Vets4Pets Cardiff Newport Road

28/08/2024

The Braviest Girl 💜

Mishka came to us after a traumatic injury.
She wasn’t able to jump and move about like she should, so her worried owners brought her to us to have her checked out.

Her right hind leg was very swollen and sore. After X-rays were performed, it was found that she had damaged the ligaments in her knee joint!

Our orthopaedic vet, Dr. Rudo Nikisi operated, finding that her meniscus and crutiate ligament were torn!

Thankfully, the ligaments surrounding the knee were still intact so we were able to operate and keep the leg.

A lateral suture was placed to support the joint while it heals.

Lovely Mishka still has a long road of rest and recovery ahead of her but she’s been the friendliest, happiest girl even though she was in a lot of pain!

Everyone wish Mishka a speedy recovery!!



📸shared with owners permission

26/08/2024

Happy International Dog Day!🐶❤️

Here are all our recent doggie patients and our fantastic staff pets!💜

✨Make sure to spoil your fur babies with lots of treats and cuddles on this international dog day!✨

23/08/2024

Unfortunately, a deceased kitten has been bought in by a member of the public.

Description - black with white bib and socks.
Gender - Male
Age - approx less than 3 months.
No microchip no collar.
Not sure of location found.

Please contact us if you think this may be your kitten.

Tel - 02920 453535

20/08/2024

✨This is one of our very relaxed patient called Minnie and she is getting her blood pressure done!☺️

💡Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood pumping against the walls of blood vessels. Having high blood pressure can increase the risk of developing serious problems such as damaging vital organs😔 High blood pressure usual occurs in elderly cats, brought on by stress, illnesses such as chronic kidney disease or hyperthyroid and certain medications💊Some cats have idiopathic hypertension which means a cause won’t be found😓

20/08/2024

Hello everyone my name is Korg!🐶💙I have been awarded a bravery reward for being the best boy while I had my aural haematoma drained🤗

💡Did you know that aural haemtomas occur due to excessive head shaking which causes the blood vessels within the ear flap to burst causing a build up/swelling under the skin of the ear.🤔🤯

13/08/2024

Reminder that we are open at reduced capacity this summer bank holiday. We still have spaces available if needed for new pet vaccinations, boosters & annual health checks!

09/08/2024

UPDATE - OWNER FOUND!
❗️Found Cat - Injured❗️

We've had an injured cat brought into us yesterday - she is currently receiving treatment.
Found on Lamby Way, Cardiff
Female, Black & White Domestic Short/Medium Hair. 13 years old.

She is microchipped and registered under the name "Mollie" but the owner's contact details are incorrect/not up to date. If you believe this may be your cat, please contact us as soon as possible.

Proof of ownership will be required.
We will keep her for a maximum of 7 days.

08/08/2024

Just a reminder to please put and keep your cat/s and small animals in their carriers, when coming to see us and in the waiting area, to keep them safe from the other aniamls

08/08/2024

Happy International Cat Day! 🩷🐱

Give all your feline friends some extra love today! Although, as far as they're aware, every day is their day 😻🐾

30/07/2024

Please be aware our Internet is still having issues and we don't always have access to our WhatsApp & Emails, - both currently down so please call up if you have an urgent query - our phones are still up and running.

There may be a slight delay in replying to these messages in the meantime.

Thank you for your patience.

24/07/2024

BOOK NOW!!!! 🐶 🐱 🐰 Geriatric clinic!

Only £99 😱for a health check with the vet, urinary analysis and blood test. For any dogs 7+, cats 10+ and rabbits 4 years and over.

Limited spaces available please call us on 02920 453535 to register.😊

15 year old Jacob says ‘Yes please!’

Ts & Cs applies

23/07/2024

NOTICE 🔊
Our Internet and phone systems is down for 15-20 minutes

Please call Pets at home on 02920 461786 for life threatening emergencies or bring your pet straight down.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

19/07/2024

Please be aware our WhatsApp & Emails are both currently down so please call up if you have an urgent query - our phones are still up and running.

There may be a slight delay in replying to these messages in the meantime.

Thank you for your patience.

