D S Mcgregor & Partners - Thurso And Wick Vets

Does your pet eat a lot but seems to be losing weight? Do they drink too much water? Are they more lethargic and depressed? If you have seen these, your pet might have Diabetes Mellitus! While this disease has slightly different causes and progression between cats and dogs, it’s always caused by an issue in insulin production and/or usage by the organism. Insulin regulates how our body uses carbohydrates, fats and proteins. When insulin stops being produced or when organs are... resistant to it, glucose in the bloodstream starts to increase. Without treatment, glucose will build-up to such levels that organs will be damaged by it. When diabetes mellitus becomes severely decompensated, it’s a medical emergency! This puts your pet at risk of liver, kidney or heart failure, as well as cerebral oedema which can cause life-threatening coma. Diabetes is a serious disease, if you think your pet might have it we can help you! Just give us a call on 01847 89 2387 (Thurso) or 01955 602088 (Wick).
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Happiness is simple when you're a dog.

We can guarantee this is the cutest video you'll see today! Look at them so busy looking!

Adult dogs have the same basic needs as puppies although the way of addressing them might be different 😊 If you have any questions on how to take care of your new puppy, please talk to us!

Getting a puppy is a time of joy and excitement, but it also comes with great responsibility! We have put together some information to help you prepare for the new arrival or to make sure you’re not forgetting anything if you already have a puppy. If you want to find out more, stay tuned for part II!

Well, what do you think? Via:https://i.pinimg.com/…/d7/4c5fd74ba d243911661e34dd0935ef6f.…

Antifreeze is commonly used to melt the ice on the windscreens of our cars and in car engines as well. Now that the temperatures have dropped it is important to remind owners that antifreeze can be very dangerous for pets. The liquid is poisonous as it contains ethylene glycol, a substance that is toxic for our furry companions. Consuming even a small amount can be fatal. The symptoms of antifreeze poisoning can occur after 30 minutes or even after 12 hours of its ingestion a...nd include lack of coordination, vomiting, lethargy, depression, increased thirst and urination. This winter please take preventive measures to avoid any accidents. Keep your antifreeze in sealed containers, away from the household pets, and please check your car regularly for any water coolant spills. This liquid is usually sweet-tasting which can be appealing for some pets. Cats can also ingest it when they groom, if they get some of the liquid on their coat. If you think your pet may have ingested antifreeze contact us immediately!
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Have you ever seen a cow playing soccer?
Cows are playful animals and truly enjoy these moments of fun!

A happy Bonfire Night, everyone! As the hour of the fireworks draws near, we would like to remind all owners that pets might not enjoy them quite as much. If your furry friend isn’t so keen on seeing the fireworks as we are, there are a couple of simple things you can provide that will make them feel better. Create a safe spot for them, like with their cage with heavy blankets over it, let them stay inside the house for the duration or let them have access to the quietest room in the house. Close windows, curtains and doors and put music loud enough to mask some of the sounds. Walk your dog before sun fall and keep them inside the house when fireworks are likely to start. There are also pheromones or special jackets you can buy that help calm your pet down during this stressful time. We hope everyone has a great time tonight!

Throughout November Toffee and Rolo will be featuring in our cover Photo. Toffee and Rolo are brothers, they turned 1 in May.

We wish you all a wonderful Halloween! Have lots of fun today and keep your pet safe!

The catwalk is going to need to be renamed after this!

Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is a common over the counter drug that most of us have around the house to treat fever and mild pain. Some owners might be tempted to use them on their pets in an attempt to help them when they are sick, but unfortunately, even a small amount of paracetamol (even just a bit of a tablet) has severe toxic effects on your cats. They can't use their liver to metabolise it, and it may even cause liver failure. If ingested, they may show si...gns of depression, rapid breathing, vomiting, salivation, and abdominal pain a couple of hours after ingestion and it may be fatal in under two days. If you suspect there is any chance your cats could have come in contact with paracetamol, bring them in immediately! Please never give paracetamol to your cats, and never let them play with or chew on anything that could have paracetamol.
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Is your puppy/dog this relaxed when he or she comes for a visit? :)

Dogs, just like us, use sound as a way to communicate to each other and ourselves. However, excessive barking can be an inconvenience and result from an underlying situation that needs to be addressed. If you feel your dog is barking more than he or she should, we’re here to help you!

