Vets4Pets Morpeth

31/12/2024

As we welcome in the New Year, we would like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to all of our amazing clients for choosing us for the care of your beloved pets.

May 2025 bring joy, good health, and many happy moments to you and your companions. We will return on Thursday the 2nd of January at 9am where we resume our normal opening times.

Thank you for being a part of our veterinary family.
Wishing you and your pets a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

24/12/2024

🎄🐾 Merry Christmas from all of the team at Vets4Pets Morpeth! 🎄🐾

A little reminder that the practice closes today at 4pm and will remain closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. We will reopen on Friday the 27th of December at 9am. Please contact our out of hours provider Moorview Referrals on 0191 338 8890 for any urgent medical treatment during our closure.

Wishing you all a lovely time ahead ❤️

13/12/2024

🎅 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS 🎉

Christmas Eve (Dec 24): 9am - 4pm
Christmas Day (Dec 25): Closed
Boxing Day (Dec 26): Closed
Friday (Dec 27): 9am - 7pm
Saturday (Dec 28): 9am - 3:30pm
Sunday (Dec 29): Closed
Monday (Dec 30): 9am - 7pm
New Year’s Eve (Dec 31): 9am - 4pm
New Year’s Day (Jan 1): Closed
Thursday (Jan 2): 9am - 7pm

🐶 Emergency Care: If your pet needs urgent care outside of these hours, please call Moorview Referrals on 0191 3388890

08/12/2024

A huge thank you to anyone who has donated ❤️

We picked up a lovely big donation this weekend from Vets4Pets Morpeth 🐾

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated, it’s because of you we can keep feeding hungry tummies 🥰❤️

06/12/2024

There’s only 19 days left until Christmas and the lovely Bruno is definitely in the holiday spirit!

How adorable is he? We’re sure he is on Santa Paws’s good list this year 🎅🐶❤️

Have a photo of your furry friends enjoying the festive fun? Share their Christmas photo in the comments below 📸⬇️

04/12/2024

Look at this little beauty 🐱❤️

Dexter was one our inpatients last week and he certainly was a star patient. He visited our clinic for his castration surgery. He spent most of his time after the procedure sharing lots of love and cuddles with our vet, nursing team and also our admin staff! We’re wishing you a speedy recovery little man 🥰

Considering neutering your pet? Check out this behind the scenes guide of what a typical day looks like for our patients. If you have any questions or would like further advice, please contact us and we will be happy to help

https://www.vets4pets.com/services/neutering-your-pet/neutering-behind-the-scenes/

29/11/2024

Preparing for the winter weather ❄️

As the colder months have set in, it's important to ensure our pets stay warm and safe during these times.

Check out some useful winter advice to consider as we face the cold ⬇️⬇️

https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/winter-health-advice/

27/11/2024

Your pet’s first visit to the vet can often be a mix of emotions - curiosity, nervousness, or maybe a touch of excitement.

This little cutie, Reggie, has visited us recently and has been such a good boy on each visit. He has already had a tour of the practice and had plenty of cuddles with our team 🥰

We aim to make all of your pet’s time at the vets as stress free as possible. Early positive experiences can help to develop trust and reduce the fear/anxiety associated with the vets. We also have plenty of tasty snacks to help with this too!

25/11/2024

November is month 💉🩺

Just like humans, pets can develop Diabetes Mellitus, a condition where their bodies struggle to manage blood sugar levels. If left untreated, it can lead to serious health issues.

Symptoms can include increased thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, changes in appetite and fatigue.

Early detection and proper care can help your furry friend live a happier, healthy life. If you notice any symptoms, contact us for advice and a proper diagnosis.

Meet Queen Milly 🐱👑
Milly belongs to our Senior Administrator, Sarah and Animal Care Assistant, Martha. She was diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus earlier this year, after reported signs of weight loss and frequent urination. We completed an in house urine test which showed high levels of glucose in her urine. Milly then had further tests (a glucose curve) where we monitored her glucose levels throughout the day which helped to identify if her insulin dose was appropriate for her. Her results were showing higher than the ideal level, which meant we had to change her dosage. She now has an insulin injection twice daily at home which she tolerates really well. She is doing well in herself, has been responding well to her treatment and is much less sassier!

