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Alabama Rot Advice


ALABAMA ROT – ADVICE FOR DOG OWNERS You may have heard about a relatively new disease in dogs in the UK with the unpleasant sounding name Alabama Rot – so named because it first became prevalent at a greyhound track in the US state of Alabama. Although it has been known in America since the […]



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Cold Weather advice


During extreme cold weather take extra care to keep your pet safe and warm Cats versus snow… 1. If your cat usually goes outside to go to the toilet may want a litter tray inside when it’s very cold, particularly if there is snow on the ground – try using soil if your cat doesn’t […]



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Christmas and New Year opening hours


The Streetly Vets family wish you and your pets a very Merry Christmas. If you need to see us over the festive period we will be open as below. We hope your pets have a happy and healthy Christmas, but if you do have an emergency details of the out of hours service are here. […]



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Happy Easter


Jamie, Cora, Kerrie & Becky wish a very Happy Easter 🐣 to all our friends, we hope you have a lovely day. Remember that chocolate 🍫 is not good for your pet 🐶🐱🐭🐹🐰🐤 so keep them safe by eating it all yourself 😀 For details on the dangers of chocolate and other human food you […]



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Christmas & New Year opening hours


Streetly Vets Christmas opening hours:🎄☃️ Christmas eve, Saturday 24th December, 10am to 12pm Christmas day, Sunday 25th December, CLOSED Boxing day, Monday 26th December, CLOSED Christmas bank holiday, Tuesday 27th December, CLOSED Wednesday 28th December – Friday 30th December, Normal opening hours. New years eve, Saturday 31st December,10am to 12pm New years day, Sunday 1st […]



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Christmas hazards


Christmas is a  wonderful time of year, but it is worth being aware of some festive hazards and things which can be poisonous for pets so you can avoid a trip to see us during this festive season 🎄☃️ Substances which can be poisonous to your pets Some foods and other things that you may […]



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Keeping your pet safe from fireworks on Bonfire Night


Streetly Vets top tips for pet safety during fireworks season Keep your pet inside during fireworks Close all doors/windows and draw all curtains Turn on radio/tv Make a den, somewhere your pet feels safe If your pet is pacing, whining or meowing, let them. Your pet is trying to find safety so we would recommend […]



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Crumble’s guide to Halloween safety


Crumble’s guide to Halloween safety for pets As you can see, Nurse Kerrie’s dog Crumble loves to get in the Halloween spirit, however there are risks that you should be aware of, this advice should help you keep your pet happy and safe during Halloween Pumpkins If you have a pumpkin with a lit candle […]



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Bruno set to be heavyweight champion


Handsome puppy Bruno popped in to see the team for the second part of his vaccination. He was very brave. As a St Bernard – Pyrenees Mountain dog cross Bruno is going to grow up to be a big strong lad and it’s good to know that he is now well protected. We offer a […]



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Keep your dog cool this summer


Keep you dog cool this summer Hot weather can lead to cases of heatstroke in dogs; sadly this is a serious condition which can be fatal. Fortunately there are simple steps you can take to keep your dog cool and avoid the problem. Make sure they always have access to a cool shaded place. Your […]



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