Molesey Veterinary Centre

24/01/2025

Looking for reliable pet care info? 🐾 Our website has everything you need, from booking appointments to helpful pet health tips. Visit us for easy access to the services you trust!

Head over to our website for more info: https://www.partridgepractices.co.uk/molesey-vets/

23/01/2025

Just like people, pets can experience shifts in their mood, but their signals can be much harder to spot. Read our article to understand whether your pet is bored, or feeling blue, so you can help them to feel better going forward. 🐱👇

https://www.partridgepractices.co.uk/article/is-your-pet-feeling-down-darren-shares-the-signs/

21/01/2025

We've got the perfect DIY project for a cold and rainy day in January... build your bunny a bountiful digging box to keep them entertained! Here's how: 👇

https://www.partridgepractices.co.uk/article/molesey-vets-diy-rabbit-digging-box-project/

21/01/2025

Do you have the pleasure of owning a small mammal such as a hamster, rabbit, mouse or gerbil? These little balls of fluff can be super rewarding to care for. 🐹🐰🐭🐁

With these little pets, it’s important to add a monthly health check to your routine to spot any lumps or bumps early on.

Unfortunately, small mammals are more likely to develop mammary tumours, which are often cancerous. By checking your pet regularly, you can:

✔️ Keep a check on your pet's general health condition

✔️ Get them used to being handled

✔️ Identify mammary tumours or lumps quicker

✔️ Seek veterinary assistance if worried

There may be treatment options for mammary tumours, and it’s always best to seek veterinary attention as soon as possible. Early detection means better chances of successful treatment and recovery!

If you’re worried about your furry friend, book an appointment with one of our vets.

19/01/2025

January is Adopt a Rescue Bird Month, making it the perfect time to consider giving a forever home to a feathered friend. 🦜

As always, before adopting any animal, it is important to do as much research as possible before you commit to keeping them as a pet.

Why is it important to adopt a bird?

🦜 Offer a second chance: There are many different species of birds in rescue centres across the country who are in desperate need of a home.

👍 Raise awareness: By adopting a bird, you are not only supporting local rescues, but you are also helping to raise awareness on adoption.

❤ Create new bonds: Not only does your new bird get to create a special bond with you, but you also get to experience a new friendship with a feathered friend.

Help us spread the word on rescue bird adoption month and let’s find forever homes for these amazing creatures.

Do you have any questions regarding bird husbandry? Our team is here to help!

19/01/2025

Does your older pet suffer from arthritis? ❄️ The cold weather can make joint pain worse. Keep them cozy with warm bedding, limit time outdoors, and ask us about joint supplements and management tips to keep them moving comfortably! 🐾 0208 979 1384

17/01/2025

Did you know that guinea pigs are social animals and prefer to live with a friend? 🐹 They can also communicate through a series of squeaks and purrs! 💬 Keep your small furry pets happy by giving them plenty of love and care.

Contact us for small pet health advice: https://www.partridgepractices.co.uk/molesey-vets/find-and-contact/

16/01/2025

How many of these activities have you tried with your dog? Tell us in the comments if you made bingo! 👇

16/01/2025

Please help to find Tia! 😢

15/01/2025

Bad weather doesn’t mean you and your furry friends must stay locked up inside! However, there are a couple of extra things you might need to keep an eye on to make sure your pets have a good time outdoors.

❄ If your pets like being outside or out for walks, don’t forget that they can get uncomfortably or even dangerously cold without protective clothes if there is snow, low temperatures or cold wind.

❄ For adventures near frozen water or deep snow, always keep pets on a lead and don’t let them get too close to these hazards.

❄ Once you get home, ensure your pets are dry and check their feet for clumps of snow or any rock salt that might have got stuck to their toes.

What else do you do to make the cold weather more comfortable for your pets? Share your best tips below!

14/01/2025

Are you a fan of the TV show 'Love it or List it'? Our veterinary nurses challenge you to create a space that your hamster, gerbil, fancy rats, guinea pigs or rabbits will love, or, could it be time to move them into a new home? 🐭🐹🐰 Take a look 👇

https://www.partridgepractices.co.uk/article/create-a-home-your-small-pet-will-love-with-molesey-vets-tips/

13/01/2025

Cats are stoic creatures that are great at masking when they are unwell.

This means that even when they seem fine, they can actually be suffering in silence!

Feline hypertension is a condition in which cats’ blood pressure is consistently elevated, and that can lead to damage to multiple organs. The most commonly affected organs are:

👁️ The eyes, with sudden blindness being a very suggestive sign of hypertension

🧠 The brain, making your cat behave in an unusual way

🐾 And the kidneys, which can lead to irreversible kidney damage

As signs of hypertension often take time to develop, it’s important that we diagnose it as early as possible to avoid severe damage.

This can be achieved with regular blood pressure checks at our check-up appointments,

📅 Book your cat’s health check today!

12/01/2025

Happy National Walk Your Dog Month! 🐕🚶‍♂️ Walking your dog helps with their physical and mental health, and it’s a great bonding experience! Don’t forget to keep your pup warm and comfortable in the winter. 🧣 Share your walk photos with us!

Book an appointment for advice on keeping your dog healthy this winter: https://www.partridgepractices.co.uk/molesey-vets/find-and-contact/book-an-appointment/

12/01/2025

Did you know that your bird's beak can sustain injuries? 🦜🐔 Known as beak avulsion, this condition occurs when a beak is damaged, broken, or even completely removed.

A bird's beak is made of keratin, similar to our fingernails. Whilst beaks are powerful and strong, they can sometimes become damaged. A beak avulsion is a serious condition that requires veterinary attention immediately.

Avulsions are often sustained by:

🦜 Attacks from another animal

🦜 Fighting with a cage mate

🦜 Flying into a wall or other hard object

🦜 Falling from a perch

If you’re concerned about your bird’s beak, don’t wait! Contact your vet immediately for care and advice.

10/01/2025

Molesey Vets’ reptile enthusiast and Vet Darren Partridge, has put together a list of ways you can enrich the life of your exotic pet. 🐢🐍🦎 Check it out in our article:
https://www.partridgepractices.co.uk/article/discover-enrichment-for-pet-reptiles-with-vet-darren-partridge/

10/01/2025

Ferrets are energetic, curious beings that make wonderful pets. 🥰

Are you a ferret owner? Show us your pet in the comments below!

09/01/2025

🦜 Fun fact: Parrots are not only great talkers, but they can live to be over 60 years old with the right care! 🐦 They need plenty of mental stimulation and social interaction to stay happy. Got a feathered friend? Let’s chat: 0208 979 1384

Head over to our website for bird care tips: https://www.partridgepractices.co.uk/molesey-vets/my-pet/bird/

08/01/2025

Whether you have a dog, cat, rabbit, another small mammal, or a pet bird, the right music can positively influence their mood, reduce stress, and even enhance their wellbeing! Learn more in our article 👇

This article will help pet owners in Surrey create a playlist that will make their pet relax, wag, purr, hop, squeak, or tweet!