Hawthorne Lodge Vets

21/11/2025

QUIZ QUESTION........One of these mince pies is SAFE to give to your dog, whereas the other is TOXIC.

Is A or B safe to give? 🤔 Pop your answer below and then we'll draw a random winner out on Monday!

21/11/2025

*** Friday 21st November 2025 😢***

We have had a kitten brought into us this morning that was found sadly deceased on West Street in Banbury, close to a path with bollards that goes over towards Moorfield Park.

The kitten is approximately 8-10 weeks of age and is male. He is tabby. Unfortunately there isn't a microchip, so we are unable to contact his owner to let them know.

If you think you may be his owner we're sorry to bring you this news via social media, please give us a ring at the practice on Banbury 259446.

Any help sharing this post with friends and family living in the Grimsbury area of Banbury will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Hawthorne Lodge Vets, 1 West Bar, Banbury, OX169SD. Telephone 01295259446.

Call now to connect with business.

19/11/2025

*** UPDATE - Owner has been found *** Thank you for everyones help. 👍

HELP REQUIRED - LOOKING FOR SKIPPY'S OWNER!

We have had a cat brought in this morning that has been found in Banbury, he is absolutely fine but we need to find his owner!

Skippy is male and he is tabby and white in colour. He is identichipped but unfortunately we can't manage to get in touch with his owner via the identichip details.

If you're Skippy's owner please ring us as soon as possible on Banbury 259446 so that we can safely reunite you!

Any help sharing this with friends and family will be much appreciated. Many thanks, from Hawthorne Lodge Vets, 1 West Bar, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX169SD. Telephone 01295259446

18/11/2025

🐱 Managing Diabetes in Pets can sometimes be easier than you think! 🐶

Did you know the FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring system is useful for more than just people? We've found it can also be used for cats and dogs with diabetes. Here are some pictures of one of our lovely patients, 'Lola', wearing a Libre glucose sensor! 😍

So how does the Libre sensor help?.....
📊 It provides continuous glucose monitoring giving us a clear picture of what's happening to your pet’s glucose, day and night.
💉 Not as many frequent blood samples!
🐾 Less stress for your pet, so more peace of mind for you.

All of this means better management, fewer vet visits, and a happier, healthier life for your furry friend.

A very big thank you to Lola's owners (and Lola!) for allowing us to share her photos. 😀

17/11/2025

Many congratulations to blood donor 'Bronte', for being chosen to be a star of Pet Blood Bank UK's calendar next year! Such a lovely photo. 😍 Thank you too 'Bronte', for being a blood donor and lifesaver!

If you'd like to buy a copy of the calendar, they are available from the Pet Blood Bank; https://bit.ly/pbb2026

We're looking forward to seeing 'Bronte' at another blood donation session soon. 😀

Say hello to Brontë the Flat-Coated Retriever 🐶⭐

Born on April Fool's Day 2023, she's been keeping her family entertained ever since! Her signature prank is transforming her toys into a squad of one-legged sidekicks 🤣

Flat-Coats are known for being super friendly and affectionate. They're also more likely to have negative blood type which can be given to any dog in an emergency, and Brontë ticks all those boxes ✅🩸

When she's not busy dishing out a generous helping of licks, you'll find her out on a country walk or going for a swim in the nearest body of water 🌊

Brontë's owner Rachel told us: 'We decided to make Brontë a blood donor after picking up a leaflet at our local vets. They'd recently had a client whose dog received two lifesaving transfusions. I also have a close friend whose beloved spaniel’s life was saved by a blood transfusion. I thought Brontë would probably have the right personality to become a donor and when we read that her breed was sought after, we got in touch.'

Brontë joined our lifesaving pack in April and donates at Hawthorne Lodge Vets in Banbury. We’re so proud to celebrate her as the August star of our 2026 lifesaver calendar 🥰

👉 Grab your copy of our 2026 calendar to celebrate our furry lifesavers all year long: https://bit.ly/pbb2026

16/11/2025

Sharing a memory from 7 years ago - looking at the photos, we must have already put some of our Christmas decorations up by this time in 2019! 😱🌲🎅

QUICK QUESTION......is it too early to start thinking about putting this years decorations up yet??? 🤔

13/11/2025

The Pet Blood Bank UK team are next coming to Hawthorne Lodge on Tuesday 16th December! ❤️ Could your dog help save a life this Christmas? If you're available that day please call Pet Blood Bank on 01509232222 to book a donation appointment 🥰 Thanks in advance!
P.S. Your dog doesn't need to be registered at Hawthorne Lodge to donate blood.

Hello and welcome to Pet Blood Bank. We’re so happy to hear you are considering registering your dog to become a lifesaver. This page gives a quick summary of all you need to know.

11/11/2025

Today, we remember all of the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country, we also remember the animals who served alongside them.

They trusted, they followed, they fell. They are selfless heroes of man's war.

Thank you. ❤️💜🐾

10/11/2025

Sausage and Queenie have just been in for their 1st vaccination and health checks. Aren't they gorgeous? 😍 We're looking forward to seeing them again in a couple of weeks!
Thank you ever so much to Sausage and Queenie's owners, for allowing us to share their photo.😀

31/10/2025

A very big thank you for all your recent cat food, treat and toy donations! Cherwell Cats Protection are on their way now to collect them.

30/10/2025

Wow, it's full! 😱

Thank you very much to all of you who have brought your empty medication packaging back to us, so that we can arrange to get it recycled instead of ending up in landfill. ♻️♻️♻️

The bin is now full so will be sent for recycling. But fear not, we've got another bin arriving on Monday. 😁

28/10/2025

Have you lost your reading glasses? We found a pair in our waiting area last week and haven't, as yet, managed to find their owner. Please let us know if they are yours! 🤓