Rose Valley Vets

20/05/2025

**We’re Turning 5!**

This month marks 5 amazing years of caring for your beloved pets, and we couldn't have done it without you – our wonderful clients and furry friends.

To celebrate, we’re inviting you to pop in for some sweet treats, a friendly chit-chat with all the team, and a chance to have an “all access” look around the practice – especially if you're new to us and are curious to see just how well cared for your pet will be when with us!

Competition prizes: 3rd place - pet first aid kit (worth £20), 2nd place - treats bag (worth £30) and 1st place - £50 off any service at the practice! 50p entry, donated to the rescues we work with.

Date/Time: Tuesday 27th May 1pm - 3pm
Location: Rose Valley Vets, Manchester Road BB11 1JG

Whether you’ve been with us since day one or just joined the family, we’d love to see you. Bring your pets, bring your stories, and let’s celebrate together!

09/05/2025

**Rehomed**

🩵Meet Clyde💙

Clyde is a beautiful boy who was abandoned in a cardboard box next to the rubbish bin, on bin day! He has been with us for a couple of weeks but no one has come forward to claim him as their own. He is unfortunately not microchipped so we were unable to trace his owner. He is now ready for a new home with someone that will love him deeply 😊

If anyone thinks they could give him the perfect home please let us know, he is very sweet and loving once he feels comfortable.

01/05/2025

With the warmer weather upon us, this is a gentle reminder that dogs can quickly suffer from heatstroke, which can be fatal.

If you suspect your dog has heatstroke - act quickly. Find a hose and cover your dog in the water or fill your bath up with cold tap water and put your dog in it, then ring the vet.

The sooner you cool your dog down, the better their chance of survival.

We will always advise you cool your dog down first before travelling to us.

A quick reminder that no dog died from missing a walk, but many dogs have died as a result of being exercised in hot weather!

I've treated many dogs with heat stroke and it is often fatal, which is heartbreaking for the owners.

Dogs really struggle in the heat - they cannot sweat so they cool themselves down by panting.

☀️ Dogs die quickly in hot cars - even if they're only left for a few minutes!

☀️Dogs often get heat stroke on hot walks

☀️Animals can get heatstroke if they have no access to cool water

10 times as many dogs present for veterinary care for heatstroke after being exercised in hot weather than present following being entrapped in a car.

Flat-faced breeds such as pugs or French bulldogs are at an even bigger risk of heatstroke.

❌Do not leave animals in hot cars
❌ Ensure they aren't locked in rooms with no ventilation
❌ Provide access to plenty of cool, clean water
❌Do not exercise in the heat

If a dog is collapsed from heatstroke you should:

✅ Bring your dog inside into a shady, well ventilated, cool room
✅Call your local vets and follow their instructions
✅Cool them down by pouring cold water on them
✅ Offer them a small drink of cool water, don't allow they to lap up huge quantities at once in case they vomit
✅ Travel to the vets in a cold, air-conditioned car

There's loads more useful info on preventing and treating heatstroke at Veterinary Voices UK!

15/04/2025

These guys didn’t seem fussed to be in our cat condo for the day!

14/04/2025

Easter Bank Holiday

The practice will be closed for the Easter bank holiday on Friday 18th April and Monday 21st April.

Francesca is on call from 08:30am to 23:30pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for any emergency that may arise! The number to call is 07385 700831.

Any emergency between 23:30 to 08:30 will be seen by the team at Vets Now. You will need to call them prior to arrival on 0161 222 0803.

Wishing you all a lovely, vet free, Easter Break - remember keep the chocolate away from the dogs and cats and if the sun is out - no dog ever died from missing a walk!

Picture: Gilly the rumpless Araucana hen!

02/04/2025

** Preventative Health & Wellness Screening **

Rose Valley Vets have teamed up with IDEXX to offer our clients the opportunity to be proactive when it comes to your pet dog or cat's health.

A wellness visit is offered at a *66% discounted price* of £90.80 and encompasses a full clinical examination, blood test, faecal test and urine analysis.

Why do we encourage testing on a healthy pet?
Great question! Diagnostic screening tests can act as an early warning system to uncover health issues before your dog or cat shows signs of illness. Comparing test results from year to year
also helps us to better understand your dog or cat's individual health needs.

Pets of all ages can have underlying issues. Regular checkups that include routine testing can help identify issues early. Recent research shows that regular testing can uncover potential issues in up to 40% of dogs and 60% of cats.

Routine diagnostics at your pet's next visit can help establish a healthy baseline in your pet and uncover any potential health issues, at every stage of your pet's life.

Have a vaccination booster appointment coming up? Bring in a pot of urine and a p**p sample and ask the vet at the time to do the blood test - leave knowing that you have done everything to ensure your pet remains healthy for as long as possible.

10/03/2025

** Stem Cell Therapy **

Does your dog suffer from arthritis yet surgery is not a viable option and medical therapy has failed?

