Thrums Vets Scone

17/09/2025

Thinking of getting a puppy? 🐶

When you visit a breeder, it’s important to ask the right questions.
These tips, shared by Mary, our certified dog behaviourist, will help you spot confident, well-socialised puppies and make sure you feel reassured about the parents’ health and temperament.

🐾 Members of our Practice Plan Extra and Membership plan get access to the full checklist, packed with the exact questions to ask.

Want a copy of our full checklist or thinking of joining Practice Plan?

Call our Kirriemuir team today to book an appointment on 01575 572 643.

04/09/2025

Reunited with owners!!🥰💙💚

🐾 Found Cat - Safe with Cats Protection 🐾

This lovely cat has recently been picked up by Cats Protection and is now safe and well cared for. 💜

She's a striking cat with one brown eye and one green eye, and black/brown fur with white whiskers.

If you think this may be your cat, or you have any information that could help reunite her with her owner, please contact Cats Protection on 📞01738 700070 or visit their website https://www.cats.org.uk/perth.

In the meantime, we're glad she's safe and receiving the care she needs. 🐱🐾✨

Please share to help spread the word! 🙏

03/09/2025

Sadly, we have had a deceased grey and white, male cat handed in to our surgery this morning. He has white on his chest and his back paws.

Please phone the surgery on 01738 505122

02/09/2025

🐾 Found Cat - Safe with Cats Protection 🐾

This lovely cat has recently been picked up by Cats Protection and is now safe and well cared for. 💜

She's a striking cat with one brown eye and one green eye, and black/brown fur with white whiskers.

If you think this may be your cat, or you have any information that could help reunite her with her owner, please contact Cats Protection on 📞01738 700070 or visit their website https://www.cats.org.uk/perth.

In the meantime, we're glad she's safe and receiving the care she needs. 🐱🐾✨

Please share to help spread the word! 🙏

01/09/2025

🎉 A huge congratulations to Chloe, who officially graduated last week and is now a Registered Veterinary Nurse! 🐾💚

We are so proud of all her hard work and dedication — such a fantastic achievement. 🌟

Chloe completed her training here at our Scone surgery, and we couldn’t be prouder of everything she has accomplished. A big thank you as well to Sarah and the whole Scone team for the amazing support they’ve given Chloe throughout her journey. 🙌

Although we’ll miss seeing her every day, you’ll still be in great hands with Chloe as she joins our Kirriemuir team. 🐶🐱🐰

01/09/2025

🐾 September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month! 🐾

That’s right — a whole month dedicated to celebrating pawsitive parenting and giving our four-legged family members the lives they deserve!

Owning a dog is more than belly rubs and tail wags — it’s a long-term commitment filled with love, learning (for you and your pup!), and a little drool. 🐶💛

This September, we’re hitting "paws" to reflect on what it really means to be a great dog parent.

✨ Here’s your ultimate checklist to providing your pup with the best life:

✅ Know the Commitment:
Dogs aren’t just for the weekend — they’re for life. Be ready for 10–15+ years of unconditional love (and some early morning walkies).

✅ Feed the Good Stuff:
Not all kibble is created equal! Choose nutritious food that suits your dog’s age, breed, and energy level. (Psst... Thrums own puppy and dog food’s got you covered.)

✅ Exercise & Engage:
A tired dog is a happy dog. Play fetch, go on adventures, or try brain-boosting puzzle toys. Your dog will love you for it.

✅ Vet Visits Aren’t Optional:
Keep up with check-ups, vaccines, and flea/tick treatments. Prevention = more playtime, less paw-blems.
(At Thrums, we have health plans for pets which allow you to spread the cost throughout the year of recommended treatments AND can include huge discounts and free of charge consultations!!)

✅ Train & Socialise:
Good dogs aren’t born, they’re trained! Teach cues, encourage play with other pups, and help your dog become a social superstar.

✅ Groom & Glow:
Baths, brushing, nail trims — it’s all part of keeping your pup healthy and handsome.

✅ Mind Your Manners in Public:
Lead up, clean up, and be considerate of other pet parents. We’re all in this dog park together.

✅ ID Tags & Microchips:
If your pup ever manages to escape, make sure they can be safely returned home.

