Galtres Vets

26/06/2024

It’s been a wildlife week at Galtres this week. In addition to this orphaned fawn that vet Emily found when on visits this morning on the road, we have had a buzzard after a car accident who sadly didn’t make it, and a red kite that is still in with us receiving treatment. That is in addition to the litter of kittens and mother cat we have for rehoming. We are so grateful for the help of people like Whitby Wildlife for helping us today, it was a fair drive to get fawn dropped off but so worth it to see him comfy.

We have had 65 rescue calls today including for this fawn. Found on the road and taken to Galtres Vets where they administered pain medication and IV fluids. It's suspected that he was clipped by a car and has some scuff marks to his head. He is currently temporarily blinded (which is common in deer after undergoing high levels of stress). Vision will likely return in a few days. Galtres Vets very kindly transported the deer to us too which was hugely appreciated.

When you call us with a rescue needing help... We politely request patience! Our rescue and transport team are all VOLUNTEERS. Meaning, when you can't transport, our volunteers will respond and do their upmost to fit in these transport jobs when they can ... between work, children and their home lives.
So please be mindful of this. Please respect that we will always try to help BUT we can't guarantee anything.
Please also be aware that your rescue isn't the only one we'll be trying to help. Some volunteers may be driving from town to town collecting numerous rescues - all in their own time, using their own fuel.
We will therefore always ask if you can transport the animal yourself. And if unable to yourselves, genuinely, to see if you have a friend, a family member or a neighbour that could.
It can be very disheartening for us when a volunteer will have gone out of their way to collect an animal, only to find that the caller has a vehicle and was capable of transporting themselves. It's also very disheartening for us to have attempted to find help and only when patience has worn thin, do callers then admit they can transport themselves.
When you come across a rescue , it is once in a blue moon. But for us it is all day every day. Please make our lives a little bit easier. Thank you

26/06/2024

☀️🌡Heat stroke in animals 🌡☀️
It’s great that the sun has finally arrived, after what seemed like a very long and wet winter, and although most of us love the heat, our pets do not!

But please do not forget that dogs and cats cannot control their body temperature by sweating.

Keep your four legged safe in the heat by-
🐕 Not walking your dog during the day
💧Access to fresh water
😎 Cool spots for them to chill
🆒 Try cooling mats
🧊 Making ice cube / ice treats (DO NOT give if you suspect they are over heating/ experiencing heat stroke)
🐇 Keeping rabbit & guinea pig cages/run in a shaded area
🏊‍♂️If you have a paddling pool , encouragethem into the water
🪟Keeping windows open and curtains closed to keep your home cool
🚗 Avoid taking them in the car unless already pre-cooled and NEVER leave them in the car.

Signs of heat stroke include
⚠️Difficulty breathing
⚠️Excessive drooling
⚠️Lethargy
⚠️Vomiting

If you are worried your pet is suffering from heat stroke give us a call on 01347 838888, don’t delay as heat stroke can be life threatening.

23/06/2024

Everyone meet Buddy, Ted, Bob and Bloomer who belong to Practice Manager Liz and her family 👋🏻😁. Today they went to Huby and Sutton show, enjoying the sunshine and speaking to members of the public. Nurse Megan was there to help too! ☺️🐴

21/06/2024

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - We have just noted a sign in Flawith at the Alne end that the road is to be closed for 5 days from Monday 24th from 9.30to 3.40pm. We are not sure if access will be allowed from that end or not. So please if you are coming next week plan your journey to avoid. Thank you.

19/06/2024

It was an early start for vets Chloe, Joyce and Malcolm as Chloe had a call to spaniel Dotty who was stuck having pups. These situations require lots of pairs of hands! One Caesarian later at 5am and she had 7 lovely lively pups to go home with. Early night tonight!

15/06/2024

Sad post 😢

Unfortunately we have had a deceased black entire male cat handed in that has been hit by a car. Found in Tollerton.

If you think you may know this cat then please contact us.

14/06/2024

What a lovely thank you from one of our equine inpatients and her young jockeys! ☺️ What a lovely way to brighten our Friday! 🙂🐎

07/06/2024

🐴 𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐆𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐂 - Wednesday 12th June 🐴
Our popular Gastro Scope clinic returns. We’re offering Gastroscopy at a fantastic price of £150 including sedation and an over-night stay, which is an incredible reduction of 50%.
Only limited spaces available so please get in touch if you would like to secure a place. Any other queries on our clinic please contact the surgery by email on [email protected] or call 01347 838888. 📞
On arrival, a full detailed history is taken, they will then be settled in their stable for the night and have no access to feed to ensure they have an empty stomach for the scope, which will take place first thing the following morning. Findings from the scope can be recorded and images shared with owner on request.
If ulcers are present, treatment options can be discussed with the vet at the time of diagnosis. Full payment is to be made on the day.

25/05/2024

Veterinary Nurse Awareness month! 🐾🐴

Most of you will be familiar with our RVNs Emma and Megan. In this vet nurse awareness month we want to show appreciation for how much our vet nurses do for our practice, patients and clients and of course to support the vets.

Both our nurses have gone through years of training to qualify as Registered Veterinary Nurses and we greatly appreciate all they do for us.

