A P Lee Vets

A P Lee Vets Proudly independent small animal veterinary surgery. Welcoming new clients! Out of hours service provided by Vets Now Kendal

We continue to offer a full range of veterinary services (Established in 1984). We have excellent facilities and a caring staff dedicated to looking after all your pet's health and welfare.

Contact us today to discuss your travel plans!
04/03/2025

Contact us today to discuss your travel plans!

Often signs of arthritis are overlooked by owners, as cats hide pain so well. Here is some information about feline oste...
23/01/2025

Often signs of arthritis are overlooked by owners, as cats hide pain so well. Here is some information about feline osteoarthritis 🐈‍⬛

To start off our pet of the month series, let us introduce Tia 🐾Tia presented to us with a sudden onset severe lameness....
17/01/2025

To start off our pet of the month series, let us introduce Tia 🐾

Tia presented to us with a sudden onset severe lameness. After an orthopaedic examination, x-rays under sedation and joint fluid samples, Tia was diagnosed with a septic arthritis. This is a painful joint infection that occurs when bacteria or other infectious agents enter a joint 🦠

Tia was the perfect patient throughout her investigations and during her recheck appointments. After a long course of antibiotics and strong pain relief, we are pleased to say that Tia is recovering well 🤍

Did you know that January is Walk Your Pet Month? Here are just some of the many benefits of walking your beloved pet ⤵️...
06/01/2025

Did you know that January is Walk Your Pet Month? Here are just some of the many benefits of walking your beloved pet ⤵️

🐾 Boosts physical activity for you and your your pet
❣️Strengthens your bond through training and quality time
🧠 Reduces stress and provides mental stimulation and enrichment
✨ Creates social opportunities with other owners and pets

Congratulations to our director Joe who has passed his Certificate in small animal surgery! Joe is confident performing ...
05/01/2025

Congratulations to our director Joe who has passed his Certificate in small animal surgery!

Joe is confident performing a wide range of soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures.

Christmas is a time filled with treats! However some of these treats can be dangerous and toxic for our furry friends. P...
21/12/2024

Christmas is a time filled with treats! However some of these treats can be dangerous and toxic for our furry friends. Please contact A P Lee vets if you think your pet may have ingested any of the following…

🍇 Foods to avoid 🍫
- Chocolate
- Raisins/sultanas/grapes
- Onions/garlic/leeks
- Cooked bones
- Nuts
- Alcohol

☢️ Food waste is common during the Christmas period. Mouldy food contains mycotoxins which can cause severe neurological symptoms and liver damage if ingested.

🍁 Toxic plants 🌿
- Mistletoe
- Holly
- Ivy
- Poinsettia

🎄Decorations like baubles, electric lights, tinsel and pine needles can be hazardous to pets.

🔋Batteries can cause burns and blockages once eaten

🎄 Festive opening hours 2024/25! 🎄📞 Contact us on 01524 735249🏥 As usual our out of hours service will be provided by Ve...
17/12/2024

🎄 Festive opening hours 2024/25! 🎄

📞 Contact us on 01524 735249

🏥 As usual our out of hours service will be provided by Vets Now Kendal

Kyan presented to us with a swelling in his inguinal region. Concerns were raised over whether he could have an inguina...
10/12/2024

Kyan presented to us with a swelling in his inguinal region. Concerns were raised over whether he could have an inguinal hernia. Luckily no hernia was found after an ultrasound with our new scanner was performed!

*Posted with owners consent*

Contact us to book in with our Registered Veterinary Nurse 🩺Opening timesMonday-Friday 9am-6pmSaturday 9am-1pm
09/12/2024

Contact us to book in with our Registered Veterinary Nurse 🩺

Opening times
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-1pm

Introducing our new director! Joe graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2020. Joe has worked in a variety of sm...
04/12/2024

Introducing our new director!

Joe graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2020. Joe has worked in a variety of small animal hospitals, and has recently completed a certificate in small animal surgery.

Joe enjoys all aspects of general practice. He has a passion for surgery and is competent performing a wide variety of procedures.

Our team are delighted to announce that we are currently welcoming new clients!We provide a wide range of services inclu...
04/12/2024

Our team are delighted to announce that we are currently welcoming new clients!

We provide a wide range of services including:
🐾 Vaccinations, microchipping, health checks
🐾 Consultations for sick pets
🐾 Imaging (ultrasound and X-ray)
🐾 Routine and emergency surgery
🐾 Dental treatment

Contact us today to join our small independent practice based in Carnforth.

Get into the Festive spirit with our new Christmas-themed scented candles!
04/12/2023

Get into the Festive spirit with our new Christmas-themed scented candles!

We're stocked up on the Pet Odour elimination candles! We have some wonderful scents including 'Hippy Love' and 'Apple &...
13/11/2023

We're stocked up on the Pet Odour elimination candles!

We have some wonderful scents including 'Hippy Love' and 'Apple & Cinnamon', all priced at just £12 each.

The start of autumn means that the fireworks season is fast approaching.We are a . Nutracalm is a natural calming prod...
28/09/2023

The start of autumn means that the fireworks season is fast approaching.

We are a . Nutracalm is a natural calming product which can help reduce your pet's stress levels. Our noticeboard has some top tips on extra ways to help your pet stay calm during the firework season, too; have a look on your next visit!

Ask your Vet about for your pet.

