Medivet New Ferry

24/06/2026

It’s day 3 of Rabbit Awareness week! 🐰

Please say a big hello to Benny and Isabelle, who came in today for their health checks and vaccinations. Looking good, little ones! ✨

23/06/2026

☀️ Warm weather calls for cool treats! 🐶🍉

Looking for a quick and easy way to help your dog stay refreshed this summer? Try these simple frozen treats made with just two ingredients:
🍉 Watermelon (with the seeds removed)
🥄 Plain Greek yogurt
Simply blend, freeze, and serve for a delicious cooling snack your pup will love!

🎥 Watch our video to see just how easy they are to make, then let your four-legged friend enjoy a tasty summer treat.

22/06/2026

⚠️ Another hot weather warning post!

This weeks forecast? Sunny with a chance of treats, shade and extra water breaks ☀️💦

🌡️ Hot weather can be dangerous for our pets and heatstroke can develop quickly and become life threatening.

🐾 A friendly reminder to keep pets cool with plenty of fresh water, shade and avoid walks during the hottest part of the day. If the pavement is too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws 🐾

Please click on the link for advice on heatstroke:

Summer means longer days, warmer weather and more time outside playing with pets. But it’s important to remember that pets can be a lot more sensitive to the heat than us, with heatstroke being one of the most common illnesses during the warmer months.

16/06/2026

Grass seed season alert! 🌱🐾

Grass seeds may be small but they can cause big problems for pets if they become trapped in their paws, ears, eyes or nose.

After walks, especially in long grass, check your pets for grass seeds and watch for signs such as limping, licking paws, head shaking or sudden sneezing.

If you’re concerned, give us a call 📞 early treatment is always best.

10/06/2026

🐾 June is National Microchipping Month! 🐾

A microchip gives your pet the best chance of finding their way home if they ever go missing.

Don't forget – it is now a legal requirement for cats to be microchipped, as well as dogs.

Not sure if your pet is chipped or if your details are up to date? Get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

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07/06/2026

🌱🐾 Flea & Tick Season is Here! 🐾🌱

As the weather warms up, fleas and ticks become much more active, putting our pets at greater risk of irritation, infestations, and the diseases these parasites can carry.

Fleas can quickly make themselves at home in your pet's coat and your house, while ticks are commonly picked up on walks through long grass, woodland areas, and parks.

The good news? Prevention is far easier than treatment. Regular parasite protection helps keep your pet comfortable and protected throughout the season.

It's also a great time to make sure your pet is up to date with their routine health checks and vaccinations, helping them stay happy and healthy all year round.

Did you know our Healthcare Plan includes year-round parasite control? With ongoing protection built into the plan, you can have peace of mind knowing your pet is covered whatever the season.

If you'd like to find out more about our Healthcare Plan or discuss the best flea and tick prevention for your pet, get in touch with our friendly team today.

05/06/2026

A message from Dugie on his last day:

“After several years of commuting between France the Wirral to continue to work as a surgeon at Parkside Vets Medivet New Ferry. The moment has arrived to call time and sadly this week will be my final week here.
It might sound like a grand statement to say that it has been an immense privilege to serve as a veterinary surgeon for the Wirral pet owning public for the best part of thirty-six years. It is certainly not an understatement.
First as a fresh-faced assistant at Parkside Vets in 1990, then the honour of becoming a partner to my friend and great mentor David Murdoch, before taking over the reins myself in 2012.
Professionally I’ve had a fulfilling run, being able to develop my surgical skills and introducing complex orthopaedics to a general practice and being the first practice to bring laparoscopic surgery to the region in 2009. I’ve had a wonderful career working alongside David and many great vets, nurses, reception and support staff – whose kindness, dedication and care have always been my inspiration. I know the current team at Medivet New Ferry bear those same qualities and will carry the torch forward, in providing the best care for our clients and their pets.
Personally, I shall treasure the countless hours spent in the company of pet owners; sharing the happy times, but also the sad; swapping stories of our life experiences, our likes, dislikes, passions and pet hates. To be a vet is to care passionately for animals, but I truly believe it is compassion for humankind that elevates our profession.
I may be turning a new page to begin a new chapter, but this manuscript, thirty-six years in the writing, I shall treasure forever.”

01/06/2026

Sadly, this week marks Dugie's last week at Medivet New Ferry (Parkside Veterinary Surgery).

As many of you know, Dugie started working at the practice in 1990 before taking over as Partner in 2012. Since 2021, Dugie has been shuttling back and forth to France while still working one week a month at the practice. We would like to thank Dugie for his dedication to the practice and for the countless hours spent chatting to clients; reassuring them, talking them through complex surgery options and providing comfort when they needed it most.

We are sure Dugie will be missed by many of you, as well as us. As a team here at Medivet New Ferry & Bromborough, we share that same passion for veterinary medicine that Dugie has had all these years and we will remain here ready to welcome you and your pets. That same ethos will continue to underpin everything we do, for many years to come. 🐾

30/05/2026

🐾 Hi everyone, Luna here and do I have a story to tell you! 🐾

I was out enjoying my walk on the beach today when I found a very interesting crab and decided to eat it before my humans could stop me! 🦀 But they were worried the crab may have contained a fish hook, so after a quick call to the practice, we were advised to come straight in.
Once I arrived, the team looked after me really well. I was given a little sedation and taken through for X-rays.

The good news? No fish hook was found 🐶 this meant I could head home for monitoring, plenty of well earned rest and cuddles 🥰

✨Pets can easily pick up and swallow foreign objects while out on walks so please be vigilant. If you suspect your pet has eaten something they shouldn't, contact us as soon as possible for advice.

29/05/2026

🐾 Happy Friday from the lovely Luna 🐾

The weekend is here and we want to hear from you!

We want to know in the comments below… if your pet could plan the perfect weekend, what would it look like?
✨Endless treats
✨Muddy walks
✨Squirrel patrol in the garden
✨A 14 hour nap

While your furry friends organise their social calendars, just a reminder that we are open tomorrow as usual from ⏰ 8:30am - 6:30pm for appointments, advice and cuddles 💙

Enjoy the sunshine, stay cool and have a pawsome weekend ☀️