Vets4Pets Bromsgrove

Vets4Pets Bromsgrove Vets4Pets is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped prac
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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. The friendly team can't wait to meet all of their new clients!

⛔️IMPORTANT NOTICE⛔️ Please be aware that Stoke Road will be closed from tomorrow until Friday- this will cause delays i...
04/11/2024

⛔️IMPORTANT NOTICE⛔️

Please be aware that Stoke Road will be closed from tomorrow until Friday- this will cause delays in traffic so please leave with enough time to make it to your appointment. Appointments are back to back so if you are late you may be asked to reschedule.

⛔️ STOKE ROAD | 5th-8th Nov - Stoke Road will be CLOSED on the above dates between 7:30am and 6pm whilst tree clearance and trial holes are excavated in connection with the BREP works. The closure will be in place from the KFC traffic lights up to the junction of Sherwood Road. Sherwood Road and Warwick Avenue can be accessed as normal from Stoke Road. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

Halloween Caution ⚠️🎃 This Halloween please remember to keep treats and decorations out of reach 🐾Remember chocolate and...
30/10/2024

Halloween Caution ⚠️🎃

This Halloween please remember to keep treats and decorations out of reach 🐾

Remember chocolate and sweets are toxic to pets and if your pet manages to get hold of any treats please contact us immediately. Sweets often contain xylitol and artificial sweetener which can cause blood sugar levels to plummet and lead to liver damage. Alternatively during out of hours please call our out of hours provider Willows Veterinary Centre on 0121 712 7070.

Pumpkins 🎃 please keep out of reach as although they are not toxic, large amounts can cause stomach upsets.

Glow Sticks 🌟 The oily liquid inside glow sticks can cause severe drooling and foaming at the mouth when chewed, therefore it is vital to keep them out of reach.

Vet Nurse Day 💙 Today is Vet Nurse Day & we would like to show our appreciation to our team of wonderful nurses, we coul...
11/10/2024

Vet Nurse Day 💙
Today is Vet Nurse Day & we would like to show our appreciation to our team of wonderful nurses, we couldn’t be without you! Thank you for all of your hard work 🫶🏼🩷

Worming Advice 🪱Worms are a very common parasite in the UK, they can affect your dogs health but also carry a human heal...
04/10/2024

Worming Advice 🪱

Worms are a very common parasite in the UK, they can affect your dogs health but also carry a human health risk. We have many preventative treatment options for worms such as tablets and spot ons.

Below is some more information on the types of worms we commonly see.

Tapeworm - Long ribbon worms that resemble pieces of tape. They live in the small intesting and attach themselves to the lining, absorbing nutrients from the gut. They reproduce when segments break off which are full of tapeworm eggs which are then seen in your dogs faeces and can look like moving grains of rice. Signs of tapeworm infection are diarrhoea, itching around the a**s, lack of energy, weight loss and poor skin & coat.

Lungworm - a parasite than can be fatal. These are short worms which live within the chambers of the heart. They are passed through snails and slugs but dogs can become infected by eating grass, drinking from puddles, or toys that have been left outside in grass. Symptoms include coughing, going off food, changes to breathing, weight loss, tiredness, bruising and pale gums to name a few.

Hookworms - Latch themselves onto the inside wall of the small intestine and feed off blood. Hookworms can be passed from mother to puppies, can be swallowed in soil or faeces from@other dogs or foxes and through the skin usually around their feet. Signs are - diarrhoea, pale gums, off food & tiredness.

Whipworms - senior dogs are more at risk of a whipworm burden than younger, and their eggs are very hardy! Signs of a whipworm infection can include bloody diarrhoea, anaemia, dehydration and tiredness.

As always prevention is better than cure so please get in touch with your vet to make sure you are up to date with worming protection.

Mites ….Mites are found across the UK and can be picked up from the environment. Signs of a mite infection can include i...
24/09/2024

Mites ….

