Aldervale Vets - Alford

23/09/2025

Now that we're officially entering Autumn, here are some hazards to look out for in order to keep your cats safe 🍂 👇🏼

🪰Harvest mites - In autumn, these tiny insects climb up long grass, bushes and trees waiting to sink their fangs into something warm-blooded. Signs of infestation can include skin inflammation or scratching.

🍄Mushrooms and toadstools - Some wild mushrooms are highly toxic and if swallowed can cause kidney and liver failure. Try and keep your cat away from all wild varieties.

🌙 Darker nights - As the nights draw in, our emergency vets see a proportionate rise in the number of road traffic accidents. Consider keeping your cat indoors around the morning and evening rush hours.

🌲Flowers and plants - Several flowers and plants that are popular in the autumn are potentially toxic to cats, including the autumn crocus, chrysanthemum and dahlia.
🕯️Fireplaces and candles - Cozy fireplaces and candles may look pretty, but can be dangerous for curious cats – so ensure that you never leave your cat unattended with either.

🐀 Rat poison - Rodenticide is commonly put down in autumn when rats start heading indoors for warmth. While designed to taste nice to rats, unfortunately, cats like it for the same reason. Speak to your vet if you think your cat has eaten a poisoned rodent.

❄️ Antifreeze - Ethylene glycol, as it’s officially known, is sweet-tasting and palatable, but even a small quantity can cause severe kidney damage. A cat who has antifreeze poisoning may have symptoms such as vomiting, seizures, depression or laboured breathing.

22/09/2025

Now that we're officially entering Autumn, here are some hazards to look out for in order to keep your dogs safe whilst out and about 🍂 👇🏼

🍄Mushrooms and toadstools - Some wild mushrooms are highly toxic and if swallowed can cause kidney and liver failure. Try and keep your dog away from all wild varieties.

🪰Harvest mites - In autumn, these tiny insects climb up long grass, bushes and trees waiting to sink their fangs into something warm-blooded. Signs of infestation can include skin inflammation and scratching.

🌙Darker nights - Darker nights can reduce your dog’s ability to be seen, and with it being firework season, if they hear a noise they could also run away. Ensure you and your dog are visible with reflective leads, collars and hi-viz vests.

🧂Rock salt - Rock salt or grit on the roads can cause your dog to become dehydrated or, in serious cases, cause liver failure if they lick it from their paws. Ensure you wipe away any rock salt after walks.

Trees and plants
🌲Conkers - Conkers contain a poison called aesculin which can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Ingestion can also lead to potentially fatal intestinal blockages.

🌳Acorns - Acorns contain a chemical called gallotannin that’s toxic to dogs and can cause liver and kidney damage. Affected dogs may vomit, have diarrhoea, lethargy and abdominal pain.

🍂Fallen leaves - Leaves left long enough will eventually turn to leaf mould and, like any decomposing organic matter, may contain dangerous mycotoxins.

Home and garden
🐀Rat poison - Rodenticide is often used in autumn. While designed to taste nice to rats, dogs can be attracted to it too. Speak to your vet if you think your dog has eaten a poisoned rodent.

❄️Antifreeze - Ethylene glycol, found in antifreeze, is sweet-tasting but highly toxic. Even small amounts can cause severe kidney damage. Symptoms include vomiting, seizures, and difficulty breathing.

Top tips this Autumn
🔦Stay bright - Use reflective or glow-in-the-dark leads and collars during night walks. Carry a small torch to ensure visibility to drivers.

🪰Flea treatment - Ensure your dog’s flea treatment is up to date, as fleas can thrive indoors once heating is turned on.

🧼Chemicals - Always use pet-safe products when dealing with vermin or cleaning.

🌳Trees & plants: Don’t let your dog play with conkers or acorns. Avoid rolling in rotting leaves.

31/07/2025

Just an update on our new opening hours 👇🏼

28/07/2025

Important information 🐝

🐝 Bee & Wasp stings are very common in cats and dogs this time of year, here are some signs to watch for if your pet gets stung, and what to do if it happens.

