Cogges Veterinary Surgery

23/06/2025

Rabbit Awareness Week - Day 1

🐇 A hutch isn’t enough. Rabbits need space - real space - to run, jump, dig and just be rabbits.

🏡 An ideal outdoor enclosure should be:

✔️ At least 3m x 2m and 1m high
✔️ Safe, secure, and predator-proof
✔️ Enriched with tunnels, platforms & toys
✔️ A place they can live, not just sleep

Find out more information at https://rabbitawarenessactiongroup.co.uk/rabbit-welfare/environment/the-guide-to-rabbit-housing/

22/06/2025

Tick season is here, so here’s how to safely remove a tick from your dog.

If you struggle, our team can remove ticks — call to book an appointment.

Get tailored tick, flea, and worm treatment all year-round with Pet Health Club. Find out more: bit.ly/JoinPetHealthClub

21/06/2025

☀️How do you keep your pets cool in the heat? 🕶️

We’d love to know how you keep your dogs, cats, rabbits and small furries cool in the comments👇

Autumn, Buddy & Shadow keep cool by..

🌅Early morning & late evening walks
🏊‍♂️Lake walks so they can have a swim
💦Splashing in their paddling pool
🦴Frozen treats (such as kongs & lickimats)
🐾Lots of relaxing in the shade 💤

20/06/2025

🐶Meet Nola 🐶

Beautiful Nola is a 10 week old Cocker Spaniel who currently weighs 3.77kg, she came to the surgery today for her first vet visit.

She won the hearts of all the staff at Cogges showing off how clever she was with her “sit” and “down”.

She is booked in for an adolescence health check when she is six month old.

Adolescence health checks are a crucial appointment with one of our vets or nurses to assess a pets overall health and development as they transition into adolescence.

We cannot wait to see Nola back and how much she would have grown and developed in this time 🤎

20/06/2025

Do you know how to recognise the signs of heat stroke in your cat?

Read our vet-approved guide here: https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/heat-stroke-in-cats

Call us straight away if you think your cat may be suffering with heat stroke 01993 772627.

19/06/2025

Some parts of the UK are set to have a heatwave this week. Great for us, not always for our pets.

We’ve pulled together simple, vet-approved advice to help keep your dog cool and safe in the sun.

Read how to cool your dog down:

Keep your dog safe and cool during the summer. Don't let your dog overheat with tips like using paddling pools, frozen treats, and more.

19/06/2025

Who else is out walking early this morning? 🐾

18/06/2025

🐰How to help your rabbits beat the heat🐰

☀️With the temperatures raising to 30 degrees this week, it is important to keep an eye on your rabbits and small furries 🐰🐹

🌡️Any pet can suffer from heat stroke, so it is important to keep them cool and hydrated. If you’re worried your pet has heat stroke please call us immediately on 01993 772627🌡️

18/06/2025

☀️We’re expecting some hot weather this week. If it feels warm to you, it’s even hotter for your dog.☀️

Skipping a walk is always the safer choice when it’s too hot. No dog has ever been harmed by missing one, but heatstroke can be deadly.

Find out how to spot the signs and keep your dog safe with our vet-approved guide: https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/heat-stroke-in-dogs

17/06/2025

⚠️Keep an eye out for grass seeds this summer.⚠️

Grass seeds can cause a lot of pain for dogs — especially if they get stuck in paws🐾, ears👂, or eyes 👀after a run through long grass🌾.

Look out for signs like:

👉Constant licking or limping
👉Shaking their head or rubbing their ear
👉Sneezing fits or sore, swollen eyes

Left untreated, a grass seed can even work its way under the skin. This can require surgery for removal.

If you’re worried, give the surgery a call. We’re here to help you help your dog 🐶

13/06/2025

Dental promotion🦷✨

Just like us, pets can suffer from dental problems — and they often hide the pain🐾🐈

✨Plaque and tartar can lead to gum disease, tooth loss, and painful infections.

✨Protects Overall Health: Dental disease can affect the heart, liver, and kidneys.

04/06/2025

**Update 15:30: Our phones and internet are now working again**

Our internet is currently down which is unfortunately causing disruption to our phone lines. If you have a genuine emergency please head straight down to the practice.

We apologise for any inconvenience and aim to resolve this as soon as we can. Thanks for your patience.