We hope you have a great second May Bank Holiday! This little bee is making the most of our currently dry weather and getting some breakfast in!
387 Veterinary Centre and The West Midlands Cat Clinic will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday. If you have a petemergency at this time, please continue to call us on 01922 411755 and follow the answer machine instructions. If you have a general pet query, or aren’t sure if of how urgently your pet needs to see a vet, don’t forget our VidiVet service, a complimentary benefit to all our registered clients which gives you free access to vet advice 24/7. Check communications from us for more details.
Wishing you and your pets a happy, healthy long weekend, and keeping fingers crossed for sun!
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With the 10-day forecast showing lovely sunshine ahead, it’s a great opportunity for you and your pets to enjoy the great outdoors! Do, however, bear in mind that our furry friends may need a bit of extra consideration at this time to ensure they stay happy and healthy in this late-Spring warmth.
Even if it doesn’t feel truly summery yet, it’s important not to leave dogs unattended in cars in warm weather. A pleasant temperature outside can still create an oven environment in the car. Conservatories can be hot-house danger zones too. Give pets the opportunity to move away from sunshine and heat and to rest in a cooler environment should they choose. Cats will love shady spots in the garden which you can create simply by putting out a chair or your patio furniture, or by introducing pet-friendly shade-casting shrubs. If you have small furries in outdoor hutches, consider how the sun moves during the course of the day, so there’s no point at which they’ll be in full glare.
Hydration is important as the weather warms up. Putting out extra bowls with fresh water means your pets will never be too far from a hydration station at home.
And if you feel you need to apply suncream, consider whether your pets need protection too. Hairless breeds and white-furred dogs and cats are prime candidates for sunburn where there is exposed skin. Avoid by applying pet-friendly sunscreen appropriately, and remember the tips of the ears!
Hoping you and pets make the most of the wonderful May sunshine!
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With today being the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Europe, many of us will be commemorating the date in some way, with VE Day events planned locally, nationally and internationally.
It’s a particularly significant day to champion the important role that dogs and cats played in World War II in serving and protecting their nation. Whilst cats were often used for pest control, dogs were employed as guards of posts and supplies, to act as messengers, to transport medications to injured soldiers and to undertake search and rescue activity. Some dogs were even trained to jump out of planes alongside their platoon! All animals played an important role in boosting general morale.
As part of their schools education programme, the Dogs Trust tells the remarkable story of Sarge the dog and his role in WWII. Determined to find care for him after their house was badly damaged in a bomb blast in 1941, Sarge’s family offered their dog to the Civil Defence Service as a way of ensuring he would be looked after. The Civil Defence Service pledged to return dogs to their owners after the war.
Sarge went from domestic pet to search and rescue hero in the Blitz. When he alerted his handler to an unexploded bomb, Sarge then went on to international acclaim, being sent to France to clear the area for the D-day landings in 1944 and remaining abroad, saved countless human and doggy colleagues overseas with his keen instinct and heroics. When he eventually returned to Britain, Sarge was reunited with his family who couldn’t believe the activity their family pet had undertaken. A true doggy hero. Click here to read about Sarge’s story in more detail.
Pets continue to play a hugely significant role in our lives today as companions who have the ability to make life feel better all round. Many have more formal roles in supporting the wider community.
Do give a special hug to your pet today to thank them for their companionship, and also in remembrance of the valiant efforts of their ancestors in helping to shape the lives we lead today.
Photo of dog sniffing out Blitz survivors: Imperial War Museum
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It looking like it’s going to be a lovely bank holiday weekend! We’re open our normal Saturday hours today, but will be closed on bank holiday Monday. Incase of a petemergency at this time, please continue to call us on 01922 411755 and follow the answer machine instructions.
If you’re unsure whether you need to see a vet or are looking for a spot of pet advice, all our registered clients have complimentary access to VidiVet, a 24/7 vet-led triaging service. It’s a great resource for owner peace of mind, can be a helpful money saver and is available all day every day of the year! Visit the Advice 24/7 tab on our website to find out more and check communications from our practice for your VidiVet access link.
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Is your senior cat living their best life? We’re now offering special senior cat health and wellness clinics at our interconnecting West Midlands Cat Clinic to help your feline friend make the most of their nine lives!
Conditions like diabetes, thyroid trouble and heart and kidney disease are more common in older cats but can be difficult to spot early-on. At our senior cat clinic, we’ll chat to you about your senior superstar’s lifestyle, habits and behaviours and run blood profiling, blood pressure monitoring and urine analysis to screen for common age-related illness indicators. When you collect your feline friend a bit later in the day, you’ll have a 30-minute discharge appointment with a vet, where your feline friend will have a full vet health check and our vet will chat to you about any findings and recommendations from your’s cat’s visit. You’ll get a copy of your cat’s health assessment to take home.
Just like an MOT, we recommend annual attendance at senior cat clinics for cats over 10 years old to help keep your feline friend in the best of health. This is 10 year old Willow, our first attendee, enjoying treats in the consult room! As a ISFM gold cat friendly clinic, we believe all of our feline visitors deserve special treatment!
To find out more about our Senior Cat Health and Wellness Clinics, give us a call on 01922 411755.
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