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Vets4Pets Charlton The friendly team can't wait to meet all of their new clients!

🐾 Putting your pets first 7 days a week
🩺Accepting new clients 📍SE London

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Or give us a call on 02082691440 and speak to our lovely team. 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.

17/02/2025

Kash recommends castration for male cats! (as do we)

These are the top 4 reasons why. 🐈

1️⃣ It prevents the risk of testicular cancer.

2️⃣ Reduces behaviours such as urine spraying to mark territory.

3️⃣ Less likely to roam as an outside cat, which reduces risk of road accidents and fights over territory with other cats.

4️⃣ Population control, there are so many wonderful cats already in shelters.

If you have a male cat and are looking to get him neutered, give us a call with any questions you may have or drop us a WhatsApp message.

14/02/2025

What more could the ladies want for Valentine’s Day than cuddles with 8 of the cutest puppies?! 😍🐶

Bella’s litter came in a few weeks ago for their first vaccinations, microchips and a health check.

Dr Chan and her crew of assistants (Hayley, Olivia and Ashlee) couldn’t resist some cuddles 🥰

12/02/2025

They definitely don’t eat chocolate 🍫🙈

03/02/2025

Pretty princess Lola came in for her Spay Surgery she even brought her own gorgeous recovery suit with her. 🧚🏻🦄👸👑

She was kind enough to give Student Nurse Ellie some lovely kisses too 😘

If you are thinking about neutering your pet and have questions, give us a call on 02082691440 and chat to our team 📞💕

29/01/2025

The quad squad Kana, Moro, Tequila and Tokyo were very well behaved when they came in for their vet checks and annual boosters. 💉💕

17/01/2025

Churros needed to snuggle up with his furry friends after he had his castration.

Doesn’t he look so cosy? 🥰

14/01/2025

*ATTENTION* We have unfortunately had a deceased male, un-neutered cat handed in without a microchip. Which appears to have been involved in a road accident. 😢

He is a domestic long hair tabby found on landsdown road se7 8tn.

If you think this may be your cat or know who’s it could be please send us a message. We will also need some proof of ownership.

RIP handsome man 🌈💕

02/01/2025

21 raisins later! 🤢

Millie’s pawents brought her in after she scoffed down an entire mini panettone over the Christmas period.

She is super lucky she has such good parents that brought her to us as quickly as they did, as this amount of raisins could have been life threatening.

The team gave Millie an injection to make her vomit, the aim being to bring up any of the undigested fruit, and this was followed by feeding activated charcoal to prevent further toxins being absorbed. It goes without saying that Millie wasn’t feeling too great after she threw up the panettone on our floor… 😢🤢

However, she was extremely happy with herself before that happened and after the charcoal (see photos 😂)

Accidents happen, please always give us a call urgently if your pet has eaten something they shouldn’t and we can advice you on what needs to happen next 🥰

28/12/2024

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Santa Paws appeal! 🎄🎅

We are so pleased to announce that we raised a total of £153.50 which is our highest record so far! 😍

If you got a pet photo bauble feel free to start collecting them ☺️

Thank you for helping pets in need find their forever homes, they can’t thank you themselves but they will be forever grateful for your generosity. 💚🩷

24/12/2024

WINNERS! of the festive pet photo competition this year are… 🎄🥳🍾🎊

We couldn’t pick just one so we added a few more categories.

1️⃣ FESTIVE PET PHOTO WINNER 🎉🥳
Cutie pie Kimchi

2️⃣ FESTIVE COLLEAGUE PET PHOTO
Handsome boy Toby who belongs to our lovely client care advisor Abbie.

3️⃣ MOST NON FESTIVE PHOTO 🚫🎄
Cheeky Coby and Harry who knocked over their tree 😂🥲

Kimchi’s gorgeous face will be our profile photo until the new year!

Well done everyone who entered you are all beautiful and oohh so festive! Really,
you are all winners 💕🎉🎄

Have a Merry Christmas and we will see you back in practice on Friday the 27th.

