Vetcare Bolton

24/06/2024

Advanced Notice

Please be aware that the surgery is closed on
Saturday 29th June for stock take. If you have any food or medication ordered, please arrange to collect it on another day.
In the case of a genuine emergency, please telephone 01942 673777

31/05/2024

We have some exciting news to share with you! Vetcare now offers online booking, allowing you to schedule appointments for your furry friend on your desktop or mobile device - with no login required!
You can now:
⏳ Save time by booking quickly and easily online
🌜 Book your appointments online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
💻 Book easily from your mobile device or laptop (and soon via our website)
📱 Book directly from our social channels
Click the link below if you wish to make an appointment at our Bolton site and try out our new online booking tool and experience the convenience for yourself.

Bolton: https://booking.vetstoria.com/booking/66459c5baf90e/?r=6

Or alternatively click the "Learn more" button to book.
We hope you’ll enjoy this improvement to our service and we can't wait to see you and your pet soon!

23/04/2024

With 7 weeks to the deadline, a third of cat owners in England are unaware their pet will be required by law to be microchipped! Contact us today to make an appointment!

Microchipping Your Pet
Did you know that you can be fined up to £500 if your dog is not microchipped or registered with accurate details.
Accurately microchipped dogs are 54% more likely to be reunited with their owners if they go missing.
All horses, ponies and donkeys in England, Wales and Scotland must be microchipped by law too.
It is thought that only 20% of rabbits in the UK are microchipped. Microchipping highly increases your chances of being reunited if they ever escape of get stolen.
In June this year it will become law in England that all cats are microchipped too - don't delay, request an appointment today by following the below link below:
https://shorturl.at/cenH5

22/04/2024

Osteoarthritis pain can be a serious health problem for your cat. And cats hide almost everything, especially pain. You know your cat’s playful ways and what they love better than anyone. Changes in these behaviours could be signs of osteoarthritis pain. Just as in humans, chronic pain negatively impacts your cat’s quality of life, not just physically, but also emotionally. Osteoarthritis pain can affect cats of any age, and it has been seen in more than 60% of cats that are 6 years or older. If left untreated, the pain can become worse over time.
As your vet, we rely on you to report changes in your cat’s behaviour for more accurate diagnoses. If it is found that your cat is showing signs of OA-related pain, helping your cat begins by booking an appointment with the vet. The good news is that by identifying your cat’s condition, you and your vet can develop an appropriate treatment plan for your cat.

16/04/2024

Has anyone seen this rabbit - has been missing since 11th April. Below are her details:
Name: Daisy, but she listens to Chuchu.
Age: 5-6 months old.
Breed: French/dwarf/mini lop as she is quite small in size and is quite round.
Colour: white with some grey on her tail, cheeks and tail; it looks like dirt but it’s just the colour of her fur.
Eyes: Brown.
Area: BL1 4LJ, Bolton.

If you have seen here please contact us at [email protected] or call Bolton Surgery - 01204 526936

30/03/2024

Thinking of adopting an Easter Bunny?
While they can make wonderful pets, it’s important to remember that rabbits are exotic animals that require a lot of care. Domestic rabbits can live up to 12 years of age. Rabbits are very sensitive to noise and need to be handled with care. Children should not be in charge of taking care of them. Additionally, rabbits require a lot more care than you may expect… They need a big space (very bare minimum of 3x3x1m), or could be kept free inside your home. Bunnies should be toilet-trained - just like cats and dogs. You need to clean their hutch every day, including disinfecting their water and food bottles with rabbit-safe products. They require frequent nail trims and dental check-ups from your vet. Rabbits need to be let out of their cage daily to play and exercise. Bunnies love playing with their toys and digging around in their enclosure. Ensure you provide adequate entertainment. They need their hair brushed daily to avoid mats. They need to eat plenty of fresh veg and hay, in addition to their feed. “All-in-one” solutions are not conducive to a healthy bun. Bunnies are companion animals, so ideally should be kept as a pair. Before adopting a bunny, please ensure that you are ready to commit to providing the care that they need. If you are thinking of adopting a bunny, please feel free to contact us and attend our free nurse led Rabbit Club for information and advice.
We hope you and your family have a great Easter!

29/03/2024

11/03/2024

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16/02/2024

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01/02/2024

Can you help us find Lily (Catface). She is 15, and has been lost since Tuesday evening from Moorfield Grove, behind the co-op.

She’s small and looks younger than she is, not microchipped and isn’t wearing a collar but has lost hair around her neck from previous collars rubbing.
She’s quite nervous and doesn’t normally go further than a couple of back yards away and has never been gone this long.

Please contact us on [email protected] or call 01204526936 if you have seen her.

12/01/2024

Microchipping Your Pet
Did you know that you can be fined up to £500 if your dog is not microchipped or registered with accurate details.
Accurately microchipped dogs are 54% more likely to be reunited with their owners if they go missing.
All horses, ponies and donkeys in England, Wales and Scotland must be microchipped by law too.
It is thought that only 20% of rabbits in the UK are microchipped. Microchipping highly increases your chances of being reunited if they ever escape of get stolen.
In June this year it will become law in England that all cats are microchipped too - don't delay, request an appointment today by following the below link below:
https://shorturl.at/cenH5

10/01/2024

MISSING CAT
He is called Luke and he has been missing from Huntroyd Avenue, Bolton, BL2 2ET.
He is chipped.
Please contact the surgery on 01204526936 or email [email protected] if you have seen him.

