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Vets4Pets is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice, including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound. The friendly team can't wait to meet all of their new clients!

04/11/2024

Everyone meet the super bouncy Pumpkin! 🎃 She came to see us recently for a laparoscopic spay and was such a pleasure to look after, look at that cute face!😍

What happens during a laparoscopic spay❓

• There are 2 separate small incisions made rather than 1 large incision in a standard open spay surgery.

• A camera is introduced as well as fine instruments.

• Only the ovaries are removed instead of a full ovariohysterectomy (ovaries and the womb) which occurs in an open spay surgery.

• Smaller incisions means less risk of post-operative complications, less tissue trauma and less pain!

• There are fewer stitches internally and externally which promotes a faster recovery, especially for the extra bouncy dogs! 🐶

If you would like to book your dog in to be spayed and would be interested in the laparoscopic spay, please contact us on the details below and a member of the team will be able to help you!🐾

Phone the Practice ☎️ 01235 462350
WhatsApp 📱 07701410156
Email 💻 [email protected]

01/11/2024

Sweetest girl Nawlagh came to see us recently for her spay, she was such a brave girl and enjoyed all her attention from our VCA Ella 💜

31/10/2024

🎃👻𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖞 𝖍𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖓👻🎃

Some of our team’s pets are here to give you some helpful tips to keep your pets safe during all the Halloween fun! 💀🤡🐈‍⬛

1. Ensure they have a safe space to sleep/hide if they want to get away from everything loud or spooooky🎃 Always offer them comfort and attention if needed.

2. Make sure all sweets and chocolate are kept out of reach from your pets! - VERY IMPORTANT 🍬🍫🍭

3. Walk your dogs earlier on in the day 🦮

4. Not all pets enjoy wearing costumes, forcing your pet to wear a Halloween outfit might look cute but can cause some pets lots of stress and also lead to them ingesting part of the costume if they like to chew! 🧛🏻

5. Although pumpkin isn’t toxic, it can cause an upset tummy if eaten in large quantities so make sure your pets can’t get to your carved creations, especially if they’re lit! 🎃 🕯️(battery operated candles are always a safer option)

6. If you have glow sticks around make sure your pets can’t get to them as the oily liquid inside them can cause severe drooling and foaming from the mouth if ingested.❌

7. Make sure your pet’s microchip details are up to date!! Cats are more likely to flee a situation when anxious and dogs may become over excited by lots of people coming to the door and try to push themselves through a gap!🐶🐱

8. Calming treatments like Nutracalm(sprinkle capsules) which you can get in practice from us or Pet remedy/Feliway/Adaptil sprays and plug in diffusers can help your pets stay calm this evening and also help prepare them for the fireworks next week 🎆🎇

We hope you all have a spooktacular evening and don’t forget to share your cute halloween pet photos with us! 🖤🎃👻🤡🧛🏻💀👽👹🧟‍♂️🧙🏼🕷️🕸️🧡

29/10/2024

This lovely ball of fluff is Teddy!🐻 he came to see us recently for his castrate, how cute is he?! 😍

Teddy is now all healed and back to his usually self 💛

How is castration performed in dogs❓

Castration is always done under a general anaesthetic and involves making a small surgical incision in front of the dog’s sc***um where the te**es are then removed.
The skin is sealed using dissolvable stitches that will dissolve by themselves over a couple of months after surgery.

If you would like to enquire about booking your pet in for neutering, you can contact us on the details below and a member of the team will be able to help you! 🐾

Phone the practice ☎️ 01235 462350
WhatsApp 📱 07701410156
Email 💻 [email protected]

25/10/2024

🐾🩺🐾CASE OF THE WEEK🐾🩺🐾

Everyone meet Binky! 💜

Binky came to see us after her owner noticed she had a decreased appetite and had been vomiting🙁. Following an exam with our vet Josephine, bloods were taken which showed some abnormalities particularly with her sodium and potassium levels.
This prompted us to do an additional blood test which then confirmed Addisons disease.
Addisons disease is a hormonal disease where the adrenal glands produce insufficient aldosterone and cortisol. These hormones are essential to how dogs respond to stress and also helps to maintain a good blood pressure.
After a few days stay in with us for monitoring, cuddles and our vet Emma trying very hard to bond (see picture 2😂) Binky is now well controlled with monthly zycortal injections and daily steroids and is now doing better than ever and is a much happier dog! 🥰🐾

