Latest News from Blacks Vets

Preparing your pets and keeping them safe and calm on bonfire night and other seasonal events.

With the summer bank holiday 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 Dudley, 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 an emergency vet visit with your beloved pet to us at Blacks Vets.  

Grass seeds are a common problem during the spring and summer months. While your pet explores the outdoors, grass seed can easily brush off the tops of long grass stems onto their bodies. The Blacks Vets in Dudley explain that the seeds have pointed ends and are exceptionally sharp, so they become trapped in your pet’s fur and due to their shape they can only travel in one direction. This means they can often penetrate skin or move into ears

Summertime in Dudley 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 potential hazards, as well as some top tips to help prevent your pet from endangering themselves throughout the summer months and having to visit us at Black Vets.  

Have you noticed your dog scratching a bit more than usual in Dudley? This article covers the common reasons your dog might have itchy skin and some top tips for providing relief.

If recent months meant you put your new pet plans on hold, you may now be starting to put the wheels in motion to extend your family and welcome a new member. Many people research reputable breeders or consider designer dogs based on celebrity social media profiles, however, considering adopting a rescue animal can be hugely rewarding.

As with any business in Dudley, a vet practice such as ours at Blacks Vets needs a strong supporting team for the non-clinical business functions. The client care team will generally be the first and last port of call for pets and their owner.

A patient care assistant at Blacks Vets works alongside and supports the whole practice team to achieve the highest standards of patient care. Under the direction and supervision of a veterinary surgeon or registered veterinary nurse (RVN) they will assist with monitoring of inpatients, infection control and handling animals safely for procedures such as injections, blood samples, bandage changes and nail clipping.

With an extended bank holiday on the horizon, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours will vary from our usual opening hours. Please see below our opening times and our out of hours contact number.