Blaircourt Pet Clinic

19/06/2024

🐱 Cat Microchipping Offer 🐱

Due to the law that came into force on 10th June, cat microchipping is now mandatory. If you have not yet got your cat microchipped we are now offering it at a reduced rate of £30.10. If you want to get booked in, please contact the clinic on 01245 324 437 ☎️

🐱Legislation change🐱
Some of you may remember that we posted about the proposed changes to the microchipping of cats. These have now been confirmed to take effect from 10th June 2024. Owners of cats who are found not to be microchipped by this date will have 21 days to have one implanted, or risk getting a £500 fine. This will apply to all cats over 20 weeks of age.

16/05/2024

❗Planned Power Cut❗

Please be aware that there will be a power cut at the clinic on Monday 20th May that is likely to last the whole day. The phone lines will be diverted but this will only leave one line open, so please be aware there may be a wait and to only call if you have an emergency. This will also mean staff will have no access to emails, so please bare with us and we will respond to any enquiries as soon as possible. Please also make sure that any medications are ordered this Friday to avoid difficulties Monday as we will be unable to access your pets accounts 🐶

Thank you for your patience and understanding 😊

26/04/2024

25/04/2024

ROAD CLOSURE⛔️🚧

Please be aware Crows lane will be closed from the main road end tomorrow (26th April) from 8am-6pm for resurfacing.

You should be able to access Blaircourt from the Edwin's hall end of Crows Lane 🐶

16/04/2024

Most of you have now met Ri, our full time small animal vet 🩺 We are happy to let you know that last week she completed her 'Official Veterinarian' certificate, meaning we are now able to offer Animal Health Certificates (AHC) for travel to existing clients. If you would like more information or to get booked in, please contact the clinic on 01245 324 437 ☎️

27/03/2024

🐰 Easter Weekend Opening Times 🐰

Please be advised that the practice is closed from 5pm tomorrow to 9am Tuesday 2nd April. In case of an emergency please contact the clinic on 01245 324 437 and you will be diverted to Southend Medivet who will be available to help you.

💐 Wishing all of our lovely clients a Happy Easter 💐

27/02/2024

❗️IMPORTANT NOTICE❗️

Due to planned power cuts on Wednesday 28th February reception will not be able to receive calls between 9am- 10am and 3pm- 4pm.

If you need to contact us for emergencies please call us on our equine out of hours phone - 07866000668 📞

Thank you 😊

22/12/2023

We would like to wish all of our lovely clients a Merry Christmas 🎅 and Happy New Year. Thank you for all the cards and kind gifts 🎁

We will be closed until Wednesday 27th, if you need an appointment in the meantime please call the clinic on 01245 324 437 and you will be diverted through to Southend Medivet who will be able to help

12/12/2023

We recently received a lovely email from the Dog's Enriched team inviting us to come and try out their enrichment rooms, so of course Mia and Norman jumped at the opportunity to do something new. As it was Norman's first time visiting, the treats were hidden whilst he was in the room to start with. As you can see he got straight to work with his nose, so we were soon able to move him to the kennel provided whilst hiding the second batch of treats to increase the difficulty level.

This is a brilliant way to add variety to your dogs lives, especially if they need their exercise limited due to age, illness, behavioural constraints etc. With 20 minutes of scent work being the equivalent to an hour walk this is a low impact way to fully enrich your four legged friends lives. As you can see in the last photo, Norman's 45 minute session definitely tired him out.

Thank your very much to the Dog's Enriched team for providing such a great place for dogs and their owners to enjoy. We can't wait to come back to try out the other rooms!

05/12/2023

⭐️ Special Recognition Award ⭐️

Meet Frodo, who first came to us as a very large and excitable 8-week-old puppy. His dedicated owner has worked very hard to make Frodo into the lovely, calm boy that he is today. As part of this, Frodo has been training under 'The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme', which aims to 'promote socially acceptable dogs and create responsible dog owners'. On the 22nd September Frodo took part in and successfully passed his silver award, so we wanted to say a big well done to the gorgeous Frodo, and of course his lovely owner. It's amazing to see that all the hard work has paid off. This is a brilliant scheme to get involved with and is open to all dogs, KC registered or not, despite age or breeding, supporting owners in training their dogs ready for everyday life situations.

