Vale Veterinary Group Ltd.

31/12/2024

23/12/2024

🎁🎅 Day 23, Merry Christmas Eve-Eve! 🎅🎁

Santa sent us a list of which of your pets are on his Nice or Naughty list this year!

Is your pet on the list?

20/12/2024

🎁🎁🎁 Day 20 🎁🎁🎁

🤶 🎄 Christmas Pet Food Appeal 🎄🤶

Christmas is a time for giving.

Every year we collect donations of pet food for our local rescue centres.
If you are able to, we are accepting donations at both the Kidderminster and Stourport practices.
However big or small, it’s all very much appreciated.

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19/12/2024

🎄🎅🎁 Day 19 🎁🎅🎄

🚨 Antifreeze poisoning 🚨

Antifreeze can be extremely dangerous to dogs and cats. It can damage their kidneys and can cause death, even after only a small amount has been licked. Effects from poisoning can sometimes be seen quickly, but it’s often not until two to three days later that signs of kidney failure start to show.

Keeping your pet safe

🌟 Take care not to spill any liquids when refilling screen wash or using antifreeze on your car
🌟 Watch out for any spillages of antifreeze around your car and clean them up as soon as you notice them
🌟 Keep all chemicals, including screen wash or antifreeze up high and out of paws reach of your pet
🌟 Watch out for puddles of unusual looking fluids and keep them away from them

18/12/2024

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On The 18th Day of Christmas we bring you, our wonderful pet owners our Festive Opening times!

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18/12/2024

🤶 🎄 Christmas Pet Food Appeal 🎄🤶

Christmas is a time for giving.

Every year we collect donations of pet food for our local rescue centres.
If you are able to, we are accepting donations at both the Kidderminster and Stourport practices.
However big or small, it’s all very much appreciated.

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17/12/2024

🎄🎁 Day 17 🎄🎁

Christmas is a time for indulgence and that can go for your pet rabbit too – especially as they have a sweet tooth.

But that doesn’t mean they can have anything they want! They love a variety of foods but should always eat a natural, vegetarian diet that is high in fibre.

When feeding rabbits treats, it can be easy to overindulge them, so make sure you’re just giving them something small that’s in moderation with their normal diet.

16/12/2024

🎁🎁 Day 16! 🎁🎁

Here’s Roo hoping that one of these presents might be for him 🎁

However have you ever thought about commemorating the year with a special ornament that features your pet? Many online vendors can create personalised ornaments with your pet’s unique photo, paw print, silhouette, and more! These make brilliant gifts for your loved ones with pets as well.

15/12/2024

🎁🎁🎁 Day 15 of Vale’s Christmas Advent 🎁🎁🎁

10 more days until Christmas!

Which of our naughty reception elves (dogs) has worked the hardest during December?
They’ll both be wanting an extra present in their stockings for all the hard work they’ve been doing at the Kidderminster practice!

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14/12/2024

🎄🎁 It’s Day 14! 🎁🎄

Christmas film marathon

Is there anything better than curling up on the sofa with a warm drink and Christmas film? Get snuggled up with your pet and have a viewing party; Santa Paws, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Lady & the Tramp are pup-ular picks

13/12/2024

🎄 Day 13! 🎁

Fill a stocking for your pet

Hang your Christmas stockings by with care, and perhaps put one up for your pet this year! Fill your pet’s stocking with all of their favourite treats and toys for a festive surprise.

12/12/2024

🌟🎁 Day 12 of The Vale’s Advent 🎁🌟

When you’re full of roast potatoes, curling up with a Christmas film is the ideal way to unwind. If your dog or cat has been overwhelmed by the chaos of Christmas Day, this is a good way for them to snuggle up with you on the sofa and relax.

As pets don’t understand the concept of Christmas, it’s possible that they will be confused by your lack of attention as you focus on cooking lunch, unwrapping presents and socialising with family and friends.

Make sure you put your pet’s needs first at Christmas - give them space if they are feeling crowded or give them lots of attention if they feel neglected.

How do you celebrate Christmas with your cat or dog? Do you have any tips for involving pets in the festivities? Let us know in the comments below…

11/12/2024

🎄🎄🎄 It’s Day 11 of Vale’s Advent 🎄🎄🎄

We hope you are enjoying our Tips and Tricks for a safe Christmas period with your pets!
Whilst the dangers around Christmas might seem overwhelming, there’s no reason not to enjoy the holiday with the whole family including your animal friends. Take precautions with any issues we’ve already mentioned, but don’t let it stop you from having a great time. If you have any questions about anything mentioned or something more general, do get in touch. We love to hear from you and your pets!

10/12/2024

🌲 Day 10 of Vales Advent 🌲

🎁 Visiting family 🎅

If you are visiting relatives over Christmas and have to leave your pet home alone, be sure to leave them with enough toys to keep them occupied (as long as you know they won’t chew them!), warm comfy bedding and fresh water. Take them for a walk before you leave to ensure they have had plenty of exercise, as well as making sure they have had a toilet break. If they get anxious on their own, leave the TV or radio on to drown out external noise.

09/12/2024

🎁🎁 Day 9 of Vales Advent 🎁🎁

Important Reminder for All Pets on Long term medication!

Please note that the last day to order your Repeat Prescriptions is FRIDAY 20th DECEMBER and they will need to be collected before 3pm on TUESDAY 24TH DECEMBER!

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08/12/2024

🎅 Day 8 of our Vales Advent 🎅

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Avoiding the cold
For dogs particularly, you should consider reducing walk times when it is very cold, and keep them more active indoors. Avoid walking your dog on ice. A dog coat for winter walks will reduce sharp drops in body temperature. Always dry pets’ paws after walking in wet conditions.