Vets4Pets Bristol Imperial

Vets4Pets Bristol Imperial A practice of animal lovers waiting to meet you and your pet! The friendly team can't wait to meet all of their new clients!
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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.

๐Ÿพ๐ŸพHappy Caturday from the handsome Sheenyo who has been a regular visitor with us over the last few weeks ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ
22/06/2024

๐Ÿพ๐ŸพHappy Caturday from the handsome Sheenyo who has been a regular visitor with us over the last few weeks ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ

Your friendly team looking after your pets this weekend:โ— Vet - Hattieโ— Nurses - Chloe and Agataโ— Receptionist - Laura โ˜Ž...
22/06/2024

Your friendly team looking after your pets this weekend:

โ— Vet - Hattie
โ— Nurses - Chloe and Agata
โ— Receptionist - Laura

โ˜Ž๏ธ 0117 9370920
๐Ÿ’ป [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ฑ WhatsApp 07488 884793

**Remember that for all non urgent enquiries and repeat medication and food orders you can email or send a message on our WhatsApp number above**

โญ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ‡โญ๏ธ As Rabbit Awareness week returns next week we will be running.... FREE RABBIT NURSE CLINICS which include: Weigh...
20/06/2024

โญ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿ‡โญ๏ธ

As Rabbit Awareness week returns next week we will be running....

FREE RABBIT NURSE CLINICS which include:

Weight Checks
Husbandry Chat
General Chat regarding health and well-being ๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿ’—

If you would like to book one of these checks please give us a call or alternatively message us on whatsapp๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿ’—

๐Ÿ’™ VETERINARY TEAM APPRECIATION ๐Ÿ’™In honour of Veterinary Appreciation Day today, we wanted to share our team of veterinar...
18/06/2024

๐Ÿ’™ VETERINARY TEAM APPRECIATION ๐Ÿ’™
In honour of Veterinary Appreciation Day today, we wanted to share our team of veterinary heroes.

Our team is made up of: Receptionists who focus on managing front-of-house and delivering excellent client care ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉ VCAs who must multi-task and split their time between supporting reception & the clinical team ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Administrator & Manager who man the behind-the-scenes coordinating for the practice ๐Ÿ’ป Nurses who provide the kindest, compassionate nursing care for our patients ๐Ÿ’š and Veterinary Surgeons who use all their brain-power to deliver the best care, the highest standards and emotional support to our clients and their pets ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ

It takes a whole team to run a practice. We need EVERYONE in order to provide the BEST veterinary care we can! ๐Ÿ’™

Calling all prize winning dogs!It's time for our online summer dog show and here is how it works...........................
18/06/2024

Calling all prize winning dogs!
It's time for our online summer dog show and here is how it works.........................
Post a photo of your dog under the catergory you would like to enter them into (you can select more than one catergory).
The top 3 photos with the most likes in each class will go into our winner's table and we will then decide the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners from there.
Anyone can enter and the closing date will be 6pm on Sunday 23rd June and any photos submitted after this date will not be counted.
Good luck and get voting everyone! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฆฎ๐Ÿ•โ€๐Ÿฆบ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿพ

Happy fatherโ€™s day to all the pet dads out there! ๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ•๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›๐Ÿ•โ€๐Ÿฆบ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ•ท๐Ÿ 
16/06/2024

Happy fatherโ€™s day to all the pet dads out there! ๐Ÿ’“

๐Ÿ•๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›๐Ÿ•โ€๐Ÿฆบ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ•ท๐Ÿ 

๐Ÿพ๐ŸพHappy Caturday from the lovely Maple who was in with us yesterday for neutering๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ
15/06/2024

๐Ÿพ๐ŸพHappy Caturday from the lovely Maple who was in with us yesterday for neutering๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ

Your friendly team looking after your pets this weekend:โ— Vet - Elisha โ— Nurse - Miriam โ— Receptionist - Sarah โ˜Ž๏ธ 0117 9...
15/06/2024

Your friendly team looking after your pets this weekend:

โ— Vet - Elisha
โ— Nurse - Miriam
โ— Receptionist - Sarah

โ˜Ž๏ธ 0117 9370920
๐Ÿ’ป [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ฑ WhatsApp 07488 884793

**Remember that for all non urgent enquiries and repeat medication and food orders you can email or send a message on our WhatsApp number above**

Keep your eyes peeled on our posts next week......
14/06/2024

Keep your eyes peeled on our posts next week......

