Vets4Pets Dundee

06/06/2024

Meet Tiegan.

Tiegan is a year 3 Veterinary Nursing degree student on placement. Tiegan will spend a year with us experiencing practical learning with her mentor, Caroline, our Head Veterinary Nurse. Even though Tiegan joined the team in May 2024 she is already a part of the team at Vets4Pets Dundee.

Here is what Tiegan says about being a student veterinary nurse:

"I love being an SVN and can't wait to be a qualified RVN. I love nursing patients back to health, it is very rewarding to see how much better they are during check-ups. I love all species including the exotic ones.

Tiegan is holding Sooty, on her first trip to the Vets. Thank you to Sooty mum and dad for letting us share the photo.

03/06/2024

Meet Kirstie.

Kirstie has been at Vets for Pet Dundee for 3 years. Kirstie is always willing to help when asked and puts pets first.

Here is what Kirstie says about being an RVN:

I really enjoy being an RVN. I must do, because I have worked in a a veterinary practice since 1982! I love ALL animals, not just dogs and cats and I am passionate about their wellbeing and why they do the things they do.

16/05/2024

Meet Scarlett.

Scarlett is studying to become a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA). A VCA is essential to both the clinical team and the front of house team. Scarlett plans continuing her education to come a Register Veterinary Nurse (RVN).

This is what Scarlett says about being a VCA:

“I enjoy being a veterinary care assistant as I love to see the client’s faces when we help their animal. It is very rewarding job and the staff are lovely to be around.”

14/05/2024

Meet Emma one of our RVNs.

Emma is holding a cat while Eve, the Vet is drawing blood for testing.

This is what Emma says about being a Veterinary Registered Nurse:

“I enjoy being a veterinary nurse as I love the interaction with the clients and their pets and particularly enjoy the variety in the job as no 2 days are the same.”

14/05/2024

Weight Management Clinic

20th of May 11.00 to 1.00

Weight management clinics are a great way to ensure your pet is an ideal body weight. Obesity in both cats and dogs is associated with numerous health risks for example, diabetes and arthritis.

Our head nurse Caroline studied weight management as part of her final year project at university so is able to help and answer questions on the subject.

If you would like to discuss your pets weight, please make an appointment with Caroline.

Leo has already lost 2kg after his pet parents came to see Caroline. Well done, Leo

10/05/2024

WHEN WE RUN BEHIND…

There are two reasons we are running behind:

1. Complex or Emergency Situation
2. Patients who arrive late

• If we are running behind our team at the front will inform you of the delay; you may wait or reschedule.
• If you arrive 10 minutes or more late for your appointment, we reserve the right to reschedule you.

Please be courteous to everyone, you never know who is sitting next to you in the waiting area…their pet might be the emergency.

09/05/2024

A very warm welcome to our new Veterinary Surgeon, Dr Anna Nemeth, Anna starts on the 20th of May.

Anna has three cats: Bertalan (in the photo with Anna), Maya on the window and Gracey, but as you can see Anna loves all animals.

09/05/2024

JOB OPPORTUNITY
– Client Care Advisor – Full or Part Time

Vets for Pets Dundee has a new and exciting opportunity for a Client Care Advisor (Receptionist role) with flexible working hours (with 1:4 weekends, time back in lieu when weekend worked).

Our current experienced team of 15 colleagues comprises 3 Veterinary Surgeons, 3 Registered Nurses, 2 Student Nurses, 2 Veterinary Care Assistants, 4 Client Care Advisors, and a Practice Manager.

We are passionate about creating an enjoyable and rewarding workplace for our colleagues and providing the best care for our clients and their pets.

What your typical day will look like:
· Your focus will be to provide an exceptional service to our clients and the best care possible for their pets at every visit
· You the face of the company while providing a link between clients and our clinical team
· Creating positive and lasting relationships with our clients, their pets and the practice team will be critical to your success
· Greeting each client with the offer of support, guidance, and expertise, while managing payments and making future bookings confidently
· Coordinating the smooth running of the day-to-day routines of the practice all managed using our online booking system, so computer literacy is essential

The attributes required:
· You are a friendly and welcoming face for the clients and their pets when they arrive at the practice
· You can provide guidance by keeping yourself up-to-speed with the practice products and services
· You are calm, attentive, and always focus on the client's needs
· You will bring enthusiasm and drive to your role. Your passion for service is matched by your love of pets
· You can deal with everything that is thrown at you, from comforting a client who has had some bad news about their pet or sharing the joy of a new puppy’s first visit to the vet
· Your personality is infectious and along with your fellow colleagues, you create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere in the practice

In short, you like to be busy, enjoy helping people and their pets, and always endeavour to make a difference.

Benefits:

After successfully completing your probationary period, we offer a 20% discount at the Vet Practice, Pets at Home, and the Groom Room, access to a discount and cashback schemes, in-house career development & CPD opportunities, and contributory pension. The hourly rate for this position is: £11.44

To apply, please email Stacey at: [email protected]

07/05/2024

Our amazing Head Nurse Caroline.

Caroline joined Vets for Pets - Dundee in November 2023.

