Vets4Pets Greasby

05/11/2024

We’re aware that there will be firework & bonfire displays in different areas of the Wirral tonight, as well as individual households 🔥 🎆

Keep your pets safe, walk your dogs early to avoid them getting spooked. Having enrichment toys available in the house hold for mental stimulation and distraction can help too ☺️

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🎇 Bonfire Night 🎇

Fireworks can be scary for some pets which may result in them responding in a way they have never done before, whether this be reactiveness, running off, hiding, crying/whining or destructive.

If you know your pet exhibits any of the above behaviours, please contact us to arrange a consultation with the Vet, who may be able to dispense medication to help with this - 0151 678 6278

For more information please visit www.vets4pets.com/fireworks

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01/11/2024

🎇 Bonfire Night 🎇

Fireworks can be scary for some pets which may result in them responding in a way they have never done before, whether this be reactiveness, running off, hiding, crying/whining or destructive.

If you know your pet exhibits any of the above behaviours, please contact us to arrange a consultation with the Vet, who may be able to dispense medication to help with this - 0151 678 6278

For more information please visit www.vets4pets.com/fireworks

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30/10/2024

👻🎃Happy Halloween Eve Everyone🎃👻

Some more things to think about whilst you're enjoying your spooky celebrations!!

Some pets don't appreciate the increased socialisation of seasonal celebrations, so ensuring they have a quiet safe place to go to is key ☺️

29/10/2024

On the run up to Halloween 👻 🎃 here’s a few pointers to watch out or think about before it arrives ☺️

28/10/2024

🎆 Preparing For Fireworks 🎆

There will be lots of firework displays coming up, as well as bonfire night and some pets really don’t cope well with them.
Here’s a few things you can do at home to help keep them as comfortable/calm as possible 🤗

For any advice or if you would like to book for a consultation with a vet regarding medication to help at home, please contact us 0151 678 6278

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27/10/2024

❕Microchip Details❕

With the clocks going back this weekend, we will more than likely (unfortunately ☹️) now be walking our dogs in the darker hours of the day and especially on the run up to bonfire night, it is important that you ensure your dogs microchip details are up to date.

It is also important for cats who are free to come in and out the house as they please, incase they are spooked or decide to go for a trip in a strangers car (this is more common than you think 🙈).

Having up to date contact and address details on your pets microchip details allows us and other veterinary practices to easily identify your pet, and get in touch as quickly as possible to reunite you with your beloved pet should they go missing.

Please get in touch if you would like to discuss how to check your pets microchip details or how you would go about changing them accordingly.

0151 678 6278
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26/10/2024

Does your cat/kitten think you’re a human scratch post or that your sofa is the next best thing to sink their claws into 🫣… have a look at investing some cat scratching toys to put in different areas around the house 🏡 this will encourage them to scratch in appropriate places rather than your precious furniture ☺️

They come in all different shapes and sizes as well as different interactive styles to keep them occupied 🐱

25/10/2024

The other week we introduced you to dog food comparisons, so it’s only fair that we now do the same for our feline friends 🐈‍⬛ 🐈

For more information on nutrition for cats, please visit our website on www.vets4pets.com/cat-nutrition

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24/10/2024

❄️🐶 ** NOVEMBER COVER PICTURE COMPETITION **🐱❄️

Would you like your pet/s to be our cover picture during November? 📸

November’s theme will be Winter ❄️

All you need to do is upload a Winter inspired photograph of your pet/s in the comments below and the pet with the most likes will win! 🐰🐭

Please ensure the pictures are of animals only ☺️

The winner will be announced on Friday 1st November!

Good Luck 🍀 & don’t forget to share!🤞🏻

23/10/2024

Sometimes jumping in your comfy warm seat as soon as you stand up is a necessity as a pet… isn’t it? 🤭🛋️

We’d love to see your sofa stealing pet pictures 🐾

21/10/2024

Monday Fun Fact! 💬

We all notice that our kittens don’t seem to stay all fluffy and tiny for very long 😅 the below might give you a little insight as to why!

As they get older we notice they may slow down or take a little bit more of a relaxed approach to life.. or if they decide they want to keep hold of a tiny drop of feral energy, they might still be up to mischief as an elderly cat! 🐱🐾

17/10/2024

🌧️🥶 Outdoor Small Furries 🥶🌧️

As the wetter and colder weather draws in, don’t forget that your small outdoor furries may need their living space adapting, to make it suitable for them to stay housed in 🐹🐰

Here’s a few things to have a think about 💭

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14/10/2024

🍂 Conker’s on your Autumnal Walks 🍂

In the Autumn, conkers (also known as Horse Chestnuts), can be found in abundance in streets and woods.
While many dogs ignore these on walks, some like to play with them or even try to eat them.
Conkers can generally cause two types of issues for dogs that try to eat them:

Blockages: Although the nut is smooth and shiny, once it has left the green spiky shell, conkers can still cause life-threatening blockages. If swallowed, they can get lodged in the stomach or intestines (gut), requiring emergency surgical removal to clear the obstruction.

Poisoning: Conkers contain a chemical called aesculin, which can be toxic to dogs if eaten.

If your dog ingests them…
It's important not to panic but get in touch with your vet immediately. It can help if you know roughly how many your dog has eaten, as well as any symptoms that they could be showing.

The advice is to keep a good eye on your dog during walks when conkers have fallen, especially if they tend to pick things up whilst out.

