We are a small-animal veterinary practice in Dalton- In-Furness, Cumbria, offering 24 hour care. We offer a comprehensive, 24 hour service for small animals.
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Furness Veterinary Centre is a friendly, family owned vets in Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria. Based at 131 market street, our newly renovated surgery has brand new facilities including surgical suite, in house laboratory, digital x-ray, video endoscopy, ultrasound, dental and separate kennels and cattery if your pets need to stay. You will find a warm welcome in our bright, spacious waiting room.
UPDATE: owners have been found.
Unfortunately we have had a deceased short haired cat brought into the surgery. She was found by the garden centre in Ulverston. She is tortoiseshell and white but unfortunately no microchip. Please contact the practice if you need further information.
*INJURED CAT*
We have an entire male, black and white, young cat found near the black dog who has been badly injured. No chip. If you think he may be yours please get in touch 01229846782 ASAP
Yesterday marked 6 years since we first opened our doors, it’s flown by and we never imagined how busy we’d be. Thank you to all our wonderful clients and patients who have made the practice we are today and are the reason we enjoy coming to work every day, especially the lovely client who surprised us with this beautiful and equally yummy cake yesterday!
A massive thank you also to our staff who continue to work so hard to support the vision we had for Furness Vets 6 years ago, particularly Jo and Nic who have been with us since day 1.
Now for the next 6 years!
Rob & Claire 🐾
Wishing all our clients a restful bank holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday.
In case of accident or emergency please call the normal surgery number.
We have had a purse left on reception last week with no ID in. If you think it may be yours please call us with a description. Thanks
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our Team.
Due to an impending baby arrival we are looking for a permanent, (ideally) full time, registered nurse.
Established in 2018, we're an independent, VN training practice with a varied case load, mainly domestic pets but we do some small zoo work too alongside a zoo specialist. With lots of in house work ups including orthopaedics, there's always an interesting case to get involved with. The practice is well equipped and regularly invested in with new kit. Nurses are supported and encouraged to use their skill set be it imaging, consulting, theatre work etc. and the rota is organised to make the most of individual preferences/skills.
Suitable for a new/recent qualified or experienced nurse.
We provide a calm, supportive team environment, who work collaboratively making for a fantastic working environment.
Full or part-time considered. (Full time is a 4 day week 8.30am - 6.00pm).
We do our own out of hours (only for our own clients, it's quiet but gives a great level of service to our patients). Our nurses support the vets on call with 1 night on call a week and a 1:5 weekend rota. Overtime is paid or given as time in lieu.
Salary starting at £30K + VDS/RCVS/CPD
We are a genuinely happy, close and supportive team so if you think we could be the next step in your veterinary nursing career give the surgery a call on 01229846782 and speak to Rob or Claire for an informal chat or drop an email to [email protected]
With Easter fast approaching, a reminder we will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday although, as always we’ll be at the end of the phone for any emergencies, advice or anything urgent.
We will be open as normal on Saturday morning 9.00-12.00.
Have a lovely long weekend, from the Furness Vets team 🐾
We have unfortunately had a decreased cat brought in to the practice. There is no microchip, the cat is an entire male, black and white. If you think this could be your cat please send a picture to our email at [email protected].
🎄Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year 🎄
To all our lovely clients and their pets, a big thank you for your continued support and all the lovely goodies we’ve received this year.
We will be open as normal except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day where we’ll be closed but on call for emergencies and advice.
On Friday the 23rd we’ll be closing an hour early at 5pm.
Sending our best wishes for a happy, healthy 2024 from all the team at Furness Vets 🐾
Police are investigating reports of a cat shot with an air rifle in the area of Shelley Drive.
If anyone has any ring doorbell footage or CCTV covering the area, they are asked to get in touch with local beat officer PC Hayes, quoting Log CP-20231123-0205.
Thankyou
UPDATE owner found - thank you for sharing
We’ve had a friendly female kitten handed in this evening. She was found in between Pennington and Swarthmoor. Unfortunately she’s not microchipped, so if you think you recognise her please call the surgery on 01229 846782.
XL Bullies and what the new laws will mean for us…
• From 31st December 2023 it will be illegal to breed, sell, advertise, exchange, gift, rehome, abandon or allow XL Bully dogs to stray
• From 1 February 2024, it will also be illegal to own an XL Bully dog if they are not registered on the Index of Exempted Dogs. Owners will have until the end of January to register them and to comply with requirements, which includes ensuring the dog is microchipped and neutered.
• What is an XL Bully? The government description of an XL Bully is pretty broad and could include many breeds, if you think your dog is an XL then we would recommend following the exemption process. The police will be responsible for determining whether your dog is an XL Bully and with currently banned breeds DNA testing cannot be used as evidence when a dog is seized.
• Information from the government on how to prepare for the ban can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prepare-for-the-ban-on-xl-bully-dogs?dm_i=3VUQ,1LGAE,7Z75K2,60T2S,1
Muzzles - From the 31st of December 2023 all XL Bullies should be muzzled and on a lead in public, this includes when attending the vets. A useful resource for muzzle training can be found at https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/dog-advice/training/outdoors/muzzle-training
Neutering – we will support our clients with XL bullies to ensure they are neutered within the timeframe set below and completing the relevant paperwork to confirm when they have been neutered when this becomes available
• If your dog is less than one year old on 31 January 2024, it must be neutered by 31 December 2024.
