💉 Here is Vet Charlotte vaccinating her 3month old kitten Ellie a few days ago
As you can see Ellie was distracted by some treats and didn’t even notice the injection 💉
Vaccinating your cat is vital in keeping your cat happy and healthy. Other reasons to vaccinate your cat include -
🐈 Protects them against deadly diseases
🐈 Helps to prevent the spread of certain diseases among other felines
🐈 Protects vulnerable cats from becoming seriously ill
🐈 Most insurance company's require up to date vaccinations in order for your insurance to be valid
🐈 Most cattery’s will require vaccinations to be up to date to keep your cat whilst you are on holiday
Kittens can be vaccinated from around 9 weeks of age. They require a primary course of two vaccinations which are given 3 - 4 weeks apart and then yearly boosters thereafter
Both indoor and outdoor cats need to be vaccinated against -
💉 Cat Flu [Feline herpes virus (FHV) and Feline Calicivirus (FCV)]
💉 Feline infectious enteritis (FIE)
💉 Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV)
Vaccinations are included in our Pet Health Plan (PHP), where you pay a monthly fee to cover the cost of your pets preventative health treatment
🧠 Dogs, like humans need mental stimulation to support their overall health
Dogs of all breeds, ages and energy levels require mental stimulation for their wellbeing
Reasons why mental stimulation for your dog is crucial include -
🧠 Increases good behaviour
🧠 Keeps them sharp
🧠 Prevents premature aging
A lack of mental stimulation could lead to unwanted behaviours including excessive barking, pacing, chewing and scratching / digging at things they shouldn’t
Did you know that 5 minutes of mental stimulation is the equivalent to 10 minutes of physical exercise 🧠 🦮
📹 Here we have Veterinary Nurse Stacey and one of her dogs Josh practicing his agility at home (Also see comments for Anvil and her owner Nursing Director Lisa at one of her agility classes)
Let us know what you do to engage your dogs brain ⬇️
In awe of the incredibly courageous Paula, one of our lovely Vet Nurses, who has BRAVED the Shave today in aid of @macmillancancer ❤️🩷💙
An inspirational lady who decided to take part on behalf of close family members lost to cancer, and those going through a journey including members of our own staff.
We’re all so proud of you 👏🏻
#macmillan #macmillancancersupport💚 #bravetheshave #registeredveterinarynurse #veterinarynurse #inspirational
Not that we want to put a dampener on any celebrations but feel it is still important to be mindful of the hazards to our pets of days as simple as Shrove Tuesday/Pancake day.
We hope you all enjoy having pancakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner tomorrow - are you giving up anything for lent?
Zoooooooooming into Monday 💨💨💨
Some tips for taking care of your elderly canine friends ❤🐶🐾
Are you heading to the beach this August with your dog/s?
Watch this video for some information on beach hazards to look out for, to keep your pets safe and happy whilst on a break 🐶🐶
Keep your pets safe over the Jubilee Celebrations 🎊🎉🎊🎉
Curiosity killed the cat!
Gosh, we hope not! It is fun to see what they get up to though.
Have you got a photo of your cat getting up to mischief? If so, post it in the comments!
Who let the dogs out?
These dogs are taking full advantage of the great outdoors! Where is your pet’s favourite spot to have some fun and sun?
Share some pictures of your great adventurer in the comments!
#happyfriday
The signs and symptoms of kidney disease in cats, which is the most common condition affecting older cats and is progressive (worsens over time).
Diagnosis is made through urine/blood tests and careful management to give your cat the best quality of life is required, so early diagnosis is always best.
#NationalKidneyMonth
March is Pet Poison Prevention Month...
We are hoping to help raise awareness of common pet poisons that can either be ingested or present around the home, with many pet owners still unaware of the foods we enjoy are unsuitable, or even dangerous if consumed by their pets.
Can you name anything poisonous to your pets that might not be widespread knowledge?
Daisy’s clever owners have taught her how to wave 👋🏻
#cutenessoverload
Whilst we try and maintain a healthy weight for ourselves and our pets, sometimes the 'little treats' pile up and we end up not noticing how much weight our pets have put on.
This video answers the question on the best way to tell if you pet really is overweight. If you need any help or advice on this subject then please get in contact, we run pet weight clinics at both Wolverhampton and Kingswinford with our highly experienced team of nurses.
The benefits of dog walking are not only for your dog but for you too, even if you don't feel like it on cold days like today! ❄️❄️
The dangers of obesity in pets
We do run weight clinics with our nurses to help you aid weight loss in pets, please call us on 01902424724 for any help or advice.🐶
