Companion Care Vets, Folkestone

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Vets4Pets is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice, including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound.

Reunited with owner🥰We’ve had a male neutered sphynx brought into the practice who was found wandering around St John’s ...
26/06/2024

Reunited with owner🥰

We’ve had a male neutered sphynx brought into the practice who was found wandering around St John’s Church Road.

If he’s yours, please call us on 01303 253 041. Proof of ownership will be required.

Meet Shady! 😁When Shady first visited us, she was very nervous and wouldn’t even walk into a consult room. After several...
19/06/2024

Meet Shady! 😁

When Shady first visited us, she was very nervous and wouldn’t even walk into a consult room.

After several desensitisation appointments with RVN Kelly, Shady is feeling much more confident as she walks in all by herself. We are happy to say that she has since been neutered and was a star patient, so well done Shady!

If you think desensitisation appointments could be beneficial to you and your pet, please give us a call on 01303 253 041 to discuss.

19/06/2024

We have had a deceased young entire male cat brought to us this afternoon. No chip or collar and tabby and white in colour. He was found in Capel le ferne. If you think he may be yours or you know who he may belong to please contact us at the practice.
Proof of ownership will be required

11/06/2024

We’ve had a dog handed to us today. She’s microchipped. Border collie cross, female, she’s on the older side. Please get in touch if you think she may be yours. Xx

09/06/2024

A deceased cat has been brought to us by a member of the public this afternoon. There is no microchip. We think the cat may be a young adult.
The cat has long grey tabby hair and was found on Hill Road, at the top of Dover Road.

If you think this may be your cat then please get in touch xx

✨ Sunday Funday✨Please comment ….
02/06/2024

✨ Sunday Funday✨

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🐥A chicken was found in the Warren area. If you are missing a chicken please let us know. We are open until 6pm tonight ...
01/06/2024

🐥A chicken was found in the Warren area. If you are missing a chicken please let us know.

We are open until 6pm tonight and open again at 10am tomorrow morning.

☀️With the warmer time of the year slowly approaching ☀️ please be mindful of when you take your dog out for a walk🐾 Bel...
30/05/2024

☀️With the warmer time of the year slowly approaching ☀️ please be mindful of when you take your dog out for a walk🐾

Below is some advice provided by VetsNow on when it is too hot to walk your dog☺️

Here are some of our cute doggie in-patients from last week 🐾☺️ xx
28/05/2024

Here are some of our cute doggie in-patients from last week 🐾☺️ xx

👋💐 Goodbye and good luck, Summer! 👋💐Summer has been a part of the Vets for Pets reception team in Folkestone for almost ...
24/05/2024

👋💐 Goodbye and good luck, Summer! 👋💐

Summer has been a part of the Vets for Pets reception team in Folkestone for almost 4 years, delivering exceptional customer service and managing endless insurance claims…

Today will be her last day working at the practice, and while we are very sad to see her go, we’re excited for her as she embarks on a new chapter in her life.

Please join us in thanking Summer for her hard work and wishing her all the best in her new journey.

(We’ll miss you!❤️)

23/05/2024

🐶🐱 CLIENT NOTICE 🐱🐶

Please be aware that today is your last day to order any medications/food for them to arrive before the bank holiday!

If you would like to made an order, please call us on 01303 253 041.

We’re running low on large towels!! If you would like to kindly donate some, they can be handed over at our front desk.T...
17/05/2024

We’re running low on large towels!! If you would like to kindly donate some, they can be handed over at our front desk.

Thank you in advance 🥰

**Reunited with owner**Stray dog🚨🐶 Female crossbreed found by a member of the public in the country lanes between Hawkin...
16/05/2024

**Reunited with owner**

Stray dog🚨🐶

Female crossbreed found by a member of the public in the country lanes between Hawkinge and Lyminge. Microchip details are not up to date.

If she is yours, please contact the practice on 01303 253041. Proof of ownership will be required.

A domestic shorthair female tabby cat was collected by one of our nurses this morning outside Homebase on Park Farm Indu...
08/05/2024

A domestic shorthair female tabby cat was collected by one of our nurses this morning outside Homebase on Park Farm Industrial Estate.

Sadly found deceased. No microchip/no collar/no distinguishing features. Limited photos due to injuries.

If you think she may be yours, please call us on 01303 253 041. Proof of ownership will be required.

🌷 May Bank Holiday Hours 🌷
02/05/2024

🌷 May Bank Holiday Hours 🌷

It’s May, which means it’s Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month!   👩‍⚕️🩺❤️‍🩹We are celebrating our incredible team of vete...
01/05/2024

It’s May, which means it’s Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month! 👩‍⚕️🩺❤️‍🩹

We are celebrating our incredible team of veterinary nurses and the vital role they play in caring for our patients.

So what exactly do our veterinary nurses do? Here is a glimpse:

🐾 Patient care - Administer medications, monitor vital signs, ensure the comfort and safety of every patient.

😷 Surgical support - Prep patients for surgery, monitor anaesthetics, and assist our veterinary surgeons with various tasks in theatre.

🩻 Radiology - Positioning patients for x-rays before developing the exposed films.

🔬Laboratory work - Collect and process a variety of samples to help our vets diagnose and treat patients.

📚Client education - Give valuable advice and information on pet health, nutrition, and behaviour.

Reunited with owner🥰‼️Stray cat found Ashley Avenue Area‼️Elderly neutered male black cat, with a white tuft on his ches...
20/04/2024

Reunited with owner🥰

‼️Stray cat found Ashley Avenue Area‼️

Elderly neutered male black cat, with a white tuft on his chest.
He is microchipped but sadly the details are not up to date.

Proof of ownership will be required, please call 01303 253041.