P.S Check out our stories soon for the winner of our in store raffle!

22/12/2024

Some last entries for our festive pet photo competition.

Aren’t they all looking so cute and festive?! 🥰🎅🏻

Last chance to send them in is Monday 23rd December as the winner will be announced on Christmas Eve! 🎄

Send them via message on Instagram, Facebook or WhatsApp! 📲

18/12/2024

Please take note of our opening hours over the Christmas period. 🎄

On Christmas Eve between 5-6pm we will be running an emergency appointment service only. This is due to Pets at Home closing at 5pm.

There will be no availability for any walk ins for collection of food or medications during the last hour on Christmas Eve, so please make sure any necessary collections are done well in advance of this time.

If your pet needs emergency care on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day when we are closed, please call our out of hours practice Vets Now Sidcup on 02080011577. 📞

16/12/2024

There is still time to enter your festive pet photo for our competition! Here are some of our entries so far!

Most festive pet photo WINNER will be announced on Christmas Eve! 🎄

Submit your photo by midnight on the 23rd of December. 😍

Winner will get to be featured as our profile photo until the new year. 🥰

Send them to us via message 📲 on Instagram or Facebook to enter.

13/12/2024

Some top tips for keeping your pets safe this Christmas! 🎄

What are you doing at home to help your pets stay safe for Santa? 🥰

11/12/2024

This is the lovely Wolfie who comes in when he’s in need of a demat. He prefers to do it under general anestetic to make the process less stressful.

We tried to keep his face looking cute still. 🥰

Luckily he brought his coat with him so he wasn’t too cold when going home. 🥶

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.”

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."

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!"

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Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) surgery is a procedure designed to address a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in a dog’s knee by altering the structure of the knee joint. 🐕‍🦺 The surgery starts with a cut made at the front part of the shinbone. This cut bone segment is then repositioned, advanced forward and stabilised using a metal cage and screws. 🔩 This change in position reduces the need for using the ligament by altering the biomechanics of the joint. 🦴 Over time, the segment will heal in its new position and provide a stable environment for the stifle joint. Following TTA surgery, most dogs typically return to their normal activities after full recovery within six months. 💪🏼 Wish Bernie luck on the rest of his recovery journey! 💕 #vets4petscharlton #vets4pets #veterinarysurgery #tta #veterinaryclinic #orthopaedicsurgery #vetsofinstagram #orthopedics

If you could have any dog breed in the world, (no matter the circumstances) what would you get and why?... 🐕🐕‍🦺🐩🦮 Let us know your answer, or maybe you already have your dream dog 🥰 #vets4petscharlton #vets4pets #veterinarysurgery #dogbreeds #dreamdog #vetsofinstagram

We will always practice pet-friendly and stress-free techniques in our vet practice ❤️ P.S. No stuffed animals were harmed in the making of this video (maybe just a little oops 😅) #vets4petscharlton #vets4pets #veterinarysurgery #vetsforpetsuk #vetsofinstagram

Can you guess who Rain’s pawent is? Let us know in the comments ⬇️ #Vets4petscharlton #vets4pets #veterinarysurgery #catlover #catowner #vetsofinstagram

Jazz came back for his post op check and has been doing amazingly with his new airways. 😍 Living life smelling away at everything! How the BOAS surgery works ⬇️ 💨We cut away some excess tissue from the elongated soft palate to shorten it which allows better exposure to the airway. ✂️We also remove a small area of the visible part of the nose to allow oxygen to flow with ease without obstruction. The surgery aims to improve the pets quality of life but not all components of BOAS condition can be solved by surgery. Owners still need to take care not to overheat or overexert their pets. ➡️ Signs your pet might have Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) 😮‍💨 Loud breathing, snorting, weezing, raspy, snoring, open mouth breathing. 🏃‍♀️ Reduced ability to exercise due to breathing difficulties. 🔵 Bluish colouration of the gums (instead of pink) 😩 Gagging when swallowing food or drinking water 🐕‍🦺 If you have a flat-faced dog breed such as a French Bulldog, Bulldog, Pug, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Shih Tzu, Boxer and Boston Terrier. 🐈‍⬛ It can also affect cat breeds such as Persian, Himalayan, and Exotic short-hair cats. If you are worried your pet may have any of these signs, please get in touch with us to discuss. 📞 #vets4petscharlton #vets4pets #veterinarysurgery #boas #frenchie #frenchbulldog

