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We have an amazing team of committed, talented and enthusiastic staff who are all passionate about animals and their well-being. Get in touch with us today!

our services range from Out of Hours Emergency Care to Neutering & Booster Vaccinations.

28/12/2024

⭐ Happy Caturday ⭐

Everyone meet Toothless 🐱

Whilst waiting for his 2nd vaccination we decided to put Toothless to work, however sleeping on the job wasn't part of the job description 😂🥰

27/12/2024

⭐ Fun Fact Friday ⭐

Apollo, the Greek god of sunlight, music, and poetry, was credited with a bright, shining countenance of great beauty. At the reins of his fiery chariot, Apollo drove across the sky, bringing the life-giving warmth of the sun. Fittingly, the tall and handsome Great Dane is called “the Apollo of dogs,” with a gentle temperament housed in a majestic body worthy of the sun-god himself.

Great Danes originated in Germany, most likely from the Irish Wolfhound and the English Mastiff. Some believe that they even have an ancient origin as drawings of dogs who look like Great Danes have been found on Egyptian artifacts and in Babylonian temples.

Great Danes were originally bred to hunt wild boar, deer and bears. They were also used as guardians for German nobility 🐶

25/12/2024

🎅🏻🎄 We would like to wish all our clients, followers and their fur babies a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏻

24/12/2024

🎄 We would like to wish all our lovely clients and followers a very Merry Christmas Eve 🎄

23/12/2024

⭐ Mischief Monday ⭐

Tilly was bought in to us by her very worried Mum after she had witnessed her eat something small and shiny. Can you guess what it is?

She was given an injection to make her sick with the hopes she would bring the shiny item back up. Unfortunately this didn't work and this very mischievous little pup needed to have surgery.

Tilly received lots of loves and cuddles whilst in our care and we are happy to report she is recovering very well 🥰🐶

If you guessed it correctly Tilly swallowed a 50p coin! 🪙

21/12/2024

⭐ Super cute Saturday ⭐

Following on from yesterdays fun fact Friday, these little bundles of absolute delightfulness visited our Vet Rose today for their vaccinations and microchips 🥰🐶🐶🐶

Did you know our puppy packs start from just £30!

20/12/2024

⭐ Fun Fact Friday ⭐

French bulldogs originated in Nottingham, England in the 1800s. They were created by breeding English bulldogs with pugs and terriers after bull-baiting was banned in England in 1835. The breed became popular in France, especially with society ladies, and was later known as the Bouledogue Francais.

An early version of the breed were used by lace makers in the UK shortly before the industrial revolution to warm their laps while they worked.

An early version of the breed were used by lace makers in the UK shortly before the industrial revolution to warm their laps while they worked.

Frenchies are known for their unique vocalizations ranging from high-pitched whines to deep, throaty growls. Some French Bulldogs have even been known to “talk” in grunts and groans 🐶

19/12/2024

⭐ Cat Clinic Thursday ⭐

Do you fancy a freebie?

Our nurses at Halesowen are available to see your feline friends every Thursday between 11am to 1pm. These consults are completely free!!! Call to get booked in now! 🐱🐈

18/12/2024

⭐ Wiener Wednesday ⭐

The beautiful little Molly and Jane visited our nurses today for their 2nd vaccinations. They also received plenty of complimentary loves and cuddles 🐶🥰

17/12/2024

🎄😋Probiotic Meaty Treats😋🎄

We currently have these tasty cheese fondue flavoured meaty treats for your special pooch!🐶

These are not only super tasty but super beneficial to your doggy’s stomach, they are grain free, packed with loads of turkey, vitamins and vegetables making them a perfect start to the day😋

Why should our pups miss out on the christmas excitement? It can be christmas every day!!!🎄

16/12/2024

🎄 Festive opening hours 🎄

To all our clients and followers, please see below the dates we are closed over the festive period.

Outside of these dates we are open as normal at both clinics.

Please remember our Oldbury clinic will be available on these dates for emergencies only.

Tuesday 24th December - Closed
Wednesday 25th December - Closed
Thursday 26th December - Closed
Tuesday 31st December - Closed
Wednesday 01st January - Closed

15/12/2024

⭐ Setter Sunday ⭐

The beautiful Holly 🥰

Holly has become a regular at our Halesowen clinic recently due to having an upset tummy. She has been seeing our wonderful Vet Noemi.

We are very happy to report that she is feeling much better now. We will miss seeing her and having lots of loves and cuddles ❤️

Remember if you have any concerns about your pet through the night and on a weekend, our Oldbury clinic is open 24/7 for emergencies 👩🏻‍⚕️

14/12/2024

⭐ Happy Caturday ⭐

Did you know we run a cat clinic every Thursday at Halesowen❓
And the best part... It's free! Gives us a call and book in your feline friends now 🐱🐈

13/12/2024

⭐ Fun Fact Friday ⭐

Whippets, like all sighthounds, were bred to hunt using their sight-driven prey instinct, coursing game in open areas at high speeds. Numerous representations of small, sighthound-like hunting dogs can be found in Ancient Egyptian artworks dating back thousands of years.

In medieval England, a small greyhound-type breed became popular as a ratting dog. The first written use of the word 'whippet' in English was in 1610! Whippets were popular in Victorian era England for their racing abilities, and were known as the "poor man's racehorse".

Known for its remarkable speed, the Whippet holds the title for the fastest running speed within its weight and size range, and is believed to have the fastest idle-to-running acceleration of any dog.