Enjoy a few pictures of the handsome boy 🐶

30/11/2023

❤️ Meet Ollie and Tizzy ❤️

November is 'Senior Pet Awareness Month' so we thought we'd show off some of our older patients, showing that age is just a number. Some of you may have been lucky enough to see the lovely Ollie (12 year old Border Collie x) and Tizzy (9 year old German Shepherd x) showing off their agility skills at our open day in July. Both a credit to their owner who has done lots of hard work with them over the years. Even though Ollie has now hung up his agility shoes you can see he was more than happy to come out of retirement to show everyone what he could do.

We'd love for you to share some pictures of your lovely Golden Oldies

28/11/2023

❣️ Meet Skye ❣️

Skye is a 9 week old Labradoodle puppy who came in last week for her first vaccine and health check. She was very brave for her first visit to the clinic, and who can blame Penny for taking the opportunity to have a cuddle with this little bundle of joy. We look forward to seeing how she has grown at her 2nd vaccine in 4 weeks time 🥰

23/11/2023

Euthanasia is always a very hard topic to discuss, but being prepared for your pets final journey will hopefully make the goodbye a little easier. Making that final selfless decision for your four-legged friends is the hardest part of being a devoted pet owner and we aim to make this time as peaceful and dignified as possible for you and your pets.

We understand that losing a pet can be like losing a family member, and many owners naturally struggle with the lifestyle change following a pets passing. Therefore, we would like to make all of our clients aware that both the Blue Cross and Cats Protection offer a bereavement support line.

https://www.cats.org.uk/what-we-do/grief/paws-to-listen?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_campaign=pawstolisten&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmNeqBhD4ARIsADsYfTclk1abFVqB5nyVXX8HlxfyJUxNF58D3GbHBNgXWCYaqXh9I9PB1g0aAp9sEALw_wcB

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-loss

21/11/2023

🐶 Meet Judy 🐶

This lovely girl came into clinic last week for one of her regular weight checks. Judy came over from Egypt as a rescue in March, weighing 40kg. With her owners hard work (and of course Judy's enthusiasm) she has now lost over 5kg and is weighing 34.6kg. We were so proud of Judy and her owners so thought we'd share a bit of her story, and of course some cute pictures. As you can see Judy knows exactly what to do and waited very patiently for Janine, our receptionist to record her weight. If you would like to bring your four-legged friend in for a weight check, please contact the clinic on 01245 324 437 and we would be happy to arrange a suitable time.

17/11/2023

If you own an XL Bully dog or are concerned your dog may fall under the 'type', there are some things you need to be aware of prior to the changes to current laws on 31st December 2023. Due to the XL Bully not being a standardised breed, these laws will apply to any dogs exhibiting the characteristics that guidance deems as meeting the 'type'. Please see the link below to see current government guidance. After reading this if you're still unsure if these changes will apply to your dog, we would advise preparing as if they are.
As current guidance stands, prior to the ban all XL Bully type dogs will need to be microchipped, neutered, have third party insurance and a certificate of exemption. As an owner you will also need to ensure they are kept in a secure premises at home and muzzled and on lead when out in public.

We understand this is a very daunting time for a lot of owners and we would be more than happy to help advise you as much as we can

What XL Bully dog owners, vets and rehoming centres need to do to prepare for the ban.

13/11/2023

🐶 Meet Rosie 🐶

This lovely little one was in last week taking her first visit to clinic all in her tiny stride. As you can see Janine couldn't miss the opportunity to have a cuddle and I think Rosie enjoyed it too 🥰 we look forward to seeing her back in 2 weeks for her 2nd vaccine ❤️

12/11/2023

⚘️ Remembrance Sunday ⚘️

On this Remembrance Sunday, we would like to honour the brave Men, Women and Animals that lost their lives for our freedom.

Let's all take this moment to reflect on the brave individiuals that gave their today for our tomorrow

Lest we forget

08/11/2023

❤️ Introducing Hardy ❤️

This little bundle of joy joined Penny's family on Friday, after being found on the side of the road and hand reared by a family friend. He's settled in brilliantly and made himself right at home. Despite his tiny size he's already showing his bold and crazy nature, even giving Penny's lovely one eyed British Shorthair Nelson, a run for his money 🤣

We were all lucky enough to meet him on Monday when he came in to have his microchip. He was very brave and took it all his stride. What better way is there to start a week than with kitten cuddles? 💕

Some of you may remember our post a while back about cat microchipping becoming compulsory. As of 10th June 2024 all kittens will have to be microchipped by 20 weeks of age. If you have a cat who isn't currently microchipped, or you're unsure if they have been. Please contact the clinic on 01245 324 437 to arrange an appointment ahead of this legislation change 🧾

