Grappenhall Veterinary and Hydrotherapy Centre

30/07/2024

Poor Monty has an infected toe. He unfortunately won’t stop licking it so we are hoping a larger buster collar and a personalised bandage will help!

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

29/03/2024

We hope you don’t need it but don’t forget the hospital is always open and even better news they have access to all your pets clinical notes and medications records if they are required. Happy Easter!

12/03/2024

love caring for your animals.

Please help protect the mental health and wellbeing of veterinary professionals by being patient, kind and courteous both in online interactions and when visiting your vet.

👉 https://ow.ly/cG4L50QbVQ1

09/03/2024

26/01/2024

📣 Urgent appeal for lifesavers!

We’re looking for dogs to come forward for sessions at Rutland House Vets on 3rd February 2024🩸

If you can attend, please book or register your dog by calling 01509 232222 or visit www.petbloodbankuk.org 🐶
Please also spread the word to anyone you know with suitable dogs in these areas who might be able to help.

To be a donor, your dog needs to be:
🐶Fit and healthy
🐶Confident and enjoy meeting new people
🐶Between one and eight years old
🐶Weigh more than 25kg

Thank you so much for your support ❤️❤️❤️

22/01/2024

⚠️This is a warning to all dog walkers in Liverpool⚠️

It has been brought to our attention that several dogs have become seriously unwell after being walked in a park off Childwall Valley Road in Belle Vale. We understand that the area has been cordoned off by police.

If you have been walking in the area today and are concerned about your pet, please contact your vet.

22/01/2024

Female young tabby kitten found in Thelwall this morning. No chip or collar. Please contact the surgery on 01925 600000 if you know who she belongs to.

07/01/2024

A new coffee shop has opened up opposite the surgery. Dog-friendly and perfect to pop into after your appointment or while you wait for blood results for your pet

Speciality coffee, tasty cakes and good vibes. Dog friendly, open Tuesday till sunday every week

24/12/2023

19/12/2023

🎄🧑‍🎄Wishing all our lovely clients and their pets a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year

We will be closed on December 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and 1st January but if you have an emergency please call the usual number and you will be transferred to the out of hours team at Rutland House Hospital who have access to all your pets notes and clinical history 🎄🧑‍🎄

09/12/2023

This girl is sadly still missing and her owners are asking anyone who is free around Lymm and High Legh to search for her this weekend! Come home Ellie!

19/11/2023

Great idea and so lovely that last time Erin found a home ❤️

05/11/2023

Bonfire night can be an incredibly frightening time for many cats: the noise and flashes of fireworks can be traumatic. Here's a guide to minimising stress a...

04/11/2023

Your interaction with your dog during fireworks - Be careful to avoid affectionate interactions such as kissing, cuddling or close physical contact during firework events as this can signal uncertainty and make your dog more anxious and fearful. If your dog is actively using their safe haven, you should not encroach their space.
It is vital though that you are there for your dog if they need you. Ensure that you are available for them, and do not ignore or reject them if they seek contact. Instead use calm verbal interactions and calm stroking.

31/05/2023

Summer is approaching!
Exercising in temps over 20 degrees can be a risk to fit, healthy dogs, much lower for elderly, obese, flat-faced or large breed dogs 🌡️🔥
Take them for a walk early morning or evening when it’s cool.
Stay safe and enjoy the warm weather ❤

26/04/2023

*** Please bear with us today as we have no computers while we merge with the hospital. When it’s all sorted this will mean all the clinics in our group will have access to your pets information which will benefit us greatly! Thank you for your cooperation ***