Mites are found across the UK and can be picked up from the environment. Signs of a mite infection can include itching, excessive licking, patches of hair loss, head shaking, excessive ear wax and flaky skin.

Mites can be prevented by anti parasite treatment such as spot on treatments. These can be requested from the vet practice.

If you think that your pet may have mites, it is best to go to your vet.

Let’s talk about Ticks! Ticks are small biting parasites which attach to pets and feed on their blood. Ticks live on gra...
20/09/2024

Let’s talk about Ticks!

Ticks are small biting parasites which attach to pets and feed on their blood. Ticks live on grass and other plants and leap onto animals as they pass by. When they attach they are generally small but their bodies grow rapidly once they start feeding as their body fills up on blood, and they may also change colour - going from brown to pearly grey.

We’re are seeing ticks more often now, possibly due to warm wet winters in the UK. It is important that ticks are removed correctly so that infection does not develop.

Make sure to give a thorough check on your pet after walks in long grass to ensure no ticks have attached, feeling for any unusual lumps and bumps. Around the neck, head and ears tend to be common sites for tick bites.

If you find a tick don’t be tempted to pull it, burn it or cut it. Tick mouthpieces are buried in the skin and removing a tick incorrectly can leave these parts within the skin surface and lead to infection. You can use a tick removal tool or contact your vet for tick removal.

As always prevention is better than cure and we have tick protection in the form of collars, spot ons and tablets.

Fleas 🪳❌Fleas are tiny parasites that like to feed on your pets blood and can travel huge distances by jumping. They lik...
05/09/2024

Fleas 🪳❌

Fleas are tiny parasites that like to feed on your pets blood and can travel huge distances by jumping. They like to feed on our pets blood which causes irritation and for our pets to scratch.

Fleas reproduce really quickly, and a female flea can lay up to 500 eggs in her lifetime! The eggs are small and white which will slide off your pet and bury into carpet fibres, cracks in the floor, soft furnishings and pet bedding. The eggs then hatch into flea larvae within 12 days. After approx 1-3 weeks they develop into adult fleas.

Signs that your pet may have fleas will be -
•Itching, this includes scratching, licking and biting at skin.
• Flea dirt - eggs are white and hard to spot but flea dirt is a mixture of flea poo and dried blood and can often be seen on the pets skin. It can be a reddish brown colour.
• Live Fleas - you may be able to see them if you part the pets fur or stroke them backwards. Around the base of the tail and tummy are good areas to check.
• Hair loss and sores - if they are itching a lot the may damage their skin leading to sores and hair loss.

It’s easier to prevent than cure! We advise to use a prescription flea preventative treatment from your vet practice, this can be via spot on or tablet form. Should you need any assistance or advice on parasite treatment please give us a call on 01527572040.

04/09/2024

Reminder 🔔 that our phone lines may be affected today between 10am - 1pm due to phone line maintenance. Should you need to contact us please email us on [email protected] 📩

IMPORTANT NOTICE 🔔On Wednesday 4th September we will be having some maintenance carried out on our phone lines - This co...
02/09/2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE 🔔

On Wednesday 4th September we will be having some maintenance carried out on our phone lines - This could potentially cause some disruption between the hours of 10am - 1pm. Should you need to contact us within this time for non urgent queries you can email us at - [email protected] 📩 or you can contact us via WhatsApp on - 07458158544 💬

Happy National Dogs Day! 🐶🦴🐾 We hope you’ve had a lovely bank holiday with your pooches 🤎
26/08/2024

Happy National Dogs Day! 🐶🦴🐾
We hope you’ve had a lovely bank holiday with your pooches 🤎

Microchipping is now a legal requirement for cats & dogs and reunites thousands of pets with their owners each year. A m...
26/08/2024

Microchipping is now a legal requirement for cats & dogs and reunites thousands of pets with their owners each year.

A microchip is a small device about the size of a grain of rice, the microchip is inserted under your pets skin, between their shoulder blades, via an injection and can be done during a quick appointment with our vet nurses.

