The Grove Veterinary Hospital & Clinics

08/01/2025

Today is National Labrador Day

Help us to celebrate this popular breed by sharing your labradors below.

07/01/2025

Simon Gilbert, one of our Orthopaedic Referral Vets, is also a lifeboat volunteer with the Wells Inshore Lifeboat Crew.
Over the Christmas period during Simon was involved in the rescue of an Airedale Terrier who got into difficulties in the water and required rescuing.

Well done, Simon and, of course, the rest of the Wells Inshore Lifeboat Crew.

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Vet steps in after lifeboat dog rescue

A Norfolk-based vet and lifeboat volunteer has been called in to treat a dog that had to be revived after being cut off by the tide. Members of the Wells Inshore Lifeboat crew found the Airedale terrier, named Olive, unresponsive in the water following an alert in the town during

https://www.vettimes.co.uk/?post_type=news&p=296199

07/01/2025

We have several ways for you as clients to contact us

☎️By telephoning any of the three surgeries
📧By emailing our enquiry address
✉️By sending a letter through the post
💻You can even send a message through Facebook messenger
📱We may also give a mobile number for you to send us any photos and videos we request from you.

However, in the case of an emergency, to book an appointment or to order medications, we ask that you call us only.

Whilst we check any messages sent on a regular basis, we may not see these quickly enough in the case of any emergencies, or even see them at a reasonable time that we can respond to you.

If we do ask you to send any photos or videos to the mobile number, we ask that you add your name and your pets name to the message so that we are able to add them to your pets record.

You can contact the surgeries on the following numbers

☎️Fakenham Hospital 01328 862137
☎️Swaffham Clinic 01760 723739
☎️Dereham Clinic 01362 696772
☎️Out of Hours service 01328 851144 (based at Fakenham)

Or you can email [email protected] (non-emergency advice only)

06/01/2025

Bird Flu

The current status of bird flu putting Norfolk in an Avian Influenza Protection Zone (AIPZ) means that it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers across the UK to keep their birds indoors and to follow strict biosecurity measures in order to limit the spread of and eradicate the disease.

With birds that are usually free-range/have access to outside, they can quickly become bored. Therefore, it is important that while the birds are under the enforced housing measures that they are given enrichment to prevent pecking induced trauma.

Enrichment can be in the form of toys or even hanging vegetables for them to peck at. Indoor sand baths, and deep litter for them to scratch around in. Whatever you decide to do to keep your birds happy, make sure that wild birds can not access the areas and that you keep the areas clean.

Photo credits: The Same Star Sheep Sanctuary

03/01/2025

Let's end the week with a patient update.

A few months ago we introduced you to one of our more unusual patients, a ferret named Beans, who was brought in due to weight loss and hair loss.
After testing Beans was diagnosed with cushings and began his treatment shortly after diagnosis.
Well look at him now!
The first picture shows Beans on his first visit when undergoing tests. The second picture shows Beans now, he has put weight on and his coat has grown back with improved condition.

It's always nice to see how patients are doing once they've recovered and back to their normal selves.

This weekend as always we have a team on hand ready to help. You can reach our Out Of Hours Team on 01328 851144

Happy Weekend

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!

Wishing you and your pets health and happiness for the year to come.

Where will today take you? And what adventures do you have planned for 2025?

We are closed for routine appointments today. In the event of an emergency you can reach our Out Of Hours Team on 01328 851144.

31/12/2024

Dogs need plenty of exercise throughout the year. Sadly, one in 5 dogs don't get daily exercise, and some get less than 20 minutes.

12% of the UKs dog population are obese, so with January being Walk Your Dog Month, it is the perfect time after the over indulgence of Christmas to get into a new walking routine.

There are plenty of organised walking challenges that both you and your dog can get involved in throughout the year: from different challenges to raise money for charity to the personal challenge of walking 1000 miles in a year or even just meeting a daily goal of 10,000 steps a day or meeting your dogs activity goal with PitPat

So, if you only have one resolution for the new year, make it this — better health for you and your dog!

