Veterinary nurse clinic up and running

The Blue Cross animal hospital in Grimsby is running a daily veterinary nurse clinic to help with the small things pets need to stay healthy.

The clinics, which run Monday to Friday, has been designed to help promote responsible pet ownership. They will cover various needs such as new pet help, dental check ups, nutrition, postoperative advice, older pets, and small furries.

Chief veterinary surgeon at the Grimsby Hospital, Louise Ayre, said:  We are delighted to be able to offer this facility to clients of The Blue Cross, as not only will it help pet owners but the clinics will allow vets to attend to more cases. The nurse will always be working under the direction of the vet and a vet will be on hand to help in more complicated cases.

The charity strongly recommends Myxomatosis vaccinations for all rabbits at this time of year. Rabbits can be brought to the small furries clinic to discuss general care, in particular the risk of fly strike as the weather becomes warmer, and then see the vet for vaccination.

The hospital would also like to advise concerned animal lovers not to move baby wild birds they may find on the ground and consider bringing into the hospital.  The birds are not hurt but practicing to fly, and if they are removed then they do not have contact with their mother and may die.

Anyone who requires more information or wants to book an appointment should contact The Blue Cross animal hospital, Grimsby, on 01472 343278 or visit Coco Markus House, Nelson Street, Grimsby, NE Lincs, DN32 7SH.

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Notes to editors
The Blue Cross is Britain's pet charity, providing practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners. Through its network of animal adoption centres it rehomes thousands of animals each year. Its hospitals provide veterinary care for the pets of people who cannot afford private vets' fees.