๐Ÿ“Missed Appointments๐Ÿ“During May we had an astonishing 110 missed or 'fail to show' appointments.Each fail to attend mean...
13/06/2024

๐Ÿ“Missed Appointments๐Ÿ“

During May we had an astonishing 110 missed or 'fail to show' appointments.

Each fail to attend means there is another patient who could have been seen sooner who needed our help.

Please contact us before 7pm the day before your appointment or by 9am the day of the appointment if you wish to reschedule.

Thank you for your understanding ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿน๐Ÿฐ

Hello! I seem to have lost my owner on Monday evening and I have been looked after by the lovely receptionists during my...
12/06/2024

Hello! I seem to have lost my owner on Monday evening and I have been looked after by the lovely receptionists during my stay here at the vets!

If I belong to you please call the practice on 01179370920๐Ÿ’—

โ—โ—Calling all cat ownersโ—โ—As you may be aware from the 10th of June 2024 it was made compulsory to have your cat microch...
12/06/2024

โ—โ—Calling all cat ownersโ—โ—

As you may be aware from the 10th of June 2024 it was made compulsory to have your cat microchipped๐Ÿฑ

Microchipping helps us reunite you and your pet which is a win win situation!

If you would like to book your cat in please give us a call or alternatively message one of our team on whatsapp๐Ÿ’—

Today is World Pet Memorial day and gives us an opportunity to honor the beloved pets that are no longer with us.  It is...
11/06/2024

Today is World Pet Memorial day and gives us an opportunity to honor the beloved pets that are no longer with us. It is such a difficult topic to raise and one aspect of our job that can be at best challenging and at worst heart breaking. If you would like to share a picture we would love to get a memorial feed going, please share below!

Your friendly team looking after your pets this weekend:โ— Vet - AJ โ— Nurse - Faith โ— Receptionist - Beth โ˜Ž๏ธ 0117 9370920...
08/06/2024

Your friendly team looking after your pets this weekend:

โ— Vet - AJ
โ— Nurse - Faith
โ— Receptionist - Beth

โ˜Ž๏ธ 0117 9370920
๐Ÿ’ป [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ฑ WhatsApp 07488 884793

**Remember that for all non urgent enquiries and repeat medication and food orders you can email or send a message on our WhatsApp number above**

05/06/2024

We are delighted to say that we have shaken off the โ€˜bugsโ€™ and back up providing a full service to all our lovely patients and their owners today.

04/06/2024

**Unfortunately due to severe staff illness we will be operating an emergency only clinic today. Sorry for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding and support**

Your friendly team looking after your pets this weekend:โ— Vets - AJ and Leanne โ— Nurse - Becky โ— Receptionist - Sarah โ˜Ž๏ธ...
01/06/2024

Your friendly team looking after your pets this weekend:

โ— Vets - AJ and Leanne
โ— Nurse - Becky
โ— Receptionist - Sarah

โ˜Ž๏ธ 0117 9370920
๐Ÿ’ป [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ฑ WhatsApp 07488 884793

**Remember that for all non urgent enquiries and repeat medication and food orders you can email or send a message on our WhatsApp number above**

As Veterinary Nursing Awareness  Month draws to a close today we would like to thank our wonderful nursing team for all ...
31/05/2024

As Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month draws to a close today we would like to thank our wonderful nursing team for all they do๐Ÿ’—

**Meet our nurses - Becky**This is Becky who is our SVN here at Bristol Imperial Vets4Pets.As this month is Veterinary N...
29/05/2024

**Meet our nurses - Becky**

This is Becky who is our SVN here at Bristol Imperial Vets4Pets.

