Vets4Pets Morpeth

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

25/10/2024

Fireworks season is coming. We are here for you!!

We have lots of advice, products and strategies to help your furry friend. Come and talk to us about calming treatments, diffusers, behaviour tips and information.

Book an appointment to speak to our nursing team.

We are here to support you and your pets during this spooky 👻 and scary 🎆 time.

01/10/2024

Genuinely would be lost without our amazing reception team.
Huge thank you to Sarah, Carolyn, Lauren, Sam and Elaine. You are the face of this practice and you all work so hard.
Thank you 🙏

28/09/2024

Does your cat struggle to groom as much as he/she used to? Are they no longer able to jump as well? Are the zoomies more like gloomies these days?
Cats do suffer osteoarthritis as they age.
Come and talk to us about Solensia. We can help!
Get your first monthly injection for free.
Take the solensia quiz here and find out more about this treatment.

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28/09/2024

This month we are offering a free treatment of Librela for new patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Are you concerned your dog may be slowing down, have reduced mobility or have joint pain? Please come and see us, we can help.

Do the dog osteoarthritis questionnaire here:

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16/09/2024

** FREE HEALTH CHECK FOR NEW CLIENT REGISTRATIONS**
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04/09/2024

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we say farewell to our beautiful Eleni today. She is off to start the next chapter of her life.

Eleni has been the most wonderful person to work with. She has changed all of our lives for the better here at Morpeth, including staff, patients and our lovely clients.

I genuinely don’t know what we will do without her.

Her enthusiasm, kindness and integrity are but a few of the amazing qualities she has brought to our practice, and we are so proud to have been her first UK practice.

We wish Eleni, health, success and happiness in her new post down in the South East of England where she will be closer to her family. Her new practice will be so lucky to have her.

We will miss her so much as I am sure all of our clients and patients will, but she promises us lots of visits in the future ….. and maybe she will come back to us again in the future ….. ❤️😀

We love you, kidda

02/08/2024

Pet Nutrition & Weight Management

Do you need advice on nutrition or weight management for your pet?

Why not come along for a free initial consultation, and individual feeding and exercise plan?

Contact us for a voucher on:

🐾 Facebook messenger
🐾 WhatsApp: 07782585629
🐾 Email: [email protected]
🐾 Or call our Reception Team on 01670 500670

All pets welcome.

See you soon
The Vets4pets Morpeth Team

10/07/2024

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE - HOME DELIVERY 🚨

There will no longer be an option for collection of flea and worm treatments for our patients who are on a Care Plan.

These products are moving to home delivery for your convenience.

For patients not on care plans there is still an option to collect, but these products must be ordered 48 hours in advance.

There will be a very limited stock kept in practice, for puppies, kittens and, emergency treatment.

For care plan clients: there is no postage cost.
For non care plan clients: the delivery charge is £5.

Please speak to our team if you have any questions.

Please note: your pet must have an active prescription in order for us dispense the treatment if there is no active prescription you may be asked to bring your pet for a health check, this is a legal mandate to allow us to continue your pet’s parasite treatment.

These checks will be free of charge until the end of the year, following on from that the prescription will be made each year when vaccinations are administered .

Our team will inform you if a health check is needed. For puppies and kittens, we still require regular weight checks until a consistent weight is reached in order to ensure they have the correct doses for their weight.

The system is not automated, you will receive your reminders as usual. When your reminder arrives informing you to order your pet’s treatment, contact the practice and we will arrange delivery.

We are hoping to have an auto-delivery system in the future, and we will update you when this becomes active.

If you have any questions regarding this service or you would like to place an order - you can contact us on:

☎️ 01670 500670
📱 WhatsApp: 07782585629
📧 [email protected]

Thank you for reading

24/06/2024

***Vacancy***

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at our expanding practice for a Veterinary Surgeon.

About Us
What makes us special? Why would someone want to work with us?

The answer is our team. We support one another, do our best to help each other and are inclusive.

We currently have a team of 1 vet and a 5 strong nursing team, ACAs and a very experienced front of house team. We are growing and growing and now we need another Veterinary Surgeon.

As well as the above we have an excellent reputation within the local area, and we pride ourselves on the high standard of care we provide to our patients while building lasting relationships with our clients.

We are part of the RCVS Practice Standard Scheme and are also a training practice for Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses.

Would you like to join us?
Do you provide excellent clinical care, and enjoy building relationships with clients and colleagues. Are you at least 3 years qualified and confident with 15-minute appointments, routine consultations and surgical procedures?.

Do you have a willingness to keep on learning and developing, and do you enjoy sharing your knowledge with colleagues and students alike?.

If the answer to these questions is yes, then we definitely want to meet you.