For more information please visit https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/dog-advice/conker-hazards-in-dogs/

11/10/2024

🐌 Lungworm 🐌

Lungworms are short worms, only reaching 2.5cm in length as adults, which live within the chambers of the heart of our pets, and in the artery that connects the heart to the lungs. Despite their main home being in the heart, these worms are called lungworms as they cause mainly lung-related signs such as coughing.

Lungworms are passed through snails and slugs; therefore if your dog plays or consumes them in the garden or when out for a walk, they can become infected. Dogs can also come into contact with lungworms through eating grass, drinking from puddles, outdoor water bowls, or toys that have been left outside in grass.

If you would like to talk to us in more detail about lungworm prevention, please do not hesitate to get in touch on 0151 678 6278 or visit https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/dog-advice/lungworm-in-dogs/

10/10/2024

Food for thought.. 💭

Many of our clients notice the food for thought poster we have up in reception. Here’s another version of the most common quick snacks we sneakily give to them 👀🤫

For more info please visit www.vets4pets.com/dog-nutrition

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07/10/2024

We have had an elderly black & white female cat who is not microchipped handed into the practice. Please call 01516786278 if you believe her to be your cat. Proof of ownership will be required.

03/10/2024

Today we had a bit of a different visitor than what we normally see day to day… This is Peach 🐭, she was in today for a lump removal.

She was given her pre-medication, her eyes were lubricated to prevent ulcers and she was placed in an oxygen chamber whilst the medication took effect.
Once the medication had taken effect, her surgical site was clipped and scrubbed to make the area sterile.

During anaesthetic pets can lose a lot of their body heat, even though they are in a heat controlled theatre and lying on a heat mat, this is still sometimes not enough so it calls for extra measures. In Peach’s case she had socks placed over the top of the ECG pads that were on her feet, and bubble wrap around her tail just under her pulse oximeter. A temperature probe is placed just inside her cheek.

The ECG pads let us monitor her heart rate, whilst the pulse oximeter measured her blood oxygen levels, the temperature probe allows us to see if there are any drops, as well as us manually monitoring her with a stethoscope 🩺

Her lump was successfully removed by the veterinary surgeon, subcutaneous sutures were placed using a very fine suture material, and then skin sutures were placed in the top layer for extra security.

In recovery following her surgery, Peach was placed in an oxygenated chamber with her blanket until she was fully round from her anaesthetic and could go back in with her friend 🐭❤️‍🩹

03/10/2024

🎆🎇 FIREWORKS 🎇🎆

We are speedily approaching the time of year where fireworks start appearing up until new year. Some pets aren’t phased by them but unfortunately the majority of them are.

If you know that your pet gets stressed or upset with the firework noises, please get in touch sooner rather than later to make arrangements for medication if needed, as some medications may require a health check or an introductory period in order to achieve full effect.

0151 678 6278

02/10/2024

Do you ever look at your pet and wonder if they’ve maybe put on a few extra pounds?👀…(we won’t tell them if you don’t 🤫)

Sometimes it’s the actions we do subconsciously (like loving them so much we think they deserve all the treats 😍) which could result in our pets carrying a tad more weight than they should be, especially as we’re rolling into the colder months 🥶

Heres just a few things to think about…

If you would like to talk to us about your pets weight in more detail, please don’t hesitate to get in touch 0151 678 6278 ☺️🐾

29/09/2024

⚠️🛠️⚒️PLANNED ROADWORKS⚒️🛠️⚠️

Please be aware there is planned roadworks from 30th September - 18 October on GREASBY ROAD 🛣️

Please make sure you either make alternative route plans or allow extra travel time to get to your appointment on time 🗓️

If you know you are going to be late and it is safe to do so, please call us to let us know so we can manage appointments accordingly - 0151 678 6278

Thank you ☺️
Greasby Vets4Pets Team 🐾

28/09/2024

🐇 Hoppy Saturday 🐇

Today is National Rabbit Day! 🐰

Did you know rabbits are actually social creatures, who ideally need another rabbit for company?
Caring for rabbits means giving them lots of love and attention, take a look at our expert advice on the link below, which will tell you all the key information on different areas you need to know. ⬇️

https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/rabbit-advice/

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.”

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.

16/12/2023

Five-year-old Buddy will be thinking twice about picking up sticks in future after one pierced his tongue and he had to be taken for treatment at Vets4Pets Lisburn.

Owner Danielle says Buddy doesn't normally play with sticks but one day he saw other dogs having fun with sticks and ran over to join in. "We heard a loud yelp and he came sheepishly over to us, with his tail between his legs, and we realised he was in pain. We took him to the practice where Becky the vet found the hole under his tongue and treated him with dissolving stitches, antibiotics and painkillers. Becky was so lovely."

Danielle says: "Buddy is doing absolutely great now and we are keeping an extra eye on him – we've even bought him a fake fabric bendy stick from Pets at Home!"

10/12/2023

This is gorgeous Ghost, who's been regularly visiting the team at Leeds Vets4Pets for some desensitising and socialising.

His owner Abbas said he often pops down to the practice so Ghost, a seven-month-old German Shepherd, can get used to the surroundings. Abbas said: "After he'd had his vaccinations, one of the nurses mentioned that it could be good to bring him in every now and again while he was a puppy so he's not timid or scared of the vets should he need any procedures in the future. Before he was quite nervous going to the vets, but now he gets excited to go in. Everyone at the practice is so welcoming."

Veterinary nurse Alys says: "Puppies who come in just for their vaccinations are understandably much more scared to come back in as they get older, as they associate us with injections. When Ghost comes in we make sure he has lots of positive interactions with the team – and now he walks in happily with his tail wagging and actively seeks everyone out for attention."