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At Medivet Southend, our community of passionate vets deliver exceptional care that’s always there when you need it.

20/11/2024

It is with much sadness that we let you know of the unexpected passing of Kathryn Davies – one of our Branch Partners and trusted vets at Southend 24hr hospital.

Graduating from Glasgow Veterinary School in 2005, Kathryn spent a year working in Yorkshire before moving to Southend. She joined the local small animal hospital for 7 years before taking some time out to travel the world. In 2013, Kathryn became an integral part of the team at Medivet Southend, initially working as an assistant vet before becoming a Branch Partner in February 2014. Kathryn was an Advanced Practitioner with certificates in Endosurgery and Diagnostic Imaging. She has played an instrumental role in making the hospital what it is today.

Kathryn wasn’t just a talented Veterinary Surgeon, she was an amazing Mum to her two children, a loving wife, caring sister, cherished daughter, a colleague and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and the many patients and clients at our practice that she cared about deeply.

We know this will be a great shock to those of you who knew Kathryn, and we appreciate your support as we come to terms as a team with our loss. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.

If you wish to remember Kathryn, her family have asked for donations towards The Dogs Trust or Young Minds.

17/11/2024

A black female, domestic short haired cat was handed into us yesterday, no microchip or collar. Seems to be an older cat. Has a shaved abdomen possibly from a recent ultrasound and a shaved leg from an intravenous catheter. Found just off of Eastwoodbury Lane towards the airport. Please contact us on 01702 526666 if she may be your cat as we are trying to find her owners.

13/10/2024

💛 We have had a young stray Jack russel handed into us found in Wickford near the dogs trust. Is microchipped but not registered, is currently receiving veterinary treatment. No collar. Please contact us if this may be your dog on 01702 526666. 💛

09/10/2024

Sadly we have had a male ragdoll type, long haired cat bought into us deceased this morning. Is microchipped but not registered. He is cream and white, around 5kg. Found Ashingdon road area in Rochford. Please contact us on 01702 526666 if he may be yours. He isn’t wearing a collar or a tag. 😔

25/09/2024

🎆🎆🎆This is a notice to all our clients in the Southend area…it looks like there will be fireworks starting this weekend.🎆🎆🎆

This seems pretty early so we wanted to give any clients that might need some advice or medication time to come see us!

❤️We understand that firework season can be a particularly stressful time of year for some pet owners and their pets. If your pet struggles with anxiety/fear around fireworks we will try our best to help them! ❤️

🎇Link in our bio for contact details for the practice🎇

23/09/2024

🦷 Lucille came in for a dental today. She had some inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and had dental X-rays to better assess her teeth. 🦷

🦷 Dental X-rays are so important and help show the extent of disease below the gum line. The X-rays show various remaining roots and resorptive lesions (FORLs) which meant Lucille needed multiple extractions. She also had an extra tooth on her lower right side! 🦷

Lucille’s procedure went well and we will see her back in a few days for her first post-op check.❤️

21/09/2024

This is Willow ❤️
Willow came in for a dental with our vet Jess last week. It was also her birthday 🎈 so her pawrents took her home with a new toy. She has since been back for her first post-op check and was doing well. See you soon Willow!

21/09/2024

🔶 update - We have now made contact with the owner 🔶

Over night we have had a bengal/bengal cross handed into us who is receiving emergency veterinary treatment. We desperately are trying to contact the owners. She is chipped but we are having no luck with contact. She was found in Leigh on Sea. Please contact us if you may be her owner on 01702 526666.

19/09/2024

Here’s our resident cat Gary. We think he’s doing his best impression of Rose from Titanic. What do you think Gary is saying? lordgaryofsouthend

18/09/2024

‼️UPDATE‼️There seems to be some technical issue with the phones but they are working again at the moment. If you still can’t get through and it’s an emergency please go straight to the practice.

‼️ OUR PHONES ARE DOWN ‼️ If you have an emergency please come down to the practice and we will try to see to you as soon as possible. Bare with us.‼️
For routine appointments please use our online booking system.

