Hillcrest Animal Hospital

13/08/2024

UPDATE - DAVE HAS BEEN FOUND!

🐾 MISSING 🐾

Dave has been missing since Sunday 11th August from around the Black horse Pub area in Limbrick.

He has a medical condition which he needs treatment for daily.

If you see him please contact the practice on 01257 262448 as soon as possible so we can get him back home to his family.

06/07/2024

REUNITED! 🐾FOUND RABBIT🐾

We have had a rabbit brought into the Chorley branch after being found near B&Q Chorley. If you are missing a rabbit and think they might be yours please call the branch on 01257 262448.

Proof of ownership will be required.

30/04/2024

🐾 MICROCHIPPING LAWS 🐾

As of the 10th June 2024 it will be a legal requirement to have all cats microchipped.

Microchips are vital in reuniting lost pets, which is why they are so important. It is also important to ensure all details held on your pets microchip is up to date and current.

If you need an appointment for your cat, you can call the team on 01257 262448 🐾

25/02/2024

OWNER FOUND!

🐾 FOUND DOG🐾

We have had a elderly small cross breed dog handed on Longridge Fell car park. He is microchipped but we have been unable to contact anyone. He is wearing a collar. If you think he might be yours please contact us on 01257 262448. Proof of ownership required!

14/02/2024

🐾 FOUND CAT 🐾

We have had a black cat brought in after being found on Lancaster Lane, Leyland. Male, entire wearing a collar and a flea collar. He has been involved in a road traffic accident and is currently receiving treatment. He is in a stable condition currently however he doesn’t have a microchip therefore we are appealing to find his owner. If you think he might be yours please call the practice on 01257 262448.

Hillcrest Team 🐾

11/02/2024

🐾FOUND DOG🐾

We have had a dog handed into the Chorley practice after being found in the coppull area. Medium/large cross breed, male,microchip details are not up to date. If you think he might be yours please call the practice on 01257 262448. Proof of ownership will be required!

03/02/2024

Unfortunately we have had a deceased male, neutered, gray tabby short haired cat handed into the practice. No collar or microchip. Found on higher Walton road. If you believe this might be your cat please call the practice on 01257 262448.

02/02/2024

OWNER FOUND!

🐾 FOUND DOG 🐾

We have had a puppy handed into the practice tonight after being found in Euxton. Unfortunately the microchip is not registered and they were not wearing a collar. If you are missing a puppy please call the practice on 01257 262448. Proof of ownership will be required.

29/01/2024

Unfortunately we have had a deceased male neutered cat brought in to the practice last night. He was found along liverpool road, Preston. He is black and white, unfortunately no microchip/collar. Please contact the practice on 01257 262448 if you think he might be yours.

24/01/2024

Unfortunately we have had a male, entire, tabby cat handed into the Chorley practice tonight. Unfortunately he is not microchipped and wasn’t wearing a collar. Found on the A6 Whittle/Clayton Brook area. Please contact the practice on 01257 262448 if you think he might be your cat.

28/12/2023

🐾FOUND RABBIT 🐾

We have had a rabbit handed into the practice after being found in the Chorley area. The rabbit is chipped but the microchip details are not up to date. If you think this rabbit is yours please call the practice on 01257 262448.

Hillcrest team 🐾

08/12/2023

We are currently experiencing a connection issue to our Out of hours service. If you have an emergency please make your way to the Chorley branch. We are hoping this will be resolved soon.

05/12/2023

🐾 Foster carer’s wanted 🐾

We are looking for clients registered with ourselves that would be able to offer temporary foster homes for stray animals. This could include cats, rabbits and guinea pigs.

We do get quite a few stray animals that we are unable to reunite with their owners due to no owners coming forward or no microchips.

If you think you would be able to offer foster homes for stray animals then please send us a message via our Facebook messenger page to include which animals you can help, your contact number and any animals you currently have. We can then add your information to a list for any future assistance 🐾

Hillcrest Team🐾

29/11/2023

🐾STRAY RABBIT🐾

We have had a rabbit brought into the practice after being found on a main road in Buckshaw. If you think this might be your pet please call the practice on 01257 262448.

Hillcrest Team 🐾

31/10/2023

🐾 Found Dog🐾

We have had a large breed dog handed in at the Chorley branch after being found around Eaves lane, Chorley. No microchip or collar.

!Proof of ownership required!

If you believe this is your dog please call the practice on 01257 262448 and speak to a member of the team.

09/08/2023

Say hello to Dobby!

Dobby came in to meet the team and to be weighed for his flea and worm treatment!

He was such a good boy! He had some treats and sat on the table for cuddles too!

It’s great to introduce your new pets to the vets especially at a young age, this helps to build a good relationship and helps to show them that it’s not always a scary place to be!

31/07/2023

UPDATE - The lines are now working ☎️

Our phone lines are currently down. If you have an emergency, please make your way to the Chorley practice. We are hoping to get the system working as soon as possible.

24/07/2023

This is the beautiful Vanilla 🐾

Vanilla came to see us this week for a spey procedure. She brought along her favourite teddy Neil to keep her company ❤️

Rabbits can breed at a very young age so neutering can prevent unwanted pregnancies and stops her from having multiple litters in a short space of time.

Rabbits like most small furries are unfortunately at a high risk during anaesthetic. Specific medication protocols and constant monitoring is provided throughout her stay.

