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Bobbing Hill Veterinary Surgery

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Out-with our normal open hours we operate our own out of hours emergency provision for our own clients and their pets. Please be aware that out of hours charges do apply and payment will be required at the time of consultation.

04/09/2024

🐱 Handsome Oliver came in to visit our lovely vet Bill today, for his 1st vaccination.

🐱He was a very brave boy for his injection and enjoyed plenty of cuddles.

🥰 He was the purrfect patient.

02/09/2024

🐱 Everyone meet the handsome Alan.

🦷 Alan recently visited us for a dental procedure and had several teeth extracted.

🐱 We saw Alan back today for a post op check and are happy to report that he is doing really well and is eating without any issues.

31/08/2024

🐶 This beautiful girl is Brenda. She recently visited us for her neutering procedure. She had been an absolute superstar.

🐶 She came back today with her lovely owners, to see our nurse for her first post op check and we are pleased to report she is recovering well.

28/08/2024

⚠️ Warning sensitive content!

🌾 Beware grass seed season is here.

🐶 Lovely Pearl came into us recently as she was chewing her right fore paw.

🐶 She presented with a small penetrative wound between her toes.

🐶 She was admitted for sedation to explore the area.

🐶 A grass seed was removed and the wound flushed.

🌾 Grass seeds are small but can be a big problem for our furry friends.

🌾 They can be found in the following places:
- Caught in fur
- Between toes/ paws
- In eyes
- Up the nose
- In ears
- Elsewhere: Grass seeds can migrate around the body once they are under the skin.

🌾 Symptoms include:
- Shaking head
- Scratching ears
- Licking/ chewing paws
- Excessive sneezing
- Sores/ swelling
- Sign of discomfort/ pain
- Intermittent high temperature

🌾 How to prevent a grass seed:
- Please avoid walking your dogs in long grass
- Check them over from head to tail after walks and remove any you may find.
- Keep them well groomed especially between the paws.

If you are concerned that your dog has a grass seed please do not hesitate to contact your vet. The sooner it is removed the less problems it will cause.

26/08/2024

🐶 Happy National Dog Day. A day dedicated to the incredible bond we share with our best friends.

🐶 Please share a photo of your best friend below.

21/08/2024

⏰ As you may be aware, Monday 26th is a bank holiday. Due to this, we are urging people to order any medication or food before Friday.

⏰ We will be shut on bank holiday Monday, but open as normal from 9am Tuesday 27th August.

⏰ Our phone lines will still be open for emergencies only.

19/08/2024

📞 Just a reminder that our phone lines are 24 hours for any of our registered clients.

📞 We continue to ask if you could contact us first, this is so we can arrange the referral to our out of hours provider on your behalf.

📞 We hope you shouldn’t need this service however, if you should, please contact us on 01795 500707.

17/08/2024

⚠️ WARNING the following post may be upsetting ⚠️

🐶 Sadly this week one of our patients presented with heat stroke. Despite the efforts from our dedicated team and multiple rounds of CPR he sadly passed away.

🐶 He presented collapsed, with a temperature of 41.9°C. We immediately started to actively cool him and administer intravenous fluid therapy but sadly his condition deteriorated.

🐶 The owners are understandably distraught, however, have agreed to share their story to raise awareness of how serious heat stroke is and how quickly it can arise.

🐶 Certain breeds such as brachycephalics, as well as young and elderly dogs are more susceptible to heat stroke and measures should be taken to keep them cool.

🐶 We would advise not to walk your dogs on hot days, however, if you choose to, please walk them at dawn or dusk when the temperatures are cooler.

🐶 NEVER leave your dog in a hot car.

🐶 If you are concerned your dog is suffering from heat stroke DO NOT hesitate to get in contact with your vets as soon as possible.

🐶 Please be aware of the signs of heat stroke and act swiftly.

14/08/2024

⭐️ Remember Pip the superstar.

🐶 He was back today for a check up and an ultrasound scan which revealed no evidence of fluid in his abdomen.

🐶 This is amazing news and we are delighted to report he is doing really well at home with his lovely owners.

12/08/2024

🐶 Everyone meet the beautiful Maddie Moo.

🐶 Maddie Moo was anxious when she first came to us and didn’t cope well in social situations.