Stem cell therapy uses cells taken from your own dog that are then grown and activated in a laboratory to be injected into your dog’s affected joint(s). The effects can last up to 12 months and the cells are preserved at the lab so more can be grown for further injections.

This therapy has been scientifically proven to reduce pain and lameness in those suffering from the inflammatory effects of arthritis.

We are offering this service at Rose Valley Vets for fixed price packages. Most pet insurance companies will cover this treatment in full!

If you’ve been a client of ours for a while, you’ll undoubtedly have met the practice dog Alfie. He is 12 years old and has undergone cruciate surgery in both legs and has IVDD in multiple places along his back. In recent months he has been intermittently lame due to arthritis in his elbow. His case is not surgical currently and he hasn’t responded to medical therapy. Therefore, he is undergoing stem cell treatment.

Here he is after the first stage of his procedure. We will keep you up to date with his progress!

(Image copyright of TVM DogStem)

05/02/2025

** Puppy and Dog Vaccination Update **

As you may have heard already, the pharmaceutical company that manufactures the vaccinations for puppies and dogs has decided to no longer supply the two strain leptospirosis vaccination (commonly known as Lepto 2).

We have finished our supply of lepto2, therefore, moving forward any dog or puppy that has received the Lepto2 vaccination previously will need to receive the L4. This will require 2 vaccinations, 4 weeks apart.

The pharmaceutical company are offering the second vaccination free of charge therefore there is no extra cost to you for ensuring your pet is fully vaccinated.

In addition, many insurers these days require your pet to be up to date with vaccinations, therefore you run the risk of voiding your policy if you don’t keep your dog up to date.

There is no need to rush into booking an appointment. The vet will simply use the lepto4 vaccine at your usual booster appointment and request a further appointment in 4 weeks time.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions. Equally, however, we will not tolerate any abuse received regarding this matter. It is not a decision the practice has made and there is nothing we can do. Any complaints or comments can be referred to MSD Animal Health.

22/11/2024

Rose Valley Vets provides our registered clients with an on-site out of hours service between the hours of 6:30pm - 11.30pm, Monday to Friday and 08:30am - 11.30pm on Saturday and Sunday. In the event of a veterinary emergency please call the dedicated out of hours phoneline on 07385 700 831.

As with all our services, payment is required at the time of the consult. An emergency consult is charged at £100. Any further services or medications are provided at the normal rate.

Outside of the hours stated above, please call Vets Now on 0161 222 0803 who will be happy to assist. Please be aware, their charges are independent to ours and you will be informed of the costings involved at the time.

If your pet requires overnight hospitalisation, they will remain in the dedicated in-patient ward under the care of the Rose Valley Vets clinical team who will liase with you throughout their stay.

*** CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES ***
24th December: Closed from 1pm. Emergencies covered by Vets Now.
25th and 26th December: Closed. Emergencies covered by Vets Now.
27th, 28th, 29th & 30th December: Closed. Emergencies are covered by Rose Valley Vets between 9am - 4pm. After which, emergencies are covered by Vets Now.
31st December and 1st January: Closed. Emergencies covered by Vets Now.
2nd January: Normal service resumes.

By providing this care at this level, it ensures that a high standard of care can be maintained throughout the week and at weekends. The provision of the out of hours in this way has been the same for the past 2 years and on the whole it seems to be accepted by a majority of our clients. Therefore, in the interest of the well-being of our clinical team it shall remain as such for the foreseeable future.

We hope that this provides clarification in the event you require emergency veterinary care.

21/11/2024

“I won’t use my cuteness to wrap my parents around my little claw. Promise.” Wink, wink!

12/11/2024

Charlie having some chill time after his “senior pet MOT”!

Cats are notorious pain disguisers and the subtle signs of pain can go unnoticed.

Has your older cat been acting more grumpy recently? Has a hesitancy to jump? Hiding? Not grooming? Yowling in the middle of the night for no reason? All of these can be signs of pain. Remember, “they’re just old” is not a reason - a cat should be lively, happy and playful whether they’re 2 or 22!

Book a senior cat MOT to make sure your cat stays as healthy as possible for as long as possible.

We understand it can be a stressful time getting your cat to the vets - try popping the cat carrier in the house for a week before the appointment. We do everything we can to make your appointment as calming as possible. We take our time, let your cat explore the consult room and have a lot of dreamies on hand for bribery!

Charlie was a rescue cat and spends most of his days on a farm but he certainly wasn’t bothered being in for the day. And to top it off, his bloods came back all ok 💪🏻

11/11/2024

Oh, Sandie! We may have fallen a little bit in love with your sweet face!

Sandie has been a tough puppy whilst recovering from a broken bone.

Many fractures require surgical repair particularly in breeds such as Dachshunds, however as Sandie is so young and only the ulna is fractured, she is a good candidate for a cast. To avoid complications, we have used a half cast to allow for growth whilst still supporting the bone to heal.

Sandie has been an amazing patient - even tolerating us dabbling with our artistic side!

Suggestions for her next bandage design??