It’s quite common for cats to wander and struggle to find their way home and they also have a habit of visiting multiple households. This can become confusing, and does sometimes result in an owned cat being ‘adopted’ by a well meaning family. A microchip provides a way to ascertain if a cat is truly a stray or merely lost, and can be the only way to prove ownership if there is any dispute.

Be sure to update your pets chip details if you change address and contact details.

Rabbit Vaccinations 🐇Fortunately, rabbits can be vaccinated against some nasty diseases like Myxomatosis & Rabbit Haemor...
24/08/2024

Rabbit Vaccinations 🐇

Fortunately, rabbits can be vaccinated against some nasty diseases like Myxomatosis & Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease 1 & 2. They require a vaccine each year to keep them protected against these diseases and will also have a full health check at the same time.

Rabbits can be vaccinated from 9 weeks old and they can protect them from the below diseases 👇🏼
• Myxomatosis - This is a highly infectious and usually fatal virus that is transmitted by mosquitoes, fleas or by close contact with an infected rabbit. Myxomatosis kills many rabbits in the UK each year and all rabbits are at risk whether indoors or outdoors.
Signs include - red swollen eye, conjunctivitis, fever, loss of appetite & lethargy. Unfortunately it’s quite unusual for an unvaccinated rabbit to survive Myxomatosis.
• RHD 1 & 2 - This virus is extremely contagious and sadly once a rabbit is infected it is almost always fatal. Signs are difficult to detect as RHD can kill a rabbit very quickly. RHD causes bleeding to the internal organs of the rabbit so if signs are seen these can include - fever, loss of appetite, lethargy, difficulty breathing, blood stained discharge from the nose or mouth and seizures.

It’s important to note as we have lots of wild bunnies in our area & surrounding areas, they can be carriers of these diseases therefore they can be transmitted into the home and it’s important to vaccinate your rabbits wether they are kept indoors or outdoors.

Bank Holiday Opening Hours ☀️Saturday 24th August - 9am-6pmSunday 25th August - ClosedMonday 26th August - 9am-4pmTuesda...
23/08/2024

Bank Holiday Opening Hours ☀️
Saturday 24th August - 9am-6pm
Sunday 25th August - Closed
Monday 26th August - 9am-4pm
Tuesday 27th August - 9am-6pm

Cat Vaccinations 💉🐈Today we’re talking about cat vaccines 😺 Vaccination appointments are a chance to get a thorough phys...
22/08/2024

Cat Vaccinations 💉🐈

Today we’re talking about cat vaccines 😺 Vaccination appointments are a chance to get a thorough physical health check, aswell as discuss any worries or concerns that you may have. Cats are good at hiding pain and discomfort, so an annual physical health check as the same time as their vaccine can help us detect any symptoms that may not otherwise be noticed, even for house cats.
Although house cats may be less exposed to disease, many of the diseases we can vaccinate against are hardy, and can survive outside of a cat for some time. This means they can be transmitted inside the house, on people or objects, and are still a risk to cats via indirect exposure.

Cat vaccinations protect against -
• Cat Flu (FHC & FCV) - Cat flu is similar to human flu and affects the upper respiratory tract. Signs of cat flu can be sneezing, nasal and eye discharge, conjunctivitis and mouth ulcers. Cat flu can be spread via direct contact between cats. FHV can also cause skin and eye issues and FCV can cause painful joints and chronic gingivitis and stomatitis. These viruses are extremely common amongst our cat population and can be severe.
• Feline Enteritis - A highly contagious disease which can be spread by bodily fluids, faeces and fleas aswell as contaminated food bowls, bedding etc. unfortunately this virus can survive up to several years in the environment and is resistant to many disinfectants. This infection sadly carries a very high mortality rate.
• Feline Leukaemia - This virus is the most common infectious disease in cats and it attacks the immune system leaving cats more susceptible to infection and illness, aswell as being prone to developing certain cancers. It can be transmitted from other infected cats by mutual grooming, sharing food and water and bites from infected cats. It can also be spread from a queen to her kittens. Cats may not show any signs during early stages of the disease but it may progress to weight loss, lethargy and other poor health including poor coat, pale gums fever etc.

