Pilgrims Veterinary Practice

24/10/2025

🪥 Just like us, pets benefit from regular dental care.
It’s a great way to prevent bad breath and dental disease.

Up until 4th November, take advantage of our discounted dental products.

https://www.shop.thepethealthclub.co.uk/collections/june-dental-savings

22/10/2025

No more sight for this sore eye 👀
Lovely Sambo got himself into trouble recently with a penetrating foreign body in his eye!
Despite removal of the object and several extensive treatments by our equine vet Saara, the infection was too advanced.
Sambo then underwent surgery to remove his eye last week, this is called an enucleation. Emma-Louise and Saara performed this on the yard, the surgery went very well and within 2 hours Sambo was happily recovered and eating hay. He is adapting very well to his one eyed world and we wish him all the best with his future! 😜

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.

17/10/2025

🐶Most people don’t realise that dental disease could be causing discomfort for their cat or dog.

🐕‍Help your pet feel their best by booking a dental examination and professional cleaning— currently on offer for £399.

What to expect:
🐾Comprehensive oral assessment
🐾Thorough cleaning under general anaesthetic
🐾Happy pets and healthy teeth

Offer ends 4th November 2025. T&Cs apply, full details here: https://dentalcomfort399.softr.app/

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

"One week into our Active October challenge and the team are smashing it! We have covered 170 miles already, well on our way to our target of 500 miles. We have moved by foot, bike, horse and danced our way through! Please support this brilliant charity via our link. Vetlife has many contacts each day from vets, nurses or anyone in our profession in distress and needing help, an empathetic ear and sometimes signposting for professional advice. Vetlife fund this professional mental health support and also can provide finical aid if needed. I myself volunteer for them, so I know first hand how busy and well needed the service is."

Emma Owen, small animal vet.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/emma-owen-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

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

Does your pet have bad breath?
Bad breath isn’t just unpleasant — it can mean underlying health problems.

Learn more here:
🐶https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/dog-bad-breath
🐱https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/cat-bad-breath

A thorough dental exam and cleaning can help prevent pain and discomfort.

🦷 Find out about our current dental offer and book before 4th November by calling the clinic.
T&Cs apply.

11/10/2025

We’re getting active for Vetlife!!

Vetlife provides support to members of the UK veterinary community and their families who have emotional, health or financial concerns, whilst seeking ways to prevent such situations in the future.

The veterinary community continues to experience significantly higher levels of depression and su***de than the general population. Vetlife works to ensure that those engaged in the veterinary community are aware of available assistance, and signposts them to sources of help should they, or a colleague, be in need of support.

For more information visit vetlife.org.uk

09/10/2025

📢Canine and Feline Parvovirus (AKA Infectious Enteritis in cats) is widespread, life-threatening, and highly contagious. With recent outbreaks across the UK, could your pet be at risk?

Parvovirus spreads easily and can survive in the environment for over a year. Even indoor pets are at risk from contaminated items coming into the home.

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

⚠️ Loss of appetite
⚠️ Lethargy
⚠️ Fever
⚠️ Vomiting
⚠️ Diarrhoea

Up-to-date vaccinations keep your pets safe.

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

08/10/2025

Donkeys need dentals too 🦷
Lovely Captain Jack 🫏 is an older gentleman who had his routine dental treatment last week under sedation, allowing Emma- Louise to thoroughly assess his whole mouth. He had some very sharp points which were addressed and he now should be feeling much more comfortable and ready for winter.

Get in touch to book your equine (and donkey) dentals now! For routine dentistry we recommend annual assessments.

08/10/2025

According to a UK survey, pet obesity has risen sharply over the last decade. Nearly half of dogs and over 40% of cats are now overweight.

Extra weight doesn’t just slow pets down — it can shorten their lives and lead to serious health problems.

So, how do you keep track of your pet’s weight?

✅ Visit your vet for tailored weight checks and advice

✅ Control portions and choose healthy meals

✅ Add more movement with daily walks and play

✅ Track progress with feeding logs or activity charts

✅ Book a six-month healthy pet check to stay on top of your pet’s weight and overall wellbeing, and with Pet Health Club this is included in your plan

Find out more: pethealthclub.com