Mackie and Brechin Ltd

12/06/2026

🌞 Summer Time Dangers 🌞

Pavements & Roads

Danger: Hot surfaces can burn paw pads.

How to avoid: Test the pavement with your hand and walk your dog during cooler hours.

If your pet has been affected by the heat, please call the practice immediately on 0131 333 3203

12/06/2026

SPOT CLIFFORD!!
When you are out tomorrow at the gala day, why don't you have a wee look and see if you can spot Clifford The Big Red Dog 🐾🐾🐾

Maybe even take a wee pic and share it with us x

10/06/2026

🌞 Summer Time Dangers 🌞

Hot Weather

Danger: Pets love sunbathing but can overheat or suffer sunburn in midday heat.

How to avoid: Keep pets cool with indoor and outdoor shade, fans, and access to water. Avoid being outside during the hottest parts of the day.

If your pet has been affected by the heat, please call the practice immediately on 0131 333 3203

09/06/2026

🌈 🐾 World Pet Memorial Day 🐾🌈

Today, we take a moment to remember the beloved pets who have touched our lives and left lasting paw prints on our hearts.

As veterinary professionals, we are privileged to share in the journey of so many special companions and witness the incredible bond between pets and their families. On this World Pet Memorial Day, we honour those cherished friends who are no longer with us but whose love, loyalty, and memories remain forever.

We invite you to share a photo or memory of a much-loved pet in the comments below. ❤️🐾

08/06/2026

Unfortunately we have had a deceased cat handed into the practice this morning.
Ratho station area, male, black & entire. Unchipped. If you think this may be your cat please call us on 0131 333 3203

06/06/2026

05/06/2026

‼️MiSSING‼️
Please keep an eye out for Kasper, specifically around auldgate/wellflats
Click on pic to view

04/06/2026

Join us in wishing the wonderful Alfie a very Happy 1️⃣6️⃣th Birthday!!! 🎉🎉🎉
All he wanted was gravy bones! He was offered many other things 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣🤣

03/06/2026

🐾 Hill of Tarvit Dog Show - Sun 14 June 🐾

The final preparations are underway for our very first dog show! Signs are up, excitement is building, and tickets are still available via the link in the comments.

Join us for a fantastic family day out filled with fun, friendly competition, great food, and plenty of wagging tails! 🐶☀️

📍 Order of the Day

🚪 Gates Open — 10:30am

🐕 Canine Welfare Training Team Demonstration 11:20am – 11:50am

🏅 Show Classes• 12:00pm — Loveliest Lady• 12:30pm — Handsome Boy• 1:00pm — Golden Oldie• 1:30pm — Rescue Dog• 2:00pm — Waggiest Tail• 2:30pm — Cutest Puppy• 3:00pm — Best Fancy Dress

🛍️ Market stalls and delicious food available throughout the day.

Bring your four-legged friends and enjoy a fun-filled community event at Hill of Tarvit. We can't wait to welcome you all! 🐾

🎟️ Tickets are still available – don't miss out

02/06/2026

Yesterday this handsome and very hungrrryyy boy came in to see Geoff because he had a pr*****ed 3rd eyelid (in picture 2). This means his tear gland was bulging out of thr inner corner of his eye. It is more commonly known as cherry eye. Geoff performed a surgery to help replace and maintain the gland. This is common in brachcephalic breeds such as wee Frenchies. So please contact us if this is seen in your wee one!