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We’re fully equipped with consulting rooms, operating theatres and hospital wards to give your pet Take a look at our facilities listed below.

We’re fully equipped with consulting rooms, operating theatres and hospital wards to give your pet the best possible care. Arrangements for 24-hour cover Operating theatre An operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures Digital X-ray Generates digital 2-D images of bones and internal organs In-house laboratory A range of analytical tests and equipment to assist in th

e rapid diagnosis of illness Biochemistry A diagnostic blood test measuring key chemical markers to monitor organ function Haematology A diagnostic blood test measuring the number and type of blood cells Isolation unit A room to separate and treat pets with contagious diseases Hospital ward A suite of custom-built kennels for the housing and monitoring of in-patients Dentistry A range of specialised equipment for use in dental procedures Parking Ample free parking right outside the door Our facilities are only part of the equation. Combining this with our highly trained, caring team makes us a great choice of vet surgery for your pet. After all, the most important one in all of this is your pet. Please note, we do charge a fee for non-attended appointments, and reserve the right to charge a fee for unpaid account management.

23/12/2024

Our partnership with Vets Now ensures care for your pets over the festive season.

Our local Vets Now Festive opening times are;
December 24th; Normal opening hours
December 25th-26th; 24 hours
December 27th-31st; Normal opening hours
January 1st; 24 hours

For more information on normal opening hours of your local branch, please see;
vets-now.com/find-an-emergency-vet/barton-le-clay/
vets-now.com/find-an-emergency-vet/milton-keynes/

If you need them, contact;
Vets Now Milton Keynes on 01908 509500
Vets Now Barton-Le-Clay on 01582 322868

19/12/2024

Our partnership with Vets Now ensures care for your pets over the festive season.

Our local Vets Now Festive opening times are;
December 24th; Normal opening hours
December 25th-26th; 24 hours
December 27th-31st; Normal opening hours
January 1st; 24 hours

Please see
vets-now.com/find-an-emergency-vet/barton-le-clay/
vets-now.com/find-an-emergency-vet/milton-keynes/

for more information on normal opening hours of your local branch

If you need them, contact;
Vets Now Milton Keynes on 01908 509500
Vets Now Barton-Le-Clay on 01582 322868

18/12/2024

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Over the festive period, our opening hours will be the same as usual except for;
Christmas Eve; 9:00-17:00
Christmas Day; CLOSED
Boxing Day; CLOSED
New Years' Eve; 9:00-17:00
New Years' Day; CLOSED

We wish all of our clients and patients a very lovely holiday season!
All the Team at Companion Care Bedford
🌲🎊🎁🎀

16/12/2024

Make sure your pet doesn't miss out on their medication over the Christmas period by ordering now.
Call us today on: 01234 360343
With very many thanks and Seasons Greetings
the Companion Care Team
💊😻🌲

13/12/2024

Make sure your pet doesn't miss out on their medication over the Christmas period by ordering now.

Call us today on: 01234 360343

With very many thanks and Seasons Greetings
the Companion Care Team
💊😻🌲

11/12/2024

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Over the festive period, our opening hours will be the same as usual except for;
Christmas Eve; 9:00-17:00
Christmas Day; CLOSED
Boxing Day; CLOSED
New Years' Eve; 9:00-17:00
New Years' Day; CLOSED

We wish all of our clients and patients a very lovely holiday season!

All the Team at Companion Care Bedford
🥳🌲🎊🎁🎀

06/12/2024

November's antibiotic amnesty is officially over but don't let that stop you returning any unused medications to the practice for safe disposal, antibiotic or otherwise! This helps us protect our patients, clients and the planet! 🐶❤️🌍

The environment is at risk if antibiotics aren’t disposed of properly. If antibiotics are disposed of inappropriately e.g. via household waste, this can contribute to antimicrobial resistance in the environment.

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop defences that protect them from antibiotic medications, making treatment less effective Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing problem worldwide, affecting both human and animal health. Antibiotics are essential when treating many conditions in animals and people, but bacteria are becoming resistant to many antibiotics that we
rely on in human and veterinary medicine. Our practice is taking part in the antibiotic amnesty this November. Clients can return any unused or out of date antibiotics to us for safe disposal.

25/11/2024

STRAY KITTEN ALLERT!

We have had a stray kitten brought into the practice today;
Female
Black with a small white patch on chest
9 months - a year old
Un-microchipped

Found on Ampthill Road.
Missing for over a week.

If you think this could be your missing kitty, please contact the practice on: 01234 360343.

Please be advised that we will ask for photographs of your cat for identification.

22/11/2024

Did you know, we offer home delivery for your pets parasite treatments? 😻🐶🐰

FREE for patients on our care plan!

Please contact us on: 01234 360343 for more information.

A small postage fee may apply for patients not on our care plan.

22/11/2024

WE'RE BACK ONLINE 🥳🤩😍🎈🎊

We're pleased to advise that our computer system, internet and phone lines are back up and running.

Thank you so much to all our lovely clients for your understanding today.

