Calder Vets is urging rabbit owners to be aware of the deadly disease flystrike after a huge rise in the number of pets being admitted to its branches with the condition. We’ve seen a spike in admissions for the condition, which is caused by flies laying eggs on rabbits which hatch into maggots. The maggots
Here at Calder Vets, we’re known for our state-of-the-art facilities for animals but we’ve recently purchased potentially life-saving equipment to prove our sense of care extends to human healthcare. We purchased the automated external defibrillator (AED) for use at our Dewsbury hospital, to provide emergency treatment to anyone suffering from cardiac arrest. Tracy Hemingway, practice
Prevention is better than cure, which is why we’re urging pet owners to look after their animal’s teeth to improve oral health and reduce the risk of tooth and gum disease. We’re highlighting the importance of regular check-ups by offering dental appointments at our practices. Introducing dental checks and scale and polish treatments into your
We all know how daunting it can be for our cats when visiting the vets, which is why we’ve found a solution to help relax our feline friends. Senior ward nurses, Kathryn Atkinson and Jenny Taylor, wanted to help our inpatients feel more comfortable while staying at the Dewsbury practice by filling the room with
We all know how daunting it can be when we’re planning for our pets to have surgery, which is why we’re now offering pre-neuter appointments for cat and dog owners. We have launched the consultations for owners to bring their pets in before the operation to check up on any unexpected issues and make sure
A team of ladies from Calder Vets are putting their best feet forward to push themselves through a gruelling multi-terrain obstacle challenge, all in the name of charity. Pretty Muddy is a 5K run organised by Race for Life to raise money for Cancer Research UK and involves crawling through mud pits, climbing over obstacles
We’re pleased to announce that we now offer nurse clinics at our Sandal branch with Nicole, our new Pet Health Nurse. The services Nicole offers include: Nail clipping Anal gland expression Flea and worming appointments Weight clinics Dental clinics Post-operation checks Second vaccinations Third parvo vaccines Blood pressure checks Microchipping Rabbit clinics Puppy and kitten
We’re very pleased to announce that from June, we will be able to offer further care to your pets in the form of physiotherapy. Veterinary physiotherapist Emma Green will be at our Dewsbury hospital every week to offer a wide range of physiotherapy and electrotherapy for all Calder patients. Emma will be working alongside the vet team
We know how sad it is to have to say goodbye to a beloved pet, so we’re doing our bit to make things as easy as we possibly can. We’ve created a bereavement room at our Dewsbury practice, which is somewhere more cosy and comfortable for you and your pet. Vet nurses including Phillipa Royston
With the recent fine weather set to stay, our vet surgeon Gemma Kilby has put together some top tips on keeping your pets cool when the weather heats up… The weather is too good to be true at present. While you are diligently applying your own sunscreen, please remember that dogs and cats are just
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