Ribble Vets

31/10/2025

🎃🦇 Happy Howl-o-ween from all of us at Ribble Vets! 🦇🎃

What are all your little friends up to this Halloween? 👻🐾
Whether they’re joining in the fun, greeting trick-or-treaters, or snuggling up away from the spooky excitement, we hope they have a purr-fectly wonderful evening!

If your pets are dressing up, make sure their costumes are comfortable and safe — not too tight or restrictive, and free from small parts that could be chewed or swallowed.
👀 Always keep an eye on them to make sure they’re happy and relaxed.

🔔 When the doorbell rings for trick-or-treaters, remember some pets can find the noise and excitement a bit frightening. 🐶🐱
💡 Try keeping them in a quiet room away from the front door.
🚪 Make sure they can’t slip out when greeting visitors.
🍬 And don’t forget to keep all sweets and chocolates well out of paw’s reach!

From all of us here at Ribble Vets, we wish you and your furry friends a safe, fun, and fang-tastic Halloween! 🎃🧡🐾

📸 And to finish off the fun… here are some of our staff’s pets getting into the spooky spirit! 👻🐕🐈

We’d love to see your pets joining in too — share your spooky snaps in the comments below! 🕸️🧡

27/10/2025

Keeping Local Cats Safe 🐾 – An Important Message from Ribble Vets

We’ve received comments and messages recently about cats being brought into the practice, so we wanted to clear up a few things 💬

At Ribble Vets, our priority is always the welfare of every animal that comes through our doors. If a cat is found and brought to us:

✅ We immediately check for a microchip – if the cat is chipped, we can contact the owner straight away and reunite them quickly.

📋 Paper collars are a great idea for anyone who’s worried about a cat hanging around their property.
These can help identify whether the cat has an owner nearby before any further steps are taken.

🏥 If there are concerns about a cat’s health or welfare, we will hospitalise them for up to 7 days to allow time for an owner to come forward.
This ensures any sick or injured cat receives care and isn’t put at risk.

⚖️ By law, all cats in the UK must now be microchipped, but this isn’t currently being strictly policed. This means unchipped cats are often harder to trace, which can delay reunions with their families.

As a veterinary practice, we simply don’t have the space to house healthy animals long-term.
Any cat kept here is done so for its own safety and well-being, never because we want to take them from their home.

Please help us by making sure your cat is microchipped and details are up to date — it really does make all the difference when it comes to getting your pet home quickly ❤️

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us look after the local cat community 🐱

27/10/2025

🐾FOUND CAT🐾
This sweet girl was handed in to us over the weekend.
She was found Haunders Lane, Much Hoole
Unfortunately she isn’t microchipped.
If you think she might be yours or you recognise her please get in touch with the practice 01772746393
Let’s help get her home

26/10/2025

🎉 That’s a wrap on GPAW 2025! 🎉

To celebrate an amazing week of all things guinea pig, we’ve put together a special highlight reel starring our adorable furry friends! 🐹💚 From tiny squeaks to big personalities, this video captures the joy, love, and laughter guinea pigs bring to our lives every day.

Sit back, press play, and enjoy the cutest finale to ! 🎬✨

24/10/2025

🌟 Day 5 of Guinea Pig Awareness Week!

We’re squeaking with excitement because this weekend we’ll be hosting our very own Piggie Parade! 🐹🎉

Keep an eye on our page over the weekend to see a line-up of all your well-loved piggles — the cutest, cuddliest stars of the show! 🌈💚

If you haven’t shared your guinea pig photos yet, there’s still time — drop them in the comments below or send them to us by message, and your furry friend could be featured in the parade! 🥕📸

Let’s celebrate all the happy snuffles, popcorns, and wheeks that make our lives brighter! 💕




Image: The lovely Daphne and Velma owned by one of our Vets 💕

23/10/2025

💤 Day 4 – Sleeping: Sweet Dreams, Piggies!

For Day 4, we’re talking comfort and rest. 💤🐹

Guinea pigs need a quiet, cosy space where they can relax and feel safe — soft bedding, snug hideouts, and good company make all the difference. 🏡💕
Show us where your piggies love to snooze! 😴



Image: Crisp and Gable one of our receptionists piggies always love to cuddle up together 💕

22/10/2025

🐾 FREE Educational Evening for Pet Owners! 🐾
Northwest Veterinary Specialists are hosting an informative talk:
“Protecting Your Pets: A Guide to Common Toxicities in Dogs and Cats” 🐶🐱

🗓 Wednesday 29th October
🕕 6:45pm
📍 Northwest Veterinary Specialists, Delamere House, Ashville Point, Beechwood, Sutton Weaver, Runcorn WA7 3FW

This is a great opportunity to learn how to keep your pets safe from common household toxins, with expert advice from specialist vets.