18/07/2024

Bali waited patiently for his jabs. 🥰🥰🐶🐾

17/07/2024

As many of you may already know, we are a ISFM (international society of feline medicine) accredited practice.
We do our best to make our little feline patients feel as relaxed as possible during their visits.
Here is little Mildred having her pedicure with some relaxing cat spa music, pet remedy spray and face tickles ❤️🥰

28/06/2024

Awareness Week is at an end! And what a way to finish but with a a bunch of cuddly buns. Rabbits are very social creatures and ideally need 24/7 company with another rabbit to be as confident and comfortable as possible.

Bonding rabbits isn't always a simple process - if you're planning on introducing another rabbit to an existing rabbit make sure to follow advised steps for bonding. We have included a link from the Rabbit Wellfare Association & Fund below with further information on this topic. We recommend that rabbits are neutered prior to bonding - regardless of s*x - as hormones can lead to increased aggression and fights.

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/pairing-up-rabbits-bonding/

27/06/2024

Rabbit Awareness Week day 4 is all about a bunny's environment! An optimal bunny environment will allow a rabbit to exhibit all natural behaviours - such as digging, foraging, playing, cuddling & hiding.

Did you know you can enrich your bunny's environment at a low cost by reusing cardboard boxes to create hides or filling old cardboard tubes with hay and foragables! Untreated wooden boxes can be used as forage feeders & if you happen to have an apple tree in your garden, your bun will really appreciate pruning season! An optimal environment leads to happier, healthier bunnies.

26/06/2024

Announcement – Our Whatsapp is down please bear with us, our IT team are working on fixing this as soon as possible, please call for anything urgent.

26/06/2024

Awareness Week continues! There's a lot more to rabbit behaviour than many might expect. For example, did you know that rabbits can hold grudges?! So the next time you tell your bunny off expect them to sulk! Rabbits are actually very intelligent and very social.

A lot of their day is spent foraging for food - so a great way to encourage mental stimulation is to scatter their pellets & any treats amongst piles of hay and snuffle mats so they can sniff it out for themselves! A hutch is not enough space to display their full natural behaviours & stay active & healthy, so make sure they have daily access to an enclosure at a minimum size of 6x6ft.

25/06/2024

Rabbit Awareness Week day 2! A healthy diet is a HUGE part of a bunny's health. A healthy diet for a rabbit will consist mainly of growing grass or hay such as timothy & meadow hay. Avoid alfalfa hay for adult rabbits as this is often too rich for them and can cause weight gain - which can lead to low mobility and sticky bums!

As today's model Moose is so gracefully displaying, rabbits need to be able to reach their bum both to clean messes & to eat their vitamin-rich cecotropes. An unhealthy diet will lead to overproduction of cecotropes, obesity & mobility issues, making it harder for them to reach this "sweet" spot!

Find a suitable pellet or nugget for your rabbit and avoid musili mixes - rabbits are selective and have more taste buds than us - so they will pick out their favourite bits and end up with a poor balanced diet.

Introduce any new foods or greens slowly! Our rabbits' digestive systems are very sensitive and need to adjust to new foods. A small thumb-piece size of a new green on the first day is plenty! Keep an eye on changes in their poos to see if they may be sensitive to any new food you've given.

Rabbit Awareness Week

24/06/2024

ANNOUCEMENT 📣📣
Our phone lines and computer system is down at the moment!! 📞 🖥️
Please be patient whilst we get our IT team to sort this out.

24/06/2024

It's Awareness Week ! Today's model is a rescued baby, Bo!

Keep up with us this week to learn all about the different requirements for keeping our buns in tip-"hop" shape! 🐰

23/06/2024

Tomorrow is the start of Rabbit Awareness Week!🐰

What tips do you have to keep your bun in tip-top shape? Not really thought about it?Well follow us this week for hints & best practice guides to looking after your hoppy friend 🩷

21/06/2024

Is your pet anxious when visiting the vets? For an over-the-counter option to help take the edge off for our nervous pets, ask us about Nutracalm, part of the Nutravet range.

It's recommended to call up to order in & check we have this in stock!

