Little Miley recovering well yesterday. Food storage in a place 'she' wants it within hours of having surgery to remove one of her eyes. Little warrior princess, such a sweetie 👸🐹
Meet Codi. He cane in for his final vaccination so allowed on the floor. We like to make weigh ins fun at Forest Hall!
🐶 Puppy Party 🐶
Maggie the Whippet, Goose the Border Terrier, Archie the French Bulldog , Oliver the Staffie, and Loki the Pomski all look like they had great fun last night!
Little Millie has taken a seat in the waiting room🤣 waiting patiently for her booster ❤️🐶 super cute! X
This is what we love to see, Bramble tucking into her hay the day after major abdominal surgery to deal with an intestinal blockage ❤
This is little Billy-Ray who was in today for his castration. This is him after his operation, I don’t think he has stopped purring yet
***Sensitive video***
Poor Baby presented with a large swelling to the left side of his face. Under general anaesthetic the swelling was opened with a surgical blade to reveal a large accumulation of pus!
Abscesses in cats can form for different reasons, sometimes due to dental problems but more commonly because of bites from other cats. Outdoor male cats will often fight over territory which is why it is so important to make sure your cat is neutered as this will limit their desire to roam (Baby is) and are fully up to date with their vaccinations, especially FeLV if they are going to be allowed free outdoor access as FeLV is passed through the saliva of infected cats through bites.
Cat bite abscesses can often go unnoticed for days as the bacteria accumulates under the skin after being "injected" deep into the flesh by the cat's canine teeth (the long pointy ones!). Baby had to have a drain placed to help prevent the pus building up again and he will be visiting us for check ups to make sure he is healing up.
Placing intravenous catheters #whatvnsdo #vnam18
Nurses often place intravenous catheters (IVs) so that there is quick and easy access to the patient's circulation system. This means they can be induced into anaesthesia as stress-free as possible. It also means that if anything were to go wrong, we could administer the required drugs or intravenous fluids quickly.
IVFT
In-patient care, intravenous fluid therapy #whatvnsdo #vnam18
RVNs and SVNs place patients on intravenous fluids when indicated by the veterinary surgeon. This means they need to know the different types of fluids and what they contain, how to attach the fluid bag onto a giving set in a sterile manner and how to work out how much fluid the patient needs over the course of the day.
Nurses also must be knowledgeable on monitoring these patients as giving too much fluid, or over infusion, can be detrimental to their treatment. Checks are done frequently on the patient themselves and the intravenous catheter that the fluids are attached to with any concerns communicated to the veterinary surgeon.
Of course, what goes in must come out! Patients on fluids are walked regularly/litter trays are provided and emptied regularly and their beds are kept dry and clean during their stay with us.
Closed gloving
#whatvnsdo #vnam18
A little clip of how to put on surgical gloves, this time closed gloving. This technique is a bit trickier as you are wearing a surgical gown and so working from within the cuffs of the surgical gown the hands must never touch the outside of the gown or gloves.
Charlie
This is Charlie. He recently underwent surgery to amputate his left frontleg as an aggressive tumour had grown there, causing him pain and discomfort. Look how well he is recovering! A big well done to Charlie and his parents!
Open gloving
A little video of how to put on gloves using the open gloving technique. Veterinary surgeons and nurses use this method when not wearing a surgical gown or when changing gloves during surgery.
Pre-scrub
Prepping patients for surgery #whatvnsdo #vnam18
A quick video of a pre-scrub of the patient undergoing a spay procedure!
This is Haribo. Haribo came to us through no fault of his own and is now looking for his forever home. He is approximately 4 years old, neutered, microchipped and has had the first part of his vaccinations. Haribo would be best suited to a household without any other cats or dogs. He is an active cat who loves to play and will shout for attention....and food! If you think you could re-home Haribo, please contact the Heaton branch and speak to our Head Nurse Sarah on 0191 2761064.
Little Pumpkin loves tucking into recovery food after her dental procedures!
Do you have a cat that's a little...er..round? Maybe they hoover down their food so fast they bring it back up or immediately beg for more? Placing your pet's food in a puzzle feeder can help slow their eating down as they have to work to get at the kibble. This in turn increases satiety (the feeling of fullness), prevents boredom and helps with weight management.
Puzzle feeders are available for cats, dogs and even small furries and come in a range of shapes and sizes to help keep your pet's mind stimulated.
Rabbits are inquisitive and playful, they need stimulation just like a cat or a dog! Wilson here loves to play with his toys.
Harry showing off his tricks at our Forest Hall branch!
It's Happy Hoppers time again at firstvets & white lion! Throughout June all sites are offering FREE HEALTH CHECKS FOR RABBITS! We are committed to ensuring bunnies are living the lives they deserve. During your consultation your bunny will receive a nose to tail examination, a FREE nail clip and you will get lots of advice regarding the care & welfare of rabbits. We are also offering 20% off rabbit Neutering (30% for HPC clients).
Send us a photo of your Happy Hopper to be in with a chance of winning a rabbit hamper. Send your pictures to our page or email [email protected].
