Vets4Pets Newport

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

Christmas has arrived here at Vets4pets Newport.

Why not pop down and take a look at the selection of Christmas toy&treats we have in stock for your furry friends stocking fillers 🎄🎅🏻❤️

08/11/2025

Flooding and Pets

Sadly, the UK has been hit by flooding in many areas.

This presents a number of challenges and risks to communities.

Local outbreaks of leptospirosis have been anecdotally reported following flood water, and this is mirrored by risks to humans after flooding.

Risk factors for human leptospirosis following flooding: A meta-analysis of observational studies

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6541304/

We would advise that for this reason you avoid letting our pets play in standing flood water where there is risk of both sewage overflow, animal urine (and excrement) or farming run off, in case we run the increased risk of leptospirosis or a gastroenteritis.

It would be sensible to also check your pets Leptospirosis vaccination is up to date. These are very safe. Based on the most recent periodic safety update report data received for each product, the incidence of adverse animal events for L4 vaccine products this figure is 0.045%, fewer than 5 for L4, for every 10,000 doses sold. A recent conversation by our community raised anecdotal concerns of geographical outbreak of leptospirosis, the clinical signs are highly suggestive, and the presence of flood water this time of year could be a risk factor, as we see in human data.

Any outdoor animals should be checked regularly to ensure their enclosure isn't waterlogged and they have plentiful access to dry, warm bedding and food. They may need to be temporarily relocated.

It is also incredibly important to come together as a community. For those who have been flooded there is a long road ahead to return to normality after damage to the house. Making sure your friends and neighbours are okay, offering food and support and helping drop off food, including pet food, at local food banks can help.

As with anything, we know communities can remain strong when they come together.

06/11/2025

We have such lovely clients.

Thankyou to Charlie’s mum for this afternoons home baked treats 💖

30/10/2025

Meet Ozzy, a cutie Shih Tzu pup who came in for his first round of vaccinations, microchip, and a puppy health check today! 🐾

Regular vet visits early in life are an important step in keeping your puppy healthy and happy

Ozzy did so well — plenty of cuddles and treats were deserved! 🐶💚

29/10/2025

Our automatic door was recently damaged due to repeated pushing 🚪

To help us keep it working smoothly (and safe for all our furry visitors), please do not push the door and follow the instructions on the sign when entering.

Your patience and cooperation mean a lot to our team — and to the pets we care for every day. 💚

Thank you for helping us keep the clinic running smoothly!

25/10/2025

🕐 Reminder: Clocks go back tomorrow – give wildlife a brake! 🦉🦔

The clocks go back this Sunday 26th October at 2am. Our evenings get darker earlier, and that means a big change for wildlife. Nocturnal animals like hedgehogs, owls, foxes, badgers, and deer will suddenly find their routines overlapping with the rush hour.

Many of the casualties that arrive at Secret World Wildlife Rescue are victims of road traffic accidents — a little caution can save lives.

When you’re driving home from work next week, please slow down and stay alert, especially on country lanes and near wooded areas. Wildlife aren’t aware of the time change, but we can help keep them safe.

🦉 Slow down during dawn and dusk
🦔 Watch for movement at the roadside
🦊 If you spot one animal, others may be nearby
🦌 Keep headlights and windscreens clear for better visibility

Give them a brake and protect our local wildlife. 💚

17/10/2025

This year we will be doing a collection for the homeless and their pets. Items can be dropped into the practice and we will deliver them in December.