Newsletters
Keeping you up to date with all things at Avalon Vets.
September Newsletter
Staff News
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Fiona is retiring! Please join us in wishing Fiona a long, happy and healthy retirement.
Thank you Fiona for your long service to Avalon and the clients and pets of Milngavie!! We will miss you!!! Fiona’s last day is Friday 4th September. |
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🤩Congratulations to our Madison, who qualified as a veterinary nurse in New Zealand, meaning that she had to sit tough UK statutory pre-registration exams to be admitted to the UK register of veterinary nurses. We are delighted to announce that Madison has passed these exams and will soon be RVN! Well done Madison. Although Madison qualified in New Zealand, her return to Scotland is a return home. We are lucky to have you Madison!🤩 Madison is pictured here with her dog Obi. |
New XL Bully Legislation
From 1st November 2026, new legislation in Scotland will make it illegal to leave a child under 12 years of age alone or in close proximity with an XL Bully in a home or private place without supervision. An adult who is 16 years old or older must be present whenever a child is near the dog. This applies in homes, gardens, and other private or domestic settings.
Pet of the Month - Simba
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Simba is a lovely 12 year old cat who presented in a very poor way to the out of hours service at Glasgow Vet School. He had left the house in the night before and was found minimally responsive that afternoon on a neighbour’s doorstep.
Simba was salivating excessively, and when the vet on duty looked in his mouth, severe ulceration was found on his tongue. Simba’s owners reported having cleaned the decking with a biocide the day before, but had been careful to keep Simba inside until the decking was dry before Simba was let out again. The vet confirmed that Simba’s signs were consistent with toxicity. Simba was kept in the hospital for symptomatic treatment, including pain relief, and for the team to try to tempt him to eat. |
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Unfortunately, Simba remained painful and reluctant to eat. He was also understandably having trouble taking oral medicines. He was transferred back to Avalon for ongoing treatment.
Vet Fran decided the best course of action was to place a temporary feeding tube. This was carefully passed through Simba’s nostril under local anaesthetic, and measured to sit in Simba’s oesophagus. The tube was carefully checked before each tube feed to make sure that it was still in the right place and had not dislodged. Simba’s owners were hugely relieved when he finally turned a corner, and started eating some of the tasty soft foods on offer. His tube was removed and he continued to make a gradual recovery. |
Please remember to take extra care after using any products in the garden, and follow the pack instructions carefully to keep your pets safe. Simba’s case suggests you can’t be too careful and it seems sensible to err on the side of keeping your pet indoors a bit longer to be sure.
We are so relieved that Simba has recovered well.
We are so relieved that Simba has recovered well.
Thanks for supporting our proudly independent veterinary practice.
If you need assistance with anything at all, please don’t hesitate to contact practice manager Anna on [email protected]
Anna and all the team at Avalon
If you need assistance with anything at all, please don’t hesitate to contact practice manager Anna on [email protected]
Anna and all the team at Avalon
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August Newsletter
Meet the team - RVN Chloe Sinclair
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Hopefully most of you are familiar with Registered Veterinary Nurse Chloe as she has been around the practice for a very long time, first attending as a 14 year old for work experience.
Chloe has worked her way up from animal care assistant, to student nurse and finally to Registered Veterinary Nurse, joining the register this May. Chloe is always a friendly face around the practice, and lots of our four legged friends love to see her when they are in. Chloe has also completed additional training in animal behaviour and nutrition, so she can provide the very best advice. At home Chloe has 2 cats named Oreo and Kit Kat, and a leopard gecko named Tango. |
Puppy Parties
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Puppy parties are in full swing and this latest cohort had an absolute ball, playing beautifully together.
Eva and Madison are really enjoying running these classes, and they’re great for socialising the pups. Classes are for registered clients only, so if you know of anyone with a pup, please recommend us. You can also benefit from our refer a friend scheme (see details in offer section below). Pictured here are Cocker Spaniel Reggie, Poodle x Schnauzer Bridie and Whippet Finn. |
Pet of the Month - Kaylee
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Pet of the month this week is our very own Judy’s dog Kaylee! Kaylee is a Husky cross. Isn’t she beautiful?
