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We’re taking part in the Antibiotic Amnesty 2024 !💊‼️We want to raise awareness of the dangers associated with giving yo...
04/11/2024

We’re taking part in the Antibiotic Amnesty 2024 !💊

‼️We want to raise awareness of the dangers associated with giving your pet’s left over and/or expired antibiotics. We’ll be posting more information throughout November, so keep a close eye on our page if you’d like to know more…👀

🏥 If you have any unused animal antibiotics at home you can return them to us for safe disposal. **Please note, we cannot accept any human medication only antibiotics that have previously been prescribed to your pet**

Morgan says Happy Caturday 🐱 Remember there may be fire work displays happening this weekend so it’s a good idea to keep...
02/11/2024

Morgan says Happy Caturday 🐱

Remember there may be fire work displays happening this weekend so it’s a good idea to keep your cats indoors, if you can. 🏠

Bonfire Night is fast approaching! 🔥🎇🧨Here are our top tips to keep your pet’s happy and safe. Don’t forget we’re here i...
01/11/2024

Bonfire Night is fast approaching! 🔥🎇🧨

Here are our top tips to keep your pet’s happy and safe. Don’t forget we’re here if you need us, make an appointment to discuss calming medication with the vet if you think your pet might need it. 🐾

 …Now this is a tricky one! Can anyone guess which 3 breeds lovely Penny is a mix of? 🐾
30/10/2024

…Now this is a tricky one! Can anyone guess which 3 breeds lovely Penny is a mix of? 🐾

Max says Happy Monday!…now give me a treat 🦴🐾
28/10/2024

Max says Happy Monday!…now give me a treat 🦴🐾

Happy National Black Cat Day 🐈‍⬛ Isn’t Zinzan just puuurfect! 🫶🏻 Let’s see your beautiful black cat’s in the comments 📸🖤
27/10/2024

Happy National Black Cat Day 🐈‍⬛ Isn’t Zinzan just puuurfect! 🫶🏻 Let’s see your beautiful black cat’s in the comments 📸🖤

SMILE (like Darcy) because it’s almost the weekend! 🥳😆
25/10/2024

SMILE (like Darcy) because it’s almost the weekend! 🥳😆

1 week until Halloween 🎃 who else has got their pumpkins ready, like Cora? 🐭
24/10/2024

1 week until Halloween 🎃 who else has got their pumpkins ready, like Cora? 🐭

  Can you guess what two breeds lovely Nala is? She was enjoying a quick snooze in the waiting room, after her vaccines!...
23/10/2024

Can you guess what two breeds lovely Nala is? She was enjoying a quick snooze in the waiting room, after her vaccines! 😴

As Spooky Season fast approaches, don’t forget it can be extra scary for our pets! 🦇👻🎃 Trick or treaters may be knocking...
21/10/2024

As Spooky Season fast approaches, don’t forget it can be extra scary for our pets! 🦇👻🎃 Trick or treaters may be knocking at the door unexpectedly, there may be loud firework’s in the area and more people around at times they’re not usually. Here’s our top tips to keep your pet’s feeling happy and safe:

🎃 Create a safe space at home, with their favourite blankets and toys. Cats and dogs both like dens, you can create them with box’s and blankets.

🎃 If your pets don’t like people knocking at the door why not put up a polite sign, asking trick or treaters not to visit your house.

🎃 Try to walk dogs during the day, when it’s still light so there won’t be any fireworks. Keep cats inside at night if possible, when you know firework displays are going on.

🎃 Use calming sprays and diffusers in the house, like Calmex and Pet Remedy.

🎃 Create distractions by putting on the TV or radio. Play games, give them their favourite chew and/or treats. Give them lots of attention so their focus is on you.

🎃 Make sure your pets micro chip details are up to date, just incase!

🎃 If you’re worried that your pet is very scared/anxious it may be worth speaking to a vet, so give us a call to make an appointment.

Sunday Funday 🤪 What are your dogs top Google searches 💻🔎🤔Don’t forget we’re open 10am - 4pm if you need to see the V E ...
20/10/2024

Sunday Funday 🤪 What are your dogs top Google searches 💻🔎🤔

Don’t forget we’re open 10am - 4pm if you need to see the V E T today! 📞

Tongue Out Tuesday 😝  Don’t forget to bring your pets in for regular weight checks, just like this cheeky pup was here f...
15/10/2024

Tongue Out Tuesday 😝 Don’t forget to bring your pets in for regular weight checks, just like this cheeky pup was here for!