• If your dog is older than one year old on 31 January 2024, it must be neutered by 30 June 2024.
Insurance - you will be required to hold third-party liability insurance for your XL Bully, this isn’t the same as insurance for veterinary fees (although third party insurance is often included in normal pet insurance). A cost-effective way of doing this is via Dogs Trust Membership, visit https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/support-us/membership for more information, although read their information closely as they are still awaiting confirmation as to whether this will continue to cover XL bullies once the ban is in place.
Euthanasia – As vets, putting to sleep a healthy animal goes against everything we work for. We would much rather support you through the exemption process, however for our clients who feel this is their only option, once the ban comes into force, we will support you in making that decision and making it as peaceful as possible, as we would with any of our patients.
We currently don’t have any further information on how to apply for an exemption or euthanasia compensation but will update you when we know more. If you want to have a chat to one of our vets about the current situation please feel free to give us a call.
Join Dogs Trust today and play a key role in helping us give thousands of dogs a second chance at happiness every year!
We’re looking for a new Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team… As one of our fantastic nurses is jet setting across the Atlantic we are looking for a new, full time RVN to fill her shoes/crocs…
For an informal chat or more information give Rob or Claire a call on 01229846782 or drop us an email at [email protected]
🎆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/
We have unfortunately had a deceased cat brought into the practice this morning. Black and white castrated male with microchip. If you think he may be your cat please contact the surgery and confirm the microchip number. Phone 01229 846782.
UPDATE: Owners have been found thank you for sharing.
We have had a neutered, mature male cat brought into us, tabby and white, no microchip, found at Dalton Motor Parts this morning. He is currently unwell, if you think he is yours, please contact the practice on 01229 846782.
*FOUND DOG*
UPDATE - Owner now found
We’ve got a young, entire male, brindle and white crossbreed been brought in that was wandering at high dam and followed another family back to their car. He’s not microchipped.
If you think he may be yours please call the surgery on 01229846782.
Unfortunately we have had a deceased cat brought to us after a road traffic accident last night on School Street, Barrow. He is an unchipped, white entire male with dark ear tips. Please contact the surgery on 01229 846782 if you believe he may be yours.
Following an accident outside the practice this young entire male with no microchip has been brought in to us. If you recognise him please call the surgery on 01229 846782.
*UPDATE*
Owner has been found thank you for sharing!
We have had an RTA cat brought into the practice in the early hours of this morning. Found near Lord St in Dalton. She is a female of about 10years+ and has no microchip but seems to be well cared for. If anyone knows who she could be please call the practice on 01229 846782.
🐾 Just a reminder we will be closed for the extra bank holiday this Monday (8th of May).
But as always we’ll be on call for any emergencies or if you need advice, just call our normal number to speak to the duty vet. Have a lovely long weekend 🐾
*UPDATE - Thank you for all your shares now reunited *
Brought in as a stray, microchipped but we have been unable to reach her owner. If you recognise this sweet little girl please contact the surgery on 01229 846782
UPDATE- Thank you for your shares, the cats owner has been found.
We’ve had an elderly female tabby cat brought in this morning. She was found in Great Urswick. Unfortunately she’s not microchipped so if you think you recognise her please call the surgery on 01229846782.
🐣EASTER OPENING TIMES🐣
Good Friday - Closed (On call for emergencies)
Saturday - 9am-12pm
Easter Sunday - On call for emergencies
Easter Monday - Closed (On call for emergencies)
As always, one of our own vets will be at the end of the phone for our clients should you have any emergencies or need advice over the bank holiday weekend.
Remember to keep those chocolate Easter eggs and hot cross buns out of reach and have a lovely weekend, hopefully with some sunshine 🐶🐾🐱🐾🐰
🎄 Christmas Opening Hours 🎄
Christmas Eve 9am - 12pm
Christmas Day - On call for emergencies
Monday 26th - On call for emergencies
Tuesday 27th - On call for emergencies
Wednesday 28th - Saturday 31st - normal opening hours
Monday 2nd (bank holiday) - On call for emergencies
Please make sure you’ve got enough medications for the bank holidays and order any repeat prescriptions by Thursday (22nd) lunchtime.
Wishing all our clients and patients a peaceful and happy festive period 🎅🏼🎄
We have had a ring handed in, found just outside our front door. If you think it may be yours please call with a description.
* UPDATE - his owners are on the way to collect him 😀
Found Entire Male Beagle*
Found roaming around Newland Village. He is microchipped but we’re waiting on details from the chip company. If you think he may be yours please call the surgery on 01229846782
*Update - now reunited*
*FOUND*
I’ve got a young, neutered male, black and white cat been found injured on Bath St in Barrow. He’s not microchipped so if you think he may be yours please call the surgery on 01229846782 as soon as possible.
A TOMMY UPDATE 🐾
Tommy had become well known on our local lost and found pages last week as he’d gone missing in the area and unfortunately got hit by a car on the A590 on Sunday. We’ve had lots of calls to see how he was doing after Rob got called out to see him on Sunday.
Rob operated on Monday, to fix his broken leg and we were all very happy last night to see Tommy go home with his family to carry on his recovery 🐾
131 Market Street
Dalton In Furness
LA158RG
| Monday | 8:30am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 6pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 11am |
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