Vets For Pets Kirkby in Ashfield

Vets For Pets Kirkby in Ashfield Kirkby in Ashfield Vets for Pets Ltd opened on 17th February 2017! The friendly team can't wait to meet all of their new clients!
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Vets4Pets is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice, including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound.

๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrating 20 years of dedication! ๐ŸŽ‰ Today we celebrate Hayley, our amazing Registered Veterinary Nurse for working f...
04/11/2024

๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrating 20 years of dedication! ๐ŸŽ‰

Today we celebrate Hayley, our amazing Registered Veterinary Nurse for working for Vetsforpets for 2 decades!!

Thank you Hayley for your hard work and dedication- Hereโ€™s to the next years to come! ๐Ÿพ

Salem and Anchovy visited us this evening for trick or treating ๐ŸŽƒThey got a treat of dreamies and cuddles but our trick ...
31/10/2024

Salem and Anchovy visited us this evening for trick or treating ๐ŸŽƒ

They got a treat of dreamies and cuddles but our trick was a sneaky vaccine to ensure they were up to date with their preventative health ๐Ÿ’‰

We hope everyone appreciates their beautiful eyes and their bat wings like we did ๐Ÿฆ‡

With Halloween in a few days time, it's time to show off your pets!Here are a few of our staff pets dressed up ready to ...
29/10/2024

With Halloween in a few days time, it's time to show off your pets!

Here are a few of our staff pets dressed up ready to trick or treat, and we want to see your furbabies getting in the spirit too๐Ÿ‘ป

Every year firework displays get earlier and bigger. In preparation to ensure your furbabies thrive through this season,...
26/10/2024

Every year firework displays get earlier and bigger. In preparation to ensure your furbabies thrive through this season, we have put together some information in order to help you and them through this spooky season ๐Ÿ‘ป

If your pet requires any additional help please contact us on 01623726050 to arrange an appointment with one of our vets๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ

On Saturday (26th October) the car park in front of the practice will be closed as it is being fully re-surfaced. Parkin...
24/10/2024

On Saturday (26th October) the car park in front of the practice will be closed as it is being fully re-surfaced. Parking is free on Kingsway for 30 minutes for anybody popping in to collect items, but if you are attending for an appointment on Saturday, please use our car park which is just behind our building, the entrance is on Forest Street - we have dedicated spaces with signs on the wall. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Mabel and Hugo would like to wish you a happy National Reptile Awareness Day! ๐Ÿ๐ŸฆŽ๐ŸขDoes anyone know what kind of snakes th...
21/10/2024

Mabel and Hugo would like to wish you a happy National Reptile Awareness Day! ๐Ÿ๐ŸฆŽ๐Ÿข

Does anyone know what kind of snakes they are? Please share your reptile pet pics below

Yesterday Alfreton Town Juniors Scorpions who we sponsor walked out with the Alfreton Town team who played Chorley. All ...
20/10/2024

Yesterday Alfreton Town Juniors Scorpions who we sponsor walked out with the Alfreton Town team who played Chorley. All the boys had an amazing day meeting the players and getting their shirts signed โšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ‚

It has been a very sad week here at Kirkby in Ashfield as we said goodbye to our lovely Nat on Wednesday ๐Ÿฅฒ Nat has been ...
18/10/2024

It has been a very sad week here at Kirkby in Ashfield as we said goodbye to our lovely Nat on Wednesday ๐Ÿฅฒ
Nat has been part of our team here at Kirkby since 2021 and part of the Vets for Pets family for around 10 years but is having a slight(!) career change and is off to work within the NHS.
Thank you for everything over the past 3 years Nat, you will be very missed by all of us here and we wish you the very best of luck. โค๏ธ

โญ๏ธClient Care Advisor โญ๏ธ We are looking for a Client Care Advisor here at Vets4Pets to join our growing dedicated, hardw...
14/10/2024

โญ๏ธClient Care Advisor โญ๏ธ

We are looking for a Client Care Advisor here at Vets4Pets to join our growing dedicated, hardworking & crazy team.
Added perks of the job:
๐Ÿ’‰ 4 Vet, 6 RVNโ€™s, 1 SVN & 3 Client Care Advisors
๐Ÿ’Š Full or part time considered with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings 9am-1pm
๐Ÿ’‰ Generous holiday allowance which increases with service
๐Ÿ’Š Extra day off for your birthday
๐Ÿ’‰ Excellent salary package & perks
๐Ÿ’ŠPaid lunch breaks
๐Ÿ’‰ We are a fun team who also like to attend conferences and social outings together
๐Ÿ’ŠOnly successful applicants will be notified
๐Ÿ’‰ Good at making tea & coffee is essential, biscuits will be provided ๐Ÿ˜‰
๐Ÿ’Š Must have previous experience working in a veterinary practice, doctors surgery or similar customer service role
If you think this job could be for you please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA FACEBOOK!

