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Rita & Sid came in for their 6 month MHP health checks earlier this week and were more than happy to have a photoshoot! 📸 #veterinaryhospital #medivet #thirsk #alwaysthere #caringvets #whatvnsdo #MyMedivet #24hourveterinarian #preventativehealth #catfriendlypractice #catfriendlypracticegold #catfriendlypracticegold🎖️

We agree with Deidre today, definitely a duvet day! #skeldale #skeldalevets #thirsk #thirskvets #medivet #MyMedivet #caringvets #alwaysthere #vet #vetlife #rvn #vetsofinstagram #rvnsofinstagram #veterinaryhospital #rcvspracticestandards #practicestandardsscheme #24hourcare #24hourveterinarian #isfm #isfmcatfriendly #isfmgoldlevel #WhyIloveSkeldale #WhyILoveMedivet #yourkindofvet #sphinx #sphinxkitten #sphinxkittens #rainyday #duvetday

Yesterday Zoe and Pidge went on their annual trip to Welburn Hall School. They had lots of fun teaching the students about working with animals, and Pidge especially enjoyed all the treats and fuss! #veterinaryhospital #medivet #thirsk #alwaysthere #vet #caringvets #whatvnsdo #MyMedivet #WhatVNsDo #community #schooltrip #labradorsofinstagram #vetnurselife #vetnursesofinstagram

Molly wanted to make sure her notes were up to date when she came in for her MHP check yesterday! 🐱 #mymedivet #24hourvet #catfriendlypractice #fridayfeline #whyilovemedivet #MyMedivet #skeldalevets #rvnlife #preventativepetcare #preventativepethealth #vetnursesofinstagram

🎅🎄 THE TWELVE RISKS OF CHRISTMAS 🎄🎅 🪫 DAY TWELVE - BATTERIES 🪫 With lots of new toys and gadgets around, there are likely to be more batteries around the home than usual. If chewed and swallowed they can cause an obstruction, chemical burns and heavy metal poisoning. Even small coin-shaped disc batteries are a threat to dogs as they can damage the oesophagus. #AlwaysThere #24hourcare #mymedivet #12risksofchristmas #24hourvetcare #vetlife #thirskvets #24hourveterinaryemergencyhospital #skeldale #24hourveterinaryservice #christmasriskstopets #christmasrisks #petpoison #petpoisonhotline

🎄🎅 THE TWELVE RISKS OF CHRISTMAS 🎅🎄 🪁⚽️ DAY 11 - TOYS ⚽️🪁 Dogs may take interest in a toy long after a child has discarded it. Small parts can be swallowed and cause intestinal blockages and larger toys may be chewed up and lead to the same problem, as well as mouth lacerations. Keep an eye on where children leave new toys and put them out of reach from pets. Puppies and younger dogs are far more prone to eat first and ask questions later, even if it is not food. #24hourveterinaryemergencyhospital #AlwaysThere #24hourveterinaryservice #24hourcare #12risksofchristmas #vetlife #24hourvetcare #skeldale #mymedivet #rcvspracticestandards #thirskvets #christmasrisks #christmasriskstopets

🎄🎅 THE TWELVE RISKS OF CHRISTMAS 🎅🎄 🌿🌱 DAY 10 - PLANTS 🌱🌿 Some plants brought into the house at Christmas, including holly, ivy and mistletoe, can be toxic to pets and lead to vomiting. If you do have them around the house it is best to keep them out of reach. #toxicplants #poinsettias #poinsettiaseason #ivy #mistletoe #christmasplants #thirskvets #mymedivet #rcvspracticestandards #24hourveterinaryservice #AlwaysThere #24hourveterinaryemergencyhospital #skeldale #24hourcare #12risksofchristmas #24hourvetcare #vetlife #petpoison #petpoisonhotline