This is what Caroline says about being a Veterinary Nurse:

“I really enjoy inpatient care, giving them cuddles and TLC when they are feeling unwell. I also enjoy consulting - Our nurse clinics are a great way to bond with our lovely clients and their pets, I offer weight management clinics as I did a weight management study in my final year honours project at university.”

When you are in the practice the next time make sure you say hello to Caroline.

03/05/2024

We are open our regular hours 8:30 to 7:00 on the May Bank Holidays.

Appointments only from 6 PM to 7 PM due to the store closing at 6 PM

03/05/2024

Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month

May is the month to celebrate veterinary nurses 🐾

Check back so you can get to know each nurse and what their favourite thing to do as a Veterinary Nurse. 🐶🐱🐰

Head RVN - Caroline
RVNs - Kirstie and Emma
SVNs - Tiegan
VCAs - Jade and Scarlett

Each member of our nursing team plays a vital role to ensure that we can provide the best possible care to your pets! 🐾

Thank you for choosing to work with us!

02/05/2024

🌟Worried about your dog and rapeseed?🌟

At this time of year, we start to notice lots of posts circulating social media regarding rapeseed; these posts are shared extensively and can understandably worry many dog owners. The posts usually state that rapeseed is highly poisonous to dogs, and can cause signs including haemolytic anaemia, blindness, damaged nervous system, digestive disorders and breathing problems.

These posts are misinformation.

The signs mentioned are typically only seen in grazing animals, and most dogs actually remain asymptomatic after exposure to rapeseed. Dogs can develop gastrointestinal upset if they have ingested some of the plant, and there have been reports of skin reactions which resemble burns, but this is extremely rare and does not happen to every dog which comes into contact with it.

27/04/2024

Happy World Veterinary Day to our two amazing and caring vets Eve Beveridge and Ryan Tan. The team at Vets for Pets Dundee loves working with you both. A shout-out to our new vet, Anna, who will join us in May.

27/04/2024

Great information. Enjoy Spring and keep your pets safe.

Its spring and that means gardening! As well as calls relating to plant ingestion, here at Animal PoisonLine/VPIS we have seen an increase in enquiries about exposure to fertilisers and patio cleaner, slug baits and weedkillers. We would urge everyone to keep garden chemicals away from pets and follow all safety advice on the labels.

🪴Fertilisers - will usually cause vomiting and diarrhoea, but no serious effects unless eaten in large quantity

🪴Slug bait - metaldehyde slug pellets are very dangerous even in small quantity and immediate advice should be sought for any ingestion. Ferrous based baits may cause gastrointestinal upset but the risk of iron toxicity is low unless large amounts are ingested relative to bodyweight.

🪴Patio cleaners - these generally contain quaternary ammonium compounds. They are very irritant and may cause damage to the skin and the mouth. Cats are particularly sensitive to these products and can develop serious oral injuries , pyrexia and inappetance. They often require veterinary care and recovery can take several days. Walking through wet product can be enough to cause a problem .

🪴Weedkiller - toxicity will vary depending on the active ingredient in the product, dilution and level of exposure. Glyphosate (an organophosphate) and dicamba/phenoxyacetic acid chemicals are often present in products available widely for use in the garden. Follow instructions carefully, keep all packaging and seek advice after exposure. In all cases ingestion of the neat product is more likely to cause significant toxicity than walking through treated grass. Signs include gastrointestinal upset, skin irritation and neurological signs (in severe cases)

25/04/2024

Rocky came to visit us today to get groomed under sedation. Unfortunately, some dogs will not allow their owners to brush them due to anxiety or skin sensitivity.

Rocky was a supper star and about a kilo lighter.

12/04/2024

We had a suprise visitor today; a baby fox, eyes still closed. The fox was found by one of our client’s dogs. Sadly, the mother was not found.

Our Head Nurse Caroline did a quick health check, warmed him up and got some food into him until the SSPCA came to take him to a safe location.

11/04/2024

Meet Ted.

Ted and his pet mum came in today to sign up for a Care Plan and make an appointment for his jags. We can’t wait to see Ted grow into a handsome lad.

08/03/2024

Our VCA’s giving Alaska a deshed brush before he wakes up after a lump removal. Ready for Spring 💐💐💐

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.”

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."

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."

31/12/2023

Happy New Year from all of us at Vets for Pets Dundee.

27/12/2023

How to help your pet cope with fireworks.

While many humans enjoy a fireworks show; it can cause stress to our pets.

Click on the link below for tips to help your pet cope with fireworks.

https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/helping-your-pet-cope-with-firework-season/?fbclid=IwAR3oLBnhX-hLSuySuJ7a-2OIXy69laAigdFbxl8o-aJ1mZnkQ-72ytUl2t8_aem_AWVztKcVe9wn6b8ejwDrzd-9nuIj9fc2LFduxyuia0HzS9bGvVGvu7SaIvgHU_tIC8w

Are you prepared for firework season for your dog? Find out how to help your dog to cope with sudden and loud noises this firework season with our helpful advice.

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas from the team at Vets for Pets Dundee.

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.