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See our website for more information about our 6 branches. Estate, Keswick 017687 72590

8a Station Road, Aspatria 016973 23898
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To offer the best level of client care and veterinary services, from highly trained staff, in modern well-equipped premises, always acting in the best interests of our patients and their owners. Wakefield Road, Cockermouth 01900 826666

Unit 1 Enterprise Court, Derwent Howe, Workington 01900 66666

18 Curzon Street, Maryport 01900 816666

66a Main Street, Egremont 01946 820513

Southey Hill Ind.

24/09/2025

Lovely little Paisley popped in recently for her second vaccination.

👉 🐶 Can you guess what breed this little cutie is?

22/09/2025

If you'd like to help hedgehogs this winter pop over to Loweswater village hall this Wednesday at 7.30pm to learn more! 🦔

17/09/2025

It's National Pet Bird Day! ✨🦜

Meet Paddy, a local Cockatoo - isn't he handsome?

Paddy absolutely LOVES our exotic pet vet, Vicki ❤

👉 Share your birds and let's celebrate these beautiful, charismatic pets 🐦

15/09/2025

We’ve been caring for exotic pets of all kinds - from rabbits and guinea pigs to reptiles and birds - not just across Cumbria, but through referrals from far and wide 🐰🐹🦎.

Our exotics service is led by Dr Vicki Temple, the only vet in the county with a CertAVP(ZM), a specialist qualification in zoo and exotic animal medicine. She’s also active in leading professional bodies, keeping us on the cutting edge of avian and exotic veterinary care.

All our vets are trained for emergencies involving exotic animals, and our amazing vet nurse Nichola Rae brings specialist nursing experience, holding a Certificate in Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Species.

Have an unusual pet that needs expert care or emergency support? Call our Workington clinic on 01900 66666 to book an appointment with Vicki and her team ☎

11/09/2025

🦜 Pet of the Moment: Smokey the African Grey Parrot 💕

Smokey is an 8-year-old African grey parrot who recently found himself in need of some expert TLC after struggling to move around his cage. Brought into our Cockermouth branch on a Sunday, our vet Clare gave him a full assessment and suspected a fractured leg. Smokey’s new owner agreed to follow-up care with our exotic vet, Vicki, at our Workington clinic.

The diagnosis? A fractured Tibiotarsus (the long bone in the leg) confirmed by x-ray under general anaesthetic, which is especially tricky in birds. Birds like Smokey need manual ventilation during surgery because of how their lungs and air sacs work!

Vicki placed a splint to stabilise the leg ahead of surgery and, later in the week, successfully fitted a specialised external fixator to realign the fracture and support healing.

Over the next 6 weeks, Smokey visited us regularly for check-ups and follow-up x-rays, and we’re thrilled to report the fixator has now been removed, and he’s made a fantastic recovery. He’s back to full movement and charm, all thanks to his brilliant owner and our fabulous team. 💙

Smokey, you’ve been a star patient and a total joy, we’re proud to make you our Pet of the Moment! 🌟

09/09/2025

📌 For the attention of our Lifetime Care Club clients.

We are sorry there has been a slight delay on some deliveries of your pets parasite control.
We are working with our delivery partner and these should be delivered as soon as possible.

We are also aware that some of the deliveries do not contain a 6 month supply of medication, and this will be rectified in the coming weeks.

We are sorry for any inconvenience, and hope any teething problems we have experienced during this switch over will be resolved soon! 🤞

Thank you! 🐾🐾

08/09/2025

The next blood donation session takes place at our Workington branch next Saturday 13th September! 👏🐕

There are TWO SPACES LEFT - maybe your pup could be one of them?

If you would like to register your dog as a lifesaving blood donor, please visit the Pet Blood Bank website and sign up - https://www.petbloodbankuk.org/pet-owners/dog-blood-donation/

We look forward to seeing some heroic dogs on the 13th! ❤✨

05/09/2025

Today is National Food Bank Day, but did you know you can also support local pets in need? ❤

Why not contact local pet rescue centres and ask them for their wish list or what kind of pet food and supplies they currently need?

