Vets4Pets Bath

18/06/2024

Olive 🫒💕

This lovely lady visited us recently for her spay procedure. She was ever so sweet and enjoyed lots of fuss from our nursing team!

14/06/2024

Cat Queens 🐱👑

Huge congratulations to our receptionists Keira & Julie for completing and becoming ISFM cat friendly receptionists.

This course outlines the origins of cats, feline behaviour and provides information on how our reception space/waiting room can impact a cat when visiting us.

Thus expanding our knowledge as well as providing a high standard of cat care from the moment they come through our door 💕

11/06/2024

⚠️ Microchipping Cats ⚠️

All owned cats and kittens aged 20+ weeks must be chipped and registered on a DEFRA APPROVED DATABASE.

For further information give us a call on 01225 472960 📞☎️

10/06/2024

Kyo 💕

This little chap joined us this month for his castration. He enjoyed lots of cuddles from our nurses!

31/05/2024

Ridiculously Cute Rudolph 🫶

This little guy joined us this week for this routine castrate procedure, he was super sweet and a firm favourite with the nursing team 💕

26/05/2024

Happy Maternity Leave Maja! 👶🏼🍼

Friday was our receptionist Maja’s last day before she starts her maternity leave! We all enjoyed a picnic lunch and surprised her with a giant hamper!

We promised her we would hold the fort whilst she is having a well deserved leave with her new addition!

All the best Maja, we will see you soon 💕

22/05/2024

Let’s talk about baby birds 🐦🪶

Many baby birds each year are picked up by well-meaning people who mistakenly believe they are in danger, when in fact most baby birds are still being cared for by their parents.

So what is the different between a nestling and a fledgling 🧐

A nestling:
🪶 a baby bird that is not ready to leave the nest
🪶 they will have few or no feathers
🪶 they will often rest on their tummy’s or chest
🪶 they will not be able to support their own bodyweight

A fledgling:
🪶 a baby bird ready to leave the nest
🪶 they may not be able to fly
🪶 they will have most their feathers
🪶 they can hop, chirp, stand and flutter

If you see a fledgling outside its nest, it is best to leave them alone unless they are in danger. If they are in danger you can carefully move them to the closest shelter. Continue to monitor them from indoors and ensure their parents are still feeding them.

If there is no sign of the parents after two hours and they are uninjured, please contact your nearest wildlife centre to help.

You can go to helpwildlife.co.uk for a directory of wildlife rehabilitation centres you could contact for help 💕

10/05/2024

Cutie pie Copper 🥹

This gorgeous boy came in today for his routine castrate procedure. He enjoyed lots of cuddles and fuss from our nursing team. He even spent the afternoon helping Bella, our student nurse, with her college work! 💕

03/05/2024

May Day Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🌼

Saturday 4th May 9am - 6pm
Sunday 5th May CLOSED
Monday 6th May 10am - 4pm

All repeat medications and flea and worm treatment will be available to collect from Tuesday 7th May.

21/04/2024

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06/04/2024

Itchy & Scratchy Season 🌼🐜

Certain times of the year, especially coming into pollen season can cause pets to itch! This can be similar to humans suffering from hayfever!

Typical allergens include -

⭐️ Flea salvia
⭐️ House dust mite
⭐️ Tree & Flower Pollen
⭐️ Food
⭐️ Mould spores
⭐️ Certain medications

Some pets however can suffer all year round with allergic dermatitis! 👎🏻

Signs of allergic dermatitis in dogs & cats 🐶🐱

⭐️ Red skin
⭐️ Fur loss
⭐️ Areas with lots of little scabs
⭐️ A**l gland issues

Top tips for coping with itchy skin -

⭐️ Ensure all pets in your home are treated for parasites all year round.
⭐️ For dogs sensitive to pollen and other outdoor allergens, avoid walking through tall grasses or meadows.
⭐️ Wipe their feet with a damp towel to remove allergens.
⭐️ Follow your vets recommendations about recheck appointments

Some allergies need long term medication and management. There is not always a cure.

Speak to us today if you are worried about your pet ☎️

31/03/2024

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21/03/2024

Daisy Flower & George Tom Tom joined us today for their routine neutering procedures. They were extremely cute and did not stop purring all day 🥹

Wishing them both a speedy recovery! 💕

15/03/2024

Only gone & done it again 💕🐈

We are very pleased to have passed the accreditation process to be a cat friendly clinic with silver status once again.

Celebrating 6 years of being a cat friendly practice!!!

This means our practice is adapted to accommodate cats and our staff our able to understand and meet the needs of every cat coming to see us here at Bath 🤩

12/03/2024

Monty!🐶🩵

Joining us for his routine castration today, Monty’s sweet nature made him a real favourite with our nursing team. See you in a couple of days for a check up Monty!🥰

09/03/2024

Another year, Another win!! 🏆🥇

Our receptionist Julie and her beautiful beard collie Frankie have only gone and won at Crufts again!

Winning the Bearded Collie Mid-Limit Bitch class, Frankie clearly proving herself in the show ring! 🎉

05/03/2024

05/03/2024

⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS ⚠️

Due to our annual stock take, any repeat prescriptions such as flea and worm treatment or medication ordered on Wednesday 5th March will be ready to collect from Friday 8th March.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

03/03/2024

Torti Twins 💕🫛

These two lovely girls visited us for their routine spay procedure and got to leave with matching jackets!! 🥹

Wishing them a speedy recovery 🙏

02/03/2024

⚠️SNOW⚠️

We are almost fully booked with appointments today and kindly ask that if you are unable to attend to please give us a call on 01225 472960 and let us know so we can make this slot available for any potential emergencies. Thank you! ❄️

01/03/2024

Handsome Hiro🐈🐾

This lovely boy was in for the day with us for his routine Castration today, and was an absolute favourite with our nursing team here in Bath🥰🧡

28/02/2024

Monty visited us this morning for a follow up appointment, and he is very pleased to report our vet Lili has given him the all clear! Isn’t he just the cutest? 🥰💙

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

P**a & Bryn! 🐶🐶

These two cuties visited us for their routine neutering procedures and enjoyed keeping each other relaxed by sharing a kennel 💕

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."

14/02/2024

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14/02/2024

Feeling the love with sweet Zeus 💕

Zeus visited us for his routine castrate procedure! He was super sweet and loved making air biscuits 🖐️🥹

14/02/2024

Feeling the love with sweet Zeus 💕

Zeus visited us for his routine castrate procedure! He was super sweet and loved making air biscuits 🖐️🥹

12/02/2024

It’s National Pet Dental Month 🦷🪥

Does your pets breath smell? Bad breath can be a sign of dental disease in both dogs and cats.

Dental disease can progress throughout your pets life and if left untreated can cause pain and discomfort! It is extremely important to take action from an early age to prolong the effects of dental disease.

Tooth brushing is the gold standard treatment to prolong dental disease, making this a regular habit when your kitten or puppy is young is important.

Here at Bath vets4pets we offer a range of products to help!

We offer a range of Hills dental diets for both cats and dogs, as well as a supplement called Nutraplaque which helps to remove and control tartar.

Speak to us today about booking your pet in for dental check today 🐶🐱🐰

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."

02/02/2024

Buddie & Bertie 🥹 🫛

These two peas in a pod visited us today for their routine castrate. They enjoyed cuddling up together to make themselves feel safe 💕

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.”

24/01/2024

Thank you to all our wonderful clients who nominated us for the Petplan rewards 💕

23/01/2024

Handsome Harry! This playful boy was in today for his routine neutering procedure and was a real softie🐱💛

19/01/2024

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."

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."