🎅🎄 THE 12 RISKS OF CHRISTMAS 🎄🎅 🎄 🎀 DAY 8 - TINSEL AND RIBBONS 🎀🎄 Given the chance, cats and kittens will play with ribbons used to wrap presents. These can be swallowed and become tangled in the cat’s intestines, causing life-threatening blockages. Playing with tinsel can cause the same problems in cats and other animals, including ferrets. If you are concerned that your pet may have eaten tinsel or ribbon, contact us on 01845 522297 #AlwaysThere #24hourveterinaryservice #vetlife #skeldale #thirskvets #rcvspracticestandards #24hourveterinaryemergencyhospital #24hourvetcare #mymedivet #petpoisonhotline #12risksofchristmas #24hourcare

🎄🎅 THE TWELVE RISKS OF CHRISTMAS 🎅🎄 🎄💡 DAY 9 - CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND LIGHTS 💡🎄 Cats love to climb Christmas trees, and it is advisable to ensure trees are securely based so that they are less likely to be felled by a curious cat. Limiting access to rooms containing a tree when unsupervised is a good idea. Pet ingestion of pine needles can cause stomach upsets and intestinal problems. Baubles can be a danger to both dogs and cats. Glass baubles can shatter, creating sharp shards dangerous to animals. Dogs have been known to chew baubles and other decorations. This can lead to lacerations in the mouth or intestinal blockages. #12risksofchristmas #AlwaysThere #thirskvets #skeldale #24hourcare #mymedivet #rcvspracticestandards #24hourveterinaryemergencyhospital #24hourveterinaryservice #vetlife #24hourvetcare #christmasdecorations #fairylights #baubles #baublesdog Fairy lights can cause pets to get tangled up in wires, making them panic and injure themselves. If swallowed, bulbs can pose threats to pets.

🎅🎄 THE TWELVE RISKS OF CHRISTMAS 🎄🎅 🚧 DAY 7 - ROCK SALT (GRIT) 🚧 The substance used to de-ice roads and pavements contains salt which can be hazardous to pets. If dogs and cats get it on their paws or fur they are likely to lick or chew it off. Ingestion of salt by pets can result in a high blood sodium concentration and can lead to vomiting, lethargy, convulsions and kidney damage. If your pet has been walking on grit, then it is a good idea to wipe their feet and clean any exposed fur (such as on their legs or tummy). Dogs who drink puddles or melted snow may also ingest it. If you are concerned that your pet may have ingested grit, call us on 01845 522297 #skeldale #mymedivet #thirskvets #24hourveterinaryemergencyhospital #AlwaysThere #24hourveterinaryservice #rcvspracticestandards #petpoisonhotline #practicestandardsscheme #vetlife #24hourcare #24hourvetcare #12risksofchristmas #petpoison

🎄🎅 THE TWELVE RISKS OF CHRISTMAS 🎅🎄 🧅🧄 DAY SIX - ONIONS 🧄🧅 Onions and products containing onions, such as gravy and stuffing, can cause gastrointestinal upset and lead to red blood cell damage and anaemia in cats and dogs. The related vegetables leeks, garlic and spring onions can also have the same effects. If you are worried that your pet may have ingested any of these toxins, call us on 01845 522297 #24hourcare #12risksofchristmas #thirskvets #mymedivet #24hourveterinaryemergencyhospital #AlwaysThere #skeldale #24hourveterinaryservice #practicestandardsscheme #rcvspracticestandards #petpoisonhotline #24hourvetcare #vetlife

🎅🎄 THE TWELVE RISKS OF CHRISTMAS 🎄🎅 🦴🍖🍗 DAY FOUR - BONES 🍗🍖 🦴 Bones from meat, poultry or fish present a risk to pets. Cooked bones are brittle and can splinter when chewed. This can lead to the digestive tract being pierced or an obstruction. As well as not feeding scraps with cooked bones in, ensure pets do not tear open bin bags or scavenge bones from bins. #24hourveterinaryemergencyhospital #AlwaysThere #24hourveterinaryservice #mymedivet #thirskvets #12risksofchristmas #24hourcare #skeldale