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🎄 12 Days of Christmas Risks – Day 7: Macadamia Nuts (and Other Nuts!) 🎄Festive snack bowls are everywhere this time of ...
13/12/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas Risks – Day 7: Macadamia Nuts (and Other Nuts!) 🎄
Festive snack bowls are everywhere this time of year, and while nuts might be great for humans, they’re not safe for our pets.

⚠️ Macadamia nuts are especially dangerous for dogs — even a small amount can cause:
-Weakness or wobbliness
-Tremors
-Vomiting
-High temperature
-Difficulty walking

🐾 But it’s not just macadamias:
All nuts are best avoided for both dogs and cats.
They can cause tummy upset, choking, pancreatitis (from high fat), and some nuts (like walnuts) can grow toxic moulds.

🥜 Common Christmas sources:
-Mixed nut bowls
-Chocolate-covered nuts
-Nut-filled biscuits and desserts
-Trail mixes
-Gift hampers

🚨 If your pet eats any nuts:
Call your vet for advice — reactions can vary, and some nuts are more dangerous than others.

📧Email- [email protected]
☎️Telephone- 01246 269666
📞WhatsApp-07403 926913

🎄 12 Days of Christmas Risks – Day 6: Dried Fruits 🎄(Raisins, Sultanas, Currants, Grapes, Mince Pies & Christmas Pudding...
11/12/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas Risks – Day 6: Dried Fruits 🎄

(Raisins, Sultanas, Currants, Grapes, Mince Pies & Christmas Pudding)

Lots of festive treats are packed with dried fruits — but even a small amount of raisins, sultanas, currants or grapes can be toxic to dogs and cats. This includes classics like mince pies, Christmas pudding, fruit cake, and snack mixes.
⚠️ Why it’s a risk:
Grapes and all dried fruit forms can cause sudden kidney failure in pets.
The toxic dose is unpredictable — some pets react to just one raisin.

🍇 Common Christmas sources:
-Mince pies
-Christmas pudding
-Fruit cake
-Stollen
-Festive snack bowls or dropped treats

🐶 Symptoms to watch for:
-Vomiting
-Diarrhoea
-Lethargy
-Drinking/urinating more or less than usual
Not wanting to eat

🚨 If your pet eats any amount:
Contact your vet immediately — don’t wait for symptoms.
Keep dried-fruit treats well out of reach, especially when guests are around or food is left cooling on the side.
☎Telephone- 01246 269666
📞Whatsapp- 07403 926913
📧 Email- [email protected]

🎄 Day 5 of our 12 risks of Christmas countdown: Batteries 🎄Christmas means lots of new toys, flashing decorations and ga...
09/12/2025

🎄 Day 5 of our 12 risks of Christmas countdown: Batteries 🎄

Christmas means lots of new toys, flashing decorations and gadgets, and that also means lots of loose or discarded batteries. Pets are often tempted to chew them, especially small button batteries that fall out of packaging or toys.

⚠️ Why batteries are dangerous:
If chewed or swallowed, batteries can cause:
• Chemical burns to the mouth and tongue
• Drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting
• Serious internal damage if the battery leaks or gets lodged
• Button batteries can cause tissue damage within minutes

🛑 Keep pets safe:
• Keep spare and used batteries somewhere secure
• Check toys and decorations for loose battery compartments
• Pick up dropped batteries or packaging immediately
• If your pet chews or swallows a battery, contact your vet straight away

📞WhatsApp- 07403 926913
☎️ Telephone- 01246 269666
📧 Email- [email protected]

Stay tuned for day 6!🐶🐱🐰

🎄 12 Dangers of Christmas – Day 4: Xylitol 🎄Today’s Risk: Hidden Sweeteners in Festive TreatsWith Christmas comes a moun...
07/12/2025

🎄 12 Dangers of Christmas – Day 4: Xylitol 🎄
Today’s Risk: Hidden Sweeteners in Festive Treats

With Christmas comes a mountain of sweets, cakes and “sugar-free” treats – and that means a higher risk of xylitol poisoning in pets. Xylitol is a common sweetener found in many festive foods, and even tiny amounts can be extremely dangerous to dogs.

