Fenwold Veterinary Practice (Mablethorpe,Skegness,Spilsby)

02/06/2026

This guy came into the Mablethorpe Branch yesterday with Heatstroke. Our team quickly identified the symptoms which allowed us to administer emergency treatment to save this dogs life!
We want to stress the risks of heatstroke as yesterday wasn't the hottest weather we've had and this chap hadn't even been on his walk!
Short nosed dogs are prone to struggle with the heat more than other breeds, so please beware.

Its was lovely to see Hulk back to his normal self this morning ❤️😊❤️😊

01/06/2026

Exciting times at the Mablethorpe Branch of Fenwold! We recently performed a life saving blood transfusion on our wonderful patient Tinker, who's immune system was destroying her own red blood cells.
Tinker was an amazing patient during this process as you can see from the photos, and post transfusion she was full of life.
Well done Team!

31/05/2026

Blue/green algae is a toxic type of ‘algae’ that can accumulate in stagnant water, such as ponds, streams and lakes. We used inverted commas as it’s actually a type of cyanobacteria and in truth isn’t actually an algae.
It gets mistaken for algae because it can develop and look like a green scum in or on the surface of water. They can be toxic and produce toxins that spread throughout the water and if consumed can cause organ damage or worse.
This doesn’t apply to all algae but if you aren’t sure you can recognise the difference we’d recommend preventing your dog from swimming in or drinking contaminated water. It can be difficult to spot so if in doubt then play it safe and try to keep your dogs away from potential sources like pools, ponds or flooded areas. It’s worth noting that it can be toxic to any pet, horses, cats, fish if you have a pond yourself and even us.

Thankfully blue/green algae isn’t common but it is still worth being cautious.

If you come across a water area you think does have a toxic blue green algae bloom, as it is so toxic, (even to us) it is recommended to report it to your local council.

28/05/2026

Flystrike

Fly Strike can be a killer for our beloved bunnies and although it can hit anytime it’s far more prevalent in the warmer months.

So, what is Flystrike? It’s an infestation of maggots that generally are found around the a**s or ge***al area. Fly’s lay eggs on the rabbit which then hatch into maggots. The maggots will then burrow into the skin and cause serious, sometimes irreparable, damage. Fly’s will lay eggs on damp areas of fur or sometimes wounds. It strikes fast as the eggs can hatch quickly within only a few hours so it’s important to keep an eye on your bunnies to make sure they are ok.

The only way to treat the flystrike is to remove ALL the maggots manually. Shaving off the fur…carefully as the skin tears easily…and cleaning the affected areas. We don’t recommend doing this yourself at home as rabbit skin tears very easily meaning you can cause more damage and sometimes an anaesthetic is required as well as pain relief and antibiotics. Unfortunately, simply washing them off doesn’t work and can cause the rabbit to go into shock.

To help prevent Flystrike you can do a number of things, keeping the rabbit and their hutches fresh and clean so as not to attract fly’s. Especially during warmer weather make sure to remove soiled bedding at least once a day and ‘check in’ a couple of more times in a day. Checking your rabbit over every day to make sure there isn’t a problem paying particular attention to their bottom areas is a good idea and using a fly repellent can also help.

Feeding a good diet helps with preventing digestive upset, if they produce softer poo or have diarrhoea this can stick to the fur around their bottoms and so attract flies.

The most important thing is to be observant. So long as your bunny is in good conditions and you check them regularly Flystrike is less likely to happen, though can still happen even with the best of intentions. Prevention is better than cure but if you do notice your pet has Flystrike contact your vets as soon as possible as time can be the deciding factor and it can be deadly if not treated quickly enough.

27/05/2026

25/05/2026

With temperatures expected to reach 34°C today, please avoid walking your dog in the heat.

Even a short walk can put dogs at risk of heatstroke, especially older dogs, puppies, flat-faced breeds, overweight dogs, and dogs with health conditions.

Instead, keep them cool at home with fresh water, shaded spaces, cool mats, gentle enrichment, and toilet breaks during the coolest parts of the day.

If your dog is heavily panting, drooling, weak, confused, vomiting, or struggling to breathe, call your vet immediately.

