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Companion Care Vets, Ashford

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Welcome to Companion Care Vets Ashford. I am Cormac Higgins the Joint Venture Partner of the Ashford
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Companion Care Vets in Ashford is a small animal vet surgery conveniently located inside Pets at Home. Our surgery is designed and built to industry leading standards, is air conditioned, and is bright and modern with extensive reception and waiting area. With excellent surgical and operating suites, digital X-ray imaging equipment and comprehensive laboratory facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding pet healthcare.

01/11/2024

🐾 Say hello to Jacob🐶
Here he is, sitting like a pro on the scales for his recent appointment.
Regular weight checks help us keep an eye on our pets’ health, ensuring they stay at a happy, healthy weight ⚖️

30/10/2024

Our vet nurses are dedicated to making every visit a positive experience for your pets (even if we look or sound silly doing it! 🙈)

(Be sure to listen with the sound ON 🔊)

19/10/2024

🐶 REUNITED WITH THEIR HUMANS 🐶

We have had this little lady handed in as a stray. She is a Glen of Imaal Terrier on her microchip and 11 years old. She was found near sandling train station. She is microchipped but we can’t get hold of owners unfortunately.
Please call the practice on 01233 641003 if you have any more information or if she is yours ❤️

11/10/2024

If only all nail clips were this easy 😂🥰

Marcus was the best boy for his nail clip! 🥇 We are not sure he even knew his nails were being clipped! He was too busy enjoying his head massage 😴

10/10/2024

UPDATE: OWNER FOUND

🐱HELP! IVE GOTTEN A BIT LOST🐱

We have had a stray cat handed into us. Found outside the Pets at Home store. She is a black and white female. Estimated to be over 7 years old. She is microchipped but we are unable to get hold of the owner. She was not wearing a collar.

If you have more information or believe she is your cat, please call the practice on 01233 641003☎️

Proof of ownership is required!

09/10/2024

🐾 Is Your Pet at a Healthy Weight? 🐾

Today is Pet Obesity Awareness Day, and a great opportunity to promote Jazz!
Our lovely veterinary nurse Jazz is also a qualified animal nutritionist! 🐶
This means we are able to offer nutrition clinics to our clients!

‼️ What problems can obesity cause?
🍩 Diabetes
⬆️ Hypertension (high blood pressure)
🦠 Kidney and liver disease
♥️ Heart disease
🏃 Arthritis

👩‍⚕️ What Jazz Covers:
✨ Clinical nutrition tailored to your pet’s needs and medical conditions
🐕🐈 Life stage feeding for every age
⚖️ Safe weight loss and healthy weight gain

📅 Call us to schedule your appointment with Jazz today!

08/10/2024

Cheddar 🧀 loved having cuddles after his castration ❤️🥰 Our team are ALWAYS happy to oblige 🐱

06/10/2024

Beautiful Mera came in recently for her spay surgery, and she did amazing! Here she is showing off her snazzy medical pet shirt 😺❤️

Mera is now back to her playful self! We’re so proud of her for being such a trooper! 🩺✨

04/10/2024

🐾 Happy World Animal Day! 🐾

Today, we celebrate all the amazing creatures that bring joy, companionship, and love into our lives❤️

🐶🐱🐰🐴🐹🐭🐰🐮🐷🐸🐔🐥🦆🐌🐢🐍🦎

Share a photo of your pet below and tell us how they brighten your life!

03/10/2024

🐾 Meet Milo! 🐾

This adorable little pup came in for his very first vaccines and a nail clip recently, and we couldn’t resist sharing his sweet face with all of you! Milo was such a brave boy and handled it like a champ. 💉🐶

Getting your puppy vaccinated is an important step in keeping them healthy and safe. We’re so excited to watch Milo grow up strong and happy!

Welcome to the Companion Care family, Milo! 🐕❤️

01/10/2024

🐾 Happy Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day! 🐾

Today, we celebrate the unsung heroes of our clinic—the amazing Client Care Advisors! A big thank you to Sheila, Evie, Fleur and Sarah!
From scheduling appointments to dispensing medications, they keep our practice running smoothly!

