Snout & About Pet Services

Snout & About Pet Services Mobile veterinary nurse consultations covering Cardiff South, Dinas Powys, Penarth, Barry and in between!

Run by Kia Drewen FdSc RVN, ISFM Cat Friendly Vet Professional.

REMEMBER TO KEEP YOUR PETS COOL OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. No pet has ever died from lack of exercise for a day or two, but...
10/07/2025

REMEMBER TO KEEP YOUR PETS COOL OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. No pet has ever died from lack of exercise for a day or two, but they do die from heat stroke. Walk dogs in the cooler mornings or evenings, mental stimulation at home to keep them occupied! Keep cats indoors (if possible) during peak heat times.

Here's Hattie (the Fatty) and her new little sister Trixie enjoying a frozen lick-y-lix to stay cool!

If you've had a positive experience with myself, please leave a review!When you click 'reviews', Facebook will ask if yo...
07/07/2025

If you've had a positive experience with myself, please leave a review!

When you click 'reviews', Facebook will ask if you recommend this service.

YOUR PET WILL NOT DIE FROM MISSING A WALK.I have witnessed fatal heat strokes in practice and it is something that is co...
20/06/2025

YOUR PET WILL NOT DIE FROM MISSING A WALK.

I have witnessed fatal heat strokes in practice and it is something that is completely preventable. Keep your pets indoors, or if you have a dog that needs lots of stimulation — try and keep it contained to the garden with water activities where you can cool them off periodically. Another option is lots of mental stimulation with food puzzles and tricks.

As some of you know, Nutraquin + is a product I've been recommending for some time as a joint supplement. I've only rece...
11/06/2025

As some of you know, Nutraquin + is a product I've been recommending for some time as a joint supplement. I've only recently used it for the first time, so here is my honest opinion!

Hattie is a very greedy cat who is easy to tablet or give meds to with some food, so I have had no issues with administering the Nutraquin.

Method of administering: mixed into half a tube of lick-e-lix or coating her normal biscuits with mixture when she hasn't seemed keen.

Did I see improvement?: Yes, some minor improvement within the 5-7 day mark as says on the box. I ultimately decided to go down the medicinal route, but joint support is still important to me in caring for Hattie to try and prevent a decline in her mobility.

Cons? Unfortunately, I have a few which relate to our feline friends, but can likely get away with when giving to our dog pals!

1. There's a large volume per capsule to sprinkle into food.
2. The capsule is too large to administer to a cat by mouth
3. When mixed with a treat, the supplement has a grainy texture that makes it super obvious it's been spiked. Even Hattie wasn't keen at times!

Although it has promise to work well, it may be difficult to administer to a fussy cat.

Four weeks after her first arthritis injection and Hattie is more active, jumping up on the window sill and coming up fo...
10/06/2025

Four weeks after her first arthritis injection and Hattie is more active, jumping up on the window sill and coming up for some fusses more often! (Although, she only likes love for a maximum 10 seconds 🤣)

She's generally a much happier feline.

Is your cat slowing down? It may be worth a conversation with your vet about pain relief!

Time for me to (literally) put my money where my mouth is!Hattie (the Fatty) is my little rescue cat who has a history o...
10/05/2025

Time for me to (literally) put my money where my mouth is!

Hattie (the Fatty) is my little rescue cat who has a history of morbid obesity and chronic eye issues. Recently, I've noticed she has begun hiding under the bed, hobbling after naps and being especially intolerant of nail clips. To me, as an RVN and a pet owner, these are tell-tale signs that she is sore and needs intervention despite her behaviour and habits otherwise not changing.

Firstly, I trialled her on Nutraquin + which is a joint supplement with natural anti-inflammatory properties. I have been recommending this product for the last few years and can happily say this made a positive improvement as Hattie stopped hiding!

I was not completely happy as she was still hobbling. I did a lot of thinking of which path I should go down in terms of managing her pain and decided the best thing would be a very pricey monthly injection! Luckily, I've previously had good outcomes with this medication as my 22 year old cat was on it before she passed away.

I am forever an advocate for arthritis management in cats. They are such misunderstood creatures that mask their pain very well!

Hattie has had her first injection this afternoon, so hopefully we should see some more improvement soon!