As this month is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month I sat with Becky to find out a little more about her training.

Becky has been an SVN since 2023 and is currently training at Abbeydale. Currently she is learning emergency care and radiography which she is loving.

Veterinary nursing has always been a childhood dream for Becky. Her love for animals and there care is also what made her want to begin her training.

For Becky the best part of being an SVN is the learning side of things. Having amazing mentors here at Bristol Imperial.

As Becky is training she has quite a few interests. She is very keen and interested in neonatal care. LOVES anything exotic and cat based. Becky also LOVES when we have the random cat day.

Becky would advise anyone who is looking to become a nurse to have a passion for the job. It would benefit you to be a hard working individual also.

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Hyjinx came in today to see our Head Nurse Lisa for his monthly Librella injection with his younger brother Koda ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’—Look ...
28/05/2024

Hyjinx came in today to see our Head Nurse Lisa for his monthly Librella injection with his younger brother Koda ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’—

Look at the most perfect sit while awaiting a treat๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’—

As the weather gradually gets warmer and sunnier, extra care needs to be taken around our pets โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒžNow its the turn of th...
25/05/2024

As the weather gradually gets warmer and sunnier, extra care needs to be taken around our pets โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒž

Now its the turn of the dogs with tips for dog owners from RSPCA (England & Wales) ........๐Ÿถ

**Spring Bank Holiday Opening Hours**Saturday 25th May 9-6pm Sunday 26th May 10.30-4.30pmMonday 27th May 10.30-4.30pmNor...
25/05/2024

**Spring Bank Holiday Opening Hours**

Saturday 25th May 9-6pm
Sunday 26th May 10.30-4.30pm
Monday 27th May 10.30-4.30pm

Normal opening hours resume from Tuesday 28th May.

โ˜Ž๏ธ 0117 9370920
๐Ÿ’ป [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ฑ WhatsApp 07488 884793

**Remember that for all non urgent enquiries and repeat medication/ flea and worm treatments and food orders you can email or send a message on our WhatsApp number above**

Your friendly team looking after your pets this weekend and bank holiday Monday and remember our opening times on Monday...
25/05/2024

Your friendly team looking after your pets this weekend and bank holiday Monday and remember our opening times on Monday are 10.30am-4.30pm:

โ— Vets - Ana and AJ
โ— Nurse - Becky
โ— Receptionists - Emma and Tracey

โ˜Ž๏ธ 0117 9370920
๐Ÿ’ป [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ฑ WhatsApp 07488 884793

**Remember that for all non urgent enquiries and repeat medication and food orders you can email or send a message on our WhatsApp number above**

**Meet our nurses -  Faith**This is Faith who is one of our RVNs at Bristol Imperial Vets4Pets. As this month is Veterin...
24/05/2024

**Meet our nurses - Faith**

This is Faith who is one of our RVNs at Bristol Imperial Vets4Pets.

As this month is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month I sat with Faith to find out a little more about her nursing career.

Faith has been a RVN for around 2 years 3 months now. She has 2 degrees. A Bsc in Agriculture in Animal Health from Northwest University which took 4 years! Faith also has a Bvet nursing degree from the University of Pretoria which took 3 years.

As a high school student, she loves watching animal planet and the national geographic channel which is where she got to learn about this career and what it entailed. An incident that happened first hand at home also pushed her to pursue a career in nursing as she wanted to help a puppy and had no idea what to do, at this point is when Faith decided to study about animals so if this incident occurred again she would know what to do. The veterinary nursing career itself is very unique and special.

Faith said the best thing about being a veterinary nurse is that you get to be very hands on with the patients and nursing them back to health and being well again makes everything worth it.

Emergency medicine is her main interest in being a veterinary nurse.

Faith would advise anyone who is looking to become a veterinary nurse to not be afraid to take on a challenge. The fact that you choose this career shows that you as a individual are brave and can do anything!

