Medivet

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

26/04/2024

The weekend is upon us… 👀🙊 have a good one everyone!

26/04/2024

This week was 🤩📞🐶

Veterinary receptionists are the initial point of contact for all clients, ensuring their pets needs are met as quickly and efficiently as possible. They are generally the first person seen when the practice door opens and the last person seen before it closes!

But what you probably don't realise is, a receptionist does so much more than just answer the phone… 👀

Duties and responsibilities:
✨ Scheduling and rearranging appointments including emergency care
✨ Greeting clients and making them feel comfortable and at ease
✨ Collecting payments and issuing invoices
✨ General day-to-day admin including responding to emails, ordering office and clinical supplies, maintaining client records and handling post
✨ Keeping the reception area tidy and presentable
✨ Full knowledge of confidentiality and data protection
✨ Providing calm, compassionate care to all animals that spend the day at the practice including cleaning, feeding and walking if required
✨ Monitoring insurance and debts
✨ Keeping up to date on any important changes and news updates
✨ Selling of practice items including food and toys
✨ Changing information boards monthly
✨ Dispensing medications for the vet to sign off
✨ Dealing with complaints or moments of unhappy service
✨ Liaising with other practices, hospitals and other animal-related companies
✨ Ordering and delivery of stock
✨ Managing social media pages
✨ Thoroughly deep cleaning the practice at the end of each working day to meet hygiene standards
✨ Following up on missed or overdue appointments
✨ Ensuring the vet’s room and theatre are fully stocked with in-date medications and equipment ready for surgery
✨ Providing clients with advice or appropriate information regarding their pet’s illness or nutrition etc
✨ Providing a safe environment for each pet with plenty of cuddles and kisses

The list is endless!

Without a vet receptionist, practices would eventually come to a standstill and your pet wouldn’t be seen. Also remember, receptionists have no control over wait times, they don’t set prices and they are not medically trained.

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26/04/2024

A massive thank you to Oakengates for taking over and saving little Darcey ❤️‍🩹

Due to being such a small practice, we don’t have equipment such as x-ray machines and ultrasound scanners at Shawbirch, so for anything that requires these kinds of things, we pass them onto the trusty Oakengates team.

They saw Darcey within half an hour and started treatment. We’re so glad she’s feeling better! 😌🤗

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25/04/2024

💙🙏🏽

We joined forces with the amazing Cleveland Fire Brigade UK to rescue a dog from a 15ft-deep concrete shaft in Stockton-on-Tees that was filled with contaminated water.

It's likely he had been stuck there for several days and is lucky to be alive. Although he has been very poorly and weak, he is getting stronger every day.

Without being able to see down the shaft properly, the dog walker who found him initially thought he was a badger, so he has now been given this special name 💙

We need your help to find out where Badger came from. If you have any information please call 0300 123 8018.

Here's the full story: https://bit.ly/3JxO6cT

25/04/2024

⏰ 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒 ⏰

Due to some recent staff changes, we are pleased to confirm that as of next week, we are open Monday to Thursday 9am until 5pm. We remain closed on Fridays and Saturdays for the foreseeable.

These hours are not currently subject to change.

Please note, we will still only have a vet on site until 2pm; 2pm-5pm is purely for general enquiries, booking non-urgent appointments, weight checks and collecting medication.

For any appointments or urgent queries outside of these hours, please contact Oakengates on 01952 270115.

For all emergencies, contact the Shrewsbury 24hr Hopsital on 01743 465554. 🏥🐾

24/04/2024

🐱 𝑪𝒂𝒕 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒔 🐱

Here are 15 nuggets of kitty trivia to kick-start your Wednesday!

1. Cats are believed to be the only mammals that don’t taste sweetness.

2. Despite being independent by nature, a whopping 43% of cats live in a multi-cat household.

3. Cats are supposed to have 18 toes (five toes on each front paw and four toes on each back paw).

4. Cats typically sleep between 12-16 hours a day. That’s approximately 70% of their life!

5. On October 18th 1963, Felicette, also known as ‘Astrocat’, was the first and only cat to go to space.

6. The most common male cat name is Milo and the most common female cat name is Luna.

7. Cats have up to 100 different vocalisations, whereas dogs only have around 10.

8. A group of cats is called a “clowder.”

9. Almost all tortoiseshell cats are female, making males incredibly rare. The reason for this comes down to chromosomes. Two X chromosomes are required to produce the signature tortoiseshell coat colors and patterns. Just like humans, female cats have two X chromosomes and males have an X and a Y chromosome.

10. A cat’s jaw can’t move sideways.

11. Despite popular belief, most adult cats are lactose intolerant.

12. Approximately 200 feral cats roam the grounds of Disneyland where they help control the amusement park’s rodent population. They’re all spayed or neutered, and park staff provide them with medical care and extra food.