Your dedication, kindness, and love for animals make a world of difference. Thank you for being the heartbeat of our team! ❤️

28/09/2024

🐰🌍 Happy International Rabbit Day!

Today, we celebrate our fluffy, long-eared friends and raise awareness about proper rabbit care. From a healthy diet to regular check-ups, let's make sure our bunnies live their best lives! 🥕💚

Show your bunny some extra love today! 🐇 We would love to see your bunnies in the comments! 💚

26/09/2024

UPDATE: NOW WITH DOG WARDEN.

We have had two young female dogs bought into us this morning. They were found near Hamstreet. One is a black and white Husky and the other is a brown and white Crossbreed.
The Husky is microchipped but we are struggling to get hold of the owner.
Please contact the practice on 01233 641003 with any information.
Proof of ownership will be required.

23/09/2024

🐹 It's Guinea Pig Awareness Week! 🐹

Let's celebrate our squeaky little friends and raise awareness about their care. From proper diet to cozy habitats, guinea pigs deserve the best! Make sure your piggies are happy, healthy, and well-cared for. 💚
This years theme is “Nibble, Nourish and Thrive” 🥕
Look out for Guinea Pig related posts coming this week! 💛

23/09/2024

🐰 🐰 Double the cuteness! These two adorable bunnies, Rodger and Peter, hopped in recently for their vaccines!
Regular check-ups and vaccinations are key to keeping your pets safe! 🩺💉

20/09/2024

👁️ Dull, Cloudy, or Colour Change in Your Pet’s Eyes?👁️

Healthy eyes should be bright, clear, and shiny. If your pet’s eyes suddenly look cloudy or opaque, it could signal an eye problem that needs urgent vet attention! 🥼

⚠️ Common causes of cloudy eyes:
• Cataracts
• Uveitis (inflammation inside the eye)
• Pannus (autoimmune condition, often in German Shepherds)
• Injury or damage
• Corneal ulcers or scratches
• Dry Eye
• Glaucoma

🔹Nuclear Sclerosis:
A normal aging change in older pets, often mistaken for cataracts. It causes a blueish haze but doesn't affect vision—your vet can easily tell the difference. 🐾

20/09/2024

👁️ Runny or Sticky Eye in Pets?👁️

Eye discharge is a common issue for pets, but not all types are the same. Understanding the difference can help you know when to visit your vet. 🐶

🐾 5 Common Types of Eye Discharge:

1️⃣ A little ‘gunk’ or crustiness:
Usually harmless buildup of tears, oil, and dust. Normal if eyes aren’t red or uncomfortable. Clean with a damp cloth. 🐈
2️⃣ Watery Eyes (Epiphora):
Can be caused by allergies, irritants, or more serious issues like glaucoma. If it persists, contact your vet. 💧
3️⃣ Reddish-Brown Tear Stains:
Often cosmetic, but could signal excess tearing from underlying issues. Have your vet check it out. 🟤
4️⃣ White-Grey Mucus:
A possible sign of Dry Eye, which can lead to discomfort or blindness if untreated. 🦮
5️⃣ Yellow or Green Discharge:
Often linked to infections or conjunctivitis. Get your pet to the vet ASAP. 🗓️

19/09/2024

🚨 Tear Staining in Pets 🚨

Those reddish-brown marks around your pet's eyes are called tear stains, and while they can be unsightly, they may also indicate an underlying issue. 🐶🐱

Tears contain porphyrins, iron-rich compounds that cause staining. When tears sit on the skin, light can intensify the stain. Plus, dampness from tears encourages bacterial growth, which can make staining worse 🦠

Tear staining is more common in certain breeds due to facial shape, tear duct abnormalities, or small hairs around the eyes. While often just a cosmetic issue, tear staining can sometimes signal an underlying eye problem. If your pet is affected, consult your vet to rule out any concerns🩺

Breeds prone to tear staining:
🐾Poodle
🐾ShihTzu
🐾BostonTerrier
🐾Pug
🐾BichonFrise
🐾PersianCats

19/09/2024

🚨 Eye Irritation in Pets 🚨

Did you know the cornea has 20-40 times more nerve endings than a tooth root? And we all know how painful a toothache can be! 🦷💥
So imagine how uncomfortable an irritated eye must feel for your pet.

