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  is almost over and we've loved learning and sharing with everyone. But we're not quite done yet! The final topic is al...
28/06/2024

is almost over and we've loved learning and sharing with everyone. But we're not quite done yet! The final topic is all about companionship 🐰💓

Rabbits are social animals. This means they must live in pairs or groups to keep them happy. Littermates usually make the best companions – but they should always be neutered!

When introducing a new rabbit to your home, following some simple bonding steps: remember each rabbit is an individual and the process requires patience. Some new pairs or groups will take a month to bond, while others might be more challenging and take longer ⌛

For some top tips on successful bunny bonding, visit the link below ⬇️🐰
https://rabbitawarenessactiongroup.co.uk/rabbit-welfare/companionship

And remember, your comments, likes and shares help spread the word about rabbit welfare!

Happy Day Four of Rabbit Awareness Week 🐇🐾Let's hop right into creating a thriving environment 🏠🍃In the domestic setting...
27/06/2024

Happy Day Four of Rabbit Awareness Week 🐇🐾

Let's hop right into creating a thriving environment 🏠🍃
In the domestic setting, pet rabbits can live either indoors or outdoors. Either environment is suitable for your rabbits, as long as they have access to everything they need to stay happy and healthy.

For more information on indoor and outdoor set ups, check out these handy guides on the link below ⬇️
https://rabbitawarenessactiongroup.co.uk/rabbit-welfare/environment/

Today, we're diving deep into bunny behaviour. Learn how to nurture positive habits and recognise the signs when somethi...
26/06/2024

Today, we're diving deep into bunny behaviour. Learn how to nurture positive habits and recognise the signs when something might be off 🐰🤓⬇️

✨ Did you know?
Rabbits are prey animals, so their natural response is to run and hide if they feel threatened. You might notice at first your rabbits are shy around you, but with a little patience and regular interaction, you’ll soon become the best of friends. It’s also a good idea to have hiding places in their housing to give them somewhere to hide and to feel safe.

The rabbit dictionary
✴️ Binky
Have you noticed your rabbits jumping in the air and twisting? This is called a binky! This is a great sign and shows that they’re feeling very happy and playful.
✴️ Biting
If you get a small nip from your rabbit, like a little pinch, this could be a sign that your rabbit wants your attention now, or that they’re giving you a warning. If your rabbit bites you hard, this could be a sign of fear or stress.
✴️ Ears on alert
When your rabbit’s ears are up, something has got their attention and they’re on alert. Similarly, with their ears back, they’re very relaxed.
✴️ Grinding their teeth
When rabbits grind their teeth, listen out for how loud they are. Gentle, soft grinding (like a purring cat) is a sign of contentment. If you hear your rabbit grinding their teeth loudly, they’re in pain and need to see a vet as soon as possible.
✴️ Licking you or each other
Rabbits show affection by licking each other, so this a great way to see that you’re doing great!
✴️ Thumping
Rabbits thump to communicate that there’s danger around. It can also be a sign that they’re annoyed and often means stop doing what you’re doing!

Day two of Rabbit Awareness Week 2024 🐰Today we're hoping right into how what your bunny eats affects their health, star...
25/06/2024

Day two of Rabbit Awareness Week 2024 🐰

Today we're hoping right into how what your bunny eats affects their health, starting with Muesli 🥣

Did you know Muesli style diets are unhealthy?!
▪️ 'Selective feeding' occurs when rabbits choose some components of the muesli diet in preference to others. Rabbits will naturally select the higher energy (high sugar or starch elements) and reject the pellets. This results in an unbalanced diet as the pellets are often supplemented with minerals and
vitamins as well as often being high in fibre. Selective feeding increases the
risk of the problems below:
- reduced fibre intake
- reduced water intake
- dental disease
- gut stasis and other digestive problems.
- risk of obesity
▪️ These issues have been highlighted in research supported by Burgess Pet
Care. The results have been published in peer reviewed journals.

Stay tuned, join the conversation and let's keep spreading the word about rabbit welfare together!

It's officially Rabbit Awareness Week 2024 (RAW) 🐇🤓▪️This year's theme is all about Healthy Diets and Happy Bunnies! So ...
24/06/2024

It's officially Rabbit Awareness Week 2024 (RAW) 🐇🤓

▪️This year's theme is all about Healthy Diets and Happy Bunnies! So all week we'll be sharing information aiming to highlight how the lives of pet rabbits can be improved by feeding the correct, balanced diet, in addition to the other key welfare needs. 🤩

To kick things off, we're starting with Diet 🥕🥬🍓🥦
▪️ Approximately 85% of a rabbit’s diet should be grass/good quality hay, 10% leafy green vegetables and only 5% pellets or nuggets.
▪️Treats such as strawberries and other fruits/veg, should be kept to a minimum, but if they are fed they should be healthy and natural.
▪️Fresh drinking water must always be available.

