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Vets4Pets Chelmsford, Inside Pets at Home, Chelmer Village Retail Park, Chelmsford (2024)

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Inside Pets At Home, Chelmer Village Retail Park

04/11/2024

We are upgrading our phone system on Thursday morning.

If you need to contact us and are unable to reach us on the phone, please contact us by email ([email protected]) or Whatsapp (+447893 937807).

If your pet requires urgent emergency care and you are unable to reach us, please come straight down to the practice.

02/11/2024

***** REUNITED *****

Thank you for your help, this cat is now reunited with his owners ♥️

***FOUND CAT***
We have had a male cat handed in to the practice this morning. He is ginger and white, with a shorter tail. He is microchipped but unfortunately the phone number is invalid, the details are also not locally registered. We are looking after him here for now. He was found walking in the road in Chelmer Village. If you think this could be your cat, please contact us on 01245 228 914. We will need to see proof of ownership. We are open today until 6pm, and then tomorrow from 10:30am-4pm.

29/10/2024

For the pets and owners who find fireworks season distressing, try our radio sanctuary: Classic FM’s Pet Classics. 🐾

On Saturday 2 and Tuesday 5 November from 5-9pm, join us for soothing classical music and practical tips from RSPCA (England & Wales).

Just tell your smart speaker to “play Classic FM” or listen on . 🎶

24/10/2024

🎃 Halloween is just around the corner. Although its a time of fun for us humans, it can pose some risks to our furry friends. 🎃

👻 It can be quite unsettling and potentially stressful for our pets having people knocking at the door. We recommend creating a safe place for your pets to retreat to. A quiet cosy spot away from the Halloween excitement where they can settle and be left alone is ideal.

🍬 Our tasty Halloween treats can be potentially dangerous for pets so should be kept well out of reach. Chocolate contains a stimulant which is toxic to cats and dogs. Some sweets contain an artificial sweetener called Xylitol which is particularly dangerous. Wrappers from our Halloween treats could cause problems too. If your pet does get their paws on something they shouldn't please call us immediately for advice!

🕷 Spooky Halloween decorations can be exciting for our pets who may want to play with them. If they end up chewing on these decorations they could make our pets very poorly. Some common decoration hazards include glow sticks, faux webs and smaller plastic items. It's really important that these items are kept away from our pets. If you're concerned your pet has eaten something that they shouldn't have, please call us for advice.

🕯 Candles are often used as part of our Halloween decorations. There is risk of our pets potentially injuring themselves on the flame. We would recommend they are kept away from pets to reduce the risk of burns. Using electric candles could be a safe alternative.

For more advice on keeping your pet safe this Halloween check out our website. https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/halloween/

19/10/2024

Fireworks season is just round the corner and although it can be fun for us, many pets can find the noises and flashes scary and stressful.

It is really important that we prepare our pets. There are a number of things we can do to help them including : preparing a safe den, closing all doors and windows once it’s dark and ensure your dog is walked and toileted when it is still light. You can also use the TV and radio, and treats/toys as a good distraction. We would advise all pets are kept inside after dark and ensuring that their microchip details are up to date in case your pet does need reuniting with you. This applies to small furries too - remember to bring your rabbits and guinea pigs inside!

Calming pheromone plug-in diffusers can be really useful at this time of year too - consider Adaptil for dogs, and Feliway Optimum for cats. Calming supplements can also help - good brands include Nutracalm and Calmex. Please ask us if you would like to try these.
For more info on helping your pets cope, please check out the link below…
https://www.vets4pets.com/.../helping-your-pet-cope-with.../

If you’re still worried about how your pet will cope with the upcoming fireworks season, please make an appointment to see one of our vets to discuss medications which could help in the short term.🎆

21/09/2024

When ordering repeat medications, written prescriptions or food from us, please allow three week days before collection. Your request will be available from 2pm on the collection day. After the collection date, items will be kept for TWO WEEKS before being returned to stock. After this you will need to reorder items.💊

16/09/2024

**Missing Cat - FOUND**

Chester has been missing since around 4:30pm on 16th September from Harrow Way, Great Baddow, Chelmsford.