Zuber, born in 1889, is thought to be the ancestor of every Whippet in the world 🌍 🐕

12/12/2024

⭐ Let's talk Teeth ⭐

Just like our dental health is important, so is our pets.

This week we had a lovely little girl booked in with our wonderful Vet Maria for some dental extractions.

We are very happy to say that despite only having few teeth left, she will now be pain free and feeling much better 😊

If you are concerned about your pets dental health please don't hesitate to get in touch 🦷🪥

11/12/2024

⭐ What's new Wednesday ⭐

Does your dog scavenge on walks❓

Do they fall into a breed type requiring them to wear a muzzle❓

Do you travel to countries which require muzzles for public transport❓

There's a whole host of reasons dogs wear muzzles and whatever those may be, here at Local Vets, we advocate for muzzles and applaud those striving to do their best by their dog.

Our nurses at our Halesowen branch now offer muzzle consults, using the muzzles made and designed by a small team at The Muzzle Movement. Not only can our nurses help size your dog for one of these muzzles, they can also provide help and training ideas to help make your muzzle journey easier!

Following consultation, they can offer you a discount code for 10% off all purchases at The Muzzle Movement.

Advocate for your best friend, call our Halesowen team today and book your muzzle consultation ⭐

10/12/2024

⭐ Must Be Magic Monday ⭐

A cherry eye removal before and after for the beautiful little Nora. She looked adorable before but look at the difference now 🥰🪄

06/12/2024

⭐ Fun Fact Friday ⭐

Watson, the Irish Wolfhound 🐺🇮🇪

Irish Wolfhounds are the tallest dog breed, with males standing up to 32 inches at the shoulder and reaching up to 7 feet tall when standing on their hind legs.

The earliest written record of an Irish Wolfhound is from 391 A.D. They were once used as war dogs to drag soldiers off their horses.

Monks developed the breed to hunt wolves, which were considered a dangerous pest at the time. They were also used to hunt other big game, such as boars, deer, and elks.

Irish Wolfhounds almost went extinct in Ireland in the late 1800s due to a number of factors, including the extinction of the wolf in Ireland, the Irish famine, and the practice of giving them away to visiting nobility.

Irish Wolfhounds are featured in many Irish folk tales, including stories about their ability to see into a person's soul or to know if someone means harm to their master.

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🎄😋Probiotic Meaty Treats😋🎄 We currently have these tasty cheese fondue flavoured meaty treats for your special pooch!🐶 These are not only super tasty but super beneficial to your doggy’s stomach, they are grain free, packed with loads of turkey, vitamins and vegetables making them a perfect start to the day😋 Why should our pups miss out on the christmas excitement? It can be christmas every day!!!🎄 #localvets

❌ CAUTION GRAPHIC IMAGING❌ Intussusception is a gastrointestinal disorder that occurs when a part of a dog's intestine telescopes into a neighboring part, potentially obstructing the bowel and compromising blood supply. It can occur in dogs of any age, but is more common in younger animals and large breed dogs.

⭐ Superficial Flexor Digital Tenotomy ⭐ This is surgery performed on patients suffering with Corns, typically affecting Greyhounds. A Corn is a circular area on the pad that hardens with time and becomes painful to walk on. As you can see from the video, an incision is made over the tendon, which is then cut and a small section of the tendon is removed. By doing this, the toe is lifted and removes the pressure on the corn against the floor, which instantly relieves the pain. We performed this surgery on Bailey today and we hope he recovers soon and can go back on painless walks! ❤️

We had the lovely Loki in today for his BOAS surgery. We are very happy to report that Loki is doing so much better and receiving some very well deserved TLC at home by his family ❤️

Ticks are active through the spring and summer months, sometimes even into early autumn. Throughout this period it is important to keep your pet protected from tick bites and potentially contracting Lyme's Disease, and you can do this by regularly administering one of the various tick prevention treatments.

FLEAS! Not only are fleas the most annoying little creatures for our pets but they are also very dangerous! Without proper flea treatment, dogs can experience persistent irritation caused by fleas biting their skin. This continuous discomfort can lead to various health issues, including dermatitis, anaemia, and even the risk of worm infestations.

Elongated soft palate reduction surgery! BOAS- A true representation of how a BOAS surgery can better the lives of your pet. Just look at the before and after of Chunks breathing😲

Foreign bodies are not always internal! This lovely girl Dotty had a very long peice of grass stuck up her nose causing her severe irritation! Thanks to her owners and the team we managed to remove this unwanted guest and send her home feeling much better!💙

Seriously the cutest ever!!!

FLY STRIKE❌❌❌ Flystrike is a painful and sometimes fatal condition caused by flies laying their eggs on another animal. These hatch into maggots, which eat the flesh of their 'hosts'. If your pet becomes infested, ask a vet for help immediately. As it is summer now your pet is more likely to get flystrike! Please use preventatives to avoid this turning into fly strike.

CHOKING HAZARDS Choking can be so dangerous and as you can see in this video it can be something as simple as a peice of apple. Please be mindful in what your pets can get hold of and if they show any signs of choking please go straight to your nearest vets!!

Handsome Reggie had his BOAS surgery with us this week and this is how it went 🥰

This is Reggie, he came in to have a pre neuter check with our nurses but he was showing signs of BOAS, our nurse asked the vet to come and have a look at Reggie as she was concerned about his breathing. The vet diagnosed Reggie with BOAS. Reggie then came for his surgery and is now feeling much better and will now enjoy his summer much more as he won’t be having trouble with his breathing 🤩