🐶 She has been coming in to see our nurse Leanne for regular nurse appointments for socialisation and to make her feel more comfortable in a veterinary environment .

🐶 We are pleased to report that the nurse appointments have made a massive difference and Maddie Moo is like a different dog at the vets.

🐶 She didn’t even have to wear her muzzle on her last visit and was a superstar.

🐶 Well done Maddie Moo and your lovely mum for being so dedicated ⭐️

06/08/2024

⭐️This is the lovely Pepe who has been undergoing chemotherapy for the past 6 weeks.

⭐️He underwent his 5th round today and as always was an absolute super star patient.

⭐️As chemotherapy is cytotoxic it’s important we wear the appropriate PPE when handling and administering the medication.

⭐️Pepe is responding well to the treatment and enjoying life with his lovely owner.

01/08/2024

🐶 Everyone meet our patient of the week, the handsome and brave Pip.

🐾 Pip came to us with a sore and swollen tummy.

🐾 Upon further investigations we discovered a mass on his liver that was causing his tummy to build with fluid.

🐾 He underwent surgery to remove the mass.

🐾 Pip was a superstar throughout all of this.

🐾 We are delighted to report that Pip has recovered really well and is back to his normal, happy self.

01/08/2024

🐶 Everyone meet the beautiful Alinga.

🦷 She had a dental procedure in which all her teeth were extracted, as well as two growth removals.

🐾 We are pleased to report that she came in today for her final post op check today and she has recovered well.

16/07/2024

Happy Guinea Pig Appreciation Day 🐹🥕🥦🥬🐾 Guinea Pigs are fantastic pets. They may be small, but their personality is huge.

Here’s some facts to celebrate this day:

🐹 Despite their name they are rodents, not pigs.

🐹 A female Guinea pig is called a sow. A male Guinea pig is called a Boar and baby Guinea pigs are called Pups.

🐹 Guinea Pigs are very sociable and prefer to live in groups. A guinea pig should not be housed alone.

🐹 Guinea pigs and rabbits should not live together. They have different needs and requirements and it can lead to injuries.

🐹 They require lots of space and houses/ tunnels as they like to run, hide and explore.

🐹 Their teeth are constantly growing. This is why it is important to ensure they have plenty of hay, food and enrichment to help prevent dental issues.

🐹 Guinea Pigs are often called a cavy. This is because they belong to the family Caviidae. This is a group of rodents originally found in South America, this includes Capybaras.

🐹 They are vegans. Their diets should consist mainly of hay and also vegetables such as leafy greens. This should be supplemented with Guinea pig nuggets.

🐹 They require Vitamin C supplementation.

🐹 When Guinea pigs are born they are fully formed with teeth and fur.

🐹 Guinea pigs don’t have long periods of sleep. Instead they have plenty of short naps.

🐹 They can be very vocal, especially a sound which many Guinea pig owners will be familiar with and this is the ‘wheek’ sound. This is usually a sound which is aimed at their humans to remind them they want food, or even if they simply hear the fridge door opening or a packet rustling.

🐹 Guinea pigs popcorn when excited. This is when they jump and twist. 🍿

🐹 They don’t sweat.

📷 🐹 Please share pictures of your Guinea Pigs in the comments below.

06/07/2024

🐶 Heatstroke is a very serious condition so it’s important that you know what signs to look out for, how to avoid it and what you should do if you are concerned your dog is suffering from heat stroke.

🌞 Any dog can suffer from heat stroke but there are certain factors and breeds that are more at risk, such as:
- Flat faced breeds such as Pugs and French Bulldogs
- Overweight dogs
- Thick coated breeds
- Old or young dogs

🐾 Please contact us on 01795 500707 if you are concerned your dog is suffering from Heatstroke.

27/06/2024

🥬 This year’s main focus for Rabbit Awareness Week is a rabbit’s diet.

🐰 A rabbit’s diet is very important. It is vital that they have the right balance of fibre, vitamins and minerals in order to remain happy and healthy.

🐰 Fibre is an essential part of a rabbit’s diet as it keeps their digestive system healthy and moving. This prevents serious illnesses such as gut stasis.

🐰 Hay is the best way to provide your rabbit with the fibre needed. 85-90% of your rabbit’s diet should be a good quality, dust-free hay.

