This Christmas,
Do you need help?
Providing out-of-hours and emergency care when your vet is closed

It is the season to be worry free and Christmas should be full of surprises, but a pet emergency shouldn’t be one of them.
With Vets Now, you can rest easy knowing our lights are always on, even on Christmas Day.
Whenever the unexpected happens, our expert team is just a call away, ready to provide the care your pet needs.
Critical?
If disaster strikes, call us any time: nights, weekends or Bank Holidays.
Concerned?
We’ve partnered with PawSquad so you can speak to a vet from home or out and about
Calm?
If your pet is completely fine, you can focus on preventing emergencies with our pet advice page.
Christmas emergencies in numbers
Did you know Christmas is one of the busiest times for emergency vets? Last year our dedicated team cared for over 23,000 pets, ensuring emergency support when it’s needed most.
From chocolate and mince pies to batteries and alcohol, festive items can be dangerous for pets. Take a look at our infographic from last year to see the common cases we treated, and ensure you keep these items out of your pet’s way this year.


Keeping your dog safe
The cold weather brings a new set of hazards that may make your dog ill. Do you know what to watch out for?
View our infographic
Stay in the know
How much chocolate could make your dog ill? Our calculator can help.
Visit our chocolate calculator
Keeping your cat safe
Cats can get into lots of mischief in the winter months - learn more about some of the top risks to watch out for here.
View our infographicChristmas advice for dog and cat owners

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