Shipston Veterinary Centre

24/01/2025

Meet Annie 🐶
Annie started her weight loss journey in July 2024 and weighed in at 17.9kg. Annie's owner brought her in for advice, we discussed diet, exercise and treats.
It was decided that Annie would change onto a special weight loss diet and to cut out her treats for the time being. Annie was also having physiotherapy to help her with back pain, so an appropriate exercise program had been suggested by the physiotherapist.

Annie has been coming in for monthly check-ups with the nursing team which includes: a weigh in, taking body measurements and discussing her body condition score (BCS). We also discuss how she is getting on generally and any tweaks to be made to her holistic weight loss plan if needed.

Since the diet change and cutting out treats, Annie is now weighing in at 13.9kg. A total loss of 4kg! She has since been signed off by her physiotherapist and we have discussed looking into hydrotherapy to still provide a workout, whilst giving her joints support and maintaining her muscle mass. Annie will continue to be supported by monthly weight clinics with our nurses until she has reached and maintained her ideal weight. We will update you in the future with Annie's progress.

Fosseway Fields Secure Dog Walking

22/01/2025

🐱 ❓ Today is National Answer Your Cat's Question Day ❓ 🐱

What would your cat ask you?

16/01/2025

⚠️🐶🐱We will be closed for an hour today between 12-1 for staff training. If you have an emergency during this time, please call us as normal on 01608 661232 🐱🐶⚠️

14/01/2025

Today is C-Section Day, here is Eccles from February 2023 when her litter of five Guide Dog puppies were delivered by cesarean section.

Breeding dogs should only be done with lots of research, as Eccles was a breeding dog for the Guide Dogs she had a team of support behind her and her carer.

Below are some important things to look out for that may require veterinary advice or intervention:
🐾If there is more than two hours between puppies
🐾If your dog is overweight or is due a large litter, she may tire so keep an close eye on her
🐾If there is a green or black va**nal discharge prior to any pups being born
🐾If your dog has intense contractions/straining for more than 20 minutes without a puppy being delivered
🐾Excessive bleeding from the va**na
🐾If you think your dog is struggling or is in any pain

Guide Dogs National Centre

12/01/2025

🐶 We are thrilled to be collaborating with for our Weight Clinics! 🐶

Fosseway Fields Secure Dog Walking offer a secure 3 acre space for you and your dog to enjoy. Each of the two fields offer something different but both include great enrichment for your dog.

We will be giving each client a 50% off code for those who join our Weight Clinics to aid their dog's weight loss, exercise and enrichment!

To book a FREE Weight Clinic with one of our Nurses, please speak to reception or use the online appointment request on our website.

09/01/2025

Meet Lando 🖤

Lando first came in for weight clinic in July 2024 weighing 24.2kg. Owner sought help as found there was just so many different foods out there and was unsure what was best for him. Lando gets plenty of exercise but does get bored of his food.

We changed his food onto a weight loss diet and discussed how to make feeding time more fun for him. We discussed looking at scatter feeding dry food, using slow feeders and hiding food in toys. We discussed low calorie treats such as cucumber and courgette and ensuring he had a portion of kibble kept to one side so he could have these as treats throughout the day.

Lando has been coming in for monthly appointments where he is weighed, measured around his chest, neck and waist and his progress discussed.

His current weight is 22.1kg. This is a total loss of 2.1kg! He will continue to attend monthly appointments until he reaches and maintains his target weight.

09/01/2025

Thank you to all our clients who donated to such a worthy cause and helped us raise £95.40 for Hero paws - Life AFTER service 🐶

Peaks For Paws

07/01/2025

05/01/2025

🐱 Who says being a day patient for neutering is stressful? Not Tom!

Tom came in recently for castration which will help reduce the risks of roaming, fighting and eliminate the risk of un-wanted pregnancies, this was especially important because his biological sister is at home.

Tom was also microchipped at the same time which is now law for all cats over the age of 20 weeks.

As you can see from the photo's Tom was an incredible sweet and playful kitten and had all the team fussing over him throughout the day.

03/01/2025

⭐️ January marks the start of our Weight Management campaign ⭐️

⭐️If you pet over indulged over the festive period
⭐️Struggles to maintain a healthy weight
⭐️Has recently been neutered and you need help adjusting their calorie intake,
⭐️Is under 6 months old and you would like advice on diet and exercise amounts,
⭐️Is now classed as a senior and you want to discuss a change on to a more suitable diet

then now is the time to get booked in for a FREE nurse Weight Consult!

23/12/2024

Here are our WINNERS and a very cute runner up that we couldn't ignore!

Congratulations to the Baldwin gang, Domino and the adorable Nala 🎅 Your prizes are waiting for you at the practice.

18/12/2024

🎅 Our Christmas opening hours 🎅

Whilst we hope none of our patients need emergency treatment, the team at Vets Now will be on hand for any emergencies that do occur. They will be able to offer advice, triage and also see any patients in need.

16/12/2024

📣 LAST ORDERS 📣

Remember to get your pets orders into us before Wednesday to ensure we are able to have it ready before Christmas!

10/12/2024

📣📣 important notice 📣📣

We will be closed from 4pm-5pm today for staff training. Our phone lines will still be open for emergencies only. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Many thanks,

The team at Shipston Vets

09/12/2024

Meet Lexi and Pippy 🐰🐰

Lexi came in recently for her spay surgery, she arrived with her bonded bunny friend Pippy and their favorite snacks.

Rabbits need to continually eat even when they have procedures to ensure their guts keep moving and they do not develop gut statis.

Lexi will be seen for several post operative checks to make sure she has recovered from her anaesthesia and that she is eating normally and passing faeces.