Vets for Pets High Wycombe

18/03/2025

Myth vs Fact: Cats only purr when they're happy 🐱

FACT: While cats often purr when content, they can also purr when they’re in pain, stressed, or even scared. Purring can be a self-soothing mechanism, so it’s important to look at their body language and overall behaviour to understand how they’re feeling.

If you are concerned about your cats health, call us on 01494 443075 to make an appointment with one of our vets.

17/03/2025

☘️ Happy St. Patrick's Day from the team at Vets for Pets High Wycombe! ☘️

14/03/2025

🐶 Dog Theft Awareness Day 🐾

Losing a beloved pet is every owner's worst nightmare, but there are steps you can take to keep your furry friend safe.

🔹 Microchip & ID Tag – Ensure your dog is microchipped and wearing a collar with up-to-date contact details.
🔹 Stay Vigilant – Never leave your dog unattended outside shops, in cars, or in your garden.
🔹 Secure Your Home & Garden – Check fences, gates, and locks to prevent easy access.
🔹 Be Cautious on Walks – Avoid sharing your walking routine online and stay aware of your surroundings.
🔹 Adopt Safe Rehoming Practices – If rehoming a pet, always check new owners thoroughly.

If the worst happens, report the theft to the police immediately and inform local vets, shelters, and online lost pet groups.

Let's work together to protect our pets! Share this post to spread awareness. 🐕💙

14/02/2025

💖 Happy Valentine’s Day from Vets for Pets High Wycombe! 💖

Love is in the air, and we want to wish all our wonderful clients and their furry companions a very Happy Valentine’s Day! 🐶🐱💕

While you’re celebrating with your loved ones, don’t forget that some Valentine’s treats can be dangerous for pets. Here are some common hazards to watch out for:

🚫 Chocolate & Sweets – Chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs and cats. Xylitol, a sweetener found in some sugar-free treats, can also be extremely dangerous.
🌿 Flowers & Plants – Lilies, often found in Valentine’s bouquets, are highly toxic to cats. Roses, while not poisonous, have thorns that can cause injuries.
🍷 Alcohol – Even small amounts of alcohol can cause vomiting, tremors, and serious health issues in pets.
🕯 Candles & Decorations – Curious pets might knock over candles or chew on ribbons, which can lead to burns, choking, or digestive blockages.

💝 Include Your Pets in the Celebration! Instead of sharing human treats, why not:
🐾 Give them a pet-safe Valentine’s treat.
🎾 Spend extra time playing with them.
🛏 Treat them to a cosy new bed or toy.
📸 Capture the moment with a Valentine’s-themed pet photo!

Check out this adorable photo of Tinta, our vet, Boglarka’s dog, proudly wearing a beautiful hand-crocheted rose on her collar! 🌹 🐶 We’d love to see how your pets are celebrating too – share your Valentine’s pet photos in the comments! 📷💖

Wishing you and your pets a safe and love-filled Valentine’s Day! ❤️🐾

04/02/2025

🐾🦷 February is National Pet Dental Month! 🦷🐾

Did you know that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of dental disease by the age of three? Poor oral health can lead to pain, bad breath, and even serious health issues affecting the heart, liver, and kidneys. That’s why regular dental care is essential for keeping your pet happy and healthy!

At Vets for Pets High Wycombe, we’re celebrating National Pet Dental Month by offering nurse consults to check your pet’s teeth and discuss their dental hygiene. During these consultations, we’ll cover:
✅ How to keep your pet’s teeth clean at home 🪥
✅ Signs of dental disease to watch for 👀
✅ Our professional dental scale & polish procedures 🦷✨

Give your pet something to smile about this National Pet Dental Month! 😺🐶

📞 Call us at 01494 443075 or 📧 email [email protected] to book a dental check today!

27/01/2025

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23/01/2025

Myth: Dogs are completely colour blind and only see in black and white.

Dogs can see colour, but their vision is different from ours. 🌈 While humans see a full spectrum of colours, dogs see a limited range—mostly shades of blue, yellow, and grey. They don’t see red or green the way we do, but their world is far from black and white!

So next time you’re choosing a toy, go for blue or yellow for maximum doggy enjoyment! 🐕

18/01/2025

🐾 Keep Your Pets Smiling! 🐾

Did you know that oral care is just as important for our furry friends as it is for us? Cats and dogs can suffer from dental problems like tartar buildup, gum disease, and bad breath, which, if left untreated, could lead to more serious health issues. Regular dental care is key to keeping your pet happy, healthy, and pain-free!

At Vets for Pets High Wycombe, we offer nurse consults for £32.50 (included in your care plans) to check your pet's teeth and discuss the best ways to maintain their dental hygiene. During these consultations, we can talk about:
✅ Tips for brushing your pet's teeth 🪥
✅ Diet recommendations for oral health 🍖
✅ Professional dental scale and polishing procedures 🦷

Let’s work together to protect those adorable smiles! 😺🐶

📞 Call us today at 01494 443075 or 📧 email us at [email protected] to book your pet’s dental check.

Because a healthy mouth means a happy pet! ❤️

08/01/2025

🐾 We’re Back Online! 🐾

We want to apologise for the inconvenience caused by the unexpected power cut at our clinic recently. 🐕🐈 Unfortunately, this affected our ability to take calls and emails.

