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Winter warning for cat owners amid poisoning risk

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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Our first Pawprints newsletter!

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.

Vet surgeon Mark Harrison and dog Moriarty

Ensure pets don’t lose sparkle amid firework fears

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

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Calder staff’s pedal power raises more than £1,200 for charity

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

Bailey

Calder helps Bailey conquer his fear of the vets

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

Tour de Calder cyclists

Calder staff to get in the saddle for causes close to their hearts

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

Burgess the rabbit

Model bunny Burgess looks the part after successful operation

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.

Cat having its teeth checked

A trip to the dentist

Dental care is one of the areas of pets health that can easily be overlooked. We sometimes simply accept that our pets are bound to have bad breath and feel that there isn’t much we can do about it.  But did you know that there is actually quite a lot that we can do as

Calder Vets Rabbit Awareness Week 2016

Our 24/7 365 service at Calder Vets

Here at Calder Vets your pets mean as much to us as they do to you, and this is why we operate a 24/7 emergency service 365 days of the year. Saturday appointments are available at all our branches for both routine or emergency consults and our Dewsbury Hospital never closes its doors, with a

Dog blood donor Alice

Vets on the lookout for dog blood donors

Dog owners in Yorkshire are being encouraged to do something amazing and sign their beloved pets up to the blood donor register, to help save canine lives. Calder Vets, which has 12 surgeries across Yorkshire, is planning to host a donation day with the Pet Blood Bank charity, but this can’t happen until a minimum