Vets4Pets Hull Anlaby

Vets4Pets Hull Anlaby Hello and welcome! We are your locally owned, pet-loving Veterinary team here in Anlaby, Hull.
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Finish the sentence: My favourite thing about my pet is... 💚
02/11/2024

Finish the sentence: My favourite thing about my pet is... 💚

🎆Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Fireworks🎆How to help your pet stay safe and calm during firework seasonUnfortunately there ar...
31/10/2024

🎆Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Fireworks🎆

How to help your pet stay safe and calm during firework season

Unfortunately there are no synthetic pheromones available for rabbits or guinea pigs to reduce stress-related behaviour like the ones for cats and dogs, but there are a number of other ways to help them ease their anxiety:

Bring your pet inside
If your rabbit or guinea pig's hutch is outdoors, it is a good idea to bring their hutch inside, if you can. Choose a quiet room or alternatively an unused garage or shed. If this is not possible you can partly cover hutches with blankets to provide some soundproofing and to block out the flashes of light. You can try to soundproof your house by closing windows and drawing curtains🏠

Create a calming environment
Playing relaxing music or watching TV can also help to muffle the loud bangs fireworks create. To help your rabbits or guinea pigs feel comfortable, provide an extra safe and easily accessible place available in their hutch or cage to hide inside. This could be a cardboard box with holes cut in and plenty of bedding to burrow in🎻

Introduce friendly support
Both rabbits and guinea pigs are social animals and should be kept with a companion they are familiar with. Introducing a new companion should always be done in a controlled and safe way🐰

Having a bonded pair can help ease the stress of fireworks, but isn’t for this reason alone. Have a chat with your vet, vet nurse or one of our Pets at Home colleagues in store about the best way and time to introduce a friend - but remember not to mix rabbits and guinea pigs🐇🐇

Provide their favourite treats and toys
Whilst overfeeding your pet is never the answer, you can consider distracting your pet by giving them a new toy and offering their favourite food to keep them occupied🧶

*UPDATE - NOW HOME ❤️*Missing cat 😢Please keep a look out for this lovely old blind girl.Missing from around the Grimsto...
29/10/2024

*UPDATE - NOW HOME ❤️*

Missing cat 😢

Please keep a look out for this lovely old blind girl.

Missing from around the Grimston road area of Anlaby. She has a pink collar with a bell on.

Please contact us on 01482 353116 with any sightings or information 🐾

Meet the team (pets edition 🐾🤭)Hello I am Pumpkin 🎃 and this is Spice🧂. We own Client Service Manager Jess. Now please d...
29/10/2024

Meet the team (pets edition 🐾🤭)

Hello I am Pumpkin 🎃 and this is Spice🧂. We own Client Service Manager Jess. Now please don’t be afraid, we are so friendly, inquisitive, and highly intelligent if we do say so ourselves. Don’t tell everyone but we are great escape artists! Our humans sometimes find us running around and searching for snacks when we should be in bed! Spice is definitely the bad influence!

Everyone meet the newest member of our team….This is fox 🦊 he’s a whippet / bedlington cross and belongs to our Vet Seem...
29/10/2024

Everyone meet the newest member of our team….

This is fox 🦊 he’s a whippet / bedlington cross and belongs to our Vet Seema. We love you fox 🫶🏻

From chocolate poisoning to territorial aggression, Halloween can pose certain threats and risks to our pets but don't w...
28/10/2024

From chocolate poisoning to territorial aggression, Halloween can pose certain threats and risks to our pets but don't worry, we've got lots of tips on how to help your pet have a happy and healthy Halloween and avoid any emergency trips to the vet!

Taking your dog trick or treating with you? Make sure that they are microchipped (it’s the law) just in case they become spooked and run away.

If you'll be having a Halloween party, it's a good idea to create a cosy, quiet place for your pet, so that they have somewhere safe to retreat to.

It’s National Black Cat Day! Did you know that when the Campaign was launched by Cats Protection, statistics revealed th...
27/10/2024

It’s National Black Cat Day! Did you know that when the Campaign was launched by Cats Protection, statistics revealed that black and black-and-white cats took, on average, seven days longer to find a home compared to cats of other colours 😪. Check out the Cats Protection page and find out how you can support this amazing charity. Post a pic of your black cat and what you love most about them below ⬇️

🎃It's spooky season🎃🍁Halloween is a time for fun and games for most families but it can pose certain threats and risks t...
24/10/2024

🎃It's spooky season🎃

🍁Halloween is a time for fun and games for most families but it can pose certain threats and risks to our pets...

🍁If you enjoy carving pumpkins, make sure you do so out of your pet's reach - pumpkins are a classic element of Halloween, and whilst they are non-toxic, they can cause stomach upsets if large amounts are eaten, so make sure to move pumpkins well out of your pet’s reach.