If you suspect your furry friend is experiencing eye irritation, it's crucial to contact your vet for advice.

🚩Signs of eye irritation in pets:
• Pawing or rubbing their eyes
• Redness
• Squinting or excessive blinking
• Excessive tear staining
• Sticky or runny discharge
• Light sensitivity
• Swollen skin around the eyes
• Cloudy or dull eyes
• Different pupil sizes

🐾 Common causes:
• Allergies
• Conjunctivitis
• Foreign objects
• Eyelid abnormalities
• Trauma or corneal scratches
• Irritants like smoke or shampoo
• Dry eye

Eye problems can quickly worsen, so don't delay—get your vet’s advice today!

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18/09/2024

🚨 **Red(ness) Alert** 🚨

Your pet’s eyes are just as sensitive as your own and can easily become irritated or injured. 🤕
Redness is often an early sign of eye problems like irritation, allergies, or even disease. If your pet's eyes appear red or swollen, contact your vet *immediately* as some conditions (like glaucoma) can cause permanent blindness if untreated. 👁️

🔍 Common causes of redness:
• Conjunctivitis
• Allergies or irritants
• Foreign object in the eye
• Dry Eye
• Injury
• Uveitis (inflammation inside the eye)
• Corneal Ulcers
• Glaucoma
• Cherry Eye

🛑 Don’t wait—get it checked ASAP! 🐾

🐶🐱

18/09/2024

🦮Blindness: What You Should Know🐾

Just like humans, our pets can experience gradual eyesight loss as they age, often adapting so well it's hard to spot the changes. But did you know there are several conditions that can cause sudden blindness at any age? 🐶🐱

📋 Signs of sudden eyesight loss in pets:

• Cloudy or changed appearance of the eye
• Bumping into things or clumsiness
• Easily startled or nervous behavior
• Slow, cautious movements
• Struggling to find toys, food, or water
• Getting disoriented outdoors
• Avoiding going out at night

🚨Common causes of blindness:

• Eye injuries, tumors, or glaucoma
• Brain disease (stroke, tumors, seizures)
• Systemic diseases like diabetes & high blood pressure
• Cataracts & retinal disease

It’s crucial to act fast if your pet shows any symptoms. Early treatment could prevent permanent vision loss and may address underlying health issues!

17/09/2024

👁️ Is Your Pet’s Eye Health in Check?🐾

Asymmetry👀😵‍💫

Careful observation is key to ensuring your pet's well-being. When it comes to their eyes, noticing any changes could be a sign they need a vet visit. 🩺

**Take a closer look:**
🔍 Are both eyes shiny and clear?
🔍 Are their pupils the same size and shape?
🔍 Is one eye squinting or watering more than the other?
🔍 Any signs of redness, cloudiness, or a change in iris color?

Asymmetry or any of these signs could mean your pet needs attention. Don’t wait—book a vet appointment today! 🐶🐱

We’re proud to take part in with . Let’s keep our pets’ vision healthy! 👁️💙

16/09/2024

🎉 This week is… 🥁🥁🥁 National Eye Health Awareness Week!👀👀

It's the perfect time to spread the word about the importance of eye health in pets! 🐾🐱

We’re also excited to highlight our amazing vet, **Emily**! 🎓 She’s been with us since 2021 and has just embarked on an ophthalmology certificate👁️. This will make her an Advanced Practitioner in Opthalmolgy by the end of her studies! 📚 With her passion for pet eye care, we’re now able to offer more specialised consultations for all things eye-related! 🐾

Stay tuned this week as we share common eye conditions in pets and what to keep an EYE on! 😉
🐶 🐱 🐾

31/08/2024

🎉 Celebrating 3 Years! 🎉

We’ve had some big milestones this week!

