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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 leading Yorkshire vet practice is urging Christmas and New Year revellers to reconsider celebrating the festive season by launching Chinese sky lanterns. While they provide an entrancing sight as they float across the night sky, the lanterns can cause serious harm – and even death – to wildlife and outdoor pets due to the
A black Labrador who swallowed a stone is alive and well thanks to fast work by the night team at a our 24-hour animal hospital in Dewsbury. Two-year-old Rupert was rushed in late on a Sunday night after two days of vomiting, lethargy and a lack of appetite. Within just three hours, night vet Kyle
Staff from Calder Vets have presented a cheque worth more than £650 to Hope Pastures, a charity that rescues abandoned horses chosen in memory of a late colleague. Kylie Greenwood, Tracy Hemingway and Michele Squires visited the charity to present a cheque for £667, money which was raised by a group cycle ride across Calder’s
This is Rupert, who had a problem with one of his paws when he was little, which became sensitive and needed extra nail clips. Poor Rupert became quite worried of coming in to the vets and having them clipped, so his owner has been bringing him down to see Jemma at our Lockwood surgery for some
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
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