Help us spread the word and make sure all bunnies are well-fed and thriving!

Friday faves 🤩✨Whilst we've had a very busy week here at Woolwell Vets4Pets, we still manage to snap a few cute pictures...
21/06/2024

Friday faves 🤩✨

Whilst we've had a very busy week here at Woolwell Vets4Pets, we still manage to snap a few cute pictures of our furry friends 🐈‍⬛🖤

We hope you enjoy the weekend ☀️

Pet appreciation post 🤩 These are just some of the lovely patients we've had so far this week 🐈🐕🦉✴️ Can you guess the tw...
19/06/2024

Pet appreciation post 🤩
These are just some of the lovely patients we've had so far this week 🐈🐕🦉

✴️ Can you guess the two species of Owls below???

For Veterinary Appreciation Day we would like to express gratitude and acknowledge the incredible work and dedication of...
18/06/2024

For Veterinary Appreciation Day we would like to express gratitude and acknowledge the incredible work and dedication of veterinary professionals worldwide 🙌🏻🐾

We would also like to say a huge thank you to all of our staff here at Woolwell Vets4Pets, who work incredibly hard each and every day to ensure your pets are cared for 🩺💞

🐱 In just over 2 weeks it will be mandatory for all cats in the UK to be microchipped. (10th June). If your furry friend...
23/05/2024

🐱 In just over 2 weeks it will be mandatory for all cats in the UK to be microchipped. (10th June). If your furry friend is yet to be chipped please dont hesitate to give us a call to get booked in!
This will be done by one of our registered veterinary nurses (RVN) and will take less than 5 minutes!

✨️ Did you know that if female ferrets (also know as jills) are not mated, they can get a range of health conditions? Su...
01/05/2024

✨️ Did you know that if female ferrets (also know as jills) are not mated, they can get a range of health conditions?
Such conditions include alopecia (hair loss) and oestrogen-associated anaemia (deficiency in red blood cells) which can be fatal. A Jill's season typically starts in March- September and cannot end until the female has been mated. It is important to keep female ferrets with a male (also known as a hob) so that they can be mated, to prevent any health conditions from arising. ✨️

✨️Here at Vets 4 Pets Woolwell, we offer ferret vasectomy's. Ferret vasectomies are a quick procedure with a fast recovery time. A vasectomy is a procedure which involves removing a section of the males s***m duct, resulting in them not being able to impregnate females. After this procedure, male ferrets still produce hormones needed to mate with females, therefore ending the females season, with no risk of a litter of kits. This can be done from 6-8 months old once the male is fully matured. ✨️

✨️Suprelorin implants can also be given to male and female ferrets. It is a small implant, the same size as a microchip, which lasts for 6 months. This small implant results in temporary infertility. ✨️

✨️For more information or to book an appointment, please call our friendly team on 01752 695020 or send us a whatsapp on 07360276321 ✨️

🩵 Here is beautiful Harry who recently came into us for his vasectomy 🩵

🌍 World Veterinary Day 🌍Here at Woolwell Vets4Pets we would like to acknowledge the dedicated work of the veterinary pro...
27/04/2024

🌍 World Veterinary Day 🌍

Here at Woolwell Vets4Pets we would like to acknowledge the dedicated work of the veterinary profession worldwide as well as our team!

Thank you to each and every one of our staff and professional colleagues for everything you do, you go the extra mile for pets and their owners ❤️

Comment below with a picture of your pets for world veterinary day 🐾🥳

The friday favourite this week goes to Luna 🐕🐾 Just look at those eyes, how could we not give her, her own post 😍✨Luna c...
26/04/2024

The friday favourite this week goes to Luna 🐕🐾 Just look at those eyes, how could we not give her, her own post 😍✨

Luna came in to see us for some dental work and also had intra-venous fluid therapy, helping support her during her procedure and recovery💧

Things to remember about your pets dental health below 🪥🦷

👩🏻‍⚕️ Nurse Clinics:Our team of registered veterinary nurses are able to provide a variety of clinics to help support yo...
24/04/2024

👩🏻‍⚕️ Nurse Clinics:

Our team of registered veterinary nurses are able to provide a variety of clinics to help support you and your pet, including:
- Nail Clips
- A**l Gland Expression
- Confidence Clinics for Dogs
- Osteoarthritis Clinics
- Dental Checks
- Microchipping
- New Pet Advice
- Puppy/Kitten Advice
- Dematting of fur
- Geriatric Clinics
- Weight Clinics
- Nutrition Advice
- Pre-Neutering Checks/Advice
and many more!

