Vets4Pets Trafford Park

30/06/2024

We have had a Calico cat brought into practice sadly deceased following an RTA.
She was on Carrington Lane. She isn’t microchipped.

If you believe she might be your cat please call the practice on 01617550507. We are closed at the moment but will be open at 9am tomorrow morning.

17/06/2024

Pet of the week 🐾

Meet Roman who came into see us for his 2nd vaccination.
Here’s Roman from when he first came in to see us 4 weeks ago and now ❤️🐾

04/06/2024

Today is a sad day for Trafford Park 🥺

The legend that is Pippa - the best Practice Manager, colleague and friend that a practice could ask for, has left for pastures new.

Pippa has been at Trafford Park since dinosaurs were roaming the earth.. there abouts, give or take a few years 😉 Many of you will know her for her cracking jokes, vibrant personality and the support needed when times have been tough.

We are going to miss her immensely and we wish her the best of luck in her new adventure ☘️

31/05/2024

It’s been a first for Trafford Park Vets4Pets today!

We had Gerbils River and Blossom in for scent gland removal surgery today. From the tiny mask and stethoscope to the tiny dressing it was a succuessful op for both of them. Vet Pav and nurse Elise did a sterling job caring for these little ones 🐾

30/05/2024

We have a special offer on microchipping your cat or kitten for £10 until the 10th June.

Please call the practice on 01617550507 to book in with one of our nurses 🐾

29/05/2024

Kiki came into the practice today with a rather large lump on her head!
She was found to have a cat bite abscess which needed to be drained followed by antibiotics.
Kiki is now recovering at home and we wish her a speedy recovery 🐾

29/05/2024

Today we got to meet Inka, Pablo and Shadow for their first vaccination and microchip!

The cuddles were well worth it 🖤🐾

It will become law that all cats and kittens over 20 weeks are microchipped by the 10th June 2024.
Please call the practice on 01617550507 to book in 🐾

19/05/2024

We hope you’re enjoying this lovely weather, below are some tips to keep your dog safe whilst it’s hot.
Whilst cats are more inclined to stay in the shade make sure they have plenty of fresh water.
For your outside furries please keep them in the shade with plently of water - cucumber and peppers are a great treat to keep hydration levels up 🐾

13/05/2024

Hello all, I hope you are well and enjoying this brief bit of sunshine!
A couple of updates: most of our clients will have noticed that we have started asking for deposits to reserve an appointment slot. We have been asking for £12 to hold a standard appointment and £50 to hold a surgical slot. This deposit is refundable against your appointment and is NON- refundable if you don’t turn up or cancel last-minute. I know that this is quite a big change but we’ve done this for a good reason. Each week we have lost an average of 2 consulting hours (8 appointments) to clients who book and then simply do not arrive. We have a waitlist of patients needing to be seen and each missed appointment is one that could have been offered to a poorly pet. Since we introduced the deposit system this situation has dramatically improved.
Secondly, we have started a policy of allowing direct claims with more insurance companies, for those clients who have a longstanding relationship with us. We will be charging a £30 direct claim fee to cover the extra admin costs. Those clients who pay in full and claim back from their insurer will not have any administration fee to pay.
Thanks for taking the time to read through this great long article and please do feel free to email me in practice if there is anything you’d like to discuss further. Enjoy your week!
Pippa x

10/05/2024

Do you have spoilt pet?
I can tick off nearly every one 🤭🐾

06/05/2024

Pet of the week 🐾

You may remember Cleo from back in January when she came in following a RTA.
After lots of physio and acupuncture she was still unable to use one of her front legs so I made the decision that she would need it amputating.
Our fabulous vet Pav and SVN Laura as well as the girls on the front desk gave my girl and myself the best of care.
She’s healing beautifully and already moving around better than she was before ❤️🐾

29/04/2024

Pet of the week 🐾

We had a stray brought into us last week and thankfully she was microchipped. Little Spooky had made her way to Manchester all the way from Leeds!!
After a comfortable stay with us for a few days her owner was overjoyed to be reunited with Spooky who had been missing for 2 weeks 🐾

21/04/2024

Our pet of the week is a little different from the usual dog or cat which is absolutely quakers (I should be paid more for these jokes 😉)

This little duckling was brought in by a member of the public after he found little one in his home as a gift from his cat! Thankfully the little one was unharmed 🦆

14/04/2024

07/04/2024

Pet of the week 🐾

Meet our pet of the week - Rufus!
Rufus came in after an injury to his claw when he was having fun chasing his toy.