18/06/2024

Looking for an alternative for spot on, we now stock Credelio Plus for dogs speak to one of our vets when in your next appointment

17/06/2024

17/06/2024

Here at Cardiff Newport Road, we know leaving your pets with us can be nerve-wracking, whether it be for hospitalisation or a surgery. This is why during last year's refit, we wanted to make sure our kennels were as comfortable as possible. Here's a sneak peek into our dog & cat kennels! Featuring Holly, a wonderful model as always!

14/06/2024

All the kisses for Luna baby!

14/06/2024

Thinking about neutering? Unsure of what the right decision for your pet is? Give us a call to discuss and book in!

28/05/2024

Meet Holly! Holly was in for a nail trim recently and just look at that smile! 😍

12/10/2023

Be honest, how many times do you say bye to your pet before you leave the house?🫣👇

08/10/2023

Beautiful Bella has lost two kilograms on a weight loss journey with Wakefield Vets4Pets – and owner Hayley says she's much more active, playful and affectionate as a result. "She just seems generally less grumpy as well – she probably felt how we do when we've overindulged!"

When Bella came in for her booster vaccination a year ago the team noted that she was overweight and would need to slim down to help her live a long and happy life. Since then the three-year-old house cat has been put on a special diet and she's now lost a third of her weight. Hayley said: "We're incredibly grateful to the team at Vets for Pets. They've given us some great advice and tips to keep the weight down. They are so approachable and we've never felt judged by them."

Head veterinary nurse Jess said: "Bella has been on her weight loss journey for over a year now and she's seen once a month for basically Waggy Weightwatchers as we call it. The owners have stuck with the plan very well and took note of everything we have told them, which is great. A 2kg loss is quite a substantial loss for a cat, so she's done really well."

05/10/2023

"You know, Woody's mum" 😆

Have you ever been guilty of this?👇

02/10/2023

Tell us you're a pet owner, without telling us you're a pet owner👇

We'll go first, finding poo bags in the pockets of every coat you own🫣

01/10/2023

Ten-month-old Filemon is on the mend after he fell behind a wardrobe and fractured one of his front legs in three places.

He was taken to the specialist orthopaedic team at Vets4Pets Cross Hands in Llanelli by his owners Kasia and Andrzej where he had surgery to repair the bone with implants. The main recovery barriers for Filemon were possible nerve damage, and keeping him quiet long enough to give his bone and wound time to heal – which veterinary nurse Rebecca says is no easy task for a cat owner. She said: "Thankfully, with the help of his diligent owner and plenty of the right medication, Filemon is recovering well and has full range of motion in his leg."

Kasia said: "We'd like to say a massive thank you to the Vets for Pets team for doing an amazing job to get Filemon back on his four legs! After surgery Filemon was in a crate for six weeks which wasn't easy for him being such a young and playful kitten. It's now been two months since the surgery and he's recovering really well. He's enjoying himself again just like before the accident."

30/09/2023

Name something cuter than a pile of puppies🥹

Share a picture of your puppy below👇

(📸: Vets for Pets Bristol Emersons Green)

28/09/2023

Meet Jimmy, thanks to his microchip, he was reunited with his family after 2 years!

In 2021, Jimmy was suspected to be involved in a road traffic accident in which his owners were told he didn't make it. After straying for 2 years, a member of the public brought him into Doncaster Vets4Pets where our team scanned him for a microchip. After a quick call to his owners, our team were able to reunite him with his owners. We do love a happy ending💚

26/09/2023

Storm visited Preston Capitol Vets4Pets after she got a stick stuck up her nose on a walk. The team used an otoscope to help find the stick inside her nasal passage. After using general anaesthetic, they used forceps to pull our the stick that was tightly wedged. After the removal, Storm was back to her usual happy self 💚

25/09/2023

Aubrey visited Vets4Pets Runcorn and made herself comfortable in the sink during her consultation😆

What's the strangest place you've found your cat?👇

24/09/2023

Daisy visited Vets for Pets Hereford for her annual nail trim. She manages to keep her nails maintained by using a variety of different sized perches. This allows for natural wear to keep them in good shape.

If you own a bird, share a picture below👇