With Halloween at the end of this month (and, dare we say it, shops getting ready for Christmas!), chocolates are currently on sale in even more abundance! If you are buying in for trick or treating, please be sure to keep chocolatey treats well away from inquisitive canines. Milk and dark chocolates are made with cocoa solids which contain theobromine, a substance toxic to dogs. And the darker the chocolate, the higher the concentration of theobromine. The severity of chocolate poisoning depends on how much chocolate your dog has eaten, how big your dog is and the concentration of cocoa solids.
We strongly advise contacting your vet for advice if you know your dog has eaten chocolate. It’s really helpful if you have the wrapper with the ingredients list to hand. Here are Rolo and Mars who were in to see us recently for this very reason. We were able to act quickly and make them sick to prevent the toxins from taking effect. Even though they are fabulously named, no chocolate-eating allowed!
Use our poisons checker on our 387 Vets’ Advice 24/7 page for guidance on chocolate poisoning and a whole range of other toxins too.
And don’t forget, registered clients can use our VidiVet service to touch base with a vet for free. Great for concerns out of hours if you are unsure whether your pet needs to be seen as an emergency.
We wish all pets a happy, healthy chocolate-free Halloween!
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Happy British Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day to our amazing reception team! Here are Laura, Angie and Nikki, today’s front of house reception team superstars! A shout out to Clare too who is off today, and Beth who is on maternity leave. We love you all!
The recognition day was first championed by the British Veterinary Receptionist Association (BVRA) in 2019 to recognise the importance, diversity and challenge of the veterinary receptionist role. As well as being the first port of call for owners contacting the practice, booking pets in, dealing with owner queries and following up appointment reminders, receptionists liaise with our clinical teams to offer administrative support and update records when pets join us from other practices. They unpack orders, rotate stock, help with preparation of items (food and meds orders) for collection, help with managing clinicians’ diaries and so much more. It’s an incredibly rewarding job seeing pets at set intervals on their life journey and getting to know pet owners. As well as being here to celebrate pet highs, team are also here to offer support at sadder times.
Thank you to our fabulous team for all you do to help support pets and pet owners and the rest of our 387 team. We would be truly lost without you.
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This is fabulously cuddly Sprockett who came in to visit us yesterday for his vaccination appointment. We don’t often see Old English Sheepdog puppies so the two month old was the centre of attention and had a mini tour of the team! Look at his adorable heart shaped nose! We look forward to more cuddles and to seeing how he has grown next time he is in!
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With two of our Registered Veterinary Nurses going on maternity leave in Spring 2025, we’re looking for an experienced, qualified nurse to join our fantastic highly skilled clinical team.
The successful candidate will work a 4-day week and take a share of Saturdays on rotation. There’s no out of hours. You’ll have the opportunity to work in the only purpose built cat clinic within a 30 mile radius as well as being part of the clinical team nursing an increasing number of in-patients with our new dental operating suite and additional sterile theatre now up and running.
We’re really passionate about creating a nice place to work and are proud to be an Investors in People platinum business. We champion individual growth as well as whole practice progression and our workplace ethos is one focused around the importance of team, inclusivity, compassion and respect.
We are committed to opportunity for all and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you feel you’re the right person to join our amazing team we’d love to hear from you!
Click here for more information and for details on how to apply.
Wellcare World specializes in providing the latest advancements in wellness technology, supplementation, and lifestyle changes that improve health and increase the quality of people's lives.To learn more, visit WellcareWorld.com and begin living a better life today.
We are super excited to announce that 387 Veterinary Centre is now an accredited Dog Friendly Clinic! The scheme, run by The Dogs Trust and British Veterinary Behaviour Association, was set up to help vet practices better care for the emotional and behavioural needs of dogs on vet visits. It encourages practices to work on minimising canine stress and maximising canine wellbeing, not just in the waiting room but also in consults rooms and other clinical areas.
Our team have carried out lots of training around recognition and management of canine stress and anxiety. And we’ve introduced lots of new initiatives in practice too. These include mats your canine can rest on in the waiting room; towels you can borrow if your dog has been caught in a downpour on the way in; a canine retail area full of carefully selected toys and accessories for behavioural and emotional enrichment; dog water bowls set at a variety of heights; lots of treats jars; and the use of Lickimats® in consultations to reduce canine anxiety and reinforce positive experience. Check out these gorgeous pups who are loving the Lickimat® experience!
There are lots of things owners can do too to help make vet visits successful, from bringing puppies in to socialisation and habituation appointments, to avoiding your dog having too many sensory experiences on the way to a vet appointment which can make them over-excited or feel overwhelmed. Ask us for a copy of our handout ‘Reducing canine stress on visits to the vets’ when you are next in!
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