Vets4Pets Daventry

31/10/2024

Our team got into the Halloween spirit over the last couple evenings and carved some pumpkins. Which one is the winner?

20/09/2024

❗ Found cat ❗

We have unfortunately had a deceased cat brought in to us this morning. They were found on the A45 between Weedon and Daventry, just before the scrapyard near the big layby.
We believe the cat is a female domestic long hair, black with a small white bib and white paws. There was no chip and also no collar.

If you believe this may be your cat or you may know the owner please get in contact with the practice to let us know.

[email protected]
01327 368450
07412 082814 - Whatsapp ONLY

15/09/2024

We have had a 13mth neutered male Black/Grey Tabby cat handed to the clinic this morning. Unfortunately he has not survived his injuries. He is microchipped & we have tried to make contact with the owner but the details are not up to date/responding. He was found on Badby Road (around numbers 63-67), if you have lost your cat and believe he could be yours (proof required) please contact us on 01327 368450.

02/09/2024

🐾 We’re very happy to announce that we are accepting new clients again, we look forward to seeing you soon 🐾

03/08/2024

Good morning!

We have had a very lovely cat brought to us this morning by a member of the public thinking she was lost.
She has a microchip however it is still registered to the rescue she originally came from and the new owners haven't updated the details.

She was found around Flying Dutchman Road yesterday. She is a female, no collar, long haired silver tabby colour and around 7 years old from details on the microchip.

She seems healthy so has gone back with the person that brought her in to be released however we are still trying to locate the owner. Please contact us if you know her

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20/07/2024

This little chap was brought in today for us to check his microchip. Unfortunately his Owners details are not up to date.

He is a neutered male and is approximately three years old. He has been found in the Grange area in Daventry.

If you think he may be yours or know who he could belong to please contact the practice on 01327 368450.

20/07/2024

🎉 Reunited with Owner 🎉

This handsome boy has been brought into us by a member of the public but unfortunately his chip details are not up to date. Was picked up by himself near the Timkin estate in Daventry, no Owners seemed to be around at the time. He seems an older chap and is an entire male.

Please call the practice on 01327 368450 if you believe he is yours or know who he may belong to.

19/07/2024

☀️ it’s finally here, warmer weather has arrived. It’s going to reach highs of 28’c in Daventry today so here’s a reminder to help keep your pets cool ☀️

25/06/2024

The warmer weather is finally here & whilst we cool ourselves down with some Ice Lollies 🍧 make sure you keep your four-legged pals cool too.
🌞 Walk your dogs very early in the morning & late in the evening, try testing the pavement with your the back of your hand (or your own bare foot if you like) before heading out - you'll be surprised at how hot it is!
🌞 Provide access to fresh, clean water and shaded, cool surfaces. Rooms that are bathed in direct sunlight can benefit from having the curtains closed to keep cooler, open windows to allow breeze to flow.
💧 Wetting paws can help your pets to cool off & don't rely solely on fans as they don't cool off pets effectively as they do people.
❌ NEVER ever leave your pets in a parked car. Not even for a 'minute'.
🌡 Higher humidity means it takes lower temperatures to get excessive heat exposure
🐾 Older, obese or short-nosed (brachycephalic) pets are less tolerant of heat.

😎Show us how your pets are cooling off this week 😎

21/06/2024

13/06/2024

Happy birthday to a very special boy who visited today for a birthday check up. Here he is with RVN Sasha having birthday cuddles.
From all the team here, have a great day Toby Boggins ###
(Owners permission to post photo)

16/05/2024

We have had a female tabby & white cat bought into us this morning my a concerned member of the public. No microchip. Found Tovey Drive area of Southbrook estate. If you think she could be yours, please call the practice 01327 368450 (proof of ownership required)

08/05/2024

🥁 We will keep banging this drum until it sinks in 🥁

Having had a conversation with an owner today in the lunchtime sun, many people think it's ok to leave their dog in the car if they're parked in the shade or the windows are open. But a car can become as hot as an oven, even when the weather doesn't feel that warm. When it's 22 degrees Celsius outside, the car could reach an unbearable 47 degrees within an hour. It's very dangerous and will cause your dog suffering and harm.

