The Vet Clinic at Birmingham Dogs Home

The Vet Clinic at Birmingham Dogs Home We are an independent practice, owned by Birmingham Dogs Home which is a registered charity.

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10/01/2025

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We can't tell you how much of a difference it makes to have your kind words and recommendations. It gives new customers the confidence to 'give us a go' 🐾

If you can spare 5 minutes to share your experience, we'd be very grateful!

Thank you to Andrew for your review!

"Really nice vet clinic with lots of facilities, good parking and a really nice staff"

Happy New Year 🥳Here's to a happy and healthy 2025!
01/01/2025

Happy New Year 🥳

Here's to a happy and healthy 2025!

Reminder on tips for reducing stress for your pets this evening!To ensure your cat, dog, or small furry feels calm and s...
31/12/2024

Reminder on tips for reducing stress for your pets this evening!

To ensure your cat, dog, or small furry feels calm and safe this New Year’s Eve, follow these essential tips:

Secure your pets indoors as darkness falls:
• Take dogs for a walk while it’s still light outside.
• Move hutches, cages, and enclosures for small animals inside a quiet room or a garage/shed. If moving them isn’t possible, cover them with thick blankets to dull the noise and block their view of the fireworks.
• Ensure all windows, doors, and pet flaps are securely shut to prevent escapes and reduce noise.

Maintain a calm demeanor:
• By staying calm and behaving normally, you reassure your pet that there’s no danger. It’s okay to comfort your pet with cuddles and strokes if that’s part of your routine, though they may choose to hide as a way to feel secure.
• Offer small animals extra bedding for burrowing. Dogs and cats might prefer a ‘den’; a crate or box draped with a blanket can serve as a comforting retreat.
• Draw the curtains and keep windows closed to lessen both the sound and sight of fireworks.
• Play music or turn on the TV to help mask the sound of fireworks.
• If possible, stay at home to provide company and reassurance to your pet during the fireworks.

Consult your veterinarian:
• If your pet exhibits severe anxiety or panic, a consultation with your vet might be necessary. There are prescription medications available that can help soothe their anxiety and have calming effects.

These tips can help you keep your pet secure and relatively stress-free during the noisy celebrations.

FireworksMany pets can find fireworks frightening, here are some top tips to keep your cat, dog or small furry calm and ...
29/12/2024

Fireworks

Many pets can find fireworks frightening, here are some top tips to keep your cat, dog or small furry calm and safe this New Years Eve.

1. Keep your pet inside after dark and while the fireworks are being let off:

• Walk your dog early/before dark.
• Bring outdoor hutches, cages and enclosures into a quiet room or garage/shed. If that is not possible you can cover any enclosures with thick blankets to muffle the sound and to block out their sight.
• Close all windows and doors and close/block off any cat flaps.

2. Stay calm:

• Staying calm and acting normal will show your pet you are not concerned, its ok to cuddle and stroke your pet if you would normally do this with them but they may prefer to hide to feel safe.
• Provide your small furries with extra bedding to hide, cats and dogs may prefer a ‘den’ to hide in. A crate or box covered over with a blanket can be a useful makeshift den.
• Draw the curtains and keep all windows closed to reduce the noise and the sight of the fireworks.
• Have the radio or TV on to help ‘block out the noise’.
• Where possible try to stay at home with your pet.
3. Speak to your vet:
• If your pet has a severe and anxious reaction you may benefit by speaking to your vet – there are some prescription medications that are available and have calming and anti-anxiety effects.

After growing up with an array of animals I quickly realised that I wanted to pursue a career within the animal care sec...
27/12/2024

After growing up with an array of animals I quickly realised that I wanted to pursue a career within the animal care sector. After studying an Animal Care and Management course at college, I had the opportunity to work as a canine carer at Birmingham dogs home which I did for 4 years.

As the centre expanded and the veterinary clinic was built, I was successful in applying for the role of a Veterinary Care Assistant. It has been very rewarding to aid in the growth of the clinic and has ignited a passion in me for all things veterinary. I particularly enjoy assisting in surgeries, as well as prepping and recovering dogs. I have now worked in the vet clinic for 2 years and hope to continue on to a student nursing role with goals of becoming a vet nurse.

I currently own 4 dogs; Sheru (Akita), Indie (Chihuahua), Darcy (Italian Greyhound X Chihuahua) and Carrot (Chihuahua). Indie, Darcy and Carrot are rescues from Birmingham Dogs Home. We enjoy going on hikes and exploring new places together. I also have 2 rescue cats called Raven and Nelson.

Merry Christmas from the BDH Vet Clinic Team!We wish you and your pets a wonderful festive season!🎄
25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from the BDH Vet Clinic Team!

We wish you and your pets a wonderful festive season!

