Christmas came early for vet Will after a delivery of some new orthopaedic surgical equipment! 🤣
Peppa (a life-saving super-pup) says thank you to Josie’s family for her thank you gift she loves the Christmas elf and all the treats. She doesn’t mind giving her blood to help another special dog!
Thank you, Nikki, for the pictures. Peppa has to win the cutest Christmas picture award 😁🎄
If you would like more information about how your dog could also be a life-saving super-pup, and give blood to help save another dogs life, please contact our SA Reception team. T:01608 730085.
🎄🚫Christmas Hazards🚫🎄
Around Christmas their are more hazards than ever surrounding your pets. With the distractions of preparing dinner or wrapping presents it can be tricky to monitor just exactly what your dogs and cats are getting up to. Please ensure the following are not available for you pets to grab or take from work surfaces and placed out of reach to avoid any unwanted trips to us over the festive period.
- Christmas pudding/cake, mice pies, stollen (contains currents, raisins and sultanas)
- holly,mistletoe and poinsettia , amaryllis, lily, ivy
-chocolate
-grapes
The above are toxic to dogs and cats and require veterinary attention.
-animal bones (roast turkey/ chicken etc)
-baubles, tinsel and decorations
The above may cause forgein body obstructions or become wedged in the mouth.
-High fat foods
Overindulgence excessive consumption of high fat foods can cause a condition called pancreatitis which may result in hospitalisation.
We hope you all have a fabulous Christmas time and all your pets stay happy and healthy. HNVG x
*please note the above list is not exhaustive and if there is any doubt regarding ingestion/contact of a substance on or not on this list please contact us on 01608 730501.
ANTIFREEZE TOXICITY- what do I need to know?
Now we have hit the freezing temperatures its especially important owners know the signs of antifreeze toxicity and act FAST.
*** Follow the link below for more information ***
Cats Antifreeze | How to Deal With Antifreeze Poisoning in Cats | Vets Now
www.vets-now.com
Antifreeze poisoning is one of the biggest dangers for cats. Make sure you can spot the signs:Kenny, owned by one of our SVN's Rosie, loves getting into the festive spirit. The question now is, is Kenny in a tiny Christmas village, or is he a giant hamster... Hmmm...
We would like to see pictures of your pets getting into the festive spirit, please post below so we can all enjoy!
#HNVG #HNVGpets #hamster #christmas
