Whatever your plans this May Bank Holiday, we hope you and your pets have a lovely long weekend!
We are open as normal this week but the practice will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday (4th May). If you have a pet emergency at this time, please continue to call us on 01922 411755 and follow the answer machine instructions.
If you are unsure whether your pet needs to see a vet urgently or are looking for some advice, don’t forget, all our registered clients have complimentary access to VidiVet, a vet triaging service available 24 hours of the day, 365 days of the year (and 366 days in a leap year!). It’s a brilliant resource for pet peace of mind and can be a great time and money saver. Submit your query and a vet will get back to you with a comprehensive response within minutes. Check communications from our practice for your VidiVet access link if you’re not already set up.
Wishing you all a happy and healthy early May Bank Holiday!
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Honey looks a real honey in this photo with her teddy and blanket! The one year one cockerpoo was in with us last week to be neutered using keyhole surgery.
Keyhole spays involve making two very small wounds in the patient’s abdomen after which the internal surgical area is inflated to enable access. Once the ovaries are sourced, they are detached using fine instruments and cameras, and vessel-sealing technology closes the wounds. The detached ovaries are then removed and the external wounds are repaired. Traditional spays are much more invasive as they involve removing the ovaries and uterus through a larger entry point, and much more stretching and tearing of tissues during surgery to be able to free up the required anatomy. Inevitably, in traditional spays, post-op recovery time is longer and more pain management is required. Keyhole patients can return to full exercise within 48 hours!
We saw Honey back at the end of the week. She was doing brilliantly and, by now, should be back to her normal exercise routine!
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This is 11 year old Sid who has recently been in for dental work with Selenia, our vet with a postgraduate certificate in small animal dentistry. We carry out staged dentals at 387 Vets. This means that procedures are time-limited to increase pet safety under anaesthesia so if a pet needs a significant amount of treatment, they will come in for more than one visit. Sid was a very brave boy, having 10 teeth removed at his first visit and 5 further extractions a month later.
Did you know that an adult dog has 42 teeth? And that, just as with humans, regular tooth brushing with pet toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush is a really good dental hygiene routine to establish to help protect your dog’s teeth and gums? Get in touch to find out how best to get a toothbrushing regime started and for useful advice on additional things you can do to help keep your dog’s teeth and gums healthy.
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20th February is Love Your Pet Day and a brilliant reason to set aside extra time to lavish love and attention on your pet! Pets bring us so much joy and make life richer. They are our companions, a listening non-judgmental friend, are pleased to see us, make us laugh, bring comfort in times of sadness or difficulty, make us more active, give us purpose and have a special place in our hearts.
What makes your pet particularly happy? Whether it’s being pampered, going out and about on a walk, interactive play, or snuggling up next to you, see if you can actively schedule in more of what they love today to show your pet how much you care!
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With predictions for a foot of snow in the next 24 hours, here are some great tips from The Dogs Trust for keeping dogs safe when you’re out and about in wintery weather:
In snowy weather, to help prevent injury, keep dogs on a lead to ensure they don’t unwittingly venture onto unsafe ground or stumble into holes hidden by snowfall.
Do up any lead or harness clips before you set out as they are harder to manage with cold hands.
Some dogs get cold more readily than others. Shorter-haired breeds and puppies will benefit from wearing a dog coat to keep them warm.
Don’t let dogs walk on frozen ponds as the ice may not bear their weight. If they do fall in, do not go in after them. Encourage your dog to swim back to you if possible and call the emergency services.
Make sure you and your dog are easily visible to others in poor weather to keep you safe.
After winter walks, wipe your dog’s legs, feet and tummy as grit and dampness can cause irritation.
If it’s too nasty to go outside for any length of time, have some activities to hand to entertain your dog indoors. Long lasting chews, LickiMats® and enrichment toys are great for engagement. Check out our carefully curated range in our waiting room!
Click here for further ideas and support from The Dogs Trust on caring for your canine companion in cold weather.
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