This could be wet and dry food, blankets, cat litter, cleaning supplies etc. All of those little things that quickly add up in cost for hardworking charities 💰

You'll also notice donation baskets in pet and farm shops - if you can, buy a little extra and pop it in!

Some of our food banks accept pet supplies - check them out online to find out how you can help 🐕🐹🐰🐈

03/09/2025

Did you know MIllcroft is one of the ✨ highest ✨ rated vets in the UK?!

We are delighted to care for your lovely pets (and their amazing owners) every single day!

A massive thanks to all of you for your continued support of your local, proudly independent vets! ❤🐈🐕🐰🐍🐹

01/09/2025

Meet Marley!

This gorgeous 1 year-old Labrador recently attended our out of hours service with a fishing hook wound in his lip after sticking his head in his owner's fishing box!

We gave him some sedation so we could safely cut the barbed end of the hook and pull it back through the way it went in.

He wasn’t phased by the whole ordeal and walked out still wagging his tail!

Well done, Marley 👏🐕❤

29/08/2025

Did you know that we offer dental care clinics? 🐕🐈

These are delivered by our highly experienced nurses (they're also included in the consultations covered by your Lifetime Care Club Ultimate plan!).

Here's a lovely update from our nurse, Louise, who recently cared for Ember's teeth.

"I've been seeing Ember for a few months now for dental checks. The first couple of visits she was an absolute wriggle bum. Now, she will mostly sit still while we do our checks with her.

Her owners joined the Lifetime Care Club and booked in for a dental check with the nurse.

As you can see her teeth are brilliant and her owners are very hands on in doing daily tooth brushing with her, which is the gold standard! Their efforts have certainly paid off!

At a dental check, we check the overall oral health (any smells, redness, bleeding, broken or chipped teeth etc). If a dental is not required then or if they have had one and need guidance on tooth brushing then we can also offer assistance with this.

Owners frequently tell us they cannot brush their dogs teeth. Sometimes they are just too bitey but most of the time they just need to gradually build up to tooth brushing.

At follow up checks, once owners are on with brushing teeth, we apply a substance called icplaque which makes them look like they have chewed a highlighter, but this will show up any tartar on teeth or indicate areas that need a little bit more attention.

Both sets of photos show pre- and post-application of the dye and you can clearly see a reduction in the tartar on her teeth 👏."

Get in touch to book your pet dental check!

28/08/2025

🐶 Dog Toy Safety Alert! 🧸

Your pups deserve the best, but not all toys are created equal. Here’s how to keep playtime safe and worry-free -

What to Watch Out For 👀

Choking dangers: Small parts, loose seams, stuffing, beads, or squeakers can break loose. If your pup rips them, that’s a big red flag.

Toxic materials: Avoid cheaply made toys, especially those made from vinyl or PVC. Pet-safe materials include natural rubber or BPA-free, durable plastics.

Stuffing hazards: Plush toys with stuffing might seem cuddly, but if torn, that fluff can cause blockages or choking.

Smart Toy Picks ✅

Heavy-duty rubber toys like KONGs are great for power chewers and safe when given the right size.

Interactive puzzle toys (think treat-filled or “busy-box” types) are paws-down great for mental stimulation, and stop boredom from turning into destruction.

Rotate toys, mix up textures, sizes, and functions to keep your pup curious and entertained.

Top Safety Tips 👏

Match toy to your dog: Always pick toys in the right size and material for your pup’s breed and chewing habits.

Inspect often: If a toy’s cracked, chewed, or missing parts, toss it out immediately!
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Supervised play: Especially with plush or squeaky toys, watch closely for rough play or rapid destruction.

Play Smart, Stay Safe! 🐶

The right toy fosters happy, healthy play, but the wrong one can lead to vet visits we can all do without. Want help picking safe toys or need a toy check-up? Pop into Millcroft Vets, we've got your back (and your pup’s paws) covered! 🐾

Address

Wakefield Road
Cockermouth
CA130HR

Telephone

01900826666

Website

http://www.millcroftvets.co.uk/

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