Brookmead Veterinary Surgery

28/07/2025

Sorry for the problems with our phone system this morning. Everything should be back to normal now. Thanks everyone for your patience.

10/07/2025

Hot Weather ☀️ - Dogs love sunbathing but can overheat or suffer sunburn in midday heat. Keep dogs cool with shade, fans, and access to water. Avoid the hottest parts of the day.

Pavements & Roads - Hot surfaces can burn paw pads. Test the pavement with your hand and walk your dog during cooler hours.

Blue-Green Algae - Common in warm weather, it can cause liver failure if ingested. Keep your dog away from ponds or lakes that look green or have warning signs.

Toads 🐸 - Toads secrete venom that is toxic if licked or bitten. Supervise your dog outside, especially near water sources in toad-prone areas.

Drowning 🌊- Dogs may overestimate their swimming ability and tire easily. Use a dog life jacket and avoid strong currents or open water.

Ticks - Ticks are active in summer and may transmit diseases like Lyme. Check your dog after walks and use preventative treatments.

Bee & Wasp Stings 🐝- Can cause swelling, allergic reactions, or breathing issues if stung in the mouth or throat. Supervise dogs around flowers and watch for reactions after stings.

Barbecues - Dogs may eat skewers, corn cobs, or bones that can splinter. Keep them away from the grill and clear leftovers quickly.

Compost & Cocoa Mulch - Compost and cocoa mulch can contain harmful toxins to dogs. Avoid using cocoa mulch and fence off compost heaps.

Plants & Flowers 🌷- Several species common in gardens are toxic to dogs. Identify and remove toxic plants or use pet-safe alternatives.

10/07/2025

Congratulations to our Head Nurse Claire and her husband Dan on the arrival of their little boy!💙

08/07/2025

03/07/2025

Third Summer POTM🌸
We are now running our POTM competitions seasonally, our winners will feature on the back of the Cranleigh Magazine 🤩
Like, like, like, comment with picture(s) & share 📸

02/07/2025

Summer hazards for Cats 🐈

Hot Weather☀️- Cats love sunbathing but can overheat in the midday sun or hot greenhouses. Keep cats cool by using fans, providing water, and offering shade indoors and outside.

Blue-Green Algae - This bacteria can bloom in lakes and ponds and can be toxic. Swallowing even a small amount can be fatal. Keep your cat away from water that might contain algae blooms.

Toads 🐸- Cats may try to lick toads, risking exposure to toxins that require urgent care. If you live in an area with toads, keep your cat inside or avoid surfaces they may frequent.

Fish Hooks 🪝 - Cats are attracted to bait and lures. They can swallow hooks or get injured. Keep cats away from areas with discarded fishing gear or baited hooks.

Open Windows 🪟 - Cats may fall from open upper-floor windows. Use restrictors and supervise open windows carefully.

Antihistamines- Large doses can be toxic, leading to lethargy, tremors, or seizures. Sweep up dropped pills and keep meds out of reach.

Luminous Necklaces - These contain chemicals harmful to cats if bitten into. Keep out of reach and dispose of used ones properly.

Slug & Snail Pellets 🐌- Ingesting them can cause severe symptoms within hours. Avoid using or opt for pet-safe alternatives.

Plants & Flowers 🌺- Many plants can be poisonous to cats, e.g., lilies, tulips, foxgloves. Remove risky plants and keep cats away from unknown greenery.

Grass Blades - Long blades can get lodged in the throat or cause irritation. Keep your lawn short and check for signs of discomfort.

Fleas & Ticks - Fleas cause severe itching; ticks can cause infections or paralysis. Treat your cat regularly and check for signs of infestation.

Insect Stings 🐝- Can cause swelling, hives, or breathing issues if stung on the face or mouth. Keep your cat indoors during high-risk times and consult your vet if stung.

Flea Products - Dog flea treatments may contain permethrin, which is highly toxic to cats. Only use products specifically labelled for cats.

Engine Coolant - Often has a sweet taste and can cause kidney failure. Clean spills immediately and keep containers secured.

Rat Poison, W**d Killer & Ant Powder - All extremely toxic if ingested. Read labels carefully and keep cats away from treated areas.

02/07/2025

Some Top Tips to keep your pets cool👇🏼

30/06/2025

Our Second Summer POTM is🥁.....
Lily💜
Lily will feature on the back of the Cranleigh Magazine in August and be our FB cover photo 📸

19/06/2025

🚨Missing Cat🚨

Gone missing this morning from the Brookmead Car park and ran towards Charts Close - is nervous and scared. If found, please bring into the vets so we can reunite with the owner.

13/06/2025

Elsa enjoying the sunshine after her procedure today!🩷☀️

12/06/2025

⭐️Star Patient⭐️

Otto presented with sudden onset of abdominal pain, on examination his abdomen was tender.

X- rays of his abdomen were taken and it showed that his intestines looked very abnormal.

Tania performed an emergency exploratory laparotomy (surgery involving opening up the abdomen to examine internal organs) and it confirmed that Otto’s colon had twisted on the large vessels supplying it with blood causing severe constipation and had perforated , allowing faecal material to be contaminating the abdomen- so a true emergency with a potentially devastating outcome.

Tania repaired the colon and secondary damage and, after intensive nursing care and hospitalisation, we are thrilled to report that Otto is doing amazingly well!

Here he is looking very happy to see Tania on one of his post operative examinations💙