Chester is neutered and microchipped. He has recently had surgery on his hind leg so the area is shaved.

Please contact Anna on 07737 299 849 if you see him.

16/09/2024

Meet sweet little Remy who came to see us recently for her puppy vaccination course.😍 🥰

The puppy vaccination course helps to keep your puppy safe by providing them with immunity from some nasty infectious diseases.
Once they reach eight weeks old your puppy can begin their vaccination course. The vaccination course consists of a couple of vaccinations given two to four weeks apart. After their second vaccination we recommend waiting two weeks to ensure they are fully protected before letting your pup explore the outside world. After their puppy vaccination course, your dog will need a yearly vaccination to top up their immunity.🐶🐾

06/09/2024

Could your dog be a blood donor, and help us to save a life? 💉

We are looking for suitable dog blood donors, that we can call upon in an emergency situation, when a patient needs a blood transfusion. Donor dog blood can be used in blood transfusions for both dogs and cats! 🐩🐈‍⬛

We are looking for healthy dogs between 1 and 8 years old, who are happy and friendly at the vet, and are happy to be handled by our vets and nurses. 🩺

If you would like your dog to be added to our blood donor list, or would like more information about the process/eligibility criteria, please email Emma at [email protected]. 🐾

Here is Autumn, one of our lovely blood donors, sitting proudly with her most recent donation 😍

29/08/2024

Meet twenty two year old Albert who came to to see us for a nail clip with our RVN Emma. Emma loves meeting our more exotic patients and has a certificate in veterinary nursing of exotic species. 🐢

19/08/2024

Our August bank holiday opening hours…

16/08/2024

Belle came into to see one of our vets last week for a health check.🥰

Belle was found in a bin and thankfully was given a second chance by her new family. She's now settling in well in her new home and will come to see us again when she is a bit bigger to begin her vaccination course.

For more information on vaccinating your pet, please check out our website. https://www.vets4pets.com/services/vaccinating-your-pet/

14/08/2024

During the warmer summer weather it's important to remember our smaller furry friends. Here are some tips on keeping them cool. ☀️🐾🐇

For more advice on keeping your pets safe this summer, check out our website. https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/summer-advice/

13/08/2024

Animal PoisonLine is run by the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) and is the only 24-hour specialised emergency telephone service in the UK dedicated to helping pet owners who are worried their pet may have been exposed to something harmful or poisonous.

Based on the information you provide our vets and scientists will be able to tell you if you need to go to the vets for immediate treatment or whether we can save you the trip.

We have experience of thousands of toxic substances in all animals and cover everything from human drugs, household and garden products, plants, agricultural chemicals to venomous bites and stings.

We recommend saving our number into your phone so you do not have to search the internet when you need us!

13/08/2024

Today is set to be another hot one so please take care of all your pets in the heat. 😎☀️🌡

Make sure they have plenty of shade and access to cool water and try to minimise activity in the hottest part of the day. Never leave your pet in the car.

Heat stroke can affect all species and can cause signs such as heavy panting, bright red or purple gums, excessive drooling, becoming uncoordinated or staggering around, vomiting and collapse.

If you are concerned about your pet please call us on 01245 228914 or please call Vets Now on 01376 530 759 if we are closed.
☀️🐾

09/08/2024

You can now contact us via WhatsApp for repeat medication requests, non urgent enquiries and non urgent appointment requests. Our WhatsApp contact number is 07893 937807.

We are beginning to use WhatsApp to confirm your pet's procedure bookings and vaccine appointments so please keep an eye out for messages from us. 📱🐾

08/08/2024

🐈‍⬛🐱 Happy International Cat Day. 🐱🐾

Today is all about celebrating our feline friends. We would love to see some photos of your cats, share them below.😻🐾

25/07/2024

**MISSING CAT** - FOUND

Colin has been missing since 8pm on 24th July in the Springfield area of Chelmsford close to Arbour Lane. Please keep an eye out for him and if seen contact us on 01245 228914.

25/07/2024

**FOUND CAT - OWNER FOUND**

We have had an elderly female long haired black cat handed in to us by a member of the public. She was found in the Springfield Green area of Chelmsford. The cat is microchipped but we are unable to make contact with the owner. If this could be your cat please call the practice on 01245 228914.

