Martin Veterinary Centre

18/07/2025

🦅ADVICE WITH SICK/INJURED WILDLIFE 🦅

Please see the below links for advice from the SSPCA on handling potentially sick or injured wildlife.

Importantly the advice is not to handle any visibly sick seagulls or other birds due to the risk of bird flu. In these instances we would suggest you contact the SSPCA who would be able to handle the bird appropriately.

If the bird is just wounded and doesn’t look like it may have bird flu please bring it straight in.

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/diseases

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/wildlife/stayingsafe

We know that you love animals and want to help them when they need it - and we're incredibly grateful. There are many simple ways that you can help but it's important that you to do it safely.

18/07/2025

Luckily, with Pet Health Club Plus you never need to worry as you get unlimited vet consultations* with your membership!

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*Pet Health Club Plus only. T&CS apply.

14/07/2025

New kitten on the way? 🙀

Make sure you have these seven essentials ready for their arrival.

Don’t forget to join Pet Health Club, where they get tailored flea and worm treatment, vaccinations, unlimited consults*, and plenty of support from day one.

Start their journey right: https://bit.ly/LittlePawsPHC

*Pet Health Club Plus only. T&CS apply.

13/07/2025

Did you know you can save £25 on your first order with the Pet Health Club Shop? Just create an account, spend £75 & use code WELCOME25 at checkout.

Shop now: shop.thepethealthclub.co.uk

T&Cs apply. 🐾

13/07/2025

Lets talk poo bags!
Picking up dog poo is not just the neighbourly thing to do, it is also good for the environment. It prevents contamination of the environment with medication and reduces the disease risk to livestock. Pets waste is the second biggest contributor to the carbon pawprint of healthy pets!

There isn't a perfect solution to poo bags as even the biodegradable ones require certain conditions to decompose. But the most important thing is that we pick up the waste and take it home/ dispose of it in an appropriate bin whilst out.

Don’t forget cats! Try changing to a more environmentally friendly litter, such as recycled paper.

11/07/2025

Here's how to help cool your dog down on a hot day (like today).

Read how to cool your dog down: https://www.pethealthclub.com/.../how-to-cool-down-a-dog

10/07/2025

🐱Cat flu is widespread, debilitating & highly contagious.⚠️

Cases are seen frequently in unvaccinated cats due to the virus being spread by direct or indirect contact with infected cats, which means your cat can catch it from an area an infected cat has explored.

The best way to protect your pet is by vaccinating them every year. This not only protects them, but also decreases the spread of disease. Check with your vet today if your cat’s vaccinations are up to date.

Read more here: https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/cat-flu

09/07/2025

Wet, then vet! Read how to cool your dog down: https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/how-to-cool-down-a-dog

Please note this guidence is taken from the Royal Veterinay College, which you can read more about here: https://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-vet/teaching-and-research/fact-files/heatstroke-in-dogs-and-cats?fbclid=IwY2xjawLYgltleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4eVNKTEY4VjdMOFg1Z3N1AR4wTmsPSd4GM03vnyGcobeuWBvKwzd0sBRupN0uGbpCnUdsuYXxFOcttE9Hzw_aem_ATx3SmQgPKbzPB1dwJxm5w

09/07/2025

We would like to congratulate our amazing vet, Ella, on being nominated for Vet of the Year! I think we can all agree how deserved this nomination is.

Unfortunately you may not see Ella for the next while in the practice. She has officially started her maternity leave and will be taking some well deserved time with her family. Wishing you all the best and you will be missed!

08/07/2025

No signs doesn’t mean no pain. Dental disease is common and it can hurt. 🤕 🦷

Last chance to book a professional clean and check for your cat or dog for just £399. Offer ends 13 July 2025.

Don’t wait for symptoms. Get ahead of the pain: https://bit.ly/3SyJisf

T&Cs apply, see website.

05/07/2025

New pup on the way? 🐶

Make sure you have these seven essentials ready for their arrival.

Don’t forget to join Pet Health Club, where they get tailored flea and worm treatment, vaccinations, unlimited consults*, and plenty of support from day one.

Start their journey right: https://bit.ly/LittlePawsPHC

*Pet Health Club Plus only. T&CS apply.