Wishing Well Veterinary Center - Nardini Rudder

We moved back to the Russell Street practice today. Please pardon our appearance as we get settled. Can’t wait for everyone to see the new place 🐾

One of our nurses, Rebecca, got a new kitten recently and is having trouble coming up with a name. Does anyone have any suggestions?
**EDIT- She’s a wee girl **

Courage was in recently for his first vaccination and was very brave! He’s such a cutie 💕.
We will be moving back to the newly refurbished practice on Russell Street on 18th of June. Can’t wait for everyone to see the new place.

We had this adorable 3 week old bunny in for a health check last week. He’s just the cutest!

Rabbits are social animals and best kept in bonded pairs. A neutered male & neutered female usually make the best companions. When introducing two rabbits together it is important that it is done slowly and under supervision until they are fully bonded. If its done too quickly you risk the rabbits becoming aggressive and fighting. If you have any questions about bonding rabbits we are here to help

Rabbits digestive tracts work very differently than pets like cats and dogs. They are grazers which means they need to frequently eat (mainly hay) and also pass a lot of poo. It is very important that you seek veterinary treatment if your rabbit ever stops eating or pooing as this can quickly lead to a condition called gut stasis. This is where the digestive tract slows down and stops which results in a build up of toxins and gas. This condition can be treated when caught ear...ly but if left for too long it can be fatal.
Rabbits teeth grow constantly! It is very important that they eat lots of hay to help grind down the teeth to prevent over growth. When teeth get too long they can develop spurs or sharp edges which causes ulcers on the tongue and cheeks. This is very painful and causes rabbits to consume less which can lead to gut stasis - a potentially fatal condition. A rabbits diet should consist of: 80% hay 10% nuggets (about 1 egg cup full) 10% veg
If you have any questions about rabbits diet please just ask us. If you have any worries about your rabbits teeth then give us a call and book an appointment.
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Vaccinations💉 are very important for all bunnies whether they live inside or outside. The viruses they protect against are Myxomatosis, Rabbit Hemorragic diease (RVHD) strain 1 & 2. All bunnies are at risk of contracting these diseases, so we recommend yearly vaccinations for all pet rabbits to keep them safe. Please give us a call if you need to book your rabbit in for vaccination
Myxomatosis
Symptoms: ... Swelling of the eyelids, the skin of the ears, lips and genitals. This disease is often fatal
There is a purely skin form of myxomatosis, which isn’t usually fatal, it causes small thickened lumps of skin to form on the eyelids, nose, head and sometimes the shoulders. These typically fall away after 2-3 weeks.
Rabbits can contract this disease from: 🥕 Direct contact with infected rabbits 🥕 Fleas 🥕 Other biting insects
RVHD
There are now two strains of this disease RCHD1 & RVHD2. The latter is a strain that has come to the UK in 2015 from mainland Europe.
Symptoms: Often has no symptoms Causes internal bleeding and sudden death.
Rabbits can contract this disease from: 🥕 Infected rabbits or their droppings 🥕 Birds and insects and their droppings 🥕 Soles of shoes, car tyres or other pets’ feet 🥕 Owners’ hands or clothes
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Its Rabbit Awareness Week! 🥕
Here is a picture of wee Boo, she was in for a spay last month.
Neutering rabbits provides multiple benefits.
... 🐰 Avoids unwanted litters- bunnies reproduce very quickly!
🐰 Prevents uterine cancer: 80% of un-neutered female rabbits develop cancer of the uterus by the age of 5.
🐰 Prevents pseudo-pregnancy: Condition where a female acts as if she is pregnant when she isn’t.
🐰 Prevents Pyometra: A condition where the womb becomes infected- can be life threatening.
🐰 Helps prevent aggression - this is very important if you have rabbits living together. Un-neutered rabbits have a tendency to fight.
🐰 Prevents males from urine spraying
We spay and castrate rabbits here from 12 weeks of age. If you have any questions about spaying or castrating your bunnies don’t hesitate to contact us 🥕
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Here we have the lovely Tilly enjoying a belly rub after her operation. Tilly was in a couple of weeks ago for a routine spay, a procedure where the ovaries and uterus are removed, as she was having false pregnancies. False pregnancy is when an un-neutered female dog exhibits symptoms of being pregnant and can be very stressful for them.
