Boroughbridge Vets

01/06/2026

Vet Recommended Checklist for Your Cats and Dogs - Part 2

June is National Microchipping Month so a great topic choice for the second part of our pet checklist!

Microchip checklist:

- Does your pet have one? Only feral cats are exempt, otherwise microchips are legal requirements for cats and dogs in the UK.
- Are the details registered to the chip up to date with your current contact details?
- Beware of scams - microchips do not expire and you do not have to pay subscription fees.

Call us today to book a free microchip check.

28/05/2026

🐾💙 Vet Nurse Awareness Month 💙🐾

This month, we’re celebrating the incredible work of our veterinary nurses here at Boroughbridge Vets!

Our nurses are at the heart of everything we do – from caring for your pets during surgery and monitoring anaesthetics, to running clinics, giving advice, and making sure every patient feels safe, comfortable and loved. Here is a snapshot of Fiona and Frankie taking bloods, clipping claws and running a weight clinic.

We’re especially proud that our Head Nurse, Fiona, is also one of the practice owners, alongside vet Katy. It’s a brilliant reflection of just how vital veterinary nurses are in delivering exceptional patient care. 💛

They’re highly skilled, compassionate professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes (and on the front line!) to provide the very best care for your pets every single day.

We’re so grateful for our amazing nursing team and all that they do. ✨

If you see them in practice this month, don’t forget to say hello and help us show them some appreciation!

27/05/2026

Following our post yesterday about tick prevention, one of teams dog came into work this morning with a tick on her ear! Here's a great picture Fiona took of the offending tick down the microscope!

26/05/2026

Vet Recommended Pet Checklist for Dogs and Cats - Part 1

Parasite Control

Are you keeping your pets safe from parasites?

As the weather warms up and your pets start spending more time outside, we wanted to remind you of the dangers of parasites.

🦟 External parasites like fleas, ticks, lice, and ear mites can cause discomfort, pain, and in some cases, transmit dangerous diseases to your pet. Remember that not all external parasites are visible with the naked eye, so even if you can't see any, it doesn't mean they're not there. It's important to check your pet's skin regularly and take the necessary measures to protect your pet from parasites.

🪱 Internal parasites, like worms, live inside your pet's body - and can be uncomfortable and dangerous to your pet. Regular f***l exams and prevention treatment can help detect and protect your pet from internal parasites.

You can protect your pets by:

Keeping their preventatives up to date
Washing your hands after being outside
Keeping your home and garden clean
Keeping wild and feral animals away from your garden
Being careful in areas where animals congregate

Also, don't forget about your indoor cats. Parasites can be brought into the home by other pets, or travel on your own clothes and shoes.

Looking for preventative treatments or have you spotted any symptoms with your pet? Call the practice to book an appointment with us today.

18/05/2026

What does Boroughbridge Vets being an independent practice mean for you and your pets?

🐾 People-led care
Boroughbridge Vets is owned and managed by Katy, Fiona, and the team you see every day. Decisions are made locally, by the people who know you and your pets best.

🐾 Clinical freedom
We aren’t driven by targets or sales pressures. This allows our vets to recommend treatments, medications, and care plans based solely on what’s right for your pet.

🐾 Fair, consistent pricing
Rather than short-term deals or promotions, we aim to keep our prices sensible and transparent all year round.

🐾 Truly individual care
Without rigid, standardised protocols, we can tailor our approach to each pet as an individual — because no two animals (or families) are the same.

It’s all part of providing the thoughtful, personal veterinary care our community values.

15/05/2026

This little pussy-cat, we think, is around 20 years old. She is doing well with a combination of arthritis treatments, including medications and laser therapy.

14/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week.

Vetlife is a wonderful veterinary mental health charity which is close to all of our hearts. We care deeply about your pets but that can take its toll. The su***de rate amongst vets is 4 times higher that the national average and we all know veterinary colleagues that have struggled with mental health. The amazing work that Vetlife does provides support in dark times.

Home page of the Vetlife website - the Charity that provides emotional, financial and mental health support to the veterinary community.

13/05/2026

These photos show one of our lovely patients dental journey today — before and after her treatment with us.

We began with a full dental charting, followed by a scale and polish. Once the tartar was removed, we could see the full extent of her dental disease by visual examination and dental probing, this revealed that her dental disease had progressed to the point where she needed 18 teeth removed!

Dental disease is incredibly common in dogs, and it can be very painful — even if they’re still eating and acting “normal”. Bad breath, tartar build-up, and inflamed gums are often signs that something more serious is going on beneath the surface.

The good news? Once treated, pets feel so much more comfortable — and their quality of life improves dramatically. 💛

If your dog has bad breath or you’re concerned about their teeth, don’t wait — early intervention can make all the difference. Call us today to book in a consultation to discuss your pets oral health.

20/04/2026

For anyone attending the practice today, please come and use the car park as normal. There are roadworks outside the practice and a delivery of a pre-fabricated house within the car park, but there is still dedicated client parking.

12/01/2026

There is a lot of propaganda surrounding the veterinary profession at the moment. Whilst we don’t want to ignore the reasons why, it gives us a good opportunity to remind all of our loyal clients, and prospective clients, who we are and what we do…..
We are Boroughbridge Vets. We are owned by Katy and Fiona. We are proudly independent.
Both owners live locally, employ local staff, and stand firm on delivering to our patients the best of what we have to offer. Our care is what we do best and we won’t ever be changing that.