Millcroft Veterinary Group

12/11/2025

Emergency blood stocks are critically low! 😔🩸

We urgently need the help of our wonderful community to make sure no dog goes without the blood they need this winter 💔

Supplies of blood are running out and more donors are urgently needed. Every unit of blood can help save the lives of up to four other dogs, and right now, Pet Blood Bank needs to collect 800 units before Christmas to keep tails wagging through the festive period 🙏

We’re hosting a donation session this Saturday 15 November and are appealing to you, our wonderful clients – could your dog be a lifesaving hero this Christmas?

Dogs need to be:
🎂 Between 1 and 8 years old
⚖️ Weigh over 25kg
🐶 Fit, healthy, and confident

Does this sound like your dog? Please help us to help Pet Blood Bank and ensure every dog gets the blood they need this Christmas. There truly is no greater gift at this time of year ❤️

To find out more and register your dog today, please visit www.petbloodbankuk.org/welcome

10/11/2025

Can you help us give rescue pets a Christmas to remember? 🐱🐶🎄

Our Shoebox Appeal will help give rescue pets the essentials every animal needs, including a few festive treats because they deserve to get spoiled at Christmas! 🎅🎁

Fill your shoebox with:

🐾 Blankets
🐾 Food
🐾 Bowls
🐾 Cat litter
🐾 Toys
🐾 Treats
🐾 Poo bags

You can drop your shoebox at your local Millcroft branch and the deadline is 19th December.

Thank you all SO much!! Let's give animals waiting for their forever home a purrfect Christmas 🥰

08/11/2025

How do you make your pets happy AND healthy?? 🤔

Enrichment, of course! 🐶🐱

Today is World Animal Enrichment Day (there really is a day for everything!), and there's no better occasion to remind our lovely pet owners of all the wonderful ways you can keep your beloved pet engaged.

But why enrich? Engaging in a combination of activities helps prevent boredom and promotes overall well-being by tapping into your pet's natural instincts and needs.

Enriching your pet's life doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Here are some easy ways to keep life interesting for your furry friend.

🐾 Training and tricks - Teach new tricks or practice existing skills to provide mental stimulation and bond with your pet.

👃 Scent games - Hide treats around the house for your pet to find, or use a snuffle mat to engage their sense of smell.

🧩 DIY puzzles - Create puzzles using items like a rolled-up towel with treats inside or a cardboard box filled with empty water bottles.

📦 Obstacle courses - Set up a course using pillows, boxes, or tunnels in your home or garden.

🪟 Window views - Create a comfortable window perch for your cat or a chair by the window for your dog to watch the world go by.

💬 SHARE your enriching activities in the comments and inspire us!

07/11/2025

Emergency blood stocks are critically low! 😔🩸

We urgently need the help of our wonderful community to make sure no dog goes without the blood they need this winter 💔

We want to ensure there is enough blood available for every dog that needs it, including our very own patients, but supplies are running out. More dogs are urgently needed to come forward and donate blood so that supplies can be rebuilt and every dog can get the blood they need 🙏

Our next donation session is at our Workington clinic on Sat 15th November and we’d love to see you and your dog there. Every unit of blood can help save the lives of up to four other dogs, and just one hour of your time can make the biggest difference and give the gift of life to another family.

Dogs need to be:
🎂 Between 1 and 8 years old
⚖️ Weigh over 25kg
🐶 Fit, healthy, and confident

Head over to www.petbloodbankuk.org/welcome to find out more and join the pack today and please share this post with anyone you think might be able to help – together, we can make a lifesaving difference ❤️

05/11/2025

A huge shout-out to our talented team members who’ve been busy knitting, crocheting, and felting beautiful purple poppies to honour the service and sacrifice of animals in war.

This is part of the Purple Poppy Appeal, a national campaign run by the The War Horse Memorial to remember animals who served alongside people in conflicts past and present.

✨ At Millcroft, we wanted to pay tribute in our own way:

- Felt poppies for dogs (yes, our pet patients are getting involved too!)

- Knitted and crocheted poppies for our staff to wear with pride

💜 Our creative poppy-making crew includes:

- Felt team: Jude, Rose, Bronwyn, Lesley Ann, Claire I, Claire D, Daisy H

- Knitters: Julie, Vicki T, Gillian

- Crocheters: Nichola and Louise

📸 We'd love to see your pets wearing their poppies too!