✅ Pet Insurance:
Having a fully comprehensive, for life policy for your pup helps to give you peace of mind about the expenses, should your pup need extensive and/or ongoing veterinary care.
(Check out Pet Proactive - the pet insurers that Thrums are in partnership with for the great deals!!)

🐾 Let’s celebrate our pups this September by being the best dog parents we can be! 🐾

08/08/2025

🐾🌍 Happy International Cat Day! 🌍🐾

Today we celebrate our whiskered companions—masters of naps, stealthy zoomies, and unconditional cuddles. 😺💤✨

Post a pic of your feline friend —we want to see those toe beans, floofy tails, and sassy stares! 🐈📸

01/08/2025

🎉🐶 Happy Universal Birthday to All Rescue Dogs! 🐾🎂

Today, we celebrate every tail wag, every second chance, and every brave heart waiting (or who has found) their forever home. 💛

Rescue centres work tirelessly to care for these amazing pups — healing their wounds, building their confidence, and showering them with love. Today isn’t just about cake and belly rubs — it’s a tribute to the resilience of rescue dogs and the heroes who care for them. 🙌

📸 Share your rescue dog’s “Gotcha Day” pic.
🐾 Donate, adopt, or volunteer — every little bit helps.

11/07/2025

🌞🐶🐱 HOT WEATHER PET SAFETY – KEEP YOUR PETS COOL & SAFE THIS SUMMER 🐾💦

Warm days are great for adventures, but heat can be dangerous for our pets. With limited ways to cool down, dogs, cats, and other animals can quickly become overheated. Here's how to protect your pets during the summer months:

🚫 Never leave pets in parked cars
Even with the windows slightly open, car interiors heat up rapidly — becoming lethal in minutes. Always leave pets at home if they can’t come inside with you.

💧 Fresh water at all times
Make sure pets have plenty of clean, cool water available throughout the day. Place extra bowls in the garden or multiple rooms indoors, especially on hotter days.

🏠 Create cool, shaded areas
Indoors, keep curtains closed during the hottest parts of the day to block out the sun. Set up cool resting spots with fans, tiled floors, or damp towels. Outdoors, make sure there's plenty of shade in gardens or patios.

🔥 Protect those paws
Tarmac and pavement can get hot enough to burn paws. Test with the back of your hand for 5 seconds—if it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for them. Walk during early morning or evening when it’s cooler.

🐾 Limit walks and exercise
Avoid midday activity. Overexertion can lead to heatstroke. Stick to short walks, and bring water with you when out and about.

🚿 Cool-down tricks
Use damp towels, cooling mats, or shallow paddling pools to help pets stay refreshed. Brushing them regularly also helps remove excess fur and keep them cool.

⚠️ Watch for signs of heatstroke
Stay alert to symptoms like:

- Heavy panting or drooling
- Lethargy or wobbling
- Bright red gums
- Vomiting or collapse

Act quickly—move them to a shaded, cool space, offer small amounts of water, and contact your vet immediately.

Let’s enjoy the sunshine responsibly and keep our pets happy, healthy, and safe! 🌿🐕

💛 Share this post to spread awareness this summer.

08/07/2025

Royal Mail reported over 2,000 dog attacks last year—a reminder that prevention matters.

In our new monthly series Ask Mary, our in-house dog behaviour expert shares simple, practical tips to help you better understand and manage your dog’s behaviour.

This month, it’s all about keeping postal workers safe.
With a few easy changes, you can help protect your postie—and your pup.

If you need more personalised support, Mary is here to help.
Learn more about how Mary can support you and your dog ➡️ https://thrumsvet.co.uk/dog-behaviour/

27/06/2025

We have sadly had a deceased male, black and white, cat handed in. He was found at Isla Road, Bridge End Perth.
Our phone number is 01738 505122

26/06/2025

Around 1 in 10 cats over the age of 9 is affected by hyperthyroidism 😿

The signs can be subtle—weight loss, restlessness, or a bigger appetite might all be clues.

Left untreated, it can lead to serious issues like heart or kidney disease. But the good news? With early diagnosis, most cats respond really well to treatment 🐾

Think your cat might be showing signs? Fill out our quick questionnaire and we’ll be in touch if anything needs a closer look.

➡️ thrumsvet.co.uk/hyperthyroidism-in-cats/