🍬 Why it’s around at Christmas:
• Sugar-free sweets, mints & chewing gum
• Sugar-free baking (brownies, cookies, cakes)
• Advent calendar treats
• Stocking fillers
• Flavoured medicines or syrups
• Some peanut butters used for stuffing toys
• Guests leaving gum in bags or coat pockets

⚠️ Why it’s dangerous:
Xylitol causes a rapid drop in blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) and can lead to:
• Weakness or collapse
• Vomiting
• Tremors
• Seizures
• Liver failure (even hours after ingestion)

🛑 Keep pets safe:
• Check labels before sharing any human food
• Keep handbags, coats & shopping bags well out of reach
• Remind guests not to leave gum or mints lying around
• Choose pet-safe Christmas treats only
• Call your vet immediately if you suspect ingestion – xylitol acts fast

A quick phone call can save a life.
📞 WhatsApp- 07403 926913
☎️ Telephone- 01246 269666
📧- [email protected]

🎄 12 Dangers of Christmas – Day 3: Mouldy Food 🎄Today’s Risk: Mouldy Food & Why It’s More Common at ChristmasWith all th...
05/12/2025

🎄 12 Dangers of Christmas – Day 3: Mouldy Food 🎄
Today’s Risk: Mouldy Food & Why It’s More Common at Christmas

With all the festive cooking, leftovers and overflowing bins, mouldy food is one of the hidden Christmas hazards for pets. It’s easy for animals to sniff out forgotten leftovers, food recycling, or that “just popped outside” bin bag!

🍞 Why it’s around at Christmas:
• Extra food waste from parties & big meals
• Leftovers sitting out longer than usual
• Overfilled bins or recycling boxes
• Forgotten buffet plates in spare rooms or garages
• Bread, desserts or veg going stale quicker in warm kitchens

⚠️ Why it’s dangerous:
Some moulds produce tremorgenic mycotoxins, which can cause:
• Tremors
• Seizures
• Vomiting
• Wobbliness
• Panting or restlessness
• In severe cases, life-threatening illness

Dogs are especially quick to raid bins, but cats can be affected too.

🛑 Keep pets safe:
• Keep bin lids secure
• Clear away food waste promptly
• Store leftovers safely out of reach
• Don’t leave plates in bedrooms or spare rooms
• Keep outdoor bins shut tightly

If you think your pet has eaten mouldy food, contact your vet immediately – symptoms can appear fast.
📞 WhatsApp- 07403 926913
☎️Telephone - 01246 269666
📧 Email- [email protected]

🎄 Day 2 of Our 12 Risks of Christmas Countdown: Alcohol & Pets 🍷🐾Welcome back to our festive safety countdown! In Decemb...
03/12/2025

🎄 Day 2 of Our 12 Risks of Christmas Countdown: Alcohol & Pets 🍷🐾

Welcome back to our festive safety countdown! In December we’re unwrapping common Christmas risks to help keep your pets safe, happy, and out of trouble during the holiday season.

Today’s risk: Alcohol.
It might be flowing at Christmas parties, family dinners, and cozy nights in… but even tiny amounts can be dangerous for pets.

🍺 Why it’s risky:
-Pets are far more sensitive to alcohol than we are.
-Even small spills (think: a knocked-over Baileys, mulled wine drips, or leftover cocktails) can cause low blood sugar, low body temperature, or vomiting.
-Some festive treats look harmless but actually contain alcohol—like rum-soaked cakes, brandy sauces, or liqueur chocolates.

🎁 Keep them safe by:
-Keeping drinks well out of reach.
-Wiping spills straight away
-Not leaving half-empty glasses on the floor or coffee table.
-Watching out for sneaky sips—cats and dogs can be curious!

