We are an independent Small Animal Veterinary practice in Sunderland, with a loyal, friendly and approachable team.
We love to provide individually tailored care with compassion and dignity.
Starting September 9, 2024, a 50% deposit of the estimated cost will be required upon admission for all booked surgeries. We accept both card and cash payments.
Please note that our terms and conditions have been updated. You can review them at our reception desk or on our website.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as always!
If you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to contact us on 0191 5160055
Love the team at Roker Park Vets 💚
Gorgeous boy Gunther in for his vaccines yesterday 😍💚🐾
Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 Mr Bigley 15 today!!! Love from all your friends at Roker Park Vets 💚
Gorgeous brave girl Evie 💚💚🥰
Is it true that if we use cold water on heat stroke pets they will go into shock?
One of the most common things we still hear is that we can only use tepid water on a pet with heat stroke, incase they get some complications like hypothermic overshoot, peripheral vasoconstriction hindering a cooling response, and cardiogenic shock...
We have heard not to use cold water in case it causes shock... this rarely happens!
But guess what? In a recent study over 26% of dogs presented with heat stroke died, with flat faced breeds making up nearly half of heat stroke cases seen in the study.
You should:
💧Get someone to call the local veterinary practice and tell them you're going to travel down with a heat stroke patient
💧Pour, hose or if possible immerse the pet in very cold water (this should obviously be done under constant supervision, ensuring the head is fully above water and immersion should not be attempted if the animal is too large, or you are unable to do so without hurting yourself)
💧NB: If using a hose pipe, make sure it has run through until cold, as they can often contain water that is extremely hot in the tubing initially
💧Do not drape in towels and leave them in situ. Keep the cold water flowing.
💧Move to a cool, shaded area
💧Prepare to transport to vets in a cold, air conditioned car
In studies they found that:
🌅International consensus from sports medicine organisations supports treating EHS with early rapid cooling by immersing the casualty in cold water.
🌅Ice-water immersion has been shown to be highly effective in exertional heat stroke, with a zero fatality rate in large case series of younger, fit patients.
🌅Hyperthermic individuals were cooled twice as fast by Cold Water Immersion as by passive recovery.
🌅No complications occurred during the treatment of three older patients with severe heat stroke were treated with cold‐water immersion.
🌅Cold water immersion (CWI) is the preferred cooling modality in EHS guidelines and the optimal method applicable to UK Service Personnel
🌅Studies suggest using either ice-water or cold-water immersion
The best intervention is PREVENTION, but if you find yourself with an animal with heat stroke, using cold water either by pouring, hosing or ideally (if safe) immersion then this may help reduce their temperature to safe levels while you transport to a veterinary practice.
Read more below:
https://www.vetvoices.co.uk/post/cool-icy-cold-or-tepid
Today is the day that nicrochipping your feline friend becomes a legal requirement. You can call 0191 5160056 to book in now 💚
We would also advise and be very happy to assist you in checking your cats microchip details if they are already chipped to make sure they are still working and up to date details. This is essential for us to be able to reunite you if the unthinkable happens 💖
Good luck to our amazing vet Dani running the westhighland way this weekend! 🏃♀️ 🏃♀️
Lots of love from all your team at Roker Park Vets 💚
Gorgeous boy Ollie having his treat 😍 💚
This gorgeous girl came in to see us yesterday and it was her birthday 🎂 🥳
Happy birthday love from all at Roker Park Vets
It's which is why we're spreading
awareness of how important it is to know the signs of
high blood pressure in your cat
Quite often, cats will show no
noticeable signs of having high
blood pressure. Subtle changes in
behaviours can be a crucial
indicator that something isn't quite
right!Blood pressure checks are the
best way to diagnose and screen
for feline hypertension.
Be sure to book regular checks for
your cat.
Signs of feline hypertension are often invisible and unfortunately,
many cats only show signs of hypertension after the disease starts
to cause serious damage to their heart, brain, kidneys and eyes.
Make sure your cat is getting their
blood pressure checked regularly!
Did you know that May is Feline Hypertension month?
High blood pressure in cats, also known as feline hypertension,
is a potentially life-threatening condition
that occurs in around 1 in 5 cats
over 9 years of age.
