Culcheth vets

15/08/2024

Well how could anyone resist that little face??🥹🫶

Murphy spent the day with us today because he was having a castration procedure! He was such a brave boy and recovered extremely well🤩

He had so many cuddles off the nurses and we can’t wait to see him back for his post op on Monday for plenty more😍🥹🐾🐶

25/06/2024

As much as we’re all enjoying this glorious weather please be careful when taking your dogs out for a walk, first thing in the morning before it starts getting warm or really late at night when it has cooled down is the best time to go for your walk🐾

‼️Remember a dog has never died from missing a walk but they might die from taking that walk in the heat‼️

16/05/2024

We have also had the pleasure of having little Alfie in today for a routine castrate procedure, such a handsome boy🐶😍

He was a very brave boy today, he got lots of cuddles from all the staff🐾🥰

16/05/2024

Well isn’t Maverick just a beauty, those eyes🐈‍⬛🔥

Maverick has been in with us today for a routine castrate procedure. He was such a lovely gentle boy😍

15/05/2024

We have had a long haired ginger entire male involved in a road traffic accident brought in to us sadly deceased

No microchip

Accident happened on myddleton lane approaching farm shop/cafe going towards Winwick church

If you think this is your cat or know anyone who it could be please contact us on 01925 764088

14/05/2024

Summer is finally upon us, we have already had a few lovely days of it already so we want to make sure we are prepared for our animals in this weather☀️🕶️🐾

Our fur friends cannot talk to us unfortunately so it is important we watch out for any signs of heat exposure, please see the signs of spotting this below.

If it ever gets to this - please wet your animal straight away with cold water, move them to a shaded cool place and ring your nearest vets straight away.

Please don’t forget the five second rule by placing the back of your hand on pavement - if it’s too hot for you then it’s certainly too hot for your dog’s paws.

Take your daily dog walks in the early morning or late evening to avoid heat exposure. And if it is too hot then your dog will not die from missing a walk but could die from taking that walk.
Also look out for cats in sheds as they can get themselves trapped and if too hot then they can also over heat!

Please be vigilant this summer with your pets, we can still enjoy it together while keeping them cool also🙂

03/05/2024

May is veterinary nurse awareness month💚

Everyone meet Meg🙋‍♀️

Meg is one of our registered veterinary nurses here at Culcheth, she started out as an auxiliary nurse in March 2016, then became a student nurse in April 2018 and finally qualified as a veterinary nurse in December 2022💚

Meg has 2 big dogs, they are still just babies and they are called Zola and H***h. These two are her pride and joy and her favourite thing to do is to go on long country walks on the weekends with them both and her partner.🐾

Meg loves working here at Culcheth, she has a great bond with the clients, loves being part of the nursing team and she enjoys doing nurse clinics and theatre. Since qualifying Meg has took a keen interest in behaviour. She would love to eventually extend her knowledge by doing a certificate in clinical animal behaviour and her end goal would be to become a certified behaviourist🩺💕

02/05/2024

May is veterinary nurse awareness month💚

Everyone meet Liz 🙋‍♀️

Liz is one of our registered veterinary nurses here at Culcheth. She started working for us as an auxiliary nurse in November 2013 and went on to do her training a few years later and she qualified as a veterinary nurse in November 2017. Liz has since had children and now works at our Culcheth branch part time. She first became a mother to her horse DK and her two lovely rescue dogs Stu and Trev. 🐴🐾
Liz adores her job here, mixing with clients old and new, meeting new patients and having a bond with regulars. She also really enjoys the theatre side and likes monitoring general anaesthetics with a range of different operations ranging from routine to emergencies.🩺🏥
In her spare time Liz spends her days making memories with her family, her husband, 2 lovely young children and 2 dogs Stu and Trev.💕

01/05/2024

The month of May is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month💚🐾

Veterinary nurses train for 3-5 years depending on if they study via the Diploma route or Degree.

What are some of the things that veterinary nurses do?