🐰 Alongside hay, their diet should be supplemented with a small amount of nuggets, fresh greens and an unlimited supply of fresh and clean water.

🐰 A muesli diet is not suitable for rabbits as it can cause selective feeding, leading to health issues such as obesity and dental disease. It is recommended that rabbits are fed a nugget form as this prevents selective feeding and ensures a balanced diet.

🐰 When feeding fresh greens, it is important to check what vegetables are safe for rabbits to eat, as some plants and fresh greens can be poisonous.

🐰 For more information on rabbit welfare, including their diet, please visit the link below:
https://rabbitawarenessactiongroup.co.uk/

🐰 Pictured below are the adorable Benji, Bramble, Fern and Willow who came in for their vaccinations this week!

26/06/2024

🍼Over the last two and a half years our small family-run business has continued to grow alongside our own little family. Some of you may already know that Laura is pregnant with our third child, and with two young boys already some aspects of the business are proving challenging despite our best efforts.

☎️ With that being said, from July 1st, we have made the decision to cease our out of hours service to ensure a healthier work-life balance. Our OOH phone lines will still be available for our clients. This means you will still be able to speak to us for help & advice 24/7. However, should your pet need it, we can provide an OOH referral on your behalf, to ensure continuity of care.

🐶 As a family-run practice we are immensely proud of what we have achieved so far and are committed to maintain the same high level of care to our patients as the day we opened. It is for these reasons that we have taken this decision. We thank you for your continued support and understanding.

10/06/2024

🐈‍⬛ Today it has now become a legal requirement to have your cat microchipped from 20 weeks of age.
🐈‍⬛ If your cat is older than 20 weeks and is not microchipped then please contact the surgery to book an appointment.
🐈‍⬛ It’s also required that if your cat is already microchipped that the details are kept up to date. To do this you will need to contact the microchip company.
🐈‍⬛ You can find more information at https://www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-cat-microchipped

27/03/2024

If you have an appointment in the next week or so please bear in mind there is yet another road closure, this time from keycol roundabout, so follow the diversion via the Demelza Hospice. With more and more road closures please check traffic and ensure you allow plenty of time for travel. We will always try and accommodate you if you are running late but this will inevitably affect the smooth running of the practice and other patients.

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22/03/2024

What a whirlwind TWO years it has been...Thank you to everyone that has made Bobbing Hill Veterinary Surgery possible.

08/03/2024

Celebrating with our team of kind and compassionate women.

21/12/2023

As the festive period approaches please ensure you have requested medications in advance.

From our family to yours we wish all of our patients and clients a Merry Christmas & a healthy New Year.

Tim, Laura & the team

19/12/2023

Caption this…

03/12/2023

“Draw me like one of your French girls Jack”

27/11/2023

Monday morning feels

26/11/2023

Lazy Sunday afternoons nevets

10/09/2023

Wishing our amazing vet Simon, a wonderful birthday today. We hope you've enjoyed your weekend.

30/07/2023

Not quite sure where one Teddy starts and another finishes…

Has anyone else got any sleepy four legged friends?

16/07/2023

Woop Woop!

It’s amazing that we’ve reached over 1,000 followers. We’re so happy to have such an amazing and rapidly growing client base.

We’re so grateful that our loyal followers are spreading the word about our amazing team and the fab work they do.

Thank you all.

Follow, Like & Share.

07/07/2023

Happy birthday to Sue, our receptionist extraordinaire 🥳 🎉 🎂

We hope you’ve had a wonderful day and enjoy a relaxing weekend. Love from us all at Bobbing Hill Vets.

Address

Bobbing Hill Veterinary Surgery, Grove Dairy Farm Business Centre, Bobbing Hill
Sittingbourne
ME98NY

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+441795500707

Website

http://bobbinghillvets.co.uk/

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Wishing all of our lovely patients and wonderful clients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for all of your support over this last year & special thanks to our amazing team. Here’s to 2024! Best wishes, Tim & Laura #bobbinghillplan #bobbinghillvets #sittingbournebusiness #sittingbournevets #independentvets #independentvetsinkent #wewishyouamerrychristmas #petplannominations #PetplanVetAwards

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Woop Woop! It’s amazing that we’ve reached over 1,000 followers. We’re so happy to have such an amazing and rapidly growing client base. We’re so grateful that our loyal followers are spreading the word about our amazing team and the fab work they do. Thank you all. Follow, Like & Share.

