White House Vets

24/09/2024

We have had a little blackbird bought into the practice this morning that needs transporting to Vale Wildlife near Tewkesbury. If anyone is heading that way today and can possibly help we would be very grateful 🙏

07/09/2024

🐾Vets Now Video Vet🐾
Vetsnow is our out of hours emergency service and is located in Worcester. Vetsnow also provide us a video vet service where you can choose to speak to a vet via video first to get veterinary advice on your pet. Video Vets Now consults are designed for non-urgent queries only. In an emergency, please call our normal surgery number 01684 560940 and you will be put straight through to the Vets now emergency centre.
🐾How do I arrange a video vet consultation?...
- Go to www.whitehousevets.com/video-vet and click on 'Book an appointment'
- Choose your time slot. Appointments are available 7 days a week between 8am and 11pm.
- Consults are 10 mins and cost £24. If your pet needs to be seen by us or Vets Now, your original £24 payment will be refunded.
- The Vet will offer advice on caring for your pet. If your pet needs to be seen, they will help you arrange an appointment with Vetsnow.
🐾When to use Video Vets Now?
Sometimes a vet’s advice is all you need. Many queries can be resolved without visiting a practice, including:
- Non-urgent queries
- Preventative care advice
- Advice on ongoing and chronic conditions
If you require an emergency appointment you can call our normal number 01684 560940 and you will be put straight through to the Vetsnow clinic.
https://www.whitehousevets.com/video-vet

We've partnered with Vets Now so you can speak to an online vet, from your living room. Here for you 7 days a week, between 8am and 11pm.

06/09/2024

Ordering prescriptions and food...
🐾All repeat prescriptions require at least 48 hours notice in order for them to be checked and prescribed by a veterinary surgeon.
🐾Some certain medications may need to be ordered if they are not kept in stock, which in turn may take longer to have ready.
🐾Please ensure you have at least 1 week's worth of medication left when you re-order to allow us time to order the items from our supplier
Many thanks, White House Vets

26/08/2024

🐶It's national dog day!🐕

Let's celebrate our canine companions today!

26/08/2024

🌞Happy Summer Bank Holiday!🌞

As a reminder, we are closing at 4pm today

19/08/2024

Bank Holiday Notice

To ensure you have plenty of medication or veterinary food for your pets over the bank holiday, please order your pet's prescription by Tuesday the 20th of August.
Our last delivery before the bank holiday is on Wednesday the 21st of August and our next delivery will be the Wednesday the 28th of August.

Opening times for Bank Holiday 26th of August: 8am-4pm

13/08/2024

Are you aware of blue-green algae?
What you need to know:
⚠️ Blue-green algae are tiny bacteria found in
still, nutrient-rich water.
⚠️ They produce toxins harmful to dogs; about
half of exposed dogs die.
⚠️ Most poisonings occur from drinking or
swimming in freshwater lakes and ponds.
Symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, muscle
tremors, and seizures can appear within an
hour.
⚠️ Prevent poisoning by avoiding risky areas,
checking algae warnings, and rinsing dogs after
swimming.
For a full guide, visit: https://bit.ly/3xQuzCe

08/08/2024

🐱It's International Cat Day!🐈

Tell your cat how special they are today, even though they already know!
Let's see those feline friends!

05/08/2024

🦮International Assistance Dog Week 🦮

A big THANK YOU to the very clever canine companions that improve people's lives daily 👏

03/08/2024

🐶Who's taking their doggy for a beach trip this summer holiday?🏖

We hope you're are having a lovely summer holiday!
Check out these tips for a safe beach trip
https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/taking-care-of-your-dog-at-the-beach

01/08/2024

Who is planning a BBQ this summer holiday?

Check out these tips to keep your BBQ safe for your pets

To make sure your pets stay safe during your summer BBQs, take a look at our top tips!

29/07/2024

Cat owners! 🐈‍⬛
Take a look at this important information about protecting your cat in warm weather

Summer isn't always the best time of year for cats, especially when temperatures start to rise. This is why we've put together this list of 12 crucial things cat owners should avoid during the hot season

26/07/2024

📸Today is National Dog Photography Day!🐶

Let's see your best Pawtraits!

22/07/2024

19/07/2024

We have an announcement to make about White House Vets team.
We will be saying good bye to Richard and Rhiannon at the end of this month:

Richard is taking full retirement. We are very grateful that he has stayed working one day a week since his retirement a few years ago. As the founder of White House Vets, he will be greatly missed by us all, and by many of our clients, that have been bringing their pets to Richard for a long time! Richard's last day is the 29th of July.