This disease is treatable with medication, but 82% of senior cats
don't receive blood pressure checks
We are providing complimentary blood presssure checks in the month of May and June book in today for yours 💚🐱
This gorgeous girl 🐈 was in today getting her microchip 💚
In England from 10 June 2024 it will be compulsory to have your cat microchipped by the age of 20 weeks book in today if your cat isn't already done 😺
Happy birthday to staff pet Barry 🎂🎊🎉💚
Happy national pet day 😍😍💚💚💚
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What April fools prank are you doing? Happy 1st day of April, We are back open as usual tomorrow 😊💚
Is your older dog less keen to go for a walk
or play? Or have you noticed that they
seem to be slowing down in general? It is
important that we don’t dismiss these signs
as simply old age. Age itself is not a disease
and we should always check out any signs
of change in your dog as they could signal
a medical problem such as arthritis. Call us
today to book an appointment so we can
give your dog a health MOT.
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Calling all dogs over 7 years old! Whilst
arthritis can affect dogs of all ages and sizes,
our senior companions are at an increased
risk. If your dog has been slowing down lately,
looking a bit stiff on walks or struggles to go
up-and-down the stairs, it could be arthritis!
Give us a call today for more advice or to
book a check up.
Handsome staff pet dexter looking adorable in his handmade snood from one of our lovely clients 💚💚
Did you know that canine arthritis is
common in dogs? It can affect all dogs from
1 year of age, so this isn’t just a problem we
see in older pets. Key features of the disease
are: 1) Pain 2) Impaired mobility
3) behavioural changes 4) decreased quality
of life If you have noticed your dog
exhibiting any out of character alteration in
mobility or activity level, call us today for
advice and to book an appointment.
Has your dog received a diagnosis of
arthritis? It can be a time of concern for pet
owners, but rest assured we now have many
ways of helping your dog to live life to the
fullest. There are also things that you can do
at home to help:
1) Providing a supportive, comfortable bed.
2) Changing walking patterns to shorter more
frequent outings rather than longer ones.
3) Providing non slip surfaces for your dog
around the home. 4) Using ramps to make
getting into the car or back into the house
easier. 5) Maintenance of a healthy
bodyweight.
Happy International womens day to all our women in the veterinary industry and beyond 💚💚
Canine arthritis is common in dogs of all
ages, breeds and sizes. Signs can go
unnoticed until there is significant pain
present and quality of life is severely affected.
There are many different treatment options
available that can help bring you back your
happy canine companion. Call us today to
find out more about the latest options
available for your pet.
Did you know that just like humans, dogs
can be affected by arthritis? It is a painful,
progressive and inflammatory condition of
the joints which affects dogs of all ages, sizes
and breeds. If your dog looks less active and
mobile, he/she could be affected. Speak to
us today for some advice.
Superstar Freddie from Friday 💚💚
Today our Freddie had to go under anaesthetic to remove his lower canine teeth as they were causing him problems.
I can't thank all the amazing team at Roker Park Vets enough for looking after him, i knew he was in safe hands 💚
What are the symptoms of Canine
arthritis?
1) Limping, 2) Reluctance to exercise,
3) Difficulty finding a comfortable resting
position, 4) Stiffness, especially after rest,
5) Persistent licking over joints, 6) Changes
in behaviour such as increased irritability or
being quieter than usual. If you have noticed
any of these signs in your dog, call us today
to book an appointment.
We have a fantastic senior nurse clinic that we are currently running complimentary. Book in now on 0191 5160056
35 Roker Park Road
Sunderland
SR69PL
| Monday | 8:30am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 7pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am - 12pm |
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Some tips to keep your cat safe this bonfire night *Keep your pets in the house if you know there's going to be fireworks. *Shut any windows and doors so they can't run off if they do get frightened. *Make sure blinds and curtains are closed. *Build them a den in an area they feel safe in.
We have a range of products and advise available to help your pets this firework season discuss this today with one of our team and we will be happy to help on 0191 5160056
Amazing watching local events well done everyone taking part 👏 👍 😀
Smelly breathe, plaque in teeth, reddened gums, excessive drooling or dribbling, broken or loose teeth, pain in or around the mouth… If your pet has any of these symptoms they might have dental disease. Contact us to know more and maybe you will be able to enjoy some great discounts for our “Dental month” in March 2023
What a superstar post operation 🤩🥰🐹
Happy Birthday Oscar 12 today 💚💚!! Love from all your friends at Roker Park Vets
Pulling a disappearing act at treatment time? Regular treatment is the only way to prevent ticks and fleas living on your cat and infesting your home, but this doesn’t have to be stressful or disruptive! Ask your vet about all the options. Find more tips at stressfreepet.co.uk
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