To find out more about Walk Your Dog Month and the challenges mentioned above, follow the links below

https://bvna.org.uk/blog/walk-your-dog-month
https://www.walk1000miles.co.uk
https://www.pitpat.com

30/12/2024

Over the Christmas period, Fakenham had several injured seal pups taken in by volunteers from BDMLR.

Sadly the pups had to be humanely euthanized due to their injuries, and they serve as a stark reminder as to why when seals are on the beaches we should not only keep our distance but keep dogs under control and on leads.

🦭Seal pups can become separated from their mums and subsequently abandoned when they are disturbed.

🦭If the pups are chased into the water when they are too young, they can become waterlogged and, as a result, can develop hypothermia.

🦭Dogs who are all inquisitive by nature can cause injuries to the pups.

So please remember when seals are on our beaches please keep your distance and dogs under control.

26/12/2024

Fakenham have had the cat below taken in this evening.

Found in Gressenhall
No collar or microchip

Currently receiving treatment at Fakenham

If you believe they maybe yours please contact the OOH team on 01328 851144

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from us all at Grove Veterinary Hospital and Clinics

This Christmas we wish you and your pets a season filled love joy and positive moments.

Remember to keep your pets safe during the festivities.

If you need us during this time you can reach our team on 01328 851144

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

24/12/2024

Before they left, Rudy, Donnie and The Grinch found a present that was left for them.
It's safe to say they were very excited about it.

Merry Christmas

24/12/2024

It's the last time this year to ask the question of what did Rudy and the Gang do last night?

They are getting ready to say goodbye as they leave to return to the North Pole.

Thank you Rudy, Grinch and Donnie for the help, maybe we'll see you next year.

Merry Christmas

23/12/2024

Next up for our pet friendly Christmas Treats is for those who prefer a grain or gluten-free option.

You will need
• 1 medium banana
• 2 large eggs
• 125g dog friendly peanut butter
• 120g chickpea (gram) flour
• 60g coconut flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Method

•Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan)
•Mash the banana as smooth as possible and beat in the eggs until fully mixed.
•Add the peanut butter and mix until smooth
•Once the mixture is of a smooth consistency, add the dry ingredients and mix together.
•Once all the ingredients have been kneaded together, roll the dough to 1/4" thick and cut into shapes using a cookie cutter, and place on barking parchment.
•Bake for 14 minutes or until the treats are golden brown.
•Allow to completely cool before serving.

These biscuits will keep for at least 7 days in a sealed container.

23/12/2024

What did Rudy, Grinch and Donnie do last night?

Games on the board.
Donnie is helping by writing the ops list at least, thank you Donnie.

22/12/2024

We are currently experiencing an issue with our phone lines.
We have diverted all calls through to our mobile phone.
This does mean that we will only have the one phone line.
In the event of an emergency we ask that you do not leave a message on the answer phone as we may not be able to get back you in a timely manner. Instead please keep trying until you speak to one of the team.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes, but please bear with us while we sort the issue out.

Thank you

22/12/2024

What did Rudy and the Gang do last night?

Space hopper racing, that looks fun!

21/12/2024

What did Rudy and friends get up to last night?

Rolling down the stairs, be careful now!

20/12/2024

Wow, look at all these cakes, and there were two more trays as well.
Thank you very much to Anita for baking these very yummy cakes. They went down very well.
And of course, thank you to everyone who has gifted all the teams across all three surgeries, sweet treats, and homemade bakes, this past year. We are all very grateful.

This weekend is the last shopping weekend before Christmas, and whether you plan to spend the day at home away from the crowds, or if you plan on grabbing those last minute bits and pieces, we have a team on hand ready to help should you need us. You can reach our Out Of Hours Team on 01328 851144.

Happy Weekend