Poor Kaylee got a bit overexcited on seeing a duck, and ran after it through water. Unfortunately there were rocks under the water and Kaylee injured her leg, returning to Judy holding it up. Vet Daria was able to feel on examination that Kaylee had ruptured her cranial cruciate ligament in her knee and would need surgery. |
Kaylee was admitted to the surgery on 23rd of July, and Daria performed a lateral suture surgery. This is where a very strong suture is used to stabilise the knee joint, effectively acting as an artificial ligament. Kaylee was an amazing patient, so docile and calm, and is making a good recovery so far. Here she is pictured recovering from her anaesthetic, comfy and cosy on the couch. We wish her a continued smooth recovery!
August Offers
- Vaccine Amnesty! If your cat or dog’s vaccines have lapsed, we will get them back up to date for the price of a booster during August.
- Refer a friend discount. £10 discount for each of you, applied to the next visit.
July Newsletter
Meet the team - Vet Lily Spence
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Lily graduated from Liverpool Vet School in 2024, having grown up in the area. She then completed a year in mixed practice in Northern Ireland, before moving to Glasgow to be closer to her sister, who also lives here.
Lily enjoys many aspects of veterinary medicine, but surgery is her primary interest. She is keen to pursue further training in surgery and emergency medicine to continue developing her skills in these areas. In her spare time, Lily enjoys spending time outdoors – walking, camping, swimming and paddleboarding – often accompanied by her rescue pup, Donny. |
Puppy Parties
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We are so excited to have our puppy parties up and running again, thanks to brilliant nursing team.
We will be running block of 4 sessions on an invitation basis. These fun socialisation classes are great value at £30 for the block, or half price if signing up to our health plan. Pictured here having a ball are Bernese Mountain Dog Obi and Whippet Camina. We think their owners enjoyed the classes just as much as the pups and told us that they were able to learn a lot too. |
Pet of the Month - Ferdi
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Ferdi first came to us at Avalon in June 25 as a young puppy. It was noted at his puppy check that one of his testicles had failed to descend. Unfortunately, even given time, this testicle did not descend into the usual position, and remained inside Ferdi’s abdomen.
On 19th May 2026, Ferdi came to see vet Fran as an emergency as he really wasn’t himself and wasn’t willing to walk. Being a Dachshund we were all worried it could be a spinal problem, however, when Fran examined Ferdi his pain seemed to be inside his tummy. We then wondered if he could have eaten something he shouldn’t. |
After some x-rays, Fran and the owner decided that the best way forward was to take Ferdi to surgery. Fran found that Ferdi’s retained testicle had become twisted, cutting off it’s blood supply and causing Ferdi’s severe pain.
Fran was able to carefully remove Ferdi’s retained testicle. Ferdi had a bit of an uncomfortable recovery, but thankfully is now back to his normal self again.
Testicular torsion, as seen in Ferdi, is an uncommon condition, but a good reason to recommend neutering, especially in dogs with retained testicles, as the incidence is higher if the testicle is retained. There is also an increased risk of testicular cancer with a retained testicle.
Times have changed, and we don’t always recommend neutering of dogs at a young age. Talk to your vet about whether or not to neuter your pet, and if so, when it is best to do so. Your vet can help guide you to make the best decision for your pet, based on current evidence.
Fran was able to carefully remove Ferdi’s retained testicle. Ferdi had a bit of an uncomfortable recovery, but thankfully is now back to his normal self again.
Testicular torsion, as seen in Ferdi, is an uncommon condition, but a good reason to recommend neutering, especially in dogs with retained testicles, as the incidence is higher if the testicle is retained. There is also an increased risk of testicular cancer with a retained testicle.
Times have changed, and we don’t always recommend neutering of dogs at a young age. Talk to your vet about whether or not to neuter your pet, and if so, when it is best to do so. Your vet can help guide you to make the best decision for your pet, based on current evidence.
July Offers
- We’ve got a new liver paste in reception. 10% off for those of you who give it a try in July!
- Refer a friend discount. £10 discount for each of you, applied to the next visit. There is currently no limit to how many refer a friend discounts you can receive, so send friends and family and save money!!
June Newsletter
Meet the team - Vet Frances McLauchlan
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Fran graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 2004. Being from Glasgow, she chose to stay close to her roots while building her career in small animal practice.
Fran worked as a small animal vet within a busy mixed practice before joining Avalon Vets in July 2025. Since then, she’s enjoyed developing long-standing relationships with clients and their pets. Fran is happy to see a wide range of species and enjoys applying her experience to each individual case. She’s committed to delivering compassionate, practical care tailored to both pets and their owners. |
In 2019, Fran was awarded a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice, further enhancing her clinical knowledge and allowing her to provide an even higher standard of care to her patients.