Thank you to our team for sharing their time, creativity and compassion to support this special cause 💜🐴🐾

31/10/2025

Here's a lovely news update on the important work our hedgehog supporters are doing! 🦔👏

Watch the latest from ITV News - ITV Border weather presenter Ross Hutchison hears from the volunteers who rescue and re-release wildlife, and explains what you can do to help.

30/10/2025

Our vet Clare recently held a talk for Cockermouth Guides about caring for hedgehogs 🦔.

The group kindly made a donation, making it possible to deliver much needed food to one of our hedgehog rehabilitation volunteers, Tanya, a vital member of Melbreak Wildlife Group! 👏🏻

Pictured is Tanya with an example of a feeding station made specially for hedgehogs.

👉 It couldn't be easier to support hedgehogs over the colder months. JUST CLICK HERE - https://www.hedgehogstreet.org/

27/10/2025

Does your pet need extra support this time of year? 👋🙋‍♀️

Don't panic, we're here to help!

👉 Talk to us ASAP so we can help your pets feel safe & calm, whether that's with medication or useful hints and tips 🐈🐕‍🦺

23/10/2025

A bittersweet goodbye from the Millcroft family 💙🐾

Our vet Andrew has said a fond farewell to his Guide Dog puppy Nick, who he's been raising with his family as a volunteer Puppy Raiser for Guide Dogs 🦮.

Over the past months, Nick became a familiar face at our Millcroft branches – popping in for weigh-ins, vaccinations, neutering, and plenty of socialisation! You might have also spotted him around local supermarkets and coffee shops, all part of his training to help him confidently guide his future handler through everyday environments.

Nick is now heading to the Guide Dogs Regional Centre in Atherton for 16-20 weeks of advanced training, where he'll build on everything he's learned here in Cumbria. Andrew is incredibly proud and hopes to catch up with Nick one day to see him thriving in his new role!

We're honoured to support Guide Dogs by providing veterinary care for local puppies and working Guide Dogs in the area – and who knows, Andrew's next puppy might be just around the corner! 👀

20/10/2025

We're hiring! 👋

We have an opportunity for a veterinary receptionist to join our friendly team.
Primarily based in Workingron, you can find out more (including how to apply) by visiting our Careers page - https://www.millcroftvets.co.uk/careers/receptionist

Closing date for applications is Friday 25th October.

Thank you 🐾

17/10/2025

🐾🖤 October is Black Cat Awareness Month! 🖤🐾

Sadly black cats are often the least likely colour of cat to be adopted 🐈‍⬛. Many black cats stay in rescue centres far longer than their ginger, tabby, or tortoiseshell friends.

We think it’s time that changed.

✨ Black cats are sleek, stunning, and full of personality. They’re just as loving, playful, and loyal as any other cat… they just happen to come in a stylish, all-black outfit.

At Millcroft, we’ve cared for many wonderful black cats over the years, and we know just how special they are. This month, we’re spreading the word: black cats deserve just as much love and attention as any other feline.

Considering adopting a cat? Pop into your local rescue centre and give the black cats a second look, your perfect companion might be the one hiding in the shadows 🖤

💬 If you have a black cat, share your thoughts in the comments!

16/10/2025

💬 There has been a lot in the news this week about the CMA report on the Veterinary Market and the transparency of veterinary fees.💬

We would like to advise our clients that Millcroft

🐾 is owned by vets living locally, and who work daily alongside the whole team.
🐾 are proudly Independent (not owned or influenced by any of the 'big 6' groups).
🐾 do all our own Out of Hours cover. You don't have to travel to another practice in an emergency, and our vets have access to your pet’s history 24 hours a day.
🐾 always provide estimates for procedures and tests in advance.
🐾 staff do not work to targets or receive commission. Our vets have clinical freedom to offer a choice of options that are right for you and your pet.
🐾 regularly undergo inspections with the RCVS, and all of our practices are accredited.

Please be reassured that every decision we make, is with the best interests of your pet’s health in mind. We value your support and together we can continue to provide a high standard of care. 💕