🐾Handsome little Kylo came in to see us for a lump removal yesterday. He came in a little nervous, but by the end of the...
18/04/2024

🐾Handsome little Kylo came in to see us for a lump removal yesterday. He came in a little nervous, but by the end of the day he was happy, wagging his tail and cuddling the VCA team 💗 He also enjoyed all the treats he had for being a good boy ⭐️!

Did you know that the nurses offer free of charge desensitisation clinics for nervous patients(Including puppies and kittens)? This enables the animal to have a good experience at the vets, which helps them to build up their confidence for future visits 💗

18/04/2024

Thirteen-week-old Moriarty may have needed part of his tail amputated after getting it caught in a door - but owner Jane says this hasn’t stopped him wagging it.

Jane, who has had Moriarty since he was eight-weeks-old, says that the happy puppy is always wagging his tail and getting it in the way. She was devastated when he managed to get it caught in a closing door and rushed him to Companion Care Vets, Folkestone where he wagged his tail so hard that the makeshift bandage she had made flew off. The bernese mountain dog puppy needed an operation to remove the tip of his tail, and he’s now recovering back at home and still wagging away.

Jane said: “Mori has a very waggy tail which is all over the place, and we were absolutely devastated when he caught it. The vets were so lovely and reassuring and said that this does happen to puppies; they get themselves into mischief. He was just happy to see his favourite people at the vets - and kept wagging his tail. We’ve even had to fashion a cone to put around it to protect it from the wagging while it heals.”

Vet nurse Sabrina, who has worked at the practice for six years, said: “When Moriarty came in, he didn’t seem phased at all. His owners had put a bandage on him, but it came off as he was wagging his tail so much. We had to remove part of the tail, but he was in and out the same day. He was so cute and well behaved.”

Butters came in to see us last week for his castration🐾 he brought his friend with him! 💗Bringing a soft toy or blanket ...
17/04/2024

Butters came in to see us last week for his castration🐾 he brought his friend with him! 💗

Bringing a soft toy or blanket to the vets can be very comforting for your little furry friends. Especially when they are recovering from procedures 🐾 .

⭐️Today’s little star patient Lexi ⭐️ She came in for her 1st vaccinations+microchip. We look foward to more cuddles in ...
09/04/2024

⭐️Today’s little star patient Lexi ⭐️ She came in for her 1st vaccinations+microchip. We look foward to more cuddles in four weeks time 💗

We are now officially using our new name Vets for Pets Folkestone! Don’t be concerned when we answer the phone with Vets...
08/04/2024

We are now officially using our new name Vets for Pets Folkestone!

Don’t be concerned when we answer the phone with Vets for Pets Folkestone, it’s still the same team you all know and recognise offering the same great service for all your fur babies 🥰

🐣Happy Easter from all of us at Companion Care Folkestone 🐣xx
31/03/2024

🐣Happy Easter from all of us at Companion Care Folkestone 🐣xx

And our Best Dressed award goes to…🏆🐾This kitty was kept snug as a bug after undergoing a general anaesthetic 🥰
27/03/2024

And our Best Dressed award goes to…🏆🐾

This kitty was kept snug as a bug after undergoing a general anaesthetic 🥰

🐰🌷🐰🌷 From tomorrow, our next delivery will arrive on Tuesday next week, so make sure to get your orders in before the cu...
26/03/2024

🐰🌷🐰🌷 From tomorrow, our next delivery will arrive on Tuesday next week, so make sure to get your orders in before the cut-off! 🐰🌷🐰🌷

🐰🐣 Our Easter Opening Hours 🐰🐣Our out of hours provider Vets Now Ashford will be available whilst we are closed for any ...
25/03/2024

🐰🐣 Our Easter Opening Hours 🐰🐣

Our out of hours provider Vets Now Ashford will be available whilst we are closed for any emergencies over the bank holiday weekend

**Reunited with owner**Anyone missing this little one?This neutered male was brought into us as a stray found around Mou...
14/03/2024

**Reunited with owner**

Anyone missing this little one?

This neutered male was brought into us as a stray found around Mount Pleasant Road. He is chipped but sadly the details are not up to date.

If you recognise him, please contact us on 1303 253 041, proof of ownership will be required.

📣 Building update 📣We are really excited that our expansion is in its  final stages now and we are very near to it be co...
14/03/2024

📣 Building update 📣

We are really excited that our expansion is in its final stages now and we are very near to it be completed 🎉🎉

We can’t wait for you all to see it once it’s finished!

We will soon be using our new name VetsforPets Folkestone but don’t worry we’ll still be providing the same great service with the same friendly team you all know and recognise 🥰

We loved caring for this fluffball after he’d sneakily nibbled on a raisin-filled scone! 🐶🚫 Dogs can become extremely po...
13/03/2024

We loved caring for this fluffball after he’d sneakily nibbled on a raisin-filled scone! 🐶🚫

Dogs can become extremely poorly after eating even the smallest amount of raisins, so it’s important they receive treatment as soon as possible.

We’re happy to hear that pup is doing well and steering clear of those pesky raisins! 😉

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspecte...
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.”

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4...
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."

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

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 – ki...
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."

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

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth...
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

Ten-year-old Dutch rabbit Alfie has been visiting vet Kate at Vets4pets Wolverhampton for dental treatment for the last ...
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."

Eight-year-old Winnie the Schnauzer cross is running around like a puppy again thanks to laser treatment and physiothera...
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.”

The team at Vets4Pets Cramlington say greyhound Frank was "an absolute gentleman" when he came in for some dental work.S...
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."

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of...
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."

Four-year-old Sebastian the Jack Russell is back to his usual boisterous self after being treated at Vets4Pets Abingdon ...
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!"

Address

Inside Pets At Home, Unit 2 West Park Farm Retail Park, Park Farm Road
Folkestone
CT195SY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441303253041

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