White Cross Vets, Widnes

16/06/2024

Today is Mature Moggie Day! Cats Protection has lots of information about how best care for our senior companions. 🐱🥰

https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/health/elderly-cats
https://www.cats.org.uk/media/1027/eg16_elderly_cats.pdf

10/06/2024

Warmer weather can bring an additional risk to our fluffy tailed friends. Via The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund: https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/flystrike-in-rabbits/

05/06/2024

How can we make our gardens more hedgehog friendly? RSPCA (England & Wales) has lots of info! 🦔

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/wildlife/hedgehogs/garden

02/06/2024

The warmer weather is coming! How can we keep our canine companions cool and safe in this weather? Dogs Trust has all the info! https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/dog-advice/life-with-your-dog/seasonal/warm-weather

01/06/2024

It’s time for July's Pet of the Month competition! 📸☺

All you need to do to enter is comment on this post with a picture of your beautiful pet (or pets) and the picture with the most likes will be the WINNER! ⭐️✨

The winner will get to choose a toy for their pet! 🐶🐱🐰🐹

Good luck everyone, the winner will be announced at the end of June! ☘️🤞🏻

*Please be aware that only registered clients/pets are eligible to win.*

01/06/2024

*REUNITED*

We've had this little chap handed into us this morning. He's chipped but we cannot the owner. He was found on Peel House Lane. If he's yours, or you know who he belongs to, please contact the practice on 01513057333.

Thanks.

Edit: This little lady was found in a similar area by a different member of the public. Both finders report seeing two dogs, but were only able to catch one each.

Each dog has different owner details, and we're not able to contact either.

31/05/2024

The WINNERS of Pet of the Month for June are Jasper and Minnie!🥇🎉

Congratulations! You can come and pick a toy for them. ☺

Thank you to everyone who entered. The team always enjoy looking through the photos of your beautiful pets. 🐶🐱🐰

27/05/2024

Via Veterinary Voices UK Public Page:

Is your dog boisterous or over friendly?
Your dog might be friendly, but often their company is not wanted by other dogs and owners.

Here are a few top tips:
▶️Have excellent recall or get them on lead when you see dogs approaching until you know if these dogs are happy to play
▶️Do not let your dogs run up to on lead dogs
▶️If they are getting too boisterous they may accidentally harm other dogs, recall and get them calmer before proceeding
▶️Find other like minded dogs and owners and arrange fun play sessions at quiet areas or in rented dog fields where they can burn off that energy safely!

https://www.vetvoices.co.uk/post/worried-walks

24/05/2024

🐾 Microchip your cat for only £20 at White Cross Vets 🐾

From 10 June 2024, it will be a legal requirement in England to microchip your cat. The UK Government has made it compulsory to microchip your cat before they reach the age of 20 weeks. For more information, or to book an appointment, contact us today. Microchipping is free of charge for those on our complete wellness plan.

*Offer valid while stocks last and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion, offer or discount. Offer ends 31st July 2024.

23/05/2024

There's still time to enter our Pet of the Month competition! Comment on the original post for a chance to win! 😊

It’s time for June's Pet of the Month competition! 📸☺

All you need to do to enter is comment on this post with a picture of your beautiful pet (or pets) and the picture with the most likes will be the WINNER! ⭐️✨

The winner will get to choose a toy for their pet! 🐶🐱🐰🐹

Good luck everyone, the winner will be announced at the end of May! ☘️🤞🏻

*Please be aware that only registered clients/pets are eligible to win.*

09/05/2024

Via Dogs Trust :

Our dogs have some advice for humans this Mental Health Awareness Month 🐶
We're making it our challenge this month to be mindful of doing these simple things to improve our wellbeing 💛 Who wants to join us?

[Image description: An infographic sharing good advice from dogs including; taking time to rest, keeping your mind active, living in the moment, making time for self care and calling your friends.]

07/05/2024

Via Cats Protection 🐱🦷

The idea of brushing your cat’s teeth might seem like a difficult feat, but you can slowly train your cat to get used to it. Dental issues are very common in cats, and brushing their teeth is the best way to prevent it. Learn more here: http://spr.ly/CleaningYourCatsTeeth 🦷

[Image description: A tabby and white cat lying on a wooden step outside yawning.]

03/05/2024

Northwest Veterinary Specialists will be running free Dog First Aid evenings for pet owners. The link below has more information. 😊🐶🏥

https://www.nwspecialists.com/pet-owners/dog-first-aid-client-evening/

02/05/2024

It’s time for June's Pet of the Month competition! 📸☺

All you need to do to enter is comment on this post with a picture of your beautiful pet (or pets) and the picture with the most likes will be the WINNER! ⭐️✨

The winner will get to choose a toy for their pet! 🐶🐱🐰🐹

Good luck everyone, the winner will be announced at the end of May! ☘️🤞🏻

*Please be aware that only registered clients/pets are eligible to win.*

02/05/2024

May is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month! A chance to acknowledge all the amazing work our wonderful vet nurses do! ☺️🩺👩‍⚕️

02/05/2024

The WINNER of Pet of the Month for May is Narla!🥇🎉

Congratulations! You can come and pick a toy for her! ☺

Thank you to everyone who entered. The team always enjoy looking through the photos of your beautiful pets. 🐶🐱🐰

18/04/2024

Via Veterinary Voices UK Public Page

11/04/2024

Today is National Pet Day! Where would we be without our pets?! 🐱🐶🐰🥰

04/04/2024

How do your cats like to be fed?