Vanillas owners brought with her all her favourite snacks and food. Did you know rabbits shouldn’t be starved before an operation?

A rabbits diet should be made up of around 90% of good quality hay, dark leafy greens and vegetables and a very small portion of pellets

29/04/2023

Some good advice from The Kennel Club.

Spring poses risks to dogs, including: bites from ticks and adders, as well as poisons in the form of flowers, w**d killers or slug bait.

13/04/2023

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Some of our phone lines are down this morning, we are still taking calls however the wait time will be increased. We are working on this problem and hope to get it back working normally as soon as possible.

If you have a genuine emergency please make your way down to the Chorley practice.

Apologises for any inconvenience caused 🐾

09/04/2023

We hope you are all enjoying the bank holiday and having lots of Easter fun..

A gentle reminder that easter treats shouldn’t be shared with your pets, chocolate along with raisins are toxic to dogs and can cause long term damage to vital organs.

If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate in ringing the practice for advice.

Happy Easter from the Hillcrest Team🐣

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26/03/2023

During the month of April, we will be updating our computer system at our main site in Chorley and our Eccleston branch.

We are really excited to have a new system, and it will allow us to provide an even more efficient service to you and your pets.

Please bear with us as we complete the changes and provide staff training to all of the team.

Our opening hours will not be affected by the work.

Thank you, from the Hillcrest Team 🐾🐾

22/03/2023

You may remember Oscar from a previous post!

Look how much he’s grown in 4 weeks!

He came in for his Kennel cough vaccine today!
He decided the best place would be to lie on the table and eat biscuits!

Kennel cough can be caught anywhere despite its name! Vaccinating your dogs does not stop them getting kennel cough but reduces the symptoms they have and therefore reduces the chance of them needing medications to treat the symptoms.

Oscar is also a member of our VIP plan so he had the kennel cough vaccine covered under the plan! We also look forward to seeing him in 4 weeks for his flea and worm check up with his VIP plan!

20/03/2023

Dog walkers and animal lovers please read.

Sheep and lamb worrying is a highly prevalent and concerning topic for veterinary professionals and the general public.

Here at Hillcrest Animal Hospital we aim to support both dog walkers and local farmers by raising awareness about sheep worrying.

Lambing season usually takes place between December and the end of April, but it is important to be aware of livestock all year round. Livestock attacks are on the rise, according to claims data, injuries cost farmers up to £1.1 million – up 35 per cent on the previous year.

During lambing season, sheep are at high risk of losing their lambs due to stress. A dog doesn’t have to bite a sheep to kill it; many sheep will die two or three days after the incident. If they are pregnant, they are likely to abort their lambs due to stress. Dogs that are left ‘playing’ or teasing sheep, either on an extendable lead or through a fence, can also lead to abortions.

Legally farmers have the right to shoot any dog that is seen attacking, chasing or worrying livestock on their land. Dog owners can also be sued for sheep worrying. To avoid fines and the risk of losing your dog please be mindful on your next dog walk and keep your dog under control and on a short-lead when going through a farmer’s field.

Please remember that even a well-trained dog is not predictable and it is a natural instinct to chase sheep, it is the owner’s responsibility to keep their dog on a lead no matter how good the dogs recall is. If you have any concerns regarding livestock worrying and letting your dog off-lead, please contact the surgery and talk to one of our Registered Veterinary Nurses.

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13/03/2023

🐾Meet Minnie🐾

Minnie came in a few weeks ago for lameness. After a thorough exam, everything pointed to arthritis. First step - trial non steroidal anti inflammatory medication.

Weeks later Minnie was showing little improvement. So the next step was to sedate Minnie and take some X-rays. X-rays showed that Minnie had multiple issues. Very arthritic joints and bone spurs present on her elbows. This would be the reason for her was lameness and now we can start treatment to keep Minnie comfortable and pain free.

Some symptoms of feline arthritis are as follows
- Reduce mobility - walking stiffly
- Lameness in one or multiple limbs
- Not grooming
- Reluctant to go up and down stairs
- Reluctant to jump up or down
- Reluctant to be touched over areas of pain

10/03/2023

Meet Domino 🐾

He came to see us for a castrate this week and wow what a character he was!

Castrating cats is important to reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancies and stray cats.

Domino was such a cheeky chap! You wouldn’t have know he had just had surgery! His favourite game was playing hide and seek underneath his bed! He also loved his tummy tickles ❤️

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21/02/2023

🐾Meet Oscar🐾

Our CCA Erin couldn’t help having snuggles with this beautiful boy today❤️

Oscar came in today for his 2nd vaccination and health check. He’s a 2month old Bernese Mountain Dog!! He won’t stay this small for very long, Bernese Mountain dogs can weigh anything up to 70kg when fully grown.

15/02/2023

This is the beautiful Jimbob 🐾

Jimbob was born in November along with his litter mates. Sadly his siblings did not survive, Jimbob has been hand reared since he was born and we can’t believe how well he is doing and is going from strength to strength!

He is a real character and such a cheeky chap! He has now found his forever home and we all wish him all the best for a very happy future! 💙

08/02/2023

20/01/2023

It’s Friday and what better way to start the weekend than having puppy cuddles❤️

Little Gus belongs to our practice coordinator and today he’s been giving out the best kisses and cuddles to our team!