Today, skipping the walk is the safest choice.

21/05/2026

What to look out for –

Heavy panting
Being upset or distressed
Excessive dribbling/drooling
Foaming at the mouth
Bright red gums
Struggling to stand

If in doubt ring for advice.

20/05/2026

All we'll say is that whatever you imagine you need to get up for...isn't an emergency.

17/05/2026

Diabetes

Diabetes can be a difficult to manage condition but here’s a summary of how things go from diagnosis to management. It is a complicated condition to just summarise though, so we’ll leave a link to the PDSA’s guide to diabetes at the end of the post for more detailed information which we would highly recommend looking at, for more detail.

So, what is diabetes? It’s the body’s inability to produce insulin (which moves sugars out of the bloodstream to store away) and so in turn causes dangerously high blood sugar levels as the sugars remain in the bloodstream. Alternatively, the body may produce some insulin but the cells are resistant to it. Diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms and testing blood sugar levels. The vet will most likely take a general blood test to check for any underlying issues that could affect treatment or make the diabetes more difficult to deal with.

Once a diagnosis has been made, management of ongoing daily injections of insulin alongside a fixed feeding regime is how the condition is controlled and this will be a lifetime treatment. The initial dose is calculated based on the pet’s weight and the vet will discuss with you how to do the injections correctly as they will have to be done by the owner (or a nominated person) at home and it is very important to do them the correct way. The vet will demonstrate how to administer the insulin.

Every case is different!
Finding the appropriate dose for your pet may take time and patience, the initial dose is just a starting point. The process of doing this is by treating with insulin for a week or 2, then doing a glucose curve. A Glucose Curve is a series of blood glucose tests done throughout the day to check what the sugar levels are in the blood and whether they come down to an appropriate level before rising again making a curve, (which is done at the practice). The insulin dose is then adjusted accordingly by the vet. This may take a few occasions to get the correct dose as you can only adjust the insulin dosage in small amounts as overdosing can be very dangerous and potentially fatal.

Once a correct dosage is determined, three monthly checks with the vet will need to be done to check over your pet and a blood test taken (called fructosamine) which checks the average glucose levels of the last 14-21 days. This is a test that is sent to a lab every 3 – 6 months depending on how your pet is doing as things can change with time. This is done instead of a glucose curve once a pet is stable.

We do recommend asking about estimated costs as diabetes can be a costly condition to deal with but please bear in mind that initially there are a lot of uncertainties to getting the condition under control (e.g. how many glucose curves will be needed to reach a stable dose) and unknown complications such as concurrent sickness/illnesses or other conditions your pet might have, so this can only be estimated costs.

For more information see PDSA links below.

Dogs
https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/pet-health-hub/conditions/diabetes-in-dogs

Cats
https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/pet-health-hub/conditions/diabetes-in-cats

19/08/2022

Happy Friday!

What are you and your fur babies up to this weekend?

21/07/2022

It's back for the Summer! 3 for 2 on all Vetpro products! Mix and match your favourites.

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*Cheapest item free, offer valid until 31st August 2022.

12/05/2022

Heatwave incoming! 🌡️ Are you planning on taking your dog away to the beach this weekend? Does your dog get nervous whilst travelling? Or perhaps your cat or dog will be staying in a kennel or cattery if you are away this weekend.

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🌿 High strength
🌿 No sedative effect
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04/05/2022

OFFER ALERT! 🤩 IT'S BACK! Get 3 for 2 across the WHOLE Vetpro range on the My Family Vets Shop!

You can mix and match any Vetpro products, including; Stress & Anxiety, Joints & Mobility with Omega-3s and Healthy Skin & Glossy Coat! Follow the link below to shop!

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28/04/2022

It's International Guide Dog Day! 🦮

A day to celebrate all of the amazing service dogs out there who help their owners every day. Do you know any service dogs who you will celebrate today?

20/04/2022

When you realise it's already Wednesday! *Two more sleeps until it's Friday again*

11/04/2022

11/04/2022

It's National Pet Day! Will you be doing anything special for your pet today?

03/04/2022

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