Head Receptionist Rhiannon, will be finishing at White House on the 31st of July. Rhi joined the team in 2020, amongst the Covid lockdown stresses! After a few fantastic years getting to know you and your gorgeous pets, she is starting a new journey, exploring careers in nature conservation. We are very sorry to see Rhiannon move on, she has been a wonderful team member but we wish her well in her new endeavours.

17/07/2024

Concerned it might be too hot outside for your pet? Have a look at our handy thermometer below to help you
work it out. Also, be aware some surfaces may be hotter than others too!

11/07/2024

10/07/2024

Heatstroke in pets is a bigger threat than you may think, as your furry friend may be suffering both inside and out.
Take a look at symptoms below for both dogs and cats to help you spot the signs and if you're concerned
please don't hesitate to contact us!

07/07/2024

Many people would say their favourite tasty treat is chocolate, but as a dog owner, it’s vital to remember that chocolate can be highly toxic to your canine companion. Here's advice on what to do if your dog eats chocolate... https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/chocolate-poisoning-in-dogs

03/07/2024

UPDATE: Now reunited with owner

We have had a male Collie brought in as a stray this afternoon.

Microchipped but possibly contact details not up to date.

If you think this is your dog, please call the practice BEFORE 7pm on 01684560940 or respond to this post

03/07/2024

We have had a stray cat brought in to us that is unfortunately not microchipped.

Please call the practice if you think this is your cat on 01684 560940

Young, female grey cat. Proof of ownership required upon collection.

02/07/2024

🐱Cat Microchipping🐱

A reminder that we are offering £10 off cat microchipping until the end of July, to help you adhere to new Government laws that all cats must be chipped.
If you join our health care plan for £15 per month, you will get microchipping for free!

Follow the link below for information about microchipping your cat.
https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/microchipping-your-cat

28/06/2024

🐰Rabbit Awareness Week🐰

DID YOU KNOW?🤔

Rabbit ears turn 180 degrees and they have almost 360 degree vision!
Rabbits are prey animals so they need very good hearing and eye sight. The rotation of their ears helps them pinpoint the location of a sound!

We hope you enjoyed this week's rabbit facts! If you have a rabbit and want to keep them up to date on preventative health care, why not sign up to our Rabbit pet care plan?
For £9 a month, you can keep them up to date with vaccinations and parasite preventatives. They can also have 6 monthly health checks and you can get a discount on any further treatments they need. Call the practice for more information

27/06/2024

🐰Rabbit Awareness Week🐰

DID YOU KNOW? 🤔

Rabbits "binky" when they are happy!
"Binky" is the term used for when your rabbit does that excitable hop in the air where they twist their body and kick their legs!

Check out this link for advice on how to keep a rabbit:
https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/is-a-rabbit-the-right-pet-for-me

26/06/2024

Vets Now thank you for this very helpful infographic. This week is going to be VERY hot for the UK, that means playdates across the board to ensure I keep your doggos as safe and cool as possible. Don't forget, the heat affects our furry friends differently. They can only regulate their temperature through panting, blood vessel dilation and sweating through their paw pads. Unlike their human besties, dogs don't have millions of sweat glands all over their body and that makes them much more susceptible to heat exhaustion and heat stroke which can be fatal. Let's keep our pooches safe in the warm weather and look out for signs of heat stroke and over exposure.
Remember: if the weather is humid, their ability to cool via panting is inhibited further as effective evaporation of moisture is reduced.

Signs of Heat Stroke in Dogs:
*Excessive and fast panting
*worried or fearful expressions as they struggle to maintain their body temperature
*restlessness or agitation, pacing
*drooling/foaming saliva
*red gums/tongue and inflamed tongue
*increased heartrate
*vomiting and diarrhoea

If your dog displays these symptoms, get them to a cool, shady area immediately. If available to you, provide cool airflow via hand or electric fan. Use cool water (not cold-it'll impede the evaporation method by constricting blood vessels in the skin) to pour over their core body to bring their temperature down. Offer them cool water to sip.

If your dog is suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke, do the above to cool them down while you call your nearest veterinary surgery to inform them of your visit. Do NOT cover the dog with a wet towel or blanket, it will trap heat rather than allow it to escape. Laying the dog on top of a cool wet towel may help instead.

Don't forget! If it's too hot outside, your dog's paw pads can burn which not only causes very painful sores, blisters and burns, but impedes their ability to regulate their body temperature further.

Try to stick to walks in earlier mornings and later evenings when the temperatures have cooled.

Stay safe out there! 🌞

24/06/2024

🐰Rabbit awareness week🐰

DID YOU KNOW? 🤔

Domestic Rabbits can live up to 12 years!!

Happy, healthy rabbits can make excellent pets for as long as 12 years. So make sure you are able to look after one for this amount of time when you are considering getting a rabbit.

Check out this link for advice on keeping a happy, healthy rabbit
https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/how-to-look-after-a-rabbit