The Metta Pet Clinic

09/11/2025

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05/11/2025

The post acupuncture snoring last week was excellent 🤣

03/11/2025

When I first qualified, 25 years ago (!), I was fortunate enough to spend 4 months studying the less common species. From trimming giraffes feet to taking blood from venomous snakes, treating penguins and anaesthetising tigers (you read that right!), I had some amazing experiences from some excellent teachers. These days I'm mostly about cats, dogs and rabbits but a couple of weeks ago this happened 🤩

It's so important that we take care of our marine mammals and for those who are able, I highly recommend attending one of the British Divers Marine Life Rescue courses.

It also just so happened that some journalists were on the same course as me so you might spot me in the background of their little film on insta.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQdpyu6Ds9I/?igsh=MXFudHlpY2RtY2I2cg==

28/10/2025

Spooky season for Mole 😍😍😍🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️

27/10/2025

One of the best things about Metta Pet Clinic is that I can adapt to each of my patients needs. In this case, the beautiful Acacia needed some time out after having an explore so I made her a little cat cave while her kind human and I discussed the plan of action for her. I allow plenty of time, especially at first when animals are getting to know me, so they can get settled and also their caregivers have time to discuss all their concerns. When it was time to start her acupuncture treatment, she happily came out, sat with her mum and ate some delicious snacks- not bothered about the acupuncture she was receiving. Where a superstar!

22/10/2025

The legendary Lenny 🤩 Whilst most patients enjoy a bit of a snooze during their acupuncture treatment, others like this handsome chap, prefer to explore, snack and have cuddles. Each to their own Lenny!

18/10/2025

Had a lovely chat with Lauren Lauren Holland Dog Training about how positive and gentle training can enrich our dogs lives. Another great addition to your dogs wellness team!

18/10/2025

Had a great chat with Lauren at Lauren Holland Dog Training learning about how positive and gentle training can bring enrichment and an improved quality of life to our canine best friends.

17/10/2025

Wise advice regarding fireworks season

We re very sorry but we are going to have to say the F word
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Freaking Fireworks 😔🎆

Here in the UK the days are shortening rapidly and we move into one of the most dreaded times of the year for many animal carers -bonfire night / Guy Fawkes / November 5th …. But events and random fireworks just as likely for sometimes 2 weeks before and after.

So …. We highly recommend taking action now

We ll do a separate post on other animals, but here focus on dogs

- start shifting your evening walk if you do one, a bit earlier every day
- play some calm music when you arrive back, and as you close curtains / blinds earlier than normal and turn both TV and radio on if you have available
- use this as a signal to your dog you are about to do something together that is calm and fun … maybe a lickimat or similar with you say nearby, or some grooming whist you tell them a story, a massage or stroking session, some new odour / toy investigation
- at this time, practice giving a firm treat or piece of kibble wrapped in some pate (to mimic any medication giving)
- during the calm, connection session turn on some extra background music with a good beat (like rhythmic drumming or similar). Start quietly and over a few nights, increase the volume Leave this on every evening for an hour or more already so it is part of the routine

- if you think your dog might benefit from anti anxiety or anti anxiety and sedating medication on nights of anticipated noise, call your vets now to organise a weight and health check and get that prescribed
It can also be a good time to get their chip checked - is it working, are your details up to date ?

- for some dog / caregiver combos, you might find that heading off on a drive with the radio on whilst you head somewhere away from events is a helpful avoidance. Just ensure you set off early to avoid trying to get in your vehicle when bangs may go off, and always make sure your dog is wearing a secure collar / harness / lead with all your contact details.

I know many of us would really prefer there were no such events or loud noises, not just for our animals but for wildlife too (and many humans) but as that still isn’t the case, prepared is preferred

16/10/2025

This is the amazing Alfie who has had a very challenging year. Cats can be great acupuncture responders and it can be especially useful for those who cannot tolerate things like meloxicom for whatever reason. The needles are tiny and even if they are not as brave as Alfie, most cats don't worry about them. Special thanks to Alfie's equally amazing mum for sharing these photos.

15/10/2025

Marvellous Mole has taken to the addition of acupuncture as part of her multimodal treatment plan really well🤩 Great to be working collaboratively with her mum (CEO of team Mole) and Veterinary Physiotherapy