23/07/2024

**FOUND CAT**

We have had a young female black and white cat brought in to us this morning who sadly has passed away. She was found on Chelmer Village Way close to Asda. She is not microchipped so we are unable to reach possible owners. If you think this could be your cat please call the practice on 01245 228914.

01/06/2024

From the 10th June 2024 it will be compulsory for your cat to be microchipped.
Owners will be required to have their cat microchipped by 20 weeks of age and must ensure that the contact details on the microchip database are kept up to date. For more information on microchipping your cat, please take a look on our website https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/microchipping-your-cat/ .
Microchipping your cat and ensuring contact details are kept up to date help us to reunite lost pets with their owners. Please give us a call on 01245 228914 to get your cat booked in to have their microchip placed. 🐾🐈‍⬛

01/06/2024

**FOUND CAT**

Yesterday we sadly had a cat brought in to us who had passed away. The cat is a male black domestic shorthair. Unfortunately we have not been able to find a microchip and the cat was not wearing a collar so we have not been able to contact his owners.

The cat was found near Birdie Close, close to the Beaulieu and Channels area of Chelmsford. If you think this could be your cat, please call the practice on 01245 228914.

25/02/2024

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspected something wasn't right, so alerted his owners Les and Andrea so they could get it checked out. They brought him to Vets for Pets Leeds Colton where it was confirmed he had a cancerous tumour which needed surgery.

Les, who adopted Rufus from Dogs Trust in Leeds as a puppy, said: “Rufus is such a big part of our life; we’re absolutely besotted with him. We probably wouldn’t have noticed the lump if not at the groomers as the tail isn’t somewhere you would usually stroke and feel. Kelly loves Rufus and really looks after him, so we want to say a big thanks for spotting it. Who'd have known what would have happened if she hadn’t noticed.”

Rufus had to have his tail removed, but is now making a good recovery. He's been visiting Kelly for a groom every six weeks for the last three years. She said: “You get to know everything about a dog as you groom them. I’ve discovered similar things before on other dogs so I mentioned it to the owners so they could get it checked out. Dogs are my life and you do worry; I’m so pleased they caught it. Now he’s got a fully docked tail like a little bunny rabbit. It’s lovely and suits him – when he gets washed he wiggles his bum.”

21/02/2024

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4Pets.

Louise adopted the four-year-old Horsefield Tortoise from a family member in October. Although she has had other pets, Arthur is her first tortoise, so she has been doing some research on how to best care for him.

Louise said: "I noticed Arthur's beak was unusually long, so I brought him in to Vets for Pets; I bring all my pets there. When he came out, I thought 'you beautiful boy, look at you – you look so handsome!"

Vet Steph, who looked after Arthur, says that tortoise beaks continuously grow and normally grind down themselves while they're eating. She said: "Arthur needed a little help as his jaw isn't perfectly aligned; his lower jaw is further out than his top jaw, so I filed it around half a centimetre. He was really good; a real cutie."

18/02/2024

Owner Claire says she couldn't be more grateful to Vets4Pets Hamilton after their quick diagnosis saved the sight of six-year-old Alba.

Claire knew there was something terribly wrong with her miniature dachshund cross when she called her in from the back garden last summer and Alba ran headfirst into a closed patio door. She rushed her to the vets, where investigations led the team to diagnose her with uveitis – an eye condition which causes inflammation of the middle layer of the eye.

Claire said: "It all happened so suddenly; Alba must have heard my voice and guessed where to go. It was quite scary seeing how bad she was. We couldn't be more grateful for the team in Hamilton spotting the uveitis as quickly as they did, otherwise Alba would have gone blind within a matter of days. Their knowledge saved Alba's sight. I still can't believe it happened. It's taken months of treatments, but it's such a relief to have our girl back to being her funny, bossy self."

Vet Neil, one of the team who treated Alba, said: "Alba's pupil was really narrow and wouldn't respond to light properly, which can be a sign of uveitis. Once we had ruled out other conditions, we were able to get her to an eye specialist for ongoing treatment. She's now doing really well."