If you've been asked to cancel your appointment, please call us on: 01234 360343 to rebook.

Thank you so much
The Team at Companion Care

22/11/2024

AN URGENT MESSAGE TO OUR CLIENTS

Due to an IT, internet and telephone system failure, the practice is closed for all but emergency appointments.

Our IT Team are working their absolute hardest to rectify this issue as soon as possible.

We deeply apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

21/11/2024

Our practice is taking part in the 2024 Antibiotic Amnesty.

Throughout November 2024 we are asking pet owners to return any unused or leftover antibiotic medications to us for safe disposal. Please drop off any unused medications to us at
the practice. You can hand them in to a vet, nurse or the reception team. This medication might be left-over from a recent prescription, antibiotics that you didn’t need or out-of-date medication.

Let’s keep antibiotics working, together!

18/11/2024

This snuggly boy Otis visited us a couple of weeks ago for neutering and microchipping and he absolutely loved all the attention from our smitten team 😻.

Did you know that from the 10th June 2024, all cats must be microchipped by law and can really improve the chances of reuniting with your favourite feline if they get lost.

Book your microchipping appointment with us today on: 01234 360343.

15/11/2024

Yesterday was World Diabetes and were lucky enough to benefit from our very own Diabetes Ambassador.

Our Nurse Laura completed her Diabetes Ambassador training after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes herself so knows how daunting it can be to receive that diagnosis for yourself or your pet.

Learn more about how Laura supports our clients and patients and what her role as an Ambassador means to her;

'Being a Diabetes Ambassador allows me to discuss treatment with clients, demonstrate injections and discuss food to help our clients regulate their pets levels.

I give advice and discuss cases with the vets, apply sensors to Dogs and Cats so I can monitor their sugar levels for up to 2 weeks. This helps us to tailor insulin dosages for each pet and their individual needs. I am here to discuss any queries or offer any advise on food, clinical signs or worries for owners.

Having diabetes myself, I can really relate to the animals and know from personal experience how it feels to experience Hypos (low sugar) and Hypers (High Sugars). This allows me to explain to our clients what to look for in their pets.

We are here to help but it can be a costly condition that can fluctuate. There are also other conditions that Diabetic animals can be at a higher risk of getting like pancreatitis, Glaucoma and many more but regular check ups can help reduce these risks. One thing I wish our clients knew is that even though it is a hard struggle at the start with medication and routine change you can hopefully get your animal to a fairly stable level.'

If you're concerned that your pet is showing signs of diabetes, contact our friendly team today to book an appointment on: 01234 360343.

Do you enjoy providing great service and working with a team? Join us at Bedford Companion Care!Email us your CV at: bed...

13/11/2024

Do you enjoy providing great service and working with a team? Join us at Bedford Companion Care!

Email us your CV at: [email protected]

We have 1 full time position available which is working from 30 to 40 hours per week, including 1 in 4 Saturdays. This is a great opportunity to develop with possible job shares available.

We also have 1 part time position available working between 13 to 20 hours per week. This is working Friday afternoons between 12:30-19:00 and every Saturday 8:30-17:00, plus two Monday's a month.

Previous experience as a veterinary receptionist or experience within the veterinary industry is desired but not essential. The salary for this role is £12.22 per hour.

About Us:

We are a friendly, supportive team with 4 Vets, 5 RVNs, 1 SVN, 1 VCAs, a practice manager, and a great client care team. Our RCVS accredited small animal practice offers x-ray, ultrasound, an in-house lab, dentistry, and isolation facilities. We are proud to be a silver cat-friendly and rabbit-friendly clinic.

We believe in work-life balance and offer flexible schedules. We have a visiting ophthalmologist, ultrasonographer and a surgeon for orthopaedic and advanced soft tissue procedures. We care about sustainability, using low-flow anaesthesia, recycling, and repurposing fur clippings.

Your Role:

As a Veterinary Receptionist, you will greet clients and their pets and provide excellent service. Your main tasks will include:

· Build relationships with clients and their pets.

· Provide great service and ensure a smooth visit.

· Handle payments and bookings using our PMS system (computer skills needed).

· Answering phone calls and responding to emails.

· Managing client accounts, care plans and assisting in dispensary.

What We’re Looking For:

· Friendly & Welcoming: You are the first contact for clients and pets.

· Informed: You stay updated on practice services.

· Calm & Empathetic: You handle pressure and sensitive situations well.

· Enthusiastic & Passionate: You love animals and providing great service.

· Team Player: You help create a positive, welcoming environment.

Benefits:

· Generous holiday allowance

· Pets at Home discount after 3 months

· Staff discount for pets after 3 months

· Paid training

· Pension scheme

· Rewards programme with discounts and cashback

· Employee Assistance Programme

Location: MK42 7AZ

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this.

vets4petscareers.com/job-vacancies/29357-veterinary-receptionist/

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.”

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."

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.

16/12/2023

Five-year-old Buddy will be thinking twice about picking up sticks in future after one pierced his tongue and he had to be taken for treatment at Vets4Pets Lisburn.

