Companion Care Vets Orpington

Companion Care Vets Orpington Welcome to Companion Care Vets Orpington. Companion Care Orpington is a very busy small animal practice, committed to all our clients needs.
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We currently have 3 full time vets, 3 Registered Veterinary Nurses, a student nurse and 3 Veterinary Care Assistants. Front of house is run by 3 full time receptionist who offer a very friendly welcome to the team. We provide an excellent range of services from in house laboratory, digital xray, surgical theatre, laprascopy equipment, endoscopy, ultrasound, exotic speciality, orthopaedic specialit

y as well as a full range of soft tissue expertise. Our nurses all provide a range of support clinics. We are open 7 days a week and look forward to meeting you all very soon!

It will be compulsory for cats to be microchipped from 10th June. Please call us for any enquiries or bookings on 01689 ...
31/05/2024

It will be compulsory for cats to be microchipped from 10th June.
Please call us for any enquiries or bookings on
01689 837 769 🐾💙

17/05/2024

NOTICE TO ALL OWNERS

This week we have experienced so much abuse from clients. We’re here providing a service to you all and we do not come to work to get abused by anyone. We do not accept anyone swearing at our staff or shouting at us.

We’re all doing our best given the circumstances we’re under and we would appreciate you to be kind.

Kindness and being polite costs nothing, but the abuse we have received this week has caused a lot of upset to our staff.

02/05/2024

URGENT NOTICE‼️

THE PETS AT HOME DOORS ARE CURRENTLY BROKEN THEREFORE WERE UNABLE TO GET IN THE BUILDING. WERE ASKING ALL CLIENTS TO COME TO US FROM 10:30am AS WE HAVE A LOCK SMITH COMING TO US.

Thank you for your understanding

25/04/2024

🩷✨VETERINARY RECEPTIONIST APPRECIATION WEEK✨🩷

This week we appreciate our reception staff for all their hard work and dedication. We have three valued members on our reception.

We have our Head Receptionist Keelea, she is dedicated to ensuring everything is running smoothly.
Keelea is the Queen of admin and specialises with your insurances alongside her regular reception duties.
Keelea is excellent at her job and loves being the face of the practice and getting to meet all of your lovely fur babies.
At home she has her own fur babies, Chester the spaniel and Teddy the cat! 🐾🐶😸

Tracey and Sue work hard alongside Keelea, ensuring your appointments are booked, medications are ordered, your paperwork is completed and your enquiries are fulfilled.

Tracey is our Queen scanner, making sure all our documents are filed correctly. Tracey is a dog lover and has her own fur baby Claude the staffy at home. 🐾🐶

Sue is our catch up Queen, Sue loves to engage with our clients and make sure everyone feels a warm welcome when coming to us. Sue has 2 senior p***y cats at home called Molly & Milly, one of which has a thyroid issue! 🐾😸😸

Alongside our receptionist we have the most amazing VCAs who help us when we’re in need. We appreciate all our staff, but this week we’re shouting from the roof tops about our receptionist🩷

26/03/2024

🐾🐾🐾 ALL REPEAT MEDICATIONS WILL NEED TO BE ORDERED BY TOMORTOW (WEDNESDAY 17th APRIL)TO ENSURE YOUR PETS ARE NOT WITHOUT MEDICATION OVER THE EASTER HOLIDAYS! 🐾🐾🐾

18/03/2024

As of the 3rd April we will be having a price increase. Anything booked in before this date will be our current prices. If you book in before the 3rd April for any appointments after this date we will honour our old prices.
Thank you in advance.

💙🐾Meet Buzz🐾💙The handsomest boy you ever did see! Buzz was a rescue dog who fell into the hands of the most loving famil...
08/03/2024

💙🐾Meet Buzz🐾💙

The handsomest boy you ever did see! Buzz was a rescue dog who fell into the hands of the most loving family. He likes to give kisses on his visits which we don’t mind of course!

Buzz’s mum had a photoshoot done of him and were in LOVE!

We look forward to seeing him very soon just for his booster vaccination and health check.

We wanted to show you how beautiful he is🥰

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."

19/02/2024

🐾Meet the beautiful Felix & Smokey who came in for there castration today. They had lots of fun playing in our kennels today and we had so much fun watching them enjoy their day with us💙

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."

13/02/2024

Our phone lines are being changed to our new phones today. If you’re unable to get hold of us during the transition period please email us on [email protected]

12/02/2024

‼️‼️‼️STRAY‼️‼️‼️


Male
White poodle x Maltese
No collar or harness
Very friendly
Microchipped but registered in Romania
Found this morning as he ran in front of a car at 8:30 outside of Aztec Seven at the top of Station Approach
Dog warden called so will be picked up from us, if this is your dog please get in contact asap or you will need to organise collection from the dog warden

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.”

