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Medicor Veterinary Practice, Santon (2025)

10/07/2025

☀️ Warm Weather Reminder for Pet Owners ☀️

As the temperatures rise, it’s important to remember that our furry friends feel the heat much more than we do 🐶🐱🔥

Here are a few tips to keep your pets safe and comfortable:

🕒 Avoid walking dogs during the hottest part of the day – early morning or late evening walks are best!
🚗 Never leave your pet in a parked car – even a few minutes can be dangerous!
💧 Keep fresh water available at all times – hydration is key!
🏡 Provide shady spots if your pet is outdoors – or better yet, keep them indoors in a cool area.
🐾 Check the pavement temperature – if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws!
🐕‍🦺 Watch for signs of heatstroke: excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, weakness or collapse. If you’re worried, contact us immediately!

Cats, especially long-haired or older ones, may also need a helping hand staying cool. Brushing out excess fur and keeping them indoors during peak heat hours can help 🐈‍⬛💤

📞 If you have concerns about your pet in the heat, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help!

Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine responsibly 🌸🌞

27/05/2025

🐶 Contagious Canine Cough: Common, Disruptive & Easily Spread ⚠️

Also known as kennel cough, this condition is caused by a mix of bacteria and viruses that affect the respiratory tract. It’s highly contagious and can lead to a harsh, hacking cough that may last for weeks — leaving dogs (and their owners!) feeling exhausted and distressed.

While it’s often called “kennel” cough, dogs don’t need to visit a kennel to catch it. The illness spreads quickly through droplets in the air or contact with contaminated surfaces, making it easy to pick up:
• At the park
• At daycare or training classes
• From shared water bowls or toys
• Or even just walking where another dog has recently been

On the Isle of Man, where dogs are regularly out enjoying the landscape and social spaces, the risk is real — especially for unvaccinated dogs.

Though the cough can be mild in healthy dogs, it may lead to more serious illness in puppies, elderly dogs, or those with health issues. And just like human colds, it spreads easily through the community.

The best protection is an annual vaccine, given as a quick, painless nasal spray or injection. It doesn’t just protect your dog — it helps reduce the overall spread in our local dog population.

23/05/2025

Finding the Cause, Fighting the Odds: Chief’s Story

This lovely 12-year-old Border Collie came to see us recently after his owner noticed he was losing weight and eating less and less. Concerned, they brought him in for a check-up.

A blood test showed that Chief was anaemic, which raised further red flags. We performed an abdominal ultrasound — and what we found was worrying: a massive splenic tumour measuring around 10 x 15 cm.

(WARNING: graphic image of the tumour below)

Despite his age, Chief’s spirit was strong, and with the full support of his dedicated owner, we decided to proceed with surgery to give him a chance. The tumour was successfully removed and sent off for histology. Now, Chief is back home and recovering well, with his appetite improving and energy slowly returning.

We’ll be monitoring his progress closely, and we’re hopeful for more happy days ahead for this brave boy.

Please join us in sending lots of love to Chief and his amazing family!

22/05/2025

🏍️ TT Opening Hours Update 🕘

During TT Practice Week (27th – 30th May), Medicor Veterinary Practice will be open from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Please note that during TT Race Week, our opening hours may vary in response to road closures and changes announced for the event. We’ll keep you updated with any adjustments to ensure you can plan your visits accordingly.

Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe during the races!
🐾🏁

20/05/2025

🐱 Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV): A Silent but Serious Threat ⚠️

Feline leukaemia is one of the most serious infectious diseases in cats — and it’s still out there. Once the second leading cause of death in young cats (after road accidents), FeLV continues to circulate in the UK and can have devastating consequences.

The virus attacks the immune system, leaving cats vulnerable to chronic infections, severe anaemia, and cancers such as lymphoma. Sadly, once infected, most cats succumb to complications within a few years.

FeLV is highly contagious — it spreads through:
• Grooming or close contact with infected cats
• Sharing food bowls, litter trays or bedding
• Bites from infected cats, which is a particular risk in unneutered or outdoor cats

Even on the Isle of Man, where cat communities often overlap and many cats roam outdoors, the virus remains a real and persistent danger, especially for unvaccinated or young cats.

The tragedy? It’s preventable. A simple vaccination course followed by regular boosters provides effective protection and helps stop the virus from spreading in our community.

16/05/2025

🌿 Lady Scraggs: A Wild Heart with a Fighter’s Spirit 🐾

Meet Lady Scraggs, a one-year-old feral cat with a story that truly touched our hearts.

She was found by our amazing client Taylor, injured and hiding in the garden. The wound on her lower body was horrific—our vet suspects that Lady Scraggs got caught on something like a fence and, in her panic to escape, the skin on her lower body was pulled down in a serious degloving injury (scalping).

Thanks to Taylor’s kindness, stubborn determination, and trust in us, Lady Scraggs got the second chance she so deserved.

Her journey was long—and at times feisty! We cared for her with regular dressing changes and twice-weekly laser therapy, which helped speed up her healing by boosting circulation and tissue regeneration. (Yes, we offer laser therapy at Medicor and it’s a game-changer for wound recovery!) 💡✨

The wound healed through the granulation process, gradually shrinking and strengthening week by week. You can see the transformation in the photos—from a massive open injury to a nearly healed area, ready for life back in the wild.

After two months of care, Lady Scraggs was ready to return to the life she knows and loves. She wasn’t meant to be an indoor kitty—or even a pet—but we all grew very fond of her during her time with us.

Taylor still spots her now and then in the garden, stopping by for a quick snack and maybe a little thank-you glance before disappearing back into the bushes. 🌳

We’re proud to have played a part in this little warrior’s recovery—and grateful to Taylor for not giving up on her.

