Heronden Vets

20/09/2024

One of our favourite clients M , she is a Great Dane puppy who is deaf, so lots of hand signals, positive reinforcement and of course a treat or two for this gorgeous girl.

16/09/2024

The perfect way to start the week - cuddles with gorgeous Springer spaniel puppies who are in for their vaccines..

09/09/2024

We have a brilliant opportunity for a motivated New Graduate Small Animal Vet.

We have all the toys, state of the art equipment and we are expanding our premises to include additional consultation rooms, a new imaging suite (Xray and ultrasound) and a bespoke dental suite.

Please send your CV and covering letter to info@herondenvets FAO: Dr. Victoria Vidal.

09/09/2024

🐾 ❤️‍🩹 Poorly Pommie ❤️‍🩹

Headed back to the vets today as Pommie has still not been herself with a very sore tummy. They ran some bloods again and Pommie has pancreatitis 😞

She has been admitted for fluids and IV meds for the next few days and she is in very safe hands with our lovely vets.

The house feels so quiet without her and we can’t wait to have our little crazy floof back 🥹

28/08/2024

Ahh lovely C came in to see us for a dental and is off home with a brilliant bright new smile.
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Please don’t forget you should routinely brush your dog’s teeth to keep them nice and clean.
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Dental hygiene is very important to overall pet health so if your pet has smelly breath it could be a sign of dental and gum disease.
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Untreated this bacteria can have detrimental effects on their health and well being so please give us a call on 01580 763303 and book an appointment to see one of our nurses who can have a look for you.

16/08/2024

We are delighted to welcome Franco Cortesini DVM MRCVS PgCertSAS to the practice – Franco studied at Perugia Veterinary University in Italy, graduating in 2005.
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He continued his education with a post-graduate Masters Degree in soft-tissue surgery (SCIVAC, Cremona, Italy) and gained a Post-Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Surgery (PgCert SAS) in October 2017 and is working towards RCVS recognition in small animal surgery. and have a specific interest in diagnostic imaging and ultrasound.
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He enjoys playing the guitar in his free time and also works for the charity Vets without Borders.

06/08/2024

Poor M was stung by a bee 🐝 and is being very brave ..
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It’s always advisable to head straight to the vets especially if the sting is in or around the face, head or throat as this may impair your pets breathing.
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In this summer weather bees and wasps can be very sleepy so always keep a look out.

30/07/2024

B the lovely terrier was in with us for a dental procedure - please keep an eye on your pets teeth and breath.
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If your pet has pungent bad breath and yellow or brown teeth, it isn’t normal and can be sign of dental disease.
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This can lead to pain and discomfort when eating, excessive drooling and inflamed gums which can result in an abscess when the bacteria gets under the gum line.
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If you have any concerns book in to see one of our nurses who can advise the best treatment and show you how to brush your dogs teeth.

22/07/2024

Thank you so much to our lovely client who has brilliantly shared his story thereby raising awareness of the importance of getting any lumps and bumps checked out with our machine which is painless, non-invasive and gives results in just 10 minutes - so if your pet has any lumps or bumps you would like to get checked out DM or get in touch - it could be a lifesaver

13/07/2024

***UPDATE*** Albert has been adopted!! 💙💙 We will keep you updated on his journey, thank you for all your interest &kindness, happily he now has his forever home 💙💙.
This little person is arriving with us on 4th August. He is 18 months old and has been rescued from a kill shelter in Cyprus***

His bloods are all clear and he is in desperate need of a home. There will be a reduction in vet fees for life for life adopter.

Please share far and wide as after everything he has been through he deserves a safe and happy home - His name is Albert 💙🐾
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If you think you have the right home for the lovely Albert DM us or call 01580 763303
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Please share.

02/07/2024

Lovely B is a Jack Russell x Patterdale terrier who has been with us today for a dental procedure.. he has been a superstar and is now getting ready to go home …

18/06/2024

So lovely to see you and Dobby is doing well … full settled in now 🐾

We unexpectedly ended up in the vets today with Pickle (unrelated to leg) 🥺 Not helped with the road to Appledore being closed 😖 Thank you to Heronden Vets for fitting us in last minute & for letting us have cuddles with Dobby 🩵 The most beautiful kitten who Jane didn’t want to give back🤣🥰 He’s also far more beautiful than the photo Jane took❤️

10/05/2024

T the Newfoundland came into see as an emergency having been run over by a car - thankfully she walked into the practice and after being checked over by the team and going for a CT scan she has been given the all clear and is happily back at home!

10/05/2024

The lovely C came to see us to have his bandage removed after his procedure in her paw after having a grass seed removed .. happily everything healing well.

29/04/2024

Lovely C popped in to see us today to have his bandages taken off after getting grass seeds in his paws.
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Everything has healed beautifully and he is having a little to help reduce the inflammation and speed up the healing further.

27/04/2024

Happy World Veterinary Day to all the amazing vets out there! 🎉🐾
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Today, we celebrate your dedication to keeping our furry friends healthy and happy. Thank you for all that you do!
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Let's raise a glass (or a paw) to these incredible people - we are so grateful for their talent, dedication, commitment, kindness and are delighted to have them in our team playing such pivotal roles, delivering exceptional care and looking after all our clients 🐾 every day.

