Prospect House Veterinary Clinic & Hospital

30/05/2026

27/05/2026

UPDATE….

Having been anaesthetised to thoroughly examine the extent of the many areas of concern, it was decided in his best interests, to put him to sleep.
He had several areas of none healing wounds and a serious issue with his tongue and inside his mouth. Thank you to the kindness shown and the offers of help for this very sweet cat.

FOUND Cadwgan Road in Old Colwyn. Male, not neutered or chipped. Friendly and has been using litter tray so maybe he’s used to being indoors?
He has sustained serious wounds and it would be nice to locate his owner

24/05/2026

As incidents of dogs going missing, escaping or bolting from owners in areas unknown to them appear to be increasing, having a GPS tracker might be a helpful piece of equipment.

Key benefits of using a GPS tracker for your dog.
* Real-Time Location Tracking: Monitor your dog's exact location directly from your smartphone, ensuring you know exactly where they are.
* Faster Lost Dog Recovery: Unlike a microchip, which must be scanned by a vet or a council warden, a GPS tracker allows you to immediately pinpoint a lost dog. This drastically reduces search times and stress in unfamiliar areas.
* Virtual Boundaries & Alerts: Many trackers allow you to set up geo-fenced safe zones (such as around your garden or a secure field). You will instantly receive an alert on your phone if your dog steps outside these boundaries.

While microchipping is a legal requirement, GPS trackers complement microchips perfectly by actively tracking where your dog is at all times.
Another reason why having an identification tag on a collar is also helpful (and a legal requirement).

Dog GPS trackers vary in cost and some have either a monthly or annual subscription to cover the mobile data required to track your pet. However, zero-subscription options exist. It is important to do your research to best purchase which type suits you.

Pictured here are Skye and Olive who both have theirs visible. These dogs belong to extremely experienced people who often have involvement in searching for missing dogs in all sorts of areas and terrain. They see first hand, the stress caused to owners when dogs go missing.

22/05/2026

Against all expectations, it is going to be a hot Bank Holiday weekend!

Which is wonderful, but we aren’t used to it and neither are our dogs.

So before you head out on a lovely family walk, please remember these few things;

🐶 Our flat faced and heavy coated breeds are the most vulnerable when it comes to overheating. So if you own one of these breeds please take extra care and maybe stay at home and in the cool.

🐶 If you do go out aim for a cooler part of the day, take water and plan for regular breaks in the shade.

🐶 Do not force your dog to exercise with ball play or treats. If we throw something or play with them, they will keep going. They will run beyond what is comfortable for them to please us and have very little sense of self-preservation. It's our job to know what a sensible and safe level of activity is!

🐶 Learn the early signs of heat stress, which are; excessive panting and not being able to stop and them slowing down or stopping on walks or when they are playing rather than keeping on going.

🐶 Ice treats and ice water are fine to give your pets! They are not harmful and will be very helpful, especially the cold water, if they start to get too warm.

I hope you and your pets have a lovely break!

For more information on heat stroke, the science behind the treatments and the myths surround it, check out;

Hot Dogs - canine heatstroke education for dog owners

https://heatstroke.dog/

https://www.facebook.com/catthevet/posts/pfbid02uKr2Qi3Y3sngbxXjZ1q2Z3rCL

https://www.facebook.com/profile/100044439036180/search/?q=heat%20strokeB7qLyXoYH4oM1YxLf66TMQ4vWZfNmQd7pNZXt4Hl

20/05/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Sophia who has heard today that she passed her final exam to qualify as a qualified Veterinary Nurse.
Once her registration to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is complete, she will be able to use the post
nominal letters ‘RVN’ (Registered Veterinary Nurse).
We’re all very happy for Sophia and wish her well in her future career. 👏

17/05/2026

08/05/2026