Some symptoms of Addisons include vomiting, diarrhoea, decreased appetite, lethargy, weight loss, drinking and urinating more and tremors. If you’re worried your dog maybe experiencing any of these symptoms and would like to book an appointment with a vet, contact us on the details below and a member of the team will be able to help you! 🐾

Phone the Practice ☎️ 01235 462350
WhatsApp 📱 07701410156
Email 💻 [email protected]

23/10/2024

With Halloween creeping closer and closer, here are some tips to help your pets stay happy and safe! 🧡👻

23/10/2024

Handsome Tokalosh came to see us recently for his castrate and was such a good boy 💛

Did you know❓

Some behaviour patterns are seen more in male than female dogs. This creates stereotypical traits such as wandering off if they get out of their garden and urine marking which are two examples of typical ‘male dog’ behaviours.

Male testosterone can be the main motivation behind certain behaviour, but practicing the behaviour turns it into a habit. When a dog is castrated and certain behaviour persists, it’s because the behaviour has been practiced and has now become a habit. When a dog is castrated, it can have a significant effect on his behaviour which is why it is always best to speak to your vet before castrating your dog to make sure it is the right decision.

If you would like to discuss or book an appointment to neuter your dog you can contact us on the details below and a member of the team will be able to help you! 🐾

Phone the practice ☎️ 01235 462350
WhatsApp 📱 07701410156
Email 💻 [email protected]

22/10/2024

Sweetest boy Reggie wasn’t very fond of the kennels so he spent the afternoon after his castrate dancing with our nurse Zoe 🩶🥰

21/10/2024

Everyone meet the lovely Maple who came to see us recently for her laparoscopic (keyhole) spay, she was such a happy girl with us and enjoyed all the cuddles post surgery 💕

What happens during a laparoscopic spay❓

• There are 2 separate small incisions made rather than 1 large incision in a standard open spay surgery.

• A camera is introduced as well as fine instruments.

• Only the ovaries are removed instead of a full ovariohysterectomy (ovaries and the womb) which occurs in an open spay surgery.

• Smaller incisions means less risk of post-operative complications, less tissue trauma and less pain!

• There are fewer stitches internally and externally which promotes a faster recovery.

If you would like to book your dog in to be spayed and would be interested in the laparoscopic spay, please contact us on the details below and a member of the team will be able to help you!🐾

Phone the Practice ☎️ 01235 462350
WhatsApp 📱 07701410156
Email 💻 [email protected]

17/10/2024

Everyone meet the very cute Milo! 🥰🐱

Milo came to see us recently for his castrate and was such a pleasure to look after and enjoyed all his cuddles from the team!💛

Will my cat put on weight after being neutered❓

After neutering your cats calorie intake will need to be reduced. Being neutered will not directly result in weight gain but, if you pet eats the same amount of daily calories before and after the procedure they may start to gain weight.
Feeding a diet specifically for neutered pets or reducing the amount you feed slightly will ensure your cat keeps healthy and slim after the procedure.

If you would like to book your cat in to be neutered you can contact us on the details below and a member of the team will be able to help you! 🐾

Phone the practice ☎️ 01235 462350
WhatsApp 📱 07701410156
Email 💻 [email protected]

15/10/2024

Everyone meet Chubby, he came to see us recently for a dental and to get lots of cuddles from our vet Emma 💕

Why is it important to keep your dogs teeth clean❓

Plaque on a dog’s teeth causes gum inflammation (gingivitis). If your dog has gingivitis, the edges of the gums may look more red compared to the rest of the gums and may bleed if your dog has their teeth brushed or chews on things.