11/12/2023

New legislation was laid in Parliament in March 2023 to introduce compulsory microchipping for all owned cats.
Please see link below for further details:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/treasured-pets-now-safer-as-microchipping-for-cats-becomes-compulsory
Basically, if your cat isn’t already microchipped, you will have until 10th June 2024 to get this done. We can professionally implant a microchip for a fee of only £15.00 and your pets’ chip details will be registered with the 24-hour UK PETtrac MicroChip database for the entirety of their life. You are also responsible for keeping your cats microchip details up to date.
Don’t delay, book an appointment today!

New legislation laid in Parliament today introducing mandatory cat microchipping

30/11/2023

LATEST NEWS - SID HAS BEEN FOUND - SAFE AND SOUND - after being missing for 5 days! Thank you for sharing.

MISSING! PLEASE SHARE

This is Sid, a 15 month old, neutered male Savanah with a very inquisitive nature, which particularly attracts him towards any open doors on garages, outbuildings or vehicles. Yes, even houses!

He could be unwittingly locked in somewhere, so could you please do a quick check for an uninvited guest.

Sid went missing from his Beeches home, off Belmont Road the weekend of the 25th of November and is so missed by his owners and best feline chum, Smokey.
Reports of any sightings etc would be greatly appreciated.
He is microchipped.

Please call the surgery on 01204 526936 or leave a comment below if you have any information.

29/11/2023

We appreciate that this is a very worrying and upsetting time for XL Bully owners, and we will do our utmost to advise and support owners as much as we can. We have updated our website to include the stages, deadline dates and options you have as an XL Bully owner, which also contains all the relevant links that you may need.

Following a rise in attacks and fatalities caused by XL Bully dogs, the Government has recently added this breed to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 in England and Wales. To support these changes, the Government will require owners of XL Bully dogs in England Wales either to...

22/11/2023

Our receptionist Rosanne bumped into beautiful Buddy with his lovely Mum Sue on the way to work yesterday morning. He's definitely getting into the festive spirit. Super cute!! 🎅❤️

05/10/2023

**UPDATE - FOUND SAFE AND WELL**

Missing since 4-10-23 (picture incorrect) please share

30/09/2023

Missing cat! ginger male. Beloved family pet. Microchipped and neutered. Very friendly. BL2 area just off seven acres. Please help us get him home. Contact us at [email protected] or call the surgery if you have any information.

08/08/2023

https://shorturl.at/cxCP2

International Cat Day on August 8th, provides us with 24 hours of recognition and appreciation for one of humanities oldest and most beloved pets. It is a day to raise awareness for cats and their care and learn about ways to help and protect them. This year, custodianship of International Cat Day is represented by International Cat Care, a charitable organisation striving to improve the health and welfare of cats worldwide. International Cat Care are currently running a campaign on Keeping Cats Safe. Why not join us in this day and post a picture of your beloved furry friend!

We're custodians of International Cat Day, which takes place on 8 August every year. Join us! ❤️

20/07/2023

***UPDATE***
The owner has come forward, thank you all for sharing.

**FOUND**

This little man was involved in a road traffic accident on Darwen Road (near Hardmans Lane), Bromley Cross at about 7.50 this morning, fortunately a member of staff saw the incident and brought him straight to the surgery.
He has no collar but is chipped, unfortunately the chip doesn't hold the correct details. He has been examined by the vet and apart from being a little shocked and a few wobbly teeth, he'll be fine.
He's been a very lucky cat!
If you have any information, please call the surgery on 01204 526936.

24/06/2023

The Bolton surgery is closed today, Saturday 24th June. We will reopen as normal on Monday at 9am. In the case of a genuine emergency, please telephone our usual number, where you will have the option to be transferred to our out of hours service provider. For non-urgent enquiries, please leave a message, or alternatively email [email protected]
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you!

19/06/2023

ADVANCED NOTICE
Please be aware that the Bolton surgery will be closed on Saturday 24th June. If have any food or medication to pick up, please arrange to collect on another day. In the case of a genuine emergency, please telephone our usual number, where you will have the option to be transferred to our out of hours service provider. For non-urgent enquiries, please leave a message, or alternatively email [email protected]
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you!

15/05/2023

We would like to introduce to you the newest and very handsome member of the Vetcare family at Bolton!
He is called Dennis (his Dad, Anwar, tells us he has this name for a good reason) though today he was on his very best behaviour at the surgery.
Dennis has had his first vaccination today and our vet commented on what a lovely puppy he was.
Dennis has a wonderful home and he will look forward to a lifetime of love with lots of fun and frolics!
Welcome gorgeous Dennis!!💙###x

15/05/2023

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The online puppy trade is booming, and cruel puppy traders are profiting from people like you. Find out why!

01/05/2023

May is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month

VNAM was originally started by the British Veterinary Nursing Association in 2005 as a National VN Day, and now, since 2012, the campaign takes place throughout the month of May every year. The purpose of VNAM is to spread the word to the veterinary profession and pet owners about the importance of the role of the veterinary nurse, and the provision of responsible pet care to the general public :-)

11/04/2023

Good news - he has been found :-) 12.4.23

Have you seen this cat: Missing from Bradshaw Meadows since 9/4/23 am. He is black with a red collar called Salem and he is chipped.

Please contact us if you have seen him.