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Wishing all our suppawters and your furry friends a wonderful Christmas from all of here at Birmingham Dogs Home!Keep yo...
25/12/2024

Wishing all our suppawters and your furry friends a wonderful Christmas from all of here at Birmingham Dogs Home!

Keep your eye out for some videos of our dogs enjoying their Christmas dinners later on today!

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Does your dog feel nervous at the vet? 🐶💕We understand how stressful vet visits can be for anxious dogs and their owners...
23/12/2024

Does your dog feel nervous at the vet? 🐶💕

We understand how stressful vet visits can be for anxious dogs and their owners. That’s why we offer calming clinics - special socialisation visits designed to make your pet’s experience as relaxed and positive as possible.

✨ What’s involved?
Your nervous pup gets one-on-one time with our experienced nurses, treats, toys, cuddles, and gentle handling to build their confidence and trust. ❤️

🐾 Meet Lucious
Lucious, a worried crossbreed, found his happy place at our calming clinics! With treats, toys, and TLC, he turned his vet visits into a fun and stress-free experience.

Read Lucious’ full story and learn how calming clinics could help your furry friend! 🔗 link in the bio

We love our bunnies at The Vet Clinic!When the cold winter weather draws in you need to take special care of your pet ra...
21/12/2024

We love our bunnies at The Vet Clinic!

When the cold winter weather draws in you need to take special care of your pet rabbits to ensure they stay safe and warm. Making sure your rabbits home is sheltered from strong winds, rain and cold draughts will aid in keeping them as warm and even adding blankets as an extra cover still making sure it’s well ventilated.

To prevent their bedding from frosting it's important to do daily checks to make sure the bedding isn’t wet from urine or faeces and it will freeze in colder weather. Another way to keep your bunnies warm would be to supply extra bedding, especially in their sleeping area.

You will need to check their drinking water regularly to make sure it hasn’t frozen ( you can buy covers for water bottles ). Rabbits will be getting less moisture from grass and veggies so providing water is very important.

When the weather gets really cold or snows, bringing your rabbits into your home/ garage is a sensible idea to ensure they stay safe and warm. The ideal temperature for rabbits is between 10 and 20 degrees Celcius. Not only do rabbits not like to be too cold, can suffer from heat stress and get very ill if exposed to high temperatures.

Make sure your rabbits’ home is placed away from things like draughts, radiators and fires.

🎄 Please note our opening hours over the festive period 🎄Christmas Eve - 8:30am - 5pmChristmas Day - ClosedBoxing Day - ...
21/12/2024

🎄 Please note our opening hours over the festive period 🎄

Christmas Eve - 8:30am - 5pm
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - Closed
Friday 27th December - 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 28th December - 9am - 12:30pm (no appointments)
Sunday 29th December - Closed
Monday 30th December - 8:30am - 6pm
New Year's Eve - 8:30 - 5pm
New Year's Day - Closed

Out of Hours Contact Information If you need support outside of our normal opening hours in an emergency, or for advice ...
16/12/2024

Out of Hours Contact Information If you need support outside of our normal opening hours in an emergency, or for advice please contact our Out of Hours Provider:

Willows Veterinary Centre
📞 0121 712 7071

Our Saturday selfie is Indie! Indie is Vet Care Assistant, Laura’s dog and Indie has some tips and advice on how to keep...
14/12/2024

Our Saturday selfie is Indie! Indie is Vet Care Assistant, Laura’s dog and Indie has some tips and advice on how to keep your dogs warm this winter.

Did you know that dogs paws, ear tips, and tails are most susceptible to feeling the cold weather.

Smaller dogs with less thick fur may struggle when temperatures are closer to zero, so wearing things like doggy boots and coats are a good idea for any size dog.

There are multiple hazards when walking your dog in the winter months that you need to watch out for. Things that we may use in our day-today life can be poisonous to them, such as grit and antifreeze!

Owners also need to be careful when walking in woodland where there may be frozen lakes. This can be life-threatening as falling through ice can cause hypothermia, (which can kick in within 5-10 minutes), organ damage, or drowning.

There are alternative ways to stimulate your dog instead of walking in the colder weather! Enrichment such as kongs, licki matts and snuffle matts can be filled with kibble or treats and will be mentally enriching for them so a great way to keep them busy!

We love hearing your lovely feedback! ...
12/12/2024

We love hearing your lovely feedback!

'The Vet Clinic is immaculately clean and staff genuinely welcome owners and dogs. If we have special needs, they are accommodated with no fuss and veterinary services are excellent, thank you all.'

The lovely Lainey arrived at our Solihull rehoming centre in the summer as a stray, Maisie the vet saw her for her first...
11/12/2024

The lovely Lainey arrived at our Solihull rehoming centre in the summer as a stray, Maisie the vet saw her for her first health check soon after she arrived.

As you can see Lainey had very little hair and her skin was sore and scabby in places. Maise prescribed some medicated shampoo and some medication to take down the inflammation and as you can see with a lot of care (and a lot of baths!) from our canine carer team she made a full recovery!

