Christmas trees can seem like the perfect playground for your furry friend, here are some tips to petproof your tree and keep them safe! 🎄
Hang breakables, such as glass baubles, out of reach of pets.
Dont hang chocolates on the tree. Also, it's best not to put boxes of chocolate gifts under the tree. Chocolate can be toxic!
Make sure the tree is sturdy and secure (so they don’t pull the whole thing down!)
Regularly sweep up fallen pine needles. Even the fake ones!
“My pet ate all the boxes of chocolates from under the tree, what do I do?” 🍫💝🎁
The best thing to do is to contact us, or send a message VidiVet with a picture of the chocolate, or treat packaging and also let us know the weight of your pet and how much they ate. 🩺 One of our vets, or a vet on the VidiVet app will then use this information to calculate whether your pet needs to go in for an emergency vet visit.
Have any questions during the Christmas period? The @VidiVet app is available for free to all members of Hoylake Vets to answer any question you have about your pet when our practice doors are closed. 💬
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If you’ve been wondering how you can cut back on your pets’ expenses, you’re likely to consider their preventative care and insurance as these usually take up a considerable slice of your monthly budget.
💉 However, preventative treatments, such as vaccinations, regular check-ups and parasite control, help prevent diseases that would be expensive to treat or even fatal for your pet.
📜 As for insurance, you never know when your pet might fall ill, and having a way to decrease veterinary expenses will help you make the decisions you want for your pet and not those that your budget allows. An alternative here would be to compare different providers’ offerings, ensuring your coverage is adequate, to reduce the monthly fee.
🥣 Regarding their diet, cheap options are often unbalanced and are likely to cause a range of health issues, from gastrointestinal upsets to skin and hair problems or even life-threatening urinary obstructions. We’d be happy to discuss cost-effective options with you if you need advice.
But there are options to cut costs without compromising your pets’ health care and well-being, such as making toys from old materials or buying high-quality food in bulk. What else would you add?
Have you brought a new puppy into your life? We're thrilled for you! 🥳 Raising a puppy is an incredible adventure but also one that requires a lot of hard work.
Got an indoor pet security camera? 🐾 📹 Share the laughs! 😂
What's the funniest thing you've caught your furball doing when they thought no one was watching? 🐱💻 Spill the pet antics in the comments! 👇
Neutering pets can save you a world of trouble! From avoiding certain types of cancer to eliminating unwanted behaviours, neutering is the best option for the large majority of pets and the sooner you do this, the better.
Do you have any questions about this routine procedure? We’re here for you📲
Would you recognise the signs that your pet is suffering from an allergy? 🐾
Common allergy symptoms in pets include:
🩺 Redness
🩺 Sneezing
🩺 Coughing
🩺 Watery eyes
🩺 Ear infections
🩺 Gastrointestinal issues
🩺 Itchy skin (the most common sign in pets!)
The first step in managing pet allergies is proper diagnosis. We can help identify triggers and formulate a customised treatment plan for your companion.
Has your pet ever suffered from allergies?
Sustainability is vital for our planet! ♻️ 🌍 Doing what we can to be more sustainable pet owners helps us preserve our natural resources.
Check our video for tips on how to be a more sustainable pet owner. What other suggestions do you have? Let us know! 👇
A recent law change has introduced mandatory microchipping for cats and owners will have until June 2024 to microchip their cats🐈
We feel this is an amazing step forward for the protection of our beloved feline family members as it helps pets who have been lost or stolen get reunited with their owners.
Is your cat microchipped? If they aren’t yet, or if your contact information is outdated, don’t hesitate to schedule a visit with us!
Do you have a pet first aid kit? Would you know what to do in an emergency? 🤔 These are vital questions for any pet owner!
Take a look at our video and learn the basics of a well-stocked pet first aid kit 🩹 🐾 And if you find yourself facing an urgent situation, call us as soon as you see it so we can help you get your pet to us safely.