If a bee stings your pet, the sting will usually be left in the skin, wasp stings don’t have this tell-tale sign, and they may sting your pet more than once.

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09/04/2025

🎓 Discover Rase Veterinary Nursing College in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire! 🐾

At Rase Veterinary Nursing College, we provide tailored veterinary nurse training in the picturesque market town of Market Rasen, right in the heart of Lincolnshire.

Our purpose-built college is located in the beautifully restored Old NatWest Bank building and is Lincolnshire’s first dedicated veterinary nurse training centre!

📚 What We Offer:

The VTEC Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animals)—a comprehensive two-year program designed to give you the skills, confidence, and clinical experience needed to qualify as a registered veterinary nurse with the RCVS.

A unique training model: attend college just one day a week while gaining hands-on experience in an Approved Training Practice (ATP) the rest of the time.

An experienced, passionate faculty made up of qualified veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons who have worked in practice for years and taught at various colleges.

A supportive and friendly learning environment that puts our students' individual growth and development at the heart of everything we do.

💙 If you're interested in pursuing a rewarding career in veterinary nursing, we'd love to hear from you!
Contact us at [email protected]

👉 Learn more on our website: https://rvnc.co.uk
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Join us at Rase Veterinary Nursing College—where passion meets purpose and the future of animal care begins!

The role of the veterinary nurse in modern clinical practice is a team role, providing care to sick animals in what can be emotionally charged situations.

31/03/2025

‼️‼️ Exciting Announcement ‼️‼️

As of today our Ashby by Partney Aldervale hospital will be open 24/7 to see any of your pets in the unfortunate event of an emergency or illness! We will be able to hospitalise our patients and provide round the clock dedicated care.

We are proud to be able to provide our clients with this service and be there for you when you need it the most ❤️

30/09/2024

***Driver position available***

This job role has now been filled, thankyou to everyone who applied, we were inundated with applications ♥️

17/04/2024

MISSING

Missing since midday Wednesday. If found please bring into the surgery so we can reunite with the owner.

26/10/2023

Pet Proactive in partnership with Aldervale Vets – “I can’t thank you enough.” ❤️🥰

"All I can say is WOW, what an amazing insurance policy. Totally took the stress out of a vet bill.

The vets sorted everything out and everything was processed so quickly and I can’t thank you enough." – Helen, Moon’s mum 🐶🐾

You can find out more and get instant prices for all of your pets under 6 years old that are registered with Aldervale Vets by visiting www.petproactive.pet/alderfb

20/07/2023

Pet Proactive are working in partnership with us to offer simpler, fairer pet insurance for treatments and referrals through our practice.



Their insurance premiums reflect our competitive pricing, with policies that give us the freedom to decide on the most effective medical treatment or referral for your pet.



Because Pet Proactive are our preferred pet insurance provider, you can claim through our reception team, and they will settle the claim directly with us. The only cost you pay is your annual excess.



You can find out more and get instant prices for all of your pets under 6 years old that are registered with us, by visiting www.petproactive.pet/alderfb

10/06/2023

Pet Proactive pet insurance for treatment and referrals through rase vets. Get prices now for all of your pets under 6 years old at www.petproactive.pet/alderfb

26/04/2023

Meet Bear, an adorable husky puppy 🐶😍

Bear started to feel under the weather and his worried mum brought him in for emergency treatment 🤕🚑. When it came to paying the bill, all his mum had to do was speak to reception and pay her £100 excess. Pet Proactive settled the bill directly with us so Bear’s mum could focus on Bear 😊

Here is what Bear’s owner had to say:

“Having pet insurance through Pet Proactive has been one of the best choices I have made, as a new dog owner my puppy Bear became unwell and I panicked, I had taken him to the emergency vets where he was treated and given medication & due to being insured with Pet Proactive I only had to pay one, one off fee of £100 and the rest of the bill was covered by Pet Proactive insurance, plus anymore emergency visits etc to the vets is now fully covered without having to pay anymore fees upfront I 100% definitely would recommend using them 😁” – Amy Blakemore, Bear’s mum

To find out more and get a quote for all your pets under 6, visit petproactive.pet/alderfb