Weight check are important for checking their parasite (flea and worm) treatment is the correct size and monitoring their overall health! ✅

That’s why we offer FREE flea and worm weight checks for all pets, if you would like us to prescribe them flea and worm treatment. 🤗

💉🩺Do you keep up to date with your pet’s annual vaccination and health check? 🪳🪱Do you treat your pet regularly for flea...
14/10/2024

💉🩺Do you keep up to date with your pet’s annual vaccination and health check?

🪳🪱Do you treat your pet regularly for fleas, worms and ticks?

🏥Would you like 2 FREE vet consultations AND 3 FREE nurse consultations, each year?

📞How about access to our 24/7 Vet Careline?

✅ Did you know that we offer Complete Care Palns, for cats and dogs? They include all of the above plus other perks, like additional discounts on neutering and dental procedures!

✅Our plans are designed to save you money and spread the cost of your pet’s routine healthcare.

✅Pop into the practice and speak to reception if you would like to sign up. You can start saving right away, as the discounts will be applied on the day you sign up!

Saturday = Caturday 🐱 and this week we thought we would talk about how your cat can have the puuuuurfect journey to the ...
12/10/2024

Saturday = Caturday 🐱 and this week we thought we would talk about how your cat can have the puuuuurfect journey to the vets! 🚗 Not all cats are as keen as Banana to jump in a bag, ready for their next adventure 😆

🐱 A good sturdy carrier will help them to feel safe and secure. Opt for one with a strong plastic base, fabric carriers can be a bit wobbly.

🐱Introduce the carrier at home, where they feel safe. If the carrier comes apart try introducing the base first. Add their favourite toys and blankets, so it feels familiar.

🐱Use calming sprays (like Pet Remedy Calming Spray) on blankets and pop them over the top of the carrier. We also have blankets sprayed with Pet Remedy in the waiting room, ready for your cats when they arrive.

🐱Try not to feed your cat immediately before travelling, they may experience motion sickness so a full stomach isn’t always a good idea.

🐱Make sure the carrier is secure in the car. Lots of carriers have seatbelt hooks so the carrier won’t move around when the car is moving.

📞Don’t forget we’re open 7 days a week, Saturday (9am-6pm) and Sunday (10am - 4pm) so give us a call if you need to make an appointment!

Today is World Mental Health Day ❤️ Pets are playing an increasing role in helping our mental health. Did you know that ...
10/10/2024

Today is World Mental Health Day ❤️

Pets are playing an increasing role in helping our mental health. Did you know that nearly one third of UK pet owners got their pet to improve their mental wellbeing?

Let’s show some extra love for our pets today, they are always happy to see us, they make us feel needed, they encourage us to get out and about and make us feel safe. We’d love to see your pets in the comments 📷🫶🏻

If you or someone you know is struggling with their Mental Health there is help available. Please visit the NHS website for info on Mental Health services.

Say hello to Edward 👋🏻 This lovely smiley boy had to spend the day with us recently, to be sedated for treatment on a na...
09/10/2024

Say hello to Edward 👋🏻 This lovely smiley boy had to spend the day with us recently, to be sedated for treatment on a nasty nail! Have you ever wondered what goes on when your pet’s an inpatient? Well it was mostly cuddles in Edward’s case, which as you can see he was very happy about 🥰 We just can’t get enough of that smile!

Our nursing team really do go above and beyond, to make sure your pet’s get lots of love when they’re with us. Pop in and see us soon Edward, Sarah is missing those cuddles! 🫶🏻

Trick or Treat Tuesday 👻 Reception has had a Halloween makeover so why not pop in & have a look, you might even get a tr...
08/10/2024

Trick or Treat Tuesday 👻 Reception has had a Halloween makeover so why not pop in & have a look, you might even get a treat if you ask nicely like this lovely lot 🐶🎃

Say hello to Autumn 👋🏻 She came in to do a trial shift on reception last week…what do you think, shall we give her the j...
07/10/2024

Say hello to Autumn 👋🏻 She came in to do a trial shift on reception last week…what do you think, shall we give her the job? 🤪🐶

Did you know that today is National Badger day? 🦡 Well we bet your didn’t know that we have 2 resident practice badgers…...
06/10/2024

Did you know that today is National Badger day? 🦡 Well we bet your didn’t know that we have 2 resident practice badgers…Meet Jeff & Josie! 👋🏻

They appeared in the practice after vet Chris was heard using the phrase “that’s the badger!”🤣

They can usually be found getting into mischief around the practice. They’ve even been known to sneak into colleagues suitcases and gate crash holidays! ✈️🏝️ Make sure you keep an eye out for them next time you’re in, you never know where they might pop up next 👀

Happy Caturday to our puuuuurfect patient Bam Bam. She came in this week to be spayed and ofcourse we spoilt her with lo...
05/10/2024

Happy Caturday to our puuuuurfect patient Bam Bam. She came in this week to be spayed and ofcourse we spoilt her with lots of cuddles! 🐈‍⬛🥰

😱 Did you know that a female cat can have up to 18 kittens a year?