🩺 Holly & Emily, two of our amazing vets
💉 Raine & Hannah, our superstar student vet nurses
🥰 Sarah, our fantastic client care advisor

All just hit their 3-year mark with us! Thanks for all your hard work and everything you bring to the team, clients and of course our patients! 🌟

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."

07/01/2024

Four-year-old Sebastian the Jack Russell is back to his usual boisterous self after being treated at Vets4Pets Abingdon for a condition that was causing the knee caps on his back legs to dislocate when he walked.

The condition, known as medial patellar luxation, would cause him to hop or skip when exercising. It's quite common in terriers and small dog breeds, but Sebastian's case was quite severe and he was given surgery by orthopaedic surgeon Joe to deepen the groove his patella runs in on his right hind leg, and also to move and reattach his patellar tendon.

Sebastian is owned by practice vet Hannah who said: "After the operation he just wanted to get back to normal straight away but he couldn't ... and that's where we struggled. He wanted to be out and about, charging around and playing with his toys but he needed to rest." Hannah had to give him medication for six weeks to give his knees time to heal. She said: "He's absolutely fine now – he's fully recovered and running around like a lunatic again!"

05/01/2024

When 11-year-old lurcher Jess was brought into Vets for Pets Leeds Birstall 24/7 Small Animal Hospital on Christmas Eve feeling very poorly with pyometra – a life-threatening uterus infection – the team knew they had to act fast; so vet Emily and nurses JD and Hannah headed straight in to perform emergency surgery on her in the early hours of Christmas morning.

The operation went so well that by lunchtime nurse Krishna was able to call her owner Beth to say she was well enough to come home to recuperate – and Beth made the hour-long drive from her home in Keighley so she could bring Jess home before the family sat down for their Christmas dinner. Beth said: "It was a stressful start to Christmas, as we were worried about Jess because of her age and because she's never had anything wrong with her before. We're so grateful for everything – it was so nice of them to come in on Christmas Day to operate on her, to look after her so well and to get her home on top form. The vets were fantastic from start to finish. Jess is recovering nicely – you can see the happiness is back in her!"

Krishna said: "Our night team always do an amazing job, and performing serious surgery like that at that time of night and on Christmas Day of all days is just brilliant. Jess did amazingly well to bounce back so quickly, and it was amazing being able to call her owners to say that she could come home to spend Christmas with them. It's the sort of call we all love to make, but doing it on Christmas Day was extra nice."

03/01/2024

Six-foot-long boa constrictor Astrix was the centre of attention when he called in for a routine "top to tail" health check at Vets4Pets Penzance.

Astrix, who's four, is part of a menagerie of six snakes, bearded dragons and six dogs belonging to veterinary nurse Lowenna, who works at the practice, and her partner Mark. The team looked at Astrix's eyes and mouth and checked his breathing to rule out any respiratory infections and also checked his scales.

Lowenna said: "He got a clean bill of health, he was absolutely fine and everyone had a turn holding him. Asterix is quite reserved, a little bit shy usually. He did really well when he came in as everyone wanted to touch him and he was like 'okay I quite like the attention.' Astrix has got a lovely big set-up at home. He's quite a big boy, weighing in at nearly 10 kilos, so the vivarium is more than seven foot long. We have a reptile room and he has the run of it. He has a large bucket of water too if he ever wants to submerge himself."

02/01/2024

This brave girl is collie-cross Sherpa, who the team at Vets for Pets Livingston say was "impeccably calm" when she was rushed in for emergency injury after hurting her eye in a freak accident.

Sherpa's owner Caroline was taking Sherpa for a walk when Sherpa caught her eye on a stick as she went exploring a bush. She was quickly admitted into surgery where she received X-rays and, after a two-hour procedure by practice owner Dr Adam, aided by nurse Erin, the stick was removed. Adam said: "Sherpa was amazingly tolerant following an extremely random occurrence. It was astonishing." Sherpa didn't lose her sight and is now making a great recovery.

