The Minster Veterinary Practice

🌞August Bank Holiday opening times🌞

Let’s squash this myth 🕵️

Dog breath isn’t always an ‘old dog thing’, which for many can be the assumed thing. Just like us, cats and dogs can experience dental issues that require attention.
Take a moment to assess your pet's breath. If it's less than pleasant, it could be a red flag for dental issues such as gum disease, plaque build up, or tooth decay.
If you’ve noticed any new dental symptoms in your pet, contact us today.

🌞August Bank Holiday opening times 🌞

🛑 A Hutch is Not Enough 🛑

Rabbits need more than a small hutch to thrive🐇 Confining them to tight spaces is cruel and harmful. Here’s why:

🐰 Solitary Confinement: Rabbits need space to run, jump, stretch, dig, and forage, as well as a bonded mate for companionship.

🐰 Weather Exposure: Small hutches offer little protection from the elements, leaving rabbits vulnerable.

🐰 Room to Rear Up: Rabbits must be able to stand on their hind legs without touching the roof to avoid spinal issues.

Minimum Enclosure Size: At least 3m x 2m x 1m high—bigger is always better!

Learn more at Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund

Our lovely team are running the Great North run 💪🏃
In aid of a fabulous charity. Every donation big or small would be gratefully received ❤️
Thank you x

York vet practice shaping up for top North sports event A TEAM of York vets, veterinary nurses and receptionists are under starter’s orders for next month’s Great North Run.

💊💉Prescription requests💊💉

Please be aware that all repeat prescription requests will need to be in by Thursday 22nd August to ensure it's arrival before August Bank Holiday weekend.

Please call your nearest branch with your requests.

🤞🤞Help needed🤞🤞

We have had a white stray ferret brought into the surgery. He is a male entire and no microchip. He is well handled and friendly. Found on Crombie Avenue, Clifton.
If you think this may be your pet, proof of ownership will be required. Please call us on 01904 643997

⭐️⭐️Lenny⭐️⭐️

Lenny the British short haired cat was in recently for castration and microchipping at our Copmanthorpe branch. Helen the nurse described him as lush and gorgeous..... we would have to agree 😍

From the 'boop button' nose to the ‘attention grabbers’ get ready to see your furry friend in a whole new light 😂

One cat, two personalities. Fiji belongs to Ellie, one of our vets. By day an aloof gent exploring outside, and by night a soft gentle boy who thrives from attention... not to say he won't give a nip when he's had enough 😅 Any other cats with multiple personas?

🐾🐾Staff updates🐾🐾

Sadly we have said goodbye to a few faces in the recent weeks and they will be missed by us and I am sure some of you 😔

Josie (Vet surgeon at Salisbury Road and Crockey Hill), Emily (Vet surgeon at Salisbury Road and Malton branch), Eve - maternity leave (Vet surgeon at Salisbury Road and Crockey Hill), Abi (RVN), Laura (RVN)

We welcome 🙋‍♀️:

Steph and Macey as our newest RVN recruits and Veronica and Amy as our newest Vet Surgeons and we also welcome Charlotte, Laura and Fiona (reception/admin).

They look forward to meeting you all in the near future.

🐾🐾 Norbet, Bryn and Ziggy🐾🐾

These 3 terrors were brought into York Emergency Vets last week.

After returning home, their owner had discovered that 4 Welsh cakes had been stolen/eaten (high raisin content). Problem being ..... which dog was responsible?

After each dog received an emetic drug, it turned out Norbert was definitely the main culprit 😂, but Bryn and Ziggy had definitely joined in the shenanigans also. 😈

We hope they have learnt there lesson, but sadly this is not always the case.

🙏Help needed🙏

We have had this lovely grey female kitten brought into us last night as a stray. No collar or microchip. She was found at Foss Park hospital on Haxby road. If you think this is your pet, please contact the surgery on 01904 643997. Proof of ownership will be required.

Just over 4 weeks to go!!

9 members of staff from the Minster Veterinary Practice are running the Great North Run 2024 to raise money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People 💨👟 🐶
We would massively appreciate any donations small or large in supporting our team and this amazing charity 🐶

https://www.justgiving.com/page/minster-vets-gnr24?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fminster-vets-gnr24&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

😻What is your cat doing on International Cat Day?😻
Show us how your cat is celebrating today by sharing your best pictures.
Let's give these purr-fect pets the spotlight they deserve!
🐱

Frodo patiently waiting whilst the dispensary team get his flea and worming treatment ready, toes are crossed for a quick treat too 🤞👀

Anyone else ready for the weekend?

