Jess’s Vet Nurse Services - Swinton, Walkden, Salford & surrounding area

22/05/2024

15/05/2024

Hi everyone. As most of you already know, I am moving to Scotland soon 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (just over 3 weeks to go)!

Do not worry! I will still be available for home visits, but only 1-2 weekends a month when I am in Manchester. This means I will likely get booked up quickly, so I might not be able to fit you in as often as I have been able to. However, I will always try my best to fit as many in as possible when I am here.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the last (almost) 2 years & to those who will continue to use my services even after I move 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

08/05/2024

Happy 12th Birthday to my beautiful Ruby 🎂🩷🎂

We have come to the Lakes for a little birthday getaway & today she climbed her biggest climb by making it to the summit of Catbells - 451m high!

She is my absolute everything 💖

08/08/2023

First time meeting cheeky monkey Paddy this evening for his glands ☺️ & another nail clip for Pea & Mash 🐰🐰

27/07/2023

Millie, Thunder & Whiskers had their first nail clips with me this evening, they were very good bunnies, I even got a couple of "love" bites from them 👀🐰😂

25/07/2023

Unfortunately this evening I had to cancel one of my appointments last minute due to Ruby suddenly being unwell & rushed to the emergency hospital. She's back home with me for monitoring. Hopefully I won't need to cancel any further appointments. You are all always so understanding & supportive (thank you) I just thought I'd give you all a heads up just Incase ❤️

24/07/2023

Another very busy weekend of visits!
Lots of new & familiar faces ☺️

Nail clips, dematts, ear cleans & glands 🐾

Availability is VERY low for August & now taking bookings for September

13/07/2023

Everyone meet Marble 🥰

He had a nail clip & groom with me this evening & he was a superstar!

It's important to keep guinea pig & rabbit nails nice and short to avoid them curling & growing into their pads. Long nails can also affect how they walk & make it hard for them to groom themselves too.

It's recommended to clip their nails every 4-6 weeks depending on how active they are & how quick their nails grow.

09/07/2023

Busy day yesterday of nail trims, ear cleaning, a**l glands & fur trims.

Kevin the cocker is one of my regulars, how beautiful is he 😍 & he's such a good boy for his treatment.

Coco & Rolo the guineas had their nails & fur trimmed, it was lovely meeting them both for the first time.

Appointments are very limited, next availability is now August.

13/06/2023

My beautiful little Riley passed away yesterday evening in my mum's arms with his dad, Craig also with him 😔💔 I was stuck at the airport waiting to fly home & had to say goodbye over the phone. Nothing prepares you for the pain you feel.

My beautiful little boy, I miss you so much already, your constant purr & little paw kisses. Your meow when I say your name. The little loving head butts in the mornings. You had no concept of personal space & always had to be as close as possible & drench me in your dribble. Every night you'd come to bed & snuggle in next to me or lie above my head purring away. The loveliest, most gentle little boy. I can't believe you are gone 💔

08/06/2023

Unfortunately I have had to cancel a couple of appointments over the next few days. My beautiful Riley has been diagnosed with an abdominal tumour & we are on borrowed time 💔 There will be a point some time soon where I may need to cancel further appointments & I won't be responding to messages for a day or two so please bare with me around this time. Thank you ❤️

01/06/2023

Nail clips for Kiki & Misty this evening, very cute bunnies 🐰🐰, cheeky monkeys gave us a chase around the room to start with 😂

30/05/2023

Lovely little visit this evening to meet Cara & Julie for their first nail clip with me ☺️

08/05/2023

Happy 11th birthday to my beautiful Ruby 🎂🩷 I love you more than life baby girl 🎂🩷🐾

06/04/2023

🐥🐰🐶🐾 Easter and Dogs 🐾🐶🐰🐥

Very important things for dog pawrents to remember and avoid at all times but especially over the Easter period

⛔🍫 Chocolate (especially dark, even in the smallest quantity it is highly toxic) Chocolate toxicity can lead to heart arrhythmias, seizures, death (unfortunately I have seen this a few too many times so cannot stress the importance of avoiding milk/dark chocolate 😭)

⛔ Hot cross buns - raisins, sultanas, currents are all highly toxic even in the smallest quantity as there is no known toxic dose. - Can lead to kidney failure, potentially death if left untreated

⛔ Daffodils - if the flower or bulb is eaten it is very toxic to dogs

If your dog has ingested any of the above in any small or large quantity please contact your Vet asap or out of hours hospital for advice.

