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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.
During this time of year we receive an increase in phone calls about baby birds being found out of their nest, when you find yourself in this situation it can be hard to know what to do next. 🐦
Check out the flow chart below - this can provide you with some guidance, if you are still unsure it is best to contact either your vet or local wildlife rehabilator. 😊
It's that time of year again (yay) ! 🍓🍔🍉🌭🍹
Whilst having some food and drinks with friends and family is great, it is important to keep in mind the risks it brings for our pets.. those tempting treats, the hot BBQ equipment...
Follow the link for some great tips/tricks this summer:
https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/blog/bbq-safety-for-pet-owners
What are ticks and is your pet protected against them?
Ticks are small biting insects with powerful jaws and a big round body compared to their head. This specialised parasite latches on to pets (and humans!) and bites through the skin, feeding on blood. Ticks live on grass and other plants and latch onto a host when they pass. When they attach they are generally very small, but they grow rapidly when they latch on and start feeding. They may also change colour when feeding too, often going from brown to a pearly grey.
Contact the practice today to get your pet protected against ticks.
For more information see: https://www.vets4pets.com/services/parasite-protection/
Help us, help you and ensure your contact details are up to date on your pets microchip just in case your little one gets lost 💚🐈🐕🐇
It's that time of year where our pets are more prone to pesky parasites, is your pet up to date with their flea treatment? 🦟
Fleas are tiny parasites that love to feed on your pet’s blood. The bites cause irritation and this can effect you and your family as well.
These bites usually cause your pet to scratch, and it can lead to irritation and allergies. If fleas become established on your pet, it can lead to more serious health problems and you could end up with an infestation in your home.
Contact the practice today to get your pet treated.
For more information please see: https://www.vets4pets.com/services/parasite-protection/
***UPDATE**
Owners have now been located
Hi everyone..
Unfortunately we have had a deceased, all black male neutered cat handed into the practice. He had a light blue collar with silver reflective flower shapes & a silver bell. He is micro chipped but not registered. 😢
Found on Silver stream crescent - if you think this could be your wee cat please contact the practice on 02891857200
💚 It’s National Dog Rescue day 💚
This is Java. 🐾
Java is a 4 and a half year old Greyhound who was rescued in March this year by our receptionist, Sinead and her partner Patrick. She was previously a racing dog, who was surrendered to a charity in October last year, luckily she only spent 5 months with the kennels before she was adopted. 🥳 🤗
Java is now living her best sofa life with her mummy and daddy. She can be quite lazy 😴 and regularly needs coaxed out of her comfy bed in the morning, but once she is up she keeps her parents on their toes by stealing socks and wanting to play with her ball. 🥎
If you have a rescue dog and want to share their story in the comments, we would love to hear them. 🩵
The good weather has arrived.. (finally!!) Here are some tips to follow to ensure your pets are kept safe in the heat 🌞🌈⛱🍦
Experts say 'you should feed your dogs all the treats they want and buy them every toy'
The expert:
🤎🤎 How adorable is little Lexie who was in for her vaccines 🤎🤎
Our receptionist Sinead was getting all the cuddles possible 🥰🥰
Wee Dexter was very brave today getting his first vaccine 💙 and in style too with his personalised blanket 🥰
Look at this wee cutie Hallie 🥰
Hallie was in this morning for a routine spay - she got on so well. She will come back in on day 3 and day 10 for her post op checks to see her progress. 🙂
Before she went home she was getting all the cuddles from our veterinary care assistant Cara 😁🩷
Those wee nose twitches 😍🐰
Candy and Clover havn't had the best start to life and had been abandoned on the roadside 💔 thankfully, a kind soul brought them to Pets At Home were they have since found a loving home through the Pet Foundation with some other bunny and doggy siblings 🏡💕
How cute are these two, Bits & Bobs! 2 very brave boys in for their castrations 🐈😍🩶
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How beautiful is wee Sid😍
This gorgeous girl was so brave getting her vaccines 🐈🐾
Happy Easter from all the team at Vets4Pets Bangor 🐣🐰🌈🥚🥕
We hope you are all having an egg-cellent weekend !
We are now closed for Easter and will reopen again at 8.30am on April 3rd 🩵
If you need to seek veterinary care whilst we are closed, contact Vets Now Belfast on 02890651729.
Did you know the 27th of March is National Terrier Day! 🐾😍
We love all kinds of terriers big and small from Boston Terriers to Fox Terriers, Tibetan Terriers to Yorkshire Terriers. 😃 Help us to celebrate this amazing breed by posting a picture of your terrier in the comments below 💙💜
Today is National Puppy Day 🐶🐾🩷
Check out some of our teams very own pups to adult transformations ✨ we are all now very puppy broody 😍🥹
This beautiful girl Quinn was in last night for her booster, no fear of the Vets here!!
She was so chilled and just relaxing 🐾
Did you know this week is National Pet Poison Prevention Week? 🐾 ⚠️
It is important to be aware of the common household objects that may cause a threat to your pet. With Easter just around the corner we know there is a higher chance of chocolate being around the house and your pets going on their own egg hunts.
Here are some useful recourses to potentially save your pet a visit to the vets :
https://www.animalpoisonline.co.uk/
https://dog-chocolate-calculator.vets-now.com/
WHO WE ARE Animal PoisonLine is run by the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) and is the only 24-hour specialised emergency telephone service in the UK dedicated to helping pet owners who are worried their pet may have been exposed to something harmful or poisonous. Based on the informati...
Even though it's a public holiday we are open as usual 8.30am-7pm! 💚💚
💜 🩷 Meet little Luna 🥰
Luna was in for her annual booster with our vet Shona, isn't she adorable!
