Vets4Pets Launceston

Vets4Pets Launceston Vets4Pets is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped prac

Vets4Pets is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice, including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound. The friendly team can't wait to meet all of their new clients!

Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you all have a wonderful time!! ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ’—Thank you to all our lovely clients who have gifte...
25/12/2024

Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you all have a wonderful time!! ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ’—
Thank you to all our lovely clients who have gifted us with any goodies, we appreciate it so much!
The staff will be enjoying a well deserved few days off and we will be back with you on Friday 27th December!
From the team at Launceston Vets4Pets.

24/12/2024

๐ŸŽ„We are closing at 5pm today ๐ŸŽ„

Just to let you all know that our opening times today Tuesday 24th December have changed from 9am - 6pm to 9am - 5pm due to the store closing at this time.

Thank you and Merry Christmas all ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„

โ€ผ๏ธ Important Notice โ€ผ๏ธWhen ordering your animals flea and worming treatment or their medications would you please collec...
20/12/2024

โ€ผ๏ธ Important Notice โ€ผ๏ธ
When ordering your animals flea and worming treatment or their medications would you please collect as soon as possible after 48 hours from ordering.
As you can imagine we have to store many products for clients and we only have a limited amount of space - it can be quite a challenge when the boxes are overflowing!
Please order flea and worm for home delivery if possible (allow for 10-14 days delivery).

We all love tucking into our Christmas roast dinner โ€“ so much so that it can be tempting to share it with our beloved pe...
19/12/2024

We all love tucking into our Christmas roast dinner โ€“ so much so that it can be tempting to share it with our beloved pets. However, it's important to remember that some of our favourite festive treats are highly toxic or hazardous to our furry friends and need to be avoided at all costs ๐Ÿšซ๐ŸŽ„
It's best to stick to your pet's main diet as much as possible, as a sudden change can lead to a tummy ache, but if your pet is a healthy weight and you really can't resist, there may be parts of your Christmas dinner that are safe to feed in small amounts. Just remember that a small portion for us is a lot for your pet! Read the PDSA vets' advice: http://pdsa.me/zhHn

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, full of fun and festivities! However these types of situations can be a little ov...
18/12/2024

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, full of fun and festivities! However these types of situations can be a little overwhelming for our pets, check out the picture below for some tips on how to make them feel a little more comfortable during the festive period! ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„

This cuddly boy Flynn came in for his second vaccination yesterday, isn't he gorgeous ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿพ
11/12/2024

This cuddly boy Flynn came in for his second vaccination yesterday, isn't he gorgeous ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿพ

๐ŸŽ„CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS๐ŸŽ„We will be closed for the following days during Christmas and New Year:25th Dec CLOSED26th Dec ...
08/12/2024

๐ŸŽ„CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS๐ŸŽ„

We will be closed for the following days during Christmas and New Year:
25th Dec CLOSED
26th Dec CLOSED
1st Jan CLOSED
Our opening hours either side of these dates will remain unchanged ๐ŸŽ…

If you require veterinary help while we are closed, please contact Calweton Veterinary Group on 01579 383231 ๐Ÿฅ

โ€ผ๏ธ Don't forget to keep your advent calendars out of reach of snooping snouts and prying paws โ€ผ๏ธ ๐ŸพChocolate contains a s...
07/12/2024

โ€ผ๏ธ Don't forget to keep your advent calendars out of reach of snooping snouts and prying paws โ€ผ๏ธ ๐Ÿพ
Chocolate contains a substance called theobromine, which is perfectly safe for humans, but toxic for dogs, cats and rabbits โš ๏ธ The seriousness of chocolate poisoning depends on how much chocolate your pet has eaten, how big they are, and the cocoa content of the chocolate ๐Ÿซ
In severe cases, chocolate toxicity can cause:
โ€ข Fast breathing or panting
โ€ข Shaking, trembling and tremors
โ€ข High temperature (fever)
โ€ข Seizures
โ€ข A fast heart rate
โ€ข High blood pressure
As much as you do to avoid it, we understand that accidents can happen ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ So if you suspect your pet has eaten chocolate, keep the packaging and call your vet immediately ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ ๐Ÿซ

We're proud to work alongside and support this lovely local business Precious Prints  who create the most beautiful jewe...
06/12/2024

We're proud to work alongside and support this lovely local business Precious Prints who create the most beautiful jewellery using your pets paws, noses and/or human fingerprints. We can offer this to our clients as a keepsake for when their pets have to cross over the rainbow bridge but these also make a lovely Christmas present for anyone looking for a more personal gift this year. ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ‘
Leaflets are now available at Reception ๐Ÿ’—

These absolutely gorgeous bunnies came in yesterday for their vet check and first vaccinations after recently being adop...
04/12/2024

These absolutely gorgeous bunnies came in yesterday for their vet check and first vaccinations after recently being adopted through the Pets at Home adoption scheme. ๐Ÿ˜ Penny and Tiggs were looked after by the fabulous Launceston Pets at Home team over the last few months as their previous owners were no longer able to care for them so contacted the Pets Foundation for help.
The pets foundation covered the cost of their health check and vaccination and has even given their new owners a neutering voucher. We're so pleased they have found their forever home with our lovely clients ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š

โœ…'Hypoallergenic' diets is quite a confusing term and can leave you wondering what is the difference between brands?โœ…If ...
03/12/2024

โœ…'Hypoallergenic' diets is quite a confusing term and can leave you wondering what is the difference between brands?

