Wakefield Vets4Pets

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween to all of our wonderful clients and their pets 🧛🏻‍♀️

The team at Vets4Pets Horbury Road wanted to share with you these spooktacular pumpkins that a very talented girl created for the team and our clients, we just could not resist in putting these up on display at the practice 🎃

How are you celebrating the spooky season on Halloween? 🧛🏻‍♂️💀🧙🏻‍♀️

The team would love to know what you and your pets are getting upto this spooky season. Whether you want to showcase a pumpkin you have carved, your halloween decorations or even show us a photo of your pet in their spooky halloween costume, like and comment in the comment section below ⬇️ P.S. dont forget to share photos of your spooky halloween tradition with us too 📸

Once again, Happy Halloween from the team at Vets4Pets Horbury Road. We hope you and your pets stay safe on this spooky night

31/10/2024

We want to wish all of our clients and their beloved pets a Happy Halloween 👻

Halloween is a time for fun and games for most families but it can pose certain threats and risks to our pets. The team at Vets4Pets Horbury Road want the best for you and your pet and have created a Halloween safety checklist specifically for your pet 🎃🐾

Read our top tips below on how to keep your pet safe and calm during the Halloween celebrations:

🎃 Create a safe space for your pet:
It's a good idea to make sure your pet is used to the sounds of people knocking on the door and visiting the house to avoid distressing them. It’s recommended that you also create a safe space for them to retreat to. Cats love to seek out cosy hiding places, so make sure they have a comfortable, quiet place to go in the house. If your cat is settled, don't try to cuddle them to keep them calm, just leave them where they are comfortable. Keep your dog in a cosy, quiet area of the house away from the door so they can't hear the knocking and regular visitors frequenting the house

🎃 Move treats and decorations out of reach: If you enjoy carving pumpkins, make sure you do so out of your pet's reach - pumpkins are a classic element of Halloween, and whilst they are non-toxic, they can cause stomach upsets if large amounts are eaten, so make sure to move pumpkins well out of your pet’s reach.
Popular Halloween treats like sweets and chocolate are toxic to pets, so should always be kept well out of reach. If your pet does manage to eat any treats you should contact your local vet for advice immediately. If your child is playing with glowsticks, be sure that your pet doesn’t get a hold of them. The oily liquid found inside glowsticks can cause severe drooling and foaming at the mouth when chewed, therefore it’s imperative you keep them out of reach of your pet

🎃Protecting your pet from burns: With candles being a big part of Halloween decorations, pets need to be kept away from anything they can injury themselves on. Using electric candles to minimise the risk of singed whiskers and more serious burns is a great swap in place of traditional candles. Children also need to be careful with sparklers as these can be very frightening to some pets - therefore if you plan to use them, keep your pets indoors and dispose of them correctly in a bucket of cold water before throwing them away

🎃Microchipping: Microchipping is a permanent solution that greatly increases the chances that a lost pet will be reunited safely with their owner. Cats are especially more likely to flee a situation if they feel anxious, so if your cat doesn't come indoors, then make sure they are microchipped and their details are up-to-date in case they become spooked, run away and become lost. This also can be applied with dogs too, as if they are interested in constant comings and goings, they may head for the door and be excited by all the outdoor commotion.

🎃Be careful with pet costumes: Many pets can feel stress when wearing a costume - it’s recommended that unless your pet enjoys wearing a costume, you don’t put them in one. If your pet does enjoy wearing a costume, ensuring that they do not limit their movements, sight, or ability to breathe. Check the costumes for any choking hazards, and ensure the costume fits correctly - any ill-fitting outfits can get twisted on external objects which can lead to injury

Which will you decide, Trick or Treat? 🍬

30/10/2024

Here at the practice, we stock and sell a wide range of calming products by the award winning Pet Remedy 🏆Along with selling products such as Kalm Aid and Calmex. All of which are essential in helping keep your pets calm as we approach the bonfire and firework season.