16/02/2024

Ducky's owner Antonia was in a state of panic when she saw a fox had dug its way into the field where she keeps him – killing two of her other ducks and chickens.

Antonia was about to move her brood into their pen for the evening when she saw what had happened and noticed that Ducky had severe bite wounds under his wing. She rushed him to Vets4Pets Vets Milton Keynes for emergency surgery – and after having his wound stitched up the one-year-old duck is now making a good recovery.

Antonia said: "I was so worried. You don’t often hear of ducks recovering from fox attacks, but there is something about Ducky and the way he was so brave. I'm sure he was protecting a lady duck, as he's a bit of a romantic. It's the first time we've gone to Vets for Pets, and the team were amazing; they've done an incredible job."

Vet Becca, who treated Ducky, said: "He's a really lucky duck, as it was quite a big wound. When he first came in, he was understandably subdued and quiet but when he came back for his stitches to be taken out, he wanted to explore and tuck his head into everyone’s shoulders."

07/02/2024

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

After head veterinary nurse Ella noticed that more customers were bringing in rabbits the practice took a series of steps to give them as stress-free an experience as possible. Ella, who also fosters rescue dogs in her spare time, said: "There was a long list of things that we needed to prove that we did from making sure the rabbits are kept separate from other animals and not booked in at the same time as barking dogs, to providing heated kennels for those who need to stay in, and using special equipment made especially for rabbits."

Practice manager Kevin said: "All of our vets have plenty of experience with rabbits we have some real rabbit geeks here, so it was a big thing to us. There are so many good people in this world and I'm so proud to be around them."

28/01/2024

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.

Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth store – "it's my second home!" – got two-year-old Bear as a kitten and suspected he was deaf when he didn't respond to her voice. She had it confirmed by her vet soon after. She said: "He was very scatty, and scared of people he didn’t recognise. He wasn’t bothered by loud noises like my other cat Emily and when I came home from work he wouldn’t hear the door open.

"He's doing really well though. I try to do some sign language with him – I point at him and do a solid hand sign at him to stop. He picks up on vibrations and scents too. He meows, making a really loud chirping sound which I’ve never heard a cat do before, and he’s always rubbing his head against my legs and following me everywhere. I was advised not to let him out because he wouldn’t hear cars or other dangers, so he comes outside with me every morning to have a sniff around the garden and always comes straight back in." Bear and Lisa's other cat Emily are on Instagram as

27/01/2024

Ten-year-old Dutch rabbit Alfie has been visiting vet Kate at Vets4pets Wolverhampton for dental treatment for the last eight years – and she says he's such a loveable character that he's become "part of the family".

He's one of the oldest rabbits treated by Kate and the team, and she says his longevity is down to the care and love he gets from his owner Tracy and her family. Kate said: "Alfie is famous in this practice – everyone knows him. We and his family are dedicated to making sure her little old man is happy. The beautiful thing about being a vet or vet nurse is you build these relationships with the owners and their pets – they become your surrogate pets."

Tracy's been keeping rabbits all her life, and says that having space and routine is key. She said: "Alfie is an old man now and has a routine. He goes into a hutch at night and is let out in the morning. He's out all day and has his favourite spots in the house. We clean him out every day and give him a lot of attention. When he was younger he would follow us around; if I was clearing a cupboard out he would be in the cupboard to help. Now he's old and wants to be warm and watch instead. I can't thank Kate and the practice enough. Kate's been fantastic with him."

26/01/2024

Eight-year-old Winnie the Schnauzer cross is running around like a puppy again thanks to laser treatment and physiotherapy after two successful knee operations at Vets for Pets Basildon.

Worried owner Tracy brought Winnie in to the practice after she collapsed on a walk last year – and the team discovered the cruciate ligament in a knee had ruptured. She’s since had ops on two knees and is on a recovery plan led by vet physiotherapist Izzy.

Tracy said: "Winnie has had a tough year with 15 teeth removed, two cruciate ligament operations and two bouts of pancreatitis but thankfully she's hardy. She’s treated fabulously at the Basildon practice. Izzy is great with her – she totally relaxes in her hands and does little snores with her eyes open. Winnie has a new lease of life again and is running around like a puppy."