03/11/2023

🎆 Fireworks 🎆

This can be a very difficult time of the year for many owners and their beloved pets. If you're worried about how you can best help your four legged friends through this, here are some useful tips

▪️Firstly make sure to provide them a safe den to escape to. Covering their crates with blankets, and putting something with your smell on it in there can be a great way to give them somewhere to get away from the unusual sights and sounds
▪️Put on the radio or play white noise to help mask the firework noises. Also close the windows and curtains to lessen the stimuli
▪️Make sure your pets have been exercised well during the day, to reduce energy levels and avoid being out when fireworks are being set off
▪️Make sure you provide your pets with plenty of enrichment and toys to keep them distracted. Giving your pets puzzles and games can be a great way to keep them occupied and the mental stimulation will help them settle after
▪️Provide litter trays for your cats even if they usually go to the toilet outside, this gives them the option to remain indoors if they want
▪️Try to remain calm as your pets will feed off you. If your pets are showing signs of anxiety you often want to cuddle and reassure them, sadly this is likely to only reinforce this fearful behaviour. Instead ignore the fireworks and try to direct them onto something else like training or a toy
• Pheromone diffusers, like adaptil and feliway plug ins can also be a great way to better lessen your pets nerves
• Don't forget that your Rabbits and Guinea pigs can also find this very stressful. Ensure to cover and sound proof their outdoor hutches, or alternatively house them inside during this period

We hope these tips help you keep your pets safe and happy through this fireworks night 💥

14/08/2023

Introducing Nicole

Here's a little paragraph to get to know our newest team member a little better 😊

I've always had a passion for animals and achieved my dream of qualifying as a vet in 2017. I have a keen interest in surgery as well as emergency and critical care. In addition, I have completed two postgraduate certificates enhancing my skills further in these areas. At home, I have two pugs called Poppy and Daisy. In my spare time, I enjoy horse riding, skiing and travelling.

11/08/2023

On Wednesday we were extremely sad to say "goodbye" to Charlotte Westgarth who has been working here at Blaircourt as a small animal vet for almost 5 years. She has been an integral part of the pet clinic team and we would like to wish Charlotte all the very best for the future.
We would also like to welcome Nicole Eksteen, who will be replacing Charlotte. Nicole's bio will be posted shortly but in the meantime, we would like to extend a very warm welcome to the Blaircourt family.

07/08/2023

To all my lovely clients and their pets,
It is with great sadness that I have had to say goodbye to Blaircourt Pet Clinic. I have loved the last 12 years and it has been an absolute pleasure getting to know you and caring for your fur babies, and I will miss my cuddles with them terribly. Regretfully, I have not been able to say goodbye in person but I wish everyone the best for the future and hope that your pets stay happy and healthy.
Take care. Katherine ###

02/07/2023

BLAIRCOURT OPEN DAY IS TODAY!

10.30am - 3pm

Please car share where possible as parking will be limited.
Food and drink on site. No dogs please.

See you there! 🐴🐶🩺❤️

21/06/2023

We would love to see you there 🐕🐈🐇🐁

Blaircourt Equine Clinic & Blaircourt Pet Clinic Open Day

Sunday 2nd July
10.30am - 3pm

We are all looking forward to welcoming you into the practice for the day. 🐴🐶🐈‍⬛

Come and see behind the scenes and have a go at something you’ve never done before such as mock cases in the clinic, try out some of our “have a go” and teaching stations and ask the team questions throughout the day!

We are super excited to have the following attending:

Battlesbridge Horse and Country
Chelmsford and District Riding Club
Essex Canine Hydrotherapy Ltd
Cats Protection
Physio-Vision
Phoenix Pet Cremations
Walkies Chelmsford
Pawtr8
Howe Chippy
The Hanningfield Treat Company
The Dusky Maiden Drinks Bar
Ice Cream Van
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
Dengie Horse Feeds
Langdale Equine - Langdale Farm
Unforgettables

As well as dog agility demonstrations and equine polocrosse demonstrations!

Parking will be limited so please car share where possible!

Lots of games for the kids to join in with!
Bouncy castle for children 🏰

Please hit the ‘going’ button on our event tagged in the comments if we will see you there! 👍🏻

15/05/2023

SAVE THE DATE 🗓️

Blaircourt Open Day!

2nd July 2023

Join us for a day of behind the scenes, stalls, competitions and demonstrations.

Look out for more details in the coming weeks!

🐴🩺🐶🐾🍔🥤