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Fireworks/Bonfire Night

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  • 14 Oct, 2016
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Bonfire night is fast approaching and with the many days before and after when random fireworks may be going off in your area, it is now time to start thinking about what you need to help your pet remain as calm and relaxed as possible. The best way forward is to plan in advance and […] The post Fireworks/Bonfire Night appeared first on Dundas Veterinary Group.
Bonfire night is fast approaching and with the many days before and after when random fireworks may be going off in your area, it is now time to start thinking about what you need to help your pet remain as calm and relaxed as possible.
The best way forward is to plan in advance and start a desensitisation programme using a CD such as one called “Sounds Scary” which comes with full instructions and tips to help your dog settle.
Leading up to a known event, an Adaptil diffuser can be very helpful. This releases a pheremone which soothes your dog and is used to aid many aspects of behavioural training. It can either be used as a diffuser in the room where your pet spends most of his time or as a collar.
Another product which has recently become available is Zylkene. This is a naturally occurring protein which has been isolated and shown to act on various neuroreceptors which aids your pet in managing its stress. There are no know side effects. Zylkene must be given a minimum of 2 days prior to the expected stress event.
Other general tips include closing the curtains and playing some background music to help mask the sound of the fireworks. Making a den for the dog to feel safe eg under the table can also help. The hardest part is to try and not make a fuss if your dog is fretting as this will only reinforce his behaviour. It is best to reward him with attention once he is starting to relax again.
If you have any queries on any of the above then please contact the practice for more advice.
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Run 50k in March

by EMMA SHARP • 08 Apr, 2024
We are happy to announce that our 50k in March running team completed their challenge and ran just over 600km in March!  We are so thankful for all of the support from our community and thrilled that we raised £1130 for Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home!  
Thank you to all who took part and donated.

Online Appointment Booking

by EMMA SHARP • 23 Feb, 2024

We are now delighted to offer our clients an online appointment booking service through Petsapp and our webpage.

For clients who have downloaded our Petsapp, this can be done directly from your smart phone or through your online log in. For clients without the app, online booking can be accessed through the web widget on Dundas Vets home page Vets in Edinburgh | Dundas Veterinary Group (dundasvetgroup.co.uk)

If your appointment is for urgent veterinary care then please contact the surgery by phone as we reserve on the day appointments, and our friendly receptionists can arrange a suitable time. We hope that the Petsapp will make it easier for our clients to communicate with us, and us with them, though all branches will continue to be contactable by phone and online through our website.

Best wishes

Dundas Vets

Will is back!

by EMMA SHARP • 23 Feb, 2024
We are delighted to welcome back Veterinary Surgeon, Will Chadwick, to the practice.  Will joins us as Clinical Director as part of the Management Team.

He will primarily be working at the Dundas Street and Granton Road surgeries.

We hope you will join us in welcoming Will back to Dundas Vets!

Christmas and New Year Closures

by EMMA SHARP • 07 Dec, 2023
Our closures over the festive period are as follows:

Monday 25th December - all branches closed
Tuesday 26th December - all branches closed

Monday 1st January - all branches closed
Tuesday 2nd January - all branches closed.

All other opening hours remain unchanged.
During the closures, if you have an emergency, please call our emergency care provider, e-vets, on 0131 662 1689.

Please ensure you have enough medication for your pet to cover the closures.

We would like to wish all our clients a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Jane retires!

by EMMA SHARP • 27 Nov, 2023
Jane Scott sadly retired last week after over 20 years at Dundas Vet Group.
We had a little staff get-together to wish her well with some familiar faces joining us!

Bonfire Night

by EMMA SHARP • 02 Nov, 2023

Petplan Veterinary Awards

by EMMA SHARP • 06 Oct, 2023
Its time for nominations for the Petplan Veterinary Awards 2024!
If you would like to nominate Dundas Vet Group or a member of the team, please follow the link below.

PetsApp

by EMMA SHARP • 06 Oct, 2023
PetsApp is now live!

You can now join PetsApp which allows you to request appointments, order prescriptions and receive reminders for your appointments and routine treatments.

Download the app or head over to www.petsapp.co.uk

Coming soon........

by EMMA SHARP • 21 Sept, 2023
We are very excited to announce the launch of PetsApp - a digital tool to enhance your experience at Dundas Vet Group.

With appointment reminders, prescription orders and app messages to contact our friendly team more easily and the ability to update you on your pets recovery direct to your phone.

These are just a few of the benefits of the app.

We will give you lots more details when we launch next week!

September Weekend

by EMMA SHARP • 12 Sept, 2023
Our Granton, Lochend and Oxgangs surgeries will be closed on Monday 18th September.

Our Dundas Street surgery will be open from 8.30am to 12noon for emergencies only.

Please ensure you have enough medication for your pet to cover the closure.
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