Regan Veterinary Group

19/08/2024

A small black female kitten has been handed into our Little Lane clinic.
She was found by Primrose Farm roundabout on Smithy Brook Road just by the practice.
If anyone has any information please contact the practice on 01924 231506.
Thank you 🐈‍⬛

16/08/2024

This little one has been left behind at our Holly House practice this evening. We are keeping them safe and they are helping us to take care of the animals here! 🐶 🐈‍⬛
Please let us know if it’s yours! 🐻 💛

13/08/2024

Please note: Our Holly House, Hindley practice will be closing slightly early tomorrow, Wednesday 14th August at 6pm to accommodate staff training. Thank you.

01/08/2024

Our clinics are currently experiencing technical issues.
We are working hard to get this resolved.

Thank you for your patience and understanding 🐾

26/07/2024

Today marks the start of the Summer Olympic Games
hosted in Paris, the City of Love.

Fun fact: a whopping 32 sports will be played at the
Olympics this year, with an estimated 45,000 volunteers
helping out at the games.

Will you be watching the Olympics this year? Comment
below with your favourite sport!

20/07/2024

We have had a young, suspected to be around 12 week old, male kitten brought into our Holly House, Hindley practice this morning. No chip. If you think he may be yours or you have any information, please contact the practice on 01942 526222. Thank you 🐱
Proof of ownership will be required.

16/07/2024

Due to staff training, our Little Lane Clinic will be closed from 11.30am till 13.00pm.
For any enquiries please contact our sister branch Holly House in Hindley on 01942 526222.
Thank you 🐾

14/07/2024

Euros Final - 14th July ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
The final of the Euros 2024 in Germany is
upon us.. Who are you backing to win?
Comment below

12/07/2024

Our ‘star patient of the week’ goes to Dylan Fox. This beautiful, young cat came across to see Ellen Coker, through our internal referral process, to have an advanced practitioner assessment of a severe eye injury which looked like he may either need surgery or worse, he could loose the eye.

Our Vets’ expert knowledge of how to manage such a severe eye injury and our nursing teams’ dedicated and passionate care of our inpatients thankfully managed to turn a sight threatening condition around. Our team have created a real bond with this gorgeous boy who, thankfully, is on the mend and despite hourly medications, he seems to really enjoy our company as do we his. There’s a little way to go but we’re confident he will get there and keep his eye.

At Regans, we work hard to ensure the best clinical care/inpatient care, have a feline unit completely separate from any dogs and therefore ensure a low stress environment for our feline patients. It means everything to us to see how relaxed and happy this gorgeous boy is with us and our team.

You’re an absolute superstar Dylan, thank you for all your head boops and cuddles this last few weeks, we’re delighted you’re almost fully healed now 🥰

08/07/2024

Male black cat has been brought into our Little Lane Clinic today, unfortunately he has passed away.
If you have any information please call the practice on 01942 231506.

Thank you 🐾

07/07/2024

Thank you Day - 7th July 2024

Thank You Day is celebrated every year in the UK,
offering the opportunity to give thanks and
celebrate those who go above and beyond for us.

Share your appreciation below by tagging
someone you are thankful for in the comments
section!

06/07/2024

This is Buddy! 🐕
Buddy came into our Holly House Practice today for his booster, celebrating his 7th birthday!! 🎈
As always he came in all smiles and waggy tailed and was a superstar for his appointment! 💙
Happy Birthday Buddy!! 🎈🥳

06/07/2024

We are looking for the owner of this handsome boy.
Please contact The Avenue New Moston on 0161 684 9449

Proof of ownership will be required

01/07/2024

Black entire male cat has been handed into our Little Lane clinic. Unfortunately he has sadly passed away.
Please contact the practice on 01942 231506 if you have any information regarding ownership.

Thank you 🐾

30/06/2024

💗 ANIMAL CHARITY FAIR 💗
We are hosting an animal charity fair for many local animal charities to come together to raise funds and awareness for their causes. If you love animals, then join us for a fun day out where you can win amazing prizes while helping animals. Enjoy tasty cakes, try your luck on raffles and tombolas, and enjoy a variety of games and activities. Meet passionate volunteers from amazing animal charities, see how you can get involved with them, or learn which animals need sponsors or adopters. Learn about the vital work being done to protect and care for a range of animals in need.

Bring your friends and family down to

📍 Burrs Country Park
Woodhill Rd,
Bury BL8 1DA

📅 Saturday, 6th July 2024

⏰ 12:00 pm till 4:00 pm

Wheelchair and pram accessible, with parking on site.

