Abbey Veterinary Group

Abbey Veterinary Group Caring, compassionate companion animal care in Derby
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We are committed to keeping abreast of the latest developments in modern veterinary practice and to providing high-quality treatment at sensible prices. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions, our expertly trained staff will be more than happy to help.

⭐️STAR PATIENT AWARD⭐️Ivy has shown amazing improvement in the last 6 weeks within the puppy classes. She was quite a ne...
24/04/2025

⭐️STAR PATIENT AWARD⭐️
Ivy has shown amazing improvement in the last 6 weeks within the puppy classes. She was quite a nervous girl when she first started, sticking close to her pawrents (owners) and too unsure to even look at the other puppies. But with the support of the puppy classes and some gentle encouragement, her confidence really started to grow!

By week six, she was happily walking up to the other pups, joining in, and really becoming part of the group. It was such a lovely transformation to see, and we’re so proud of how far she’s come!
Well done Ivy, you really are a star⭐️

🐣HAPPY EASTER!🐣We’d like to wish all of our amazing clients—and your furry, feathered, and scaly family members—a joyful...
20/04/2025

🐣HAPPY EASTER!🐣
We’d like to wish all of our amazing clients—and your furry, feathered, and scaly family members—a joyful Easter! We hope your weekend is filled with love, laughter, and maybe a treat or two (pet-safe ones, of course!).

We will be resuming normal business hours from Tuesday so please contact our out of hours Ashfield House in Long Eaton on 0115 9727050 for any emergency appointments!💛

16/04/2025

‼️‼️AMENDED OPENING HOURS‼️‼️
Please note the following changes to our opening hours:

❗️Chellaston will now be closing early on Wednesdays, with new hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm, this is only temporary but is effective immediately and until further notice.

❗️Chaddesden will have updated Saturday hours, now open from 9:00am - 1:00pm.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message!

✨6-Monthly Health Check for Lexi✨Say hello to the gorgeous Lexi, a Doberman Cross who recently visited us for her 6-mont...
14/04/2025

✨6-Monthly Health Check for Lexi✨

Say hello to the gorgeous Lexi, a Doberman Cross who recently visited us for her 6-monthly health check with our wonderful trainee nurse, Chloe.

During the visit one of amazing nurses will discuss preventative health care tailored to your pet covering areas such as:
✨ Oral health
✨ Flea and worming status
✨ Nutrition and weight management
✨ Nail clipping
✨ A**l gland expression
✨ Joint care for senior pets
✨ Neutering advice

These check-ups are included in our healthcare plan which you can read all about in our previous post or on our website!

⭐️PET HEALTHCARE PLAN⭐️Join our Pet Health Plan and;✨Be proactive about keeping your pet healthy✨Make significant saving...
08/04/2025

⭐️PET HEALTHCARE PLAN⭐️

Join our Pet Health Plan and;
✨Be proactive about keeping your pet healthy
✨Make significant savings against individual treatment and services
✨Spread the cost of preventative healthcare that is generally not covered by your pet insurance policy
✨Budget more easily for your pet's care each month

Our plan includes regular veterinary check-ups, vaccinations, tailored parasite treatments and other carefully selected services, all of which form the foundation of a strong preventative healthcare routine.

All this means we can help prevent or catch potential health issues early, giving your much-loved companion the support to thrive.

🚨MICROCHIP SCAM🚨A few of our clients have made us aware of a microchip scam that has been circulating recently. An email...
04/04/2025

🚨MICROCHIP SCAM🚨
A few of our clients have made us aware of a microchip scam that has been circulating recently. An email will come from a company called PETCHIP and they will have all of the information that is registered on your chip, including the chip number and your name and contact information, however, this is NOT a legitimate company or request. If you receive one of these emails, please do not click on the link or provide any bank information and please report this to your microchip company.

