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Monday 8am - 7pm Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm Wednesday 8am - 7pm Thursday 8am - 6:30pm Friday 8am - 7pm Saturday 9am - 12pm

http://www.theketteringvets.com/

The Kettering Vets, 89 Polwell Lane, Barton Seagrave, Kettering (2025)

11/04/2025

Meet Marley 🐶

Marley came in this week to see Vet Matt because she was vomiting blood and struggling to breathe, but after a consultation with Matt, he quickly realised that Marley had some left sided nasal irritation. This was causing the blood to run down into Marley's throat - so of course when poor Marley was vomiting, the blood was making its way out. 🤮🙁

Matt decided to admit Marley to pop her under a general anaesthetic 💉 so he could get a closer look on what was causing these symptoms. He soon discovered that Marley had not one, but two 10cm grass blades lodged up her nose. These were safely extracted and Marley's nasal cavity flushed! 🌿

Marley went home that evening with some anti-inflammatories and her owners were advised to keep an eye on her as although there was unlikely to be any more, this could not be completely ruled out without a scope. Thankfully, Marley will make a full recovery! ❤️‍🩹

Following on from our earlier post - It’s a reminder that even small things like grass can cause serious problems. Grass blades can irritate your dog's nasal passages, leading to bleeding, discomfort, or even vomiting. If your dog is showing signs like these, it could be more than just a simple issue—get them checked by a vet! 🐶

Stay vigilant and keep your furry friends safe from unexpected hazards in nature! 🌿🐾

09/04/2025

⭐️⭐️ MEET THE TEAM! ⭐️⭐️

Each week we post a Vet, Nurse or Client Care Team Member that works behind the scenes at TKV caring for your pets.

Hannah, Registered Veterinary Nurse 🩺

Furry Family:
Rescue Dog - Loula 🐶
Rescue Cat - Toast Malone 🐱
Rescue Turtle - Stinky 🐢

Been at TKV since: November 2020

Favourite Ice Cream Flavour: Haagen-Dazs Strawberry Cheesecake 🍓

Celebrity Crush: Captain Caveman

Talent Show Entry: Human jukebox: ear-worm edition. Can start singing "The Final Countdown" at 10am and have it looping in everyone's head by 10.01. 🎤

Known For In The Practice: Being the brains behind the nursing pet care at home app, zumi app !

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07/04/2025

FOUND DOG

A male, 2-year old black and tan crossbreed has been handed into us, after being found around Grosvenor road.

Unfortunately, although he is chipped, the details are not up to date and we cant get hold of the owner

If you are missing your dog, please contact us on 01536 722555!

07/04/2025

🌿🐾 Beware of Grass Seeds: A Hidden Hazard for Pets 🐾🌿

As we enjoy the warmer weather and lush greenery, it’s important to remember that grass seeds can pose a serious risk to our pets! 🌱🚨

Grass seeds can easily become stuck in your pet’s paws, ears, eyes, or even be inhaled, causing discomfort or injury. These tiny seeds can migrate into their skin, leading to infections or even more serious complications if left untreated.

Here’s what to watch for: 👀

🌿 Licking or biting at paws, face, or ears – Pets often try to relieve the irritation caused by grass seeds
🌿 Reluctance to walk or limping – A seed lodged in the paw can make walking painful
🌿 Excessive sneezing or coughing – Grass seeds can get stuck in their nose or throat
🌿 Signs of swelling, redness, or discharge – Look out for unusual signs near their eyes or ears

What to do:

Regularly check your pet for any foreign objects, especially after walks in grassy areas.

If you suspect your pet has a grass seed lodged somewhere, contact your vet for advice and prompt treatment.

Stay safe and keep those paws and ears happy this season! 🐾💚

05/04/2025

🐾🎉 A HUGE thank you to all our amazing clients! 🎉🐾

Every week, we are truly overwhelmed and grateful for all of the beautiful thank you cards, delicious cakes, thoughtful gifts, and heartfelt messages we receive. It means the world to us that we’ve been able to help your pets, and your kindness truly warms our hearts 💖🐾

We love what we do, and it's a privilege to be part of your pets' lives. Thank you for trusting us with their care and for showing so much love and appreciation – it makes everything we do even more rewarding!

Here's to many more wagging tails, purring snuggles, and happy, healthy pets! 🐶🐱🐰🦜

04/04/2025

LIBBY 🐶

Libby came to see Vet Ali in December for non-healing ulcers in her mouth (see below). Despite being treated with a course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatories, these still would just not heal! A biopsy of the larger ulcer was taken, and Libby was referred in-house for an advanced ultrasound scan with our visiting diagnostic imager Fabrizio, as she had also started to lose weight. Following these tests and some specialised blood samples, Libby was presumptively diagnosed with a disease called Leishmania🦠

Leishmania is an exotic disease spread by sandflies in the south of Europe🌍
Most dogs in the UK are not at risk of this disease, unless they have travelled to these at-risk regions✈️🚢 Libby was rescued from Spain and so is at risk for Leishmania. There are many symptoms associated with Leishmania, but dogs with this disease often present with lethargy, skin lesions and weight loss 🤒