Overtime, the gums shrink back away from the plaque but the plaque keeps growing. If the gums recede as far back to where the tooth and its socket is, this can then lead to loose, diseased teeth which cause pain and discomfort for your dog and will then lead to teeth needing to be removed. 🦷

If you’re worried about your pet’s dental health you can contact us on the details below and a member of the team will be able to help you! 🐾

Phone the Practice ☎️ 01235 462350
WhatsApp 📱 07701410156
Email 💻 [email protected]

11/10/2024

Happy ! 🩺🐾

Thank you to our amazing nursing team who go above and beyond in all that they do to care for your pets as if they were their own 💕

What do veterinary nurses do❓

• 2nd vaccinations
• weight clinics
• discuss dental care
• prepare your pets for surgery/procedures
• dispense and administer medications
• monitor anaesthetics
• provide post operative care
• laboratory tests, like sending and taking bloods etc
• X-rays
• provide nutritional and behavioural advice
• clean and disinfectant the practice
• training and support for student nurses
• admin, submitting insurance claims, ordering medications, stock etc.

AND most importantly… cuddle all the patients!! 🐶🐱🐰❤️‍🩹

Abi, Zoe, James, Nicole, Louisa, Adele and Ella - thank you xx

08/10/2024

The handsome Ned came to see us recently for his castrate and was such a brave boy🧡🐈

Will my cat need a ‘cone of shame’ after surgery❓

Although the cone can be difficult for cats to get used to, it performs a very important role in their recovery. Cats will naturally lick at a wound to clean it but by doing this it actually introduces bacteria from inside the cat’s mouth into the surgical area which causes nasty infections, increased costs and prolonged time of keeping a cone on! 🐱

If your cat struggles with the cone, there is no problem in removing the cone when you are with them while they are eating to give them a little break from it but, just remember to watch them at all times and replace the cone once they have finished eating! 🍽️

If you would like to book your cat in to be neutered please contact us on the details below and a member of the team will be able to help you! 🐾

Phone the practice ☎️ 01235 452350
WhatsApp📱07701410156
Email 💻 [email protected]

07/10/2024

How adorable is little Cleo?!😍🩷

She came to see us recently for her 1st vaccination and microchip and got so many cuddles from the team after being such a brave girl 🐶

04/10/2024

😀 Happy World Smile Day! 😀

Here’s some of our team’s happy doggos! 🐶

We would love to see photos of your smiley pet’s faces and know what makes them happy! 🐾

04/10/2024

🐾🩺🐾 CASE OF THE WEEK🐾🩺🐾

Cookie came to see our vet Dan recently after his owners had noticed him struggling with his breathing.

French Bulldogs are affected by a condition called Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) which blocks the airflow to their lungs. The most common issues are a narrowing of the nostrils and an enlarged elongated soft palate at the back of the throat. Both these problems together can cause significant breathing difficulties.

Our vet Dan performed a surgery to widen the nostrils and to trim back the soft palate and within a few days Cookie’s breathing was dramatically improved! He was such a brave dog and a pleasure for us to look after! 🧡

03/10/2024

Avicci came to see us yesterday for his weight check and showed us how much of a good boy he is waiting for his treat 🐶🩶 he’s growing so fast!

Bringing your puppies and kittens in to be weighed is a great way to get them used to coming to the vets and also ensures we keep track of their increasing weight so that they are given the correct dose of flea and worm treatment. 🪳

02/10/2024

Everyone meet the lovely Taz who has recently undergone a TTA surgery (tibial tuberosity advancement) with our vet Tash for a ruptured cruciate ligament in his knee joint. 🦴
This surgery reduces the patella tendon angle to 90 degrees or less at mid stance, which prevents the patella tendon causing a forward force on the tibia, therefore stabilising the knee joint meaning the cruciate ligament is no longer needed. 🩺

His 6 week post-op X-rays show the bone to be healing well 🩻😍 Another few weeks of recovery and he should be back to his normal bouncy self! 🩵

01/10/2024

📞🐾 HAPPY VETERINARY RECEPTIONIST APPRECIATION DAY 🐾📞

Veterinary receptionists are the first point of call for our clients, booking appointments, offering reassurance, juggling countless of tasks all while building memorable relations with our clients and their pets 🥰

Thank you Rachel, Hannah, Maddi, Jamie and Deb for all the hard work you do for us, it is always so appreciated 🫶🏼

And thank you to the rest of the team who are always happy to help cover reception when it gets busy, especially Bianca, Adele, Ella and Lyra! 🐾

30/09/2024

Give Hugo’s nose a boop🖤👆🏻if your dog has ever suffered with their a**l glands!