14/05/2025

May is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month!
And we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate the heart of our team — our incredible veterinary nurses!

From holding paws during stressful moments, to monitoring anaesthetics during surgery, comforting worried owners, performing laser therapy, preparing medications, cleaning teeth, assisting with x-rays, placing catheters, and even helping with emergencies — they do it all.

Veterinary nurses are highly trained professionals who care not only for your pets’ health, but also for their comfort and well-being every step of the way. They’re often the quiet heroes behind every successful recovery.

This month, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to our amazing nursing team. Your passion, knowledge and compassion make all the difference — not just to our practice, but to every pet (and person) who walks through our door.

If you’ve ever had a nurse go the extra mile for you or your furry friend, now’s the perfect time to let them know!

13/05/2025

Dear clients,

Please read the information from IOM Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture below:

Isle of Man residents planning to travel to Northern Ireland with their pets this summer are being urged to familiarise themselves with new rules coming into effect on 4 June 2025.

The changes are part of the UK’s implementation of the Windsor Framework, which aims to streamline post-Brexit trade and movement of goods and animals.

Under the current arrangements, pet owners travelling from the Isle of Man to Northern Ireland must obtain an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) from a vet for each journey. While this requirement remains unchanged, routine checks on arrival will now be introduced at ports such as Belfast and Larne, aligning the Isle of Man with other jurisdictions.

Checks will also take place at airports, and pet owners must pre-notify the airport if they are arriving with an animal. While scheduled commercial flights from the Isle of Man do not currently allow pets, those travelling by private aircraft must comply with the same rules.

By contrast, a new lifelong Pet Travel Document is being introduced for pet owners in England, Scotland and Wales under the Northern Ireland Pet Travel Scheme – but this does not currently apply to Isle of Man residents, who must continue to follow EU pet travel rules.

To travel from the Isle of Man to Northern Ireland, pets must:

✅ Be microchipped
✅ Be vaccinated against rabies
✅ Have a valid Animal Health Certificate or EU Pet Passport
✅ Be treated for tapeworm (dogs only)
✅ Enter via a recognised Travellers’ Point of Entry

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, which operates ferry services to Belfast, is working closely with the Isle of Man Government to ensure people are made aware of the changes.

Clare Barber MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, said: "The introduction of routine checks represents a significant change for pet owners, and we strongly urge people to plan ahead to avoid disruption or distress. Please speak to your vet in good time, and check official guidance before you travel."

Pet owners travelling by ferry must report for checks at Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Inspection Facilities in Belfast upon arrival. Temporary facilities are currently in place in Belfast at Duncrue Street, with permanent inspection sites expected to open in July.

For further details check the links in the comments.

09/05/2025

Maze – A Fighter with a Boxer’s Heart 🐾❤️

Meet Maze, a sweet 9-year-old boxer whose story reminds us just how powerful love, bravery, and the right care can be.

Maze had been struggling to breathe, and her devoted owner, Blake, was scared to fall asleep at night, afraid she might suffocate. When Maze came to us, we knew something serious was going on.

Under sedation, we discovered a large mass growing at the back of Maze’s palate, almost completely blocking the entrance to her windpipe. She was barely getting any air through.

X-rays confirmed that the mass was in a very difficult location. We were faced with a tough decision — put her to sleep or attempt a highly risky and complex surgery.

Blake made the brave call: he wasn’t ready to give up on Maze. Neither were we.

Our vet accessed the tumour through the underside of the neck, navigating around critical vessels and nerves. And Maze? This incredible girl woke up calmly and took her first deep, unobstructed breath in a long time.

Her recovery wasn’t easy. Swelling made the first few days tough. But Maze is tough, too. One week on, Blake tells us she’s doing brilliantly — eating like never before, loving her walks, and enjoying life again.

The biopsy confirmed our concern — the mass was a malignant chondrosarcoma. While the margins were small, they were clear, which gives us hope that we got it all.

Maze still has a journey ahead, but we’re full of hope — and so proud of her.

Please keep your fingers crossed for this brave girl and her wonderful human who never gave up.

07/05/2025

🐶 Leptospirosis: A Dangerous Threat to Dogs on the Isle of Man ⚠️

Leptospirosis is a potentially fatal disease caused by bacteria spread through the urine of infected animals, especially rodents. With the Isle of Man’s high rodent population and frequent wet weather, our pets are at greater risk — especially after localised flooding, when contaminated water is more widespread.

Even a quick walk through muddy fields, drinking from a puddle, or contact with infected soil can expose your dog. Leptospirosis doesn’t discriminate — dogs of all ages, breeds, and lifestyles are at risk.

Sadly, we’re seeing more cases in the UK, particularly in unvaccinated dogs. The disease can cause severe kidney and liver damage, and it can also be passed to humans.

The good news? Vaccination is safe and effective. One yearly booster can protect your dog and your family.

06/05/2025

Everyday Adventures = Everyday Risks for Pets

Whether it’s a walk on the beach, a sniff in the park, or a nap in the garden - everyday adventures can expose your dog or cat to serious diseases.

Many of these illnesses, like parvovirus, leptospirosis, kennel cough, feline leukaemia, and cat flu, are difficult to treat, potentially life-threatening, and some can even spread to humans or other pets.

Vaccinations are your pet’s best protection - and some need a yearly booster to stay effective.
If your pet is overdue, they may no longer be fully protected.

We’re here to help. During your visit, our vet will give your dog or cat a full health check and the vaccinations they need to stay safe.

Stay tuned this month as we shine a light on the most common diseases pets can catch here on the Isle of Man - and how to keep them safe!

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