Mobile Veterinary Nurse

09/08/2024

A lovely end to a busy week microchipping these beautiful British short Haired kittens 🥰🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱

06/08/2024

Billie had a home visit today to express her a**l glands 🐶❤️

27/07/2024

Rabbit owners, do you know about flystrike? ⚠️

Flystrike is a painful, life-threatening condition caused by maggots burrowing under the skin and feeding on flesh.

Any rabbit can get flystrike if flies lay their eggs on their fur, however, there are some factors which put a rabbit at higher risk of developing this nasty condition:

- Time of year - Flystrike is more common in the warm, summer months when flies are most active.
- Dirty bottoms – Dirty, damp fur is the perfect place for flies to lay their eggs, so if your rabbit has a mucky bottom, they are at high risk of flystrike.
- Wounds – Flies are attracted to wounds and will choose to lay their eggs around them. If your rabbit has a wound, always have it checked by your vet as they'll show you how to keep it clean and protected.

Flystrike tends to develop very quickly. It only takes a few hours for their maggots to hatch, and they can eat deep into your rabbit's flesh in as little as 24 hours. So, if you see any maggots on your rabbits, contact your vet straight away 🏥

Thankfully, when treated early, rabbits can recover. But it’s really important to keep a close eye on your rabbits over the warm summer months to prevent flystrike. Here’s some advice from our vets: http://pdsa.me/qVZ8

[Visual description: Two white and grey rabbits in a large hutch together. In a pink circle is a picture of a fly and in a purple circle is a graphic image of maggots around a rabbit's bottom, with a warning symbol next to them.]

26/07/2024

I am on holiday until Aug 1st . I am taking bookings for my return so feel free to pm me 🌞

19/07/2024

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What plants are poisonous to bunnies? 🌿

We’ve compiled a handy list of the most common plants that are toxic to rabbits so that as rabbit owners you can be aware of what greenery you should be keeping your buns away from.

You can also find out more here: https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/poisonous-plants/

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18/07/2024

Lovely old girl Layla has regular home visits for nail clipping 🥰🐶

13/07/2024

Beautiful Amenadiel had a home visit this week 💙

12/07/2024

A busy Friday morning microchipping this litter of 11 Rotticorso puppies 😍🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶

11/07/2024

One question that I get asked a lot is how old cats are in human years ...

11/07/2024

Beautiful Tilly had her microchip implanted today in the comfort of her home 🐱💕

11/07/2024

Parker had his first puppy nail clip today 🥰

07/07/2024

Fantastic service for dog walking and pet visits 👌🐶🐰🐱

07/07/2024

Highly recommend this lady . Fantastic service ☺️🐱💙

07/07/2024

POLITE REMINDER
just a quick reminder that my working hours are Monday to Friday 9 to 3 and alternate Saturdays 9 to12 .
I receive a lot of messages and calls outside of these times but may not reply until the next working day as this is my time off to decompress and have family time.
I am also receiving a lot of requests for second opinions and advice on veterinary treatments and diagnosis . I am unable to comment on veterinary diagnosis and treatments . This should be discussed with your vet . Kind regards Nikki 💙

05/07/2024

Highly recommend Abbys’ Animal Services

So pleased to announce I have completed another course and exam! This time on reactivity in dogs with the amazing Nanci Creedon Dog Behaviourist! 🏆
Amazing intensive programme that really covered so many aspects of reactivity and handling them from a professional level! 10 weeks of hard work and studying has come to an end for a short period until my next course in a couple of week🤣📖

Every day is a school day! 🤓

05/07/2024

Lovely Bella had a home visit today for nail clipping and a**l gland expression 🐶💕

28/06/2024

Beautiful bunnies Amber and April have regular visits for nail clipping in the comfort of their own home 💕🐰🐰 Joanne Harrington

27/06/2024

Handsome chap Dave had his nails clipped today ..... he tried giving my hand a quick nibble but didn't succeed .. sorry Dave 😊

24/06/2024

24/06/2024

Please check on your bunnies every day for signs of fly strike

If you’re a rabbit owner, you might have heard the term ‘flystrike’ mentioned, but what is it?

Flystrike happens when flies lay their eggs on your rabbit & those eggs hatch into maggots. Maggots from blowflies: bluebottles and green bottles, are the most dangerous. They can eat into your rabbit’s flesh within 24 hours which can cause death in a very short time 😢

It’s important to remember that prevention is better than cure.

- Check your rabbit’s bottom daily, more often in summer.
- Keep their environment clean.
- Apply Rearguard or a similar product.
- If your rabbit has a wound, keep it clean and dry.

If you suspect your rabbit has Flystrike, then a trip to an emergency vet is required.

Find out more here; https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/flystrike-in-rabbits/

24/06/2024

Arya had a home visit this afternoon for microchipping 💙🐱

24/06/2024

Remember, if it’s too hot for your hands or your bare feet, then it’s too hot for their paw pads! ⚠️

If you’re unsure whether it’s okay to let your pet go for a walk on pavements, a simple way to test the temperature is by holding your bare skin on the tarmac for five seconds ⏱️

If you find it painful, then your pet will find it painful to walk on!

To protect your pet, it’s best to avoid walks during the hottest part of the day, which is usually between 8am and 6pm. If you can't safely exercise your dog, missing a day won't hurt.

[Visual description: A close-up picture of a dog’s paw pad which looks very red and sore after being burnt from walking on a hot pavement.]

24/06/2024

A lovely start to a busy week visiting these gorgeous girls Charlie and Belle for nails and a**l glands 🐶🐶🥰

18/06/2024

Happy boy Taz had a home visit for nail clipping 🥰💙🐶

18/06/2024

Gorgeous boy Walter helping me to fill in his brothers microchip paperwork 🥰

17/06/2024

Lovely old girl Bella has monthly home visits for her Arthritis injection . Having her injections done at home is convenient and saves time and stressful car journeys for her 🐶❤️

17/06/2024

Arlo and Milo had a home visit today to implant their microchips🤗💙

14/06/2024

Fanta , Oreo and Bailey all had home visits today to have their microchips implanted 💙 the procedure costs £18 ( Including registration) and only takes 5 minutes 🙂🐱

11/06/2024

Appointments for cat microchipping are booking up fast so please get in touch if you would like to book a visit 🐱🐱🐱

04/06/2024

Polly and Coco both had home visits this week look how gorgeous they are 😍🫶