Pinewood Veterinary Practice Leyland

12/07/2025

This weekend is expected to very hot. Please be very careful with all your pets. 🌡️☀️

A few reminders for your pets safety:
⚠️ Do not walk your pet during the day when temperatures are higher
⚠️ Do not leave your pet in the car, even with the windows open
⚠️ Do not transport your pet if they get very stressed in the car
⚠️ Do not leave your pet for long periods out in the sun
⚠️ Do not walk them on hot pavements you can’t stand barefoot on yourself

✅ Provide your pet with a cool and shaded area
✅ Offer fresh cool water regularly
✅ Use a cool mat
✅ Set up a fan for them nearby
✅ Only walk early in the morning or late at night when it’s cool
✅ Be aware of heat stroke signs such as excessive drooling, heavy panting, vomiting and diarrhoea.
✅ Contact your vet if you are worried. Our phone number is 01257 276517

08/07/2025

In memory of Norman who was a warrior and an absolute gentleman to the very end, who loved everybody he met. Just short of his 17th birthday, we love and will miss you Norman. Sending big hugs to your mum. RIP NORMAN over Rainbow bridge. 🌈 🐾 from every single one of us, your Pinewood family 💙

04/07/2025

✅️✅️ OWNER FOUND✅️✅️

This beautiful boy has been taken into our Coppull practice. Found near Birkacre, he is microchipped but details not up to date. If you believe this dog to be yours. Please ring our Coppull practice on
01257 367550

02/07/2025

✅️✅️ OWNER FOUND✅️✅️

This beautiful boy has been taken into our Coppull branch.
He has a microchip but it isn't registered.
He was found on Church lane in the Wrightington area. With finder at the minute, but the dog warden is going to be called.
If you feel this is your dog please contact the practice on 01257 367550 or 01257 276517

02/07/2025

This beautiful boy has been taken into our Coppull branch.
He has a microchip but it isn't registered.
He was found on Church lane in the Wrightinron area.
If you feel this is your dog please contact the practice on 01257 367650 or 01257 276517

20/06/2025

Please bear this in mind when you go out with your pets tomorrow ⚠️☀️🌩️

🚒 Chorley Fire Station – Weather Update & Safety Notice for Tomorrow

🌡️ Saturday (21 June 2025): Hot and dry during the day, followed by showers and potential thunderstorms late afternoon through the evening .

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⚠️ PSPO Reminder – Open Fires Prohibited Tonight & Tomorrow

With warm, dry conditions expected tomorrow, we’re reminding everyone that the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) remains in force across Lancashire—including Chorley. This prohibits:
• Campfires
• Disposable BBQs
• Fireworks
• Any kind of open flame in parks, moorlands, and public green areas

These restrictions help prevent wildfires during periods of heat and drought. Please follow them and report any violations to prevent emergencies.

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⛈️ Thunderstorm Safety Tips

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in place from 3 pm Saturday until 4 am Sunday across much of northern England  . These storms may bring heavy rainfall, strong gusts, hail, lightning, and surface flooding.

What you can do to stay safe:
• Plan ahead — try to wrap up outdoor activities before mid-afternoon
• Seek shelter indoors once thunder is heard — you’re within striking distance
• Avoid open fields, hilltops, and lone trees
• If driving, slow down carefully, leave extra space, and watch for standing water
• Secure outdoor items (e.g. patio furniture, trampolines) before high winds
• Unplug sensitive electronics to guard against power surges if lightning strikes
• After the storm, check gutters and drains for blockages and stay alert to surface water hazards

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🚒 If You See a Fire or Flooding Risk…

☎️ Call 999 immediately and give clear details of your location and situation

19/06/2025

Tomorrow is set to be one of the hottest days we have had this year with the Chorley area reaching 29 degrees.
Please do not take your animals out hottest part of the day, especially between 11am-8pm. Take them out first thing or later at night.
Ensure they always have fresh cool water available, and plenty of shade if they are in the garden.
If you are concerned about your pet at any point please contact us as soon as possible.
🥵☀️🌡️🚰

18/06/2025

Yesterday 10 beautiful Labrador x Springer puppies came in to our coppull practice for their 1st vaccine, microchip and health check.
They were such good puppies, and we all loved the puppy cuddles!
By the time they were ready to go home they were all fast asleep!! 🥰 ♥️🐾

14/06/2025

🌟The Petplan Veterinary Awards 2025🌟

Don’t forget the PetPlan Veterinary Award Nominations are open. Please click the link below and vote for us. 🙏🏻

Every single nomination means the world to each of us! ♥️

🐾 You don’t have to have insurance with Pet Plan to vote.
🐾 You can nominate in each category if you wish

⭐️ Practice of the Year
⭐️ Vet of the Year
⭐️ Vet Nurse of the Year
⭐️ Practice Support Staff of the Year
⭐️ Practice Manager of the Year

Nominate us here:

https://awards.petplan.co.uk/

Thank you! ⭐️😀

The Petplan Vet Awards are in their 26th year, recognising and celebrating teams and individuals within the vet sector who inspire their clients and colleagues with their commitment and passion.

30/05/2025

We have had a pair of glasses handed into our Chorley practice, thye was outside on the floor. Are they yours. ?

29/05/2025

Veterinary Nurse Appreciation Month
🐶🐇🐕🐈🐍🦜🦎

May is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month. We wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate and appreciate our incredible nursing team here at Pinewood. ♥️

Our Veterinary Nurses work tirelessly every day to keep your fur babies happy and healthy.

What you see of our Vet Nurses when you bring your pet in to us is just the tip of the iceberg.

Did you know our Vet Nurses are anaesthetists?
If your pet is coming in for a anaesthetic it will be a Vet Nurse that is monitoring them throughout the procedure.🩺

Did you know our Vet Nurses run specialised clinics?
Vet Nurses give advice and support you when you have questions about your pet. 🐾

Did you know our Vet Nurses are radiographers?
Our Vet Nurses will set up and then take x-rays of your pet. 🩻

Did you know our Vet Nurses are laboratory technicians?
Our Vet Nurses will take blood samples and run diagnostic tests.💉🩸

Did you know our Vet Nurses monitor your patients when they come round from anaesthetic?
Vet Nurses are highly trained and skilled to be able to monitor animals post operatively. 👩🏻‍⚕️

Did you know our Vet Nurses fill in insurance forms?
Our Vet Nurses are trained how to fill these in correctly. Many of your pets are insured, and to make claims many forms have to be submitted. These have to be completed correctly and this takes a lot of time and work. 📝

These are just a few of the many jobs that Veterinary Nurses do.

Here at Pinewood we have 10 Qualified Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses and 1 Animal Nursing Assistant. We are extremely lucky to have each and every one of them.♥️