⏰ Nurse clinics run every day of the week that we are open so we will always aim to find a time and day that suits you!

🌦️🍃 Although ticks are around all year, they are more commonly seen from spring to autumn. To help your pet stay safe th...
22/04/2024

🌦️🍃 Although ticks are around all year, they are more commonly seen from spring to autumn.

To help your pet stay safe this year, we've created our three step guide:

⚠️1️⃣ Prevent - check to make sure your flea product also covers ticks. Some medications repel ticks, whilst others will kill the tick after attachment but before they can transmit disease.

⚠️2️⃣ Check - check you pet after each walk for any new lumps or irritation, particularly around the eyes, ears, in the groin, stomach and in between toes. Ticks carry life threatening diseases that can also affect humans, so check yourself too!

⚠️3️⃣ Remove - call us for medication or for tick removal if you have any concerns. Use a tick removing tool such as the picture below and do not pull, pinch or use home remedies to remove the tick.

Our complete care plans cover 1 free Seresto Collar each year, and this covers ticks!!

⚠️🔺💐 Raising awareness post: Lilies are beautiful, and are part of many bouquets or plants within the home. But even lil...
20/04/2024

⚠️🔺💐 Raising awareness post: Lilies are beautiful, and are part of many bouquets or plants within the home. But even lilies that are found year-round in supermarkets are capable of being poisonous to cats 💐🔺⚠️

Unfortunately, lilies and cats are a harmful mix. Licking, chewing or ingesting any part of the plant can be harmful. Even cleaning the pollen from their fur can be enough to send cats into critical illness and awareness of the risks of lily poisoning is important for every cat owner.

This was the case recently for Nala 🐈 who visited us for a couple of days on and off. She had brushed past a lily plant in bloom - thankfully her owner was aware of the risks and called us immediately 📞 Due to the quick action taken by her owner, Nala only required hospitalisation for on-going intravenous fluid therapy, close monitoring and some repeated blood tests.

⚠️ For more information on symptoms and what to do, please see our website or ask for more information in practice! https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/lily-poisoning-in-cats

Friday FavouritesLook at this gorgeous pair 😻🐾Peach and Mario came into us this week for neutering ✂️🩺Before they had th...
19/04/2024

Friday Favourites
Look at this gorgeous pair 😻🐾

Peach and Mario came into us this week for neutering ✂️🩺

Before they had their procedures, they each had Pre-Operative Blood (POB) Tests. This ensures their liver and kidney enzymes are functioning at a safe and stable level before going under a general anaesthetic 🩸

They also had Intra-Venous Fluid Therapy (IVFT). This further ensures each patient undergoing a surgical operation is supported with the correct balance of fluids and electrolytes. Fluids are also recommended, to maintain your pet's blood pressure and decrease the risks of organ damage from decreased blood pressure, prevent dehydration, and to aid in a quick recovery 💧🪫

After the surgical operation was completed, our nursing team delivered a post-operative MLS Laser Therapy session, which will aid with pain management and faster healing ✴️

To find out more about neutering your pet please get in touch on 📞 01752 695020 📞 or message us on WhatsApp - 07360276321 ☎️

Does your pet have bad breath? 😷 🪥🦷⚡ Why not get them booked in for a dental check with our nursing team? ⚡ Our nurses a...
18/04/2024

Does your pet have bad breath? 😷 🪥🦷

⚡ Why not get them booked in for a dental check with our nursing team?

⚡ Our nurses are able to discuss general hygiene/dental care for your pet and give tips on how to achieve the best tooth brushing techniques. They can also give advise on pet mouthwash and gum wipes etc!

⚡ To get booked in for a dental check call us today on 01752 695020 or book an appointment through the website
https://www.vets4pets.com/practices/vets-in-plymouth/vets4pets-woolwell-plymouth

Did you know Vets4Pets Woolwell now offers therapeutic Laser Therapy for your pets? 🐾💥MLS (Multi-wave Locked System) Las...
16/04/2024

Did you know Vets4Pets Woolwell now offers therapeutic Laser Therapy for your pets? 🐾💥

MLS (Multi-wave Locked System) Laser Therapy is the use of specific wavelengths of light to treat painful and debilitating conditions. It works by sending light energy directly into damaged cells, which stimulates inter-cellular activity. This reduces pain in the area and speeds recovery of the damaged cells 🧬

MLS Laser Therapy is a painless treatment that lasts an average of 3 minutes. Your pet may experience a comfortable, soothing sensation at the point of application.