Izzy said: "When pets have surgery or injure themselves they move differently which causes them to be sore in other places. Winnie has laser therapy then a massage to help the healing process. Laser treatment is a specialist service that not enough people know about – it can help in so many ways after an operation.”

18/01/2024

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of improvements to give cats as stress-free an experience as possible when they're brought in.

Mel, who has an Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour for Veterinary Professionals, helped introduce facilities like a separate feline waiting area and cattery and the use of quiet clippers – and the practice now has a silver level certificate for being a cat-friendly clinic. She said: "I love dogs but I'm really a cat person. Cats can be misunderstood which can lead to them having quite a stressful life, so if we can make things easier for them and help people understand what cats need then everyone will be happier.

"As animal lovers there's always more to learn and understand about what makes them happy. Enrichment at the home is important for a happy cat – and as cats are naturally solitary animals if you live in a multi-cat household it's important to understand what they need. The rule is to have a resource per cat, plus one spare. So if you have two cats you should have three feeding stations, three litter trays and three scratch posts spread around the house so they have the opportunity to move around to wherever they want to go. Scratching is as natural a thing for cats to do as going out hunting is, so if they're unable to go out it's about providing the chance for them to behave as naturally as possible."

07/01/2024

Four-year-old Sebastian the Jack Russell is back to his usual boisterous self after being treated at Vets4Pets Abingdon for a condition that was causing the knee caps on his back legs to dislocate when he walked.

The condition, known as medial patellar luxation, would cause him to hop or skip when exercising. It's quite common in terriers and small dog breeds, but Sebastian's case was quite severe and he was given surgery by orthopaedic surgeon Joe to deepen the groove his patella runs in on his right hind leg, and also to move and reattach his patellar tendon.

Sebastian is owned by practice vet Hannah who said: "After the operation he just wanted to get back to normal straight away but he couldn't ... and that's where we struggled. He wanted to be out and about, charging around and playing with his toys but he needed to rest." Hannah had to give him medication for six weeks to give his knees time to heal. She said: "He's absolutely fine now – he's fully recovered and running around like a lunatic again!"

05/01/2024

When 11-year-old lurcher Jess was brought into Vets for Pets Leeds Birstall 24/7 Small Animal Hospital on Christmas Eve feeling very poorly with pyometra – a life-threatening uterus infection – the team knew they had to act fast; so vet Emily and nurses JD and Hannah headed straight in to perform emergency surgery on her in the early hours of Christmas morning.

The operation went so well that by lunchtime nurse Krishna was able to call her owner Beth to say she was well enough to come home to recuperate – and Beth made the hour-long drive from her home in Keighley so she could bring Jess home before the family sat down for their Christmas dinner. Beth said: "It was a stressful start to Christmas, as we were worried about Jess because of her age and because she's never had anything wrong with her before. We're so grateful for everything – it was so nice of them to come in on Christmas Day to operate on her, to look after her so well and to get her home on top form. The vets were fantastic from start to finish. Jess is recovering nicely – you can see the happiness is back in her!"

Krishna said: "Our night team always do an amazing job, and performing serious surgery like that at that time of night and on Christmas Day of all days is just brilliant. Jess did amazingly well to bounce back so quickly, and it was amazing being able to call her owners to say that she could come home to spend Christmas with them. It's the sort of call we all love to make, but doing it on Christmas Day was extra nice."

03/01/2024

Six-foot-long boa constrictor Astrix was the centre of attention when he called in for a routine "top to tail" health check at Vets4Pets Penzance.

Astrix, who's four, is part of a menagerie of six snakes, bearded dragons and six dogs belonging to veterinary nurse Lowenna, who works at the practice, and her partner Mark. The team looked at Astrix's eyes and mouth and checked his breathing to rule out any respiratory infections and also checked his scales.

Lowenna said: "He got a clean bill of health, he was absolutely fine and everyone had a turn holding him. Asterix is quite reserved, a little bit shy usually. He did really well when he came in as everyone wanted to touch him and he was like 'okay I quite like the attention.' Astrix has got a lovely big set-up at home. He's quite a big boy, weighing in at nearly 10 kilos, so the vivarium is more than seven foot long. We have a reptile room and he has the run of it. He has a large bucket of water too if he ever wants to submerge himself."

