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23/12/2024

This little sweetheart Fedora was found in a field in Eynsham and was looked after overnight by a kind soul who then brought her in to us so we could check her for a microchip 🩷

Luckily, she was microchipped with up to date details and her owners had marked her as missing.
Because she had a microchip, this meant that we were able to contact her owners and reunite them! 🎉

Fedora had been missing for 10 days and managed to make it 20 miles from home! 🙀

She's the sweetest little kitty and is now back in the comfort of her own home with her sister by her side 🥰

Microchips are SO important and it's also very important to keep your details up to date on your pets microchip. No matter how far from home they are found, or how long they have been missing, if a cat has a microchip there is a good chance that they will be swiftly returned home!

It is now law for all cats to be microchipped by 20 weeks of age. This story and many others like it are proof as to why it is so important for your pet to be microchipped and details kept up to date.

If you have any questions about microchipping or would like to book your pet in for a microchip, contact the practice and a member of the team will be able to help you!

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19/12/2024

This is Joni who came in to see our vet Lucy after her owner noticed she had cracked a tooth! 🦷

As seen in the photos, most of Joni’s tooth had sadly snapped off, this meant that the best thing for her was to have this removed

Joni was placed under anaesthetic and Lucy extracted the fractured tooth ➡️ swipe through to see what it looked like once removed!

Joni was such a lovely patient to have in with us for the day and has fully recovered from her surgery! 💜

If you ever have any concerns about your pets teeth, contact the practice on the options below to get booked in with one of our vets for them to check over!

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17/12/2024

This little pur machine Claudia came to see us for her spay 🐱 check the comments to see her getting some love and scratches! 🩷

Spaying cats, especially if it’s done when they’re young, greatly reduces the risk of them getting breast cancer and infection of the womb (called pyometra)

It also eliminates the risk of pregnancy as cats can become pregnant from 4 months old!

We can also neuter them from this age (provided they’re big enough), which is why it’s so important to get your cat neutered as early as possible - especially if they’re going to be going outdoors!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱❓

🐈‍ No risk of pregnancy

🐈 Helps reduce their urge to roam and getting lost or injured

🐈‍ Removes risk of uterine infection/pyometra in females

🐈 Reduces risk of cancers occurring when neutered earlier on in life

🐈‍Reduces the chance of males spraying urine in your home to mark their territory

🐈 Reduces the chance of your male getting into as many fights with other local cats

If you would like to book an appointment to have your cat neutered or to discuss neutering your pet, you can contact us on the details below and a member of the team will be able to help you! 🐾

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14/12/2024

Sigmund came to see us earlier this year for his castrate - isn’t he a gorgeously fluffy boy! 🐱💜

If you want to book in your pet for a spay or castrate, contact a member of the team and they'll be able to help!

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12/12/2024

Monty came to see our vet Lucy after his owners noticed he had a sore ear 🤕

As Monty was not very tolerable of the scope being down his ears, Lucy discussed putting Monty under anaesthetic and flushing his ears to clean them, rather than cleaning at home. His owners agreed he would benefit from this, as it would be too stressful for Monty to have his ears cleaned daily at home! 🫣

He came back in to see Hannah for his ear flush and was such a good boy while he stayed with us for the day! He got lots of love from our VCA Kim, who spent lots of time cuddling Monty and keeping him company. 🥰🩷

If you have any concerns about your pets ears, we always recommend booking in a check with the vet to see if they are needing any treatment! 🐾

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10/12/2024

Earl came to stay with us for his castrate and was such a lovely boy to have in for the day! 💚 He spent lots of time getting attention from the team and having lots of cuddles with Adele, our VCA 🤗 She was even lucky enough to get a big kiss from him! 😚🩷

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀❓

Castration is always done under general anaesthetic and involves making a small surgical incision in front of the dog’s sc***um, through which the te**es are removed. The skin is sealed using stitches that will dissolve by themselves over a couple of months.

If you’re unsure about whether or not you should castrate your dog, it is best to speak to your vet to make sure it is the right decision for you and them 🐶

If you would like to book in for neutering or to book in a chat with the vet, you can contact us on the details below and a member of the team will be able to help you! 🐾

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03/12/2024

The adorable little Snoopy came in to see our vet Dan for her first vaccinations and ended up having lots of cuddles with all the team! 🥰

She had lots of cuddles and kisses with our VCA Adele after her vaccines were done and then even more cuddles with our reception team while her owners signed up for the complete care plan! 🩷

What is the complete care plan❓

Whether you have a dog, cat or rabbit, our health plans are the most cost effective way to keep your pet protected. They’re designed to help you save and spread the cost of routine healthcare with simple monthly direct debits. Our health plans make your pet's preventative healthcare simple, understandable and part of a routine. They reduce the potential for missed treatments and ensure your pet is as well protected as possible against the most common preventable conditions.

Do I need insurance as well as a health plan❓

We always recommend having both to make sure your pet is fully covered. Health plans, like Complete Care, cover all the planned, preventative healthcare needs of your pet, whilst pet insurance is there to cover the unforeseen events in their life.

If you have any questions about our complete care plan, contact us on the details below and a member of the team will be able to help you!

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01/12/2024

✨🐾 PET OF THE MONTH 🐾✨

This is little Marvin who belongs to our receptionist Hannah - she noticed he had some blood in his urine so brought him in to see our vet Hannah 🩺

She recommended a urine sample which confirmed that Marvin had crystals in his urine which was causing the bleeding.

He was started on some antibiotics and a urinary diet to help break down the crystals and then was due back with another urine sample after eight weeks on the new food.