Hugo came to us recently to have his a**l glands expressed. Some dogs naturally empty their a**l glands when they poo, but sometimes this doesn’t happen as easily and their a**l glands can become blocked.
Typically, this is more common in overweight dogs and certain breeds such as Miniature Poodles, Chihuahuas, and Beagles.

If left untreated blocked a**l glands can be painful and irritating for your dog.

Symptoms of blocked a**l glands include;

💩 A foul smell
💩 Discomfort when sitting
💩 Rubbing their bottom across the floor
💩 Excessively licking their bottom

You can try to reduce the chances of them becoming blocked by adding fibre into your dog’s diet, this can be in pellet forms (protexin profibre or nutrafibre which you can ask about at reception) and by reducing their weight if they are overweight. - You can always pop your dog in and use our scales if you need to keep track of their weight!

If you think your dog needs their a**l glands expressed, please can contact us on the details below and a member of the team will be able to help you!🐾

Phone the practice ☎️ 01235 462350
WhatsApp 📱 07701410156
Email 💻 [email protected]

27/09/2024

Puppy kisses from little Patch after having a microchip implanted 🤎 - She was such a brave girl! 🥰

It is now a legal requirement for cats as well as dogs to be microchipped. 🐶🐱

If your pet needs a microchip you can contact us on the details below to book an appointment with one of our lovely nurses 🐾🩺

Phone the practice ☎️ 01235 462350
WhatsApp 📱 07701410156
Email 💻 [email protected]

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26/09/2024

✨MEET THE TEAM✨

Bianca

Assistant Practice Manager 🐾

Fun fact - I have a very competitive streak which bodes well for my netball team and I have just been awarded ‘player of the season!’ 😂🏐🏅

I have been with Vets4Pets since September 2015. I started as a Receptionist and have worked my way up to Assistant Practice Manager for Oxford and Abingdon Vets4Pets.

I have always loved animals since a very young age so being able to work in the Veterinary Industry is an amazing achievement for me.

I have previously worked in retail as a Shop Floor Manager and a Pharmacy Assistant.

Working in Veterinary is incredibly rewarding and the team is amazing. You truly feel like you are working with people who care and put pets first.

I have owned a variety of pets over the years including bearded dragons, tortoises, terrapins, snakes and dogs!

25/09/2024

🐾🩵 JACKPOT HAS BEEN FOUND!🩵🐾

PLEASE SHARE

Please can everyone in the Wantage area near Sparsholt/Westcot keep an eye out!
Missing since 9am this morning after chasing a deer.

Please contact us on 01235 462350 if seen!

He is such a friendly boy but is deaf so may be a bit nervous/scared!

24/09/2024

Goodest boy Maverick came to see our vet Joe recently for a lump removal on his side. 🩺

He was such a brave boy and enjoyed all the attention he got from the team 🧡

Luckily Maverick’s lump came back as non cancerous and he is now back to his usual self 🥰

If you are worried about any lumps on your pet and would like to get them checked by a vet, you can contact us on the details below and a member of the team will be able to help you! 🐾

Phone the Practice ☎️ 01235 462350
WhatsApp 📱 07701410156
Email 💻 [email protected]

23/09/2024

The very cute Vincent having cuddles with our VCA Kim after having his bloods taken, he was such a brave boy!🩵

Vincent came to see our vet Josephine after experiencing some vomiting and diarrhoea and became lethargic at home 🙁
After an anti sickness injection and advice of a bland diet we’re happy he’s now back to his usual puppy self!🥰🐶

There can be lots of reasons why puppies can become a bit poorly after arriving in their new home for example, a sudden change of diet, stress, parasites and sometimes nasty illnesses like parvovirus, leptospirosis etc. 🦠

If you’re worried your puppy may be unwell you can contact us on the details below and a member of the team will be able to help you! 🐾

Phone the practice ☎️ 01235 462350
WhatsApp 📱 07701 410156
Email 💻 [email protected]

25/02/2024

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspected something wasn't right, so alerted his owners Les and Andrea so they could get it checked out. They brought him to Vets for Pets Leeds Colton where it was confirmed he had a cancerous tumour which needed surgery.