02/01/2024

This brave girl is collie-cross Sherpa, who the team at Vets for Pets Livingston say was "impeccably calm" when she was rushed in for emergency injury after hurting her eye in a freak accident.

Sherpa's owner Caroline was taking Sherpa for a walk when Sherpa caught her eye on a stick as she went exploring a bush. She was quickly admitted into surgery where she received X-rays and, after a two-hour procedure by practice owner Dr Adam, aided by nurse Erin, the stick was removed. Adam said: "Sherpa was amazingly tolerant following an extremely random occurrence. It was astonishing." Sherpa didn't lose her sight and is now making a great recovery.

Caroline said: “We were suddenly thrown into the worst living nightmare, it was absolutely horrifying. It’s truly a miracle what Adam and the team achieved from the moment they answered our call for help. They gave us hope."

24/12/2023

This little Christmas cracker is Molly, who survived against the odds and gave birth to three premature puppies after being brought in to Vets for Pets Cirencester as a pregnant stray with severe injuries from a fight with other dogs.

Martina, who owns the practice, said: ”It was really touch and go and we thought Molly might not make it. The team treated mum first, got her on a drip and stabilised her before successfully managing to deliver the puppies – two boys and a girl – by caesarean section."

Molly, who's a Cairn Terrier, and her three pups are recovering well at home with Martina. “As they needed 24/7 care I took them home and emptied the whole spare bedroom so there was a nice, warm and comfortable quiet place for Molly and her puppies. I was attached to her for the first five days – my husband Matt even brought food up to the bedroom for me as I stayed there all the time. It was really hard work but it was all worth it. They’re absolute darlings and doing really well now – mum is already brave enough to go on dog walks.”

Martina says Molly will continue living with her in the future, and the puppies will be adopted when they are stronger.

19/12/2023

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

A member of the public rescued the buzzard and brought him in to see if the team could help. After a successful operation and five days of recuperation he's ben taken to The Raptor Foundation rehabilitation centre to continue his recovery.

Practice manager Natalie said: "We put him under general anaesthetic and performed orthopaedic surgery. We'll see him again next month to see how he's progressing and then hopefully he'll be released back into the wild. We wish him a speedy recovery as he's such a handsome chap.”

17/12/2023

Here's a salutary tale in the run-up to Christmas Day ... the story of poor little Tego, who had to be rushed to Vets for Pets Morpeth for emergency treatment after snaffling 48 Quality Street chocolates, their wrappers and part of the box.

Owner Sarah realised chocolate was toxic for dogs so phoned the vets who told her to get the five-year Tibetan Terrier there immediately. Sarah said: "They were brilliant with him. The chocolates were a birthday present for my daughter Olivia, and they were all wrapped up and put in the lounge with the door shut. I went to work and when I came back Tego had somehow managed to get in the room and rip into them."

Vet Eleni and the team helped Tego cough everything up and took blood tests and put him on medication before he was allowed home. Eleni said it's a useful reminder to keep chocolates well hidden – and to act fast if your dog eats any and induce vomiting within one to two hours to prevent the body from absorbing the toxins.

16/12/2023

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

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

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

10/12/2023

This is gorgeous Ghost, who's been regularly visiting the team at Leeds Vets4Pets for some desensitising and socialising.

His owner Abbas said he often pops down to the practice so Ghost, a seven-month-old German Shepherd, can get used to the surroundings. Abbas said: "After he'd had his vaccinations, one of the nurses mentioned that it could be good to bring him in every now and again while he was a puppy so he's not timid or scared of the vets should he need any procedures in the future. Before he was quite nervous going to the vets, but now he gets excited to go in. Everyone at the practice is so welcoming."

Veterinary nurse Alys says: "Puppies who come in just for their vaccinations are understandably much more scared to come back in as they get older, as they associate us with injections. When Ghost comes in we make sure he has lots of positive interactions with the team – and now he walks in happily with his tail wagging and actively seeks everyone out for attention."