University of Liverpool Veterinary Practice

24/03/2025

Our colleagues at the The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), University of Bristol and RSPCA are conducting a survey for parrot owners - the link for the survey is in the comments.

Studies like this provide valuable insight for the profession, and help us guide our future teaching and ensure that our students are ready to help you and your pets when they graduate.

03/03/2025

We have some limited availability for neutering appointments over the next few weeks at the practice.

All of our neuter prices include:
- a pre-operative check with our team to discuss the procedure and ensure your pet is happy and healthy
- the procedure itself
- pain relief to give at home

Our neuters take place in our dedicated theatre suite, with our vets and nurses caring for your pets so they can be home with you the same afternoon. Microchipping is available for an additional £10, and you can upgrade from a buster collar to a medical pet shirt for just £15

Give us a call to get booked in

22/02/2025

Now we get lots of our patients coming in wearing some fantastic outfits - but baby goats adds a whole extra level of cuteness!

We'd love to see some photos of your pets in their weekend best!

The combination of baby goats and cute jumpers means we can't resist a photoshoot!

16/02/2025

⚠️ Avian Influenza Update

🐓 A mandatory housing order is now in place for all birds in Cheshire and Merseyside.

Please contact us if you need any advice on how to comply.

14/02/2025

You may remember some previous studies we have posted about, and our lovely colleagues are looking for more dogs to get involved with their research efforts.

What is this study about?
We are recruiting dogs to take part in a study that will help determine how body shape (of different breeds) affect the movement of your dog. With this knowledge, veterinarians can begin to understand how body shape and the way dogs walk and run might be related to specific disease and injury risks in certain breeds.

What does it involve?
Dogs will be asked to perform walking trials in our purpose-built biomechanics lab at the University of Liverpool main campus in Liverpool. We will measure the motion of their joints using skin markers, sensors, cameras and x-ray methods.

Who can take part?
We are looking to recruit from the following breeds that have been diagnosed with a minor-moderate mobility issue (e.g. they can walk & trot but they may show some lameness) that is likely to impact on the way they walk:
- German Shepherds
- Labradors
- Cocker Spaniels
- Springer Spaniels
- Dachshunds
- West Highland White Terriers
-French Bulldogs
- Border Collies
- Beagles
- Deerhounds
- Great Danes
- Parsons Russells
- Yorkshire Terriers

They need to be at least 1 year old but younger than 8 years old, with no signs of health problems that affect their movement. Your dog must currently be going for walks of around 30 minutes a day or more and should be a good healthy weight. They should also be happy to be handled and do some basic tasks: standing still, and walking and trotting in a straight line.

For more information there are some lovely articles about their work available here:
https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/.../university-embarks-on.../
https://theguideliverpool.com/university-of-liverpool.../

We are also looking for some greyhounds to take part in a study looking at corn development in this breed - but the volunteer dogs need to be normal (without corns)
For more information please contact [email protected] See less

10/12/2024

Come work with us!

We have a part-time vacancy for our reception team. For further information and to apply, visit

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/working/jobvacancies/

12/11/2024

During November 2024 a National Antibiotic Amnesty is being held by vets, doctors
and pharmacists. Our practice is taking part in the antibiotic amnesty and we are
encouraging clients to return any unused or out of date antibiotics to us for safe
disposal.

What to do if you have leftover or unused antibiotics:
o Return them to your vet practice for safe disposal
o Inappropriate disposal of unused antibiotics could contribute to antimicrobial
resistance and pollute the environment through waterways, affecting our
wildlife
o Don’t ever give your pet, or any pet for which they haven’t been prescribed,
left-over or out of date antibiotics. Using antibiotics when not needed could
risk side effects, delay an accurate diagnosis for your pet, mean that your
pets condition may not be treatable, and contributes to antimicrobial
resistance
Our practice is taking part in the antibiotic amnesty this November. Clients can
return any unused or out of date antibiotics to us for safe disposal.