A little extra thing about Faith if you have not noticed is she came here from South Africa. She said she loves how diverse the practice is and everyone is supportive and was very welcoming. We are like one big family!

Watch this space for our next nurse to meet....๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’—

**Exciting news - our dental x-ray machine is ready to use!**Did you know that we are members of the BVDA - British Vete...
24/05/2024

**Exciting news - our dental x-ray machine is ready to use!**

Did you know that we are members of the BVDA - British Veterinary Dental Association.

We will always be proactive and advise you on gold standard dentistry for your pet.

We have dental x-ray at the practice which is used as standard for all our patients. This is really important because many of the issues we treat happen below the gum line.

Happy World Turtle Day!  ๐Ÿข We celebrate this day to encourage turtle conservation as we have lost over 50 species of tur...
23/05/2024

Happy World Turtle Day! ๐Ÿข

We celebrate this day to encourage turtle conservation as we have lost over 50 species of turtles despite these beautiful creatures being here for around 260 million years.

For more information go to:

www.worldturtleday.org

As the weather gradually gets warmer and sunnier, extra care needs to be taken around our pets โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒžNow it's time for tips...
23/05/2024

As the weather gradually gets warmer and sunnier, extra care needs to be taken around our pets โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒž

Now it's time for tips for cat owners from PDSA .........๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›

๐Ÿ”Š Do you know you can now communicate with us by WhatsApp?Our communication platform enables you to:- Send us photos- Se...
23/05/2024

๐Ÿ”Š Do you know you can now communicate with us by WhatsApp?

Our communication platform enables you to:
- Send us photos
- Send us videos
- Complete digital payments
- Book appointments
- Re-order repeat prescriptions (including flea/worm treatments)
- Register new pets

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SERVICE IS NOT FOR BOOKING OF EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS**

๐Ÿ“ฑText message or WhatsApp 07488 884793

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspecte...
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: โ€œRufus is such a big part of our life; weโ€™re absolutely besotted with him. We probably wouldnโ€™t have noticed the lump if not at the groomers as the tail isnโ€™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 hadnโ€™t noticed.โ€

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: โ€œYou get to know everything about a dog as you groom them. Iโ€™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; Iโ€™m so pleased they caught it. Now heโ€™s got a fully docked tail like a little bunny rabbit. Itโ€™s lovely and suits him โ€“ when he gets washed he wiggles his bum.โ€

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4...
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 โ€“ 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."

Owner Claire says she couldn't be more grateful to Vets4Pets Hamilton after their quick diagnosis saved the sight of six...
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 โ€“ 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."

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 โ€“ ki...
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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 donโ€™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 everyoneโ€™s shoulders."

Well done to the team at Vets4Pets Guildford who've been awarded a silver level certificate for being a rabbit-friendly ...
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."

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth...
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 โ€“ "it's my second home!" โ€“ 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 didnโ€™t recognise. He wasnโ€™t bothered by loud noises like my other cat Emily and when I came home from work he wouldnโ€™t hear the door open.

"He's doing really well though. I try to do some sign language with him โ€“ 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 Iโ€™ve never heard a cat do before, and heโ€™s always rubbing his head against my legs and following me everywhere. I was advised not to let him out because he wouldnโ€™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 ...
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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 physiothera...
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 โ€“ and the team discovered the cruciate ligament in a knee had ruptured. Sheโ€™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. Sheโ€™s treated fabulously at the Basildon practice. Izzy is great with her โ€“ 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 โ€“ it can help in so many ways after an operation.โ€

The team at Vets4Pets Cramlington say greyhound Frank was "an absolute gentleman" when he came in for some dental work.S...
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."

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of...
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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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."

Four-year-old Sebastian the Jack Russell is back to his usual boisterous self after being treated at Vets4Pets Abingdon ...
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 โ€“ he's fully recovered and running around like a lunatic again!"

When 11-year-old lurcher Jess was brought into Vets for Pets Leeds Birstall 24/7 Small Animal Hospital on Christmas Eve ...
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 โ€“ a life-threatening uterus infection โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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."

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