Ribble Vets

Ribble Vets We are a busy mixed practice with branches in Penwortham, Leyland and Wesham. We treat companion ani
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Our practice was established over 80 years ago and serves a large area of Lancashire and North West England. Based in Penwortham, Preston, we also have surgeries at Leyland and Wesham. We are a mixed practice and provide veterinary care to companion animals, farm animals and equines.

๐Ÿพ November is Senior Pet Month! ๐ŸพOur senior furry friends may have a little extra grey in their fur, but their hearts ar...
07/11/2024

๐Ÿพ November is Senior Pet Month! ๐Ÿพ

Our senior furry friends may have a little extra grey in their fur, but their hearts are filled with a lifetime of love! ๐Ÿ’–

This month, let's celebrate the loyal, wise, and loving pets who've given us years of companionship.

Senior pets make wonderful companions, and they deserve all the care, comfort, and attention in their golden years. ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿˆ

Did you know? Most dogs and cats are considered senior after age 7, but large breed dogs reach senior status at just 5 years old! As pets age, you may notice some changes in their behaviour, such as:

Accidents in the house
Changes in appetite
Decreased response to commands
Increased vocalization
Irritability or aggression
Increased anxiety
Changes in sleep cycles
Wandering or confusion
Disorientation
Decreased interaction with humans
Some of these changes may signal more serious health issues. For example, increased vocalisation, irritability, or aggression may indicate pain, such as arthritis.

โคHormone imbalances or changes in organ function (like diabetes, liver or kidney failure) can also lead to accidents or appetite changes.

๐Ÿ‘‚๐ŸผHearing loss might explain a decreased response to commands.

The good news ๐ŸŽ‰ Many of these conditions can be managed with medications, diet, and supplements. Regular vet consultations, physical exams, and blood tests are key to diagnosing and managing your senior pet's health. ๐Ÿฉบโœจ

๐Ÿฆด Caring for Senior Pets:

Regular vet checkups ๐Ÿฉบ
A balanced diet tailored to their needs ๐Ÿฅ•
Gentle exercise and mental stimulation ๐Ÿงฉ
Lots of love and affection! ๐Ÿ’ž
Do you have a senior pet?
Please share a photo and tell us what makes them special! ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ‘‡

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We all know that dogs can hear better than we can, but did you know that dogs can hear sounds 4 times further away than ...
05/11/2024

We all know that dogs can hear better than we can, but did you know that dogs can hear sounds 4 times further away than we canโ“๏ธThis means that ๐Ÿ• can hear scary noises louder than we can.

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Speak to your vet!
Please consider getting situational anxiety medication lined up for the 1st-4th November. Dogs with intense fears may benefit from a longer period. These medications ๐Ÿ’Š can decrease in availability this time of year due to demand, so please speak to your vet about it now.

You will need to do a baseline test at home away from firework noises (and children and other dogs) so that you can assess how your dog responds to the medication.
Tests are needed because sometimes dogs can become excited on the wrong dose (not helpful) and there is a risk of disinhibition with some drugs. This means that dogs who use warning signals may be more likely to escalate to biting (because they lose that inhibition). Hence why we recommend no children or other dogs close by as a precaution.

Please be reassured that negative effects of these drugs are relatively uncommon.

Top tips for this weekend -

โžก๏ธ Ensure that someone trusted by your dog stays home with them all night

โžก๏ธ Close all curtains and blinds BEFORE it gets dark

โžก๏ธ Get some long lasing chews or stuffed Kong type toys ready (you can freeze them to make them last longer)

โžก๏ธ If your dog needs medication ๐Ÿ’Š to help them cope with the stress of the fireworks ๐ŸŽ†, make sure you give them the medication in plenty of time (follow the directions given by the vet)

โžก๏ธ Take your dog to a new place to walk and incorporate lots of sniffing ๐Ÿ‘ƒ opportunity. We advise to start this walk in daylight and aim to be home at least an hour before dark ๐ŸŒ™.

โžก๏ธ If using music ๐ŸŽถ or TV ๐Ÿ“บ to help mask the sound of fireworks ๐ŸŽ†, put this on as you get home at a normal volume and gradually increase the volume so that your dog isn't startled by the loud volume, action films or African drums help mask sounds well

โžก๏ธ Feed your dog when you get home, a larger meal than normal.