We’re happy to let you know that power has been restored, and we’re fully operational again! Our team is here and ready to assist you with any inquiries, appointments, or emergencies.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We truly appreciate your support! ❤️

☎️ Call us at 01494 443075
📧 Email us at [email protected]

06/01/2025

We are experiencing a power cut and our phone lines are currently down.

If you have an emergency and are unable to get through to us by phone, please call Vets for Pets Wycombe Marsh on 01494 448966.

We apologise for the inconvenience and aim to get back up and running as soon as possible

31/12/2024

🎉🐾 Happy New Year from High Wycombe Vets for Pets! 🐾🎉

As we ring in 2025, we want to thank all our amazing clients and their beloved pets for making 2024 so special. Here’s to a happy, healthy, and paw-some New Year! 🐶🐱💖

✨ Just a quick reminder:
We will be closed on New Year’s Day (Wednesday 1st January) but will reopen as usual on Thursday 2nd January to assist with all your pet care needs.

🚨 In case of an emergency while we’re closed, please contact Vets Now High Wycombe, our out-of-hours emergency provider, who are available to help on 01494 257174.

Wishing you a fantastic start to the year! 🌟

24/12/2024

🎄🐾 Merry Christmas from High Wycombe Vets for Pets! 🐾🎄

We want to take this opportunity to wish all our wonderful clients and their pets a very Merry Christmas!

Just a quick reminder of our holiday hours:
✨ We are closed on Christmas Day (25th Dec) and Boxing Day (26th Dec).
✨ We will reopen as usual on Friday 27th December to assist with all your pet care needs.

In case of an emergency while we’re closed, please contact Vets Now High Wycombe, our out-of-hours emergency provider, who are available 24/7 to help on 01494 257174.

We hope you and your pets have a joyful, safe, and relaxing Christmas! 🎁🐕🐈

15/12/2024

🎄🐾 Important Christmas Reminder from Vets for Pets High Wycombe! 🐾🎄

If your pets need any medication over the festive season, please make sure to place your order before Friday 20th December! 💊✨

This is especially crucial for special order medications, as we cannot guarantee they’ll be ready for collection before we close for Christmas if ordered after this date.

Let’s make sure your pets are happy and healthy for the holidays! 🐶🐱❤️

If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01494 443075📞. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you all a paw-some festive season! 🐾🎅

12/12/2024

🎅🐾 It’s Christmas Jumper Day at Vets for Pets High Wycombe! 🐾🎅

Our team (and a few furry friends 🐶❤️) have donned our festive finest to celebrate – check out our photo below! 🎄✨

Now we want to see YOURS! 📸💚 Whether it’s you, your pets, or both rocking those Christmas jumpers, share your pictures in the comments – we’d love to see how you and your pets are spreading holiday cheer!

Let’s make this the most paw-some Christmas Jumper Day yet! 🧶🐾

Donate to Save the Children ➡️ https://christmas.savethechildren.org.uk/fundraising/CJD240022584

05/12/2024

🎄🐾 **Holiday Opening Hours - High Wycombe Vets for Pets** 🐾🎄

The festive season is upon us, and we want to ensure your furry friends are well cared for during the holidays! Here are our **Christmas 2024 opening hours**:

🕒 Monday 23rd December: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
🕒 Tuesday 24th December (Christmas Eve): 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
🎅 Wednesday 25th December (Christmas Day): CLOSED
🕒 Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day): CLOSED
🕒 Friday 27th December: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
🕒 Saturday 28th December: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
🕒 Sunday 29th December: CLOSED
🕒 Monday 30th December: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
🕒 Tuesday 31st December (New Year’s Eve): 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
🎉 Wednesday 1st January (New Year’s Day): CLOSED
🕒 Thursday 2nd January: Back to normal hours, 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM

✨ Emergency Out of Hours Service ✨
If your pet needs urgent care while we are closed, please contact our emergency out-of-hours service at Vets Now High Wycombe on 01494 257174. They’re available 24/7 to help when you need it most.

We wish all our wonderful clients and their pets a safe and joyful Christmas and New Year! Thank you for trusting us to care for your beloved companions. 💖🐕🐈

02/12/2024

🎄🐾 Join Us for Christmas Jumper Day! 🐾🎄

This 12th December, our team at High Wycombe Vets for Pets will be rocking our most festive Christmas jumpers to support Save the Children! 🐕🐈🐾

We’d love for you to join in the fun and help make a difference. Every donation counts toward creating a brighter future for those in need. 💖✨

🎁 Whether you’re visiting the clinic that day or supporting us from home, let’s spread the joy of giving together. Check out the link below to donate and be part of this wonderful initiative!

To donate £5* text V4PHWYC to 70050

*When you text to donate, you'll be billed £5, plus your standard network rate. We receive 100% of your donation. By texting, you agree to calls about fundraising appeals, campaigns, events and other ways to support. Include NO after your team text code to opt out of phone calls e.g. TEAMNO. Queries? 02070126400.

👉 https://christmas.savethechildren.org.uk/fundraising/CJD240022584

Let’s make this Christmas extra special—one jumper and one act of kindness at a time. 🎅🎄

We're taking part in Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 12th December! Every pound we raise will give children in the UK and around the world the chance to grow up healthy and happy and change the future for good.

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."

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.