It was 19’c outside & 25’c in my car at the time… PLEASE don’t leave your pets in the car in the warm weather.

24/04/2024

🌟 Star of the week 🌟

This week our star of the week goes to Tau, the super brave Bengal.

Tau came to visit us as he was quite poorly. We decided to admit him for the day and give him lots of love and care.

The veterinary staff spent the day keeping a very close eye on him. Giving him fluid therapy, syringe feeding him and of course offering no end of tummy tickles.

Tau has gone back home to his wonderful family where he is resting (hopefully 🙃).

We wish him a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

21/04/2024

⭐️⭐️REUNITED WITH OWNER⭐️⭐️

LOST DOG

We’ve had this lovely boy brought into us, male entire, found on Braunston Road. He is chipped but the details are not up to date. If you think he is yours please call the practice on 01327 368450

15/04/2024

You can now contact us on WhatsApp!
- Order products such as flea and worm treatment
- Book appointments
- Send post-surgery update photos
- Make quick and easy payments from your device
Save our phone number to your contacts: +447412082814

30/03/2024

So far this year, we have had 7️⃣5️⃣ appointments that were unattended or not cancelled - a staggering 49% of these were for routine Booster Vaccinations!
When this happens, we cannot reallocate these to other patients due to there being no notice of the intention not to attend.

This equates to 1️⃣8️⃣ hours where our Vets could have been seeing other patients - or closing the practice for a whole day & a half ⛔️

🙏 Please take the time to let us know if you no longer need or can not make your appointment so we can offer it to another patient.
The easiest way to do this is to call or email the practice:
📱 01327 368450 💻 [email protected]

Currently, demand for our appointments is far outweighing supply

Thank you - Daventry Vets4Pets Team 🐾

28/03/2024

The Easter Bunny has visited us here at Vets4Pets Daventry so lots of happy Vets & Nurses.
But we are careful to make sure it is out of reach for our patients!
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Although harmless to us (apart from our waistlines) chocolate can make dogs poorly and can even be fatal.

The toxic part is a chemical called Theobromine found in plants used to manufacture chocolate. We can break this down quickly enough for it not to be a poison but dogs metabolise this chemical a lot slower, meaning it can have detrimental effects.
Cats & Rabbits are also effected but it is thought they are less likely to eat it as they cannot taste the sweetness.

Should you require any advice or services, Opening times for Easter Weekend are:
Good Friday 9-3
Saturday 9-6
Easter Sunday CLOSED (Vets4Pets Northampton out of hours available)
Easter Monday 9-3

Have a great weekend everyone from the Team at Daventry Vets4Pets 🐾🐾🐾

12/03/2024

The laws around microchipping are changing. From 10th June 2024, all cats must be microchipped by 20 weeks old. Its not just law, its a lot safer for you and them too. Book your appointment with us today.

05/03/2024

⭐️ Star of the Week ⭐️

Our star of the week is little Basil, who was very brave for his neutering on Thursday and is recovering really well 🐾

26/02/2024

🌟 Star of the week 🌟

Mr Tiny Tim came to visit us as he was unable to go to the toilet. He stole the hearts of all the staff and was a very well behaved boy during his visits. He is much better now thankfully so hopefully will not have to visit us as often, although we will all miss his cuddles!

We all wish him a very speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

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."

03/02/2024

We have had an all black, male cat brought into the practice this afternoon. He was involved in a RTA and unfortunately had passed away before he reached us.

He was not wearing a collar and doesn't have a microchip. He was found on the Badby road. If you feel this may be your cat please call the practice on 01327 368450.

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."

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas from the Daventry Vets4Pets team, thank you for trusting us to look after your furbabies and we hope you have a happy and healthy festive season

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!"