Forest House Veterinary Surgery, Knaresborough

14/02/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️

We love seeing your pets, feel free to share photos of them in the comments along with what you love most about them! 💌🐾

12/02/2025

Happy 10th Birthday Lando! 🎉💙

07/02/2025

This February is Pet Dental Health Month 🦷

A reminder to be proactive in caring for your pets dental health with the aim to prevent dental diseases/issues occurring.

Creating a good home dental care routine is more important than you think! 🩵

31/01/2025

Happy Friday from one very cute Guinea Pig 🥹

29/01/2025

The Forest House Pet Health Plan 💛

The pet health plan is a simple and affordable way to access all of the preventative care that our practice recommends for your pet (including dogs, cats and rabbits) 🐶🐱🐰

For larger animals…in addition to our pet health plan, we also offer a care plan for your horses!🐴

For more information please visit our website at www.fhvets.co.uk or call us on 📞01423 862121 📞

24/01/2025

BIRD FLU UPDATE:

NEW RESTRICTIONS FOR BIRD KEEPERS IN THE WHOLE OF NORTH YORKSHIRE FROM TOMORROW

In response to the increase in cases across England and new findings in wild birds, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is being put in place and will come into force across all of England and Scotland from noon on Saturday 25 January 2025.
In addition, the regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory housing and biosecurity measures is being extended to include the unitary authorities of North Yorkshire and York and a new area covering Shropshire from 00:01 on Monday 27 January.
The new AIPZ with mandatory housing and biosecurity measures will then cover:
• North Yorkshire (added)
• York (added)
• Shropshire (added)
• The East Riding of Yorkshire
• The City of Kingston upon Hull
• Lincolnshire
• Norfolk
• Suffolk.
All bird keepers in these areas must keep their birds housed to protect them from bird flu. This applies to pet birds, commercial flocks and just a few birds in a backyard flock.
All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow these housing and stringent biosecurity measures, in addition to following any Protection/Surveillance Zone restrictions in their area, to prevent future outbreaks.

See:

Mandatory enhanced biosecurity will now be required and the housing order extended to cover York, North Yorkshire and Shropshire.

23/01/2025

Holly the Labrador came for her appointment…and a nose boop! 👆🏻💛

22/01/2025

*Sad post*

We had a young black cat with white paws and white on face brought in on Friday unfortunately deceased , no chip.

Also a brown tabby cat- looks like she has recently being spayed, chipped but not registered. Unfortunately also deceased.

If anyone is missing either of these cats please call the surgery on 01423 862121.

17/01/2025

***FOUND*** this gorgeous boy was brought into our practice yesterday he was found around Chain Lane. If anyone recognises him please contact us on 01423862121

15/01/2025

A terrifying incident for all involved but thankfully a happy ending 🚨 🛑

Earlier today, all emergency services, including the air ambulance, rushed to a terrifying incident at Marfield Wetlands, just outside of Masham where a man in his 20s went onto the ice to rescue his dog, who had fallen through.

Thankfully, both the man and his dog were rescued, and the man has been taken to hospital to be checked over. We’re relieved to share that the dog was very cold but is also safe and well.

While this incident had a positive outcome, it serves as a critical reminder: if your dog goes onto the ice or falls in, do not follow them.

Tragically, it’s often the person who goes after the dog who doesn’t survive.

Stepping onto frozen water is incredibly dangerous. Even if the ice near the bank seems thick, it often becomes thinner as you move toward the centre. There’s no guarantee the ice can support a person’s weight.

If someone falls through, they may disappear beneath the surface, out of sight and away from help, and can drown quickly.

Once in the freezing water, the intense cold can overwhelm them, leaving them unable to help themselves.

Rescuers—whether a passersby or emergency services—may also risk their lives during rescue attempts.

What to do if your dog falls through the ice 👇

• Stay calm and do not go onto the ice yourself. If the ice couldn’t support your dog’s weight, it won’t support yours.
• Call your dog to encourage them to return to safety.
• If your dog can’t get out, call 999 immediately and ask for the fire and rescue service.

Please share this advice widely and help prevent future accidents.

13/01/2025

January: Walk your Pet Month 🐾

The perfect way to start 2025 with new healthy habits for both dogs and their owners.

Benefits for owners:
- Exercise
- Fresh air
- Time away from technology screens
- Mental wellbeing

Benefits for dogs:
- Mental stimulation
- Weight management
- Muscle strength

Remember:
- Wrap up warm and be prepared for the weather
- Take the necessities
- Most importantly, have fun!

07/01/2025

❄️ Winter hazards for Equines ❄️

ICE - Snow and water can turn to ice as the temperature drops, causing surfaces to become slippery. Take care when walking horses across paths and yards. Make use of stored manure to spread over slippy areas.
⭐️ Tip: Applying hoof oil within the inside of the hoof can prevent sn*******ng.

FROZEN WATER - Ensure horses have access to adequate water. Troughs and automatic water drinkers often become frozen during minus temperatures.

FROZEN MUD - As the muddy fields freeze over it leaves lumps and divots that make walking very difficult and treacherous. This could cause potential injury.

STUFFY STABLES - Horses may end up staying in during extreme weather conditions, however this can cause ammonia to build up in indoor barns. Additionally, bedding and hay can be dusty and mouldy. Over time this could lead to respiratory issues. To help ensure there is appropriate ventilation and consider highly absorbent and dust free bedding.

31/12/2024

Happy New Year ⭐️🎉

#2025

30/12/2024

Some photos of our recent visitors to the practice! ❤️📷

23/12/2024

Merry Christmas to everyone from all the staff pets here at Forest House Veterinary Surgery🎄

Please share any of your Christmas themed pet/animal photos, we’d love to see them! 🐾📷

18/12/2024

Lovely to see Ciri for her check-up yesterday evening, Reggie came along to say hello too! 🥰

16/12/2024

Reminder: Be prepared this Christmas! 🎄

If your pet is on repeat medication, please ensure you have enough to cover Christmas Day and Boxing Day whilst we are closed! 👍🏻

13/12/2024

Keep your pets safe this Christmas 🌿🪴

Christmas plants toxic to pets include:

- Poinsettia
- Holly
- Mistletoe
- Ivy
- Potpourri

If you suspect your pet has eaten any of these plants please seek advice by calling us on:

📞 01423 862121 * If out of hours you will be directed to our out of hours vet by selecting option 2*