Vets Now Manchester Hospital

18/03/2025

Bruce the brave Collie’s world changed overnight when a rare and deadly illness, Tetanus, left him completely paralysed. His family refused to give up, and after 14 days of intensive care from our Vets Now Manchester Hospital team, he made a truly incredible comeback. 💙

Look at the beautiful welcome home he received. 🥰

Read Bruce’s full story and see how our team helped him defy the odds: https://www.vets-now.com/2025/03/bruce-collie-tetanus/

14/03/2025

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We’re thrilled to introduce the newest member of our team, Ollie Russell! 👨‍⚕️

Ollie graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2018 and has an impressive journey in veterinary medicine. After two years in small animal general practice, Ollie returned to Cambridge for a one-year rotating internship before completing a three-year residency in small animal internal medicine, finishing in November 2024.

With a broad range of clinical interests, Ollie’s focus lies in nephrology/urology, endoscopy, nasal disease, and immune-mediated conditions—a wealth of knowledge that will be invaluable to our patients! 🐾

With Ollie joining the team, we are now excited to offer medicine referrals 5 days a week, ensuring we can provide the best possible care for your pets! 🐾

Ollie joins our fantastic internal medicine team alongside James, Beth, Jen, and Ellie. We’re so excited to have him on board and look forward to the great work he’ll be doing with us!

Please join us in giving Ollie a warm welcome to the team! 🐾💚

28/02/2025

When one of our team, Prof. John Williams' little dog Bernard suffered a cruciate ligament injury, he knew just where to come! One of our orthopaedic surgeons, Paul Aldridge knew exactly what he 'knee-ded' and carried out surgery in December. We recently saw them back for Bernard's recheck; we're pleased to report he's doing really well and has returned to his normal, active self!

John knew Bernard was in good hands having taught Paul at University of Liverpool 30 years ago!

24/02/2025

Meet Hector, the brave little Frenchie with a big heart and an even bigger story. ❤️

After battling chronic health issues from birth and facing life-threatening challenges, Hector can finally run, jump, and play like never before – thanks to life-saving surgery from our Vets Now Manchester Hospital team and the unwavering love of his owners.

Hector's owners, Emma and Nicky, are using their story to highlight how French bulldogs and other Brachycephalic breeds can face unique challenges, like breathing difficulties. Hector's story is a testament to hope, specialist care, and resilience. 🐶

Click the link in our bio to read Hector's full story: https://www.vets-now.com/2025/02/bulldog-surgery/

20/02/2025

Happy ! 💖

Today, we’re sharing a glimpse of the loving faces that welcome our teams home after those early mornings, late nights, and long shifts.

They’re more than just pets—they’re truly part of the family 🐾💕

18/02/2025

Meet Xavier, a brave and sweet boy! 💙 He came to the hospital with a blocked bladder, a serious condition that can be life-threatening if not treated.

Blocked bladders are most common in young and middle-aged male cats, and they can be caused by bladder stones, crystals, or stressful situations (for example fireworks or new pets in the house)

Signs to watch for:
🚨 Frequent trips to the litter box with no results
🚨 Straining to urinate
🚨 Yowling or crying in pain
🚨 Loss of appetite and vomiting

If you notice any of these signs in your cat, it’s important to speak with a vet ASAP 🐱

14/02/2025

We had a special visitor come to the hospital this week! Cupid (yes, really🥰!) got too excited writing her love letters and inhaled part of the pen leading to trouble with her breathing.

This lovely 12-week-old Staffie had us all pretty worried, but after some investigation Vet Jordan found the sneaky cap stuck in her airways.

A bit of skilled endoscopy work later and there she was, bouncing around the clinic like nothing had happened and spreading puppy chaos just in time for Valentine's day! 💕

10/02/2025

Sometimes a patient just steals everyone's heart and that's exactly what happened with Sephi, a gorgeous Ragdoll cat who came to us at Vets Now Manchester last week. 🐱

When he arrived, he wasn't eating and his kidneys were really struggling - but this little fighter bounced back amazingly with round-the-clock care from our Emergency and Critical Care team! Within just a few days, Sephi was back to being his chatty, food-loving self, charming the whole team with his sweet personality along the way.

It's cases like these that make what we do so rewarding❤️

06/02/2025

Meet Simba 🐾 a brave 6-year-old crossbreed who recently had a life-threatening emergency. After three days of vomiting, lethargy, and unusual neurological signs like poor muscle control and head shaking, he was seen by his primary care vet for further investigation. However, during imaging, Simba suffered a cardiac arrest, requiring CPR to bring him back. He was then referred to Vets Now Manchester for emergency care.

Simba was admitted to ICU for treatment. Further testing revealed the root of his illness: Addison’s disease (hypoadrenocorticism), a condition where the adrenal glands fail to produce vital hormones. With the right treatment—steroid support and hormone replacement—Simba made an amazing recovery and was discharged, back to eating and enjoying life again!