โœ…If your vet recommends a hypoallergenic diet, and you grab a bag of a different 'hypoallergenic' food from the local pet shop or supermarket instead. Will it do the same job?

The short answer is no, it might not, although for some pets it may help.

โœ…The term โ€œhypoallergenicโ€ is often used when a diet has been formulated with ingredients that the manufacturer thinks are less likely to be associated with allergies, although there are no official requirements. The difficulty is that every pet is different, and a diet that is โ€œhypoallergenicโ€ for one animal may contain allergens that are a problem for another.

โœ…Itโ€™s common for vets to want to rule out dietary allergies when dogs and cats are showing signs such as itchy skin, ear infections and upset stomachs and they may recommend a special veterinary diet to help them do that. There are some important points to understand and pitfalls to avoid if your veterinary team recommend a diet:

โžกAn elimination diet trial needs to be performed to diagnose food allergies in dogs and cats. Blood and other tests are not reliable. Your vets will recommend a special diet such as one containing hydrolysed or novel proteins. You will typically need to feed your pet this and nothing else for 1-3 months, initially.
โžกAllergic reactions to food happen when the petโ€™s immune system inappropriately reacts to proteins it has seen before. In hydrolysed diets, the proteins are broken into smaller pieces that the immune system doesnโ€™t recognise.
โžกIn novel protein diets, the petโ€™s immune system hasnโ€™t been exposed to the protein before, so it doesnโ€™t recognise it.

Itโ€™s vital that you use the diet that your veterinary team has recommended. If a veterinary hypoallergenic diet has been recommended, it may have special features that make it suitable for pets with a variety of allergies, such as containing only hydrolysed protein.

We understand that avoiding all other food sources during a diet trial is challenging. Itโ€™s vital that youโ€™re completely honest with your veterinary team about what your pet is being fed and any difficulties you are experiencing. This will allow them to reach an accurate diagnosis and manage your petโ€™s condition optimally.

If you have any questions about hypoallergenic diets, please don't hesitate to ask us!

๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸพWe are delighted to be working with Santa Paws again this year to be raising money for the Santa Paws Christmas ...
02/12/2024

๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿพ
We are delighted to be working with Santa Paws again this year to be raising money for the Santa Paws Christmas fundraising appeal. This appeal will help to raise money for the Pets Foundation and will either be distributed to local rescues or used within the grant program to fund development projects for pet charities all across the UK.
You can find our donation bucket on the reception desk so please drop in some spare change during your visits to the practice if you can! ๐Ÿซถ

This gorgeous 11 week old hungarian Vizsla is called Rufus, isn't he beautiful ๐Ÿ˜
01/12/2024

This gorgeous 11 week old hungarian Vizsla is called Rufus, isn't he beautiful ๐Ÿ˜

Look at this handsome boy Roy the Rottweiler ๐Ÿ˜ He's only 19 weeks old and is getting bigger every time we see him! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ’—
30/11/2024

Look at this handsome boy Roy the Rottweiler ๐Ÿ˜ He's only 19 weeks old and is getting bigger every time we see him! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ’—

๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› This beautiful little kitten Sally had to be rushed in for emergency surgery due to an injury to her tail. It just s...
29/11/2024

๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› This beautiful little kitten Sally had to be rushed in for emergency surgery due to an injury to her tail. It just shows how important pet insurance is, even at a young age! We offer 4 weeks free pet insurance for all our clients that have pets under 18 months old and have an appointment with a vet so please ask at reception if you would like this set up for you. ๐Ÿ‘
Luckily Sally has made a full recovery and has certainly enjoyed getting lots of attention from us! ๐Ÿฅฐ We've loved getting to know her confident and friendly character over the last few weeks! ๐Ÿ’—

โ˜ƒ๏ธ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ„ It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!! ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŒŸโ˜ƒ๏ธ๐Ÿ“ข Don't forget to order any flea and worm treatment if your pets ...
28/11/2024

โ˜ƒ๏ธ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ„ It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!! ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŒŸโ˜ƒ๏ธ
๐Ÿ“ข Don't forget to order any flea and worm treatment if your pets are due over the Christmas Holiday (home delivery if possible as this helps us out!) or collect any medication that you have ordered already in plenty of time - our cupboard is getting very full again!
๐ŸŽ… We will be open over Christmas (closing only on Christmas Day and Boxing Day) but as this is a particularly busy time of year for us, please try and get boosters booked in before or after the Christmas holidays. ๐ŸฆŒ๐ŸฆŒ๐ŸฆŒ

โ„๏ธโ„๏ธRSPCA Advice on Salt and Grit โ„๏ธโ„๏ธAs the low temperatures continue, fleets of gritting trucks have been out up and d...
21/11/2024

