As the winter weather comes this week be aware of anti-freeze poisoning especially seen in cats drinking from spilled anti-freeze. Anti-freeze is sweet and tasty to cats and only a small amount is needed to be ingested to be lethal. Poisoning from ethylene glycol, which is found in anti-freeze, is toxic to kidneys. Cats appear wobbly on their legs, can vomit, fit and quickly progress into kidney failure and death, so cat owners should get their cats to the vets immediately if they suspect poisoning.
Small animal case of the week goes to Lol a 1yr long haired cat. Lol disappeared only to return 2 days later with a broken back leg. Unfortunately the fracture was so severe amputation was the only option to save him. Lol had his leg amputated last week and is doing brilliantly. It took him less than 24hrs to adapt to life on three legs and is back to his bright, happy affectionate self. A truely positive case. We expect Lol to make a full recovery and adapt to life well.
If you would like to register your pet, please contact us at our Market Harborough office.






