Pinewood Veterinary Practice

23/06/2026

With the hot weather this week, if you feel it would be best for your pet to stay at home rather than attend their appointment, we completely understand. Your pet’s health, comfort and wellbeing are our priority.

If you would prefer to rearrange your appointment for a cooler day, please contact the practice and we will be happy to help.

Thank you for helping us keep your pets safe and comfortable during the warmer weather.

23/06/2026

⚠️ Traffic Notice for Patients ⚠️

Please be aware that there are currently temporary traffic lights on Spendmore Lane, located just underneath the railway bridge.

This is due to ongoing roadworks being carried out by United Utilities. Unfortunately, we have not been given a timeline for how long these works will take to complete.

If you have an appointment with us, please allow extra time for your journey to the Coppull practice, as delays are expected in the area.

Thank you for your patience and understanding! 🚗⏱️

22/06/2026

🐾 ATTENTION PET PARENTS: IF IT’S TOO HOT FOR YOUR HAND, IT’S TOO HOT FOR THEIR PAWS! 🐾

With the temperatures soaring this week, we want to urge all our lovely clients to leave your dogs at home and skip the walks.

It might feel nice and breezy to you, but your dog is experiencing the heat in a completely different way. Here is why going outside right now is dangerous:

🔴 concrete and tarmac act like an oven: Ground temperatures can easily be 20 to 30 degrees hotter than the air temperature! When it's a sunny 25°C outside, the tarmac can hit a searing 52°C. That is hot enough to cause severe, painful second-degree burns on their sensitive paw pads in just a few minutes.

🔴 They can't sweat: Unlike us, dogs can't sweat through their skin to cool down. They rely on panting, which becomes highly ineffective in hot, humid weather. This can lead to life-threatening heat stroke incredibly fast.

👇 TRY THE 7-SECOND TEST BEFORE YOU GO OUT:
Place the back of your bare hand firmly on the pavement. If you can’t comfortably hold it there for 7 full seconds, it is way too hot for a walk.

🌟 What to do instead today:
Ditch the midday walk: Stick to the very early morning or late evening when the ground has had time to cool.

🐾Keep bathroom breaks short: Pop them out onto shaded grass for a quick toilet break, then bring them right back inside.
🐾Ditch the walks entirely: Afews day without a walk won’t hurt them, but a walk in this heat could. Keep them mentally stimulated inside with puzzle toys, lick mats, or indoor training games instead!

🐇Please keep your furry friends safe, inside, and hydrated. If you notice heavy panting, excessive drooling, bright red gums, or lethargy, contact us immediately on 01257 276517

Please share this post to help protect your pets☀️🌡️🔥

Picture from RSPCA

17/06/2026

We now have power again.

Thank you for your patience

Unfortunately, our Coppull practice is currently experiencing a power cut.

If you need to contact us, please call our Chorley practice on 01257 276517, where a member of our team will be happy to assist you.

At present, we are unsure how long the power cut will last. As a result, some evening appointments may need to be rescheduled. If your appointment is affected, we will contact you directly as soon as possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Thank you

25/05/2026

☀️ URGENT PET SAFETY WARNING ☀️

With temperatures set to hit a scorching 30°C across Chorley, Leyland, and Coppull today, please keep your pets safe. Heat like this can become dangerous and even fatal, incredibly quickly.

Here is what you need to do today:
🏠 Keep them inside: Keep your pets indoors where it’s cool. Open windows can trap hot air, so keep curtains closed on sun-facing windows.

💧 Hydration is key: Offer plenty of fresh, cool water. Try dropping a few ice cubes in their bowl!

🚫 Skip the midday walks: Only walk your dogs at the coolest times of the day (early morning or late at night). If the pavement is too hot for the back of your hand, it’s too hot for their paws.

🚨 REMINDER: We are CLOSED today for the Bank Holiday Monday.
If you have any emergencies or urgent concerns about your pet today, please call our emergency cover number immediately:
📞 01257 262448 Medivet Chorley cover our out of hours.

Please click the link below for more detailed advice on keeping your furry friends safe in the heat.

Stay cool and have a happy, safe Bank Holiday Monday! 👇🏼

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/dogs/health/hotwalks?fbclid=IwdGRjcASA2Z5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe04YXhTmJeCq_qIUr3RVv4mV0pd5vV4X2Da4iqd3rVobIeE__lwOpu1Qg9Vk_aem_htbS1rP75ZLpuiOPVBUQTw

Dogs can get heat-related illnesses from exercising in hot weather. Learn how to keep your dog safe from overheating and heatstroke.

20/05/2026

Please share

A black and white entire male cat was handed into our Chorley practice . If you are missing your cat matching this description, please contact us as soon as possible on 01257 276517. Thank you

29/04/2026

Just to make our clients aware, there are some road closures this coming Sunday. Please bear in mind if you are travelling to the Chorley surgery.

🏃Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run return to the town centre on Sunday 3 May, therefore there will be road closures in place from 8am to 1pm on the day:

❌Southport Road: From its junction with Ackhurst Road to its merging with St Thomas's Road.
❌St Thomas's Road: From its merging with Southport Road to its junction with Market Street.
❌Market Street: From its junction with St Georges Street to its junction with Back Mount Street.
❌Park Road: From its merging with Market Street to its junction with Preston Street.

🚗Parking Restrictions:
❌On Saturday 2 May there will be NO OVERNIGHT PARKING on Market Street (from the junction at High Street to the junction at St George's street) and Park Road (adjacent to the park gates).

For all the event info, visit checkoutchorley.com/chorley10k

15/04/2026

😢 Sad Post 😢

Unfortunately we have had a deceased cat brought into our Chorley Branch today. Black and white male, entire, no collar or microchip. Found on Eaves Lane across from Tesco Express. If you think this cat may be yours, please contact the Chorley Branch.