Blackness Veterinary Surgery

30/10/2025

With our pet safety tips Halloween won’t just be spooky, but pet-friendly too 🎃👻

27/10/2025

Autumn adventures mean walks, doggy playdates, and sometimes even boarding for holidays 🍁🐕

You might not know these are the moments when your dog is most at-risk of catching contagious cough (also known as kennel cough).

Contagious cough spreads easily — but it’s easily prevented with a simple vaccine.

✅ Protect your dog’s health and keep tails wagging this season.

📅 Book your contagious cough vaccination today.

22/10/2025

Lovely boy Leo waiting patiently in reception to see our Vet Clare 😆🐾🖤

21/10/2025

Thor in today to see our exotics vet Esmeralda for a health exam! We used an ultrasound scan to identify Thor is actually a female - you can see her ovaries in the scan (they look like grapes). Thor was perfectly behaved and we all enjoyed meeting her 🧡🩺🩻👩🏼‍⚕️

21/10/2025

Autumn has arrived, with shorter days, falling leaves, and wetter weather. At this time of year, there’s often a spike in cases of leptospirosis — a serious and dangerous disease.

Keep your pet safe this autumn and watch out for symptoms:

⚠️ Fever
⚠️ Vomiting
⚠️ Diarrhoea
⚠️ Weakness
⚠️ Jaundice

Up-to-date vaccinations are the best way to keep your pets safe.

📞If your pet needs to be vaccinated or you want to check your pet’s vaccinations are up-to-date, call the clinic today.

20/10/2025

Handsome boy Duke in to see our vet Ece today 🐾🖤 He was a perfect boy as always and got some treats at reception on the way out 🫶🏼🐾

20/10/2025

Did you know that dental disease is one of the biggest problems we see in our older patients? Are you nervous about your older pet having an anaesthetic? Bailey here is going to show you how we minimise risks to keep your older pets safe under anaesthesia. 🐾🖤

Bailey is 12.5yrs old and belongs to our RVN Brogan. He was in desperate need of dental work due to dental disease.

🐾Before we put Bailey under anaesthetic he had a full clinical exam by one our our Vet’s and then had pre anaesthetic blood work to check his organs were all working as they should be (they all were)!
🐾Bailey was then placed on fluids throughout his surgery to support his organs (all our parents under anaesthetic receive fluid therapy).
🐾Bailey was monitored closely by our RVN Hayley and we had him connected to our multi parameter machine to keep an even closer eye on his vital signs. Bailey had to have 9 teeth removed due to dental disease and tooth root abscesses.
🐾Bailey was closely monitored during recovery and stayed with us for the whole day on fluids. Bailey was a very brave boy and had an extremely stable anaesthic.
🐾He enjoyed some cooked chicken and soft food during his recovery and he is now feeling much better after having his painful teeth removed!

16/10/2025

❌Myth: Pets only need vaccines when they’re young.
✔️ Fact: Regular boosters are essential throughout their lives to maintain protection.

Just like us humans, pets require regular vaccinations to stay safe from harmful diseases.

Here’s a handy reminder of the vaccination schedules for cats, dogs, and rabbits.

📞If your pet needs vaccinations or a booster, book on our website or call the clinic today.

15/10/2025

Beautiful Bear 🐻 🤎

Little Bear was in to see our Vet Clare for a kitten check up! He was so brave and enjoyed cuddles with the team 🥰🐾

15/10/2025

Here’s some vet top tips on how to keep your cat safe this autumn...

Learn how to keep your cat happy and healthy throughout the autumn with our guide to dodging toxic mushrooms, frightening fireworks, and more seasonal perils.

13/10/2025

Gorgeous girl Lulu 🐾🖤

Lulu is an older girl so was in for a health check with our Vet Esmeralda. Thankfully Lulu is in perfect health and doing amazing for being 15 years old 🐾🖤

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day, this is an opportunity to highlight the positive impact pets can have on mental well-being. ♥️

Pets can provide companionship, reduce stress, and offer emotional support, making them important for mental health. Their presence can help reduce feelings of loneliness and anxiety, provide comfort during difficult times, and encourage physical activity through walks and play. The unconditional love and companionship from pets can have a calming and positive effect on mental well-being. 🐶🐭🐱🐢🦔🦎🐍🐠🦜🐹