Oakham Veterinary Hospital Small Animal

18/11/2025

Please keep these submissions coming! 🎄

****COMPETITION TIME****

Ok so it's September but there's already glitter and sparkles in the shops so we'll join in!

Rachel's Naughty and Nice Advent Competition
Christmas 2025

Some of the team at OVH are already getting into the festive spirit! Our lovely Rachel, mostly seen on reception giving treats and fusses to the visiting patients, is already looking ahead to December.

Rachel would like to invite our clients to join in her love of the festive season by submitting pictures of their pet(s) for our social media advent.

If you'd like your pet(s) to feature in our December countdown, please submit pictures and a little background to Rachel. The judging for this is in her hands, she would love to pick 24 of our cutest, funniest, most adorable or the cheekiest and naughtiest patients to share.

We aren't just looking for pedigree show pets, we want to see them whether they're babies, oldies, cross-breeds or pure. Perfectly imperfect, cute, cheeky, grumpy or just plain old funny. Don't worry if they're missing an ear, a leg, a tail or a few teeth, we'll love them as much as you do.

Please include a story for Rachel, to tell her why your pet should be chosen. She would love to have a story that shows your pet's character and tells her whether they should be on the naughty or nice list this December!

Submissions through this form only please as it contains relevant consent. https://form.jotform.com/juliegovh/rachels-advent-comp

Your own pets only please. No humans and nobody else's pets! Clear pictures with good lighting and a tale that illustrates their character.

18/11/2025

❄️ Is your pet winter-ready? ⛄

Colder days can be tough on joints, weight, and all-round wellbeing — even if your pet looks like they’re doing just fine.

A winter wellness screen* helps us look a little deeper. No guesswork. No waiting for signs. Just peace of mind — so they can keep zooming, tail-wagging, and just being their happy little selves.

📞 Call us to book their winter screen and help keep them feeling good.

*For healthy dogs aged over five and cats aged over seven. If your pet is unwell, please book a vet consultation. Visit our website for full details.

18/11/2025

Client Announcement:
The Small Animal team have an essential meeting tomorrow, Wednesday 19th November between 09.30 and 11.00am. Our services will be unavailable during this time.

If you have an emergency, please call our usual number 01572 722646.

Otherwise, please avoid these times if you need to visit the practice.

We apologise for any inconvenience.
Thank you

12/11/2025

🩸Our next donation session is tomorrow!

Do you have a dog who fits the donation criteria? Are you able to help support blood supplies over the Christmas period?

Visit the Pet Blood Bank website to find out more and register to attend.

11/11/2025

**Edit** Reunited with owner now. Thanks so much everybody.

We have had a stray cat handed in this afternoon. Found between Rutland/Leicestershire border. They look very well kept, they do have a chip however it is not up to date. We haven’t been able to check the gender as they have only been with us a few moments and isn’t the happiest with our examinations! We will need proof of ownership.

03/11/2025

Good people of Oakham.
We have the most beautiful guest in our hospital at the moment. This lovely lady who appears to be 10 years old, a DSH who is black/dark brown in colour and very friendly, was brought in to us by a local member of the public.

She's super friendly and confident around people so she probably has a family somewhere.

She is microchipped but the details are out of date and we can't use them to reunite her with her hooman(s).

If you think she's yours or you know who might be looking for her, please call the team on 01572 722646.

Please share this post locally so we have the best chance of getting her home.
Thank you!

31/10/2025

Lovely Flora wishes everyone a happy Halloween, she's ready for Trick or Treaters.
Have fun all ☺️👻🎃💀

27/10/2025

Autumn adventures mean walks, doggy playdates, and sometimes even boarding for holidays 🍁🐕

You might not know these are the moments when your dog is most at-risk of catching contagious cough (also known as kennel cough).

Contagious cough spreads easily — but it’s easily prevented with a simple vaccine.

✅ Protect your dog’s health and keep tails wagging this season.

📅 Book your contagious cough vaccination today.

21/10/2025

Autumn has arrived, with shorter days, falling leaves, and wetter weather. At this time of year, there’s often a spike in cases of leptospirosis — a serious and dangerous disease.

Keep your pet safe this autumn and watch out for symptoms:

⚠️ Fever
⚠️ Vomiting
⚠️ Diarrhoea
⚠️ Weakness
⚠️ Jaundice

Up-to-date vaccinations are the best way to keep your pets safe.

📞If your pet needs to be vaccinated or you want to check your pet’s vaccinations are up-to-date, call the clinic today.

16/10/2025

❌Myth: Pets only need vaccines when they’re young.
✔️ Fact: Regular boosters are essential throughout their lives to maintain protection.

Just like us humans, pets require regular vaccinations to stay safe from harmful diseases.

Here’s a handy reminder of the vaccination schedules for cats, dogs, and rabbits.

📞If your pet needs vaccinations or a booster, book on our website or call the clinic today.

09/10/2025

Mila would very politely like to ask for towels. She would love some big towels but she would appreciate anything. Mila is planning on sharing all of the towels with her friends at the practice to keep them clean and warm 😊
Please drop off donations at reception.

15/09/2025

Your pet seems healthy — but what’s happening beneath the surface?



Wellness screenings give you a clear picture of your pet’s internal health. No guesswork. No waiting for symptoms. Just peace of mind.



It’s a simple check that could mean years more tail wags, purrs, and zoomies.



📞 Call us to book your pet in and keep them feeling their best.



*For healthy pets only. If your pet seems unwell, please book a vet consult instead.