Medivet Dinas Powys

26/08/2025

Say Hello to Reggie, the Dashing Dutch Wolfdog Cross. 🐺 🐾

Reggie was at the practise for his second vaccination with Amanda one of our Registered Veterinary Nurses today. 💉🩺

He was such a brave boy and got a lot of fuss from our team and clients. 🥰

20/08/2025

💊🐾 Medication Reminder for the Bank Holiday Weekend 🐾💊

We’ll be closed on Monday 25th August and back open as normal on Tuesday 26th August from 8:30am.

To make sure your pets have everything they need, please place any medication requests by Wednesday, so they can be ready for collection by Friday.

🚨 In case of an emergency while we’re closed, please contact Valley Veterinary Hospital on 02920 001454.

Wishing you and your pets a safe and happy Bank Holiday 💚

18/08/2025

✨ Meet Harley! ✨
She’s off on the adventure of a lifetime, heading to Australia with her humans. 🐾✈️
We’re wishing Harley and her family a safe journey and every success as they begin this exciting new chapter down under! 🇦🇺💛

08/08/2025

Update - Pheobe has been reunited with her owner 😊🚨LOST CAT 🚨

Pheobe was last seen on the 6/8/2025 in the evening. Her owner has reported her missing on 7/8/2025.

Phoebe is grey, white and fluffy with blue eyes, neutered and 10 and a half years old.

She is a timid girl, so would encourage people in the area to check if she may be hiding in any garden sheds, outbuildings or garages in the area.

If you recognise her or have any information, please contact the practice on 02920 513838. 📞

Your help will be greatly appreciated in reuniting Pheobe with her owner

08/08/2025

Signs and symptoms of arthritis in dog

Arthritis is a progressive joint disease and symptoms develop and worsen over time. You may notice your dog slowing down and taking it easier when out and about on walks. They may also become reluctant to play or go up and down stairs, and they might struggle to get up after long periods of rest.

The condition becomes worse in cold weather, so if they appear stiff or slow or yelp out in pain during the winter months, this could be a sign of arthritis.

Other symptoms of arthritis in dogs include:

Limping or lameness
A stiff walk that is worse when first waking up
Groaning or caution when lying down or getting up
Being wary of joints being touched
Tiredness
Irritability
Licking or chewing at joints

27/07/2025

We climbed Pen-Y-Fan!!! Amanda, Ellie, Jess and Meg spent the morning hiking up the hill with our four legged friends Hector, Monti, Stella and Tillie.

14/07/2025

When the temperature rises, our furry friends feel the heat too, and it can be dangerous.
Swipe for simple tips to keep your dog safe, cool, and comfortable during a heatwave. 🧊🐾

Head to our website to read more.

01/07/2025

🐾 Meet Nova Sweetheart of the day 🥰
Nova came in yesterday for her second vaccination 💉😍 One of our lovely nurses made the vaccine quick and gentle, and the nursing team couldn’t resist stealing some of those puppy snuggles.

✅ Vaccine done ✅ Snuggles shared 😍 Puppy joy all around!

Why these visits matter:
Even before pups have full immunity, gentle handling and positive cues help build trust and reduce stress—true socialisation starts with safe, happy clinic visits 🐶💖

29/06/2025

🔥HEATWAVE ADVICE☀️

WET THEN VET.

With the weather heating up again, the risk of dangerous heatstroke increases.

❗️Signs of heatstroke:
heavy panting, drooling, restlessness, bright red or very pale gums, lack of coordination and seizures

❗️What to do:
-Get them wet! Hose pipe, bottles of water, pool or lake (as long as they are not unconscious), get them soaked to the skin!
-Use fans or air conditioning once they are soaked to help bring the temperature down.
-Get them to the vets!

❗️What not to do:
-Worry about the coldness of the water: cool, cold, tepid; just get them wet.
-Put wet towels over them- can trap a layer of warm air and stops evaporation and cooling
-put lemon juice in their mouths (yes this is really making the rounds of bad advice this year!)

https://www.rvc.ac.uk/vetcompass/news/the-rvc-urges-owners-of-hot-dogs-to-cool-first-transport-second?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLN7DpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHsKULLPVaaR5UJSa3aAia88n-6u4Z9H5gzQYlzin2BysadheAg3WFrHMI6R__aem_0JGjT1zdNb6VnYzq0iNK5Q

The RVC urges owners of hot dogs to “cool first, transport second” Published: 20 Jul 2023 | Last Updated: 20 Jul 2023 07:00:23 A new study by the VetCompass team at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found that dogs with heatstroke may be suffering even further due to outdated first aid pr....

29/06/2025

❗️STRAY

Young female stray found in Barry. No microchip, estimated age 5-6 months. Please call the practice if she is yours, proof of ownership required.