🍁Popular Halloween treats like sweets and chocolate are toxic to pets, so should always be kept well out of reach. If your pet does manage to eat any treats you should contact your local vet for advice immediately.

🍁If your child is playing with glowsticks, be sure that your pet doesn’t get a hold of them. The oily liquid found inside glowsticks can cause severe drooling and foaming at the mouth when chewed, therefore it’s imperative you keep them out of reach of your pet.

Meet the team (pets edition 🐾🌟)Hi I’m Dennis and I own Veterinary Care Assistant Ashleigh. I’ve heard my human say ‘don'...
22/10/2024

Meet the team (pets edition 🐾🌟)

Hi I’m Dennis and I own Veterinary Care Assistant Ashleigh. I’ve heard my human say ‘don't let his cuteness fool you as he is actually the spawn of Satan himself’. There must have been some mix up as I think that’s my brother she’s talking about! I’m pretty laid back to be honest. Don’t get me wrong I love a good shred of anything I can get my claws on. Oh and I’m pretty good at sinking my cute little kitten teeth into things. Tarzan step aside… I’m a dab hand at swinging from the curtains too!

🕊Woodland Trust Pet Memory Scheme🕊We are proud to partner with the Woodland Trust, helping to plant trees, restore and p...
20/10/2024

🕊Woodland Trust Pet Memory Scheme🕊

We are proud to partner with the Woodland Trust, helping to plant trees, restore and protect woodland across the UK🌳

We make a donation every year in memory of all the wonderful pets we have the pleasure of sharing our lives with. So far we have helped to protect, restore and create over 833 hectares of woodland containing over one million trees in the UK 🌈

❗️Important update for flea and worm treatment orders❗️Due to a high number or orders going missing in transit and an in...
17/10/2024

❗️Important update for flea and worm treatment orders❗️
Due to a high number or orders going missing in transit and an increase in home delivery fees from our supplier, we are unfortunately no longer able to offer this service free of charge.
We are able to offer home delivery at a charge of £3.50 if home delivery is what you prefer.
Flea and worm treatment requests can be ordered for collection free of charge. All orders will be ready to collect in 2 working days.
Thanks for your understanding 🙂

Meet the team (pets edition 🐾🤭)Hi I’m Bob. I own Vici. Now I had a pretty long, perilous journey to the UK as I came all...
15/10/2024

Meet the team (pets edition 🐾🤭)

Hi I’m Bob. I own Vici. Now I had a pretty long, perilous journey to the UK as I came all the way from Afghanistan! Now I know what you’re thinking.. I look like the sweetest most affectionate cat, and you’re not wrong! Especially when I’m snuggled on the cozy sofa or a lap. I like to make sure everyone in the household is ok so I follow them from room to room. Now there’s just one thing that really puzzles me. There’s a big, dark, appealing hole in the living room. I think it’s called a fireplace or chimney, something like that. Anyway, I like to explore that place but for some reason I come back down all black and dirty and I can’t figure out why?!

🔴Important information🔴Due to a stock issue at our wholesaler, we are receiving very limited medications and flea/worm t...
15/10/2024

🔴Important information🔴

Due to a stock issue at our wholesaler, we are receiving very limited medications and flea/worm treatment. Please contact the practice before coming to collect any order you may have placed. Sorry for the inconvenience caused, however the wholesaler hope to have this rectified as soon as possible.

If you have a new kitten and want to introduce a litter tray here are some top tips! Cats like to have a quiet ,safe and...
13/10/2024

If you have a new kitten and want to introduce a litter tray here are some top tips! Cats like to have a quiet ,safe and secure area for their litter tray otherwise they may not use it. Look out for environmentally friendly cat litter as most shops have a good range 🐈

The gorgeous Maurice came in for his 1st Vaccination and check up with Tom this week. What a handsome boy he is 🐾
12/10/2024

The gorgeous Maurice came in for his 1st Vaccination and check up with Tom this week. What a handsome boy he is 🐾

11/10/2024

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the practice won’t have any veterinary surgeon available tomorrow (Saturday 12/10) and will be closing at midday. In the event of an emergency, please contact us as usual on 01482 353116.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Happy   to all of our wonderful veterinary nurses. Thank you for everything you do for our pets. Let us know how much yo...
11/10/2024

Happy to all of our wonderful veterinary nurses.

Thank you for everything you do for our pets. Let us know how much you appreciate our nurses below 💚👇

Meet one of the newest members of our team..This is Steph our Client Care Advisor🐾Position: Client Care Advisor🐾How long...
10/10/2024

Meet one of the newest members of our team..

