Pet Smile Month
Unlike their wild relatives, our pets can no longer chew on bones and fur to help keep their teeth as healthy as possible. This means that it is down to their owners to look after their teeth for them!
Caring for your pets teeth is a vital way to help keep your companion healthy. Not only does dental disease mean that your pet can end up losing a lot of their teeth, but it is very uncomfortable and painful. This means that they will become reluctant to eat, start drooling or even become depressed. In some cases, the bacteria in your pets mouth can lead to kidney disease, liver disease and heart valve disease. So dental problems do not just affect your pets mouth!
There are many ways to help prevent dental problems. One way is to have your pets teeth checked regularly. By having regular dental checks, any problems can be identified as soon as possible and hopefully any major dental surgery can be avoided. Dental care at home is also very important to keep your best friends mouth healthy! There are many things that can be used including tooth brushing, mouthwashes and dental foods.
Here at Holly House Vets, we feel it is very important to care for your pets teeth so we are having Pet Smile Month throughout all of September! During Pet Smile Month, we will be offering FREE dental checks with our clinic nurse, Sheryl, where we can offer you plenty of advice on dental care and help with any problems your pet may have! By coming in for your free dental check, you will also be eligible to a 10% discount voucher for any dental work that your pet may need as well as a discount on many dental products that will be recommended to you. You will also be given a dental care pack to take home with you!
To book your free dental check, please speak to reception or ask to speak to out clinic nurse, Sheryl, if you wish to find out anymore details about Pet Smile Month.
Closed for staff training
On Friday 15th July we will be closed for staff training between 1pm and 3pm in the afternoon. Emergencies will still be catered for during this time. Please call the normal practice number to be directed.
National VN Week
National VN week
17th July to 23rd July
National VN week is upon us again and once more qualified veterinary nurses will be in Roundhay park, Leeds to celebrate. There will be free health checks, advice and free gifts, so come down and join us for this fun event.
Saturday 23rd July 2011
10am-4pm
National VN week is championed by the BVNA to raise pet owners awareness of what veterinary nurses can do and the vital role that they play in practices helping owners to take good care of their pets.
If you would like to see more about the work of veterinary nurses check out the BVNA website.
Last years VN week - health checks in the park
Exotic Pet Month
As some of you will already know Holly House deals with a great many exotic pets especially reptiles and small mammals but also amphibians and birds on occasions.
To celebrate and educate about exotic pet ownership one of our vets and qualified nurses will be putting together 2 client education evenings in July entitled:
"Diagnosing and treating exotic pets".
The dates are Wednesday the 20th and Wednesday the 27th of July between 8pm and 9pm.
Attendees will be entitled to a free pet faecal examination.
Sheryl our practice nurse will be running free nurse clinics on exotic pet health and husbandry during July please call our reception team on 0113 2369030 to book your appointment.
Holly House open day
A great day was had by all!
On 4th June 2011 Holly House hosted an open day at the new hospital. Lots of people attended, some clients and some new faces. We had a lovely day showing people around our facitities, face painting, competitions and games. Jasper the snake (from Zoologica) was a huge hit with adults and children alike.
We hope to repeat this again soon and thank you all for your support! Hope you had a brilliant day too.
The Holly House Team
Holly House Open Day - 4th June 2011
On Saturday 4th June, Holly House Veterinary Hospital is having an Open Day!
Our refurbished Street Lane hospital will have been open for one year in July, so we would love to let you behind the scenes to take a look at what we've been up to.
Not only will there a tour of the new building and all its facilities, there will also be stalls, a raffle and lots of games and competitions with prizes to be won, including:
- Guess what's in the box
- Lucky Dip
- Treasure Hunt
- Match the pet to the staff member
- And much more...
Zoologica will be bringing along some of their exotic animals such as snakes, guinea pigs, scorpions and insects, for everyone to learn about and meet.
A Qualified Veterinary Nurse will also be on hand offering FREE health checks (normally £11.84), so bring your pet along too! (Any additional procedures will be charged at normal rate).