✨ MEET MIKEY ✨I saw Mikey again today for a little pawdicure. This handsome boy was my first ever appointment when I sta...
31/03/2025

✨ MEET MIKEY ✨

I saw Mikey again today for a little pawdicure. This handsome boy was my first ever appointment when I started Snout & About! I was very happy to see him again.

If your pet needs a stress-free nail clip, feel free to enquire! ❤️

27/03/2025

Michael is a lovely former colleague of mine (Miss you, Mike!). He has a special skill of knowing all the right things to say and everything he says is beautifully well-spoken. ❤️

17/03/2025

Spring is a favourite time of year for many of us, but where our pets are concerned, there are few things to be cautious of! ⚠️

As a pet owner, you are responsible for your pet's safety and wellbeing all year round, but from unwanted bee stings and tempting Easter chocolate, to unknown poisonous plants and accidental open windows - there are many dangers that could put our beloved pets at risk.

Like and share to help us keep more pets safe this spring 🩷

[Visual description: Infographic titled 'Spring Hazards for Pets' illustrating various dangers including grass seeds and fertiliser, chocolate, heatstroke, open windows, bee stings, poisonous plants, cuttings, chemicals, fleas, ticks and worms, compost bins, young animals, and slug pellets.]

✨ LOOKING FOR A FACEBOOK COVER STAR ✨Post a photo of your pet in the comments below and on the 1st of April, I'll announ...
17/03/2025

✨ LOOKING FOR A FACEBOOK COVER STAR ✨

Post a photo of your pet in the comments below and on the 1st of April, I'll announce the winner from a random draw!

* I will announce the winner publicly, so do not respond or click any links regarding the draw to keep your device safe! *

I've had some lovely words said since starting Snout & About in November ❤️
16/03/2025

I've had some lovely words said since starting Snout & About in November ❤️

🌸 Senior pets 🌸Our pets are members of the family. They find their way into our lives and change our day-to-day lives un...
12/03/2025

🌸 Senior pets 🌸

Our pets are members of the family. They find their way into our lives and change our day-to-day lives until we can't imagine a life without their soft purrs and waggy tails. One day, we realise they have aged with us. We see silver hairs in their muzzles and notice they're more stiff then usual after a long nap.

As pet owners, it is important we understand our senior pets as well as we understand our older (human) relatives. These furry creatures in our home often display symptoms that are overlooked or excused as 'slowing down' due to age.

What sort of symptoms can we look out for?

Lameness, stiffness or sleeping more than usual:

These symptoms are often an indication of osteoarthritis, which is common in older pets. In my experience, this is an extremely misunderstood disease. As humans, if we have any aches or pains, we fortunately have the ability to pick up some pain relief from the shops. Our older pets are often left to tolerate their aches and pains until their mobility declines.

How can we help?

- Joint supplements are often a fairly cheap option to support joints and in some brands, reduce pain.
- Vet consultation; a vet will be able to prescribe pain relief or other alternatives.
- Short walks — little and often walks are usually best for our older dogs to prevent over-exertion
- Paw care — making sure nails are clipped regularly and not overgrown can help make our pets more comfortable. With long claws, they often adjust their weight unnaturally. Clipping the hair around their pads can also help prevent slipping on hard floors.
- Mats around the house can also help prevent slipping and injury on hard floors.
- Orthopedic beds for comfort and help prevent pressure sores

Smelly breath and difficulty eating:

Dental disease is also something that commonly affects our senior pets. Obviously, this is something we like to address earlier in life. Yes, dogs and cats need their teeth brushed too! Especially smaller breeds that are prone to dental disease.

How can we help?

- Daily teeth brushing is gold standard, just like humans, but without the training, this can be difficult to do.
- Dental enzymic gels can be applied to teeth without brushing
- Additives to water
- Dental supplements e.g. PlaqueOff or NutraPlaque
- Veterinary dental diets
- Good quality dental chews e.g. VeggieDent or Whimeze
- If dental disease is too advanced, then seeing your vet or booking in a dental is the best option.

Other important symptoms to look out for are:

- Drinking and urinating more than usual
- Unexplained weight loss
- Coughing
- Restlessness
- Lumps and bumps
- Changes in appetite
- Changes in behaviour
- Vomiting or diarrhoea

(Photos: Our family dog Dobby who's turning 9 in May and my Nancy who passed away at a whooping 22 years old!)

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Cardiff

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Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

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+447597735206

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