Monday morning treat...
Guess who's back??!🥳😍👏
Thought we could get rid of her... but no!🙊🥳
The lovely Tori is back and booming folks!🥰
Please see the post pinned to the top of the page for our latest Covid-19 update.📌 Please remember to continue wearing your masks at the practice, waiting outside and being mindful of others. As always, bear with us and our phone lines on a Monday morning.
Thanks for your understanding and patience.
Have a great week.☀️
11 hours ago
Great to see you back Tori darcie missed you x
Yay! Good to see you Tori Ireson 🌟🌟🌟
❓Sunday’s guess the breed!🐶
Can you guess the breed??
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Guess the spaniel??👇🏻
1 day ago
A Brittany 🐶 x
Brittany spaniel ? 🐕
Looks somewhat like a Brittany but the Brittany isn’t a spaniel!
Our Lexie is part Brittany! 💖
Whatever he is I want one !
Happy Friday folks!🌈
🌸WELCOME!🌸
A big warm welcome to our brand spanking new equine technician… George!🐴
George qualified in 1998 as an RVN and accomplished a further qualification in equine nursing in 2014. She has worked as a head nurse for the past ten years and has now decided to join us continuing as an equine nurse, and a welcomed part of our large animal team.
George has also worked in Newmarket as a referral equine nurse!🐎 She loves all parts of nursing especially wound management and she has completed a diploma in equine massage. Can our staff pretend we’re horses?🤷♀️
At home, George has an eight month old Labrador and two children, 16 and 12, and loves nothing more than to travel with them (when we're allowed!).
⭐️George has made it to the end of her first month with us and is proving to be a fabulous addition to our team. If you see her at the practice or on your yards, make sure you say hello, and keep in mind… she’s partial to chocolate and cake!🍫
Welcome to E.C. Straiton & Partners George!💜
Have a lovely weekend all. Stay safe.🐾
3 days ago
Welcome George 🙂
Welcome x
Big hello and welcome to the best practices there is ❤️
What a great addition to the team! Wishing George well.
Great asset to the team 👏
If I knew you liked cake George, I would have baked one.lol. brilliant nurse x
Congratulations George, a great job 👏
All the best George, welcome to a great practise. X
Congratulations George xx
Thank you for such a lovely welcome and introduction 🥰 i am really loving being part of such a great team and look forward to supporting the vets in giving your horses the best care xxx
Yayyy George. Don’t come complaining though when u have eaten far to much chocolate and cake. Xxx
🙌🙌🐴🐴💜💜
I did some work experience with George at PH and she was amazing! Great addition to the team 🥰
Brilliant George 👌😘
Hope you’re enjoying your new job and not missing us too much!
Hope you are enjoying your new job George. Glad you got your order in re chocs and cake lol x 😉
She is amazing,don't know what I would if done without her.x
Well done George they’re lucky to have you 😊
George🤩xx
I worked with George many years ago whilst doing my ANA qualification and I learnt many invaluable skills from her ❤️xxxx
What a lovely FB status and welcome you have received, glad your enjoying your new job it was obviously a great move ❤️👍🏻
Well done George 👏👏👏hopefully now you will realise how amazing you are at your job 🐴🐎❤❤
What a fab pic George xx
A great big welcome George 🌟join the rest of the amazing nursing team 🌟
Hope you’re enjoying your new job George xx
Feel free to spend your day getting lost in the blue eyes of George!💙😍
4 days ago
Gorgeous x 💓
This is the gorgeous Ted with the gorgeous Helen.🥰
Ted came in around May to say goodbye to his testicles!🙊
We hope he's coping okay in this extremely warm weather we’ve been having.🥵
Please continue being sensible with your animals, especially breeds like Ted who already have a compromised airway. Brachycephalic breeds are prone to overheating.
Happy hump day!🐾
5 days ago
Oh, he looks so sad. So would I if I had to say goodbye to my testicles 😭😱
Super handsome Rebel for you to swoon over today.🥰
6 days ago
⚠️LATEST COVID-19 UPDATE‼️
To all our clients...
Whilst today may be ‘Freedom Day’, and restrictions are being relaxed, we want to update you on our Covid-19 protocols.
⚠️Our opening hours are Monday-Friday 8.30am-6pm and our Rugeley branch is open 10am-6pm. Our Penkridge branch is open Saturday 10am-2pm by appointment only. We are still available 24/7.🆘
✅All appointments and procedures are going ahead.
❌We are still unable to provide house visits.
We are keeping some measures in place for multiple reasons.
😷Firstly, social distancing is very difficult between staff members. We are unable to avoid being in close proximity with one another due to the nature of this job so we will all still be wearing face masks. We, therefore, ask kindly that when you come onto the yard or into our reception that you please do the same (unless exempt for medical reasons).