🔴CAN YOUR DOG SAVE A LIFE🔴
This dog, potentially will need a blood transfusion within the next 24 hours. We have a donor lined up but in an emergency situation we need dogs on a list that we can call up to donate blood.
Does your dog fit the following criteria........ ◾️ over 30kg ◾️ between 2 and 7 years old ◾️ up to date with vaccinations ◾️ in good general health ◾️ of a calm, quiet temperament
If your dog fits this criteria and you would like to be added to the list please call or email Thurso - 01847892387 or thurso@dsmcg.co.uk Wick - 01955602088 or wick@dsmcg.co.uk
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Did you know cows are really playful?

Did you know that hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disease in cats? This is especially true for middle age cats who seem to be the ones who suffer the most from this condition as it is uncommon in cats younger than 6 years. Fortunately, it's most often caused by a nodule in the thyroid that unilaterally decided to start producing a lot more thyroid hormone than needed. Only about 1% of all hyperthyroidism issues are caused by thyroid cancer! Because it’s most like...ly not cancer, it’s much easier to manage. If you start to notice your golden oldie is losing a lot of weight, seems disoriented or anxious, is having difficulty breathing, is eating a lot or has bouts of vomiting and diarrhoea, bring them in and we can give them a thorough check. The sooner this condition is treated, the sooner your feline friend can start feeling better!
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This is why I hate taking my dog for a walk when it's raining...

Wise words from Guy as always. He's had a lot to deal with, with my cats and I over the years.

Wick practice looked after my cat so well during and after her operation, after her being ill they found her intestines were twisted, they saved my cats life. I cannot thank them enough xxx

This practice has looked after all my animal all my life my cat ,dogs horses hens , most recently my Jack Russel Stanley who was diagnosed with diabetes two years sadly due to the diabetes he went blind with in a month and recently his Retina's detached unfortunately we made the decision to have his eyes removed and what a fantastic job was done by Bridget and her team Stanley is doing fantastic under their guidance and loving life again . Highly recommended.

Just wanted to say thank you from the thompson family , for the love and care everyone at the thurso vet showered on Lola over the years . Lola didn’t realise she was visiting a place some animals found scary , she adored everyone there ,and on her final visit although not able to give her usual tail wag and lick ,I’m sure she would have said ,,,,thank you my friends ,, xx

I've had dogs for years, and as a child I grew up with a dog and cat. Vets were always first class and still are.�

I usually have the amazing Tom to my horse but today on an short notice appointment needed had Perrine and she was equally amazing putting me at ease and was so knowledgable and good with my horse and such a lovely person with follow up with both vets i feel my horse is in great hands.

Fantastic vets, look after our menagerie very well! �

Always had good treatment from local vets (not me personally ;) ) Had to use out of hours service too and had no issues whatsoever. :)

Wise words from Guy as always. He's had a lot to deal with, with my cats and I over the years.

Wick practice looked after my cat so well during and after her operation, after her being ill they found her intestines were twisted, they saved my cats life. I cannot thank them enough xxx

This practice has looked after all my animal all my life my cat ,dogs horses hens , most recently my Jack Russel Stanley who was diagnosed with diabetes two years sadly due to the diabetes he went blind with in a month and recently his Retina's detached unfortunately we made the decision to have his eyes removed and what a fantastic job was done by Bridget and her team Stanley is doing fantastic under their guidance and loving life again . Highly recommended.

Just wanted to say thank you from the thompson family , for the love and care everyone at the thurso vet showered on Lola over the years . Lola didn’t realise she was visiting a place some animals found scary , she adored everyone there ,and on her final visit although not able to give her usual tail wag and lick ,I’m sure she would have said ,,,,thank you my friends ,, xx

I've had dogs for years, and as a child I grew up with a dog and cat. Vets were always first class and still are.�

I usually have the amazing Tom to my horse but today on an short notice appointment needed had Perrine and she was equally amazing putting me at ease and was so knowledgable and good with my horse and such a lovely person with follow up with both vets i feel my horse is in great hands.

Fantastic vets, look after our menagerie very well! �

Always had good treatment from local vets (not me personally ;) ) Had to use out of hours service too and had no issues whatsoever. :)