Belmont Vets

23/01/2025

There’s a storm incoming, ensure you follow this advice to ensure your pets stay safe⛈️☔️

23/01/2025

Pet Health Check – only £24.99!* 🩺

The festivities may be over, but your furry friends might still feel the effects! From gobbling goodies, to the excitement of visitors, the holiday season can take its toll.

💡Your pet can’t tell you what’s wrong, but we can:
☑️ Weight and body: That extra snacking, chilly weather and salty pavements can all add up!
☑️ Behaviour changes: The stress of changes in routine and noisy celebrations can affect your pet’s well-being.
☑️ Joints and mobility: Cold weather can affect mobility by making your pet’s joints stiff and painful.

Our expert veterinary nurses can spot and address any potential concerns early to ensure your pet starts the New Year healthy and happy! 🥳

Book a pet Health Check here: https://FindAHealthCheck.softr.app

*For well dog, cats and rabbits only. Please book a consultation if your pet is ill. Full T&Cs on the Offer page on the website.

23/01/2025

22/01/2025

If your pet comes in for a dental you will be sent home with some Vetpro oral health support supplements which are easy to administer sprinkle capsules that help to maintain your pets mouth, reducing and controlling plaque.

These are a great way to support your pets oral health!

21/01/2025

Any top tips for visiting the vets to make it plain sailing or anything you feel could be done better?

Let us know in the comments below!

20/01/2025

Meet the Team Mondays 🥰

Hannah qualified from Nottingham University in the Summer of 2023, starting at Belmont Vets a few months later. Hannah has slotted perfectly into day to day life at Belmont. Hannah has a particular interest in imaging and emergency work but for now is looking to strengthen her all-round approach to general practice.

Hannah has relocated to Hereford for work, and is excited to explore the local area and go hiking in the Brecon Beacons. In her spare time she enjoys running, visiting new cities, going to live music events, and even doing a bit of DJing!

Say hello to Hannah the next time you are in! 👋

19/01/2025

Staff Pet Sundays 🐾

Meet Bert 🐱 after having a few health issues at the start of his life, he has now become a very spoilt member of the family with our Practice Manager, Paige.

Bert absolutely loves coming into the office but on his days at home Bert loves to make the most of Paige's electric blanket and enjoys all of the snuggles in the cosy warmth!

As you can see Bert is very photogenic and we love seeing all of the funny positions that he finds himself in!

18/01/2025

We'd hope no one would ever have need for this advice but unfortunately pet theft is on the rise again so please follow the steps below to ensure you are doing the best you can to reduce your chances of being a victim of pet theft.

Be vigilant! Report any suspicious activity e.g., unusual markings that appear on gates/fences. Ensure your pet is microchipped - this is now a LEGAL requirement for both cats and dogs! Do not leave your pet unattended outside a shop or in a garden.

If you believe your pet has been stolen then it is VITAL you report this immediately.

17/01/2025

UPDATE 18/01: THIS HAS NOW BEEN RESOLVED. THANK YOU.

Dear clients, we currently seem to be experiencing an issue with website requests (repeat prescription requests, online payments, PHC sign ups). If you require anything that you would usually use the website for, please call us on 01432 370155 or email us directly at [email protected]. If you have made an enquiry over the last 2 days & have not received a reply, please check in with the practice.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Thank you.

17/01/2025

Fun Fact Friday!

Rabbits are very effective at reproducing! Mother rabbits are pregnant for between 28-31 days, giving birth to up to 14 baby rabbits – called kittens – in a single litter. There are over 45 million rabbits in the UK alone!🐰

16/01/2025

❌Toxin Thursdays❌

Lilies can be fatal if ingested by cats as they are highly toxic. Ingesting ANY part of a lily can cause kidney failure and rapidly!

If you own a cat it can be common advice to just not have Lilies in the house or garden at all to prevent any accidental ingestion.

If you think your cat has ingested any part of a lily or is showing any of the signs shown in the graphic below, contact a vet as a matter or urgency on 01432 370155 ☎

Out of hours, our usual number will transfer you through to Vets Now, who provide our out of hours care, and they will happily see you and your feline friend

15/01/2025

Did you know... we offer multiple different foods here in the practice and we can also order in and cater for those dogs that need something of a 'lighter' nature!

A huge percentage of our domestic pet population is now considered overweight or obese! We really need to combat this and using 'light' diets such as this Natures Range can really help benefit pets.

Chat to one of our team to find out more!

14/01/2025

Its tongue out Tuesday!

Drop a cheeky photo of your pet with their tongue out! 😝😜😛

14/01/2025

UPDATE: Unfortunately this dog was collected by the dog warden as nobody came forward 😔

STRAY DOG

We have had a small stray dog brought into us this morning found in Newton Farm. He is wearing a collar but no tag and no microchip unfortunately. If you are missing a dog or know somebody is, please call us on 01432 370155. Thank you.

(Please note, we do not give out too much identifying information as it's safer to match up when a potential owner comes forward).

13/01/2025

Last call for any photos for our new cover star, we will combine any photos in these comments with the other post, and we aim to announce the winner by the end of the month! 🥰

Guess what...?

We are on the search for a new cover photo and we NEED your help!!!

Drop all of your amazing photos of your fabulous pets in the comments below and a reason why they deserve to be one of our main stars!

Then, please like, react and share!!!

The photos with the most likes will be narrowed down to a smaller selection and we will then choose 4 photos in total for our cover photo.

Get commenting! We cannot wait to see all of your wonderful pets! 😁🐾🐱🐶🐰

13/01/2025

The New Year is all about everyone getting fitter and healthier, gym memberships hit an all time high and everyone is keen to be appearing in fitness wear!

So make it the time to ensure your pet is healthy too by signing up to our Pet Health Club and also booking in for a wellness screen with one of our nurses!

You can find out more information on our website or by contacting one of our reception team today!

Stay healthy together this year!

12/01/2025

The weekend is nearly over already... 😔😭

11/01/2025

Is your cat fit or fat?

Obesity is rapidly on the increase in our UK population of cats with a shocking 44% classed as overweight, and latest figures predict this rising to at least 53% in the next few months!!

Obesity in cats can lead to a myriad of different diseases e.g., heart disease, joint issues and ultimately lead to a reduced lifespan

There are multiple ways we can attempt to tackle obesity but it isn't a quick fix and it does require a lot of perseverance and dedication

If you believe your cat is struggling with their weight and you would like some advice on how to go about managing it then do please get in touch with one of our team and we can help point you in the right direction. We also offer free monthly weight clinics with our nurses to help give you both the guidance and confidence you need.