Urethral obstruction also known as a blocked bladder is a very common emergency we see.🚨‼️ It’s a serious, painful and life threatening condition. It occurs almost exclusively in male, neutered, overweight and stressed cats. 🐈 This is due to their urethra (tube that allows urine from the bladder to leave the body) being long and narrow, compared to a female cat. As a pet owner knowing the signs are very important. ‼️ It will make all the difference if you catch them early. It is extremely serious as it can lead to rapid decline of the pet. If you notice any of these signs, always give us a call urgently to book a same day appointment. 📞❗️ Big thanks to RVN Kelly and video assistant good boy Rory 🥰 #vets4petscharlton #vets4pets #veterinarysurgery #veterinaryclinic #vetsofinstagram #blockedbladder #blockedcat

Mushroom is ready to ZOOooOom around town after her transformation at the vets. Ready. Set. Zooooom #vets4petscharlton #vets4pets #veterinarysurgery #vettrip #veterinarymedicine

Take your guess in the comments ⬇️ The teams top scorer is Luna… But do you think this is correct? 🤔 The team votes so far 🐹🐰🐶🐱 Luna = 4 Bella = 3 Coco = 2 Milo = 1 Max = 1 Bailey = 1 Detective Mittens = 1 What do you think is the most common name here at Vets4Pets Charlton… Take a guess and all will be revealed next week 😱 #vets4petscharlton #vets4pets #veterinarysurgery #vetsforpetsuk #veterinaryclinic #vets

That Friday feeling hit Timmy hard. 😴 Does any pets have any exciting plans for the weekend? #vets4pets #vets4petscharlton #veterinarysurgery #sleepydog #cutedogs

Tinkerbelle got so much love and cuddles at the practice when she came in for her spay. 🐶 Getting your dog spayed is beneficial on so many levels! 🐾 😷 It can help prevent serious conditions such as mammary and ovarian cancer, as well as eliminating the risk of a pyometra also known as infection of the womb. 🤰Removes the risk that comes with pregnancy and delivery related complications 🐕 It helps fight the overpopulation of dogs, there are so many amazing dogs looking for homes in rescue centers already EXCITING NEWS 🎉 In the new year we will able to offer Laparoscopic spays. This is a minimally invasive and advanced technique for neutering your female dog. 😍 ➡️ Looking to book your pet in for neutering? Give our team a call on 0208 296 1440 📞 or drop us a message on WhatsApp 📲 if you have questions. (click the link in our bio to chat) #vets4pets #vets4petscharlton #veterinarysurgery #veterinaryclinic #neuteredlife #spayandneuter

A heart murmur can be an indicator of underlying heart disease. 🫀 Echocardiography (an ultrasound scan of the heart) helps us to identify the source of the murmur. In cases of heart disease, this enables us to start treatment to reduce symtoms and extend the life of our patients. If the vet has noticed a heart murmur in your pet it’s always good to get further tests to see what is causing it. 🧐 And help your pet in the best way possible if medication is advised. 💊 #vets4petscharlton #vets4pets #veterinarysurgery #heartscan #veterinaryclinic

Pebbles was enjoying his Lick-E-Lix a little too much after his castrate surgery. 😂 Don’t worry we cleaned him up before sending him home to his family. 🐈 #vets4petscharlton #vets4pets #veterinarysurgery #catlovers #catsnack