Latest Pet News
Whippet Cardiology – Doppler Heart Tests
Doppler heart tests for £99 Cheshire - Sunday 21st July Very kindly subsidised by the National Whippet Association Sarah Pirie Heart Fund. Contact the Breed Health Coordinator Jo Whitehead joclarewhitehead@yahoo.co.uk to book or message the Whippet Breed Council...
Stem Cell Therapy – Brody
What is Osteoarthritis?Osteoarthritis is a long-term condition where the cartilage in the affected joint deteriorates, leading to pain and lameness. This can be especially debilitating for dogs. Stem cell therapy is a novel and cutting-edge treatment that is showing...
Prepare for your appointment
Pre-Visit Checklist for OwnersBefore your vet visit, make sure to gather the following: List of Questions: Prepare any questions or concerns you have about your pet's health or behavior. List of Medications: Bring along a list of any medications your pet is currently...
Dysplasia
As Veterinary shows get more popular the word dysplasia is getting more familiar but what really does it mean. In a literal sense it means Abnormal development Dys - abnormal, impaired, difficult, Plasia - from Greek plasis a moulding or formation, from plassein to...
RCVS: New ‘under care’ guidance
From 1st September 2023 the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS, regulatory body for the veterinary profession in the UK) is introducing new guidance on prescribing prescription-only medicines. The full guidance can be found here Our previous policy was...
Malawi Volunteer Project 2022
During the pandemic Mochdre Vets stayed open. During uncertain times we continued working. We worked in smaller teams for safety in case one group became infected so that we could always offer care for our clients. It was a very difficult time and across the board...
Molly is our first Level 4 Hydrotherapist!
As some of you may know, I was recently presented with an amazing opportunity from Sarah to qualify as a level 4 hydrotherapist and so I wanted to share with you how this advanced qualification benefits our sessions with your loved pet(s). As an already qualified...
Gloria – I will survive!
One of our most positive stories during lockdown was meeting Gloria. Gloria is a beautiful black cat that was brought in as a stray by the RSPCA. Even to the untrained eye Gloria's back leg was swinging freely in the wind after she suffered a fracture. She was called...
Elsa – Let it go!!!
EVERYONE KNOWS FROZEN AND HOW ELSA SANG LET IT GO WELL THIS ELSA SANG EGGGGG IT GOOOOOOO!!!Elsa is a four year old gecko and her mum noticed that she was putting on weight even though she wouldn’t eat her food. When Elsa was examined it was seen that she was...
Job Swaps!
Everyone knows Mochdre Vets offers a diverse range of services and therefore we have lots of people that specialise in a different area. We are a very sociable group but it sometime hard to appreciate everyone else. I am sure if you asked each staff member who worked...
The Wild and Wonderful Windy
Windy and her mum have been friends of the practice for a year and regulars in the rehabilitation department. We are exceptionally proud of Windy and her recent successes in the agility ring. She has tried a combination of treatments from physiotherapy, the under...
Gent – Fibrinolytic Syndrome
We are very proud to support Hectors Greyhound Rescue and think they do a great job working with rescue dogs. We quite often do work for them in terms of operations like neutering and dentals. Both vets Lowri and Sarah have completed further learning to ensure that...
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Mochdre Vets is the trading name for Heywood and Heywood Limited
and is registered in England and Wales. Registered Number 10654839.
Registered Office Williams House, Conway Road, Mochdre, Conwy. LL28 5HE.