Treatment involves a long course of medication and regular vet visits and follow ups✅ At Libby’s recent 28 day check up she was so much brighter and happier in herself, and had a fully healed mouth ulcer! 🎉 She has been so brave throughout and is very much a star patient🌟

Leishmania is a chronic disease, and we can never fully cure it, but we can achieve remission with medical management🏥 We will be monitoring Libby closely, and hope she continues to improve as well as she has so far. Well done Libby! 💖

If you are planning on travelling to southern Europe with your dog, please let us know and one of our vets can discuss Leishmania and sandfly prevention with you👩‍⚕️

02/04/2025

⭐️⭐️ MEET THE TEAM! ⭐️⭐️
Each week we post a Vet, Nurse or Client Care Team Member that works behind the scenes at TKV caring for your pets.

Beth, Vet 🩺

Furry Family: Millie the Old Tyme Bulldog and Maggie the Boxer 🐶🐶

Been at TKV since: January 2025, although Beth did lots of work experience with us whilst studying at university! 👩‍🎓

Favourite Ice Cream Flavour: Mint Choc Chip 💚

Celebrity Crush: Benson Boone

Talent Show Entry: Doing weighted press ups 🏋️‍♀️

Known For In The Practice: always having 'fancy' hair 🪮

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31/03/2025

🐾💉 A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Surgeon💉🐾

Ever wondered what a day looks like for your vet? Here’s a peek behind the scenes! 🐱🐶

From early mornings to late evenings, we’re always on our toes, providing the best care for your furry friends. Each day brings something different – whether it's routine check-ups, urgent surgeries, or comforting our clients through difficult decisions, every moment counts. 💉❤️

Here’s what a typical day might look like:

✨ Morning: Starting the day with a warm cup of coffee and consultations. We see everything from first puppy vaccinations, unwell pets to end-of-life care🐾

✨ Mid-Morning: Reheat the mornings cup of coffee which has undoubtedly been left to go cold and get ready for theatre! Routine neuterings, lump removals, complex operations, diagnostics and emergency surgery could all be in our day!

✨ Late Afternoon: Squeeze in some lunch before afternoon consults. It's always so rewarding to help both pets and owners find solutions together 🐱💬

✨ Evening: Sit down to do some daily admin including follow-up calls, reporting lab results, writing prescriptions and speaking to specialists about ongoing cases

Every day is a mix of challenges and joy, but knowing we’re making a difference in the lives of your beloved pets makes it all worthwhile. 🏆🐾

Thank you for trusting us with your pets – we’re here for them every step of the way. 💚

30/03/2025

🐾💐 Happy Mother's Day! 💐🐾

To all the amazing pet mums out there – today is for YOU! 🐾💖

We see the belly rubs, the treats, the cuddles, and all the moments that make you the best pet mum ever! 🌟

Share a special moment with your fur-baby to celebrate today! 📸

28/03/2025

MARGO 👀🤩

This little lady was picked up by back in November 2024. She was found abandoned, hungry and covered in hairless, scaly skin. Worst of all, she was blind from chronic infection😭

She was brought straight in and named Margo by our reception team, and it suited her perfectly. After a consult with Vet Louise, she was found to have terrible mange, some open wounds and untreated dry eye which had lead to scarring and pigmentation of her eyes. Despite years of neglect, she had so much love to give and just wanted a cuddle. Midlands Dog Rescue were determined to get her back to her best self! ❤️

A few months of treatment, hard work and love and TLC later she is a different dog. Margo can now see, even to catch treats! her skin has fully recovered, she has a glossy coat and is living life to the full. Although we will miss her regular visits, we are so pleased she has been rehomed and is back to enjoying life! These photos showcase Margo's before and after journey and the importance of supporting our local charities! 🐶

26/03/2025

⭐️⭐️ MEET THE TEAM! ⭐️⭐️

Each week we post a Vet, Nurse or Client Care Team Member that works behind the scenes at TKV caring for your pets.

Matt, Practice Director and Lead Vet

Furry Family: No pets at home, just two children and the pets of The Kettering Vets to keep me busy!

Been at TKV since: Founding the practice in November 2020

Favourite Ice Cream Flavour: Honeycomb 🍯🐝

Celebrity Crush: Jonny Wilkinson 🏉

Talent Show Entry: Eating chocolate cake quicker than bruce bogtrotter 🍫🎂

Known For In The Practice: Resident Orthopod 🦴 and doing crazy independent stunts with no training, like kayaking down the Thames or Climbing the Three Peaks Solo!

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23/03/2025

Happy International Puppy Day 🐶🐾

21/03/2025

This week, the team took part in the local pub quiz at Park House Pub ! 🍺✨

Whilst our general knowledge skills may not be perfect, we excelled in knowing what the lay term for 'patella' is, and what Australian animal is closely related the wombat 🐨💪

Unfortunately none of our teams won, but vet Louise did win a cash prize for being 'the biggest tosser'! 🤣🤣

19/03/2025

⭐️⭐️ MEET THE TEAM! ⭐️⭐️
Each week we post a Vet, Nurse or Client Care Team Member that works behind the scenes at TKV caring for your pets.

