RFG Scheme
🩺 Did you know our Clinical Director, Laura plays a massive part in the Respiratory Function Grading Scheme and works closely with the Kennel Club as the Breed Health Co-ordinator for French Bulldogs?
🐾 Laura does RFG BOAS testing (& BOAS Surgery) locally in our practice.
🐶 If you have any concerns about your French bulldog, English bulldog or pugs breathing, or you would like your dog RFG BOAS tested, please get in touch.
Chocolate Toxicity
We know Easter Time is full of fun and can be full of tasty treats for us, but can be harmful for our pets 🐣 🪺 🍫
Please make sure you keep all Chocolate away from your pet and have a safe and lovely Easter. 🐾
Surgery Aftercare for your Pet
🐶🐱🐰Post op surgery care at home is super important and here's why in the video below 🐶🐱🐰
Missed Appointments
We have had a lot of clients turning up late for their appointments recently, We always do what we can to try and make sure you are still seen but a lot of the time the vet has appointments straight after and this means we often can't see you on the day you have missed an appointment and we need to reschedule until other day.
🙃We have also had a lot of people not turning up for appointments and not informing us. If you are unable to make your appointment, please call us or email us as soon as you know you wont make it as we have other clients & pets who would take the appointments and could then be seen sooner.
📞We would like to ask if you are running late, to call ahead and we can let you know whether your likely to still be seen or not on the appointment date.
We understand life is busy and circumstances change, and we are happy to help reschedule you to another time more suitable.
We also kindly ask to be kind and respectful towards all members of our team, as we always do try our best to accomodate you.💙
Thanks, Team Animals 1st Vets
Neutering for Dogs
Is your dog coming in to be neutered shortly?
Here is some info to assist you with the preparation of their upcoming surgery.❤
Pesky Little Fleas
🐾Regular Flea treatment for Flea prevention is key. Once your pet has fleas its can be very hard to break the cycle of fleas on your pet and in your home.
🐾Is your pet kept up to date on their flea treatment?
🐾You can order yours now via email: [email protected]
🐾If your pet hasn't been seen by us in a while, you may be required to see one of our vets before we can dispense some Flea treatment to you.
🐾We are here to help you protect your pets & Home.
A treat doesn't have to be food.
A treat for your cat doesn't have to be food...🐱🐱
Spring is round the corner
Here are some Spring Hazards to keep in mind whilst the season is changing. 🌷
Spring Hazards
Hello February! We would like to request some spring weather please ☀️🌷🌻.
As much as the season of spring is beautiful, it can also be dangerous for our pets. ⚠️
If you believe your pet has ingested something possibly dangerous or toxic to them, please give us a call on 01875824400. 🩺
Top Tip: Please keep all packaging if possible of what they have ingested and bring with you to us of we require to see your pet. 🌷
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Having high blood pressure can be a sign of an underlying health condition. It's really important that we regularly have our cats checked over, especially as they get older.
We can check their blood pressure and bloods amongst other things at our Macmerry practice.
If you would like you wee furry friend checked over, give us a call on 01875824400.
Asthma in Cats
Did you know Cats can get Asthma just in like in Humans?🐱
Poisonous Plants
Becareful having these plants around your pets 🌱
Do you have an itchy dog?
Lets help stop that Itch!🐾
Christmas Dangers for your pet
Christmas Dangers to your pet to be aware of this festive season🍇🎁🎄
Rabbits in the Cold Weather
5 Top Tips for keeping your rabbits safe & warm this winter. 🐰☃
Why should we vaccinate our Pets?
Why should we vaccinate our Pets? 🩺
Should your dog wear a jacket in winter?
Should your dog wear a jacket in winter?🧥
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RFG Scheme & BOAS
🐾Did you know that BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome) is a condition that affects certain dog breeds.
It can cause breathing difficulties and discomfort for our furry friends.
That's why it's important to raise awareness and consider BOAS testing for these breeds.
🩺Did you know our Clinical Director, Dr Laura Hamilton is a BOAS assessor with the Respiratory Function Grading Scheme (RFG) and she actively does BOAS testing most days at Animals 1st.
☎If you want to book your Brachy breed in for a BOAS assessment, give our Macmerry surgery a call on 01875824400.
Frozen Water Dangers for Our Pets
Be very careful around frozen water areas as it can be very dangerous for both you and your furry friends ❄
