Nithsdale Veterinary Surgeons

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This lovely cat has been handed into us as she was found at Kilblane quarry, Locharbriggs, where there were lots of machinery around. She is very friendly and has a short tail. Please contact our surgery on 01387 253402

Pippa brought her 8 gorgeous puppies in to see us at Thornhill today - how adorable are they!! ūüėćūüėćūüėć

What a great way to spend New Year's Eve morning! We had Jet, Mac, Coco, Tilly, Pup, Walter and Aila in for their 2nd vaccinations today ūüź∂ gorgeous bundles of fun but please remember, as cute as they are, they are a lot of work and will keep their owners on their toes! ūüźĺ

We would like to wish all our clients a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year from the staff and pets at Nithsdale Vets ūüéĄūüéÖūüĆüūü§∂‚ĚĄ

***CLIENT NOTICE***
We would like to remind all clients that any repeat prescriptions required for over the festive season need to be ordered before Thursday the 20th December 2018 by 5pm to ensure sufficient stock available and allow us time to prepare and check all prescriptions correctly. ūü§∂ūüéÖūüéĄ
Merry Christmas!

‚ÄėSimba‚Äô the Bengal ūüźĪ came in for his wound check with nurse Zoe today wearing his Christmas jumper - Ho Ho Hopefully he has been a good boy this year for Santa Paws coming next week! Merry christmas Simba ūüéÖūüŹľūüéĄ

As we are getting closer to Christmas, it is very important to remember that some of the goodies we will enjoy over the festive period are not safe for our pets....
ūüéĄ CHOCOLATE - chocolate contains theobromine, which dogs and cats are sensitive to. Ingestion, especially of dark chocolate, can cause tummy upset, and cardiovascular and central nervous system stimulation
ūü§∂ COOKED BONES - bones can splinter into sharp pieces that can cause choking and serious damage to your pet's... mouth, throat and intestines
ūüéĀ DRIED FRUIT - raisins, currants and sultanas are in Christmas cakes, mince pies etc. These can cause renal failure in pets
‚õĄ ONIONS - gravy and stuffing may contain onions, which can cause anaemia in dogs and cats. Symptoms include paleness, lethargy, weakness, stomach upset and haematuria
ūüéÖ ALCOHOL - pets develop the same signs as people when they ingest alcohol, such as drowsiness and lack of coordination, and in severe cases there can be hypoglycaemia and metabolic acidosis
ūüéĄ MOULDY LEFTOVERS - can cause tremors and seizures due to the presence of tremorgenic mycotoxins
Other things to watch out for are ingestion of Christmas decorations and ribbons etc (can cause blockages), certain plants (such as poinsettia, lilies, holly) as they can cause tummy upset.
Make sure everyone has a very merry, safe Christmas ūüźĺ
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Christmas has well and truly arrived at the Thornhill surgery! If you happen to pay us a visit, be sure to check out the photos of the staff pets, some of which have got into the festive spirit! ūüéĄūüźĺūüéÖ‚õĄūüéĀūüéĄ

Please see below our Christmas and New Year opening times. We ask you to ensure that all prescriptions you require over the festive period are ordered well in advance to ensure we have them in stock for you.
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***FREE NEUTERING AND MICROCHIPPING***
EXTENDED UNTIL 31ST DECEMBER 2018!
Stewartry and District Cats Protection are offering free neutering and microchipping for all cats registered under a DG3/DG4 postcode from today until the 30th November. Please contact the Thornhill surgery for more information. You must be a client of this practice to be eligible.
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So with December fast approaching, it seemed this morning in our Dumfries surgery, that this handsome boy Diesel, is already in the christmas spirit! ūüéÖūüŹľūüéĄūüź∂ ‚̧ԳŹ

Nithsdale Vets are getting into the festive spirit! Pop into our Dumfries or Thornhill branches to treat your pets to some yummy goodies and fun toys this Christmas ūü饂ėÉÔłŹūüéÖūüéĀūüźĺ

Here at Nithsdale Vets we are currently still running this scheme for anyone who receives any means-tested benefits. This scheme ends in DECEMBER so be quick!
Even if you are not eligible for this particular scheme, please still contact the surgery to discuss the appropriate neutering options for your pet.
For more information please contact one of the surgeries on 01387 253402 or 01848 330220 ūüźē ūüź∂

Locharbriggs Primary School (p3 and 4) came to visit the vets for their ‚ÄėWorld of Work Week‚Äô. Vet Cheryl and nurse Lesley had a great time showing the children round. They were very helpful looking after the poorly teddy dog, checking for microchips and who doesn‚Äôt love looking at pots full of worms!!! ūüź∂ ūüźĪ

**Pet Travel to Europe After Brexit**
The government have released advice for pet owners intending to travel to any EU country after 29th March 2019 in the unlikely event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. The government are committed to achieving a deal with the EU but in the unlikely event they do not, they have a duty as a responsible government to plan for every eventuality.
Any pet owners planning to travel after 29th March 2019 should contact us before 28th Novem...ber 2018 to discuss arrangements or at least 4 months before travel.
If there is no deal, pet passports issued in the UK would not be valid for travel to the EU.
Further information can be found on the government website or by contacting Nithsdale Vets on 01387253402
https://animalowners.rcvs.org.uk/help-and -advice/pet-travel/
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This may be a big help to your pets on Saturday night, it is intended to help pets cope with the fireworks

Firework event in Thornhill has been POSTPONED

***FREE NEUTERING AND MICROCHIPPING***
Stewartry and District Cats Protection are offering free neutering and microchipping for all cats registered under a DG3/DG4 postcode from today until the 30th November. Please contact the Thornhill surgery for more information. You must be a client of this practice to be eligible.
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