Les, who adopted Rufus from Dogs Trust in Leeds as a puppy, said: “Rufus is such a big part of our life; we’re absolutely besotted with him. We probably wouldn’t have noticed the lump if not at the groomers as the tail isn’t somewhere you would usually stroke and feel. Kelly loves Rufus and really looks after him, so we want to say a big thanks for spotting it. Who'd have known what would have happened if she hadn’t noticed.”

Rufus had to have his tail removed, but is now making a good recovery. He's been visiting Kelly for a groom every six weeks for the last three years. She said: “You get to know everything about a dog as you groom them. I’ve discovered similar things before on other dogs so I mentioned it to the owners so they could get it checked out. Dogs are my life and you do worry; I’m so pleased they caught it. Now he’s got a fully docked tail like a little bunny rabbit. It’s lovely and suits him – when he gets washed he wiggles his bum.”

21/02/2024

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4Pets.

Louise adopted the four-year-old Horsefield Tortoise from a family member in October. Although she has had other pets, Arthur is her first tortoise, so she has been doing some research on how to best care for him.

Louise said: "I noticed Arthur's beak was unusually long, so I brought him in to Vets for Pets; I bring all my pets there. When he came out, I thought 'you beautiful boy, look at you – you look so handsome!"

Vet Steph, who looked after Arthur, says that tortoise beaks continuously grow and normally grind down themselves while they're eating. She said: "Arthur needed a little help as his jaw isn't perfectly aligned; his lower jaw is further out than his top jaw, so I filed it around half a centimetre. He was really good; a real cutie."

18/02/2024

Owner Claire says she couldn't be more grateful to Vets4Pets Hamilton after their quick diagnosis saved the sight of six-year-old Alba.

Claire knew there was something terribly wrong with her miniature dachshund cross when she called her in from the back garden last summer and Alba ran headfirst into a closed patio door. She rushed her to the vets, where investigations led the team to diagnose her with uveitis – an eye condition which causes inflammation of the middle layer of the eye.

Claire said: "It all happened so suddenly; Alba must have heard my voice and guessed where to go. It was quite scary seeing how bad she was. We couldn't be more grateful for the team in Hamilton spotting the uveitis as quickly as they did, otherwise Alba would have gone blind within a matter of days. Their knowledge saved Alba's sight. I still can't believe it happened. It's taken months of treatments, but it's such a relief to have our girl back to being her funny, bossy self."

Vet Neil, one of the team who treated Alba, said: "Alba's pupil was really narrow and wouldn't respond to light properly, which can be a sign of uveitis. Once we had ruled out other conditions, we were able to get her to an eye specialist for ongoing treatment. She's now doing really well."

16/02/2024

Ducky's owner Antonia was in a state of panic when she saw a fox had dug its way into the field where she keeps him – killing two of her other ducks and chickens.

Antonia was about to move her brood into their pen for the evening when she saw what had happened and noticed that Ducky had severe bite wounds under his wing. She rushed him to Vets4Pets Vets Milton Keynes for emergency surgery – and after having his wound stitched up the one-year-old duck is now making a good recovery.

Antonia said: "I was so worried. You don’t often hear of ducks recovering from fox attacks, but there is something about Ducky and the way he was so brave. I'm sure he was protecting a lady duck, as he's a bit of a romantic. It's the first time we've gone to Vets for Pets, and the team were amazing; they've done an incredible job."