โค๏ธ REUNITED โค๏ธ
09/10/2024

โค๏ธ REUNITED โค๏ธ

๐Ÿ’š OUR MAKEOVER IS NOW COMPLETE ๐Ÿ’š Work is now fully finished on our makeover, we hope you love the transformation as much...
07/10/2024

๐Ÿ’š OUR MAKEOVER IS NOW COMPLETE ๐Ÿ’š
Work is now fully finished on our makeover, we hope you love the transformation as much as we do!! (swipe for the before photo!!)
We have lots of freebies on reception to celebrate the re-fresh such as tote bags, pens and trolley tokens so please grab some of these on your next visit!

Itโ€™s Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day! We would like to say thank you to our 3 amazing receptionists, Amy, Ness ...
01/10/2024

Itโ€™s Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day!

We would like to say thank you to our 3 amazing receptionists, Amy, Ness & Imogen.
Thank you for all that you do โค๏ธ

๐ŸŒŸCOLLEAGUE OF THE QUARTER๐ŸŒŸ Each team member has voted for who they think has gone above and beyond over the last 3 month...
27/09/2024

๐ŸŒŸCOLLEAGUE OF THE QUARTER๐ŸŒŸ

Each team member has voted for who they think has gone above and beyond over the last 3 months.

The winner this quarter is EMILIA ๐Ÿ‘

Below are the reasons on why Emilia was nominated by her colleagues.

๐Ÿพ For being hardworking
๐Ÿพ For brightening up the day
๐Ÿพ Always has a smile on her face
๐Ÿพ Will have a go at anything
๐Ÿพ Always willing to help
๐Ÿพ Has settled in as part of the team
๐Ÿพ Slotting in with the team well and always making the team laugh
๐Ÿพ For being an integral member of the team, always willing to take on any job and keeping the morale high
๐Ÿพ For fitting into our team so beautifully. Being so eager to help and learn.
๐Ÿพ Making me laugh every day with her revelations
๐Ÿพ She has slotted into the team like she has been with us forever
๐Ÿพ Always making us laugh๐Ÿ˜‚
๐Ÿพ Youโ€™ve gained so much more confidence.
Now when youโ€™re dealing with clients youโ€™re much more comfortable to do this.

Well done to starting your RVN training at college

Well done Emilia and thank you ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‰

It's the last day of Guinea Pig Awareness Week! We hope it's inspired you to think of all the different things you can d...
27/09/2024

It's the last day of Guinea Pig Awareness Week! We hope it's inspired you to think of all the different things you can do to keep your guinea pigs happy and healthy.๐Ÿน๐Ÿน๐Ÿพ

On the last day we're talking about enrichment, which is making your guinea pigs environment more interesting (without making it scary!)

Guinea pigs are highly social, and time spent with a familiar human can be very enriching. Just remember guinea pigs usually don't like to be picked up (only a predator would do this in the wild) so socialise at their level.

Lots of tunnels and hides in their enclosure are great for adding interest and helping them feel secure. Be sure to add new items one at a time so it's not too overwhelming.

Try these food enrichment ideas, or see if you can come up with your own!๐Ÿ€๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒผ
Enjoy, and goodbye for this year!

On day 4 of Guinea Pig Awareness Week we're talking about housing.Did you know that the natural range of a wild guinea p...
26/09/2024

On day 4 of Guinea Pig Awareness Week we're talking about housing.
Did you know that the natural range of a wild guinea pig can be up to 500-1000square meters? So your pet pig can't have too much space, a minimum of 6 ft by 4 ft is suggested.
Guinea pigs who have outdoor access have smaller adrenal glands (these are the glands that cope with stress) than completely indoor piggies so providing an outdoor run is a great idea where possible - here are Pecan and Caramel enjoying theirs in the sun ๐ŸŒž
Don't worry though, guinea pigs can still be very happy in a nice big indoor home

There is now less than one month to go for bird keepers who havenโ€™t done so yet to register with Animal and Plant Health...
25/09/2024

There is now less than one month to go for bird keepers who havenโ€™t done so yet to register with Animal and Plant Health Agency ๐Ÿฆ†
Keepers in England and Wales must register by 1 October 2024, and keepers in Scotland must register by 1 December 2024.