Pet remedy is clinically proven to help calm and develop emotional well-being of pets. Pet Remedy works with the pet's own natural calming mechanisms by mimicking GABA (Gamma amino butyric acid) which is a natural calming agent present in all mammals, reptiles and birds. So when a pet becomes stressed or anxious the Pet Remedy formulated products composed of valerian oil, vetiver and sweet basil, help assist in tricking the nerve cells into thinking they are getting a message from the brain to calm making it work instantly!⏱️

If you are interested in learning more about these products or are even wanting to trial them on your pet for the first time during the upcoming weeks of firework season, then please call into the practice and a member of our team will be happy to discuss the best product for your pet whether it's in the form of a tablet, gel paste, liquid supplement or spray, afterall we are happy to help 💚🐾

30/10/2024

Remember, remember the 5th of November

As we are approaching the annual Bonfire Night tradition, a lot of people and their families will be looking forward to celebrating this. However through all the enjoyment this night brings it also brings a moment of terror for wildlife and pets out there. Whilst enjoyable, fireworks can cause stress, anxiety, aggression, shock and life threatening situations in animals. So where possible please follow the below advice to ensure the safety of wildlife and pets:
🎇If you are hosting a bonfire night, please use an alternative firework such as the quiet or low noise fireworks to prevent startling and panic amongst pets and wildlife.
🎇Before lighting the bonfire, please check the area for wildlife first 🦔
Pet Owner Advice
🎆Start to desensitise your pet to the sounds of fireworks leading up to events where fireworks are often used such as Bonfire Night and New Year's eve
🎆Stay at home with your pet where possible and comfort your pet through this difficult time by offering cuddles, treats and providing them with lots of attention
🎆Purchase plug in pheromone diffusers such as Feliway, Pet Remedy or Adaptil
🎆If your pet suffers from severe anxiety and stress during this time, then a visit to the vet may be of help to get them through the night
🎆Where possible keep your pet indoors to avoid injury and make sure they are micro chipped. Before letting your pet back outside, inspect your garden for any firework debris that may pose harm to your pet
🎆Create a safe haven and hiding place for your pet where they feel comfortable in their home surrounding by their favourite people, toys, blankets and treats
🎆Close the windows, blinds and curtains in attempts to muffle the sound of a firework bang for your pet. Setting up a radio or putting on the tv can be a good technique in dimming the outside noise of fireworks
🎆If you own rabbits, provide plenty of hides and blankets so that they can naturally burrow when scared. Provide them with a box full of hay and enrichment to keep them occupied and distracted

10/10/2024

Today is World Mental Health Day 🌍

Everyone can experience a bad day but it is how we manage and turn it into a positive that truly matters for our mental health.

Throughout all the struggles people face, there are always people to turn to when you need them the most. Did you know that studies have show that just cuddling your beloved pet can make a whole lot of difference in your mood and mental health. So reach out to people, cuddle your pets, think of the positives in life and do something that makes you happy 😊💛

Join us in helping raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support for mental health. For further support, please reach out to or visit the links below:

🧠NHS https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

🧠Mental Health Foundation https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day

🧠Mind https://www.mind.org.uk

09/10/2024

Today is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day!

Obesity is one of the most common health issues we see within practice and it often involves making different life choices to better your pets health over a long period of time. We understand nobody likes getting on the scales and losing weight can be frustrating especially when you don't see results. However, through having long term patience and perseverance alongside a strict calculated diet created by your veterinarian, your pets weight loss results will gradually start to show ⚖️🐾

Before starting your pet on a weight loss management program, it is important to understand that unfortunately it will not happen overnight and may take several months to a year to see your pets weight loss progress. Thats why we advise to set small short term goals for your pet to reach each month as a way of evaluating their progress. It is important for your pets health that they have your full compliance to ensure that their calculated diet is strictly adhered to. For further advice and tips on how to keep your pet in tip top shape, please see below:

🍎A healthy diet for your pet: The nutrition in the food we give our pets support every part of their bodies, allows them to grow and develop, and can even support management of many health conditions. Explore our expert nutrition advice, to keep your pets happy and healthy throughout their lives.

🍎Body condition scoring for pets: Just like people, dogs, cats and rabbits come in all shapes and sizes, and weight alone is not a good measure to see if your pet is healthy. Body condition scoring is a system developed by vets to help you assess if your dog, cat or rabbit is the correct weight.

