Mile House Veterinary Centre

08/11/2024

*Found Cat*
We have had this cat handed into the practice this morning she is a very friendly female tortoise shell cat found on a farm at Hutton Bonville
If you think it may be yours please phone the practice on 01609 781673

02/11/2024

28/10/2024

What a gorgeous day up in the dales 💛

The same view that is on the side of our vans!

22/10/2024

YEAR ROUND FLEA AND TICK TREATMENT - AVAILABLE NOW.
CALL THE PRACTICE FOR DETAILS.

22/10/2024

🎆Fireworks and Fear: Petrified Pets 🎆

In the lead up to fireworks season - are you prepared?

Fireworks seem to now occur regularly throughout October-December with Halloween, Bonfire night, Christmas and New year.

Although spectacular to watch they have very real implications for the welfare of our wildlife, livestock and pet animals.

⬇️Here is some advice this firework season. Stay tuned for more individual advice on each section in the coming weeks.

🐱Cats
✅Check microchip details are up to date
✅Try and keep them inside after dark. We understand this can be difficult. You may need to provide more play and calming aids to help them with a change in routine
✅Close all doors and windows to prevent them bolting
✅Shut curtains to dim the noise and flashes
✅ Give them a safe hiding place or don't disturb them if they find their own safe place to settle. Cats often like to be up high

🐶Dogs
✅Check microchip details are up to date
✅Walk before dark. If toileting outside go out with them on a leash to avoid them bolting if a firework goes off unexpectedly
✅Use calming aids
✅Give them as safe place to stay that is covered, dark and quiet. Do not lock them in here.
✅Watch that all doors are closed to avoid escape
✅You can comfort your pet, just ensure you stay safe if they are extremely agitated

🐭Small Furries
✅You may need to bring any animals inside if it doesn't cause them too much stress
✅They may require more bedding
✅Cover accomodation to prevent the lights from upsetting them
✅Move indoor enclosures away from windows to dull the noise and light

🐴Horses
✅Check local fire displays and prepare
✅Keep to a routine
✅Check the field or Stable is free from hazards
✅Give your vet notice if you require medication for your horses anxiety
✅Check on them regularly or stay with them if they are known to spook so you can react quickly if they become upset

🐮Livestock
✅Tell local farmers if you intend to have a Firework display and try to avoid the loud fireworks. Do not set fireworks off around fields containing livestock.

🦔 Wildlife
✅Check bonfires before lighting for any wildlife such as rodents or hedgehogs
✅Avoid setting fireworks off near known wildlife areas like nature reserves

🧑‍⚕️ How your vet can help
✅If your animals experiences distress then there are medications we can prescribe
✅You will likely need a prescription check even if you have it yearly
✅Veterinary professionals are also well placed to give you individual advice on how to help your pets

🎆If you plan to have a firework display:

➡️Please tell all your neighbours in advance that you plan it.
This will ensure they have had time to adequately prepare their animals for the event.
If possible please consider using alternative options such as silent or low noise fireworks if you know you are surrounded by families with cats, dogs, other pets or if you live by a farm or livery yard.

➡️Please tell owners how long the display will go on for and don't go beyond that so they know when it is safe to let their pets out for toileting or grazing.

➡️ Please do not release sky lanterns

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/litter/skylanterns

🚒👩‍🚒 Please also be fire safe!

🔥https://www.gov.uk/fireworks-the-law

🔥https://www.rospa.com/home-safety/advice/fireworks-safety

Other links:

➡️ https://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/fireworks

➡️ https://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/fireworks

➡️ https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/storms-and-fireworks/

07/10/2024

The Animal & Plant Health Agency has produced a collection of leaflets, videos and posters about bluetongue virus, including posters to help veterinary professionals recognise the signs of Bluetongue virus (BTV-3).

See the gov.uk website for downloads.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bluetongue-leaflets-videos-and-posters

05/10/2024

1 Sheep roaming around Danelaw area of Northallerton,
Please let us know if you could be the owner. Thank you.

11/09/2024

Unfortunately we have had a deceased cat handed in this morning, found at Cockpit Hill Brompton neut male all black no microchip or collar and no distinctive markings.
Please contact the practice if you think this may be your cat.

27/06/2024

🥵UNFORTUNATELY WE STILL SEE DOGS BEING LEFT IN HOT CARS.

DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOG OUT IN THE CAR UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.
THEY ARE MUCH BETTER OFF AT HOME IN THD SHADE.

TRY TO MINIMISE WALK TIMES TO EARLY MORNINGS AND LATE EVENINGS. 🚶

MAKE FRESH WATER AVAILABLE FOR THEM. 💦

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR PET PLEASE CONTACT US!

10/06/2024

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AS OF TODAY IT IS COMPULSORY TO HAVE YOUR CAT MICROCHIPPED.

PLEASE SEE INFORMATION ATTACHED.

TO BOOK IN PLEASE CALL
01609 781673.

05/11/2023

Keep your pets safe this Bonfire Night.