⭐️ Mabel ⭐️

Mabel was so excited to come in and see us especially, when the treat tin was involved 🍭🦴Here she is mid action shot ready to get her chop’s on that treat 🐶

Remember on these warm summer days 🌞... to make sure your dog is able to keep cool by:
Providing shade
Cooling aids (fans, mats, frozen treats)
Constant access to water
Limiting exercise

Holly here belongs to one of our vets Lucy, she has always enjoyed a sunbathing session, as long as there is some shade nearby. ☂️

⭐️ Shelli and Mable ⭐️

Meet these two gorgeous Staffie puppies 😍

Shelli (purple harness) and Mable (pink harness) are from the same litter and both came in for their 2nd vaccinations with Nurse Alice 💉

Just look at those little faces 🥹 They both have such similar facial markings but the opposite sides to each other 🥰

⭐⭐ Baz⭐⭐

Baz came in recently for a vaccine. According to the nurse administering it, he was a little shy/ reserved to start with, but with persuasion and gentle words, he came more out of his shell 🥰 Well done lovely boy 👏

⭐⭐Mary⭐⭐

Mary the Wire haired Dachshund puppy came in recently to our Willow Grove branch for her puppy vaccine and health check. She enjoyed chewing on the ear pieces of the stethoscope 😂🤢 I am sure she will become a firm favourite with the staff at Willow Grove 🥰

🥳🥳 CONGRATULATIONS🥳🥳

We are pleased to say that Lydia Waters passed her Veterinary Client Care Non-Clinical Skills Diploma: she can now use the post nominals DipNCS(VCC).This is a fantastic achievement and a lot of hard work to complete. Well done Lydia 👏🎉

🐶🐶 7 spaniel puppies🐶🐶

Just to cheer you up on Monday morning 🥰

They visited recently for their initial vaccines/ health check and microchipping before they go off to their forever homes 🤎🤍

🔎Laparoscopic Bitch spays 🔎

This is Olivia 🥰 She recently had a Laparoscopic Bitch spay procedure and here she is pictured at her post op check. It just happened to be her birthday. She revelled in the attention and treats 🤎

(Keyhole/Lap Spay)
What is a laparoscopic spay and how does it work?

Traditionally, bi***es are neutered by opening the abdomen and removing the ovaries and uterus. With the development of keyhole surgery, we now offer the option of neutering using this less-invasive method. Instead of one longer incision, 3 small incisions are made in the abdomen to allow the insertion of the instruments and camera. Using these, the ovaries are removed.

What are the advantages of a lap spay vs an open spay?

Studies suggest a laparoscopic spay is 60% less painful for the patient
Recovery is usually complete in 2-3 days rather than 7-10
this can be beneficial to very active dogs
There is a reduced risk of wound complications such as infections and breakdowns

Is my dog a candidate for a lap spay?

Not all patients are suitable for keyhole spaying. This procedure can be offered to patients:

10-40kg: due to restrictions imposed by the size of the instruments.
Under 6 years old: patients older than this usually have uterus changes that mean the uterus should be removed along with the ovaries. Keyhole surgery can only remove the ovaries.
Ideal bodyweight: obesity makes visualising the organs very difficult.
No previous reproductive disease: uterus disease requires removal of the uterus.

https://minstervets.co.uk/what-we-offer/laparoscopic-surgery

EDIT- OWNER LOCATED.
❗️HELP NEEDED❗️
We have had a female brown and white cat brought into us this morning. No collar/ microchip. Found near Cornlands road, York. She is currently receiving treatment at our Salisbury road hospital. If you think this may be your pet, please call us on 01904 643997. Proof of ownership will be required.

⭐️⭐️Rosie⭐️⭐️

Rosie ate a piece of string the size of a mop handle. One of her family member had thought they had seen her chewing at it and realised the string was a lot shorter than it was! We attempted to induce vomiting knowing that it is not always successful in cats. Luckily it worked. Rosie went home after a half hour stay.

Please keep your eye on these pesky felines 👀

⭐⭐Max⭐⭐

Casually waiting for his turn to see the vet. He couldn't help but have a nosey out the window overlooking the car park 😂

Are you going on holiday? ☀️🏝
Is your dog going into boarding kennels? 🐶

Have you checked with your boarding kennels what their requirements are regarding Kennel cough vaccine?

The Kennel cough vaccine is recommended with most boarding kennels, but because it is a live vaccine the vaccine is recommended to be administered at least 2 weeks prior as they can be symptomatic with the vaccine.

💉💉Additional puppy vaccines💉💉

Chester visited recently for his third/additional Parvovirus vaccine.

This is now included in a puppies initial vaccination regime.

Sadly we have been seeing more and more Parvovirus cases within the area. This additional vaccine gives puppies that added protection against the virus.

Sometimes if their mother's maternal antibodies are present during the the initial vaccines, it can cause the vaccination not to work. (Does not stimulate an immune response).