Outside of work, Fran shares her home with Bella (pictured), a rescue terrier crossbreed. She’s very smart and sweet, and loves long walks and playing with her toys.
Outside of work, Fran shares her home with Bella (pictured), a rescue terrier crossbreed. She’s very smart and sweet, and loves long walks and playing with her toys.
Team Training
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This week we undertook some whole team training in anaesthetic monitoring, in particular use of a particular piece of equipment called a capnograph.
Being able to correctly and quickly interpret the capnograph allows us to monitor your pet’s anaesthetic closely, and to make sure we are providing adequate and effective ventilation. It also allows us to recognise early if any complications are arising, and to act rapidly. We all really enjoyed the training, which for some of us was new and for others a refresher. |
Did you know vets have to do 35 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and Registered Vet Nurses have to do 15 hours per year? We plan our CPD to include areas of special interest, but also areas where we feel our knowledge and skills could be improved. When we have completed some CPD, we then reflect on our learning.
Pet of the Month - Rona
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Rona came to see vet Daria as she was not herself at all and not eating. She had also had some episodes of sickness and diarrhoea and was becoming breathless easily on walks and coughing more. Daria noticed that Rona’s breathing was more rapid than expected.
Daria admitted Rona immediately for further investigations. Blood tests and ultrasound were fairly unremarkable, other than a large volume of content in the stomach and intestines. X-rays showed some changes in the lungs, and our vets were concerned about the possibility of lungworm. Later in the day, Rona passed a large volume of bloody diarrhoea. As she wasn’t well enough to go home, Rona was transferred to Glasgow Vet School for overnight care and a lungworm test was requested. |
Rona received IV fluids and supportive care at Glasgow Vet School. Her lungworm test returned positive and she was started on treatment for this.
Recovery was a fairly prolonged process, but we are pleased to say that Rona is doing well and her owners want us to use her case to raise awareness of lungworm. Our routine flea and worming treatment does prevent lungworm, but must be given monthly to be effective.
Lungworm is a serious condition which can be fatal in dogs. It is usually caused by the dog eating an infected slug or snail (intentionally or accidentally), or eating wildlife that has eaten an infected slug or snail. The larval stages of lungworm migrate through the dog’s body to reach the heart, blood vessels or lungs and can cause severe and potentially fatal haemorrhage in the body, for example in the lungs or the intestines.
The best way to reduce risk to your dog is to use a monthly preventative treatment. Please contact us on 0141 956 4234 if your pet has not received any recent flea or worm treatment and we can advise.
Recovery was a fairly prolonged process, but we are pleased to say that Rona is doing well and her owners want us to use her case to raise awareness of lungworm. Our routine flea and worming treatment does prevent lungworm, but must be given monthly to be effective.
Lungworm is a serious condition which can be fatal in dogs. It is usually caused by the dog eating an infected slug or snail (intentionally or accidentally), or eating wildlife that has eaten an infected slug or snail. The larval stages of lungworm migrate through the dog’s body to reach the heart, blood vessels or lungs and can cause severe and potentially fatal haemorrhage in the body, for example in the lungs or the intestines.
The best way to reduce risk to your dog is to use a monthly preventative treatment. Please contact us on 0141 956 4234 if your pet has not received any recent flea or worm treatment and we can advise.
June Offers
- June is National Microchipping Month, therefore we are offering discounted microchipping at £10.
- Refer a friend discount. £10 discount for each of you, applied to the next visit. There is currently no limit to how many refer a friend discounts you can receive, so send friends and family and save money!!
May Newsletter
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This month we are celebrating as Chloe, our Student Vet Nurse, has passed her final nursing exams with flying colours. She will now be proceeding to register with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
We are immensely proud of Chloe. I know I speak for all Chloe's colleagues and friends here at Avalon when I say a huge congratulations from all of us. It's been a long journey and we've all been here with you through the blood, sweat and tears. You absolutely deserve it and are going to be the most fantastic RVN. Well done Chloe!!! |
Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month
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May is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month, and we love to use it to raise awareness of the varied role that our nursing team performs in practice. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates this month.
The theme for this month’s VNAM is compassion and empathy, something which our nursing team excels at. Our team understands that coming to see us can be stressful and difficult a times, and will do everything they can to support you. We are lucky to have such a great team of people looking after your pets. |
Sunny Weather
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If we are fortunate enough to get some more sunny weather, remember to take precautions to avoid heatstroke.