The role requires excellent communication both written and verbal, the ability to prioritise and delegate when necessary.

We will provide a very competitive salary (DOE) and have an excellent budget for CPD. We can also discuss relocation if you are from outside the area.

Get in touch on 01670 500670
Send CVs and enquiries to [email protected]

08/06/2024

****UPDATE****
This dog is now with the dog warden. If you think the dogs is yours please contact Northumberland county council on 0345 600 6400 ☎️

We have had a male Pekingense dog found in Hulne Park Alnwick. He is chipped but still registered to the breeder whose number is out of service. If this could be your dog please call us on 01670 500670. Photographic proof will be required for proof of ownership

08/05/2024

National Receptionist Day

Where would we be without our front of house team. The truth is they are the backbone of everything we do.

They answer the phones, make appointments, sort insurance claims and they are often out in the back of the practice dispensing medications and helping to take care of your precious pets.

So huge shout out to Sarah, Carolyn, Lauren and Martha our front of house and client care team. You are truly magnificent at what you do.

07/05/2024

We have had a female German shepherd handed in to us this morning. She is microchipped but the number on file is not in service. If you think she may be yours please contact us on 01670 500670. Proof of ownership will be required.
EDIT
owners have now been located and she has been collected 😀

23/04/2024

🐶 PUPDATE 🐶

Who remembers the lovely Jinny who came to us back in March and had a C-Section? Look who came to visit! We are pleased to announce that they are all doing well and of course Jinny has been an amazing Mum - a great job from her and her owners 🥰

15/04/2024

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09/04/2024

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We have unfortunately had a deceased cat handed into practice today. She was found in the alleyway next to Clinton Cards at Morpeth. She is microchipped however the details are registered to the rehoming centre and therefore we have been unable to locate her owners.

Please contact the practice if you think she may belong to you.

☎️ 01670 500670

05/04/2024

⚠️ PARASITE TREATMENT - PLEASE READ ⚠️

Based on the new “Under Care” regulations from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in order for our vets to prescribe your pets antiparasitic treatment we need to carry out a physical examination and create an ongoing prescription for these medications. Our prescriptions last 6-12 months depending on your animals health history and current conditions.

PLEASE NOTE: If your pet already has a prescription and does not need a weight check, we require 48 hours notice when ordering their treatment. Please order in advance of collection.

We have had many health checks for parasite treatment over the last few months due to the new regulations. Including the lovely Boe who of course we had to have lots of cuddles with 🥰

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01/04/2024

If you are feeling down about the Bank Holiday coming to an end want some time away from the Sunday sofa...come and join us for our charity event THE QUIZ
Over 50% sold out after 2 weeks
Sunday 14th April 1-4pm
Willow Bay

🐾 All profits go to Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Charity for the wonderful support they provided to Frances
🐾 11 prizes & £100 hamper up for grabs!
🐾 Hosted by the picturesque Willow Bay Cocktail Bar
🐾 1 drink and bar snacks included with ticket
🐾 Dogs welcome! ❤️🐕

👍 This is for you if: you are looking for a great laugh, enjoy a nice drink, looking to get away from the Sunday sofa, if you have a little bit of Geordie trivia knowledge, have a little bit of facial recognition, if you think outside the box, if you are looking to help a worthy cause
👎 May not be for you if you are a serious pub quiz champion

👉 Just £10/pp! Suggested team size 3-6
👉 Get your tickets here:

Get ready for a fun night of brain teasers and friendly competition at The Quiz - where knowledge is power and laughter is guaranteed!

25/03/2024

As it was at the weekend, we thought we would share some cute pictures of some of our staff pooches when they were little and now that they’re all grown up 🥰

Did you know?
🐾 the normal gestation period for dogs is
approximately two months
🐾 puppies require socialisation and they can learn
quick!
🐾 puppies need a primary course of vaccinations
before they are allowed out (for protection) - their
first one should be done around 8 weeks old
🐾 it is a legal requirement to have any dog over the
age of 8 weeks microchipped
🐾 puppies should be dewormed regularly - they are
often born with worms passed from their mum/
through her milk

Share your puppy pics in the comments 🐶❤️

20/03/2024

🐣 EASTER OPENING HOURS 🐥

We will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. We will be open as usual on Saturday 30th March. For any urgent or emergency care outside of our opening hours, please contact our out of hours provider Moorview Referrals on 0191 338 8890.

💊 Please remember to order your pet’s medication if you are running low to avoid running out over the weekend. We will only be expecting deliveries from our main supplier on Thursday 28th of March and Tuesday 2nd of April.

You can contact us on:
☎️ 01670 500670
📧 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: 07782585629

We hope you all have a lovely weekend!

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.”

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!"