Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic - Pocklington

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. Hearing Dogs for Deaf PeoplePennies

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

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

***UPDATE***
We seem to be back up and running now so please call the practices as normal

We appreciate your patience!

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We are experiencing problems with our phone and computer system across all our branches.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused, we’re working as quickly as we can to fix the issue.

If you have an emergency please come down to the Stamford bridge surgery.

We will keep the page updated so please keep checking for updates

Battle Flatts team

A 10% discount on all vet fees and products is just one of
the benefits included when you are a member of The Healthy Pet Club. Helping your pet and your pocket if your pet needs veterinary treatment.
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

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!

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 your local practice, or find out more at:
vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-and-products/healthy-pet-club

Baby Season at Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic - little wild kestrel fledgling.
Brought in by Colin Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre (Falconry UK). Found by a member of the public.
Worked up by Gemma and Amber.
Off to join some others at Jean Thorpe 🪶 🦅

A multi pet discount (£1 discount per month) for each additional pet
is one of the benefits included when you join The Healthy Pet Club.
Giving you a helping paw when you have multiple pets to care for.
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

Our pets are part of the family and we want to share fun experiences with them – including taking them on holiday!
While this often results in great fun and wonderful memories, there are a few things to consider first. A bit of planning beforehand goes a long way towards making it a positive experience for everyone.
For further information on travelling with your pet in the UK,
visit: vetcollection.co.uk/health/travelling-with-your-pet

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 practice, or find out more at:
http://vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans.../healthy-pet-club

Neutering means removing the reproductive organs; this is either the ovaries in females (known as spaying) or the testicles in males (known as castration). Neutering is a routine procedure that does not require overnight hospitalisation, with an average recovery time of 5-10 days.
Find out more about the benefits and risks of neutering your
rabbit here: vetcollection.co.uk/health/should-i-neuter-my-rabbit

Both indoor and outdoor rabbits require vaccinations to keep them safe from infectious disease. Young rabbits are particularly vulnerable to serious illnesses, so it’s important to get them vaccinated early.
Rabbits can be vaccinated from five weeks old and will need
yearly booster vaccinations throughout their life to maintain
immunity.
Find out more about vaccinations for rabbits here: vetcollection.co.uk/health/vaccinations-for-rabbits/

Microchipping rabbits is not a legal requirement but is strongly recommended. Rabbits are excellent escape artists and, if they manage to escape the garden, it can be difficult to identify where they have come from.
Find out more about getting your rabbit microchipped here:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/microchipping-rabbits

Since you cannot check your rabbit’s teeth at home, it is important to look out for signs of dental disease.
There are many things that you can look out for that might indicate that your rabbit has some sort of dental health issue.
If you notice any of these signs, it is important that you bring your rabbit to your vet for an oral assessment as soon as possible. Stopping eating altogether is an emergency.
For more information about Dental Disease: vetcollection.co.uk/health/dental-disease-in-rabbits

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: vetcollection.co.uk/health/conditions/flystrike

There is no denying the fact that dogs can help to alleviate stress in the workplace. In fact, a survey conducted by The Kennel Club revealed that 70% of people think dogs reduce stress within a working environment, and even stroking a dog is said to reduce blood pressure.
Is your four-legged friend taking a trip to your workplace today?

Did you know your rabbit will get one bag of food or hay per month
for free included with a Healthy Pet Club membership?
Your rabbit can be signed up in practice, or find out more at:
http://vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans.../healthy-pet-club

We had a stray cat handed into our Strensall branch on Friday evening. He is a castrated male, white with grey tabby sections. Approx 2-3 years old. No chip and no collar. He was found in the Huntington area. If you think he could be yours then please phone us on 01759 371066.

⚠️ Our Strensall branch currently have no phones, we are working to resolve this but if you have an emergency then please phone the Stamford Bridge branch on 01759 371066 ⚠️

⚠️We have had an elderly female tortoishell cat brought into our Norton branch, she has no chip or collar. She was found on Fletton Road. If you think that she could be yours or know any information please phone our Norton branch ASAP on 01653 697299.⚠️

Did you know a six month health check with one of our veterinary nurses is included in a Healthy Pet Club membership?
Your pet can be signed up in practice, or find out more at http://vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans.../healthy-pet-club

With the new cat microchipping legislation in England coming in on 10 June 2024, if you have a new kitten, you may be wondering when
you would need to get them microchipped by.
All cats need to microchipped by the time they are 20 weeks of age, this could be done during their neutering procedure so it can be placed easily and they do not feel it.
Give us a call to book your cat in for an appointment and to find out more about microchipping your cat:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/microchipping-cats

We are proud to offer Veterinary Nurse Clinics with our fully qualified Veterinary Nurses. Clinics are available at our practice and offer a wide range of services including:
- Puppy and kitten health checks
- Life stage health checks – adult and senior
- Weight checks and weight management
- Dietary advice
- Dental checks and advice
- Worming and flea control advice
- Microchipping
- Pre/post neutering advice and checks
- Second vaccinations
- A**l gland expression
- Behaviour advice
- Wound management
Nurse Clinics are by appointment. For further information, please contact us on 01759371066

It is still” business as usual” whilst we get used to our improved systems although processes such as booking appointments may take us a little longer than usual. Thank you for your patience. Once we are up to speed, our improved system will open up more, exciting developments to ensure you and your pet have the best customer and patient experience.

As a member of The Healthy Pet Club, your pet’s vaccinations, parasite
control and six-month health checks are all included, plus there are morebenefits and discounts to get your paws on.
Give your pet the healthcare they deserve, sign up in our practice today or find out more at:
http://vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans.../healthy-pet-club

🚧 BRIDGE CLOSURE 🚧

As many of you may be aware the bridge in Stamford Bridge is going to be closed for the next 10 weeks.

Our practice remains open as does the car park which can be accessed from A166 on the York side. Pedestrian access is also available so you can park on the other side of the bridge and walk across.

We would like to thank all our clients for their patience during this time and we ask that you please allow extra time for your journeys.

A copy of the diverted routes can be found here:

Stamford Bridge repairs The essential repair scheme to strengthen the road bridge is due to begin on Monday 20 May at 10am. The bridge will be closed for up to 10 weeks however the footbridge will stay open during the works.

**OWNER FOUND***
We have sadly had a deceased adult female cat brought into our Norton branch. She is not microchipped and was found on Langton Road near Norton College. She is all tabby but lighter around the face. If you have any information or think she could be yours then please phone us on 01653697299.

Are you looking to travel abroad with your pet this summer? If you are, you will be required to obtain an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) for them.
An AHC needs to be issued by an Official Veterinarian (OV).
Check with your veterinary practice to see if they have a qualified OV because not every practice will have one.
For more information about pet travel abroad visit:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/travelling-with-your-pet