Vets4Pets Canterbury - Wincheap

13/08/2024

Our bank holiday opening times are as follows:

Saturday 24th: 9am - 5pm
Sunday 25th: Closed
Monday 26th: Closed

Our out of hours VetsNow Herne Bay will be open around these times.
Thank you for your understanding 💜

08/08/2024

It’s International Cat Day today!
This is a time to celebrate cats across the globe!
It’s not hard to see why our little feline friends hold such a special place in our affections 🐈💜

26/07/2024

Blue came in for his booster this afternoon, he was super chilled in our waiting area!💉💜

Boosters are included for Blue on his care plan for only £22 a month!🐶

23/07/2024

On Saturday 27th July, 3rd August and 10th August we will be open from 9am to 5pm. We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused. Thank you for your patience and understanding💜

12/07/2024

We are offering 10% off all neutering from the 12th August to 14th October! 🐶🐈🐰

You could save up to £35 with this offer so call us to book on 01227 812884 📞

If you’d like to discuss neutering your pet with our nurse please don’t hesitate to book an appointment!💜

12/07/2024

Here are some adorable puppies and kittens that came to see us last week!💜🐶🐈

26/06/2024

Did you know it’s Rabbit Awareness Week?🐰

This year’s theme is healthy diet, happy bunnies!🥬

Rabbit’s are complex animals that require a balanced diet with the right mix of fibre (hay and grass), vitamins and minerals to stay happy and healthy.
If rabbits are not fed an appropriate diet they can quickly develop dental problems and gut stasis.
Gut stasis is a condition when the rabbit’s digestive systems slows or stops completely causing the rabbit severe discomfort.
Some of the signs to look out for is reduced faecal output, reduced appetite, less active and a hunched posture.

Remember we are here for you and your rabbits. Please call us if you wish to discuss any aspect of your rabbits health!💜

01227 812884 📞
07830 350326 📱

05/06/2024

Only 4 days left! Call us now to book in on 01227 812884 📞💜

24/05/2024

Our bank holiday hours Monday 27th are 10am-4pm.
VetsNow Herne Bay will be open around this time for emergencies

22/05/2024

We have been informed of a stray ferret found in Lower Harbledown CT2 area.

If you think this ferret is yours please call us on 01227 812884📞

Proof of ownership will be required

21/05/2024

Just a reminder that we are still offering cat microchips for only £5!🐈

This offer ends 9th June just before the legislation becomes compulsory

If you would like to book an appointment with our nurses to have this done please call us on 01227 812884 or WhatsApp us on 07830 350326 📞📱

20/05/2024

Did you know today is National Rescue Dog day!

Each year, pet shelters and rescue centers take care of millions of dogs that are looking for a new home🏡

Rescue dogs, despite past traumas, can overcome them with love and care to become loyal and loving pets💜

We have our own rescue dog here at Vets4Pets, Lila, who you might see around practice! She was adopted by one of nurses when she was found in a bad way. Our nurses have helped her heal and thrive!

National Rescue Dog Day is here to celebrate the beautiful friendship that rescue dogs have to offer! 🐶

15/05/2024

It’s Veterinary Nurse Awareness month!🐈🐕

This month we’d like to raise awareness of the important work Veterinary Nurses do within their team to provide the best care to your pets! 🐶🐰🐱
They are a fundamental part of the Veterinary practice from running nurse clinics to providing preventative care, performing minor surgical procedures and monitoring anaesthesia🩺

We would like to say a big thank you to our amazing nursing team Tineka, James, Leila and Caitlin for their hard work and dedication! 💜

22/04/2024

Remember Hugo?

Today we celebrate Hugo who has lost 1kg of body weight since he started his weight loss journey with us. His dedicated family have been committed to his tailored nutritional and exercise plan resulting in safe healthy weight loss

Congratulations Hugo and family💜

18/04/2024

April is National Pet Month🐕🐈🐹🐰

Your pets mean a lot to us which is why we love what we do! 💜

Did you know 17 million households in the UK own pets! It makes sense when pets bring us so much joy, happiness and companionship. Studies have shown that interacting with animals decreases levels of cortisol which is a stress related hormone. So when we aren’t looking after your pets, we are looking after our own furry friends! Here are some of ours:

09/04/2024

We are excited to share the wonderful news that Caitlin has passed her final veterinary nursing exams and is now a Registered Qualified Veterinary Nurse!

