Millcroft Veterinary Group

18/07/2025

🫶🐾 Magical Moments at Millcroft 🫶🐾

Karma the beautiful Rottie was in for a tail amputation today.

She was a gorgeous girl and enjoyed snuggles with all the nurses!

Here she is keeping an eye on us and wondering where we've gone!
👀❤

17/07/2025

Did you know that your dog's blood donation could be turned into plasma eye drops? 🩸👀

Meet Rhubarb, a 3 year old Yorkshire Terrier who needed plasma to help save her eye 🐶

One morning, Rhubarb’s owner noticed she was squinting and struggling to open one of her eyes. Knowing how quickly eye conditions can worsen, she immediately called the vet.

Rhubarb was diagnosed with a small corneal ulcer and prescribed antibiotic and repair drops, along with pain relief. Two days later, the ulcer had grown rapidly and was now the size of a 5p piece, which for a dog that weighs only 4kg is huge! Rhubarb urgently needed surgery. Faced with the choice to remove the eye or travel two hours to a specialist hospital, her owner chose to travel.

Rhubarb arrived at Veterinary Vision in Penrith and underwent surgery. The large hole in her cornea, caused by a melting ulcer, could only be repaired using a synthetic graft. To give Rhubarb the best chance of accepting the graft and keeping her eye, she was treated with plasma drops, made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of donor dogs ❤️

Now, over a month on, Rhubarb is doing well. Her sight is not guaranteed, but every day brings her closer to healing. Thanks to the skill of the vet team and the kindness of the dogs and owners who donate, Rhubarb has a real chance of saving up to 50% of her vision, a gift that means the world to a young, energetic dog.

We are proud to work with Pet Blood Bank to ensure lifesaving blood is always available. If your dog is aged between 1 and 8, over 25kg, and fit and healthy, they could be a lifesaver.

Visit Pet Blood Bank’s website to register your dog and learn about upcoming sessions at our Workington branch - www.petbloodbankuk.org/welcome 🐶

16/07/2025

What a turn out we had in Workington on Saturday! A big thank you to all of the wonderful dogs that took part to save lives 😍

The next session takes place on Saturday 13th September - if you have a pup that fits the criteria below please visit the Pet Blood Bank website to register:

- Fit and healthy
- Between one and eight years old
- Weigh more than 25kg
- Have a good temperament
- Have never travelled outside of the UK and Ireland
- Vaccinated or have an annual titre test after the first year booster
- Not on any medication

Thanks again! 🐶🐕

15/07/2025

How's that for a result! 7 dogs - 5 units - Up to 20 lives saved 😮

A MASSIVE thank you to all of the lovely dogs and owners who visited our Workington branch on a hot Saturday to help the Pet Blood Bank save lives ❤🐶🥳

The next session is Saturday 13th September; for more information and to register your pup, click here - https://www.petbloodbankuk.org/

12/07/2025

It's already pretty warm out today and the humidity is around 80%. It will only get hotter 🌡️

Do your dogs really need to go out today, or will they will be content staying at home where it is cooler. Take care if you plan on spending the day in, or around, water as that can be risky too.

⚠️ I know we talk about it every year, but we still see dogs suffering with the effects of the heat.

🐰 Small furries would also benefit from being in a cool part of the house or garden instead of sitting in their hutch. Provide plenty of water to keep them hydrated and be mindful of flies.

☀️ The weather forecast is predicting hot sunny weather today and over the weekend. Although locally we will not be experiencing the high temperatures that some parts of the country are.

We urge you to take care with your pets to ensure they don't overheat.

Dogs
*If you have an extreme heat warning, simply do not exercise your dog, stay indoors❗
*DO NOT leave your dog in the car, in any circumstances
*In the cooler areas of the country dogs could be walked early in the morning or late evening, but consider whether it is really required.
*Offer plenty of cool water to drink frequently

Cats
*Keep them indoors, encouraging them into the coolest part of the house
* Clipping the hair off the stomach of long haired cats may help
* Place an icepack wrapped in a towel somewhere where they like to sit to help them feel cooler.

Small Furries
* Ensure cages are shaded and have ventilation. Provide them with something cool to lay on, if they chose
* Consider bringing them indoors into a room with a fan
* Check they have water available at all times

⚠️Brachycephalic (short nosed) breeds, elderly, and overweight pets are particularly susceptible to the effects of the heat, but any animal can be affected⚠️

⚠️SIGNS OF HEAT STROKE⚠️
Distress
Panting excessively
Breathing difficulties
Disoriention
Vomiting (dogs and cats)

10/07/2025

Our Lifetime Care Club has been a huge hit with pet owners, and for good reason! 😁

Spreading the cost means we get to see more of your pets, giving our team a golden opportunity to deliver crucial preventative care 🐶🐱.

