West Mount Vets Todmorden

06/01/2025

SNOW UPDATE
Clients attending our West Vale surgery today please allow extra time for your visit. Your patience is appreciated. Not only are other clients delayed by the weather conditions but we are having staffing challenges of our own.

We also have no internet connection.

As our phones and clinical records are dependent on the internet please could you contact us using the main hospital number 01422 354542.

Sorry for any inconvenience

06/01/2025

Salt and grit used for de-icing roads can pose risks to a dog’s paws. It can irritate their paw pads, causing redness, cracking or peeling.
In an attempt to remove the salt, dogs may lick their paws, but this can lead to them ingesting chemicals that can upset their stomachs or cause more severe issues. Grit found on the roads sometimes causes micro-cuts and abrasions on paw pads, increasing the chance of infection.

Prevention and Care:
Use dog boots to shield paws from salt and grit.
Apply a paw wax or balm before walks to create a protective barrier.
Rinse and wipe your dog’s paws with warm water and a soft cloth after walks.
Check paws regularly for cuts or signs of irritation.
Trim fur between paw pads to prevent ice and grit accumulation.

First Aid for Irritated Paws:
Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Apply a soothing paw balm or petroleum jelly.
If irritation persists or there are signs of infection (redness, swelling, limping), please call us to book an appointment

06/01/2025

*****SNOW UPDATE*****

Due to extreme weather conditions, we have reduced staffing across our branches Hudds, West Vale Mytholmroyd and Halifax.

Please take care when travelling with your pets for thier appointment and procedures.

Should you need to rearrange any of your appointments today, we will be happy to do this for you by calling your normal surgery.

***********HALIFAX CARPARK************

The Carpark is being dug out to enable us to use it, until then please park on the road if you are visiting today as it is likely you will get stuck!

Thank you for your patience during this time.

05/01/2025

January marks the beginning of Walk Your Dog Month, designed to encourage dog owners to be more active and ensure their pets get sufficient exercise. It highlights the importance of regular walks for a dog's physical and mental health whilst promoting a healthier lifestyle for pet owners too.

It will not come as a surprise that there are many benefits to regular dog walks: Physical Health: Prevents obesity and keeps dogs fit.

Mental Stimulation: Outdoor walks provide sensory enrichment through smells, sights, and sounds.

Behaviour Improvement: Exercise can reduce boredom, destructive behaviour and anxiety.

Bonding: Strengthens the relationship between owners and their pets. Have you enjoyed many winter walks this season? ️

Throughout January we will be sharing many more pet care tips, so do keep an eye on our social media platforms

05/01/2025

Halifax Branch is still open and available 01422354542 for any emergencies.

Please be careful when travelling to the practice ❄️

🌨 Weather warnings have been updated and remain in place for snow and ice across Calderdale until midday on Monday 🌨

⚠️ It is forecast that snow will continue, with the potential of some rain, returning back to more snow later today. This weather can cause extremely dangerous snow and ice conditions for the foreseeable.

🚫 We encourage all residents not to travel where possible today AND tomorrow. Travelling in extreme conditions can cause delays for those who need access to emergency services and could cause danger for you and others. Please continue to plan ahead for the next couple of days and consider alternative arrangements where possible.

💚 We'd like to remind residents that our teams are working hard with local partners and neighbouring authorities to keep critical routes accessible between emergency service bases, hospitals, and very low-level access in large areas of communities.

See below for some links to further information:

⚡️ Power lines can become affected in adverse weather. Please follow Northern Powergrid for the latest updates or visit https://www.northernpowergrid.com/

❄️The latest weather updates and alerts from the Met Office can be found at weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

Read our tips and advice on staying warm, safe, and well this winter 👉 https://new.calderdale.gov.uk/council/emergencies/be-prepared-winter?fbclid=IwY2xjawHnYB5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHa7ypGbT2vVE5ZaDpYxJmzSjRVI_qXdBEj2VVtZNNYvAcbburdEW5O42OQ_aem_lytvRif71YWsiL4snVCtKg

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! Wishing you and your pets health and happiness for the year to come.

Where will today take you - and what adventures have you got planned for 2025?

31/12/2024

Happy New Year’s Eve! How are you and your pets welcoming in the New Year?

Here’s to everyone spending New Year’s Eve at home, in their jim-jams, with their pets.