26/04/2024

We had a mystery present today such a pleasant surprise on a Friday. No note with it so thank you to whoever it was x

25/04/2024

The start of another busy day here at Heronden with this gorgeous cat in to see us …
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Did you know that we are an accredited International Society of Feline Medicine SILVER Friendly Clinic.
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That sounds great, but what does it mean for you and more importantly your cat?
It means we have:
🐱 a ‘Cat Advocate’ who is happy to talk to you if you have any queries.
🐱 we understand how to gently approach & handle cats with care.
🐱 a separate area in the waiting room for cats.
🐱a separate cat ‘ward’ with hideouts for recovery.
🐱 thought about the specific needs of cats.
Our are here to make every effort to make your visit as stress-free for you and your cat as possible.
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For further details or to book an appointment please call 01580 763303 or email [email protected]

16/04/2024

Lovely Cavalier King Charles B loving having a cuddle after her scan this morning.

25/03/2024

The RCVS - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has changed how flea and worming treatments are dispensed & they now must be dispensed by a vet.
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We therefore require 24 hours notice so the can be prepared and dispensed for you.
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Please contact us via email, phone or Pets App to order your treatments and they will be ready for collection 24hrs later - Thank you ..

22/03/2024

Just a quick reminder that all to have their cats microchipped by June 10th 2024.

Any that aren’t microchipped by the age of 20 weeks will have 21 days to comply otherwise owners may be fined £500. Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said “Microchipping is by far the most effective & quickest way of identifying lost pets.

Those who are microchipped are more than twice as likely to be reunited with their owners”.

We are offering 10% off microchipping and we can microchip your cat here quickly & easily.

If you are unsure as to whether your cat has a microchip please pop in and we will happily “scan” them for you to check & if you are confident that your cat has been microchipped please bring them in so that we can help you confirm all the contact details are correct.

19/03/2024

March is so we just wanted to highlight what this can look like as pets can show their anxiety in a number of ways including:
• panting
• over grooming
• inappropriate toiletting
• whining
• destructive behaviour
• shutting down
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This anxiety can be triggered by a number of things from:
• travel
• visiting the vets
• loud noises
• hoovering
• new situations
The list goes on .. BUT there are things that can help from making small changes, adding supplements to their diet or in more extreme cases seeing animal behaviourists.
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At Heronden we have a range of supplements including Calming Care which is simply added to food or water to help your pet and if they are nervous coming to the vets you are welcome to call us and discuss ‘familiarisation visits’ which will help with their anxiety.
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To support this aim for the whole of March/ Pet Anxiety month we are offering 10% off our healthcare supplements.

08/03/2024

***INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY***
A big shout out to our amazing team and to all the brilliant women shaping the veterinary industry on International Women’s Day 🙌.
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We are so grateful for their talent, dedication, commitment, kindness and are delighted to have them in our team playing such pivotal roles, delivering exceptional care and looking after all our clients 🐾 every day.

08/03/2024

A big shout out to our amazing team and to all the brilliant women shaping the veterinary industry on ’sDay 🙌

We are so grateful for their talent, dedication, commitment, kindness and are delighted to have them in our team playing such pivotal roles, delivering exceptional care and looking after all our clients 🐾

07/03/2024

We always knew there was a reason labradors loved their food ..

Scientists have discovered that there is a genetic mutation that makes some and flat coated constantly hungry while at the same time burning fewer calories..

Read all about it here:
https://ow.ly/WM0R50QNqhr

05/03/2024

P is a gorgeous Cocker Spaniel who is in with us to have her ears flushed.

The ear canals are warm, moist and dark so a very easy place for bacteria and yeast to flourish which causes pain and discomfort. Floppy eared breeds of dog are also more prone to ear infections.

Signs to look out for are:
- sensitivity to touch
- shaking the head
- inside the ears may be red
- there may be a strong odour coming from the ear canal which can indicate infection.

If you are at all concerned about your dog’s ears please give us a call on 01580 763303 and book them in so we can have a look.

20/02/2024

Thanks All on the Board for this lovely poem - the perfect way to celebrate

20/02/2024

Lovely B the came in today having just eaten some rat poison☠️

Firstly, if your eats any poison or you think that they may have ingested poison please take them straight to the vet and if possible bring the poison and the packaging with you.

The treatment type will of course depend on the poison type - rat and mouse poisons are the most common along with foods ( raisins, grapes, chocolate etc.) but treatment will also depend on ingestion time and how long ago it was.

After being assessed, treated & monitored the good news is that B successfully brought everything up and went home feeling much better ..

06/02/2024

Hello P! P is with us today because she got a little bit overexcited after finding left-over roast chicken carcass and all the delicious fatty bits which is too much for a little tummy.

She will be feeling much better now we we have given her anti-sickness, fluids and pain relief.

23/01/2024

Gorgeous little D is now 11 weeks and has popped in to see us for his vaccinations.

When puppies are first born, they completely rely on the antibodies provided in their mother’s milk.

However, this protection fades over time, meaning they will become vulnerable to catching infectious diseases.

So it’s important that the right vaccinations are given at the right age so that they will help prevent your puppy from developing any of these diseases or infections.

If you have a new puppy or one arriving soon please get in touch and we can get everything scheduled in for you and you will have peace of mind