Congratulations to our newest puppy training graduates!🎓⭐️After six weeks of hard work and fun in puppy class with our a...
01/04/2025

Congratulations to our newest puppy training graduates!🎓⭐️

After six weeks of hard work and fun in puppy class with our amazing ACA Holly, you and your pups have done an incredible job! We’re so proud of all your progress and can’t wait to see you continue your journey. Keep up the great work!🐾

27/03/2025

🦮HARNESSES🦮
There are a huge number of products available for our dogs now, one that we get asked about a lot and can have a big impact on our dogs are collars vs harnesses.

Some may walk on a collar and lead, whereas others may walk on a harness. It’s important to review what you feel suits your dog best and that they remain comfortable throughout their walk.
If you decide on a harness, this should provide freedom of movement and not impinge over joints which can reduce the chances of rubbing. A common type of harness that is recommended are those describes as a Y fit harness, these fit over the head to ensure we aren’t lifting limbs and fits around the limbs. This can be very beneficial for dogs that may have forelimb mobility problems.

If you would like for us to review your dog's walk wear, please ask us in consult and we are happy to check. Please always remember to ensure that your dog remains to have an ID tag whilst walking.

24/03/2025

🐾💛WAITING ROOM ANXIETY 🐾💛

Some pets can experience stress and anxiety when visiting us for an appointment. Here are 10 helpful tips to help their visit be less stressful:

💛 Get Them Familiar with the Carrier: Let your pet explore their carrier at home before the appointment. Make it a cozy space with their favourite blanket, toy and treats.

💛 Use Calming Products: Consider using pheromone sprays, wipes or calming bandanas to reduce anxiety such as PetRemedy products.

💛 Stick to a Routine: Try to maintain your pet’s usual routine before the vet visit, including feeding times and walks. This consistency can help them feel more secure.

💛Take Shorter Trips: If possible, take your pet on shorter car trips before their vet appointment to help them get used to the idea of going places.

💛 Stay Calm Yourself: Pets can pick up on your energy. If you remain calm and relaxed, your pet will feel more at ease too.

💛 Reward Positive Behaviour: Bring along their favourite treats to reward them after the visit. Positive reinforcement can help associate the vet with good experiences.

💛Consider Waiting Outside: If the waiting area is noisy, crowded, or your dog usually finds it difficult to settle there, they might prefer waiting outside.

💛 Ask for Medication: If your pet's anxiety is severe, talk to one of our vets about the possibility of using medication to help them stay calm during the visit.

💛Ask for a quieter appointment time: Often there are appointment slots in the day that are quieter than others. Please don’t hesitate to ask one of our receptionists for a quieter slot when booking.

💛 Cover their carrier with a blanket sprayed with pet remedy: alongside placing the carrier next to you rather than on the ground can help your pet feel safer and more secure.

If there are any tips and tricks that have worked for your pets please share them in the comments below!🐾💬

💛🐾 DOGS IN YELLOW DAY🐾💛As part of March being pet anxiety awareness month, did you know today is also dogs in yellow day...
20/03/2025

💛🐾 DOGS IN YELLOW DAY🐾💛

As part of March being pet anxiety awareness month, did you know today is also dogs in yellow day ?

Dogs in yellow day advocates for dogs who need space for multiple reasons such as:
💛 Fear and Anxiety
💛 Negative past experiences
💛 Reactivity to certain triggers
💛 Medical conditions
💛 Training
And many more

So if you see a dog wearing yellow, please do not approach and give them their needed space. For more information follow this link to the yellow dogs website.

Below is a picture of Rocco, who belongs to our amazing Student Nurse Chloe, wearing an example of something yellow to advocate that he needs space💛

https://www.yellowdoguk.co.uk

14/03/2025

🐾💛Helping Your Pet with Anxiety 💛🐾
As pet owners, we know how much our furry friends mean to us, and it’s heartbreaking when they’re struggling with anxiety. Whether it’s caused by loud noises, separation, or unfamiliar environments, there are ways we can help our pets feel more at ease.

Here are a few tips to support your pet with anxiety:
1. Create a Safe Space: Set up a quiet, comfortable area where your pet can retreat when they’re feeling overwhelmed.

2. Stick to a Routine: Keeping a consistent schedule for feeding, walks, and playtime helps reduce stress.

3. Try Calming Products: Products like calming collars, pheromone products such as Pet Remedy, or anxiety wraps can be soothing for some pets.

