The weather has turned wet and windy, and Bonfire Night is just around the corner. We get lots of calls from worried owners in the run up to the fireworks, asking how they can help anxious pets. If your pet usually requires medication for Bonfire night, please get in touch as soon as possible so we can dispense this in good time. For advice on managing firework fears, read our top tips in the 'longer reads' section of our website.
Pets and Fireworks — Church Street Vets
The team continues to grow! This month we have been joined by RVN Karla and receptionist Mia. Karla has recently qualified as an RVN and is really looking forward to working in first opinion practice after completing all her placement at the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital. Mia has a background in retail and customer service but has always harboured a desire to work with animals and is loving meeting all our clients and their pets. Our very youngest team member is little Phoebe, who arrived a few days early on October 8th and is keeping mum, Rachel, very busy!
Thanks to everyone who sent in an entry for our World Animal Day competition. We really enjoyed reading your favourite animal moments and there were some great pictures. The winning entry, featuring Molly the labrador, was sent in by Elspeth Twist, who has nominated Jerry Green Dog Rescue to receive her £300 prize. "My late Dad was a vet in Lincolnshire and this was our local rescue centre, I am sure he would have been delighted that I was able to help them." The competition entries will be up on our website very soon.
We have chosen our Paws & People charities for the rest of the year. When we launched our health plan, we were keen to do something a little different and pledged to donate £1 per month from every sign-up to local charities and community groups. Our current charities are South Cambs Riding for the Disabled Association, Camms meals on Wheels and Cambridge City Girls U12's football team. Further details of all three organisations can be found on our website
https://www.churchstreetvets.co.uk/csv-community#supportinglocal
Finally, a quick 'save the date.' This year's Pet's Christmas Grotto is on Saturday, December 12th. Join us at our Church Street Surgery for our annual festive fundraiser. Dogs can have their photo taken with Father Christmas while you enjoy some homemade cakes and mulled wine! Further details to follow nearer the time.
Harriet, Patrick and all the CSV team.