YourVets Wythall

03/07/2025

💙🐶 Ruby’s Recovery Journey! 🐶🩷

A few weeks ago, the lovely Ruby came in for her spay procedure—and we’re happy to share that she’s been signed off by our nurses and is back to her usual self! 🎉✨

She’s even been back in for her free dental check as part of our Summer Smiles campaign! 🦷☀️

Ruby was an absolute pleasure to care for—full of cuddles for the team. 💛 While she may have looked a little unimpressed with her comfy collar, she took everything in her stride and won over the whole team. 🐾

She was an absolute pleasure to treat, and we’re so glad to see her happy, healthy, and smiling!

03/07/2025

Ticks - prevention & treatment 🕷⚠

Preventing ticks is always better than treating a tick-related illness. Thankfully, there are lots of effective tick prevention options available, including spot-on treatments, sprays, and long-lasting collars. These can be used alongside or sometimes instead of your pet’s usual parasite control, depending on the product.

Some treatments repel ticks, while others kill them after they attach. Either way, reducing the time ticks spend on your pet lowers the risk of disease. Even with protection, it’s still a good idea to check your pet for
ticks after walks, especially in areas where ticks are more common. If you find one, it’s best to remove it promptly.

Not sure which product is right for your pet? Our vets and nurses are always happy to help you choose the most suitable option.

Tick prevention is fully covered as part of The Healthy Pet Club membership 💜

02/07/2025

If you're used to your cat cuddling close to your face, you'll likely notice quickly if their breath becomes unpleasant! 😽🤢

Bad breath can be a sign of dental disease. Just like us, our feline friends need regular oral care. Find out more at: bit.ly/4j9vdME

Did you know? You can book a FREE dental check-up for your cat this summer to help stay ahead of hidden dental issues.

Call us today on 📞 01564 823825 or book online at: https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/west-midlands/your-vets-wythall/appointments/.

Select ‘Summer Smiles’ when booking online to make use of this limited time offer.

02/07/2025

🩵👟 Wythall fun run 👟🩷

We’re so proud of our amazing RVN's Jen, Lotti, and Astrid, who took part in the Wythall & Hollywood Fun Run on the 21st of June! 🎉

They did an incredible job and made it all the way to the finish line—with smiles, determination, and plenty of team spirit along the way! 🏃‍♀️💪

While not everyone could take part this time, these three represented us brilliantly—and who knows, maybe next year we’ll have an even bigger YourVets Wythall team on the course! 😄

It’s always inspiring to see our team representing YourVets Wythall with such enthusiasm. Well done, ladies—you smashed it! 🌟🐾

02/07/2025

🩵 In May, we celebrated Vet Nurse Appreciation Month and introduced you to our amazing nursing team. Now, we’d love to shine a light on the rest of our wonderful staff—especially as there are some newer faces we’d love you to get to know! 🩷

We’re starting this month by introducing our reception team, and first up is the lovely Beth! 🐾

🩵 Many of you will recognise Beth, one of our lovely full-time receptionists, as the first friendly face you see when you walk through the doors at YourVets Wythall. Her warm and caring nature makes every visit that little bit brighter! 🩷

Beth began her journey in animal care as a supervisor at Just for Pets, where she worked for 6 years. She then moved into veterinary reception roles at various clinics before joining us in June last year—and we’re so glad she did! 🐾

At home, Beth has a full house of furry friends:
🐱 Cats – Rosie, Millie, Casper & Nala
🐶 Dogs – Bambi, Pippin, Bear (Spaniels) & Kilo (French Bulldog)
It’s safe to say there’s never a dull moment!

Since a recent holiday, Beth has also fallen in love with 🐒 monkeys—she adores their sweet and curious nature, but dogs are her all time favourite.

Her dream is to move into a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) role and eventually train as a vet nurse—and we know she’ll be amazing! 🌟

When she’s not at work, Beth enjoys taking her dogs on long walks and watching her favourite show, Sons of Anarchy 🛵🩵

She says her favourite thing about working at YourVets Wythall is the team—and we can say the feeling is mutual! Beth’s compassion and care for animals shines through in everything she does. 🩷

01/07/2025

🩵🐶 Sweet Remi’s Big Day 🐶🩵

Yesterday we had the absolute pleasure of looking after Remi for his castration procedure. He was the sweetest boy, full of kisses and tail wags—even if he wasn’t quite feeling his best in these recovery photos! 💕😴

Despite the post-op sleepiness, Remi definitely won the award for waggiest tail of the day and the best singing voice award! 🐾 We’re wishing his lovely owners the best of luck keeping him calm during his recovery (we know that might be a challenge with such a happy pup!).

All of our team adored him, and we’re looking forward to seeing him again soon as he continues to heal. 💙

01/07/2025

🏆 We’ve Been Nominated! 🏆

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that YourVets has been nominated for Clinic of the Year in the Petplan Veterinary Awards! 🎉

This nomination means the world to us, and we want to say a huge thank you to all of our wonderful clients and our incredible team. 💖 Your support, trust, and kindness are what make our practice so special.

We’re always striving to grow, improve, and provide the very best care for you and your pets—and being recognised in this way is truly an honour. 🐾

From the bottom of our hearts: thank you for being part of our journey. 💫

01/07/2025

🩵🐾 JULY COVER STAR SEARCH! 🐾🩷

We’re on the hunt for our next Cover Star, and we want to see how your pets are keeping cool this summer! ☀️

Whether they’re stretched out in the shade, flopped by a fan, or just enjoying a lazy day—we want to see it! 😴🌸

📸 Share a photo of your pet staying chilled in the comments below.

Let’s fill this post with sweet faces, and all the summer cuteness. We can’t wait to see your furry friends shine! 🐶🐱🐰🐹🐾

30/06/2025

30/06/2025

🚨 Extreme Heat Warning for Pets Today 🚨

With temperatures soaring to dangerous levels, it's vital to remember that dogs are at serious risk of heatstroke—not just from hot cars, but from overexertion during walks.

🐾 74% of heatstroke cases in dogs are caused by exercise in hot weather.
This risk is especially high for:

🐶 Flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds
🐶 Overweight dogs
🐶 Elderly dogs
🐶 Dogs with heart or respiratory conditions
🐶 Young, active dogs who don’t know when to stop

💡 Dogs will never get sick from missing a walk, but they can suffer life-threatening consequences from walking in extreme heat.

🌡️ If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for them.
Stick to early mornings or late evenings if walks are essential, and always check the pavement temperature with your hand.

📚 Learn the signs of heatstroke and what to do in an emergency:
👉 www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/keeping-pets-safe-in-hot

Please share to help keep pets safe today! ☀️🐕💛

29/06/2025

It’s a common misconception that hot cars are the main danger causing pets to overheat in summer. In reality, over-exertion during walks is the leading cause of heatstroke in dogs, making up an astonishing 74% of cases.

This risk is greater for dogs that are:
🐶Brachycephalic (flat faced)
⚖Overweight
👴🏻Elderly
🫁Have underlying heart or respiratory conditions

…and also young, active dogs whose excitement and activity level can overcome their ability to keep themselves cool ☀️🐕

Familiarise yourself with the signs of heatstroke - and what to do in an emergency - here: www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/keeping-pets-safe-in-hot/weather/

27/06/2025

Rabbit Awareness Week 🐰

There are several health problems that we see commonly in rabbits. They include:
🦷Dental disease
🐰Gut stasis
🪰Flystrike.

Find out more about these conditions: vetcollection.co.uk/health/rabbit-care-guide