Barnshaw Pet Crematorium

04/06/2026

🐾 Ask Vicky the Vet 🐾

Got a question about your pet? Big, small, worrying or wonderfully weird, we’d love to hear it.

Vet Vicky will answer your question in a future post, video and or blog to help other pet owners too.

Send your question by DM, Facebook message, email, phone, website or in person at reception.

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If your pet is unwell or it may be urgent, please call us directly.

31/05/2026

Here at Barnshaw, we know that saying goodbye to a pet is incredibly difficult. Everyone copes with loss differently, and finding comfort looks different for everyone.

​If you're navigating grief today, here are a few gentle ways to honor your pet's memory:

🏠 ​Create a small memorial space at home.
💬 ​Share stories about them with loved ones.
🏞️ ​Take a walk in their favorite outdoor spot.
✍🏽 ​Write down your favorite moments together.

​Our community is here to support one another. If you've walked this path before, what worked best for you or brought you a sense of peace? 🤍

28/05/2026

We would like to let you know that our phone line system is being upgraded and replaced on Thursday 28th May from 2:00pm.

During this time, our phone lines may be disrupted for approximately two hours.

If you need to contact us during this period, please email the practice where possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience while this essential upgrade is completed.

Kind regards,
The Team at Heronden Veterinary Practice

24/05/2026

Following on from our previous post, here’s a good guide on what to do temperature wise during this sunny weekend! If you have any concerns about your pets, please contact us on 01580 713381.☀️🐾

22/05/2026

🐾 We hope you don't need us but, if you do, as always we are open as normal over the bank holiday weekend and on bank holiday Monday with no additional charges 🐾

We hope everyone gets the opportunity to enjoy the sunshine.

20/05/2026

Why swallows? 🐦‍⬛🤍
The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed that our logo features swallows (not doves, despite our beautiful flock!).

Every year, without fail, the swallows return to us. They travel thousands of miles to find their way back to our little corner, nesting in the horses’ stables and the barns.

Being surrounded by this gentle cycle of return, renewal, and change has shaped how we see life here including the way we say goodbye to the animals we love.
Nature reminds us that nothing stands still. There are seasons of arrival, seasons of life, and seasons of letting go.

Our work in pet cremation is held with that same understanding. It’s about honouring a life, respecting each journey, and creating a peaceful, meaningful goodbye. And just as the swallows return, bringing your pet’s ashes back to you with care, dignity, and timeliness is something we take great pride in.

The swallows remind us that even in parting, there is continuity and that what we love never truly leaves us 🤍

19/05/2026

🌸🐾 BANK HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS 🐾🌸

We will be open on the Bank Holiday Monday, 25th May from 8am–2pm for any appointments, advice, or emergencies 💙

📞 Contact us on 01580 713381

☀️ Photo credit to Teddy

08/05/2026

When coughing, tiredness or hiding means more than “just aging”… it could be your pet’s heart asking for help.

Early diagnosis can make a life-changing difference. With advanced cardiac assessment and echocardiography, heart conditions in dogs and cats can often be managed, giving them many more happy, comfortable years.

Dr Young at Heronden Vets offers advanced heart scans and practical long-term care closer to home, helping owners understand both diagnosis and prognosis without long specialist waits.

Most pet heart conditions are manageable. The key is noticing changes, asking questions, and acting early.

If your pet has a cough, low energy, a heart murmur, or just “isn’t quite themselves,” it may be time to look a little closer at their heart.

Call 01580 763303.

Read more:

Visit our blog on our website by clicking the link in our bio, or visit:

https://herondenvets.co.uk/heronden-vets-blog/

Book online: https://herondenvets.co.uk/?initialView=appointment



02/05/2026

We hope you’re able to enjoy the Bank Holiday Monday with your loved ones 🐾

At Barnshaw Pet Crematorium, we understand that saying goodbye is never easy. While we truly hope you won’t need our services, please know that we are here for you if you do.

We are open on Bank Holiday Monday with no extra charges.

If you need us, don’t hesitate to get in touch:
🌐 www.barnshawpetcrem.co.uk

📞 07375290598

21/12/2025