Owner Danielle says Buddy doesn't normally play with sticks but one day he saw other dogs having fun with sticks and ran over to join in. "We heard a loud yelp and he came sheepishly over to us, with his tail between his legs, and we realised he was in pain. We took him to the practice where Becky the vet found the hole under his tongue and treated him with dissolving stitches, antibiotics and painkillers. Becky was so lovely."

Danielle says: "Buddy is doing absolutely great now and we are keeping an extra eye on him – we've even bought him a fake fabric bendy stick from Pets at Home!"

Address

Inside Pets At Home, Interchange Retail Park, Racemeadows Way
Bedford
MK427AZ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+441234360343

Website

http://www.companioncare.co.uk/bedford

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Our partnership with Vets Now ensures care for your pets over the festive season. Our local Vets Now Festive opening times are; December 24th; Normal opening hours December 25th-26th; 24 hours December 27th-31st; Normal opening hours January 1st; 24 hours For more information on normal opening hours of your local branch, please see; vets-now.com/find-an-emergency-vet/barton-le-clay/ vets-now.com/find-an-emergency-vet/milton-keynes/ If you need them, contact; Vets Now Milton Keynes on 01908 509500 Vets Now Barton-Le-Clay on 01582 322868 #VetsNow #CareYouCanCountOn

Our partnership with Vets Now ensures care for your pets over the festive season. Our local Vets Now Festive opening times are; December 24th; Normal opening hours December 25th-26th; 24 hours December 27th-31st; Normal opening hours January 1st; 24 hours Please see vets-now.com/find-an-emergency-vet/barton-le-clay/ vets-now.com/find-an-emergency-vet/milton-keynes/ for more information on normal opening hours of your local branch If you need them, contact; Vets Now Milton Keynes on 01908 509500 Vets Now Barton-Le-Clay on 01582 322868 #VetsNow #CareYouCanCountOn

November's antibiotic amnesty is officially over but don't let that stop you returning any unused medications to the practice for safe disposal, antibiotic or otherwise! This helps us protect our patients, clients and the planet! 🐶❤️🌍 The environment is at risk if antibiotics aren’t disposed of properly. If antibiotics are disposed of inappropriately e.g. via household waste, this can contribute to antimicrobial resistance in the environment. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop defences that protect them from antibiotic medications, making treatment less effective Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing problem worldwide, affecting both human and animal health. Antibiotics are essential when treating many conditions in animals and people, but bacteria are becoming resistant to many antibiotics that we rely on in human and veterinary medicine. Our practice is taking part in the antibiotic amnesty this November. Clients can return any unused or out of date antibiotics to us for safe disposal. #AntibioticAmnesty #onehealth

Our practice is taking part in the 2024 Antibiotic Amnesty. Throughout November 2024 we are asking pet owners to return any unused or leftover antibiotic medications to us for safe disposal. Please drop off any unused medications to us at the practice. You can hand them in to a vet, nurse or the reception team. This medication might be left-over from a recent prescription, antibiotics that you didn’t need or out-of-date medication. Let’s keep antibiotics working, together! #AntibioticAmnesty #onehealth

This snuggly boy Otis visited us a couple of weeks ago for neutering and microchipping and he absolutely loved all the attention from our smitten team 😻. Did you know that from the 10th June 2024, all cats must be microchipped by law and can really improve the chances of reuniting with your favourite feline if they get lost. Book your microchipping appointment with us today on: 01234 360343. #microchipyourpets #microchipyourcat #microchipped

Yesterday was World Diabetes and were lucky enough to benefit from our very own Diabetes Ambassador. Our Nurse Laura completed her Diabetes Ambassador training after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes herself so knows how daunting it can be to receive that diagnosis for yourself or your pet. Learn more about how Laura supports our clients and patients and what her role as an Ambassador means to her; 'Being a Diabetes Ambassador allows me to discuss treatment with clients, demonstrate injections and discuss food to help our clients regulate their pets levels. I give advice and discuss cases with the vets, apply sensors to Dogs and Cats so I can monitor their sugar levels for up to 2 weeks. This helps us to tailor insulin dosages for each pet and their individual needs. I am here to discuss any queries or offer any advise on food, clinical signs or worries for owners. Having diabetes myself, I can really relate to the animals and know from personal experience how it feels to experience Hypos (low sugar) and Hypers (High Sugars). This allows me to explain to our clients what to look for in their pets. We are here to help but it can be a costly condition that can fluctuate. There are also other conditions that Diabetic animals can be at a higher risk of getting like pancreatitis, Glaucoma and many more but regular check ups can help reduce these risks. One thing I wish our clients knew is that even though it is a hard struggle at the start with medication and routine change you can hopefully get your animal to a fairly stable level.' If you're concerned that your pet is showing signs of diabetes, contact our friendly team today to book an appointment on: 01234 360343. #WorldDiabetesDay #Worlddiabetesday2024 #worlddiabetesday24

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