โžก๏ธ Get them settled down and chewing or licking ๐Ÿ˜‹ as it goes dark

โžก๏ธ โš ๏ธ Remember to give reassurance, if your dog wants it, we all need to feel safe at times of stress

โžก๏ธ Try to pick a quiet time after most of the loud displays have ended (usually after 10pm) to take your dog out for a bedtime toilet trip. Play some music ๐ŸŽถ on your phone ๐Ÿ“ฑ while you're out to help buffer sounds. โš ๏ธ ALWAYS stay with your dog outdoors

Got a new dog or puppy ๐Ÿถ โ“๏ธ๐Ÿค”Not sure how they will cope tomorrow night?   can help take the edge off MILD anxiety ๐Ÿ˜จ  Cal...
04/11/2024

Got a new dog or puppy ๐Ÿถ โ“๏ธ

๐Ÿค”Not sure how they will cope tomorrow night?

can help take the edge off MILD anxiety ๐Ÿ˜จ

Call into the practice to stock up, no vet appointment neededโ€ผ๏ธ

Hedgehogs can mistake bonfires for their new homes ๐Ÿ”ฅ Before you light a bonfire over the next few days, please make sure...
02/11/2024

Hedgehogs can mistake bonfires for their new homes ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Before you light a bonfire over the next few days, please make sure you look for hedgehogs inside ๐Ÿ‘€

Thank you ๐Ÿฆ”

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿพ Happy Howloween from all the team at Ribble Vets! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽƒTo all our wonderful clients and their fur-bulous pets, weโ€™re wis...
31/10/2024

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿพ Happy Howloween from all the team at Ribble Vets! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽƒ

To all our wonderful clients and their fur-bulous pets, weโ€™re wishing you a spook-tacular day filled with treats (no tricks!) and plenty of cuddles.
Whether youโ€™re celebrating with a pumpkin spice pup-accino or a cosy night in, we hope your Howloween is full of joy, laughter, and a little bit of magic ๐Ÿช„

Stay safe, keep the sweets away from the paws, and feel free to share what you and your pets are up to with us โ€“
weโ€™d love to see your Halloween cuties! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

Happy Howloween! ๐ŸŽƒ

๐ŸพHappy national black cat day!๐ŸพDid you know that black cats are least likely to get adopted from rescues and shelters?Th...
27/10/2024

๐ŸพHappy national black cat day!๐Ÿพ

Did you know that black cats are least likely to get adopted from rescues and shelters?
Theyโ€™re commonly associated with Halloween and witchcraft. However in some cultures,such as Japan and Scotland, theyโ€™re believed to be good luck.
Black cats are friendly,affectionate and playful. Theyโ€™re known to form strong bonds with their humans.
Letโ€™s show the mini house panthers some love! ๐Ÿ’•

โ—๏ธMISSING CATโ—๏ธMissing black female cat. She is microchipped!Last seen on 29th September near Todd Lane Noth, Lostock Ha...
25/10/2024

โ—๏ธMISSING CATโ—๏ธ

Missing black female cat. She is microchipped!
Last seen on 29th September near Todd Lane Noth, Lostock Hall.
Sheโ€™s very slight and is friendly.

If you have seen her or have any information then please call us on 01772 746393

๐Ÿพโœจ Eltonโ€™s Mischievous Adventure: A Close Call! โœจ๐ŸพSay hello to Elton, a playful 15-month-old Golden Retriever who recent...
25/10/2024

๐Ÿพโœจ Eltonโ€™s Mischievous Adventure: A Close Call! โœจ๐Ÿพ

Say hello to Elton, a playful 15-month-old Golden Retriever who recently gave his family a real scare!

Elton has a bit of a love-hate relationship with his bedโ€”he loves chewing it, and his mum loves repairing it. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

While his mum was mid-repair, she took a quick phone call, and thatโ€™s when Elton seized the moment. He grabbed the bed, and unfortunately, with the needle still in the fabric, he swallowed it! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

His family rushed him to Ribble Vets, where an X-ray revealed the needle in his stomach. Our team quickly performed emergency surgery to safely remove it.
We are happy to report that Elton is now on the mend and back to his playful self! ๐ŸŽ‰

Big thanks to his family for acting fast and trusting us with his care, and a special shoutout to Elton for being such a brave boy through it all! ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿถ

Letโ€™s all remember to keep those curious paws away when weโ€™re mid-repair.