🎟 The event is completely free, but spaces are limited — book your place via the Northwest Veterinary Specialists page

🐾 FREE pet owner CPD evening 🐈‍⬛

Join Jess Herley, registered veterinary nurse and Veterinary Technician Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care, for a free educational evening.
Jess will discuss:
🍫 common toxins affecting cats and dogs
🙀 how to recognise signs of poisoning
🚑 what to do in an emergency

Food and refreshments are provided. You will get chance to tour our state-of-the-art veterinary hospital and meet other passionate pet owners.
🕧 Time: 6.45pm
🏥 Location: Northwest Veterinary Specialists. WA7 3FW
✉️ Reserve your place: email [email protected]

🌟 Spaces are limited - we'd love to see you there 🌟

22/10/2025

🥕 Day 3 – Eating: Nibble Time!

Day 3 is all about one of our piggies’ favourite things — food! 🥬🐹

A healthy guinea pig diet means unlimited hay, a mix of fresh veggies, and plenty of Vitamin C to keep them thriving. 🍎🥦
What’s your piggies’ favourite snack? Share a pic or tell us in the comments! 💚



Image: Jellybean and Suzie enjoying some tasty greens 🥬

22/10/2025

🐾 Found Cat 🐾

Priory Lane, Penwortham 🐾

We have had a male black and white cat with no microchip or collar found near Priory Lane, Penwortham bought into the surgery last night 21st October.

The finder said that he has been visiting the area for a while but was concerned last night as he seemed unwell

If you recognise this cat or know who the owner might be, please contact Ribble Vets on 01772 746393 to help get him home.

Please share to spread the word! 💕

21/10/2025

🌿 Day 2 – Enrichment: Happy Minds, Happy Piggies!

It’s Day 2 of Guinea Pig Awareness Week, and today we’re focusing on enrichment — keeping those curious little minds busy! 🧠💚

Tunnels, hideouts, chew toys, and time to explore all help your piggies feel safe, stimulated, and happy. 🏡
Share a photo of your piggies enjoying their favourite toy or play space below! 👇



Image: Bumble, Bernie and Bailey owned by a member of our nursing team enjoying lots of enrichment activities together ❤

20/10/2025

🐹💚 Guinea Pig Awareness Week is here! 💚🐹

This year’s theme: Comfort, Care & Companionship

It’s time to celebrate our wonderful piggie pals and everything that helps them feel their happiest — cosy homes, loving care, and the company of their furry friends! 🏡💕

To kick things off, we want to see your piggie gang!
📸 SHOW US YOUR PIGGIE CREW! 🐹🐹🐹

Do your guinea pigs snuggle up for nap time?
Share their snacks side-by-side?
Or have that one special buddy they just can’t be without? 🥰

👉 Share a photo or video of your guinea pigs enjoying life together — whether they’re nibbling, exploring, or cuddling up for comfort.

🌟 We’ll be sharing some of your photos and videos throughout the week — and your piggies might even feature in our end-of-week Piggie Parade! 🐹💚

Let’s celebrate the comfort, care and companionship that helps every guinea pig thrive. 💕



https://guineapigalliance.com/

Image: Five lucky little piggies that belong to one of our nursing team 🐹

18/10/2025

Recent news coverage has focused on the CMA report into the Veterinary Market and the transparency of veterinary fees.
We would like to take this opportunity to reassure our clients about our values and the way we operate.

At Ribble Vets, we are proud to be an independent, locally owned practice providing veterinary care for companion animals, farm animals and equines across Penwortham, Wesham and Leyland.

Our practice has been established since the 1930s, serving generations of families and farms in our community.

🐾 We remain fully independent and are not owned or influenced by any corporate veterinary group.

🐾 We provide our own Out of Hours emergency service, ensuring that your animal is always cared for by one of our own vets with full access to their clinical history.

🐾 We are committed to clarity and fairness in our pricing and endeavour to provide estimates for procedures and tests in advance.

🐾 Our veterinary surgeons and nurses have complete clinical freedom to recommend the best course of action for your animal, without sales targets or commissions.

🐾 We are regularly inspected by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and are proud that all our surgeries are accredited.

Every decision we make is guided by our core principle: to combine experience and expertise with compassion and integrity, ensuring the best possible outcomes for your animals at a fair price.

Many of the recommendations that the CMA are proposing are already implemented; however, if there are any additional recommendations that we do not have in place, we would look to include those in our working practices in the future.

Thank you for your continued trust and support. Together, we will uphold the high standards of care that Ribble Vets has provided to our community for nearly a century. 💕

https://www.ribblevets.co.uk/