🍎How being overweight affects your pet: Did you know overweight and obese pets are more susceptible to a range of associated medical conditions, including osteoarthritis and certain types of cancer? Obese pets typically have a lower quality of life and die younger than healthy-weight pets.

🍎Exercise: Dog agility is great fun for both you and your dog , plus it’ll also keep your canine pal physically fit and mentally sharp! Puppies have a lot of energy! It could be tempting to try to tire them out by running around and playing with them until they’re tired and needing a nap, but did you know that you can overdo it and exercise puppies more than is good for them?

To start your pets weight management journey, please contact the practice on 01924 290555 where one of our lovely receptionists will be happy to book you in with one of our Registered Veterinary Nurses 💚🐾

07/10/2024

Someone was up bright and early this morning waiting for their food delivery ☀️📮

Finding the right food for your pet can be one of the hardest tasks pet owners face in caring for their pet. Say hello to Orla 👋🏻 Orla suffered from being a picky eater who would turn her nose up at most wet and dry dog food products that would later lead her to have GI upsets. Fortunately, through her owners patience and through trying several brands of food, Orla finally found one that suited her gastrointestinal system and not to mention her tastebuds 😋🐾

Are you unsure on what type of diet is right for your pet or do you have concerns about their eating habits? 🤔❓

Luckily, our Registered Veterinary Nurses provide weight management clinics where a regularly reviewed personalised diet plan and daily calorie intake is calculated for your pet based on their age, health and activity to help quickstart them into their weight management journey. If you need advice regarding the best diet for your pet or just want a weight check for them, then contact the practice on 01924 290555 to book in with one of our RVN's now 🐾💚

02/10/2024

*STRAY POST*

Hi all, we have had a stray cat brought into the practice. If you are missing your cat or believe you know whose cat this could be then please get in contact with the team on 01924290555. Please see below for the cats description ⬇️
Thankyou, The Vets4Pets Team 💚🐾

01/10/2024

IT'S VETERINARY RECEPTIONIST DAY!

Our kind receptionist's are an essential assett to the veterinary profession and are a valid member within our lovely veterinary team. We honestly could not do what we do without them. Their support and dedication to providing a high standard of care to our clients goes above and beyond. Thankyou for everything you do for us 💚🐾

30/09/2024

Meet our patient! 🐾
Today we’ve had the beautiful Dolly in as she’s been having some trouble with her ears, our lovely vet Petar has flushed and cleaned out her ears. Dolly was already feeling better before she left us and even managed to do some reception work whilst she was with us!

We hope you continue to get better soon Dolly!

18/09/2024

Welcome to Vets4Pets Horbury Road's official instagram page! Follow us on instagram: Vets4Pets_HorburyRoad for latest updates and advice. Keep your eyes peeled for behind the scenes clips 👀🎥

18/09/2024

Meet the cheeky cocker spaniel pup Ralph who came to see us today for his 1st vaccination.

Whilst he was here he had lots of cuddles with the nurses whilst his mum signed up for the complete care junior plan.

The plan is designed to give your puppy or kitten the best start in life and has lots of benefits…

-Vaccinations (initial and 1st booster at 1 year old)
-Monthly flea and worm treatment
-two vet consults
-three nurse consults
-a microchip if required
-£20 off neutering
-annual basic.urine screen
-£40 off dental scale and polish
-general health bloods for £45

Ralph was a very brave boy for his vaccination, we can’t wait to see you again soon for your 2nd vaccination Ralph! 🩷

13/09/2024

*Collected*

⚠️Lost Property⚠️

Good Afternoon, we have had an iphone left behind at our reception desk within the past hour. If you believe this is your phone then please ring the practice on 01924 290555 ☎️

Confirmation of the phone colour and lock screen background will be required upon enquiry 📱

Thankyou 💚🐾

13/09/2024

⚠️ Polite Notice ⚠️

We have had a cat brought into the practice this morning. If you believe your cat is missing or meets the below description then please enquire and contact the practice ☎️📧Thankyou 💚🐾

11/09/2024

Meet Milo!
He came to see us on Monday for his castration,
He stole everyone’s hearts with his handsome face and was such a well behaved boy!

We wish you a speedy recovery Milo!