Never leave pets in a hot car as temperatures can rise rapidly, risking fatal heatstroke. This can occur even if windows are open or the car is parked in the shade. If the ground is too hot for you to touch, it may be too hot for your pet’s paws. Take pets out in the early morning or late evening, and take extra care with brachycephalic breeds. |
Pet of the Month - Amber
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Amber first came to see us at the end of March. She had been licking at her right hind paw. Her owners were not aware of any injury occurring. At the time of initial examination, no visible injury or trauma was seen.
Amber did not respond to medication and was re- examined on 4th April by vet Fran. On this occasion Fran was able to see a crack in one of Amber’s nails. She recommended sedating Amber to remove the cracked nail. Amber was admitted the same day and the nail shell was removed. Fran noted that the tissue underneath didn’t seem normal and recommended an x-ray. Unfortunately this showed that the bone at the end of Amber’s toe was not normal. The best treatment option for a good longterm outcome was to amputate the toe. |
On the 7th April, Amber was admitted for a general anaesthetic and toe amputation. The operation went well.
Amber was super brave and a very good girl following her operation, as she had to come and see our nurses a few times for bandage changes until her wound healed.
Amber’s amputated toe was sent to the lab for analysis to rule out any sinister underlying causes. We were all pleased to find out that the analysis showed only infection and inflammation.
Well done Amber!
Amber was super brave and a very good girl following her operation, as she had to come and see our nurses a few times for bandage changes until her wound healed.
Amber’s amputated toe was sent to the lab for analysis to rule out any sinister underlying causes. We were all pleased to find out that the analysis showed only infection and inflammation.
Well done Amber!
May Offers
- May is Hypertension Awareness Month. We are offering free blood pressure checks for dogs and cats over 7 years of age (worth £27.50). Please call us on 0141 956 4234 to book an appointment.
April Newsletter
Staff News
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Please
join us in congratulating our vet Lily, on completing her GDP.
The Graduate Development Programme is a mandatory programme for all vets after graduation, designed to support young vets to become confident, competent practitioners. We are so proud of Lily, she is a fantastic young vet, a valuable team member and an asset to our practice. If you haven't met Lily yet, why not come and see her next time you are in. Well done Lily!!! |
Happy Easter
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Happy Easter from all of us to all
of you!
Don’t forget to keep any chocolate Easter eggs away from your pets. Also watch out if you’re partial to a hot cross bun, as anything containing raisins is highly toxic to dogs. |
Fleas and Ticks
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Sorry for the horrible picture, but we are already seeing pets for
tick removal. If you haven’t sorted your flea and tick treatment
yet, now is the time!
We understand that prescription flea and tick products are expensive, that’s why we created our health plan to help you save money and spread the cost. Full details are on our website www.avalonvet.co.uk, where you can see the savings you can make and sign up online. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to give us a ring on 0141 956 4234. |
Pet of the Month - Tia
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We thought it was about time we had a rabbit for Pet of the Month
and we have chosen the lovely Tia, who was recently spayed at the
practice, to highlight the importance of spaying female rabbits.
Many rabbit owners are unaware, but malignant cancer of the womb can affect up to 80% of rabbits over the age of 5. This is why neutering is so important. We recommend neutering from 5 months of age. If you have a female rabbit and have not yet had her spayed, please give us a call on 0141 956 4234 and we can answer any questions you may have. Tia coped very well with her surgery and her surgical wound is healing well. |
April Offers
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10% off tick hooks, in stock
in our reception area.
- Refer a friend discount. £10 discount for each of you, applied to the next visit.
March Newsletter
Meet the Team - Veterinary Surgeon Daria McLennan
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Daria graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 1998. After working in England and Australia for several years she came back home to Scotland in 2005.
Daria enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, especially surgery and, having developed an interest in Cardiology in recent years, am really enjoying using our Ultrasound machine. Daria loves being part of a small team and really getting to know her patients and clients. Outside of work she spends most of her spare time out walking with her two young Border Collies Meadow and Cedar (pictured) and sometimes even swimming with them (when the weather is warm enough!). |
Fleas and Ticks
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Spring is (perhaps) upon us. Are you ready for the flea and tick season? Prevention is always best, especially where fleas are concerned. Please contact us on 0141 956 4234 if you need to pick up some treatment.
