Summerwood Vets

05/06/2026

🐦 May to July is fledgling season 🐦

The RSPB specifically warns against “rescuing” healthy fledglings, because removing them from the wild can significantly reduce their chances of survival.

The RSPB advises that you should:

🪶 Leave the fledgling where it is if it is safe.
🪶 Keep people, dogs, cats, and other pets away.
🪶 Observe from a distance rather than handling it.
🪶 If it is in immediate danger (for example, on a road or exposed path), move it only a short distance to a sheltered spot such as under a hedge or bush, while keeping it within hearing range of where it was found so its parents can locate it.

The main exceptions are if:

🐦‍⬛ The bird is visibly injured or sick.
🐦‍⬛ It has been caught by a cat.
🐦‍⬛ It is actually a nestling (mostly unfeathered) rather than a fledgling.
🐦‍⬛ It belongs to certain species such as swifts, which should not normally be found on the ground.

01/06/2026

🐾 A little check today for a healthier tomorrow! 🐾
For a limited time, book your pet's Nurse Health Check for just £12.49 (usually £24.99)!
Whether they're a playful pup or a curious cat, a routine health check can help spot concerns early and keep them feeling their best.
✅ Head-to-tail health assessment
✅ Weight and body condition check
✅ Nutrition and wellbeing advice
✅ Friendly, professional care
Because our pets can't tell us when something's wrong, regular health checks are one of the best ways to support their long-term health.
📞 Contact us today to book your appointment and give your pet the care they deserve. 01495 222383☎️

01/06/2026

WELLNESS SCREENING OFFER £65‼️
Promotion period Promotional period: 1 June - 12 July ‼️

What it includes bloods, urinalysis and blood pressure monitoring along with a full general health check with our nurses.

Price comparison-
Bloods normally-£210
Urinalysis-£44
Blood pressure monitoring-£50
But on this offer you only pay £65‼️‼️‼️
Saving a huge £236.

Wellness screening is essential for your pets as they get older to detect conditions earlier rather than later.
For your pet to be eligible for this offer they must have seen the vet in the last 18months.
Cats must be over the age of 7 and dogs over the age of 5, if giant breed then the age of 3.

Call 01495 222383☎️📞

30/05/2026

May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month.

Veterinary nurses are the heart behind every recovery, the calm in every emergency, and the comforting hand for animals and their owners, when they need it most. Their compassion, skill, patience, and dedication make an incredible difference every single day. Thank you to all veterinary nurses for the love, care, and tireless work you give to every patient 🐾💚

#2026

28/05/2026

This little sweetie is looking a rescue to continue with their rehabilitation.
The squab was involved in an altercation with a cat, after some X-rays, a course of pain relief and antibiotics, they’re feeling much better and is need of somewhere to reside until their feathers grow back.
If you know of any rescues, please get in touch, thank you. 🐦

24/05/2026

We're forecast a sunny and warm weekend, but sadly, sometimes for dogs this can spell suffering or even death. 💔 If you find a dog trapped in a hot car, this is the advice regarding what you can legally do about it.

☎️ The RSPCA's guidance is unambiguous: if a dog shows signs of distress, dial 999 without delay. ☎️

A spokesperson said: "Dogs can die in hot cars. Even when it doesn't feel that warm outside, temperatures inside a car can quickly rise to dangerous levels. If you're worried about a dog in a hot car, call 999. Police have the powers to enter the vehicle if necessary."

👍 If the dog is not yet in distress... 👍

🏃 Act swiftly but calmly
📣 Attempt to find the owner - request nearby shops make a public announcement
👁️ Remain beside the vehicle and observe the dog closely
✍️ Record important information such as the registration number and duration the car has been stationary
📉 Experts emphasise that circumstances can decline rapidly, so be prepared to take further action if the dog's wellbeing deteriorates.

🔨 Smashing the window shouldn't be your first resort 🔨

This is the point where many people pause. Smashing a car window could constitute criminal damage, though the law may provide a defence if you can demonstrate you acted reasonably to prevent serious harm.

The guidance is to contact police initially, collect evidence including photographs or witness information, and only intervene as a final measure if the dog faces obvious danger. Without proper justification, breaking the window could be classed as committing criminal damage.

The Ask the Police website says call police, but if police don't have time to get there, "you have to decide if you should take action by forcing entry. Make sure you tell the police what you intend to do, why and, where possible, take images/footage of the dog and the names and numbers of witnesses to the incident."

🐶 For owners 🐶

Campaigners caution that numerous owners underestimate the danger, but a brief visit to the shops can prove lethal far more rapidly than anticipated.

⚖️ While no specific offence exists for leaving a dog in a hot vehicle, owners can face prosecution under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 if their pet suffers.

Sanctions can include:

Unlimited fines
Up to five years in prison
Being banned from owning animals
Having the dog removed permanently

Stay safe in the sun this weekend - your pets included! 👏

22/05/2026

It’s not just dogs that are at risk of heat stroke. Stay safe this weekend ☀️

⚠️ WEATHER WARNING FOR BIRD OWNERS ⚠️

Very warm weather today means extra care is needed for your birds 🐔🦆☀️ here’s a few simple ways to help keep them comfortable..

💧 fresh cold water at all times, check bowls regularly and place them in a shaded area
🌳 make sure there is plenty of shade available
💨 plenty of ventilation especially for birds kept in runs, allow some air flow
🥒offer water-rich treats like cucumber, watermelon or lettuce in moderation

Look out for these signs ⬇️
🥵 panting and holding wings away from the body and lethargy can all be signs your bird is struggling with the heat
🪰 warm weather also means flies increase quickly, so check bottoms daily for any signs of flystrike or dirty feathers

Please also remember that coops can become extremely hot very quickly, especially in direct sun 🌞

BHWT has a great info sheet on this incase I have missed anything, please read here: https://www.bhwt.org.uk/blog/health-welfare/chickens-in-hot-weather/

Stay safe everyone and keep those feathered babies cool today 💚