If any of our team gets coronavirus, we will be unfortunate to have multiple staff members needing to isolate. This risk is increased when being around more people, especially in an inside environment. With that in mind, we are still going to continue with asking clients to wait outside for consultations, and only enter the building to make payments at reception. The gazebos are here to stay for the foreseeable to ensure you are covered during all weathers.☂️
This is unlikely to change until either all our staff have the opportunity to be fully protected by vaccination or the current situation with cases nationwide improves. We will inform you of any changes to this if ever they arise. We would like to encourage people to continue being respectful to our protocols.
⚠️It goes without saying, if you or anyone you have been in contact with has displayed any signs of being unwell, or tested positive for coronavirus, please be honest and don’t come to the practice. We can still try to help you.🙏
The veterinary industry is extraordinarily strained at the moment. We, alongside the rest of the profession, are relentlessly busy, day in and day out, and we are working overtime to ensure your animals are receiving the greatest care. Our entire team are working tirelessly and everything we are doing we are doing to keep you safe, and our team safe, to ensure we are still able to be here to look after your animals.
We have had some unnecessary abuse and rude behaviour recently, so we would like to remind you to please be kind to our team.💚 They are incredible. The biggest THANK YOU and sincere gratitude to all of them. You are all amazing.🤩 It is the minority, so another thank you to all our clients that continue to support us. We are lucky to have you, and grateful for your understanding, patience and compassion.🙏
Stay safe. Enjoy your ‘freedom’.☀️
Please help us, help you.
Thank you.🐾
1 week ago
I agree with your approach and support you entirely.
Hayley Foster
You are all totally brilliant and this is such common sense. We are indebted to how hard you have worked over the last year and a bit. Even when we had to have Casper put down, with the new measures, you still managed to be so kind and compassionate (big shout out to Uncle John). We have had to use you lots during lockdown (both in an emergency and normal hours) and you have done it with smiles and kindness. I am so sorry if you have encountered abuse. A big thank you from us and our pets. It’s ‘double troubles’ 2nd birthday today, so they send extra licks xx
I totally agree with this! Thank you for the amazing care you provide to all our pets. Keep safe ❤️
So sad to hear you have encountered abuse and rudeness - all of the practice staff are wonderful, so kind and you’ve all done an amazing job under difficult circumstances. 😊
I agree 100% with this. Just take care everyone and keep safe .
I cannot believe you have had to put up with abuse ( but then again maybe I can) . Please keep doing what you do so brilliantly, thank you foe keeping sensible measures in place.
Totally agree with you. you have all worked so hard at keeping everyone safe Keep safe everyone
And you ladies are so kind THE BEST💕
As people at risk we're more than happy to stay outside and wear a mask. It's most important to keep people safe.
All of you stay safe and I’m so sorry you’ve had to put up with anything other than kindness. You all do a fantastic job and I for one think what you’re doing is applaudable as your staff need protection too. Wish everyone else felt the same. 😷👏👏👏
Thank you all for doing a great job & I’m so sorry that some people feel the need to be rude to you. Stay safe ❤️🐾🐾
I support you all the way, we would be lost without you. ❤🐾🐾 Xx
❓Sunday’s guess the breed!🐶
Can you guess the breed??
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A traditional Italian guard dog.🇮🇹
Any ideas??👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
1 week ago
Neapolitan Mastiff
Neopolitan Mastiff ❤️
Neapolitan Mastiff
Neapolitan Mastiff
Neo Mastiff.
Neapolitan mastiff. Love this breed
I have seen this post on my feed a couple of times already this morning.
IT IS NOT TRUE!!
Using iced treats to help keep your dogs cool is a great idea!
There are lots of recipes online and as well as keeping their temperature down, they also keep them entertained without being too active. Which is vital to prevent heat stroke in the weather we are going to have this weekend.
For correct advice keeping dogs cool and how to treat and prevent heatstroke visit www.heatstroke.dog and their page Hot Dogs - canine heatstroke education for dog owners!
1 week ago
Dayna Hall, just posted by my vets so keep on with the melon cubes lol xx
I've already tried to get someone to delete their share this morning!
Lynsey Damms 💕🐶 🧊 ❄️ ☀️ x
We love our ice cubes 💕
Why do people share crap without having a quick google first? Fools!!
Cold wet cloth or towel, in the shade, my westie is fine, always have had ice cubes in water in the summer. 14 years old, so not doing bad. ❤️
My freddie enjoying homemade doggie friendly ice lolly
Mandy Harrison
My spoiled brats have just enjoyed a scoop of ice cream. OK not the best but their eyes sparkled and their tails wagged as they licked their treat x
Michael Tinker
My boys love a cube, as have all my dogs beforehand, never experienced any after effects
Jon Lawrence
Helen Jankowski
Adele Walsh
Lynda Baugh xx
E C Straiton & Partners. Thanks for posting this. Am I correct in thinking that ice should not be given to a dog that is already overheating, as it can cause the dog to go into shock?
This gorgeous weather isn't going anywhere.☀️
The next few days are scorchers!🔥
🆘We can’t stress the importance of reminding you how to deal with your animals in the heat.