If you haven’t signed up to our health plan, it’s a great way to save money and spread the cost of treatments. Have a look at our Healthy Pet Programme and sign up online at www.avalonveterinaryclinic.plansignup.co.uk |
Spring Flowers and Bulbs
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Just a little reminder that many spring flowers and bulbs can be poisonous to our pets if eaten.
Toxic bulbs include daffodils, tulips, bluebells, crocuses, and snowdrops. If in any doubt at all, please don’t hesitate to call us for advice. Always better to be safe than sorry! |
Microchips
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We have recently seen an increase in lost and missing pets on local social media groups. Please, please, please check that your pet’s microchip details are up to date. It is absolutely heartbreaking if we get pets handed in with working microchips but out of date details. If these are kept up to date we can reunite you with your pet much quicker. If you need help figuring out how to check and update your details, please don’t hesitate to contact our helpful reception team on 0141 956 4234. |
Pet of the Month - Darcey
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Darcey is a gorgeous young Labradoodle. Her owner brought her to see Daria as she had noticed the tip of her right upper canine tooth was discoloured. Unfortunately, this kind of colour change to a tooth is usually related to some kind of trauma. Given Darcey’s young age, Daria consulted with a dental specialist to discuss treatment options. The gold standard treatment would be root canal treatment, but unfortunately due to Darcey’s young age, there could be no guarantee that this would not need to be repeated at some point in the future.
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After further discussion with Daria, Darcey’s owner decided to have the tooth removed at Avalon, to prevent further problems. Dogs can cope perfectly after a canine tooth extraction and live normal lives.
Darcey was admitted to the practice and had an uncomplicated surgical extraction of the tooth under general anaesthetic. Vet Daria also used a dental block to reduce post-operative pain for Darcey. Darcey recovered well and the extraction site healed as expected. Overall, a great outcome for this young dog and her family! |
March Offers
- 10% off tick hooks, in stock in our reception area.
- Refer a friend discount. £10 discount for each of you, applied to the next visit.
February Newsletter
Pet Dental Health Month
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This month is National Pet Dental Health Month and we are looking to
raise awareness of the importance of dental health in our pets.
To support Dental Month we are offering free dental checks with our nursing team and 10% off all dental homecare products. To book your free appointment please contact us on 0141 956 4234. |
Money Savings? Yes please!
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If you haven’t looked at our
health plan lately, it may be something to consider. Clients on
the plan make considerable savings, while
spreading the cost of their routine preventative treatments.
Have a look at our savings table below. For more information and to sign up visit our Healthy Pet Programme pages. |
Nurse Training Update
It’s been a while since we filled you in on our Student Vet Nurse
training. Both our students Chloe and Eva are progressing well with
their training and have passed their most recent exams with flying
colours.
Chloe’s final practical exams are approaching in the Spring. Once she passes these she will be able to apply for entry onto the Register of Veterinary Nurses. Exciting times!!
Chloe’s final practical exams are approaching in the Spring. Once she passes these she will be able to apply for entry onto the Register of Veterinary Nurses. Exciting times!!
Pet of the Month - Kit Kat
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We’ve got a very special Pet of the Month for you this month!
Kit was brought into the practice at 7 days old after her mum rejected her. She weighed in at only 74 grams (probably half the weight she should have been) and she was covered in fleas. Student Nurse Chloe decided to give her a chance and took her home to provide the round the clock care she needed. Kit needed to be fed every 2 hours, even through the night. She also needed help with toileting, stimulating her as her mother would have done. |
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As the weeks went on, Kit was gaining weight, and learning how to walk, meow and play. She is still tiny for her age but at 6 months old she is now a whole 1.7kg. She has just lost her baby teeth and her adult canines are growing in nicely.
At home she loves to wind up her big sister Oreo. A huge well done to Chloe and Kit. Our nursing team are magical and we are lucky to have them. For more photos, check out our Facebook page! |
February Offers
- To support Pet Dental Month we are offering 10% off all toothbrushes, toothpastes and other dental products available from our waiting area. Let’s get brushing!
- Refer a friend discount. £10 discount for each of you, applied to the next visit.
January Newsletter
A very Happy New Year from all of us at Avalon Vets!
