May news from Clarendon Street Vets
Many thanks to those of you who came along to the Open Day last month at our new branch surgery, Church Street vets. We had no idea how many people to expect and were absolutely thrilled by the turnout. All the attending dogs were so well behaved. Africa, the giant tortoise, was a particular hit, as was the ferret racing! Faces were painted, games were played, we were wowed by the agility of our canine clients and the appetites of their owners (pretty much all the cakes were eaten!) and we sold loads of books and plants, raising over £700 for our conservation charity, From the Brink. The winners of the quiz and competitions have all been informed and are each looking forward to a free consultation. We enjoyed seeing familiar faces and meeting some lovely new clients too, and were thankful for the fine weather, which meant we could take advantage of all our outdoor space.
In other news, we are happy to welcome both a new vet and nurse to our team. Our new vet, Rachel graduated from the university of Cambridge in 2020 and has a particular interest in Ophthalmology. Catriona, our new nurse, graduated in 2009 and has worked in various practices in Essex. She prefers working in a small surgery like ours, where she can really get to know the clients and their pets. Both Rachel and Cat will be working between the Church Street and Clarendon Street surgeries, and some of you may have been lucky enough to meet them already.
May is peak time for grass seeds. Grass seeds are perfectly designed to make their way into the ear canal, but the sharp barbs then prevent them coming out and they can cause a lot of discomfort and in some cases infection. They can also get lodged in eyes and up noses and between the pads of the paws, from where they can work their way under the skin and in some cases then migrate round the body. Signs of a grass seed can include sneezing, head shaking, redness, soreness, excessive licking and limping. If your dog has been out and about and displays any of the above symptoms, please do get in touch for further advice.
With very best wishes,
Harriet, Patrick and all the Clarendon Street Vets team.