01/08/2024

Upcoming Bank Holiday Monday 26th August. We just wanted to let all of our clients know that the practice will be closed.
Please contact our dedicated out of hours team at Leeds Birstall Vets4Pets should your pet require emergency treatment during this time. Thankyou 🙂

23/05/2024

This is Elf who came with his brother on Tuesday for their castration. They both did really well and Elf even enjoyed some banana after his op.
Just how cute is he? 😊❤️x

22/05/2024

Upcoming Bank Holiday 27th May. Just wanted to let all of our clients know that the practice will be closed.
Please contact our dedicated out of hours team at Leeds Birstall Vets4Pets should your pet require emergency treatment during this time. Thankyou 🙂

29/04/2024

UPCOMING BANK HOLIDAY.
We just wanted to let our clients know that the practice will be closed on Monday 6th May. Please contact our dedicated out of hours provider (Leeds Birstall Vets4Pets) should you require emergency veterinary assistance during this time. We will be open as usual from Tuesday 7th May. Thankyou

16/04/2024

Did you know that by 10th June 2024, all cats now need to be microchipped by law?
Contact the practice if you wish to book with one of our lovely nurses for this procedure doing 😊

12/04/2024

25/02/2024

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspected something wasn't right, so alerted his owners Les and Andrea so they could get it checked out. They brought him to Vets for Pets Leeds Colton where it was confirmed he had a cancerous tumour which needed surgery.

Les, who adopted Rufus from Dogs Trust in Leeds as a puppy, said: “Rufus is such a big part of our life; we’re absolutely besotted with him. We probably wouldn’t have noticed the lump if not at the groomers as the tail isn’t somewhere you would usually stroke and feel. Kelly loves Rufus and really looks after him, so we want to say a big thanks for spotting it. Who'd have known what would have happened if she hadn’t noticed.”

Rufus had to have his tail removed, but is now making a good recovery. He's been visiting Kelly for a groom every six weeks for the last three years. She said: “You get to know everything about a dog as you groom them. I’ve discovered similar things before on other dogs so I mentioned it to the owners so they could get it checked out. Dogs are my life and you do worry; I’m so pleased they caught it. Now he’s got a fully docked tail like a little bunny rabbit. It’s lovely and suits him – when he gets washed he wiggles his bum.”

21/02/2024

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4Pets.

Louise adopted the four-year-old Horsefield Tortoise from a family member in October. Although she has had other pets, Arthur is her first tortoise, so she has been doing some research on how to best care for him.

Louise said: "I noticed Arthur's beak was unusually long, so I brought him in to Vets for Pets; I bring all my pets there. When he came out, I thought 'you beautiful boy, look at you – you look so handsome!"

Vet Steph, who looked after Arthur, says that tortoise beaks continuously grow and normally grind down themselves while they're eating. She said: "Arthur needed a little help as his jaw isn't perfectly aligned; his lower jaw is further out than his top jaw, so I filed it around half a centimetre. He was really good; a real cutie."

18/02/2024

Owner Claire says she couldn't be more grateful to Vets4Pets Hamilton after their quick diagnosis saved the sight of six-year-old Alba.

Claire knew there was something terribly wrong with her miniature dachshund cross when she called her in from the back garden last summer and Alba ran headfirst into a closed patio door. She rushed her to the vets, where investigations led the team to diagnose her with uveitis – an eye condition which causes inflammation of the middle layer of the eye.

Claire said: "It all happened so suddenly; Alba must have heard my voice and guessed where to go. It was quite scary seeing how bad she was. We couldn't be more grateful for the team in Hamilton spotting the uveitis as quickly as they did, otherwise Alba would have gone blind within a matter of days. Their knowledge saved Alba's sight. I still can't believe it happened. It's taken months of treatments, but it's such a relief to have our girl back to being her funny, bossy self."

Vet Neil, one of the team who treated Alba, said: "Alba's pupil was really narrow and wouldn't respond to light properly, which can be a sign of uveitis. Once we had ruled out other conditions, we were able to get her to an eye specialist for ongoing treatment. She's now doing really well."

16/02/2024

Ducky's owner Antonia was in a state of panic when she saw a fox had dug its way into the field where she keeps him – killing two of her other ducks and chickens.