Come along to the Holly House Open Day on Saturday 4th June between 12pm and 5pm to join in with all the fun and have a look behind the scenes. If you would like any further information about the Open Day, call us on 0113 2369030.
All money raised at the Open Day will be given to two local animal charities, Camp Nibble (www.campnibble.com) and Hope Pastures (www.hopepastures.org).
We look forward to seeing you there!
Special events and offers for Rabbit Awareness Week...
As part of Rabbit Awareness Week, which takes place between 23rd and 29th May 2011, we are hosting a variety of events and special offers for you and your bouncing bunny. This year’s topic is rabbit behaviour and how this can affect your rabbit’s emotional health… Is your bunny a happy bunny?
Our Rabbit Awareness Week events include:
- A rabbit care talk by Sarah Brown, one of our fantastic “exotic” vets (spaces are limited)…
- FREE rabbit care consultations with one of our qualified nurses offering advice about general rabbit care, feeding, vaccinations, neutering and more…
- 10% off rabbit neutering (with a valid voucher, available from Reception)…
- And much more…!
If you would like any more details about these events and offers or to book a FREE rabbit care consultation with the nurse, drop into the surgery or call us on 0113 2369030.
For more information about rabbit welfare and Rabbit Awareness Week visit www.rabbitawarenessweek.co.uk
May is National Flea Prevention Month
To show how important it is to regularly treat your pet for fleas, during National Flea Prevention Month, if you buy a six pipette box of Advocate (flea and worm spot on treatment), you will get another pipette for free! Ask at reception for details and to book an appointment with our clinic nurse, Sheryl.
Competitions galore for National Pet Month!
We have now launched a variety of competitions for National Pet Month with great prizes to be won!
Best Pet Story
We would love to hear your favourite story about a time shared with your pet. We know how much they can change your life and how much they can make you laugh. Bring in your best pet story or ask at reception for a story sheet to fill in. (Don't forget to include your name, address and pet's name). It costs just £1 to enter a story. The winner gets £15 of HMV vouchers and a box of Thornton's chocolates.
Best Pet Photo
Bring in a copy of your best pet photo... a photo that captures a happy moment you have shared with your pet. Remember to put your name, address and pet's name on the back of the photo. It costs just £1 to enter a photo. The winner gets £15 of Love 2 Shop vouchers and a bottle of wine.
The Golden Lolly-Pop Game
Pick the lolly-pop with the golden stick to win an easter egg. 50p to play.
Guess the Weight of the Dog Biscuits
Just as the title says really! The person with the correct or closest guess wins the jar of dog biscuits. 50p to play.
Guess the Length of the Snake
Take a look at the photos of Zade the snake and see if you can guess how long he is! £1 to play. The person who guesses correctly or who has the closest guess wins a toy for their pet and a bottle of wine.
Guess the Name of the Bear
Come and take a look at the lonely bear who needs a home. The person who guesses his name correctly gets to keep him! £1 to play.
Come along to the practice to take part in these competitions and raise money for two fantastic local animal charities... All funds raised will be donated to Camp Nibble and Hope Pastures.
Easter and Bank Holiday Opening Hours
Good Friday (22nd April): 10am - 4pm
Saturday 23rd April: 9am - 5pm
Easter Sunday (24th April): 10am - 4pm
Easter Monday (25th April): 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 26th April: open as normal 8am - 11pm
Wednesday 27th April: open as normal 8am - 11pm
Thursday 28th April: open as normal 8am - 11pm
Friday 29th April: 10am - 4pm
Saturday 30th April: 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1st May: 10am – 4pm
Monday 2nd May: 10am – 4pm
Outside our Easter/Bank Holiday opening times we have our normal emergency service available in case of the unexpected.
Our out of hours service is located at Leeds Emergency Vets at Abbey House Veterinary Hospital, Commercial Street, Morley, LS27 8AG, (0113) 2525818.
See more ‘emergency care’ information/directions etc in our ‘about us’ section.