21/05/2024

Everyone meet Mavis! 😺 She came to us as a 2/3 week old kitten after being found all alone 😔 after lots of care and cuddles she is now thriving and enjoying life! ☺️🐈

17/05/2024

UPDATE - we are now hopefully sorted! Thank you so much for all your shares and help 🙏🏻

**URGENT FOSTER MARE REQUIRED**

Unfortunately we are seeking a foster mare for a foal born this morning. Foal located north of York.

Please share and contact the surgery if you know of one available.

17/05/2024

We are having issues with our website and email system - please for all email enquiries use [email protected], or message on here - thank you 😊

14/05/2024

This little filly foal needed some help from vet Emily and nurse Emma soon after she came into this world. We are pleased to report she is now back to her cheeky little self! 😊 What a cutie she is! 🥰

09/05/2024

🐴EQUINE WEIGHT AND LAMINITIS CLINIC🐴

🔹Is your horse a good doer?
🔹Do you struggle to keep their weight under control?
🔹Are you worried your horse is at risk of laminitis?
🔹Or has your horse had previous episodes of laminitis?
🔹Perhaps they are currently under on-going treatment?

On 19th June, we will be offering an equine weight and laminitis clinic here at the surgery. We will be working with Jennifer Little, an independent Equine nutritionist.

The package is £150 and will include:
▪️ Full 60 minute nutrition consultation with Jennifer, including body condition scoring and use of weight scales.
▪️ Blood sample for insulin.
▪️ Vet check, and discussion around individual laminitis risks and management.

We will also be offering 20% off foot X-rays to assess laminitic changes on the day.

Limited slots available, if you would like further information or to book in, please get in touch! 🙂

07/05/2024

Last week we hosted our Equine Disasters client evening at Stillington Village Hall. Thank you to all who attended, we had a great turnout, and hope you all enjoyed the evening. If you would like to see more events like this or have specific topics you would like us to cover, let us know in the comments!

27/04/2024

Happy World Veterinary Day! 🌍🐾

Today we celebrate the amazing work of all vets around the world but especially the team here at Galtres. We are grateful for their commitment and the exceptional care they provide to your furry friends every day. But without a doubt, it would not be possible without the efforts of the whole team so a massive thank you to everyone for all you do!

26/04/2024

Yesterday our vets Cara, Chloe and Emily volunteered at a BHS and BEVA trust charity clinic, providing essential services such as passports, microchipping, health checks and castration to lots of horses and ponies. A busy and rewarding day including some very mini (50kg!) Shetlands to castrate!

21/04/2024

𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤! 🐴
🐎 Our next gastroscope clinic is on Tues 23rd April, where you can have your horse scoped for £150 including sedation. Symptoms of ulcers can include behavioural changes, being ‘girthy’, poor performance and weight loss. If you would like to book in or for further information please get in touch ☺️

18/04/2024

🐶WEIGHT CLINICS 🐶

🔹 Is your dog overweight?
🔹 Does your dog have mobility issues?
If yes, this could be due to having too many treats and not enough exercise!

Here at Galtres we can help! Our Vet Nurses can provide you with an exercise and feeding plan to help your dog loose weight!

This would be done by a series of consults checking the progress of the weight loss and making sure the exercise plan was working for the dog and their owner.

Story time:
Jack Russel Patrick came to the practice a year ago looking for a new home as his owner had sadly passed away 😢. Vet Nurse Emma couldn’t resist and took him in 😆. He weighed a whopping 16kg 😳! With the correct diet and getting the exercise he needed he soon lost the weight. He now weighs an amazing 8.8kg, a much happier and healthier boy! 🤩

To book in please call us on 01347 838888 📞

17/04/2024

UPDATE - we are back up and running! 🥳

We are having major technical issues today with our computer system and phone lines. We are currently able to receive phone calls but cannot dial out. If you are struggling to get through please message us on here. Thank you!

12/04/2024

Happy Friday everyone! This is the amazing Bertie who visited us this week for his annual vaccinations. He was very happy to receive tummy rubs as you can see - he even preferred them to gravy bones! Make sure your pets are up to date with their jabs ready for summer breaks.

11/04/2024

🐎 Our next gastroscope clinic is on Tues 23rd April, where you can have your horse scoped for £150 including sedation. Symptoms of ulcers can include behavioural changes, being 'girthy', poor performance and weight loss. If you would like to book in or for further information please get in touch ☺️

08/04/2024

We are having technical issues with our computer system - please allow extra time for repeat medication orders, and please bear with us for booking non emergency appointments and for call backs. We hope to have things back up and running by the end of tomorrow 🤞🏻

28/03/2024

We have had a young male entire black Labrador type handed into the practice, who was found without a collar in Linton on Ouse. He is microchipped to the Oswestry area andthe telephone number does not connect. Please ring the surgery on 01347 838888 if you know who he might belong to!

23/03/2024

IS YOUR CAT MICROCHIPPED?
On 10th June 2024 it becomes law that your cat needs to be microchipped and registered by 20 weeks old.
Failure to comply with this legislation may result in a fine❗️

This is the most effective way to identify your pet if they are ever lost.

If your cat needs a microchip please call the practice on 01347 838888 📞to book in with one of our nurses! 👩🏼‍⚕️

If your cat already has a microchip but you are unsure of the number, you can bring them down and we can scan them for it. 🐱🐈🐈‍⬛

16/03/2024

Everyone meet Marley who was in with us a few weeks ago! 🐈He was a star patient and loved having cuddles with our team! ☺️