We are proud to announce that Nurture Wells has been accredited as a Dog Friendly Clinic. The Dog Friendly Clinic Scheme has been set up by Dogs Trust and The British Veterinary Behaviour Association to help vet clinics and owners make every dog's veterinary experience the best possible. To find out more, and how you can help your dog have a better trip to the vets, visit www.dogfriendlyclinic.org.uk
We are proud to announce that Nurture Wells has been accredited as a Dog Friendly Clinic!
The Dog Friendly Clinic Scheme has been set up by Dogs Trust and The British Veterinary Behaviour Association to help vet clinics and owners make every dog's veterinary experience the best possible.
To find out more, and how you can help your dog have a better trip to the vets, visit www.dogfriendlyclinic.org.uk
Occasionally, we get a rather special wildlife visitor arrive at the surgery and this beautiful tawny owl certainly cheered our Friday afternoon!
He had flown into the front of a car and got completely caught up in the bumper.
Our quick thinking receptionist Carey, witnessed the incident and rushed him straight to the surgery in a dark box.
He was dazed and ruffled but after a rest and a thorough check up by Saskia and Courtney, he was deemed fit for release 🦉
See comments for the moment of release..
At Puppy School this week we were practicing how to introduce novel items to our pups.
Some great handling of Frankie, Maisie, Ted, Barney and Dax meant that all of these new experiences were taken slowly with lots of praise, play and tasty treats.
This way the pups associate what they are being exposed to, something new, as a fun experience😊
Our fabulous bunch of Puppy School graduates this course have given us many laughs and much fun amongst the lessons!
Well done Kobi, Norman (the elusive!) Mabel, Jersey, Amber, Rita and one very worn out Wesley 🐶🐾🐶🐾
This is Barney and he definitely deserves to look very proud of himself!
Barney loves nothing more than a trip out with his Dad, riding on his mobility scooter, taking in the air and enjoying the village.
One terrible morning, a mishap occurred and he ended up underneath the scooter and was dragged on the road..
Poor Barney was shocked, very sad and extremely painful, with some extensive wounds, when he arrived at the surgery.
He was admitted for several days of intensive care - IV fluids, high levels of pain relief and debridement/dressing changes.
He was not a happy boy and despite our best efforts, he struggled to appreciate his nursing care😞
Over the next few weeks, he was superbly cared for at home (his much preferred option!) with frequent visits to see us, for wound care/dressing changes (he just about tolerated!)
He now comes bouncing into the practice, smiling and joyful with a bit of hair loss, some delicate new skin and a story to tell.
Did it put him off his morning jaunts on the scooter?
Absolutely not!!
He’s back out there, proud as punch to see another day.
Barney, we all think you are amazing 💕💕
Thank you to everyone who cycled a mile for us over the last 3 weeks and to the clever maker of the Smoothie Bike at RD Engineering
Vet Lucy’s Top Tip for
🐀🐀DEGU SATURDAY 🐀🐀
They are unable to properly digest carbohydrates & sugars and are at risk of diabetes if fed the wrong diet.
#Spraw
Vet Lucy’s Top Tip for
🐀🐀RAT FRIDAY 🐀🐀
Rattys get very thirsty and need constant access to water.
However, where food is concerned avoid feeding onion, chocolate, raisins, citrus fruit, rhubarb, walnuts & grapes as these can be harmful.
Vet Lucy’s Top Tip for
🐭🐭GERBIL THURSDAY🐭🐭
Feed commercial gerbil pellets along with delicious, fresh vegetables and fruit such as broccoli, apples & cauliflower.
Vet Lucy’s Top Tip for
🐭🐭 MOUSE WEDNESDAY 🐭🐭
Scatter feeding & placing food in different places in their accommodation will encourage them to forage for it.
#Spraw
The Corgi was officially named today by Oscar our Supervet as Beau which suits her beautifully 🩷
A BIG Thank you to all the people who entered into the competition . The donations have been given to Vetlife .
The man, the legend - our fabulous vet Oscar!
Over the last 2 days, he has completed a gruelling 420 mile cycle, past every vet practice in Somerset in 30’ heat.
Finally reaching Langford at 1am!!
We are so proud of you 👏👏👏
This morning must seem a long time ago for Team Ride SomerVet
Nearly there 🥰
Vetlife
#mentalwellness
More willing victims/ volunteers today, has got us to 100 miles!!👍🚴👍🥤👍🚴
Thank you to all the lovely people who popped in today to “Cycle a mile, make a delicious smoothie and pop a donation in the pot” for Ride SomerVet and Vetlife
and they’re off!! We’re up to 26 miles of 60 so far today.. Smoothie making element troublesome but we’re managing a separate NutriBullet to give our cyclists a cooling smoothie 😎🥤
Oscar does not want to be left out!
Imy clocking up some Sunday miles for us today🚴🚴🚴