Antonia was about to move her brood into their pen for the evening when she saw what had happened and noticed that Ducky had severe bite wounds under his wing. She rushed him to Vets4Pets Vets Milton Keynes for emergency surgery – and after having his wound stitched up the one-year-old duck is now making a good recovery.

Antonia said: "I was so worried. You don’t often hear of ducks recovering from fox attacks, but there is something about Ducky and the way he was so brave. I'm sure he was protecting a lady duck, as he's a bit of a romantic. It's the first time we've gone to Vets for Pets, and the team were amazing; they've done an incredible job."

Vet Becca, who treated Ducky, said: "He's a really lucky duck, as it was quite a big wound. When he first came in, he was understandably subdued and quiet but when he came back for his stitches to be taken out, he wanted to explore and tuck his head into everyone’s shoulders."

07/02/2024

Well done to the team at Vets4Pets Guildford who've been awarded a silver level certificate for being a rabbit-friendly clinic.

After head veterinary nurse Ella noticed that more customers were bringing in rabbits the practice took a series of steps to give them as stress-free an experience as possible. Ella, who also fosters rescue dogs in her spare time, said: "There was a long list of things that we needed to prove that we did from making sure the rabbits are kept separate from other animals and not booked in at the same time as barking dogs, to providing heated kennels for those who need to stay in, and using special equipment made especially for rabbits."

Practice manager Kevin said: "All of our vets have plenty of experience with rabbits we have some real rabbit geeks here, so it was a big thing to us. There are so many good people in this world and I'm so proud to be around them."

28/01/2024

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.

Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth store – "it's my second home!" – got two-year-old Bear as a kitten and suspected he was deaf when he didn't respond to her voice. She had it confirmed by her vet soon after. She said: "He was very scatty, and scared of people he didn’t recognise. He wasn’t bothered by loud noises like my other cat Emily and when I came home from work he wouldn’t hear the door open.

"He's doing really well though. I try to do some sign language with him – I point at him and do a solid hand sign at him to stop. He picks up on vibrations and scents too. He meows, making a really loud chirping sound which I’ve never heard a cat do before, and he’s always rubbing his head against my legs and following me everywhere. I was advised not to let him out because he wouldn’t hear cars or other dangers, so he comes outside with me every morning to have a sniff around the garden and always comes straight back in." Bear and Lisa's other cat Emily are on Instagram as

27/01/2024

Ten-year-old Dutch rabbit Alfie has been visiting vet Kate at Vets4pets Wolverhampton for dental treatment for the last eight years – and she says he's such a loveable character that he's become "part of the family".

He's one of the oldest rabbits treated by Kate and the team, and she says his longevity is down to the care and love he gets from his owner Tracy and her family. Kate said: "Alfie is famous in this practice – everyone knows him. We and his family are dedicated to making sure her little old man is happy. The beautiful thing about being a vet or vet nurse is you build these relationships with the owners and their pets – they become your surrogate pets."

Tracy's been keeping rabbits all her life, and says that having space and routine is key. She said: "Alfie is an old man now and has a routine. He goes into a hutch at night and is let out in the morning. He's out all day and has his favourite spots in the house. We clean him out every day and give him a lot of attention. When he was younger he would follow us around; if I was clearing a cupboard out he would be in the cupboard to help. Now he's old and wants to be warm and watch instead. I can't thank Kate and the practice enough. Kate's been fantastic with him."

26/01/2024

Eight-year-old Winnie the Schnauzer cross is running around like a puppy again thanks to laser treatment and physiotherapy after two successful knee operations at Vets for Pets Basildon.

Worried owner Tracy brought Winnie in to the practice after she collapsed on a walk last year – and the team discovered the cruciate ligament in a knee had ruptured. She’s since had ops on two knees and is on a recovery plan led by vet physiotherapist Izzy.

Tracy said: "Winnie has had a tough year with 15 teeth removed, two cruciate ligament operations and two bouts of pancreatitis but thankfully she's hardy. She’s treated fabulously at the Basildon practice. Izzy is great with her – she totally relaxes in her hands and does little snores with her eyes open. Winnie has a new lease of life again and is running around like a puppy."