Other benefits of spaying your dog are: 🐾 Reduces the risk of mammary tumours 🐾 Removes the risk of ovarian and cervical cancers... 🐾 Removes the risk of pyometra (infection of the uterus which if left untreated can be fatal) 🐾 Dogs no longer go into ‘heat’ and removes the risk of unwanted pregnancies
Bringing your pet in for a procedure can be nerve wracking (sometimes for the owner more than the patients!). Tilly is showing you how relaxing it actually can be! ❤️
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When your furry companions come to our practice for an operation, our veterinary nurses are right there from beginning to end to ensure your pet is well looked after.
Our veterinary nurses set up for the operations taking place that day. They then assist with pre-medicating and inducing the patients. Next, they clip and clean the patients to ensure they are prepared for surgery.
Did you know veterinary nurses are also anaesthetists? They monitor your pet’s anaesthetic to mak...e sure they are stable throughout the procedure. If the vet also needs assistance during an operation the veterinary nurse will scrub in.
Once the operation is finished the veterinary nurses are right there holding your pets paw and monitoring their vitals. Once they are more awake the nursing team will then, feed, walk and give cuddles to your pets until it’s time to go home.
Here is a picture of our station set up for a cat dental... But can you spot the differences? Tell is in the comments how many you can spot, but don’t give any away!
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Today we are going to talk about ticks! 🙈 Yesterday we had a few furry patients with some unwanted visitors 😵..
🐾Ticks are most commonly found in the spring and summer months.
... 🐾There are many species of ticks. Most are found in areas that cats and dogs commonly roam in like grassy fields and woodlands
🐾 Ticks can spread a number of diseases such as, Lymes disease, Ehrlichiosis and Babesiosis.
🐾 Tick sizes vary from 1mm to 1cm long. They are mainly found on the head, ears, neck, paws. Although they can be found anywhere on the body. It’s a good idea to check your pet for ticks after walks or being outside. They can be very hard to see and find so prevention is best way to protect your furry friend.
🐾 How can we prevent ticks? In our veterinary clinic we have products available for flea and tick prevention. They come in either a spot on or tablet form. Bring your pet in for a free weight check and we can prescribe the right treatment for them!
🐾 What to do when a tick is found? NEVER PULL the tick! Instead buy a tick twister or come in for a visit with the nurse to remove the tick safely. The video shown below is our special tick removing gadget that can be purchased at the veterinary clinic. This is the method that should be used to remove ticks.
🐾 Dispose of tick carefully as they can transmit diseases so put them in a jar or closed container or flush them down the toilet.
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Our star of the month award goes to... Lily !!❤️🐶⭐️ This little puppy got her 2nd vaccine with us recently and took it like a champ! 💪🏻 She will be able to go out walks with her wonderful owners very soon. Lily is now protected against hepatitis, distemper, parvo and leptospirosis and can now go socialise with other dogs without her owners having to worry about Lily contracting these potentially deadly diseases.. what a relief! 😅

Did you know that May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month?
This month we will be focusing on the vital role that veterinary nurses play in the care of your pets and within the veterinary profession.
Is there anything you would like to ask our veterinary nurses? Let us know in the comments.
... In the mean time, please have a look at this video made by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) highlighting the importance of the role of registered veterinary nurses.
#VNAM19 #WhatVNsDo
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Recently we had an emergency phone call as one of our patients Lucy had been roaming the streets and came home covered in Tar! Unfortunately tar is a very poisonous substance if left on the skin. It can cause severe skin burns and if ingested it can cause liver and kidney damage, anaemia and in some cases death. Luckily for Lucy, her owners called and came down to the practice straight away to have her treated. We were able to sedate Lucy, clip away the bulk of the Tar. We then used one of the nurses butter to work into the tar and wash it away! Lucy has now recovered well and is back to her normal self.