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!
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Molly wanted to make sure her notes were up to date when she came in for her MHP check yesterday! 🐱
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🎅🎄 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.
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🎄🎅 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.
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🎄🎅 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.
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🎅🎄 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
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🎄🎅 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.
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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
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🎄🎅 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
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🎅🎄 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.
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🎅🎄 THE TWELVE RISKS OF CHRISTMAS 🎄🎅
🍭🧊 DAY FIVE - SWEETENERS 🧊🍭
Sugar substitute sweeteners are not just used in tea and coffee but also in lots of tasty treats, such as cakes, biscuits, mints, jam and peanut butter. Most are non-toxic to pets but xylitol is one that is commonly used which can be life-threatening to dogs. Affected dogs present with low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) and this can loss of coordination, collapse and seizures within half an hour of consumption. Liver failure can follow.
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🎄🎅 THE TWELVE RISKS OF CHRISTMAS 🎅🎄
🥜🫘 DAY 3 - NUTS 🫘🥜
With nut consumption peaking at Christmas times, there are associated risks for pets. Nuts and shells can be a choking hazard and can also cause intestinal problems.
Macadamia nuts present an additional risk to dogs as ingestion has been associated with vomiting and weakness.
If you are concerned that your pet has ingested nuts, please call us on 01845 522297
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🎄🎅 THE TWELVE RISKS OF CHRISTMAS 🎅🎄
🍇🥮DAY TWO - SULTANAS, RAISINS, & GRAPES 🥮🍇
Raisins, sultanas and grapes are key ingredients to lots of Christmas treats and these can also be deadly if eaten by dogs. They can cause acute kidney injury, which can lead to kidney failure, if eaten by our four legged friends. As well as Christmas puddings, fruitcakes and mince pies, panettones and trifles are a Christmas-time canine risk.
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🎄🎅 THE TWELVE RISKS OF CHRISTMAS 🎅🎄
🍫 DAY ONE - CHOCOLATE 🍫
With our homes full of chocolate (and food containing it) throughout the Christmas period, it is important to keep these out of reach of pets. Even if wrapped and under a tree, dogs can sniff them out and will gladly help themselves. Chocolate contains the stimulant theobromine which can cause seizures and heart rhythm abnormalities.
If you think your pet has ingested chocolate, please call us immediately on 01845 522297
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Puppy cuddles to beat the Monday blues 🤗
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🌟 Ear Cleaning 🌟
Keeping your pet’s ears clean plays a really important part in keeping your pet fit and healthy. Stinky, gunky ears can be really painful for your pet and cause them to lose their hearing prematurely.
Here, Busby shows us how easy it is to keep your pet’s ears gunk-free (helped by nurse Zoe!)
To make an appointment for your pet’s ears cleaning call us on 01845 522297 📞
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With bonfire night just around the corner, we share some top tips on how to prepare your pets for firework season
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🐱 Cat friendly consults 🐱
Did you know that we are a ISFM Gold accredited Cat Friendly Practice?
This means that from the second our feline patients come through the door, we ensure that your cat's visit with us is as calm and stress-free as possible
Here Vet Sarah shows how we do this, with hands-off and strictly 'no-scruff' handling! As you can see, there is no need for any restraint for this vaccination booster, and a tasty snack helps to distract from the injection!
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Did you know that we can now offer online appointment booking? 🥰
Visit our website at https://www.medivet.co.uk/vet-practices/ripon/ to sign up to our online services and get booking!
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We have recently seen an increase in the amount of phone calls about Hedgehogs and are always happy to give advice or to see any wildlife you may be worried about.
Hedgehogs are nocturnal and will hunt at night when their prey is most active. You might see one during the day if their nest has been disturbed or if they're struggling to find food, particularly during dry weather, however, seeing a hedgehog during full daylight can be a sign that they are sick or injured. Signs that a hedgehog is unwell include obvious sign of injury (like a cut or broken leg), disinterested in the food, staggering/wobbly/walking around in circles, lethargy, or parasite infection including flies/ticks/maggots/eggs. If the hedgehog doesn't roll up when you approach it, or if it is very small (less than 300g or roughly the size of an apple) it may also need help.
If you are worried about a hedgehog or any other wildlife we are always happy to help, just contact us with any questions!
