Pet Advice & Vet News | Broadway Vets Wirral

Summertime in the Wirral brings longer days, warmer climates, new adventures and outdoor socialising, which with pets in tow, can be made even more enjoyable! However, when the temperatures rise, the dangers to our pets increase too. To keep pets safe, you should be aware of potential hazards, as well as some top tips to help prevent your pet from endangering themselves throughout the summer months.

With an extended bank holiday on the horizon, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours will vary from our usual opening hours.

With an extended bank holiday here, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours on Monday 2 May 2022 may vary from our usual opening hours. 

As with any business in Wirral, a vet practice such as ours at Broadway Vets needs a strong supporting team for the non-clinical business functions. The client care team will generally be the first and last port of call for pets and their owner. Depending on the size of the practice, this can include:

Spring is an exciting time for most of us in Wirral, pets included! Lighter nights mean more opportunities for being outdoors in the warmer months in Wirral. To ensure a happy and safe season for your animals, take a minute to make yourself aware of hidden dangers which could lead to a poorly pet.

Ask most veterinary practices and they will tell you that their Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) are at the very heart of everything they do. Such is the respect for RVNs that a whole month is dedicated to celebrating their roles – Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month takes place every May and is recognised worldwide.

Our veterinary surgeons (commonly known as vets) serve the healthcare needs of animals. Once qualified as a vet, there are many roles such as teaching, research, government and clinical work. Clinical vets can work with farm animals, zoo animals, horses, laboratory animals, pets or a mixture. It is an incredibly diverse and challenging job. 

Does your dog in Wirral come into regular contact with other dogs? Maybe out on walks, or at the local Wirral park, or when they’re staying in kennels? If so, we’d highly recommend a Kennel Cough vaccine or booster.

Do own a tortoise in Wirrall ? If so, it is recommended to have a worm count carried out on your tortoise twice a year.

Annual vaccinations (boosters) are important to protect your pet against preventable diseases. Here we explore some of the common questions and myths surrounding vaccinations.