lead to a obstruction.
Do not feed your pets table scraps with cooked bones in and ensure that they cannot gain access to bins containing bones. Make sure you leave your Christmas turkey carcass out of reach of your pet. Don’t forget wildlife such as foxes or badgers who may scavenge in outside bins - make sure your bins are secured properly.
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There are many festive foods found in family homes around the holiday season that can cause harm to your pet if ingested:
🍇Raisins, sultanas and grapes are key ingredients in many festive treats but can cause acute kidney failure and can be deadly if eaten by dogs. Make sure your dog can’t steal those mince pies left out for Santa!
🍫 Households are full of Chocolate this time of year and often found lying around the house within easy reach of your pet. Chocolate and cocoa products contains Theobromine which is toxic to pets and can cause seizures and heart rhythm abnormalities and can even be fatal - Dark Chocolate in particular has a higher content of theobromine. Ensure chocolate products are kept well out of reach of your pet and not left lying around the house. Avoid putting edible gifts under the tree or hanging chocolates from branches where dogs can sniff them out.
🍬 Sugar substitute sweetener’s containing xylitol are toxic to animals and can be found in many sweet treats - avoid giving anything containing xylitol to your pet as this can cause liver failure. Symptoms of xylitol poisoning include loss of balance, collapse and seizures.
🧅 🧄Onions, leeks, Garlic and products containing these such as gravy and stuffing can cause gastric upset and can lead to blood cell damage and anaemia in cats and dogs. As tempting as it may be to include your pets in the festive fun by giving them a ‘Christmas Dinner’ we would advise against this as it could lead you your pet becoming unwell.
🌰Nuts and their shells can become a choking hazard or cause a gastrointestinal blockage. Macadamia nuts present an additional risk to dogs as ingestion is known to cause vomiting and weakness. Keep these well out of reach of your dog.
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Plants associated with Christmas including poinsettia, mistletoe and holly can all be toxic to your pet if ingested. The clinical signs can vary from mild gastric upset to more severe symptoms depending on the plant and the amount ingested.
To be on the safe side we recommend keeping your pets away from any of these plants and if possible avoid having them in the home altogether.
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Here’s one we are all guilty of this time of year….Over indulgence 🎂
Over the holidays there are lots of delicious foods which can be very tempting for your pet. And whilst we humans are guilty of eating a bit more than we should during the festive period, if your pet consumes a large amount of rich food with a high fat content it can lead to vomiting, diarrhoea or pancreatitis.
Whilst it’s tempting to give in to those ‘sad eyes’ and drooling mouths avoid giving your pets rich foods or table scraps and stick to their regular food.
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Fake Snow;
Imitation snow which can often be found on Christmas decorations such as indoor Christmas trees, wreaths, ornaments and other decorations around the home can be toxic to your pets if ingested and can cause gastric upset.
We recommend avoiding trees with fake snow on branches - especially if your pets are prone to nibbling on branches! And avoid other decoration’s with fake snow altogether if you can. If this is not possible then keep these items well out of reach of your pet and ensure they are not left unsupervised.
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Presents;
Wrapping paper, ribbons, bows and ties can be a fun thing for your pet to play with, especially in the excitement of opening presents on Christmas morning. But if ingested these can cause an intestinal blockage and could cause serious harm to your pet! Wrapping paper can become stuck in your pets mouth if chewed and mixed with saliva.
The contents of your presents can also pose a threat to your pets health - small plastic parts from toys can cause problems if ingested and batteries if chewed can cause burns to your pets mouth and tongue and internal damage if swallowed.
Ensure your pet is supervised around presents and prevent them from playing with or chewing on anything that they shouldn’t! Tidy up discarded wrapping and accessories from presents as soon as possible and dispose of properly, don’t leave small parts from toys or batteries lying around where your pet can gain access them.
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⭐️Christmas decorations such as tinsel, lights and shiny baubles are often seen as a fascinating thing for you pet to play with - but can cause a hazard to your pets heath and result in an unexpected trip to the Vet. 🥺
Glass decorations can shatter if chewed or played with and cause cuts to your pets paws, mouth or even internally if ingested. Tinsel, beads and other hanging decorations can become wrapped around limbs causing pain or lacerations and can even be fatal from strangulation!
Electrical decorations such as fairy lights also pose a threat if chewed and can result in a nasty shock or could prove fatal! Decorations can also cause an intestinal blockage if ingested.
Ensure your pet is supervised around decorations, younger pets are bound to be more inquisitive and likely to get up to mischief so extra caution is to be taken. If possible avoid putting decorations where they are easily accessible to pets and opt for shatterproof decorations rather than glass.