- Anaesthetist
- Surgical Assistant
- Phlebotomist
-Placing IV canulas
- Radiographer
- Lab Technician
- Paramedic
- Teacher
- Nutritionist
- Receptionist
- Inpatient care
- Administering intravenous medications and fluids
- First Aid and emergency care
- Dental care such as scale and polishing
and so much more!

We want to take this month to thank all of our amazing veterinary nurses for what they do for us and our pets, we could not do it without them! 👩🏼‍⚕️
This month we will be making posts with more detail on what veterinary nurses do to raise awareness and show our appreciation for them🐾

12/04/2024

Alfie is just 5 months old, he still has some time to grow in to those ears yet😩😍

He has just been in for a weight check this morning so he can have his monthly dose of simparica to prevent worms, fleas and ticks!

It is important that your dog or cat is up to date with flea and worm treatment, feel free to give us a ring to arrange getting your pet booked in for a weight check and taking home some worm, flea and tick treatment

🐶🐱🐰🐭🐾 ➡️ 🚫🪱🦟🪲🚫

02/04/2024

Today was Murphy’s first visit to the vets, HOW ADORABLE🥹😍🐾
He came in for his first vaccination and microchip, he was such a brave boy, we can’t wait to see him again in 4 weeks for more cuddles☺️

26/03/2024

UPDATE - reunited with owner☺️

STRAY ALERT🦮🚨

We have had this lovely girl brought in to us this morning by a member of the public, she is microchipped and was found in Culcheth. Please contact us if she is yours on 01925 764088 - as always proof of ownership is required i.e photographs

19/03/2024

🚨 Important Update for XL Bully Owners 🚨

The government has announced an extension to the deadline for neutering young XL Bully dogs, following engagement with the veterinary industry.

🗓️ New Neutering Deadline: For XL Bully dogs under seven months on 31st January 2024, the new deadline is extended to 30th June 2025. This decision aims to ensure the safe management of the XL Bully dog population while balancing their welfare with public safety.

Neutering Reminders:
Dogs aged under 7 months on the 31st January 2024 are now to be neutered by 30th June 2025
Dogs aged 7 – 12 months on 31st January 2024, must be neutered by the end of 2024
Older dogs (over 1 year on 31st January 2024) must be neutered by 30th June 2024

Owners of older dogs are reminded to book a neutering appointment with the vet well in advance of the deadline.

Failure to provide evidence of neutering by the deadline may result in legal repercussions, including potential seizure of the dog by the police.

🚫 Breeding and rehoming of XL Bully dogs remain prohibited, regardless of age.

For any questions or to schedule a neutering appointment, please contact us as soon as possible. Your cooperation ensures the welfare of your pet and compliance with legal requirements.

01/12/2023

Little Dawson got a certificate of bravery today for being such a brave boy after having his broken dew claw removed, he made his dad very proud🤩👏🐶🌟

01/12/2023

Christmas has landed in the surgery and it's finally the 1st December!! How EXCITING!!🎄🎅☃️

23/10/2023

Today it has been 1 whole year without our beautiful Cath😇 We miss you dearly at Culcheth but we know you always walk beside us, you're always near and we treasure every memory with you in our hearts🪽❤️

28/09/2023

Today we said farewell to our lovely vet Mihai👋 It has been a pleasure working with him over the years, we wish him the best of luck on his new journey and we will miss him dearly as we know all of our clients will too🐶🐱🩺🍀

25/08/2023

UPDATE - HE IS NOW REUNITED WITH HIS OWNER

We have had a stray male brought in to us, he is chipped but unfortunately not registered anywhere so we cannot locate the owner, he was found on church lane in Culcheth. If you know who he belongs to or you are the owner please call us on 01925 764088, proof of ownership is required.