Elton is certainly keeping his family on their toes! ๐Ÿถโค๏ธ

UPDATE: rehomed ๐Ÿพ FOUND ๐Ÿพ  We have had a Male Tabby Kitten bought to the surgeryHe has no microchip and no collarHe was ...
24/10/2024

UPDATE: rehomed

๐Ÿพ FOUND ๐Ÿพ
We have had a Male Tabby Kitten bought to the surgery
He has no microchip and no collar
He was found at a building site in Hutton
Please contact Ribble Vets Penwortham if you think he may be yours
โ˜Ž๏ธ 01772 746393

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’ Huge congratulations to our wonderful Vet, Michelle, and her husband, Mark, on their recent marriage! ๐Ÿ’• The entire te...
24/10/2024

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’ Huge congratulations to our wonderful Vet, Michelle, and her husband, Mark, on their recent marriage! ๐Ÿ’•
The entire team at Ribble Vets is absolutely thrilled for you both and we wish you a lifetime of happiness, love, and adventures together. ๐Ÿฅ‚

Here's to a beautiful journey ahead, Michelle and Mark! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿพ

20/10/2024

โ—๏ธFOUND CATโ—๏ธ- REUNITED WITH OWNER

We have had a lovely cat brought into us this morning, weโ€™d love to reunite her with her owner.

Older Female, black with white paws, chin and bib, she has no microchip but was wearing a โ€˜serestoโ€™ flea type collar when brought into us.

She was found on the corner of Bank Parade in Penwortham.

If you think she may be yours then please contact us on 01772 746393

๐ŸŽ€ Did You Know Itโ€™s Wear It Pink Day?๐ŸŽ€Here at Ribble Vets, weโ€™re showing our support for **Breast Cancer Awareness**! On...
18/10/2024

๐ŸŽ€ Did You Know Itโ€™s Wear It Pink Day?๐ŸŽ€

Here at Ribble Vets, weโ€™re showing our support for **Breast Cancer Awareness**!

One of our nurses, who *loves* pink, is proudly wearing her pink scrubs today, along with Daisy the Border Collie! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’—

Join us by wearing pink and helping raise awareness for this important cause. Donโ€™t forget to share your photos and tag us using ** **!

Letโ€™s stand together in the fight against breast cancer. ๐ŸŒธ

For more information on how to donate, visit: [Breast Cancer Now](https://www.breastcancernow.org/).

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿพ Spooky Season is Here: Keeping Pets Safe This Halloween! ๐Ÿ•ทItโ€™s officially spooky season! While weโ€™re all gearing up f...
16/10/2024

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿพ Spooky Season is Here: Keeping Pets Safe This Halloween! ๐Ÿ•ท

Itโ€™s officially spooky season! While weโ€™re all gearing up for the tricks, treats, and all things eerie, letโ€™s not forget about our furry friends who need a little extra care during Halloween. ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿฆ‡

๐Ÿงก Top Tips for a Pet-Safe Spooky Season:

1๏ธโƒฃ Keep Treats Out of Pawsโ€™ Reach: Chocolate, Xylitol (artificial sweetners) and other Halloween candies are toxic to pets.
Be sure to keep all treats safely out of reach and remind guests to do the same.

2๏ธโƒฃ Costume Caution: Some dogs may not be happy dressing up ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ But if you are going to dress up your pet, Make sure their costume fits comfortably, doesnโ€™t restrict movement, vision, or breathing, and is free from small parts that could be chewed off and swallowed.

3๏ธโƒฃ Watch Those Decorations: Keep candles, string lights, and other decorations away from curious noses and wagging tails. Pets can easily get burned, tangled, or ingest something harmful.

4๏ธโƒฃ Create a Safe Space: Halloween can be stressful for pets with constant doorbell rings and unfamiliar visitors. Set up a quiet, cosy space for your pet to relax away from the spooky commotion.
If itโ€™s super stressful donโ€™t be afraid to put a do not disturb sign up at your door ๐Ÿšช

5๏ธโƒฃ ID Check: Make sure your petโ€™s ID tags and microchip details are up-to-date, just in case they make a dash for it when the trick-or-treaters arrive.