25/12/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from All of Us at West Mount Vets! 🎄✨
This Christmas, we wish you and your pets a season filled with love, joy, and paw-sitive moments!
Remember to keep your pets safe during the festivities—watch out for chocolate, tinsel, and other holiday hazards! 🎁✨
If you need us over the holidays, check our hours on our website or give us a call.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎉

24/12/2024

🎄✨Christmas Eve is the purr-fect time to spread holiday cheer to our furry friends, and this year we are feline festive!
Here are a few ways you can spoil your pets and make this Christmas unforgettable:

Festive Treats: Treat your pet to a Christmas-themed snack. You can find pet-friendly recipes online or grab some from your favourite pet shop.

Special Stockings: Fill a stocking just for them! Toys, treats, and a cosy blanket make perfect stocking fillers.

Extra Cuddle Time: Snuggle up! Pets adore quality time, so give them lots of love and
attention.

Gift a New Toy: Something to keep them entertained all season long!

Does your pet enjoy the holiday festivities? Share your favourite festive photos of them below!🎄
Wishing you and your pets a cosy Christmas Eve filled with joy! ❤

22/12/2024

“Imagine you are deaf. You can’t hear your alarm clock. You can’t hear your text messages. You miss out on social interactions. That’s what life is like for deaf people, and it can be very isolating. A hearing dog can make a big difference.

You can help our charity of the year – Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – help a deaf person leave loneliness behind, by adding a donation via Pennies when you pay by card. Just a small donation can help deaf people escape isolation and reconnect with life. Thank you.
Dogs for Deaf People Pennies

20/12/2024

Over-indulgence is commonplace over the holidays, and while we can decide whether we really need a bit more cake, our pets will often accept whatever’s on offer.
However, some foods we have around at Christmas pose significantly more danger than an upset stomach; so it’s important to keep them out of paws reach!

For further information:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/keeping-pets-safe-at-christmas

If you are concerned about your pet over the festive period and need to see a vet, please call us.

17/12/2024

Please take note of our opening hours and arrangements for out of hours cover over the holiday period:
Halifax Branch is open 24/7 over the holidays please call 01422354542

For more advice on care over the festive period:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/veterinary-care-over-the-festive-period

15/12/2024

As a practice we recommend you consider insuring your pet for many reasons.

Pet insurance can help cover unexpected costs, whether they be large one off bills or ongoing treatment plans.

Insurance will allow you and your vet to make decisions based on what is best for your pet rather than what you are able to afford.

Remember not all pet insurance is the same so it is a good idea to check the cover provided and ask if you will be paying more for claiming.

13/12/2024

Over the busy festive period, kindness has never been so important. We understand that our clients may be feeling concerned about their pet. We are experiencing a high demand for our services and are doing our best to prioritise urgent and emergency cases.
Please bear with us as we continue to provide care to all, in a manner that keeps you, your pets and our staff safe. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

10/12/2024

Do you have enough medication for your pet to cover them over the festive period? If not, give us a call to pick up your pet’s prescription.

Please allow a little extra time to order and collect your pet’s food from us, as deliveries may be delayed due to the upcoming Bank Holidays.

09/12/2024

**URGENT NOTICE**
A young black and white entire (still able to have kittens) male cat has been brought into the practice.
He was found on Hanson Lane and is wearing a black and red collar.

Please contact the practice on 01422354542 if this is your cat

08/12/2024

There are lots of new things in the house at Christmas; decorations, wrapping paper, new toys and lots of boxes to play in.
Unfortunately, some things around the house can pose more risk than others, check out our list of pet festive risks around the house below.

For further information:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/keeping-pets-safe-at-christmas

If you are concerned about your pet over the festive period and need to see a vet, please call us.✨

07/12/2024

**STAFF PETS**

Bree! The 3 year old German Short-haired Pointer, is owned by one of our Lead Registered Veterinary Nurses Becky- Ironically named after a ✨calm✨ hobbit village from Lord of the Rings, but is in fact very much the opposite... She's the happiest ball of electricity and happy to see everyone whether you like it or not.

After a day of chaos she loves cuddles on the sofa with the cats and a good film to head tilt to ❤️. She loves her tricks and will show you all she knows in no apparent order and in a matter of 4.5 seconds (spin is her personal favourite). We've done a lot together, from charity runs to food festivals, she's happy to just be involved 🙂She is not an easy breed and we are still learning together but every day is a learning day!
I am lucky enough to bring her to work with me! So if you see her, be sure to say hello, you'll automatically be best friends.