13. Cats have 230 bones, while humans only have 206.

14. When cats climb a tree, they can't go back down headfirst. This is because their claws are all facing the same way. Instead, they have to go back down backwards.

15. The UK’s current oldest cat is Flossie from Orpington (pictured below) who was born in December 1995, making her 29 this year. That’s a human equivalent age of 120 years old!

Do you have any other fun or interesting cat facts? Comment below! ⬇️ 🐈

18/04/2024

Ouch! Poor Luca came in last week with a broken dew claw😰☹️

He’s a nervous boy but did amazingly well— didn’t so much as flinch when it was clipped off! Luca then had some pain relief via injection and went home with a light dressing to avoid him catching or licking the area, which could lead to infection.

Superstar of the week! Well done Luca ⭐️

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

Greetings from sunny Florida, USA! 🇺🇸🌴🌞

On holiday but still finding cute dogs, of course. This here is Buddy the labradoodle who we met at Lake Louisa State Park yesterday!

He did paw when he heard “high five” 😍

-Danielle

15/04/2024

Hello Monday - let’s do this! 😌

11/04/2024

Our PCA Danielle who manages our page is off on holiday for two weeks as of tomorrow 🇺🇸✈️ so please forgive us if we are a lot quieter than usual on here!

Eliza and Danielle will both be back in practice on Monday 29th April.

Have a good weekend everyone! 🐾

11/04/2024

🩸 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 - 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 🩸

18-month-old Somer spent today with us for her spay procedure 🩺🩹🐾

Three months since her last season, this was the perfect time to perform the spay; during or coming up too close to another season will mean her blood vessels are enlarged, making surgery a lot more complicated.

Bitch spays are a lot more difficult than male castrations as the procedure involves going inside the abdomen and removing the ovaries and uterus, as shown here.

Somer also had a tiny umbilical hernia (caused by the incomplete closure of the umbilical ring after birth) so Alison removed this as well while she was counting sheep!

Somer was an absolute diamond. She did really well and recovered wonderfully— she had plenty of snuggles when she woke up🥰

Benefits of spaying your dog:
🐾 Prevents unwanted pregnancy
🐾 Reduces the possibility of future womb infections (pyometra)
🐾 Eliminates the risk of uterine and ovarian cancers
🐾 Prevents the inconvenience of future heat cycles
🐾 Stops unwanted attention from male dogs
🐾 Reduces the possibility of “phantom pregnancy” which can cause behavioural issues

We will see Somer back on Monday for a post-op check. Well done sweet girl 🖤

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

10/04/2024

Pawsitive vibes only! 😺

We finished today with a quick visit from Lilly Thursday who was veryyyy chilled about her 6 month health check.

Look at those beautiful eyes! 💚

10/04/2024

Poor Ronnie came in to see Alison yesterday AND today (hence the grumpiness) as he’s not been himself for a week or so.

He was happy to take a seat in the waiting room but didn’t want to go any further! So we examined him right where he was, which is something a lot of nervous/stubborn dogs enjoy more than the consultation room.🤗

Ronnie went home for a well deserved snooze after having some injections and antacids for possible gastric reflux. Fingers crossed he will be on the mend soon!

10/04/2024

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09/04/2024

A big welcome to our new RVN, Kim! ☺️👩🏽‍⚕️

Kim joins us with over 30 years experience in the veterinary industry.

She also runs her own business in and around Shropshire providing clinical canine massage therapy, driven by her keen interest in rehabilitation, pain management and senior care.

Kim is currently studying for an advanced diploma in canine exercise rehabilitation.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and cat Bert, baking, and going on ghost hunts!🐱🍪👻

We’re delighted to have Kim join the Shawbirch team; she will be working with us on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

08/04/2024

🐰 Rabbit Neutering 🐰

Neutering your rabbit has a number of great benefits, besides the prevention of pregnancy.

• Less aggressive and easier to handle
• Reduces health problems such as testicular or uterine cancer
• Less likely to spray urine to mark their territory
• Improves socialisation

A male rabbit can be castrated from three months old, and a female rabbit can be spayed from six months.

For more information, speak to your vet.

‼️ Male rabbits can remain fertile for up to six weeks after they have been castrated, but females are sterile immediately.‼️

08/04/2024

Pupdate! Who remembers Frank? A month ago he was 9.5kg and today he weighed in at almost 14kg! He’s going to be a big handsome boy 😍

08/04/2024

⚠️ IMPORTANT ⚠️

We only have a vet in practice until 11am today so we are unable to make any appointments after that time.

Please contact our Oakengates branch on 01952 270115 if your pet needs seeing urgently today.