He was super brave getting checked over and made my day by being such a happy pup at reception 🐾

31/03/2024

Pet of the week 🐾

Our pet of the week is Melon!

Melon came into the practice as an emergency after suffering seizures through the night.
When Melon came in he suffered more seizures and our vet and nurse raced to stabilise him.

We were so happy to see him later in the week after starting new medication looking his usual handsome self 🐾

If your pet is having a seizure please call the practice on our emergency line 🚨

10/03/2024

Pet of the week 🐾

Our pet of the week is a little different this week. We are celebrating the beautiful Elsie Belle and her wonderful owners.
Elsie Belle sadly crossed the rainbow bridge this week and she knew nothing but love in her life and will be greatly missed by us all at Trafford Park.

Elsie Belle was a loving companion for Maya, who is the bravest young lady we’ve had the privilege to meet.

We send the family lots of love, Elsie Belle will always be remembered ❤️🐾🌈

09/03/2024

We had the pleasure of seeing Beans this week and all of his magical toe beans 🐾

Our head nurse Natalie had her work cut out clipping all those claws 🐾❤️

25/02/2024

Pet of the week 🐾

We chose the lovely Smudge as our pet of the week. He’s been into the practice for lots of tests over the past couple of months and has always been such a good boy 🐾

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

How to say I love you to your cat ❤️

From the 10th June 2024 it will be compulsory for all cats and kittens over 20 weeks to be microchipped and these 6 purrfect kitties are now neutered and microchipped ready for adventures indoors or out.

If you have any questions regarding microchipping or would like to book in please call the practice on 01617550507 ❤️🐾

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."

11/02/2024

Another Pet of the week 🐾

Minnie was chosen by our SVN Laura as pet of the week! Minnie came in for neutering and a microchip and how stylish does she make it look!

Minnie is also a reminder that it will become compulsory for all cats and kittens over 20 weeks old to be microchipped from the 10th June 2024!
We also welcome your own post op buster collars and pet shirts if you wish to bring them in 🐾

11/02/2024

Pet of the week 🐾

I don’t know about the week, I think he should be pet of the year!
The very happy and charming Alfie is an amazing 18 years old ⭐️

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."

04/02/2024

Pets of the week 🐾

We’ve two pets of the week this week and look how adorable they are!

Watson came in to see our vet when he had an upset stomach. At only 8 weeks it was definitely the right thing for his owners to bring him in to be checked over.

We also saw the handsome Louis who came in for his vaccinations and lots of cuddles! He was a very brave boy.

🐾❤️

03/02/2024

We have had a male, entire, grey British Shorthair brought into the practice today that has sadly been involved in an RTA on Park Road Stretford

No collar or microchip.

If you think he maybe your cat please call the practice on 01617550507 or email us at [email protected]

We will be back open on Monday at 9am.

02/02/2024

We had a male, entire, black and white cat brought into the practice today that had been involved in an RTA on Worsley Road.
No collar or microchip.

If you think he might be your cat please call the practice on 01617550507 or send a picture of him to [email protected].

We will require a picture to confirm he is yours 🐾

From the 10th June 2024 it will be compulsory to have your cat or kitten over 20 weeks to be microchipped.

29/01/2024

Pet of … last week!! 🐾

Meet Bertie! He’s such a handsome boy and beautifully behaved.
Bertie came into us last week for neutering.
He’s always a delight when he comes into practice and we all love having cuddles with him 🐾

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

Pet of the week 🐾

Our pet of the week is the adorable Noel! He came into the practice for his first vaccination. He was a huge hit with all the team ❤️

Did you know we offer Care Plans for preventative care to suit your pet at any age. For more information you can speak to one of the team on 01617550507 or WhatsApp on 07445020571 🐾

07/01/2024

Good afternoon,

As times are changing we have decided as a practice to move to cashless payments only.
We accept card (excluding AMEX) Apple Pay and other means of cashless payment.

If you are concerned about paying for your pets treatment please call ahead of your appointment to discuss with a member of the team 🐾

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!"