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May is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month so we thought we'd tell you how much we looooove our nurses....Thank you Vikki, Lisa & Leanne for all you do. #independentveterinarypractice #theirpawsingoodhands #bobbinghillplan #familyrunbusiness #familyrun #bobbinghillvets #veterinarynurseawarenessmonth #bvna #friyay #smallanimalvets #vetsinkent #sittingbournevets #kentvets #veterinarycare #independentvets #emergencyvets #emergencyveterinarian #bobbinghill #sittingbournebusiness

We’re very happy to finally announce the arrival of our on-site defibrillator after many months of waiting. Whilst we hope it will never need to be used it’s better to have one and not need it, than need it and not have one. #bobbinghillvets #independentvets #theirpawsingoodhands #independentveterinarypractice #defibrillator #sittingbourne #sittingbournebusiness #bobbinghill

ONE YEAR

We can't believe how fast the time has flown. We're taking this opportunity to look back at how far we have come and thank each and every one our our team members, family and friends as well as all of our clients (old and new) for your amazing support and encouragement throughout this adventure. #oneyear #oneyearanniversary #independentveterinarypractice #petplanvanominee #bobbinghillplan #theirpawsingoodhands #emergencyveterinarian #familyrunbusiness #familyrun #emergencyvets #emergencyvet #bobbinghillvets #smallanimalvets #vetsinkent #sittingbournevets #kentvets #veterinarycare #independentvets

International Women's Day

In celebration of International Women's Day 2023 we'd like to acknowledge the women who are integral to the inner workings of Bobbing Hill Veterinary Surgery. Thank you ladies for all you continue to do. #theirpawsingoodhands #petplanvanominee #bobbinghillplan #familyrunbusiness #familyrun #emergencyvets #emergencyvet #bobbinghillvets #smallanimalvets #vetsinkent #sittingbournevets #kentvets #veterinarycare #independentvets #internationalwomensday #internationalwomensday #bossbitches

February is neutering awareness month! So what better time to 'beat the heat' and talk about the pros and cons of neutering. As always, if you have any questions give us a ring and why not join the Bobbing Hill Plan to save 20% off your pet's neutering procedure. #petplanvanominee #bobbinghillplan #theirpawsingoodhands #emergencyveterinarian #familyrunbusiness #familyrun #emergencyvets #emergencyvet #bobbinghillvets #smallanimalvets #vetsinkent #sittingbournevets #kentvets #veterinarycare #independentvets #spayandneuter

We’ve been soooo busy recently that we missed Golden Retriever Day on the 3rd of February. 😮 Just don’t tell Elsie! Obvs she feels that every day should be focussed around her! So here’s to our tail wagging, hair leaving, personal space invading, client greeting, super dog Elsie. #dogsofinstagram #petplanvanominee #pupdate #bobbinghillplan #theirpawsingoodhands #familyrunbusiness #familyrun #emergencyvets #emergencyvet #bobbinghillvets #smallanimalvets #vetsinkent #sittingbournevets #kentvets #veterinarycare #independentvets #elsieandted

We recieved a rather late and wonderful Christmas present here at Bobbing Hill Veterinary Surgery and would like to thank those of our clients who have already nominated us for the PetPlan Veterinary Awards 2023. If you have a spare 5 minutes we would welcome further nominations. If you should feel inclined, simply head to: https://www.petplan.co.uk/about-petplan/vets/awards/?utm_source=qr&utm_medium=screen&utm_campaign=vet_charity_2023 We couldn't be more grateful to have such wonderful clients and patients but to know that they have gone out of their way to show their appreciation makes all of the difference. So, thank you once more. From all of us here at Bobbing Hill Vets, we would like to wish you and your families (including the furry ones obviously) a very Happy New Year. #petplanvanominee #bobbinghillplan #theirpawsingoodhands #emergencyveterinarian #familyrunbusiness #familyrun #emergencyvets #emergencyvet #bobbinghillvets #smallanimalvets #vetsinkent #sittingbournevets #kentvets #veterinarycare #independentvets #dogsofinstagram