This is Steph our Client Care Advisor

🐾Position: Client Care Advisor
🐾How long have you worked here? One month
🐾Favourite animal? Cat
🐾Favourite breed of dog? Spaniel
🐾Describe your job in 3 words: Busy, caring, helpful
🐾Someone you would love to meet? Mark Wahlberg
🐾You can have an unlimited supply of one thing, what would it be? Crisps
🐾Favourite movie? Aristocats (Disney)
🐾Favourite place you've ever visited? Kalkan in Turkey
🐾Coffee or tea? Coffee
🐾What languages do you know how to speak? English and a bit of jibberish!

Rabbit Vaccinations 🐰There are some nasty viruses out there that threaten pet rabbits; these include myxomatosis and bot...
09/10/2024

Rabbit Vaccinations 🐰
There are some nasty viruses out there that threaten pet rabbits; these include myxomatosis and both strains of rabbit haemorrhagic disease 1 & 2 (RHD1 & RHD2).
Do Rabbits need vaccinations?
While it's not the law to vaccinate pet rabbits, we strongly advise vaccinating your rabbit to protect them against sometimes fatal diseases. Keeping your annual vaccination appointment every year is really important for both you and your rabbit.
If you would like any more information on vaccinating your rabbit, get in touch with us 🐇

Meet the team (pets edition 🐾 🤭)Hi I’m Search the Lurcher and this is my slightly more sensible older brother Percy the ...
08/10/2024

Meet the team (pets edition 🐾 🤭)

Hi I’m Search the Lurcher and this is my slightly more sensible older brother Percy the Labrador.
We own Julie the Vet. I spend most of my time sniffing for food, no tiny minuscule will get by me! I do enjoy hitting Percy in the face with toys to try and get him to play. Not sure he enjoys it as much as me though. My favourite pastime is chewing the colleague shoes that end up lying around in the office. Nobody likes a cluttered office now do they! Percy pretends to be old and sensible a lot of the time but enjoys having crazy play time with me when he can be bothered. He also does this really annoying thing where he has to bark at the vacuum cleaner at work. I don’t think he’ll ever learn that the vacuum cleaner is our friend not enemy!

Card machineWe are currently having issues with our card payment machine. Please bring cash where possible or alternativ...
08/10/2024

Card machine

We are currently having issues with our card payment machine. Please bring cash where possible or alternatively we can send a payment link to your mobile phone. Many thanks for your understanding, the V4P Anlaby team 🐾

Meet one of the newest members of our team..This is Wiktoria (Vicky) our Client Care Advisor🐾Position: Client Care Advis...
08/10/2024

Meet one of the newest members of our team..

This is Wiktoria (Vicky) our Client Care Advisor

🐾Position: Client Care Advisor
🐾How long have you worked here? One month
🐾Favourite animal? Horse
🐾Favourite breed of dog? German Shepherd
🐾Describe your job in 3 words: Empathy, Warmth, Understanding
🐾Someone you would love to meet? Sabrina Carpenter
🐾You can have an unlimited supply of one thing, what would it be? Chocolate
🐾Favourite movie? Star Wars films
🐾Favourite place you've ever visited? Florida
🐾Coffee or tea? Tea
🐾What languages do you know how to speak? English and Polish

Have you had a positive experience with us? Has a member of our team gone above and beyond what you expected of them?We ...
06/10/2024

Have you had a positive experience with us?
Has a member of our team gone above and beyond what you expected of them?
We would love to read about you and your pets visits to our surgery.
We invite you to write a review using our page, we look forward to reading your reviews! 🐾

📸🐾 It’s time for a little fun! We want to see the last pet photo on your phone! Whether it’s a cute moment, a daft face,...
05/10/2024

📸🐾 It’s time for a little fun! We want to see the last pet photo on your phone! Whether it’s a cute moment, a daft face, or your pet just chilling, we’d love to see it.

Drop your last pet pic in the comments below!

We’ll go first – here’s nurse Niki’s dog Freddie sporting his new pj’s 🤭

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.”

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!"

When 11-year-old lurcher Jess was brought into Vets for Pets Leeds Birstall 24/7 Small Animal Hospital on Christmas Eve ...
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."

Six-foot-long boa constrictor Astrix was the centre of attention when he called in for a routine "top to tail" health ch...
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."

This brave girl is collie-cross Sherpa, who the team at Vets for Pets Livingston   say was "impeccably calm" when she wa...
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."

This little Christmas cracker is Molly, who survived against the odds and gave birth to three premature puppies after be...
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.

This beautiful buzzard is on the mend after undergoing surgery on a broken wing at Vets4Pets Newmarket after he was hit ...
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.”

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Springfield Way, Unit B Anlaby Retail Park, Springfield Way
Kingston Upon Hull
HU106RJ

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+441482353116

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