As always, prevention is always better than cure 😽

You can book your cat’s vaccine & health check on 01527 572 040.

Dog Vaccinations 💉🐾Our vaccination appointments are much more than a quick injection. Our vets will conduct a full healt...
15/08/2024

Dog Vaccinations 💉🐾

Our vaccination appointments are much more than a quick injection. Our vets will conduct a full health check before the vaccine and you can discuss any concerns or worries.
Vaccinations are a great way to provide your dog with some immunity against some of the worst infectious diseases. Your dog will need an annual vaccination to provide protection against these diseases which are listed below ⬇️

• Infectious canine hepatitis - a viral infection that can affect dogs and foxes. This can be spread by ingesting urine, faeces or saliva of infected animals.
• Distemper - a contagious virus which affects breathing, gastrointestinal and the nervous system.
• Leptospirosis - a bacterial disease that damages the liver and kidneys, it can be spread through water contaminated with rat urine.
• Canine Parvovirus - A highly contagious virus, often fatal. Unvaccinated puppies are most at risk of this virus.

Other vaccinations available are the Kennel Cough Vaccine and the Rabies Vaccine.

Vaccines should be done annually, however if it has exceeded 15 months since your dogs last vaccination, they may be required to restart the vaccination course which will require two vaccines, 4 weeks apart to get them up to date & fully protected.

You can book your dogs vaccination appointment by calling us on 01527 572040, emailing [email protected] or WhatsApp 07458 158544.

26/06/2024

Unfortunately our emails are inaccessible at the moment, for any enquiries please call reception on 01527 572 040

Easter Opening Hours 🐣🐰Good Friday 9am - 4pmSaturday 30th March 9am - 6pmEaster Sunday CLOSEDMonday 1st April 9am - 4pmT...
27/03/2024

Easter Opening Hours 🐣🐰
Good Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 30th March 9am - 6pm
Easter Sunday CLOSED
Monday 1st April 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 2nd April onwards 9am - 6pm

For any emergencies please call our out of hours provider Willows Veterinary Centre 0121 7127071.

Please remember we require 24hrs notice for prescription requests 💊

Today is colleague appreciation day, so a massive thank you to all of the team at Vets4Pets Bromsgrove for everything th...
01/03/2024

Today is colleague appreciation day, so a massive thank you to all of the team at Vets4Pets Bromsgrove for everything that they do! 🦮🐈‍⬛🐇

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: “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.”

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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 ...
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 – "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 ...
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."

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 – 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.”

Scooby gave us a hand on reception this afternoon whilst he popped in for his first vaccine 🥰
18/01/2024

Scooby gave us a hand on reception this afternoon whilst he popped in for his first vaccine 🥰

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 – 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."

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 – 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 – 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."

Six-foot-long boa constrictor Astrix was the centre of attention when he called in for a routine "top to tail" health ch...
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."

This brave girl is collie-cross Sherpa, who the team at Vets for Pets Livingston   say was "impeccably calm" when she wa...
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."

This little Christmas cracker is Molly, who survived against the odds and gave birth to three premature puppies after be...
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.

🎄Festive opening hours🎄If your pet needs to see a vet or advice whilst we are closed - please contact Willows Veterinary...
22/12/2023

🎄Festive opening hours🎄
If your pet needs to see a vet or advice whilst we are closed - please contact Willows Veterinary Hospital 🏥 0121 712 7070 🏥 our out of hours provider.
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas 🎅🏼

This beautiful buzzard is on the mend after undergoing surgery on a broken wing at Vets4Pets Newmarket after he was hit ...
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.”

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Brook Retail Park, Sherwood Road
Bromsgrove
B603DU

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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