🆘We still see cases of heat stroke and it is PREVENTABLE!
🆘One case is one case too many!
🆘Don’t take your dogs out in this weather, especially at the hottest times of the day (10am-7pm). It’s not worth the risk!!! Leave them at home. Check the temperature, it’s even hot outside of these hours at the moment.
🆘Don't allow your dogs to sunbathe in the garden for too long.
As tempting as it may be to appreciate the sun at its hottest, please do not take your dog with you when it is too warm for them to handle exercise.
❌NEVER leave dogs in cars.
💦Make sure your smallies have a shaded/covered area and plenty of fresh cool water.
There are many ways to cool your animals down in the hot weather. If you need any advice please contact us!
❗️❗️❗️If you’re concerned your pet may have heat stroke, contact the practice IMMEDIATELY❗️❗️❗️
Signs include panting excessively or struggles with breathing, increased body temperature, drooling and sometimes vomiting. This can lead to collapse, seizures and death.
💦Be sensible and responsible.
We hope you get to enjoy the sunshine.💛
1 week ago
How would you recommend we keep ginuea pigs Cool? Have read about putting bottles of frozen water in their hutch. Is this OK?
Harry Jones FYI Ronnie
My girl has meningitis, so cooling bandana and cool mats , 3 fans on the go and a new garden sprinkler coming tomorrow x
Clare Mann
We have just driven to Little Haywood from Stafford. The car external thermometer is reading 25 and people were walking very furry old border collies, an elderly staffy and a young bouncy collie to name three we saw. People are just not learning.
Jake Newton
If there are a run of extremely hot days is it ok for a dog not to walk for more than one day?
I was putting washing out yesterday around 4.30ish and I was in bare feet the ground was burning my feet it was that hot. Can you imagine what that would do to the dogs paws nevermind walking in that heat! I couldn't believe how hot it was. Please don't walk your dogs if it's too hot. I'm sure I read if you cant hold the back of your hand on the pavement for longer than 5secs it too hot to take your dog out. 🐕💜 X
These cooling towels are great from Aldi £2.99
Saw a man today walking down local road, it was 1,15 no houses for a long distance, my car said it was 29.5 degrees. I was horrified. To busy to stop so tapped my horn and shook my fist. He probably no idea what I was trying to convey.
Well said
We are not doing the dogs any favours by taking them walks while it's so hot!
Paddling pool and late night walks for my hairy baby ❤
Hector, watering the garden 🤦🏻♀️
Happy Friday folks!🌈
Some cuteness to end your week right... as always!
This beautiful boy is Duke!😍
Does anyone else look at all these pictures we upload and just want one?🙊
Please remember Saturday consultations are by appointment only.
Have a really great weekend!☀️
Stay safe.🐾
1 week ago
Yes.I want them all.
Gorgeous, I want a pup😊x
Sorry for the delay!
2 weeks ago
Will you be able to see a vet with your pets after Monday instead of waiting outside
How incredibly cute is Heather?😍
2 weeks ago
Oh wow. Xx
Adorable 🧡 what a lovely name too x
beautiful Heather........with the lovely Gemma xx
Gorgeous xx
The dogs not bad either.... 😁
Beautiful is Heather a cairn or Scottish terrier? ❤️
Is Heather a Scottie? I’m on a promise of a dog in retirement and I so would like a Scottie!!
Lisa Alderson ❤❤❤
We can confirm Heather is a Scottish Terrier 🤩
Beautiful ❤
What a beauty ❤️
What a gorgeous scottie
Oh oh she’s adorable 🐶
Adorable!
What a cutie! ❤
A few weeks ago, we had a gorgeous dog hospitalised in need of a blood transfusion in order to help save her life. Immediately after her diagnosis, our team called Pet Blood Bank (PBB) to order blood which would be delivered, within hours, straight to the practice. This was even out of hours that this service was so efficiently provided.🙏
Pet Blood Bank UK was launched in 2007 and provides a canine blood bank service for all vets across the country, collecting blood from many donors at organised sessions. This service is priceless, especially in critical situations. Similarly to human services, dog owners bring along their canine companions to give blood. We hold donor sessions here at Straitons and they are incredibly important (and successful).
🌟Could your dog be a lifesaver?🌟
To be a blood donor, your dog must be:
🐶 Fit and healthy
🐶 1-8 years old
🐶 Weigh >25kg
🐶 Never travelled abroad
🐶 Vaccinated
🐶 Not receiving any medication
🐶 Good temperament
To find out more and register your dog, please visit: www.petbloodbankuk.org/pet-owners/dog-blood-donation/register-your-dog/
Thank you to all the outstanding dogs and their owners for helping save lives.❤️
2 weeks ago
On my Timehop today, our late dog, Monty having made his first blood donation 9 years ago today!
The ‘never travelled abroad’ - I’m assuming that would discount our two rascal Romanian rescues who came over in December 2019? (They’re still a bit timid with lockdown but I was thinking for the future once they’re more settled) 🐾🐾
