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Reception have been busy decorating, again! Calmex is an over the counter supplement that promotes relaxed behaviour, helps your pet manage short-term stress and longer term anxiety! Whilst you’re next in practice, why don’t you have a look at our #calmex display? Or phone and ask one of our reception team about the benefits? 💙
Great advice for looking after your cat through the firework season
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A quick 3 minute read about Puppy socialisation from Fearfreepets.com
Puppy Socialization Risks and Rewards
www.fearfreehappyhomes.com
Puppyhood is a crucial time for physical and emotional development and coincides with their vaccination schedule.
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We have had a stray cat brought into us at the practice. Large grey male with collar. He is microchipped but unfortunately we are struggling to get in touch with his owners. He is a long way from home but found in Shrewsbury, so we are eager to reunite him with his owners.
With Halloween around the corner, ghosts and ghouls aren’t the only scary thing around! ![]()
We’d like to educate you today on the dangers of xylitol poisoning in dogs. Xylitol, often called birch sugar or wood sugar, is a sugar replacement often found in sweets, chocolates and some peanut butters 🍫🍬 (all the tasty stuff). As a sugar replacement, it tricks the body into producing insulin as the pancreas believes it’s sugar. The increase in insulin can then cause dangerously low blood sugar levels (or what we call hypoglycaemia)! ![]()
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Symptoms of xylitol poisoning include:![]()
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- Disorientation![]()
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- Seizures/tremors![]()
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So if you think your pet has consumed any sweeties they shouldn’t have, check the ingredients list and give us a call! Be sure to look for all the names xylitol may be listed under! ![]()
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For more information, the sources below are full of good education! 🤓![]()
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www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/dog/xylitol-poisoning-in-dogs![]()
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www.vpisglobal.com/2015/11/13/xylitol-poisoning-in-dogs/
Xylitol Poisoning in Dogs | Blue Cross
www.bluecross.org.uk
Xylitol is a natural sweetener that is highly toxic to dogs. Read our advice about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of xylitol poisoning.Have an emergency?
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