Swaffham Veterinary Centre

05/12/2025

📣URGENT APPEAL📣

🍔Brambles animal sanctuary are in desperate need of food. We understand it is a hard time of year, so any donations will be highly appreciated.

📦We have a box to the right, as you enter reception and we will be making frequent trips to Brambles to deliver any donations.

🏡Again, we hit another year where it has been the worst year for animals being abandoned and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find appropriate homes for them.

👏🏻Thank you again in advance for any help, it really will mean a lot.

02/12/2025

💊Please also note our days for prescription ordering coming up to the Christmas period.

❓If you have any queries or concerns, please speak to the team; we will be more than happy to answer them as best as we can.

02/12/2025

⏰As we approach the festive season, our hours will be changing slightly. Please note the opening times for the week of Christmas and New Years.

We hope everyone is having a lovely December so far🎄🐾

01/12/2025

It’s that time!!🥧🎄

🥺A very sad before and after of Finn. He is our first patient of December to have sadly ingested three mince pies.

❤️His very lovely owner, had noticed quickly and thankfully called us. As you can see, he is now not a very happy boy that he is three mince pies empty.

📞We would like to warn owners over December, to carefully watch your pets and please phone us straight away if you’re concerned. Ideally, you need to be seen within the the hour of ingesting a toxin to be able to induce vomiting. Please try and keep any toxins out of reach.

28/11/2025

Any help on food would be hugely appreciated, we are more than happy to deliver this for you, and can be dropped off to the donation box in reception.

Thank you in advance for any help, it doesn’t go a miss❤️

26/11/2025

🍁ACORNS🍁

We have had an increase of sick dogs come into the practice who have ingested acorns, two of which we have had to unfortunately operate on to remove one. Fortunately, both patients are doing very well after their surgeries and are on the mend❤️

Not only are acorns toxic when ingested, they also can cause blockages.

Signs and symptoms of acorn toxicity:
❌- Loss of appetite
❌- Abdominal pain
❌-Vomiting
❌-Diarrhoea
❌-Drowsiness
❌-Lethargy
❌-Itching

🥾We are urging dog owners to take caution when out on walks, and observe the areas your walking in. Watch your dog on these walks to ensure they don’t accidentally ingest one, we know how hard it is to catch our dog doing something they shouldn’t.

📞Please give us a call urgently if you are concerned.

20/11/2025

💊Do you struggle to tablet your cat?

🎉We are now offering a product that includes one single spot-on that treats all. So, no more wrestling your cat to give them flea, tick and worm protection. This not only reduces stress for your animal but is also stress relief for yourselves!

📆One spot-on will last three months, which means 4 applications per year and your cat will be fully protected by all major types of feline parasites in the UK, including tapeworm.

This product treats against:
🦠Fleas
🦠Ticks
🦠Mites
🦠Lungworm
🦠Roundworm
🦠Hookworm
🦠Tapeworm

💭If you would like more information, or you may be interested into changing to this product, please either speak to the vet at your next consultation, yearly vaccination appointment or give the team a call.

🩺In order to change onto this product you will need to be seen by a vet. So, either at your vaccination appointment, any consultation or you can come to see us for a free flea and wormer check, you will then be fine to have this product for the year without being seen.

17/11/2025

🙀Are you worried about your animal putting on weight since neutering?

🏃Your animals metabolism will change after their neuter, which hand in hand can reduce your pet’s energy requirement by up to 30%.

⚖️A neutered diet is recommend to be able to maintain their weight or atleast a reduction in their normal diet.

📞If you are slightly worried at any point, you can book a free nurse consultation for a weight clinic, or give us a call to chat to one of our team for some advice.

10/11/2025

Olive told me she would like to be posted on Monday, to wish everyone the best start of the week. She hopes everyone goes and smashes it🫶🏻

She was the sweetest thing and such a good girl🐾

07/11/2025

🐾On Sunday we will be laying a wreath during the Swaffham parade, in honour of all the animals who served a crucial role in times of war- carrying supplies, delivering vital messages, and companionship on the front line.

🏅We will be honouring all the bravery and sacrifice of all those who served.

Please join us in reflecting on their contributions and service, both human & animal. Lets ensure their legacy of courage and sacrifice is never forgotten❤️

07/11/2025

04/11/2025

Meet our newest Qualified Veterinary Nurse! 🩺

We’d like to say a massive congratulations to Georgia who has just qualified after 3 dedicated years with us. We are so proud of you 🐾🤍