Via The Cat Nurse: Despite living successfully alongside humans cats are still genetically similar to their wild ancestors 🐈‍⬛🐆
Their feeding habits and metabolism are still the same as a cat that would hunt to obtain food, eating several small prey over a 24-hour period 🐾

Nowadays, most pet cats obtain their nutritional needs from cat food; however, cats are not designed to eat a small number of large meals in one day, in fact, quite the opposite. Feeding one or two large meals can make cats:

🔸Eat too quickly, making them more likely to regurgitate food
🔸Overeat, leading to obesity
🔸Hungry, making them compete with other cats for food
🔸Uncomfortable, as their stomachs are not designed to eat large meals

Here are some tips on how to achieve a feeding regime that is more in line with how your cat would naturally eat. You could try:

😺Feeding the same amount of food, but splitting this into 5 meals fed throughout the day and night

😺Obtaining a timed feeder for overnight meals or for feeding whilst you are away from home e.g. at work

😺Feeding your cat from a puzzle feeder. Not only does this provide physical and mental stimulation for your cat, but it can also slow down how quickly they eat. Puzzle feeders are good to use before you leave the house or go to bed. Some cats will leave some of the food and come back to it later too.

😺Feed in various locations around the home so your cat has to search for their food

😺Feeding ad- lib - this can work well for some households, but not for others are some cats will overeat if food is freely available. Cats may also compete for access to food stations, so care should be taken to monitor cats being fed this way.

👨‍👩‍👧How you feed your cat may differ according to your lifestyle and how many cats are living in your household but feeding several small meals over a 24-hour period can help prevent begging behaviours and competition over food in multicat households 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

Just remember that cats are solitary hunters and feeders, so it’s best to feed them out of sight of other cats where possible 😺

03/04/2024

It’s time for May's Pet of the Month competition! 📸☺

All you need to do to enter is comment on this post with a picture of your beautiful pet (or pets) and the picture with the most likes will be the WINNER! ⭐️✨

The winner will get to choose a toy for their pet! 🐶🐱🐰🐹

Good luck everyone, the winner will be announced at the end of April! ☘️🤞🏻

*Please be aware that only registered clients/pets are eligible to win.*

02/04/2024

The WINNER of Pet of the Month for April is Bella!🥇🎉

Congratulations! You can come and pick a toy for her! ☺

Thank you to everyone who entered. The team always enjoy looking through the photos of your beautiful pets. 🐶🐱🐰

29/03/2024

Via Vets Now:

29/03/2024

Microchip your cat for only £20 at White Cross Vets

From 10 June 2024, it will be a legal requirement in England to microchip your cat. The UK Government has made it compulsory to microchip your cat before they reach the age of 20 weeks. For more information, or to book an appointment, contact us today.



T&Cs apply. Offer valid while stocks last and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion, offer or discount. Offer ends 31st July 2024.

28/03/2024

Via Vets Now: Spring is just around the corner (hopefully!) and while it brings joy and sunshine, it also brings potential hazards for our feline friends. 🐱 From curious blooms to outdoor escapades, let's ensure our kitties stay safe and sound. 🌷 Check out our website for more expert tips on springtime cat safety: https://www.vets-now.com/spring

26/03/2024

Via The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund: Why should rabbits be kept with neutered companions? 🐰💛🐰

Rabbits are very social creatures at heart, and love to be part of larger groups.

Here are 3 great reasons why rabbits should kept in pairs/groups:

🐰 Companionship reduces loneliness and depression.
🐰🐰 They like to snuggle up together for warmth at night and in colder months.
🐰🐰🐰 Rabbits are prey animals, so they feel naturally safer and more relaxed in numbers, therefore easing stress levels.

And finally, one bun is never enough – who can resist a fluffle of rabbits?! 😍

25/03/2024

🕐 EASTER OPENING TIMES 🕐

We are open normal hours this week, including 8.30-7 on Good Friday 29th March and 8.30-12.30 on Easter Saturday 30th March.

We reopen on Tues 2nd April.

Thank you. 🐰🐣💐🍫

22/03/2024

Via Vets Now: Take care of your dog this Easter! This time of year dogs often manage to get their paws on chocolate eggs and goodies, but many owners are unaware of how fast or how seriously chocolate can affect dogs' health. Find out what makes chocolate so bad for dogs, symptoms to look out for, and what you should do if yours eats some here: https://www.vets-now.com/pet-care-advice/dog-eaten-chocolate

21/03/2024

21/03/24 - Reunited 😊

**STRAY DOG HANDED IN**

We have just had this lovely girl handed in to us. She was found on Marcien Way. Unfortunately she is not chipped.

If this is your dog, or if you recognise her, please call us on 0151 305 7333.

Proof of ownership will be required to collect her.

21/03/2024

There's still time to enter our Pet Of The Month competition! See our pinned post for details. 🐰🐶🐱

19/03/2024

It was World Sleep Day last week! 😴🥱😴

Where do your feline friends like to sleep?

Via Cats Protection: https://www.cats.org.uk/cats-blog/why-does-my-cat-sleep-on-me