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We’re making an urgent call to cat owners across Yorkshire for their pets to become potentially life-saving blood donors due to a serious shortage of suitable felines. There are currently only two cats on our donor list and both have reached an age where it isn’t in their best interests to continue to give blood.
The owner of a puppy who needed an emergency procedure with a hacksaw to cut away a hard plastic ball she got stuck around her lower jaw is warning fellow dog lovers to be aware of the potential dangers their pets’ favourite toys can pose. Helga, an eight-month-old German Pointer, became extremely distressed when she
A team of our vets are set to take to the streets of Huddersfield to provide much-needed free care for homeless people’s pets. Our staff will visit the on-street soup kitchen in the West Yorkshire town on Tuesday March 20 to support the homeless and their companion animals. As part of our Calder in the
We’re urging pet owners to be aware of the dangers of leaving Valentine’s Day gifts within reach of animals. Over the past few years, we’ve seen an increase of food and alcohol poisoning cases around the romantic period, as traditional treats can present potential issues for pets. The most common poisonous food is chocolate, which
It’s said that time flies when you’re having fun and loyal staff at Calder Vets are clearly enjoying themselves after clocking up a staggering 500 years’ service between them. The 32 team members have all been with the practice for at least 10 years and celebrated reaching the combined landmark earlier this month. Tracy Hemingway,
We’re warning pet owners of the potentially fatal dangers to cats and dogs of leaving cough and cold medicines lying around the house. With winter in full swing, flu and colds are widespread and many people are stocking up on remedies and medicines. However, Laura Du Pre, our lead veterinary surgeon, is urging people to
Calder Vets has launched its own Pet Health Club to provide a convenient and affordable way for clients to protect their pets against diseases and discomfort. The service entitles clients to preferential rates and discounts on their pet’s care. Anyone who joins will be able to spread their regular pet care costs with a fixed
Kind-hearted staff from a Yorkshire vets have brought some festive cheer to homeless people in Huddersfield after packing 11 rucksacks with essentials and gifts to hand out around the town on Christmas Eve. Staff from all 12 of Calder Vets’ surgeries across the county have been collecting food, drink, essential toiletries, hats and scarves for
A black Labrador whose pelvis was shattered in a road accident has won a special place in the hearts of the staff at Calder Vets, in Dewsbury, for her bravery after undergoing major surgery. Dee Dee, from Harrogate, was referred to Calder’s state-of-the-art animal hospital with multiple fractures to her pelvis and a dislocated left
With the temperatures dropping and winter approaching, we’re asking cat owners to be vigilant of poisoning risks which are particularly common at this time of year. The ingestion of anti-freeze can lead to acute renal failure (ARF) in cats, and is more of a risk throughout the winter months when people are using anti-freeze in cars.
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