The second urine sample confirmed that the treatment had worked and Marvin’s crystals had cleared! He is now permanently on a struvite diet to ensure that the crystals don’t return. He’s also back to his playful self, creating plenty of mischief at home! 🐾

If you ever notice any blood in your cat's wee or that they seem to be straining to go, contact the practice below and a member of the team will be able to help! If you have a male cat and notice they are straining, make sure to call straight away as this can sometimes be an emergency.

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26/11/2024

These two cuties Coco and Neo came to see us for their vaccinations - aren't they an adorable pair! 🐱🤎

If you have a new puppy or kitten and want to get them booked in for vaccinations, contact the practice and a member of the team will be able to help!

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22/11/2024

Lovely little Dobby came to see us for his castrate and was such a handsome little man - doesn’t he look so polite with his paws! 🐾

How long will it take my pet to recover ❓

Full recovery from neutering is generally under ten days for most cats. Making sure to keep the area clean, and making sure your cat cannot lick the area, will allow that natural healing process to take place as quickly as possible 🩷

Cats should be kept inside during their recovery and keep either a cone or a pet shirt on until they are fully signed off - your vet or nurse will be able to recommend when they can go back outdoors at their post-operative checks!

If you would like to book your pet in to be neutered you can contact us on the details below and a member of the team will be able to help you! 🐾

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20/11/2024

Sir Bruno came to see us for his castrate and was so loved by the team - we didn’t want to let him go! 💙 swipe to see him getting lots of love from the team! 🥰

If you have any questions about neutering or would like to book your pet in, give us a call and a member of the team will be able to help! 🐾

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18/11/2024

Misty and Willow came to see us for their spays and were such a pleasure to look after! 🩷

Will my cat put on weight if they’re neutered❓

After neutering, your cat's calorie intake will need to be reduced. Being neutered will not directly result in weight gain, but if your pet eats the same daily calories before and after the procedure they may start to gain some extra kilograms.

Neutering changes a pet's hormonal balance, which can cause their metabolism to slow down, reducing their energy requirements by around 30%. At the same time, it increases their appetite by as much as 25%. This can make neutered pets up to three times more likely to become overweight than an un-neutered pet.

Feeding a diet specially formulated for neutered pets, or slightly dropping your cat’s daily calories (alongside monitoring their weight), will ensure your cat keeps healthy and slim after the procedure.

If you would like to book your cat in to be neutered you can contact us on the details below and a member of the team will be able to help you! 🐾

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16/11/2024

Rolo came to see our vet Lucy for an a**l gland flush as he had been having problems with his a**l glands 🫣

While he was under sedation, Lucy took a swab of his a**l glands to send to the lab so we could find out what antibiotics the infection was resistant to. This is important to make sure we don't create antibiotic resistance! 💊

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change so that antibiotic medicines can't kill them or stop their growth. As a result, bacterial infections become extremely difficult to treat.

We got the results back and made some changes and now Rolo is all signed off and back to his happy self! 🤎

If you have any concerns about your pet and want to get them booked in, contact the practice and a member of the team will be able to help!

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14/11/2024

These two cuties Coco and Neo came to see us for their vaccinations - aren't they an adorable pair! 🐱🤍

If you have a new puppy or kitten and want to get them booked in for vaccinations, contact the practice and a member of the team will be able to help!

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11/11/2024

This Armistice Day we remember the Armed Forces, and their families, the vital role played by the emergency services and those who have lost their lives as a result of conflict or terrorism.

Join us in a two minutes silence to remember those we have lost.

01/11/2024

🐾✨ PET OF THE MONTH ✨🐾

Ted came to see our vet Daisy as his owner noticed he had eaten a sock! 🧦

She gave Ted a quick injection to make him nauseous and after a few minutes he started to vomit

Our VCA Adele had the glamorous job of sitting with Ted and sifting through his vomit to ensure the sock had come up 🫣

Luckily, Ted did throw up the sock and after a while of being monitored to make sure he wasn’t too nauseous anymore, he was able to go home 🩷

If you are concerned that your dog has eaten something harmful or that they shouldn’t have, we can induce vomiting up to a few hours after ingestion, which can minimise risk of toxicity and the risk of obstruction 🐾

Always call us if you have any concerns and a member of the team will be happy to help!

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31/10/2024

Happy Halloween from Vets4Pets Oxford! 🎃🦇 We hope you all have a spook-tastic day 👻

Make sure to keep your pets safe from the possible halloween dangers ➡️ swipe through to check out some tips and tricks

If you have any concerns about your pet or just need some advice, contact the practice and a member of the team will be able to help! 🐾

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01/10/2024

🐾✨ PET OF THE MONTH ✨🐾

Nero came to see our vet Lucy as his owners noticed he was eating grass and throwing it back up. He was still eating his usual food and going to the toilet as normal, so went home with some medication

The next morning he was still feeling a bit under the weather so came back to see our vet Emma. Emma noticed he had now become bloated overnight, so recommended X-Rays to check for any abnormalities 🩻

There was no obvious sign of a foreign body visible on x-ray, but due to him being quite bloated, Emma advised surgery to investigate this further and decompress the bloating

During surgery, Emma found a foreign body in the lower portion of the stomach that connects to the small intestine. It was a small black object that looked to have once been a corn on the cob! 🌽

During the summer, corn on the cob cores are very common foreign bodies to see, as families are enjoying barbecues and meals outdoors

Please ensure they are disposed of appropriately and that food waste and litter bins are appropriately secured, as lots of dogs think they are tasty treats!

After two weeks Nero came back to see us for his final post-op check and was all signed off. He’s now back to his usual self! 🩷

If you think that your dog may have eaten something they're not supposed to, contact the practice and a member of the team will be able to help you

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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.”

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."

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."

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."

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."

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

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."

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.”

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."

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."

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!"

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."

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