06/11/2024

Our practice is taking part in the 2024 Antibiotic Amnesty. Throughout November
2024 we are asking pet owners to return any unused or leftover antibiotic
medications to us for safe disposal. Please drop off any unused medications to us at
the practice. You can hand them in to a vet, nurse or the reception team. This
medication might be left-over from a recent prescription, antibiotics that you didn’t
need or out-of-date medication. Let’s keep antibiotics working, together!

03/11/2024

Tip 8: Prepare clean trays
Ensure cats have access to clean litter trays. There should be enough for each cat in the house plus an additional one.

Animals can’t tell us when they are feeling stressed or scared and their stress can be even more apparent when usually quiet and peaceful night times become noisy and bright all of a sudden.

Your vet is always the place to get the best possible advice for your pet. 🐕 🐈 If you have any concerns about your pets, book an appointment with your vet today

03/11/2024

Tip 7: Don’t stress out
You can help your pet stay as calm as possible by keeping your behaviour normal and relaxed.

Animals can’t tell us when they are feeling stressed or scared and their stress can be even more apparent when usually quiet and peaceful night times become noisy and bright all of a sudden.

Your vet is always the place to get the best possible advice for your pet. 🐕 🐈 If you have any concerns about your pets, book an appointment with your vet today

02/11/2024

Tip 6: Leave cats be
Don’t pick up or try to restrain cats if they are scared, as this can be more stressful for them.

Animals can’t tell us when they are feeling stressed or scared and their stress can be even more apparent when usually quiet and peaceful night times become noisy and bright all of a sudden.

Your vet is always the place to get the best possible advice for your pet. 🐕 🐈 If you have any concerns about your pets, book an appointment with your vet today.

02/11/2024

Tip 5: Reduce noise
Close windows and curtains as this can muffle the firework sounds. Help to mask the noise of fireworks by putting on music or the TV.

Animals can’t tell us when they are feeling stressed or scared and their stress can be even more apparent when usually quiet and peaceful night times become noisy and bright all of a sudden.

Your vet is always the place to get the best possible advice for your pet. 🐕 🐈 If you have any concerns about your pets, book an appointment with your vet today.

01/11/2024

For dogs consider shifting walks foward to be earlier in the day while it is still light out to avoid them being scared by any unexpected fireworks. Even during the day, be on the look (and listen) out for stray fireworks, and consider restricting off lead time to secure enclosed areas only, just in case.

31/10/2024

Tip 3: Protect them

Microchip your pets so you can be reunited in case they are frightened and escape outside. It is a legal requirement for dogs and cats to be chipped, but remember exotic pets can also be chipped to help them find their way home in the event of an escape.

Animals can’t tell us when they are feeling stressed or scared and their stress can be even more apparent when usually quiet and peaceful night times become noisy and bright all of a sudden.

30/10/2024

Tip 2: Keep them inside
Make sure any cat flaps or doors are closed as pets can sometimes be more stressed if they’re outside during fireworks.

Animals can’t tell us when they are feeling stressed or scared and their stress can be even more apparent when usually quiet and peaceful night times become noisy and bright all of a sudden.

Your vet is always the place to get the best possible advice for your pet. 🐕 🐈 If you have any concerns about your pets, book an appointment with your vet today.

29/10/2024

Tip 1: Let them hide

Provide comfortable, safe hiding places or dens around the home that pets can go to if they’re feeling scared.

Animals can’t tell us when they are feeling stressed or scared and their stress can be even more apparent when usually quiet and peaceful night times become noisy and bright all of a sudden.

Your vet is always the place to get the best possible advice for your pet. 🐕 🐈 If you have any concerns about your pets, book an appointment with your vet today.

28/10/2024

Bonfire night is next week, and you may have already noticed some fireworks going off. If your pet is worried by the noises please get in touch with us to discuss options with our vet team, from rescue plans for this time around, and longer term management to make future firework events less of a worry for everyone involved.

16/10/2024

Did you know our exotics service has even been featured in the echo? Some lovely behind the scenes snapshots of our team at work :)

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/meet-vet-who-treats-liverpools-28229288