Firstvets - Aldridge

Is your furry friend ready for Halloween?🎃
We all love the Halloween spirit - however, have you considered the safety of your
pets?
Check out some of our top tips on how to
keep the frights to one night 🎃

🎇 With firework season on the horizon, check out our top tips on getting your pet prepared before and on the night.
For more information and support:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/pets-and-fireworks

‼️Update-now working normally
Thank you for your patience 🐾

We are experiencing some problems with our phone lines this morning.
With any urgent cases please come down to the Aldridge surgery where our team are working as normal.
We are trying to get this resolved as soon as possible and apologise for any inconvenience.

Millions of dogs fear the noise of fireworks going off, but has your dog developed a noise phobia?
Find out what noise phobia is all about, how it develops and what to do about it here:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/noise-phobias-in-pets

Deafness is rising in the UK; by 2035, it is estimated that one in five British people (over 15 million) will experience hearing loss.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a national charity that trains dogs to alert deaf people to important and life-saving sounds like the smoke alarm, alarm clock and even a baby’s cry. Their burgundy coats also act as a visual reminder to the public when they are out and about that their partner is deaf.

Donations raised through Pennies when you pay by card help support Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Just a small donation can make a big difference! Hearing Dogs for Deaf People Pennies

Today is International Rabbit Day!
Every year on the fourth Saturday of September, International Rabbit Day promotes the protection and care of domestic and wild rabbits. Who doesn't love these little cuties?!
Share yours with us today in the comments below! 🐇🐰

International Day of Sign Languages!

Today is International Day of Sign Languages.
Did you know we offer pet advice in British Sign Language?
To use our SignVideo service visit: vetcollection.co.uk/deaf-bsl-service

Fireworks and Sounds 🎇

Fortunately, there are things we can do to help your pet during the upcoming firework season, but these need time to work, so it is important to think about it sooner rather than later.
Speak to us today about how we can help you reduce stress for your pet!

Your furry friends can suffer from stress too! Some pets can benefit from the use of calming products - did you know members of The Healthy Pet Club get 20% off all purchases of Feliway and Adaptil? Speak to us today about reducing stress and our calming product recommendations. 🐾

Stay on top of your pet’s health with a six month health check - your pet could benefit from one with a veterinary nurse included in our Healthy Pet Club membership. 🐾 🐾

Your pet can be signed up at the practice, or find out more at:
vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-and-products/healthy-pet-club

Today is National Dog Day! 🐕 🐾

Every day feels like National Dog Day when you are a dog lover - but today we are giving them some extra love.

Share how your dog is celebrating with us below!

Did you know you get 10% off all vet fees and products with a Healthy Pet Club membership?

Your pet can be signed up in your local practice, or find out more at:
vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-and-products/healthy-pet-club

📞 Update: phones working as normal now 🐾

We are currently having some technical issues with our phone lines.
With any emergencies please come down to the Aldridge practice.
We are working hard to resolve this and apologise for any inconvenience.
The Firstvets team 🐾

Imagine you are deaf. You can’t hear your smoke alarm or alarm clock. You can’t hear your text messages. You miss out on social interactions.
That’s what life is like for deaf people, and it can be very isolating.

A hearing dog can make a big difference.

You can help our charity of the year – Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – help a deaf person leave loneliness behind, by adding a donation via Pennies when you pay by card.
Just a small donation can help deaf people escape isolation and reconnect with life.

Thank you.

Happy International Cat Day!
Today is all about our feline friends - how is yours celebrating today?
Show us in the comments below! 🐈

Did you know you could benefit from 20% discount on selected lifetime care medications for your cat or dog when you’re a member of The Healthy Pet Club?
Your pet can be signed up in your local practice, or find out more at:
vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-and-products/healthy-pet-club

🚨URGENT 🚨 WE NEED TO FIND THEIR OWNER 🚨

We have a black and white cat currently receiving emergency care in the hospital. Little one was found in Kingstanding.

They have been hit by a car and our vet team are currently making sure they are receiving pain relief and emergency first aid treatment

Sadly they are not chipped but are wearing a collar. We have attached a photo of the collar to this post but withheld the little one’s gender for ID purposes, we will also need to see photos to prove ownership. If this is your cat or know who they belong to please call the clinic ASAP on 0121 5161999

🐾🐾🐾 The Healthy Pet Club 🐕 🐈‍⬛ 🐇
Our goal is to help your pets live a healthy, long and happy life. When you become a member, you’ll get full access to all the tools needed to give your pet the best care possible.

Your pet can be signed up in our practice, or find out more at: vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-and-products/healthy-pet-club

☀️Unlike us, pets have no understanding that hot weather can be harmful. We control their environment, their access to water and their exercise, and they can’t speak up if they start feeling unwell. Heat stroke can rapidly progress and, even with veterinary treatment, is often fatal. ☀️

Find out more about keeping your pet safe in hot weather here
vetcollection.co.uk/health/keeping-pets-safe-in-hot-weather

Today marks the start of the Summer Olympic Games hosted in Paris, the City of Love ❤️

Fun fact: a whopping 32 sports will be played at the Olympics this year, with an estimated 45,000 volunteers helping out at the games.

Will you be watching the Olympics this year? Comment below with your favourite sport!

Heat stress starts as a reversible condition, but if not managed it will develop to heat stroke, which is extremely dangerous.
If your pet shows any of these signs, they should be moved to a cool area and offered plenty of water to drink.

Find out more about keeping your pet safe in hot weather here
vetcollection.co.uk/health/keeping-pets-safe-in-hot-weather

*** MISSING***
Missing since 1.7.24 from Pelsall.
Is microchipped.
Please look out for him and let's help reunite him with his worried owner .
Please check your sheds and garages .
Please share the post 💙

** MISSING**
Since last Friday 28/6 . Owner is very worried . Is microchipped & wearing a collar . Missing from Lazy hill WS9
please share this post and if you live in the area please check your sheds & garages .
Let's help reunite her with her worried owner

🐰 🐰 Rabbit Awareness Week 🐇 🐇

Flystrike happens more often in warm weather, and in rabbits who have soiled fur (often due to poor diet, obesity or arthritis).

Throughout the spring and summer, rabbits must be checked twice daily and any soiled fur cleaned. If you find any sign of fly eggs or maggots you must arrange for your rabbit to see a vet as soon as possible.

For more information about flystrike:
https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/conditions/flystrike

🐾🐾We are proud to support the local dog show today at Stonnallbury 🐕
Come along and see us there!🐾🐾