Vet Becca, who treated Ducky, said: "He's a really lucky duck, as it was quite a big wound. When he first came in, he was understandably subdued and quiet but when he came back for his stitches to be taken out, he wanted to explore and tuck his head into everyone’s shoulders."

07/02/2024

Well done to the team at Vets4Pets Guildford who've been awarded a silver level certificate for being a rabbit-friendly clinic.

After head veterinary nurse Ella noticed that more customers were bringing in rabbits the practice took a series of steps to give them as stress-free an experience as possible. Ella, who also fosters rescue dogs in her spare time, said: "There was a long list of things that we needed to prove that we did from making sure the rabbits are kept separate from other animals and not booked in at the same time as barking dogs, to providing heated kennels for those who need to stay in, and using special equipment made especially for rabbits."

Practice manager Kevin said: "All of our vets have plenty of experience with rabbits we have some real rabbit geeks here, so it was a big thing to us. There are so many good people in this world and I'm so proud to be around them."

28/01/2024

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.

Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth store – "it's my second home!" – got two-year-old Bear as a kitten and suspected he was deaf when he didn't respond to her voice. She had it confirmed by her vet soon after. She said: "He was very scatty, and scared of people he didn’t recognise. He wasn’t bothered by loud noises like my other cat Emily and when I came home from work he wouldn’t hear the door open.

"He's doing really well though. I try to do some sign language with him – I point at him and do a solid hand sign at him to stop. He picks up on vibrations and scents too. He meows, making a really loud chirping sound which I’ve never heard a cat do before, and he’s always rubbing his head against my legs and following me everywhere. I was advised not to let him out because he wouldn’t hear cars or other dangers, so he comes outside with me every morning to have a sniff around the garden and always comes straight back in." Bear and Lisa's other cat Emily are on Instagram as

27/01/2024

Ten-year-old Dutch rabbit Alfie has been visiting vet Kate at Vets4pets Wolverhampton for dental treatment for the last eight years – and she says he's such a loveable character that he's become "part of the family".

He's one of the oldest rabbits treated by Kate and the team, and she says his longevity is down to the care and love he gets from his owner Tracy and her family. Kate said: "Alfie is famous in this practice – everyone knows him. We and his family are dedicated to making sure her little old man is happy. The beautiful thing about being a vet or vet nurse is you build these relationships with the owners and their pets – they become your surrogate pets."

Tracy's been keeping rabbits all her life, and says that having space and routine is key. She said: "Alfie is an old man now and has a routine. He goes into a hutch at night and is let out in the morning. He's out all day and has his favourite spots in the house. We clean him out every day and give him a lot of attention. When he was younger he would follow us around; if I was clearing a cupboard out he would be in the cupboard to help. Now he's old and wants to be warm and watch instead. I can't thank Kate and the practice enough. Kate's been fantastic with him."

26/01/2024

Eight-year-old Winnie the Schnauzer cross is running around like a puppy again thanks to laser treatment and physiotherapy after two successful knee operations at Vets for Pets Basildon.

Worried owner Tracy brought Winnie in to the practice after she collapsed on a walk last year – and the team discovered the cruciate ligament in a knee had ruptured. She’s since had ops on two knees and is on a recovery plan led by vet physiotherapist Izzy.

Tracy said: "Winnie has had a tough year with 15 teeth removed, two cruciate ligament operations and two bouts of pancreatitis but thankfully she's hardy. She’s treated fabulously at the Basildon practice. Izzy is great with her – she totally relaxes in her hands and does little snores with her eyes open. Winnie has a new lease of life again and is running around like a puppy."

Izzy said: "When pets have surgery or injure themselves they move differently which causes them to be sore in other places. Winnie has laser therapy then a massage to help the healing process. Laser treatment is a specialist service that not enough people know about – it can help in so many ways after an operation.”

18/01/2024

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of improvements to give cats as stress-free an experience as possible when they're brought in.

Mel, who has an Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour for Veterinary Professionals, helped introduce facilities like a separate feline waiting area and cattery and the use of quiet clippers – and the practice now has a silver level certificate for being a cat-friendly clinic. She said: "I love dogs but I'm really a cat person. Cats can be misunderstood which can lead to them having quite a stressful life, so if we can make things easier for them and help people understand what cats need then everyone will be happier.