Today the team got to meet the BEAUTIFUL Sadie!👶🏼 Our lovely nurse Lauren had her baby only 6 days ago! And here she is ...
25/01/2024

Today the team got to meet the BEAUTIFUL Sadie!👶🏼 Our lovely nurse Lauren had her baby only 6 days ago! And here she is showing her off to the team. We got lots of cuddles in between a busy day and we’re all so proud of you & your lovely partner. We wish you all the best and expect to see you both again very soon!
Our lovely receptionist Tracey gets the pleasure of calling Sadie her grand daughter and having unlimited amounts of cuddles! 🩷

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 – 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."

31/12/2023

Happy new year to all our lovely clients. We wish you a very happy and healthy new year🎆

31/12/2023

The surgery is closed 31st December & 1st January. We will be open as normal from 2nd January.
In the event of an emergency please contact vets now in thamesmead

Yesterday we said a very sad goodbye to one of our colleagues Lauren. As you can see she’s on to a new adventure to beco...
31/12/2023

Yesterday we said a very sad goodbye to one of our colleagues Lauren. As you can see she’s on to a new adventure to become a mum. As sad as it is to say goodbye we’re all so excited for her new adventure and know she will be a natural when it comes to being a mum.
The whole team wishes you all the luck in the world. We will miss you unconditionally.
With love, The WHOLE team👶🏼🩷

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!"

15/12/2023

LAST MEDICATION ORDERS!!!
our last order will come on Friday 22nd December, please make sure you order your medication in advance!
Give the surgery 4-5 working days to place all orders including flea and worming & food!

Merry Christmas everyone 🥂. It’s been a challenging year but rewarding too. We try hard to help our clients and pets on ...
11/12/2023

Merry Christmas everyone 🥂. It’s been a challenging year but rewarding too. We try hard to help our clients and pets on day to day basis. We truly hope we manage it. Thank you to everyone , you’re all part of our family. And today…. The great team that deserves a great Christmas meal 😉😊. Enjoy and Merry Christmas 🎄

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."

🐱BLOCKED BLADDER AWARENESS🐱Coming up to the Christmas period, we wanted to raise awareness regarding blocked bladders in...
08/12/2023

🐱BLOCKED BLADDER AWARENESS🐱

Coming up to the Christmas period, we wanted to raise awareness regarding blocked bladders in male cats. Unfortunately, cats are very sensitive animals and changes in the external environment or at home can contribute to stress.
Even small changes which we may deem as normal such as new friends or family members members coming in and out of our homes, renovations or festive changes can lead to our cats becoming unsettled.

The signs can include: struggling to urinate, not urinating altogether, excessive vocalisation, unsettled or unusual behaviour, excessive licking of the back-end, painful bellies, coming in and out of the litter tray, changes in eating habits, vomiting or lethargy. If you notice any of these signs especially if it’s more than one in the space of 24 hours we strongly recommend you contact us and bring your cat to see a vet.

If your cat is blocked, we may have to intervene by catheterising or even potentially further intervening to unblock your cat. Unfortunately blocked bladders can be fatal which is why we are raising awareness. We have seen an influx of blocked cats in recent weeks and are expecting more patients in the coming weeks due to this being a stressful period for cats.

We have done this post in memory of Leo a beloved member of our Head Receptionist Keelea’s family who very sadly passed away earlier this year as a result of complications due to a blocked bladder. We are bringing this to your attention because we don’t want you to go through similar pain that Keelea and her family did with their cat Leo (Little Boy).

There are products our vets recommend including plug in diffusers (not sponsored) such as feliway, calmex & pet remedy which can help settle your cats.

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."

26/11/2023

‼️‼️STRAY HANDED IN!‼️‼️

Female long haired lurcher handed in to us. Found on palmarsh Road.

If you believe this to be your dog please call the surgery on 01689 837 769

🩷 Meet Holly! 🩷Holly came in for a general health check with our vet Eme, however our other vet Bella couldn’t help but ...
23/11/2023

🩷 Meet Holly! 🩷

Holly came in for a general health check with our vet Eme, however our other vet Bella couldn’t help but steal her during the consult for a cuddle.
“By order of the vet Bella… cuddles was necessary”

We look forward to seeing her BEAUTIFUL face again

Our colleagues at Northampton Vets for Pets say 11-year-old English Springer Spaniel Charlie is "an absolute star" durin...
23/11/2023

Our colleagues at Northampton Vets for Pets say 11-year-old English Springer Spaniel Charlie is "an absolute star" during his regular cryotherapy treatments to get rid of some bothersome warts.

Cryotherapy is a non-invasive treatment using a deep freeze pen to get the warts to fall off. Lead consult nurse Kirstie said: "He's lovely, an absolute darling. It's extremely cold but very quick – it only takes a few minutes. We've been doing this treatment for the last three or four months and we've been getting some really good results."

Charlie's owner Andrea said: "He's a fabulous patient. When he goes to the practice he just sits there and waits his turn. He's as good as gold. He's a very calm, laidback springer. When Jenny the head vet first met him she treated him with such love and kindness to reassure him, and the rest of her team love and treat the animals with such care – they know how precious they are to us."

Address

Inside Pets At Home, Nugent Shopping Park, Cray Avenue
Orpington
BR53RP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 11am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441689837769

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