From 1st September 2023 the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS regulatory body for the veterinary profession in ...
04/09/2023

From 1st September 2023 the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS regulatory body for the veterinary profession in the U.K.) is introducing new guidance on prescribing prescription only medicines.
The full guidance can be found on https://www.rcvs.org.uk/setting-standards/advice-and-guidance/under-care-new-guidance/
(‘Under care’ – new guidance Key changes 3 and 4)
The new guidance requires that a physical examination of the pet must be performed every time any antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals or antiparasitics are prescribed.
This includes topical preparations such as ear and eye drops and all prescription flea/ worm/ tick products.
The guidance is an important step towards ensuring responsible antimicrobial use and reducing the veterinary impact on the wider issues of global antibiotic resistance and decline of insect population.
What this means in practice is that your pet will need to come in for an in- person consultation every time that : -
- We need to prescribe medication for an ear infection ( most contain antibiotics)
- We need to prescribe antibiotics for any skin problem even if it is a chronic problem.
- We/you decide to change from one flea/worm/tick product to another.
- We suspect a urinary tract infection (remote/online consults and faecal analysis culture are no longer sufficient)
We also can no longer prescribe prescription deworming products based on a laboratory report done, we will need to see the pet for a consultation and physical examination first.
For long term prescription medication that is not an antimicrobial/ antiparasitic, our usual of requiring am examination every 6 months (or every 3 months in some less stable or more serious cases) continues to apply.
The consultations are charged at our usual fee depending on whether it is an initial consultation or one for a recurring problem.
If you have any questions or concerns about the new guidance please contact RCVS on
020 7202 0789 or [email protected]

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With summer coming up, it's great to be able to enjoy the sun, but we need to be aware of the risks to our pets from the...
05/06/2023

With summer coming up, it's great to be able to enjoy the sun, but we need to be aware of the risks to our pets from the heat.

What is heat stroke?
-It's a potentially life-threatening condition which affects any animal that gets too hot.
-It requires monitoring and treatment from a vet.

visit https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/pet-health-hub/other-veterinary-advice/first-aid-for-heatstroke to find out more about this condition, and contact your vet immediately if you think your pet might be suffering from heatstroke.

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2 Queen Street
Carnforth
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Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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+441524735249

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Merry Christmas to all our clients old and new ....
Merry Christmas to all our clients old and new ....

Please note our Christmas opening hours will be different to our normal surgery hours and listed below. If you do need us in an emergency remember to ring the surgery on 01524 735249 to get the out of hours number. Our hours over the Christmas period will be Christmas Eve , Thursday 24th December 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Christmas Day Closed Boxing Day Saturday 26th December Closed Sunday 27th December Closed Bank Holiday Monday 28th December Closed Tuesday 29th December 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday 30th December 9a.m. - 6 p.m. New Years Eve 31st December 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

We’ve all had to change how we work in the current climate ..... We are open for emergency care ...... Want to know more? ......Watch the video ........... If you need more information, or think we may need to see your pet, pick up the phone and ring the surgery.

The lovely Hugo visited us for his kennel cough vaccine today. We have previously posted a video guide on how his owner trained him to to accept this. Here they both are proving the training really works.

It’s the start of the weekend, so what are your weekend plans? Maybe it’s time to copy Winston and to chill in the garden? Or perhaps you plan to go to Carnforth Carnival? Remember we are open from 10-1 on a Saturday and will be open tomorrow for appointments and medication collection. Whatever your plans we hope you have a great weekend!

Probiotic pastes are quite commonly prescribed for dogs with diarrhoea, and some owners are concerned about possible difficulties in administering such pastes. As you can see, Guy proves how palatable they are.... so palatable in fact that Florence and Wooster want some as well! 🤣

Mr Jeeves is certainly excited it's the weekend 😊 We would love to see photos or videos of your pets who have that Friday feeling as well 😀

Here Becky and Hugo show us the final piece of the kennel cough conditioning. If you haven’t seen the previous posts in the mini series please watch them in sequence. Thanks to his owners dedication this handsome boy is now no longer traumatised when his kennel cough vaccine is due for renewal.

Kennel cough mini series stage two. In this clip Becky shows us how to move a stage further , and conditions Hugo to being happy with the handling needed to prepare him for the kennel cough vaccination.

Stage one in the kennel cough mini series. In our previous post Becky and Hugo introduce themselves . This video clip outlines the start of the process.

As a practice we are well aware of how traumatic the administration of the Kennel Cough vaccine can be for our dogs. It’s not just the dogs that can find it a scary experience, it can also be hard for owners and as a staff team we’d much rather not have to restrain your dog or to make the process more traumatic. With this in mind we have enlisted the help of one of our fabulous clients and her gorgeous dog Hugo to show you how you can train your dog to be happy about the process. Following a very traumatic visit for Hugo’s kennel cough vaccination , Becky decided she wasn’t going to repeat the process again and took it upon herself to help Hugo to be happy about the process. She did a remarkable job and the video series shows exactly how she did it.

Licking is a calming, soothing behaviour for our dogs and toys like the LickiMat Winston is using, or stuffed Kongs not only give your dog something to do but help to calm them and bring down arousal levels. Many people use peanut butter, in fact that is exactly what this dog is enjoying. Please only give your dog peanut butter made from 100% peanuts, with no sweetening or oil added. Some common household brands of peanut butter are starting to use Xylitol instead of sugar. XYLITOL is EXTREMELY TOXIC to DOGS even tiny amounts can cause hypoglycaemia, seizures, liver failure or even death.

We are so lucky to have some fantastic walking opportunities around us and would love to see pictures of your personal favourites. Do any of you recognise this bridge? Where is your favourite walk? Why do you like it so much?

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