22/11/2024

How handsome is Drax?! He recently visited us for some X-rays which confirmed he has a luxating patella.

When the kneecap pops out of its normal location, this is known as a luxating patella. Symptoms of this can include a sudden limp, intermittent hopping/skipping, and stiffness.

He was such a good boy and certainly enjoyed sharing his snuggles with our nursing team 🥰

12/11/2024

‼️ NEW PRODUCT ALERT ‼️

Here at Vets4Pets Morpeth, we are now offering BRAVECTO injectable flea and tick treatment for our canine patients. Please note: this is only available for clients who are NOT on care plans.

One simple injection provides protection against fleas and ticks for 12 months, giving you peace of mind and more time to enjoy with your furry friend.

Tired of administering monthly treatments? Do you struggle to keep track between applications? Why not make the switch!

For more information, please contact us on:
☎️ 01670 500670
📱 WhatsApp: 07782585629
📧 [email protected]

07/11/2024

An absolutely wonderful review from a very special client, about a very very special boy. Thank you so much for the kind words and praise. It means the world to us.

This is a bit of a long one but I just wanted to give a special mention to Vets 4 Pets Morpeth. Our Wally’s Mam Seb is the Head Vet Nurse and Manager there and after I took Wally on for walks in 2022 we started going there after I expressed concern about Doug’s back legs. At the first visit they diagnosed Doug with severe arthritis, something which had never been brought to my attention at previous vets. They came up with a care plan and he started on Librella - a monthly injection, which really seemed to help Doug. A year later in 2023 I noticed changes in Doug’s behaviour he was getting quite unsettled over night and seemed quite anxious and sad. I took him to Vets 4 Pets and explained the situation and they suspected he had doggy dementia. Again, they came up with a care plan and he started on medication and supplements which really turned things around for him. He was back to his old self, upside down wanting tummy rubs all the time, playful, cheeky and full of life on his walks. Vets 4 Pets is the first vets we’ve been to where they go above and beyond. Whenever we go there they really make a fuss of the boys. They get so much attention and lots of cuddles when you go into the room. It doesn’t feel rushed when you’re in there and they are so compassionate and caring. I’ve been to other vets which have been brilliant at what they do, but have lacked in this area (for me personally), when booking the appointment I’d have to say he was a bit apprehensive about going and could they please give him a little attention when he went it to make him feel comfortable, in my opinion this should just be a given. In the past Dougie has never liked attending the vets, he was reluctant to go in and would always pull back on his lead. Vets 4 Pets has been a completely different story, he pulled us across the car park and up the stairs to get in, when they called his name he would get straight up and run into the room. Obviously because Seb is also my customer I know full well how much she cares for animals, I know times where she has gone above and beyond, she is so passionate about her work and she makes sure that every team member is too. Because the practice is smaller it also means you generally get to see the same team members each visit which really helps to build a relationship too. The reception team are fab, Sarah in particular is just on top of everything all the time and again they’re all so friendly and caring.
I’ve wanted to put this post out for a while but I knew it would make me emotional. I just want to thank Seb and the Vets 4 Pets team for everything. They changed Dougies life and our lives too. He was so happy, content and comfortable his last few years. I’m so glad he was excited to go the to vets as it would have been awful taking him every few weeks if he hated it.
This isn’t an advertisement but i just wanted to let you know about our personal experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. They have been amazing and I can’t thank them enough for everything and for helping me make sure my best friend was always Happy. That was the most important thing to me.

So here’s a photo of my happy Doug, the weekend before he passed. Just says it all, happy until the very end.

Forever my Doug. Love & Miss you always ❤️

05/11/2024

Stay safe and calm on Bonfire Night. Come and talk to us about tips, advice and calming products. We are here for you 🐾 🎇

28/10/2024

This morning we have had handed in to our surgery a very affectionate male, ginger cat. He is microchipped but not to a Morpeth address and the contact number is out of service. We are trying to make contact with the owner via email but if you think you may know who he belongs to, please ask them to contact us on 01670 500670
Thank you

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!"