Vets4Pets Prescot

24/12/2024

🎅🌟We want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays - give your pets a big festive cuddle on our behalf!! 🥰We're all off to enjoy some well-earned time with our loved ones and will be closed from 6pm today (5-6 today for life-threatening emergencies only) and closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day - back open Friday 27th. Should your pet need vet attention whilst we're closed, please contact your nearest pet hospital or our out of hours provider VetsNow Liverpool.
Best Wishes❤️

23/12/2024

It’s nearly Christmas..!!! We would love for you to share some photos of your festive pets in the comments below ⬇️

It’s been such a lovely few weeks getting to see your pets all dressed up for Christmas when visiting us for an appointment or just browsing the shop, and our own pets have been getting into the Christmas spirit too! We hope you’re all getting excited for the big day 🎅🎄

18/12/2024

We love seeing your pets getting involved in the festivities (there have been some cracking pups in Christmas jumpers rocking up to their appointments!) but let's make sure we do not forget about our outdoor pets this winter.
Make sure that outdoor rabbits and other small furries have plenty of fresh water, extra hay to keep them cosy, and lots of enrichment to keep them occupied whilst we're extra busy with Christmas shopping and seeing friends/family.

18/12/2024

There's still time to make use of our FREE JOINING FEE offer on our health care plans!
We know how expensive this time of year is for everyone, so our offer is running until 31st December and will save you £30 when signing up to a new Health Plan for your pet. As it is, the Health Plans could help you to save over £300 over the course of a year on routine and preventative treatments for your pet - so it's well worth considering.
You can find all the information here: https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-plans/ or you can speak to our friendly reception team who can answer any questions you might have.

16/12/2024

🐾We have recently had little Christmas Belle in for her 1st vaccination, well done for being so brave little lady!🥳 We are so excited to see her grow 😍 Her lovely mum has sent us in these beautiful pictures of Belle settling in at home, how adorable is she please? 🥰 We absolutely love when you send pictures in of your companions big and small💖

16/12/2024

This handsome chap is Doughnut who was in last week for a routine castration (neutering). He was a star patient 🌟 the whole team fell in love with him and practice manager Ellen in particular wanted to take him home!!!!
There were some minor post-operative complications which were handled wonderfully by our fantastic emergency out of hours vets and he is now on the road to recovery 😘
We’re thrilled to say that Doughnut has now had his post-op check with the nurse and is recovering wonderfully!! We’re looking forward to seeing him again next year when it’s time for his annual health check and vaccinations 🌟🧡

13/12/2024

Does this make sense? 🧐🤭😮

🎅🚨Breaking news🚨🎅

The official list is out. Tell us if your pup is on the naughty or nice list below😆👇

12/12/2024

We never want your pet to go without their needed medications, especially over Christmas! We usually require at least 48 hours notice for all repeat medication requests, however Christmas is a busy time for our suppliers so there might be delays. As a result the deadline to guarantee your pet's medication will be available to collect before we close for Christmas is Thursday 19th December (this is in just 1 weeks time!).

Please note that this only applies to repeat medication collections. If you know your pet is on an uncommon treatment or 'dangerous drug', or might need a medication review, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss.
Thank you

12/12/2024

‼️Just an important reminder coming up to Christmas🎄 with chocolate being absolutely everywhere!❌

Remember items commonly seen in seasonal goodies may be delicious to us but fatal to our little companions. Items such as chocolate 🍫, raisins (mince pies 🥧 & Christmas pudding 🧁),
grapes🍇, macadamia nuts 🥜, onions 🧅 and garlic 🧄 should be kept safely kept away from our pets and out of paws reach 🐾

11/12/2024

We had the lovely Miss Kiara in recently for a bit of dental work with us 😁🦷 She was an absolute start patient and her little tail was wagging in overdrive any time anyone walked past her little kennel 🤗💓 We had the pleasure of seeing her for her again today for her post op check up and we were to glad to see she was still so happy to see us and that her teeth are looking brilliant! Well done Kiara, you have been very brave! 😍💗

10/12/2024

Our festive opening hours 2024 :

We will be CLOSED Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day for some much needed rest and time with our families.
We will be open as usual (9-6 with the phone lines open 8.30-9am for emergencies) all other days.
Should you need any veterinary advice / attention whilst we are closed please get in touch with our out of hours provider VetsNow Liverpool or your nearest out of hours vet hospital.

09/12/2024

This handsome boy is Jake! An interesting thing about Jake is that he is currently training with Therapy Dogs Nationwide to become a qualified therapy dog! He is currently going in to care homes to provide comfort, distraction and stimulation but from 2025 he will also be going into schools and hospices. When Jake starts going into schools he will be a part of the “Paws and read” scheme, this means that children who are reluctant to read in front of others or are unconfident readers will build their confidence by reading to Jake. We think this is absolutely brilliant and that more people should know about it, well done Jake we are very proud of the fab work that you do and all the smiles you bring to people ❤️❤️❤️

02/12/2024

Thank you to all our clients who have donated to our Santa Paws appeal so far!!
One week down, three to go…. Let’s see how much we can raise before Christmas - every penny donated makes a difference to local rescue pets ♥️💚

02/12/2024

What happens what your pet is poorly overnight?? 🤔

We do try our best to be here for you and your pets whenever you might need us. However, we know all too well that illness and injury can strike at any time day or night, so what do you do if the worst happens when we are closed?! don’t panic! If anything concerns you and you feel you cannot wait to speak with us, then please contact your nearest out of hours veterinary hospital.

We work alongside a fantastic out of hours provider - VetsNow Liverpool- who can be found at the PDSA site in Huyton. You can get in touch with them on 0151 2713037

https://www.vets-now.com/find-an-emergency-vet/liverpool/

27/11/2024

It’s really important to get puppies socialised early and to desensitise them to the sights, smells, and sounds of a vet practice in order to reduce stress at any future visits. Pudding has been visiting for cuddles and kisses since he was a tiny puppy, he loves the attention and we love seeing him! Pudding and his mum, Riley, have recently moved back in together so pudding made sure to get us all acquainted, it was lovely to meet Riley today 💓

We love getting to know our patients and really do appreciate those that pop in for frequent cuddles. You’re always welcome to come by the desk for a chat and a biscuit from the jar, or if you would like to book a more in depth puppy socialisation visit with a nurse, please contact us to arrange

26/11/2024

25/11/2024

ITS CHRIIISTMAAASSS!! ...almost...

We hope the recent snow ⛄️ has gotten you in a festive spirit because today is the first day of our Santa Paws Charity fundraiser. Every year we help raise money for the Pets Foundation which supports our local rescues or is used within the grant program to fund development projects for pet charities across the UK.
you can donate at the practice in cash or via our handy QR code - or simply just add £1 onto your bill after your visit.
It's something we are really passionate about and hope you will get on board with helping us make a real difference to rescue pets this Christmas 🥰🎅

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."

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."

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."

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.

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.”

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.

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!"