Sprinz & Nash Veterinary Surgeons

02/07/2024

*Princes Risborough Surgery update*
As you are probably aware, the Princes Risborough surgery is currently closed whilst urgent and unexpected building work is carried out.
Unfortunately, it is taking longer than anticipated to understand the extent of the work needed and to get contractor quotes.
We would like to reassure you that the practice is not closing permanently and we will give accurate timescales on the temporary closure as soon as we are able.
We can still offer appointments at the Thame hospital and at the Chinnor branch surgery.
Please call us on 01844 212000 if you have any queries or would like to book an appointment.
We are very sorry for the inconvenience and really appreciate your understanding.

01/07/2024

We are so proud of Amy, Carole and Claire who jumped out of a plane yesterday (!) to raise money for the wonderful Thomley charity in Worminghall.

We would like to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who donated. If you would still like to donate to Thomley you can use use the following QR codes

27/06/2024

There is often some confusion about the best way to help your pet if they have heat stroke.
This article from Veterinary Voices gives some practical advice, but please do call us on 01844 212000 if you become concerned about your pet in the hot weather.

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

27/06/2024

**Road Closure**
Wellington Street is currently closed because of the large pot hole which needs to be repaired. You can access the practice from the Waitrose end of the street, but you need to go around the cones.

10/06/2024

As of today, legislation comes into effect meaning that:
* Kittens need to be microchipped by the time they’re 20 weeks old.
* If a cat isn't microchipped by today (10th June), it must be done within 21 days or risk a potential fine of up to £500.

In order to help with this, we are giving a £10 discount on cat microchipping. This means it will now cost £25 to have your cat microchipped, or, if you join our Pet Health Plan, the cost of it is included in the plan.
You can find the details of our Pet Health Plan on on our website
https://www.sprinzandnashvets.co.uk/pet-health-club

Please give us a ring on 01844 212000 to book an appointment or you can book online https://www.sprinzandnashvets.co.uk/book-an-appointment

10/06/2024

As of today, legislation comes into effect meaning that:
* Kittens need to be microchipped by the time they’re 20 weeks old.
* If a cat isn't microchipped by today (10th June), it must be done within 21 days or risk a potential fine of up to £500.

In order to help with this, we are giving a £10 discount on cat microchipping. This means it will now cost £25 to have your cat microchipped, or, if you join our Pet Health Plan, the cost of it is included in the plan.
You can find the details of our Pet Health Plan on on our website
https://www.sprinzandnashvets.co.uk/pet-health-club

Please give us a ring on 01844 212000 to book an appointment or you can book online https://www.sprinzandnashvets.co.uk/book-an-appointment

Find affordable pet health plans at Sprinz and Nash Vets in Oxfordshire with Pet Health Club. Pet health care for vaccinations, flea, and tick protection.

06/06/2024

Sadly, we have had another deceased cat brought in to us.
He is an entire male and is a brown tabby.
He was found near Tetsworth on the road to Adwell.
He is not chipped.

06/06/2024

Have you seen Bear?
He was last seen in Dorton on Monday evening.
Please could you let us know if you have seen him at all.
Thank you.

03/06/2024

This stunning Golden Retriever pup is the rather gorgeous Blu, who came in to the practice for part of his puppy vaccination course.🥰
He was so well behaved and so relaxed that he fell asleep on the table!

If you have a new puppy, you are welcome pop him or her in at any time to get them used to the practice. There is always a tasty treat on hand to help them to feel comfortable and happy to visit us!

30/05/2024

May has been Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month

Veterinary Nurses play a vital role in caring for your pets whilst they are in our care. It can be so worrying when you drop off your beloved pet to spend the day with us, which is why our nurses are so important ... they treat every animal as if it were their own, spending time with them to understand their needs.

And veterinary nurses do more than you might realise....

They monitor anaesthesia, perform diagnostic tests, take x-rays, run consultations, administer medication, to name just a few tasks.