Izzy said: "When pets have surgery or injure themselves they move differently which causes them to be sore in other places. Winnie has laser therapy then a massage to help the healing process. Laser treatment is a specialist service that not enough people know about – it can help in so many ways after an operation.”

18/01/2024

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of improvements to give cats as stress-free an experience as possible when they're brought in.

Mel, who has an Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour for Veterinary Professionals, helped introduce facilities like a separate feline waiting area and cattery and the use of quiet clippers – and the practice now has a silver level certificate for being a cat-friendly clinic. She said: "I love dogs but I'm really a cat person. Cats can be misunderstood which can lead to them having quite a stressful life, so if we can make things easier for them and help people understand what cats need then everyone will be happier.

"As animal lovers there's always more to learn and understand about what makes them happy. Enrichment at the home is important for a happy cat – and as cats are naturally solitary animals if you live in a multi-cat household it's important to understand what they need. The rule is to have a resource per cat, plus one spare. So if you have two cats you should have three feeding stations, three litter trays and three scratch posts spread around the house so they have the opportunity to move around to wherever they want to go. Scratching is as natural a thing for cats to do as going out hunting is, so if they're unable to go out it's about providing the chance for them to behave as naturally as possible."

07/01/2024

Four-year-old Sebastian the Jack Russell is back to his usual boisterous self after being treated at Vets4Pets Abingdon for a condition that was causing the knee caps on his back legs to dislocate when he walked.

The condition, known as medial patellar luxation, would cause him to hop or skip when exercising. It's quite common in terriers and small dog breeds, but Sebastian's case was quite severe and he was given surgery by orthopaedic surgeon Joe to deepen the groove his patella runs in on his right hind leg, and also to move and reattach his patellar tendon.

Sebastian is owned by practice vet Hannah who said: "After the operation he just wanted to get back to normal straight away but he couldn't ... and that's where we struggled. He wanted to be out and about, charging around and playing with his toys but he needed to rest." Hannah had to give him medication for six weeks to give his knees time to heal. She said: "He's absolutely fine now – he's fully recovered and running around like a lunatic again!"

05/01/2024

When 11-year-old lurcher Jess was brought into Vets for Pets Leeds Birstall 24/7 Small Animal Hospital on Christmas Eve feeling very poorly with pyometra – a life-threatening uterus infection – the team knew they had to act fast; so vet Emily and nurses JD and Hannah headed straight in to perform emergency surgery on her in the early hours of Christmas morning.

The operation went so well that by lunchtime nurse Krishna was able to call her owner Beth to say she was well enough to come home to recuperate – and Beth made the hour-long drive from her home in Keighley so she could bring Jess home before the family sat down for their Christmas dinner. Beth said: "It was a stressful start to Christmas, as we were worried about Jess because of her age and because she's never had anything wrong with her before. We're so grateful for everything – it was so nice of them to come in on Christmas Day to operate on her, to look after her so well and to get her home on top form. The vets were fantastic from start to finish. Jess is recovering nicely – you can see the happiness is back in her!"

Krishna said: "Our night team always do an amazing job, and performing serious surgery like that at that time of night and on Christmas Day of all days is just brilliant. Jess did amazingly well to bounce back so quickly, and it was amazing being able to call her owners to say that she could come home to spend Christmas with them. It's the sort of call we all love to make, but doing it on Christmas Day was extra nice."

03/01/2024

Six-foot-long boa constrictor Astrix was the centre of attention when he called in for a routine "top to tail" health check at Vets4Pets Penzance.

Astrix, who's four, is part of a menagerie of six snakes, bearded dragons and six dogs belonging to veterinary nurse Lowenna, who works at the practice, and her partner Mark. The team looked at Astrix's eyes and mouth and checked his breathing to rule out any respiratory infections and also checked his scales.

Lowenna said: "He got a clean bill of health, he was absolutely fine and everyone had a turn holding him. Asterix is quite reserved, a little bit shy usually. He did really well when he came in as everyone wanted to touch him and he was like 'okay I quite like the attention.' Astrix has got a lovely big set-up at home. He's quite a big boy, weighing in at nearly 10 kilos, so the vivarium is more than seven foot long. We have a reptile room and he has the run of it. He has a large bucket of water too if he ever wants to submerge himself."