👀 Cats will mate with their brothers, sisters and parents.

🏥 Spaying not only prevents unwanted litters but also has many health benefits, like reducing the risk of womb infections.

✅ If your cat is going outside and/or coming into contact with other cats it should be neutered, to avoid unwanted litters and the spread of disease.

📞If you’d like more info or to make an appointment please get in touch!

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspecte...
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.”

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4...
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."

Owner Claire says she couldn't be more grateful to Vets4Pets Hamilton after their quick diagnosis saved the sight of six...
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."

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 – ki...
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."

Well done to the team at Vets4Pets Guildford who've been awarded a silver level certificate for being a rabbit-friendly ...
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."

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth...
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

Ten-year-old Dutch rabbit Alfie has been visiting vet Kate at Vets4pets Wolverhampton for dental treatment for the last ...
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."

Eight-year-old Winnie the Schnauzer cross is running around like a puppy again thanks to laser treatment and physiothera...
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.”

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of...
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."

Four-year-old Sebastian the Jack Russell is back to his usual boisterous self after being treated at Vets4Pets Abingdon ...
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!"

When 11-year-old lurcher Jess was brought into Vets for Pets Leeds Birstall 24/7 Small Animal Hospital on Christmas Eve ...
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."

Six-foot-long boa constrictor Astrix was the centre of attention when he called in for a routine "top to tail" health ch...
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."

This brave girl is collie-cross Sherpa, who the team at Vets for Pets Livingston   say was "impeccably calm" when she wa...
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."

This little Christmas cracker is Molly, who survived against the odds and gave birth to three premature puppies after be...
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.

This beautiful buzzard is on the mend after undergoing surgery on a broken wing at Vets4Pets Newmarket after he was hit ...
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.”

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 fo...
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.

Five-year-old Buddy will be thinking twice about picking up sticks in future after one pierced his tongue and he had to ...
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!"

This is gorgeous Ghost, who's been regularly visiting the team at Leeds Vets4Pets for some desensitising and socialising...
10/12/2023

This is gorgeous Ghost, who's been regularly visiting the team at Leeds Vets4Pets for some desensitising and socialising.

His owner Abbas said he often pops down to the practice so Ghost, a seven-month-old German Shepherd, can get used to the surroundings. Abbas said: "After he'd had his vaccinations, one of the nurses mentioned that it could be good to bring him in every now and again while he was a puppy so he's not timid or scared of the vets should he need any procedures in the future. Before he was quite nervous going to the vets, but now he gets excited to go in. Everyone at the practice is so welcoming."

Veterinary nurse Alys says: "Puppies who come in just for their vaccinations are understandably much more scared to come back in as they get older, as they associate us with injections. When Ghost comes in we make sure he has lots of positive interactions with the team – and now he walks in happily with his tail wagging and actively seeks everyone out for attention."

Paddy the Shetland Sheepdog is well on the road to recovery after undergoing a life-saving operation to remove his gallb...
05/12/2023

Paddy the Shetland Sheepdog is well on the road to recovery after undergoing a life-saving operation to remove his gallbladder at Liverpool Vets4Pets.

Owner Stephen took him to see the team as 11-year-old Paddy was extremely lethargic and his usually "beautiful blue eyes" had gone yellow. After an ultrasound and bloods, Paddy was diagnosed with a gallbladder mucocoele – a life-threatening condition. Paddy spent nearly two and a half hours in surgery but has since made a great recovery. Vet Andre, who performed the surgery with colleague Chloe, said: "It was a great team effort and our nursing staff were wonderful. Thankfully he's doing really well now. He is lovely – he's the sweetest dog."

Stephen, who's had Paddy since he was a puppy, said: "I can't thank the team at Vets for Pets enough for what they did – they saved his life. He's now walking around, eating well and getting back to his usual self."

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Kingsteignton Retail Park, Newton Road
Newton Abbot
TQ123AN

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 12am
Sunday 12am - 6am
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