15/09/2024

❤️❤️❤️Found❤️❤️❤️ Stray Persian cat, near Bournemouth Park Road. Microchipped but unfortunately not registered to any database. Please contact Medivet Southend on 01702 526666 if you believe this is your cat.

02/09/2024

REUNITED thanks for sharing everyone❤️❤️❤️ stray cat - please share ❤️❤️❤️ female domestic short hair, brown and white, no collar or ID chip. Has an old wound on face so member of the public was worried about her and brought her to us, but we suspect she is owned and possibly having treatment. Found near Warners Bridge in Southend. Please email a picture to [email protected] if you think this is your cat.

02/09/2024

✨✨Reunited✨✨We have had a male, neutered, black and white cat handed in who was found outside the tower block in Sherwood way, Southend. He has a name on his collar, is chipped but not registered. Currently receiving treatment. Please contact us on 01702 526666 if you think he could be yours.

30/08/2024

Blue ring neck parrot found by rollacity Rochford,
Not microchipped but has a tag.
Contact us if you believe this your parrot 🦜

02/08/2024

This handsome lad is Marley 🐶

Marley came into us recently as unfortunately he got a grass seed inbetween his back toe and one in his ear! Marley was a very good boy and held very still whilst the vet gently removed them.

Grass seeds are very common this time of year and because of how sharp they are, they can easily tract their way through areas of thin skin. It is important to check your dogs paws and ears after every walk to try and remove them before this happens. If you suspect a grass seed may already be inside, then book an appointment with your vet to have it looked at.

Well done for being such a good boy Marley and hopefully you will be grass seed free for the rest of the summer ☀️

26/07/2024

❗️Urgent - Found ❗️
We have had a rabbit bought into us this evening who is currently receiving emergency treatment. The rabbit is female, black and white and not chipped.
Found in Eastwood by David Lloyd’s.
If you are missing a rabbit matching this description, please call us on 01702 526666.

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

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

28/06/2024

Handsome pup Bernie is sure to steal your hearts 🥰

Bernie came to us recently as he had eaten a hot cross bun. As these contain raisins that are toxic to dogs, his owner sought treatment immediately. Bernie has been staying with us having fluid therapy to flush out the toxins and charcoal to help absorb the toxins.

Luckily he recovered really well and has been able to go home to his owner who is thrilled to have him back. Bernie became a firm favourite with the team here and got lots of cuddles with everyone 🤍

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.

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23/06/2024

❤️❤️Reunited ❤️❤️Stray tortoise found in Mendip Crescent (SS0 area). Microchipped but details not up to date. Please contact Medivet Southend on 01702 526666. Positive identification will be required before collection.

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

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

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/

21/05/2024

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

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/

13/05/2024

Dogs can pick up kennel cough multiple times throughout their lives, but in most cases, they can recover in a few weeks.

During this time, you should encourage your dog to rest and avoid collar and lead activity as it could put more strain on their respiratory system. You should talk to your vet if your dog’s cough persists, or if you notice any changes in behaviour such as a reduced appetite or less energy.

Our article on kennel cough explains more about the infection, what to look out for, and how to treat it. Read more here: https://bit.ly/44CKnV0

08/05/2024

Is your rabbit protected against Myxomatosis? This highly infectious viral disease has a very high mortality rate and can leave your rabbit prone to other infections.

The best way to protect your rabbit is to vaccinate them, especially as there is no cure if your rabbit becomes infected. There's also ways to reduce the risk of your rabbit catching the virus.

You can read more about them, and Myxomatosis, in our advice article here: https://bit.ly/4blrPLu

07/05/2024

Whether the sun is out or hiding in the clouds, your pets will want to be out in the garden this spring. Did you know there may be some hidden dangers in your garden that can injure or poison your pet?

Pets can develop allergies to certain plants, pollen, and insects. If you notice any hay-fever like symptoms, such as itchy, watery eyes or sneezing, contact your vet for advice. They can help you identify the causes and ease your pet’s symptoms.

Read more about keeping your pet safe in the garden here: https://bit.ly/3QCazcF

01/05/2024

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These are the many skills of a vet nurse, some you may know and others might be more of a surprise.