Letโ€™s make this Halloween a howling good time for everyoneโ€”especially our four-legged family members! Share your spooktacular Halloween memories with us in the comments. ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ๐Ÿง›โ€โ™‚๏ธ

Update****cat now reunited with owner****๐Ÿพ FOUND NORWEGIAN FOREST CAT ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› Female Black, White and Grey Norweigan Forest ...
15/10/2024

Update****cat now reunited with owner****

๐Ÿพ FOUND NORWEGIAN FOREST CAT ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›

Female Black, White and Grey Norweigan Forest Cat no collar
Found on Chesham Drive, New Longton
They have a European microchip, but it hasnโ€™t been registered on the UK database


Please share so we can try and reunite her with her owner

โ˜Ž๏ธ Contact Ribble Vets Penwortham

๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’š World Mental Health Day 2024:๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿง October 10th is World Mental Health Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about me...
10/10/2024

๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’š World Mental Health Day 2024:๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿง 

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and promoting wellbeing for allโ€”including our pets! While we often talk about the impact pets have on our mental health, itโ€™s important to remember that our furry friends have mental health needs too. ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿน

Supporting Mental Health for You and Your Pets:
๐ŸŒŸ The Healing Power of Pets: Pets provide unconditional love, companionship, and comfort that can help reduce stress, anxiety, and loneliness. Simply spending time with your pet can boost your mood and provide a sense of calm. ๐Ÿฅฐ

๐Ÿพ Mental Wellbeing for Pets: Pets can experience stress, anxiety, and depression just like us. Changes in routine, boredom, or lack of social interaction can impact their mental health. Look out for signs like changes in eating habits, excessive grooming, or a sudden change in behaviour.

๐Ÿงก How to Support Your Petโ€™s Mental Health:

Routine and Enrichment: Keep a consistent routine with regular playtime, exercise, and mental stimulation. Puzzle toys, new environments, and social interaction can keep your pet engaged and happy.
Positive Reinforcement: Reward your pet with treats, affection, and praise to build their confidence and strengthen your bond.
Comfort and Companionship: Spend quality time with your pet, offering them comfort and a safe space to relax.

This World Mental Health Day, letโ€™s celebrate the positive impact pets have on our lives and commit to supporting their mental wellbeing too. Together, we can create a happier, healthier world for allโ€”two-legged and four-legged! ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ“ธShare pictures of your companions in the comments below โฌ‡

Meet the team This month we are meeting reception โ˜บ๏ธFirstly we have Hollie. Hollie has been with us since January 2018 a...
09/10/2024

Meet the team

This month we are meeting reception โ˜บ๏ธ

Firstly we have Hollie.

Hollie has been with us since January 2018 and was promoted to Reception Team Leader in 2022 โ˜บ๏ธ
She has always had a love for animals and still does with 3 horses called Winnie, Blossom and George, 3 dogs called Sid, Teddy and Lola, 2 sheep called Button and Bramble and 2 cats called Ebony and Ernie.
In her spare time she enjoys riding her horse Winnie, going to the gym, running, baking, helping with her partners Hereford cows and walking in the Lake District with her dog Sid โ›ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿง

Secondly we have Hannah.

Hannah joined us in September 2022. She has always loved animals studying animal care at Myerscough and volunteered at a Wildlife rescue centre and a Kennels and Cattery ๐Ÿ˜Š
Hannah has a German shepherd called Lola and a cat called Astrid. ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ
Outside of work she enjoys going to the gym, walking, reading, crafting and spending time with her pets.

A massive thank you to everyone who baked, came along, enjoyed cake and coffee, and bought books at the Ribble Vets Coff...
04/10/2024

A massive thank you to everyone who baked, came along, enjoyed cake and coffee, and bought books at the Ribble Vets Coffee Morning! ๐ŸŽ‚โ˜•๐Ÿ“š Thanks to your generosity, weโ€™ve raised an incredible ยฃ190 so far for a great cause! ๐Ÿ’šโœจ

Your support means the world, and itโ€™s amazing to see our community come together for such an important event. Letโ€™s keep the momentum going! ๐Ÿ™Œ

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80 Liverpool Road, Penwortham
Preston
PR10HT

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm

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