18/07/2023

We know the weather isn't very nice lately, where has the heatwave gone😮🌞

It is so disappointing when you can't enjoy outside time with your dogs as much as usual, we thought we would just share a few ideas to keep their mental stimulation active and keep them and yourselves busy this summer 🐾💡

🐾Try making a home made tug toy out of an old cloth/old t-shirt, fill it with treats and surprises and keep your doggy's mind busy chewing away

🐾Make your own food puzzle by using an old baking tray - hide food or snacks in between and let them find their way getting the treats out themselves

🐾Give them a snuffle mat - cover it in their favourite food or treats, smother it in peanut butter and let them spend ages trying to sniff out those goodies

🐾Have some 1-1 fun time with your dog and play hide and seek with them, lots of laughs a long the way too

🐾 Make some bubbles and blow them around the room and let your dog have fun by chasing them, it's such a laugh to watch them do this

04/07/2023

🐱This lovely boy is a stray and has been brought in by one of our clients to be checked for a microchip. Unfortunately he isn't chipped, she has been feeding him for 2 months and she was hoping to locate his owner. If you recognise him or he is yours please get in touch with us on 01925 764088🐱

08/06/2023

Well would you look at these beautys😍

Poppy, Layla, Stanley and Bear came in for their vaccines, microchips and of course the important part - LOTS OF CUDDLES today🐶❤️

We wish them well in their new forever homes😊🐾

08/06/2023

Summer is approaching!
Exercising in temps over 20 degrees can be a risk to fit, healthy dogs, much lower for elderly, obese, flat-faced or large breed dogs 🌡️🔥
Take them for a walk early morning or evening when it’s cool.
Stay safe and enjoy the warm weather ❤

17/05/2023

Congratulations to our nurse - Meg🌟🥳

She has been awarded one of the Vet Partners Nettie awards for going above and beyond, and we agree she is a star ⭐️🫶

11/05/2023

Lilo is our newest addition here at the vets, just look at that face🐶🥰🐾 she was very brave for her vaccines today and will be coming again in 4 weeks, looking forward to seeing you again Lilo☺️😍

24/04/2023

HOW CUTE??☺️😍

We got the pleasure of meeting beautiful Otis this morning, he is now registered with us and we will be seeing him again in 4 weeks for his 2nd vaccination

We think Otis will be twice his size by then🤔😍🐾

03/04/2023

🐇💐 EASTER OPENING TIMES💐🐇

Good Friday - Closed, out of hours open at Rutland House veterinary hospital

Saturday - Haydock branch open as normal or the hospital

Easter Sunday - Rutland House out of hours

Easter Monday - Rutland House out of hours

🐾🐣💐🐇Happy Easter to everyone🐇💐🐣🐾

30/03/2023

Oh hello Yoro🐶😍

This beautiful boy, Yoro, who is a guide dog puppy came for his first vaccination today, he was so brave💉👏

We're sure you are going to be a superb guide dog🦮☺️🐾

29/03/2023

Such sad news to hear this morning, he had so much love and was an inspiration to all the animals needing forever homes🐾❤️ Rest in peace Paul O'Grady😇

Battersea joins the nation in mourning the loss of Paul O’Grady - an entertainment legend and much-loved Ambassador to our charity. We’d like to extend our deepest sympathies to Paul’s family and friends. To millions Paul O’Grady is the popular TV and radio presenter and comedian who lit up their screens with his razor-sharp humour and perpetual generosity and warmth. Battersea will forever remember Paul as a devoted animal lover with the biggest heart, who fell in love with every dog he met at our centres. Paul will always be associated with Battersea, and we are truly saddened to have lost such a true friend and huge part of our charity.

23/03/2023

🐾🐾HAPPY NATIONAL PUPPY DAY🐾🐾

Here are some of the cutest pictures of our nurses' puppies🥰🐾

Please comment with the cutest picture of your puppy or your dog when they were a puppy, we would love to see some cuteness overload🐶🫶

02/02/2023

Is anyone missing their little male bunny?🐰

2 members of the public have found him wondering on glaziers lane in Culcheth. We have him in our care here at the vets.

If he is yours then please provide proof of ownership on collection.