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.
We’re delighted to bring you our first edition of Pawprints, the new Calder Vets newsletter. The newsletter features all the latest news from our practices, including details about fireworks safety, how your dog can become a blood donor and the results of our recent Tour de Calder Vets cycle ride.
Vets are advising pet owners on how to prevent their animals becoming stressed and unsettled as fireworks season gets under way. Sue O’Hare, behaviour trainer at Calder Vets, which has 12 surgeries across Yorkshire, including a 24-hour animal hospital in Dewsbury, has warned this time of year can be a nightmare for terrified pets who
Staff at Calder Vets who took to the saddle to cycle across Yorkshire for charity smashed their fundraising target by more than 300 per cent. The Tour de Calder Vets, which took place on Sunday, September 24, raised a total of £1,294 against the original target of £400. The ride took the 11 participants over
Meet Bailey, who has been coming to see Sue at our Brighouse practice to help with his fear of the vets. Bailey used to love coming to see us until after he had an operation, which is when he became scared of his visits. Unfortunately this can happen and despite all the positive interactions before
Staff at Calder Vets are hoping pedal power will prove they are the wheel deal when it comes to fund-raising, as they prepare to take on a 60-mile charity cycle ride. The Tour de Calder Vets is taking place on Sunday, 24th September and will see riders pass near all 12 of Calder Vets branches
A senior rescue rabbit who has retired from a high-flying life as a model is looking the part again thanks to a successful operation to remove a large lump from his leg. Ten-year-old Burgess is used to the limelight, having regularly appeared on food packaging, promotional posters and at veterinary association workshops in recent years.
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