We are still open until 3pm for any admin queries or medication collections only.

08/04/2024

🚨 MISSING CAT 🚨

Princess has been missing from the TF3 area since 29/03/2024.

She is quite petite with a short black and white coat and a black nose.

If seen or found, please contact the practice or Identibase on 0330 9128077 ☎️

08/04/2024

🚨 MISSING CAT 🚨

Peanut is missing from the TF4 area; she is reported as stolen.

She is a long-haired dark grey ragdoll with a much lighter chest and lighter stripes throughout her body.

If seen or found, please contact the practice - 01952 249141. 📞

06/04/2024

🚨 Pet Owners Beware: Daffodils might bloom beauty, but they hide a toxic secret! 🌼 Keep a keen eye for signs of poisoning in your furry friends! Contact your vet immediately if you suspect ingestion.

Learn more about spring flowers that are dangerous to pets in our latest blog: https://ow.ly/4s3R50R9bKn

05/04/2024

Just a reminder of our upcoming changes taking effect from Monday 8th April 🤗

💬 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 💬

Eliza is off for three continuous weeks in April starting from Monday 8th. She will be back in on Monday 29th.

We understand how much our clients love and often want to only see Eliza, but unfortunately this won’t be possible for those three weeks. We will of course have locum cover during this time so your pets will remain in safe and loving hands, although we know it may be unfamiliar to them.

The great news is, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for those weeks we will have extended appointments available from 9am up until 4.45pm.

We also have a new veterinary nurse starting with us on Tuesday 2nd who will bring a fantastic range of experience and skills to the practice— more to follow on that! Our locum nurse Annmarie leaves us on Thursday 4th.

Please bare with us while we make and adapt to these changes. Our opening hours will also alter slightly again to reflect these changes.

Thank you for your patience😌🐾

04/04/2024

Oh my! Evelyn & Edith are just too cute 😻

04/04/2024

🚨 MISSING DOG 🚨

Buddy has been missing from the Little Bolas TF6 area since Friday 29th March.

He is a small white/cream crossbreed, 19 years old, and partially blind and deaf.

Please contact us or our Oakengates branch if found. Hilbrae and 101 are aware also.

03/04/2024

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01/01/2024

Happy New Year! ✨

We hope all of our clients and pets have enjoyed the festive period however you've spent it and look forward to a happy and healthy 2024 🎉

31/12/2023

Here's a few of our safety tips to help keep your pet safe and happy this New Year's Eve ✨

For more advice on preparing your pet for the fireworks, read here: https://www.medivetgroup.com/pet-care/pet-advice/eleven-tips-to-prepare-your-pet-for-fireworks/

29/12/2023

Tessie enjoying her first Christmas 😍🎄

28/12/2023

Don't forget our Christmas photo competition is still live!

We'd love to see your photos of your pets enjoying the festive period, and we'll be picking five pets to win a Medivet bandana 🎅

Tag us in your photos using or comment them below ☃️

The winners will be announced 2nd January 🎄

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas to all of our lovely clients and pets from us all at Medivet 🎄🐾

22/12/2023

Today's the first day of winter. ☃️

It's important to keep your dog, cat or rabbit warm and healthy throughout the colder months. Read our tips and advice on the extra care to take once the temperature drops, and some dangers to look out for. ❄️

https://bit.ly/3TGzn5T

20/12/2023

It's getting closer to Christmas and many of us like to spoil our pets over the festive period, so if you need some inspiration we've put together some ideas for the perfect pet-safe gifts for your dog, cat or rabbit. 🎄🎁

https://bit.ly/3GRaNrm

19/12/2023

Our opening hours may change over the festive period, please contact your local practice for exact times using the link below. 🎄

https://www.medivetgroup.com/vet-practices/

Our 24 hour practices remain open and here for you and your pets.

18/12/2023

Thank you to everyone who took part in our 12 days of Christmas competition to win a festive hamper! 🎁

Congratulations to our winner Franklin ☃️

Don't forget our Christmas photo competition is now live, you have until 1st January to enter a festive photo of your pet by tagging or send to us by direct message. 🎄

*Please be aware the hamper is for human consumption only and NOT for pets*

18/12/2023

Our December is out today featuring the latest festive advice, plus our winter safety article ❄️

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17/12/2023

Sunday snoozing around the Christmas tree with Pickle 🥺🎄

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12/12/2023

Today is the last day of our 12 days of Christmas quiz, thank you to everyone that has been taking part. The winner will be announced 18th December 🎁

Our Christmas photo competition is starting today! We'd love to see your photos of your pets enjoying the festive period, and we'll be picking five pets to win a Medivet bandana 🎅

Send us your photos or tag us using ☃️

The winners will be announced 2nd January 🎄