Over the month we'll be sharing photos and stories of our amazing vet nurses at Medivet 🐾

27/04/2024

❤️🌍🐾

This years theme is all about celebrating veterinarians as essential health workers. We're thankful to all of the veterinary professionals at Medivet who dedicate their time to caring for our clients and their pets everyday.

26/04/2024

Can you feed your rabbit cauliflower, courgette, or brussel sprouts? The answer is yes, but only in small amounts. Vegetables should account for around 15% of their diet.

We’ve put together an essential guide to caring for your pet rabbit that will help you make sure your rabbit stays happy and healthy. It includes information about their diet, the vaccinations they need, what environment they should be kept in, and how to manage their behaviour.

Learn more about your rabbit and what they need in our essential rabbit care guide here: https://bit.ly/44fPM4a

17/04/2024

Training your dog and teaching them commands can be really rewarding. If you're wanting your dog to learn some simple commands, we've put some tips together to help.

All dogs learn at a different rate so be patient, be consistent in your approach, avoid distractions, reward them with praise and occasional treats, and always have fun while you're doing it.

Read our dog training tips here: https://bit.ly/4dc7gCS

16/04/2024

Our April newsletter is out today, featuring the latest advice including our guides on dog, cat and rabbit nutrition. 🐾

11/04/2024

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Share your pets photos with us below and we'll pick three to receive a Medivet bandana ❤️

10/04/2024

Making sure your rabbit has the right diet will not only keep them healthy and full of the nutrients they need, but can also improve their dental health and regulate their digestive system.

Hay and grass should make up around 80% of your rabbit's diet, this can be fresh or dried grass, but they should have unlimited access to it. They can have a small amount of vegetables each day, around 15% of their diet. Rabbit-safe vegetables include broccoli, carrots, courgette and green beans.

Find out more about rabbit nutrition here: https://bit.ly/3UdgWpg

05/04/2024

Thank you to everyone that entered our Easter competition, we had so many amazing entries ❤️

Congratulations to our winners! 🐣

Sergio looking adorable in his carrot bow tie and Pudding enjoying the early morning Easter sunshine 😻

03/04/2024

Ernie with his Braveheart award he received from Medivet Beaminster after having four teeth removed! 🐾❤️

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🎇Fireworks are starting in Southend tonight.🎇 Here’s a few tips from one of our vets Sami on what you can do at home: 1. Stay inside🏡: Keeping pets in reduces the risk of them running off and getting into trouble. 2. Safe space 🐾 : make them a nice den or cosy space in the house with blinds and curtains closed. 3. Soothing aids 🧸: thundershirts, calming sprays/ supplements, pheromone products (like Adaptil 🐶and Feliway🐱)and distractions/toys. If you need more help contact us for an appointment- link in bio. #mymedivet #fireworks #dogsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #adaptil #feliway #petremedy

Bobby came in to see one of our vets yesterday. He had been scratching his left ear. It looked like a mild ear infection and he went home with some ear treatment. See you for your recheck soon Bobby! ❤️ #medivet #cockapoo #puppiesofinstagram #braveboy

Lovely Buddy came in recently and showed us his best party tricks 😍 #mymedivet

Gentle giant, Chloe the Dogue de Bordeaux, came to stay with us recently after unfortunately developing an infection called pyometra. This is an infection in the womb which if left untreated, can be fatal. Thankfully Chloe had life-saving surgery which she recovered very well from and was able to go home to her elated family 🤍 Chloe enjoyed all the pets and fusses that the team gave her during her stay 🤍 well done for being the bestest girl 🐶 #mymedivet

Our branch is fortunate to have a CT scanner, an amazing piece of tech that gives us detailed 3D X-Ray images of our patients, which we can then send to a skilled radiologist to have analysed. We want to share a behind the scenes video with you about lovely Fox Red Labrador Diego 😍 who came in recently to have his elbows and shoulders scanned ❤️ #mymedivet

We have got something a-MAI-zing to show you 😍 Mai has been staying with us in the hospital after eating some raisins, which unfortunately are toxic to dogs. The vets and nurses have been doting on her during her stay and in return, Mai has been keeping them all entertained with her best party trick ❤️ Get well soon Mai 🐶 #medivet #mymedivet