Brighouse Veterinary Centre LTD

02/01/2024

We are back up and running, thank you all for your patience today

02/01/2024

Unfortunately we are having phone line issues today, please bear with us while it’s fixed, in the meantime you can message us here and we will do our best to reply asap

22/12/2023

To all our wonderful pets we look after and their humans we hope you all have a lovely Christmas! 🎄
Our opening times will be: Normal until Christmas Day when we will be closed,
Open Tuesday 26th 10:30-11:30am and then Wednesday 27th as normal.
We will then be closed New Years Day and open Tuesday January 2nd as normal then Wednesday 3rd as normal going forward

Keep your pets safe and away from any tasty treats they shouldn’t have! 🎄 🎁 🐾

22/11/2023

17/11/2023

Found dog, please call the surgery if you have any details, found in Brighouse trying to play in traffic.

03/11/2023

🎆Fireworks and Fear: Petrified Pets 🎆

Just 5 days to go until bonfire night!

Fireworks seem to now occur regularly throughout October-December with Halloween, Bonfire night, Christmas and New year.

Although spectacular to watch they have very real implications for the welfare of our wildlife, livestock and pet animals.

⬇️Here is some advice this firework season. Stay tuned for more individual advice on each section in the coming weeks.

🐱Cats
✅Check microchip details are up to date
✅Try and keep them inside after dark. We understand this can be difficult. You may need to provide more play and calming aids to help them with a change in routine
✅Close all doors and windows to prevent them bolting
✅Shut curtains to dim the noise and flashes
✅ Give them a safe hiding place or don't disturb them if they find their own safe place to settle. Cats often like to be up high

🐶Dogs
✅Check microchip details are up to date
✅Walk before dark. If toileting outside go out with them on a leash to avoid them bolting if a firework goes off unexpectedly
✅Use calming aids
✅Give them as safe place to stay that is covered, dark and quiet. Do not lock them in here.
✅Watch that all doors are closed to avoid escape
✅You can comfort your pet, just ensure you stay safe if they are extremely agitated

🐭Small Furries
✅You may need to bring any animals inside if it doesn't cause them too much stress
✅They may require more bedding
✅Cover accomodation to prevent the lights from upsetting them
✅Move indoor enclosures away from windows to dull the noise and light

🐴Horses
✅Check local fire displays and prepare
✅Keep to a routine
✅Check the field or Stable is free from hazards
✅Give your vet notice if you require medication for your horses anxiety
✅Check on them regularly or stay with them if they are known to spook so you can react quickly if they become upset

🐮Livestock
✅Tell local farmers if you intend to have a Firework display and try to avoid the loud fireworks. Do not set fireworks off around fields containing livestock.

🦔 Wildlife
✅Check bonfires before lighting for any wildlife such as rodents or hedgehogs
✅Avoid setting fireworks off near known wildlife areas like nature reserves

🧑‍⚕️ How your vet can help
✅If your animals experiences distress then there are medications we can prescribe
✅You will likely need a prescription check even if you have it yearly
✅Veterinary professionals are also well placed to give you individual advice on how to help your pets

🎆If you plan to have a firework display:

➡️Please tell all your neighbours in advance that you plan it.
This will ensure they have had time to adequately prepare their animals for the event.
If possible please consider using alternative options such as silent or low noise fireworks if you know you are surrounded by families with cats, dogs, other pets or if you live by a farm or livery yard.

➡️Please tell owners how long the display will go on for and don't go beyond that so they know when it is safe to let their pets out for toileting or grazing.

➡️ Please do not release sky lanterns

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/litter/skylanterns

🚒👩‍🚒 Please also be fire safe!

🔥https://www.gov.uk/fireworks-the-law

🔥https://www.rospa.com/home-safety/advice/fireworks-safety

Other links:

➡️ https://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/fireworks

➡️ https://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/fireworks

➡️ https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/storms-and-fireworks/

13/09/2023

We are once again collecting raffle prizes, this time in support of Canine Allsorts who will be attending this fun event to raise funds.

Why not pop along as well on the day it should be a good one!

04/09/2023

Thank you all for your support on Sunday we had a fantastic day and it was lovely to see a lot of you. The picture is the prizes and the winners of the raffle at the weekend, congratulations to all the winners!

03/09/2023

We’re all set up, make sure you come along and visit us beside the show ring and buy a raffle ticket!

18/08/2023

Not long now until Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue show at Oakwell hall!

We wondered if any of our generous clients may have any raffle prizes they could donate to us for a raffle on the day?

Tickets for the raffle will be available from Reception on Monday.

23/07/2023

Our phone lines are having problems today, if you have an emergency the number to call is 01422 354542. We hope they will be up and running in the morning if not we will update you here.

22/06/2023

Boop that snoot! ❤️ 🐶

09/06/2023

With temperatures set to sore this weekend and ongoing please please be aware of heatstroke for your pets. Here are tips to help keep them safe:
🐶 make sure to walk early morning or last thing at night when the temperatures are cooler

🆒 Give them cool/shady areas to sit in

💧Provide plenty of water

🚗 Never leave them in a hot car even for a couple of minutes

🔥 Any concerns please phone your vet immediately

05/05/2023

🇬🇧 Coronation chicken! We are open as usual this weekend and we will be there for emergencies on Monday between 10:30am and 11:30am. Have a lovely weekend all 🇬🇧

03/04/2023

🐣 Easter opening times:-

Good Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-1:00am
Sunday 10:30am-11:30am
Easter Monday 10:30am-11:30am

We hope all clients and their pets have a lovely Easter break, keep your choccies for humans only! 🍫

20/02/2023

⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️

It is with great sadness we are letting you know we have had two cases of dogs becoming unwell with Parvovirus within the last week.

Even more heartbreakingly is that both dogs were fully vaccinated as puppies but have not yet had their first annual booster. It is presumed there is a virulent strain of Parvovirus circulating in the area.

To try and prevent this spreading further or more dogs becoming unwell with this horrible illness we would urge for:-

🐾 All dog owners who’s vaccinations have lapsed to ensure they restart the course in full.

🐾 All dogs due their annual booster to make sure they don’t go overdue.

🐾 All puppies who have had their first two vaccinations for their primary puppy course to book in for an extra Parvo vaccination top-up at 16 weeks (at a cost of £18).

If anyone has any concerns at all or questions please don’t hesitate to phone the practice on 01484 714597.

25/01/2023

Phones sorted again, any issues please let us know

25/01/2023

Phone issues again, if you can’t get through if you want to email us we will get back to you asap [email protected]

16/01/2023

No Mondays are blue when you have dogs

12/01/2023

Prince Phillip 👑 ❤️ 🐱

05/01/2023

We think we’re up and running again now thank you for your patience. Please let us know if you still struggle.

05/01/2023

We are having some issues with the phones this morning, please bear with us while we try and get it sorted, in the meantime you can message us here or through email and we will do our best to get back to you asap.

15/12/2022

Another Christmassy canine! 🎄

14/12/2022

Modelling for Christmas 🎄 ❤️