Vets at a leading practice in Yorkshire were shocked when they carried out an ultrasound on a dog and discovered a skewer impaled through one of her kidneys.
Chinchilla’s nightmare gnashers are cut down to size
A chinchilla is back at home happily chomping away on his food once more after a leading vet practice in Yorkshire carried out an operation on his overgrown gnashers. Calder Vets, which has 12 branches across south and west Yorkshire, treated Gizmo, who is approaching his 12th birthday, after his top teeth became overgrown causing
Brexit uncertainty means pet owners should act now, warn leading vets
A leading vet practice in Yorkshire is urging pet owners across the county to act now if they’re planning to travel to the European Union (EU) later this year. Rachael McGregor, clinical director at Calder Vets, which has 12 branches across south and west Yorkshire, is concerned a no-deal Brexit could scupper the current agreement
Rio’s trampoline video goes global
A leaping lurcher named Rio has become a worldwide internet sensation after her madcap exploits on a trampoline were captured on camera. The 54 second video clip of the playful puppy joyously jumping and bouncing around has now been enjoyed by more than 40 million people online. Rio, who is eight months old, belongs to
Protect pets from ticks and fleas, urge Calder Vets
Ticks and fleas are much more prevalent in warmer weather With improved summer weather just around the corner, vets in Yorkshire are reminding cat and dog owners to protect their pets from the misery of fleas, ticks and worms. Although they are a year-round concern, parasites such as ticks and fleas are much more prevalent
Calder Vets issues warning about deadly rabbit disease
We’re alerting rabbit owners to the vital importance of getting their bunnies vaccinated against a fatal disease. This year’s Rabbit Awareness Week, which runs from June 1 to June 9, is focusing on the deadly risk posed to rabbits from Viral Haemorrhagic Disease 2 (VHD 2). We want to make people more aware of the
From the operating table to the gymnastics arena
Not satisfied with being a highly-skilled surgeon, our vet Claire McAneny has turned her focus from the operating table to the gymnastics arena to judge Olympic level gymnastics all over the world. Claire was formerly a gymnast herself, competing for Scotland at international level, until injuries and the time demands of veterinary training at university resulted
Vet Nurse Awareness Month: Q&A with Rachael Taylor
May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, a whole month dedicated to raising awareness of the veterinary nursing profession and the vital role they play in animal care and treatment. What was started as an awareness day by the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) in 2005 quickly grew into a week and expanded even further to
Vet Nurse Awareness Month: Q&A with Lara McHale
May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, a whole month dedicated to raising awareness of the veterinary nursing profession and the vital role they play in animal care and treatment. What was started as an awareness day by the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) in 2005 quickly grew into a week and expanded even further to
Vet Nurse Awareness Month: Q&A with Louise Bardon
May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, a whole month dedicated to raising awareness of the veterinary nursing profession and the vital role they play in animal care and treatment. What was started as an awareness day by the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) in 2005 quickly grew into a week and expanded even further to
News