March News
March 17th marks the one-year anniversary of Church Street Vets! The year really has flown by, and we are grateful for all the support we have received from clients, both old and new. To celebrate, we will have delicious homemade cakes on offer at both surgeries throughout the day. There are even rumours of doggie cookies, so please pop in and help us celebrate!
The move to Cambridge Night Vets for our out-of-hours cover has been seamless, and we have had lots of good feedback from clients. We have also just partnered with out-of-hours triage service, VidiVet. Vidivet are open 24/7 and the service is FREE for pets registered at Church Street and Clarendon Street Vets. If you are worried about your pet when the surgery is closed, you can contact VidiVet, who will help you decide if a visit to Cambridge Night Vets is advisable. We hope this removes some of the worry of out-of-hours care.
You might not be aware that Patrick is a keen ice hockey player, playing for local team, Cambridge Narwhals. Last month, the practice sponsored their varsity match and somehow persuaded some very good natured skaters to dress up as the ‘Musicians of Bremen’ and venture on to the ice. Luckily, they all made it off in one piece too! We will be attending the Thriplow Daffodil weekend on the 21st and 22nd of March, offering parasite advice to pet owners. Do come and say hello if you are attending the event.
Our new nurse, Maia, will be joining the team at the start of April to cover Sarah’s maternity leave. She has been assured that we have the nicest clients and is really looking forward to meeting you all.
March is Pet Anxiety Month. Our pets fit so well into our lives that we sometimes forget they are different species with very different needs. Life can be busy, changeable, and noisy, and our pets may struggle to cope. Common causes of anxiety in dogs include loud noises, such as thunderstorms, fireworks, and traffic, being left home alone, car travel, and visits to the vets. Loud noises can also create anxiety in cats, as can any changes to the home environment, and trips to the vets can be particularly distressing as most cats are not used to car journeys. If you have an anxious pet and would like some advice on how best to manage them, please do get in touch. Changes to the environment, routines and even expectations can be beneficial, and pets who are really struggling may benefit from a referral to a qualified behaviourist, and in some cases medication to help ease their symptoms. If you want to read more about anxiety in pets, check out the article in our ‘longer reads’ section. The Blue Cross also have lots of useful resources on their website.
Pet Anxiety Month Blog: Blue Cross
If you have questions about any aspect of your pet’s health, please do get in touch.
Harriet, Patrick, and all the CSV team.