Here are some of our fantastic nurses behind the scenes.... thank you for all you do!

29/05/2024

Unfortunately, we have had a cat brought in that has sadly passed away.
He is an entire, adult, ginger boy with no microchip. He was found by Bledlow Village Hall.
Please do give us a ring on 01844 212000 if he could be your cat.

29/05/2024

The team here at Sprinz and Nash Vets have just become an
IVC Evidensia Positive Pawprint Partner!

The Positive Pawprint is a sustainability strategy which aims to protect the health and happiness of people and patients while reducing the group’s environmental impact.

We have been working through the programme which has seen us implement practices such as:
* having Mental Health First Aiders in practice
* having a designated antibiotic steward to monitor responsible usage
* appointing an Infection Control Ambassador
* changing our cleaning methods to greener solutions eliminating ecotoxic products where possible
* recycling in a more sustainable way
* achieving the Silver Cat Friendly ISFM status

We will continue to to look for other sustainability initiatives to help us work in an environmentally responsible way

23/05/2024

**Edit - She is now reunited with her family **

This gorgeous girl was found wandering in Long Crendon this morning. She has been brought to our Thame hospital. Please give us a call on 01844 212000 if this is your dog or if you have any information about her.
We would like to get her home ASAP

20/05/2024

10/05/2024

We have a young adult, female, white stray cat in at the Thame Hospital who is not microchipped. Please contact us if she belongs to you! Thanks

09/05/2024

Princes Risborough Surgery
Unfortunately unexpected building works are still ongoing at our Princes Risborough Surgery and it will be closed until at least 28th May 24.
I you have an appointment booked at PR during this time, we will call you to change it to Chinnor or Thame and if you need any repeat medications they can be picked up from either surgery (just please let us know which is most convenient when you order them)

We are so sorry for the inconvenience, and we really do appreciate your understanding.

02/05/2024

We have an elderly neutered male cat in at the Thame Hospital. He has a small wart behind his right ear and is not microchipped. Please contact us if you believe he is yours!

29/04/2024

**IMPORTANT NOTICE**
Unfortunately we are having to undertake some unexpected building works at our Princes Risborough Surgery.
If you have any prescriptions to collect they are now at our Chinnor Surgery.
The address is 3 Hill Farm Barns. OX39 4PF

If this is inconvenient, please give the Thame hospital a call on 01844 212000 so that we can make other arrangements.

We are sorry for the inconvenience and we really appreciate your understanding.

03/04/2024

* Farewell to Mr Nash *

On 17th April Mr Nash will be leaving after many years of looking after the animals and clients of Princes Risborough and Thame.

Sprinz and Nash was originally a mixed practice, although in later years Mr Nash dedicated his veterinary expertise to looking after small animals only.
We wish him all the very best in his new adventures; he will be sorely missed.

26/03/2024

COMPULSORY MICROCHIPPING FOR CATS

As at 10th June 2024, it will be a legal requirement to have your cat microchipped by the time they are 20 weeks old. Microchipping is really important so that your beloved cat can be quickly reunited with you if they should stray or get stolen. You may also be fined up to £500 if your cat or dog is not microchipped when they need to be.

If you would like to get your cat microchipped, please contact the surgery to make an appointment. It is free of charge if you join our Pet Health Club. To find out about this and all the other benefits of the Pet Health Club, please visit our website https://www.sprinzandnashvets.co.uk/pet-health-club

21/03/2024

07/03/2024

We are currently experiencing a problem with the phones at our Princes Risborongh branch. Please contact Thame on 01844 212 000 for any assistance and a member of reception will be able to help. Thank you.

21/02/2024

An entire male ginger cat has been brought into us by a member of the public. He is not microchipped and was found in the Chearsley Road area. Please contact us if you believe he belongs to you.

14/02/2024

A stray female ginger cat has been brought into our Thame clinic. She does not have a microchip and was found in Princes Risborough. Please contact us tomorrow on 01844 212000 if you believe this to be your cat.