Latest Pet News
Keeping Our Dogs Healthy
Some of you might have attended the rehabilitation teams client evening. We titled it 'Agile not Fragile' with the aim of introducing different techniques that you can do at home and provide for your animal to keep them in the best form possible. Many of us go about...
Tosca the Treadmill Queen
Tosca was referred to us following an operation on her right hind to repair the ruptured cranial cruciate ligament. Tosca had a tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) performed which is where the angle of the knee joint is reconstructed and held in place with a...
Yogi and his preventative treatment
Yogi here is an ex-racing greyhound who is now enjoying retirement! After competing on the racing circuit for the first two years on his life he was on top form and winning. Yogi unfortunately broke his right hind limb ending his racing career. Luckily he was taken...
Snoopy – Swimming Like a Mermaid
If ever you’re worried about your older dog trying something new, such as hydrotherapy, take inspiration from Snoopy. She’s 15 years old and tried her hand at her first hydrotherapy session this week. Perhaps it was the mermaid outfit that gave her extra confidence or...
Little Mac
You've all heard of the Big Mac well this is a tale about a little Mac, although his will and determination sure is something to admire. Mac is a Jack Russel X Chihuahua who unexpectedly seemed in pain at home and lost the ability to walk on his front limbs at first...
Ruby and her luxating patellas
Ruby came to us as a referral client after seeing a member of our extended family – Dugie Gemmill who is our expert Orthopaedic and Laparoscopic Surgeon who regularly refers cases to us for rehabilitation. Ruby has luxating patellas which means her knee caps move...
Muscle Monday
Some of you might have seen on Facebook that we started a 5-week course of exercises called ‘Muscle Monday’. If you missed this on Facebook or wanted a run down of all the exercises in one place then you’re in luck because that’s what today blog contains! All the...
Prep for Paws – foot care
Following on from a request from Sandra at Hectors greyhound rescue and seeing Bo a lovely client thought would just write a bit about paw care in this cold weather. Salt and de-icers can be toxic Be aware that salt and most de-icers can be toxic to our...
Teaching old dogs new tricks
Its funny really with all the facilities at Mochdre Vets from the pool to the laser machine you would think the staff would utilise the perks of the job but when all is said and done the staff are still clients too! Natalie, Jo, Rhian and Jess are all animal lovers...
Recommend a Friend
Welcome to our Recommend a Friend scheme - all you have to do is introduce someone new to the practice you will both receive a £10 credit on your accounts when they make their first purchase, consult or treatment. Have several friends to recommend - earn a £10 credit...
Rose Mack Save’s the Day!
Some of you might have seen that we're offering a first aid course at the practice. In January we held our first session and thoroughly enjoyed it. We covered a range of issues that might occur when you're out with your dog. Only 2 weeks after attending the course...
Horses for Courses
or is it a case of seek courses for seahorses? One of the good things about being a vet is every day is different. For the first time in 14 years I had the opportunity to treat a seahorse! I will admit my knowledge about horses in general is very rusty...
CT Scanning
CT scanning, or computed tomography, is a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body, aiding in the diagnosis and evaluation of various medical conditions.
Hydrotherapy
We are the first veterinary practice in North Wales to offer qualified hydro therapists, a hydrotherapy pool and an underwater treadmill with dedicated specialist consults.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy uses a range of different therapeutic techniques to deliver a tailor made rehabilitative program for your animal. Mochdre Veterinary Practice is one of the first in North Wales to have an on site fully qualified animal physiotherapist.
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Mochdre Vets is the trading name for Heywood and Heywood Limited
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