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We know that there have been a lot of new faces at the surgery in the last 12-18 months. Thank you for continuing to support our proudly independent vets. Here is a photo of most of the team, back at work after enjoying some well earned time off over Christmas and New Year. More detailed meet the team info to follow in subsequent newsletters this year! |
From left to right: Vet Nurse Auxiliary Madison, Vet Lily, Animal Care Assistant Emma, Vet Fran, Director and Practice Manager Anna, Receptionist Judy and Student Vet Nurse Chloe.
(Missing from this photo: Receptionist Fiona, Registered Vet Nurse Chloe, Student Vet Nurse Eva and Vet Elizabeth).
Photo also featuring Daria’s dogs Meadow and Cedar.
(Missing from this photo: Receptionist Fiona, Registered Vet Nurse Chloe, Student Vet Nurse Eva and Vet Elizabeth).
Photo also featuring Daria’s dogs Meadow and Cedar.
Spotlight on... Avalon Pet Slimmer Clinic
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Does your pet need to lose a bit of weight after the holiday season? If yes, we can help. We are able to offer FREE pet slimmer clinics. Please call 01419564234 to arrange your first appointment. This will be a 20 minute appointment with a member of our nursing team.
We are happy to help support you with your pet’s weight loss journey using your pet’s existing diet, or we are able to advise on veterinary weight loss diets if needed. Any ongoing appointments continue to be free of charge. |
Pet of the Month - Rhuairidh
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Rhuairidh is a handsome 7 year old Airedale. He and his owner first joined our practice in mid 2025, with a pre-existing history of joint disease and lameness, affecting both hind and forelimbs. Although he was much more comfortable with the medication prescribed by the vet, his owner was also keen to explore whether acupuncture would benefit him.
Rhuairidh had his first session of acupuncture with vet Daria on 6th October. Daria recommended a course of 4 treatments at weekly intervals. Rhuairidh had a fantastic response to the acupuncture and a week later his owner said he was very much improved, happier in himself, livelier and more affectionate! |
Ruairidh’s subsequent sessions were extended out to a two week and then a three week interval. His response was so great that he is currently signed off acupuncture treatment, to be restarted when his owner feels it is needed.
Rhuairidh’s owner said…
“Acupuncture was suggested to us after Ruairidh was diagnosed with osteoarthritis. After just a few treatments, we couldn't believe the difference in him.”
Acupuncture is a great adjunctive treatment for pets with chronic joint pain and arthritis. If you think your pet might benefit from this, please contact us.
Rhuairidh’s owner said…
“Acupuncture was suggested to us after Ruairidh was diagnosed with osteoarthritis. After just a few treatments, we couldn't believe the difference in him.”
Acupuncture is a great adjunctive treatment for pets with chronic joint pain and arthritis. If you think your pet might benefit from this, please contact us.
January Offers
- We are continuing our dental offer throughout January, offering 5% off dental treatment if booked within one month of recommendation. Book a free dental check with our veterinary nursing team.
- Refer a friend discount. £10 discount for each of you, applied to the next visit.
December Newsletter
Staff News
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As promised, here is a photo of new vet Lily. Since moving to Scotland, Lily has been enjoying getting outdoors with her dog Donny. Lily has settled in really well at the practice and is enjoying getting to know all the pets and of course their owners! |
Christmas Opening Hours
Wednesday 24th December 8.30am-6pm
Thursday 25th December Closed Friday 26th December Closed Saturday 27th December 8.30am-12pm |
Monday 29th December 8.30am-7pm Tuesday 30th December 8.30am-7pm Wednesday 31st December 8.30am-6pm Thursday 1st January Closed Friday 2nd January Closed Saturday 3rd January 8.30am-12pm |
In case of an emergency out of ours, please contact Glasgow Vet School Small Animal Hospital on 0141 330 7690.
Reminder - Beware of Christmas Hazards
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During December, watch out for these Christmas hazards:
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Pet of the Month - Luna
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Luna’s owner brought her to see us in October as she was straining to urinate and had blood in her urine. Despite symptomatic treatment, the signs recurred and Luna had a bladder scan at the start of November. This raised the suspicion for bladder stones. Luna was admitted shortly after, where x-rays confirmed the diagnosis and Luna had bladder surgery to remove the stones.
Luna recovered really well from her surgery and is now much more comfortable. As Luna is only 5, it is thought that there is perhaps a genetic predisposition to form bladder stones. Luna will now be on a special diet for life to minimise the risk of the stones recurring. |
December Offers
- During December we are offering 5% off dental treatment if booked within one month of recommendation. Book a free dental check with our veterinary nursing team.