Sam, Vet 🩺

Furry Family: Floki, Björn & Helga the cats 🐱🐱🐱

Been at TKV since: Sept 24

Favourite Ice Cream Flavour: Vanilla🍦

Celebrity Crush: Henry Cavill

Talent Show Entry: Placing cannulas in impossible legs 💉

Known For In The Practice: Being the tidy vet 🧹

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17/03/2025

🐾💉 A Day in the Life of a Registered Veterinary Nurse 💉🐾

Ever wondered what a typical day looks like for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)? From caring for your pets to assisting with surgeries and everything in between, our RVNs are the heart of our clinic.
Here’s a peek at what their day entails:

🌅 Morning Checks
Inpatients are checked over and discussed with the vets before calling owners with updates. Day patients are admitted and all of the drugs are drawn up for the days operations.

🐕 Patient Care & Treatments
Throughout the day, the consulting nurse cares for animals coming in for nurse post-op checks, vaccinations, nail clips, a**l gland expressions and treatments. We love educating pet owners! Whether it’s explaining aftercare instructions, offering nutritional advice, or helping with behavior management tips, we take the time to make sure every pet parent feels confident in caring for their pets at home

🐾 Inpatient Care
The inpatient nurse administers medications and provides hands-on care to make sure each pet stays comfortable. RVNs often collect blood, urine, or f***l samples, perform laboratory tests, and prepare samples for a**lysis. They also assist vets in reading diagnostic results. As well as all this, nurses ensure all of the patients are fed, walked and there kennels cleaned

🩺 Assisting with Surgeries & Procedures
A big part of our job is assisting the veterinary team in surgeries, from routine spays and neuters to emergency procedures. We monitor anesthesia, ensure sterile environments, and assist with post-surgery care. RVN's also perform schedule 3 procedures such as x-rays, teeth cleaning, ear flushes and grooming

🐾 End of Day Review & Preparation
As surgeries finish and the vets start consulting, a big part of the nurses role is to deep clean theatre to ensure sterility for the following day. They also do the washing, pack and sterilise surgical instruments, re-stock, complete medical records, and prepare for the next day’s cases

🎉 Being a Registered Veterinary Nurse is a rewarding, fast-paced job that requires compassion, skill, and a lot of love for animals. Next time you visit us, give a special thank you to our amazing RVNs! 🐶🐱

14/03/2025

🐹💚 Meet one cute little guinea pig, Chocco! 💚🐹

Poor Chocco got some hay in his eye and was very uncomfortable 😢 Vet Beth saw Chocco and stained his eye and found he had developed an ulcer! Thankfully, after some antibiotic drops and lots of love and cuddle, Chocco's eye fully recovered ✨🐾🩺

Hay poke is a common eye injury in guinea pigs which can cause an abrasion, cut, ulcer or puncture.
Thankfully Chocco is back to his usual happy self—chowing down on hay (with extra caution!) and cuddling up for naps 😌💤

12/03/2025

⭐️⭐️ MEET THE TEAM! ⭐️⭐️
Each week we post a Vet, Nurse or Client Care Team Member that works behind the scenes at TKV caring for your pets.

Lauren, Customer Care Team ❤️

Furry Family: No pets - 3 boys is enough 👦👦👦

Been at TKV since: May 2024

Favourite Ice Cream Flavour: Mint choc 💚🍦

Celebrity Crush: Ryan Reynolds

Talent Show Entry: Horse riding🏇 & biscuit baking 🍪

Known For In The Practice: Being the tea drinker 🫖

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10/03/2025

At TKV, we’re always looking for ways to provide the best care for your pets, which is why we’re thrilled to introduce you to Fabrizio, our visiting Diagnostic Imaging Vet! 🎉

Fabrizio Tucciarone DVM MRCVS GPCert (SAM) PgCert (Endo) CertAVP is a visiting referral vet who has been coming to us for some time now to perform advanced imaging procedures that go beyond the basics, helping us uncover hidden health issues and provide the most accurate diagnosis possible for your pet. Where advanced imaging is recommended, you may now be offered Fabrizio's services 🩻👨‍⚕️

What Specialist Procedures Are Available?

Abdominal ultrasound: Visualisation of the abdominal organs and soft tissues, a non-invasive and painless procedure that allows us to see fluid, lumps, masses and abnormal structures. We can also take samples via ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration 💉

Echocardiography: Using ultrasound to view the structure and function of the heart in real time and evaluate for heart disease and abnormalities in rhythm and 🫀🩺

Endoscopy: The endoscopy uses a camera-equipped instrument to visualise the inside of areas such as nose, ears, throat, stomach, intestines, and even joints. As well as seeing internal structures clearly, the instrument can be used to collect biopsies or to remove foreign objects like grass seeds without the need for major surgeries 💉💊

All of these advanced procedures are now available right here at our clinic, saving you time and travel to referral centres! 🏥

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