Horace had eaten stones that needed surgical removal
Dogs (and especially breeds such as Labradors) tend to eat anything.
Are you aware of these Autumn Seasonal Dangers:
Keep your dogs away from Acorns (from the Oak Tree) & Conkers (from the Horse Chestnut Tree)
Conkers: Signs of poisoning usually appear within one to six hours.
Clinical signs are drooling, excessive drinking, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain, difficulty breathing.horace-stones
Acorns: Acorns are highly toxic to pets and can easily be eaten.
They are most dangerous before they ripen, when they are still green. Signs include vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and lethargy.
Speak to us immediately should you have any worries about either of these
Prevent heatstroke in this hot weather!
Keep your dog cool and prevent heatstroke in this hot weather!
Rabbit Awareness Week in June
We have a soft spot for rabbits at Melton Vets, so we thought we’d mention Rabbit Awareness Week
Congratulations with all the nominations!
Thank you to all the lovely people who voted for us in the recent Petplan Awards and Well Done to Charlotte, George & Kate