Fenwold Veterinary Practice (Mablethorpe,Skegness,Spilsby)

20/11/2025

18/11/2025

❄️ Is your pet winter-ready? ⛄

Colder days can be tough on joints, weight, and all-round wellbeing — even if your pet looks like they’re doing just fine.

A winter wellness screen* helps us look a little deeper. No guesswork. No waiting for signs. Just peace of mind — so they can keep zooming, tail-wagging, and just being their happy little selves.

📞 Call us to book their winter screen and help keep them feeling good.

*For healthy dogs aged over five and cats aged over seven. If your pet is unwell, please book a vet consultation. Visit our website for full details.

17/11/2025

SPONSORED BIKE RIDE 2025

The spilsby group are doing another sponsored bike ride this year to raise money for The Last Resort Cat Rescue & Fenbank Greyhound Sanctuary.

Any donations would be greatly appreciated to support two amazing charities. We work very closely with Last Resort Rescue, they go above & beyond for cats in need. They have plenty of cats looking for their forever homes🩷

Please see the link for the Just Giving page:

Iʼm raising money to support the Last Resort cat rescue and the Fenbank Greyhound Sanctuary . Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

16/11/2025

Winter Bird Care

Many of us try to help the birds that visit us over the winter months but what can we do to really help out our feathery friends over the winter.

A regular source of high-energy foods at a garden feeding station is an important win for wild birds and can be a lifesaver. Once they know it’s there many birds will depend on the food you supply, so it’s helpful to top up your feeders to prevent them from having a wasted visit and using up vital energy. It's important to start early to help prevent their reserves from getting low early.

Fresh, clean, ice-free water is another winter essential for drinking and bathing as it’s a vital part of the daily routine of birds.

To do the utmost, put out food and water on a regular basis and if you want to do extra in severe weather feed twice daily if you can (or if you notice stocks have run low), feeding in the morning and in the early afternoon. Once you establish a feeding routine, try not to change it, as the birds will become used to it and time their visits to your garden accordingly. Birds need high-energy (high-fat) foods during the cold weather to help maintain their body fat reserves which help them in turn to survive the frosty nights so try to use only good-quality food and scraps though anything will help. Keeping the feeding area clean (be sure to use an animal friendly disinfectant) and tidy will help prevent spread of any diseases and luring in rodents.

To give a summary of foody options,
* Seed mixtures and nuts are good for starlings.
* Fat balls, preferably in wire cages as opposed to netting as birds such as woodpeckers can get their tongues caught.
* Insect food mixtures are good for Bluetits.
* Thrushes and Blackbirds like fruit such as over ripe apples or raisins.
* Berry mixes are good for Finches too.
* As is Niger seed which is especially loved by goldfinches but does require specially designed feeders as the seed is so small.
*Wet dog or cat food (of the Chicken with jelly variety) is good for insectivores but not much good if it freezes.
* Rice and other cereals and grains are good for helping with a balanced diet.
* Chopped up bacon rind, suet or fat from meats (all unsalted) are beneficial for small birds like wrens.
* If you want to go all out in your garden and you have the space planting berry and/or fruiting trees and shrubs such as Malus (crab apple), Rosa rugosa (rosehip) and Pyracantha (firethorne) is very helpful.
* Watch out for inferior seed mixes which are often padded out with lentils.
* Bread can be given but only as part of a balanced diet alongside other feeds.
* Please bear in mind birds are lactose intolerant so avoid any milk-based scraps or anything salted.

And Remember, start early before the weather is too bad as the better condition they start out in, the easier they will cope later.

11/11/2025

Pause...
and Remember.
You don't have to go to a ceremony, a monument or even do it at 11am, just take the time, a couple of minutes, to remember. Remember those that fought for the future...our present. Remember those that fight now, for our futures, and those that follow after us.
And Remember the Animals that fought, and fight now, so that we stay safe. We couldn't do it without them.

09/11/2025

Who Did What?
Brave Soldiers fought for our freedom alongside many crucial support workers, but alongside them were the animals that were just as essential.

Horses helped in the cavalry but were also absolutely vital in helping move supplies, equipment and ammunition as well as food and medicine supplies. They we particularly important in areas where vehicles struggled as they did a much better job. They could not have coped without these supplies.

Dogs also helped a little with transport of goods but alongside this they carried messages often in dangerous situations. They helped with guard duties, tracking and of course they helped keep pests under control. Some dogs were trained to seek out injured soldiers, these dogs would carry limited medical supplies so that those they found could help themselves before aid reached them. We absolutely can’t underestimate the comfort they brought to the soldiers they worked alongside and under such stressful circumstances this was very important for morale.

Cat’s, yes cats played their part too. They were known well on ships but also in the trenches. Pests were a real problem, with rats and mice came contaminated food supplies and disease. Cat’s were tremendously helpful with this and vital to keeping food supplies clear of pests, a job whose significance cannot be disregarded.

Carrier Pigeons were hugely important. Countless lives were saved due to messages carried by these birds. More Pigeons were awarded honours than any other animal that helped in the wars because of the importance of the messages they carried despite great risk flying thorough hostile skies.

So when you think of all the lives that saved us, take some time to think of them. Many lost their lives too...in service...

08/11/2025

Have you ever wondered
Just Why??

07/11/2025

URGENT

We have had a black cat brought into our Spilsby branch which has been involved in an RTC, not microchipped. Found just outside of Stickney, near the caravan sales place on A16. Unable check the s*x at this time.

Please contact 01790 752227 urgently if you think this is your cat❗️

04/11/2025

Help your pets be seen when it's dark.
Lights on collars or reflective coats can help your pet be seen.

03/11/2025

🦷 BIG SAVINGS ON DENTAL 🦷

Worried about your pet’s dental health? We’re here to help.

Our professional dental service includes:
✅ Full dental exam
✅ Deep cleaning under general anaesthetic
✅Safe, pain-free procedure
✅Expert home care tips

Keep your pet happy, healthy, and pain-free. Book before 4th November to secure your discounted appointment.

Learn more and book — call the clinic today.

T&Cs apply.

31/10/2025

And there's no need to waste those pumpkins, here's the link to the PDSA for a recipe for pet treats made from Pumpkin.
Please note that you shouldn't feed your pet uncooked Pumpkin.

https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/blog/homemade-pet-treats-for-cats-and-dogs-pumpkin-cookies