Vets At Home, Menorca

14/11/2024

🐾🌍 World Diabetes Day: Not Just a Human Concern! 🐾💙

Did you know that dogs and cats can also develop diabetes? Just like in humans, early detection is crucial to managing this condition and giving our pets a healthier, happier life. Look out for signs like excessive thirst, frequent urination, or weight loss despite a good appetite. 🐶🐱

As far as prevention is concerned, remember that cats can develop Type 2 diabetes when overweight, just like humans.

If you have any concerns, give us a call
🩺💙

11/11/2024

‼️ Beware of counterfeit pet medicines when buying online ‼️

Amazon UK has admitted selling counterfeit 'YuMOVE' for dogs through third party sellers. Dogs have become unwell after taking the supplement, and sadly, one has died as a result of the toxins in the fake product.

The link to the article is in the comments.

The owner of the dog who died had noticed that the tablets looked and smelled a bit different.

Later, they realised that the expiry date on the blister strips did not match the expiry date on the box.

Sadly, counterfeit pet and human medicines do circulate online, so please be careful when buying online, and if something doesn't seem right, don't use it and report it.

This is the link to Lintbells' (YuMOVE manufacturer) response:
https://yumove.co.uk/pages/amazon-faqs

YuMOVE, a product that we recommend to help relieve joint stiffness and support joint structure in older dogs, is widely used, so please share this news with dog owners you know and to raise awareness in general of the counterfeit medicines market.

03/11/2024

La Salle school in Mahón are collecting items to send to Valencia to help with the clearing up after the storms.

Second hand wellies and waterproof trousers will be accepted.

Please donate what you can to help the people of Valencia.

Thank you 🙏

03/11/2024

02/11/2024

Today is cat

A visit to the vet can be a stressful experience for many cats. 🏥 🙀

It’s a disruption to their routine, they must travel in a carrier, wait in a clinic waiting room and be handled by unfamiliar people.

We can take a lot of that stress away by visiting your cat in its own home.

No more wrestling with cat baskets!

28/10/2024

We've just published our first newsletter!

If you would like to be kept up to date with pet health information and news, send your email details to us via WhatsApp, and we'll add you to our mailing list.

We don't share your details with anyone else, and you can unsubscribe anytime.

25/10/2024

⚠️ Raw meat diets have gained popularity over recent years, but there are associated health risks ⚠️

You can find more details here from the British Veterinary Association (BVA).

If you have any questions, feel free to write in the comments, send us a DM or call/text us on WhatsApp 623 56 28 96

❓ Is it safe or advisable to feed my dog or cat a raw meat based diet?

Our recently launched position on diet choices for cats and dogs included discussion of the health risks surrounding the feeding of raw meat. This practice has gained in popularity over the last few years, but not everyone understands why it can be risky.

In our latest blog, Lewis Grant, Past President of the Veterinary Public Health Association, explains where these products are sourced from and how they are handled.

Read now 👉 https://ow.ly/h63T50TRq0Z

23/10/2024

🎃👻 ¡Halloween está a la vuelta de la esquina y es una fiesta cada vez más popular en las islas.

🎇 La pirotecnia, el ruido inesperado y los cambios en el entorno pueden causar estrés y ansiedad a perros y gatos. 🐶🐱 Recuerda, en caso de ruidos y cambios de entorno:

1️⃣ Crea un espacio seguro: Asegúrate de que tengan un lugar tranquilo.
2️⃣ Evita el contacto con disfraces incómodos o peligrosos.
3️⃣ Cuidado con las decoraciones: Las calabazas y otros adornos pueden ser tentadores para morder, pero pueden causar problemas digestivos.
4️⃣ Controla la pirotecnia: Si sabes que habrá fuegos artificiales, intenta usar música suave o sonidos relajantes para calmar a tu mascota.

En caso de que creas que tu mascota puede necesitar asistencia farmacológica, o para consejos adicionales, acude a tu centro veterinario.

