Did you know that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a world-wide health threat, as bacteria are becoming resistant to many antibiotics that we use in human and veterinary medicine?

Antibiotics are an essential treatment for many conditions in humans and our pets, so we must use antibiotics with care and dispose of them safely to keep them working when we need them.

Safe Disposal

Did you know that the safest way to dispose of your pet’s unused antibiotics is to return them to your veterinary surgery?

Throughout November 2022, we are holding a Veterinary Antibiotic Amnesty. Please check your cupboards for any unused or partially used antibiotic medicines, including any out of date, and return them to us for safe disposal by 30^th November 2022.

 For those who are able to, please complete a short survey to tell us how you dispose of antibiotics. Please click on the link or scan the QR code: rumacae.org.uk/antibioticamnesty/

What’s the risk of re-using antibiotics?

A third of people hold onto their own unused antibiotics for potential future reuse (either for themselves or friends and family) and pet owners may similarly store unused antibiotics for their pets.

We all want to make our pets feel better when they are unwell. However, re-using antibiotics in your pet or other pets for a recurring condition, or similar or different symptoms, poses a greater risk of AMR spreading or emerging. Antibiotics for your pets should only be administered under the advice and direction of your veterinary surgeon.

Why are we asking for your help?

Disposing of unused antibiotics (human and veterinary) down toilets and sinks – and even in household waste – can contribute to environmental contamination; traces of antibiotics have been detected in rivers throughout the UK and in all four inhabited continents of the world.  A recent Beach-Bum survey found that surfers were three times more likely to be carrying an antibiotic resistant E. coli in their gut than non-surfers.

We care about our environment and thank you for helping to keep all of us and our pets and our environment healthy and safe.

In May 2005 the first ever Veterinary Nurse Awareness event was launched. Its aim was simple: to raise awareness of the work veterinary nurses do.

Seventeen years later and the veterinary nursing profession continues this yearly celebration in recognition of the skills and value registered veterinary nurses bring to animal health and welfare. During May, Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month (VNAM) provides a focussed opportunity to reflect on how veterinary nurses shape the high levels of clinical care practices provide and the many different roles and responsibilities they have.

Registered Veterinary Nurses and the wider nursing team of Patient Care Assistants are a fundamental part of the clinical team, taking a leading role in preventative health care, care of hospitalised patients and running of diagnostic tests. Depending on the procedure, registered veterinary nurses also support with or undertake surgical procedures and provide care during anaesthesia and in the recovery period too.

• Learn more about the role of a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Learn more about the role of Patient Care Assistants

Welcome to the latest issue of #BestForPets digital magazine, brought to you by MiPet Cover and The Healthy Pet Club.

In this free magazine, you’ll get a spring in your step ready to embrace the warmer weather and the great outdoors. Check out the list of the top British dog walks, as voted for by both two-legged and four-legged friends. Why not take a look and see where your noses might take you?

In preparation for any travel plans on the horizon, you’ll find some top tips on how to coax your feline friend into the dreaded cat carrier! Hopefully, this’ll help make it a less claw-some process for all parties involved.

Get an insight into practice life by checking out a day in the life of a veterinary nurse. Holly gives you the lowdown by walking us through a typical day at her busy surgery.

This edition’s Feline Focus puts the ‘energetic and chatty’ Bengal cat into the spotlight, with Barking Breeds profiling the ‘affectionate and fun-loving’ Cockerpoo.

The regular bits and bobs return, including ‘Ask The Vet’, ‘Percy’s Puzzle Time’ and ‘Problem Cat, The Feline Agony Aunt’.

 

 

#BestForPets Magazine Edition #3 (Spring 2022)

Welcome to the second edition of #BestForPets magazine, brought to you by MiPet Cover and The Healthy Pet Club.

This issue pounces into the New Year with some motivation to help you get moving and shaking. Why not have a go at running with your dog and enjoy the crispness of winter’s fresh air to blow away the cobwebs? Cats don’t miss out with ideas on how to get your kitty fitty with a few tips for feline fun and frolics.

Did you know that February is Pet Dental Health Month? Keeping on top of our pet’s teeth and gums can really make a difference to their overall health and wellbeing. This bumper feature offers an in-depth lowdown on everything you need to know to care for those precious pearly whites. Don’t forget, if you have a Healthy Pet Club membership, your pet is entitled to a fixed price dental.

As always, the #BestForPets Magazine team would love to hear from you. If you have any questions for the ‘Ask the Vet’ Q&A, fancy sharing your purrfect pet pawtraits or just want to let them know what you think, please send in your email to hello@mipetcover.co.uk.

#BestForPets Magazine – Edition Two (Winter 2022)

Pets win prizes!

Could your pet shine brightly as the next #BestForPets star?

MiPet Cover and The Healthy Pet Club are on the lookout for social media cover stars.

To get your pet involved, simply ‘like’ the MiPet Cover Facebook page and The Healthy Pet Club Facebook page and keep your peepers peeled for details of the competition. Each month’s chosen cover star will win a very special #BestForPets goody bag.

Issue #3 will be out in April, ready to give you a ‘spring’ in your step!

We will continue to provide care for your pets over the Christmas and New Year holiday period.

Please note – our opening hours may be subject to change over the holiday.

If you are concerned about the health or welfare of your pet, please call us for an appointment or emergency services. Our friendly reception team will advise you of when and where you can be seen and what you need to do.

In the case of an emergency outside of our opening hours, please contact our out of hours emergency service. Please note: In order to safely provide 24-hour emergency care for your pets at this time, the way you access emergency healthcare for your pet may not always be at your usual branch.

Please only attend at the practice if you have called us first and have a pre-booked appointment. Thank you.

We wish you all a safe and very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We are here to help if you need us

Throughout the holidays, our team is here to help with telephone consultations with the vet, pre-booked appointments in practice, or to order and pick up repeat medicines.

The health and safety of our clients and colleagues alongside the welfare of the animals in our care remain our main priority. We are constantly reviewing our COVID-19 risk assessment in line with Government guidelines and guidance from our governing body – the RCVS – and will keep you updated of any changes.

We politely ask that you do not attend the practice unless you have called us first and booked an appointment. Thank you.

Repeat medication

If you are due your next supply of repeat medication you can either call us, email us or request this via the website repeat prescription form.

Prior to dispensing your treatment, a member of our team will call you to take payment where applicable and arrange safe collection.

Vaccinations and routine procedures

We are working hard to ensure all vaccinations due and routine procedures such as neutering are booked in, whilst maintaining stringent biosecurity protocols.

Your veterinary team is here and able to support you with telephone consultations and pre-booked appointments. Please contact us if you have any specific questions or pet health concerns.