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Up to 40 Credits £1,820.40 + VATThe upcoming Easter celebrations mean that there may be many chocolate eggs and treats to tempt pets. Chocolate poisoning in dogs is one of the most common enquiries received by the VPIS, with the severity of the poisoning being influenced by the amount eaten, and the type of chocolate (milk [...]
We receive many enquiries regarding the ingestion of daffodil bulbs and flowers (Narcissus species) during the Spring months, and although most cases result in only mild signs, serious effects can occur occasionally. All parts of the plant contain alkaloids and glycosides, although they are most concentrated in the bulb; the [...]
Spring is coming and that means adders will become active. We have already received our first enquiries involving adder bites. The adder (Vipera berus berus) is the only venomous snake native to the UK, and is also found across northern Europe. It is a protected species in the UK. Adders [...]
March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month! 🐾💊 Throughout the month, we will be sharing a variety of posts on our social media to raise awareness of the different hazards that our animals may be exposed to and how to keep them safe. You can find us on Facebook at [...]
A quick reminder about our APL service: In hours (8am-8pm Mon to Fri) - £35 Out of hours (8pm-8am Mon to Fri and all weekend/bank holidays) - £45 Please remember that this is not the same as the VPIS service and we DO NOT give owners detailed treatment advice. We [...]
Valentine's Day is traditionally an opportunity to shower the ones we love with gifts - usually in the form of chocolates and flowers. Although some of us may love our pets enough to warrant gifting them this Valentines, it is important to remember the dangers of these agents to our [...]
Unsurprisingly, the VPIS sees an increase of antifreeze (which usually contains ethylene glycol) cases during the winter months, as motorists prepare their cars for the drop in temperatures. The toxic dose for companion animals is alarmingly small and differs between cats and dogs. Given the small amount needed to cause [...]
February 10th marks the beginning of the Year of the Dragon. The fifth animal of the Chinese zodiac; those born in the year of the dragon are said to be strong, successful, honourable, and fortunate. We have received 26 enquiries involving dragons (bearded and water) with varying agents, including human [...]
On 22nd January, we were informed of an incident in Childwall, Liverpool involving several dogs being admitted to local vet practices after walking through a park. It was reported at the time that the dogs had come into contact with a substance, thought to be an opioid. At least 3 dogs [...]
Another potential Christmas food hazard are grapes and their dried fruits (sultanas, raisins and currants). This includes Christmas pudding, Christmas cake and mince pies. Ingestion of grapes or their dried fruits can cause renal failure in dogs but this only happens in a minority of cases. Not all dogs are [...]