- Refer a friend discount. £10 discount for each of you, applied to the next visit.
Merry Christmas from all of us to all of you!
November Newsletter
Staff News
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New vet Lily Spence has now joined our team full-time.
Lily graduated from the University of Liverpool and has spent a very busy first year in veterinary practice in Ireland, gaining an excellent range of experience in both medical and surgical cases. She is looking forward to meeting you all. Welcome Lily! (Photo to follow!!) |
Fireworks Season
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Another reminder to come and see us or give us a call if you need any advice or if you think your pet might need medication to help with fear of fireworks. Give us a phone on 0141 956 4234. See below for some tips for this challenging time for our pets: |
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Pet of the Month - Jemima
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Jemima was first seen by our lovely locum vet Ana, when her owners reported she was coughing and retching as if something was stuck in her throat, and her breathing was very noisy. She was treated with anti- inflammatories and the next morning was admitted by vet Fran to be sedated to have a better look down her throat. Fran was highly suspicious for a foreign body stuck in the throat and thought she could just feel the tip of something at the end of her fingers. An x-ray showed a needle-like object.
Jemima was referred urgently to CrumPets, a veterinary facility with an endoscope. Here, she was sedated and unfortunately the foreign object could still not be seen. The vet then fully anaesthetised Jemima and was planning to surgically remove the foreign body, however, at the last minute, the tip of the object appeared at the base of Jemima’s tongue and was able to be removed non-surgically. What a relief! |
Jemmima made an amazingly quick recovery with anti-inflammatories and soft food for a few days. Such a brave girl!
November Offers
- 10% off all dental homecare products. Available at our reception area.
- Refer a friend discount. £10 discount for each of you, applied to the next visit.
October Newsletter
Staff News
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We have now welcomed Registered Veterinary Nurse Chloe Smith to our team. Chloe will be working part-time on a Wednesday and Thursday.
Chloe has previously worked in a referral veterinary practice and brings lots of useful knowledge and skills to the practice. If Chloe looks familiar, you may have seen her with her other hat on as a trainee dental nurse at a local dental practice! We are trying to get used to having two Chloes in the practice!! Welcome Chloe! |
We will also be welcoming a new veterinary surgeon to the team towards the end of October. Lily Spence will be working full-time.
Practice News
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Update on the new computer system... Thank you for your patience while we are getting used to our new system. We are slowly getting the hang of things and are now hopefully just smoothing out our processes. |
Fireworks Season
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Fireworks season will be on us before we know it. We are urging pet owners to be prepared this year and contact us now if you need help with this. The earlier we can help you put a plan in place for your pet the better chance of us being able to help reduce any distress.
Give us a phone on 0141 956 4234. |
Pet(s) of the Month - Freddie and Elwood
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These two lovely boys have earned the accolade of pet of the month as they have been somewhat frequent visitors to the practice of late. Unfortunately both Freddie and Elwood have been plagued by urinary issues, presenting similarly but with different underlying causes. Both presented with increased urination and dribbling urine. A lot of further investigation was required to get to the bottom of each of their conditions. |
Freddie was found to have persistent and recurrent bacterial urinary infections. He was ultimately diagnosed with prostatitis, and it is thought that the persistence and recurrence of his infections was due to chronic immunosuppression relating to medication he has to take lifelong for chronic skin problems. Freddie is now doing well, following long courses of antibiotics and neutering as part of his treatment.
Elwood has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, which is an unlucky diagnosis as he is only 6 years old. Luckily Freddie is in the early stages of the disease, and he is now under a careful monitoring programme, including regular check ups, blood testing and blood pressure monitoring. This way we make sure we provide the best treatment possible for Elwood.
Amazingly, despite all of their investigations, both of these boys still bound enthusiastically in to see us!
Elwood has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, which is an unlucky diagnosis as he is only 6 years old. Luckily Freddie is in the early stages of the disease, and he is now under a careful monitoring programme, including regular check ups, blood testing and blood pressure monitoring. This way we make sure we provide the best treatment possible for Elwood.
Amazingly, despite all of their investigations, both of these boys still bound enthusiastically in to see us!
October Offers
- To help you prepare for fireworks season, we are offering 10% off all Feliway and Adaptil products during the month of October. Products are available in our reception area.
- Refer a friend discount. £10 discount for each of you, applied to the next visit.
