We all passionately believe in protecting our environment and are continually investing in ways to make our practice as environmentally sustainable as possible.

We are often asked by responsible pet owners how best to dispose of unused medications and used medication packaging.

Safe Disposal

Did you know that the safest way to dispose of your pet’s unused flea and worm treatments and medicines is to return them to your veterinary surgery?

Please check your cupboards for any unused or partially used medicines, including any out of date, and return them to us for safe disposal.  This also includes any tablets or pipettes that you have removed from the blister pack but not used or opened within 28 days.

Returning medicines to veterinary practice*

Liquid medications

Please ensure the tops or lids are secured tightly on any spot-on pipettes, bottles or jars. Ideally, these should then be placed in a sealed, leak proof bag.

Unused tablets

These should remain in their original packaging (blister packs) if possible; otherwise, tablets of the same type should be gathered together and placed in a sealable, child proof container.

Disposing of Used Packaging at home

Pipette tubes (eg spot on flea treatment)

Replace cap securely in case there are any drops of product left inside and dispose of in your normal household waste.

Empty Blister packs

Dispose of these in your normal household waste.

Card packaging

Remove any label with your personal details on or make it illegible then dispose of the card in your Recycle Bin.

Why are we asking for your help?

Please do not dispose of any unused flea and worm treatments or medicines via wastewater eg down the sink, toilet or drain.  Disposal of products in this way can contribute to environmental contamination; traces of animal medicines have been detected in rivers throughout the UK.

These products should not enter watercourses, as they could be dangerous to fish and other aquatic organisms.

Returning unused or out-of-date flea and worm treatments and medicines to your veterinary practice ensures their safe disposal by a licenced operator.

And a word on poop

Please remember to clear up your pet’s poop when out walking or even from your garden. Traces of some veterinary medicines can remain in your pet’s poop, which could also lead to environmental contamination if not cleared up. Scooping it into a biodegradable poop bag and dropping it in to a dog waste bin is the best option.

These simple steps can help to protect the environment.

If you are in any doubt about the correct way to dispose of your pet’s medications please, contact us.

Warning!  What is the risk of re-using veterinary medicines?

Do not share any unused medication with other pet owners. This medication was specifically prescribed for your pet’s condition and could cause more harm than good to another pet.  Likewise, if your pet shows recurring symptoms, you should not restart the treatment.  Any veterinary medicine or flea and worm treatment for your pets should only be administered under the advice and direction of your veterinary surgeon.

We take our responsibilities seriously and care about our environment.

Thank you for helping to keep all of us and our pets and our environment healthy and safe.

*Please note we are unable to provide refunds for returned unused medicines, as we are unable to re-stock medicines for resale once they have left the practice.

The sale of online veterinary medicines is regulated and monitored.  Once veterinary medicines have been dispensed from a veterinary practice, it is illegal to sell your unused veterinary medicines online. 

It is also illegal for us to supply unused or out of date veterinary medicines to animal charities.

In May 2005 the first ever Veterinary Nurse Awareness event was launched. Its aim was simple: to raise awareness of the work veterinary nurses do.

Seventeen years later and the veterinary nursing profession continues this yearly celebration in recognition of the skills and value registered veterinary nurses bring to animal health and welfare. During May, Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month (VNAM) provides a focussed opportunity to reflect on how veterinary nurses shape the high levels of clinical care practices provide and the many different roles and responsibilities they have.

Registered Veterinary Nurses and the wider nursing team of Patient Care Assistants are a fundamental part of the clinical team, taking a leading role in preventative health care, care of hospitalised patients and running of diagnostic tests. Depending on the procedure, registered veterinary nurses also support with or undertake surgical procedures and provide care during anaesthesia and in the recovery period too.

• Learn more about the role of a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Learn more about the role of Patient Care Assistants

Welcome to the latest issue of #BestForPets digital magazine, brought to you by MiPet Cover and The Healthy Pet Club.

In this free magazine, you’ll get a spring in your step ready to embrace the warmer weather and the great outdoors. Check out the list of the top British dog walks, as voted for by both two-legged and four-legged friends. Why not take a look and see where your noses might take you?

In preparation for any travel plans on the horizon, you’ll find some top tips on how to coax your feline friend into the dreaded cat carrier! Hopefully, this’ll help make it a less claw-some process for all parties involved.

Get an insight into practice life by checking out a day in the life of a veterinary nurse. Holly gives you the lowdown by walking us through a typical day at her busy surgery.

This edition’s Feline Focus puts the ‘energetic and chatty’ Bengal cat into the spotlight, with Barking Breeds profiling the ‘affectionate and fun-loving’ Cockerpoo.

The regular bits and bobs return, including ‘Ask The Vet’, ‘Percy’s Puzzle Time’ and ‘Problem Cat, The Feline Agony Aunt’.

 

 

#BestForPets Magazine Edition #3 (Spring 2022)

Welcome to the second edition of #BestForPets magazine, brought to you by MiPet Cover and The Healthy Pet Club.

This issue pounces into the New Year with some motivation to help you get moving and shaking. Why not have a go at running with your dog and enjoy the crispness of winter’s fresh air to blow away the cobwebs? Cats don’t miss out with ideas on how to get your kitty fitty with a few tips for feline fun and frolics.

Did you know that February is Pet Dental Health Month? Keeping on top of our pet’s teeth and gums can really make a difference to their overall health and wellbeing. This bumper feature offers an in-depth lowdown on everything you need to know to care for those precious pearly whites. Don’t forget, if you have a Healthy Pet Club membership, your pet is entitled to a fixed price dental.

As always, the #BestForPets Magazine team would love to hear from you. If you have any questions for the ‘Ask the Vet’ Q&A, fancy sharing your purrfect pet pawtraits or just want to let them know what you think, please send in your email to hello@mipetcover.co.uk.

#BestForPets Magazine – Edition Two (Winter 2022)

Pets win prizes!

Could your pet shine brightly as the next #BestForPets star?

MiPet Cover and The Healthy Pet Club are on the lookout for social media cover stars.

To get your pet involved, simply ‘like’ the MiPet Cover Facebook page and The Healthy Pet Club Facebook page and keep your peepers peeled for details of the competition. Each month’s chosen cover star will win a very special #BestForPets goody bag.

Issue #3 will be out in April, ready to give you a ‘spring’ in your step!