"As animal lovers there's always more to learn and understand about what makes them happy. Enrichment at the home is important for a happy cat – and as cats are naturally solitary animals if you live in a multi-cat household it's important to understand what they need. The rule is to have a resource per cat, plus one spare. So if you have two cats you should have three feeding stations, three litter trays and three scratch posts spread around the house so they have the opportunity to move around to wherever they want to go. Scratching is as natural a thing for cats to do as going out hunting is, so if they're unable to go out it's about providing the chance for them to behave as naturally as possible."

Address

Marcham Rd, Fairacres Retail Park, Marcham Road
Abingdon
OX141BY

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Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 3:30pm
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What are anal glands❓ Anal glands are a pair of small sacs that sit just inside the anus. They contain a strong smelling liquid used to mark an animal’s territory. You may smell a fishy smell around your pet sometimes, this can imply that the anal glands are full and they could be leaking or, they could have released them themselves naturally with firm, healthy stools. Some animals are unable to express them naturally due to their diet having low fibre, chronic soft stools, being overweight, allergies and genetics of certain breeds. Symptoms of needing their anal glands expressed are; 💩 being irritated, licking and chewing at their back end. 💩 scooting/dragging bottom across the ground 💩 strong fishy odour 💩 suddenly sitting down in discomfort If you’re worried about your pet’s anal glands please give us a call on 01235 462350 and a member of the team will be able to help you! ☎️ #vets #vets4pets #vets4petsuk #vets4petsabingdon

Sweetest girl Bonnie, came to see us for her spay recently, she was a bit nervous to go through the doors but when she got through, she was absolutely fine! She had lots of love and attention from our VCA Adele to make sure she felt safe with us 💜🐾 Bonnie’s owners have done great with her rest after surgery and she is healing well at home 🥰 #labrador #labradorsofinstagram #labs #labradoroftheday #vets #vet4pets #vets4petsuk #vets4petsabingdon

When the sedation drugs hit hard… ✨🐾😂 Marvin belongs to our receptionist, Hannah and came in for his castrate today, he needed some extra love after his pre anaesthetic medication… 🐈‍⬛🌀💜 #catoftheday #catsofinstagram #vets #vets4pets #vets4petsuk #vets4petsabingdon

✨BEHIND THE SCENES✨ Rex and Cody came to see us recently for their castrates. They were so cute together, take a look at their day with us! 🐾🥰 #catoftheday #catsofinstagram #catsofinsta #vets #vets4pets #vets4petsuk #vets4petsabingdon

Come spend the day with Gracie! 🧡 She came to see us yesterday for an ultrasound on her bladder. She had a routine urine screen a few days before that showed some crystals in her urine. Whilst crystals aren’t always concerning, sometimes these crystals can clump together and form stones in the bladder that can become painful. Signs of this could include increased urination, increased drinking, blood in the urine or straining to urinate. Luckily Gracie’s ultrasound showed no signs of bladder stones developing and her owner will just need to monitor her for any further signs of urinary tract issues. If you’re worried about your pet’s urinary health please give us a call on 01235 462350 and a member of the team will be able to help you ☎️ #dachshund #bostonterrier #dachshundxbostonterrier #dogoftheday #vets4pets #vets4petsuk #vets4petsabingdon

💜🎈🎂HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY TO OUR LYRA🎂🎈💜 The best ‘patient reassurer’ and honorary receptionist there is 🥰 #blacklab #blacklabrador #blacklabsofinstagram #vets4pets #vets4petsuk #vets4petsabingdon

Foreign body Surgery

❌WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT❌ Foreign body surgery. This mischievous doggy had a bit too much fun with a rubber ball & caused it’s owners much concern after swallowing it. Surgery is not always the first port of call for foreign body ingestions, however in this case after vomitting was unsuccessful, surgery was needed. Patient is recovering well 🐾 Surgeon: Joe Nurse: Tia