โ„๏ธโ„๏ธRSPCA Advice on Salt and Grit โ„๏ธโ„๏ธ
As the low temperatures continue, fleets of gritting trucks have been out up and down the country, spreading tons of rock salt on the roads to melt the ice and snow and keep cars moving.
But there is a potentially deadly side effect for pets who accidentally consume this rock salt, by licking their fur or their feet after walking near gritted roads.
โ„๏ธWhat harmful effects does grit have on cats and dogs?
Grit may cause pain or irritation in your pets paws, especially if it becomes compacted with snow. The salt content in grit can also make it hazardous to pets if they ingest it. If ingested it can cause vomiting and lethargy and in severe cases there is also a risk of kidney damage. Most cases involve animals that have walked through gritted snow and then lick or chew it off their paws as it can cause irritation.
โ„๏ธWhat exactly in the grit causes these effects?
Grit is often actually rock salt which is a mixture of salt (sodium chloride) and grit. Rock salt lowers the freezing point of moisture on the road surface, so it stops ice forming and causes existing ice or snow to melt.
โ„๏ธCan any action be taken? If so, what?
Itโ€™s best to wash your dogโ€™s paws in warm water and dry them thoroughly after a walk in the snow - this removes any compacted snow and prevents salt from gritted snow irritating their paws. Itโ€™s also best to wash their tummy and undercarriage of any snow too to prevent them from being able to lick and ingest any rock salt.
โ„๏ธIf you suspect your pet may have ingested rock salt contact your vet immediately and follow their adviceโ„๏ธ

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: โ€œRufus is such a big part of our life; weโ€™re absolutely besotted with him. We probably wouldnโ€™t have noticed the lump if not at the groomers as the tail isnโ€™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 hadnโ€™t noticed.โ€

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: โ€œYou get to know everything about a dog as you groom them. Iโ€™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; Iโ€™m so pleased they caught it. Now heโ€™s got a fully docked tail like a little bunny rabbit. Itโ€™s lovely and suits him โ€“ when he gets washed he wiggles his bum.โ€

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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 donโ€™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 everyoneโ€™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 โ€“ "it's my second home!" โ€“ 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 didnโ€™t recognise. He wasnโ€™t bothered by loud noises like my other cat Emily and when I came home from work he wouldnโ€™t hear the door open.

"He's doing really well though. I try to do some sign language with him โ€“ 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 Iโ€™ve never heard a cat do before, and heโ€™s always rubbing his head against my legs and following me everywhere. I was advised not to let him out because he wouldnโ€™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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ and the team discovered the cruciate ligament in a knee had ruptured. Sheโ€™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. Sheโ€™s treated fabulously at the Basildon practice. Izzy is great with her โ€“ 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 โ€“ it can help in so many ways after an operation.โ€

The team at Vets4Pets Cramlington say greyhound Frank was "an absolute gentleman" when he came in for some dental work.S...
19/01/2024

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

Seven-year-old Frank was brought in by owner Harriet to get rid of some plaque which had built up and to treat a gum inflammation. Veterinary nurse Vicki said: "Frank was a very good boy and left with clean, fresh and sparkly teeth. It's so very important to get your dog's teeth checked and we advise pets to have an annual dental check. Eighty per cent of dogs over the age of three have dental disease. Prevention is much better than cure and regular checks and routine cleaning keep your pet's mouth healthier for longer and can help to prevent extensive extractions later in life. We are always happy to offer advice on maintenance and dental care at home such as teeth brushing or dental supplements."

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of...
18/01/2024

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of improvements to give cats as stress-free an experience as possible when they're brought in.

Mel, who has an Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour for Veterinary Professionals, helped introduce facilities like a separate feline waiting area and cattery and the use of quiet clippers โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ a life-threatening uterus infection โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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: โ€œWe were suddenly thrown into the worst living nightmare, it was absolutely horrifying. Itโ€™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: โ€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 โ€“ two boys and a girl โ€“ by caesarean section."

Molly, who's a Cairn Terrier, and her three pups are recovering well at home with Martina. โ€œAs 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 โ€“ 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. Theyโ€™re absolute darlings and doing really well now โ€“ mum is already brave enough to go on dog walks.โ€

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.โ€

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 fo...
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 โ€“ 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.

Five-year-old Buddy will be thinking twice about picking up sticks in future after one pierced his tongue and he had to ...
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 โ€“ we've even bought him a fake fabric bendy stick from Pets at Home!"

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You will find us at the back of the Pets@Home store in Launceston Retail Park. We are a small animal practice with a team of 11 which means you and your pet will be greeted with a familiar face every time you visit for that personal and welcoming feel

We offer practice tours to anyone who would like to have a look around our consulting rooms, operating theatres and hospital wards to give you that peace of mind that we are fully equipped with everything we need to give your pet the best possible care

Your convenience is important to us and we have considered this with our opening hours which make it possible for our clients to be seen on evenings and at weekends without the additional charges

Since opening in January 2017 we have strived for excellence and are proud to have obtained accreditation from the (RCVS) Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as well as being the only Launceston practice on the (RWAF) Rabbit Welfare Association Fund Rabbit friendly vet list: