Author : lydon

Open Day -Saturday 11th June 2011

Posted by lydon at 17 MAY 9:28 am

Open Day

We are having an Open Day in conjunction with North Birmingham Cats Protection(that very nice cat rescue charity that I had my adorable kittens from) on Saturday 11 June.

This is your chance to see behind the scenes , chat to a vet , nurse , receptionist ,or the Cats Protection Volunteers..You may be a pet owner,  prospective pet owner , or want a career in Veterinary  Practice , Please come along for a chat

The Cats Protection will have some cute cats , and Kool Kittens looking for a home

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel/ Dry Eye

Posted by lydon at 17 MAY 8:54 am

CKCS dry eye and episodic falling is a condition that can now be detected by mouth swabs for DNA testing.We at Lydon Veterinary Centre are one of the first practices in Birmingham to offer this service.

Please telephone us to book an appointment.

Christmas Hazards For Pets

Posted by lydon at 20 DEC 2:24 pm

Chocolate Poisoning:
The severity of poisoning depends principally on two things, obviously the amount of chocolate ingested but also the type of chocolate (i.e. milk or dark).

Grape Poisoning
Fruits of the Vitis vinifera (grapes, raisins, currants and sultanas) can, surprisingly, cause renal failure in dogs. Currently the mechanism of action remains unknown, as does the “toxic dose”.

Poisonous Plants
Mistletoe (Viscum album) – ingestion seems to result in retching, vomiting and salivation but occasionally weak- ness has been reported. The reports of this plant causing neurological signs probably refer to cases involving the plant the Americans call mistletoe (Phoradendron spp).
Poinsettia has a bad reputation, probably as it belongs to the Euphor- bia family. Although it is reported to be very toxic to cats, gastric irriration

Batteries .
Contain acid and can “burn’ mouth , face , oesophagus , stomach

Rabbits and Small Furries in Outside Hutches

Posted by lydon at 14 DEC 5:43 pm

When the weather gets really cold , these furry friends may benefit from a little extra insulation on their hutch , or even a pet safe microwaveable “hot water bottle”

Cold Weather and AntiFreeze

Posted by lydon at 14 DEC 5:27 pm

Just a quick reminder with the cold spell coming again , Antifreeze for your car tastes sweet , so your pet may drink it …BUT IT is Very poisonous..

Please Store this chemical very carefully