21/10/2024

Tomorrow, (Tuesday) we’ll be in and around Es Mercadal.

We have a few slots available, so if your pet is giving you cause for concern, or if he or she is due a vaccination, give us a call/
WhatsApp ⁨623 56 28 96⁩ to book a visit.

21/10/2024

Tomorrow, (Tuesday) we’ll be in and around Es Mercadal.

We have a few slots available, so if your pet is giving you cause for concern, or if he or she is due a vaccination, give us a call/
WhatsApp 623 56 28 96 to book a visit.

21/10/2024

LEISHMANIA - signs of this disease can vary widely and include: skin lesions, eye problems, weight loss, lameness, increased thirst and urination, lethargy, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Leishmania in some cases, sadly proves fatal.
Annual vaccination and other preventative measures can help to protect your dog from this awful disease. Get in touch to find out more and arrange an appointment.

21/10/2024

Get in touch to find out more about the annual vaccination and other preventative measures to protect your dogs.

Los signos de la Leishmania pueden variar ampliamente, desde lesiones cutáneas hasta pérdida de peso, problemas oculares, renales, hepáticos, articulares, entre otros, a veces resultando en la muerte del animal.

Para protegerse, hay varias medidas a considerar, evaluando el riesgo y beneficio en cada situación:

1. Evitar las picaduras de flebótomos. Evite pasear a su perro en áreas y momentos de mayor riesgo, instale mosquiteras en puertas y ventanas, y utilice collares o pipetas repelentes contra los flebótomos.

2. Conocer el estado de su perro frente a la Leishmania. Realice pruebas periódicas a los perros que vivan o viajen a áreas endémicas.

3. Reforzar las defensas mediante vacunación anual o tratamiento oral. Estos métodos ofrecen alrededor del 70% de protección, por lo que es necesario complementarlos con repelentes y realizar pruebas sanguíneas anuales.

Acude a tu veterinario/a para más información.

16/10/2024

15/10/2024

Who's joining us for a walk at beautiful Son Bou next month?

Saturday 23rd November at 10.30am. Meet at the beach car park.

Please remember poo bags and, for everyone's safety, all dogs must be under control.

All details can be found in the pinned posts, too.

See you there!

15/10/2024

Who’s joining us for a walk at beautiful Son Bou next month?🐾🐾 Saturday 23rd November. Meet in the beach car park at 10.30am.
For everyone’s safety, all dogs must be under control.
See you there!

09/10/2024

🎃Halloween - trick , treat or toxin?

Just a few weeks away, Halloween is an exciting time of year. However, it can also cause problems for our pets with sweets and decorations around the home and outside.

☎️ If you are concerned, call us for advice.

🎃Glow sticks - when chewed, have a very bitter taste which can cause some distress and dribbling. A drink of water will help to ease this.

🎃Chocolate - affects the heart rate and central nervous system and can cause gastrointestinal upset depending on the quantity ingested and the type of chocolate. The darker the chocolate, the greater the risk.

🎃Raisins - risk of kidney injury even if only a small number are ingested.

🎃Chewing gum - sugar-free gum often contains high levels of a sweetener called xylitol which can cause hypoglycaemia and also liver disease.

🎃Pumpkins - can cause sickness and diarrhoea if ingested. Mouldy pumpkins carry a risk of tremorgenic mycotoxins, so please don’t leave pumpkins to rot.

🎃Candles - risk of burns. If ingested, the wax will usually pass through but there is a risk of obstruction. Vomiting and diarrhoea may also occur.
Have a safe and happy Halloween! 👻 🧙‍♀️

13/11/2023

Chimera cats have a striking appearance. Did you know that each chimera cat used to be two cats? Follow the link to read more:

https://www.catit.com/spotlight/what-are-chimera-cats-and-are-they-super-rare/

If you have a chimera cat, post a picture in the comments 🐱

07/11/2023

Our dogs at Cala Pudent. One of our favourite walks. Where are your favourite walks on the island?