Her coat looks amazing now and we are pleased to report that she is now adopted and living in her new home.

The Vet Clinic is a private practice and all the profits that we make go back to Birmingham Dogs Home to help pay for all treatment needed for dogs like Lainey.

Burton wanted to show you his before and after grooming selfies!Burton was so matted he needed to be sedated so we could...
07/12/2024

Burton wanted to show you his before and after grooming selfies!

Burton was so matted he needed to be sedated so we could shave off the matts that were so tight to his skin. 💔

Address

Catherine De Barnes Lane, Catherine De Barnes
Solihull
B920DJ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6am
Saturday 9am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+441216434324

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Look who is the Star on our tree this week! It’s the adorable Austin who is currently at our Solihull centre. ⭐️🐾 https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/dogs/austin-133937/

The Vet Clinic at Birmingham Dogs Home Open Day - today!!! Come and join us 12:30 - 4:30. Catherine-de-Barnes Lane, Solihull, B92 0DJ. Tombola Spin to Win Shopping Stall Refreshments Clinic Tour Meet the Team Interactive games for children And much more!!! Come and say hi 👋 Free parking

Gifts left in Wills to Birmingham Dogs home are a huge part of the funding we receive that allow...
Gifts left in Wills to Birmingham Dogs home are a huge part of the funding we receive that allow...

Gifts left in Wills to Birmingham Dogs home are a huge part of the funding we receive that allows us to give local homeless dogs the love and care they need! In fact, 3 in 5 dogs are supported by legacy giving! Watch the full video to find out more about how Gifts in Wills help to support our work finding our wonderful dogs loving new homes. https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/support-us/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/ #LegacyGiving #RescueDogs #FreeWillService

Gift in Will - Remembering us
Gift in Will - Remembering us

Did you know that 60% of our funding comes from gifts in wills? 🐾 That means 3 out of every 5 dogs we rescue are helped by the generosity of people like you. Watch the full video to see how you can leave a lasting legacy with Birmingham Dogs Home. 💙 https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/support-us/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/ Plus, we offer a free will-writing service! #LegacyGiving #RescueDogs #FreeWillService

BDHVC_April 1st_Dogs You Support
BDHVC_April 1st_Dogs You Support

Using our services goes directly to supporting the work of the wonderful Birmingham Dogs Home charity. Not only does the money we make go directly to the charity, but the clinic looks after and nurses the dogs we receive back to health, ready to find their new furever homes! Dogs just like Spot (now Pippa) here, who came to us in a terrible state. We were able to get her back to health and she's is now settled in her new home now and doing really well! You can find out more about the charity and see which dogs are available for adoption here - https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk

BDHVC_12_Expert Tips
BDHVC_12_Expert Tips

This week we want to raise awareness around the common foreign bodies we see our patients eat and swallow, these can go on to cause a gut obstruction which can be quite serious and make your pet unwell. Common symptoms include: 🐾 Vomiting 🐾 Diarrhoea 🐾 A painful tummy – yelping or growling when you touch their tummy or sitting in a “prayer position” with their front legs on the floor and their bum in the air 🐾 Constipation (not being able to poo) 🐾 Low energy (lethargy) 🐾 Less or no interest in food 🐾 Weight loss. If you are worried that your pet may have ingested something please contact your vet immediately.

Qualified nurse Emma is going to give you some tips and advice on what to do in an emergency. This is an owners guide to CPR, what to do if you find your pet not breathing.
Qualified nurse Emma is going to give you some tips and advice on what to do in an emergency. This is an owners guide to CPR, what to do if you find your pet not breathing.

Qualified nurse Emma is going to give you some tips and advice on what to do in an emergency. This is an owners guide to CPR, what to do if you find your pet not breathing. Always ensure you are calling your vets whilst giving CPR to ensure you can get advice and get help taking them to the vets too.

How to find us At our Vet Clinic we currently have road works which has closed both ends of Catherine-de-Barnes Lane. This is due to be in place for quite some time. Access to us in now from Shadowbrook Lane in Hampton in Arden. Please take a look at this video which will help give you an idea of the route from the Catherine-de-Barnes, Solihull end. You need to follow the round diversion sign. If you have any problems please do not hesitate to give us a call on 0121 643 5211 and please allow extra time for your journey.

Earlier this months we talked about the importance of muzzling your dog. Caroline wanted to share a quick video with some tips and tricks on how to get started with your dog at home. We hope its helpful! 🐶

👑 Wow Violet! What a lot of fur! 🐶

🐾 Here is nurse Karoline telling us all about how to do a nose to tail health check on your dog at home. 🐾 If you have any questions or would like an appointment, give us a call on 0121 643 4324. Our reception team will be happy book you in, or ensure your queries are answered.

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