If your pet has licked or drunk any alcohol, always call us for advice—better safe than sorry at Christmas. ❤️🐶🐱
Stay tuned for Day 3! 🎅✨

Please see our opening hours throughout this Christmas and New year period, please note we close between 1-2pm daily. 🎄I...
02/12/2025

Please see our opening hours throughout this Christmas and New year period, please note we close between 1-2pm daily. 🎄
If your pet requires urgent medical assistance over the festive period please contact Chesterfield Vetsnow on 📞01246 930562 (📍55-59 Broadleys, Clay Cross, Chesterfield S45 9JN)

🎄 Welcome to Our Christmas Countdown: 12 Festive Risks for Pets! 🎄Throughout December, we’ll be highlighting common Chri...
01/12/2025

🎄 Welcome to Our Christmas Countdown: 12 Festive Risks for Pets! 🎄
Throughout December, we’ll be highlighting common Christmas hazards to help keep your pets safe throughout the festive season. Think of it as our own little advent calendar — but instead of chocolate, you get helpful pet-care tips! 🐾✨

🌿 Today’s Risk: Christmas Plants
They look gorgeous… but some festive plants are not so jolly for pets:

• Poinsettia – causes mild vomiting or drooling if nibbled. Still best kept out of reach of cheeky pets!

• Holly – Those shiny berries and spiky leaves can lead to stomach upset and discomfort.

• Mistletoe – Can cause vomiting and drowsiness if eaten.

• Lilies – Extremely dangerous for cats, even tiny amounts of pollen.

🌟 Pet-safe tip: Keep these plants up high or swap for pet-friendly alternatives. If your pet does have a festive nibble, call us on 01246 269666 for advice.

Stay tuned for the next Christmas risk in our countdown! 🎅🐶🐱

🎉 Happy 3rd Gotcha Day to our resident troublemaker, Barry! 🐾Three years ago today, Barry strutted into our lives… and p...
22/11/2025

🎉 Happy 3rd Gotcha Day to our resident troublemaker, Barry! 🐾

Three years ago today, Barry strutted into our lives… and promptly took over the place. Whether he’s stealing chairs, judging our every move, or “helping” with paperwork (by sitting on it), he keeps us on our toes every single day!

We wouldn’t have it any other way — happy Gotcha Day, Barry! 💙🐱
Here’s to more sass, chaos, and cat hair on everything.

20/11/2025

🐱 Please share! 🐱

This friendly little cat was brought into our Staveley branch yesterday after being found around the Middlecroft area. She's safe and being looked after, but we'd love to reunite her with her owner.

If you believe she may be your cat, please contact the practice on 01246 477581.

* Proof of ownership will be required *

❤️ 🌈 🐾 In loving memory of those who passed over the rainbow bridge in September & October 🐾 🌈❤️🐶 Tia🐶 Billy🐱 Texas🐶 Ste...
20/11/2025

❤️ 🌈 🐾 In loving memory of those who passed over the rainbow bridge in September & October 🐾 🌈❤️

🐶 Tia
🐶 Billy
🐱 Texas
🐶 Stella
🐶 Honey
🐱 Martha
🐶 Reg
🐱 Tinsel
🐶 Farley
🐶 Spencer
🐱 Dexter
🐶 Trixie
🐶 Rosa
🐱 Pepper
🐶 Di**le
🐶 Jess
🐶 Blakey
🐶 Hannah
🐱 Crystal
🐶 Elvis
🐶 Dooney
🐶 Blade
🐶 Diesel
🐶 Nancy
🐱 Kanga
🐶 Lara
🐶 Bear
🐱 Rosita
🐶 Thor
🐶 Dylan
🐱 Darling
🐶 Meg
🐱 Opal
🐱 Fred
🐱 Fishcake

❤️🐾🌈 if you would like a name adding to our September/October remembrance post please let us know🌈🐾❤️

❄️ Winter, Christmas & Pet Insurance – Be Prepared! 🎄As we head into the colder months and the festive season, it’s easy...
16/11/2025

❄️ Winter, Christmas & Pet Insurance – Be Prepared! 🎄

As we head into the colder months and the festive season, it’s easy for our pets to get into a bit of trouble — from chocolate and mince pie mishaps to icy walks, antifreeze spills, or sudden tummy upsets.

We often see that vet visits rise this at this time of year, and unexpected bills can add extra stress at an already expensive time. That’s why pet insurance is so important — it helps you focus on your pet’s care, not the cost, when the unexpected happens.

Check your policy is up to date (or consider getting one if you haven’t yet) so you and your pet can enjoy a safe, happy, and worry-free winter together. ❤️🐾

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Saint Johns Road, Littlemoor
Chesterfield
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