Coming Soon... Pet First Aid Month!
After the success of last year's Pet First Aid month, our clinic nurse Sheryl, will again be doing a FREE talk every week during March, giving people the opportunity to come to the practice and learn about Pet First Aid.
As many pets hurt themselves unexpectedly, we believe it is very useful for owners to know a little bit about first aid. Topics will include wounds over the body, cut paws, what to do if your pet eats something it should not, what to do if your pet has been in a fight, rabbits with fly strike and much more!
To reserve your place at one of our Pet First Aid talks or if you would like more information, please call into the surgery or phone us on 0113 2369030.
FREE Dental Check Offer Extended
We are continuing our Dental Care month into February so call now to book you pet’s FREE dental check with our clinic nurse, Sheryl.
Regular dental checks help to identify any problems as soon as possible, preventing not only mouth pain but also other illnesses such as heart valve disease, kidney disease and liver disease that can be caused when bacteria builds up in the mouth.
If the nurse advises you that your pet requires some dental work, we will give you a voucher for a fantastic 10% discount.
Call into the surgery or phone us on 0113 2369030 to book your FREE dental check appointment!
Possible distemper outbreak in ferrets
There is a possible Distemper outbreak in ferrets within the Leeds and Bradford area. For more information and to find out how you can protect your ferret against this, please contact the surgery.
Special Offers for January!
To celebrate the New Year at Holly House and to try help your pets with their New Year's resolutions, we have some special offers during January.
Christmas and New Year is the perfect time of year to relax, have fun and eat plenty, not just for us but our pets too! Now that the festivities are over, throughout January we are offering 'Weight Watchers' clinics with the nurse for FREE (RRP £11.85 for the first weight clinic).
January is also Dental Month, so bring your pet along to a FREE dental check (RRP £11.64) with the nurse. If the nurse advises you that your pet requires some dental work, we will be offering a discount on this as well. To be eligible for a voucher, please book your appointment with our practice nurse, Sheryl.
To arrange your pet's FREE weight consult or FREE dental check, please call into the surgery or phone us on 0113 2369030 to book an appointment.
Christmas and New Year opening times
Christmas Eve: 9am - 5pm
Christmas Day: Emergencies Only
Boxing Day: 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 27th December: 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 28th December: Open as normal
Thursday 29th December: Open as normal
Friday 30th December: Open as normal
New Year's Eve: 9am - 5pm
New Year’s Day: Emergencies Only
Monday 2nd January: 10am – 4pm
The team at Holly House Veterinary Hospital would like to wish all our clients and their pets a very Merry Christmas.
We sincerely hope that you will not need to visit us over the festive season but please take note of our opening times and keep our contact details to hand, just in case. Outside of our christmas opening times we always have our normal on-site emergency service running in case of the unexpected. Just call the usual number - 0113 2369030.
Closure for training
Holly House will be closed on 6th December 2011 between 2pm and 5:30pm for staff training, we will however be available for emergencies.
First Aid Talks
As the First Aid talks that were held in March were so successful, our clinic nurse, Sheryl, is going to repeat them again throughout October! Many pets can have an accident when we least expect it, so it is always useful to know a little bit about First Aid to help you in these stressful situations.
There will be many topics covered including how to handle animals after an accident, fitting animals, wounds, cut paws, cat fights and flystrike!
If you would like to find out more about these first aid talks or to reserve a spot on one, please phone us on 01132 369030 or ask to speak to our clinic nurse, Sheryl.
Fireworks Season is upon us!!
Most animals are terrified of loud noises, especially when it is time for firework season! Bonfire night and new year are a time of celebration for us, but for our pets it is the worst time of the year. Many pets will be found hidden under the bed, shaking and salivating. Others will bark, growl or hiss at the loud noises outside and some will even become aggressive due to being so scared. It is also at these times of year that many pets who have not been secured inside will run away. Sometimes pets will even be injured by traffic or falling due to becoming very panicked by the fireworks.
It used to be thought that by sedating animals with medication prescribed by the vet was the best way to cope with this time in the year. However, all this actually does is make owners feel better as their pets do not look as stressed. These pets will still be just as anxious and frightened or even more so, they are just not able to react to it. Now there are better ways to help your pet get used to the noises and feel safe during this time.
It is best to start considering how to help your companion through this difficult period now. Although it is a couple of months before the fireworks are going to start, it is around this time that it is best to intervene and work with your pet to help get them over their noise phobias so they can cope with these stressful periods in their life.
The next four months are Fireworks months here at Holly House Vets. There will be consultations available with our clinic nurse, Sheryl, to help you and your pet find out about the different things available to overcome noise phobias. By coming to a noise phobia consultation, you will also be entitled to a free information pack and discounts off many of the products that will be recommended to you, including the Sounds Scary CD, ADAPtil and Feliway.
To book your consultation with our clinic nurse or to find out more about our Fireworks Months, please speak to reception or our clinic nurse, Sheryl.
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.