Addison’s disease can be tricky to diagnose, but early intervention is key. If your pet shows signs like vomiting, weakness, or sudden collapses, always seek veterinary advice.

Huge thanks to the emergency and critical care team at Vets Now Manchester and Simba’s primary care vet for their swift action and care!💕

15/01/2025

Dolly’s got her spots back! 😍

Dolly was referred to our soft tissue service for the management of some nasty wounds on her forelimbs after she fell down a cattle grid. 😰

Due to the extent of her trauma, she has required multiple anaesthetics where our soft tissue surgeons Jake and Paul performed a free skin graft, taking donor skin from the side of her chest. We are incredibly pleased that the graft is surviving and healing really well. Dolly has been fearless and a lovely patient with us while here at the hospital! We wish her a speedy recovery. 🐾

26/12/2024

This lovely boy, Douglas, was treated by our team for a twisted lung lobe, which is a condition that, unfortunately, pugs are at increased risk of developing. His vets sent him over due to concerns with his breathing.

Our bedside ultrasound raised concerns about some free fluid in his chest around an abnormal-looking portion of his lung. Douglas needed a CT scan to confirm the diagnosis and then underwent open chest surgery to remove the twisted lung. Our team monitored him in the ICU for 48 hours afterwards and had a chest tube in place to aid his recovery. 🩺

Douglas bounced back very quickly and was thrilled to be reunited with his owners in time for Christmas. We hope they had a lovely time together. 🎄❤️ P.S. how cute does he look with his bandanna!

23/12/2024

Vets Now is here for you when your regular vet practice is closed over the festive period. 🎄

We will be open as normal throughout the festive period. Our dedicated teams are on hand to provide care you can count on for your pets.

Call us on: 01614 597679
Find us at: 98 Bury Old Road, Whitefield, Manchester M45 6TQ

21/12/2024

Gentle giant Ollie was rushed to our Vets Now Referrals Manchester Hospital after his owner noticed he was trying to vomit and his abdomen was becoming larger. Our emergency team quickly diagnosed Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV), a condition where the stomach becomes twisted, which can prove fatal if left untreated. 😰

Ollie underwent surgery where our surgical team untwisted the stomach and then stitched the stomach in place to stop it from twisting in the future.

Treatment of GDV is usually successful, especially if caught early. While it is far more common to see twisted stomachs in large breeds such as Ollie, owners should be aware that the condition can occur in any size or breed of dog.

We wish Ollie well on his path to a full recovery! ❤️🌟

17/12/2024

Meet Wilf, the bravest 1-year-old Italian Greyhound you’ll ever see. 💪

After a tumble off the sofa left him with two broken bones in his lower front leg, our amazing team stepped in with successful surgery to help him heal. 🩺✨ Now, he’s resting in style with his festive candy cane-inspired bandage – the perfect look for this season’s strongest patient! 🎄❤️

Wishing Wilf a speedy recovery and lots of cuddles, of course. 🐶

05/12/2024

Happy 8th Birthday to us! 🎉

Today, we're celebrating 8 incredible years of caring for your furry friends! To mark the occasion, we've set up a sweet stall for our amazing staff because they are the heart of everything we do. 💖

Since opening our doors, we've treated a whopping 59,319 cases, including:

🐶 40,033 dogs
🐱 15,180 cats
🐰 1,440 rabbits

We've gotten to know so many adorable names over the years, too. 🥰

The most popular?

🐾 Dogs: Bella, Poppy, Luna, and Alfie
🐾 Cats: Luna, Bella, Simba, and Milo

Here's to the next 8 years of care, compassion, and community! 🩺🐾

23/08/2024

This is a reminder that we’re here for you this bank holiday Monday. Emergencies can strike any time when your regular vet practice may be closed, so whatever comes up, our teams will be on hand to help should you need us. 🐾🚨
We’re open as normal this bank holiday weekend.

Call us on: 01614 597679
Find us at: 98 Bury Old Road, Whitefield, Manchester M45 6TQ

Vets Now Manchester is a 24/7 pet emergency hospital specialising in care for small animals 🐾

17/07/2024

Meet brave Poppy, a 6-year-old Cockapoo who came to us with persistent coughing and breathlessness. Her local vet suspected a mass in her chest within her windpipe, which our team confirmed with further tests.

Poppy's surgery was challenging, requiring careful airway control and work around delicate blood vessels. This is where our hospital's collaborative teams with expertise in surgery, emergency, and critical care came into play.

The surgery was a success, and Poppy recovered in our ICU, where our dedicated nursing team closely monitored her. She has since been discharged, and we're cheering her on as she regains her strength and enjoys breathing freely again. We wish all the best to Poppy and her family! 🌟🐾

23/05/2024

This is a reminder that we’re here for you this bank holiday Monday. Emergencies can strike any time when your regular vet practice may be closed, so whatever comes up, our teams will be on hand to help should you need us. 🐾🚨

We’re open as normal this bank holiday weekend.

Call us on: 01614 597679
Find us at: 98 Bury Old Road, Whitefield, Manchester M45 6TQ