Heywood Veterinary Centre

☀️ Just like us, cats need to stay hydrated during the summer months! Ensure your feline friend has access to clean, fresh water at all times. You can also try offering wet food or adding water to dry kibble to increase their water intake. Let's keep our cool cats hydrated and healthy this summer! 💧🐱

☀️ Summer days are here, and it's important to keep our furry friends hydrated! Whether it's a trip to the park or a garden play session, make sure your pup has access to plenty of fresh water to beat the heat. Remember, a hydrated dog is a happy dog! 🐶

Have you ever heard a squirrel’s noise? Today we managed to catch one making a scene while out enjoying the beautiful sunshine! Make sure to turn the volume up!! We hope all of our lovely clients have enjoyed their Bank Holiday today with their furry friends, Summer is just around the corner! 🌤️ 😎#squirrel #squirrellove

Winnie was with us this week for her neutering surgery, she was so cuddly! We loved giving her lots of extra cuddles and she had THE LOUDEST purr whenever anyone walked by!! 🥰 we wish her a speedy recovery from her surgery! #purr #whitecat #boopmynose #catcuddles

Brodie was super excited to stay in with us today, he was so pleased with his blanket he brought it with him everywhere he went!! 🥰 He was a joy to have in for his neutering procedure, we look forward to seeing him back for his post operation check next week! ❤️🐾

See our senior wellness checks as an MOT on your classic car… but the car is furry. 🤔 Arthritis is progressive, and it is not curable, but there are several ways to improve comfort and help your cat or dog to lead a full and active life. symptoms can indicate underlying osteoarthritis – a painful condition caused by degeneration and inflammation of the joints. We are on hand to help, please reach out and book today - 01706 369171

‘Ziggy’ the hedgehog was brought in to us by a member of the public who found her weak, dehydrated and cold out in the open. She is approximately 3-4weeks old and likely got separated from her mother on one of her first outings outside of her nest. After some fluids and a stay in an incubator she is much better! She has been staying with our vet Claire hand rearing with milk feeds and today is learning how to eat solid foods! 🦔❤️Thankyou to ShelleyHogs for taking her to continue to grow and eventually be released back into the wild. Here at Heywood vets we go above and beyond for all wildlife and always endeavour to save a life when we can!

True or False, did you get it right? Let us know in the comments . . . . This is known as schedule 3 procedures in practice and further solidifies why our vet nurses are just fantastic! #vetnurse #vnam #vnam2023 #EmpowerOurVNs #vetlife

Christmas Dangers - Dried Fruits Grapes and their dried varieties are common at Christmas but toxic to pets. The dried varieties of these fruits are often found in mince pies, Christmas pudding, stollen and fruit and nut mix, so keep all these treats out of reach! If your pets does accidentally eat something containing these foods, give us a call as soon as possible for advice. #ChristmasDangers

Christmas Dangers - Chocolate Human chocolate for humans. Dog treats for dogs. We always get asked is of chocolate okay for our dog? The answer? Zero chocolate is the right amount for a dog. Chocolate contains theobromine (a compound poisonous to dogs). How dangerous chocolate is depends on the type and amount eaten and the size and health of your dog. Chocolate coins, chocolate tree decorations, your favourite festive tin are all bad for your dog. If your dog has eaten chocolate, the best course of action is to contact us as soon as possible for advice. #ChristmasDanger

Christmas Food Which Christmas foods are a ❌ for your pet? ⏬ 🎄Turkey bones can potentially cause blockages and damage to your pet’s digestive tract – be sure to pop the bins off the counter and into a secure bin, 🎄High fat foods such as pigs in blankets can sometimes trigger pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) 🎄Onions (as part of the allium family of plants) are toxic to cats and dogs – plenty of onions in stuffing and gravy, so keep your eyes peeled. 🎄Snacking on macadamia nuts in the afternoon? Make sure your bowl is out of paws reach. 🎄Alcohol is also toxic, so spills and left-over drinks should be cleaned away and safely disposed of. If in doubt, the safest option is to feed pet safe treats instead!

Guests at Christmas Keep your pets safe around festive guests If you are entertaining guests this Christmas, there are likely to be more people going in and out of your home. Take care to ensure your guests know how to interact with your pets and that pets have somewhere quiet to go if they need time alone. Having pets microchipped brings peace of mind that they can be traced back to you if they are accidentally let out or escape.

Christmas Dangers Supervise pets around Christmas decorations Although Christmas decorations help to set the scene, certain decorations may pose a risk to our pets. For example, stringy decorations such as tinsel and decorative string can cause digestive blockages if eaten and glass baubles may cut paws if smashed. Christmas trees may resemble an exciting climbing frame to adventurous cats, so consider tethering them! Keep inquisitive pets safe by supervising them and keeping them away from potential dangers.

Christmas Dangers Christmas plants CAN be a #ChristmasDanger 👎📉 Did you know that certain Christmas plants can make your pets unwell if eaten? Keep poinsettia, ivy, holly, lilies and mistletoe out of reach to avoid stomach upsets. Also discourage pets from chewing on the Christmas tree as this too can cause digestive issues and sharp pine needles may cause irritation and damage. If your pet eats something they shouldn’t, or develops vomiting, diarrhoea or becomes unwell, please contact us for further support.

How do I brush my pets' teeth? Patience, reassurance and praise go a long way in giving your pet perfect pearly whites. Watch our handy step by step guide on how to go about it below. 📹 You could win a Virbac dental hamper via our SMILE comp. 😲 See our pinned post. #NationalPetDentalMonth

Naptime at the Vets!