Caitlin has studied and worked so incredibly hard over the last two and a half years whilst continuing to be a dedicated and devoted nurse to our lovely patients, clients and team. We are so very proud of her! Congratulations Caitlin 💜

04/04/2024

Unfortunately due to vet shortages we are open from 9am-2pm on Saturday 6th April. Our out of hours VetsNow Herne Bay will be open from 2pm.
We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused

03/04/2024

🐣We hope you had a good Easter!🐣

Oscar would like to remind you that even though the Easter bank holiday is over any remaining chocolate should be kept well away from your furry friends!🐈🐶

Oscar visited us last week after munching on an unsupervised Easter egg. Luckily Oscar’s owners were aware that chocolate is toxic to animals and were able to quickly bring him down to us where we provided urgent treatment and care to remove the toxins from his body. Once Oscar was feeling better he was sent home with some treatment to support his recovery 🤕

With Easter now behind us please continue to be aware of other Easter hazards detailed in the picture❗️

19/03/2024

In just under 12 weeks time on 10th June it is compulsory for your cat to be microchipped by law. 🐈

We are offering nurse appointments to have a microchip implanted for just £5!

If you would like to interested in our offer please contact the practice by calling 01227 812884 📞

13/03/2024

Introducing Hugo, who has begun his weight loss journey!⚖️

Hugo has an individual diet plan tailored to his needs ensuring a safe and healthy process. Hugo will attend regular weight clinics with RVN Leila! 🐶

We look forward to supporting you on your weight loss journey Hugo 💜

Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce your pet’s risk of disease and injury and gives them the best chance of a long, healthy quality of life.

If you would like to enquire about your pets weight, our weight clinic is open every Wednesday please call us to book in.📞

06/03/2024

Easter opening hours:

Good Friday 29th March: 10am-4pm
Saturday 30th March: 9am-6pm
Sunday 31st March: Closed
Monday 1st April: Closed

We wish you an amazing Easter!🐣

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

Little Ziggy first came to us last month when he was just 9 weeks old as he was very poorly🤒

After some intensive care from our vet David and lots of TLC from our nursing team, Ziggy was able to make a full recovery and has been in this week for his 1st vaccination!💉

We can’t wait to see him again in 4 weeks time for his 2nd vaccination! 🐶💜

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."

31/01/2024

We are taking part in PDSA and Royal Canin’s Weigh In campaign throughout February and March 2024!🗓️

Are you concerned about your cat 🐈or dog’s 🐕weight?

Then book in for a free weigh in appointment with us so we can weigh and body condition score your pet and provide you with professional veterinary advice on a healthy weight for your pet!⚖️

For every pet weighed, Royal Canin will donate £1 to PDSA!💰

To book an appointment or for further information, please give us a call on 01227 812884📞 or WhatsApp on 07830 350326 📱

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."

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11/01/2024

Edit: Shadow has been rehomed 💜

Unfortunately Shadow is still searching for his retirement home.
Could you offer him a loving home with no other pets?
He is a super affectionate 10 year old, neutered male.
Please give us a call on 01227 812884 or WhatsApp us on 07830 350326 for more details📞🐈‍⬛

10/01/2024

On June 2024 a new law will be put into place stating that all cats must be microchipped. 🐈
In order to help you and your cat we will be offering microchipping for just £10 throughout January and February!🗓️
Book an appointment with us by calling 01227 812884📞

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

Edit: Shadow has been rehomed 💜

Meet Shadow, sadly he has been handed into us as a stray with no owner. He is 10 years old, neutered and very affectionate🐈‍⬛. If you are able to offer Shadow a loving home for his retirement please get in contact with us.

WhatsApp: 07830 350326
Practice phone number: 01227 812884

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."