Most patients see positive results in one to three treatments and Chronic conditions can be managed with regular monthly treatments.

The best part? There are NO known negative side effects. And often, pain medications can be reduced or eliminated after Laser Therapy treatment! 💊

Some Conditions Treated with MLS Laser Therapy:
• Arthritis and Tendonitis Pain
• Post-Op & Wound Healing
• Lick Granuloma
• Inflamed Ears
• Joint Pain... and much more!

Please call us to inquire on 01752 695020 🐾

Here are just some of the Friday Favourites from this week 🐾✨We hope you all have a lovely weekend ☀️
12/04/2024

Here are just some of the Friday Favourites from this week 🐾✨

We hope you all have a lovely weekend ☀️

Happy National Pet Day 🐾 Let's see some pictures in the comments of your pets 💞⭐️
11/04/2024

Happy National Pet Day 🐾

Let's see some pictures in the comments of your pets 💞⭐️

Just look at these two who came in to see the nurse for their second vaccinations 😍 how many likes can we get for these ...
29/03/2024

Just look at these two who came in to see the nurse for their second vaccinations 😍 how many likes can we get for these cuties?? 😍🐶🐾

Here is little Ronnie who was quite relaxed during his stay today with the help of his "kitty castle". We provide these ...
15/03/2024

Here is little Ronnie who was quite relaxed during his stay today with the help of his "kitty castle". We provide these for our feline patients so they have somewhere to hide or sit on top if they like.

Today is also ! We'd love to see pictures of your pets snoozing at home in the comments! 🐾

This handsome boy is Frankie ✨️ he has been seeing one of our nurses for confidence clinics & then came in for castratio...
08/03/2024

This handsome boy is Frankie ✨️ he has been seeing one of our nurses for confidence clinics & then came in for castration today. He was such a brave boy & was good as gold 💙 We wish him a very smooth recovery 🥰

Did you know as a practice, we work along side Cats Protection to provide neutering at reduced prices. Please contact Ca...
08/03/2024

Did you know as a practice, we work along side Cats Protection to provide neutering at reduced prices. Please contact Cats protection directly to see if you are eligible for a neutering voucher. 🐱

Just a reminder for cat owners 🐱
05/03/2024

Just a reminder for cat owners 🐱

Friday favourites!  💕
01/03/2024

Friday favourites! 💕

28/02/2024

❗️We have found a co-op bank card in practice. Please give us a call if you think it's yours❗️

✨️ Canine Arthritis Management   ✨️CAM is a fantastic resource for owners with dogs suffering from Osteoarthritis or for...
25/02/2024

✨️ Canine Arthritis Management ✨️

CAM is a fantastic resource for owners with dogs suffering from Osteoarthritis or for owners who suspect it. They also have their own FB page called Holly’s Army with owners that share their experiences and tips on how they manage their pets with OA.

Going forward we will be posting more information about Osteoarthritis & how we as a practice can help your pet.

We will also be starting up osteoarthritis nurse clinics which will focus on education and management of the condition.

Please comment below if this is something you'd be interested in 🐾

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."

21/02/2024

💧 Hydrotherapy 💧

- What is it?
Hydrotherapy is the use of water to promote wellbeing in our dogs and cats.

-What is it for?
Hydrotherapy can be used for a huge range of reasons including;
• Weight management
•Building and maintaining muscle for patients that have chronic conditions such as elbow dysplasia/hip dysplasia.
• Slowing down and reducing pain in Osteoarthritis
•Increasing range of movement after surgeries such as cruciate rupture or patella luxation
•Fun and fitness

In this video you can see Phoebe, who is owned by one of our RVN's, having one of her regular sessions. Phoebe was diagnosed with elbow dysplasia at just 9 months old and now has secondary Osteoarthritis in both joints. Hydrotherapy helps her mantain the muscle around her elbows and lets her exercise with reduced pressure on her joints. She absolutely loves it.

If you would like more information about using hydrotherapy for your dog or cat please contact the team. Leaflets for hydrotherapy can also be found in our reception.

💕 It's national love your pet day today 💕Here are some of the team with their own pets 🐾What will you be doing today wit...
20/02/2024

💕 It's national love your pet day today 💕

Here are some of the team with their own pets 🐾

What will you be doing today with your pets? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️

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."

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.”

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."

Address

Towerfield Retail Park, Towerfield Drive
Plymouth
PL67FG

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+441752695020

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