North Western Vet Physio

13/03/2025

Please let us know your thoughts about early morning clinic based appointments, I know some of you love them and others of you roll your eyes at an appointment pre 10am😆

📢 New Appointment Time? We Need Your Thoughts! 🐾💦

Our evening physiotherapy and hydrotherapy appointments are filling up fast! To make sure we can accommodate everyone, we’re considering opening early morning slots on Fridays.

Would this be something you’d be interested in? Let us know! Drop us a message or comment below—we’d love your feedback.

North Western Vet Physio

17/02/2025

We’re super grateful to be so busy but please try to book a couple in advance where possible to secure your slot🙏🏻

🐾 Booking Update for Physio & Hydro Sessions!

Hey everyone! Just a quick update, routine physio and physio-hydro sessions are in high demand, so bookings may take up to two weeks for new starters.

💦 Hydrotherapy sessions are available, but evening and Saturday slots are filling up quickly, so there may be a little wait for those times.

If you’d like to book in or have any questions, just drop us a message—we’re happy to help! 😊

11/02/2025

02/02/2025

🎿Out of Office🎿

I am now off until Monday 10th Feb, all calls/emails/messages will be responded to from the 10th. WhatsApps will be checked periodically so anything urgent please send a message on there.
See you all soon! Ephie x

30/12/2024

✨Not so little Nev✨

As many of you are already aware my own dog, Nev, has recently had orthopaedic surgery after sadly being diagnosed with bilateral shoulder OCD at eight months old.

OCD is a developmental condition of the cartilage, the exact cause is unknown but it is most commonly seen in fast growing male border collies. The rapid growth can exceed the cartilage blood supply, the diseased cartilage then breaks off leading to pain, inflammation and lameness. As you can see Nev absolutely shot up and already towers over his half brother Kip!

Nev quickly underwent bilaterally shoulder surgery at Kentdale and after a month of crate rest he had the 4 week sign off on Friday. He will now start the fun bit(!) with weekly hydrotherapy and daily physio. I wanted to document his progress over the next couple of months so we’ll start with this post showing the loss of muscle in the left shoulder. Over the next few weeks/months (hopefully!) we’ll see this improve and Nev get back to his normal life. We are all still hopeful he will go on to have a career as a working sheepdog🤞🏻

25/12/2024

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas!🎄

I hope you’ve all had a wonderful day, a special thank you to my lovely clients for all your support this year🫶🏻 I have been blown away by your kindness and generosity these past few weeks, I’ll be significantly heavier when I see you next!! 🍩🥂I’m off until the 2nd of Jan, but as always anything urgent please WhatsApp me.

I look forward to seeing you all in the new year✨

23/12/2024

A wonderful first year of Nell’s Pet Care and Hydrotherapy - hope you all enjoy a very merry Christmas🐾🎄✨

🎄✨ Thank You & Merry Christmas from Nell’s Pet Care! ✨🎄

What a fabulous day it’s been, full of festive cheer to wrap up a wonderful year! We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone for your incredible support throughout 2024. Your trust in us means the world, and it’s been a joy to care for your beloved pets.

A special shoutout to Ephie North Western Vet Physio for being such an amazing part of our journey this year.

Both of us are blown away with your support ❤️

We’re now closed for Christmas and will reopen on 27th December. Wishing you and your furry friends a magical Christmas filled with love and joy. 🎅🐾

See you soon,
The Nell’s Pet Care Team ❤️

10/11/2024

I am off this week coming 11-17th November, all messages, calls and emails will be responded to from 18th November😊

04/11/2024

FOUND - Thank you to the power of FB 🙏

Dog missing (likely stolen) from an enclosed dog box in Littledale nr Caton (Lancaster). A dark silver truck (possibly ford) was seen travelling on the lane to the premises towing a small sheep trailer at 1ish today (Nov 4th).. Has anyone seen similar or can check cctv footage locally? A number plate would be amazing. Dog is a tri coloured female adult border collie.

Crime number - 04/183241/24
Any info to 07824 644099. Please share 🙏

19/10/2024

Nev loved his puppy class (if you couldn’t already tell!) I would recommend to anyone wanting to get their puppy confident at the vets (he now tows me into the practice) and learn some games/training that will help you for the rest of your dogs life🐾

📣We only have 1 more space left on our October puppy 🐶 course!

Don't miss out❗️Be quick to secure your place‼️

Our next puppy class will begin January 2025, register your interest by giving us a call 📞 01772 746393 or email 📧 us on [email protected]

18/10/2024

🎀 Did You Know It’s Wear It Pink Day?🎀

Here at Ribble Vets, we’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! 🐾💗

Join us by wearing pink and helping raise awareness for this important cause. Don’t forget to share your photos and tag us using ** **!

Let’s stand together in the fight against breast cancer. 🌸

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

26/09/2024

Hi all, I am away from Friday until Monday as my best friend gets married this weekend! 👰🏼‍♀️🍾
All messages and calls will be responded to from Monday morning, thank you for your patience!
Ephie x

13/09/2024

Absolutely heartbroken to say I’ve had to say goodbye to my boys today. Q was my greatest teacher, the inspiration behind my career and I will be forever indebted to him🫶🏻

I will be taking the next few days off, please bear with me while I come to terms with the big hole they have left💔

Rest easy darling boys ♥️

27/08/2024

This year seems to have absolutely flown and we’re nearly in September!🍂

You’re all keeping me busier than ever! The diary is already very busy for September and with a few days off at the end of the month for my bestfriend’s wedding please try to book your appointments in advance (where possible). I hate to mention the C word in August but I’m already booking for December so again please get in early for your maintenance appointments🙏🏻

Clinic appointments are available at Ribble Vets in Penwortham and Nell’s in Tarleton, please contact the practices or myself to book.

Ephie x

11/08/2024

Absolute bloody legends the lot🤩🙌🏻

English Brace Champions Jonah and Chrissy 2024 🏆

Reserve Champions Katie and Sophie.

Delighted!!! 🤩😍