Here at Calder Vets, we see a large number of itchy dogs struggling with niggly skin conditions. These problems are often much worse in the warm weather. Here are some of the signs to look out for: Recurrent ear infections Smelly, waxy or red ears Scratching around face/ears or head shaking Irritated skin Changes in
Warning after spike in deadly rabbit disease flystrike
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
Protect pets from the heat as heatwave continues
We’ve recently introduced free heatwave appointments with our nurses to help pet owners keep their animals safe in the heat as forecasters predict the sizzling summer will continue across the UK. With the sun shining across the country and temperatures set to stay high over the coming weeks, Calder Vets is encouraging people to make
Extending our service to humans
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
Dental checks for pets
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
Calder Vets fill cats’ hearts with the sound of music
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
Kanga bouncing after physiotherapy at Calder Vets
This is Kanga, a 10-year-old English Springer Spaniel who recently visited our Dewsbury practice for physiotherapy. Although she is 10, Kanga still behaves like a puppy. She has IOHC in her left elbow, which means the growth plates in her elbow didn’t fuse together fully when she was growing. This is quite common with her breed and
Pre-neutering appointments at Calder Vets
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
Calder pack assemble for Pretty Muddy charity run
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
Our new pet nurse at Sandal
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
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