Latest News from Abbey House Veterinary Hospital
Is your cat microchipped?
If you are a cat owner in England, you will be legally required to ensure your cat is microchipped by Saturday 10 June 2024, if it is older than 20 weeks old, following the Government’s announcements on Monday 13 March 2023.
Brushing is by far the best method of keeping your pet's teeth clean and is more successful if taken in stages. Ideally, it would help if you brushed your dog's teeth at least once daily or three times per week at a minimum to help remove plaque and prevent tartar build-up.
A graduate vet’s world-first research project into pet tarantulas wowed delegates at a national zoology conference and saw him walk away with a best-in-show prize.
As we head into the festive season, we want to reassure you that we will still be here for you and your pet, however, with some slightly different opening hours than normal.
Just like us, our pets feel the cold; whilst we can indulge in hot drinks and wrap up in layers and warm up by the fire, you should also consider how to keep your pets happy and warm as the temperatures start to fall.
We are delighted to announce that our Kippax and Rothwell clinics have now been accredited Bronze Cat-Friendly status, which means all of our branches across the Abbey House family are now accredited, bronze, silver or gold!
Over the last year at Abbey House Veterinary Hospital, we have seen our costs increase significantly and we have absorbed the majority of these additional costs to try and support our customers during difficult times. However, with costs continuing to escalate, our prices need to increase to offset at least some of these higher costs.
With the summer bank holiday in Leeds just around the corner, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours on Monday 29 August 2022 may vary from our usual opening hours. Please see below our opening times and our out-of-hours contact number.
Picture the scene…you’re in your garden in Leeds, the sun is shining, maybe you have friends and family round to visit, and the charcoals are just about ready for you to start cooking al fresco. The last thing you want is to have an emergency vet visit with your beloved pet at one of our Abbey Vets practices.
Summer in Leeds brings longer days, warmer climates, new adventures and outdoor socialising, which with pets in tow, can be made even more enjoyable! However, when the temperatures rise, the dangers to our pets increase too. To keep pets safe, you should be aware of the potential hazards, as well as some top tips from us Abbey Vets to help prevent your pet from endangering themselves throughout the summer months.