Goddard Vet Group

16/09/2025

👀✨ It’s Pet Eye Health Awareness Week!

Did you know that eye problems are surprisingly common in pets? From redness and cloudiness to discharge or pawing at the eye, small changes can sometimes signal something more serious. By checking your pet’s eyes regularly, you can help spot issues early and keep them comfortable, happy, and healthy 🐾💙

12/09/2025

Ollie’s travel checklist: snacks, belly rubs, and a shiny new Animal Health Certificate🐾🧳

29/08/2025

Huge congratulations to our amazing Simona for passing her Veterinary Care Assistant exams! 🎉🐾 We’re so proud of her and all the hard work she’s put in — well done, Simona! 😊💙

18/08/2025

Pomeranian duo Habibi and Moonah 🐶✨ popped in for their vaccinations recently — double the fluff, double the cuteness! 💉💕

08/08/2025

08/08/2025

It’s International Cat Day! 🐾 Swipe through: Which emoji is your cat? Post below 👇 Tag your cat-friends and let the chaos begin!

🎙️ The Vocal One - talks back, announces every entrance, meows like they pay the rent
💨 The Chaotic Zoomer - random sprints, wall runs, parkour wannabe
🛋️The Couch Potato - sleeps 23/7, wakes up for food and stretching only
👀 The Judgy One - constant side-eye, always watching, definitely thinks they’re better than you
💻 The Keyboard Supervisor - sits on your laptop as soon as you open it
🧽 The Clean Freak - always grooming - themselves, you, other pets, the air…

03/08/2025

Is there ANYTHING sweeter than little Taffy?! 😍😍😍

03/08/2025

Layla waiting patiently for her appointment 🖤🐾 Calm and collected as always!

29/07/2025

BOOP🐾💖

📍 Goddard Vet Group Raynes Park

Not-so-little Lila was in for her first puppy check, and we couldn’t resist this close-up! That nose? 10/10 would boop again 😍

29/07/2025

✨Meet Merlin — the king of cuddles! 👑🐾

He wasn’t feeling his best, but that didn’t stop him from climbing into every lap for snuggles. Here he is with our lovely RVN Charlotte 💛 An absolute superstar patient!

18/07/2025

Those pesky grass seeds 😫 www.goddardvetgroup.co.uk/blog/how-to-protect-your-dog-from-grass-seeds/

Grass seeds: 0, Rue: 1 ✅

This brave girl came in after one made it deep into her ear—and we found 20+ more hiding in her fur! Please check your dog’s ears and paws this time of year 🌾🐶

18/07/2025

It's that season everyone 🎋🎋🎋 www.goddardvetgroup.co.uk/blog/how-to-protect-your-dog-from-grass-seeds/

14/07/2025

Little pup, big milestone! Libby had her first vaccination today 💉🐕💕 Isn't she a beauty??

11/07/2025

Vaccination time for Harvey and Bramble 💙

14/06/2025

We are aware of a few videos circulating social media at the moment regarding ibuprofen ingestion in dogs.

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is commonly used in people for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with aches and pains, headache, cramps and for the relief of mild fever.

Ibuprofen is a very widely available over-the-counter painkiller. Although well tolerated in people, dogs are very sensitive to ibuprofen and ingestion of even a relatively low dose can cause adverse effects on the gut and the kidneys. A very large overdose can even cause very rapid onset features including convulsions.

☎️Owners can call Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if they are concerned about their pet.

We do not recommend the administration of any human medications without prior consultation with your veterinary surgeon.

12/06/2025

🌿 Did you know grass seeds can pose a hidden danger to your dog during summer walks? They may be small, but they can cause big problems—especially if they get lodged in paws, ears, or fur 😟

We've put together a simple infographic with 5 easy tips to help keep your pup safe while enjoying the outdoors 🐶💚 Whether you're heading to the park or strolling through the fields, a quick check can make all the difference.

📍 For advice or support, your local Goddard Veterinary Group team is always here to help.

👉 Share this with fellow dog owners to help protect more paws this summer!

11/06/2025

Do we know yet???

First vet visit today for this gorgeous little cockapoo pup! 🐕🩺 The name is still undecided, but top choices are:
1️⃣ Paddington
2️⃣ Mowgli
3️⃣ Oliver
We can’t wait to see what they pick! 💛

30/05/2025

🤯🤯Doggy dopplegangers 🐶🐶

24/05/2025

💬 True or False? Veterinary nurses just cuddle the animals and clean kennels?

❌ FALSE! ❌ While they do offer comfort and care (and yes, the occasional cuddle!), vet nurses are qualified clinical professionals who are essential to the running of every veterinary practice.

Their role includes:
✔ Monitoring anaesthesia
✔ Assisting in surgery
✔ Running diagnostic tests
✔ Administering treatments
✔ Educating pet owners

This Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, let’s celebrate the real work our amazing vet nurses do every day! 💚

23/05/2025

Teamwork makes the dreamwork! Excellent work, Andrew (just off camera), and Lottie 👏👏👏

23/05/2025

How lovely, Toad, we're so glad you've found your forever home with Sally 🥰

Meet Toad – from garden stray to pampered lap cat 🐾💙

Toad was brought into our practice after spending 4 years living as a stray in someone’s garden. He arrived severely underweight (just 3.2kg) and suffering with respiratory issues.

After a full examination and blood tests, we discovered Toad is FIV positive (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) – a condition that means he’ll need to stay indoors or in a secure garden, and be closely monitored for any illnesses due to his compromised immune system.

But Toad’s story has a very happy ending 💫 He was quickly fostered by Sally, one of our amazing RVNs, who works alongside Cats Protection League. It didn’t take long for everyone to realise he’d already found his forever home – and Sally officially adopted him! 🐱💕

Toad is now a healthy 5kg, his respiratory issues are well managed, and he’s living the dream as a very happy (and very loved) lap cat. 🛋️💖