In attendance so far, we have:
* Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary
* Independent Cat Rescue
* English Barn Cats
* Kirless Valley Wildlife Rescue
* Little Tinkers Cat Rescue
* Pets in Need
* Avid’s Angels
* Deifer Legacy Animal Rescue
* Cat Friends of Hyndburn
* Greater Manchester search & Rescue Capture Team cic

We have a scavenger hunt happening in the park between 1 pm and 3 pm on the same day. You can buy tickets on the day at the Kitty Rescue Bury stall. More info here.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Xi1xaW6vhroMAGiL/

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to support your local animal charities. We look forward to seeing you there.

Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary Cat Friends of Hyndburn English Barn Cats - Lancashire Little Tinkers Cat Rescue Greater Manchester Lost Dog Search & Rescue Capture Team C.I.C Diefers Legacy Animal Rescue Avid’s Angels Cat Rescue Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue Independent Cat Rescue Prestwich Registered Charity: 1201520 Pets In Need - lancs

28/06/2024

Neutering means removing the reproductive organs; this is
either the ovaries in females (known as spaying) or the
testicles in males (known as castration). Neutering is a
routine procedure that does not require overnight
hospitalisation, with an average recovery time of 5-10 days.
Find out more about the benefits and risks of netuering your
rabbit here: vetcollection.co.uk/health/should-i-neuter-myrabbit

27/06/2024

27/06/2024

🍋We have seen a worrying increase in people suggesting the use of lemon juice to use in dogs with heat stroke🍋 Especially in Brachycephalic (Flat faced breeds)

When dogs have heatstroke they can often pant excessively and produce lots of saliva, people believe lemon juice will help clear this if they pour/squirt into the mouth.

When polled in the Veterinary Voices UK Facebook group, 0 of over 970 veterinary professionals would recommend giving lemon juice!

💔One member sadly lost a case because an owner had been attempting to manage heatstroke at home, a heartbreaking tragedy.

If you think your dog has heatstroke:

❌ Do not pour lemon juice into its mouth if they are producing excessive phlegm or saliva
❌ Do not attempt to force any liquid into its mouth - you risk causing aspiration
❌ Do not leave wet, cold towels stationary on them. They quickly warm and trap the heat

✅ Do...
✅ Bring your dog inside into a shady, well ventilated, cool room
✅Call your veterinary team and follow their instructions
✅Prepare yourself to promptly transfer to your practice
✅Cool them down by pouring cold water on them
✅ Depending on their current condition they may drink small amounts of cool water, don't allow they to lap up huge quantities at once incase they vomit
✅ Travel in a cold, air-conditioned car

✅ According to one study into heat-induced illness in dogs, those actively cooled before arriving at the vets had a lower mortality rate than those not cooled prior to arrival.

More information on heatstroke and how to manage while transferring to your veterinary team? See Dr David Marlin:
https://drdavidmarlin.com/managing-dogs-in-hot-weather/

27/06/2024

Is it true that if we use cold water on heat stroke pets they will go into shock?

One of the most common things we still hear is that we can only use tepid water on a pet with heat stroke, incase they get some complications like hypothermic overshoot, peripheral vasoconstriction hindering a cooling response, and cardiogenic shock...

We have heard not to use cold water in case it causes shock... this rarely happens!

But guess what? In a recent study over 26% of dogs presented with heat stroke died, with flat faced breeds making up nearly half of heat stroke cases seen in the study.

You should:

💧Get someone to call the local veterinary practice and tell them you're going to travel down with a heat stroke patient
💧Pour, hose or if possible immerse the pet in very cold water (this should obviously be done under constant supervision, ensuring the head is fully above water and immersion should not be attempted if the animal is too large, or you are unable to do so without hurting yourself)
💧NB: If using a hose pipe, make sure it has run through until cold, as they can often contain water that is extremely hot in the tubing initially
💧Do not drape in towels and leave them in situ. Keep the cold water flowing.
💧Move to a cool, shaded area
💧Prepare to transport to vets in a cold, air conditioned car

In studies they found that:

🌅International consensus from sports medicine organisations supports treating EHS with early rapid cooling by immersing the casualty in cold water.
🌅Ice-water immersion has been shown to be highly effective in exertional heat stroke, with a zero fatality rate in large case series of younger, fit patients.
🌅Hyperthermic individuals were cooled twice as fast by Cold Water Immersion as by passive recovery.
🌅No complications occurred during the treatment of three older patients with severe heat stroke were treated with cold‐water immersion.
🌅Cold water immersion (CWI) is the preferred cooling modality in EHS guidelines and the optimal method applicable to UK Service Personnel
🌅Studies suggest using either ice-water or cold-water immersion

The best intervention is PREVENTION, but if you find yourself with an animal with heat stroke, using cold water either by pouring, hosing or ideally (if safe) immersion then this may help reduce their temperature to safe levels while you transport to a veterinary practice.

Read more below:

https://www.vetvoices.co.uk/post/cool-icy-cold-or-tepid

26/06/2024

Vaccinations
Both indoor and outdoor rabbits require vaccinations to keep
them safe from infectious disease. Young rabbits are particularly
vulnerable to serious illnesses, so it’s important to get them
vaccinated early.
Rabbits can be vaccinated from five weeks old and will need
yearly booster vaccinations throughout their life to maintain
immunity.
Find out more about vaccinations for rabbits here:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/vaccinations-for-rabbits/

24/06/2024

If you’re a rabbit owner, you might have heard the term ‘flystrike’ mentioned, but what is it?

Flystrike happens when flies lay their eggs on your rabbit & those eggs hatch into maggots. Maggots from blowflies: bluebottles and green bottles, are the most dangerous. They can eat into your rabbit’s flesh within 24 hours which can cause death in a very short time 😢

It’s important to remember that prevention is better than cure.

- Check your rabbit’s bottom daily, more often in summer.
- Keep their environment clean.
- Apply Rearguard or a similar product.
- If your rabbit has a wound, keep it clean and dry.

If you suspect your rabbit has Flystrike, then a trip to an emergency vet is required.

Find out more here; https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/flystrike-in-rabbits/

24/06/2024

Flystrike
Flystrike happens more often in warm weather, and in
rabbits who have soiled fur (often due to poor diet, obesity
or arthritis).
Throughout the spring and summer rabbits must be
checked twice daily and any soiled fur cleaned. If you find
any sign of fly eggs or maggots you must arrange for your
rabbit to see a vet as soon as possible.
For more information about Flystrike:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/conditions/flystrike

21/06/2024

Take Your Dog to Work Day
There is no denying the fact that dogs can
help to alleviate stress in the workplace. In
fact, a survey conducted by The Kennel Club
revealed that 70% of people think dogs
reduce stress within a working environment,
and even stroking a dog is said to reduce
blood pressure.
Is your four-legged friend taking a trip to your
workplace today?

17/06/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Little Lane Clinic will be closing today at 4pm.
Please contact our sister branch Holly House Vets on 01942 526222 if you require veterinary assistance.
Sorry for any inconvenience 🐾

17/06/2024

Did you know you get 10% off all vet fees and products with a
Healthy Pet Club membership?
Your pet can be signed up in practice, or find out more at:
http://vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans.../healthy-pet-club

12/06/2024

Our Little Lane clinic is currently experiencing power issues and therefore we may not be able to answer your calls at the moment.
We apologise for this inconvenience. 🐾⚡️

10/06/2024

Cat Microchipping Legislation starts 10th June 2024
From today, all pet cats will legally need to be microchipped in England.
Are you looking to get your cat microchipped? Give us a call to book your cat in
for an appointment, and don’t forget, for Healthy Pet Club members
microchipping is one of the benefits included!
To find out more about microchipping your cat:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/microchipping-cats

10/06/2024

Today marks the start of Diabetes Awareness Week - did you know
your furry friends can get diabetes too?
Diabetes causes levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood to be
persistently high. Normally when blood glucose levels increase, the
pancreas releases a hormone called insulin which adds in a number
of ways to lower the blood glucose and prevent it from getting too
high.
Want to know what to look out for in your pets? For more
information on diabetes in cats, please visit:
https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/conditions/feline-diabetes/
For more information on diabetes in dogs:
https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/conditions/canine-diabetes/

10/06/2024

**FOUND**

Young male, white/ginger/brown coloured long haired cat found on the Green Quarter Estate in Cheetham Hill. No Microchip but clearly well cared for so must have an owner.

Please contact Park Veterinary Clinic on 0161 773 1819 if you are missing a similar cat. Proof of ownership will be required.
He is currently stable but is undergoing emergency treatment and we need to find his owners urgently.

23/05/2024

Entire Black and White male cat has been handed into our Little Lane Clinic.
If you have any information please can you contact the practice on 01942 231506.
Thank you 🐾