I will be away over the Easter weekend & will not be answering messages.

Have a great Easter everyone 🐥🐰🐣🐾

02/04/2023

Some of my furiends from home visits this weekend 🐾💕

30/03/2023

A lovely visit (as always) this evening to my little furiend Ruby 🥰 dew claw clip, ear clean & the dreaded glands! I have a proper soft spot for this girl, nothing to do with the fact she's a senior Cocker Spaniel called Ruby, same as my girl hehe 🤔☺️

19/03/2023

Happy Mother's Day to all the pet mums 🐾💖 where would we be without them?!

07/03/2023

I met this gorgeous little boy for the first time on Saturday, he was a superstar for his first ever nail clip & ear clean 🤩

07/03/2023

Highlight of my day.. being squirted in the face & eye with a full on stream of dog ni**le fluid (not milk) 😑😂 Perks of Veterinary Nursing 😆

20/02/2023

Rabbits and teeth! 🐰🦷

It's very important as rabbit owners to check your pet's teeth regularly. Rabbits are prone to teeth issues where they grow too long & need burring down with a dental drill.

If the teeth get too long it can become painful for them to chew, they can then stop eating, lose weight & become very poorly

Check your bunnies teeth now! 🐰

13/02/2023

It's Valentine's Day tomorrow ❤️ don't forget to brush those peggys for your Pawlentine ❤️🐾 No one loves bad breath 🦷🤢 Love Ruby xx

08/02/2023

Somewhere under this extreme heavy amount of tartar & gingivitis (gum disease) are a poor dog's teeth 😪 Imagine having teeth like this? I certainly wouldn't want to, so why would we think it's ok for our pets?

"My dog is still eating, it's obviously not in pain" - A dog must eat to survive & they are experts at hiding their pain. Hiding pain is a behavior animals developed long ago in the evolutionary process. It is a way of protecting themselves & although you may not realize this, your dog sees you as their pack leader & showing signs of pain is a sign of weakness in the pack.

🦷 Dogs may display signs of dental trouble such as drooling, a lack of appetite, swelling or bleeding, but these do not show up in every case. Most pet parents only notice the bad breath caused by plaque, & that alone is reason enough to have your Vet examine your dog’s teeth.

🦷 Usually by the time serious signs come up, it is too late to the save the teeth, & there is a high likelihood the pet has been living quietly in pain for quite some time.

🦷 Bad teeth can also lead to periodontal disease, a condition that results in bleeding gums, bad breath, and ultimately tooth loss.

🦷 Poor oral hygiene is also linked to other health issues in dogs, including diabetes & heart disease, & it can even lead to a broken jaw!

Sooo, get checking those teeth 😀 If you are worried & think your pet's teeth are in need of a dental check then please contact your Vets.

06/02/2023

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01/02/2023

🪥🦷 February is National Dental Month 🦷🪥

I will be posting lots of information over the next few weeks to help owners with the do's & don't's of pet dental care, what to look out for with your pet's teeth & tips on how to help keep teeth clean.

I offer home visits for teeth cleaning tutorials for owners with puppies/kittens/younger pets who would like to start cleaning their pet's teeth.

Feel free to message if you are concerned about your pet's teeth 🦷

30/01/2023

** Pop Up Clinic - K-Laser - Tuesday 31st January **

Tomorrow morning we have the lovely team from Northern Laser Therapy with us and some spaces are still available.

The painless application of laser energy promotes increased circulation by drawing oxygen and nutrients to the affected area. This in turn creates an optimal healing environment to reduce inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness and pain. As the injured area returns to normal, pain is relieved and function is restored.

​A few common conditions laser therapy can help with...
- Wound Healing
- Osteoarthritis/Lameness
- Post-Surgery Rehab
- Pain Management
- Chronic Wounds

If you would like an appointment for this clinic tomorrow please give the surgery a call on 01204 368 030 or Whatsapp 07897 026 545

30/01/2023

Cat blood donors needed 😺🩸

29/01/2023

Thank you Annie & Elsie for my lovely belated Christmas gift I received from you both yesterday 🥰

28/01/2023

Just a few from some of today's visits - 12 nail clips, 1 glands & 1 ear clean 🐾

Enjoy the rest of the weekend everyone 😊

26/01/2023

Meet Bear - The BFG 🐕😍

He has to be the biggest, softest German Shepherd I've ever had the pleasure to meet! Imagine the snuggles with him on a cold winters night 🥰