4. Exercise & Mental Stimulation: Regular physical activity and brain games can help relieve stress and burn off excess energy.

5. Consult a Vet or Behaviourist: If anxiety persists, a professional can provide advice, behaviour modification strategies, or medications.

6. Learn to read their body language: Once you know the signs of anxiety you can better begin to identify triggers and provide support where needed.

By recognising the signs of anxiety and offering support, we can help our pets live calmer, happier lives. Let’s show them the love and care they deserve! 💛🐾

🐾💛 March is Pet Anxiety Awareness Month! 💛🐾Did you know that many pets suffer from anxiety, just like humans? Whether it...
11/03/2025

🐾💛 March is Pet Anxiety Awareness Month! 💛🐾

Did you know that many pets suffer from anxiety, just like humans? Whether it's due to loud noises, separation, unfamiliar environments, or even changes in routine, anxiety can affect pets of all kinds.

Our pets can't always tell us when they're stressed or scared, but by learning to read their body language we can begin to better understand their triggers and take steps to help them avoid anxiety-inducing situations.

Signs your pet might be anxious include:
💛Tail tucked or low posture
💛Ears back or wide eyes
💛Panting or drooling
💛Whining or shaking
💛Excessive barking or meowing
💛Hiding or cowering
💛Pacing or restlessness
💛Loss of appetite or difficulty sleeping
💛Destructive behaviour (chewing, scratching)

Understanding these signs is key to helping your pet through anxious moments. If you notice these behaviours, try to create a calm environment for them, and if it’s more severe, you can book a consult with one of our amazing vets for advice.
Let’s make sure our pets feel understood and supported! 💛🐾

Did you know that the safest way to dispose of your pet’s unused flea and worm treatments, antibiotics and other medicin...
09/03/2025

Did you know that the safest way to dispose of your pet’s unused flea and worm treatments, antibiotics and other medicines is to return them to your veterinary surgery?

Liquids:
💊Ideally, these should then be placed in a sealed, leak proof bag.
💊Please ensure the tops or lids are secured tightly on any spot-on pipettes, bottles or jars.

Unused tablets:
💊These should remain in their original packaging (blister packs) if possible; otherwise, tablets of the same type should be gathered together and placed in a sealable, child proof container

Disposing of used packaging at home:
💊Pipette tubes (e.g. spot on flea treatment)
💊Replace cap securely in case there are any drops of product left inside and dispose of in your normal household waste
💊Dispose of empty blister packs in your normal household waste
💊Remove any label with your personal details on or make it illegible then dispose of card packaging in your recycling bin

❌ Reusing or sharing your pets medication can be dangerous and no medication should ever be used without proper advice and instruction from your vet. All medications including flea and worm treatments are prescribed based on your pets requirements so, even if they show similar symptoms please contact Abbey Vets before continuing any medication.

02/03/2025

🐶SPAY AWARENESS-PYOMETRA🐶
‼️Please note the video attached features graphic content!

Female dogs, who haven’t been spayed (neutered) are at higher risk of pyometra, an infection that causes the uterus to fill up with pus.

Pyometra normally occurs post-season, and can cause serious illness or even death if left untreated. That’s why it’s really important to take action as soon as possible.

There are two forms of pyometra: open and closed. Closed pyometra is more dangerous, because there is no outlet for the infection. With open pyometra, the infection drains in a form of discharge from the v***a.

If you notice any of the following symptoms of pyometra in your dog, you should contact your vet straight away:

🚨 Discharge from the v***a.
🚨 Vomiting.
🚨 Lethargy or depression.
🚨 Drinking more (increased thirst).
🚨 Increased urination.

Our vets will be able to diagnose pyometra through carrying out an ultrasound scan. Treatment plans typically involve supportive care, intravenous fluid therapy and antibiotics to prevent septic shock.

Once stabilised, your dog would then need an emergency spay to completely remove the infection.

If you’re worried about pyometra or would like to discuss the benefits of spaying please give us a call.

Address

465 Nottingham Road
Derby
DE216NA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441332661554

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