By registering, you will help manage potential bird flu outbreaks and limit any spread. Keepers will also receive advice on steps to take to protect the health of their birds. ๐Ÿ“

Find out more, including how to register or update your details

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-influenza-mandatory-bird-registration-comes-into-force-in-october?fbclid=IwY2xjawFg571leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWXD7haNUlZ0RT0Mx_B8iLWp157XiqDBQtl8sva_bgRJGwQoLlejDoJVBw_aem_Tyg5aebHa5sVmWxYLrOGPQ

Day 3 of Guinea Pig Awareness WeekDid you know that in some countries it's illegal to keep only one guinea pig?Guinea pi...
25/09/2024

Day 3 of Guinea Pig Awareness Week
Did you know that in some countries it's illegal to keep only one guinea pig?
Guinea pigs are highly social and the more the merrier - they feel safer in company so always make sure your pig has a pal, like Cookie and Chalky here.
See the gpaw blog for tips on bonding a single pig with a new pal https://guineapigalliance.com/is-your-guinea-pig-in-good-company/

๐ŸŸข DAY 2 ๐ŸŸขThe decorating fairies have been in again overnight and all the reception painting is finished. We are now look...
25/09/2024

๐ŸŸข DAY 2 ๐ŸŸข
The decorating fairies have been in again overnight and all the reception painting is finished. We are now looking a little bit more back to normal, but much brighter (with a little sprinkle of Halloween!) ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป

24/09/2024

It's Guinea Pig Awareness Week day 2 and it's time to talk about food!
Did you know that 90% of a guinea pigs diet should be hay or grass? Or that they can get through their own body size in food each day?
The rest should be a variety of fresh vegetables (fruit has too much sugar) and guinea pig pellets. Red peppers go down very well as demonstrated by Magic here. These extras are important as, like us and unlike our cats, dogs and rabbits, guinea pigs have a dietary need for Vitamin C.

๐ŸŽจ ๐Ÿ›  WE ARE HAVING A MAKE-OVER!! ๐Ÿ›  ๐ŸŽจIf you visit over the next couple of weeks - please excuse our appearance! We are hav...
24/09/2024

๐ŸŽจ ๐Ÿ›  WE ARE HAVING A MAKE-OVER!! ๐Ÿ›  ๐ŸŽจ
If you visit over the next couple of weeks - please excuse our appearance! We are having a make over so things might look slightly different. The majority of the work is being completed over-night so we will still remain open for all services as normal and we will try our best to ensure your visit isn't affected by the background work. Watch this space for the grand reveal!! ๐Ÿ’š

Good morning everyone! It's Guinea Pig Awareness Week ๐Ÿ™‚Please share your Perfect Piggy Pics on this post
23/09/2024

Good morning everyone! It's Guinea Pig Awareness Week ๐Ÿ™‚Please share your Perfect Piggy Pics on this post

We are proud to sponsor Alfreton Town Juniors under 10โ€™s Scorpions. The scorpionโ€™s play on Sundayโ€™s in the YEL league. W...
19/09/2024

We are proud to sponsor Alfreton Town Juniors under 10โ€™s Scorpions. The scorpionโ€™s play on Sundayโ€™s in the YEL league. We canโ€™t wait to see how they get on this season. Good luck lads ๐Ÿฆ‚โšฝ๏ธ

18/09/2024

โ—๏ธStray Dogโ—๏ธ

We have had a white and brown female puppy small breed dog handed into the practice that was found on Berry Hill Park.
The dog warden has been contacted.
Please contact the practice on 01623 726050 if you have any information

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: โ€œRufus is such a big part of our life; weโ€™re absolutely besotted with him. We probably wouldnโ€™t have noticed the lump if not at the groomers as the tail isnโ€™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 hadnโ€™t noticed.โ€

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: โ€œYou get to know everything about a dog as you groom them. Iโ€™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; Iโ€™m so pleased they caught it. Now heโ€™s got a fully docked tail like a little bunny rabbit. Itโ€™s lovely and suits him โ€“ when he gets washed he wiggles his bum.โ€

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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 donโ€™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 everyoneโ€™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 โ€“ "it's my second home!" โ€“ 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 didnโ€™t recognise. He wasnโ€™t bothered by loud noises like my other cat Emily and when I came home from work he wouldnโ€™t hear the door open.

"He's doing really well though. I try to do some sign language with him โ€“ 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 Iโ€™ve never heard a cat do before, and heโ€™s always rubbing his head against my legs and following me everywhere. I was advised not to let him out because he wouldnโ€™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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ and the team discovered the cruciate ligament in a knee had ruptured. Sheโ€™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. Sheโ€™s treated fabulously at the Basildon practice. Izzy is great with her โ€“ 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 โ€“ it can help in so many ways after an operation.โ€

The team at Vets4Pets Cramlington say greyhound Frank was "an absolute gentleman" when he came in for some dental work.S...
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."

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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ a life-threatening uterus infection โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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: โ€œWe were suddenly thrown into the worst living nightmare, it was absolutely horrifying. Itโ€™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: โ€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 โ€“ two boys and a girl โ€“ by caesarean section."

Molly, who's a Cairn Terrier, and her three pups are recovering well at home with Martina. โ€œAs 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 โ€“ 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. Theyโ€™re absolute darlings and doing really well now โ€“ mum is already brave enough to go on dog walks.โ€

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.โ€

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 โ€“ 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.

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