From the age of eight, you have the option to move your pet from our Lifetime Care Club Ultimate over to our Ultimate Senior plan, which allows us to keep them happy for as long as possible into their senior years.

That includes an annual, comprehensive blood and urine test, from which we can screen for a number of conditions such as liver and kidney disease. The sooner we know about any issues, the more effectively we can treat them.

Joining the Senior Care Plan means you could save up to £790 a year - plus, you'll enjoy peace of mind knowing your senior pet is in safe hands 🙌

FIND OUT MORE - https://www.millcroftvets.co.uk/club

07/07/2025

🍫🐾 It’s World Chocolate Day! But please remember:

Chocolate is a treat for us - but toxic for pets.

Even small amounts can cause:
🚫 Vomiting
🚫 Diarrhoea
🚫 Rapid breathing
🚫 Seizures
🚫 In severe cases, even death

That big sad-eyed stare? Don’t give in. No sharing that bar of Dairy Milk or the sneaky chocolate biscuit.

✅ Keep chocolate well out of reach, especially if you have curious dogs or cats.
✅ Remind guests (and kids!) that human treats are not pet treats.
✅ If you think your pet may have eaten chocolate, call us straight away.

Let’s keep the chocolate where it belongs - with the humans!

05/07/2025

Do you think your pet would make a suitable pet blood bank donor? 🐶🩸

Every donation could help save the lives of 4 dogs! 🐕🐕‍🦺🐩🦮

Our next donation session is next Saturday 12th July at our Workington surgery.

And if it's booked up, the good news is you can register your dog to join the cancellation list as a backup donor ❤

Please visit the pet blood bank website to find out more and register your interest: https://www.petbloodbankuk.org/pet-owners/dog-blood-donation/find-your-nearest-donation-session/workington-millcroft-veterinary-group/

04/07/2025

🚫 Email scam warning for pet owners 🚫

We have been informed of a scam email doing the rounds claiming to be from a pet microchip company called PetChip. It’s NOT a government-approved database.

🐶 What’s the risk?

If you register your pet’s microchip with an unapproved site like PetChip, your details may not be legally compliant.

This could mean your pet isn’t properly traceable and you could face a £500 fine if your contact details aren’t up to date with an approved microchip database.

✅ Stay safe:

Always make sure your pet’s microchip is registered with an official, DEFRA-compliant database.

Implanting a chip and registration can be done during your puppy or kitten's first vaccination courses, or any time it is needed, and is free for all Lifetime Care Club members.

Click here for more info on microchipping and for a list of DEFRA-compliant databases -https://www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-cat-microchipped

👉 If you have any questions please send us a message or pop into a branch, we’re always here to help you keep your pets safe!

26/06/2025

At Millcroft Vets, we understand that facing the loss of a beloved pet is one of the hardest journeys you will ever take.

Whether you're starting to wonder if it's time, or you're preparing to say goodbye, we are here to offer guidance, comfort, and support every step of the way ❤.

On our website you’ll find answers to some of the questions many owners have during this difficult time - https://www.millcroftvets.co.uk/bereavement-information

And don't forget, our friendly team is alway on hand to answer any additional questions you may have.

23/06/2025

This little superstar came in recently for a bandage change, and found the experience so relaxing she fell asleep! 😍

20/06/2025

☀️ The weather forecast is predicting hot sunny weather today and over the weekend. Although locally we will not be experiencing the high temperatures that some parts of the country are.

We urge you to take care with your pets to ensure they don't overheat.

Dogs
*If you have an extreme heat warning, simply do not exercise your dog, stay indoors❗
*DO NOT leave your dog in the car, in any circumstances
*In the cooler areas of the country dogs could be walked early in the morning or late evening, but consider whether it is really required.
*Offer plenty of cool water to drink frequently

Cats
*Keep them indoors, encouraging them into the coolest part of the house
* Clipping the hair off the stomach of long haired cats may help
* Place an icepack wrapped in a towel somewhere where they like to sit to help them feel cooler.

Small Furries
* Ensure cages are shaded and have ventilation. Provide them with something cool to lay on, if they chose
* Consider bringing them indoors into a room with a fan
* Check they have water available at all times

⚠️Brachycephalic (short nosed) breeds, elderly, and overweight pets are particularly susceptible to the effects of the heat, but any animal can be affected⚠️

⚠️SIGNS OF HEAT STROKE⚠️
Distress
Panting excessively
Breathing difficulties
Disoriention
Vomiting (dogs and cats)