Caroline said: “We were suddenly thrown into the worst living nightmare, it was absolutely horrifying. It’s truly a miracle what Adam and the team achieved from the moment they answered our call for help. They gave us hope."

24/12/2023

This little Christmas cracker is Molly, who survived against the odds and gave birth to three premature puppies after being brought in to Vets for Pets Cirencester as a pregnant stray with severe injuries from a fight with other dogs.

Martina, who owns the practice, said: ”It was really touch and go and we thought Molly might not make it. The team treated mum first, got her on a drip and stabilised her before successfully managing to deliver the puppies – two boys and a girl – by caesarean section."

Molly, who's a Cairn Terrier, and her three pups are recovering well at home with Martina. “As they needed 24/7 care I took them home and emptied the whole spare bedroom so there was a nice, warm and comfortable quiet place for Molly and her puppies. I was attached to her for the first five days – my husband Matt even brought food up to the bedroom for me as I stayed there all the time. It was really hard work but it was all worth it. They’re absolute darlings and doing really well now – mum is already brave enough to go on dog walks.”

Martina says Molly will continue living with her in the future, and the puppies will be adopted when they are stronger.

19/12/2023

This beautiful buzzard is on the mend after undergoing surgery on a broken wing at Vets4Pets Newmarket after he was hit by a car.

A member of the public rescued the buzzard and brought him in to see if the team could help. After a successful operation and five days of recuperation he's ben taken to The Raptor Foundation rehabilitation centre to continue his recovery.

Practice manager Natalie said: "We put him under general anaesthetic and performed orthopaedic surgery. We'll see him again next month to see how he's progressing and then hopefully he'll be released back into the wild. We wish him a speedy recovery as he's such a handsome chap.”

17/12/2023

Here's a salutary tale in the run-up to Christmas Day ... the story of poor little Tego, who had to be rushed to Vets for Pets Morpeth for emergency treatment after snaffling 48 Quality Street chocolates, their wrappers and part of the box.

Owner Sarah realised chocolate was toxic for dogs so phoned the vets who told her to get the five-year Tibetan Terrier there immediately. Sarah said: "They were brilliant with him. The chocolates were a birthday present for my daughter Olivia, and they were all wrapped up and put in the lounge with the door shut. I went to work and when I came back Tego had somehow managed to get in the room and rip into them."

Vet Eleni and the team helped Tego cough everything up and took blood tests and put him on medication before he was allowed home. Eleni said it's a useful reminder to keep chocolates well hidden – and to act fast if your dog eats any and induce vomiting within one to two hours to prevent the body from absorbing the toxins.

Address

Inside Pets At Home, Gallaghers Retail Park
Ashford
TN237DH

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Website

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Our vet nurses are dedicated to making every visit a positive experience for your pets (even if we look or sound silly doing it! 🙈) (Be sure to listen with the sound ON 🔊) #VetNurseLove #HappyPets #FearFree

🐾🦷Pet Dental Month🦷🐾

🐾🐶Pet Dental Month🐶🐾 🦷Plaque is formed when bacteria from the mouth mixes with food. This can harden and build up on the teeth to form tartar 🦷The build up of tartar can then cause gum recession and can therefore lead to mobile teeth 🦷Regular dental checks for your furry friend can help to detect any signs of dental disease early and avoid future complications If you would like to book your pet in for a dental check please contact us on 01233 641003

Luna

Lovely Luna was in for her spay last week and very much enjoyed her recovery cuddles 🐾

Nominations for the 2022 Petplan Awards are now open! We were absolutely delighted to have received so many nominations for last years awards! Now, more than ever, Petplan want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication veterinary staff have put in to their roles as key workers. If you would like to get involved with this event now and nominate our practice or an individual who you feel deserves a special thank you for the work they do then please follow the link below! https://www.petplan.co.uk/about-petplan/vets/awards/ #PetplanVetAwards

Did you know that today is National Love Your Pet Day?! We would love you to share your pictures of your pets with us and let us know your favourite story about them 🐾🐶🐱🐰 #LoveYourPetDay