Did you know? Vaccinations are one of the most important measures of preventative care for pets and are the most effective way of protecting them against serious diseases. Both dogs and cats will need yearly booster vaccinations throughout their life to keep their immunity topped up! 😁
🧡💛🧡💛 Meet Penny 🧡💛🧡💛
Penny is a Parson Russell Terrier crossed with a Wire Fox Terrier. We all absolutely fell in love with her when she was in last week for her puppy vaccines. What a great girl!!
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.”
Look at this adorable little lady Connie 💜 - Connie was in with our nurse Sophie for her 2nd vaccines - she was not phased in the slightest😍 not long now until she will be out enjoying her walkies! 😁
‼️ The Importance of Neutering your male cat ‼️
We would ALWAYS advise to get your male cat neutered, as the benefits completely outweigh the risks, we have listed some benefits below:
🩵 Unwanted breeding
💚 Reduces the risk of them roaming far away to find a mate, therefore making it less likely they will get lost or injured in a car accident
💙 Less likely to fight with other males, which in turn can help to prevent them contracting and spreading infectious diseases such as feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV)
🩶 Reduces the risk of spraying in the house
🖤 Prevents testicular cancer and reduces the risk of prostatic dieses later in life
Castrating a male cat is a straightforward day procedure that we perform most days in the practice, if you are interested in booking your cat in or just want more information, don't hesitate to contact us on 02891857200.
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."
💙 Today is National Love Your Pet Day! 💙 🐴🐰🐺🐢🐈
set aside some time today to show your pets how much they mean to you and reflect on the positive impact they have on your life. Spending quality time, getting a new treat or toy or donate/volunteer your time.. How will you celebrate your pet today? 🩷🩷🩷
🩷🐈🐩 The Importance of Neutering your Female Pet 🐩🐈🩷
Most people think that the only reason for spaying your pet, is to minimise the risk of unwanted breeding.
❗️But❗️ there are a lot of health benefits to having your pet spayed, we have listed a few below and we would always advise that the benefits of spaying your female pet will always outweigh the risks.
🩷 Risk of Pyometra – Pyometra is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection of the uterus that causes it to fill with bacteria and pus. Many dogs with a pyometra have vaginal discharge and may feel very sick with a poor appetite, lethargy, vomiting and sometimes increased thirst or urination. The treatment for this involves stabilisation and emergency surgery.
💜 Reduces risk of mammary cancer - An un-spayed female is 4️⃣ times more likely to get mammary cancer, compared to those spayed before two years old.
💛 Convenience - reduces symptoms and linked behaviours such as:
💟 A large, red, swollen v***a
💟 Bleeding from the v***a (or a yellow/red/brown discharge)
💟 Licking the back end more than usual
💟 Increased urination
💟 Behaviour changes such as:
🟣 roaming to find male dogs
🟡 becoming anxious and nesting
If you have any questions about this, please don’t hesitate to contact the practice for more information.
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."
The beautiful Lola.... She was as good as gold getting her 2nd Vac, not long until she can get out for walkies. 🐾🐾🐾
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."
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."
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
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."
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.”
The team at Vets4Pets Cramlington say greyhound Frank was "an absolute gentleman" when he came in for some dental work.
Seven-year-old Frank was brought in by owner Harriet to get rid of some plaque which had built up and to treat a gum inflammation. Veterinary nurse Vicki said: "Frank was a very good boy and left with clean, fresh and sparkly teeth. It's so very important to get your dog's teeth checked and we advise pets to have an annual dental check. Eighty per cent of dogs over the age of three have dental disease. Prevention is much better than cure and regular checks and routine cleaning keep your pet's mouth healthier for longer and can help to prevent extensive extractions later in life. We are always happy to offer advice on maintenance and dental care at home such as teeth brushing or dental supplements."
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."
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The good weather has arrived.. (finally!!) Here are some tips to follow to ensure your pets are kept safe in the heat 🌞🌈⛱🍦
Those wee nose twitches 😍🐰 Candy and Clover havn't had the best start to life and had been abandoned on the roadside 💔 thankfully, a kind soul brought them to Pets At Home were they have since found a loving home through the Pet Foundation with some other bunny and doggy siblings 🏡💕
🎁 Happy Boxing Day 🎁 We hope everyone enjoyed opening their presents as much as this little one!!
Keeping an eye on your pets Oral Hygiene 🦷 This little lady came into us with a fractured molar, so needed to be put under general anaesthetic to have it removed. OUCH!!! 😖 Looking after your pets Oral Hygiene is very important, here are some points to look out for: • Tartar build up • Red and inflamed gums • Wobbly or broken teeth • Not eating hard food • Dropping food out of their mouth • Eating on one side • Bad Breath If you have any concerns, please contact the practice to make an appointment.
😄Lets chat chips!😄 Did you know it is a legal requirement to microchip your dog❓❓ While it is not the law (as yet) for cats, it is still highly recommended🐱 A microchip is implanted under the skin at the back of the neck using a needle, this process is quick and routine. A microchip allows easy identification of pets, if your pet has been picked up a quick check of the chip number can easily link back to the owner meaning less time worrying and less stress for your pet being in unusual surroundings! If you're unsure if you're details are up to date, simply call the practice who can book you in for a chip check. We can run the number and details can be checked from there. If your pet is not yet microchipped one can be implanted for £20 - money well spent for peace of mind🥰
Jumping into the weekendend with Hamish 😁
Removal of foreign body from Mistys' eye 👀
Our veterinary nurse Emma sent in this footage of her little kitten Gryffin fascinated by the snow 🌨️❄️ isnt she adorable 😺
